salt by salt

"The grown-ups talk, let the children play with theirs, what do they all come over."

Unexpectedly, it was the third aunt who broke the frozen air. I suppressed my surprise and restrained myself from turning my head too obviously.

When the old man called the juniors over, he probably wanted to make an example of others.He wanted to suppress the restless young people, so that no one would go wrong, and he didn't care if such a measure was harsh.

Third Aunt should know this, why bother to refute?

With a faint smile on her lips, she beckoned and stroked her daughter's shoulders, and looked up at Mr. Xu: "Dad, Xiao Yu brought the papers here, and I haven't finished my homework today. She is a sophomore in high school and has a lot of work to do."

It's just a short while away.I lowered my eyes and understood why she said those words.

Li Zhiyu's eyes were relaxed and innocent, with some doubts about the situation at the moment, but still a sweet and polite smile on his face.A jewel in the palm of her hand that is carefully cared for by her parents, she probably rarely comes into contact with such a repressive family environment.

I heard that the third aunt and her husband have always had a good relationship, and it is really lucky to be born in such a family.

Mr. Xu and her stared at each other, his calm and prestige eyes were chilling.The third aunt refused to budge. In the end, the old man pondered for a moment: "It's not a good thing after all. If you hear it, you might go out and talk nonsense. Forget it, the younger ones should rest early."

There were three or four cousins ​​who were about the same age as Li Zhiyu, and they all looked and looked much more mature than her.They were probably very curious about what was going to happen next, but they didn't dare to disobey the old man's words, and reluctantly walked out together.

In this way, the remaining juniors are working adults.Aunt San successfully got Xiao Yu out of the mess, and restored her previous indifferent appearance.

"I know why I called you here."

After a long while of silence, the old man spoke slowly, with no emotion in his tone.Everyone unconsciously straightened their backs and acted as if they were listening attentively.

"Xiang Shu, I can't help you with this."

Xu Xiangshu is the name of the second aunt.The old man's straightforward statement was like a thunder, and the second aunt sitting opposite me stared at him in disbelief, unable to say anything.

After digesting these words, the blood faded from her pale face, her thin eyebrows were twisted, and two tears flowed from the corners of her eyes that were already swollen from crying.Regardless of the usual reserved lady posture, she shouted miserably: "Dad, you don't even want to speak for me?! I am also your daughter, you can't leave me alone...!"

My eyebrows twitched, is it so exciting to come up?Even saying this kind of words, with thorns in the open and in the dark, the old man will be furious.

"Second Sister, what nonsense are you talking about?" Third Aunt took over the conversation with a sincere tone, as if she couldn't bear it, "Dad usually treats you so well, and you don't even think about breaking his heart by doing such a stupid thing. "

Andre and I looked at each other, seeing the inquiry from each other's expressions.The third aunt usually doesn't show her mountains and dews, but tonight she is a little bit out of her head.What grudge does she have with her second aunt, poking her heart at this time?

We don't know the grievances and grievances of the previous generation, so it's right to shrink your head and keep silent at this time.

It's okay if the third aunt doesn't persuade her, but once she persuades her, the old man will be angered.He was furious, and the power accumulated over the years was enough to make everyone fearful: "You don't know how big a mistake you made? You are greedy and want to make any money. The Xu family is short of your food or short of your clothes?! "

"Didn't I want to save some money for the child!" Second Aunt cried sobbingly, she didn't feel guilty at all when she answered, she probably didn't reflect on herself at all, "Hua Bin works so hard in the company and has no future!"

Andre's hand on my shoulder moved slightly.I don't need to think about it to know that this kid doesn't think it's a big deal to watch the excitement. Seeing that the second aunt complained that my uncle has no future in Xu's and dragged my uncle into it, he must be very happy.

"Do you think the boss owes you? How do you ask me to intercede with him for such an outrageous thing?"

"Then they can't let them investigate. What's the point of continuing to investigate like this... The relationship between running and running will suppress this matter, and it's not just our family involved. At worst, we will lose some money!"

"Don't quarrel, don't quarrel." Others persuaded, "The old man is not in good health, second sister, please don't say a few words."

However, the second aunt seemed to be desperate, and did not back down at all, and said sharply: "Dad, you want to watch Hua Bin go to jail? I don't want to live anymore—"

The Xu family's family meeting has never been so noisy like this. Fortunately, all the relatives present here are relatives with relevant interests, so it will not become a joke for other families.Whether you like it or not, at this moment you have to put on an air of consolation, as if you are concerned from the bottom of your heart.

Xu Yuzhong and Xu Yucheng looked at him with cold eyes and remained motionless. When I was hesitating whether to get up, a deep and hoarse male voice asked, "Xiang Shu, where did you get your money?"

All eyes were on the speaking uncle.

His tall body was so thin that only his bones were left. Although he sat upright and his eyes were sharp, his voice, which was originally full of breath, inevitably revealed a little weakness, which could be seen as the weakness of recovering from a serious illness.

The second aunt didn't expect him to attack suddenly, so she didn't bother at the moment, and said falteringly, "Of course I kept it myself."

"You have no job since you got married. I know how much Hua Bin earns a year." The uncle propped his forehead and did not look at her. ?!"

The noise in the air settled down into a terrifying silence.I restrained myself from looking at Xu Yucheng, so as not to bring him the slightest suspicion.

"I, I... asked a few friends to borrow some."

The third aunt said coolly: "That's really a big deal, most people can't take it out, and dare not borrow it."

"Who can be around you?"

It is estimated that if it were not in front of so many people, Mr. Xu would have swung his cane to Second Aunt twice.He slapped the table next to him heavily, and angrily said: "Xiang Shu, the boss asked you something, you answer honestly!"

I couldn't help but clenched my hands, afraid that this woman would throw Xu Yucheng's name out for herself.If she is really like this, what should I do?

The second aunt lowered her head and remained abnormally quiet for a long time.She did amazing things today, the second uncle didn't dare to persuade her, she didn't stand or sit, she smiled awkwardly.

I was especially distracted, thinking of the unclear text message that Xu Yucheng had sent me before, and had a vague premonition of something, but I still didn't dare to think in that direction.

No, I'm completely cranky, Xu Yucheng said that as long as he is around, he will protect me, how could he treat me like this?

Until the second aunt turned around and rushed towards me, and the heart-piercing cries exploded in my ears, I still couldn't break away from my guess and adapt to the absurd reality.

"Xiaoyan, you killed my second aunt—"

"Don't touch my brother!"

Almost at the same time, Andre stood in front of me, stretched out his hand and pushed her away mercilessly.

The second aunt was thrown to the ground hard, her expression of disbelief was even worse than before: "You...you...I am your second aunt!"

"Sorry, I only recognize my brother and my mother in this family." Andre evoked a faint smile, glanced at the host and added, "And grandpa."

He didn't stay in the Xu family very much, he was always taciturn, and he was very delicate and indifferent, but he was very popular with the old man.

Maybe it's because I haven't seen my little daughter abroad for many years, so Ai Wu Ji Wu is very tolerant of this beautiful mixed-race grandson.Seeing that he was so rude, he didn't say anything, it was a tacit consent.

The third aunt said: "Speak well when you speak, and you won't be afraid of being laughed at if you talk about it."

The second aunt was interrupted by such an interruption, she was stunned for a long time before she said: "Xiaoyan is my nephew..."

The third aunt showed some real disgust: "Second sister, Xiaoyan is indeed your nephew, but he is also a young man. You are more than 40 years old, avoid it more or less, what does it look like to pounce on him?"

"Okay, let's talk about something." The uncle coughed lightly, "Xiang Shu, what do you mean by involving the child?"

She was aggressive before, but now she is hesitant, casting her eyes everywhere but not looking at me: "I mean, the money, the money was lent to me by Xiaoyan."

"How long has he been working, where can I get the money for you?" Third Aunt chuckled, "Do you sell blood?"

"He doesn't have one, and there are people around him." The second aunt was determined to pull me, but she didn't choose what to say, "Dad, you don't know, the only son of the Yang family is so crazy about him, why is he a rabbit? Can't get it out? The thing with his father will deceive people-"

"Xu, Xiang, Shu!" The third aunt stood up and shouted, "You are crazy, shut up!"

I was struck by lightning, and my shoulders couldn't stop shaking.

I don't know why the third aunt who used to be on the sidelines repeatedly offered to help me. I can't figure out why Xu Yucheng abandoned me as a pawn so quickly, and I don't understand why my second aunt and I have no grievances. Why should she belittle me in front of so many elders? I'm at this point.

A white and slender hand rested on my shoulder, fingers tightly tightened.I felt the warmth of Andre's palm, and suddenly remembered his promise, and unconsciously relaxed a little.

I raised my eyes to look up, my uncle's face was cloudy, but Mr. Xu was calm.His eyes met mine, and his menacing gaze made it hard for me to breathe.

"Xiao Yan." For the first time in his life, he asked with an almost pleasant face, "Did you come up with the idea to lend the money to Second Aunt?"

He didn't question Second Aunt, he obviously believed that Yang Chen had the ability to invest in me.Indeed, what an affectionate gesture Yang Chen put on in front of him back then, he was willing to come out to my parents for me.In his eyes, as long as I say something, Yang Chen will do it, right?

Xu Yucheng guessed this, he guessed that as long as he instructs the second aunt to stir up trouble, the old man will directly ask me questions, and then make a final decision on who is responsible for this matter.

After all, no matter how unloved Second Aunt is, she is also his biological daughter, and I'm just a bastard who led the Xu family astray and tried to get out of it.

I, I know that agreeing to this question is no different from a death sentence, so I simply turned my eyes away, looked around at the relatives whose blood was thicker than water, and remembered the different expressions on their faces.

Xu Yucheng still had a handsome and elegant appearance, tall and handsome, and a gentleman.

I suddenly wanted to rush to him and question him, how dare you bet that I won't confess your name out of disappointment?How dare you be sure that I will give up my career to listen to you?How can you be sure I'm not the restless factor in your interlocking plan? !

Noticing the look in my eyes, he smiled at me, gentle and quiet, like a spring breeze.

I think of many things.

He coaxed me to sleep on the night of thunder, and promised that my brother would always protect me.

Facing the unattainable honor, he touched my head and made me happy and purely be myself.

He picks me up from school and always carries my schoolbag for me.

His silent profile when Mr. Xu wanted to change my volunteer form.

He took me to various occasions and let me be looked at frivolously.

He said that I value love and righteousness and am a good boy.

He is conflicted.He is the second grandson of the elegant and humble Xu family, and also the ambitious Xu Yucheng.

He would subconsciously sound the alarm for me, telling me over and over again that people must have schemes before giving love, but he was also unwilling to give up my use value.

When he was young, he said that we are brothers and should support each other.I asked Xu Yuzhong and I were also brothers, why did he treat me badly?He couldn't explain it, so after thinking about it for a long time, he had to play tricks, saying that I was cute and cute, so he liked it very much.

Because I like it secretly in my heart, so I have to hide my kindness.

Xu Yucheng.I promised that I would go through fire and water for you.If you want, I am willing to be your stepping stone, even if the helm you are fighting for belongs to a ship that is about to sink.

"...It's me." I raised my head and smiled frankly, "I did it."

Some things have been hidden for too long and too deep, and the parties have forgotten.I should also learn to be like him.

this is the last time.