fourth rebirth

"Is this grandpa's yard?"

Chi Ran shook his head, "It's his study, or to be precise, it's Grandpa's private courtyard. Grandpa is the only child living here, so he is naturally loved by thousands of people. Grandpa once said that he moved here when he was 6 years old. When he was about 10 years old, the gifts and toys given to him by his father and elder brother filled the entire yard. He was reluctant to put them in the warehouse, so he gave him the small yard closest to his residence. Whether it is books or toys , It’s all up to him. As for where he originally lived,” Chi Ran raised his chin, it’s right where we came in just now.

"Sister, the Qiao family... is it a big family?" Chi Zhe's voice was very soft as he stroked the handwriting in front of him like Chi Ran.

"One Qiao, two Qin and three Du, the Qiao family is the leader. Grandpa is the direct descendant. There are not many people in their branch, but there are many side descendants. Until the death of Mr. Qiao, the Qiao family was the leader."

"Then now...is there only wood in this room?" It was warm sun outside, but Chi Zhe suddenly felt cold, very cold.

"That's not enough, such a big piece of cake, there are still some cake crumbs that can leak out from the fingers of those big shots." Chi Ran's expression was half a smile, "There is still such a place that is considered a treasure house and Ancestral hall."

She smiled, with deep sarcasm in her smile, "I grew up there."

Chi Zhe's eyes widened, and he turned his head suddenly, but only saw Chi Ran's back, facing the light, her figure gradually blurred.

"Chi Xiaozhe, let's go."

Speechless all the way, Chi Zhe's heart fell to the bottom.

"Why do you have such a resentful woman's expression?" Chi Ran raised his eyebrows and raised his eyebrows to look at him.

"Sister, the Qiao family..." Chi Zhe hesitated to speak.

Chi Ran seemed to shrug his shoulders indifferently, "Actually, I don't want to go, but it's too difficult for grandpa to go that way at his age, but he really misses those days, so I came here to take pictures of."

"Similarly, I don't want to talk to you about these things, and I don't want to take you there. It's just that you are the son of your mother after all. When you arrive in Kyoto, sooner or later someone will bring this up. It's better to be misled than to be misled in the future." I'll tell you."

"The matter of the Qiao family is over. No matter who was right and who was wrong, the people of that generation are old. Even if there are any remaining problems, I was selected by my grandfather to bring me to the ancestral temple, and that is the scope of my responsibility. .You don't have to think too much about it."

She showed a gentle smile, "But if there is a chance, I can take you to the treasure house of Qiao's house. There are still many interesting objects in it."

"Sister!" When Chi Ran said that she was in charge of everything, Chi Zhe couldn't help it.He is the only boy in the family, and he is supposed to take care of everything, but Chi Ran has already taken on too much for him.Looking at his sister's tender baby face and that smile that seemed to be always gentle to him, he felt as if his throat was blocked.

He grabbed Chi Ran's arm, "Sister, actually I can..."

"Hey, ah, open your mouth."

Chi Zhe, whose mind was in a mess, opened his mouth obediently, and in the next second, something sweet was stuffed into his mouth.Sticky, with the unique fragrance of flowers and plants, it is sweet-scented osmanthus cake.

He subconsciously wanted to spit it out, but Chi Ran pinched his chin, "Eat it, chew slowly and taste carefully." Chi Ran's voice was gentle and firm.

Chi Zhe, who knew his sister's character well, shut his mouth obediently.Osmanthus cake is a traditional telecommunications in the south of the Yangtze River, and its taste is like that misty and rainy place.First is the simplest sweetness, and then the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus slowly overflows, filling the nose and mouth, faint and real.

Chi Zhe was born in the south of the Yangtze River, and his heart gradually calmed down amidst such a familiar smell.

Only then did Chi Ran speak, with a soft and delicate voice, "Zhe Zhe, I know you really want to help me, and I believe you have the ability. But, is this really your wish? Are you really willing to devote your whole life to this ?"

Chi Zhe wanted to say: "I..." Yes!

Chi Ran pinched his chin neatly and lifted it up, "Shut up and speak up for me!"

Then return to a gentle state.

"My mother's dream was to be the most outstanding businessman in Hong Kong, but now she is a middle school teacher. My father's dream was to be a politician for the country and the people, but he never bowed his head. And I..." Chi Ran Picking up a stray strand of hair with his hand, he smiled softly, "Probably be a food judge, eating all kinds of food from all over the world."

"We all have our own dreams, but you are the only one who can realize them. My parents and I dote on you, probably not only because you are the youngest, but also because watching you work hard towards your dreams, I feel Your sacrifices were not in vain."

"Actually..." Being a director is not my dream.I have long since lost my dreams, and a certain reborn old monster is struggling hard.He felt that he should change places with Chi Ran so that she could realize her dream.

"Shut up, don't make me say it a third time." Omitting the movement of pinching his chin, Chi Ran pressed Chi Zhe's head and chin tightly together, with a calm expression and ferocious eyes.

Relying on getting along with him since he was a child, Chi Zhe accurately understood the meaning in his sister's eyes: I have worked so hard to pretend to be gentle and a lady to talk to you, and you have to interrupt me over and over again!Do you think it is easy to pretend to be soft and ladylike?ah! ?You are interrupting me, I will beat you to death!

Chi Zhe looked at Chi Ran's pretended indifference but was angry. He wanted to laugh, but tears fell. He hurriedly lowered his head, not wanting his sister to see him, but forgot that her hand was still on his chin.

Tears with body temperature fell on Chi Ran's hands, warm and wet.

"What's the matter, hurt you? Talk!" She withdrew her hand helplessly, and wanted to lift Chi Zhe's chin, but she was afraid of hurting him again, so she gestured to Chi Zhe's face a few times, and simply two Holding Chi Zhe's cheek with one hand, he raised his face.Perhaps because he was too nervous and couldn't control his strength, Chi Zhe's eyes were squeezed together.

He wanted to laugh again, but in fact the tears flowed even harder.

"Sister, I'm fine." He said vaguely, then hugged Chi Ran's waist, and drew his head into her arms.He wanted to suppress his crying, but he couldn't help sobbing. In the end, he simply gave up and burst into tears unscrupulously, as if he wanted to pour out all his hesitation and helplessness.

After the initial surprise, Chi Ran sighed and stroked his head.Like smoothing the hair of Xiao Xia at home, he ran his fingers through the hair and stroked it bit by bit.

Chi Zhe cried for a long time, until he was finally tired, so he fell asleep in this position. The 1.7-meter tall man shrank into a ball, holding Chi Ran's arm tightly with one hand, and refused to let go even in his sleep.

In the arms of his most trusted person, he fell asleep with the cakes from his hometown in his mouth.There was a satisfied and trusting smile on his face.

Chi Ran raised his head and looked at his own reflection on the car window, his face was immature, his expression was indifferent, and his eyes were cold.

Asking Guan Qi to take away Chi Zhe who was sleeping soundly, she asked the driver to continue driving, wandering around this bustling and ancient city aimlessly.

The windows of the car were opened, the sky was getting dark, and the wind blowing in gradually chilled people's hearts.

"Qiao Qi, I'm a bastard, right?" Her voice was so soft that she seemed to be talking to herself.

The driver sitting in the driver's seat heard it, but he didn't speak.Because he knew that his master didn't need to answer.

And Chi Ran did not ask any more questions, but just continued to stare out the window blankly.

She took Chi Zhe there on purpose, deliberately aroused his curiosity about the Qiao family, felt guilty about his parents and himself, and even intentionally aroused his desire for power.

Great people can change a lot, and she repeatedly instilled this point of view in Chi Zhe.

You are the most wanton in our family.

You should have taken these responsibilities.

……

Thinking of the stretched eyebrows and smile in Chi Zhe's dream, Chi Ran slowly closed his eyes.

She's a jerk, really.