She slowly rushed home. Although she was very hungry, she was not in a hurry to go home for dinner. Even if they rushed home, they would probably have food to eat. Grandpa has always had high hopes for me, so he's especially strict with me. In front of him, I didn't dare to say a word, let alone disrespect him. He was a very traditional and old-fashioned old man, but he was always in high spirits and had a strong body. He woke up very early in the morning and always practiced Taiji Fist alone in the courtyard. Of course, his Taiji Fist was based on those worn-out thread-bound books.
Grandma passed away very early. She died from childbirth. In short, my father had never seen her before. Grandpa had worked hard to raise my father. The age difference between his grandparents was huge, but their relationship was very deep. Grandpa only had a son like Dad when he was 45 years old. Naturally, he looked like a piece of meat. Now that his grandfather was already seventy years old and his parents had built a new house, he was unwilling to come over and stay. He said that he wanted to stay in the old house to accompany his grandmother, leaving her alone. His parents couldn't persuade him, so they had to follow him. Fortunately, the two houses weren't far from each other.
It was said that when my mother was pregnant with me, she was always worried that it would be a girl because my grandfather was very old-fashioned. Moreover, he only had one son in his middle age, so he naturally liked boys. He also hoped that our Xi family could have more children. However, who would have thought that everyone would be wrong this time? This old man was actually acting out of character. When I was born, the midwife in the village said happily,"Congratulations! It's a daughter!" Upon hearing this, his mother fainted on the spot. His father was extremely excited. He was happy but also a little worried that his grandfather would be unhappy. However, there was nothing he could do. He couldn't just stuff it back and give birth to another one, right? Grandpa was not very happy when he first heard the news, but when the midwife carried me to him, his eyes instantly lit up. He hurriedly took me over and said with a laugh,"This child is really a good child. He will have a good fortune in the future!”
Hearing this, his father heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he suggested,"Dad, give the child a name!”After thinking for a moment, Grandpa looked at his father and sighed. After a long time, he continued,"It's my fault that you didn't study enough. I don't have the money to let you study!”His father was a little regretful, but in order not to make his grandfather sad, he quickly covered it up with a smile and comforted his grandfather,"How long has it been? I can't blame you! Don't mention it again!" Grandfather was a little melancholic and continued,"Forget it, forget it. This child will have an affinity with books in the future, but even so, you can't relax.”Dad nodded in confusion. Grandpa saw that he was puzzled, but he didn't explain. He just repeated my name,"Just call her Xiran! I hope I can get more books!" "Xiran, Xiran, what a good name!”Just like that, my name was decided without discussing it with my mother.
Later, when I was a little older, I was more naughty and often made my mother angry. My mother would say to me angrily,"Your grandfather really gave you a good name. Other than books, everything else is tainted. You're like a wild child!”At this time, I was not sensible. I always turned around and repeated my mother's words to Grandpa. Grandpa was an old antique. How could he tolerate his daughter-in-law being so disrespectful? Therefore, the house was really foul during that time. Actually, I can understand my mother's feelings. After all, she had long felt that she was a daughter and had prepared many good names, such as Xue Xi and E Yan. Now, the daughter she had painstakingly given birth to had a name given to her without even discussing it with her. How could she not be angry? During that period of time, she was always angry with her father and was indifferent to her grandfather.
Later, his father went out to work and saved some money to build a new house. He also bought a television and other furniture and appliances. When everything was done, Grandpa started to make a scene. Although his relationship with his mother was still not good at that time, it was not bad after two or three years. However, he refused to move to the new house and stayed alone in the old house, saying that he wanted to accompany Grandma. His father naturally did not think so. He just thought that he was angry that his mother should not be cold to him. He turned around and discussed with his mother, letting her apologize. Her mother was a sensible person. She felt that it was fine for the couple to quarrel behind closed doors. It was also natural for them to be not very enthusiastic about Grandpa. Although she was a little angry before, she could still suffer when faced with such a problem. Therefore, she tried to persuade him, but no one could convince Grandpa's stubbornness. In the end, his parents gave up and let him live in the old house, but he had to go to the new house to eat every day.
Ever since then, Grandpa lived alone in the old house, and I spent most of my time in the old house. It was very fun there. She followed a group of boys to catch wasps from the wall or ran to the bamboo forest to burn sweet potatoes. In short, she had a lot of fun. Sometimes, she would even fall asleep in a corner and not know how to go home for dinner. Grandpa was always chasing after me, telling me to look like a girl and forcing me to practice calligraphy every day. Only after I finished writing could I go out and play. Since I went out, there must be no sign of me. Perhaps the children in the neighborhood were all boys and I was the only girl, but they often laughed and said to my grandfather,"Grandpa Xi, if you ask me, why don't you just give your granddaughter to my son?”His grandfather did not answer, but only smiled proudly in satisfaction.
Grandpa was also very good to me. Every time I got into trouble, he would protect me. When my parents left, he would close the door and reason with me. Later, I realized that my eloquence was indeed not bad. It seemed that I benefited from this. I also love Grandpa very much. Every time Mom gives me money to buy snacks, I will give it to Grandpa. I don't care if he likes it or not. If I think it's delicious, I'll definitely force it into his mouth. There were a few times when Grandpa took the things I gave him and secretly wiped his tears in the corner. At that time, I was too young and didn't know what it meant to be touched. I just thought that Grandpa didn't like it. From then on, I would ask him every time if he wanted to eat it instead of forcing it on him.
In the next few years, Grandpa was always very anxious because after my mother gave birth to me, her stomach had not moved. She had taken many medicines but it did not work. The house was always filled with an unpleasant smell of Chinese medicine, so much so that I felt like vomiting whenever I smelled it. After that, his parents had no choice but to give up. Grandpa couldn't say anything more. After all, he had seen everything that his mother had suffered. After that, she simply let it go and doted on me wholeheartedly.
I remember one time, I mischievously played with other children on a cedar tree. I tied a rope between two trees close to each other and let the older children sit on it. Who knew that I wouldn't be able to steady myself and fall from the tree. My head hit a rock and a small hole appeared. Blood flowed non-stop. The worst thing was that I fainted on the spot. The children were all dumbfounded. A few timid ones were so scared that they cried. Fortunately, there was a clever one who quickly ran to find his grandfather. I only heard from others that Grandpa had a heart attack on the spot and almost died. After that, my parents sent me and grandpa to the hospital. Fortunately, we were lucky and were fine. I only had a slight concussion, but grandpa took a long time to wake up. The moment she woke up, her tears fell and she hugged me tightly."My child, are you okay? You scared Grandpa to death!”No one could persuade him!
After that, Grandpa never let me go out to go crazy again. He stayed by my side every day, afraid that something would happen to me. He also taught the other children a lesson, so they naturally didn't dare to come looking for me again. Every day, I would write calligraphy in boredom and read books that I didn't understand. Grandpa would sit beside me and teach me from time to time. Therefore, before I went to school, I could already recognize many words and read many books. Every time I finished memorizing the books, Grandpa would lovingly touch my head and then conjure all kinds of snacks for me from behind.
I was the happiest when I was injured. At that time, I even thought about how good it would be if I could be like this for the rest of my life! At that time, Grandpa was not as strict as he is now, and he would not force me to read and write every day. Every time he looked at my head that was tightly wrapped in gauze, he couldn't help but cry. Then, he sighed and pulled me to his side."Little ancestor! Just let grandpa be at ease. My old bones can't take such a scare!”Mom and Dad wouldn't scold me either. They would coax me every day and grant almost all my requests.
However, happiness is always short-lived. After my wound fell off, my good days came to an end. Grandpa also made me make up for the homework that I had missed. My parents even scolded and taught me. From then on, my childhood was boring. It wasn't until he went to school and met Luo Feng and Shan Ting that he regained his vitality. However, it was a pity that in less than a year, he was buried.
No matter how much I dawdled, I still reached home in the end. As soon as he entered the house, he smelled a strange atmosphere. He was stunned for a moment, but he still braced himself and walked in. As soon as she entered, she saw her grandfather sitting on the sofa with a serious expression and smoking yellow cigarettes. The surroundings were filled with the choking smell of cigarettes, and the entire living room was filled with smoke. His mother was busy in the kitchen while his father sat at the side reading the newspaper. "Grandpa, Dad, Mom, I'm back!"”Her hands were tightly gripping the corner of her clothes as she lowered her head.
Mom said to me in the kitchen,"Wash your hands and eat when you're back!"”Dad just looked up at me slightly and didn't say anything. He continued to read his newspaper. Grandpa was still smoking and didn't look at me.
I could only say to my mother,"Oh!" Then, she turned around and went into the bathroom. When I came out again, Grandpa gestured for me to go to his side.
I walked over uneasily. Grandpa had just finished his last puff. The choking smoke dispersed from his nostrils like a chimney. I thought it was very funny. I usually didn't notice it, but how could I laugh now? I could only hold it in. My smile was red. Grandpa looked at me for a long time. Just when I thought he was going to get angry, he suddenly said to Dad,"Wenjie, this child really looks like you!”
I was stunned. I didn't know what was going on and could only stare blankly at Grandpa. His father said nonchalantly," Of course, Dad. You must be joking. My daughter is like me!”
"I mean, her temperament is really similar to yours! "You were also so young back then, but…" Grandpa was smiling as he spoke, but the flower was interrupted by his father.
"Dad! That's all in the past. Don't mention it in front of the child. It's not good!”His father said to his grandfather in embarrassment. Although I was very curious, I didn't dare to ask anything. I was afraid that they would think of that matter and settle the score with me.
People were always like this. The more they feared, the more it would happen. Grandpa said to Dad,"Alright, I won't mention it."”He turned around and smiled at me, asking,""Ran Ran, tell Grandpa, are you very close to Luofeng?”
I didn't know what Grandpa was up to, but I knew that Mom and Dad liked Luofeng very much, so I could only say against my will,""Yes, what's wrong, Grandpa?"
"It's fine, it's fine. I'm just asking. Alright, get ready to eat!”Grandpa repeatedly replied that he was fine, but I didn't think so. There must be something. However, I knew that I wouldn't be able to ask, so I gave up. However, he couldn't believe that the matter had passed just like that, so he asked,"Is Grandpa alright?"
Grandpa asked me in confusion,"Should I still have something to do?"”I just hope that things will pass quickly. Suppressing the doubts in his heart, he quickly said to his grandfather,"It's okay, it's okay. Go and eat!”
The meal was especially delicious. Perhaps it was because they were in a good mood, but no one deliberately mentioned that matter again.
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