"Hanging on a hook for a hundred years, whoever changes is a puppy!”
The two porcelain doll-like people said at the same time. Their soft and moist voices made people feel as if they were dolls that melted in their mouths. Their bodies were numb and refreshing. In the southeast corner of AD. In the dense forest, there was an abandoned tower that towered into the clouds. It should be the original water tower. After years of disrepair, it had long become a dilapidated scene of broken branches and willows. Behind the water tower was still a thick forest. Further away was the once-prosperous ADC factory, which had closed down decades ago and was now in ruins. Jiaxin's heart was pounding. She was a little scared, but she had a feeling that her brother was nearby! Could it be a kidnapping? It was impossible. The Liu family was not a prestigious family, and Yangyang did not look like a son of an official. If they were really kidnapped, it would be more reasonable to capture Shuang 'er! Thinking of this, Jiaxin suddenly felt an infinite sense of pride for her younger brother. Girls were meant to be doted on! That's right, Liu Yang knew how to protect girls at such a young age. In the future... Jiaxin couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. As they got closer and closer to the tower, they saw that the room at the bottom of the tower was brightly lit. Clearly, there was someone inside! The quiet wilderness, the abandoned water tower, the bright lights…It was so much like the hideout of the bad guys on TV! Could it be…that this was really a kidnapping? Jiaxin quickly made a decision. She would escape first and go back to get help! It was only the courage of an ordinary man to charge forward bravely! Jiaxin clenched her small fists, proud of her wise choice, but her legs were already trembling. Originally! If he went to save people in his current state, it would be like a meat bun hitting a dog! Well, as long as there's life, there's hope! "Bang!"
Poor Jiaxin had just taken the first step of her victorious escape when she was hit on the back of her head by a heavy object and fell into a deep sleep. "Sister, sister, sob sob ~"
Hearing Liu Yang's cries, Jiaxin woke up groggily, the back of her head still aching. She really couldn't understand who would be so cruel to even let such a beautiful and cute…cough, cough, Jiaxin felt that she had narcissistic tendencies and quickly stopped. "Sister, why are you here too?”
Liu Yang asked sadly. Blinking her eyes, she finally adjusted to the flickering light. Jiaxin found that her baby brother was tied to a pillar and was looking at her pitifully. He was instantly enraged. Just as he was about to untie his brother, he realized that…he was actually lying on the ground, his hands and feet were tightly tied. The sound of sharp objects rubbing against each other could be heard. Jiaxin turned her head and the first thing she saw was…a knife! A shining samurai sword! With the help of the candlelight, it looked even colder and more imposing. Just now, she had made up her mind to shout until her throat was broken to call for someone to save her and her brother, but when she saw this saber…Jiaxin was suddenly breathless and didn't dare to make a sound. She didn't dare to vent her anger and could only lie down obediently. The room was very small, and the slightly yellow candles were burning non-stop. The floor was covered with damp straw, and in the corner sat a burly middle-aged man who was playing with the saber in his hand. His face was full of energy, just like a child carefully studying his favorite toy. Silence…A rat came out…It was a perverted rat! She wanted to crawl into someone's skirt. "Ah!"
Jiaxin cried out in shock. How could she have known that it didn't matter if she didn't shout? The moment she shouted, it angered the uncle. He rushed over and grabbed Jiaxin's hair, placing the long knife on her jade-like neck. It was the first time in 17 years that he felt death so close to him. The feeling of his neck being touched by a blade was like a piece of paper placed on fire, and he could be burned at any time. "If you continue to scream, I'll make sure your head falls off!”
The middle-aged man said fiercely. The veins in his hand that was holding the hilt bulged, and his red eyes were filled with killing intent. He was like a demon king from hell. At the same time, a violent cough could be heard. The uncle let go of Jiaxin and turned to run towards the corner. It turned out that there was a short bed in the dark, and a young man was lying on it. "It's so hot! Cough cough!"
The young man mumbled and turned his head to spit on the ground. Jia Xin found that the phlegm was rusty. The middle-aged man gently covered the young man with a sheet and covered his outstretched arm with another blanket. The upper part of the arm was wrapped in bandages, and it was stained with blood. It was obvious that he was seriously injured. Jiaxin was still in shock, gasping for breath, her chest heaving up and down violently. The strands of hair beside her small face had long been stuck together by cold sweat. Liu Yang, who was standing by the pillar, was already pale with fright. He stared blankly at the corner of the wall with his mouth wide open. The small bed was built with bricks, and the bottom was hollow. There were many pieces of coal that were still warm after burning out, making the small bed as warm as spring even in this cold night. The young man lying on the ground couldn't be seen clearly, but from his heavy breathing, it could be determined that he was a man, probably around 20 years old. The uncle squatted down and used a knife to poke the coal under the bed. He took out the coal that was about to be extinguished, then picked out some of the burning coal from the small stove and stuffed it under the bed. The uncle patted his pants and stood up. He took the towel off the young man's forehead and washed it in the basin. Then, he wrung it dry and put it back. After doing this, the uncle let out a long sigh and sat down against the wall, playing with the long knife in his hand. The uncle's meticulous care attracted Jiaxin's curiosity. She began to carefully examine the young man. She saw that he had delicate features and a typical appearance of a young boy. His originally handsome face was now pale, like a white paper, twisted in pain. The young man had clearly shouted that it was hot, but at this moment, he was trembling as he pulled the blanket. This detail made Jiaxin sink into deep thought. She had long forgotten what kind of situation she was in. Hot and cold, coughing, fever, and blood in his phlegm…According to her many years of experience in reading medical books, Jiaxin concluded that the young man was paralyzed with pneumonias! Recalling his bleeding arm and pale face, Jiaxin speculated that the young man might also have blood loss leukemia, which was most likely the direct cause of his pneumonias. With such a serious illness, she didn't go to the hospital and instead hid in such a dilapidated place. What if she got sick! Looking at the patient who was panting heavily, Jiaxin felt a heart-wrenching pain. He must be gritting his teeth and enduring the pain. How pitiful! The uncle put down his long knife and took out a cigarette. In the blink of an eye, it was accompanied by a click.
With a sound, a light blue flame rose. The uncle was about to light his cigarette when he heard an angry voice."No smoking! If you want to take it out, go ahead!"
The middle-aged man was shocked, and the cigarette in his hand fell to the ground. Good fellow! I told her not to scream, but he still dares to scream! The uncle's heart was burning with anger. He was about to charge over with his knife, but he saw that the girl was not afraid at all. She was staring at him with hatred. Her beautiful and delicate face had an unprecedented firmness." He has pneumonias. Smelling the smoke will only worsen his condition. If you want to smoke, get out!"”
After the little beauty said this, she no longer paid attention to herself. She gently looked at her seriously ill brother on the bed and muttered,"So pitiful…"
The uncle looked as if he had been struck by lightning. He stared at Xinyue with his mouth agape. The flames in his eyes turned into two warm pools. The iceberg in his heart was shaken by a strong earthquake and almost fell apart. Beautiful girls also have good hearts? That pure little face and that pair of bright eyes were exactly the same as hers! That glimpse of deja vu made the uncle's heart waver again. Could it be that he had wronged her? Silence…for a long time…came the sound of light breathing. Jiaxin turned her head to look. Oh my god, Liu Yang…actually fell asleep in such a situation. A child is a child, hehe…She saw the poor little boy's body still tied to the pillar, and his little head drooped weakly. Seeing this made her sister's heart feel like it was being cut by a knife. However…her wrists were tied tightly. It hurt! The same went for her ankle. Jiaxin tried to move closer to her brother, but she couldn't use any strength. Instead, her body was far away from her brother. She accidentally slipped out of the pile of straw. The bone-chilling stone floor made Jiaxin shiver. She suddenly felt that Uncle wasn't a bad person! Although she had kidnapped him and his brother, she was still so meticulous as to make a temporary " small bed " for him. It was a little simple and crude, but it was not easy for her to have such a heart! Perhaps he could…subdue the enemy without fighting? "Uncle, why did you invite us here?"”
Jia Xin pitifully asked, the respect in her words already reaching the point of no return.……There was no reply. The uncle's face was still stern. Although his eyes were not as cold as before, his expression was clearly hinting that there was no turning back! Failure…Jiaxin mustered up her courage and asked again,""Uncle! I'm not asking you to let us go, but can you please let my brother down? My heart aches to see him sleep like that! You don't have to untie me, you can continue to tie my brother up, but please don't hurt him. He's only nine years old! You just have to put him in my arms and let him sleep comfortably. I beg you, Uncle!"
Jiaxin bit her lower lip lightly, her long eyelashes flickering with sparkling gems. She turned to look at the injured young man and said with some resentment,"That's your relative, right? He can sleep so sweetly, but what did my nine-year-old brother do wrong? Uncle, since you care so much about your family, why can't you understand that I'm now…"
Before she could finish speaking, Jiaxin was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth. She saw that the uncle's face was already covered in tears, and his originally mighty and fierce face had become a mess. He panted as he replied,"S-Sorry, Uncle, Uncle has let you down!”
The dark night swallowed the stars, hid the moon, and cast a huge net that covered the sky and earth, wanting to bury all living things. However, in the dense forest, under the long tower, the warm and bright hut stubbornly struggled against the darkness, like a lamp, guiding the people who returned late. Those who returned late…In the small hut, the charcoal fire in the bright little stove crackled, scrambling to release light and heat, illuminating the faces of the people around them red and warm. Jiaxin leaned against the wall, her legs curled up side by side. Liu Yang was sleeping soundly in her arms, wrapped in her sister's coat. Her red face was filled with happiness. The uncle used a knife to cut the coal and changed it for his brother. Then he sat down beside Jiaxin. After hesitating for a while, the uncle took off the huge windbreaker and put it on Jiaxin with trembling hands. Jiaxin pursed her lips and tilted her head with a smile, accepting the uncle's good intentions. Silence... Jiaxin didn't dare to ask more. She knew that if her uncle didn't want to say it, it would be useless for her to ask. What he wanted to say would come out without her asking. The uncle pursed his dry lips and said gently,""Do you want to hear my story?"
Jiaxin nodded. She had been waiting for this sentence for a long time. The uncle was called Zhao Tielong, and the younger brother was called Zhao Tonghu. Their friends called them Dragon and Tiger. The two brothers lived in the countryside. Tie Long was simple and honest. He was born with a broad waist and was a good worker. His younger brother was handsome and lazy, but he was quite popular with women. The girls around him changed one after another. His parents died early, and the two brothers depended on each other. The elder brother was very hardworking. He was good at farming and collecting firewood on the mountain. Unfortunately, the younger brother was not good enough. He could not lift the hoe or use the axe. He stood and complained that his back hurt. He walked and said that his feet hurt. Even sitting was tiring. Just like that, even though her older brother worked as hard as two, her life was really not good because she was raising a prodigal younger brother. However, the older brother had never scolded his younger brother. He always silently contributed without any regrets. He worked from morning till night just to earn a few more yuan to support his younger brother's education. The happiest time for the older brother was to listen to his younger brother recite the alphabets fluently. Sometimes, the older brother would even call a group of rough friends and ask the younger brother to teach them to read the A, B, C, D…At this time, the older brother always felt very proud and happy! However, there were times when the older brother was angry. He could tolerate everything about his younger brother. He could even forgive him when he saw the red marks on the report card. However, her brother would never allow her brother to bully a girl, especially when he used his handsome face to play with a girl's feelings. His younger brother was in his third year of high school. He realized that he was not cut out for studying. He could not keep up with his teacher's progress at all. He had completely lost confidence in getting into university. His younger brother began to suffer from insomnia. He felt that he had let his older brother down. He did not want to say it and did not dare to tell the truth. He was afraid that he would shatter his older brother's dream. Her brother was already in his forties, but he had yet to find a wife. In the countryside, people like her brother were actually very likable. However, because she had a younger brother who was idle and the family was extremely poor to support his studies, no girl was willing to marry him. The younger brother always wanted to do something for his older brother, but he had nothing but a beautiful face. One day, the younger brother finally discovered the benefits of being thin and small. The first success, the second success, the younger brother was always successful…but his heart was bleeding. He always told himself that as long as he had enough money to get the most beautiful woman in the village for his brother, he would quit the business. His younger brother had never failed before. He had also saved every single cent he stole. He had never touched them. Time flew by, and his little brother's secret vault grew bigger and bigger. Later, the younger brother lied that he had won a scholarship and took out a part of the money to buy fashionable clothes for his brother. He also used some matchmakers to connect his brother with the most beautiful woman in the village, Jin Zhi. Every time he did these things, his younger brother would be so happy! However, Jin Zhi had always been unwilling, as if she was hiding something. However, when her younger brother raised the betrothal money again and again, even to the point of sky-high prices, Jin Zhi hesitated, wavered, and finally agreed! Her honest brother was actually very easy to deceive! The younger brother played a little trick and bought a few sports lottery tickets. He excitedly told his brother that he had won the big prize. He also forged a fake notice, saying that he had been admitted to a university far away. He asked his brother to keep quiet for the time being. After he and Jin Zhi got married, he would tell the villagers. Brother was so touched that he cried! In fact, when he first saw Jin Zhi, he had completely fallen in love with this woman made of jade, but he had never expected to marry her. His dream could actually be realized! His younger brother had also made a name for himself and was about to leave. The older brother hugged his younger brother and cried until he was confused. The net of justice was long and wide. Finally, one day, his younger brother failed! What was even more unfortunate was that the person who caught him was a local evil gentry from the neighboring village, known as the four-eyed frog. This four-eyed man was completely a bully, a local tyrant, and full of evil ideas! He lynched his younger brother and threatened to cut off his hands to prevent endless harm. When the elder brother found out, he rushed to Four-eyes 'mansion and cried to plead for his younger brother. He swore that as long as he could get his younger brother back safely, he would be willing to do anything for Four-eyes. Four-eyes finally agreed, but he made an outrageous request. He wanted to get Jin Zhi's first night when his brother got married. Although Jin Zhi cried, although her brother was unwilling to die, everything still happened irreparably. That night, even the heavens were furious. Lightning flashed, thunder roared, and the wind and rain mixed, but they could not hide the ugliness and wash away the evil. The elder brother had been kneeling in front of the four-eyed manor's gate, not saying a word. He was like a statue, not moving at all. Behind him was his younger brother. He seemed to have forgotten the pain as he kept smashing his head on the ground. His face was already covered in water. It was unknown if it was tears or rain. Time passed very, very slowly, as if 100 years had gathered on that night…The sun had risen, but the person he had been waiting for had not appeared. Finally, at noon, that graceful figure came. The older brother cried for the first time, regretting his own uselessness and lamenting her grievances. Then, what welcomed the older brother's loving embrace was a simple and cold sentence,"You don't deserve to be a man! Let's meet again!"
From then on, his brother became dejected and aged a lot. He hid in the house and cried all day long. His younger brother blamed everything on him and felt that he was the most abominable person in the world. He even had the determination to die! His younger brother had made up his mind that even if he had to die, he would drag someone down with him! He took out the rest of his savings and attached a farewell letter, hoping that he could save his sister-in-law after killing that bastard. He wanted the two lovers to fly far away and become lovebirds. It could be considered as fulfilling his obligations. It was the same stormy night, the same place, the same person, but the scene was completely different! The two ugly bodies were intertwined, and their mouths were full of disgusting obscenities. The entire room was filled with ugliness and sin. The younger brother understood everything. He cried…for his own stupidity, for his brother's stupidity…Everything that happened next became reasonable. The younger brother killed two people with one slash. However, when his younger brother escaped from the manor, he was unfortunately shot. Just as he was about to be captured, his older brother appeared. He saved his younger brother and took him far away from this sad place. When the two brothers arrived in the city, their younger brother's injuries became more and more serious. The two of them did not have money, and they did not dare to go to the hospital for treatment. They were afraid that they would be recognized as murderers. Later, they met a young man who kindly helped them and brought them to hide in this hidden place. Although they did not have enough food and clothes, it was still a home. After a few days, it was peaceful. However, the younger brother's injuries were getting worse and worse. The older brother could not sleep at night and could not eat well. He was about to fall ill from anxiety. As for this young man, he later met a young man who kindly helped them and brought them to hide in this hidden place. Although they did not have enough food and clothes, it was still a home. After a few days, everything was fine. However, the younger brother's injuries became more and more serious. The older brother could not sleep at night, could not eat well, and was about to fall ill from anxiety. Moreover, this young man was not a good person. He often did some dirty things like stealing chickens and dogs, eating, drinking, and gambling. However, his brother had always had a deep-rooted creed. A drop of kindness would be repaid with a spring. The young man gave the brothers a place to live, so he was his benefactor. Therefore, he let him do everything. That night, he saw Xia Yan playing in the park. A nine-year-old kid casually took out a lot of money from his hat. He must be the son of a rich family. Otherwise, who would accidentally put money in a child's hat?! The young man decided to kidnap him and extort a huge sum of money from his family. There was also a little girl, Shuang 'er, with Xia Yan. The young man wanted to extort her as well, but Xia Yan insisted on letting Shuang' er go before he was willing to cooperate. This little girl was very stubborn, and the two adults could not persuade him. He had wanted to let Shuang 'er go and quietly chase after her, but the young man never returned after chasing after her. The uncle let out a long sigh and said,"It's good that we can't catch up to that kid. Little girl, do you hate me?"
The uncle turned around to look, only to see Jiaxin pursing her lips. Her beautiful big eyes were glistening with tears, her curved eyelashes were fluttering, and her delicate nose was twitching. That pitiful appearance was really pitiful. The uncle smiled. He suddenly felt that this little girl was like Jin Zhi. Although she was much prettier and more delicate, like a porcelain doll, their pure and pure appearance was like, like! The uncle's heart was filled with infinite sadness. He missed Jin Zhi in the underworld. Although she had betrayed him, the uncle often thought that perhaps everything was brought on by herself. He did not believe and was unwilling to believe that Jin Zhi had deceived him. The girl who wore a straw hat and delivered food to him on time every day, the girl who leaned on his strong shoulder and counted the stars, the girl who always had two sweet dimples on her face when she smiled…How could she lie to him! "Uncle, don't be sad anymore. Let bygones be bygones!”
Jiaxin smiled, revealing two rows of small pearly white teeth. She said sweetly,"Actually, our hearts are like a piggy bank. We only put in things that make you happy, grateful, and proud.”，Jiaxin closed her eyes with a blissful expression, touching her chest as she continued,"When you are unhappy, you will hold the piggy bank and take out your treasures from the piggy bank. You will look at them one by one and savor them one by one. After a while, those worries will automatically fly away. Hehe, but don't forget, you have to put it back after reading it!”
The middle-aged man nodded and rubbed his head in an honest manner. His rough and honest face was filled with a blissful smile. "Sigh…cough cough…cough!"
Tong Hu moaned in pain again. The uncle stood up with a worried face and went to his brother's bedside, but he could not help at all. He could only watch the familiar face grow thinner and thinner. Jiaxin wanted to put Xia Yan down and go over to see the patient, but although the little guy was asleep, he was reluctant to leave his sister's warm embrace. His small hands tightly grabbed the corner of his clothes, and there was a smile on his face. Jiaxin sighed, and steeled her heart to gently pull away the two small hands. She placed her brother on the haystack next to the stove and covered him with her coat. Then she walked to the uncle's side with a satisfied smile. "Let me take a look. I know a little about medicine!”
Jiaxin patted the uncle's shoulder and said proudly. The middle-aged man nodded and stood up to go to the back. Jia Xin touched Tong Hu's forehead. He was indeed running a high fever, and his lips were so dry that they cracked open. "Uncle, I think your brother has pneumonias, but don't worry, it's not too serious. I don't have any medicine now, but it's always good to drink more water.”
Jiaxin paused and said," No matter what, it's better to send her to the hospital!”
"This…Yes, I know.”
The uncle looked troubled. He paused and said,"Oh no, there seems to be no water. I'll go outside and get some.”
As he spoke, he opened the door and was about to leave. "Okay! Then you should use more bandages. Your injured arm needs to be cleaned again. Those bandages are too dirty. If you still wear them, it might cause the wound to fester.”
The uncle agreed and left with a water jug. The small room became quiet again. What an innocent uncle! Why isn't he afraid that I'll run away at this time? Jia Xin smiled and happened to see Tong Hu open his eyes. His eyes were very long and thin, and his eyelashes were curved. He would definitely make many girls jealous. Her eyes were beautiful, but they were devoid of vitality. They were gray, empty, and even a little strange. "You're awake?"
Jia Xin asked casually, but her hands were constantly removing the bandages on Tong Hu's wounds. Suddenly…Tong Hu's eyes flashed! At the same time, Jiaxin felt a strange sensation on her butt. His entire body spasmed. She jumped to the side reflexively and shielded her back with her hands. Her little face was flushed red as she looked at the heinous patient in front of her with grievance. "You…you…"
This bad guy, repaying kindness with ingratitude, really…Hmph! "I helped you treat your illness, but you still…you still…!”
"I'm sorry!"
Tong Hu said vaguely. It was impossible to tell that he had any intention of apologizing. His face was filled with the joy of successfully cheating. " Hehe…I didn't see clearly. My hand naturally…"
Tong Hu looked at Jiaxin with bright eyes, not like a bedridden patient at all. Seeing that Jiaxin didn't say anything and was staring at him hatefully, Tong Hu explained," I really didn't do it on purpose! I just woke up and there's a fairy sister standing in front of me. I thought I was sitting in a dream! So I…cough…cough…"
Before he could finish speaking, Tong Hu started coughing violently again. Just as she was about to go over and take a look, a sharp knock on the door came at the same time. Jiaxin thought that the uncle had returned with water and happily opened the door. Who knew that a pungent smell of wine would immediately hit her face. As their eyes met, the two of them were stunned! Heavens…How could it be him, Xu Song!？
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