Chapter 219 Go Home

Half a year ago, Zhang Xiaobai and Bao Xiaomei came to this strange county with big bags and small bags.

Half a year later, the clothes of the two of them hadn't changed, and they were still carrying those things, but their expressions and temperament had changed.

What makes people grow is not time, but the experiences and experiences accumulated bit by bit.

After going out, Bao Xiaomei looked at the house where she lived for half a year, and couldn't help sighing.

Zhang Xiaobai smiled slightly, "Don't worry, we will be back!"

Bao Xiaomei looked at Zhang Xiaobai with some puzzlement, and Zhang Xiaobai's smile became very mysterious.

Went to Amei's store to say goodbye to Aunt Mei, Bao Xiaomei was a little bit reluctant, and she shed tears when she left.

Aunt Mei looked at the thin back, wiped the corners of her eyes, and murmured: "What a wonderful child, it's a pity my son doesn't have that blessing!"

The two of them boarded the bus to Baichang, the house Zhang Xiaobai rented was there, and Xiaomei Bao's home was there.

When we arrived at Baichang, we first went to the place where Zhang Xiaobai lived, dropped our own things, and then picked up Bao Xiaomei's luggage.

Bao Xiaomei asked weakly: "Brother, what are you doing?"

Zhang Xiaobai said: "Go to your house, it's been so long, I should go to my little sister's house to see!"

Xiaomei Bao suddenly felt a little shy, and this was the first time she had brought a boy into the house.

Passing by a supermarket, Zhang Xiaobai bought some fruits and nutritional supplements. It was the first time he went to someone’s house, so he couldn’t go empty-handed. Besides, it was considered Chinese New Year before the first lunar month.

Zhang Xiaobai walked naturally, but Bao Xiaomei was a little apprehensive, and she didn't know what she was thinking, in short, she was a little confused.

In cities, there are also poor and rich people. Although Bao Xiaomei’s family has an urban registered permanent residence, she is a real poor household. She lives in a village in the city. Talking about demolition and relocation is always thunderous and rainy. Since Bao Xiaomei was in high school, she was talking about demolition and house splitting. She has graduated from high school. , still nothing.

The village is not big, surrounded by high-rise buildings, surrounded by a number of brick and tile bungalows, there are no streets but alleys, which barely pass the width of a car.

Bao Xiaomei walked in front, keeping her head down, while Zhang Xiaobai followed behind with her head held high.

The village in the city is also a villager, and everyone in the neighbors knows each other.

A few women were talking at the door, and they saw the two people coming here.

"Hey, isn't this little girl? Come back to see your dad?"

Bao Xiaomei quickly raised her head and said politely, "Happy New Year, Auntie!"

The other person saw her behind, opened his eyes and shouted: "little sister, who is this person? Are you dating? The young man looks good! But this dress..."

Another woman looked at Zhang Xiaobai, curled her lips and said, "Rural people, what age are you still wearing cloth shoes? Look at what he's wearing? Little sister! Your eyes should be brightened, so you can't let people Take advantage!"

Bao Xiaomei swallowed her throat a few times, not daring to refute or explain, she hurried over, Zhang Xiaobai just frowned, and she didn't have the same knowledge as those women.

Zhang Xiaobai was used to hearing this kind of tone when he was a child, so he naturally didn't take it to heart, just thinking about Bao Xiaomei, he felt a little embarrassed, how could a little girl be so angry?

At the end of the alley is a dilapidated brick and tile house with stone steps and a wooden door, and two large iron rings hanging on the door frame.

Seeing her home, Xiaomei Bao finally let out a sigh of relief. She was really trembling along the way, afraid that others would see her, but fortunately, she didn't meet many people.

In fact, she is not afraid of meeting people, but afraid of others gossiping.

Here, spitting stars can drown people.

Especially those gossiping women, who play on rumors and spread rumors, and may say something when they see something.

Xiaomei Bao, who grew up here since she was a child, is scared now.

Knocking on the door, Bao Xiaomei called out to her mother in a crisp voice.

The door was opened by a hunchbacked woman in her fifties who, even though she was not very old, had deep wrinkles carved into her face and dyed his black hair white.

"Oh, why is my little sister back?"

Seeing her daughter, the woman's face blossomed into a smile, showing a long-lost smile.

After seeing a strange man, the woman showed a confused look and asked softly, "Little sister, who is this?"

Bao Xiaomei said with a smile: "Mom, didn't I tell you? This is the brother who takes special care of me!"

The woman wiped her hands on the front of her skirt, and hurriedly went up to meet her, "This is my family's great benefactor!"

Zhang Xiaobai took a few steps, and said with a smile, "Auntie, please don't miss me, my name is Zhang Xiaobai!"

The woman took Zhang Xiaobai's hand and led him inside. Bao Xiaomei closed the door behind her, and ran into the house bouncing around.

Only at home did she return to her appearance as a little girl.

In front of the mother, no matter how old they are, they are all children.

A small courtyard, three bungalows, Zhang Xiaobai was led to the westernmost one. Although the house is old, it can be cleaned and the beds are neatly stacked. It should be the place where Bao Xiaomei comes home to live.

The woman took out a pack of cigarettes out of nowhere, "It's not a good cigarette, so let's just smoke it!"

Zhang Xiaobai took the cigarette and put it on the bed, and said with a smile: "Auntie, you don't need to be busy, I'll do whatever I want!"

The woman suddenly looked at Xiaomei Bao who was giggling aside, "Silly girl, hurry up and pass the cigarettes to your brother!"

Bao Xiaomei laughed and said, "Mom, it's really not necessary for my brother to come to our house, he can do as he pleases!"

The woman glared at her daughter, then smiled apologetically at Zhang Xiaobai.

Suddenly coughing came from the east room, Zhang Xiaobai asked, "Your father?"

Bao Xiaomei nodded, "I have been bedridden for several years! My mother has been taking care of me all these years!"

Zhang Xiaobai felt sad for a while, Bao Xiaomei didn't say anything about the family situation, she only said that she was from Baichang City, her father used to be a cook, and her mother didn't work, but she never mentioned that her father was seriously ill.

The children of the poor are already in charge of the family, Zhang Xiaobai is, and so is Bao Xiaomei.

Zhang Xiaobai stood up and wanted to go, but the woman said, "His brother, the house is dirty, so don't go!"

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm from the countryside, I'm fine!"

The east room is indeed not as clean as the west room. There is a strong smell in the room. A middle-aged man is lying on the bed, coughing non-stop. The woman hurried over, turned him sideways, took out the urinal, and coughed. After several times, the man finally coughed up a mouthful of black phlegm.

Zhang Xiaobai asked softly: "Is there no rule of law?"

Bao Xiaomei said helplessly: "There is a rule of law, but there is no rule of money."

She didn't say anything more. Some money from the family used to be used for father's medical treatment. Even this university was completed by Bao Xiaomei's work-study program and scholarship for poor students. If there are good medical conditions, the father's illness It's not that difficult to treat.

Zhang Xiaobai looked at Xiaomei Bao distressedly. Even though she grew up in this family, she was still so positive and confident.

Xiaomei Bao smiled, clenched her fists and said, "Brother, I will work very hard, and one day, I will earn enough money to send my dad to the best hospital for treatment!"

Zhang Xiaobai said with a smile: "Yes, definitely!"

With hope, ambition, and goals, people have the motivation to work hard.

Zhang Xiaobai took out a bulging envelope from his pocket and handed it to the woman, "Auntie, this is my heart, please accept it!"

The woman hurriedly put her hands behind her back, "What is this for? We can't pay you back for taking care of my little sister like this. We can't accept this money!"

Zhang Xiaobai pulled out the woman's hand and said, "Auntie, my younger sister and I are considered brothers and sisters. We are both from our own family. Are you still being polite to me? Don't worry, my younger sister is a good girl and she works very hard. It won't take long. Make a lot of money!"

Zhang Xiaobai broke the woman's hand and stuffed the money into her hand.

At this time, the woman burst into tears.

Bao Xiaomei gently wiped away the tears from her mother's face, "Mom, take it, he is my brother!"

Zhang Xiaobai said: "Auntie, we won't stay any longer, there is still work to do, take care of yourself!"

The woman wiped her tears with her palm, "Go, work is important, you don't need to worry about it at home!"

Bao Xiaomei waved goodbye, and the two walked out of the yard.

Outside the door, I don't know when a lot of people gathered, all of them were women watching the excitement.

Zhang Xiaobai only now understands the situation of the little girl in this village. No one thinks highly of such a family, only people see jokes.

Bao Xiaomei lowered her head and walked behind, Zhang Xiaobai suddenly stopped, took Bao Xiaomei's hand, and strode forward.

"Listen to the jokers, one day, you will become the biggest joke!"