life struggle

As the saying goes, you don't slap someone in the face when you hit someone, and you don't expose your shortcomings when you curse someone. 【 】No matter how great the grievances are, no matter how deep the hatred is, you must leave some room for speaking, let alone add insult to injury and sprinkle salt on other people's wounds.Although Luo Xiao couldn't say that he was an illegitimate child, he was also abandoned by his biological mother, which is not a glorious thing in itself.

This fat aunt is more than 50 years old, tall and big, she speaks in a soft voice, and speaks quickly. She is well-known in the village as a "knowledgeable" and "big speaker". .I usually have nothing to do, and I go around all day to find out who's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are arguing in the village, whose daughter-in-law has a miscarriage, who's house was stolen and robbed, etc., even if it's something speculative, it must be a good thing after she adds fuel to it. Bad news spreads thousands of miles if you don't go out.Fat Auntie used to gossip, carelessly heard some stories about Shao Yingying's mother in Xiangzhou, accidentally saw that Luo Xiao and Shao Yingying looked very similar, and when she heard that they lived in Xiangzhou, she suddenly remembered the stories that were raging in the village more than ten years ago , quite curious and excited, couldn't help but let go of his voice and blurted out.

What the fat aunt said was that which pot should not be opened and which pot should be lifted. It was like a sharp knife and a sharp sword piercing Luo Xiao's already scarred and fragile chest. He wanted to have an attack, but he had nothing to say, so he could only stare at Shao Yingniang with depressed and terrified eyes. Those aggressive eyes made people feel daunted and shuddered, which scared Wu Xiaojun and Qin Meixiang into a cold sweat.

Shao Yingying turned around and hurried to Fat God, and whispered angrily, "You are so old, why do you have a broken mouth, when will you be able to change your disgusting strange problem, you can speak freely, without a word Talking nonsense, saying who is the illegitimate daughter, can this be nonsense, and if you talk nonsense, be careful I will sue you for defamation." The fat aunt's eyelids sank, her lips tightened, and she was speechless.

Shao Yingniang panicked, her eyes were staring blankly, and she shouted timidly, "Yingying, you still don't know that she is a plague god who makes ghosts feel disgusted and shuns away, and dogs can't spit out ivory. , ignore her, let's go home quickly." She bowed her head in shame and walked forward.

Qin Meixiang and Shao Yingying pulled Luo Xiao back, and said with great concern as they walked, "Rural people are unqualified and talk nonsense, so don't pay attention to it, let alone a random joke from her will affect our happy and excited mood for many days."

"Sister, you have seen the entrance of the alley in front, turn left and you will be our house. Our family's conditions are not good, so don't be offended."

"Luo Xiao, I'll be home soon, cheer up, cheer up, show a smile, don't be sullen."

"It's easy for the two of you to talk about it. It's not about you, so how do you know what it's like. Before entering the village, I heard harsh and disgusting words about exposing scars. Can I be happy?" Luo Xiao looked sad and upset, Quite annoyed and said angrily.

A group of people came to the door of Shao Yingying's house anxiously. Shao Yingying's hands were shaking with excitement. She took out the key in her trouser pocket for a long time, but she couldn't get it out. Shao Yingying hurried forward and took out the key, and gently opened the thick, heavy and dark door. , let the three into the courtyard with a smile on his face.

The small courtyard is not big, long strip from north to south. The walls of the three flat-roofed upper rooms and the four side rooms are made of blue stones, which seem to be quite old.A cattle shed was built at the south end of the east side, where some farm tools, sundries and cattle troughs that had not been used for an unknown period of time were piled up.An apricot tree at the south end of the west side grows luxuriantly and is covered with fruits the size of green quail eggs.

Shao Yingniang and Shao Yingying moved out several Fang Dengzi and a long table with varnish from the west room, called the three of them to sit down, took out bananas, oranges and apples that had been cleaned, and poured water for each of them. A bowl of boiling water. After a long time of work, I finally managed to say a word to everyone, "You haven't eaten breakfast yet, Yingying, you can accompany them to rest for a while, and I will cook for you."

Wu Xiaojun asked Shao Yingying, "Do you and your wife live with your elder brother and sister-in-law?"

Shao Yingying said, "Yes, my brother started working in the rural credit union in the county after graduating from junior technical secondary school. He got married last summer and rarely came back. The homestead here is very tight. When my father was here, he applied for many times. , the village didn’t approve it, and didn’t build it again.”

Shao Yingying said and picked up an apple, "Sister, eat an apple. You sit down first, and I will help mother cook." She got up and went to the kitchen.

Qin Meixiang laughed and said, "Luo Xiao, at least you should say something, this is your house, you are the master, Xiaojun and I are guests, please be more enthusiastic. Don't be dumb and keep silent. I can't stand your dullness."

Luo Xiao forced a wry smile, "I'm not the owner of this place, so let me say something."

Wu Xiaojun said, "It can be seen that it is not easy for your mother to be alone at home now. It is hard enough for her. You have to open up and understand her difficulties."

Luo Xiao looked up and sighed, "Looking at her face full of vicissitudes, it's really distressing. Thinking of the nasty things she did, it makes my teeth itch. It's the retribution she deserves."

Qin Meixiang said, "The words are too serious. After all, it is the mother who gave birth to you. Everything is in the past, and everything must look forward. Although your mother did not raise you, she can bring up your younger brothers and sisters through hardships. They are all promising, which is also a great credit. Speaking of this, I am a little envious of you guys, it can be said that it is difficult to pick out such a family in a hundred miles in the countryside, you should be proud."

Soon the meal was ready, Wu Xiaojun and Qin Meixiang got up and helped to bring the rice and dishes from the kitchen to the table in the yard, the aroma was tangy and rich.When everything was ready, Shao Yingying sat down happily, and said with a smile, "You guys have come all the way, you must be hungry already, we don't have any good food to entertain you in the countryside, don't laugh at me."

Wu Xiaojun said, "Well, it's not bad. I can't help you if you are kept busy for such a long time. I'm really causing you trouble."

Shao Yingniang said, "Xiaojun is so annoying. You and Meixiang sent me my daughter back. It is a great joy for me. I don't know how to thank you two. Come on, don't Just talking, let's eat quickly, Xiao, move your chopsticks quickly, and try to see if it suits your appetite."

Luo Xiao reluctantly picked up the chopsticks, put a chicken nugget in her mouth, tasted it slowly, and whispered, "Auntie, the taste is not bad."

Qin Meixiang smiled and said, "Luo Xiao, you can't call your aunt an aunt, you should call her a mother or a mother."

Shao Yingniang said again and again, "It's okay, it's okay, as long as my daughter comes home, she can be called anything, she can be called anything, she's all from her own family, you guys must not be polite, serve the army, and eat more."

Wu Xiaojun said, "Auntie, you two girls are not only very beautiful, but also high-achieving students. They are doing very well in school. Your good days are coming. Let them respect you well in the future. If you have time And the opportunity also let Luo Xiao take you to our place to have a look."

Shaoying's mother smiled happily from ear to ear, and nodded, "I'm very happy to see you guys. Yingying is studious and doesn't like to talk at ordinary times. If you need to take care of anything, I'm relieved. Xiaoying , Going home for the first time, Auntie knows that you feel wronged and uncomfortable, it’s okay, let’s eat first, and Auntie will add some food for you.”

Luo Xiao said softly, "Auntie, I'm eating, don't trouble you." She picked up the soup bowl and started drinking.

Qin Meixiang joked, "That's right, the first meal when you enter the house must be delicious. This is a meal prepared by your mother for a few days to welcome the girl. Would you like to eat it?" Beautiful, I really let down my aunt's hard work."

Although Luo Xiao was full of pain in his heart, due to the relationship between Wu Xiaojun and Qin Meixiang, it was inconvenient to say more to influence others, so he just kept silent and ate some.After the meal, I got up and put the bowls and chopsticks in the kitchen, and came out after a long time, and said to Shao Yingniang, "Auntie's cooking is good, the food is delicious, thank you." Then he said to Wu Xiaojun, "Mei Xiang, Xiaojun, let's stop here today , let’s go back quickly.” Saying that, he got up and walked out.

Wu Xiaojun and Qin Meixiang hurried forward, stopped them, and persuaded them kindly, "Luo Xiao, why are you so ignorant, you just leave as soon as you say, play childish temper, aunt is still waiting for you to call mother, you are not formal You can't leave anyway, it's not too late for the mother and daughter to have a good talk after meeting each other."

Shao Yingying grabbed Luo Xiao's hand and wept, "Sister, you haven't said a word since you came back. Anyway, you should also talk to your mother. If you have any questions, wouldn't it be better to ask your mother?" Sister Please, admit our mother."

Luo Xiao said in a daze, "Sister Ying, thank you, I'm really confused now, I can't make up my mind whether to recognize this aunt in front of me as my mother, and I'm still in conflict and confusion."