Reborn sparrow becomes phoenix

Chapter 25 Grandpa's Gift

The biological clock strikes on time at six o'clock in the morning and wakes up habitually.

It was only six o'clock, and others would definitely not get up so early. Xingye lingered on the bed for another half an hour, and really couldn't fall asleep. The sky outside was getting bright, so he decided to get up and go out for a walk.

Grandpa, grandma, and Aunt Mei live on the first floor. On the second floor, there are only two brothers, Jia Kai and Luo, who are on the second floor. Xingye sees that their doors are closed, and they probably haven’t woken up yet. After all, it’s still winter vacation and they are sleeping late. day.

Just as Xingye was about to go downstairs, the door of Jiakai's room opened, and he seemed to be going out in sportswear.

Obviously he didn't expect Xingye to wake up so early, he was taken aback for a moment, and then whispered hello, "It's so early, why don't you sleep more?"

"Can't sleep anymore, just want to go out for a walk, how about you? It looks like you are going to do morning exercises." Xingye said as he went downstairs, followed by Jiakai.

"Could it be that you can't sleep in a different place?"

"No, I don't recognize bed, I'm just used to getting up early."

"I can't see that you also have the habit of morning exercise." Jia Kai thought he had found a fellow.

"Morning exercise? I don't have such a good habit. When I get up early, I have to light the stove, cook, and clean up. There are so many things to do in the morning." Xingye said naturally.

Yu Jiakai was silent, because he still knew too little about her life.

There was no one on the first floor, so the two opened the door and went out.

"Just follow your usual habits. I'll just take a walk nearby by myself. I'll go back by myself." Xingye didn't want to cause him any trouble because of her existence.

"It's foggy today, so it's not suitable for big exercises. Let me go for a walk with you."

There is indeed a thin layer of fog that has not dissipated, but isn't there always some fog in the winter morning, and it usually dissipates with the sun rising.

Now that he said that, Xingye did not refuse, and the two walked along the path by the lake. Occasionally, early risers would come out to exercise or take their pets for a walk.

"This community is very beautiful in spring, especially with this small lake. The other end of the lake is connected to the big lake in the park. It is running water, so there are groups of fish. People say this is a paradise in the city." Jia Kai introduced The view of the neighborhood.

"The houses here must be expensive, right? I'm afraid ordinary people can't afford a house here for a lifetime. Do you believe that those pet dogs in your arms must eat better than many children in mountainous areas?" Xing Ye said slightly. Said sarcastically.

Jia Kai was silent again, he couldn't explain why he felt so distressed, and felt that the young girl who was supposed to be carefree was under too much pressure.

"I said it casually, don't take it to heart, hey, where is the front?" Xingye also felt that he had said something wrong, so he quickly changed the subject.

"Out ahead of the east gate is the park, and grandparents often go there for morning exercises, so let's go and have a look." Jia Kai suggested.

To say that this Jiayuan Garden is really located in a prime location, the north gate and the west gate are bustling commercial streets, and the east gate is a beautiful park, otherwise every inch of land is expensive.

The two didn't meet Starry Night's grandparents in the park. The sun gradually rose and the mist gradually dispersed, and the two returned to Jiayuan Garden.

Aunt Mei had already prepared breakfast, and was surprised to see Xingye and Jia Kai come back from outside together.

"Xingye, why did you get up so early? I thought you weren't up yet. I wanted to call you just now, but your grandma said that you went to bed late yesterday and didn't let me call."

Xingye washed her hands in the kitchen and helped Aunt Mei make porridge, "I'm used to getting up early, and I sleep so late, I wake up at six o'clock in the morning."

"Aunt Mei, what kind of porridge is this? It smells delicious." Xingye looked at the porridge in his hand, it was fragrant.

"This is porridge with five kernels. It is made with sesame seeds, walnut kernels, almonds, pine nut kernels, and peach kernels. It can nourish qi and blood, nourish the liver and kidneys, and moisten the intestines and laxatives. Regular consumption can keep you healthy." Aunt Mei Introduce her.

Xingye discovered that her grandfather's family paid great attention to health preservation, both in living habits and eating habits were very healthy.

"Aunt Mei, you know a lot. You must teach me when you have time." Xingye is still very interested in cooking.

"I learned this skill from the child's father. Their family is a cook, and they are best at health-preserving dishes." Aunt Mei mentioned that her husband was very proud.

Everyone came for breakfast, Xingye thought that Jia Luo would sleep in, but unexpectedly, he also came to have breakfast fully dressed.

The five-nut porridge was really delicious, and Xingye couldn't help adding another bowl. Seeing how delicious her food was, grandma happily drank another half bowl of porridge.

Although Grandpa didn't say anything, Xingye found that when he looked at her, his eyes were very soft, with a hint of approval, and it seemed that he had a good impression of him.

Xingye took the scented tea she learned from Aunt Mei and the Pu'er tea for her grandfather, and tapped on the door of her grandfather's study.

"Come in" is my grandfather's deep voice.

"Grandpa, let's have a cup of tea." Xingye entered the study for the first time, looking around curiously.

The room is very big, it should be the largest room except the living room. The bookcases on two walls have an astonishing collection of books, which makes Xingye speechless.There are a few paintings and calligraphy hanging on one wall, with Starry Night's level, it's natural that you can't tell whether they are good or bad, but if someone who knows how to see them will know that they are all treasures.There are two old-fashioned long books facing each other in the room. The four treasures of the study are complete on the books. If it weren't for the electric lights and air conditioners on the wall, Xingye would definitely think that he had traveled through time and space and returned to hundreds of years ago.

When Xingye approached, she realized that her grandfather was carving a seal. She didn't expect her grandfather to be able to carve seals. Grandpa just looked up at her, said "Put it on the table" and started carving again.

"Don't pay attention to him," grandma greeted Xingye from behind another desk, "he's just like that, once he starts working, he can't stop."

Xingye put scented tea on the desk and saw grandma drawing.There was an unfinished picture of flowers and birds on the table. Although it was not finished, Xingye could tell at a glance that it was the complete version of the picture on the pair of jewelry boxes.

"Grandma, your paintings are so beautiful, they are simply the handwriting of a master. I really admire you even more."

"As long as you can talk," grandma said with a smile, "this is meticulous painting. I only learned it after I retired. It's only been a few years since I can draw so well. It's just a way to relieve boredom."

"It can be painted like this in a few years, it's not even better." Xingye said very flatteringly.

"What about Jiakai and the others? Let them take you out for a walk. Tomorrow will be the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. These days are quite lively."

"Brother Jiakai has something to go out, Jialuo...he is studying and studying, it's better not to disturb him."

"Reading? When did Jia Luo love studying so much?" The old lady was a little unconvinced, "Oh, I understand, he just had a vacation, see that school is about to start, and he is in a hurry to do his homework, right? You don't have to worry about it. He's covering."

Xingye smiled awkwardly, she knew that Jia Luo was in a hurry to catch up with her homework, but she was too embarrassed to tell her grandma, so she said something nice for him.

"If you feel bored, you can get some books here." Grandpa spoke without looking up.

"Can I really do it? These books?" Xingye looked at the ancient and modern books all over the wall.

"Yes" still didn't look up.

Xingye was a little excited, not because she loved reading so much, she thought that being able to read the books here was a sign of her grandfather's recognition of her.

Grandma saw that Xingye was excited and said softly, "Did you see the seal carved by your grandpa? It's for you."

"Give it to me" Xingye opened his eyes wide in surprise.

"That's right, your grandfather carved very late yesterday, and he continued to carve this morning after dinner." Grandma took Xingye to grandpa's table and pointed it out to her, "This Qingtian stone is the top-quality Fengmenqing. It is the best piece of stone in your grandfather's collection. Your uncle's teacher and your grandfather have been old friends for many years, and you want this stone to grind with your grandfather for half a year, but your grandfather is not willing to give it to him."

"Troublesome," the old man popped out the word without looking up, obviously because he thought his wife had said it.

Grandma smiled at Xingye, "It's okay, he's embarrassed, you said why is it embarrassing for a grandfather to give gifts to his granddaughter.

Xingye looked at the yellow-green stone in her grandfather's hand. She couldn't understand whether the stone was good or bad, but she completely understood her grandfather's love for her. The old man expressed his inner feelings in his own way.

"Grandpa, thank you, I love you so much!" Xingye said out loud in a mischievous manner.

I saw my grandfather's body tilted obviously, obviously frightened.

Xingye and grandma laughed heartily.

The grandfather with his head down also smiled.

(End of this chapter)