In the classroom of Class 25 of No. 8 Middle School, the cheerful melody of the end of get out of class bell "ding ding bell" rang.

Li Jianjian, who had been sleeping, suddenly sat up straight, like a cheetah awakening from a dream. He quickly and casually stuffed two books into his schoolbag, ready to go and be the first to rush out of the classroom.

warrior.

In her mind, school is an invisible cage, while the outside world is the paradise of freedom and the source of happiness.

Just when Li Jianjian was about to take the step of "liberation", a hand gently placed on her shoulder. It was Qi Mingyue with a gentle smile.

"Hello Li Jianjian! Thanks to your brother's help today, I would like to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude."

Li Jianjian's eyes instantly flashed with excitement, and he shouted without thinking: "I want to eat ice cream!"

Hearing this, Qi Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief and responded with a smile: "Of course, a new Haagen-Dazs opened near the school, let's go and try it."

…

Soon, when Qi Mingyue saw that there were three people and a little yellow cat sitting across from her, she couldn't help but be slightly startled.

Seeing this, Li Jianjian explained slightly awkwardly: "I'm sorry, do you mind if I bring some 'family members'?"

Qi Mingyue waved her hands quickly and said gently: "Of course I don't mind."

Her mother has been very strict with her since she was a child. She must obey the rules when speaking and doing things, be gentle, and be well-educated, so under normal circumstances she rarely refuses others.

Later, Li Jianjian enthusiastically introduced her "family members": "This is my eldest brother Ling Xiao, this is my younger brother He Ziqiu, and this is the elder Le Ye of our family."

"Hello~" "Hello!" "Meow~"

Qi Mingyue was a little confused.

Kitten, is she an elder?

"Oh, by the way," Li Jianjian suddenly changed the topic, his eyes full of expectation, "Have you brought enough money?!"

Although the family's noodle shop has made money, the living expenses his father gives him every month are only a small amount, and the three of them have to spend it together. Basically, they can't buy daily clothes and household items, and there is also Le Ye.

A big foodie, she hasn't had ice cream in a long time.

Hearing this, Qi Mingyue smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I brought five hundred, so you can order whatever you want!"

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the three people and one cat suddenly lit up.

Eat big!

Then Qi Mingyue watched helplessly as the ice cream came up, and Li Jianjian and the little yellow cat started eating like vicious dogs, even not sparing the two boys' bowls.

Before she could react, her bowl was gone.

"Would you like some more?" Qi Mingyue asked cautiously.

"Yeah!" Li Jianjian nodded happily.

"Meow~"

Fifteen minutes later, Qi Mingyue looked at the three ice cream bowls piled up in front of Li Jianjian and the staggering twenty empty bowls in front of the little yellow cat, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

She seems to be bankrupt!

After tasting the refreshing ice cream, Qi Mingyue naturally integrated into the small circle of three people and a cat and became friends who talked about everything.

A week passed in the blink of an eye, and the four of them met again in the library, spread out their books, and started doing homework. He Ziqiu, on the other hand, was unique in that he opened the book of topological mathematics, focusing and immersing himself in it.

Li Jianjian's eyes passed by inadvertently and was attracted by the slightly unfamiliar book. He curiously asked: "Brother, are you studying English? Are you planning to rush for the CET-4 exam? I heard that the university

If you can't pass Level 4, you won't be able to graduate."

He Ziqiu:......

Ling Xiao changed the topic at the right time and asked with a smile: "I heard that the parent-teacher meeting went well yesterday. It shouldn't be so embarrassing for Dad Li to go this time, right?"

When he mentioned this, Li Jianjian suddenly became energetic and kept telling interesting stories about the parent-teacher meeting.

"Brother, you don't even know that when Lao Chen first saw my dad, his face was as cold as ice. He simply said hello and went to find Qi Mingyue's mother.

Later I learned that my dad was also Brother Ziqiu’s dad. Oh my, my attitude changed faster than flipping through a book, and I became extremely enthusiastic.

There is also Qi Mingyue's mother, who had previously told her daughter to stay away from me. When she heard that Brother Ziqiu was my brother, she immediately changed her attitude and warmly invited us to hang out more. She even gave Mingyue 500 yuan to let us have dinner together.

Humph, so what if I study well, my little brother still has to help me wash my socks!" As she said that, she raised her eyebrows proudly.

"Meow~" The little yellow cat lay on He Ziqiu's shoulder with its arms stretched out.

[Oh, I’m not the cat shoveler! 】

He Ziqiu shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly; Ling Xiao's eyes were full of adoration and he gently rubbed his sister's hair.

Qi Mingyue watched this scene quietly from the side, full of envy in her heart.

What she longs for is such simple and pure happiness and warmth. This is home.

In contrast, my own home is always filled with endless quarrels and strict rules: you are not allowed to talk while eating, your hands must be placed on the table in a regular manner, no small movements are allowed, and your sitting posture must be correct... all of this...

Make her feel depressed.

Look at Li Jianjian again, his feet are on the table, he is shaking his head and head in his seat, his little round face is smiling all day long, just like the little sun.

Not only that, Li Jianjian's two brothers are simply handsome, gentle and considerate, and they take great care of her.

I cried with envy!

"What if..." Qi Mingyue felt an inexplicable feeling in her heart and glanced at He Ziqiu secretly. A hint of shyness and uneasiness flashed in her eyes, her pretty face turned red, and then she lowered her head and crossed her legs unconsciously.

.

He Ziqiu looked up and gave her a strange look.

Got a fever?

…

As night fell, Li Haichao, who had been dull for several days since returning from the parent-teacher conference, finally relaxed his frown. He specially purchased rich ingredients and organized a warm hot pot feast.

The family sat around the fire, with laughter and laughter intertwined with the steam.

He Ziqiu was busy, carefully adding vegetables and meat to Li Jianjian and the little yellow cat.

Li Haichao's eyes gently passed over his daughter's carefree smile, and he sighed softly.

"There are people who are good at studying, and there are people who are bad at studying. Well, we are not afraid of poor study, but we are afraid of being poor in study and feel that we are particularly glorious! Hey, you, you... just try your best, okay?...

Well...if it doesn't work, forget it!

"Hehehehe!" Li Jianjian laughed: "I am so lucky to have such a reasonable father like you! Come on, Lao Li, let me toast you!"

Li Haichao waved his hands quickly: "No, no, I just ask that when you go out to beg for food, please don't say you are my daughter. To be honest, it's embarrassing!"

Li Jianjian took back his drink and snorted coldly.

Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi!

Ling Xiao made a joke at the right time: "Don't knock on my door, there is no leftover food!"

This sentence made everyone burst into laughter. Li Jianjian slapped him angrily and was very dissatisfied. This was the eldest brother who had been married as a child and bowed to heaven and earth when he was a child.

Seeing this, He Ziqiu quickly calmed the atmosphere: "Ling Xiao, your joke is a bit too much. Jianjian, don't be afraid, there will always be a place for you in my little brother's family, and there will be enough leftovers!"

Li Jianjian was speechless, and then looked expectantly at Le Ye, who was immersed in eating.

The little yellow cat looked up. The bowl that was full of meat just now was cleaner than the wash bowl.

"Meow~"

【There is no leftover food in my house!】

"Hahahaha~" Everyone laughed, and Li Jianjian puffed up his mouth, sulking.

Suddenly, Li Jianjian covered her cheek, tears welling up in her eyes due to pain. She pulled He Ziqiu's sleeve and said pitifully: "Brother, I have a toothache. Give me two injections quickly."

Every time she had a toothache since she was little, my brother would give her two injections and it would be cured.

He Ziqiu put down his chopsticks, opened her mouth with his fingers, and took a look: "I told you not to eat so many desserts. Your wisdom teeth are inflamed. The acupuncture won't work. I'll give you some Chinese medicine."

"No, no, no, Chinese medicine is too bitter!" Li Jianjian shook his head repeatedly with a look of resistance.

"Then let's do this. Dad will take you to the hospital to have this naughty wisdom tooth pulled out." Li Haichao suggested.

"No, no, I'm afraid of pain!" Li Jianjian was extremely frightened when he heard that he was going to the hospital.

Growing up, the hospital she was most afraid of was going to the hospital, which would remind her of the day her mother passed away, the coldness, loneliness, and fear, and the smell of the disinfectant was like the whisper of death.

Ling Xiao looked at her tenderly and suddenly had plans for her future career.

Maybe it would be good to be a dentist in the future, with high income and plenty of time, so I can spend more time with Jianjian.

"Beep, beep, beep!" A crisp bell rang suddenly, interrupting the tranquility on the dining table.

Ling Heping took out his classic and durable old Nokia mobile phone from his pocket, which seemed to be able to smash walnuts without any damage.

"It's so late at night, the institute really doesn't treat you as a human being? I remember when I was a kid, the old donkey in our production team didn't work as hard as you!" Li Haichao complained.

Ling Heping smiled and shook his head. He picked up the phone and looked at it. His smile instantly froze and he seemed a little embarrassed: "It's Ling Xiao's grandmother." After that, he gently pressed the answer button.

"Hey, old lady, you're welcome, just tell me if you have anything to do..."
To be continued...