frightfiction Chapter 225 Ke You Leaves Home
Chapter 225 Ke You Leaves Home
It was not until midnight that the family returned home from that bustling place. The children had been noisy all night and were now exhausted and dozed off in the carriage.
I enjoyed catching the bus. It was still a bit cold outside, so I wasn't sleepy.
"Auntie, are you cold?"
A head popped out from the carriage, Huanxi turned around and saw that it was Ke You who was asking her.
"I'm not cold. Where's your sister? Is she asleep?"
He didn't answer, but carefully got out of the carriage, sat next to Huanxi, and watched Huanxi drive the carriage.
"Do you want to learn? Shuofeng is very smart and will be able to do it in no time."
"Want to learn."
If he learned it, Aunt Huanxi wouldn't have to work so hard.
Boys like horses just like modern people like cars.
"Here, here's the reins. Don't pull too hard. That's right. Just like that. You don't need to hit it. Just say it and it will understand."
Ke You was still a little at a loss, but gradually he got used to the rhythm of the north wind. He rushed for half an hour, and it seemed that the pace was even more stable than Huan Xi's.
"That's quite impressive. Not bad, not bad. This kid is teachable."
Hearing the joyful praise, Ke You's face flushed slightly. The last time he was praised was when his mother was still alive...
"It's my aunt who taught me well."
Huanxi seemed to have thought of something and asked him:
"Xiaoyou, do you want to learn martial arts? Grandpa Pang runs an escort agency in town. If you want to learn, I'll take you there."
Seeing that he did not answer, Huanxi continued:
"Don't be afraid, I like Xiaorou very much. You can come back to see her anytime."
"Auntie...I..."
Huanxi knew what he wanted to say, and placed her hand on his cold hand to comfort him gently.
"You don't have to rush to agree, I have conditions."
"Aunt, you can say whatever you want."
"There are no boys in my family. You are their elder brother. After I am gone, no matter what happens, you must protect them."
This wasn't an excessive request, it wasn't even a request. Even if she didn't say it, Ke You would still protect his sisters.
"Also, I want you to promise me..."
"Auntie, please tell me..."
"I want you to swear not to covet ill-gotten gains, nor to seek any wrongdoing. Regardless of wealth or poverty, you will always be honest and upright. Do not be tempted by power or deceived by greed, but remain true to your original aspirations and unwavering in your resolve."
She saw the ending of Ke You's previous life in Xiaorou's story.
The skeletons in that cellar included not only children but also many adults. She had to be on guard against this kid going astray.
Ke You pondered for a moment, and there was a hint of tenacity in his eyes when he looked at Huanxi.
"I am happy, Auntie. Ke You will definitely listen to your teachings. He will not deceive others with lies, nor harm the world with tricks. He will keep his word. The gods of heaven and earth will bear witness to my heart."
"Very good. I believe you will keep your word. I have already agreed with Pang Biaotou today that when your Aunt Hongying returns to town, you will go with her. Is that okay?"
"Thank you, Auntie, for planning for Ke You. Ke You is very grateful."
She had noticed over the past few days that this boy wasn't a good student, but he still had some knowledge and could recognize a few words.
If he were to be kept at home, where he would neither become a martial artist nor a martial artist, it would be better to send him to the Pang family to learn some skills. Furthermore, Pang Biaotou was a man of integrity and would definitely not allow this boy to develop a bad character.
Judging from Hongying's innocent yet intelligent nature, it seems that Pang Biaotou is a good teacher.
She... let it go...
In my previous life, I didn’t even have a cat, let alone teach children… I couldn’t think of any good way to teach my sweet and sensible daughters, let alone this kid.
Time passed quickly, and it was the 23rd day of the first lunar month in a blink of an eye.
Hongying was packing her bags with Xiaoliu. Knowing that Ke You would also be going to the town with them, she went to ask Huanxi when they could leave.
"Wait here for a moment. I'll go check on their house."
I went to the brother and sister's door and knocked. After opening the door, I saw that both of them had red and swollen eyes.
"Are you crying? Your brother will be back in a few days, and we can go to town to see him occasionally. Stop crying, this is not a bad thing."
She was just taking out a handkerchief to wipe Xiaorou's tears when Xiaorou started laughing.
"We... aren't reluctant to leave. We're just so touched to have met Aunt Huanxi. Otherwise, we would have starved to death before the New Year. If it weren't for you, Aunt Huanxi, we wouldn't be where we are today. I'm telling my brother to study hard and not to waste Aunt Huanxi's kindness."
At this time, Ke You knelt down with a thud. The blue brick floor was surprisingly hard, but the boy didn't feel any pain at all.
"Today, Ke You bids farewell to Aunt Huanxi. I vow to work hard and live up to Aunt Huanxi's expectations. Ke You will repay Aunt Huanxi's kindness and care with concrete actions."
Huanxi's eyes were reddened by this scene. He quickly pulled him up from the cold ground, brushed the dust off his knees, and said to him:
"I'm relieved to hear your words. Let's go quickly. If we go too late, it will be night in town. If you need anything, just let me know. I'm your elder now, and I have your back. Do you understand?"
Ke You couldn't hold back and fell on Huanxi, sobbing silently. Huanxi patted his head. This kid was only an eleven-year-old child after all. He was still a junior high school student in his previous life.
However, jade cannot be made into a useful object without being carved. If I don't make up my mind to send him away, the best I can do if I stay in the village with him is to be a shopkeeper.
If he really wants to avenge his mother, he should climb to a higher position. Only by climbing to a higher position can he compete with his father.
In her previous life, Xiaorou's revenge had cost her her entire life. In this life, it was his turn as her brother to lead the charge.
It was not until the carriage had gone a long way that Xiaorou began to cry quietly.
"Xiao Rou, don't cry. Next time your Aunt Chun Liu goes to town to do some shopping, why don't you go along with her?"
"No, I won't go. My brother is the eldest brother, and this is the path he must take."
He looked at the little girl with a child's body and an adult's soul with joy and heartache, picked her up from the ground and said with a smile:
"Your three sisters have classes this afternoon. If you don't want to go, why don't you come with me and dig in the fields?"
Where was there any ground to dig? The ground was still hard and would only begin to thaw after the rain.
"Hehe, then I'll go to the field with my aunt and dig the soil before I learn."
"Go ahead, Master Yu should be waiting for you."
"Hey~ I'll go right away~"
Watching her run away, Huanxi laughed twice and went out. The last time he went to the town to celebrate the Lantern Festival, the killer weapon he had left behind had actually been triggered...
But there was no word from the village about who was injured, which was really strange...
So I went for a walk around the village to see if anyone was sick and hadn't been out recently... It was also a good opportunity to go to the fields to see how the wheat was growing.
After a walk around the fields, she found that the wheat had hardly grown recently, but fortunately it was still very strong, so she said that this wheat must be frost-resistant.
After the rains, it's time to plant the ground eggplant. It takes a few months for it to mature, which is much shorter than the cycle of winter wheat.
I was squatting down to look at the wheat when an inappropriate voice sounded beside me.
"Ah, isn't this Sister Huanxi? Aren't you going to your lover's house in town today?"