Chapter 4 Second Aunt

The sunshine in mountain villages has always been brighter and brighter than the sunshine in the city. Even the clear smell of dirt with dew in the morning breeze can't be smelled in the city.

In the morning when the birds sing and flowers are fragrant, a tall and thin figure, as a thief, carefully avoids it, and the old man who dances the sword is full of antique charm.

With the cover of several green pines in the yard, Ning Xue finally slipped out of the distance.

"Go find your wood again?"

Zhuang Mucheng, who leaned against the door of the red sports car, looked narrowly at Ning Xue, who sneaked out of the door, and did not mean to expose her.

This time she came back, but it was not easy. She had to drink three bowls of medicinal juice every day. She was pitifully asked to take care of her at home and not to go out. Born to be active and energetic, how can she be idle? Well, when the old man had no time to look at her during the morning exercise, she crooked her mind and ran out of the door. He can understand all this.

"Cousin, I'll go out for a while and come back soon."

Ning Xue Qingran's eyes were full of begging and begging. She came back this time not only to recover from her illness! She still has something important to do!

As before, Zhuang Mucheng still can't refuse her request. He understood her sadness, suffering from large and small diseases, and had to stay in the house every day in the face of taking more medicine than eating. But everyone will feel uncomfortable and boring.

However, her body is really worrying. You have to control your emotions at a young age, which is really a little cruel!

So, Zhuang Mucheng opened his mouth again. I have to watch you at any time.

Indifferent shrugged her shoulders, Ning Xue opened the door and got in. He studied traditional Chinese medicine with his grandfather for many years. With him, he seemed to have an additional accompanying doctor. He didn't have to worry about himself at all when he suddenly fainted.

"You can't play root carving anymore. Why are you so enthusiastic about those tree roots and trees?"

Zhuang Mucheng, the co-pilot, looked at Ning Xue, who was driving attentively. He is sorry about her. She likes sculpture, but something like that happened to her, which made many people who care about her feel sorry.

Ning Xue, who was originally happy because it was difficult to get out of the door, suddenly darkened her eyes, and the faint smile on the corners of her mouth became stiff. In front of Huo Guanyu, she can also pretend to be relieved to see through everything. But with her relatives, she can't disguise herself.

"Where's your aunt? Why haven't I seen them when I came back?

With soothing the loss in her heart, she changed the topic. Some things, no matter how much you mind, are futile. It's better to be open-k, live a comfortable life, and don't think about anything.

Zhuang Mucheng knew that she was avoiding something she didn't want to mention and no longer asked. He replied loudly, "They went to help a friend carve a stone lion placed at the door. Shouldn't it be? Come back soon?"

"Oh", Ning Xue stopped talking and drove attentively.

At the end of the mountain village highway, Ning Xue got out of the car, took the saw and hoe in the tail box, and followed Zhuang Mucheng up the mountain.

Along the mountain surrounded by the fragrance of flowers and the singing of birds, they are looking for the materials of root carvings. It's just that Ning Xue is disappointed that there is no material she is looking for on this mountain.

"Xiao Xue, wait for me here for a moment. I'll come as soon as I go."

Before Zhuang Mucheng's words fell, he ran halfway up the mountain with the little hoe in his hand.

What nerves? Won't you be in a hurry to pee? Ning Xue stared at his back puzzledly. He thought that if he stood behind his back, it would not be too late to turn back.

Zhuang Mucheng trotted all the way and stopped on several small mounds. Ning Xue was about to turn around, but saw him bend down to remove the half-deep thatch beside him.

With curiosity, Ning Xue took a saw and walked along the road he ran.

When she approached, she found that Zhuang Mucheng was actually weeding a grave.

"Who is this? Why did you weed him?

Ning Xue asked puzzledly. She came back very little and missed Tomb-sweeping Day many times, so she didn't know anything about her father-in-law's family. When chatting, we seldom talk about dead people.

"It's my second aunt." Zhuang Mucheng said.

Isn't his aunt my aunt? Ning Xue turned to the tombstone and saw her grandfather's name on it. She believed Zhuang Mucheng's words. It's just that why doesn't she know that there is such a deceased relative? Mom never mentioned it.

"The second aunt has been dead for many years. You were not born when she died! In fact, I don't know if she is dead or not? This is just a tomb with no body.

Isn't that a curse? It is estimated that if the second aunt is still alive, looking at this mound, she will directly dig a hole and get in. Ning Xue said in her heart.

Pulling out the last cluster of grass on the grave, Zhuang Mucheng stood up and explained, "My second aunt just divorced and was in a bad mood. She came back and lived for a few days. Somehow she suddenly left again. Later, I never came back and there was no news from her. It is said that on the day she walked, there was a landslide on the road to Yucheng, and a bus rolled into the river, missing several people. So, we all think she's gone."

Ning Xue just realized. After living such a big life, she has never known that there is such a poor relative. I guess my mother still thought that her second aunt was still alive, so she didn't tell her such a thing.

After making several albums respectfully, Ning Xue followed Zhuang Mucheng down the mountain. Just a few steps, a woman's voice sounded clear, "Miss!"

How can anyone call it that in the mountain village? Ning Xue didn't react for a moment.

Zhuang Mucheng's fingers pointed to the foot of the mountain. That girl..."

Following Zhuang Mucheng's fingers, Ning Xue looked at it and was a little annoyed. The person who came was actually the servant sent to her by the old man - Chunzi!

How did she find her here? Ning Xue is puzzled.

Seeing that Ning Xue had no reaction, Chunzi ran to her.

"Is your father sent?"

Zhuang Mucheng was asking Ning Xue, but his eyes fell on the rushing Chunzi. Can you run so fast up the mountain? This girl is capable!

"Who asked you to come here? Didn't I say you're not allowed to follow me?"

Ning Xue stared at Chunzi, who ran to her side with an unhappy face, panting and blushing. I really thought that the old man would not interfere with his freedom, who knows...

"I came by myself. The master handed over the young lady's safety to me, and of course I will follow her. If Miss doesn't like me shaking on the side, then I'll stay away from you. You can just treat me as air and ignore me.

Chunzi said seriously, looking at Ning Xue's eyes, full of sincerity and loyalty to her master.

With a cold hum, Ning Xue's cold words sounded in the summer sky, "I don't need your protection. You leave my sight immediately."

What a boring! In this simple mountain village, she didn't provoke anyone. Why does she need someone to protect her? When he was young, when he was bullied, why didn't he know how to protect her? It's too fake to care now!

Chunzi stepped back a few steps and looked carefully at Ning Xue. It's hard to find this place, and I won't go back without saying anything. Her task is to protect the young lady. Where the young lady is, she is!

Staring at the girl who competed with her, Ning Xue saw her determination not to leave easily. He sighed slightly and pulled Zhuang Mu's achievements away. Cousin, ignore her.

Isn't it when you are transparent? It's up to you!

Chunzi breathed a gentle sigh of relief, and the young lady did not drive her away, indicating that this was a friendly expression for herself.

After walking a distance, Ning Xue, who followed Zhuang Mucheng down the mountain, stopped and looked at a tree and shook her head and sighed. Hey! It's a pity..."

"What's wrong?"

Zhuang Mucheng doesn't understand why she is stupid when she looks at a tree?

Ning Xue pointed to the tree not far away and said, "The curved roots exposed outside the soil are very good, but the tree grows on the edge of that grave."

"I can't help you either."

Zhuang Mucheng stretched his neck and shook his head, indicating that there was nothing he could do. If you want to remove the root of the tree intact, you will have to destroy the grave. This is a sad thing! If you are not beaten to death, you will have to be scolded to death.

Disappointed and reluctant to look at the tree, Ning Xue pulled Zhuang Mucheng to continue down the mountain.