Corpse Retriever.

Chapter 50

There was no sun in the afternoon, the sky was a little cloudy, the wind was blowing, and the rain was still in the stage of seeming to fall but not yet falling.

During the long hot summer season, this is a rare and pleasant break.

Li Sanjiang was leaning on a rattan chair, holding a cigarette in his left hand and a teacup in his right hand. An old-fashioned radio wrapped in a wooden box on the wall was broadcasting the news.

Li Zhuiyuan sat next to him, eating watermelon with his head down.

The news was reporting on the situation in the Middle East.

Li Sanjiang sat up, stuffed the cigarette butt into the Jianlibao can filled with water, and then picked up the can and shook it.

"Grandpa, eat melon."

"You eat it, Grandpa is not greedy."

“The melon is not sweet.”

"okay."

Li Sanjiang picked up a piece of melon with a smile, thinking that his great-grandson was deliberately tricking him into eating it.

As a result, he took a bite and cursed immediately:

"He has no conscience. I asked him to choose a good one for me, but he kept knocking and knocking and actually chose a bad one for me.

Um, give the rest to Runsheng later."

"Brother Runsheng and the others have it."

"No matter how much we eat, it's never enough for them. In the past, only Runsheng ate the most, and now Zhuangzhuang's appetite has also been increased."

"Brother Binbin has been using his brain lately."

That morning, when I handed a whole book of math problems to Tan Wenbin, although I couldn't see it, I could feel the air stagnant for a full half minute.

Tan Wenbin wanted to say something many times but stopped himself, but finally he endured it.

However, he just left the math book there at the beginning and didn't even look at it.

After starting to learn the instruments with Runsheng and Li Zhuiyuan taking the time to explain the basics of physiognomy and fortune-telling, Tan Wenbin realized:

Some things you want to avoid will always be waiting for you on the road of life.

He originally thought that he had opened a brand new door, but when he actually entered, he found that this door was shared with the college entrance examination.

In the past, he would never have thought that he would have to pass math, physics and chemistry before he could learn how to survive.

However, long-winded lectures on moralizing are certainly not as effective as a visit to a deceased person's home for a meal.

He finally picked up the math book and started working on it.

His academic performance was average to begin with, and the question was quite difficult, so he worked very slowly, but at least he didn't give up.

This has led to a recent increase in his appetite. He is very happy and feels that he is growing smarter.

"By the way, why is there still a war over there?" Li Sanjiang picked up the handkerchief beside him and wiped his hands. "I remember that there was a war right after the founding of the People's Republic of China. At that time, the village even hung banners with big characters to support them and oppose imperialism."

"Well, it seems like it's been going on for a long time."

The news broadcast ended and the next program began. The male and female hosts started chatting and talking about reading.

The male host gave an example, saying that there is a nation that respects knowledge very much. Adults will smear honey on books, and children will feel that knowledge is sweet when they read the books.

He also said that respect for knowledge and science is the reason why this nation has remained vibrant after wandering for two thousand years.

The female host echoed it with emotion, praising it for being the most intelligent nation recognized by the world.

Li Sanjiang scratched his neck with the handle of a palm leaf fan and said, "Isn't that right?"

"what?"

"Little Marquis Yuan, tell me, how could such a smart nation be able to wander for two thousand years?"

"Master, you are right."

At this time, A'li came up from the stairs with a big bowl in her hand.

When he smelled the Chinese medicine, Li Zhuiyuan knew it was time for him to take it.

He took it from Ahri, placed it in front of him, picked up the spoon, and began to drink it sip by sip.

In the past, when I just had a nosebleed, the medicine Aunt Liu prepared for me was relatively mild. But since I became blind, the medicine has become much stronger, and even the taste is bitter enough to make me numb.

Li Zhuiyuan could only drink and comfort himself, thinking that good medicine tastes bitter.

Li Sanjiang looked at the girl with a smile and nodded continuously.

After drinking the medicine, Li Zhuiyuan said hello to Li Sanjiang and led A Li back to his room. He went in first and took out three bottles of milk.

Li Sanjiang made a lot of money recently, and the three Niu families invited him to sit in the funeral.

When he heard that the three brothers and sisters of the Niu family died almost at the same time, he felt a little worried, thinking that it was because he did not handle his last death anniversary well.

But firstly, these three siblings had a bad reputation in the village, and secondly, their families knew best how they died.

Before a person dies, they think of killing him so as to get rid of the pain quickly, but after the person dies, these young people become afraid, fearing that they will follow in his footsteps.

They all hurriedly invited Li Sanjiang to attend the vegetarian feast and gave him a generous red envelope.

Li Sanjiang went there. The vegetarian meals were held on the same day, and he did three jobs in one day. The money he earned was very comfortable.

Then, he immediately bought a lot of food and drinks for his great-grandson.

In Li Zhuiyuan's house, snacks are placed in cabinets and drinks are placed in boxes.

If he hadn't stopped her in time and said enough is enough, it wouldn't be long before she could compete with Aunt Zhang in the village to open a convenience store.

Li Zhuiyuan doesn't like this milk tea. It only has a little bit of milk flavor, but the main flavor is saccharin.

However, A'li's first collection box is already full of Jianlibao, and now that she has just opened the second box, she naturally has to put some new things in it.

The boys and girls each held a drink and sat on the rattan chairs.

I played chess in the morning, so I won’t play in the afternoon.

Li Zhuiyuan lowered his head, facing the empty small table, and began to read a book.

He still cannot see, but he can still read books. After reading, the contents of the book are stored in his mind, and now he can take them out again and ruminate on them.

A'li must have known what the boy was doing, and sat close to him as she did before.

Every time Li Zhuiyuan "turned the page" in his heart, he would habitually "look" at her, and she would also look up and look back, and the two of them would have an eye contact that did not exist.

Just like that we watched the dusk and the sky gradually darkened.

Aunt Liu shouted, "It's time for dinner!"

Li Zhuiyuan stood up and stretched gently. This way of "reading" is also very good. There is no need to worry about insufficient brightness to hurt the eyes.

After going downstairs to eat, Liu Yumei said, "A-Ting and I will take A-Li out tomorrow morning."

When Li Sanjiang heard this, the chopsticks he had just picked up slipped away.

"Try to come back the day after tomorrow night."

Li Sanjiang picked up the chopsticks, wiped them on his sleeves, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Runsheng said: "It's okay, I'll cook."

Li Sanjiang scolded, "You want us to follow you and enjoy your popularity? Let's make do with the porridge and pickles these two days. It's just right to cleanse our stomachs."

After dinner, A'li went into the house to take a shower, and Liu Yumei waved to Li Zhuiyuan.

Li Zhuiyuan did not respond.

Liu Yumei finally reacted and shouted, "Xiaoyuan, come here."

"Here I come, grandma."

"Would you like some tea?"

"Grandma, drinking tea right after a meal is not good for your stomach."

"It's just a matter of finding an excuse to talk."

"Then you say."

"Logically, I shouldn't take Ah Li away from here now, but tomorrow is a special day, so I have to make this trip."

"Grandma, this is your family affair, and Ah Li should go too."

"Did you guess what we are going to do tomorrow?"

"How can it be."

"Haha, if your eyes weren't healed yet, I would have taken you out for a walk, but I guess you're not in the mood for that right now."

"Grandma, you don't have to worry about me."

"Okay, that's it. A-Ting will prepare the medicine for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in advance. Remember to take it on time."

"Well, I will."

Li Zhuiyuan walked back and stopped when he passed by Runsheng and Tan Wenbin.

Runsheng brought a small stool behind Li Zhuiyuan, and Tan Wenbin helped him sit down.

The TV series "Chen Zhen" was playing on the TV, starring Liang Xiaolong.

Runsheng was making paper-cuts while watching, while Tan Wenbin was doing exercises.

Li Zhuiyuan heard the sound of the pen swishing on the calculation paper and couldn't help but say, "Brother Binbin, go to my room and take down the desk lamp later."

"Okay." Tan Wenbin nodded, not being polite. Xiaoyuan couldn't use it now anyway.

In the evening, Runsheng likes to move the TV to the dam outside the house and watch it while he works, which makes it easier to clean.

There is a pole outside the house with a light bulb hanging from it. The brightness is sufficient, but the angle is not good enough.

Runsheng asked, "What are A-Li's family going out for tomorrow?"

"I don't know, maybe something is wrong."

In fact, Li Zhuiyuan probably guessed that Liu Yumei should have gone to visit the grave of A'li's parents.

He realized very early on that Uncle Qin and Aunt Liu were not A-li's biological parents, but were only named after them.

"Xiaoyuan, then you will be free tomorrow?"

"School hasn't started yet, which day will I be free?"

Tan Wenbin whispered, "School has started and you are free too."

"I passed by the town market on my way to deliver paper-folding in the daytime, and I found that someone had set up a small stage there to tell a story, and there were quite a few people listening. I asked, and Ming'er was there too, Xiaoyuan, I'll take you to listen tomorrow."

"Okay."

Li Zhuiyuan didn't want to refuse Runsheng's kindness. He was also trying to have fun for his blind self.

The next morning, Li Zhuiyuan got up early on purpose, but when he went downstairs and walked to the east room, he still found the lock on the door.

Liu Yumei and the others should have left in the early morning.

Leaving early is also to be able to come back early.

Li Zhuiyuan simply found a bench and sat on the dam.

"Ah, Xiaoyuan, you woke up really early." Runsheng rubbed his eyes and got off the table, "I'll make breakfast."

"Brother Runsheng, let's go to town to eat."

"Okay, I'll put the instant noodles on the stove so that you can cook for yourself when you get up." Runsheng walked into the kitchen and quickly ran out, slapped Tan Wenbin to wake him up, and urged him, "Get up and wash up, we're going to town."

Tan Wenbin yawned and nodded even though he wasn't fully rested.

After a simple tidy up, Runsheng rode a tricycle and took Li Zhuiyuan and Tan Wenbin to Shinan Town.

There were many tables in front of the breakfast shop, and the three of them deliberately chose the most remote table because Runsheng wanted to smoke.

Li Zhuiyuan ordered three bowls of wontons and three trays of steamed dumplings.

Originally Li Zhuiyuan wanted to shout more, but was stopped by Runsheng.

When the wontons and buns were served, Li Zhuiyuan asked with concern, "Brother Runsheng, are you full with this little?"

"Xiaoyuan, look at what this is."

Runsheng stuffed a dry and hard piece of object into Li Zhuiyuan's hand. When he touched it, he could feel the roughness and small holes.

"Mantou slices?"

"Hua La La." Run Sheng shook the bag in his hand, "Hey, I brought a big bag, just right for soaking in wonton soup."

"Brother Runsheng..."

"Xiao Yuan, you eat yours, and I'll just try something new. You know how big my appetite is, so I can't eat as much as I want in a restaurant. That would be a waste of money."

"Give me some too." Tan Wenbin reached out and grabbed a handful, then put it down. He would probably say heroically, "Eat whatever you want, I'll treat you." But he wouldn't do that now, because they were not familiar with each other before, but are good friends now.

Li Zhuiyuan took a big bite of the dry steamed bread slice, but couldn't bite it, so he finally put it in the bowl to soak.

Next to him, Runsheng was chewing the food with a crunchy bite. During the meal, he and Tan Wenbin asked the boss for another bowl of soup.

"Huh...comfortable."

"Hiccup..."

After the two big-bellied men finished eating, they patted their stomachs. They must have rolled up their shirts because the sound was very muffled and crisp.

"Hey, is there any more? Give me one too."

Li Zhuiyuan's ears moved slightly. It was the first time he heard the broadcast accent of Nantong dialect.

"There are two more pieces." Runsheng picked it up and handed it to him.

"Okay, that's enough."

The person sat down at the same table with a bowl of noodles or wontons, then unscrewed a lid. The smell of fermented bean curd and a slight spicy taste soon filled the air.

Tan Wenbin sniffed and asked, "Why is your fermented bean curd this color?"

"This is Sichuan style fermented bean curd with chili peppers."

It's another Sichuan dialect broadcast with an accent.

"Hey, you're the storyteller on the stage yesterday." Runsheng slapped his forehead, "Without your long robe, I couldn't recognize you."

"Hey, are you guys here to listen to storytelling today?"

"No, I came here specially."

"Oh, you are an honored guest. It's still early, if you are willing to give me a cup of tea, I will start talking to you three after I have breakfast."

"Okay." Li Zhuiyuan agreed.

The man finished his breakfast and said, "Please."

The three followed him to the bottom of the platform. The platform was very rough, just a small platform made of a few cabinets, with two sails hanging at the back.

Runsheng went to a small shop to buy a bottle of mineral water. When he came back, he saw Li Zhuiyuan taking out money and handing it to the storyteller, who took it with a smile.

Only then did Runsheng realize that ordering a cup of tea meant giving a tip, rather than being stupid enough to actually buy a bottle of water.

This money is actually not much, just the price of two cans of Jianlibao.

The storyteller did not go on stage, but sat on a wooden bench he had placed below, facing Li Zhuiyuan and the other two.

He first made a brief opening speech, introducing himself as a wandering man who made a living, his surname was Yu and his given name was Shu, he had just arrived in your precious place and was traveling to make friends, gain experience and make a living.

Next, he began to tell a story about how Qin Wang Li Shimin defeated Dou Jiande at Hulao Pass.

Because the audience consisted of three young people, he did not speak Nantong dialect but Mandarin. He told the story in a rhythmic and brilliant way, and even added some ventriloquism.

Runsheng and Tan Wenbin listened with fascination and clapped from time to time.

Li Zhuiyuan applauded along while wondering in his heart, which master is this traveling around the world to experience life?
This person is obviously not from this place, but he can learn the local dialect immediately after arriving at a new place, and his speaking skills are really solid.

Although the current traditional cultural market is experiencing severe shrinkage and downturn, it is by no means necessary to let such a person wander around.

The climax of the story is when Li Shimin led the Black Armor Army to repeatedly attack Dou Jiande's central army, and the ending ends with Li Shimin returning to the court victoriously and being awarded the title of General Tiance.

The story is wonderful and the performance is exquisite. In the hot summer, it feels like eating a big piece of iced sweet watermelon, refreshing from head to toe.

Although I couldn't see it, my ears got a real treat, and it was a small private theater with everyone watching face to face, so the money was well spent.

Li Zhuiyuan reached into his pocket again.

"Farewell, I've already given you the tea. I don't work to earn money, so how can I accept your reward? Besides, haven't I already given you two steamed buns?"

"That was very well said." Li Zhuiyuan said sincerely.

"Thank you so much, kid, is your eye okay?"

"It'll be fine." "That's good, what's your name?"

"Li Zhuiyuan."

"Li Zhuiyuan, Li Zhuiyuan, has your surname always been Li?"

"if not?"

Tan Wenbin asked with a hint of desire: "Can you tell me another story?"

"I can't continue. I have to save it for the main event at noon."

Tan Wenbin nodded: "Then we'll wait."

"Oh, that's not necessary. I talked about the same thing at noon, but I added some water to it. I talked about Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng in the Li Tang court, and then talked about Wang Shichong in Luoyang City. It's better not to listen."

"That's a shame, what about tonight?"

"The same thing is this section, there's more water."

Tan Wenbin: “…”

"I'm just trying to make a living, so I only have so much to eat. How can I take it all out at once? Besides, few people here can go to several shows a day, and those who have the time usually don't have money."

Li Zhuiyuan asked curiously, "Master Yu, where are you from?"

"Child, are you asking about my hometown?"

"Ah."

"I can't really say where I came from. My parents passed away early, and I have been walking along the Yangtze River since I was a child, from the mountain city to Jingchu and then to the estuary, all year round.

According to this, my hometown should be on this river."

Li Zhuiyuan smiled, as if he heard a very interesting answer, but his heart sank silently, because he had heard a similar answer from Liu Yumei.

"It's still early, so I'll tell you a scary story."

"Okay, okay." Runsheng applauded.

"I like to hear this." Tan Wenbin clenched his fist excitedly.

Yu Shu began to talk.

As soon as the story started, Li Zhuiyuan sensed something was wrong. The background is in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The protagonist is a scholar. On his way to Beijing for an imperial examination, the boat capsized and he fell into the water. He was rescued by a lady named Bai. The scholar admired her and called her Lady Bai.

Without waiting for the other party to continue, Li Zhuiyuan covered his eyes and took a breath of cold air: "Brother Runsheng, Brother Binbin, my eyes hurt so much, take me back to take medicine."

If it were anything else, they would definitely not leave now, but since it involved Xiaoyuan's eyes, they did not dare to delay. After saying goodbye to Yu Shu, they immediately carried Xiaoyuan on their backs and got on the tricycle to rush home.

On the way back, facing the concerned questions from Runsheng and Tan Wenbin, Li Zhuiyuan chose to express his concerns.

"Brother, my eyes don't hurt. I just doubt the identity of that person."

We have already talked about the Queen Mother of the Bai family. If we continue, someone will inevitably fall down, and then Runsheng and Tan Wenbin's expressions will change and be noticed by the other party.

This is also the reason why Li Zhuiyuan pretended to have eye pain and left early.

After listening to Li Zhuiyuan's story, Runsheng, who was riding a bicycle, sighed: "I have met someone in the same field as me."

Tan Wenbin was stunned for a while and asked in confusion: "Are all people in our industry so talented?"

Runsheng replied: "You also have a talent, you can make paper-cut paper."

Tan Wenbin rolled his eyes: "Thank you."

Although Runsheng and Tan Wenbin were surprised, they were not scared. First, they had never experienced what happened to the Queen Mother of the Bai family, and second, they were not clear about Liu Yumei's true identity.

The former involves Brother Liangliang's personal privacy, and the latter involves the secrets of the Qin and Liu families. It is not convenient for Li Zhuiyuan to disclose them without permission.

When I got home, I found that my grandfather was not at home. The instant noodles on the stove had been cooked and eaten. He must have gone out.

The three of them continued to do their own things, Li Zhuiyuan continued to "read", Runsheng watched TV, and Binbin did his homework.

At lunch time, the grandfather had not come back yet, so Runsheng cooked porridge.

At dinner time, the grandfather still hadn't come back, so Runsheng cooked porridge again.

Although eating porridge is good, it is difficult to live frugally. When Aunt Liu was not around, everyone's quality of life declined seriously.

Moreover, without Aunt Liu's constant reminders of "breakfast, noon, and dinner", Li Zhuiyuan felt that his biological clock was a little disrupted.

While eating porridge in the evening, Tan Wenbin said suspiciously, "Hey, it was Uncle Li who suggested drinking porridge, and it was also Uncle Li who didn't come back and went out to have a feast."

No one was too worried when the great master didn't come home, because Li Sanjiang was often invited to stay for dinner and drinks.

On a quiet summer night, Runsheng and Tan Wenbin continued to watch "Chen Zhen".

Li Zhuiyuan sat beside him, doing eye exercises before bed. When he was at the stage of pressing the temples and scraping the eye sockets,
In the distance on the village road, the sound of cars and motorcycles could be heard.

Tan Wenbin seemed to be electrocuted. He turned over from in front of the TV to sit in front of the small table where his homework was placed. With a "click", he turned on the desk lamp and immediately started to ponder over the questions.

Runsheng turned around, glanced at him, and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Li Zhuiyuan guessed, "Brother Binbin, Uncle Tan is here?"

"Ok!"

He recognized the sound of his own father's motorcycle. When he was a child, he would secretly watch TV at home and turn off the TV and do his homework as soon as he heard the sound.

However, no matter how long we waited, no motorcycle came, and no one walked onto the dam.

Runsheng asked doubtfully: "Does your father not want you?"

"Your father doesn't want you anymore."

"My dad didn't want me anymore."

"Fuck, you cheated."

After a pause,
Tan Wenbin added: "I'm sorry."

Runsheng laughed: "Hehe."

Tan Wenbin stood up and said, "My dad didn't come here for me. Xiaoyuan, Runsheng, do you want to go and take a look? There may be another case in the village."

Runsheng shook his head: "No, the fun will continue right after the commercial."

"I'll go with you, Brother Binbin."

"Okay, let's go, Xiaoyuan."

Tan Wenbin walked out holding Li Zhuiyuan's hand. When passing by Aunt Zhang's grocery store, Tan Wenbin asked where the cars and motorcycles that had passed by earlier had gone.

Aunt Zhang was eating melon seeds. She glanced to the northwest and said, "Heading towards the old bearded man's house."

On the way to the bearded man's house, Tan Wenbin asked with some concern: "Brother Xiaoyuan, what do you think my dad and the others are doing there? Could it be that they have been discovered?"

"I don't know." Li Zhuiyuan shook his head.

If anything was to happen and the identity of the dead water monkey was exposed, it would be the one in the car.

Several police cars and motorcycles were parked outside the bearded man's house, and each policeman was holding a flashlight.

But you shouldn't be able to take a look now, because the fish pond has been filled in, and the large piece of land above it has been planted with saplings.

"Hey, Brother Xiaoyuan, I saw Uncle Li. He is on the dam."

"Is my grandfather okay?"

"It's okay. He's not in handcuffs. Mr. Li is still smoking."

"Binbin? Is it Binbin?"

"It's me, Uncle Zhao."

"Hey, why are you here?"

"My relative's house is here, and I'm staying there for fun."

"Okay, I'll go call your dad."

"Uncle Zhao, please tell my dad that Xiaoyuan came with me."

"Oh."

After a while, Tan Yunlong came over.

"Dad!" Tan Wenbin waved enthusiastically.

"Go to the side." Tan Yunlong ignored his son, came to Li Zhuiyuan, and whispered, "Someone from above has come. Our police station went to pick up your great grandfather this morning. We had lunch together at noon, and went to several places together in the afternoon, including Xiting Town and Shigang, where your great grandfather retrieved his body."

"Uncle, who is it?"

"I don't know, but he's probably not a criminal investigator."

"Is my grandfather okay?"

"It's alright. I just came to understand the situation and act as a guide. I'll tell you what happened at that time. This house and the surrounding land are also under your great grandfather's name, right?"

"Ah."

"Don't worry, it's nothing, we're almost done."

"Thank you uncle."

"Why thank you? This is not a case, and it doesn't involve any confidentiality regulations."

A familiar voice came from not far away: "Okay, thank you all for running around with me all day."

Then, Li Zhuiyuan heard the conversation between his great grandfather and that man: "Uncle, you have worked really hard today."

"Of course, of course, cooperate with the work."

"You should go back and rest early."

"You too, haha."

This voice is Yu Shu.

"Hey, little boy, why are you here too?" Yu Shu discovered Li Zhuiyuan.

Li Zhuiyuan asked back, "Hey, Mr. Storyteller, why are you here?"

"There were not many people coming to listen to the noon session, so I closed the stall and started working part-time."

Yu Shu squatted down in front of Li Zhuiyuan and touched Li Zhuiyuan's head:
"Little boy, is your home here?"

Li Sanjiang came over after smoking a cigarette. Seeing this scene, he immediately said, "This is my great-grandson. Haha, this house will belong to him in the future."

"Your great-grandson?" Yu Shu seemed very surprised. "Dear one?"

"Of course, my will is written in his name."

"Oh, really? He's a very smart kid. I like him very much."

"Of course not. My little Marquis Yuan is very smart."

"Okay, Uncle Li, I'm leaving now. I'll treat you to a drink again when I have the chance."

"It's easy to talk about."

Tan Yunlong took the initiative to walk towards Yu Shu and asked, "Do you have any plans for tomorrow?"

"No, there's nothing to do here. It's very clean. I'll be leaving tomorrow. Thank you for your hard work, Captain Tan."

"I was just following orders."

The police at the bearded man's house had already dispersed, and Li Sanjiang led the two of them home. On the way, Li Sanjiang kept complaining about how strange it had been today. In the morning, he was taken to the police station by a police car, and in the afternoon, he went to several places in a row, and finally ended up in the village.

However, it wasn't completely fruitless, as the man even gave me a cigarette at the end.

While listening, Li Zhuiyuan was thinking about the identity of the storyteller. Obviously, storyteller was his part-time job. It was rare for him to play his part-time job to such a high level.

However, even if we take a step back, since the other party can work with the police, he is definitely not a bad person.

There is no need to worry about this place.

When I returned home, Runsheng was still making paper-cuts and watching TV.

Li Sanjiang walked over and hit him with a chestnut, and Runsheng just smiled.

Tan Wenbin sat down, picked up the cane and began to tie paper very skillfully, and said regretfully: "If I had known, I would have brought my homework book with me."

Just as Li Zhuiyuan was about to go upstairs, he moved his ears and whispered, "Brother Binbin, go back and do your homework."

"Ok?"

He was still making doubtful sounds, but due to inertia, his body dropped the work in his hands, rolled sideways again, sat down at the small desk, picked up a pen, and started thinking.

Soon, Tan Yunlong walked onto the dam.

When Tan Wenbin heard the familiar footsteps, the corners of his mouth curled up silently.

Unexpectedly, Tan Yunlong came over, slapped him on the back of the head, and cursed: "You are fooling around!"

Tan Wenbin felt aggrieved and thought to himself: Dad, I study so hard, why do you still misunderstand me?

"Snapped!"

The next moment, Tan Yunlong pressed the switch and the desk lamp came on.

Tan Wenbin: “…”

Runsheng moved the TV outside and used the light from the TV to do his work.

Tan Wenbin was used to doing homework with Runsheng, but because Xiaoyuan lent him the desk lamp, he no longer turned on the bulb on the pole above.

So, from his father's perspective, he was doing his homework in almost complete darkness just now.

Tan Yunlong brought a bag of things and put it down. They were some folk remedies that his wife had specially got for him.

He screened it carefully and found it to be non-toxic.

"Xiaoyuan, I forgot to give you these just now. Just look at them and eat them."

"Well, thank you Uncle Tan. My eyes are almost healed. I'll have to ask Uncle Tan to take me to register for school when the time comes."

"Of course. Once your eyes are better, we'll go. The school also said you can go anytime, depending on your mood."

"Yes, okay, Uncle Tan."

Tan Yunlong turned around and was about to leave, but he stopped in front of his son, picked up the homework book on the small desk, opened it, and the solution process was densely written on it.

"Dad, this is a question Xiaoyuan gave me."

"Well, study hard." Tan Yunlong put down the notebook, touched his son's head, and left.

Runsheng would watch TV after get off work every night.

After a fixed color screen appeared on the TV, he turned off the TV and turned around to see that Tan Wenbin was still working on the questions.

"Aren't you asleep yet?"

"You go to sleep first, I'll do it for a while."

"Oh."

Runsheng took a shower and went to bed.

When I woke up in the morning, I found that there was no one at the round table next to me. I turned around and saw that Tan Wenbin was sleeping soundly on the small desk with a pen in his hand.

Runsheng walked to the puppy's cage and touched its head.

The little black dog opened his eyes, looked at him, and continued to turn over and sleep.

Runsheng muttered, "It's no use."

After Li Zhuiyuan woke up, he sat on the second-floor terrace except for coming down to eat porridge.

He has been "reading" "Liu's Qi-Watching Secret" and "Qin's Dragon-Watching Method" for several days in a row. He feels that even though he cannot see with his eyes, he might be able to gain a new understanding of Feng Shui.

It turns out that he thought too much.

After ruminating over the past few days, he realized two things: first, those "blind" fortune tellers are generally unreliable; second, one must protect his eyes.

Tonight, Li Zhuiyuan waited outside for a long time, but Liu Yumei and the others did not come back.

Hearing the beeping sound of Runsheng's TV downstairs, Li Zhuiyuan also walked into the room, did some eye exercises, and lay down to sleep.

After waking up, I opened my eyes out of habit and looked sideways.

He saw a girl in a white dress and a hairpin with flowers on her head, sitting there very dignifiedly.

My first reaction was that she is still so beautiful.

Then there is:

Oh.
My eyes are better now.

(End of this chapter)