Thirteen years, it had been thirteen years!
Xiao Bing had been away from home for such a long time. His relatives were getting old one by one. Whether it was the cripple, the second aunt, the fifth aunt, the sixth aunt, or the youngest aunt, they were all old.
Even his aunt, the youngest among them, was nearly 40 years old. Although she looked like she was only 34 or 35 years old, Xiao Bing knew that she should be 39 years old this year.
As for the other aunties, except for the youngest aunt, the second aunt was already in her sixties, the fifth aunt was in her fifties, and the sixth aunt was in her fifties.
Now when they saw Xiao Bing one by one, they were all excited with tears in their eyes. Xiao Bing was the most naughty and rebellious one in the orphanage, but he was also their favorite one. So many years had passed and Xiao Bing had left here for so many years, but they had always been worried about him in their hearts. Moreover, Xiao Bing had never forgotten his roots. If Xiao Bing had not often sent money to them over the years, they would have died long ago.
So when they saw Xiao Bing, they were all excited. The sixth aunt, who was the most emotional one, even cried. The two children next to her did not know what was going on when they saw this scene. They were so scared that they cried.
The second aunt, who was the most dignified, said, "Okay, okay, don't scare the children. Lil Bing, we were too excited. We have been missing you all these years when you were not home. I didn't expect that you would suddenly come back today and give us such a big surprise. Your second aunt's heart almost couldn't bear it."
Xiao Bing looked at the second aunt and said, "Second aunt, you should pay more attention to your health. Go to the hospital regularly for a check-up. Even if you are healthy, you can't be careless."
The second aunt was just in her early sixties this year, but she obviously looked a few years older. It was because as the director of this orphanage, she was under more pressure than others. There were too many things to worry about, so naturally, she aged faster.
The second aunt smiled and said, "I thought that as long as I, Zhang Jinlan, can see all of you become adults, I can die in peace. But the children come generation after generation. You have become successful, but the children of the next generation have not yet grown up. So now I can die in peace! "
Xiao Bing said with a smile, "Second Aunt, take good care of yourself. Don't talk about death all the time. Well, don't get too excited. You make a man like me want to cry!"
His aunt suddenly asked, "Lil Bing, is this your child?"
Xiao Bing smiled and said, "She is my daughter."
The more they looked at Xiao Mingyue, the more they liked her. Even though she was already middle-aged, she still hadn't lost her liveliness. She even hugged Xiao Mingyue and kissed her a few times. As she kissed her, she said, "Come, quick, kiss Little Aunt too. You're so cute, I love you so much."
The others also kept praising him. Aunt looked at Xiao Bing and said with a smile, "Boy, you have a conscience. This time, you also brought the baby. It's so beautiful. Why didn't the baby's mother come? Bring her here when there's a chance!"
Xiao Bing smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely bring her over next time. By the way, the child's name is Xiao Mingyue. I hope she is as clean and pure as the moon at night."
Second Aunt Zhang Jinlan sighed and said, "Good name, good name. Well, you must stay for a few more days this time. Don't leave. "
"Well, OK, I will check out of the hotel room in a while." At this time, the other children around could see that Xiao Bing was a friend of their "grandma", so they all became lively again and came to play with Xiao Mingyue.
Xiao Mingyue went to play with the children, so Xiao Bing was relieved and went to the small living room to chat with the aunties.
After sitting in, Xiao Bing casually talked about his current identity. When she heard that Xiao Bing opened a noodle house and made a movie, his aunt was a little excited and said, "No wonder. I seem to have seen you on TV before. It was a promotional video for some movie. But the children around were too noisy, so I thought it was just a coincidence. I didn't pay attention to it. I didn't expect it to be you. Lil Bing has become a big star! "
Xiao Bing said with a smile, "What big star? I just went there to experience it. I don't like that industry, so I won't do it in the future."
"Well, OK." Aunt Wu was still the more conservative kind. She said, "The entertainment circle is dark and there are bad people everywhere. It's good to stay away from the entertainment circle. Don't get involved in those muddy waters."
When Aunt Wu heard what Sister Wu said, she was somewhat opposed and said, "How good it is to be a star. How glorious and how prestigious it is. And Lil Bing's temperament is there. Even if he is in the mud, he will not be stained by the mud. What are you afraid of? "
Second Aunt Zhang Jinlan said with a smile, "Don't worry about the child. The child has grown up. He can decide his own affairs. Isn't that right, Lil Bing?"
"Well, Second Aunt is right." Xiao Bing said with a smile, "Just now when I came in and saw those children chasing and playing, I suddenly thought of my childhood. Time flies so fast."
"Yes, time flies so fast!" Aunt Liu said with a smile, "You talk with the child first. I'll go make a few more delicious dishes and let Lil Bing have a good drink in the evening."
Aunt Liu said with a smile, "The cripple will probably be overjoyed. He has been waiting for Lil Bing to come back and drink with him. I remember that Lil Bing stole a lot of his wine when he was young. Every time you scolded him, only the cripple and I defended him. Sister Liu, wait for me. I'll make a few more dishes today. You can't do it alone. I'll accompany you to cook. "
Aunt Liu followed her out. Now there were only Second Aunt, Aunt Wu, and Xiao Bing in the room.
Because the First Aunt and the Third Aunt were dead, the Fourth Aunt was taken away by the child to enjoy a happy life. The oldest people in the entire orphanage were the Second Aunt and Aunt Wu.
Xiao Bing looked at the two elders and recalled the past. Now they were so old. He felt a little sad and said, "Second Aunt, Fifth Aunt, how are you now?"
"Very good, very good." Aunt Wu said with a smile, "I've always been in good health. I can take care of these children for many years. But your Second Aunt is aging a little fast during this period. You came back at the right time. Spend some time with your Second Aunt and make her happier."
There was some sadness in Second Aunt's eyes. She shook her head and sighed, "It's okay. It's normal to be old."
Xiao Bing thought of what the taxi driver said in the taxi. Maybe Second Aunt's poor mental state had something to do with what the driver said. Because the orphanage was on the verge of life and death. Three generations of the Zhang family had put all their efforts into the orphanage. They invested all the family's wealth in these children. They didn't care even if they were poor in the end. They really loved these children. Second Aunt Zhang Jinlan's grandmother, Zhang Jinlan's father, and Zhang Jinlan. They had given everything. But soon, the efforts of three generations would be taken away. How could Zhang Jinlan not feel sad?
Second Aunt said desolately, "I'm fine. At least I'm still alive. But your First Aunt and Third Aunt have already …"
Xiao Bing sighed and said, "I've heard it from the cripple. I really didn't expect this. I should have come back earlier."
"Alas, it's not your fault. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid this orphanage would have collapsed long ago. Oh, by the way, there are now a total of 20 children in the orphanage. The younger ones are only two years old, and the older ones are already 12 years old. Those above the age of eight have been sent to school. Fortunately, there are nine years of compulsory education in primary and junior high schools. There are no tuition fees. In addition, because of their special circumstances, the state has subsidies, so we don't need to pay for them. Otherwise, we can't even afford the expenses of the school. "
Xiao Bing said, "The aunties have already done enough. When they go to school, there will naturally be national policies to help them. But the aunties still have to pay for their living expenses."
"Well, it's not a big deal. The children who have already entered junior high school still want to work part-time to help us relieve some pressure. But we didn't let them. The most important thing for them now is to study hard. Nothing else matters. We can't let these children delay their studies because of money. If they want to work part-time, they have to go to college. Moreover, they are now child laborers."
Xiao Bing smiled and said, "These children are sensible. They have this kind of idea at such a young age. This proves that the aunties have taught them well."
Second Aunt said, "Ever since you left, we've sent away several batches of children in the past ten years. The children all left after they grew up. Some of them got married, and some of them are still working hard outside. Some are doing well, and some are not. Every year, a few of them would come back often to visit us. Alas, maybe I'm getting old. Sometimes I can't bear to leave. Every time a child leaves, I can't avoid feeling sad for a few days. If I can let go of these things, maybe it will be a good thing. "
Aunt Wu frowned and said, "Second Sister, don't talk nonsense. We know you well. You can't bear to leave here. Don't worry, none of us will give up! "
After a few coughs, Second Aunt waved her hand and said, "Lil Bing is back today. Let's not talk about these unhappy things. We must have a good chat tonight."
Xiao Bing finally couldn't help but wonder in his heart. He asked, "Second Aunt, what happened here?"
"Nothing." Second Aunt smiled and said, "Even if something happened, it has nothing to do with you. You don't have to worry about this. Since you are back, you can live here happily for two days."
Xiao Bing said with a serious face, "Second Aunt, Fifth Aunt, I, Xiao Bing, am a child from here. You raised me up. Now it's time to repay you. Don't you treat me as one of your own?"
"How can that be?" Second Aunt was so excited that she coughed violently again. Xiao Bing hurried over and gently patted her back. She was now more than 60 years old. Coupled with years of hard work, it was inevitable that her health would decline a lot. Second Aunt waved her hand and said, "It's okay. I'm fine. The welfare house is also fine."
Xiao Bing asked, "Then someone wants to occupy the welfare house. What do you say about this?"
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