"Alright, alright. I understand what you're trying to say." The old man's hunched back seemed to be even hunchier now, and his cloudy eyes were filled with fatigue. "But as you can see, your second sister-in-law and I are already at this age, and we really don't want to adopt a child. We can't afford it! We can't afford it! "
"Brother, what are you talking about?" The woman's voice suddenly became sharp. "It's precisely because we're old that we should adopt a child. There's an old saying that goes, 'adopt a child to prepare for your old age'."
The woman seemed to realize that she was too agitated, so she chuckled and said tactfully, "If you can't move in the future, my Ah Gen can take care of you. Besides, this house is too quiet for two people. It'll be lively with a child."
"My old lady! I just like the quiet. " The old lady, who had been silent all this time, said in a strange tone, "How can anyone rest in this noisy house?"
The old man, who had been hesitating, sighed softly. He put down the newspaper in his hand and smoothed out the wrinkles. He was old and had no energy, so everything was done slowly. "I agree with my old lady. This child really doesn't need it."
Seeing that the woman was about to say something, the old man directly asked them to leave. "Alright, you can all leave! I still have to go to class, and there's nothing to entertain you at home. Let's not talk about this anymore. "
"Brother, you have to think carefully. Don't listen to my second sister-in-law. No matter what, Ah Gen has the same blood as you. He also has the same blood as you, so he's no different from your own son. " The woman secretly glared at the old lady. She wanted to skin her alive and break her bones. At the same time, she secretly hated her second brother for being so useless and listening to a woman.
"Go, go!" The old man only felt his heart ache. "Ah Gen is my nephew, and he'll only be my nephew in the future."
The two of them tugged at each other for a while. In the end, the woman saw that the old man had made up his mind, so she reluctantly left with her son. As soon as they left the neighborhood, she slapped her youngest son. "Why are you so insensible? Of all things to play, why did you play Chen Kun's ranking game? Is that something to be messed with? "
"… Ouch! Mom! " Ah Gen rubbed the place where he was hit impatiently and said confidently, "I've already apologized. What else do they want? Wasn't it just a few scratches with a small knife? I can't tell. "
"You little brat." The woman secretly cursed, but in her heart, she agreed with her son. She didn't break anything? Second Brother and the others were making a mountain out of a molehill.
Was Ah Gen angry as well?
Why should he be adopted by Uncle and the others? Why didn't he adopt his older brother? His parents were biased. They only loved his older brother and didn't dote on him.
But if he really put it that way, wouldn't the woman actually feel wronged?
She had two sons in her family. Her elder son was two years away from graduating from university, while her younger son was only 14 years old and was still in his second year of junior high school. His studies couldn't be compared to his elder brother's. It was a complete mess. Therefore, the woman calculated that her eldest son would soon be able to earn money. If she gave her younger son to her second brother for adoption, not only would he be able to inherit the other party's inheritance, but he would also be able to save a large sum of money on school fees and books.
Wouldn't that be great?
"Hmph! I may be old, but my heart is not muddled. " The old woman who was knitting a sweater threw the things in her hands onto the sofa. "Isn't it just because she wants the little money in our hands? I've already told her that she can adopt anyone, but not her family. "
"Alright, alright. How many times have you nagged? I'm going to class." The old man put on a thick coat and put a small wallet in the pocket of his coat. "Don't be angry. It won't be good for your health if you get angry."
The old man was a teacher at a high school nearby. He would retire in two years.
Their family's financial situation was originally just average, but last year, the old house was demolished. In addition to changing a house in a new neighborhood, they also received a large sum of compensation.
Previously, when they didn't have much money, because of the two old houses, his younger sister's family had always wanted to adopt a child. Now that they had the compensation, their family was even more enthusiastic. The old man had also thought of this before. After all, he was old. Having a child would at least give him something to look forward to.
That was why he brought the child to his house to raise and wanted to get used to it.
Who knew that not only was the child too naughty, but he was also insensible. Was the memorial tablet something that could be moved casually? After moving it, he still acted as if he had done nothing wrong. This made the two elders so angry that they wanted to vomit blood. The adoption matter was delayed just like that.
The sky outside the window was blue. The old woman got up and walked to the balcony. Her rough hands caressed the old rocking chair. It was as if a child appeared in front of her. The child had delicate features. When he smiled, there would be a small dimple at the corner of his mouth. He was a little shy and would hide behind her when he met strangers.
Gradually … the boy slowly grew up. The liveliness of a teenager, the calmness of a young man …
Her son was so handsome when he was young! He was gentle and considerate. Which girl in the neighborhood didn't want to marry him?
Later, her son went out to work. One day, he suddenly called and told them that he had someone he liked. It was a very gentle girl. He even sent them a photo. At that time, she and the old man were overjoyed. They felt that the girl was really beautiful. They even told their son to treat her well …
However, a few months later, they received the news that their son had died in a car accident.
A living person was gone just like that. Human life was so fragile.
****
As night fell, the streetlights on the street lit up.
The little boy sat on the soft sofa. His fair fingers held a black velvet gift box. An exquisite silver tie clip lay quietly in the box. This was the gift that Wei Jing finally chose after thinking for a long time.
Click!
The door to the living room was opened. Wei Jing's dark eyes lit up, and an impatient expression appeared on his delicate little face. He ran in front of the young man who came in and raised the gift box in his hand high up. "Big Brother, this is a gift."
"What?" Wei Zhe, who was still in a dilemma, looked confused. "Is there a festival today?"
"No, no." Wei Jing hurriedly shook his head. He bit his lip and felt a little embarrassed. He said softly, "I … Didn't I participate in the oil painting competition a few days ago? I got a place in the competition. The school gave me a scholarship of two thousand yuan. I wanted to … Big Brother … Cough, cough! Buy a gift. "
He thought for a while and added, "Just take it as a souvenir. After all … Big Brother, you have been helping me. I want to do something for you."
Wei Zhe looked at the little boy who was trying hard to suppress his nervousness and excitement. It was as if something in the bottom of his heart had completely collapsed.
His long and narrow eyes narrowed. He bent down and gently bit the little boy's fair and tender face. His voice was so ethereal that it sounded as if it fell from the sky. "Thank you, Xiaojing, for the gift. I like it very much. Since you want to do something for me? Then you have to grow up quickly. "
This was his little brother. He had pampered him for so many years.
However, they were not related by blood. Since that was the case, what did it matter if he made him his lover?
Whenever he thought about how Wei Jing would leave him after he grew up, just like in his previous life, Wei Zhe felt as if a piece of his heart had been ripped out. At first, it was painful. After the intense pain, it was empty.
In fact, his feelings for him had been very obvious in his previous life.
However, he had always used the word 'brother' to whitewash the peace. He did not dare to take half a step out of the city. He was afraid that everything would fall apart in the end.
Wei Jing covered his bitten cheek with one hand. His big brother's gaze was too strange. It was as if he was going to eat him up in the next second. He called out timidly, "Big Brother."
"Hmm?" Wei Zhe chuckled softly. He deliberately lowered his voice, which was hoarse and sexy. "Can I open the gift?"
Wei Jing's ears turned red. He looked away and muttered, "You haven't even seen it before. How can you say you like it very much? Big Brother, you big liar."
"I'm not lying. As long as it's from you, I'll like it."
Wei Jing … Wei Jing felt that his big brother had changed completely in just one day. He was like a peacock in heat. Not only was he emitting hormones that could not be ignored, but he was also trying his best to bloom his tail feathers to attract females.
Could it be that … he was going to have a sister-in-law soon??
Wei Jing bit his lip. He was extremely anxious. In his previous life, his big brother only had a fiancée when he was 27. How could he already have someone he liked when he was only 18 in this life?
"Erm … Big Brother, do you … have someone you like?" Wei Jing hesitated for a long time. When his big brother changed out of his tie clip and started to admire himself, he finally asked this question while trembling.
Wei Zhe glanced at the child. The corner of his mouth curved into a mischievous smile. He teased, "Yes!"
Wei Jing … Wei Jing felt like crying.
"Who is it?" The young boy pouted. His nose was sour. He said, "Big Brother, with your age … isn't it a little too young to be in a relationship? You're only 18. How can you be in a relationship, no matter what? You have to wait until you're over 20! "
He did not want his big brother to be in a relationship.
Once his big brother had a sister-in-law, he would have his own family. He would not be with him anymore. Then … slowly, he would despise him for being useless, despise him for being a burden … and abandon him.
Wei Zhe looked at the young boy's jealous expression. Although he knew that it was just a childish possessiveness, in his heart … he could not help but feel happy. The person he cared about also cared about him. Was there anything better than this?
"That person! It's … "The young man's eyes narrowed. He dragged out the last word." It's you! "
Thump, thump, thump!
Wei Jing could hear the sound of his heart beating violently. His small heart was reacting so violently that he had to secretly cover his chest, afraid that the young man would hear it too. Big Brother … likes me?
But I'm his little brother!
No, no, no! When Big Brother said that he likes me, he must mean that he likes me as a brother. I'm too stupid. No matter what, I'm only a twelve-year-old child. Unless I'm a pervert, how can an adult like me like a child?
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