Under the Ninety-second Moonlight (Upper)

  Zhao Yang returned home and found that the TV volume was turned down very low, while Chen Xi covered his long sleeves and lay asleep on the bed in the inner room.

  Sun Zhenxiang followed Zhao Yang into the house, watching him pick up Chen Xue. She reached out to tuck in the hanging corner of his clothes and took another look at Chen Xue's sleeping face. Sighing, she said: "When we were going to build a new house, I said let's build it near us, but that old thing Shang Baijun said your household registration is an urban household registration, so he wouldn't approve the land! Now it's so far away, and Xue'er has to suffer!"

  Zhao Yang picked out the small braid that Chen Xi had tucked away and said carelessly, "It's all the same, anyway we're all in the same village!"

  Sun Zhenxiang sighed and looked out the door, saying in a low voice, "Have you told Xiuxiu's mom?"

  Zhao Yang naturally knew what she was saying and smiled: "I'll say it today!"

  Sun Zhenxiang glared at Zhao Yang with dissatisfaction and said, "You never listen to Mom! If you can't say it well today, Mom will come over and say it herself!"

  "Mom, don't worry! It's getting late, you should also get some rest!"

  He finished speaking and hurriedly walked out of the door.

  Chen Mei hastily stood up and walked to Zhao Yang's side, took the medicine box from his shoulder and held it in her hand. Then she smiled at Zhao Bingxing and Sun Zhenxiang: "Uncle, Auntie, we're leaving now!"

  Seeing Chen Mei's actions, Sun Zhenxiang's dissatisfaction in her heart immediately dissipated! Along with Zhao Bingxing, they sent the two to the gate.

  Walking out of the alley, onto the asphalt road, a gust of wind blows by, making one breathe freely.

  However, after all, it's autumn now, and the wind has a cool feeling. Chen Mei saw that Chen Xie's calf was exposed, so she quickly reached out to pull up her pant leg.

  Zhao Yang waited until Chen Xi had fixed her pant leg before continuing on their way. She looked down at Chen Xi's adorable face and suddenly thought of a question, asking casually: "Little Xi, why did you take your surname?"

  Chen Mei's gaze fell on Chen Xi, her mouth moved slightly, and she said softly: "Before Little Xi was born, Dong Hai checked the dictionary every day to name her. In the end, he chose the word 'Xi'. I said that if it were just one word, the name 'Dong Xi' wouldn't sound good. But he said he never thought of letting Little Xi have the surname Dong!"

  Here is the translation:

  "Up to this point, Chen Mei took a deep breath and felt her heart trembling slightly. Zhao Yang looked at her, and after a while she continued: "Dong Hai said that he was an orphan and didn't even know his own surname accurately, so how could he give this surname to Xiao Xi? He said that Xiao Xi is brand new and perfect, and can't have anything bad added to her. He said that the two characters 'Chen Xi' not only sound good but also mean morning sunshine, which has a good implication, so they used this name..."

  The pain of losing a loved one, although it has been washed away by time and the feeling has become lighter and fainter, but when I think about it, tears still flow out!

  Mei lowered her head and wiped away tears, then raised her head and smiled: "It's windy, it got into my eyes!"

  Zhao Yang hugged Chen Xi tightly in his arms, as if he was holding a fragile treasure. Some words had already been said and didn't need to be repeated; all he knew was that for the rest of his life, he would treat Chen Xi like his own daughter, taking care of her, protecting her, letting her grow up happily, without suffering any harm!

  He looked up at the still round moon, and scenes of the past flashed by. In a year's time, both he and Dong Hai had their hopes in business shattered, and Dong Hai was gone from them forever! But fortunately, there was still Chen Xi!

  "Dawn" is hope!

  On this autumn evening, the autumn wind blows by, and leaves fall from the poplar trees on the roadside. Even the leaves that are still on the tree have turned yellow and withered, their life has begun to subside! Not only the leaves, but also the grass and crops on the side of the road have entered the final stage of life! Only the dawn in her arms is different, her slender body seems to be full of vigorous vitality like the morning sun! She is hope!

  Zhao Yang looked at Chen Mei again, wanting to comfort her a bit, but suddenly felt a little guilty and asked with a virtual heart: "I want... you, are you a bit... 'beast'?"

  Chen Mei didn't expect Zhao Yang to say that, and she was shocked in her heart. She leaned her body slightly to one side, then stared at Zhao Yang fiercely and said: "What did you just say? I'm your sister-in-law!"

  Zhao Yang said, then thought again, he lifted Chen Xiu up a bit and said: "Never mind, anyway, there's no one in this world who can be better to you and Xiao Xiu than me!"

  Chen Mei looked at Chen Xi and her eyes softened a bit, then she spoke sincerely: "Zhao Yang, you're so excellent, can't find any girl you like? Young, beautiful, rich, with style... there are many, why do you have to choose me, who has a child?"

  Zhao Yang smiled and said: "I just like bringing kids along, especially a three-year-old girl who is one month and seven days old!"

  Chen Mei punched Zhao Yang's arm and scolded: "Don't learn from Xiao Pin!"

  Zhao Yang stopped in his tracks and looked at Chen Mei, saying seriously: "I'm telling the truth!"

  Mei turned her head and walked a few steps, then Zhao Yang moved to her side. She turned again, and Zhao Yang followed suit. She turned once more, and Zhao Yang started moving too. Mei stood still, laughing, and pretended to be impatient, saying: "Alright, stop turning around! I have something important to talk to you about!"

  Such a "childish" game has fascinated Zhao Yang, and he looks at Chen Mei with an unfulfilled intention.

  Chen Mei's mouth twitched and she couldn't help but curl up the corner of her lips, then quickly pulled it back down, before leading the way to the courtyard.

  Entering the house, Zhao Yang put Chen Xi on the bed. After he came out, Chen Mei had already poured two cups of water and placed them on the table.

  Zhao Yang sat on the other side, somewhat puzzled, and said: "So formal? What's going on? Ah, I have something to tell you too!"

  Chen Mei put her bag on the table and said, "Your matter is not urgent, let's put it aside for now, first talk about this!"

  Zhao Yang understood what was going on when she took out a thick stack of money. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Mei pushed the account book in front of him and said seriously: "This is last month's account, take a look first!"

  Zhao Yang was forced by Chen Mei to flip through a few pages, but he couldn't bear it and threw the account book on the table, saying: "I won't look at it anymore! You can keep the money for now!"

  Mei was counting money and said: "How can you just hand over the money without checking? We're brothers, after all! At least take a look to know the amount!"

  Zhao Yang didn't take the account book handed over by Chen Mei, shaking his head and saying: "From the very beginning I never intended to want this money! You say I'm a man, taking a woman's money is what kind of thing?"

  Mei smiled and said, "We agreed from the start that this money is my intention. Besides, it's not just for you alone, but also for Auntie and Uncle Zhao. Why can't you accept it? Do you know how much our store made last month? 23,000, and your share would be 5,750!"

  Zhao Yang laughed and said: "Earn so much? You're really capable!"

  Chen Mei hummed and counted out a thick stack of money, slapping it on her palm as she looked at Zhao Yang: "Do you want this money? If not, don't regret it later!"

  Zhao Yang smiled and shook his head.

  Chen Mei said with a bitter face: "You'd better take this money! Otherwise, I'll give it to Auntie!"

  Zhao Yang leaned back in his chair and said, "I advise you not to do this - she will get angry!"

  Mei Chen turned sideways, angrily saying: "You said it was fine before, now you don't want it, what do you mean?"

  Zhao Yang smiled as he looked at Chen Mei, thinking she was lovely even when she was angry!

  Mei let out a sigh and said helplessly, "Go ahead and say what you think."

  Zhao Yang picked up the cup and took a sip of water, saying: "How about this? You take this money to hire someone to watch the store, so you can also have time to accompany Xiaoxi!"

  He said, "I've told you the reason I treated Liu Juan before. Think about it, we have the chance to accompany Xiaoxi and watch her grow up day by day, why not cherish it? Moreover, even if we accompany her every day, how long can we do that? One year, two years? She'll eventually go to school! Alas!"

  Chen Mei held her cup and stared blankly, then let out a faint sigh and said: "I'll think about it!"

  PS: Sorry everyone, I've been revising for a long time and it's getting late...

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