Later on, Luo Jun Liang and Qiao Dong He found out that Mother Luo died of rabies. Neither of them knew what to say.
Although Luo Jun Liang felt that his mom was unreasonable, she was his mother. He always felt depressed with her passing.
Qiao Dong He had a kind and gentle temperament. Even when she vowed to be tough, she wouldn’t do things like gloating at this time.
It was just little Qi Jin was only one month old. The current weather was spring chill. If they take him back to the funeral, he may get sick from the cold.
Not bringing little Qi Jin also couldn’t work. He hadn’t been weaned yet. It went without saying he can't separate from Qiao Dong He.
After discussion, Qiao Dong He and little Qi Jin were staying in the capital. Luo Jun Liang was going back to attend the funeral alone.
If it was the former Qiao Dong He, she might feel it was inappropriate and be deeply afraid that if she didn't go back, others would say that she was unfilial. She might let herself and her son suffer and go back.
But now she won't.
If the situation permits, she will go back to attend Mother Luo's funeral. Under this situation, she must put her son first!
At Mother Luo's funeral, someone did ask about Qiao Dong He's failure to return.
Luo Jun Liang explained it to everyone. Some people expressed their empathy. Newborn babies were very delicate and the weather wasn’t suitable for long-distance travel. Children were the top priority.
But there were also some people who stubbornly believed that Qiao Dong He wasn’t filial and criticized a lot.
Toward the latter group, Luo Jun Liang didn't explain any more. He just remembered the other party and advised his dad to avoid interacting with such relatives in the future.
What's more, he and Dong He were mostly likely settling and developing in the capital. And if there were no accidents, they wouldn’t return to their hometown to live in the future. So these people’s opinions didn’t have much influence on them.
After finishing the funeral, Luo Jun Liang stayed with his dad at home for a few days before returning to the capital.
With this delay and a nearly one month round trip, he found that his son looked more handsome after reaching home.
The little guy was lying on the small bed. His little hands and feet were kicking non-stop. Quite lively. He would definitely be a brat in the future.
But the tragedy was that Son no longer remembered him, the dad. He won't let him hug him. Once he did, he cried!
How depressing.
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After little Qi Jin's full moon, Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan went on a trip.
This time they traveled farther. They went to see the Yellow River and Yangtze River like planned. Then they went to Suzhou and Hangzhou. The two repeatedly stopped and went until the children were released for summer vacation before they returned to the capital.
When they rushed back, there were only two things to do. One was Xue An Xu's first drama as the starring actor being broadcasted in the summer. The other was Da Qiao’s upcoming eighteenth birthday in July.
The drama starring Xue An Xu was called ‘Little Shi Tou Going Home’. The little beggar he played in it was called Little Shi Tou.
For this TV series, Haisheng Filming Company spent a lot of money, used connections, and did publicity. The total investment in the early stage was more than before. If this TV series didn’t become a hit, the company will probably lose money this year. .
So the whole company as well as the people who participated in the show were very concerned about the ratings.
Xue An Xu was also very worried. Before the TV series was played, he called all his relatives one by one and asked them to give him a lot of support when the time came.
Everyone was amused by his adult-like speech. After laughing, they all expressed that they would definitely watch it as well as helping to promote it.
The other children of Qiao Family also went to the school to help promote. However, they didn't say that Xue An Xu was their younger brother. Just told everyone that there will be a very good TV series coming out during the summer vacation and they mustn’t miss it.
In fact, there wasn’t much entertainment these days. For children, the happiest thing to do during the holidays was to lie on the sofa and watch TV. So everyone readily agreed.
Da Qiao only told Cai Ru Nan. As everyone else in the dorm or the class, nothing was said.
Because Xue An Xu acted in a children's drama, she wasn't sure if adults would watch it. Secondly, many students wouldn’t go home during the summer vacation. Instead, they stayed in the capital to find opportunities to earn a little money to subsidize their living expenses.
Those who stayed in the capital didn't have a TV for them to watch. It went without saying they couldn't watch it. Moreover, not everyone had a TV series at home.
In order to support her younger brother, she went to Auntie Fang's nursery to promote it to the children. She had made beautiful pictures and hung them at the entrances of the few nurseries in advance. This way, the parents and children can see them at a glance.
In order to support Qiao Family, Huo, Mao, Shen, and Chu Family all helped to promote it. It can be said that this TV series had become popular among certain groups before even broadcasting.
Everyone was looking forward to the broadcast of this TV series.
Upon her grandparents’ return, Da Qiao went up and hugged her Grandmother: "Grandfather, Grandmother, I miss you so much!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi rubbed the little girl's soft hair. Her heart softened: "You’re almost eighteen years old. Why do you still like to act cute?"
Da Qiao nestled in her grandmother's arms and responded in a soft voice: "Even if I am fifty-eight years old, I’m still Grandmother’s granddaughter. I’ll still act cute with Grandmother!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi hugged her and said nothing.
By the time she is fifty-eight years old, she and Xue Chuan should be gone long ago. But she dare not say such words, otherwise the little girl will definitely cry.
Time flew so fast. It seemed like just yesterday, this child was still a delicate and soft toddler swinging her short legs and saying that she was a little cutie. Never thought she grew up in a blink of an eye.
In a few years, she will get married and have a baby. The time went frighteningly fast.
She and Xue Chuan were also old.
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In anticipation, Xue An Xu's ‘Little Shi Tou Going Home’ was finally broadcast!
On this day, all the young and old in Qiao Family were sitting in the living room, with pancakes, fruits, buns, candies, and other snacks on the table as they stared at the screen.
The script of ‘Little Stone Going Home’ told a very emotional family story. The type that had always been able to make everyone cry.
At the beginning of the story, the happy family of four appeared on the screen. Although the family wasn’t very rich, the family was very harmonious. But such a harmonious and happy family of four was shattered all at once!
The family's youngest son, little Shi Tou, was taken away by a kidnapper. Little Shi Tou's mother fainted from crying on the spot. In order to find their son, the father begged everywhere. Few pairs of shoes were broken from running around. The business couldn’t be run. He searched for him up and down, but there was no news at all.
Compared with the atmosphere of merriment and laughter at the beginning, the laughter-less home was more silent and unbearable.
Seeing this scene, Qiao Family’s scars in their hearts immediately throbbed.
When little Wan-er was taken away by kidnappers, Qiao Family had suffered in the same way. They weren’t as better off as this family at that time. Because of policy issues back then, they couldn’t casually leave the village. They needed the approval of the production team leader to leave, let alone going to other places to find someone.
At the moment, Qiao Zhen Jun's family in Nanshan County was also watching this TV series. Seeing this scene, Qiao Zhen Min almost shed tears.
That period of time was so tormenting that he avoided thinking about it afterwards. Now seeing the similar scene, his emotion was instantly aroused.
But what worried him the most was his daughter getting affected.
He looked at Qiao Dong Wan and saw her slender eyes staring at the screen without any expression on her face.
This was what Qiao Zhen Min feared the most- Qiao Dong Wan's expressionless look. Just like when she was a child. Not speaking, crying, or making trouble. No response to the outside world.
He panicked. Standing up, he loudly declared: "Forget it. This drama isn’t very good. Let's not watch it. Dad will take you guys out for supper?"
Little Mi Bao was the first to protest: "Dad, don't block me from watching TV. You putting me on edge. This TV series is obviously very good. You really don't know how to appreciate it!"
Qiao Zhen Min: "...That’s right, little Mi Bao, didn't you say you want to go to the zoo in the neighboring county? Why don't we drive there tonight? You guys sleep in the car while Dad drives. When you wake up tomorrow morning, you can see Little animals!"
Hearing the zoo, little Mi Bao hesitated for a moment. She turned to ask Elder Sister, "Elder Sister, you want to go?"
Qiao Dong Wan bluntly shook her head: "Not going! The sun is so fierce these days. One trip out there and we turn into a chimpanzee immediately!"
Little Mi Bao covered her little face with her pair of small paws. She responded with a look of panic: "Then I won't go either, Dad, you go alone!"
Qiao Zhen Min: "..."
Because neither of the two daughters wanted to go, Qiao Zhen Min had no choice but to get up to find his wife Chu Sheng Mei.
After Chu Sheng Mei heard about it, she pondered before speaking: "Dong Wan is a smart and assertive child, I think she already understands your intention. Since she chose not to go, I think the matter may not be as serious as you think. We’ll pay more attention to her. If there is a problem, we will figure out a solution, alright?"
Qiao Zhen Min could only nod.
When Qiao Dong Wan watched this TV series, her heart was indeed affected.
She remembered everything that happened back then. She also remembered all the care and warmth that her family brought her over the years.
Those who hurt her were no longer by her side or had already gone to hell. There was no need for her to let herself live in sorrow and pain.
Most importantly, Elder Sister didn't want to see her like that either.
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The first episode of ‘Little Shi Tou Going Home’ told the story of little Shi Tou being taken away by kidnappers. A family was broken and desperately looking for the child. After little Shi Tou woke up, he realized that he was taken away by bad guys. He wanted to run away, but he was caught by the kidnapper before he could get out the door. A severe beating followed.
People watching TV were so angry that they broke into scolding when they saw this scene. Those with shallow tear ducts cried and berated at the same time, thinking that the child was so pitiful. Those sobs reached the bottom of everyone's heart. If the kidnapper was in front of everyone at this time , everyone would definitely beat him up!
The first episode abruptly ended at this point. To find out how badly beaten little Shi Tou was, they can wait until tomorrow.
Everyone was so anxious. Why did it stop here?
Did the director deliberately want people to sleep badly tonight?
Then the ending song came. It was a sweet girl's voice. As soon as the voice came out, everyone’s attention was immediately attracted.
The name of the ending song was ‘I Want to Go Home’. The lyrics talked about the sadness of homelessness and the longing for home. When the song reached the emotional point, it reached into people's hearts in an instant. It made people emotionally tear up.
This ending song was specially written for this TV series. It fit the theme very well. The childish voice was very recognizable. It was immediately remembered.
There were children watching at home. Once the ending song finished, they immediately hummed along.
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At Qiao's house.
After Xue An Xu finished watching the TV series, he expectantly asked his family, "How is it? How is it? I acted well?"
Lin Hui hugged her youngest son and stroked her head, "My poor child!"
Although it was all acting in the TV series, Lin Hui felt pained when she saw the kidnapper kick him one after another.
As for the others, they all gave positive comments.
There was no doubt that this TV series would definitely be popular!
In fact, it did. As it was broadcast, this drama became popular all over the country!
Whether it was adults or children, they discussed this TV series. Whether little Shi Tou can return home affects the hearts of thousands of people.
Xue An Xu's acting skills were superb. With every look and every movement, he vividly interpreted the image of a helpless and strong child. Everyone immediately remembered this child named little Shi Tou.
And little Dong Yun's ending song beat the opening song. It became a well-known divine song, which can be hummed by every eighty-year-old granny and three-year-old child.
However, little Dong Yun was famous for her voice and the song. After all, she had never appeared in front of the public. So her popularity wasn’t intuitive.
While Xue An Xu's popularity can be visually seen to the naked eye.
Newspapers covered the series. Posters of him became bestsellers in small shops. Every household had at least one.
Xue An Xu was so good-looking. Even though he had a tragic role in the TV series, everyone still wanted to have a child who was as good-looking as him.
Therefore, apart from children, these posters were the favorite of pregnant women. They each bought one or two and stuck them on the bedside. They hoped that by seeing it more often, their children will look so handsome when they are born.
People who knew Qiao Family came to see the little star one after another. Although they had seen him before, it was different. He was a star now!
First branch also bought a lot of Xue An Xu's posters and pasted them in the restaurant. Although it was out of place, the guests who came to the restaurant were very happy to see it. They would point to the posters and discuss the plot.
Seeing this, An Ping bought several new posters and asked Xue An Xu to sign them. An Ping pulled him to take pictures together. Once the photo of the two of them was developed and it was hung in the center of the restaurant where every guest in the store can see.
After the guests came, it did catch their eyes. They asked An Ping if he knew little Shi Tou and if he could ask him for an autograph or a group photo.
It was impossible to take a group photo. But autographs can be obtained after spending a certain amount. Some people come to restaurants every day to spend for a signature.
The restaurant made a lot of money. Seeing the daily income, Wan Chun Ju would wake up in the middle of night smiling.
An Ping didn't take advantage of his younger cousin brother. He gave Xue An Xu 10% of the profits and Xue An Xu unreservedly accepted it.
This was his dowry. When he follows Elder Sister to marry Elder Brother Huo Chi in the future, he will bring it with him!
Wan Chun Ju felt extremely uncomfortable when her son gave Xue An Xu a percentage. But it was useless for her to say anything. Although An Ping had a naive personality, he was very principled and had a bottom line.
Wan Chun Ju almost vomited blood!
But the next day, she came back to life again. She specially bought a radio with the money and then played the ending song sung by little Dong Yun in the restaurant. She boasted to the guests that Qiao Man Yun, who sang the ending song, was her daughter! Biological daughter!
But when the guests heard this, they all gave her weird smiles: "Madam Boss, you can really joke!"
The guests didn't believe what she said. A little girl with such a sweet voice must be pretty. With Madam Boss's appearance, how could she create that?
Wan Chun Ju was so irked that she almost vomited blood for the second time!
And Qiao An Jie. He was the most affected by it because he and Xue An Xu were twins. Although they weren’t as identical as they were when they were young, ordinary people still can't tell them apart.
Ever since Xue An Xu became popular, he didn't dare to go out on the street alone. If he did he would be surrounded by everyone and get spectated like a gorilla in a zoo.
For the first time, he was troubled by having the same face as Xue An Xu!
Although Xue An Xu became a popular child star outside, his family didn’t treat him preferentially because of his popularity.
How they treated him before was how they treat him now.
Want to be a young master at home because you are popular? Don't even think about it!
So the little child star Xue An Xu, who was popular all over the country outside, had to sweep the floor at home, water the flowers, and pour water for his grandparents to wash their feet.
At first Xue An Xu was floating a little. He felt that he was different. He was famous. But his family members didn't take it seriously. So his impetuous heart gradually calmed down.
Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui had been carefully observing their youngest son’s behavior. They couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw this.
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In the blink of an eye, it was Da Qiao's birthday.
It was her eighteenth birthday. After this day, she would be an adult. So Qiao Family decided to invite a few close families to celebrate at home.
First branch had came over today.
In the yard, Qiao Zhen Guo was teaching Pi Pi and Gu Gu to dance.
Because his baldness hadn’t been cured for a long time, an old lady told him to do more exercise. When he have time, learn to do Yangko dance. Twisting more was good for his health!
The old lady said that she was in such good health because of dancing Yangko all year round!
Eyeing the old lady’s volume of hair, Qiao Zhen Guo believed her.
So during this period of time, he bought silk and satin for dancing Yangko. When he had nothing to do, he twisted around at home.
Actually, he ate and slept better since dancing Yangko!
As for the hair. What should eb bald was still bald. However, Qiao Zhen Guo had completely fallen in love with this exercise.
Pi Pi, Gu Gu, and Qiao Zhen Guo had a very good relationship. They often chat and interact with each other. That’s why Qiao Zhen Guo was teaching them how to dance. They actually wriggled along with Qiao Zhen Guo.
That picture… was extraordinary funny.
After he was tired from dancing, Qiao Zhen Guo laid down on the rattan chair under the vine trellis.
Almost at the same time, he heard a squeak sound from under his body and his body sank in.
Qiao Zhen Guo was shocked. He stood up and looked. His face turned pale!
His mom's favorite rattan chair was broken by him! !
This rattan chair was a birthday present from his dad to his mom. If his mom found out, she would probably beat him like a wild boar!
Qiao Zhen Guo was so anxious that cold sweat broke out on his forehead!
At this moment, he saw his wife appear in his sight.
The cogs in his mind moved and he ran over, "Wife, are you tired? Come here and rest for a bit."
Wan Chun Ju was so moved. They were married for so many years an Qiao Zhen Guo had never been so considerate to her!
In ecstasy, she stopped working. Pulled by Qiao Zhen Guo, she came to the rattan chair. Then she plopped down on it with his help.
Then a ‘squeak’ was heard. She almost slipped off the rattan chair!
Qiao Zhen Guo spoke at this moment: "Wife, you're dead. You broke Mom's favorite rattan chair!"