"How did I become a different person?" Xia Zhi was startled at first, but after thinking about it, he didn't care anymore.

  She has all of Xia Zhi's memories. What Xia Zhi knows, she also knows. From yesterday to now, she is a bit dazed, the people around her know the reason and won't think it's abnormal. Now she has become different from before, with very sufficient reasons.

  After going through such a thing, facing such a future, it's no wonder that the little girl has changed so much.

  The little black fish seriously answered Xia Zhi's question and counted on his fingers one, two, three, four.

  "You used to listen to your mother about everything, but now you don't even bother with me. I call out to you, and you just grunt a response before running off."

  "You dare to ask me out for a meal? Even your father wouldn't dare, but you did today."

  "Also, look at you cooking today, using those eggs and oil. One meal, and you've used up what your family normally uses in half a month! How dare you be so extravagant usually?"

  "You don't even dare to eat an egg by yourself, but today you gave me two yolks."

  In summary, the changes of summer solstice are mainly in two aspects.

  On one hand, he went from being distant to actively getting close to her. On the other hand, she became bolder.

  These two aspects can be summed up in one sentence: Xiao Yatou no longer listens to Tian Shi's words.

  Xia Zhi sat down beside Xiao Hei Yu Er.

  "Old uncle, I've changed into a different person, you know why, right?"

  This matter was still a secret in the village, and also kept from the old Xia family in the backyard. However, at that time, it inevitably made some noise and couldn't help but spread rumors. Besides, what real secrets could be kept in a small village?

  The little black fish's expression turned serious, and he climbed up from the kang and sat down.

  "Sixteen, as long as you speak up, Old Uncle will avenge you." Little Black Fish's big eyes shone brightly.

  He is the little overlord of Xia's family and also the child king of the village. But he isn't just naughty, he has a lot of mischievous ideas and is very generous at a young age. Although he is only seven years old, what he says makes Xia Zhi really believe him.

  "Actually, no need for you to say it, Uncle should avenge you anyway. It was your grandma who stopped me." Little Black Fish obviously already considered Xia Zhi as one of his own, "Your grandma said that's not someone else, that's your cousin. Your mom treats him like a treasure, if I were to avenge you and hit him, your mom would find out, she wouldn't dare do anything to me, definitely will take it out on you."

  This thing, Little Black Fish has some misunderstandings, but what he said is correct.

  "Your mother also said that Tian Dabao shouldn't have done it on purpose. Children are careless and don't know their own strength."

  Very kind and mature words, spoken in the tone of Old Lady Xia.

  "Old uncle, you know all these?" Xia Zhi asked.

  Whether she avenged herself or not, she didn't really put her heart into it.

  "What else?" Little Black Fish's eyes widened even more, "Huh? Big Treasure pushed you, and your mother blamed you and wanted to hit you?"

  Xia Zhi didn't say a word. Xiao Hei Yu was speculating based on Tian Shi's usual behavior, but the reality was much more severe than that.

  She didn't say a word, and the little black fish took it as a default, patting her chest to reassure her: "When your mother comes back, I'll talk to her, she'll definitely not dare to hit you."

  The little black fish gave a big package and wrapped it up. At the same time, he glanced at Xia Zhi with a hint of resentment in his eyes, as if to say "I'm disappointed that you didn't turn out as expected".

  "You didn't come to find me, otherwise I would have taken charge for you long ago."

  The little guy is kind-hearted and has a very skilled technique for picking up younger brothers.

  "Old uncle, haven't you heard anything? Did my grandfather and grandmother say something behind your back?" Xia Zhi asked again after a moment of silence.

  The little black fish tilted its head, as if trying hard to remember.

  "That day your mother abandoned you and sent you back to your grandparents with your aunt. When I was sleeping, your grandfather and grandmother were saying something... that you were still young..."

  Xia Lao Ye Zi and Xia Lao Tai Tai must have heard some rumors or guessed something. But they definitely wouldn't say such things in front of their young son.

  "Uncle, my mother wants me to marry Tian Dabao." Xia Zhi said bluntly.

  "What?" Little Black Fish was clearly startled, and for a moment he didn't react. Even if he was particularly clever, after all, he was still young, and there were no thoughts of marriage in his mind.

  However, he recognized Tian Dabao, so he quickly came to his senses.

  Xiao Hei Yu jumped up: "Isn't Tian Da Bao an idiot? How could your mother let you marry him? Is your mother stupid?"

  Whether Tian is stupid or not, it's a matter of opinion. Tian Dabao is indeed an idiot, although he is fifteen years old and tall and strong, his intelligence is no better than that of ordinary five- or six-year-old children, and he often has a runny nose.

  "At sixteen, how could you marry a fool? You didn't want to, did you?"

  Does it still need to be asked? Xia Zhi muttered: "My mother must have me marry."

  "What she says doesn't count." Little Black Fish said with a flourish of his hand. "I say you won't marry, and you won't marry."

  "Old uncle, you must save me, right? I'm counting on you, old uncle." Xia Zhi hugged the little black fish's leg without any pressure.

  Xiao Hei Yu Er's legs are slender, but they are the thickest thighs in Xia's family.

  And when it comes to dealing with Tian Shi, these two legs are more useful than anything else.

  "Old uncle is speaking, don't you believe it anymore!" Little Black Fish patted Xia Zhi's head, "Old uncle swears, as long as old uncle is here, he won't let you become that fool's daughter-in-law."

  In the Xia family, if it were any other small matter, Xiao Hei Yu's words would have been enough to settle it. However, this matter was too big and involved the powerful Tian clan, so Xia Zhi needed more assurance.

  The little black fish also knew that this was a big deal. He jumped down from the kang, quickly put on his shoes, and pulled Xia Zhi to run towards the backyard.

  "Your mother is coming back. Come with me."

  Xia Zhi almost didn't use his legs as he followed him running outside.

  "My grandfather and grandmother probably won't be happy about it."

  "I say they will take care of it, and they definitely will." Little Black Fish was full of confidence.

  Out of the backyard gate, diagonally across the street is the home of Xia Zhi's grandparents.

  Tall courtyard walls, with patches of green moss growing on the wall skin. In the middle of the courtyard is a tall gatehouse, with two thick vermilion-painted wooden doors half-closed, and copper nails as big as a baby's fist on the door.

  The little black fish pushed open the door and led Xia Zhi inside.

  This door, Xia Zhi doesn't often come. Although the two families are only separated by a street, and Old Man Xia is her own grandfather.

  The Tian family didn't like the kids going near the backyard, even if they needed something from there, they would send Xia Zhi's younger brother instead.

  The backyard is much larger than Xia Zhi's house. There are five upper rooms, and three east and west wing rooms, all of which are green brick tile houses. Under the house is a vegetable garden, and the two sides of the corridor leading to the upper room are also planted with bean sprouts, and the air is filled with the faint scent of bean flowers.

  There are many things in the courtyard, but each has its own place, and they are all neatly arranged.

  "Dad, Mom." Little Black Fish hurriedly shouted towards the upstairs as he walked into the courtyard.

  The upper house had not yet reacted, but the west wing had already made a move. Luo Shi, the second daughter-in-law of the Xia family, pushed open the door curtain and walked out.

  "Little dragon, are you back? Where did you have dinner? And sixteen is here too?" Luo asked knowingly.

  The little black fish didn't pay attention to her at all, and directly pulled Xia Zhi into the upper room. When Xia Zhi stepped over the threshold, she turned her head to take a look. Luo Shi was still standing at the door of the west wing, and behind her, there were two shiny black heads peeking out at Xia Zhi.

  Mr. and Mrs. Xia usually live in the east wing upstairs.

  Old Lady Xia held a needle in her hand, with an embroidery basket on her knees, apparently doing some sewing. Old Man Xia should have been taking a nap, but was woken up by the voice of his youngest son and sat up on the kang with a stern face.

  "What a ruckus at noon!" Old Master Xia scolded with a stern face, first reprimanding his younger son, then seeing Xia Zhi, his expression softened somewhat.

  Old Lady Xia smiled and beckoned to Xia Zhi, her voice soft and different from the villagers: "Sixteen is here, come sit on the kang quickly!"

  Because they ran so fast, Xiao Hei Yu and Xia Zhi were both a bit out of breath.

  Xiao Hei Yu'er pulled Xia Zhi to the front of the kang and panted twice: "Dad, mom, you must help Shi Liu."

  The old couple were both startled.

  "What's wrong? What happened?"

  Two people thought a little girl was alone at home on the summer solstice and had encountered something.

  "When she was sixteen, her mother wanted to marry her off to the big fool of the Tian family." Little Black Fish said in one breath.

  Mr. and Mrs. Xia exchanged a glance, their facial expressions becoming complex.

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