Chapter 153 - 153

Chapter 153 Climbing the Great Wall in the SnowBefore heading home, Yun Ting, feeling bored, went to the black market.With the decision to implement reform and opening up made at the meeting held in December, many people with quick minds were eager to act.As the year draws to a close, many people are setting up stalls. Although they still don't dare to be open about it, they are much bolder than in previous years, and there are no more police officers with red armbands coming to arrest them.First, I sold some goods to Shopkeeper Wang, then I went to Quanjude to buy roast duck, taking advantage of the cold weather to bring it back for my family to try.Yun Ting bought six ducks in one go. As soon as she finished speaking, all the other customers who came to eat roast duck looked at her.This little girl can eat so much! Six at once? What kind of family does she come from?The main problem is that the roast duck isn't cheap either; one costs eight yuan!Yun Ting didn't feel embarrassed, but still smiled and explained, "I brought these for my family."That's when everyone stopped staring at her.After buying the roast duck, I found a place to put it in my storage space.Then he went to buy eight delicacies of the capital and some Poria cocos cakes and donkey rolls.Yun Ting bought a lot of things, all of which she brought home.Before she left, Duan Xingye came to see her and took her out for a day."Any places you'd like to go? How about we climb the Great Wall?""Okay then..."The main reason is that the weather is very cold now, and climbing the Great Wall will warm you up a bit.The two of them happily decided to climb the Great Wall together."Looking at the weather, is it going to snow today?""It's hard to say. Let's go up first, and if it snows, we'll turn back.""Okay!""Want to have a competition?" Duan Xingyeasked her with a smile."Are you kidding me? Me, a weak woman, trying to compare myself to a soldier from the Military Academy? That's like throwing an egg against a rock!""I'll let you win!"The two chatted and laughed as they walked upstairs; there was no actual competition.Perhaps because of the cold weather, there weren't many people climbing the Great Wall.When are you coming home?"With my second brother and younger brother together, our family can finally have a big reunion this year." Yun Ting's happiness was palpable.When will I be able to become one of them?Yun Ting turned to look at him. His eyes were filled with expectation. She smiled and patted his shoulder. "Good luck!"Although he didn't get an answer, Duan Xingyecould tell that he still had a high chance of getting it."Xiaoyun, have you grown taller this semester?""Hmm, you just noticed? I've grown a full five centimeters."She was really happy! Finally, she didn't have to worry about being short anymore. She was 168 cm tall now, and even if she stopped growing, she wouldn't be considered short among girls."Congratulations…""Haha...it really is a happy occasion."The wind in December carries snowflakes, which feel like small pebbles on your face."Oh no, it's really starting to snow."Duan Xingye turned up the collar of his military coat higher and pulled Yun Ting, who was wrapped in a white scarf, closer to him, helping her wrap the scarf more tightly: "Hang in there a little longer, we'll be at North Building 8 soon."The two moved upwards on the thin layer of snow on the city bricks, their breath dissipating into the wind in an instant.But after walking only a few steps, large snowflakes suddenly fell from the leaden sky, and the wind picked up. The distant beacon tower was instantly covered by snow and fog, and the city bricks underfoot quickly accumulated a layer of wet, slippery white."No, it's too dangerous!" Duan Xingye grabbedYun Ting, who was about to slip, and pointed down the mountain. "The snow is getting heavier and heavier, and we can't even see the steps anymore. We have to go back quickly."Yun Ting looked at the mountain ridge, which was mostly covered by snow, and nodded.The two held hands and slowly retreated, their shallow footprints from the way they came were soon covered by the fresh snow.Yun Ting felt the man's large, warm hand, glanced at their clasped hands, and thought it wasn't bad at all.Suddenly, a line from the TV series "Big Head Son and Small Head Dad" came to mind: "Big hand holding little hand, walking without fear of slipping..." Haha...She couldn't help but laugh.Duan Xingye looked at her in confusion, "What are you laughing at?""No, I just think we're kind of funny." Yun Tingcasually made up a lie.Duan Xingye didn't think much of it and smiled, "Indeed, climbing the Great Wall in heavy snow.""Want to go ice skating?""Is it okay? Where?"Shichahai…But plans can't keep up with changes. After descending the Great Wall, the idea of ​​going ice skating at Shichahai was also dashed—the wind whipped up snow and sleet that filled my neck, making it hard to even ride a bicycle, so how could I go ice skating?"Sigh... I guess I'll just forget about it!"Yun Ting put her hands in her pockets and stamped her feet. "It's so cold. Why don't we go back to my little courtyard and warm ourselves by the fire?""Okay, let's go back then! Get in the car...""Can... this still be ridden?" Yun Ting hesitated, looking at the slippery ground and the snowflakes carried by the north wind."What? You don't believe me? Don't worry, I won't let you fall. Even if you do fall, I'll cushion your fall and make sure you don't get hurt.""Since you're so confident, I'll trust you this once." Yun Ting carefully sat down in the back seat, not daring to jump up like he usually does."Sit tight, let's go..."Duan Xingye did indeed ride the bike quite steadily, just a bit slowly, as he himself said, but it was still better than walking back, right?Yun Ting sat in the back seat, clutching the clothes around his waist tightly. Snowflakes rustled against the military overcoat.When they pushed open the wooden door to the courtyard, both of them were covered in snow. After brushing the snow off themselves, Yun Ting quickly turned on the covered coal stove. The orange flames licked the stove wall and soon warmed half of the room.Watching Yun Ting add coal to the stove, Duan Xingye suddenly felt that it didn't matter if they didn't climb the Great Wall—just being together like this was very enjoyable."Do you need my help?""No need, just pour yourself some water, there's hot water in the thermos.""good."Duan Xingye got up and poured a glass of hot water for himself and Yun Ting. He didn't add anything to his own glass, but he made malted milk extract for Yun Ting's glass, knowing that his little girl loved it.Yun Ting looked at the malted milk extract that was handed to her and raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you going to drink it?""I don't like sweet drinks.""Sure! That saves me the trouble." She joked with a smile.Duan Xingye smiled and said, "It's not like we're lacking that much."Yun Ting went inside and got some biscuits, peanuts, melon seeds, and other things, and then got a few sweet potatoes to roast."At this rate, you won't be eating today.""Hehe, don't worry, you won't go hungry here."The two chatted as they ate, and didn't find it boring at all.Yun Ting also went to the kitchen, took out some steamed buns, sliced ​​them, and baked them.Seeing Duan Xingye's surprised look, he smiled smugly, "Never seen this before, have you? It smells amazing when grilled like this."Soon, the room was filled with the smell of coal smoke mixed with the aroma of roasted buns."Quick, try it..."Duan Xingye took a bite, met Little Girl'sexpectant gaze, smiled, and said, "It's delicious.""Right? This is without any seasoning! It would be even more delicious otherwise."Duan Xingye took out the watch he had prepared some time ago and handed it to Yun Ting, "Here... a birthday present. You'll still be home on your birthday! So, I'm giving it to you early. Happy birthday! May you be happy every day."