Translator:AlfredoPoutineSoupEditor:DesTheSloth

Two people left the band.

But all members were experienced performers. Even though Fang Jiping left and Fang Ruchang disappeared, after a discussion, the band members decided to go on finishing the remaining performance.

Of course, it was also because of Zhang Qingruis request because it would be hard to find another alternative band, right?

In addition, itd be too perfunctory if music was played by the stereo on such an occasion.

The next event was dancing.

This was a western banquet, so the first dance should be performed by the host.

Zhang Qingrui came to her grandma because there was no adult man However, such a pair seemed sort of weird; therefore, Zhang Qingrui specially put on a mans tuxedo.

Guests consciously made a round space. Letting the pair dance following the rhythm.

Out of the crowd, the club boss separated himself from peoples perception; now he was holding a glass of water It was a long story just now, he felt thirsty after talking.

Master, Fang Ruchang has been taken away by Wu Qiubin in the parking lot.

Luo Qiu nodded, suddenly watching Black Soul No.9, mentioning, I just said Ill send Zhang Qingruis grandma a present.

Black Soul No.9 gave a start, he didnt know why his new master mentioned this issue at this moment.

But Luo Qiu snapped his fingers at that moment.

Black smoke gradually vanished from Black Soul No.9 and was replaced by a black-white tuxedo. A gentlemanly appearance was then revealed.

With a neat and slicked-back hairstyle.

This was a young face that was not so handsome and seemed slightly pale. While looking at the confused expression of Black Soul No.9, Luo Qiu didnt open his mouth.

He just got a white napkin nearby, folding it in half, and tucking in the tuxedo pocket of the Black Soul Envoy.

Luo Qiu patted it with a smile to tidy it, before saying indifferently, Go to her, dance with Zhang Lilanfang, as the present I send to her but you cant talk.

Black Soul No.9 was stunned, he thought some unimaginable meaning was behind this order.

But dance with Zhang Lilanfang?

Why did he feel happy and impulsive?

He walked slowly through the crowd, ignoring all the openmouthed looks coming from surroundings. In a revolving action, he soundlessly replaced Zhang Qingrui, revealing himself in front of Zhang Lilanfang.

Just finishing a spin, Zhang Qingrui questioningly looked at the additional figure who had interrupted her next dance steps.

Who was so insensible and came out at this timeThere was an etiquette that changing partners in a western dancing party but it definitely wouldnt happen in the first dance.

But unexpectedly, her grandma, who was now gazing at the youth, had her vision turned blurry suddenly.

Without words, Black Soul No.9 grabbed Zhang Lilanfangs hand softly, getting close.

Mrs. Zhang didnt even revolt; instead, she followed his steps, dancing in slow rhythm.

What kind of emotion was it? Zhang Qingrui never saw it from her grandma Stunned? Or something else?

She suddenly felt she couldnt interrupt this dance between this man and her granny. She even sensed that at this moment, any other person here was redundant.

No words.

The two were gazing at each other silently, their sight never left their partner Until the waltz finished.

Right now, another music was played.

The second one was a group dance. Everybody, at their own pace, began to rotate onto the dancing floor.

Zhang Lilanfang was absorbed in an unforgettable memory. At the moment, she felt as if she went back dozens of years ago, when she was still a young girl.

However didnt know since when, nobody was by her side.

Like a dream, the dance finished and the person left.

The old master felt lost, aimlessly checking around, but couldnt find the man that burst onto the dance floor.

Granny

Zhang Qingrui came to Zhang Lilanfang, That man is

Zhang Lilanfang shook her head with a complicated look, soliloquizing, That might be the best birthday present I received.

Ill send your grandmother a present as compensation.

Unwittingly, Ms. Zhang thought of her mysterious classmate, who had said such a sentence casually.

Was it

Fang Jiping was in a hurry to go to the hospital, accompanied by his girlfriend Manman.

Probably because of fear, Fang Jiping stood outside the hospital and dared not go in. Manman grasped Fang Jipings hand, You dared to speak your thoughts in front of so many people but fear to step in now?

Fang Jiping showed a bitter smile, deeply breathing, and going into the hospital holding Manmans hand.

However, when they reached the general ward, they didnt see Yang Ping lying in bed. She disappeared and so did the sack.

Why when I left, she was still here and didnt wake up. Manman was stupefied, confusedly looked around.

Fang Jiping found a nurse coming for a routine check, going to her and asking, Excuse me, do you know wheres the aunt in that sickbed?

Gee? I saw she was here when I left? Where did she go? That nurse showed a face full of confusion.

At this time, a kid lying and reading a book beside said, This aunt said shes going to seek her son and went outside after waking up.

Er Fang Jiping stared blankly, turning to his girlfriend.

Manman grasped his hands, She might not go far, lets go find her separately!

She was not in the hospital.

And she didnt stay in the surroundings of the hospital.

The two sought for her aimlessly in the crowd, sweat dripped from their faces but still couldnt find a trace of Yang Ping.

She is alone in a bad health condition Where could she go? Fang Jiping knocked the tree trunk, worry could be seen on face.

Popsicles, tasty popsicles~ Popsicles, tasty popsiclesSir and Madam, would you like some a popsicle?

A man wearing peaked cap and carrying a temperature-keeping box called and came to the pair of lovers.

Was Fang Jiping in the mood to eat popsicles?

He felt agitated and wanted to expel this young man, but with a sudden inspiration, he said, I want two but friend, I have a question. Did you see an aunt wearing a hospital dress? Shes thin with a little humpback.

Yeah! She just bought two from me.

Where is she now? Fang Jiping grabbed the mans hands excitedly.

The man pointed ahead, That direction, I saw her in that corner, dont know if she left.

Thank you very much!

With this, Fang Jiping ran quickly towards that direction. But the man called, Sir, you didnt get the loose change yet.

You can keep it! Manman made haste to follow him, turning about to glance at the ice man.

She suddenly stopped, hesitating, and looking at this ice-cream man, frowning, Sir, have we met somewhere else before?

Oh have we? He lowered his peaked cap, smiling, It should not be Ah, that man is leaving.

Manman turned about, he was true.

I recalled it he seemed to be the bill sticker yesterday I saw downstairs my home eh? She hurried to turn back, Where is he?

The aunt was sitting under a tree, which was among many office buildings. Few people walked through here at this time.

So quiet.

When Fang Jiping arrived here, Yang Ping was lowering her head, holding that broken sack while fondling something softly, seemingly trying to say something.

Step by step, he came to Yang Ping.

He could hear Yang Pings voice.

Actually it was not words, but an old ditty that many countryside women knew, for putting babies to bed.

It seemed she didnt see anyone in front and was immersed in her own world. She shook the sack gently, then took out a small rattle-drum and shook it slightly.

Baby Tiger, have a nice sleep, My Baby Tiger, good boy

Looking at Yang Ping kissed the sack, Fang Jiping eyes turned red.

He squatted down, both hands trembled and grabbed Yang Pings hands, putting them on his face, choking with sobs, and couldnt say anything.

As if didnt see him, Yang Ping didnt stop singing the ditty.

In a daze.

You dont know me Fang Jiping raised his head, opened his mouth hard.

The aunt paused, tilting her head. She suddenly looked at Fang Jiping. After a burst of hesitation; finally, she fished out an unpacked popsicle, Kid, dont cry, do you want a popsicle? But only one, because the other is for my Baby Tiger.

It had been melted long since.

He grabbed the popsicle, while kneeling down the ground. Embracing her, Fang Jiping lowered his head and curled up. His head leaned on the brick, sorely calling her.

Calling her.

Mum!

Dont cry, kid.

Yang Ping stretched out her hand, touching Fang Jipings head, as soft as when she was fondling the sack. She didnt know why but a slight hint of a smile appeared on her face.

She restarted to humming the mountain ditty, as she touched Fang Jipings head and her own sack. As if a third person had came into her own world.

20 years road of trials and hardships, with this ditty, child go home.