Chapter 45: Chance Encounter

The piano room of the Qin Tea House is not small, and the decoration is also quite exquisite, poetic and picturesque, as well as seasonal flowers and plants, which makes people feel comfortable.

"A pot of Tieguanyin, a few refreshments, and help me find some music scores and books about Nanyan customs in a local style. We'll stay here for lunch and take the trouble to prepare. Ran Ning said familiarly.

"Yes, Mrs. Zhong don't worry." The boy smiled and went out. The Qin Tea House will provide maximum convenience to all guests, and if you need any books, just talk to them. Meals are also provided here, but they need to be clarified, otherwise they will not be made after the meal.

After the child went out, Zhong Su looked at the piano room, there were many musical instruments in the room, and they could choose according to their needs. A gentle breeze blows in through the window, with a faint floral scent, which is very comfortable.

"The environment here is good, I used to come often, and I happened to be free today, so I wanted to take you to have a look." Ran Ning smiled and walked to the window and closed it. Today's wind is not cold, but the autumn wind is always bleak and does not make people feel too comfortable.

"Well, it's a tasteful place." Zhong Su also thinks that this place is good, after all, it is a place for those talented women, and the natural literati atmosphere is heavier.

Ran Ning pulled Zhong Su to sit down and said, "There are many unique books here, which can be copied, if you like it, you can take a look, and I will help you copy it." Ran Ning knew that Zhong Su liked to read, and the books she brought back to the house were now more of Zhong Su reading.

"I'm so tired." Zhong Su said. He was reluctant to copy those books, not to mention the time-consuming and laborious work, and it hurt his eyes.

"It's okay, if you like it." Ran Ning said with a smile.

Looking at her smiling face, Zhong Su felt that no matter where he went, as long as Ran Ning was by his side, he would feel happy and comfortable.

After a while, Xiao Tong sent in all the things Ran Ning wanted.

Ran Ning poured tea for Zhong Su, the second time the tea in the Qin Tea House can be brewed by the guests themselves, the child will send a small charcoal stove and kettle, and the tea also has a special portion, so that the guests can add their own tea.

"Taste it." Ran Ning felt that the Tieguanyin here tasted the best, and the fragrance also made people want to taste it again.

Zhong Su tasted it, nodded, and said, "It's good tea." ”

"Hmm. Actually, I don't seem to know what kind of tea you like. Ran Ning smiled, as if no matter what kind of tea, Zhong Su did not reject it.

"I don't have anything special to like, I can soak whatever I have in the house." Tea is just a thirst-quenching reminder for him.

"The same goes for wine?" Ran Ning knew that he was a drinker, but except for the day he got married, Ran Ning never saw him drink.

"Well, the same." Wine is just a blessing for him, and if you really want to make a distinction, it will probably only be a difference between strong and light.

"It's hard to vote for you." Ran Ning said.

Zhong Su didn't speak, only looked at Ran Ning quietly.

Ran Ning chuckled and said, "I'm your wife, can't I please you?" ”

Zhong Su touched Ran Ning's hair and said, "It's not that it's not possible, it's unnecessary." You're enough to make me happy on your own. ”

"It's so sweet in the mouth." Ran Ning's smile deepened.

"I mean it." Zhong Su usually doesn't say this kind of thing to people, even if it's his parents, he won't deliberately please him.

"I know." Of course Ran Ning knew, she just wanted to tease him.

After drinking tea for a while, Zhong Su began to read books about Nanyan's customs, although it was not necessary, but he knew a little, and when Nanyan's envoy came, the arrangements in Beijing could be more appropriate. After all, Nanyan is here to make friends, and Beixin can't be rude. Ran Ning also began to look through those scores, even if she didn't have to play them, she could hum the tune in her heart, which was fast and convenient.

The two of them didn't say much, they looked at themselves, Ran Ning added water to the teapot once, and the fragrance of the tea was not faint but strong.

Nearly noon, both of them were a little tired, Ran Ning just saw a very good song, I liked it very much, so she walked to the zither and played a song according to the score, because it was the first time to play, it was inevitable that it was a little rusty, but there was no pause, which showed that the foundation was solid.

This song is not as calm and tranquil as the ones that Ran Ning usually plays to Zhong Su, this song is written about the scene of tea picking, there is movement in the stillness, and there is stillness in the movement, the song portrays this beauty and joy to the fullest, and people can't help but want to go and see it.

Zhong Su didn't feel annoyed by such a cheerful tune, he didn't know if it was because the person who played the piano was Ran Ning, or because he was in a better mood today. Not only did he not dislike it, but he walked over and looked at the title of the song, which was very simple, it was called "Tea Picking Song", which looked like it was improvized.

After playing the song, Ran Ning looked up at Zhong Su and asked, "Like it?" ”

"It's okay." Zhong Su can't judge whether it's good or bad, for him, it's only whether he can calm down, "Do you like it?" ”

"Well, there's a bit of an interesting tune." Ran Ning hooked the corners of her mouth, obviously very happy.

"Chance to take you to see tea picking?" Zhong Suti yì.

"Okay." Ran Ning was a little surprised, she had never seen tea picking, mostly because she saw the description in the script. The climate in Beijing is not suitable for growing tea, so if you want to see tea picking, you can only go to other provinces, before she was a girl's family is really not suitable to go out alone, but now with Zhong Su with her, Ran Ning feels that she should be able to go outside to have a look and experience different customs.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the piano door, and Ran Ning didn't know who would come, so she answered: "Please come in." ”

The door was pushed open from the outside, and to Ran Ning's surprise, it was Shen Lian and Ran Xiao who entered the door.

Shen Lian was also stunned for a moment when he saw Zhong Su, as if he didn't know that he would come. And Ran Xiao was obviously relieved after seeing Zhong Su.

Ran Ning originally wanted to take Zhong Su to relax, but she didn't expect to meet Shen Lian and Ran Xiao, which also made Ran Ning a little unhappy, and she felt that a good day seemed to be disturbed like this.

"Big sister, big brother-in-law." No matter how dissatisfied she was, Ran Ning still got up and greeted the two.

"I didn't expect General Zhong to be there." Shen Lian's eyes wandered between Zhong Su and Ran Ning, and he smiled: "Let General Zhong come here, you will probably feel bored, right?" ”

Ran Ning really couldn't see through Shen Lian's villainous face, and said lightly: "If he is bored, I won't bring him here." ”

"If General Zhong is bored, he can also go back first. It's safe here, and it's okay for Ning'er to be here alone. Shen Lian looked very understanding that Zhong Su would be bored, and his salutation also made the other three people present frown.

Ran Ning knew that he did it on purpose, so he didn't want to deal with him at all, otherwise he would have fulfilled his wishes.

"If you don't get used to it, I'll go back with him." Ran Ning smiled.

Shen Lian's expression was a little stiff, his lips moved, and he didn't say anything.

Ran Ning didn't pay attention to him anymore, but looked at Ran Xiao and asked, "Why is the big sister free to come over today?" "This place, as far as she knows, Ran Xiao has never been here.

Ran Xiao immediately adjusted his originally not good-looking expression, and said with a smile: "It's okay today, Xianggong has to pull me over." I couldn't compete with him, so I came with him. ”

Ran Ning smiled and nodded: "My sister and brother-in-law have a deep relationship with each other, and the family will be happy when they know it." ”

"You and your brother-in-law are doing well, too." Ran Xiao looked at Ran Ning and Zhong Su, she knew that Ran Ning was beautiful, and Zhong Su's handsomeness made Shen Lian completely discolored, no matter how he looked or bearing, Shen Lian looked extremely shabby.

"How did my sister know I was here?" Ran Ning asked again.

"The boss was down there when I entered the door, listening to him. But I didn't mention that my brother-in-law was there. Ran Xiao said truthfully.

Ran Ning nodded, and didn't ask any more, she was tested by the boss to get the qualification to enter the museum, and Zhong Su was just a family member she brought, and she was not a frequent visitor here, so it was normal for the boss not to mention it.

"My sister and brother-in-law have booked a room?" Ran Ning meant that if it was booked, let's leave quickly.

As soon as Ran Xiao wanted to speak, he was interrupted by Shen Lian, "I didn't book in advance, I thought there would be one, but I came over and learned that it was full." The boss said you were here, so I came up and took a look. ”

Ran Ning knew that Shen Lian was talking nonsense with her eyes open, and as far as she saw the number of people in the hall when she entered the door, she knew that the room could not be full. But it's not interesting to poke him now, when a person is shameless, if you ask him to pick up his face, he will pretend not to see it.

As soon as Shen Lian spoke, Xiao Tong came to knock on the door.

"Young Master Zhong, Young Lady Zhong, lunch has been prepared, should you use it now or wait a while?" The boy asked politely.

"Use it now, send it up." Ran Ning guessed that Zhong Su must be hungry, although they used some snacks, but after all, they couldn't be full.

"Yes." The boy replied and retreated first.

"Ning'er actually ordered a meal?" Shen Lian smiled: "When I came, I was still thinking that I might not be able to catch the lunch at the Qin Tea Restaurant." ”

Shen Lian's meaning is obvious, he wants to stay and use it together.

As soon as Ran Ning wanted to find an excuse to refuse, she heard Shen Lian continue: "Ran Xiao didn't eat much in the morning, I'm afraid I'm already hungry this time." ”

Ran Xiao obviously didn't want to stay, but when Shen Lian said this, she didn't dare to refute Shen Lian's face. And what made her even more depressed was that Shen Lian called Ran Ning "Ning'er", but she was called "Ran Xiao" with her name and surname, which made her very uncomfortable.

Ran Ning can refuse Shen Lian, but Ran Xiao is her sister, even if she doesn't want to stay, she has to take into account other people's eyes and thoughts, and she can't drive people away like this.

Raising his eyes to look at Zhong Su, Zhong Su raised his hand and gently pinched the tip of Ran Ning's nose, and said very naturally: "Let's go together." Even if he didn't want to keep them, he had to take Ranning's position.

Lunch was quickly served, and the four of them sat around the table. The amount of food in the Qin Tea House is very large, and it is more than enough for four people to eat. During the banquet, the four of them did not talk much, maintaining the most basic etiquette.

Because there were only two people at lunch, there were only two dishes like roast pigeon legs. Zhong Su naturally put one in Ran Ning's bowl, but the other didn't move, looked up at Ran Xiao, and signaled that she could eat it. He is a man, so naturally he will not grab food with a woman, even if it originally belonged to him.

Ran Xiao was very embarrassed, and after whispering thanks, he accepted Zhong Su's kindness.

Ran Ning naturally wouldn't be polite to Zhong Su, she tore off a small piece with chopsticks and put it in Zhong Su's bowl, and the rest began to enjoy it herself, not that she was reluctant to give it to Zhong Su, but this was Zhong Su's heart for her, and she wouldn't refuse.

Zhong Su also seemed to be very accustomed to Ran Ning's behavior, and ate the meat with rice, before starting to sandwich other dishes.

Shen Lian frowned slightly, if there was no Zhong Su in the middle, maybe he would be the one who enjoyed this treatment today. Looking at Ran Xiao again, he was eating roast pigeon legs alone, and he had no intention of giving them to him at all. But then again, even if Ran Xiao wanted to share it with him, he was unwilling to accept the contents of Ran Xiao's bowl.

Zhong Su also gave Ran Ning some dishes, the dishes here are mainly vegetarian, and the meat dishes are only a steamed fish in addition to roasted pigeon legs.

"Ning'er doesn't like celery, General Zhong still don't clip it for her." Shen Lian saw Zhong Su sandwiching celery into Ranning's bowl, and immediately came to his senses.

Zhong Su looked at Ran Ning, as if to confirm with her. During this time, the house had not made celery, so he didn't know that Ran Ning would not eat it.

Ran Ning smiled, put a small piece into her mouth and bit it, and only after swallowing it did she say, "No, I still don't think it's delicious." After speaking, Ran Ning sandwiched another piece of celery in the bowl and sent it to Zhong Su's mouth, and the movements were natural and intimate.

Zhong Su calmly ate the celery, he has never been a picky eater, Ran Ning knows it.

Shen Lian looked at the actions of the two, his face turned a little dark, and he always felt a sense of self-inflicted humiliation.

Ran Xiao is not much better than him, Shen Lian's words and actions made her eat this lunch like chewing wax, looking at Ran Ning and Zhong Su, and then looking at herself and Shen Lian, saying that she is not jealous and resentful, she is lying to herself, but what can she do?

Ran Ning and Zhong Su didn't care about these two people at all, to them, these two people were just uninvited guests. Zhong Su helped Ran Ning peel shrimp, and Ran Ning picked fish bones for Zhong Su, neither of them said much, but their demeanor was full of warmth, and they looked like a loving couple.

Halfway through the meal, the little boy knocked on the door and came in, and said to Shen Lian: "Shen Gongzi, the people in your family are looking for you outside, saying that Zicui is unwell, and Mrs. Shen asks you to go back and have a look." ”

Ran Xiao's hand shook and almost knocked the chopsticks off the ground.

Shen Lian frowned, thought for a moment, got up and said, "If there is something at home, I will go back first." Leave. ”

As soon as he left, Ran Xiao couldn't stay longer, so he got up and said to Ran Ning: "I'll go back and have a look first, and I'll look for you when I'm free." ”

"Okay, sister and brother-in-law go slowly." Ran Ning got up to send them off, she knew that Ran Xiao's later sentence was just polite, and she didn't take it seriously.

After the two left, Ran Ning sat back next to Zhong Su and glanced at Zhong Su, Zhong Su's eyes were very innocent, he didn't know what was going on, and he didn't want to care.

Ran Ning smiled, gave a piece of fish, and said, "Eat, it's just right for them to leave, and we don't have to be so restrained." "She usually eats with Zhong Su and is still very relaxed.

"Hmm." Zhong Su continued to eat as if nothing had happened.

Ran Ning poured tea on him and continued to dine with him.