Yun Hu is not happy, Chapter 21 The Unruly Wind (19)

She closed her eyes and pressed her fingers on the cool keys. Love is stunted

The breeze through the window was approaching, and the keys were covered with a layer of wind and dust, which was obviously very dry, but the fingers seemed to be sticky to the keys, and they couldn't move...... A strong finger pressed her index finger to the key, and she was startled, and her shoulder was pressed as she sat down on the bench. His hand crossed her shoulder, and he placed her left hand on the keys, and ding-dong, very slowly, led her to play a string of notes. It's a very simple melody, very familiar.

She involuntarily played along with him, the four hands on the keyboard, his big hand and her small hand, black and white, white and whiter...... From slow to fast, your fingers dance the notes as fast as you can on the keyboard...... Her heart was beating faster and faster until he pressed her hand and stopped at the key, the last note coming to an abrupt halt as he took her hand.

Her eyes were hot, her face was close to his, and she whispered, "I didn't know you played the piano so well." ”

"Really?" He whispered, too.

She nodded.

Her short hair was coiled at the back of her head, her hair was very elf-like, and the bright light of the diamond pendant hanging from her ears swayed.

"It's not too late to know." Tao Xiao's hand slid down and rested on Jingyi's soft waist, "Let's go, we're going to be late." Love"

Jingyi picked up the gloves, got up a little hurriedly, her head was dizzy, and she was busy holding his arm.

"If you're really uncomfortable, you can't go. Or stop there, and I'll have someone send you back. Tao Xiang looked at her and said.

Jingyi shook her head and said softly, "Don't worry." General Shi and his wife have arrived, and it would be rude for me not to go. ”

For this celebration banquet, the top and bottom have been preparing for a long time, and General Shi Jingchang was ordered by the commander to congratulate his wife, which also made tonight's banquet extraordinarily high. This is such an important day, and as his wife, she should be by his side tonight, no matter what.

Tao Xiang watched her slowly put on her gloves, took a step back, and looked at her from a distance - the blue silk dress hung down to the ground, and the snow-white and delicate skin that she had raised for a while seemed to be translucent against the blue background, and the gorgeous diamond ornaments were like large dewdrops rolling on the lotus leaves in the early morning, making her whole person look fresh and smart...... It's just that there is a little melancholy in his eyes. This melancholy did not tarnish her, but rather had a kind of endearing weakness.

When he took her out, he looked at her and asked, "What were you thinking just now?" ”

"Just now?" She lowered her head and looked at her feet. The silver dancing shoes she wore tonight were very high, decorated with diamond flowers, and they were gorgeous to the extreme, but they were a little hard and uncomfortable for her feet. "There's nothing ......"

Tao Xiang pulled the corners of his mouth and helped her to the front of the car, but he didn't immediately let her get into the car, but took her hand, made her look at herself, and said, "You play the piano, as if you are sighing." ”

Jing Yi was stunned, but Tao Xiang patted her on the shoulder.

"Playing the piano should make you happy." He helped her into the car and instructed the driver to drive to the Northwest Army Auditorium in Nancheng.

Jingyi's hand was held in the palm of his hand and clasped on his lap. It was as if he hadn't let go of her hand ever since he had just played that short tune...... Jingyi turned her face away.

Playing the piano should make you happy...... Someone said almost the same thing a long time ago, when she was still young. In addition to being happy in her heart, even if there will be a little trouble, it is happy because that person said this...... His eyes smile, though he doesn't smile often; He looks good, although he doesn't think he is good-looking; His voice was very good, and when he read English poems, he was especially intoned by the proper use of the syllables...... He was the source of all her happiness and unhappiness—a source that would one day dry up and she did not expect; What she didn't expect was that it would disturb her again long after the exhaustion, when she thought she could forget completely...... and sad.

Tao Xiang seemed to have completely ignored Jing Yi's face that had changed and changed in a short period of time. He just sat next to her, his eyes closed.

From Qingyu Bridge to the Great Hall to pass through half of Lanzhou City, because tonight's celebration banquet is so grand that it is rare in several years, not only the magnates in the city are all present, but most of the senior generals of the Northwest Army are also present, and there are also General Shi Jingchang and others from the Central Army who represent the commander of Suo, this is a night that cannot be missed, the city is full of military police, although the street is as lively as usual, but also a little more vigilant.

The closer you get to the Great Hall, the more the military police will rise.

As soon as the leading car arrived, the salute soldiers in front of the auditorium were lined up, obeying the command's command, and the moment Tao Xiang's car stopped, the performance of the military band stopped. The guests who arrived early were walking inside, and when they saw Commander Tao arrive, they stopped one after another.

Tao Xiang got out of the car and stepped on the red carpet.

The commander gave the command, and the sound of the salute raising the gun and saluting sounded.

Jingyi got out of the car and looked up, only to see that the front of the auditorium was as bright as day, crowded but not disorderly. Tao Xiang stood in front of her left, waiting for her. In such a grand and bright background, Tao Xiang's figure also looks extraordinarily tall. She picked up Tao Xiang and followed him in.

When I entered, I knew how magnificent the scene was tonight - the atmosphere in the auditorium was magnificent, and the guests who arrived first had already taken their seats, and when they heard the announcement of the arrival of Commander Tao and his wife, they stood up one after another, and the sound was like thunder on the ground.

Jing Yi let go of Tao Xiang's arm and walked beside him.

Walking through the passage to the front, the subordinates present saluted Tao Xiang, and he raised his hand to return the salute.

The slender hands wearing snow-white gloves are close together and leaning against the eyebrows, under the brim of the hat, will be in the right position, the posture is standard and solemn, and there is an indescribable chic.

Jingyi walked slowly, as if keeping a little more distance, so that he could see and appreciate Tao Xiang's high-spirited appearance more completely...... Tao Xiang didn't seem to notice that she was slowly moving away from him. He walked to the front desk and stood down, and the VIP seats in front of him were General Shi Jingchang and Fei Yuming and his wife, who had also stood up.

Jingyi stood down, Tao Xiang turned to the side slightly, motioned to her, and asked her to stand beside her.

Jing Yi hesitated for a moment and passed over generously. She and Shi Jingchang are familiar with each other, and they do not seem to be restrained when they meet each other. Especially Mrs. Shi, who was very happy to see Jingyi here, couldn't help hugging her and whispering a few words affectionately. General Shi Jingchang also smiled kindly at Jingyi...... After a brief exchange of views with the distinguished guests, the two turned to face the almost black crowd of guests in the entire auditorium—most of them were soldiers of the Northwest Army, dressed in solemn dove gray dresses, looking solemnly and solemnly at their commander Tao Xiang—Jing Yi quietly took a small step back, letting Tao Xiang stand in the most prominent position in front of him—his gaze slowly turned around the room, fixed on the point in front of him, and raised his hand to signal them to sit down. Almost simultaneously, there was a sound of brushing, followed by the slow, ragged movements of the other guests. The dove gray is dotted with other colors, like the colorful waves floating on the sea, and it looks spectacular. And Tao Xiang is the brightest point on this sea.

Jing Yi looked at him, and there was inexplicable excitement in her heart.

In the center of the front desk, there is a huge microphone. Cen Gaoying, who served as the master of ceremonies, asked everyone to be quiet for a while, and announced that Commander Tao was invited to speak.

Jingyi was invited to her seat and sat down. On her left is Tao Xiang's seat, and on her right hand is General Shi Jingchang. After she sat down, Mrs. Shi leaned over to her husband and said to Jingyi with a smile: "I saw Qishao yesterday, and I can't wait to meet you." I'll be able to stay here for two more days, and come and have a cup of tea with me anyway. She shook Jingyi's hand and shook it.

For Jingyi, Mrs. Shi is both an elder and a friend, so she can't help but be smart, so she agreed with a smile. Mrs. Shi was very satisfied, looked at her with a smile, and said to her husband: "Yamei mentioned that this concubine of hers is a living baby, this time she knows that I am coming, and I will come to talk to her more anyway." ”

General Shi looked at his wife with a smile, and also said to Jingyi: "Forgive me, this Taizuo really doesn't look like an elder. ”

Mrs. Shi smiled: "Nonsense! I haven't seen Mrs. Tao for a long time, so why should I let her do her best to be a landlord - Qi Shao's share is not counted. ”

Jingyi smiled and nodded. Even if it was because of Yamei, she would naturally be extra considerate and thoughtful to Mrs. Shi. What's more, this Lady Shi is indeed a sage who can be approached.

Shi Jingchang saw that they were close and quietly reminded them that Tao Xiang was about to start speaking. Jingyi sat up straight and looked at Tao Xiang. In the huge auditorium, there was no sound, and they were all quietly waiting for Tao Xiang to come forward.

Standing next to Tao Xiang were several of his cronies. As he walked towards the microphone, they retreated a short distance behind him. Neat and straight like a row of poplars, Tao Xiang, who was guarded by them, and he was wearing a gray military uniform, as if every step he took, he shook off the starlight.

Mrs. Shi said in a low voice: "The demeanor of the seven young people is really better than before......"

Jing Yi couldn't hear what Mrs. Shi was talking about below, but she looked at Tao Xiang, who was in the spotlight, and only felt that he was shining like a jewel at this time...... His speech was concise but powerful. In just three or two minutes, the glory of the Northwest Army in the past and the current might, the victory and exploits of the counterinsurgency battle were clearly laid out one by one, and as soon as the conversation changed, he mentioned Fei Yuming, who had made meritorious contributions in supervising the war, and General Shi Jingchang, who was present today on behalf of Chief Suo, and thanked them on behalf of the Northwest Army.

Fei Yuming and Shi Jingchang owed a debt, and they were all smiling.

Tao Xiang's speech stopped here. Cen Gaoying asked someone to bring wine, and he raised his glass.

The soldiers who stood up drank all the wine in their cups.

"Tonight is both a celebration of past victories and a celebration of the future. With you, the Northwest Army will be invincible! Tao Xiang ended his speech with thunderous applause, motioned for everyone to sit down for dinner, and then returned to his seat.

General Shi Jingchang didn't let him sit, so he personally poured him wine, and a row of six large bowls of spirits in front of him was placed, and he didn't say a word.

Jing Yi watched almost dumbfounded as General Shi and Tao Xiang drank three bowls of wine each without saying a word, and then glanced at each other. Tao Xiang's face did not change, and General Shi laughed. He patted Tao Xiang on the shoulder and let him sit down, gave a thumbs up to Fei Yuming, Pu Lao and others present, and said, "The boldness of Mu Zhi is really rare. My favorite thing is such a good temper. He said and laughed, very pleasantly.

Although Tao Xiang was sitting, he couldn't be idle, and after a slight pause, he got up, starting with Ma Zhongcheng, and toasted in turn.

Jingyi didn't accompany him, but when she saw him drinking bowl after bowl of wine, she couldn't help but be a little worried. Fortunately, Tao Xiang was modest, and the amount of alcohol was good, and when he came back from the toast, his face was only slightly red, and his speech and demeanor remained the same. Jing Yi was relieved at this time, although he didn't say anything, he had to urge him to use some food. Fortunately, Tao Xiang was willing to listen to her advice and ate a little.

"Although Commander Tao is happy, don't get drunk yet. Wait for the opening dance of the ball, and Commander Tao and his wife have to come. Mrs. Shi looked at Jingyi with a smile, "I still remember when Mrs. Tao danced the world, and she always wanted to see it again." If Commander Tao is drunk, I won't follow it first. ”

"This celebration banquet is not drunk, what kind of celebration is not drunk if you are not drunk?" Shi Jingchang said with a smile.

"It doesn't matter how much you drink after skipping the opening dance." Madame Shi insisted with a smile.

Tao Xiang turned his eyes to look at Jing Yi and smiled: "This is easy to do." He raised his wrist and looked at his watch, "There is still a quarter of an hour before the dance begins, and I will not drink from now on." ”

"Commander Tao drank this bowl of wine first." Xiao Dunhuang and Ma Zhongcheng happened to come over, one holding a big bowl and laughing.

Shi Jingchang raised his eyes and saw Xiao Dunhuang, pointed at him, and said to Tao Xiang: "I didn't expect him to be so honest." There's no way, this is your hero, the wine in their hands, you have to drink it anyway. ”

"The teacher is right." Xiao Dunhuang smiled and bowed to Mrs. Shi, "Master don't fight." Our Commander Tao is massive, and he is happy today, this wine must be made for him to drink happily. ”

Mrs. Shi looked at him with disgust, and turned to Jing Yi and said, "This kid's naughtiness is incurable. Just mess around, I see that I have a white beard, and I still don't have a family. Although I, as a teacher's wife, am in a hurry, I can't reach the whip. If there is a suitable candidate around Mrs. Tao, she must be introduced to him. ”