Chapter 8: A Thousand Miles to Meet (4)
"These two heroes came down like divine soldiers and saved the lives of all my people. Lao Ke led all the clansmen to express their highest gratitude to the two benefactors! An old man dressed in a tricolor indigenous costume walked up to Shi Lang and the woman, and led all the tribesmen in the scene to bow down. It seems that he should be the leader of all the people.
"Old man, please get up quickly. You are still kneeling down to us young people at this age, it is really killing us. Shi Lang leaned over and helped the old man up.
"It's a lot of effort, so much to worry about. Everyone, please get up. The woman hurried to the kneeling people and lifted them up one by one.
Although the two benefactors are young, their actions show great wisdom and courage, and they are not idle people. Our Guyue people have always known their kindness, and tonight, as the patriarch, I will lead all the clansmen to thank the two benefactors. The patriarch said to Shi Lang and the woman.
"I'm sorry, old man. I deceived you. In fact, we are not from the government, but just passers-by who happen to pass by here, and we want to come to Guizhai to spend the night. Shi Lang said to the patriarch.
"But don't worry, old man, the robbers are all under control. Tomorrow you send someone to report to the government, and they will send an army to arrest the robbers. The government has been arresting the robbers. The woman continued Shi Lang's words.
"Don't worry. With two knights here, what do we have to worry about? Tonight, the two benefactors can enjoy a drink and a good time. I ordered the girls to be called back and to prepare food and drink. For all the members of our clan who are facing great calamities, the two are Guanyin Bodhisattvas who save suffering. The patriarch still had a grateful expression.
The young girls of the clan were called out of their hiding places.
Delicacies were served; The tempting rice wine was served; The cheerful dance danced.
"Benefactor, let me, on behalf of all the clansmen, toast the two benefactors with the highest respect." The patriarch said, waving his hand behind him. Immediately from behind the patriarch walked up two young women dressed in colorful ancient Yue costumes, each holding a delicate tray with three large glasses of fine wine, they walked up to Shi Lang and the woman, and sang a toast:
"The flowers in the mountains are fragrant,
Distinguished guests came to our side.
Holding the osmanthus wine in both hands,
Dear friends, please come and taste it.
A glass of wine shows the truth,
May our friendship last longer than that day. ”
"Childe, these three cups must be drunk." After the two toasting women finished singing the toasting song, the woman whispered to Shi Lang.
"Then drink." Shi Lang and the woman raised their wine glasses at the same time and drank the three glasses of wine in turn.
"Oh, these two benefactors are really refreshing people. Our ancient Yue people pay attention to the toast of three, six, nine and go together. Bring wine to the two benefactors. The patriarch saw Shi Lang and the others happily drink the wine, and an extremely relieved expression appeared on his face. With his order, two more young women each brought three glasses of wine to Shi Lang and the woman.
Shi Lang seemed to be interested, and took a glass of wine and drank it all. The woman glanced at Shi Lang, seemed to be infected by Shi Lang's interest, and also took a glass of wine in front of her and drank it dry. The two of them drank the three glasses of wine in front of them again.
Shi Lang drank an average amount of wine, and after six large glasses of wine, he suddenly felt a little dizzy. Looking at the three glasses of wine brought to him by the other two young women, Shi Lang couldn't help but look timid.
"Childe, are you okay?" The woman asked Shi Lang quietly.
"I can't hold it anymore." Shi Lang was a little embarrassed.
"Old man, this friend of mine is a bit drunk. Let me drink it for him. The woman turned to the patriarch and said.
"Good, good."
With the permission of the patriarch, the woman drank the three glasses of wine that should have been drunk by Shi Lang and the three glasses of wine in front of her.
"The benefactor is really massive, admire and admire. Come on, the two benefactors please take a seat and taste the special food of our ancient Yue people. Enjoy the dancing of the girls. The patriarch warmly invited Shi Lang and the woman to sit down.
The girls of the clan were already dancing happily around the bonfire.
"I don't know where the two beneficials live?" After taking his seat, the patriarch asked.
"I live in Beijing, and this time I went to the local area to deal with some business matters."
"I'm a local."
"...... the two of you?"
"Yes, during the day I was walking in the mountains and encountered a landslide, and it was this girl who saved me. We both fell off the cliff, but luckily nothing happened. With no way out, homemade rafts come here. ”
That is to say, two benefactors, one lives in the capital and the other in the local area, but at the same time they appear in a place where they need each other the most. What is this, this is called fate. The so-called fate to meet thousands of miles is what it means. ”
"Oh, old man. We've just met! When the woman heard the meaning of the patriarch's words, she immediately blushed and said coquettishly.
"Yes, old man, we just met." Shi Lang also felt a little embarrassed.
"Hey, as the saying goes, marriage has been destined since ancient times. The old man is a half-buried person, and he has never spoken. The two benefactors looked up and let me take a good look. ”
Shi Lang and the woman raised their heads at the same time.
"Oh, the two fathers are quite husband and wife. Lao Ke dared to assert that there must be a wonderful marriage waiting for the two beneficials in the future. Lao Ke is here to congratulate the two benefactors. ”
"Uncle, don't talk about it......" The woman covered her face with her hands shyly after listening to the team leader's words.
Shi Lang also blushed.
At this moment, several young women came over and invited Shi Lang to dance with the woman. The two were relieved from their awkward situation.
"Guan Guan Ju Dove, in the river island.
My Fair Lady, Gentleman.
Jagged wattles, left and right flowing.
My Fair Lady, I covet it.
I can't ask for it, but I can't think about it.
Leisurely, tossing and turning.
Jagged wattles, picked left and right.
My Fair Lady, Friends of the Piano.
Jagged wattle, left and right.
My Fair Lady, bells and drums. ”
Accompanied by the beautiful singing of the young girls in the clan, Shi Lang and the woman held hands and danced happily around the bonfire. In the swaying dance, tenderness and sweetness are constantly transmitted and blended in the two young hearts through the tightly clasped hands. Under the flickering bonfire, Shi Lang met the woman's eyes several times, and he found that this girl was really beautiful.
The next day, after breakfast, the patriarch led the clan to send Shi Lang and the others to the small river at the foot of the mountain.
"The two beneficiaries, what Lao Ke said last night was definitely not a joke. I hope you cherish this relationship. At the moment of separation, the patriarch held Shi Lang's hand and said.
"Okay, old man, I've made a note of that. Thank you for your kind gesture. Shi Lang said.
"Goodbye, old man. Please come back. The woman waved to everyone, and then boarded the canoe that the patriarch had prepared for the two of them with Shi Lang.
The patriarch and the clansmen waved goodbye to Shi Lang and the others, who were sitting on the canoe and slowly leaving.
Under the control of the boatman chosen by the patriarch, the boat passed smoothly through the rapids and rapids downstream, and reached the lowest reaches of the river.
On the shore where a small pavilion was standing, Shi Lang and the woman came ashore. The canoe returns the way it came.
After entering the pavilion from the shore, the woman stopped and said to Shi Lang: "Childe can take the road ahead, it leads directly to Hangzhou." I'm going to take the path on the left. ”
"You and I have known each other once, and I don't know the girl's name. I don't know if it's convenient to let me know below. After a short relationship, Shi Lang found that he had fallen deeply in love with the girl in front of him. At the moment of parting, he was a little reluctant.
"For now...... Secrecy. But...... I believe that you and I will meet again one day. The woman looked at Shi Lang's affectionate gaze, hesitated, and said.
"That'...... You and I will say goodbye. Girl, please go first. Shi Lang was a little disappointed.
"Okay, Childe, have a nice trip." The woman playfully gave Shi Lang a blessing, and then walked towards the path on the left.
Looking at the woman's shadow gradually moving away, Shi Lang felt lost in his heart.