Chapter 9: Traces of the Past

At the door of the study, Tong Fengyi took the painting from Steward Yao's hand and ordered him in a low voice that no one should approach the study, and no one was allowed to enter and disturb him, except for the Overseers. Then he led Qiu Yiyou into the study and locked the door casually.

Tong Fengyi smiled and unfolded the painting brought by Qiu Yiyou, and praised it after admiring it carefully: "Outside Tsinghua University, it is in it." It is said that Mr. Zimo's gold-inlaid jade bamboo is superb, and he doesn't want this hat bamboo to be painted more exquisitely and meticulously, and it is natural. ”

Qiu Yiyou suppressed his complicated feelings, and then said with a smile: "Uncle Tong is a master of appreciating bamboo forest pictures, you say that the painting is good, that is really good." Yiyou didn't run this trip in vain. ”

Tong Fengyi glanced at Qiu Yiyou, who was obviously worried but forced to smile, and simply spread it out and said, "Youyou, you have been carefree since you were a child, and your father has never taught you such annoying things as human feelings and sophistication. If you have something to do with your uncle, just tell him, and he will definitely help you. ”

Qiu Yiyou was broken, his face turned from white to red, and then from red to white, and he said hesitantly: "Uncle Tong, I'...... I ......"

Tong Fengyi put away the picture scroll, walked to the desk and sat down, seeing that she was in a dilemma, he didn't know what to do, and laughed at her, "You kid, what else can't you say to your uncle?" If you hesitate like this, your aunt will prepare dinner later, but your uncle will not wait for you. ”

was a person who couldn't hide his thoughts, but when he was provoked by Tong Fengyi like this, Qiu Yiyou also lowered his heart and said under his nervousness: "Uncle, I'm ...... Indeed, I have come to you today. I'd like to ask you someone. ”

Tong Fengyi looked at Qiu Yi's uncertain expression, thinking that she must have come to ask him about her fiancΓ© Bai Qiaoxuan, so he relieved himself and took a sip of tea, and asked with a smile, "Which one?" ”

"My mother."

Tong Fengyi's smile instantly froze on his face, but it was as plain as usual in an instant.

Qiu Yiyou's short three words made Tong Fengyi recall countless past events in the electric light. How long ago was that...... For a long time, he felt that he had forgotten it, but now he understood that those people and things had long been integrated into his blood, and if he wanted to forget, he was afraid that it would never be possible...... Those innocent and immaculate times are like a world away, and those heart-wrenching days are just around the corner. But whether it is joy or sorrow, it must not be known to future generations! Thinking of this, Tong Fengyi settled down and asked with a smile: "Good and dignified, why did you remember to ask about your mother?" ”

"Actually, I've always wanted to know about my mother. Growing up, whenever I mentioned my mother, my father was very sad. Later, my aunt told me that my father was the most loving mother in the world. The death of my mother is an eternal pain for my father, so I should not poke my father's wounds. I don't want my father to be sad, and I haven't mentioned a word about my mother in front of my father in the past few years. I couldn't ask my father, so I asked my aunt, but no matter how many times I asked, my aunt would only reply me with the same thing: You just need to know that your father loves your mother very much, and he loves you very much. That's enough, you don't need to know anything else. ”

Tong Fengyi's thoughts drifted back to that time again with Qiu Yiyou's narration, thinking that after so many years, thinking about the past would not be as heartfelt as when he was young, but he didn't want the biting cold to be so clear. He is like this himself, Zeyuan cares how painful it must be when you mention your mother......

Tong Fengyi sighed: "Yoyo, what your aunt said is right, you know that this is enough." No matter how close Qiu Tong and the two families are, they are two families after all. You should not have learned from me about your mother, whether you were a friend or a minister. ”

Qiu Yiyou had already thought that Tong Fengyi would politely refuse her request, but when she thought of the words she heard in Baijiawan, she shuddered and felt uneasy.

"Uncle Tong, I beg you. I used to be young, and I didn't understand what happened between you adults. I don't want to talk about things that make my father sad. But now that you have appointed a family for me, and I am all a man who is going to marry a wife, can't you even know about my biological mother? Not to mention this matter to outsiders, even in front of the Bai family, I don't have face. Even if my face is not worth mentioning, what about Qiu? What does this make the people of Pudong think of Qiu? What do you think of my father? ”

Qiu Yi is leisurely and sincere, and his words are sharp, and there is a posture that Tong Fengyi will be guilty of the world if he does not agree. This surprised Tong Fengyi, Qiu Yiyou, who is usually well-behaved and timid, also understands the glory and constraints brought by their status! Zeyuan didn't expect Yiyou to understand this, but he could not understand anything from a young age. But on second thought, there is nothing wrong with this, as the child of the Overseer, Yiyou should have known more things and shouldered more burdens than Yuqing.

"Yo-yo, you do have a point. But I can't give you a clear answer today. How about you go back to your house first, and in a few days your uncle will look for you? ”

Although Qiu Yiyou was unwilling, he also knew that this was the best result. But she had another concern, "Uncle, can you promise me not to tell anyone what I asked you about today?" Including father and aunt. ”

"Why?"

Qiu Yiyou lowered her head and avoided Tong Fengyi's inquiring gaze, but her move made Tong Fengyi's suspicions even heavier.

"Father doesn't have to say any more. As for my aunt, although she didn't say anything, I could feel that whenever I mentioned my mother, my aunt was just as sad and embarrassed as my father. I only have two relatives in this world, my father and my aunt, and I don't want them to be sad about me anymore. So uncle, promise me, okay? ”

Although Qiu Yiyou's words are reasonable, but she has other things on her mind, how can she hide from Tong Fengyi, who has been in the world for a long time? Just as Tong Fengyi was thinking about how to answer, there was a sudden noise outside the door.

The two looked at the door one after another, and Tong Fengyi asked, "Who is making noise outside?" ”

The person guarding outside the study replied carefully: "Back to the master, it's the young lady and the white prince." They said they had something important to ask to see the master. ”

Tong Fengyi glanced at Qiu Yiyou, who was like a peach blossom, and said with a smile: "Youyou, you haven't seen Qiao Xuan yet, right?" I saw it at Uncle's Mansion today. He's just in time, so let him take you home." ”

Qiu Yiyou's face became more and more ruddy, and he snorted shyly, "Uncle......"

Tong Fengyi didn't dare to tease her anymore, walked to the door and opened the door, frowning: "How many times have I told you, I'm on vacation!" If you two have something to discuss on your own, and you really can't decide, go to the Overseers. ”

Bai Qiaoxuan glanced at the restless Tong Yuqing, and quietly shook her wrist on her side, Tong Yuqing came back to her senses, looked back at Bai Qiaoxuan, saw the understanding, comfort and encouragement in his eyes, forced himself to settle down, and said to Tong Fengyi upstairs: "Father, we are not only here today for official business, but also for family affairs. ”

Qiu Yiyou, who was hiding in the study, couldn't help but be a little worried when he heard Tong Yuqing's words, and walked out without caring about Bai Qiaoxuan's presence.

Tong Yuqing and Bai Qiaoxuan both had their own concerns just now, and after arriving at the mansion, they only wanted to see Tong Fengyi as soon as possible, and Steward Yao didn't have time to report to them about Qiu Yiyou's visit. Suddenly seeing Qiu Yiyou, both of them were a little surprised.

Bai Qiaoxuan looked up at Qiu Yiyou, he didn't know what Cao Zijian's mood was when he met Luoshen, he only knew that the woman in front of him was better than the moon, and her appearance was comparable to that of a fairy. Although there is no addition to the fragrance, the lead is gorgeous, but it is like a clear water hibiscus, which is shocking. The satin-like green silk pours down like a waterfall, the emei bent like a crescent moon contains a faint worry, the eyes like Yaoquan are not stained with half of the smoke and dust of the world, the nose is beautiful, the cherry lips are dripping, the neck is showing, and the skin like jade fat and the floor-length white skirt are the same color......

Before that, he never thought that he would fall in love with a woman at first sight, because he believed in his own determination, and he also believed that there was nothing stunning in this world, and the so-called beauty was just dressed up with makeup and accessories. Now that I see Qiu Yiyou, I understand what it means to be an immortal.

Is this my future bride? Bai Qiaoxuan was first surprised by Qiu Yiyou's peerless beauty, and then rejoiced in the fait accompli. For a while, he had mixed feelings, and he only knew that he looked at Qiu Yiyou in a daze.

Tong Fengyi saw Bai Qiaoxuan's eyes looking at Qiu Yiyou, and he relaxed slightly. Not surprisingly, Yiyou's life will be spent happily and safely according to Zeyuan's expectations.

Tong Yuqing saw her father's hint at her, and also looked at Bai Qiaoxuan with her father, seeing that he was stunned, and he didn't see his usual shrewd and capable appearance at all, she couldn't help but feel funny, but out of politeness, she still didn't move.

Time seemed to stand still with Bai Qiaoxuan's distraction. Still Qiu Yiyou couldn't stand the silence for a long time, couldn't stand Bai Qiaoxuan's gaze, and asked, "Yuqing, what's wrong?" ”

Bai Qiaoxuan's soul returned to his senses, and Tong Yuqing smiled sheepishly: "It's nothing." It's okay if there's something. I went to the kitchen to see how dinner was ready. Before the voice fell, the person had already drifted into the kitchen.

"I haven't had time to change my clothes when I go home, so I'll go back to my room first." Tong Fengyi said.

Qiu Yiyou really hated the "knowledge" of the father and daughter, and hurriedly stopped Tong Fengyi, "Uncle Tong, I'm a little tired, so I'll go back to the house to rest first." ”

Tong Fengyi glanced at her deeply and said with a smile: "It's okay, Qiao Xuan, you can send Yiyou back to the house." Be careful on the road. ”

"No, I'm here in my family's car. If someone is waiting in the house, there is no need to bother Bai Gongzi. Qiu Yiyou said anxiously.

"I'm going to send that person to your Uncle Tong's mansion to get some things, and I'll let Qiao Xuan send it to you." Tong Fengyi no longer gave Qiu Yiyou a chance to struggle at all, and asked Bai Qiaoxuan directly, "Qiao Xuan, isn't it inconvenient?" ”

How could Bai Qiaoxuan say that there was? In this way, Tong Fengyi half-asked and half-forced sent the reluctant Qiu Yiyou to Bai Qiaoxuan's car......