Time flies so fast. But in the blink of an eye, this year has hurriedly entered the early autumn again. Although it still brings some hot atmosphere in it. But the early morning and evening are already a little mixed with a hint of coolness blowing on the cheeks. It's very comfortable.

There is a gentle breeze under the trees in the evening. Qiao Yi, dressed in an apricot-yellow thin shirt, was sitting upright on a round stone bench. There is a country legend spread out in his hand, and he reads it with relish. Qiao Yi didn't know for a long time that he was holding on to the fan and ran to the shade of the tree to chat with others. Qiao Cheng went to Dafang's house. Zhang is sitting in the room with the soles of his shoes. Only Xiao Si, who is rarely resting at home today, is still sitting in the house with a book in his hand.

I put down the book in my hand. A gust of wind blew a few strands of hair on his forehead. A few loose acacia flowers fell quietly. It fell on the pages of the stone table. Qiao Yu, who was stretching out a white and round little hand, pinched a pink flower in front of him. Suddenly, I was awakened by the sound outside the door.

Turning his head, he saw that it was Qiao Mushen, who had not come for a long time, standing in front of the door with a smile. Qiao Yi immediately stood up. I didn't even know that the petals in my hand fell back to the table in shock. A few steps forward and happily called: "Second brother. How did you come today?" As he spoke, he stepped forward and grabbed one of the sleeves of Qiao Mu's dark white robe. He welcomed the man into the stone bench in the courtyard.

Quickly filled the arbor with a cup of flower tea. He sat aside and asked, "Second brother. It's been a long time since you've been here. My second sister said last time that I don't know if you read and forgot about us. I haven't seen anyone these days. But ah. It's not a coincidence that you're here today. It's just me and my mother, Xiaosi, at home. I'm going to get them all out."

Who knew that Qiao Mushen immediately stretched out his big hand and grabbed Qiao Yan's arm tightly. Gardenia. You sit down first. I'm here for you today. My father and my mother took Qiao Jin to the market to buy clothes and jewelry. Mu Yuan went to the school and didn't come back, so I just took the time to rush over. I just have to say these things to you. You don't have to let the third aunt know."

Qiao Yan looked at the arm that was clutching him. He nodded lightly before sitting back on the stone bench. Good. Second brother. Do you have something special to say today? I think you're a little weird today." His eyes were locked on Qiao Mushen's handsome face. The meaning of the inquiry is self-evident.

Qiao Mushen withdrew his hand and smiled lightly. Quite absentmindedly, he took a sip of the warm tea that had been dissipated. A sip of fragrant tea made Qiao Mushen retract his attention, "It looks like I haven't been here for a long time. This jasmine tea has also been replaced with chrysanthemum tea. But it's still as fragrant as ever. It's really delicious."

"That's right. But I also kept a lot of jasmine. If you like it, take it home. I also picked lotus leaves last time. I made some light wine myself. Although the taste is not as strong as the liquor in the store. But it's better to be light and refreshing. You don't drink much. Just say that the wine outside is too strong. This wine is just right to take home. I put it all in a jar and sealed it. I'm waiting for you to get it. But let me wait." Qiao Yan looked at Qiao Mu and smiled so deeply that his eyes were about to narrow. This second brother is the most brother-like of all cousins and cousins. So Qiao Yi is very close to him.

Qiao Mushen put down the cup in his hand and nodded. Kindness. Your craft has always been good. But. I have come to you today because I have something important. I ask you. Is Shen Mo coming back?"

Qiao Mushen's sudden question really made Qiao Yi a little surprised, but also a little expected. I'm afraid it's a little troublesome for Qiao Jin to go back. Even Qiao Mushen, who had only known about reading, knew the news of Shen Mo's return. Qiao Yan nodded. Oh, yes. Qiao Jin should have mentioned it. I know that too. Once she sees it, it's still going to cause waves after all. It's just that. Doesn't she already have a marriage contract with the Yan family?"

Shook his head slightly. The arbor's deep face is full of solemnity. He turned over slightly and looked directly at Qiao Yan and asked, "Gardenia, let me ask you. Whether you and that Shen Mo are in friendship or not, you secretly promised for life."

Looks like something is happening. Otherwise, Qiao Mushen would not have asked about Shen Mo one after another. Qiao Yan looked at Qiao Mushen with a serious face, and nodded without hesitation. Yes. We agreed when he left four years ago. That's when he asked me if I could wait for him for five years. He'll be back in five years. I waited. And he did come back."

"No wonder," Qiao Mushen nodded. No wonder he's coming back. We thought he wouldn't come back. After all, it's been all these days. Since that's the case, I have to tell you something. You must listen to this."

Qiao Yi nodded. I listened to Qiao Mushen explain the situation of that day word by word. This is indeed a very serious matter, but it is also very uninspiring. Like a lot of storylines. I don't know how long it took. Another gust of wind blew. The leaves rub against each other. It seems to be responding to what Qiao Mushen said.

Qiao Mushen, who had lost his voice, reached out and stroked his forehead helplessly. Naturally, he was still ashamed of what he had done. After all, it was his parents and sister who were plotting to use such a dastardly method. He glanced at Qiao Yan, who had never spoken, and couldn't help but sigh. Gardenia. Naturally, I knew that my father had done something very wrong. But how could I have stopped them alone?" As he spoke, he couldn't help but smile a little weakly.

"They're thinking too simplistic. This plan is riddled with loopholes. Not to mention that the probability of implementation is extremely low. It was the right time, the right place, and the right gathering to make this happen. Shen Mo's anger and the gossip of the name of the village in the market will not let this matter end well. What's more. This is against morality and etiquette. Then Shen Mo is ....... with you again." Qiao Mu sighed deeply.

"I wanted to tell you a long time ago. But I'm worried that they will find out that the plan has leaked. Then maybe next time there will be even more ridiculous plans. We don't know. That's really dangerous. Just thinking about it makes me feel terrified. That's why I'm putting it off until today." Qiao Mushen's words were finished. He just looked straight at Qiao Yan like this.

Qiao Yi nodded. said to Qiao Mushen: "Second brother....... thank you. Thank you for telling me about this today." Thank you for standing by my side at this time, instead of choosing to protect your family even though you knew it was not good. This alone is enough to make Qiao Yi remember it forever. It's not in vain that I really regard him as an older brother in my heart.

Qiao Mu waved his hand deeply. Gardenia. They are pressed for time. Because I am afraid that the family will mention family affairs during this time. So I'll definitely be doing it in the next few days. You still told Shen Mo about it earlier. so that he can take precautions. Don't be fooled."

"Yes. I know. I'll go to the market tomorrow. You'll be able to see him then. Tell them one by one. Don't worry." Qiao Yi said softly.

Qiao Mushen relieved his heart at this time. He picked up the tea on the table again and took a few sips gently. But there is no longer the absent-mindedness that came when he came.

Before you know it, it's getting late. The sunset is shining with afterglow. Qiao Mushen silently straightened his sleeves and said, "I should go back. Today is when there is no one at home. If you go back late and they bump into you, you'll be in trouble."

Qiao Yan nodded. Good. But. You're still waiting for me a little bit. I'll bring you the wine, so you can bring it back. If you don't take it this time, I don't know when I'll come next time." As he spoke, he quickly ran back to the house with Qiao Mushen's nod.

But in a moment, he ran out of the house with a small wine jar in his arms. He handed the wine jar into the hands of Qiao Mushen, who was standing in the courtyard waiting. He reached out and took the little jar. Softly said goodbye and turned to leave.

"Second brother" Qiao Yan suddenly stopped Qiao Mushen's footsteps. He stood in place, smiled slightly, and looked back at Qiao Yi, who wanted to speak and stopped. Qiao Yan also laughed. said softly: "Second brother. At all costs. This time, I will also think that I must protect the second uncle. Nothing will happen to them."

The last of my worries are gone. Qiao Mushen looked at Qiao Yu, who was standing in the yard with a smile on his face and looked at him. She was dressed in an apricot yellow shirt. Smiling in the afterglow of the sunset. There was a trace of warmth in my heart. This sister. It's always so close that people can't help but be close. I guess it's because of her kind nature.

There was a pause in the footsteps. Still with a smile on his face, he replied softly, "Well. I got it", and turned around and walked home. I don't know why. The teenager should have been full of damp backs. In Qiao Yan's eyes, it was so powerless. Like an old man in the twilight of his life. Go to your lonely cabin. This second brother. Being born in such a family is also full of helplessness. The second aunt didn't pay much attention to him. The heart is full of Qiao Jin. The second uncle is also faintly concerned about his studies. Ay.

Before Qiao Yan's sigh could be fully revealed. I saw Qiao Liu, who didn't know when he was running, staggered and waved the fan in his hand and came to her side. Looking at Qiao Mushen's back, he slowly stomped his feet unhappily. Ay. When did Qiao Mushen come? I actually missed it. I still want to play with him. Ay. What a coincidence."

Qiao Yan didn't reply to Qiao Liu's words. Just looking at the arbor who was gradually losing his figure. The figure and the white robe were no longer visible. Qiao Yi retracted his gaze. Looking at Qiao Liu, who was still distressed, he smiled and said, "Okay. Let's go home."