Chapter 49: Courtship and the Steam Car
Walking into the crowd, through the open door, you can see a young man in the room who has a little freckles on the bridge of his nose but still can't hide his handsomeness, kneeling on one knee with an embarrassed expression.
A bouquet of roses was scattered on the ground, and the stems were broken.
Cheryl's face was flushed, and the witch's fierce heaving chest and unkind eyes showed that the witch seemed to be annoyed.
Ye Nifu looked embarrassed and was babbling on and on to explain something.
The bounty hunter sat by the fire and wiped the silver sword in his hand, and on the ground there was a dead mouse that had been cut into countless pieces, and some blood, apparently from a mouse that had been crushed.
After a little thought, Ronin already knew what was going on.
A few days ago, in order to teach the witch a lesson, he lied to Ms. Yennif, saying that witches like mice, and that the young man should be Lady Yennif's nephew.
The grieving young man came to show his love with a bouquet of roses and a mouse under the false information provided by Yennifo, and finally frightened the witch.
There was a screaming sound in my ears.
Luo Ning came back to his senses and saw the chubby Ms. Ye Nifu hurrying out of the door, looking anxious.
"Mr. Austin, you must testify for me and my nephew, it was you who said your cousin likes mice, so my nephew did it, he didn't mean to."
Luo Ning felt a strong murderous aura rushing towards him, scratched his head with one hand, and peeked at the witch's expression at the moment through the gap between his fingers, and secretly slandered himself.
"I clearly told me not to sell myself at any time, it seems that this fat woman really can't believe it."
Ye Nifu held the young man's hand with a sincere expression.
"For God's sake, please explain it to my nephew."
The current situation seems to be impossible to hide, and in this case, both sides cannot be offended, so simply admit it generously.
Luo Ning looked at the cold-eyed witch in the room.
"The idea is indeed mine, and it has nothing to do with Lady Yenifu's nephew."
But what happened next almost made him faint.
The witch's cold eyes were suddenly replaced by gentleness and unwillingness after a moment, the imaginary storm did not come, Cheryl came out, held the young man's hand, and her voice was gentle and a little sad.
"Dear cousin, you've always known that I like you a lot, and I know that your prank is just trying to get rid of me and make me give up, but ...... It's okay, I'll try to get your approval. ”
Luo Ning was stunned.
"Which one is this?"
He was being held by a girl in front of everyone, and his heart beat so fast that he wanted to withdraw his hand, but it couldn't get out of the witch's palm as if it was glued.
"It's witchcraft!"
For a while, he was cramped and at a loss.
"Cheryl, don't do that." He lowered his voice to warn.
Cheryl's blue eyes were full of love, and after a moment, she let go of her hand and returned to the house, facing her nephew, who was also embarrassed by the situation in front of her.
"You're a good guy and you'll find your love, but I've got someone I like, I'm sorry."
The witch stooped down to pick up the roses scattered on the ground, handed them back to Yenif's nephew, and then lifted Yenifo to his feet.
Ye Nifu's nephew hesitated and handed the rose back to the girl in front of him.
"You need this bouquet of roses more than I do at this time."
Cheryl took the rose, walked back to the door, and handed the rose to the top with a look of anticipation.
Ye Nifu's nephew followed out, came to Luo Ning's side, and reminded him softly.
"Don't miss such a good girl, or you will regret it, and today is courtship, and it is not suitable to refuse a girl's love."
Luo Ning looked at the bouquet of roses and subconsciously asked.
"Courtship?"
Ms. Ye Nifu seemed to be willing to answer these secular humanistic questions, reminding in a whisper.
"It seems that your memory is getting worse and worse, and you have forgotten about the festival, Courtship Day is every year today, young guys and girls will bravely confess to their loved ones, if you refuse each other's confession on Courtship Day, you will be unlucky for the next year, Cheryl rejects my nephew's confession, if you also reject her, you will all be unlucky within a year, hurry up and accept it."
No wonder Ye Nifu's nephew chose to show his love today, it turned out to be like this.
Ye Nifu's nephew applauded at the right time, and the onlookers began to applaud as well.
Cheryl put her mouth to the young man's ear and whispered a reminder.
"Take this bouquet and act as if nothing had happened, and if you refuse, we'll have to talk about it later."
Luo Ning knew what it meant to have a good chat, so he quickly took the rose and organized the language in his heart.
"I can slowly try to accept you, please give me some time."
There was a lot of applause around, and the townspeople of Red Crow Town witnessed this false "love".
In addition, Ronin and the witch performed some complicated rituals surrounded by everyone, such as sprinkling some water on the two of them, known as the catalyst of love, and each of them had a dry leaf in their mouths, and they didn't know what kind of leaf they were.
In this series of rituals, Ronin remembered the recent descriptions of Raven Town by the rats last night, and the decorations that appeared in Raven Town should be for the Courtship Festival.
After the ceremony, Ms. Ye Nifu reminded.
"My nephew has brought some goodies, just in time to set up Raven Town."
Ye Nifu's nephew took Luo Ning to the door of the shop, and a cart was full of goods, and the cloth spread on it was uncovered.
"Batteries and wires, and light bulbs."
"My aunt said that you need these, and it is better to have a discount on the price, and I brought it by the way today, and I got it at the lowest price."
Ye Nifu's nephew was not bothered by the previous things in the slightest, his face was full of enthusiasm, and he patiently introduced.
From this point of view, this Ye Nifu's nephew is indeed an excellent young man, Luo Ning wishes the young man in his heart that he can find the good girl he likes, as for the witch who is gentle on the surface but has a bad temper behind the scenes, it is obviously not suitable.
Of course, his main concern now was not the batteries and wires, and the large quantities of light bulbs, but the vehicles used to transport them.
"Steam Three-Wheeled Vehicle ......"
The wheels were forged of steel with a ring of rubber around them, the mottled steam engine was covered with a black soot layer, and at the back of the car there were coal bunkers filled with black coal, the iron seats were polished and shiny, and the steering wheel was also cast in iron.
Although it was already known that technology had developed rapidly under the impetus of the Steam Research Society, there was still an inexplicable sense of intimacy after seeing the car in person.
Ye Nifu's nephew watched the young man's actions and introduced them enthusiastically.
"The steam car, I got it three days ago from the supplier of Fort Dawn, which specializes in batteries and these things, it was only used in Fort Dawn before, I saw it when I went to Fort Dawn to look for fresh goods that customers like, and it was very expensive, and then the supplier got me an old one."
Although the members of the Steam Research Society of Fort Dawn were savage and irascible in the mouth of the witches, at this moment Ronin yearned for the Fort of Dawn, which existed in the hills of the fortress.
"Aunt told me that you're familiar with the new gadgets from Auroville, and you've been there?"
Ye Nifu's nephew asked.
In order to avoid others doubting his identity, Luo Ning stroked the iron sheet of the car and nodded.
"I went there when I was younger."
Yennif's nephew was unsuspicious, and also expressed a strong interest in the new gadgets from Fort Dawn.
After admiring the slightly bulky steam car, Luo Ning couldn't suppress the urgent thoughts in his heart.
"Can you take me with you next time you go to Fort Dawn?"
Ye Nifu's nephew hesitated for a long time after hearing the young man's request, and his expression was a little lost.
"I'm sorry, I'll never go there again after catching up with the dwarf traders in Fort Dawn, the dwarves there are willing to come to our territory to sell their new gadgets, but we tall men are not welcome to go to their place, it's always hostile, and the road is too far away, you have to pass through the territory of many different forces, there are many dangers, the last time I went there I almost died on the way, now I only stay in Raven Town, those dwarves have some ways to avoid the dangers encountered when passing through the territory of different forces, Then I bring samples of the new gadgets and place an order when I need it. ”
From the description, Yennif's nephew's trip to Fort Dawn in search of business opportunities was not pleasant, and Ronin's hopes were disappointed, and he retreated to the next best thing.
"You can stay for the next time the dwarfs bring samples of new gadgets, and I'll visit your shop regularly and order them if necessary."
Ye Nifu's nephew readily agreed.
Unloaded all the goods, leaving information about Ye Nifu's nephew's shop in Raven Town, and after he left, Ronin got busy.
He is responsible for giving electricity to every household.
The townsfolk prepare the food needed for the open-air evening of Courtship, which is held in the middle of the town, where everyone gathers to witness successful courtship couples swearing their love over a campfire, which they believe will also bring good luck to those who witness.
In view of the important holiday, Ronin deliberately gave the children a holiday and began to install those batteries and light bulbs.
By the evening, the town had completed its plan to provide electricity to all its residents, and every house was using light bulbs.
Using the remaining wires and light bulbs, he installed a lamp to illuminate the meeting place in Rookstown, and returned to the house with some chicken feet that the townsfolk had given him as a gift from Lady Yenifo.
Looking at the back of the witch who was busy making food, Luo Ning walked in lightly.
At this time, the witch turned around and happened to see the young man who had turned around, and her expression could not detect her mood at the moment.
Luo Ning swallowed.
"Well, you said you wouldn't hold me accountable."
The witch's face froze for a moment, and she quickly pulled out the shredded potatoes from the pot.
"It's time to teach me something else."
This was a good opportunity to lighten the mood, and Ronin immediately stepped forward to roll up his sleeves and wash up, and began to teach the witch how to make other delicacies.
Tomato stewed beef brisket, hash browns, french fries, braised chicken feet, and a braised fish.
After making it, it was decorated with some toppings, and a hearty dinner was baked.
"Now we need to go to the town's meeting point."
The witch picked up the food and reminded her to go out, and the bounty hunter followed, and Ronin said "God willing" and took Donina out.
In the evening, the town of Red Crow is filled with enthusiasm and cheerful laughter.
Under the bright lights, people lit a large pile of firewood that had been prepared for a long time, and the fire was blazing.
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PS: Sorry for the late update, I'm too busy today, go out to do things, it's stable from tomorrow, I'm really sorry!!