A Thousand Knots: Chapter 74: Mountains and Rivers
The person who took the photo hurriedly pressed the shutter and froze her every move, smile and smile into a photo.
When he came out of the restaurant, his face suddenly darkened, as if someone owed him gold and silver and did not pay it back. A bolt of lightning tore the sky in half, and then a blast of thunder fell to the ground. One after another, the thunder seemed to explode right under their noses, shaking people's hearts and ears.
Xiao Duxue trotted out of the school gate, praying for God not to rush to rain as she ran, and there were still tobacco leaves and beef jerky on the rooftop of the top floor.
The wind suddenly rose, carrying leaves and garbage flying, flying sand and rocks between the sky and the earth, and yellow sand all over the sky. From time to time, small stones hit the cheeks, and it hurts. Plastic bags, rags, and pieces of paper hovered high in the air, enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime.
Twilight walked against the wind, like a toddler.
At this time, God was probably lying on the clouds enjoying the song and dance while watching the excitement of the world, and he didn't have time to listen to the voices of mortals. No, as soon as Xiao Duxue made a wish, the heavy rain fell on her head, drenching her heart. The raging wind tore the waterfall rain into thousands of threads, which in turn turned into sharp arrows and shot into the earth. The earth groaned in pain, and this groan was muffled by the sound of the wind and thunder, and no one could hear it, and the distant gods turned a deaf ear, and still looked at the common people coldly: Whoa! The world is so lively! It's all my gods!
The wind blew, and the chain bridge swayed to and fro, as if it were wailing. The turbid waves under the bridge are monstrous, and the waves crash on the shore, like thousands of horses galloping past.
Xiao Duxue saw that the chain bridge was shaking more and more, and her heart was beating hard, for fear that the iron cable would break and hurt herself. There was a faint cry. She plucked her ears, not sure if she had heard it wrong. Is there anyone outside in this damn weather? Listen again, there are indeed people shouting. She wiped the rain from her face and searched everywhere. No one was in sight, but the screams were still there. "Who is it? Who's calling? ”
A cried cry, beaten intermittently by the wind and rain, came: "Me! I am here...... Over here! ”
Following the sound, I saw a boy with beautiful eyebrows hanging under the chain bridge! He was like a fish that had been caught, struggling desperately: "Sister, help me!" ”
"Why are you there?" The iron rope shook Xiao Duxue's eyes, and her hands and feet were so weak that she wanted to vomit: "You wait first, wait for me to slow down." ”
The boy was sensible, and stopped shouting, but looked at her pitifully.
Xiao Duxue knelt on the wooden plank, her hands tightly grasping the iron rope, and slowly moved towards the boy.
The planks that had fallen into disrepair were rotten, as if multiple leaves could crush them. Where there is no plank, it is like a monster's open mouth, ready to tear pedestrians off at any time, swallow them in one gulp, and eat them all, not even the scum left.
Xiao Duxue grabbed the boy's hand and pulled the strength of the milk up. But his hands were slippery as if they had been greased, and he couldn't do anything at all. She simply sat on the bridge, pressed on the wooden board next to her with both feet, leaned back, and dragged the people below up. The boy was saved!
Lightning pierced the sky, and thunder was not to be outdone, and the sound of the land cracked. Xiao Duxue instinctively hugged the boy, closing her eyes tightly and waiting for the thunder to disappear.
"Sister is afraid of thunder and lightning? Don't be afraid, it's going to be over soon. The boy's eyes showed maturity and calmness that were out of step with his age, "Let's go, it's not safe here." "He seemed to be used to walking on chain bridges, and strode forward with the shaking of the bridge." The plank I was stepping on just now suddenly broke, and the bridge shook violently, and I was slow to react. Thank you for saving me. ”
"Thank me, you can go ashore quickly! Dangling in front of me all the time, I'm dizzy. ”
"I'll pull you so you can go faster. My dad is very sick, I'm going to the town to buy medicine, faster. ”
"Then you go. Saving a life is like fighting a fire, and you can't afford to delay. ”
"Are you really okay? Or I'll hold you. ”
"Mother-in-law's mother-in-law is so annoying! Come on! You support me, I'm even more worried, or hold on to it myself. ”
"So, can my sister tell me your name?"
"What? Do you want to repay the favor? You are returning the favor when you go. You're dangling in front of my eyes, I'm really dizzy. ”
The boy ran to the bridge, waited until his feet were on the ground, and shouted at the top of his voice: "Thank you, sister!" ”
Xiao Duxue didn't care about replying, but moved cautiously and carefully, and secretly rejoiced in her heart: there are still three or five steps to go ashore
Finish! I'm not as timid as Cangyang said, go home and show it to him, so that he doesn't dare to look down on me again. Xu was too proud, her hands slipped, the soles of her feet stepped into the air, and she fell straight down. Fortunately, she reacted quickly enough to grab the iron rope and was suspended in the air like a fish.
Don't get carried away. Sure enough, it's the truth! She was exhausted and unable to save herself, so she had to resign herself to fate. It seems that I am going to accompany those heroic souls today, but I am not lonely.
A figure galloped through the rain curtain.
Hey, there's someone! Looks like I don't deserve to die! Xiao Duxue almost wanted to look up to the sky and laugh. How did she know that this person was Mo Qingyang, a person who wanted her life. "Uncle, help me!"
Mo Qingyang clasped her wrist with a gloomy expression.
Xiao Duxue was afraid: "Uncle...... Save me! She was keenly aware that the hand that had grasped her seemed to be about to let go, and a wave of hatred rose from the bottom of her heart. You can save me, why don't you save me? Is my life so worthless in your eyes?
Mo Qingyang's hand clenched a little tighter.
Xiao Duxue smiled and closed her eyes in resignation. There is no unwillingness, resentment, sadness or despair in that smile, only sadness and desolation.
Another figure appeared without touching his feet. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Duxue's body rose into the air and fell into a generous embrace. She opened her eyes and looked at the person in front of her as if she were in a different world.
Fu Xuefeng didn't dare to look at her empty eyes, and kicked at Mo Qingyang.
Mo Qingyang rolled a few times before he stopped his body. He knelt on one leg and didn't dare to look up. Although he has been by Fu Xuefeng's side for most of his life, he respects himself like a master and a father, but in the final analysis, he is just his personal bodyguard and housekeeper. The family rules of the Duanmu family are extremely strict, and the following crimes are never allowed, let alone subordinates are not allowed to act against the master. Therefore, even if it is to follow the orders of the eldest lady, it is against the family rules. Fu Xuefeng wanted to kill him, but he had nothing to say.
Fu Xuefeng approached him step by step, and there was a strong killing intent in his dark eyes: "Look for death!" ”
Mo Qingyang didn't dare to plead.
Xiao Duxue spoke: "Uncle helped me, you don't thank him, why do you take revenge?" It's not good to lose your temper. ”
Fu Xuefeng didn't mean to stop, his face was still as cold as iron.
Xiao Duxue said again: "If it weren't for my uncle holding my hand, I would have fallen down to feed the fish, where can I hold on until you come to save me?" He's the one who helps Twilight, and you can't do that to him. She looked at Mo Qingyang for two minutes before she said lightly: "Thank you, uncle." ”
Mo Qingyang didn't dare to answer, but knelt upright.
Fu Xuefeng squeezed out three cold words: "Spare you." He picked up Xiao Duxue, who was unable to walk, and disappeared into the heavy rain.
Mo Qingyang stood up, stumbling and almost slipping. For the first time in his life, he felt Fu Xuefeng's true love for a girl and his real killing intent. He knew Fu Xuefeng, so he knew very well that Fu Xuefeng would really kill the person who hurt Xiao Duxue without mercy. If the eldest lady and Xiao Duxue become enemies in the future, they will definitely turn against each other...... He didn't dare to think about it any longer, listening to the noisy rain and the churning of the river.
Madam, you love the third young master the most, and always want him to live an ordinary life. Aren't you happy to follow him like this? However, what about the Duanmu family? Sir, you have a spirit in heaven, please tell me, what can I do to get the best of both worlds?
The rain continued to fall, and it was dark. No one knows the stories that happened in the rain, only one thing is certain: because of the heavy rain, the fate of many people was rewritten.
A month later, the travel newspaper of City B published a large article on the travelogue of a foreign friend, entitled "Forgotten Landscapes: Flowers of the Plateau". The article introduces in detail the local history and culture, geography, natural resources, customs and anecdotes...... The picture is a young girl with a bright smile, long hair fluttering, and a plain and improved cheongsam. She leaned against the pomegranate tree, holding the pomegranate flower that had just emerged, looking back and smiling, so clean that she did not eat the fireworks of the world. The snow-capped mountains seemed to melt because of her smile, and gently spread out behind her, leaving only a faint, empty shadow.
That summer, a lot of people became interested in the place because of this photo. Some for the sake of viewing, yes
In order to see people, and others are just on a whim and have a good time. Whatever their starting point, there's no denying it: this frontier town is becoming more and more popular.
When Ye Hanchuan saw this article, it was already early July. He bought a few comics, waited for the newsstand owner to find change, and flipped through the recycled old newspapers, and Xiao Duxue's smiling face caught him off guard. He read the article cursorely, and found the date of publication, but he couldn't tell what he was feeling.
The newsstand owner saw him staring at the old newspaper in a daze, and felt strange: "You like this newspaper?" Just take it. ”
Ye Hanchuan didn't speak, his eyes were still fixed on the photo.
"Yo, so you like her too? And no wonder. This girl has a delicate temperament. At that time, the newspaper was selling like crazy, and many people bought it because of her, and it is said that some people went there to find her. ”
"The newspaper only said that she was a waitress in the hotel, but did not say where she was from, how to find her?"
"I heard that she was a student at the nearby Normal University. Who knows what's going on? In these years, the truth has been drowned out in saliva. ”
Ye Hanchuan rolled up the newspaper and went straight to Chu Xinghe's office.
Chu Xinghe was discussing things with Jun Wushuang, and when he saw him come in, he nodded with a smile.
Ye Hanchuan spread out the newspaper and said in a bad tone: "Is she studying there?" I remember she applied to that school. However, her family said that she had gone south to work...... Where the hell did she go? ”
Chu Xinghe glanced at the newspaper: "I can't say." ”
"Why can't you say that?"
"That's what she told me.
Ye Hanchuan's face turned pale.
Jun Wushuang read the newspaper and said with a smile: "This girl is really good at picking places." She doesn't want you to know, you can go with her. The earth is round, going around in circles, and sooner or later you will meet. Why are you in a hurry? ”
"Listen to what you mean, you know where she is?"
"Thank you for looking up to me. Since you've been waiting so long, why not be patient? I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. These are the words that Miss Xiao often says. ”
"You're all hiding it from me!" Ye Hanchuan rushed out of the door.
Chu Xinghe shook his head and said, "This impatient temper hasn't changed at all. ”
Jun Wushuang smiled: "It's about Miss Xiao, how can he calm down." ”
"What about you?"
"Me? I'm just a spectator. ”
"Visitors? You're no ordinary spectator. You're sitting in the VIP stands. ”
"The VIP stands are still spectators, but they can see it more clearly than others."
"How do you know where Twilight is?"
"How do you know I know?"
"I guess. Twilight treats you differently. You have weight in her heart. ”
"You think so highly of me. If you want to be different, I'm afraid it's you. In Miss Xiao's heart, you are the most weighty and unique person. ”
"My difference is just because of my identity as a teacher."
"If you think so, Miss Xiao should be sad."
"I'll tell you that. If she had heard, I would have been worse than having stabbed a hornet's nest. ”
"Isn't it? She doesn't like people misunderstanding her the most. ”
"The person sitting in the VIP seat can see it more clearly than others."
"Each other, each other."
Chu Xinghe asked casually: "Why do you call her Miss Xiao?" ”
Jun Wushuang replied indifferently: "Without him." It's just a habit. ”
In the shadows of the trees outside the building, the cicadas chirped endlessly.
The warm and humid wind blew on Ye Hanchuan's face, making him so uncomfortable that he wanted to cry. What is it going to take to get you back to me? Twilight snow, time flies, do we want to waste this life in torture and care? Whether you believe it or not, whether you forgive it or not, I will always stand in the original place and wait for you, for the rest of my life!
If you want to send color notes and rulers, where do you know where the mountains and rivers are?
The time of that year, because of parting, because of missing, because of encounters, was extraordinarily different.