Although Xu's mother was caught off guard, Dong Xiaokui still heard that she was asking her in very standard English: "Then what is your dream?"

Dong Xiaokui did not answer in English, but slowly replied in a standard dialect: "Husband and child, live an ordinary life." I guess that's what every woman expects. ”

Her expression was very indifferent, it seemed that under the warmth of the daylight, Mother Xu was not the head of the powerful family, not a powerful politician, but just a neighbor's aunt, the two were now chatting, talking about the matter of Sangma and the shortcomings of the family.

Dong Xiaokui replied slowly, her voice was like a breeze transiting, and the green trees were dappled and swaying in the sunlight and warmth. The sister-in-law of the Xu family on the opposite side couldn't help but be surprised, Dong Xiaokui held the teacup, it was still the white porcelain cup she liked, and the green tea was rippling slightly. She stood up and handed the tea to the sister-in-law of the Xu family, smiled slightly, and said, "Come, taste this tea." ”

The sister-in-law of the Xu family got up slightly, reached out across the table to take the cup of tea, and said thank you, her eyebrows were vivid, and she said mischievously: "This tea looks different from other places." Now my photography has a theme again. Aoi is really versatile. This posture of making tea is calm, I can't learn it. She said as she looked at Mother Xu mischievously.

Mother Xu smiled without saying a word, reached out and picked up her cup of tea, took a sip gently, and asked, "Do you really think that every woman expects a husband and children to live a plain life?" But as far as I know, many women are not like that. They prefer a glorious life. ”

She said this in French. And Dong Xiaokui happened to be able to understand. Because Yuyao has a standard French language, she will pop out of French from time to time, and she lived in France with her mother in her early years. Because of her, the whole dormitory also learned French for a while. However, Dong Xiaokui is still a little worse than Zhao Min and Zhou Zhenzhen, the difference is that her spoken language is very poor, and she doesn't dare to speak, but if she listens attentively and the other party doesn't speak fast, she can still understand it.

Xu's mother seemed to deliberately lower the speed of her speech and spoke very slowly. Therefore, Dong Xiaokui was lucky to understand. However, he lowered his eyes, poured out the tea leaves in the cup, and tore open another bag of tea. In the process, she was thinking about how to answer Xu's mother. That sentence was clearly a reference, an allusion to her actions.

She thought about it, and slowly replied in the Jincheng dialect: "Glory Guanghua people think, and I am no exception." But this does not conflict with my ideals. When I meet someone and fall in love with someone, whether this person is an emperor or a beggar, I just love him, I hope he is happy, and I hope that I will not be separated from him. ”

This is her epiphany during this time, no matter whether he Xu Zhonglin is glorious or brilliant, she just loves him.

"Really?" Mother Xu asked rhetorically, in a very light tone. The whole person was lazily lying on the rattan chair. This sentence is in Japanese. Needless to say, in addition to watching Japanese anime to know this common word, but also because Zhou Zhenzhen Ha Japanese anime had worked hard to learn Japanese, and tried in vain to drive the whole dormitory to go crazy with her, at that time, I heard Zhou Zhenzhen say this all day long. Dong Xiaokui and his entourage replied in righteous words, on the grounds of patriotism, in Mandarin.

"Yes." Dong Xiaokui answered quickly this time, and raised her eyebrows to look at Xu's mother and smiled slightly, Xu's mother also had an indifferent smile on her lips, and Dong Xiaokui read a few praises from that smile.

The water on the stove was making a slight noise, and the sister-in-law of the Xu family seemed to have forgotten to drink tea, just leaning back on the chair and looking at them.

"If your love becomes a burden? What will you do? Mother Xu suddenly asked this question sharply. This time, I switched to English again, but faster than before.

"I've never been impulsive with anyone because of my liking. Therefore, it was a decision I made after careful consideration, and it would not be a burden to him. Because my love is sensible and long-term, pure and profound, and this is the way I treat those who deserve it. My love will be worthy of this man. Because, happiness is my ultimate goal. Dong Xiaokui replied, the Mandarin used this time, the sentences are sonorous and powerful.

"Do you care about your status with your loved ones?" Xu's mother asked. This time, it's still English.

"The name is not right, the word is not good. Words are not smooth, feelings are not smooth, feelings are not smooth, and it is difficult to calm down. If there is no peace between two people, there must be no happiness at all, so it is better not to be together at the beginning. She paused one sentence at a time, handed the cup to Mother Xu, and said, "This is another one of the tea in the Ming Dynasty, called Ning Rong." It is a tea tree planted on the ancestor of the Dong family, in front of the ancestral hall of the Dong family. Ask Auntie to taste this tea. ”

Mother Xu took the tea, and finally changed it to Mandarin and said, "You graduated from college this year, right?" It's nice to be able to see it so thoroughly. However, people should not be clever, and do not plan anything to plot feelings. In this world, fake things can't be hidden. Sooner or later, the fake will be revealed. ”

This sentence secretly warned her not to play any tricks on Xu Zhonglin, if she cheated, it would be a tragedy sooner or later in the future. It seems to be defending her son though. In fact, it can be regarded as a reminder to her. Dong Xiaokui immediately stood up, bowed deeply, and said solemnly: "Thank you Auntie for your teachings, Xiaokui will remember it." ”

"Hehe, you kid made it so formal. I've come to visit you, and you've treated us like that. It's just us women here gossiping. This makes me afraid to say more. Xu's mother also laughed.

Dong Xiaokui smiled sweetly and said, "I'm ashamed." It was really because of her aunt's erudition that Xiaokui was a little nervous, listened carefully, and got this essence, and was excited for a while. ”

"Alright. All right. You're not a bad girl. At a young age. Mother Xu praised.

Dong Xiaokui heard Xu's mother's praise, but her words and expression were not perfunctory at all. She felt a little relaxed in her heart, and said mischievously: "Most women in Jincheng have to have this temperament." When I went out to school, people elsewhere praised Jincheng women, but they all said the same. There is the straightforwardness of the north, the grace of the south, the personality is excellent, and the material is not very important. When I heard this, I thought to myself: Ah, I have to work hard to deserve this compliment. Therefore, never dare to slack off. ”

"Hehe, you girl. Ghostly. Then again, though. The women of Jincheng have a unique temperament. You're right. Mother Xu chatted with Dong Xiaokui. The atmosphere was very friendly.

The sister-in-law of the Xu family covered her mouth and smiled, and said, "Mom was also praised back then, right?" Hey, isn't it my dad? ”

"Ling'er, you ghost girl, you're making fun of me." Mother Xu glanced at Ling'er and pretended to be displeased.

The sister-in-law of the Xu family ran over and shook her arm, and said to Dong Xiaokui, "My mother is also a Jincheng woman." However, after many years outside, I rarely speak Jincheng dialect. ”

"Hehe, I heard you say it. I didn't expect to see it so soon. Dong Xiaokui was talking. Mom actually took the stall outside and came in, probably because she was afraid that the visitor would not be good and worried about her. What's more, she heard the sister-in-law of the Xu family talk about the bloodline of the monkey, and she was afraid that Dong Xiaokui would not be able to do it well, and she would be in debt.

"Xiaokui, when the guests come, you will only make tea. I don't know how to take out some of the fruit in the house. "Mom walked in.

Mother Xu stood up and said politely to her mother, "This tea can't be drunk anywhere else." Fruit, you can eat it anywhere else. Xiaokui has brought the best products to entertain guests, this girl is very sensible, and she has been educated very well by you. ”

When the mother heard others boasting about her daughter, a smile appeared on her lips, and she looked at Dong Xiaokui again, and then said: "This child has a pure heart and has always been kind. It's just that she has been suffering all these years. ”

"Mom, what are you talking about? Closed the stall so early today? Dong Xiaokui asked her.

She walked to the well to fetch water and wash her hands, and said, "There is no business today, so I closed the stall earlier, and then I said that there are guests at home." ”

When Mother Xu heard this, she immediately stood up and said, "Ah, you don't have to pay attention to us, you are busy with yours, Ling'er and I will have to go back to make pastries in a while." We were here to see the cat. I was taking a nap at the time, and as soon as I woke up, I saw Ling'er carrying the cat downstairs. Later, I saw Aoi walking back from upstairs with the cat in her arms. Seems to be of Turkish origin. It's hard to find this kind of cat. Look at the color of the coat is very pure. I happen to be fond of cats. That's why I took the liberty to take a look. ”

"Ah, Aoi, Auntie is here to see the cat. Didn't you show it? Mom asked.

Dong Xiaokui was coquettish to her mother, muttering and saying, "Auntie and Sister Ling'er are here to see the cat." I just let the cat out, isn't that an eviction? ”

"Oh, I forgot." Mom smiled awkwardly.

Mother Xu stood up and said, "Xiaokui, let me take a look at the cat." I was supposed to go back and make pastries and suddenly I really wanted to eat them. ”

"Okay, I'm going to get the monkeys down." Dong Xiaokui stood up and ran upstairs.

"What's that cat called?" Xu's mother asked.

Dong Xiaokui had already run upstairs and replied loudly: "Monkey." ”

Mother Xu laughed below and said, "How do you choose this name?" The monkey meowed in the cage, as if answering Dong Xiaokui. Dong Xiaokui walked over, looked at the monkey, and carried it downstairs along with the cage. The monkey is getting heavier and heavier, and it is a little difficult to carry it. A few days ago, it weighed itself, and it was almost sixteen pounds.

Dong Xiaokui was still stroking its fur at the time and said, "Monkey, you are becoming more and more like Garfield's figure." ”

"Hahaha, such a fat cat is actually called a monkey ——,. The person who came up with the name is so talented. The sister-in-law of the Xu family finally laughed unladylikely.

"Why is it like that? Aoi took it? Xu's mother asked.

Dong Xiaokui shook her head and said, "This is a friend's cat that was fostered by me." He gave it a name. However, it is said that when the monkeys first returned, they were sickly and skinny. It was my friend who took good care of me like this. ”

Every time she thinks of this, Dong Xiaokui feels tender. Xu Er, this guy is always cold, quiet, and not enough to laugh in front of others, but he takes good care of the monkey and lets it survive, and it lives so well. Although he was later fostered by his sister, he took good care of the cat at first. And, the guy also picked up a disabled ordinary cat and named it Princess.

Dong Xiaokui heard about this for the first time and was silent alone for a long time. This man's heart turned out to be soft all along. Therefore, how much courage he has to face the death of his comrades-in-arms and brothers. When he said to her: "Well, people always have to die, don't be sad", at that time he only said that he was ruthless, and later thought about it, how helpless and sad it was.

"Cats are no better than dogs, they are not easy to raise. It can raise a skinny, less than a month old cat like this. The master must have been very patient. I can't really think of any kind of person. Mother Xu shook her head again and again, as if she was pondering. Perhaps, even if Xu Zhonglin is her son, she only sees her son's silent side, brilliant side, strong side, and iron-blooded side.

Xu Zhonglin's heart is like an extremely deep abyss, sinking joy, anger, sorrow and happiness to the bottom of the abyss, even if it is a huge sadness and joy, there is no fluctuation at all. Even his own relatives can't seem to explore what kind of person he really is. And how fortunate he was to be able to go deep into his heart like this, to see his softness and tenderness.

Therefore, this man, I will love him well for the rest of my life. When she knew that she was in love with him, she secretly decided.

"He is a person who is extremely responsible and always protects others. He always thinks about others and puts his own feelings second. Silent and indifferent on the outside, soft on the inside. Always have your own ideals. Dong Xiaokui simply said that it was an answer to Xu's mother's doubts. Let her know about this second son who is indifferent to the extreme, making people a little unpredictable.

"Aoi likes this person very much, right?" Mother Xu asked suddenly, with an indifferent smile between her eyebrows.

Dong Xiaokui was a little shy, lowered her head slightly, and said, "Why did Auntie suddenly say this?" ”

"I'm still shy. Every word you say is a good understanding of this person, every word is a compliment, you must like it very much. Besides, after so many years, I can't see the little girl's spring? If you don't believe me, ask your mother. Xu's mother said, looking at the monkey and at the same time.

The mother just smiled and said, "My daughter is always older, and she always has her own happiness." I used to worry about it, but now I have figured it out and don't interfere anymore. My own child, I know for myself, that she deserves to be taken seriously by anyone who meets her, and that she will be happy. To be a mother, the first thing to have confidence in your children is to believe in your own vision. ”

Dong Xiaokui heard her mother say this, half of them were moved, and half of them were shocked. Because my mother seemed to be saying that she believed her, and seemed to be saying something else.

I hope I think about it myself. Her mother is just an ordinary small-town girl. Mother Xu listened and couldn't help nodding in agreement. Then I focused on watching the monkeys there. It was determined that the monkey was indeed a rare breed, and it was also said that this cat did not have a little miscellaneous hair, and it belonged to the purest of the cat class.

The monkey seemed impatient, meowed, and continued to sleep as if no one was around, Dong Xiaokui called it, but it ignored it, just moved a position and continued to sleep.

"This cat just sleeps a lot." Dong Xiaokui said helplessly.

"This character ignores people. People say that cats follow their owners. It seems that its owner is really a guy who doesn't like to deal with people. The sister-in-law of the Xu family said with a snickering expression on her face, probably thinking of Xu Er's guy.

"The monkey is really similar to the owner. For those who are not familiar with it, they are too lazy to take care of it. It's in a bad mood and doesn't bother to talk to people. However, the monkey is actually very attached to the people it trusts and likes. Dong Xiaokui said, talking about cats and people.

"I didn't notice that." The sister-in-law of the Xu family replied.

Mother Xu scolded softly and said, "Ling'er is neither big nor small. Well, I've seen this cat. It's time for us to take our leave. Don't delay your aunt's work. ”

"I'm not busy. Countrymen, low-profit business, shop their own, the picture is leisurely, and when a friend comes to visit, it will be put down. Mom replied, already packing up the cup.

"That's what I envy. Doing things outside, flies and dogs, a lot of involuntarily, full schedules. This time, they were all on vacation, so I took this eldest daughter-in-law to Jincheng to have a look. This girl grew up abroad since she was a child, and she has been learning a lot of things since she returned to China, and basically she has no time to come out. said that I had to go back to Jincheng many times and let my mother be a guide, but I didn't make the trip. This time, it's finally here. It's a very quiet town, so I stayed here for a while. Mother Xu smiled, stood up, and straightened her clothes.

"The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is really good, educated people are just different, and there are always more things to worry about in this countryside. There is really little such relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Mom also gossiped and praised each other word by word. Until now, Dong Xiaokui realized that her mother was actually a master of speaking, but in those years, she rarely spoke. And when my mother was doing business, she rarely looked at it.

"Hehe, all three of me are sons, but I don't have an intimate padded jacket with me. By the way, you're busy, it's almost time for the flour in my house to ferment. It's not delicious. Mother Xu said as she was about to go out.

"In that case, I will not keep you any longer. I'm also a straightforward person. You go to make pastries, and when you have time, come here and play. I'm at home at all times, and Aoi is at home. Mom replied.

The sister-in-law of the Xu family took a look in front of Huang Juelan, Dong Xiaokui knew that she liked it, so she stood on tiptoe and picked a few and gave them to her, saying, "The romance of Jincheng, I guess my aunt told you." Wearing fragrant flowers is a big habit. Well, I'll give it to you. ”

The sister-in-law of the Xu family smiled and was very happy. Mom took the front and skewered it into skewers, picked some more, and also skewered some for Xu's mother.

"Your flowers bloom early." Mother Xu took it calmly and shouted, "Ling'er went back to help me." ”

"Hmm." The sister-in-law of the Xu family replied, looking and acting like a little girl.

"Xiaokui, you can also come and learn and taste the pastries I made. By the way, bring some back to your mom too. Mother Xu said, and had already walked out into the street.

"Well, I'll clean up and come." Dong Xiaokui replied and sent the two out. Turning around, my mother was sitting in the courtyard and asked, "Xiaokui, those two people have extraordinary backgrounds." Mom doesn't ask that. I just want to tell you: you are my daughter, a woman of the Dong family, and you should be neither humble nor arrogant in front of anyone. ”

Dong Xiaokui was moved in her heart and hugged her mother, but she couldn't say anything else, just one sentence: "Mom." I remembered. ”......

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