Chapter 007 Night Banquet (1)

Dong Xiaokui walked back slowly, in the end, she was in a trance, washing her face with water by the well platform, dizzy. Drank a bowl of porridge and went upstairs to sleep. Before going to bed, call Dong Xiaohuai and ask if the lunch situation in Hexiangdu's old house can be solved.

Dong Xiaohuai said that the fifth grandfather of the Dong family used to be the apprentice of the imperial kitchen, and now the sixth brother has passed on the mantle and bowl, and he has done a good job, and the guests are full of praise. Dong Xiaokui heard this, put her mind at ease, and said, "Okay." I'll take a break and come over in a moment. ”

"Okay." Dong Xiaohuai replied, someone over there was shouting at him again, and it seemed that there was something to deal with. Dong Xiaokui hung up the phone, changed into pajamas and went to bed for a nap. She didn't sleep very peacefully, this was the first time in more than a month that she had slept alone in the bed in a real sense, and suddenly she felt a little empty.

She lay on the bed, remembering the days with Xu Er, and always slept deeply. He hugged her, she pillowed his arm, smelling his faint fresh breath, and there was a feeling of not knowing the time in the world.

At that time, I didn't know. Now he suddenly walked away, lying on the bed. She realized that she was used to him like that. Tossing and turning, so many times, I barely fell asleep. But I dreamed of a wedding. The church with the spire is in the mountains, and there are gray doves fluttering their wings and hula-la-la. Dong Xiaokui found himself standing outside the church, watching the slippery car, which stretched to the bottom of the mountain until the distance, lined up so neatly.

At the door of the church, a group of people were surrounded by Xu Er and another woman, in a white wedding dress, and the veil obscured the woman's face. Xu Er still has a calm and watery look, without a little joy, anger and sorrow.

The crowd around was blessed and cheered. Dong Xiaokui only felt sad, and subconsciously stepped back and retreated behind the bushes, for fear that he would see him.

The bride began to throw garlands, and a crowd of people were grabbing them. He suddenly looked over and frightened Dong Xiaokui motionless. I don't know if he saw her or not, he just looked in this direction for a moment, and then withdrew his gaze. There seems to be someone shouting to get in the car. So, he led the bride to the wedding car. The car door closed with a "bang", and he could not be seen, only the corner of the bride's wedding dress was pressed out of the car door, like a mourning flower. The convoy walked slowly, the sun was warm in March, the cool wind blew, and the fluttering cherry blossoms fell and pounced on her.

Feeling weak, she finally slowly squatted down against the damp cherry blossom tree, covered her face, and began to cry.

After crying, she heard the phone ringing in her pocket, singing the song "Whenever Change", she wiped her tears and hurriedly touched her phone, but she couldn't touch it. In a hurry, I woke up and realized that everything just now was just a dream. It's just that the dream is so terrible, and the sadness that even if you wake up, it still stays in your heart, a kind of pain that cuts flesh with a blunt object.

Depressed and panicked, she turned over and sat up, took out the phone that was still ringing from under the pillow, and saw that it was Li Yongfeng, she hesitated, but still answered. Picking it up, she didn't speak, only heard Li Yongfeng whisper: "It's me." ”

"Hmm." Dong Xiaokui replied.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"Just taking a nap." Dong Xiaokui took out a piece of paper and wiped the tears and sweat on her face.

"Have you decided?" Li Yongfeng asked in a low voice.

Dong Xiaokui didn't react for a while, was stunned for a while, and heard him continue to add: "Have you decided to be with him?" ”

Dong Xiaokui didn't speak silently, if Xu Er could tell her: I want to be with you. Then, with just this sentence, she will show the courage to cross thousands of mountains and rivers.

However, he is too introverted and deep, and he is not good at expressing himself. Although a lot of things he did showed that he wanted to be with her. But she was still unsure and didn't dare to take risks lightly.

For her, if she wants to work hard, she has to give it her all. The result of going all out means expending all the effort. Like a flower blooming, it takes all the energy accumulated throughout the winter.

And after the hardships of life, she is a very realistic person, she doesn't want to spend all her mental energy, and in the end she can't bloom and can't get her own bland happiness.

Yes, this is what Dong Xiaokui, who belongs to the calm and selfish, thinks when he always admonishes himself. Because of the tempering of life over the years, she has a lot of sophisticated and realistic elements.

However, the person she met was Xu Er after all, the person who could recognize him from the crowd with just a glance. As soon as he frowned, she felt distressed, and when he smiled, she felt peaceful and relaxed.

He is like a doomed fate, the most mysterious fate.

She couldn't help but think about him, she couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Dong Xiaokui knew very well that after more than a month of getting along, she couldn't do anything about herself to stay away from him and the Chu River Han Realm.

If she wants to give up, unless one day, she stands in front of him and can no longer find his sight.

When Xu Da came to her, she thought a lot. On the way home, I bought a plane ticket home, and I did three considerations. First, the younger brother's champion banquet must be attended; Second, I am afraid that Xu Er will really be forced by the family and her Chu River and Han realm, so at least you can stay away from sadness when you go home; The third is another consideration, now it is the wind and the waves are high, and it is true that she is a hero in the face of the storm, but as long as she has the best result, she has never disdained to be a hero, and leaving him is to avoid the edge, slow things down, and let time prove everything.

Therefore, based on the above considerations, she left the capital and left him temporarily.

Because, in order to win a game of chess, there must be tension and relaxation, wide opening and closing. What's more, this time, it is reasonable and reasonable, and in their situation, separation is inevitable.

"You're confused yourself, don't you think the odds of winning are great?" Li Yongfeng asked.

She still didn't speak. She really doesn't think the odds of winning are great. Because she is sure that her love is worthy of anyone, but she doesn't believe that she is a woman who can make Xu Erfen desperate. There is no shortage of excellent women around him. And between the family responsibilities and her, what can she do for him to fight for himself?

Therefore, even if she tries, the chances of winning this game are not great. Even if he finally rushed to the airport and said something like "work hard to get more food", it proved that he was still trying.

However, there is no way. At least for now, she couldn't stop clinging to him.

"Actually, you find it difficult, don't you?" Li Yongfeng sighed.

Dong Xiaokui looked at the skylight outside the window, lowered his eyes, and then replied: "I am not a blind person, I have always seen the difficulty of the situation, and I am used to judging the situation. However, I think people will always be willful once or twice in their lives. There are some things that you can't control at all. ”

Li Yongfeng was silent for a long time and said, "Since you have decided to take this path, I hope you can walk steadily and happily." ”

She didn't know what he meant. Is he out of a sincere blessing, or is there something in his words? After all, his ruthlessness and paranoia in the matter of Shu Ning's death made people feel a little terrible.

She wanted to ask him directly what he meant, but she didn't. After all, he was good to her. Therefore, Dong Xiaokui replied: "Thank you for your blessings, I will work hard." ”

Li Yongfeng was still silent, and at this time, Dong Xiaokui heard the ancient record player, low music, and Zhou Xuan's "Flowers and Full Moon", which seemed to be floating as if there was nothing. She thought that Li Yongfeng should be sitting in the rocking chair in front of the window on the old wooden building now, and the light came in through the window, making people squint.

She meditated on her own, and suddenly heard Li Yongfeng sigh and asked, "You say, what is there about me that is not good enough?" ”

"No, you're fine." Dong Xiaokui replied. Yes, in all fairness, Li Yongfeng is the dragon and phoenix among people, although his personality is somewhat paranoid, but he is also a beautiful son, smart and atmospheric, introverted and calm, decisive in doing things, and clean and self-conscious.

"yes, it's not that I'm bad. It's just you-" He didn't continue, then changed the subject and said, "Tonight's champion banquet of Xiaohuai, this time, I heard that it was the Dong family's banquet, you better dress up a little before you go." ”

"yes, I know." Dong Xiaokui replied, but she understood in her heart what Li Yongfeng didn't finish, "It's not that I'm bad, it's just that you don't love me." He's really good, it's really just that she doesn't love him.

"Alright. I still have some paperwork to work on, it's still a little early, you can rest a little longer. He said that the clear voice characteristic of northern men came from the phone, like a breeze hovering around.

"Okay. Then you should come early in the evening and take a look at the specifications of our Dong family banquet. She responded. In fact, she didn't know how to talk to Li Yongfeng at all. After knowing him for so long, I always feel that when I talk to him, we need to find topics for each other. She would feel very nervous and tired all the time. And those conversations seemed too perfunctory at all. Between the two, there is often a long silence, the kind of awkward silence.

"Well, let's go rest. Be good. He said, in a calm tone, but in the end there was a sense of pampering.

I don't know why, when I heard this, my nose was sore, and I suddenly had a bad premonition, feeling that something was flowing away quickly.

However, she could not say anything, there were some things between them, and silence was best. So, she said, "Okay. Then, he hung up the phone first.

After sitting on the bed for a while, I felt that all my strength was gone, so I fell on my back on the bed again.

The afternoon sun was too scorching, and the fans were all hot wind, sweating profusely, as if they were crying unscrupulously.

She lay down for a while, but finally couldn't sleep, she couldn't stand the heat, so she got up to bathe and dress, changed into a more decent cotton dress, went to the town with an umbrella, and called a taxi to the old house of Hexiangdu.

In the countryside on an August day, large fields of rice are golden, some have already been harvested, and the green of the mountains is deeper. Wildflowers and vines are swaying, and the plants are alone in the mountains, warm and leisurely.

The Dong family's house is alone and solemn in the shade of green trees, and the many bamboo fence courtyards and gray walls and green tiles around it are the root system of the Dong family. She stood outside the bamboo forest, looking at the forest path covered with bamboo leaves, and faintly heard the faint noise of people on the other side of the bamboo forest. She could hear that it was someone from her own family, working hard for Xiaohuai's champion banquet.

Originally, she was supposed to go up the bamboo forest path, bypass the grape trellis, and enter the Dong family's old mansion to greet guests. But suddenly she went somewhere else. So I turned onto another path paved with fine gravel. This path leads to the deepest part of the mountain, because it leads to the cemetery of the Dong family, so it is well repaired and paved with fine stones.

On an August day, the gray basil on both sides of the road is entangled with the fragrant vines, the lush trees show their vitality in the grand sunlight, and the birds chirp one after another.

Because it was a hot afternoon and the farming was busy, I didn't meet anyone in the mountains and forests. Dong Xiaokui walked cautiously to avoid walking too fast, and a snake would suddenly come out of the grass. That kind of swimming thing is always creepy.

After walking for a while, I finally arrived at the cemetery at the top of the mountain. The ancestors of the Dong family are safe in this green tree, the bluestone tombstone is covered with moss, and in the community of the cemetery, just looking at the tombstone, you can see the changes of history.

Dong Xiaokui shuttled between the mausoleums, and occasionally birds were frightened. She went to her father's tombstone, took out a tissue from her bag, carefully laid it on the cement platform in front of the tombstone, and sat there.

She said, "Dad, I'm sorry. In the past few years, I have been out on the death day and July 13, and I have not come back. I thought it would be possible this year. But something was delayed the other day. ”

She said that her nose was sour, as if she was going to cry. However, she never cried in front of her father's grave and spiritual seat. So he stopped talking, looked up at the distant mountains in the sun, layer by layer, in the gradual mist, and finally couldn't see his face clearly. Nearby, in the blue sky, there are eagles circling, sometimes diving, sometimes coiling into the clouds, very strong, but showing loneliness.

She pursed her lips stubbornly, and after a while, she calmed down, and then turned around slightly, stroked the tombstone, and narrated a little homely: "Dad, my brother also did well in today's championship banquet." I have lived up to your trust. Now, my younger brother is also sensible. Of course, I promised you something and I won't forget it. I will still take care of my mother and brother. ”

Speaking of this, thinking of her mother's tears, wishes and stubbornness, Dong Xiaokui also felt tired, and her tone couldn't help but be gloomy, and said, "However, I made my mother unhappy today." Of course, I knew she was doing it for my good. But I can't help it. Dad, I met a man who was like a part of the sun and like a breeze. He was very kind to people, extremely responsible, and always took me very seriously to protect me. ”

Dong Xiaokui said, and couldn't help but think of Xu Er. yes, he's such a person. When we first met, he was a bit of a ruffian and confronted her, but he was extremely intelligent; The second time we met, it was a bit bad, but everything I did was for her good. Later, I gradually found that he was extremely responsible, and he always worked hard to treat his family and his own mission. Although he seems to be indifferent, he treats anyone who deserves it in his bones, thinking about the best plan and then dealing with it.

And since he met her, all kinds of pleasantness and unhappiness, to this day, he cherishes her and protects her. Show her his joys, sorrows, and sorrows. A man like him who is above the nine heavens, but he discussed with her about cooking and planting vegetables, the layout of the study, and bathing the dog together.

Their meeting and getting along is a romantic fragment, but it is the most fireworks.

"Dad, if you see him, you will definitely like it." Dong Xiaokui looked at her father's name on the tombstone and said almost coquettishly. It's just that there is nothing to say later. That is, he is a very good man, but between her and him, I don't know what the situation is, and even if he tries hard, he may not have the result of spending a good moon.

Thinking of this, her heart couldn't help but feel cold and empty. So he sat down in front of his father's tombstone and did not speak again. Just looking at the distant mountains and sitting alone in the breeze.

After a long time, the sun gradually set. Dong Xiaohuai called her. She picked it up, heard Xiaohuai's anxious tone, and asked, "Sister, where are you?" ”

"I'm coming to see my dad, so I'll be back." Dong Xiaokui replied, then stood up and calmly adjusted her skirt.

"Oh, Brother Song Bing said to pick you up together, and Mom said you were already here." Dong Xiaohuai said.

"Well, bring your mom here." Dong Xiaokui thumped her legs, which were a little numb.

"Already in the car, I'll be coming right away. By the way, the third grandfather said that this is a big deal. If you want to do it with the festive specifications of the Dong family, you are the patriarch, so you have to ask the third grandfather what to do first. Dong Xiaohuai said over there.

"Okay." Dong Xiaokui replied, and then hung up the phone. To be honest, she doesn't like this kind of pomp and circumstance, and she doesn't like the cumbersomeness. In the past few years, the so-called champion banquet has been really irritating. But the Dong family doesn't seem to have been so lively for many years.

She tidied up her clothes, stood respectfully in front of her father's tombstone, bowed, and said, "Dad, I'm going to attend Xiaohuai's champion banquet, and I'll come to see you another day." ”

went down the mountain and returned to the old house of the Dong family, the big and small of the Dong family and the relatives on my mother's side were chatting and eating melon seeds. Dong Xiaokui smiled and greeted politely for a while, her mother and Dong Xiaohuai came, and Song Bing came together, the short and fat boy in the past has grown into a strong and tall man, seeing Dong Xiaokui, he smiled, and then handed a red envelope to Xiaohuai, saying, "This is a gift." Xiaohuai, you are a man, you have to take good care of your sister and mother in the future, they are not easy. ”

"Song Bing, you-" Dong Xiaokui stepped forward.

"Yes, festive." He grinned, baring his neat teeth. Dong Xiaokui also knew that he couldn't say anything else, so he smiled at him and said, "Then don't be polite, sit in the house." ”

Song Bing shook his head and said, "This is a family banquet, so I won't come to mix." If you want to invite me to dinner, another day, Xiao Xue just came back, and you cook it yourself. Hum. When it comes to Xiao Xue, Song Bing seems to be particularly happy.

"As long as you don't dislike it." Dong Xiaokui and Song Bing exchanged pleasantries for a while. Song Bing left. She went to the ancestral hall, the third grandfather waited there, according to the convention, fruits, chickens, ducks, fish and other major Dong family banquet dishes should first be enjoyed by the ancestors, using silver utensils, those utensils are the family's large-scale sacrifices, and the wedding banquet will be used by the ancestors. Dong Xiaokui looked at it, but it was already shiny.

"Wait for the sunset, before the feast, Xiaohuai will pay tribute to the ancestors, incense, and rice wine. The patriarch should recite the family motto of the Dong family and the spirit of the Dong family. It's up to you to do it. The third grandfather was on crutches and stood in front of a pile of tablets.

"I see, Third Grandpa." Dong Xiaokui replied loudly, and also looked at the piles of tablets. The Dong family has never had a tablet placed here after the death of a woman. Here are men who are born or have contributed.

"In the past, this kind of thing in the examination was regarded as a major event in the family, and it was necessary to put a big running water banquet and not disperse for three days. If you want to talk about this glory, it has to be the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China. At that time, your grandfather personally presided over it. I was too young to remember, but I only knew the flowing water seat. But later, when I became the master, I realized that the banquet was a waste of silver. Thanks to your grandfather, he changed this to a festive family feast. That's a good change. The third grandfather said as he wrapped tobacco leaves.

"yes. The inheritance of the family spirit is of paramount importance. Our Dong family can be used for so many generations, and when we go outside, others say that we have a different temperament. It is a shame that every generation has sober and self-reliant people. Dong Xiaokui chatted with the third grandfather, and couldn't help but think of Xu Er, what is his family? Glory of generations, adding officials to knighthood, what kind of family motto must be used as a guiding ideology to do this.

"Your generation will give you a woman. Not to mention the feudalism of the third grandfather, there is no women's tablet in this ancestral ancestral hall. "The third grandfather's cigarette stick rang on the bluestone slab.

It is said that it is a wedding banquet with the specifications of the Dong family, but it is also a handover of power. She wasn't interested in the burden, she just thought it was funny. At that time, when he wanted to sell the Dong family's house, he handed over the mess that seemed to be for sale. Now, the bridge has been demolished across the river.

Dong Xiaokui lowered her eyes and said, "Third grandfather, I have my own measure in this matter." ”

"Yes, you are going to marry after all, and Xiaohuai is also older." The third grandfather said. Then, it was just a remark about Li Yongfeng, and he talked about the changes in Hexiangdu. Dong Xiaokui listened patiently, but fortunately, Xu Er's phone call rescued her in time.

She picked it up, and Xu Er asked, "Are you busy?" ”

"Well, it's okay, because it's almost ready." Dong Xiaokui replied and asked again: "No matter how busy you are, you must also pay attention to rest." The doctor also said last time that the wound is healed, but the body has to be maintained. ”

"Good. I know. He replied, rarely without rebuttal. This man and her words will not prevail.

"You have to do it, just answer, is it useful?" Dong Xiaokui stood under the grape trellis with a lazy tone. Xu Er laughed, but unexpectedly he heard the sound of the navigator, and he couldn't hear it clearly. Dong Xiaokui suddenly became alert and asked, "Xu Zhonglin, are you driving?" ”

"Hmm. Oh, yes. Xu Er replied.

"You're still talking while you're driving? Call me when you parked the car and I hung up. Dong Xiaokui immediately reprimanded, although she was not happy with him driving and calling, but when he called, she always felt happy and warm.

"Got it." He smiled lightly in his voice, then put away the phone. In the house, there were already people shouting to start the sacrifice and thank the ancestors. Dong Xiaokui immediately plunged into the tedious ceremony. The guests were already hungry, but they were still patient, and watched their Dong family thank their ancestors before announcing the feast.

The banquet is the traditional dish of the Dong family, and the wine is the traditional rice wine of the Dong family. During the banquet, Dong Xiaohuai quietly asked, "Sister, Teacher Li didn't come." ”

Dong Xiaokui looked at the vacant seat, which was the guest seat. She whispered, "Did you call?" ”

"Hit. No one answered. Dong Xiaohuai was very worried, and asked again: "Sister, did you quarrel with Teacher Li?" ”

Dong Xiaokui glanced at him, didn't speak, and also dialed Li Yongfeng's phone, which rang twice this time and was knocked out. Then a text message came: I have an important meeting in the city. More on that later. ......

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