Dong Xiaokui sat down on the low stool opposite Xu's father, sitting in a upright and elegant posture, full of classical etiquette. Although she is used to seeing big scenes, she is now facing a real general, who is recognized as an iron-blooded general. Even Dong Xiaokui, who had been completely mentally prepared, couldn't help but be a little nervous, and sticky sweat oozed from her slightly clenched fist palms.

Father Xu took a bowl of tea and said casually: "I am Zhonglin's father." ”

Dong Xiaokui stood up and made a formal salute and said, "Hello uncle." ”

"It's the first time we've met, but it's not a formal occasion, so you can just be casual." Father Xu put aside the porcelain bowl in his hand, and his eyes swept over inadvertently. The look in his eyes was calm, but somehow, it made Dong Xiaokui feel as sharp as a knife.

However, if you lose, you don't lose, Dong Xiaokui still stabilized her heart, smiled indifferently, and said very politely: "Thank you, uncle." I always thought before: Although I have heard about my uncle for a long time, Zhonglin has also mentioned it many times. But after all, it was the first time we met, and I didn't know the nature of today's meeting. Besides, my uncle is someone I admire, and I am an elder. As a junior, etiquette must be done. ”

Father Xu nodded slightly, but did not appreciate or belittle. The look is like a deep lake, and I can't see the slightest clue.

This is a person who is not easy to speculate, at least his expression does not show a little emotional direction. He leaned back in the chair and glanced at Dong Xiaokui, as if he had unconsciously looked over Dong Xiaokui's head and into the courtyard.

Dong Xiaokui naturally couldn't turn around to see what kind of scenery was in the courtyard. Because the courtyard was so quiet, there was no sound enough for her to turn around. So, at this moment, Dong Xiaokui suddenly felt like she was on pins and needles.

Fortunately, Father Xu quickly retracted his gaze, and asked in a casual tone, "I heard that you are from Jincheng?" ”

"Yes, uncle." Dong Xiaokui replied. But in my heart I was thinking about the purpose of these words.

"Well, the Xu family is also a prominent family in Shu, and their ancestors have a lot of connections with Jincheng." Father Xu served the tea, and the lid of the tea bowl gently tapped on the edge of the tea bowl.

"I've heard Zhonglin mention it before, but when he was a child, when he returned to China, I happened to be a child, but there was no generation gap, the candy bottles on the glass cabinet of the supply and marketing cooperative, the old movie theater, the candy man, and the rice candy tube, all of which I have experienced each other." Dong Xiaokui said casually, at this moment, she didn't know Father Xu's intentions, so she regarded it as gossip and looked for flaws in this conversation.

When Dad Xu heard this, he smiled, and the corners of his eyes had the lines of time, but there was no lack of heroic temperament. When he wore a military uniform, he must have had an extraordinary temperament. He laughed and took a sip of tea before saying, "At that time, I was still in Shuzhong, and now I remember it vividly, as if it happened yesterday." But with the flick of a finger, many years have passed. ”

Father Xu spoke, although the whole person looked calm, but there was a kind of military unique tone and frustration. Dong Xiaokui listened to these words, a hero was talking about the years, and there was a little bit of sadness. She just listened quietly.

Father Xu continued: "It's been so long since I thought about leaving Jincheng, all these years, I have been running around, but I really haven't gone back to take a look, and I don't know how. ”

Dong Xiaokui's eyes shone slightly, swept the gaiwan tea and the copper teapot with a long mouth on the wooden table, and thought to himself, it turned out that this person missed his hometown. If you say that this Xu family is really a family that misses the old. From Xu Zhonglin to Xu Boping, from the uncle of the Xu family to Xu's father and Xu's mother, they have actually left Shuzhong for many years, but they have always retained the unique characteristics of Shuzhong in their lives, especially the characteristics of Jincheng.

Even if the Xu family is in the capital, they still retain their ancestral houses, courtyards, and ancestral cemeteries in Jincheng. Compared with many people who try their best to erase the traces of their hometown in the big city, the Xu family feels honored and proud that they are a prominent clan in Shuzhong.

It's just that when I met with myself for the first time and told my thoughts about Jincheng, which one is this singing? Dong Xiaokui couldn't analyze it, and she was a little anxious.

But even if she is anxious, her expression and eyebrows are as calm as water, and she has always done a good job of observing words and emotions since she was a child. Even if you don't know the bottom of your heart, you have a confident look.

Her eyebrows were calm, on the one hand, she was bottomless, but on the other hand, she said calmly: "Jincheng has also changed with each passing day over the years, and it can be regarded as a metropolis." However, there are some essential things that have not changed. Like, well, delicious pea tips. Dong Xiaokui replied, looking slightly naughty.

Dad Xu laughed because of this and said, "Pea tip, this is my favorite." At that time, someone in the army returned to Shuzhong, and they must help me see if there is such a thing. It's delicious. Sometimes, just thinking about it makes me feel so delicious. ”

Such a bold smile surprised Dong Xiaokui, she was slightly stunned, but she was also very surprised and said, "Ah? Uncle likes it too? In the years I have been studying in the capital, I sometimes seem to dream about it. ”

"Jincheng people, who doesn't love that taste. However, there is still a lot more that I miss eating. Father Xu said with a little regret, took the small wooden spoon in the small basket next to him, scooped the small fruit in the white porcelain plate and tasted it, and said with a sigh, "Aunt Eight's craftsmanship is the authentic Jincheng craftsmanship." When I was a child, this kind of food had to be eaten after the festival sacrifices. ”

"I didn't see this when I was a kid. It's just that the last time I was here, I tasted the craftsmanship of the eighth aunt, and it was really good. Dong Xiaokui replied along with his words. I felt that today's conversation was too strange and unexpected.

Or the previous ones were all foreshadowing, all of which were Father Xu's observations of her, and the real topic had not yet been cut. The so-called master of knowing people is so careless, and he sees the other party clearly.

Is Dad Xu also such a person?

Dong Xiaokui felt a slight chill down her spine, and she began to examine whether there was anything inappropriate in her speech and demeanor from the beginning of entering the door to this time. Because she didn't know anything about Father Xu, Xu Zhonglin didn't have a good relationship with Father Xu, and rarely mentioned Father Xu.

There doesn't seem to be anything inappropriate. Dong Xiaokui secretly judged, and there was a little more anxiety in her heart.

"Then try more." Father Xu said suddenly, with a hint of love in his tone, and used Jincheng dialect. Originally, the place where Mandarin was all over the world, suddenly heard the local accent, which was cordial no matter what, but at this moment, Dong Xiaokui did not feel relaxed at all.

She nodded slightly, a smile on her face, but she felt a little uncomfortable. She said, "Thank you, uncle." As he spoke, he took a piece of osmanthus cake and tasted it in small bites. His eyebrows and eyes were secretly looking at Xu's father, his expression was still unfazed, leaning on the chair, his eyes were slightly raised. At this time, the sun is shining outside the window, the weather is also hot, and occasionally a fresh breeze blows into the hall, comparing the hot air from the old-fashioned ceiling fan. It was quiet, except for the cicadas chirping and the water on the stove creaking.

The two of them suddenly didn't speak, so they vacated a large period of silence, which was terrifying, especially with an unfamiliar elder, who didn't know his purpose.

Dong Xiaokui found that her heart had a sense of suspension for the first time, when she got along with Xu Zhonglin for the first time, several duels with Xu Baiping, and even when she met Xu's mother, she did not have such a strong sense of suspension. This sense of suspension made Dong Xiaokui feel very uneasy and anxious. Originally, she was accustomed to being at peace with what she encountered, but for the first time, she had a feeling of uncertainty when she saw the moves.

Be calm, be calm. Dong Xiaokui warned herself in her heart that she had eaten an osmanthus cake for a long time. chewed slowly, and finally calmed down a little.

Slightly calmed down and looked up at Dong Xiaokui, and saw that Father Xu had poured out the bowl of tea, and the whole person seemed to be a little tired, leaning on the chair, closing his eyes, enjoying the breeze shuttling in the hall.

Dong Xiaokui exhaled lightly, and after calming down a little, she secretly analyzed that Shicai's anxiety came from uncertainty. And this inability to grasp boils down to not being able to see Dad Xu's intentions.

Because you don't know a person's purpose, you don't know how to make a move, how to deal with it, and you can't even predict in your mind what might happen next. People always have an inexplicable fear of things that they cannot grasp, and therefore, their hearts will be anxious.

But I didn't see it clearly for the time being. He probably used no tricks to win, there must be flaws. Anyone who does anything must have a purpose, and if you think about it, you will definitely be able to find out. Dong Xiaokui thought secretly, only then did he realize that the osmanthus cake in his hand had finished eating, and he was about to reach out and take another piece, wanting to taste it slowly and leave some time for himself. Unexpectedly, Xu's father, who had been closing his eyes and recuperating, suddenly said: "If you like to eat, eat more, this is not a formal occasion." Regardless of your acquaintance with Zhonglin for the time being, even if you are only from Jincheng, you shouldn't be so restrained by me. ”

Dong Xiaokui smiled, his tone was still stable, and said: "This osmanthus cake has a sweetness, which always reminds me of my hometown in August, when there is occasional sunlight, the osmanthus flowers all over the sky are blooming, and the air is full of intoxicating sweet fragrance." As soon as the wind came, the planning fell to the ground, and the ground was golden layer by layer. Aunt Eight's craftsmanship is really amazing. I forgot the rules for a while, so please forgive my uncle. ”

"You girl, you speak decently, it's just-" Father Xu looked at her, his brows frowned slightly, and there seemed to be regret in his tone.

Dong Xiaokui heard the word "it's a pity", and suddenly felt shocked. But I heard someone shouting outside: "Sir, the time is almost up." ”

"Well, there you go." Father Xu waved his hand, and the man outside retreated.

"Uncle has something, and Xiaokui doesn't dare to disturb." Dong Xiaokui replied. I don't think it's appropriate.

Father Xu waved his hand and said, "Don't get in the way." It's still early, and you'll be making this gaiwan tea. ”

"Jincheng's signature method of making tea, I will. However, those techniques of carrying pots and wearing flowers are not good, and I have not specifically learned those. Dong Xiaokui replied, already standing up and washing the tea bowls.

"This technique of carrying a pot and wearing flowers is a folk skill and a performance nature. In the past, the big families would definitely not learn. I heard that the Dong family is also a family, so naturally this kind of thing will not be taught. Father Xu said, his expression and tone were kind.

Dong Xiaokui was a little relieved, but he was still modest, and said: "What family is not a family, it's just that the ancestors have stuck to some things for generations." ”

She said as she used a small spoon to scoop the tea leaves in the tin can next to her, but it was really the kind of old leaf tea that was popular in Jincheng more than ten years ago, with a strong taste, but the workmanship was more fine, presumably this tea must have been sent by Shuzhong.

Gaiwan tea, in fact, depends on the temperature of the water, as well as the time to cover the bowl, and of course, the amount of tea washed. In the past, in the teahouse diagonally opposite Dong Xiaokui's house, the old man with a big teapot was very particular.

"You're good. I learned a lot at a young age. Father Xu said suddenly.

Dong Xiaokui smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "My father said that all the knowledge seems useless when you learn it, but it will definitely be useful at a certain time in the future." Therefore, all knowledge is useful. It was the afternoon before I started the first grade of elementary school, and he gave me advice that I should remember. So, after so many years, I remembered that what I could learn was carefully studied. This bowl of tea is also because my grandfather loves tea, so I learned to make tea for my grandfather. ”

"Well, that's good." Father Xu nodded, but his brows frowned slightly, and then he sighed lightly and asked, "Xiaokui, do you know that Zhonglin has an engaged partner?" ”

This sentence made Dong Xiaokui's hand pause slightly, and his heart trembled, but it was only an instant shock. She calmed down, held the bowl of tea in front of Father Xu, and said, "Uncle, be careful, it's hot." ”

"Kid, are you too stubborn?" He asked, not looking at the bowl of tea, but in a majestic voice.

"Uncle, I have heard that the Xu family is a family that believes in love. I've also heard the legends of my grandfather and grandmother. I thought you would understand that. That is, the world is so big, and you only meet such a person. However, the statements of Brother Xu and Father Xu made me feel very disappointed. I even sometimes want to ask you presumptuously and presumptuously, 'Do you really love Zhonglin, have you ever thought about what he wants?' She said calmly. Yes, at this moment, when Dad Xu finally cut to the point, Dong Xiaokui had a direction instead, and the whole person became very calm.

"Men come first. If you don't have karma, you're nothing. He himself knows it. At this point, you are still young, and you are not a man. Naturally, you don't know. We are naturally for Zhonglin's good. Father Xu said, but he lowered his head and took the bowl of tea.

Dong Xiaokui stretched out his hand to stop it and said, "Uncle, there is not enough time, and it is still hot." ”

"You know?" Dad Xu was a little surprised.

"I never knew what I was doing. originally thought that Uncle Xu, who was accompanied by a good face and had excellent children, would understand how important it is to meet the right person. However, it seems that there are still some regrets. Dong Xiaokui smiled slightly, then stood up, straightened his clothes, looked neither humble nor arrogant, looked at Father Xu again, smiled and said: "Uncle, you are a generation of generals, you talk to me about this matter today." It's really downgraded. ”

"Presumptuous." Father Xu suddenly stood up and shouted loudly. The few guards outside were standing at the door.

Dong Xiaokui glanced at the people, turned to face Father Xu, still smiled calmly, and then bowed slowly and said, "You are Zhonglin's father, no matter what, I thank you very much, and I have always respected you." But that doesn't mean I'm going to be subservient to power and unwarranted majesty. Uncle, today's hospitality was sumptuous. Leave. ”

She bowed again, no grievance, no sadness, only calm, at least this situation was what she expected.

Turning around and walking out of the main hall, the breeze outside the house was gentle, and the cicadas were singing happily on the tall plane trees. She walked into the courtyard, where several fish seemed to be tired and swimming lazily on the surface of the water.

"Dong Xiaokui, wait a minute." Father Xu shouted suddenly, and his voice was still majestic and subdued.

Dong Xiaokui turned around and saw that Father Xu had also come out of the hall, and motioned for several guards to go out first. He walked over slowly, and Dong Xiaokui realized that Father Xu was actually taller than Xu Zhonglin.

"What else does Uncle have to say?" Dong Xiaokui asked, secretly thinking that he still wants to coerce and lure? This is not something that a generation of generals can do.

"It was a good day. It's just too restrained, too nervous, not enough to go smoothly. How can you achieve great things without the momentum of opening and closing? Zhong Lin is engaged. Okay, let's go back. Father Xu said suddenly, reaching out and patting her shoulder.

Dong Xiaokui was stunned in place, a little unable to come back to his senses, is this the situation of the gods? It took her a while to react, Father Xu came today to see his situation, and asked her to work hard when she met the old man of the Xu family to see if the marriage could be canceled.

At this moment, she suddenly felt the urge to cry. For so long, this is the first parent in the Xu family to officially encourage her.

She pursed her lips and said, "Thank you, Uncle Xu." ”

Father Xu was very majestic, with a smile on his lips, and he had already waved his hand to let people go out to prepare. Then he said to Dong Xiaokui: "I have something to do, go first." You talk to Aunt Eight and Xiao Luo, especially with Aunt Eight to exchange pastry practices, after all, Aunt Eight is Grandma Zhonglin's wedding maid. ”

The last sentence is the highlight. The bride maid of the Xu family's grandmother, of course, knows the weakness of the Xu family's grandfather, because the Xu family's grandfather loves the Xu family's grandmother so much, it is a legendary love that can be compared to any one.

"Hey, I see. Thank you, uncle. Dong Xiaokui replied, her voice trembling a little.

Father Xu has already followed and left. Yun Luoling came out of the side room, grabbed Xiao Kui's arm, smiled, and said mischievously: "Xiao Kui, you are so good, your father-in-law is very strict." My husband was punished a lot when he was a child, and sometimes he got a blue nose and swollen face. However, the second uncle is still miserable, stubborn, and he will not defend himself even if he is wronged. The father-in-law rarely appreciates those subordinates. actually praised you, Aunt Eight and I were so surprised. ”

Dong Xiaokui pursed her lips, trying her best to hold back her tears, and she said slowly: "He just feels sorry for Zhonglin." In the matter of me and Zhonglin, I am afraid that among the elders, I have always been not optimistic or opposed. ”

As soon as this sentence came out, Yun Luoling didn't speak, just stood on the side. And so it was. The powerful Xu family members were not optimistic about them from the beginning.

However, at this moment, Dong Xiaokui felt that there were flowers competing to open around her. At this moment, she seemed to run to Xu Zhonglin, hugged him, and said, "Zhonglin, do you know? Your father has blessed us. ”......

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