Chapter 102: The Old Mansion (4)
She knew that she had asked the chef to take care of Long Feihuyi before, and said that she didn't know when she would come back when she went to Jincheng with Xu Lingxiu, and the chef himself would report it to the relevant people. And the people concerned can't make up their minds for a while, so they must tell Xu Zhonglin.
Now, when she sees Grandpa Xu, she feels that she can handle it, and she has also found her own foothold, she loves Xu Zhonglin and can't give up, and grandpa is just Xu Zhonglin's grandfather, an old man worthy of distress. Therefore, I sent this text message to Xu Zhonglin and told him not to worry.
After she finished texting, she picked up the tray and walked into the house, the path was still the same as before, the path and flower beds were still the same as before, but her steps were much lighter than before.
After packing up, Xu Lingxiu had already urged several times, saying that Grandpa Xu was waiting in the back room, and the chess game had been arranged, so let her hurry up.
She responded, and then went with Xu Lingxiu. The furnishings in the back room are not too retro after all. However, compared to modern cities, it is already very old.
I don't know when the gramophone was played, and it was Zhou Xuan's very strange singing voice when he played that kind of record. In short, that kind of singing is unacceptable now. However, the raw voice is comfortable to listen to. It is the kind of "Night Shanghai" that has not been processed, and it should be a well-preserved record.
There is an evening fragrance of jasmine in the house, which is very refreshing, the window is ajar, the moonlight outside the window is clear, and a little bit is sprinkled into the house. The smoke from the small Ding stove drifted in the moonlight.
By the half-hidden silk screen, Grandpa Xu was watching a chess game on the side of the case. Dong Xiaokui walked over, sat down on the other side, and saw that the chessboard was Chinese chess. He smiled and said, "I used to always want to ask my grandfather for advice. Now that my dream has come true, I'm a little nervous. ”
"What's there to be nervous about, you're not from a small family." Grandpa Xu said, implying that he already knew everything about her.
When Dong Xiaokui heard it, she also understood the meaning of the words, but her heart was indifferent, this kind of conversation was still within her grasp. So, she smiled mischievously and said, "Of course I'm nervous, I've always heard Zhonglin say that grandpa's chess skills are exquisite." This tension comes from awe. ”
Actually, Dong Xiaokui thought on the way to Jincheng that when getting along with Grandpa Xu, the three words Xu Zhonglin should be taboo. But as soon as I saw Grandpa Xu's back, I suddenly felt that everything was not important. This old man is destined to be his own family, what are the taboos and precautions for his family? Just treat him as his grandfather to respect and love.
Therefore, now in Dong Xiaokui's eyes, he is just an old man, an elder, and not the head of the Xu family. Therefore, when it comes to Xu Zhonglin, she doesn't feel any nervousness.
Grandpa Xu glanced at her casually and asked, "That kid still praises people?" ”
"Yes, I play chess with him and I always lose. He proudly said that his grandfather taught him, and his grandfather's chess skills were superb. Dong Xiaokui replied. Actually, this is also the original words. It's just that when Xu Zhonglin said this, his tone and expression were very ordinary, and he was not as exaggerated as Dong Xiaokui relayed.
"This kid ——, alas, he has loved chaos since he was a child and has a stubborn temperament. It's very naughty, and I've done things like boiling water and watering flowers. Grandpa Xu shook his head.
When Dong Xiaokui heard this, she couldn't help but let out an "ah" and expressed surprise. Grandpa Xu nodded and said, "Do you think grandpa is joking?" In their generation, the most peaceful is the boss, but the boss is bookish, and it is not suitable to go to the army. The third child is always thinner. As for the rest, there are always deficiencies in all aspects. Only him, who was smart and naughty when he was a child, his personality was too violent. ”
Dong Xiaokui was taken aback again, and asked curtly: "Grandpa, won't you?" He is now as indifferent as a drop of water, unfazed. Even if you are angry, you will not be alarmed. Violent personality"
Grandpa Xu laughed and said, "That's also the result of years of training." This kid has been able to lead a group of children since he was a child, and he commands people to scream. But he himself is irritable and easily angered. At that time, I was still busy, and I didn't have much time to take care of him. So he asked his grandmother to take it. I copied all kinds of classical texts every day, read historical classics, and did the rest of my studies, but I did very little. Nearly three years were spent reading and copying ancient books. Whenever I had time, I talked to him about history, the art of war, including calligraphy and painting. I was originally just a hobby, but I didn't work hard for this guy. ”
It turns out that Xu Zhonglin's classical temperament came from like this. But after being locked up like this for a few years, it's a miracle that I haven't been disgusted to death by classical things. This kid is really weird. Dong Xiaokui thought of him, and it seemed that this guy was more vivid again. She was happy in her heart, smiled, and said, "It seems that he has won the heart of grandpa." ”
Grandpa Xu glanced at her, his expression was not shocked, and he said slowly: "The inheritance of the family is a big deal. It's not easy. The selection of future heirs is also a big deal. Zhong Lin's qualifications have been extraordinary since he was a child, and the only bad thing is that he has a stubborn personality. Therefore, we must work this point. He is like a wild horse and a good horse, if he is not tamed, he cannot become a great weapon. Therefore, you should know the importance of Zhonglin to the Xu family. ”
When Grandpa Xu said this, he glanced at Dong Xiaokui meaningfully. Dong Xiaokui pretended not to see it, just stared at the chess pieces on the chessboard, but thought in his heart that if it was so important, why put him in that position, such a dangerous position, and he could die at any time. Although that position can speed up the process of his growth.
"Grandpa has worked hard. Although I am a girl from a small family, I also know that the glory of a family must have painstaking planning and a large number of people who have worked hard for honor one after another, and even ——, to give their own lives. Dong Xiaokui said slowly, thinking that Xu Zhonglin had been living like that, his heart couldn't help but feel a slight pain.
Dong Xiaokui's sentence actually secretly means that Xu Zhonglin is also such a person, and he has almost been working for this family. In the future, he will work as hard as his grandfather. Let this old man think about it, although he is hard, but he has the person he loves the most always by his side, even now, that person is gone, he still has a lot of good memories enough to withstand the lonely years after that.
"The people of the Xu family have always been like this." Grandpa Xu said as he moved the first step on the chessboard.
Therefore, the Xu family always has a different temperament. Zhong Lin once said that the Xu family is a family that believes in love and has always been blessed with happiness. Dong Xiaokui also took the first step. Now, both sides have just taken the first step, and there is no winning or losing on the chessboard of the Chu River and Han realm.
Grandpa Xu didn't speak, just half his head in his hand, as if he was looking at the chessboard intently. took a few more steps against Dong Xiaokui, and every step was a long-term view. Dong Xiaokui didn't dare to be careless, thought twice, and fell behind every step.
(I slept for a day today, and my condition has improved, thank you for your understanding, and I will continue to write.) )
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