Chapter 173: Greeting
Chen Huan came face to face with her and stretched out his hand. Is this to give her a warm hug? Even if the truth is revealed, how bad is the impact in front of so many people? But it's rare to be that once, so let him be. Xia Zhi thought about it, closed his eyes and opened his arms.
Then Chen Huan's hand was directly on her forehead, and he stayed for about two seconds before taking it away, [It seems that she doesn't have a fever, why is her brain bad?] 】
[What? Summer solstice opened his eyes, what kind of awkward way to greet him? Tsundere?
Chen Huan glanced past her line of sight, then pulled her to his side, and said in a low voice, [Stand up obediently! 】
Only then did the servants whisper, "Come on, get ready!" 】
What's coming? Hasn't she been standing here for a while, and the person who takes the incense is too inconspicuous! Shouldn't this firecracker be lit? Xia Zhi muttered while following their line of sight, and three or five carriages drove in the distance, which were coming towards the Chen family.
[Let's light firecrackers! Chen Huan said.
The little guy who took the incense immediately ignited the firecracker, and in a crackling firecracker, the firelight exploded the red paper and the white eyes flew together, and the atmosphere became more and more warm. The servants rushed towards the carriage that was getting closer and closer, Chen Huan bore the brunt of it, and Xia Zhi was pulled and forced to stand in the front row.
The carriage stopped at the door of Chen's house, Chen Huan personally stepped forward and lifted the curtain, and then it was Mr. Chen and Mrs. Chen who had not seen him for a long time who walked down from the carriage. Chen Heng got off the previous carriage, and everyone was in high spirits.
Seeing this scene, Rao is summer solstice also understood, this is a ceremony to welcome her, it was obviously just when the master of the Chen family came back from a trip. Xia Zhi wants to go back to the time and space just now, smash the idiot with full of expectations, and let you go out without thinking!
[Daddy, it's been hard all the way, welcome home.] Chen Huan bowed thoughtfully. The servant behind him shouted loudly, "Welcome the old lady and the young master back to the house!" 】
[Okay, let's go to the housekeeper to receive the reward in a while! ] Let's go in first. Master Chen's face was full of red light with a smile, and he looked in a state of refreshment when he was in good spirits. Mrs. Chen also maintained an amiable smiling face, and walked into Chen's house with Master Chen amid the sound of firecrackers.
Chen Heng followed, and when he saw Xia Zhi, he unexpectedly raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile, [The summer solstice girl is also here. 】
[Ah, yes.] Xia Zhi smiled dryly, it happened that she wouldn't be there if she came back later. But seeing that Master Chen and Mrs. Chen are so happy, probably they won't be questioned by Master Xing? That's a good thing.
When Xia Zhi and Chen Huan stepped into the gate of Chen's house together, Chen Huan said "Welcome back" amid the sound of firecrackers. Xia Zhi only vaguely heard him speak, and hurriedly let go of the ear he was covering and asked loudly, [What did you just say? The firecrackers were so loud that I didn't hear them clearly. Chen Huan rolled his eyes, didn't answer and continued to walk forward, Xia Zhi trotted a few steps before he followed.
The Chen family originally wanted to avoid the restraint of King Cheng's Mansion and the family traveled, but Chen Huan insisted on coming back to participate first because he was worried about the wine party. Mrs. Chen and Chen Heng simply visited the surrounding famous mountain spirit temple, which was regarded as a rare family activity. Then I received a message from Chen Huan, informing Amber Poria that she had a gimmick of flying flower wine at the wine appraisal, and received the cooperation of many merchants. This is naturally a happy event worth celebrating for the Chen family, so they no longer linger and immediately set off to return to the Chen family, so that there was a big welcome at the door just now.
Regarding the matter of King Cheng's mansion, Chen Huan also explained in his letter that the crisis has been completely resolved, although there is no actual relationship, but at least King Cheng will no longer interfere with the business and security of the Chen family, which can be regarded as a good thing in a sense.
It was rare to get together again, and Mrs. Chen uncharacteristically did not hold Xia Zhi accountable, and even acquiesced to her participation in the simple sacrificial activities throughout the process. Xia Zhi was apprehensive throughout the whole process, and he didn't wait for the stick that was smashed down, and in the end he could only wonder if he was too careful, and he actually exceeded Mrs. Chen's level......
The sacrificial event was followed by a regular feast, and the summer solstice was also at the table, quietly eating, drinking, and listening to gossip, which can be said to be the most reassuring meal eaten during this time.
[I heard that Tao Chengxin's Tao wine won the second place in the wine appraisal? Old Man Chen asked during the banquet.
[Yes, Uncle Tao's Tao wine does have a large number of loyal supporters, and the number of votes is close to the first. Chen Huan replied.
[Well, it's well deserved. It seems that the Tao family has recently come to negotiate business with many merchants? Master Chen said casually.
[It should be.] Originally, Taojiu was famous, but this time it has achieved a lot of rankings in the wine appraisal, and the number of orders will definitely more than double. These are all obvious to all, Chen Huan answered truthfully.
[It seems that Tao Chengxin is even more reluctant to let go. ] Master Chen sighed.
Xia Zhi heard that he could roughly deduce what Master Chen was referring to, and it sounded like he hadn't given up the idea of marrying the Tao family, but Tao Chengxin won the battle at the wine appraisal party, and he would be more determined to enter the idea, and probably Master Chen had to kill all this idea.
Xia Zhi secretly glanced at Chen Heng, and the other party did not show a half-shaken look because of what Master Chen said, as if everything he said had nothing to do with him, he should eat and drink, and he didn't even talk half of what he usually said. I don't know what he thinks.
Looking at Chen Huan again, it seems that he is the protagonist of today's banquet, and he told the wine appraisal and Poria dew in detail one by one, of course, he skipped Tao Qianqian's help part, as well as the recommendation documents and flying flower orders that he did not confirm with Xia Zhi.
Master Chen and Mrs. Chen expressed their satisfaction while listening, especially Mrs. Chen, who rarely praised Chen Huan, and personally sandwiched a few more pieces of chicken for him to replenish his body, so as not to be tired of business matters.
Xia Zhi's goosebumps fell to the ground, and he pretended to rub his arms unintentionally, just in time to meet the teasing glance cast by Chen Heng, and glared back without hesitation. It's about to fall out of favor and still look so uncaring, and I don't know if it's because I have a big heart or I really don't mind.
At the end of the banquet, Mrs. Chen took Chen Huan's hand and chatted and spoke, the script of the mother-son love remained the same, but the actors changed slightly. However, the instructions for leaving the field early on the summer solstice remain unchanged, and return to Lane Bamboo Garden first.
I haven't come back for a long time, and the bamboo garden has not changed much, after all, the bamboo plant is evergreen all year round, and I didn't pay attention to the change of the seasons at all. Xia Zhi glanced up at the still dense bamboo leaves, the wind rustled, and there was an inexplicable sense of reassurance.