Chapter 70: The Crane (8)
I walked ahead, listening to Daddy Shen constantly telling Xiaoqing to let her come to the house often to sit. So he kept holding his forehead, and it snowed heavily in his heart.
Shen Dad ...... You don't really want to find me a daughter-in-law, do you? How can this work?
There is still air blocking on the cold and warm ends, if she knows the meaning of this group of people, won't the world be in chaos?
Although cold and warm have always been playful and cute in my heart, I know that she is not a good stubble. Her temperament is a bit like that of the queen mother, sometimes strong and sometimes soft in her heart. soft, but ruthless, it definitely doesn't lose to others.
If not, could she, a terrifying water ghost, pretend to be successful? Did the people who disappeared at every turn a few years ago be blown away by the wind?
I just got home on the front foot, and Shen Dad followed on the back foot.
After returning home, Dad Shen looked at the bare cauldron and asked, "What about the porridge I said, I'm afraid I haven't washed the rice yet!" ”
In the face of Shen's father's joke, I didn't speak, but just picked up the empty pot in a muffled voice to find rice.
Seeing this, Father Shen couldn't help but sigh, "You kid, I don't know what's going on today!" You're fifteen years old, and you're not too young. When your father and I were fifteen years old, we were both engaged.
In the past, there was no suitable candidate on the island, and Daddy didn't speak. I often feel guilty and feel that I am useless, so I will let you reach this age and not be a girl.
But now it's different! Finally, a girl of the same age as you came to the island, and she was the daughter that your Uncle Lin picked up, and her life experience is similar to yours.
Dad asked her to come to the house often, what's wrong? I see that your Uncle Lin values you very much, and he is very happy about this family business. ”
"The islanders just make a few jokes and make everyone happy, why are you more serious?" While I was washing the rice, I casually said, "For no reason, let others see the joke." ”
"Ouch, this kind of thing, your father and I have seen too much. Even if Lang is ruthless and concubine has no intention, it can be joked and joked, and it will come true after a few times. ”
Father Shen walked up to me and patted his palm, "What's more, I think that Xiaoqing is well-behaved and sensible, and it seems to be quite interesting to you." ”
"Dad" I stopped, thinking that Daddy Shen's thoughts and actions now were funny and ridiculous, "Xiaoqing and I just met for the first time today, what can you see?" ”
"Kid, dad is here." Father Shen chattered, "Xiaoqing only saw you today, and those eyes began to flash." Everyone is making fun of you, and instead of running away shyly, she took the initiative to greet you. I also promised that I would often come to our house to play with you in the future. It's not like, you tell Dad, what is this?
The child's eyes are the most innocent, and your father and I can see it clearly at a glance. You, anyway, you're fifteen years old, and you're a big brother in front of Xiaoqing. Why is it that when it comes to the critical time, no one has been generous. ”
Daddy Shen's words made me cry and laugh, and I really couldn't find the words to answer him. So, simply shut up and don't argue with him.
Daddy Shen has been with me for a few years and knows my temperament. Seeing that I really don't want to talk about this topic, I don't want to force it anymore.
It's just that when it's coming, I still can't help but nag a few words, "You kid, everyone else is sensible, just this brain." If you don't seize the opportunity to get married to Xiaoqing now, you will regret it in the future. ”
Hearing this, beads of sweat the size of beans broke out on my forehead.
I couldn't figure out that there was a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl on the island. It's only been a face-to-face, why do you give me a ...... What does it feel like to be forced into marriage?
……
I thought everything would be the way I thought it would be. As for the matter between me and Xiaoqing, everyone is just joking. As long as Xiaoqing stays on the island for a longer time, the enthusiasm of the islanders will be gone. And Xiaoqing's promise is just to be polite and reliable with Shen's father.
But who knows, it's only been a few days. Xiaoqing knocked on my door and said that she wanted to learn how to carpenter with me.
This ...... But it's troublesome.
"Brother He, I heard my father say that you are very good at carpentry, and I want to learn from you."
I sat on a wooden bench, holding a small book that Father Shen bought for me from the town, and asked without raising my head, "You are a girl, what do you do to learn carpentry?" ”
"Like Brother Crane, make beds and chairs!"
Xiaoqing's answer made me a little amused, so I looked up at her. I noticed that she was looking at me with wide eyes, her eyes full of anticipation.
It's just that, for some reason, just by intuition, I feel that Xiaoqing is not as simple as she seems on the surface. Her clear eyes were also incompatible with her ordinary appearance.
"Carpentry seems to have been learned by men," I turned my attention back to the little book, "If you are too idle, go and learn from the aunts on the island." ”
"Who says carpentry is all learned by men? Isn't the grandma at the foot of the mountain also a woman! Brother Crane still learned carpentry from her. ”
"Since you know that I learned carpentry from Grandma, you can go to Grandma. Learning from my master is better than learning from me. ”
"But Grandma doesn't want to teach me" Xiaoqing is not reserved, and she is not ashamed to speak, "She asked me to ask you, saying that we have to get along more."
I originally thought it was inappropriate, but Grandma said that we will all be husband and wife in the future anyway, and it is better to get along later than early. ”
My heart suddenly skipped a beat, and I quickly raised my head, "Who told you that we will be husband and wife in the future?" ”
"Grandma! And my father, Shen Shu, and the aunts on the island, all said that we would be husband and wife in the future. Although Xiaoqing looks ordinary, she has a different style when she laughs, "Especially my father and Shen Shu also said that they want to find time for us to get married." ”
When I heard this, I frowned, "Xiaoqing, how old are you this year?" ”
"Brother He, I'm thirteen years old."
"Hmm," I nodded...... "Thirteen years old, not even yet." ”
"But I'm going to be in time for next summer! As long as you are in time, you can be the bride of Brother Crane. ”
This girl...... Why don't you understand what I'm saying?
"Xiaoqing, I mean you're still young, you don't know what liking is, and you don't know what husband and wife are." I patiently put down the little book and carefully explained, "When two people are husband and wife, they have to like each other." Instead, people say we'll be husband and wife, and we'll be husband and wife, you know? ”
After that, I said, "The grandpa and grandma on the island, as well as the uncles and aunts, are all masters who love to joke and joke." Seeing that the two of us are the same age, we naturally love to talk nonsense. You're a girl, but don't take these words to heart, huh? ”
Hearing this, Xiaoqing nodded and shook her head, "Do you have to like each other as husband and wife?" That...... What exactly does it mean to like? ”
"Like ......" was suddenly asked by Xiaoqing to like it, and a warm voice and smile unconsciously appeared in his mind.
So, he hooked the corners of his lips and said, "Like is that when you meet, your heart beats faster, and a pair of eyes are unwilling to take away from the person you like for a moment." And when you are separated, even if you just turn around, in your heart, in your mind, all you think about is her. ”
"Oh......" Xiaoqing heard this and said sullenly, "That...... I like Brother Crane, does Brother Crane like me? ”
The question was sharp and bold, and it pulled me out of the warm and cold world at once.
- I like Brother Crane, does Brother Crane like me?
How should I answer?
Like?
No...... I had only met her for the second time, and even though she kept calling me brother, I didn't even have the heart to treat her as a sister.
Dislike?
I really don't like it...... But wouldn't it hurt too much to say it? And I don't think she really understands what it feels like to like it.
"Xiaoqing...... You're too young to know what it means to like. ”
"Isn't it what Brother Crane said? As soon as they met, their hearts raced, and they looked at him and didn't want to take their eyes off. As soon as I left, I always thought about him, and felt that he was everywhere. Xiaoqing tilted her head and said, "I'm ...... to Brother He." That's right! ”
My originally frowning brows were locked deeper because of Xiaoqing's words, "You just saw me twice." ”
"But the first time I saw Brother Crane, my heart beat so fast! I've been staying at home for the past few days, and I've dreamed of Brother Crane in my dreams. ”
Looking at Xiaoqing's serious nonsense, I didn't know what to do. So, I had to hold my forehead and get up, "Xiaoqing, I have to go out to work." ”
When Xiaoqing heard this, she hurriedly followed, "What is Brother Crane doing?" Xiaoqing helps you! ”
"No need, you don't have enough strength to help."
"Then I'll follow you and accompany you to relieve your boredom."
"I'm not afraid of being bored."
"Brother Crane is talking nonsense, where there will be people who are not afraid of stuffiness." Xiaoqing kept following behind me, and her mouth kept chattering, "Brother He, I can sing small songs and tell stories." Don't worry, I won't let you get bored. ”
I listened and stopped abruptly. Xiaoqing didn't pay attention, and hit my back straight "Ouch...... Brother Crane, what are you doing! ”
"Listen, I like to be alone, I like to be stuffy!"
My tone was cold, and I felt that she should understand something now.
But who knows, Xiaoqing was just stunned, and then said with a smile, "But I don't like being alone, and I don't like to be stuffy." Since Brother Crane doesn't want me to relieve your boredom for you, then you can relieve my boredom. ”
"Don't you understand?" I lowered my head and stared at Xiaoqing, and said ruthlessly, "I'm not familiar with you, and I don't like you pestering me." ”
"It's a stranger, how can you get acquainted if you don't get along well? What's more, we will still be husband and wife in the future......"
"Shut up!" I glanced at Xiaoqing coldly, "Listen! Don't mention that we'll be husband and wife in the future! It was the nonsense of the island's elders, and it was too much to count.
You're a girl, so you'd better be reserved. And I've always followed my heart. If the woman I marry is not the woman I like, I would rather be alone for the rest of my life. So, you should get the idea. ”
"I don't understand! You are a person and I am a person. You're fifteen, I'm thirteen. You are a man and I am a woman. The elders like you and they like me. So why, can't we be husband and wife? Xiaoqing continued to look up at me, as if she didn't understand what I had just said.
So what about it...... It's embarrassing!
According to my previous temperament, when I met such a stubborn little Laipi, I basically let her walk in and carry her out. lest it waste my time and energy.
But now I am no longer His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I have to continue my life on the island. If you don't look up and look down, things are really not easy.
"Xiaoqing, I only marry the woman I like." After thinking about it, I finally spoke patiently.
"Then can I be the woman that Brother Crane likes?"
"Can't ......"
"Why?"
"Because Brother Crane already has someone he likes."
"Who?"
"I won't tell you."
"Hahaha...... Brother Crane is a bad guy and can deceive people. I am a woman of your age on this island, and if you like me, you can only like me. ”
As soon as I heard it, good fellow!
No matter what I say, she has a reason to prevaricate. So, I can't do anything about her at all.
Other words......
Xiaoqing, this girl is either a real tendon, and there are some problems with her head. Or, as I expected, the mind is not pure.
Otherwise, no matter how faceless and skinless a person is. When I say this, my face will be a little embarrassed. However...... From beginning to end, her face was as usual.
But if she really doesn't understand anything, I don't believe it. She has only been on the island for a few days, and she has coaxed the islanders into a daze, looking regular and methodical, not like a fool.
So, what is the purpose of her being so forbearing?
Scold......
No matter what her purpose is, I have heard that people have hated Yunhe very much in this life. Since she is playing tricks in front of me, I don't blame me for not giving her face.
Thinking about it, he sneered, and then didn't look at Xiaoqing again, and did his own thing.
I remember that the queen mother used to teach that to deal with the enemy, you have to fight against the drug.
In the face of faceless and skinless stalkers, no matter what you say, it's useless. Then, only cold her, let her, ignore her. Wait a while and see what kind of virtue she is.
Since Xiaoqing pretends not to understand anything, I don't have to waste my tongue. Ignoring her may be the best way to deal with it.
……
After thinking about it, I stopped answering Xiaoqing's various questions that were similar to naivety, but contained countless thoughts. No longer cares, the self-righteousness in her mouth is self-inflicted.
thought that as long as she persisted for a while, she would feel bored and slowly retreat. But who knows...... The queen mother's set doesn't seem to work for Xiaoqing.
She still sticks to me facelessly, except that Uncle Lin doesn't let her go out at night, she can't wait to stare at me when it's convenient for me.
Wherever I go, she goes, no matter the wind or the sun, there is not a day for me to catch my breath.
When I sweated, she gave me a handkerchief. I was silent, and she was singing a little tune. In short, she was intent on me off.