For several days, Liu Wan'er followed Xia Yu to listen to stories. Gradually, she no longer had any complaints about this cousin, but was full of admiration!
"Cousin, how come you are so awesome?"
"Cousin, you can be a storyteller now."
"Cousin, come back to the county with us. I'll give you my room as long as you tell me stories every day."
"… "
Liu Wan'er not only listened to the stories herself, but also promoted Xia Qianqian's stories. As a result, not only the children from the neighbors came to listen to the stories, but also adults and the elderly.
Xia Qianqian was happy to tell stories to everyone when she had nothing to do. Every day after lunch, some people would bring their own small stools to sit in the yard of Xia Qianqian's house and wait for stories.
After a while, the news that there was a female teacher in Yangliu Village spread.
People from all over the area were very curious: A poor mountain village like Yangliu Village could have a female teacher... Absolutely impossible! The people of Yangliu Village must have spread the rumor deliberately in order to compete for the quota for the winter solstice sacrifice this year!
Only Gu Changsheng knew: Xia Qianqian was just too bored! Telling stories to children? It was amazing that she could come up with such a way to relieve boredom.
But it's okay. In a few days it will be the winter solstice, and Pingning Town will hold a grand sacrificial ceremony. According to the ancestral system, two young boys and girls are needed to play the role of the golden boy and jade girl to participate in the sacrifice. Every village in the surrounding area will recommend people to the town to compete for the spots of the golden boy and jade girl. Once selected, it will be the glory of the whole clan and the whole village!
Gu Changsheng has already chosen the "Golden Boy", but the "Jade Girl" has not yet been decided. Xia Qianqian has her chance. Which woman in the surrounding area can be more talented than her
"Longevity."
Just then, Mrs. Gu pushed the door open and walked in, followed by a dignified and pretty girl.
Madam Gu smiled widely, "Changsheng, let me introduce you to your cousin Yuqing. She is here to attend the sacrifice ceremony in town and will stay at our house for a few days."
"Third cousin." Han Yuqing smiled gently and bowed, looking well-educated and well-mannered.
"Ms. Han." Gu Changsheng smiled politely, distant yet polite.
Madam Gu said angrily, "What Miss Han? You are cousins, just call me by my first name."
"Courtesy is still necessary." Gu Changsheng said lightly.
"Then call me cousin. Calling me Miss Han is too unfamiliar." Mrs. Gu said.
Han Yuqing said weakly, "Cousin, please feel free to do as you please. We are not particular about family matters."
"Yeah." Gu Changsheng nodded distantly and stopped talking, nor did he invite Han Yuqing to sit down.
Madam Gu pulled Han Yuqing to sit down and introduced enthusiastically: "Yuqing, Changsheng is weak, so his room is the warmest. You are also afraid of the cold, so you can come over often to play chess and write with your cousin."
"Yes." Han Yuqing raised her eyes to look at Gu Changsheng, then quickly turned away shyly.
Gu Changsheng was not stupid, he realized that Madam Gu was looking for a wife for him, and this Miss Han was obviously very happy!
He immediately frowned and said unhappily, "Mother, men and women should not touch each other, how can you let your cousin come to my room so often?"
"What does it matter? You are two years apart in age and have grown up together. It's normal for you to be close." Mrs. Gu glared at Gu Changsheng.
"That was when I was a child. I'm grown up now. If you want your cousin to stay in my room, it's fine. I'll find another room..." Gu Changsheng said and was about to walk out.
Mrs. Gu was anxious: "Stop! Your room is the warmest in the house. Can you bear to change rooms?"
"My cousin is also afraid of the cold." Gu Changsheng had a tense face and used polite words, but his tone was cold and unkind.
(End of this chapter)