The night had completely fallen, without the lights of the cars that flowed on the road in the past and the street lights that were as bright as day, the restaurant was so dark that you could hardly see your fingers. Xiao Wanqing and Lin Xian sat opposite each other, neither of them spoke, only the whirring of noodles could be heard.
"Ouch..." Lin Xian suddenly exclaimed a little.
Xiao Wanqing stopped immediately, looked at Lin Xian nervously, and asked, "What's the matter?" She couldn't see Lin Xian's expression clearly, and could only vaguely see a little water in her dark and bright eyes. Light.
A moment later, she heard Lin Xian's "hahaha" chuckle.
Lin Xian licked the broken back molars, and responded with a smile: "I couldn't see what was in the bowl, so I just took a sip of the soup. There seemed to be pieces of clams in the soup. I was caught It's here."
Xiao Wanqing put down her chopsticks, gently pushed the chair away, and was about to stand up: "Sure enough, I should find a candle first." She said just now that she would find a candle to light up before eating, but Lin Xian pulled She refused to let go, and insisted on letting her eat the noodles while it was hot. This child seems to have a great obsession with her eating while it's hot in time, Xiao Wanqing couldn't resist her, so she had no choice but to follow her.
Lin Xian took Xiao Wanqing's hand again by feeling, and exerted force lightly, motioning for Xiao Wanqing to sit down. There was still some cheerful eagerness in her tone: "It's okay, we are almost done eating. And, how interesting it is to eat like this, every bite may be a surprise."
Xiao Wanqing gently squeezed the soft flesh of Lin Xian's palm with the hand that was held by Lin Xian, and said in a gentle and helpless tone: "Aren't you afraid of breaking your teeth by biting something?"
Lin Xian opened her mouth, clenched her upper and lower teeth twice, confidently said, "No way! My teeth are strong." While speaking, she took another sip of soup,
Xiao Wanqing just wanted to tease her not to talk nonsense, when she heard Lin Xian exclaimed "Ouch", which sounded much more uncomfortable than the one just now.
Xiao Wanqing couldn't sit still now, and immediately approached Lin Xian along the hand held by Lin Xian, groped for Lin Xian's cheek with both hands, and held her small face, with obvious panic in her tone: "Why? Now, where did it bite again?"
However, Lin Xian just opened his dark eyes, fixedly staring at the beautiful face that was so close in front of him, which couldn't be hidden even in the darkness, without saying a word.
Xiao Wanqing thought she had gritted her teeth and was so painful that she couldn't speak, she was even more worried. She rubbed Lin Xian's cheeks, then left Lin Xian's cheeks with her hands, turned around and walked out: "Wait for me..."
Seeing that she was serious, Lin Xian quickly reached out to grab her, but only grabbed her skirt. She quickly called Xiao Wanqing to stop, and explained quickly: "Aunt Xiao, I'm fine, I'm just kidding you..."
Xiao Wanqing paused when she raised her leg, and was stunned for a moment. In the next second, she turned around, looked at the blurred silhouette in the darkness not far away, frowned, and said softly, as if unbelievable, with a rare deep voice: "You're kidding me!" ?”
It was the first time Lin Xian heard Xiao Wanqing's low-pitched voice, and suddenly panicked. She swallowed unconsciously, and realized, did she... relying too much on Xiao Wanqing's good temper, she made a big joke. For a while, she lost the mood to play around, and her mood sank. She narrowed her eyes slightly, lowered her voice, and apologized softly: "I'm sorry, Aunt Xiao, I... I shouldn't be joking around and make you worry..." Today, because of her fear, Xiao Wanqing came and went in the wind and rain. She still joked so inappropriately that it worried her. She's really, really ignorant.
When she first heard Lin Xian say that she was teasing herself, Xiao Wanqing felt a bit of uncontrollable displeasure rushing into her mind. From yesterday to today, there are too many situations. Lin Xian's physical discomfort kept her in a state of panic, worry, and guilt. Such complex emotions that had been missing for a long time suddenly returned to her body, making her a little at a loss and flustered, and the lack of sleep all night and running around in the wind and rain made her even more physically and mentally exhausted. Now, everything has finally returned to the normal track, and Lin Xian still teases her in surprise and consumes her feelings...
However, when she heard the girl sincerely apologize to her in a small low voice, Xiao Wanqing felt that all the displeasure disappeared in an instant.
She couldn't see Lin Xian's expression, but she seemed to be able to imagine how obedient and self-reproaching the girl should be now, and how sad she should be in her bright and clear eyes like a deer. She relaxed her tense nerves and began to reflect on herself. What was wrong with Lin Xian? She was just joking with herself.
She sat back beside Lin Xian, reached out and touched Lin Xian's little head, showing a faint smile, and her tone returned to normal: "It's okay, I made a big fuss, as long as you don't get hurt. Little liar, Let's eat noodles." She said the three words "Little Liar" naturally and briskly, with a rising tone, and there was a bit of obvious pampering.
Listening to Xiao Wanqing's soft and considerate words, Lin Xian didn't know why, but felt even more sour and depressed. Obviously she was wrong, but Xiao Wanqing said it was her own fault.
Aunt Xiao, won't you be angry...
Does she never get angry or criticize others...
Lin Xianhao bit her chopsticks lightly, listening to the clashing sound of Xiao Wanqing's bowls and chopsticks beside her, thoughts wandered in her mind, and she couldn't help thinking about life issues. If a person lives in this world, if he is strict with himself, treats others leniently, and tries his best to avoid letting others suffer from the grievances he inflicts, will he inevitably wrong himself more
Xiao Wanqing hadn't heard the sound of Lin Xian moving her chopsticks for a long time, and couldn't help reminding her softly: "What are you thinking? The noodles are getting cold..."
Only then did Lin Xian react, put away his thoughts, smiled, and said, "I was thinking, Aunt Xiao, why are you so nice."
Everyone likes to hear nice words, upon hearing the words, Xiao Wanqing couldn't help but curl her lips slightly, and said angrily, "Slick tongue, eat noodles quickly." The voice was more gentle than before.
After eating, Xiao Wanqing groped in the dark and began to look for candles from tables and cabinets. This should be a matter that can be resolved in a few minutes, but after searching the house, Xiao Wanqing only found half a short scented candle, there were many, and there were no more...
This half scented candle, if I remember correctly, should be a gift from Wen Tong a few years ago...
Lin Xian touched the half candle in his hand, and thought of Xiao Wanqing's soft and embarrassing voice of "there's only this little candle" when he handed her the candle just now, and couldn't help but want to laugh.
If mom was here, she would definitely criticize Aunt Xiao a few words. this lived...
Lin Xian is naturally not Zhou Qin, she feels that she is really understanding. She just tilted her head to comfort Xiao Wanqing and said: "It's okay, it's fine if there is a little light to see about it." As she spoke, she seemed to think of something suddenly, and asked again: "Is there a lighter or matches at home? ’ The candle was so hard to find that she wondered if another necessity existed.
Hey, it's okay, if it doesn't work, just turn on the stove and light it up.
However, this time, Xiao Wanqing answered very quickly, confidently, and with a light tone: "Yes." While speaking, she bent slightly, and opened the drawer of the TV cabinet with ease, and took out an object from it. After a crisp sound of "click", a cluster of small flames was reflected in the ink-like eyes of the two. The fire is blazing, small, and warm.
Xiao Wanqing's smiling face, under the reflection of the small dimly warm flickering flames, looked more soft and delicate. Lin Xian looked at it inexplicably and was fascinated for a while.
Xiao Wanqing didn't notice anything. She stretched out her hand and took the candle from Lin Xian, tipped it over slightly, put the cotton wick close to the flame, and soon lit the candle. She gently held the candle with slender five fingers in one hand, and closed the lighter neatly with the other hand.
It was only then that Lin Xian noticed by the candlelight that what Xiao Wanqing was holding was a silver-gray exquisite lighter with a cold light, and it seemed that there were some patterns engraved on the fuselage. It doesn't look like the kind of disposable items that are always kept at home.
Xiao Wanqing turned around naturally, opened the drawer, threw the lighter in lightly, and then closed the drawer neatly again. The movements are skillful and natural, as if they have been done thousands of times before.
A suspicion suddenly appeared in Lin Xian's mind, she unconsciously bit her lower lip, her eyes gradually darkened.
Candles are placed on the glass tea table in the living room, exuding a faint fragrance of lavender. Xiao Wanqing and Lin Xian sat cross-legged on the blanket laid in front of the coffee table, facing each other.
Lin Xian propped his elbows on the coffee table, resting his chin on both hands, feeling bored. She blinked her big bright eyes, and asked Xiao Wanqing tentatively: "Aunt Xiao, is there anything at home that the two of you can play together? Like chess and military chess?" She actually didn't hold much hope in her heart. After all, Lin Xian already has a little understanding of Xiao Wanqing's previous life after the matter of candles and cold medicine.
She lives alone, and she doesn't seem to value herself very much except for her delicious food.
Maybe, even eating, it's because I came here that I started to become regular.
Unexpectedly, this time, like the lighter just now, Xiao Wanqing surprised Lin Xian again.
When she heard the question, there was a smile in her eyes, and she was a little cute and proud
Xiao Wanqing stood up quickly, and while walking towards the TV cabinet, she asked Lin Xian, "Yes. There are chess, military flag, go, flying chess, checkers, and playing cards. Monopoly, what do you want to play?" What do you want?"
Lin Xian gave an unexpected "wow", and replied: "I can do it." Then, he couldn't help but asked in doubt: "It's so complete, Aunt Xiao, do you often play with friends?" She thought that someone as quiet as Xiao Wanqing If you have a different personality, you may not invite friends to have fun at home too often.
Xiao Wanqing moved a pile of chess and cards to the coffee table, brushed the broken hair that was scattered on her forehead, and explained with a smile: "No, this was prepared after I heard that you were coming. I think there may be a chance that we can get together For play."
Immediately, Lin Xian's voice was full of joy that couldn't be concealed, and he teased Xiao Wanqing: "It seems that Aunt Xiao is looking forward to my arrival."
Xiao Wanqing opened the chess box and spread out the chess paper. Hearing this, she stared at Lin Xian with watery eyes. After a long while, she narrowed her eyes and smiled slightly, and admitted: "Yes, Lin Xian, I am looking forward to seeing you very much." coming."
Her tone was so calm and sincere, but there was a flash of sadness and loneliness in her lowered eyes.