As long as he follows Cheng Chi, it doesn’t matter where Zhou Shaojin goes.
The two people walked slowly towards the back of the mountain along the mountain path covered by green trees.
April is the best season in Beijing. The sky is clear and blue, and the mountains are full of unknown wild flowers, colorful and gorgeous. Butterflies are flying among the flowers, bees are buzzing and collecting honey, and there is also the sound of springs in the mountain streams.
Zhou Shaojin never knew that the scenery behind the mountain of Daxiangguo Temple was so beautiful.
Cheng Chi pointed to a large bluestone on the side of the road and said, "Shao Jin, sit down and rest for a while."
Zhou Shaojin seldom walked like this, and there was already a thin layer of sweat on his body.
She responded softly, "Okay," and took Cheng Chi's hand and sat on the large bluestone.
Next to the big bluestone, there is an old locust tree with a canopy that stretches out like an umbrella over her head. The morning breeze blows through the forest, making it very cool. Looking far away, you can see the white pagoda on the back mountain of Daxiangguo Temple and the golden tiles of the main hall of Daxiangguo Temple. Among the green trees, there is a sense of peace and tranquility far away from the world.
"This is a great place!" She said as she moved to the side, motioning Cheng Chi to sit up as well.
Cheng Chi smiled at her and said, "I discovered this by chance when I came to Xiangguo Temple once. I'm glad you like it!"
Zhou Shaojin was surprised.
Cheng Chi's eyebrows flashed with a trace of success, and he smiled softly, "Sit here for a while, I'll get you some water! I didn't think about going up the mountain before, and I didn't prepare anything for you."
No matter how beautiful the scenery here is, she would feel scared alone without Cheng Chi.
"Where are you going?" she asked nervously.
Zhou Shaojin was sitting on the bluestone, the same height as Cheng Chi who was standing.
Cheng Chi hugged her gently and pointed behind her: "Look, there is a stream over there, I'm there!"
Zhou Shaojin's expression finally relaxed.
Can she not leave me like this
Cheng Chi was a little surprised, but also felt that it was reasonable.
Otherwise she wouldn't have the courage to reject Song Mu.
In her heart... he might be more important than he thought!
Cheng Chi felt a little regretful at this time.
If Shao Jin didn't have the courage to reject Song Mu at that time, or if Song Mu was unwilling to give up Shao Jin for the sake of his self-esteem, and he just gave Shao Jin to someone else... Would she wither and die like a flower
He felt scared just thinking about it.
The voice she spoke to Zhou Shaojin became a little gentler without her even noticing: "Be good, sit here and don't move. Be careful not to fall down."
Zhou Shaojin nodded repeatedly and sat there obediently. He looked as well-behaved as possible.
It was like the dough in his hands, he could knead it however he wanted.
Cheng Chi couldn't help it, so he hugged her and pressed his mouth against hers.
That gentle, delicate and slightly cool feeling broke into his mind, and he finally understood what he had done.
Cheng Chi cursed himself in his heart.
He quickly raised his head, kissed her on the cheek, and whispered, "Shaojin, be good, sit here and don't move."
Zhou Shaojin was dumbfounded.
She didn't do anything. It was broad daylight. Why did Uncle Chi kiss her
It was not until Cheng Chi let her go that she came back to her senses. Her gentle and good temper made her mumble "oh" and droop her eyelids.
Seeing that she didn't react much, Cheng Chi was still a little worried and touched her head.
Zhou Shaojin couldn't help but raise his eyelids and glance at him quickly.
The corners of his eyes and eyebrows revealed the relaxation and joy that came from satisfaction.
Was it because he kissed her
Zhou Shaojin thought about the time when Cheng Chi pressed her against the door and bullied her... He seemed very happy too.
Her face suddenly felt hot and she didn't dare to look up.
When Cheng Chi saw Zhou Shaojin lowering her head shyly, his heart seemed to skip a beat and he felt a little suffocated.
Shaojin... is he slowly beginning to get used to him
Cheng Chi turned and walked towards the stream.
I took a few deep breaths before I calmed down.
He was not this nervous even when he heard that the Thirteenth Line's ship had sunk last time. No, it should be said that he had not been this nervous for a long time.
Cheng Chi's steps couldn't help but become lighter.
The stream was just as he remembered, with a few water lily leaves floating on it, except that the leaves were more lush than when he was there.
Cheng Chi suddenly thought of the word "branch out and spread out".
He smiled and shook his head, picked a leaf, washed it, scooped up some water and walked back.
The mottled light and shadows in the forest shone on his face. Zhou Shaojin could clearly see his handsome features and the joy in his eyes and eyebrows.
She couldn't help but purse her lips and started laughing.
Uncle Chi also told her to put all her emotions aside, but he still... You could tell at a glance that he was very happy.
Zhou Shaojin suddenly remembered what the incense vendor had said just now.
Uncle Chi... Was he her father or uncle... Uncle Chi must have been furious at the time... Otherwise he wouldn't have cared so much... Uncle Chi had probably never been so embarrassed before in his life.
She knew clearly that she should forget about this matter, but inexplicably, whenever she thought about how Uncle Chi had embarrassed himself like that because of her, she couldn't help wanting to laugh, and she couldn't help feeling as sweet as if she had eaten honey in her heart.
Zhou Shaojin covered his mouth.
Cheng Chi approached and smiled, "What are you so happy about?"
Zhou Shaojin naturally didn't dare to tell him. He hurriedly said, "Nothing, nothing!"
Cheng Chi saw that she was happy, so he naturally didn't ask her about every detail. He held the lotus leaf with water to her mouth and said gently, "Here, drink some. Be careful."
Zhou Shaojin didn't drink it, but she still wanted to drink water, especially since it was held in a lotus leaf. It was the first time she had ever drunk water in her two lifetimes.
She thought about it, plucked up the courage to support Cheng Chi's shoulder, and drank a sip of water.
So sweet!
Zhou Shaojin took two more sips and pushed it to Cheng Chi: "You drink some too!"
Cheng Chi smiled at her and drank the rest of the water.
Zhou Shaojin then realized that Cheng Chi drank the remaining water she had left.
Her face turned red again.
Cheng Chi looked at him and smiled, saying, "Are you hungry?"
If she said she was hungry, would Uncle Chi be able to do anything
Zhou Shaojin couldn't help but blurt out.
Cheng Chi smiled and said, "There is a peach tree a little further on. It should be full of fruits at this time of year." He smiled again, "Since I brought you out here, how could I let you get cold and hungry!"
Zhou Shaojin doesn't want to be separated from Cheng Chi!
She said, "I'm not hungry. And I couldn't digest the peaches."
Cheng Chi felt that if two people wanted to be together for a long time, they should make it clear what they like and dislike.
Zhou Shaojin is so obsessed with him, but she won't obey him in everything and even abandon her own preferences.
He thinks this is great.
"I saw that you bought some Miao embroidery patterns. Do you like embroidery?" Cheng Chi chatted with her.
Zhou Shaojin nodded.
The reason why she was able to trust Cheng Chi so much the first time she met him was because she felt that Cheng Chi was a tolerant person, and no matter how embarrassed she was, Cheng Chi would not laugh at her maliciously.
Later, as I had more contact with Cheng Chi, this feeling became stronger.
Besides, he didn't know what embarrassing things she had done, so it was easy for Zhou Shaojin to tell him her true feelings: "I can't do anything well, but I'm good at embroidering flowers. Gradually, I like embroidery very much."
"Really?" Cheng Chi smiled, "I think you take good care of flowers, and you can even raise eighteen scholars, Mo Ju, come on!"
Zhou Shaojin blushed and said, "Because embroidery can be given as gifts, but it's not good to give people a few pots of flowers, right? And the flowers given to them usually die, which is a pity!"
Does the little girl desire recognition but is unwilling to harm living flowers, plants and trees
Cheng Chi thought of her childhood experiences, and with great heartache, he held her in his arms and whispered, "It's okay! I will accompany you to visit Fengtai. We will give flowers to those who understand and love flowers, and ignore those who do not understand and love flowers. Embroidery hurts the eyes, but raising flowers can relax people. If you like, embroider for a while, plant some flowers, and let your eyes rest for a while."
Zhou Shaojin's body stiffened and she wanted to push Cheng Chi away, but when she thought of the satisfaction and relief that was revealed in his eyes and brows, she hesitated again.
She glanced at Cheng Chi furtively.
Cheng Chi indeed looked very relaxed.
Well, forget it then... Uncle Chi is very happy anyway...
Zhou Shaojin lowered her head, pretending nothing had happened, but her heart was beating so hard, thump-thump-thump, like a drum. She couldn't hear clearly what Cheng Chi said afterwards, and just nodded obediently along with what Cheng Chi said.
Then Cheng Chi held her in his lap.
Like holding a child.
She nestled in his arms.
how so
Zhou Shaojin was about to cry.
She was so afraid that Uncle Chi would put his hands inside her clothes like he did last time...
Zhou Shaojin tried to struggle to sit up.
Cheng Chi, however, was very polite and just patted her back gently, holding her tenderly like a swaddled baby.
Zhou Shaojin began to crave such warmth again.
What should I do
She bit her lip.
Cheng Chi's clear voice came from my ears: "... Shao Jin, is this okay?"
Zhou Shaojin was very embarrassed.
She had no idea what Cheng Chi had said to her.
Cheng Chi laughed secretly.
The little girl's contradictions are written all over her face.
I like him to my core.
Probably he will never meet someone who likes him more than Shao Jin in his life.
His Shao Jin... he should cherish her well.
The thought flashed through his mind, and his heart soared as if blown by the wind.
"Shao Jin," he repeated what he had just said, "Wouldn't you feel bored staying at home all day? Cheng Zheng is in the capital, and Cheng Sheng will come to the capital with her husband in a few days. Do you want to interact with them?"
"No!" Zhou Shaojin refused without thinking.
In what capacity did she associate with them now!
Cheng Chi immediately understood Zhou Shaojin's thoughts.
He feels very guilty.
If he had known this would happen, he should have dealt with the matter before hugging Shaojin!
Cheng Chi kissed Zhou Shaojin's mane and whispered, "Shaojin, give me another two years, and I will hold your hand and let you stand in front of everyone with dignity. Okay?"
Standing upright in front of everyone... Uncle Chi, are you going to marry her
Zhou Shaojin looked at Cheng Chi in astonishment.
Cheng Chi's gaze was deep and calm, like the eternal and unchanging vast night sky.
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Brothers and sisters who are reading this book, here is an extra chapter for today.
Please check the update tomorrow morning.
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※(To be continued)