The bracelet on her wrist vibrated, and Luo Jingyu opened her eyes drowsily.
He turned on the desk lamp, climbed out of bed, and went to see the gift for the fourth time. What he saw was finally not the same scene as the previous three times when the kitten was sleeping soundly.
The gift woke up and tried to crawl out of the hole in the cardboard box. I don’t know if Luo Jingyu dug the hole too small or the gift was not very good at walking, but its head and front paws were already outside the hole, while its hind paws and butt were still in the box. It could not get in or out, and was digging the floor hard.
Luo Jingyu couldn't hear its cry, and imagined that the little guy must be crying anxiously. He smiled and picked up the kitten and took it back to bed to sleep.
His bed is very big, 1.8 meters wide. He put the gift beside him and watched him curl up obediently. Luo Jingyu rubbed his head and made sign language to him: Do you miss your mother? I miss her too, but it's late now, let's go to bed.
The gift stopped making noise and fell asleep peacefully with Luo Jingyu.
—
On Sunday morning, after breakfast, Zhan Jie said he wanted to drive his wife and son to a tourist attraction in Tong County and asked Zhan Xi if he wanted to go.
The night before, Qin Fei didn't want to pay attention to Zhan Jie. Zhan Jie thought for a long time before coming up with this idea to coax his wife. When Weiwei heard that he was going out to play, he was very excited. Seeing that her son was so happy, Qin Fei agreed.
Zhan Xi actually wanted to go, but the attraction was only built in the last two years, and she had never been there. However, she knew that if she went, her mother would definitely go too, and if her mother went, Qin Fei would not have a good time, so she made the excuse that the attraction had a high-altitude glass plank road, and she was afraid of heights and did not dare to go.
Sure enough, since she didn't want to go, Chi Guilan also said she wouldn't go. Zhan Jie and his family of three went out happily, saying that they would go straight back to Qiantang after having fun and not go home again.
Zhan Xi was very bored staying at home. She had deleted all the chat records on WeChat and didn’t dare to chat with Xiaoyu anymore. She could only go and accompany her grandmother.
Unfortunately, grandma is 86 years old and her hearing is really bad. She can't hear Zhanxi's shouting clearly. She just keeps talking to herself, asking Huanhuan to eat well, study hard, and not make trouble to make the teacher angry...
The grandmother didn't realize that her granddaughter had already graduated and thought she was still in college.
After coming out of grandma's room, Zhanxi watched TV with dad again, a war drama, which made her face twisted. When mom was preparing lunch, Zhanxi went into the kitchen to help, and as expected, she was scolded by her dad again, repeating the same words over and over again, which made Zhanxi's ears calloused.
In the afternoon, cousin Yin Li came to play with Zhan Xi with her boyfriend. Zhan Xi felt like he saw reinforcements and slipped out with his cousin.
Yin Li is the second daughter of my aunt, two years older than Zhan Xi. After graduating from college, she returned to the central urban area of Tong County to work. Because the housing prices in Tong County are much lower than those in Qiantang, her family bought her a two-bedroom apartment so that she and her boyfriend can live comfortably in their own little home. When she heard that Zhan Xi was coming back for New Year's Day, Yin Li went back to the town to visit her.
Zhan Xi was not familiar with Yin Li's boyfriend Xiao Liu. When the three of them went shopping at the department store in the town center, a young couple walked hand in hand in front of them. Zhan Xi could only follow behind with his hands in his pockets, like a light bulb.
Ah... She also wanted to have a sweet love, just like Yin Li and Xiao Liu, you hit me, I push you, we quarrel with each other, and then stick together again after a while.
Even when buying milk tea, both of them had to taste each other's flavor. Xiao Liu complained that Yin Li's milk tea was bad, but he still drank a large portion in one breath. Yin Li was so angry that she jumped up and down, but in return she was kissed on the forehead by Xiao Liu.
Zhan Xi: “…”
Ugh! How can life be so hard!!
Zhan Xi was fed dog food almost the entire time, and she was so sour as a lemon. Watching Yin Li and Xiao Liu being so affectionate, she imagined that there was a boy who could play with her like this, rub her head, make her laugh, and put her hands in his coat pocket to keep warm when she was cold.
In my mind, the boy's face gradually became clear. He was tall, dressed in black, with fair skin, a pair of beautiful and gentle eyes, and very long eyelashes.
It’s actually a small fish!
Zhan Xi was startled and covered his left chest with his right hand, as if to prevent his pounding heart from jumping out.
After shopping, the three drove home. In the car, Yin Li asked Zhan Xi how he was doing recently.
Zhan Xi found that he had nothing to say. In his life, apart from the surprise of meeting Xiaoyu, everything else was stagnant.
Yin Li smiled and said, "I heard from my second aunt that you are going to take the civil service exam. She said you will definitely pass it."
"Who can be sure that I can pass the exam?" Zhan Xi was speechless, "Don't listen to my mother's nonsense."
"You have been the best student in the family since you were young." Yin Li counted on her fingers, "Your brother is not good enough, my sister and I are not good enough, the two from your aunt's family are not good enough, and the one from your third uncle's family is even worse. Huanhuan, I think you will have a good life in the future. You may even be the most promising one in our family. I am waiting to cling to your thighs."
Zhan Xi was embarrassed: "Sister Lili, I am just an undergraduate! There are undergraduates everywhere now, and everyone has a master's or doctorate degree. My roommate is still studying for a master's degree."
Xiao Liu laughed as he drove: "Lily, your sister means that the rest of your brothers and sisters are too weak!"
Yin Li yelled, "Shut up!"
Zhan Xi was anxious: "That's not what I meant."
"I know." Yin Li took her arm. "Actually, your mother has high expectations of you for a reason. You are good-looking, good at studying, gentle and sensible. Whether you are looking for a job or a partner, you can choose well. Our whole family is curious about what kind of awesome husband you will find in the future!"
Zhan Xi: “…”
She tried so hard to hit the little fish that popped up in her mind like whack-a-mole. She was so flustered and wondered what was wrong with her.
I haven't chatted with Xiaoyu for just one day. Could it be that you missed him
—
Luo Jingyu went back to her parents' house for dinner around dinner time, and Luo Xiaomei and Gao Yuan also came.
Yan Yajuan was very dissatisfied and complained that her son was increasingly absent from home. He said that he only came back once a week, but never talked to his parents. He would eat as soon as he came and leave after eating, and even took away two pickled ducks. It was outrageous!
Luo Jingyu yawned continuously. She didn't sleep well last night because of the gifts. Her eyelids were drooping as she watched her mother sign language patiently.
Yan Yajuan was angry: What time did you go to bed at night? Did you go out to steal? Don't fool mom, I think you are looking for a partner? You just got two pickled ducks last week, and you want to get another one today! Do you eat pickled ducks as a meal? A pickled duck costs 130 yuan! Your dad's pickling speed can't keep up with your eating speed! Tell me the truth, did you give the ducks to the girl
Luo Xiaomei and Gao Yuan were eating melon seeds and watching the fun from the sidelines.
Luo Jingyu blushed again in a cowardly manner, raised her hand and signed guiltily: No, I just eat it by myself.
He thought he was not lying, because he always had a share every time Zhan Xi steamed the duck in sauce.
Yan Yajuan scolded him a few more times, and Luo Jingyu decided to tell the truth. He opened the photo album on his mobile phone to show his mother, and said in sign language: I have a cat and I have to go home to take care of it. It is still very small.
Luo Xiaomei also came over to take a look. The kitten was indeed a kitten, but...
She raised her head and signed with a teasing expression: "Xiaoyu, who are you shooting this video for?" She also smiled at the camera.
The two women's eyes fell on Luo Jingyu's face at the same time. His scalp exploded and he was awakened from his sleep. He wanted to explain, but he couldn't think of a reasonable answer for a while. He simply used sign language to say: No! I just took a random photo. I'm leaving. I'm so sleepy!
After Luo Jingyu ran away, Luo Xiaomei and Yan Yajuan looked at each other.
My mother signed in confusion: Has Xiaoyu really found a partner
Luo Xiaomei covered her mouth and smiled, gesturing: Maybe, he has been acting very strange recently.
Sitting on the subway on the way home, Luo Jingyu thought back to his previous reaction and felt that something was wrong. He... was too restless, like a fool.
The eco-friendly bag in his hand contained two pickled ducks, which were for Huanhuan. My dad made fun of him for eating and taking things every time he came home. If he continued like this, he would have to ask him to pay.
Luo Jingyu thought, Huanhuan would bring him some local specialties, so he had to give her something in return. Buying a gift specially would seem too deliberate, and the hot flower ornaments he gave her were not finished yet, so bringing two homemade marinated ducks would be the best, how natural! Huanhuan liked to eat, so he definitely wouldn't think too much about it.
Huanhuan didn't contact him all day. He sent her a WeChat message with a photo of a cute gift, but she didn't reply.
If she didn't reply, Luo Jingyu wouldn't urge her. Huanhuan had gone home and had to meet friends and relatives. How could she chat with him all the time
After returning home, Luo Jingyu looked everywhere for the gift.
The air conditioner and lights at home were never turned off, and cat food and water were left there. He couldn't hear anything and couldn't call out, so he could only look around.
Finally, he found the gift under the master bedroom bed. Luo Jingyu knelt on the floor and stretched out her hand to tease it for a long time before the gift came out reluctantly. Luo Jingyu held it in her arms, wondering if the kitten was angry? Because he had been out for a few hours, did he think he didn't want it
He is so stingy. Huanhuan ignored him the whole day and he didn’t get angry at all.
Luo Jingyu made a new nest for the gift by flattening a larger cardboard box. In addition to padding it with the blanket that Huanhuan brought, she also added a thick old cotton coat.
During the day, Liwu would sleep in a cardboard box, and when going to the toilet, he would crawl to the litter box. Every time Luo Jingyu saw the way he walked, she wanted to laugh.
After taking a shower, he started working at the workbench. The gift circled around his feet and stretched out its front paws to scratch his calves. Luo Jingyu simply held it on her lap and let it stay there.
Little sticky guy—he shook his head helplessly, picked up the pen and continued drawing.
He drew a design for the cherry tree.
In fact, to make a tree with hot stamping, you only need to draw a simple picture. Trees have various shapes and forms, and you can't make them look the same as you draw them. The branches, flowers and leaves need to be adjusted during assembly, but Luo Jingyu still wants to draw the effect to show Mr. Chi Jiang.
He made a rough draft with pencil, drew the lines and then erased them, and then he made a copy for reference, and then he colored with markers. Luo Jingyu had a good foundation in art, and after drawing a pink Somei Yoshino cherry tree, he scanned it into the computer and tried to match the tree with a background wall.
Dong Cheng said that at Mrs. Chi Jiang’s birthday party, there cannot just be a tree appearing out of nowhere, as that would be too weird and a background wall is needed.
Luo Jingyu knew how to use design software. After making several plans, he sent them to Dong Cheng's email, and then opened the kimono design drawing that Dong Cheng sent him to take a look.
There was a faint watermark on the design drawing, and Luo Jingyu recognized it as a set of Kyo Yuzen.
Teacher Xu Qingyan had taught them about kimono, because they needed to learn how to make matching accessories. Luo Jingyu knew that the price of customizing a set of Kyo Yuzen was enough to buy Room 802 where Zhan Xi lived.
This realization made him dare not be negligent and observe more carefully.
This set of Kyo Yuzen is a cold gold thread pink base color with a sleeve, and the pattern is made of gold-dyed patterns. Luo Jingyu zoomed in and saw that the pattern was double cherry blossoms, and there were some matching plants and flowers. It looked full of spring, but not exaggerated and immature. It was very suitable for Japanese women of Mrs. Ikee's age, elegant and humorous.
The belt is made of embroidered woven ribbon with a pattern that looks like a totem. Luo Jingyu doesn't quite understand it and wonders if it's Mr. Chi Jiang's family crest.
This kind of high-end custom-made kimono will reflect the owner's personality and hobbies. Luo Jingyu touched her chin and thought that Mrs. Chi Jiang should be a woman who loves nature, is intellectual and elegant, and is very traditional and polite.
He took out the sketch paper and started to sketch. After drawing the cherry tree that night, he only planned to organize the design of the hair comb. There were double cherry blossoms on the kimono, so the hair comb should also be made of double cherry blossoms, and it should be matched with diamonds. It can't be too complicated, otherwise Mr. Ikee won't be able to learn it...
Luo Jingyu was so absorbed in painting that she didn't know how long it had been before she realized that the gift on her lap had fallen asleep.
He stroked the kitten and took out his cell phone to check. It was already past midnight!
However, Huanhuan still ignored him.
Luo Jingyu was very disappointed.
Zhan Xi seemed to have lost contact.
She sent Luo Jingyu a WeChat message on Monday morning, saying that she was not available to chat these days, but did not give a reason. She has not received any messages since then.
Luo Jingyu had no choice and didn't dare to disturb her. She could only be a qualified poop scooper every day.
At night, Liwu never slept in the cardboard box again. He would go to bed with Luo Jingyu, find a spot and sleep next to him. Luo Jingyu was not used to it at first, but after a few nights, she got used to having a soft little thing beside her.
On New Year's Eve, he still worked until late.
After midnight, Luo Jingyu got up and went to the kitchen to boil two boiled eggs.
He picked up an egg and drew a smiley face on the eggshell with a marker. Then he held the egg in his left hand and took a photo with his mobile phone in his right hand. He posted it on his Moments with the caption: Happy New Year.
A few minutes later, he saw a post about Xifa among the jubilant friends' circles.
The accompanying picture is a cartoon whale spraying water, and the caption is: Happy New Year.
Looking at this post on WeChat Moments, Luo Jingyu's upturned mouth corners never went down, and her heart felt soft and warm.
He stood at the sink, peeling two eggs and eating them slowly, bite by bite.
Eggs are so delicious! They are definitely the best food in the world! No doubt about it!
—
On the first day of the new year, everything was new. Zhan Xi wore the new clothes bought by Chi Guilan, a bright red down jacket, and carried a sack of local specialties. Accompanied by his mother, he went to the long-distance bus station to catch a bus.
These days, my dad went to work in the factory and grandma rarely left the room. Zhan Xi had to stay with Chi Guilan all the time and it was really miserable.
After buying the bus tickets, Chi Guilan accompanied her daughter in the waiting room to wait for the bus.
The mother and daughter sat side by side, and Zhan Xi stopped playing with her phone. She had become a Buddha, and she could completely stop using her phone in front of her mother.
Chi Guilan started to talk again, but Zhan Xi did not show any impatience and listened obediently. After talking for a while, Chi Guilan suddenly shut up, turned her head to look at her daughter's profile, and asked in a deep voice: "Huanhuan, do you find your mother annoying?"
"No." Zhan Xi said innocently, "How could that be?"
"I know you're grown up and have your own ideas." Chi Guilan reached out to pull Zhan Xi's collar, smoothed the fur on his hood, and continued, "But you still have to listen to your mother about many things. After all, you're only in your twenties and you're still immature."
Zhan Xi looked at his mother calmly.
"Mom is not well educated, and neither is your dad. This is how life is. Our times were bad, and there was nothing we could do about it." Chi Guilan said, "You are different. Our family does not have the concept of favoring boys over girls. You should know this. We can even say that our whole family dotes on you more than on Ajie."
"You are good at studying, so your parents would do whatever it takes to make you study. We never thought about the point of 'what's the point of a girl studying so much'. If you can study for a master's degree or a doctorate, we will continue to support you. But you said you don't want to take the postgraduate entrance examination, okay, we will follow your will."
"Why do you want to be in the system
Have you ever been to a private company? You are simple-minded. You can't compete with others in that kind of private company. You are not like Qin Fei, who is thick-skinned and knows how to deal with things. Otherwise, how can a woman like her be a salesperson? I dare not even think about you being a salesperson! In order to discuss business, you have to drink with men, work overtime, go on business trips, and you might even be taken advantage of by men. "
"Your personality is suitable for a stable job, working from nine to five, and just doing your job well. You are a girl, and mom doesn't ask you to be a strong woman. She just wants you to live a stable life, marry a good husband, have one or two children, and have your parents and husband's families treat you as a treasure, and live a peaceful and harmonious life."
"Mom knows that our family conditions are not very good, but they are not bad either. Your dad and I will have pensions in the future, so you don't have to worry about it. The house is big enough, so it will be even harder to deal with if it is demolished. We also have a shop, and your brother has a house and a car in Qiantang, so it's really not bad! You have to be confident. Don't think you are marrying above your station for a boy like Wang He! In my opinion, his conditions are just average!"
"You are so beautiful and have a good temperament. In our area, everyone knows that the youngest daughter of the old Zhan family is beautiful! Good at studying! And obedient! Everyone says that you will have a happy future. Of course, mom doesn't want you to be a full-time housewife, because that would make you looked down upon by your in-laws. Therefore, entering the system and getting a stable job is the best way out for you! If you pass the exam, you can pick any outstanding boy you want!"
"It's also because you are so well behaved and pretty, so there will definitely be a lot of boys pursuing you. This is what mom is afraid of."
Chi Guilan touched Zhan Xi's cheek, "Don't be like your sister-in-law and your classmate Luo, who are eager to date men and even live together before their in-laws have even accepted them! And Yin Li is the same, she bought a house and let her boyfriend live in it, how can this be? What if they break up? I really don't like it! Girls should keep themselves clean and don't listen to what people in society say about freedom of love. Most men care about this when they get married. This is your capital! Do you understand?"
Zhan Xi responded numbly, "I understand."
But in my heart I was shouting: Why haven’t they checked the tickets yet? !
My mother's point of view is always the same and difficult to change. She looks down on this and that. In her eyes, perhaps only Zhan Xi is the purest and most perfect.
Take Qin Fei for example. When Qin Fei was dating Zhan Jie and living together, wasn't that Zhan Jie's request? Why didn't her mother blame Zhan Jie? It's been almost ten years, and she's still holding on to Qin Fei!
Whether it's Qin Fei, Luo Xinran, or Yin Li, in Zhan Xi's eyes, they are all good girls who work hard, live actively, and are optimistic. Whether it's mental or physical, they are all in their own hands. Who to date? What kind of work? Who to play with? Should I smoke or drink? What hairstyle and clothes to wear? These things can be decided by yourself!
Zhan Xi didn't think that they were "unrighteous" in any way. Instead, he felt that they all had self-respect and self-love, and he envied their freedom.
However, Chi Guilan obviously didn't think so. At least, for Zhan Xi, she put on layer after layer of shackles, using the name of "for your own good" to train her into a "perfect modern woman" who was well-educated, gentle and obedient, had a stable job, had no bad habits, and had a sense of chastity in the eyes of everyone.
What do you think is wrong with her
Zhan Xi couldn't say anything and just felt suffocated.
Her mother loved her so much that she never hit her. She had always provided her with delicious food, nice drinks and nice clothes since she was a child. Even the way she looked at her was so tender and affectionate, just like the most loving mother in the world.
Chi Guilan continued, "If it weren't for your grandma and your dad, I would have gone to your place to take care of you. You haven't been able to cook since you were a child, how can you live by yourself? I worry about your meals every day."
Zhan Xi was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and said hurriedly, "Mom, goodbye! Grandma and Dad can't live without you."
Chi Guilan agreed: "That's right! These two useless things can't live without me."
"Yes, yes, yes." Zhan Xi patted his chest and assured, "Mom, believe me, I am very capable now. I cook all my own meals! Because I live nearby, I can walk home after get off work to buy groceries, so I have plenty of time! Oh, and I can also use a pressure cooker! Don't worry about me."
Chi Guilan squinted her eyes, Zhan Xi nodded heavily, Chi Guilan was relieved, and said: "Since you have so much time, you can sign up for a class to prepare for the civil service exam. Mom will pay for it. The exam will be at the end of February, try to get in."
Zhan Xi: “…”
At this time, the loudspeaker announced the ticket inspection. Zhan Xi was so happy that he almost jumped up and said, "Ah! It's time to get on the train!"
Chi Guilan sent her to the ticket gate and finally warned her: "Huanhuan, remember, you are absolutely not allowed to find a partner on your own, understand? If there is a boy you like, ask him clearly about his conditions and tell mom, and mom will check for you. If I find out that you are dating a boy of questionable character, just wait, I will break his legs."
Zhan Xi felt an inexplicable pain in his legs and quickly agreed: "Got it, I'll go in first, bye mom! My brother and I will be back together during the Chinese New Year!"
"Go ahead and be a good boy." Chi Guilan waved at Zhan Xi.
Zhan Xi sat down on the bus, feeling relaxed, and the first thing he did was to send a WeChat message to Xiaoyu.
Egg Pudding: Xiaoyu, I'm on the train! It will take two and a half hours to get to the West Station!
Luo Jingyu responded very quickly.
Big Fish: Welcome back to Qiantang! Do you want to have dinner together in the evening? Today is the first day of the New Year [Celebration]
Zhan Xi looked at the time. It was 2pm. He would arrive at the West Station at 4:30pm. It would take him about 5:30pm to get back to Qingque Jiayuan by bus, just in time for dinner.
Egg Pudding: Okay, but do you want to eat it at my house or yours
What a big fish: My home.
Egg Pudding: Haha! Let me see if the dishes made in the high-end kitchen can be more high-end! [Laughing]
What a big fish: [covering face]
Egg Pudding: I won’t talk to you for now. I want to sleep for a while. I went to bed late last night and I’m a little sleepy now.
Big Fish: Okay, safe idea.
The bus drove slower than a car, and it took Zhan Xi back to Qiantang in a shaky manner. It was almost 5pm when we arrived at the West Station.
Zhan Xi took the sack of local specialties from the luggage rack. It was quite heavy. He held the bag in one hand and the sack in the other and walked towards the exit with the crowd getting off the train.
At this time, the sun was setting, the sky was getting dark, and the temperature was still very low. There were a lot of people at the exit. The black car driver was shouting very hard. Some people squeezed in front of Zhan Xi and shouted: "Beauty, do you want to take a ride? Beauty! I'll give you a discount! Beauty!"
Zhan Xi was a little scared and kept dodging these people. When another illegal taxi driver blocked her way and kept talking, she lowered her head and hurriedly went to the side. Unexpectedly, another person blocked her way.
"Get out of the way!" Zhan Xi was really angry.
But the man didn't move.
At this moment, in such a noisy exit, in the air mixed with various smells, Zhan Xi smelled a familiar scent.
It tastes cool and bitter, with an indescribable herbal fragrance.
She raised her head suddenly, and was caught off guard by the pair of gentle and clear eyes. Please remember:, website mobile version m. computer version., free and fastest update without anti-theft.