After Gu Xu wrote his wish, he carefully tied it to the branch with a red rope.
Then he turned around, smiled at Shi Xiaohan and said, "I've finished writing, you can open your eyes."
Shi Xiaohan immediately put down his hands covering his eyes: " What did you write?"
Gu Xu shrugged: "If you don't tell me, why should I tell you?"
Shi Xiaohan snorted and stopped talking.
Accidentally, this cunning guy took advantage of me.
It’s a pity that the bitter fruit I sow has to be swallowed with tears in my eyes.
…………
Then the two came to the river quietly.
What comes into view are ripples glowing with golden light, schools of playful and swimming fish, and fishermen fishing in small boats.
"It's so beautiful." Gu Xu sighed silently.
His life has always been in a hurry.
It is rare to have the opportunity to stop and appreciate the scenery around you like today.
At this moment, a feather shuttlecock flew from behind and landed beside them.
The two of them turned around and saw several children playing by the river.
"Big brother, big sister, can you return the shuttlecock to us?" One of the children pointed to the shuttlecock on the ground and said to the two of them with some restraint.
Gu Xu was about to drive Zhen Yuan to pick up the shuttlecock.
But Shi Xiaohan took a step forward, lifted one end of the shuttlecock to the instep, and using the arch of his foot, he nimbly kicked the shuttlecock up from the ground, and accurately kicked it to the children.
"Big sister is so awesome!" Seeing such a scene, the children all opened their eyes wide, obviously not expecting that there was a master hidden among the passersby.
"Of course I am awesome!" Shi Xiaohan raised his chin proudly.
As she spoke, she couldn't help but join the children and pass the feather shuttlecock around with them.
With her bursts of laughter like silver bells, the shuttlecock was like a bird holding her feet, dancing beside her exquisite embroidered shoes.
Gu Xu stood aside with a smile on his face, watching quietly without stepping forward to disturb.
Although it is a cold late autumn at this time.
But she seemed to be in the spring scenery, in the unique spring scenery.
…………
On this day, the two of them wandered aimlessly in the suburbs of Yishui County until the sun set.
It was not until after dinner at a street restaurant that Shi Xiaohan said goodbye to Gu Xu and returned to his home alone.
The maid Chenxi hurried over to greet him.
She first took off her lady's greasy robe and put on clean clothes.
Then he sat her down at the dressing table and removed the hairpin from her head.
"Miss looks very happy today," Chen Xi gently combed her hair down to her waist.With long black hair, he said with a smile, "Are you going on a mission with that Mr. Gu again?"
"No," Shi Xiaohan denied, "were you going to Caishi Street with Gu Xu?" After having a barbecue, we went for a walk by the Yi River.
“I never expected that stingy guy Gu Xu would take the initiative to pay for a treat today! "
Chen Xi smiled and did not respond immediately.
After smoothing her hair, Chen Xi brought a basin of hot water and placed it next to the chair.
Shi Xiaohan immediately took off his embroidered shoes and put his white feet into the water.
The girl's feet were not big, but the proportions were just right. They looked slender and cute, as if they were carved. Finely carved porcelain.
While soaking her feet, she gently stirred the water with her toes, causing ripples to appear.
The corners of her mouth inadvertently raised. , showing his shallow dimples, looking like a silly child immersed in his own entertainment.
"Chenxi, that guy Gu Xu is really annoying! "The girl paused for a moment, then continued, "Last night I quietly sneaked away to get the Lu Family's Haunted Mansion without telling me in advance! With his fragile body, if he was accidentally approached by a ghost and lost his life, there would be no one to help him collect his body!
"Humph, apart from being better-looking, apart from being a little smarter, apart from being a little more talented in cultivation...he is simply a complete bastard!"
Hearing her words, Chen Xi finally couldn't help laughing.
"Chenxi, what are you laughing at?" Shi Xiaohan glanced at her suspiciously, "Did I just say something funny?"
"Miss always In this way, I will never leave Sir Gu." Chen Xi replied with a chuckle.
"No! Don't talk nonsense!" Shi Xiaohan stamped his feet violently, and the water in the wooden basin splashed high.
At this moment, Chen Xi was very fortunate that Shi Xiaohan's father, Shi Lei, was still far away in Laizhou Mansion and did not hear his daughter's words.
Otherwise, Mr. Qianhu, who has always regarded his daughter as the apple of his eye, will definitely rush out of the house with a sword in hand to see which pig wants to take away his cabbage.
…………
Late night.
The stars in the sky dimmed, and the lights on the ground went out.
Yishui County has long fallen asleep in silence.
Chen Jisheng finally finished his day's work, holding a lantern and preparing to rest in the duty room behind the Yamen.
But at this moment, under the dim light of the lantern, he saw a familiar figure sitting alone on the steps of the Yamen, motionless like a sculpture.
"Gu Xu?" He called the man's name, "Why are you sitting here alone?"
According to Gu Xu's past habits, in the middle of the night, he You should practice diligently at home alone.
Gu Xu’s abnormal behavior today surprised Chen Jisheng.
"Master Chen, I encountered something troublesome today." Hearing his voice, Gu Xu turned his head and smiled at him.
"What's bothering you?"
As he spoke, Chen Jisheng straightened his robe and sat next to Gu Xu.
He has always felt that Gu Xu's mind is very mature, and he doesn't look like a seventeen-year-old boy at all - he can always come up with various methods to solve the obstacles in front of him with ease. all issues.
I didn’t expect that he would be troubled sometimes.
"Mr. Chen, you should know that my pace of life has always been very fast. I am running forward non-stop almost every minute," Gu Xu said calmly, "Today, I earned After five thousand meritorious deeds, I was in a good mood, so I rewarded myself with a day of relaxation - slowing down my pace a little and taking a look at the scenery around me.
"So I discovered that I missed something while running hard. Too much stuff.
“I have never paid attention to the beautiful scenery of Yihe River in autumn. I have never heard the fishermen singing loudly on the river. I have never indulged in barbecue on the street. I have never played and played with my peers. Shuttlecock...
"The most important thing is, I never noticed..."
At this point, Gu Xu suddenly stopped. After hesitating for a long time, he slowly Say the next few words:
“She seems to like me. "
Hearing this, Chen Jisheng couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
"Silly boy, you didn't realize it until now? ”
Chen Jisheng often pays attention to Gu Xu’s work and life, so he naturally knows who the “she” in his words refers to.
That girl Shi Xiaohan, just look at When you see Gu Xu, those apricot-like eyes will sparkle, as bright and moving as the stars on a summer night.
“The key to the question now is, what are your thoughts? "Chen Jisheng asked.
Gu Xu was silent.
His thoughts followed his eyes, drifting through the houses in front, through the streets and alleys of Yishui, and Crossing the broad Yi River, drifting past the distant ruins of Mount Laoshan and the city of Luojing, the road was too long.
He could not see the end. p>
Finally, he sighed softly, with a bitter smile on his face:
"I dare not be tempted. ”