Chapter 310 A Seductive Kiss
How could Xiao Wei know about such a major event?
Wang Cuihua didn't give him any chestnuts. If he answers incorrectly, he'll be kicked out of the house, right?
Xiao Wei hesitated for a moment, then mustered his courage and looked up at his older brother with a pleading look.
Xiao Cheng said calmly, "Go to sleep."
Xiao Wei stood up decisively, thanked her profusely, and said goodnight: "Goodnight, elder brother and sister-in-law."
The person had already returned to their room and closed the door.
While Bai Lu was still waiting for an answer, the seat next to her was empty in an instant.
The next second, a new chair was placed on it.
The new man stretched out his long arm across the back of the chair, his cool hand casually resting on her shoulder.
A deep, resonant voice drifted into my ears on the gentle night breeze: "The chestnuts Wang Cuihua sent are to thank you for saving my life."
Bai Lu turned her head in surprise, looking at the man's handsome profile with its distinct features through the lamplight and moonlight: "When did I save her? How come I don't know?"
Xiao Cheng casually picked up the remote and changed the channel. Hearing this, he glanced at her and asked to recall for her.
"The night of the barbecue."
That night... everyone was either having barbecue and eating skewers, or singing and dancing. Amidst the laughter and chatter, someone in the crowd said, "Someone has fallen into the water over there."
Everyone rushed to the rescue without stopping.
When they arrived, they found that Wang Cuihua, who had fallen into the water, had already been rescued by Chen Dafu and was lying motionless on the grass.
Bai Lu remembered: "At that time, I only performed CPR on Wang Cuihua. Chen Dafu, who saved her by giving her artificial respiration, was the one who saved her life."
"If she wants to repay a debt of gratitude, she should do it to Chen Dafu, not me..."
Xiao Cheng didn't know either, and had no interest in guessing Wang Cuihua's thoughts. "She put the chestnuts at the door, told me her reason, and then left."
"You're just leaving like that?"
Bai Lu was surprised: "Didn't she chat with you, say anything... um or something?"
Seeing Bai Lu's hesitant expression, Xiao Cheng chuckled and asked, "Hmm what?"
"Um……"
Bai Lu suddenly looked up and met Xiao Cheng's ambiguous smile, only then realizing what a foolish thing she was doing.
He cleared his throat and decisively looked away.
"Nothing, the TV show is really good."
It's really good, on the movie channel.
Inside the dilapidated, drafty mud house, a man dressed in old blue clothes was washing rice and putting it into a pot when the curtain was suddenly lifted and an uncle ran in.
"Old Xu, do you want a wife?"
As soon as the classic scene appeared, Bai Lu couldn't help but recite that classic line.
Exactly the same word.
Xiao Cheng was slightly surprised. He glanced at the TV screen and then looked at the smiling girl.
"Have you seen it?"
Bai Lu nodded subconsciously, then paused before realizing that something seemed off.
He immediately explained, "This movie was also shown on the movie channel a few days ago. It's called 'The Herdsman,' which was released in 1982. I watched it from beginning to end that day. I really liked the plot and the great spiritual significance that the movie conveyed, so I remember the lines very clearly."
Xiao Cheng saw the fleeting look of longing in her eyes, and with a swift movement, he pulled her into his arms.
He asked softly, "What was the movie about?"
The crisp, refreshing scent filled her breath, and Bai Lu snapped out of her daze, the familiar sense of security calming her thoughts.
After a pause, Bai Lu, still nestled in Xiao Cheng's arms, leaned against his shoulder.
Watching the male and female protagonists on TV, recounting their first encounter through a series of memories—
"The movie 'The Herdsman' features a pure and simple love story between the male and female protagonists, the kind and warm-hearted herdsmen, and a complete embodiment of patriotism..."
"The male protagonist was born into a wealthy family and excelled in his studies from childhood to university. However, due to political reasons at the time, he was sent to work on a rural ranch."
"The warm and kind assistance of the villagers gave the male protagonist the motivation to persevere in the harsh environment... When the male and female protagonists met, they had nothing. The two small red marriage certificates arranged by the villagers connected the male and female protagonists together."
"In that dilapidated, drafty mud house, the male and female protagonists understood and supported each other. They shared porridge and meals, endured hardships together, shared dreams, and relied on each other for support and companionship..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cheng subconsciously lowered his eyes, just as the girl in his arms was looking up at the roof.
Caught off guard, her eyes met his. She froze, and after a second of eye contact, they smiled at each other.
The roofs were all covered with black tiles, with only a sliver of starlight falling through a transparent tile in the middle of the black tiles.
Half of it was sprinkled on Xiao Cheng's head.
Half of it was sprinkled into Bai Lu's eyes.
Her eyes were smiling, making even the starlight pale in comparison.
Xiao Cheng saw his own reflection in her clear, bright eyes, and his face reflected when they met.
For a moment, he felt a sense of satisfaction: "Is it over?"
"It's not over yet," Bai Lu retorted. "Do you want to continue?"
Xiao Cheng: "Hmm."
"What does 'hmm' mean?" Bai Lu pressed for details.
Xiao Cheng gave her a deep look, remained silent for a moment, then lowered his head and whispered two words into her ear.
Bai Lu's ears burned, and she pushed his face away, clearing her throat in a serious manner.
Continuing to talk about the movie in a serious tone: "Later, the male protagonist's father found him, and the father and son recognized each other. The male protagonist's father wanted the male protagonist to go to America with him to live."
"The male protagonist's father has a business and money in the United States, so the male protagonist can live a better life if he goes there with him."
"At that time, our country's reform and opening up had just begun. The whole country and its people were in a thriving and positive state. Everyone was working hard to build a better homeland, and the whole country was full of vitality."
"The male protagonist refused the opportunity to live in the United States and decided to stay and build his motherland. His motherland nurtured his life, the loess land accompanied his growth, his wife and children were his home, and the simple and kind villagers were his friends."
"He couldn't bear to leave his wife and children, his family, his beloved country, his responsibility to teach and nurture students, and his studious students. He decided to stay and join the country in striving for a better future..."
Perhaps it was because the night was too quiet, but the girl's passionate voice was too loud, and her patriotism burst forth.
What is the significance of making the indifferent and aloof Xiao Cheng re-examine the meaning of "patriotism" for the first time?
Patriotism meant nothing to Xiao Cheng in the past; it neither provided him with enough to eat nor enough to keep him warm, nor even a place to shelter him from the wind and rain.
It serves no purpose and has no presence.
In Xiao Cheng's eyes, he had always disdained and ridiculed the concept of patriotism.
Just like countless times I've questioned the meaning of life, it's meaningless, it's dispensable.
until……
Xiao Cheng lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the girl in his arms who was still talking incessantly, and he had his answer.
Perhaps, all meaningless existence is merely waiting for her arrival.
She is all meaning.
As Bai Lu was talking about the movie, her chin was suddenly lifted, and a refreshing aura enveloped her.
Xiao Cheng pressed his forehead against hers, his silent, deep eyes enveloping her, and pressed a tender, watery kiss to her lips.
The night was alluring.
A lingering, passionate kiss is even more alluring.
(End of this chapter)
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