Another day passed, at sunset, Zhai Jingyu knocked on the door of the Tao family with two gilded bracelets.
Mrs. Tao opened the door and saw her. She was not surprised. Zhai Jingyu had come here often during this period, always bringing some cheap food to ask her brother for advice.
Mrs. Tao could see that Zhai Jingyu had taken a fancy to her brother, and she did not stop her because Tao Bushe did not suffer any loss.
If Zhai Jingyu wants to take the lead, then let her do it.
Mrs. Tao happily welcomed Zhai Jingyu and Cui'er in, then called out Tao Bushe and asked the two to talk in the yard while she went into the house.
Under the mulberry tree again, Zhai Jingyu shyly expressed her love, then took out a gold bracelet, pretending that it was a gift for Mrs. Tao, and asked Tao Bushe to pass it on.
Sure enough, when Tao Bushe saw the gold bracelet, his eyes lit up.
But he didn't take it right away and even refused. Zhai Jingyu just said, why don't we exchange tokens?
Exchange it for your jade pendant?
Tao Bushe made a rough estimate and found that the two gold bracelets were of the same value as his jade pendant, so he would not suffer any loss by exchanging them, so he happily exchanged them.
After Zhai Jingyu returned, Tao Bushe showed the gold bracelet to Lord Tao and Madam Tao. Madam Tao was somewhat satisfied with Zhai Jingyu and said a lot of good things about her to Tao Bushe. She even said that if he really didn't like her, it would be fine to take her as a concubine in the future.
Tao Busha smiled shyly.
Mrs. Tao looked at the gold bracelet on her wrist and thought again, she could still lower the price. That night, she said to Tao Bushe alone, "If there is a chance to have physical contact with her, please help her. When the time comes to propose marriage, our family can pay less money."
Tao Bushe subconsciously felt that this was not a gentleman's behavior. He argued with Mrs. Tao for a while, but finally couldn't resist the instigation in his bones and agreed.
Save wherever you can!
Besides, he didn't do anything wrong to Zhai Jingyu!
After that day, Zhai Jingyu and Tao Bushe became closer and closer. They even went out together at night, showing off their skills for free. When they were thirsty, they would ask for water. When they were hungry, Tao Bushe would go to the fields to pick sweet potatoes, one each, and stand in the reeds to chew them while mosquitoes ate them.
Zhai Jingyu's wallet was emptied by the four dogs. She really had no money. Tao Bushe refused to pay a single penny.
In recent days, before going out, Zhai Jingyu would silently recite three hundred times: Only those who endure hardships can become the best!
Finally, the time is ripe.
The night breeze was cool, and the two of them sat close to each other under the shady tree, but they did not get any closer.
There was no sign of anyone around.
Zhai Jingyu said that her family members had an appointment that night and would not be at home, so she asked Tao Bushe to come over for a gathering. As Zhai Jingyu spoke, she lowered her head shyly, and the deep meaning of her words was obvious.
Tao Bushe was stunned, his eyes flickered, and then he nodded.
"You...wait for me."
Zhai Jingyu felt a little depressed, finally this day had come.
Zhai Jingyu, Tao Bushe, you two go to hell!
In the tree, the little kid sobbed, "Big brother, why are you hiding in the tree? So many mosquitoes are biting me..."
Shangguan Chengjing was eavesdropping with his ears perked up, and when he heard the voice, he comforted her, "Yue'er, bear with it for a while. Once they leave, I will take you home."
“But there are so many mosquitoes…”
"Where are the mosquitoes?" Shangguan Chengjing was puzzled. How come he didn't see a single mosquito?
He looked into his arms and saw that the little guy was wrapped tightly, with only his head and neck exposed. There was no mosquito to be seen.
Shangguan Chengjing fanned the mosquitoes with his hands, "Don't be afraid, Yue'er, I won't let the mosquitoes bite you!"
Shangguan Qingyue frowned, looking pitiful. [Big brother said he couldn't find it, so maybe I was wrong? But it really itches...]
Shangguan Chengjing became more and more certain that the child was just scared and had an illusion.
"Yue'er, if you focus on watching the excitement below, you won't feel itchy anymore."
"Yeah!" Shangguan Qingyue nodded heavily to cheer himself up.
How can a tiny mosquito scare me? Even if there is one, I'm not afraid!
She stared down at the tree.
At this moment, a swarm of mosquitoes attached to her big toe as it squeezed out of the shoe, and the little toe was suffering the misfortune it didn't deserve.
Under the tree, Tao Bushe said, "Will you wear the jade pendant I gave you?"
Zhai Jingyu shook her head. "How can I carry it with me? I put the jade pendant in my bedroom."
Tao Bushe seemed to be relieved, and changed the subject, "My mother likes the bracelet you gave her very much."
Zhai Jingyu sneered in her heart, but said, "As long as Auntie likes it."
The two chatted for a long time. Before leaving, Zhai Jingyu repeatedly reminded him, "Don't break your promise tomorrow night!"
"Don't worry, I've got it."
After the two left, Shangguan Chengjing sneered, "I'll show you what I can do tomorrow night!"
After he finished speaking, he thought of the little Bijia in his arms and asked, "Yue'er, is it still itchy?"
Shangguan Qingyue said innocently, "It doesn't itch anymore, Dadede, you're right, it really doesn't itch anymore!"
Shangguan Chengjing raised his hand and stroked the little guy's head, chuckled, and was about to speak when he caught a glimpse of a black spot on the little guy's foot. He remembered that the little guy was wearing pink and white shoes when he came out, so why was there such a big black spot?
"What is this?" he said, reaching out to pinch Shangguan Qingyue's feet. Why are they wet?
Shangguan Qingyue also looked over.
Shangguan Chengjing put his fingers close to his eyes.
"What is this?" The little guy looked up.
The next second, I felt my brother's body stiffen.
Just at this moment, the night wind blew away the clouds that blocked the moonlight, and suddenly white light shone in, clearly illuminating the bloodstains on Shangguan Chengjing's thumb and index finger, with some black debris mixed in the blood.
Shangguan Chengjing looked at Shangguan Qingyue stiffly.
There was deathly silence all around.
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