Chapter 10 Meeting the Family
Jiang Yuyan followed Xiao Yuanyan all the way. As long as Xiao Yuanyan was by her side, she seemed to have no worries about any problems.
The two went to the study and bought some pens, ink, paper and inkstone. Jiang Yuyan had studied fine brushwork, so she had no problem drawing with a brush.
In addition to the Chan Xuan paper used for drawing, Jiang Yuyan also bought one hundred sheets of medium-priced "Xi Paper". This kind of paper is very soft and is mostly used by rich men to practice calligraphy. Poor people cannot afford it.
Xiao Yuanyan felt that she didn't want to buy it to write. Thinking of her behavior of pulling her skirt to go to the toilet and the toilet paper she mentioned, he had a vague idea in his mind. But he didn't dare to say it. He had to follow behind to pay the money.
Jiang Yuyan was shocked when she saw Xiao Yuanyan paid fourteen taels of silver. The writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone in ancient times were really expensive. No wonder raising a scholar would make a family go bankrupt!
Later, the two went to the sundry shop to buy some daily necessities such as toothbrushes, tooth powder, wash basins, soap, etc. As for the bathtub, Xiao Yuanyan said it was too big and difficult to carry. The bathtub made by Zhu Carpenter in the village was very good, so he bought one when he returned.
After they hurriedly went to the grain store and bought dozens of kilograms of refined grain and dozens of kilograms of white flour, they hired a horse carriage to return to the village. They rode as fast as they could and finally arrived at Qingxi Village when it was completely dark.
The carriage could not go up the mountain, so Xiao Yuanyan planned to transport the things back to his second father's house at the foot of the mountain first.
His second father Zhou Yuanshan and his younger brother Zhou Yuanchun had just finished dinner and were preparing to rest when they heard the horses neighing and hurried out to check.
Xiao Yuanyan jumped off the carriage first, turned around and stretched his hand outside the curtain, as if he wanted to help someone.
I saw a pair of flawless white jade hands placed in Xiao Yuanyan's palms, and then a woman came out of the carriage, walking under the moonlight, with an immortal figure and graceful and moving appearance.
After unloading the things, everyone returned to the house. Jiang Yuyan took off her veil. Zhou Yuanshan and Zhou Yuanchun could see her face clearly then. They both gasped. No wonder Xiao Yuanyan had behaved strangely in the past two days. It was probably because of the beauty hidden in this bamboo house!
Xiao Yuanyan briefly introduced the two parties. Zhou Yuanchun was only twelve years old, not very tall, but her skin was whiter than Xiao Yuanyan's. She had a baby face and looked childish. She blushed and shouted, "Are you the fairy sister?"
Jiang Yuyan chuckled, "No, I have to thank your elder brother for saving my life!"
This chuckle is as beautiful as a delicate flower reflecting the moon, so charming.
Zhou Yuanchun was lively and stared at Jiang Yuyan and talked for a long time.
Jiang Yuyan thought, isn't Yuanchun a character in Dream of the Red Chamber? Why is he given a girl's name? She deliberately asked him, "Were you born in spring?"
"Yes, Sister Fairy is so smart!"
Xiao Yuanyan's eyes followed Jiang Yuyan all the time. Seeing her chatting happily with her family, he felt so warm in his heart as if a little sun had settled in him.
Zhou Yuanshan was also amazed. This woman's temperament was really rare, gentle and docile, and very good to children. She would surely be a good mother in the future.
He had always treated Xiao Yuanyan as his own son. Seeing his eldest son staring at her intently, Zhou Yuanshan became anxious, but he didn't know what the woman's intentions were. Maybe his son was just being too enthusiastic. He would have to find a time to test the waters later.
When the two came back, they were busy on their way and hadn't eaten yet. Zhou Yuanshan quickly took out the flour he bought today, went to the back of the house to pick two rapeseeds, chopped them up, beat an egg, and made a bowl of porridge for Jiang Yuyan and the others.
Zhou Yuanshan's cooking skills were quite good, and the batter was refreshing and fragrant. Jiang Yuyan ate it with great satisfaction and thanked him gently.
Zhou Yuanshan waved his hands repeatedly, "Miss, you are embarrassing me. It's just a meal!"
Jiang Yuyan knew that this meal of porridge was of a very high standard in the village. Generally, the vegetables and eggs grown by farmers had to be picked and sold in the town. So she had a better impression of this family.
After dinner, Xiao Yuanyan and Zhou Yuanshan discussed Jiang Yuyan's household registration. He also asked Zhou Yuanshan to go to Zhu the carpenter's house to order a bathtub. Then he packed several sets of clothes bought in the county, as well as pens, inkstones, and daily necessities into a big bag and took Jiang Yuyan back to the mountain.
Jiang Yuyan had been walking all day, and the wound on her foot was still throbbing and painful. She wanted to endure it, but she walked slower and slower.
Xiao Yuanyan also found that something was wrong with her
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Yuyan lowered her head a little aggrieved, "Xiao Yuanyan, my feet hurt."
Xiao Yuanyan's face turned red and white, he cursed himself for being careless, and felt a little overwhelmed. Standing at the foot of the mountain like this was not a solution.
There are only two bedrooms in the house, my second father is a widower, and my younger brother is not married yet, so it is not appropriate to keep her at home. I can only take her to the bamboo house on the mountainside. Anyway, I have lost my face, so it is not a big deal. But what should I do now?
Xiao Yuanyan gritted his teeth, tied the oversized bag tightly and put it on his back, blushed, and lowered his head slightly.
"I'll carry you up the mountain, okay?"
Jiang Yuyan raised her head suddenly, shocked. Hug me, how do you hug me? We haven't even walked half a mile of this ten-mile road. Many people in the village walk on this mountain road. Although it is quite flat, it is still uphill. Can Xiao Yuanyan do it? Jiang Yuyan was torn between heaven and man.
Seeing that she looked confused and didn't say anything, Xiao Yuanyan made up his mind, put one hand on her back and the other on her knees, and picked her up sideways.
Jiang Yuyan exclaimed. Although she was not very tall, she was about 1.65 meters tall, but in Xiao Yuanyan's hand, she felt light and fluttery, as if she was holding a feather. The strong and powerful arm was now hot, penetrating into her skin.
Xiao Yuanyan walked as if on flat ground, holding his head slightly, trying his best to avoid physical contact between the two except for their arms.
Jiang Yuyan's heart was beating faster. It was the first time she had seen such a gentlemanly "princess hug".
Xiao Yuanyan felt the unique feminine fragrance on her body and the softness of her delicate body, and his heart was filled with sweetness and tenderness.
Just thinking about what happened in the afternoon, thinking about how she had a good chat with Qin Shangyu, who looked like that, Xiao Yuanyan felt a little uncertain. Maybe it was because the moonlight was just right, or maybe it was because the person in his hand was particularly gentle, he boldly asked:
"Do you like Mr. Qin?"
"Ah..." Jiang Yuyan was stunned. "How can I say I like you when we first meet? I just admire you a little bit. We will cooperate in the future."
"Then...will you like him if you meet him more often?" Xiao Yuanyan pursued her almost relentlessly.
Jiang Yuyan felt that Xiao Yuanyan seemed a little depressed and nervous. She secretly pursed her lips and wanted to laugh. So she deliberately teased him:
"I don't know. After all, he is quite good-looking."
Jiang Yuyan couldn't stop laughing. Xiao Yuanyan pursed his lips and said nothing. Jiang Yuyan felt that he looked like a large dog she had raised before. His tail and ears were drooping, and he looked very pitiful.
She stared at Xiao Yuanyan's high nose bridge and his jawline, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she was. To be honest, she was not very interested in those beautiful young men. Out of appreciation for beauty, she would at most praise them for being beautiful. Even a fairy-like young man like Qin Shangyu, who had picturesque eyebrows and eyes, did not make her heart beat as much as the man in front of her. She preferred such a man with overflowing hormones. In particular, she felt that Xiao Yuanyan was a soft and tough man with a contrasting cuteness, which was really adorable!
Xiao Yuanyan was stared at by her, his face flushed, his heart beat like a drum, and he almost lost his balance.
“Miss Jiang…” Xiao Yuanyan’s throat tightened as he murmured.
"Call me Wanwan, my nickname..."
Jiang Yuyan suddenly took the initiative to hug his neck, tilted her head to his chest, closed her eyes, and said in an inaudible voice:
"I don't like him, I only like you."
Xiao Yuanyan froze. He was so excited that he wanted to jump three feet high! He ran as fast as the wind, and there was an uncontrollable howl in his throat.
He called her over and over again.
"Wanwan."
"Wanwan."
"Wanwan...you are mine!"
Jiang Yuyan looked at his silly look, and the corners of her mouth curled up. She thought vaguely, "Yes, she is moved."
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