Old Meng wasn't idle either; he would occasionally lend a hand.
By the time the thatched hut was repaired, it was past noon.
The mountains and forests are breathtaking, filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers, accompanied by the gentle sound of flowing water.
After finishing everything, Qiu Dafu sat on a tree stump, thinking about his promise to Jiang Liu to build a house in Qingyun.
"Brother Qiu, dinner's ready." Xu Qing came out of the kitchen carrying a tray with a few side dishes and two bowls of white rice.
Qiu Dafu nodded, got up and walked to the wooden stake that served as a dining table, where he ate with Wu Erhu.
After lunch, just as Qiu Dafu was about to leave, Xu Qing said, "Brother Qiu, no rush. We can get back to Huaiyuan before dark."
Madam Meng nodded in agreement, then pointed to the distant lakeside, "Qing'er, the fish in the lake were all raised by your maternal grandfather. You can catch some and take them home to eat."
Upon hearing this, Wu Erhu's eyes lit up.
Upon hearing these words from Madam Meng, Old Master Meng hurriedly went to retrieve his fishing hook and net.
He hadn't fished for quite some time, and was unusually happy to see his granddaughter today.
Qiu Dafu took the fishing gear handed to him by Old Meng and followed behind Old Meng toward the lake with Wu Erhu.
Xu Qing helped her grandmother walk towards the lake.
A small bridge spans a flowing stream in the lake.
Qiu Dafu and Wu Erhu sat in the small boat and began to work together to fish.
Old Master Meng sat alone in a small boat, fishing with his eyes closed.
Xu Qing and her maternal grandmother were leisurely boating on the lake.
“Grandmother, it’s really inconvenient for you to live in this remote mountain forest. Why don’t you come and live with me in Huaiyuan?”
“Your maternal grandfather served as an official for decades. He grew tired of the hustle and bustle outside and preferred to live in seclusion here.”
When they returned home, Xu Qing left the coachman and horse in the mountains so that her parents could have a more comfortable life.
...On the same day, Jiang Liu arrived at Qiu Dafu's residence early, intending to discuss with him the matter of taking her parents to Lingnan Village, but she did not see him.
She learned from Wu Sanhu that Qiu Dafu had gone to Qingyun Town with Wu Erhu at Xu Qing's request to repair the roof of her maternal grandfather's house.
For some reason, the closer the wedding date got, the more uneasy she felt.
As dusk fell, she found herself alone, and unknowingly arrived at the city gate.
By the time Qiu Dafu and the others returned to Huaiyuan, it was nearly dusk.
As soon as he entered the city, he saw a red figure ahead, eagerly waiting.
"Liu'er?" Qiu Dafu got off the carriage and walked towards Jiang Liu. "What are you doing here?"
"Just wandering around." As soon as Jiang Liu finished speaking, she saw Xu Qing lift the carriage curtain, and a strange feeling of jealousy welled up in her heart.
Xu Qing asked with a smile, "Sister Jiang, are you waiting for Brother Qiu?"
Jiang Liu nodded, "Yes, I'm waiting for him."
Qiu Dafu ran into Jiang Liu by chance and decided not to drive the carriage anymore. He instructed Wu Erhu, "Take Miss Xu back to her residence."
Wu Erhu agreed and drove off.
Immediately afterwards, Qiu Dafu and Jiang Liu went to the Jiang residence hand in hand.
"Liu'er, Miss Xu's carriage is still at her maternal grandparents' house..."
Jiang Liu smiled and shook her head, then took Qiu Dafu's arm: "No need to explain, I believe you."
The two walked side by side and gradually disappeared down Huaiyuan Street.
That night, Bailu stayed at the inn again.
At this moment, her forehead was burning hot, her eyes were glazed, and she was even more drowsy than she had been that morning.
She refused to get close to Ling Qi and kicked him out of the room.
After being rejected, Ling Qi went directly to find Ling Ba.
Bai Lu spent the night in a daze, and the next morning, she had a persistent high fever.
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