Chapter 165 There are plenty of simps everywhere.
The room looked rather dim and poorly lit because the curtains were drawn.
Qiu Yuru smiled as she looked at Yan Xici, who was sitting by the bed. "Xici, you rarely come here, why don't you go for a walk in the park?"
Just a second before that, she had already sniffed it carefully.
There was no strange smell in the air, which proved that they hadn't done anything.
Or rather, they didn't do anything they explicitly forbade.
I'm quite satisfied with this aspect.
Yan Xici blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering. She didn't really have any thoughts about it; when in Rome, do as the Romans do, and she was fine with whatever she did.
She looked at Xiao Ran with both eyes, as if waiting for him to make a decision.
She perfectly portrayed the submissive and obedient expression that only a young wife would have.
Xiao Ran didn't really want to go to the park, since it was a place for kids and not very interesting.
If he absolutely had to go out, he felt that listening to Suzhou storytelling was more interesting than going to the park.
"Well, I think we should find a place to listen to Pingtan (a traditional Chinese storytelling and ballad singing art form). I can bring my laptop with me so that Xici can experience a different culture."
Suzhou still has many Pingtan (storytelling and ballad singing) halls, where you can hear the melodious Wu dialect spoken with a sanxian (three-stringed plucked instrument) and a pipa (four-stringed plucked instrument).
Brewing a pot of Biluochun tea and enjoying a leisurely drink is a favorite pastime for the people of old Suzhou.
Moreover, the environment is usually very good, making it ideal for writing.
Xiao Ran thought this was a very good choice.
Qiu Yuru didn't have any objections; her main goal was to let Yan Xici experience the differences between Suzhou and Shanghai. "So, where do you want to go?"
The girl pursed her lips. "I... I'll listen to Brother Xiao Ran."
These were her true feelings; after all, being with him made even the most boring places become interesting.
Even if she had nothing, Yan Xici would be content as long as she had a place to stay.
This requirement is really low.
After all, the dictionary definition of "容身" (róngshēn) is "to accommodate one's body."
In other words, she would probably be very happy even in a place like the bathroom, but only if it's with him.
Qiu Yuru chuckled, her eyes filled with tenderness as she looked at Yan Xici. "You spoil him so much. If I were you, I'd search right now and see if there's anywhere I want to go. He can't possibly not come with me today!"
Despite her words, she was actually quite pleased with Yan Xi's actions.
The first standard for being a qualified daughter-in-law is not to listen to whatever your mother-in-law says, but to listen to whatever your husband says.
After all, a daughter-in-law is going to spend her whole life with her son, so naturally, mothers-in-law hope that their daughters-in-law will listen to their sons more.
"After all, Brother Xiao Ran is very busy, and it's rare for him to come back, so naturally he should do whatever makes him comfortable." The girl smiled sweetly, her voice soft and pleasant.
"Okay, then I'll talk to your dad and we'll go listen to Pingtan instead. We can have dinner on the boat tonight and enjoy the night view, what do you think?"
Eating on a traditional awning boat is quite a unique experience.
Although the dishes are basically fixed, since the boat is small and can't carry a large amount of ingredients, they are all unique and delicious.
Qiu Yuru liked it very much.
The girl nodded obediently, "I'm fine with anything."
Xiao Ran also gave his mother an OK sign, indicating that he was fine.
After discussing it with the two of them, Qiu Yuru turned around and walked out of their bedroom.
Upon entering his bedroom, Xiao Shengrong was sitting on the bed waiting for their results. Seeing Qiu Yuru come in, he turned his head and asked blankly, "How did it go?"
“Oh dear, Xiao Ran said he wanted to go listen to Pingtan. Don’t you know your son? As long as he doesn’t walk, anywhere is fine.”
Xiao Shengrong chuckled, "That's fine too, it just so happens I didn't go."
He's a long-time fan of Pingtan (a traditional Chinese storytelling and ballad singing art form).
My favorite thing to do when I have free time is listen to Pingtan (a type of storytelling and ballad singing in Suzhou dialect), which makes me feel relaxed.
It was already five o'clock when the four of them finished getting ready and went out. The Pingtan Hall was crowded with people, and the red wood and blue bricks made it look very classical.
Yan Xici enjoyed the classical and unique atmosphere while chatting casually with her uncle and aunt, listening to the unhurried Suzhou storytelling, and eating snacks. She was quite relaxed.
Xiao Ran took his notebook and, while Yan Xici was behaving herself, started typing away furiously.
Although the surroundings were a bit noisy, he was completely focused and produced four thousand words in no time.
By 6 p.m., I had already typed 6,000 words.
I can barely finish writing today's words.
After listening to the Pingtan performance, the four of them left the Pingtan Hall. By then, it was getting dark, and the sunset was getting deeper.
The four of them strolled along the lake, heading towards the fishing boats.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a water town. Although it is very close to Shanghai, the culture and environment are worlds apart.
Take speaking for example. Compared to Shanghainese, Suzhou people speak softer and slower. Combined with this environment, it gives the feeling that the whole world has softened.
This made the already gentle girl even more gentle, and even her eyes had a soft, yielding quality.
The dinner was delicious, and enjoying the night view while eating the tasty food and chatting with Xiao Ran's parents made her feel especially warm inside.
Despite Yan Li's wealth and her parents' leisure time, to be honest, they've never had a family gathering like this before.
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