General Xie is quite good at choosing places. This island in the middle of the lake has pleasant scenery and is far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, like a secluded paradise.
Wow...
The boat cleared the ripples on the water, and the boatman held the long pole:
"Sir, we're here."
The island in the middle of the lake is a small island as big as two mansions. Willows are swaying on the island, and the green is full of vitality. Green and red tiles can be seen reflected between the green leaves and branches, and the birds are singing crisply. It is particularly peaceful and elegant.
"Xiaojiu, watch your step."
Chu Dichi helped her ashore.
Chu Li helped him to carry the gifts.
Just after picking up two boxes, I saw a man carrying a bird cage from the back of the cabin.
"White-feathered parrot?"
Isn't this her child?
"Uncle, why did you bring it with you?"
Chu Dichi said solemnly: "This white-feathered parrot is smart, spiritual, can talk, and can entertain people. I'm sure General Xie will like it."
Chu Li responded, holding several boxes of wrapped gifts, "Then let's go in quickly."
"good."
They stepped onto the gravel-covered beach by the lake and walked through the swaying willows. Their figures were illuminated by the mottled and fragmented sunlight, and occasionally willow branches brushed against their black hair.
"Xiaojiu."
"Um?"
She turned her head sideways, and the dim light and shadow passed through the gaps between the branches and leaves, sprinkling on her delicate, porcelain-white cheeks. One could almost see the transparent little hairs.
The man's eyes darkened, and he used his fingertips to push away a willow leaf from her hair.
Chu Li laughed:
"It's so quiet here. No wonder General Xie likes this place so much."
On the east side of the island in the middle of the lake, there is a villa.
Roses and ivy covered the walls, red and green, setting off the beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River.
Knock knock!
She knocked on the door.
Why is no one answering?
Knock knock!
Isn’t there even a waiter to open the door?
Chu Li couldn't help but feel puzzled, and leaned over the crack of the door to look, "Uncle, there seems to be no one inside?"
"No one?"
Chu Dichi was slightly surprised, "Is General Xie not at home?"
"It's very quiet in there, maybe he's really not there, but I heard that people who live in seclusion like to grow vegetables, raise chickens and ducks, and do everything by themselves to be self-sufficient. Why don't we look for him nearby?"
Maybe General Xie went to plant vegetables and weed.
"good."
Chu Dichi followed her.
Looking at her putting the gifts at the door, he picked up his step and trotted to find her. His dark eyes narrowed slightly, his thin lips raised slightly, and he followed her leisurely.
Chu Li trotted:
"Thank you, General!"
"Thank you, General?"
I ran to the left and found an orchard full of strawberries. The fruits were red and green and gave off a sweet and greasy aroma.
After searching along the lake, I found that there were bayberries and plums planted on the island, and the early-ripe fruits were green and lush.
The island is like a paradise.
But there was no fence or vegetable garden to be seen, not even a hoe.
As Chu Li searched, he vaguely felt that something was not right.
When the old man lived alone, he loved to grow vegetables and raise chickens, but these were not available on this small island.
On the contrary, the plum trees are so tall, and the bayberry trees are also very tall. If they were planted by General Xie, how could an old man like him pick the fruits?
He climbs trees?
Does he jump up to pick it?
She frowned, thinking about something in confusion, and suddenly noticed that Chu Dichi was staring at her.
When their eyes met, the man smiled warmly:
"What's wrong?"
"Uncle, General Xie doesn't seem to live here. Are you mistaken?"
The man was slightly surprised: "Did you make a mistake? Come to think of it, I haven't seen General Xie for several years, and this is the address Xiao Yexing gave me."
"That means Governor Xiao made a mistake."
Chu Li said seriously: "Let's go back."
When I got to the lake, I found that the boat was gone.
Where's the boat?!
Looking around, the vast lake was sparkling, and in the far distance was the land of Jiangnan City, but there was not a single boat across the lake that was several hundred meters long!
"Isn't the boat still here?"
Chu Dichi: "I don't know."
"How could you not know? We are here to visit General Xie, not to stay here permanently. That ship must take us back..."
etc.
The words came to an abrupt end.
Chu Li was like being hit by a stick that day, and immediately understood something, staring at Chu Dichi:
"It must be you!"
Normally, when they visit, the boat will wait there and pick them up after a few hours.
But the ship left.
How could the ship have left without Chu Dichi's instruction?
Unless, he doesn't want to go back to Jiangnan City.
He wants to stay here.
"You let the boat go. We didn't come here to visit General Xie at all! You're lying!"
The man's expression straightened, his brows were majestic without anger, and he said in a deep voice: "Xiao Yexing told me that General Xie was here, how could I know whether it was true or not? Don't you have any trust in me at all? You should provide evidence when you speak."
"Or, Xiaojiu, you are just relying on the fact that I like you and will spoil you."
It seems that he is a little angry.
Chu Li was originally very confident, but when she saw his appearance, she became hesitant again.
Could it be that he really didn't know?
Jiangnan City was busy with official business, and so many people were waiting for justice. As the regent, he had no reason to ignore the people...
I guess he really didn't know...it's all Governor Xiao's fault!
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