Chapter 39 Chapter 39 "What is your wish? The gods don't...
After hanging the wooden plaque with their names on it on the tree, Yun Wu dragged Xie Yi away from the Yue Lao Temple as if they were running for their lives.
It's no wonder she was flustered. It was Xie Yi who was not polite at all. He said out loud whatever he was thinking.
The Yue Lao Temple is full of lovers who have come to pray for marriage. Naturally, they think they are the most perfect match in the world. But there is a stranger who is dragging everyone else down. How can anyone bear to listen?
As soon as Xie Yi finished speaking, several tall and mighty men nearby looked over at him with fierce eyes, their clenched fists as big as sandbags.
When he was dragged away, Xie Yi was still saying, "What are you afraid of? It's not like I can't beat them. Am I wrong?"
Yun Wu: “…”
Even if it's true, this statement is too hateful!!
She grabbed Xie Yi and plunged into the crowd. She didn't know how long she walked. When she felt that there was no one around her who had heard what Xie Yi said, she breathed a sigh of relief and stopped.
When they came to their senses, they had already arrived at the theater entrance.
The sound of gong music came from inside. Looking at the playbill hanging at the door, I saw that the theater had been rehearsing all kinds of touching love stories recently, from The Peony Pavilion to Liang Zhu, regardless of the joys and sorrows. Today's performance was the appropriate Cowherd and Weaver Girl.
The two of them arrived at the right time, as the first half was about to end and the next performance was about to begin.
Yun Wu went to the door and bought two tickets. Soon, she followed the crowd into the theater.
Today, not only were there many people on the street, but even the opera troupe was bustling. The private rooms upstairs had already been reserved, leaving only the seats in the lobby empty. The two of them found a seat with a good view and sat down.
There was a waiter walking around with melon seeds and tea in his hands, so Yun Wu bought two packets of snacks to eat while watching the show.
Xie Yi looked back around. The lobby was packed with guests. He could almost smell the perfume on the other guests, not to mention the crowds of people standing by the doors and windows along the wall. Although the autumn evening was somewhat cool, with so many people sitting there, the air wasn't circulating, and just sitting there made him sweat.
He wrinkled his nose and whispered to Yun Wu, "What's so interesting about these old stories?"
Yun Wu also whispered, "Don't you want to know how I spent my time in previous years?"
Whether it is shopping or watching a play, it is what Yun Wu does every year.
Xie Yi thought about it and endured it.
As soon as the gongs and drums sounded on the stage and the Weaver Girl in colorful clothes appeared on the stage with fairy-like air, his eyes fell on the play.
When the performance reached the part where the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl were separated by the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother and had to go their separate ways, he made a "tsk" sound and put on a sour face.
Before he could say anything harsh, something suddenly fell from the sky and landed on the mask on his head with a "bang", as if it hit his head.
Xie Yi paused, Yun Wu caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of her eye, and subconsciously turned her head away.
They both lowered their heads and saw a peanut rolling off the mask and lying quietly on his knees.
Xie Yi was stunned, then flew into a rage: "Who dares?!"
The peanut shells falling from the sky must have come from someone in the private room on the second floor. The two of them looked up at the same time and saw that a window of the private room on the second floor was open. Two familiar figures were standing by the window watching the show. When they saw them coming, they waved.
Chen Qiutang was leaning against the window. Beside her, Erlangjun Xie Fei was holding a handful of peanuts with a grin on his face. Weren't they the peanuts he had thrown?
It’s already past half of the night of Chinese Valentine’s Day, and I didn’t expect to meet you here.
Unlike her brother, Xie Fei had booked a private room in the theater early on. At this moment, she was sitting in the empty room, enjoying tea and snacks, and watching Xie Yi sitting in the crowd in the lobby with a gloating look on her face.
He laughed heartily and said to Chen Qiutang, "Given Sanlang's personality, it's rare for him to even appear in a theater. Yet, today he's squeezed in with so many people. It's incredible that he can even sit still!"
Chen Qiutang looked down, eager to try it out. "I think the mask Sanlang is wearing is pretty good. I want to buy one later."
Xie Fei snorted, "Sanlang is not as thorough as I am. If he had booked a private room early like me, why would he have squeezed in with everyone else downstairs?"
Chen Qiutang: "I'm definitely not as good as you here!"
The brother and sister-in-law were pointing and joking at their younger brother when they suddenly saw Xie Yi grab a peanut from the table and wave his arm towards them. Xie Fei quickly closed the window, and with a loud thud, the peanut hit the small window of the private room.
Xie Fei was still frightened. She pushed open the small window again and looked down. There was no trace of her brother and sister-in-law.
What a show!
You only see these once a year. It's unlucky to see them on such a good day!
Xie Yi walked out of the theater with a sour face and an unhappy expression. Yun Wu suppressed a smile and comforted him: "It's really a coincidence. There are so many theaters in the capital, and I just happened to run into my second brother and his wife."
Xie Yi: "Is this a good thing?"
Yun Wu: "What a coincidence, it's also good luck!"
Xie Yi was furious: "What's good about that? Xie Fei is in the private room and we are in the lobby. He looks like he deserves a beating, so he must be teasing us."
Yun Wu: "No matter where we sit, aren't we watching the same show?"
Xie Yi stopped walking, turned around, and stared at her for a long time with his phoenix eyes. Just when Yun Wu began to lower her head to check if there was anything wrong with herself, he suddenly smiled.
"As if no one is prepared."
Yun Wu didn't hear clearly: "What?"
He had already moved forward.
Yun Wu didn't understand why and followed him.
The capital city was full of people. As she followed Xie Yi, there were fewer and fewer people around, and the noise faded away. Only a few lanterns emitted faint light, illuminating the path beneath their feet.
Before they knew it, they were at the lake.
There were lanterns on the lake carrying the wishes of countless believers, but this shore was sparsely populated. Not to mention the drifting blessing lanterns, even the tourist boats had never come here. Only the clear water was swaying, reflecting the bright moonlight in the sky, and shattering the starry sky on the lake.
There was a small boat moored on the shore. Before Yun Wu could react, Xie Yi had already stepped onto it.
He turned around and looked at Yun Wu: "Come here."
"Did you prepare this?" Yun Wu was surprised.
She looked down at the distance between the boat and the shore and hesitated for a moment. Xie Yi had already opened his arms and said, "Jump over."
Yun Wu didn't hesitate and jumped into his arms.
The night wind wrapped around his scorching body temperature and embraced her tightly.
The boat left the shore and drifted with the current.
Yun Wu sat in his arms, gazing across the river. Over there, fireworks were ablaze, trees and flowers blooming like flowers, and the hustle and bustle was palpable from afar. But the hustle and bustle couldn't reach this side. Here, silence and stillness reigned, as if they were the only two left in the world.
She has always been able to endure loneliness, and she doesn't feel lonely when she has a good man by her side.
Away from the crowds and lights, you can see the stars more clearly.
"That's Altair." Yun Wu pointed at the stars in the sky and identified them, "That's Vega."
Although I didn’t see the ending in the theater, it was still quite entertaining to watch the stars meet in the sky.
She played with Xie Yi's palms, folding them together to form a gesture. Xie Yi's hands were white and slender, with distinct joints, but they were a circle larger than hers. He brought his five fingers together and easily interlocked them.
Yun Wu whispered, "The immortals in heaven are also meeting at this time."
Xie Yi replied, "When the sun comes up, they won't see each other again until next year."
Yun Wu: “…”
Yun Wu argued, "One year on Earth is one day in Heaven. For the immortals, they see each other every day!"
Xie Yi didn't say whether it was true or not.
The wine was warming in the stove on the boat. Xie Yi grabbed the bottle and took a sip of the hot wine.
He added, "What's so good about being an immortal? My destiny is bestowed upon me by God, and I have no control over anything. If I make a mistake, I will be doomed."
Yun Wu looked up at him, but it was dark all around, with only a small light on at the stern, so she could only see his rolling Adam's apple.
Yun Wu nuzzled his chest and whispered, "Being a deity isn't good, and being a mortal isn't good either. Since neither is good, isn't this the best of both worlds?"
Xie Yi: “…”
Yun Wu suddenly said, "I've been thinking all day about what birthday gift you would give me."
Xie Yi was stunned as he didn't expect her to bring this up suddenly.
She never asks for anything.
"But then I thought about it. I accidentally missed your birthday and forgot to prepare a birthday gift for you." Yun Wu said with some guilt and sadness, "Even if you forgot...it doesn't matter."
“…”
She consoled herself, "I've received many gifts today, and I like every one of them. One shouldn't be too greedy. Besides, this boat is already a pleasant surprise. I've never sailed at night before."
Although the boat is deserted and lonely at night, the lake is connected to the sky, as if wandering in the starry sky.
How can a scenery you have never seen not be a surprise or a gift?
Xie Yi lowered his eyes, looked at her fair and radiant face under the moonlight, and suddenly wanted to kiss her.
He thought so and did so.
The kiss came unexpectedly, and Yun Wu was completely unprepared. He touched her lips lightly, with careful movements, like a kiss in the evening breeze, as if he was treating a precious thing with great respect.
Kisses fell on the corners of her lips, cheeks, and eyelids... Yun Wu trembled her eyelashes in fear, and when she opened her eyes again, he had already retreated, as if nothing had happened.
"I have thought about it." Xie Yi's voice was so soft that it seemed like he was talking to himself: "Your birthday gift."
Yun Wu blinked, waiting for his next words.
What's the appropriate gift?
Things like gold and silver are too vulgar.
Calligraphy, paintings and antiques are rather ordinary.
He wanted to be like the day when he saw her at the gate of Jinyun Temple. He had a myriad of emotions in his mind that were hard to describe. He searched everywhere but could not find anything to express his feelings.
No treasure in the world can compare to her loveliness.
If you want to hide someone, the world is vast, and only one boat and two people are enough.
After waiting for a long time for Xie Yi's answer, Yun Wu looked at him in confusion.
His eyes were dark, as if filled with thousands of emotions, but the moonlight was too dim for her to see clearly.
A small, swaying lantern drifted to the side of their boat. The paper-folded lantern was gently bumped against the side of the boat by the waves, and the candle flame flickered, as if it would be extinguished at any time.
Yun Wu caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye.
"Oh no," she said suddenly in frustration, "I forgot to put up the lanterns."
Xie Yi: "What are you doing with the lanterns?"
Yun Wu said, "Of course it's for praying, hoping that the gods in heaven will hear it and make their wishes come true."
"A wish?" Xie Yi leaned against the side of the boat, his chuckle carried in the wind. It was unclear whether he was being ridiculous or finding it amusing. "If making a wish to the gods could have it come true, how could it be so simple in this world?"
Yun Wu asked doubtfully, "I just want peace of mind, why bother with such a serious matter?"
Xie Yi remained silent.
He then said, "What is your wish? The gods won't answer it, but I will."
"real?"
"Absolutely true."
Yun Wu was delighted: "Then when you go back, ask Doctor Hua to take a look. No matter what Doctor Hua says, you must do it!"
“…”
Xie Yi was speechless: "Can't you think about something other than seeing a doctor and taking medicine?"
Yun Wu said innocently, "You said you would agree to anything I ask."
Xie Yi tried to hold it back, but couldn't help it. He gritted his teeth and said, "Didn't Hua Wanchun say last time that my health was much better? He also said that I no longer needed to take so many medicines every day, and you still don't miss three meals a day."
He drinks medicine all day long and is almost becoming a drug addict.
Xie Yi suddenly felt a little regretful.
If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have given in.
Maybe he indulged her too much, but she has become more and more unruly recently.
Yun Wu just smiled at him.
"I hope you live a long life, but that's beyond human control. Even if you agree, it's not up to you." Yun Wu smiled lightly, her almond eyes reflecting the sparkling moonlight. "I hope you live longer. It would be best if we could grow old together."
“…”
Xie Yi looked at her intently and wanted to kiss her.
This time it's not a matter of separation at the first touch, but lingering for a long time.
Many love words seem to be less profound than a kiss.
The gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the dark night, big clusters opening up before our eyes.
The night breeze was blowing gently, the water was swaying, the boat was rocking gently with the waves, the clear aroma of wine was spreading with every breath, Yun Wu almost got drunk in the rippling waves.
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