Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Meeting
"Nong Nong is going out,"
Lan Nongnong pursed her lips and smiled, carrying a wicker basket. A dimple appeared on her left cheek. Her bright black eyes were full of smiles as she looked at the person sitting next to the door and talking.
"Aunt Liu, these tiger-head shoes are almost done, right? That's perfect for my nephew to wear when Sister Chunzhi gives birth in the winter. I'll bring you some wild flowers later. You can put them in your room. Smelling the flowers will make you feel better and more relaxed."
Speaking of her grandson, Aunt Liu immediately squinted her eyes and smiled. Then she heard her clear and sweet voice, and her words were as intimate and sincere as a little daughter. Her heart softened immediately: "Okay, okay."
Seeing that her small basket covered with a clean powder towel was bulging, I knew she had an appointment with someone.
Not to mention the masters' instructions, we just lived next to each other in the same alley for more than a year and had close contact on weekdays. She lived alone here, had a kind nature, treated people politely, and smiled all day long. Seeing her, people also felt good and could not help but take care of her a little more.
Recently, her smile was sweet and her eyes were full of love, which clearly showed that she was in love. However, she kept her mouth shut and the person who stirred up the love never showed up.
Aunt Liu had no way of identifying a good man for her, so she could only pull her aside and repeatedly remind her: "It's okay with Hua, Nong Nong is lovely and beautiful. Don't forget to be on guard when you go out. Come back early and I'll make you some glutinous rice cakes tonight."
Lan Nongnong responded with a smile, then quickened her pace and walked out of the alley.
The style of Yuqing City is quite similar to that of Jiangsu and Zhejiang in later times. The buildings are exquisite and elegant, the air is moist, and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere. Even the gray walls and brown tiles in the remote alleys reveal the gentle charm of time.
Lan Nongnong likes this place very much. The environment is pleasant, the people are prosperous, the public security is strict, and the neighbors are simple and kind.
Compared to the panic and helplessness she felt when she suddenly traveled through time two years ago, now she has a house to live in, family to rely on, a skill to make a living, no worries about food and clothing, and can also enjoy the natural beauty that is very different from the modern city.
She was not the type to go out and explore. She had just finished the college entrance examination and applied for university before coming here. The present days seemed like a relaxing journey for her.
I just can't help but miss home.
Wulan Hutong is located in the south of the city, close to the edge of the city. Most of the people living there are ordinary people. The reddish-brown carved carriage parked at the entrance of the hutong is particularly eye-catching compared to the plain surroundings.
Lan Nongnong's gaze fell only on the figure beside the carriage. The figure stood like a green pine, tall and straight. Even without seeing the face, she could already tell that he was handsome and elegant, with an air of nobility and distinction all over his body.
"Yao Jing!"
The man moved at the sound, and just as he turned around, a face with a smile as bright as the morning sun suddenly came into his sight. His cold eyes moved slightly, and a gentle smile naturally appeared on his face.
"Have you been waiting for a long time? Don't blame me, I was delayed for a while when I went out."
Lan Nongnong let him take the wicker basket from her wrist, then she skillfully put her hands around his arm, smiled and raised her face, her bright round eyes curved into crescents, and her tenderness was almost overflowing.
It has been more than half a month since I established a relationship with him. The two of us have gone from being shy and unfamiliar in the beginning to being intimate and natural now.
However, whenever she gazed at this handsome face, this elegant young man actually became her lover, Lan Nongnong still felt as if she was in a dream.
When she stumbled and settled down in this strange Sheng Dynasty, she never thought of having an emotional entanglement with the men here.
But when feelings come, they are always beyond our control and hard to control.
When she first saw him outside the teahouse that day, she felt for the first time in her life that her chest felt like little rabbits were beating wildly, her heartbeat was so loud that it hurt her eardrums, and it made her lose her appetite and unable to sleep.
She knew that so-called love at first sight was actually just lust. She had never been in love, nor had she ever been attracted to anyone, but she knew why she wanted to be with him.
I also know that if I want to get something, I must fight for it bravely and try my best. Even if I don’t get it in the end, it is better than having regrets for the rest of my life.
She didn't want to chew on the bitterness and joy of secret love alone, so when they met again, she bravely stepped forward and took the initiative to talk to him. She guessed that he must have never been so recklessly and directly confessed his love to someone before, so he couldn't hide his surprise in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, and then he looked at her straight in the eye, deeply impressed.
Now that she thought about it, she was able to pursue him because she lacked the reserve and subtlety of today's women.
But she was not born in this world, so she likes to express her love to him. She treats her first love seriously and purely.
Be it secular concepts or the gap between different generations, they are no longer important in the face of her love.
For example, at this moment, she took his arm, and her fingertips quietly wrapped around his sleeve. He lowered his eyes and smiled, and all the coldness disappeared. When that smile fell into her eyes, she was filled with joy.
"I haven't waited long. What are you thinking about?"
"Thinking back to the time we first met, and now that we're holding hands, I always wonder if this is all a dream."
Even though he was used to her straightforward expression, Qin Jingyao was still pleased to hear it.
He curled his long fingers and gently twirled the tip of her pretty nose. He looked at her with a hint of affection in his eyes and chuckled softly, "So, you are thinking of me even in your dreams."
Lan Nongnong closed her eyes slightly and gently rubbed his fingertips. She liked his intimate behavior with her, and her heart was filled with sweetness. She opened her eyes, looked into his eyes, and nodded seriously, saying, "Of course I think about it day and night, and I can't forget it."
Her eyes flickered, revealing her cunning. A smile appeared in the corners of her eyes before she even uttered a word, yet she had to suppress the upward curve of her lips. "Otherwise, how could a shy girl like me have the courage to speak to you?"
"Oh,"
His voice was clear and mellow, and when he chuckled it sounded like the gentle tapping of a jade chime, which was very pleasant to the ear. Lan Nongnong couldn't help but feel her ears burning when she heard him laugh like that, and she didn't care about the teasing in his laughter, she just grabbed his arm tightly and got into the car.
"Where are we going today?"
Qin Jingyao dismissed his followers. This girl had a pretty and well-behaved face, but she had a very annoying temper. If it were an ordinary woman, she would endure it alone when she felt uncomfortable, but she could not bear the slightest grievance.
I still remember their first date. Just because he came to pick her up and sat in the carriage without getting out to greet her, she asked him directly whether he was reluctant to be with her. If not, he should be attentive, respectful, caring, and willing to put in the effort. Even so, it still felt not enough. It would never make people feel neglected.
Being frank and serious often makes people reluctant to respond.
Since he was in love with her, Qin Jingyao accepted her small request. From then on, whenever they were together, he would remember to protect her, let her do what she wanted, and listen to her.
It would be a pity to make her feel overly concerned. This little wicker basket certainly didn't need to be made by someone else. Moreover, these trivial things that were once not worth his attention now had a special kind of fun in them.
He held her small wicker basket in one hand and supported her waist with the other as he led her to the carriage. After they sat side by side, he placed the basket on the small table, looked at her sideways, and said with a smile, "Nong Nong mentioned before that she wanted to climb Wangxian Mountain. Today is warm and windy, which is perfect. I asked someone to prepare tea, fruits and snacks. If you get tired on the way up, you can stop and rest at any time."
He glanced at her small wicker basket and asked with a smile, "What did Nong Nong bring?"
Lan Nongnong was touched by his meticulousness and thoughtfulness, and her whole body was filled with sweetness. Upon hearing this, she quickly leaned over to get the basket, and winked at him mysteriously with her right eye. When she saw the indulgent and doting smile on his face, her heart throbbed, as if honey had burst its banks, rushing over and making her fingertips numb.
She couldn't help but choke slightly, and quickly looked away, pretending to be cheerful, "So you say we're in sync. I guessed we were definitely going to Wangxian Mountain today, and I also prepared some ice drinks and crispy fruits, look!"
As she spoke, she removed the pink cloth covering the basket. In the small basket, which was not even as big as a washbasin, was carefully padded with a clean white cloth. On the spout of a pumpkin-sized white porcelain pot were two palm-sized porcelain cups with white backgrounds and peach petal glaze, which were placed upside down.
Three palm-sized reddish-brown wooden boxes were neatly stacked in the empty space next to them, and a sealed pottery jar the size of a pen holder was stuffed next to it. In the open compartment at the very edge were several refreshing light green handkerchiefs.
"I made the ice plum soup myself, having spent the night in a well. I asked my neighbor to make the crispy fruit. It's salty and delicious, especially since you need to replenish salt after sweating. I didn't bring much with me. Hiking isn't like a picnic; the joy of climbing is what counts. Anything more would be a burden. But you brought dessert, so now we have both sweet and savory options. Oh, and I also brought paper and pen. I have a task for you!"
Lan Nongnong pointed at each item with her index finger and explained it to him. Suddenly she raised her head with a serious expression on her face, as if this task was very important.
Qin Jingyao was suspicious in his heart and nodded in agreement, but when he heard the content of her so-called mission, his eyebrows could not help but move, and then he couldn't help laughing,
"You are a great painter. When you reach the top, you must paint us and this beautiful scenery together in your painting."
Her eyes lit up at this moment, and she nodded emphatically, "This is our first photo together, we must keep it as a souvenir. You must give it your all and perform exceptionally well!"
Qin Jingyao finally laughed out loud. There was no need to be patient when getting along with her. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he nodded seriously to take on the important task. "I will do my best to paint and live up to the heavy trust you have entrusted to me."
Lan Nongnong was delighted to hear this. She had always liked hiking and picnics, but at that time she was only responsible for bringing herself along, and someone else arranged everything for her food, drinks, and entertainment.
This time, she racked her brains and could only come up with ice plum soup with her lover. She knew that Yao Jing was thoughtful and would prepare everything properly since he had made arrangements.
But dating is a matter for two people, so she has to contribute as well.
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Lan Nongnong was completely unaware of this before, but now that she has fallen in love, she finally understands the feeling.
In life and on screen, she has seen many people with outstanding looks and talents, some of whom can even be compared with Yao Jing, but they either lack that elegant temperament or are not as handsome as him.
In short, in Lan Nongnong's eyes, there is no man in the world more outstanding and perfect than Yao Jing.
He has a superior bone structure, a perfect outline, and his waist-length black hair adds to his elegance.
The forehead is full, with a striking widow's peak extending to the hairline, the bridge of the nose is high, the eyes appear extremely deep, the eyelid folds are clean and moderate, the pupils are bright and bright, the eyelashes are thick, and a casual glance from him can make people drown in it.
Further down, those lips, of just the right thickness, were tinged with a moist, light red hue. She stared at them intently, not knowing what it would feel like to kiss them...
As soon as the thought came to her mind, a blush spread from her slender white neck to her cheeks, and her neck was undulating. She held her breath quietly, and her eyes flickered and wandered as if they were burned.
The things in the basket were indeed rough, and would definitely not catch Qin Jingyao's eye under normal circumstances. But compared to those things, the charming expression on her face at this moment was more interesting.
Those eyes flickered and had nowhere to rest. Every time they pretended to be idle and secretly glanced at him, they were filled with unconcealable joy. Even though he didn't like noise, he found her voice like a yellow warbler's joyful chattering very pleasant.
This kind of ease and comfort is rare in life.
Qin Jingyao had no intention of showing mercy to Yuqing this time. All the women who admired him and dared to approach him lowered their heads and became embarrassed and helpless after just a glance. A letter from him was considered bold.
And the woman in front of me,
Recalling that day, her cheeks were red, her eyes were full of tears, and even the tips of her ears were red, but she stood straight in front of him, her clear and distinct eyes looking at him without hesitation, and she said to him in a bold and foolish way that she fell in love with him at first sight, and at the end she even asked him if he was willing to marry her.
Qin Jingyao thought about it, and a smile appeared on the corner of his lips.
Such a woman, with a pretty face, a charming temperament, knows the importance of advance and retreat, is charming and innocent, not coy, nor does she act unreasonable, and is full of sincere love. Even a cold man like him can't help but be warmed up a bit.
Seeing her looking at him with that infatuated look again, Qin Jingyao smiled softly, looking handsome.
The beauty is so affectionate, we should pay more attention to her.
Just now I didn't let you down.
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