Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Close your eyes
Lan Nongnong knew that he was older than her, and it was this extra time and experience that sculpted Yao Jing into such a gentle yet sharp character.
Gentle but decisive, strong but not overbearing.
This polite refusal, while patiently explaining the pros and cons, didn't dampen her interest at all. How could it not make her admiration grow even stronger with such thoughtfulness and consideration?
Moreover, Lan Nongnong was allergic to animal hair and couldn't stand horses. What she said just now was just an excuse to talk to him more.
Perhaps it was because being favored always made her fearless. She had already been convinced in her heart, but she straightened her back, suppressed the corners of her lips that were raised, and pretended to be unconvinced. She said stubbornly, "I ride in carriages frequently. Even if I can't master them, I can see a thing or two. The horses in the carriages rented on the market are definitely tame and gentle. Unless there are force majeure factors that cause the horses to go crazy, as long as you master the corresponding skills, I think it will be fine if it is just ordinary driving."
As everyone knows, the college entrance examination is the peak moment of human wisdom. Lan Nongnong has entered the elite class. Although not the top one, she is still in the middle class.
Even though her experience was not as rich as his, she was no less capable than him in terms of common sense and logic.
Qin Jingyao knew that her personality was not that of an ordinary woman. She was just more spoiled and flexible, sensitive to cold and heat, and more lively and unrestrained. But the words that came out of her mouth at this moment were really refreshing to him.
Force majeure, irresistible force, what is irresistible? It is a force that cannot be predicted, and cannot be reversed or changed even if predicted, and it is even more unbearable.
What a force majeure! It is concise and simple, with a broad artistic conception that can accommodate all worldly affairs.
Don't blindly follow what others say, don't be bound by what you see, be good at observation, be good at thinking, simplify the complex, and be skillful but appear clumsy.
Unexpectedly, the girl who was usually cheerful and indulged in love actually had a delicate heart. However, this change took less than three breaths, and I couldn't help laughing because of what she said next.
"How can you know if it works if you don't try? Maybe I'll give up right away if I try it myself."
As soon as Lan Nongnong finished speaking, she couldn't help but touch the tip of her nose and laugh non-stop. Seeing him chuckle at her amusements, she felt sweet inside and a sense of accomplishment arose spontaneously. She couldn't help but support herself with both hands, tilted her head back, squinted her eyes, swung her legs, and hummed a ridiculous little tune, "What a beautiful scenery today~ This is wonderful and that is great~"
Green forests form a screen, and on the muddy yellow path, the crisp, sweet and soft female voice is straightforward, cheerful and light, like a lark flying freely in the mountains and forests, singing freely.
Qin Jingyao was infected by her happiness, the curve of his lips deepened again and again, and the smile in his eyes became more relaxed and comfortable, but he heard her singing the same two lines over and over again, and she never got tired of it.
When she was about to repeat herself, her cold eyebrows twitched slightly.
He asked her casually, "Why are you so happy?"
Lan Nongnong didn't understand his true meaning. She stopped singing, looked back at him with a smile, and blurted out without thinking, "Of course it's because you're by my side~"
Such straightforward love words, even Qin Jingyao was at a loss for words, and he paused for two breaths before he laughed softly.
Lan Nongnong used to think people's sweet words were childish and incomprehensible. However, when she got the person who made her heart flutter and she kept thinking about him, she finally understood that when love is strong, sweet words are just out of emotion.
Moreover, it is fun to watch your loved one's reaction to your love words.
The words were full of meaning, and he immediately leaned towards him, his eyes burning, and pressed on with his victory: "Do you know what is the difference between you and the stars?"
Qin Jingyao didn't know her intention, but he instinctively followed her words and asked with a smile, "What's the difference?"
"The stars are in the sky, but you are in my heart."
Qin Jingyao was caught off guard. It felt like something hit his chest lightly, his ears suddenly buzzed, and even his breathing stopped for a moment.
Seeing that he was once again shocked by her earthy love words, Lan Nongnong was very satisfied. She laughed so hard that tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
It was a pity that people at that time were reserved. Her previous two words were already sensational. To avoid him from mistaking her for a reckless person, Lan Nongnong sighed and stopped talking briefly. She covered her cheeks and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. She took a deep breath and asked him curiously, "I heard that a gentleman must learn the six arts. So you must also understand music."
She gently tugged at the corner of his sleeve, her eyes curved into crescents, "Would you be willing to teach me a song?"
The six arts of a gentleman are ritual, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy and mathematics. Since Tan Jingyao was personally taught by the emperor and the empress, he naturally mastered them to the utmost.
He looked ahead, his smile unchanged, and asked her, "I just listened to Nong Nong's song, which was truly unique. The lyrics and music were fresh, catchy, and unique in style. However, it was a little short, so I wasn't able to fully enjoy it."
To avoid answering is to refuse.
Lan Nongnong was a little disappointed, but she didn't force it. A gentleman should pay attention to the time and the environment. It was really inappropriate at this time and place. Thinking about it, she was being rash.
She has quite a lot of music in her collection, but it is also out of place, and her interest is like inspiration, coming suddenly and disappearing in a flash.
Just as I was about to laugh it off, I suddenly remembered something and immediately put it out of my mind. I hurriedly asked him, "Tomorrow is Yuqing's annual dragon boat race. I heard it's very lively. Since you're not from Yuqing, I guess you haven't seen it before. Do you have time tomorrow to join me in the fun?"
Qin Jingyao's eyes moved slightly, and he saw that she was nervous. In her eyes, which were as clear as glass, expectation overflowed from her eyelashes.
He suddenly had a teasing thought, his brows drooped slightly, and his right hand tapped lightly on the shaft.
After a long moment, when she thought he was going to break the appointment, his sparkling eyes dimmed like dark clouds, and the smile on his face seemed to be failing, Fang slowly nodded and looked at her with a smile: "I also heard about it yesterday, and originally wanted to invite Nongnong to go with us. Now it seems that you and I are in sync."
Lan Nongnong had no idea he was being deliberately mischievous. Her eyes lit up instantly, and she cheered softly before excitedly rubbing against him. Fortunately, she remembered he was driving, so she suppressed her excitement and simply grabbed his right sleeve and said cheerfully, "Yes, yes, yes! Well, I bet tomorrow will be packed. Let's go find a good spot to watch the game and occupy a favorable position!"
"But speaking of watching the game, climbing high and looking out does give you a good view of the whole situation, but the fun of such a grand event lies in being there in person. Being up close is lively, but your view is limited..."
Lan Nongnong frowned slightly, somewhat undecided, and tilted her head to ask him, "Yao Jing, do you think we should choose to watch the game or experience it firsthand?"
Without waiting for his answer, she suddenly remembered something and said to herself with wide eyes, "Oh, right, we need to prepare some extra change. For a grand event like this, there will definitely be many new and unique items that we can't see on weekdays. I heard that the event will only last for one day, but I don't know how long it will last."
"...Tomorrow will be so busy, there will definitely be a night market. There will definitely be a lot of delicious food, and maybe even some acrobatic performances!"
The woman leaning against him spoke with great joy and anticipation. Qin Jingyao listened patiently with a smile on his face, then spoke calmly, "I have already arranged a private seat. If you want a wide view, you can go to the private seat. If you want to be closer, I have also asked someone to find a good seat for you."
"No need to worry, no need to rush, just go as far or as close as you like."
Lan Nongnong's heart suddenly felt sweet as honey after hearing this arrangement. This sweetness spread from the bottom of her heart and melted on the tip of her tongue. She couldn't help but look up and saw his smiling profile, which was as calm and composed as if he had everything under control.
She stared blankly, her chest beating like a restless rabbit, and she felt an impulse urging her to do something.
She clenched her hands, leaving creases on her silky sleeves. She took several deep breaths before suppressing the urge. She rubbed her head against his arm, revealing a pair of sparkling yet clever eyes.
"While it's good to be prepared, if everything goes according to plan, it loses a lot of the excitement."
As she spoke, she suddenly stood up, looked him up and down, nodded seriously, and said, "A crowd of people can easily lead to chaos. With your appearance and demeanor, you stand out like a crane among chickens. You are really conspicuous and might attract pickpockets. Tomorrow, remember not to carry valuables like jade pendants and purses that are easy to lose. Just keep some small change."
Qin Jingyao understood her clinginess very well, so he naturally obeyed her in everything.
"Nong Nong's words make sense. I will keep them in mind."
Now that her worries were gone, Lan Nongnong suddenly felt that the world was clear. The wheels of the car rumbled over the dust and stones, the wind blew through the treetops, and the branches and leaves rustled in harmony. The sound accompanied by the rustling of leaves, and the girl's crisp and cheerful laughter and singing spread across the fields on the breeze.
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When we returned to Wulanhu, the sky was already half orange. Even with the comfortable transportation of later times, sitting for an hour was still a bit uncomfortable.
What's more, the road was hard, and the shock absorption and comfort of the carriage were unsatisfactory. In addition, they were in high spirits along the way and chatted all the way. Now when they were about to get off the car, they felt as if their bones were falling apart, and their backs were sore and uncomfortable.
Qin Jingyao helped the woman down from the carriage and said gently to the woman, whose face was already showing signs of fatigue, "It's getting late now, and you've been exhausted from the journey. Someone will send your valuables to you later. I've arranged for Deyi Lou to prepare your favorite jade-grain dishes. Your meal will be delivered when you return home, so please go to bed early. I'll pick you up at three o'clock tomorrow morning."
The parting words in the sunset always carry an indescribable sense of loneliness.
As soon as Lan Nongnong felt a sense of loss in her heart, it was swept away by his meticulous care.
She stretched her body a little, put her hands behind her back, raised her head and smiled mysteriously, "Close your eyes, I have a gift for you."
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