Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Token of Love
The river bank, with the crowds gone, returned to silence, the setting sun melted into gold, and the evening clouds merged into one.
A vigorous warmth came from her fingertips and palms. Qin Jingyao held her hand and walked slowly, following the gradually growing shadow.
The city clamored in the distance, a soft crimson glow spreading ten feet high, while beside me was the woman whispering and smiling sweetly. At this moment, the wind and smoke were completely still, giving rise to the illusion that time had passed.
The night market opens, and stalls stretch out like a dragon from the city gate. There are crystal-clear orange sugar fairies, glass lanterns of the twelve zodiac animals, calligraphy and paintings with the fragrance of fresh ink, makeup boxes inlaid with gold and gems, exquisitely carved jade toys, steaming snacks of various colors, and even acrobatics interspersed in between.
Sparks crackled in front of the fireworks shop, lighting up the entire scene so brightly that it was overwhelming.
The whole city was bustling with activity, just like New Year's Eve. The two of them walked through it, and before they knew it, they had changed positions.
Lan Nongnong pulled him along and looked at the stalls one by one. Whenever she came across something new and interesting, she would pick it up on her fingertips and hold it in front of him with a smile.
Qin Jingyao's eyes were filled with indulgence, so he smiled and took out some small change to buy it, and casually threw the small change to buy it, holding it in his hand together with the copper coins that the store owner had given him as change.
Occasionally, she would come across street snacks that looked crude but smelled delicious, and she would always eagerly buy them to try. Although she thought they were not clean enough, she could not bear to disappoint her. After a brief taste, she would pass the remaining snacks to her attendants under the pretext of wiping her lips.
Later, she noticed that those that had not been touched were distributed to the homeless beggars huddled in the alley corners according to her wishes.
Lan Nongnong hadn't enjoyed shopping and sightseeing so much in a long time. In addition, she was full of energy, so she strolled from the time when the lights came on to the end of the night market, trying all kinds of snacks along the way without feeling tired.
The hustle and bustle gradually sank into the night, leaving only a few dim lanterns, casting a hazy glow on the bluestone slabs, lighting their way home.
All the doors and windows are closed, no one makes any sound, and the surrounding areas are completely silent. Only a clear female voice can be heard breaking through the air, like pearls falling on a plate, which is very touching.
"...I originally thought that if I set up a stall at an event like today, I would definitely be able to make a lot of money. But now I see that there are many experts among the people."
"If we ignore the materials and just look at the craftsmanship, many of the items sold at today's stalls are just as good as those from established shops. It's true that working in isolation is like being stuck in your ways, limiting your knowledge. Even if you read a thousand books, you still need to travel a thousand miles. Only by complementing each other can we broaden our horizons and increase our knowledge."
Today's trip had brought her quite a lot of gains. Although she always reminded herself not to be proud and complacent because of what she had learned in the past, after all, her past was too smooth, which made her feel a little detached and indifferent.
This trip just dispelled all the unnoticed feeling in her mind and helped her adjust her mindset in time.
Though limited in their vision, the ancients possessed wisdom and ability undiminished. Novelty and trickery may offer temporary success, but long-term success ultimately requires genuine talent and knowledge.
Thinking of this, she felt that the ocean of learning was endless and she still had a lot of lessons to learn!
Lan Nongnong raised the corners of her lips and nodded vigorously as she spoke. The lanterns on the eaves cast warm light, which made her bright eyes sparkle. It was as if stars were dancing in her eyes, and her gaze was so lively that people could not take their eyes away.
Qin Jingyao lowered his eyes and stared at her, with a relaxed smile in his eyes that he himself had not noticed. She was petite, her body only reaching his shoulders and neck. When she raised her head to look at him, she had to tense her thin white neck.
She presented her face, which was particularly radiant and delicate in the hazy night, defenselessly before him like a sacrifice, and revealed her undisguised love and trust completely. Akagi's words made people's hearts warm and filled them with infinite pity.
In the silence, her face was as petite and lovely as a human. He raised his hand to cover this face that was ready for him to pick, and his thumb unconsciously lingered on the delicate skin, like caressing a newly opened petal.
There seemed to be a throbbing vitality under the skin, and the tingling heat penetrated the thin and tender texture directly to the fingertips. The temperature rose silently, and the delicate touch was like melted honey, ironing the palm of the hand obediently.
The remaining four fingers threaded through her hair behind her ear, like a spider weaving a thread, the palm pressing against her skull and slowly closing. With a single palm, he completely controlled her. The pleasure of manipulation from the slightest movement of his knuckles was like wildfire, becoming an addiction.
The delicate fragrance of the young girl's flesh and bones blended with the sweetness of the cake and fruit lingering between her lips and teeth, creating a unique sweetness. That scent mixed with the warm breath just a few feet away, lingering like smoke and mist, seeping into her nostrils and enveloping her.
Wulan Hutong was immersed in the dark color of midnight, even the night watchman's clappers were silenced.
Tongze stopped and held a lantern hanging alone ten steps away. The dim light hit the green bricks on both sides, making the darkness outside the lantern even thicker.
The slender neck stretched out sharp lines at the collar of his indigo gown. As he leaned forward, his bony Adam's apple flickered in the firelight, while his eyes remained sunken in the shadows, like two pools of indissoluble ink.
A deep sigh followed by a light laugh.
"Nong Nong, there's no need to underestimate yourself. Skills can be acquired through practice, but your wisdom and intelligence are unmatched by others. Many scholars and craftsmen spend their entire lives trapped in obsessions, but you, at your age, are able to see things clearly. This level of insight is beyond the reach of even the most intelligent people."
Qin Jingyao withdrew his hand, gently rubbed with his five fingertips, and finally touched the girl's sudden dimple before letting it go with a lingering feeling.
He curled his lips slightly and chuckled softly, "I've heard that the carvings at Yuqing City's Huicui Building are truly exceptional, and their treasures are renowned far and wide. Since Nongnong is so fond of carving, I'll definitely take you there someday to admire them in detail, just to make up for missing out on your chance to earn a fortune today. Would you be willing to do me the honor, Nongnong?"
Lan Nongnong had heard of the reputation of Huicui Lou for a long time, but when she visited the shop in the past, she was dressed in plain clothes and had a straw hairpin, but the shop owner had a sharp eye and naturally would not show the shop's treasures to others easily.
She had no intention of stealing anyone's skills, she just wanted to broaden her horizons. Rare treasures are hard to come by, and if she could get some inspiration from them, it would be a pleasant surprise.
He immediately smiled and nodded in agreement.
But a promise that has not yet been fulfilled has made her so happy. So easy to coax,
Qin Jingyao smiled, and the hand he had just retracted suddenly clenched into a fist and raised it up again. He turned his wrist slightly, and opened his palm like a magic trick. A jade bracelet as thick as a woman's little finger was lying quietly between the palm lines.
The hand that had just been withdrawn was clenched into a fist and raised horizontally. The wrist turned and opened. As if by magic, a jade bracelet as thick as a woman's little finger was placed in the palm of the hand.
He raised his left hand, and the pink lotus and rabbit lantern he had just bought at the night market emitted a warm yellow glow, illuminating the space between the two of them and also making the jade bracelet's true color transparent.
The jade-pink color is like newly opened peach blossoms, and the texture is as delicate as solidified fat. Inside the jade body, there is a cluster of snow-petal-shaped flocs embedded every half a finger, just like a pile of pink snow, with sparse and dense patterns.
At this moment, reflected by the light, the whole jade bracelet is flowing with a lustrous luster, and the pink and white interweaving are like the morning glow reflecting on the snow, which makes it look even more crystal clear and beautiful.
Lanlan is in her youth and naturally likes exquisite jewelry, but because it is inconvenient to go to school, she does not wear jade jewelry on weekdays.
Moreover, jade is inherently cool and naturally carries a sense of distance that can only be viewed from a distance.
But the jade bracelet in front of her was not as elegant and solemn as the ones her mother and elders often wore.
The whole body is lustrous, the patterns are exquisite, and it exudes a fresh aura that makes people happy when they see it.
Although she had never tasted the sweetness of love before, she understood that love and material things are inseparable. Although she threw herself into it and wanted to give everything, she also knew that giving without expecting anything in return would only make her look cheap.
Lan Nongnong leaned forward slightly with her hands behind her back, her eyes flickering with surprise, even her eyelashes were dyed with starlight. Her porcelain-white face unconsciously moved forward and stopped at the distance that was about to touch his palm. She looked so delicate and naive that people couldn't help but pinch her snow-like cheeks.
Qin Jingyao had a smile in his eyes, and he used his index finger to gently hook her soft chin, which made her glare at him coquettishly, and the smile on her lips became even deeper.
He turned slightly, a wisp of cold fragrance swept across his sleeve, and the lotus rabbit lamp in his left hand gently stuck into the gap between the eaves columns.
In the swaying light, he took the woman's slender hand, and when he lowered his eyes, he gently picked up the pink bracelet with his right hand, and it slid across her frosty wrist like dew.
That touch of pink and red bracelets just nestle together, red like rouge, pink like crabapple in spring.
It's really suitable for her.
Qin Jingyao smiled with satisfaction, his palm still supporting the snow-white wrist. With a slight twist of his wrist, the red jade pendant slipped out from his sleeve. He raised his eyebrow slightly and said, "Nong Nong gave me a token of love, and now I return the pink bracelet to you. Can we say that we are of the same mind?
This pink bracelet had already caught Lan Nong's eye, and now that it was given the meaning of love, she felt even more warmth on her wrist. She couldn't help but turn the jade bracelet lightly, watching the pink light float on her fair wrist. Her other hand stroked the inner wall of the pink bracelet and touched a tiny mark. She paused for a moment, rubbing it carefully.
It turned out to be the two very small words "concentric"!
She suddenly looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with stars. The dimples that always made him want to measure them with his fingertips were now filled with a honey-colored smile, and even the tips of her hair danced with golden joy.
She likes it so much, which is the best answer.
Qin Jingyao stood quietly with his hands behind his back. The alley was quiet. Every frown and smile of the woman he liked was lovable.
Enjoying oneself under the moon is one of the most pleasant things in the world.
Lan Nongnong had looked at the jade bracelet enough before she remembered his words. Her bright eyes turned, her eyelids raised, and she tilted her neck to look at him, her brows deliberately furrowed and her cheeks slightly puffed out. Her dark eyes held a hint of accusation that she had finally revealed.
"Although the jade bracelet is beautiful, we have an agreement. This token of love must be made by hand to show your sincerity. Have you forgotten after just one night? Or are you just trying to be perfunctory with me?"
Perhaps once you fall in love, you will become sensitive and thoughtful. Lan Nongnong knew that he would not be perfunctory, but when she said it, she felt a sense of bitterness in her heart.
The corners of her lips drooped slightly, her nose felt sore, and her dark eyes were unconsciously covered with a layer of mist.
The eyes that had been cunning and lively the moment before were instantly covered with a wet mist, as if he had been wronged. The rapid change in expression was so swift that even the usually calm Qin Jingyao was stunned, and for a moment he forgot to react.
He moved his fingers slightly and his eyes flashed. Although this jade bracelet was not made by himself, it was a top-grade product that he had specially ordered people to find. How could he say that he was not careful?
But now it seemed that this kindness was not enough in her eyes. This girl was very clever, spoiled and difficult to deal with, but she was straightforward, her emotions written all over her face, unlike the ordinary women who were so roundabout.
He was a little helpless at first, but seeing her like this, he couldn't help but find it funny. It saved him from having to guess what she was thinking, and being straightforward made him feel a lot more relaxed.
Knowing that it was not appropriate to laugh at this time, her Adam's apple rolled slightly and she suppressed her smile. After all, she was a delicate girl with a soft heart and could not stand being treated badly or wronged.
This was the first time he had seen her look like this in the month or so he had been with her. His eyes softened unconsciously, falling on the soft cheeks that hid the dimples.
Qin Jingyao took a deep breath, put his hands behind his back, and suddenly bent down, then leaned close to her face. The sweet fragrance and the cold fragrance suddenly collided, and the mist spread out, lingering charmingly.
As the halo of light moved, the blush on her cheeks had not faded, but her brows had relaxed. Her eyes were wide open, and the watery light was trembling, as if there were two clear springs. Her lips were unconsciously pursed, and she looked particularly lovely as she held her breath. The grievance and sadness just now had long disappeared.
He leaned close to her forehead, and lightly touched her soft nose with his tall nose bridge, as light as a drop of water. This subtle intimacy made the air around them thick.
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