"It's unbearable for a grown man to act like a woman. Get up and go back to sleep. After all, the groom needs to conserve his energy, as we're going to have some fun in the bridal chamber tonight."
Chen Jian chuckled foolishly, then went back to his treehouse. I sat at the campsite entrance, but my heart remained unsettled for a long time.
Chen Jian is indeed a trustworthy guy; Liu Jiaojiao made the right choice.
"Sihai, why aren't you asleep yet? It's getting dark and a bit chilly outside. Don't get sick here."
As soon as I turned my head, I saw Xiao Qiang walk out of the house, wearing a wolf skin, and sitting next to me, looking at me.
“I was thinking we should go to the beach tomorrow and find some stones to mark the way. At least that way, passing ships will know there are still people on board, which will give us a better chance of survival. Also, regarding that jade mine you found before, Xu Wei and I discussed it and saw if we could find more jade there. This place is hot and humid during the day and cold and damp at night. Jade can warm the body, and it would be very comfortable to make a pillow with new jade.”
I turned to look at Xiao Qiang, and saw him still muttering to himself about how many eggs the short-legged bird had laid these past few days, and how many bottles of wine they had made from those grapes.
He also said that he and Xu Wei discovered a type of grass at the foot of the mountain that could be woven into mats, and they wanted to make some mats to lay on their wooden beds, which would also help to insulate against the cold and heat.
After talking for a while, seeing that I didn't respond, Xiao Qiang looked up at me and asked, "What's wrong with you? You've been acting strange all day?"
I hugged Xiao Qiang and sighed softly, "Do you sometimes complain that I took you in this place but couldn't give you a stable life?"
Xiao Qiang was taken aback: "What are you talking about? If you hadn't pulled me out of the sea, I probably would have died long ago. You saved me, so my life already belongs to you. What are you talking about resentment? I'm already very satisfied if you want me to love you and keep me in your heart. Sihai, don't think about so many messy things, okay?"
"But I can't give you a wedding, or even a proper status. Don't you resent me?"
When Xiao Qiang heard what I said, his expression suddenly changed. After a long while, he finally let out a deep sigh.
“Sometimes I wonder, if we had lived in the city, would we still be where we are now? The answer is definitely no, because back then I was always thinking about making more money to give my grandma a better life. I haven’t dated for so many years, afraid of getting hurt or heartbroken… But after meeting you, I suddenly realized that life is about experiencing things. Now you love me, so I love you. If one day you don’t love me anymore, I won’t love you either. I’ll let go gracefully. As for the wedding, in a place like this, the formalities don’t matter. I just hope you keep me in your heart, that’s enough.”
Looking at Xiao Qiang and listening to her say so much, I felt more and more that I owed him so much.
But in the current situation, I have no way to make amends.
I hesitated for a moment, but then I told Xiao Qiang what Chen Jian had just said.
Xiao Qiang remained silent for a long time before nodding at me.
“That’s only right. It hasn’t been easy for Liu Jiaojiao and Chen Jian to be together, considering our current situation is rather shabby. Besides, I really like Liu Jiaojiao after being with us for so long. How about this, leave this matter to me. I’ll discuss it with Wang Xiaoxiao and Xu Wei. We’ll definitely handle this perfectly and make sure they don’t have any regrets.”
I nodded, and Xiao Qiang turned and went into the house. I stayed for a while and then went in too. For the next three days, the women were doing something mysterious. I asked them, but no one told me. In the end, I got too lazy to ask anymore.
During this time, Wang Ping and I went to the beach, but this time we didn't go to the beach with those foreigners. Instead, we went to a beach not far from the foreigners' beach.
We made many marks on the beach with pebbles, and also collected a lot of crabs and other things on the beach.
Since the crabs are very plump this season, if Chen Jian really wants to have a wedding with Liu Jiaojiao, the dinner that night can't be too meager.
Wang Ping watched me standing in the sea, panting.
"So, do you think we should tell Bai Wei and the others about this? After all, we're on the same mountain now, so wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate not to tell them?"
I nodded: "Of course we should tell them, but are they just going to come here and eat without any gifts? Bai Wei and the others should bring something when they come to the wedding, right? I think Chen Jian's room is missing a lot of things. Why don't you talk to Bai Wei about it?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ping quickly waved his hand and said, "Sihai, please spare me. I never want to deal with Bai Wei and the others again. I think only you can talk to them about this. Bai Wei still has some reservations about you. If you talk to them, they might consider it. If I talk to them, this matter will probably fall through."
When Wang Ping and I returned home laden with our purchases, Wang Xiaoxiao and the others had already started decorating our doorway.
The entire door was covered with wildflowers, making it look exceptionally beautiful, and Chen Jian and the others' small house had also been decorated.
Although there weren't many items, the flower vines woven from tree vines looked exceptionally beautiful.
Chen Jian has disappeared, and Liu Jiaojiao has been locked in a room by Wang Xiaoxiao and the others, and no one knows what she is doing there.
Wang Ping and I started helping out with the cooking. Wang Xiaoxiao gave us a lot of instructions, and we were so busy that we didn't even have time to catch our breath.
It wasn't until evening, when it was already dark, that Chen Jian returned, panting heavily.
He was holding a wooden box in his hand. The box was strangely made, crookedly pieced together, but at first glance, you could still tell that it was a box.
Chen Jian looked a little embarrassed, and Wang Ping and I laughed as we went up to him and asked what that thing was.
Chen Jian didn't tell us. When Wang Ping and I finally got our hands on it and opened it, we found that it was actually a crudely made jade bracelet.
Chen Jian looked at me and Wang Ping and whispered, "I made this a long time ago, but it's really rough. However, I've tried my best, and I hope he'll like it."
Wang Ping chuckled as he looked at Chen Jian.
"I also prepared a gift for you, but it's a bit meager, so please don't laugh at it."
After saying that, she turned and went back to her house. A short while later, she returned with a wooden box. Upon opening it, she discovered it was a box resembling a modern woman's cosmetic box, decorated with small carved flowers. It was also dyed, apparently with grape skins.
Chen Jian was very pleased to see this and said that Liu Jiaojiao would definitely like it.
As we were talking, Wang Xiaoxiao peeked out from the doorway, chuckled, and said, "Hurry up and get ready, the bride's about to make her entrance!"
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