Chapter 148 Keeping Mutual Promises
The fate between people is so wonderful that no one knows when the fruits planted in the past will bloom into dazzling flowers.
For a while, Wen Wan lowered her head and ate the candied fruit silently.
The sweet taste spreads across the tip of the tongue, but in an instant only bitterness remains.
Wen Wan remembered the small stone that Wen En threw to her before they left.
She took it out and looked at it by the light of the fire, and found a few small words engraved on the bottom of the stone.
"Peace and Joy"
These four simple words are like sincere blessings given to younger generations during the Chinese New Year, but they contain the best wishes.
Wen Wan felt a lump in her nose and felt like crying.
So, under the Demonic Meteorite Tree, he held this small stone and made such a wish for her?
"A Chai," she called softly.
Shen Yu turned his head to look.
Wen Wan handed the small stone over and asked, "Can you help me take it with me?"
Shen Yu's eyes fell on the small stone and he said, "Okay."
The thumb-sized stone was tied with a thin black woven rope and hung around Wen Wan's neck. It was not as gorgeous as gold, silver or jewelry, but it made Wen Wan's little stone extremely beautiful.
Shen Yu rarely said anything sour, but just drank a sip of goat milk wine in silence.
It was a cold night, and Chen Yu and Agui took turns guarding the campfire.
Wen Wan was sleeping in a simple tent nearby. The crackling sound of burning firewood was occasionally mixed with her long breathing.
Shen Yu took a nap with his back against a rock, and Agui came over to him and changed guard with him.
"General," Agui lowered his voice, hesitating to speak.
Shen Yu opened his eyes and saw that he seemed to have something to say. He glanced in the direction of Wen Wan's tent and said, "Go ahead, she's asleep."
Agui sat down next to him and said, "Wen En has something to tell you."
Shen Yu nodded, motioning him to continue.
Agui said, "He said that he kept his promise and did not tell Miss Xiaowan about your identity as a general. He also asked you to keep your promise and never tell Miss Xiaowan what happened."
Hearing this, Shen Yu lowered his eyes and whispered, "I understand."
Agui didn't know what was going on between Shen Yu and Wen En, but he didn't ask much. If even Miss Xiaowan wasn't suitable to know, then he didn't need to know it even more.
After saying that, Shen Yu asked Agui to go and rest, and he continued to keep watch.
The flames danced, reflecting on his angular face, making him look a little cold.
After a long time, he let out a long sigh.
In fact, Wen En didn't need to remind him, and he wouldn't tell Wen Wan what happened at that time.
Some things should be buried forever and never see the light of day.
*
As the Dragon Boat Festival approached, Wen Wan and the other two finally returned to the border town exhausted.
However, more than a month later, when they returned to the border town again, the three of them felt as if they were in another world. Even the stone bricks on the city wall that had been struck by lightning looked much better than before.
Grandma Li was busy in the kitchen, and Grandpa Hu was weaving bamboo baskets in the yard. When they heard footsteps outside the yard, they thought it was the children who had gone to school returning.
"Knowing that it's a festival today, maybe the teachers let the children go home early and eat zongzi."
Granny Li was talking to Grandpa Hu through the window.
"Alas, it's a pity that Miss Xiaowan's whereabouts are still unknown. I even specially made her favorite sweet rice dumplings. I'm afraid she won't be able to eat them this year..."
"I'm back!"
Wen Wan walked into the yard and smiled cheerfully at the two old men, "Luckily I made it in time. Tonight I must come in vertically and leave horizontally!"
When Shen Yu, who was following behind him, heard this, his face suddenly darkened.
He followed her and covered her mouth. "Don't say such unlucky words. It's a big festival."
Wen Wan's eyes widened as she tried to pry his hands apart. "It's unlucky. If I eat too much, you'll have to carry me out."
Shen Yu: “…”
This girl's thinking is indeed different from that of ordinary people.
Agui greeted the two old people and went next door to pack up and settle down.
In the evening, the sisters-in-law who went to work in the shops and the children in the school all came back. Shen Yu sent people to the side yard to pick up the mute woman and others to celebrate the festival together.
Young and old gathered in the yard, setting up three large tables.
Everyone was happy for Wen Wan and Agui, especially the old people, who couldn't help feeling sad. Wen Wan saw them secretly wiping away tears several times.
The children, who have not had much life experience, cannot yet understand the separation of life and death. They are simply happy that their sister Xiaowan has returned.
The group of people ate and drank well. After Wen Wan drank a few cups, she started to act crazy, crying and laughing at times, almost making Shen Yu unable to cope.
She held up the wine pot and handed it to Shen Yu's lips, "Little brother, I have money. If you drink this pot of wine, I will reward you with gold! It's solid~"
Shen Yu's temples were throbbing, his face was alternating between pale and blue, he picked her up and carried her back to the house.
After closing the door, Shen Yu raised his hand and pinched her cheek.
"Tell me! Where did you learn these lascivious words from a scoundrel? For a girl to speak so lasciviously is just outrageous..."
Before he could finish his words, he was bitten by the "dog".
Wen Wan didn't indulge him and kissed him directly, not giving him any room to move.
After the kiss, she touched her mouth and said with a dazed look, "You open your mouth and think that because your mouth is beautiful, I can't do anything to you? Little brat, I have plenty of ways to deal with you."
Shen Yu: “…”
You take all the blame and still want to pass the blame to him?
Little fox, you really won't suffer any loss.
"Heh," he chuckled, and followed her lead, "What tricks do you have? Show me what you have."
Wen Wan's body swayed, and Shen Yu raised his hand to catch her, and then hugged her waist.
She shook the wine flask in her hand, leaned closer and whispered, "I'll tell you quietly, but you're not allowed to tell anyone else."
A glint flashed in Shen Yu's eyes, and he replied, "Okay."
Wen Wan looked around furtively, then whispered in his ear in a sweet voice, "First, get the little brother drunk, then strip him naked, and then...hahahaha, you know..."
When Shen Yu heard this, his face froze.
He smiled grimly, "Oh, you really have some tricks up your sleeve. Looks like you've gotten quite a few guys drunk."
"Nonsense!" Wen Wan was quite drunk, but she still knew how to defend her innocence. "I only have one little brother I like, and I only get him drunk. Hey, how come you look exactly like the little brother I like?"
"The little brother you like?" Shen Yu couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth when he heard this.
He took the wine jug reluctantly, "Little fox, you're always good at sweet-talking people. Since you're relatively honest, I'll give you this favor."
He tilted his head back and took a sip of wine. The aroma of the wine was pure and rich, and it made him feel happy and elated.
Wen Wan narrowed her eyes and smiled brightly, but her speech became unclear due to the alcohol.
"Okay! Okay! My little brother is drunk, so I have to act quickly. I'll take advantage of him before he wakes up. When he wakes up tomorrow, I'll pull up my pants and deny everything!"
Shen Yu: “???”
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