Although his family didn't say anything, Yuan Shitou still felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Having already promised someone, I had no choice but to grit my teeth and finish the day's work.
After a whole day of work, the collapsed house was still not finished.
But there aren't many left.
As Yuan Shitou was about to leave, Yuan Laoyao said again:
"Stone! There's one more thing, could you come and finish it for me tomorrow?"
Thinking of Yun Xiaoxiao's unhappy expression, Yuan Shitou refused:
"I'm going to take Xiaoxiao into the mountains tomorrow, so I won't be coming."
There's not much left, you can make it yourself tomorrow.
When Yuan Laoyao heard that he had to do it himself, he immediately became unhappy.
"Stone, you should do things thoroughly. You haven't finished yet."
How about this, you help finish it tomorrow, and then you can take Xiaoxiao into the mountains the day after tomorrow.
Yuan Shitou felt somewhat uncomfortable upon hearing his words.
"But I've already promised Xiaoxiao."
It's just a little bit; you can finish it in one morning tomorrow.
When Yuan Laoyao saw that he still wouldn't agree, his face darkened.
"Oh dear, Xiaoxiao is so insensible."
I knew you were helping me with the work, yet I still made you go up the mountain with her.
Isn't this just causing trouble?
Yuan Shitou felt even more uncomfortable when he heard him criticize Xiao Xiao.
Without saying anything, he turned and left.
Yuan Laoyao called out from behind, "Shitou, remember to come tomorrow!"
Seeing Yuan Shitou walking quickly, he did not answer his question.
Suddenly, he was unsure whether he had agreed or not.
I was thinking of going to his house to confirm after dinner.
No matter what, you have to make him finish all of this.
When Yun Xiaoxiao saw Yuan Shitou return, her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
He asked, "Brother Stone, what's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
When Yuan Shitou saw Xiao Xiao's concerned face, his frustration vanished instantly.
I told him about how Yuan Laoyao had asked me to help him again tomorrow.
Yun Xiaoxiao pouted: "You promised me."
If you stand me up again tomorrow, let's see if I'll still talk to you.
Yuan Shitou quickly assured him, "Don't worry, I promise you, I will definitely go into the mountains with you tomorrow."
After dinner, everyone sat in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air.
Just then, Yuan Laoyao arrived, waving a fan.
As soon as I entered, I greeted them with a smile, "Oh, everyone's here."
Have you guys eaten yet?
It's so hot today.
As he spoke, he waved his fan rapidly.
Father Yuan smiled and said, "The youngest son is here! Come and sit down!"
Old Yuan, very naturally friendly, pulled over a stool and sat down.
Ignoring what others were saying, he spoke directly to Yuan Shitou:
"Stone! Go help your uncle with all that work tomorrow morning."
My uncle isn't feeling well and can't do anything.
Yuan Shitou wanted to refuse, but the person had come all the way to his home to invite him. If he refused, people would say he was being pretentious.
He glanced at Yun Xiaoxiao with some difficulty.
Yun Xiaoxiao glared at him.
It gave off an air of "If you dare agree, I'll break off all ties with you."
Yuan Laoyao was somewhat displeased when he saw that Yuan Shitou did not answer.
"What's wrong, Stone? Is Uncle unable to persuade you to come?"
Hearing him say that, Yuan Shitou had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.
Yun Xiaoxiao was furious.
Despite his anger, he didn't say anything to Yuan Laoyao's face.
Having achieved his goal, Yuan Laoyao didn't linger and got up to leave.
Seeing Yuan Laoyao leave, Yuan Shitou hurriedly tried to explain to Yun Xiaoxiao.
Yun Xiaoxiao turned around and left in a huff.
She no longer wanted to talk to Yuan Shitou.
Watching Yun Xiaoxiao's departing figure, Yuan Shitou panicked.
Yuan's mother glared at him, muttered "Serves you right!" and got up to leave.
Mr. Yuan glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Yuan Shitou hesitated for a moment, then went to Yun Xiaoxiao's door and knocked.
There was no movement.
He called out again, "Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, listen to me."
Still no movement.
After standing there for a while, Yuan Shitou had no choice.
I had no choice but to leave, thinking I'd explain to him tomorrow.
The next day, Yuan Shitou thought he should go and finish his work for Yuan Laoyao early so he could come back and accompany Xiaoxiao to the mountain.
So they went before dawn.
Yuan Laoyao's sweet dream was disturbed by Yuan Shitou, who arrived early.
He praised Yuan Shitou for being hardworking, but he was secretly unhappy about it.
But he still stood aside and talked to Yuan Shitou.
Yuan Shitou didn't want to pay attention to him, afraid of affecting his work speed.
When he finally finished and returned, Yun Xiaoxiao had already gone up the mountain.
He was so anxious that he stamped his feet and yelled at his mother, "Mother, how could you let Xiaoxiao go up the mountain alone?"
That's so dangerous!
When Yuan's mother heard him say that, she threw the clothes down.
Why are you yelling at me?
Did I promise her but then not go?
Or did I say I'd listen to her in everything from now on, only to break my promise?
Besides, she's not going to marry me.
Why should I follow her?
Mrs. Yuan said that on purpose.
Then she dropped another bomb.
"Don't worry, she's with some of the boys and girls in the village, she should be fine."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shitou was alarmed.
If Xiaoxiao were to be fooled by those boys' sweet talk.
Then he wouldn't even have a place to cry.
He quickly ran outside, but soon ran back.
"Mother, did Xiaoxiao say which mountain she's going to?"
Mrs. Yuan shook her head: "How would I know? She didn't tell me."
Mother Yuan truly did not know; she had asked Yun Xiaoxiao.
But Yun Xiaoxiao and the others couldn't explain it either.
When picking mushrooms, we'd pick some here and then run off to another place.
It's not like we're staying in one place all the time.
Yuan Shitou had no choice.
They had no choice but to search each mountain one by one.
In these deep mountains and forests, there's not much else, just lots of mountains.
They just vary in size.
Yuan Shitou searched for a long time but couldn't find it, and he was getting very anxious.
He walked and shouted, until his throat was hoarse.
Finally, we spotted some people on a small hill.
As expected, Yuan's mother had not lied to him.
There were indeed a few people together.
They were all girls, no boys.
Yun Xiaoxiao saw Yuan Shitou coming looking for her, his forehead covered in sweat.
I was still very happy.
Thinking about what happened last night, his face hardened again.
Pretending not to see, I continued searching for mushrooms.
Although there aren't as many mushrooms as a few days ago, there are still some.
Those damp spots in the bushes are a favorite of mushrooms.
Yuan Shitou saw that Xiao Xiao was still ignoring him.
I knew she was still angry.
He shamelessly stepped forward and took her basket from her back.
The basket was about half full of mushrooms.
Several varieties are mixed together.
I'll clean these things up slowly when I get home.
A girl in the village joked:
"Brother Stone, are you really that worried about Xiaoxiao?"
You've come looking for me after only a short while.
Are you afraid we'll kidnap her?
The other girls giggled too.
Yuan Shitou blushed with embarrassment at the laughter.
Even the scars on her face changed color.
He's a grown man, and he felt embarrassed to joke around with a few young girls.
He could only let them tease him.
Yun Xiaoxiao wouldn't help him.
She's still angry.
Don't expect her to let it go so easily.
If we don't teach him a lesson, he'll definitely do it again in the future.
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