Chapter 154: The Truth Comes Out After Drinking
As they walked, Zhong Min realized that Xiao Mingzheng was taking her to the water's edge. However, if they were going to the pier to watch the moon worship, it didn't seem like this was the right direction. Although Zhong Min didn't know the specific location, she knew the general direction. Moreover, the moon was out at this time, so the pier should be bustling with activity, not as deserted as they were.
But soon, Zhong Min saw a houseboat docked on the shore, which was dazzlingly decorated with various lanterns, and instantly understood Xiao Mingzheng's intention.
"I think you would prefer the feeling of moon-watching while boating." Xiao Mingzheng shook Zhong Min's hand and said, "Come on board. The moonlight is just right now. The lanterns on the boat are just what you like. There are also tea, snacks, and moon cakes."
Upon hearing that it was indeed prepared by Xiao Mingzheng in advance, Zhong Min was immediately very happy, nodded repeatedly and got on the boat.
Standing at the bow, Zhong Min took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air on the river, letting himself be bathed in the moonlight. The pleasure boat slowly moved toward the center of the river, then drifted freely along the current without any effort.
"The wind is strong by the water, be careful not to catch a cold." Xiao Mingzheng took out a cloak from somewhere, put it on Zhong Min and tied it up, and then said nothing else, just stayed quietly beside her.
The sound of flowing water, the soft moonlight, and the presence of this quiet yet always attentive person beside her, Zhong Min felt deeply content. In modern life, she had always fantasized about such a scene, but she had never imagined such an opportunity would actually exist in this time and space. Gazing upward, her thoughts shifted for a moment, and she thought of her parents back home. She wondered if, at this moment, in a different time and space, she could still be looking at the same bright moon.
After a while, she finally regained her composure. Gazing at the bright moon in the sky, she couldn't help but murmur, "When did the bright moon appear? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky. I wonder what year it is in the palace of heaven. I want to ride the wind home, but I fear the jade buildings are too cold up there. I dance with my shadow, it feels so different from being in the human world. Circling the vermilion pavilions, lowering the beautiful windows, it shines on the sleepless. There should be no hatred, why does it always appear full when we are apart? People have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, the moon waxes and wanes, this has always been difficult to achieve. I wish we could live long, and share the beauty of the moon together, even though we are thousands of miles apart."
"What a life full of joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, just like the moon waxes and wanes! What a wish that we can live long and share the beauty of the moon together even though we are thousands miles apart! Min'er is really a hidden talent." Xiao Mingzheng was greatly impressed, but he did not expect that Zhong Min would have such literary talent. It really made him look at her with new eyes.
The understanding of life and the world contained in this is far beyond what Zhong Min should have at his age. He stared at the face full of emotion and felt more and more that there were too many things in her that he could not see through.
Hearing Xiao Mingzheng's praise, Zhong Min turned around and said with a smile, "How could I have such a great ability? I was just expressing my feelings by borrowing other people's words to suit the situation."
Although no one in this world could reveal this truth, Zhong Min still refused to steal someone else's talent to enrich himself. What's yours is yours, and what's not yours is not yours. Why deceive yourself? It's pointless.
"You are quite honest, but you didn't know that there is such a talented person in the world whose talent is not widely known by people." Xiao Mingzheng really couldn't think of whose masterpiece Zhong Min borrowed. Logically speaking, how could he not know about such talent?
Zhong Min smiled again when he heard this, and then said playfully, "I really can't tell you this, because it's useless to tell you. You can't possibly know him."
Seeing this, Xiao Mingzheng didn't ask any more questions. If she didn't want to talk about her affairs, he wouldn't force her. He believed that one day, she would take the initiative to tell him many mysterious things. And he would patiently wait for that day to come.
"It's windy, come inside and sit down to enjoy the moon." He just looked at her inquiringly, but did not make a decision for her.
Zhong Min nodded. He had indeed been at the bow for quite some time, so it would be just as well to sit inside and watch. The windows on both sides of the pleasure boat were wide open, so the view wouldn't be greatly affected.
When they went in, they saw that the not-so-big space was decorated extremely comfortably. The two of them sat around a small table with wine and cakes on it, with soft cushions behind them. Through the half-open window, they could see the scenery outside.
"Have some mooncakes." Xiao Mingzheng pushed the cakes on the small table toward Zhong Min: "For good luck."
"Begging Moon Cake? That's a weird name. Let me try it." Zhong Min had no idea what this "begging moon cake" was, so she took a bite. From the name, shape, and taste, she figured it was the same type of mooncake. It wasn't very big, so she ate two in a row before stopping. Feeling a bit too sweet, she poured herself a glass of wine.
"What kind of wine is this? Why is it so sweet? It tastes so good." It was the first time for Zhong Min to drink such sweet wine, but it didn't taste like glutinous rice wine. It tasted a little lighter than that.
Xiao Mingzheng paused when he saw this, and then said, "This is fruit wine, which is consumed with moon cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Don't you know the Mid-Autumn Festival customs?"
"Huh?" Xiao Mingzheng's question immediately made Zhong Min feel off-kilter. Mid-Autumn Festival in modern times usually consisted of a reunion dinner and some mooncakes, which was pretty much it. It was definitely different here. This was her first Mid-Autumn Festival here, so how could she possibly know all this?
"It's okay, if you like drinking, just drink a few more cups." Seeing that Zhong Min looked uncomfortable, Xiao Mingzheng didn't say anything else and took the initiative to help her out.
Zhong Min finally breathed a sigh of relief, nodded with a smile, picked up the wine Xiao Mingzheng had poured for her again and started drinking.
In no time, Zhong Min had already downed five or six glasses. Thinking it was fruit wine, it shouldn't be too strong, he drank it at will. Actually, compared to the osmanthus wine, this fruit wine was even more delicious. It was rare to sit and drink and admire the moon in such a refreshing and relaxed state. His mood was so relaxed that he actually became a bit greedy.
Just as he was about to have another drink, Xiao Mingzheng took the cup from him and said, "You can't drink anymore. This fruit wine may not look like anything special, but the aftereffect is even stronger than that of osmanthus wine. You'll get drunk if you drink any more."
"Don't worry, it's okay. I can drink quite well!" Zhong Min shook his head nonchalantly, then snatched the cup back. "Just one more drink, it'll be fine. It tastes really good, haha."
Seeing this, Xiao Mingzheng couldn't help but smile. It seemed that this girl was a little drunk, but she just didn't know it.
"Drink this. If you drink any more, you'll have a headache." He handed a cup of tea to Zhong Min, of course not letting her drink any more.
Zhong Min didn't even reach out, but simply took a sip. Then, he smiled and said, "After you finish, let me have another glass of fruit wine. I can drink quite well, so a few glasses will definitely be no problem."
As she spoke, she took advantage of Xiao Mingzheng's inattention and directly picked up the wine jug and drank from it. Xiao Mingzheng saw it and quickly snatched it away, but still let her drink some.
"You said it's okay, but you're already drunk." He quickly used a handkerchief to wipe the corners of her mouth that were wet with wine.
When Zhong Min heard this, she was extremely unconvinced. Although she felt dizzy for some reason, her mind was very clear and she knew everything clearly. How could she be drunk?
"Nonsense, I'm not drunk." Zhong Min stretched out her hand and waved it in front of Xiao Mingzheng. "Don't you believe it? Then listen carefully, I know everything. If I were drunk, I would only talk nonsense. How could I be as sober as me?"
Looking at the slightly wobbly but extremely cute Zhong Min in front of him, Xiao Mingzheng suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with being drunk.
"So what do you know?" he asked gently, agreeing with her as if he were indulging a child.
"I know a lot, for example... for example..." She raised her head, thinking carefully, and then suddenly smiled and said to Xiao Mingzheng: "For example, I know that Brother Luo was suddenly called back to the barracks today. In fact, it was not really because of something. It was you who did it. It must be you who asked someone to do this to send him away, right?"
Hearing this, Xiao Mingzheng didn't expect that Zhong Min had already guessed it, so he didn't deny it, nodded, looked at her lovingly and said: "Yes, you are right, Min'er is really smart."
"Of course. Who am I? I'm Zhong Min, the security expert who's both beautiful and intelligent, and unrivaled anywhere in the world! Haha!" She smiled triumphantly, and then, perhaps feeling a little tired, she simply lay down on the table, tilting her head and saying to Xiao Ming, "I never brag, and I never tell lies. The teacher said that people should be down-to-earth, honest and trustworthy. Haha, haha..."
Seeing this, Xiao Mingzheng shook his head with amusement. Even though she was in this state, she still said that she was not drunk. How could she say these things to him when she was really sober on weekdays?
"Silly girl, does it hurt?" He reached out and touched her forehead, worried that Zhong Min would be feeling uncomfortable. This fruit wine was quite potent, and she had also drunk so much osmanthus wine at dinner, which was why she was drunk so quickly.
"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt. I'm not drunk. Why don't you believe me?" Zhong Min was suddenly a little angry and stood up, but he was a little too strong. His body swayed and he fell back onto the table.
"Be careful!" Seeing this, Xiao Mingzheng immediately reached out and held her in his arms, preventing her from getting bumped or touched.
"It's okay, it's okay, I'm not drunk, I just feel a little dizzy." Zhong Min struggled for a few times, but had no strength left, so she simply leaned directly into Xiao Mingzheng's arms, rubbing her face against him from time to time, feeling as if she was very comfortable.
"Xiao Mingzheng, you're actually a pretty good person." Zhong Min held her head high in Xiao Mingzheng's arms, grinning slyly, "Why do you have to mess around with so many women for no reason? Do all you men like to be studs?"
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