The Qingping River is full of spring water, with willows and flowers blooming on both sides, and cruise ships passing by, as if they are traveling in a painting.
Cui Baoyu sat alone in the bow of the boat, his eyes dull and his heart absent.
From that day to now, he has always looked like a goose, as if he had lost his soul.
"Your Majesty, the flower girl who sings songs on this boat is new. Do you want him to play with you?" The people who followed Cui Baoyu tried every means to make him happy.
"Go away!" Cui Baoyu was very irritated. How could he care about those vulgar fans?
The man didn't expect that the flattery would hit the horse's hoof, so he quickly dodged it.
Cui Baoyu's mind was filled with Xiaomu whom he met at the restaurant two days ago. He had been wandering around like a wild horse these past few days, just hoping to meet him again.
He asked the servants who followed him that day to search for Xiaomu from morning to night. As long as they saw Xiaomu, they would definitely bring him over.
Those servants were eager to perform meritorious deeds in front of their master, but the soles of their shoes were almost worn out and there was no sign of Xiaomu.
A small boat approached silently, no one noticed at all.
Small boats like this are often used by fishermen, but this one is relatively new.
There was only one person on the boat who was rocking the oars. He was wearing a bamboo hat and could not see his face clearly.
But looking at his appearance, he is obviously a young man.
Although the boat was small, it rowed very fast, and it immediately surpassed Cui Baoyu's painting boat.
The young man rowing the boat inadvertently turned around and bumped into Cui Baoyu.
Cui Baoyu immediately groaned and stood up. The young man on the boat was none other than Xiaomu.
Although he is dressed as a fisherman, his style has not diminished at all.
Standing on the bow of the ship, looking at the brilliance attracted all three souls and seven souls of Cui Baoyu.
"Brother Mu Xian! Brother Mu Xian!" Cui Baoyu shouted, fearing that Xiaomu wouldn't see him.
"It turns out it's Brother Cui, and he's still in such high spirits." Xiaomu cupped his hands, apparently not planning to stay any longer.
How could Cui Baoyu be willing to let him go? A group of voices called Xiaomu's name and said, "Don't leave, don't leave. Brother, I have something to tell you."
Xiaomu then held on to the boat and raised his head to look at him intently.
"You have forgotten what Qian'er said. Didn't you say that I would be your guide and accompany you to play?" Cui Baoyu's words could not hide his grievance.
Xiaomu didn't say anything, he just glanced at the boat behind Cui Baoyu and frowned slightly.
Cui Baoyu immediately understood. Xiaomu didn't like to join in the fun because there were so many people, so he quickly said: "Bring the boat closer, and I'll go down and join you."
"Isn't this bad?" Xiaomu seemed a little embarrassed, "My boat is too shabby."
"It's not shabby at all, it's just so small that it's interesting." Cui Baoyu said, already going down the ladder on the ship.
"Your Majesty, isn't this inappropriate? In this way, no one will serve you." Xiaomu said with a half-smile.
To Cui Baoyu, it sounded like he was trying to refuse but still wanted to welcome him.
"I'm not helpless if I need someone to serve me." Cui Baoyu can't care about anything now, he only wants to be with Xiaomu.
The people following him were worried, but Cui Baoyu thought they were an eyesore and scolded: "Get away from me! Don't disturb my brother Mu Xian's interest!"
The entourage saw that Xiaomu was just a frail young man, and he was alone. Besides, what could happen to the emperor of the world?
So he said: "Your Majesty, you are tired of playing. Just go to our shop and there will be people waiting for you."
"You go back! I don't know when I will go back! If my family asks, just say I will stay in the family temple for a few days." Cui Baoyu did not intend to separate from Xiaomu, he wanted to strike while the iron was hot.
Xiaomu talks very little and has a cold and indifferent temperament. But the more he behaves like this, the more Cui Baoyu becomes fascinated by him.
After all, the boat was too small, and Cui Baoyu was uncomfortable sitting on it, not to mention that he couldn't go any further, so he urged Xiaomu: "Good brother, we have also seen the scenery all the way on the boat. Why don't we go ashore and find a boat?"
Wouldn't it be nice for us to go up to a restaurant that can be climbed up to enjoy the view? If you don't like crowds, let's choose a private room by the window, it will be very quiet."
"If Brother Cui is trustworthy, I have a good place to go." Xiaomu glanced at Cui Baoyu faintly and said, "But that place is outside the city and is a bit remote."
"It's good to be remote! It's good to be remote!" Cui Baoyu went crazy with joy when he heard it. He always felt that there was something in Xiaomu's words, especially the look he just gave her, it was clear that there was something interesting!
"Then let's row a boat out of the city! That place is not far from the river bank. It's very convenient to abandon the boat and land there." Xiaomu gave a rare smile.
The boat went eastward along the river and soon left the city.
The Qingping River also has branches. Xiaomu rowed the boat into one of the branches. The ancient trees on both sides of the river are towering, which is really quiet.
After walking for about ten miles, Xiaomu stopped the boat and tied the rope to the tree on the shore.
"That place is in a mountain col, so I have to trouble Brother Cui to walk a few steps." After Xiaomu finished speaking, he stepped forward.
Cui Baoyu was afraid of losing him, so he followed closely behind.
The mountain road is difficult to travel, and there is no road in this place. There are weeds and trees everywhere.
Cui Baoyu was so fascinated by beauty that he didn't notice anything was wrong.
Xiaomu led him to a thatched cottage in the mountains. Although it was a bit crude, it was indeed very elegant.
There are tables, chairs and bamboo beds in the thatched cottage. There are tea bowls and wine glasses on the table, all clean.
Xiaomu took out a jar of wine from under the bed, and then conjured up a few plates of food to go with the wine.
"This place is very simple and there is nothing to entertain. Please forgive me, Master." Xiaomu said and poured a glass of wine for Cui Baoyu.
"Brother Mu Xian, you are not a vixen, are you? You live in this mountain and you look so good." Cui Baoyu couldn't help but feel itchy in his heart again. He and Xiao Mumu were the only two people here.
He kept saying crazy things to tease her.
"After walking such a long way, the prince is thirsty. Would you like to taste the wine I brewed?" Xiaomu said while gently wiping the sweat on his cheeks.
How could Cui Baoyu stand up to him like this? Not to mention letting him drink alcohol, even if he drank arsenic, he wouldn't even blink.
After drinking one glass, Xiaomu poured him another glass. Cui Baoyu actually didn't bother to taste the wine and just said yes.
"Good brother, please come sit here quickly! Let's have a drink." Cui Baoyu said and went to pull Xiaomu, but he only felt dizzy and sat on the ground.
He prides himself on being a good drinker, but how come just two glasses of wine make him dizzy?
He shook his head vigorously and raised his face to look at Xiaomu, only to see that his face was tense, as if covered with a layer of frost.
Cui Baoyu fell to the ground without saying a word. Xiaomu went up and kicked him hard on the waist.
