Chapter 217 [Flowers Growing at the Bottom of the Lake]
Chapter 217, [Flowers growing at the bottom of the lake]
I haven't been home for a long time, and there is already a slight musty smell in the house.
As a guest, it was naturally impossible for Yun Xianyu to let Xu Ziyin and Song Shi enter the house at this time.
So Xixi took Xu Ziyin and Song Shi around the entire Yunzhai like a little guide, while Yun Xianyu was cleaning up the house and cooking at home alone.
Back in her hometown, Sister Yun Xianyu had food to eat wherever she went, but she also knew that Xu Ziyin might still be a little unaccustomed to it, so it was naturally impossible for her to take Xu Ziyin to Abo's house for dinner.
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Standing on the bridge and looking at the endless villages as far as the eye could see, Xu Ziyin felt emotional.
The scenery is indeed beautiful.
At least this is a scene I have never seen in Suzhou.
The unique-shaped building is surrounded by mountains and rivers. From time to time, you can see boats disappearing on the Baishui River, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Sitting by the river, Xixi put her feet into the water, raised her head and looked at Xu Ziyin playfully.
"Brother, are you hungry?"
"Fortunately, I'm not very hungry."
After replying softly, Xu Ziyin walked to Xi Xi and squatted down. He looked back at the wooden house where the smoke was already rising and whispered.
"Xixi, have you and Xianyu always lived here?"
"yes."
"My sister and I were born here, and we must have lived here forever."
After chatting for a few words, Yun Xianyu's voice sounded from behind.
"Xixi, Xu Ziyin, it's time to eat."
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The house is not very big.
The furniture is also a little yellowed, but the layout is extremely warm.
Lunch was very simple. Yun Xianyu borrowed some vegetables and grain from her neighbors and made a makeshift meal.
During the meal, people came to the door from time to time, mostly old people who came to visit Sister Xianyu.
The children hid behind their parents and stuck out their little heads to timidly look at the two unfamiliar faces of Xu Ziyin.
Every time at this time, Yun Xianyu would take out snacks and distribute them to these children.
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After dinner, Yun Xianyu took her sister to burn paper for her parents.
Xu Ziyin sat on a stool outside the house and meditated.
Since he came to Miao Village and stayed there for a short time, and would return tomorrow, Xu Ziyin would naturally choose to do as the locals do.
These are all digressions. The only thing that Xu Ziyin is more concerned about now is the tasks issued by the system.
The task of building roads seems simple, but if you think about it carefully, there are still many rules and regulations.
First of all, Xu Ziyin had to have a suitable identity, and secondly, he had to find government personnel who were specifically responsible for this matter. After all, road construction was not a trivial matter, and it was done as soon as he was told.
There is one thing that Xu Ziyin thinks is simple, and that is getting money.
Just find someone in charge and sponsor a large sum of money to the Miao village in the name of investment so that they can build roads.
As long as there is money to clear the way, things will definitely not be troublesome.
But in Xu Ziyin's opinion, this task is not that simple.
Besides, Xu Ziyin couldn't just hand over such a large amount of money with ease.
Building roads is not something that can be completed overnight. How can he stay here all the time because he still has to go to school?
This road has not been repaired for so many years. Who knows what unknown secrets are hidden in it.
Although the task is important, Xu Ziyin doesn't want to be taken advantage of.
After thinking about it, Xu Ziyin remembered someone.
Zhao Pengcheng.
Although this guy likes to play with female college students, his ability to deal with things is beyond words.
If he had helped, it would have saved Xu Ziyin a lot of effort.
Thinking of this, Xu Ziyin no longer hesitated, took out his mobile phone and dialed Zhao Pengcheng's number.
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Suzhou.
In a luxurious hotel, Zhao Pengcheng was flirting with the female college student he had newly hooked up with in the room.
At this moment, the cell phone on the table suddenly rang.
"Who?"
After cursing, Zhao Pengcheng stood up and came to the table to pick up his cell phone.
If a good thing is interrupted at this time, everyone will feel unhappy.
But when he saw the caller ID, Zhao Pengcheng's eyes suddenly shrank.
Xu Ziyin?
This was the first time Xu Ziyin took the initiative to call Zhao Pengcheng.
The meaning of this is too deep.
Zhao Pengcheng didn't believe that a rich second generation like Xu Ziyin would suddenly find himself an insignificant person to reminisce about the past.
"Honey, whose phone number is this?"
"Shh, don't talk!"
Quickly signaling behind him to silence, Zhao Pengcheng respectfully answered the phone and put it to his ear.
"Hey, brother Xu, why are you suddenly free to call me?"
"I've been looking for a few new people in the past two days, and I'm looking for an opportunity to take you to try them out."
Smiling, Xu Ziyin said bluntly without exchanging too much greetings with him.
"Brother Zhao, I may need your help with something. I wonder if you have been busy recently."
When he heard that he needed help, Zhao Pengcheng was overjoyed and hurriedly agreed.
"Brother Xu, what are you talking about? Isn't your business my business?"
Hearing this, Xu Ziyin told his story without any further pretense.
After listening to Xu Ziyin's account, Zhao Pengcheng was still a little confused.
Building roads?
And the area is not small?
Road construction is a big project. Zhao Pengcheng didn't understand how Xu Ziyin, a college student, could get involved in road construction.
However, Xu Ziyin has said this, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Zhao Pengcheng has been waiting for to get closer to Xu Ziyin, so he naturally cannot miss it.
Zhao Pengcheng is currently working as a sales manager in a company. It is not a problem to earn three to five million yuan in a year. This money is enough for him to squander. However, the scale of the company is such that it is extremely difficult to go further.
It's not like Zhao Pengcheng never thought about finding another way out, but he couldn't find any way out.
Now Xu Ziyin's words instantly made his mind active.
He knew Xu Ziyin's net worth.
Not only can he afford to drive a sports car worth tens of millions, but he can also own a villa in Jinyuan. He and he are completely different worlds.
Now that Xu Ziyin wants something from him, how can Zhao Pengcheng dare to neglect it?
It's a bad thing to say.
The things you are proud of are nothing in front of others.
As long as I serve this man well, isn't it enough for him to be cool for the rest of his life if someone just squeezes a little oil and water out of his fingers?
The most important thing is, what is his identity? If I help him, will I lose my own benefits in the future?
What rich people care about most is favors.
Immediately, Zhao Pengcheng already made a decision in his mind.
"Brother Zhao, since you have thought about it, I will write down this relationship first, but you have to come to Guizhou immediately. I will send you the specific address and we will meet in person to talk."
"OK."
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Pengcheng was in a good mood.
He glanced at the affectionate female college student lying on the bed, walked over, took a handful of oil and said.
"Fangfang, I have to go out of town for a while."
"I will transfer two thousand yuan to you later, and you and your little sister can go shopping by yourself."
After that, Zhao Pengcheng stopped delaying, got dressed, and used his mobile phone to book himself a flight ticket to Guizhou as soon as possible.
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At two o'clock in the afternoon, Yun Xianyu took Xixi back to the wooden house.
Knowing that Xu Ziyin and Song Shi would be a little bored staying here, Yun Xianyu said softly.
"Xu Ziyin, Shishi, can I take you around the village?"
Xu had just finished crying, and Yun Xianyu's little face was still stained with tears. Even Xi Xi beside her was shrugging her head with a sad look on her face.
Glancing at their sisters, Xu Ziyin smiled.
"Xianyu, Shishi and I can just walk around the village casually."
"You just came back, you must still have a lot of things to do."
This is true. It is rare for Yun Xianyu to return to Yunzhai, so naturally there are many things to deal with.
She has been away for more than half a year, and even the relatives and neighbors in the village have to pay a visit to them.
After her parents passed away, she and her younger sister basically depended on each other and grew up eating a lot of food.
This small village has a different and profound meaning to the sisters.
After saying yes, Yun Xianyu didn't insist, and then glanced at Xi Xi.
Xixi came over understandingly, jumped on a boat by the river, loosened the rope tied to the shore, and waved to Xu Ziyin.
"Big brother, sister Shishi, I will take you to a fun place."
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The Baishui River divides the Miao Village into two parts.
There is a curved lake at the end of the river. The lake is living water. Under the sunlight, the surface of the lake is glowing with sparkling gold.
Around the lake, there are many Miao girls bending over to wash clothes by the lake.
They were beautiful in appearance, wearing clothes with silver ornaments, chatting and laughing together, and their laughter like silver bells spread across the lake.
"Brother, this lake is called Yingyue Lake."
"There is nothing special about it now, but every night, a huge moon will be reflected in the middle of the lake."
"This lake is also the holy lake in the village."
Saying that, Xixi glanced at Xu Ziyin quietly, and then whispered.
"Brother, in our Miao Village, as long as you have the girl you like, you can stand on one side of the lake and sing to your beloved at night when the moon comes out. If the singing comes from the other side, then
It means that the other person also likes you."
Um?
What kind of courtship is this?
It sounds quite romantic.
Xixi didn't finish speaking before she continued.
"Under the moon in the middle of the lake, there are many beautiful flowers. If you like that girl very much, you have to jump into the river and find the most beautiful one among the flowers at the bottom of the lake and give it to her. Then all the Miao villagers will
Everyone will cheer for him.”
"Xi Xi doesn't know what those flowers are called. I heard from the old man that they seem to be seeds scattered by fairies on the moon to the world. They symbolize the purest love. Only the bravest warriors can pick the most beautiful ones.
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"Tomorrow is the day for sisters. There will definitely be many men who will pick flowers for their beloved girls."
Having said this, Xixi paused for a moment, then tugged at Xu Ziyin's sleeve and whispered.
"Brother, can you swim?"
Xu Ziyin was confused when he heard this.
Why does it sound more and more fantasy-like the more I listen to it?
It’s not unusual for the moon to be reflected in the lake, but it’s just flowers growing at the bottom of the lake?
Are there really flowers that can grow in water?
Xu Ziyin was thinking secretly, while Song Shi's eyes were already bright, with stars in them.
Obviously he was deeply attracted by Xixi's words.