"We have a young lady who has been selected. Due to some temporary circumstances, she cannot participate. I think you are very suitable, young lady, and I hope you can help us." The old man said very sincerely, and then looked at the other old men,
They all looked at Qiao Ni, and then nodded unanimously to express their satisfaction.
"Well, my foot is also injured, so it's probably inconvenient. Besides, I'm not a local, so it wouldn't be appropriate." She declined politely. Although she was very curious, it was too unprepared.
The old man looked at the gauze on her ankle, thought for a long time, and then said.
"Oh, that's okay. Miss, you were walking very well just now. It won't affect tomorrow's Grape Party." He was chatting with a few people just now. When did he see himself walking over well? Could it be that he has a long head on the back of his head?
Eye.
"Also, Miss is an Oriental. We welcome Orientals here. If there are some Oriental characteristics, I think it will be more perfect." The old man with a white beard said with all his pleasant words.
"What's wrong?" Ye Yang saw that she didn't get the grape juice and ran up to the stage again, so he followed her. Seeing the confusion on her face, Ye Yang couldn't help but ask.
"They asked me to be some sort of 'Miss Grape', and they said I was going to participate in the grape festival tomorrow." She whispered in his ear.
"Then you go ahead." Ye Yang laughed after hearing this. He didn't expect that she would be so proud and be chosen as 'Miss Grape' all of a sudden.
"You are still laughing. My feet are like this. Isn't it obvious that I am embarrassed? Besides, I have never participated in it. If I make some mistakes and cause some trouble, it will be embarrassing again." He actually gloated, humming.
snort.
"No, actually tomorrow's stuff is very simple. They will give you a charter to read in advance. Even if you don't know, you can ask me." He said confidently.
"Have you participated in their Grape Festival many times?"
"Yes, I have been here twice before with my friends."
He has so much experience, he has been to everything and played in everything.
"How about this beautiful lady from China? Our prizes are very generous." The old man is really not simple. Just now he was talking about Miss Dongfang. Now he said a few words in Mandarin and he knew that she was from China and added a modification.
The beautiful lady even seductively took out such a lethal weapon like a prize and said.
Don't think that she will agree if you flatter her.
"Well, I don't think I'm suitable. Thank you for your kindness." She said tactfully, turned around, and was about to leave.
"Oh no, you are quite suitable. I don't think I can find anyone more suitable than you." He pulled her and said very flatteringly.
"Uh, this." She blinked and looked at this lovely old man.
She is white, fat, and looks quite comical, like the elderly version of the father in "Fathers and Sons".
"I'm just participating in an event. See how sincere everyone is. Besides, the prizes are really generous." Ye Yang advised from the side.
"But." After all, it was a local specialty. It was so disrespectful for her to enter like this when she was new here.
"What are you worried about when I'm here? Don't worry." He tried his best to persuade.
Also, if he is afraid of anything, he will guide you if you don't understand. If anything happens, he will be there to help.
However, she rarely participated in such public activities and always felt embarrassed.
"Stop being so coy, let them see the generosity and heroism of us Orientals and Chinese people."
"..." This rising height made her immediately want to stand in awe.
"Okay, I do." At such a high level, you have to agree.
"Oh, thank you very much. Please come with me here." The old man showed a very pleased smile, then led her to the table next to him, picked up a small stack of paper densely written in French and put it in her hand.
said.
"Here are the requirements, precautions, and details for participating in the event tomorrow." He pointed, and then spoke carefully.
Well, Qiongni looked at the dense fonts and felt dazzled. It seems that it is really not easy to win that generous prize.
"There is still something to fill in here." He took out another list.
Uh, so many.
Name, address, contact information, just basic information, okay.
"Very good, thank you for your cooperation." He looked at her cooperation with satisfaction and said with a smile.
"It should."
"Oh, this is the latest pressed grape juice, let me try it for you." It was because of this 'sinful' grape juice that I came here and was inexplicably dragged into being a 'grape lady'.
"Thank you." She took the cup and tasted it.
Ugh, so sour.
My sore nose, eyes, and eyebrows are all squeezed together.
I knew I wouldn't come.
Regret for the past.
"Looking forward to your appearance tomorrow." The old man said to them with a smile before leaving.
Perform well, why does it feel like an assessment?
under pressure.
...
When she got back, Qiongni rummaged through the boxes and cabinets to find clothes to wear tomorrow.
It must be decent, generous, and have Chinese characteristics.
I don't like to dress up very much. I buy a piece of clothing and wear it for several years, unless Ding Xixi drags me to the street and reluctantly buys a few pieces, and the styles are almost the same, so Ding Xixi often says that she is old-fashioned, and that she is as old-fashioned as the one she just graduated from.
It looks like it was dug out of a pit.
It’s true that you don’t know how good a garment is until you wear it.
It seems that women always feel that there are few clothes in their wardrobe.
She feels the same now.
It seems that the only thing that works is the short-sleeved cheongsam with white cloud brocade and lotus leaf pattern at the bottom of her suitcase.
This cheongsam was custom-made by Ding Xixi before she got married. She took her to a shop that specializes in making cheongsams. It is said that the owner of that shop had started custom-making cheongsams for many celebrities, ladies and ladies in the 1930s, and it had an excellent reputation.
It was only thanks to Ding Xixi that I got such a piece, but I have never worn it.
Ding Xixi said that time, well, cheongsam can show off a woman's curves, and looking at the curved figure, it's very interesting.
Because of those words, she never dared to wear it again and kept it on.
When I was packing my clothes this time, I realized that it seemed like a pity to leave them there. I brought them here by accident, and I didn’t know when I would be able to wear them.
This time, for this festival, she plans to use it again.
After changing her clothes, she planned to let Ye Yang take a look.
Before he reached his door, Zhong Tianyou came out of the room next to her, looked at her, and was stunned for a moment.
The white brocade material makes her skin fairer and moister. The lotus leaf pattern on it makes the whole dress feel refreshing in summer. The green color makes her look fresh and natural, and the exquisite tailoring makes her even more beautiful.
Her exquisite figure is well displayed.
The whole person seems to have stepped out of the painting, with indescribable beauty.
And this kind of knee-length cheongsam seems to suit her very well. It’s pretty, cute, and generous, all rolled into one.
He felt his throat was a little itchy, couldn't help but cough, and looked at her.
She stayed there, looking a little unnatural. The next moment she opened her door and turned back.
Shut out his eyes and everything about him.
...
the next day.
Grape Festival.
Held at the town's largest vineyard.
People from all counties came, and the bustling crowd was really overcrowded.
Qiao Ni wore a little cheongsam to be "Miss Grape".
Along with her are two local girls from Montpellier. They both have blond hair, fair skin, and blue eyes. They are very beautiful and eye-catching. It is estimated that they will have no problem participating in the Miss World beauty pageant.
Many people came, including local people and leaders of the town, and the atmosphere was very lively.
"What's wrong?" She seemed a little nervous, always looking around aimlessly.
"I'm afraid." She said bluntly.
"Don't worry, just think of it as a fun game, let's all get together and have fun." He cheered from the side.
Games? Yes, there are prizes too.
Uh-huh, okay, let's go.
The event is divided into several steps:
First round, picking grapes.
Select the most beautiful grapes, and then the "grape lady" selected by everyone will give them to the most respected people in the town.
Professor Dieter, the mayor, Uncle Aimeng, and Grandma Cudi.
In this way, we must dedicate the best to the people we admire most to express our joy for the harvest and respect for these people.
Round 2: Grape stomping.
Throw all the picked grapes into a round cement trough, then change into work clothes, step on it with your feet, and perform preliminary juice extraction. This is also the most exciting process, because you will be covered with the aroma of grapes.
, wrapped in grape juice, a celebration of harvest
Qiao Ni changed into a T-shirt and stepped in with bare feet. When she came this morning, she washed her feet again and again, for fear that there would be something unclean that would affect the quality of the grapes.
She followed several other people in and stepped on the grapes one by one. They were soft and slippery, which was so fun.
The mellow grape aroma seems to make the air extremely sweet.
The third round: Grape meeting.
This is an interactive session.
The 'Grape Lady' will distribute untrodden grapes to everyone, and everyone will taste the freshest grapes.
Qiongni took a large frame of grapes and distributed them to everyone.
She sends blessings to everyone and then takes blessings back from them.
That was a very happy process.
Everyone expressed their friendship towards her, but there was one person who didn't get along with her.
"Thank you, I don't want it." A voice with a very ungrateful voice refused coldly, preparing to return the grapes she gave away.
When she heard this voice, her body twitched.
She raised her head and looked at that beautiful face shining with an indescribable luster in front of her.
Without saying a word, he prepared to grab the bunch of crystal grapes that had been thrust into his hand.
"Haha." At this moment, a childish voice sounded behind her, and then, Qiao Ni felt a force that turned the original backward trend into a forward one.
Because he was unable to stand steadily, he jumped straight onto Zhong Tianyou.