Both old men yawned one after another, indicating that they were sleepy.
Xiao Xiao would naturally not be invisible.
…
"Thank you for the invitation."
“The lunch was delicious.”
Xiao Xiao stopped and turned around to say goodbye to the two old men who escorted him to the door.
"I am leaving."
"I'm disturbing you today."
…
The two old men didn't look very good.
"Duh~duh~"
The old man's crutch hit the ground again and again.
"...It's hard for you to have dinner with us."
Their original intention was that the young man listened to them patiently and it happened to be lunch time, so they invited him to stay for lunch.
did not think of……
The atmosphere at the dinner table was so bad.
It's all their fault.
All said and done, there are some unpleasant contents.
Moreover, they hadn’t even eaten much... He and the old woman started to yawn one after another.
In the eyes of ordinary people, doesn't this mean chasing away guests?
But they really didn't mean it.
They couldn't control their mental exhaustion.
Fortunately, classmate Xiao didn't think too much.
Moreover, although the meal lasted only a short time, Xiao Xiao really did what they said at the beginning and almost wiped out all the dishes.
They were happy and a little surprised at the same time.
Classmate Xiao looked thin and tall, but he didn't expect to have such a good appetite.
He is indeed a young man.
While feeling emotional, the old man was inevitably a little envious.
He used to love to eat.
But recently, his appetite has become smaller and smaller.
He is psychologically dissatisfied.
His stomach protested.
There was nothing he could do.
…
Classmate Xiao's performance also made them truly believe that he was not dissatisfied with them.
This gave them some comfort.
Otherwise, if something they originally did with the intention of thanking them received the opposite feedback, wouldn’t their efforts have been in vain?
…
The old lady pursed her lips.
"Classmate Xiao, just think you've heard about us."
"Don't take it too seriously."
"We are chatting with the two elderly people who want to thank you for accompanying us."
They haven't chatted like this with young people for a long time.
My son... comes less frequently because of his wife.
Even if I come every time, I don't stay long.
Besides, they won't tell their sons these things.
Wouldn't that cause trouble for my son?
"I'm also glad you like my cooking."
Classmate Xiao almost ate all the food she cooked, which really gave her a sense of accomplishment.
Lele's accident made her doubt herself.
She knew she was overthinking...but she couldn't help herself from thinking so...
She felt...everyone was blaming her...blaming her for her dereliction of duty...it was useless...
…
Who says it’s not?
Anyone who heard the whole story of Lele's accident would think that it was their fault.
They themselves think so too.
This matter is irrefutable.
However, in other aspects...she can get some positive feedback...
She... felt very happy.
It seems that even the heavy heart has become a little lighter.
…
Xiao Xiao could feel the eyes of the two old men falling on his back.
It wasn't until he turned the corner that the "burning heat" behind him dissipated.
…
The bluestone road gave off a faint chill.
The already quiet alley became even quieter due to the cold temperature.
It seems like they are two different worlds from the busy street outside.
Xiao Xiao stopped and pushed open the courtyard door.
…
"Tweet~"
Xiao Xiao's warm welcome made Xiao Xiao curl up his lips.
…
The courtyard is not much warmer than the alley.
On the contrary, it makes it even more chilly.
However, people who are fragrant with the fragrance of flowers forget this coldness, and the plum blossoms in front of them make people feel even more ecstatic.
...
"Master Xiao Xiao."
The ethereal voice, unstained by any smoke or dust, reached Xiao Xiao's ears.
The elegant plum girl walked towards him slowly.
...
After a simple greeting, Plum Girl will return to the plum tree-
"Plum Girl."
Xiao Xiao opened his mouth to stop the monster that was about to disappear.
...
Plum Girl turned around.
"Master Xiao Xiao, is there something wrong?"
...
"Um."
Xiao Xiao took out the jewelry from his pocket.
Silver-blue diamonds flashed through thin streams of light.
...
Mei Nu opened her eyes slightly.
Unusual shape.
It has never seen the shape of a gear before.
So I am very unfamiliar with this style.
His eyes were dizzy with a bit of curiosity.
...
Xiao Xiao handed the jewelry to Mei Nu.
Mei Nu was slightly startled.
She looked at Xiao Xiao.
"Master Xiao Xiao...?"
...
Xiao Xiao smiled slightly.
"have a look."
"Can you find anything?"
...
Hearing this, although she still felt confused, Mei Nu reached out and took the jewelry from Xiao Xiao's hand.
...
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary human accessory.
But since Lord Xiao Xiao specially showed it...
There must be something special about this piece of jewelry.
Mei Nu frowned.
He looked at this piece of jewelry more carefully.
...
Xiao Xiao did not disturb Mei Nu.
He raised his eyes and looked at the plum tree in front of him.
The trunk is tall.
The branches are lush and slender.
It is dotted with plum blossoms that look like they were carved from the finest mutton-fat white jade.
A cold wind blows.
The blossoming plum blossoms are like wind chimes, swaying gently.
In a daze, people almost thought they heard the crisp sound of wind chimes.
...
Mei Nu was completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world.
She thought seriously to herself.
special place......
What to find...
...
Plum Girl stared at the ornaments.
His unblinking gaze seemed to burn a hole in the jewelry.
...
"Did you feel...any special aura?"
Xiao Xiao reminded.
...
A special smell...?
More specific.
Mei Nu cheered herself up in her heart.
The jewelry that seemed pretty beautiful just a second ago can no longer attract its attention.
...
Plum Goddess' expression slightly condensed.
The cold breath mixed with the fragrant plum fragrance spread out...
The plum fragrance in the yard became a little stronger.
.....
Xiao Xiao raised his head and looked at the sky behind the plum tree.
The previous sun hid behind the clouds.
The whole sky looked a little gray.
It fits the cold temperament of the winter sky.
Xiao Xiao curled the corners of his mouth.
...
Mei Nu's brows quirked up slightly.
What?
what exactly is it......
...
"Um?"
Mei Nu unconsciously made a confused sound.
...
Xiao Xiao's eyes fell on Mei Nu.
...
Plum Girl put the ornament on its forehead.
Eyes slightly closed.
The hair on the cheeks seemed to be blown by the wind, fluttering in the air.
...
"ah!"
Mei Nu exclaimed.
Her eyes widened.
He showed an extremely rare and somewhat exaggerated look.
"this is......"
A very light and faint sound drifted in the cold wind.
...
"...Lord Xiao Xiao."
Mei Nu suppressed the slightly complicated look on her face.
"It...has my breath on it."
...
Plum girl’s scent?
Xiao Xiao was surprised for a moment.
Then he didn't seem that surprised.
...
Because they were all plum trees, Xiao Xiao felt that Plum Girl might be able to discover something from the ornaments...