Xiao Yu glanced at her, pushed the water on the table towards her hand, and then said, "It's still early."
Chi Zao picked up the water glass and took a sip.
I thought, this is very early.
She was only ten years old, but she had already tasted what it was like to be forced into marriage.
Mr. Xiao pondered for a moment, "Xiao Zao is still studying, so it is indeed a little early to get married. However, you can get engaged first."
Chi Zao almost choked again.
"Xiao Zao, what do you think?" The old man looked at Chi Zao.
Chi Zao raised his eyes and answered seriously, "Old man... we have actually talked about this issue. But..."
"But what?"
"But Xiao Yu said that he hasn't thought that far yet. He feels that he is still young and doesn't need to be so anxious."
Xiao Yu: "???" When did he say this?
The old man also looked at Xiao Yu in surprise.
There was a hint of meaning in his eyes, "That's it. Then just do what you want."
Chi Zao was slightly startled.
She suddenly felt.
Did this old man see something?
After all, he is the founder and chairman of the huge Xiao Group.
It's not that easy to lie.
But it’s true that Mr. Xiao is easy to talk to.
There is absolutely no airs of a group leader.
At least that's the case in front of Xiao Yu and Chi Zao.
A table of dishes was quickly served.
Chi Zao and Mr. Xiao chatted while eating.
Xiao Yuze was almost silent.
Mr. Xiao chatted about family matters, just like the kind elders in the family.
Although I occasionally ask some questions.
But none of these issues touch privacy.
The old man didn't even ask about her family or experience. He just asked a few questions about her studies, daily life, and what university she planned to get into.
Chi Zao thought for a while, "College...should probably go to Kyoto."
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she noticed that Mr. Xiao's hand paused slightly, and the smile on his face froze for a moment.
She was slightly startled.
Mr. Xiao glanced at Xiao Yu, and then murmured with unclear meaning, "Kyoto...it's good to study in university..."
Something flashed through Chi Zao's mind.
She thought about her previous life, every time Xiao Yu left Ningcheng and came back, his mood was not right.
She had wondered before whether this was related to where he went.
Could it be... is it Kyoto?
Is there something in Kyoto that caused him to turn dark?
Chi Zao looked at Xiao Yu subconsciously.
Xiao Yu's face was as indifferent and calm as ever. He leaned on the chair, holding a glass of ice water in his hand and turning it gently. It was as if he heard nothing and felt nothing.
But the moment she looked over, he raised his eyes and met her eyes.
The light-colored pupils and deep eyes seem to be able to accommodate the stars and the sea.
He raised his eyebrows slightly, "Are you full?"
Chi Zao came back to his senses, shook his head, and looked away.
Xiao Yu's eyes flashed but he didn't say anything.
Mr. Xiao on the side saw the two people's gaze and interaction in his eyes.
At this time, Xiao Yu's cell phone rang.
He got up and walked out of the restaurant and answered the phone.
Mr. Xiao looked at his back and said, "Ayu has a bad temper. Xiaozao, you should usually be more tolerant of him."
Chi Zao was startled for a moment, "Actually, it's not bad..."
"Um?"
"Because I sometimes make him angry." Chi Zao thought of the last time.
Mr. Xiao was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes lit up, "Oh? You actually made him angry? What about his reaction?"
Chi Zao coughed slightly, "He? Just coax him."
…
After chatting with Mr. Xiao for a long time and finishing the meal, Xiao Yu still hasn't come back.
Chi Zao looked at the time, it was almost half past two.
The distance between here and Changshen College makes it difficult to get back before class.
"Ayu must be busy with something urgent. It's early morning, let the servant take you back to your room to rest." The old man was not in a hurry, "I just want to go shopping and play at home today."
Chi Zao thought for a while and nodded.
The servant led her to Xiao Yu's room.
But he didn't dare to open the door, but said, "The fourth young master has mysophobia, Miss Chi, please go in."
Chi Zao said thank you, opened the door and entered the room.
Chi Zao is no stranger to this place.
She thought for a while, took out her mobile phone and called Director Ou to ask for leave.
Who knew that Director Ou said with a smile, "Classmate Chi, someone has already asked for leave for you. If you have anything to do, just go ahead and I will tell you, Teacher Deng."
Chi Zao was a little surprised.
But I also want to know who helped her take leave.
After hanging up the phone, Chi Zao looked at the huge room, stepped forward, opened the window, and walked to the terrace.
In early summer, the temperature is just right.
The Xiao family mansion is a good place. With the blessing of Feng Shui formation, it is warm in winter and cool in summer.
Seeing a rocking chair next to her, she simply lay down on it.
The sun is just right, warm and comfortable.
The fresh warm breeze blows.
Chi Zao closed his eyes.
I don't know whether it was because he didn't sleep well yesterday or it was too comfortable here. Chi Zao lay down and fell asleep without even realizing it.
This time she slept, she had another dream.
The dream was still that night, still the same land, with countless tombstones flickering with will-o'-the-wisps, extremely penetrating.
…
What Xiao Yu saw when he returned to his room was the girl sleeping on the rocking chair on the terrace.
He was slightly startled and walked over.
The warm afternoon sun shone on her face, making her skin clear and delicate. The scar on her cheek was also extremely clear.
His eyes darkened.
He reached out and stroked her hair gently, reaching her face.
There seemed to be emotions rolling through his eyes.
"Chi Zao. Will you hate me one day too..."
No one responded to him.
He leaned over and gently picked the person up.
As soon as the girl's body was in his arms, she shrank uneasily into his arms. But this time, she really didn't wake up.
Because at this moment, everything in her dream seemed to exist real and clear.
The little boy huddled under the tombstone was even more pitiful and embarrassed than the last time I saw him.
His lips were chapped and pale, blood oozed from the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were hollow and numb.
His clothes were even more torn.
This seems to be the second night.
He seemed to have experienced something. His little hands were dirty, and his fingernails were full of mud and filled with blood.
Chi Zao felt pain just looking at it.
The wind was blowing all around.
The wind is blowing.
At this time, a wild ghost floated over, showing a ferocious and terrifying face, and wrapped itself around his little body.
As if sensing something, his little body trembled with depression and despair.
Chi Zao couldn't help it anymore, rushed over and waved away the ferocious-looking ghost, "Get away!"
She herself was in the state of a soul, but the ghost was knocked away with a "ouch" and then fled!
Squatting down, she held her trembling little body in her arms and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's all fake."
The little body stiffened slightly.
A dark and eerie cemetery.
Next to the tiny boy, there was a ball of shining light. A piece of transparent white jade was revealed in the light.