Volume Four, Third Floor. Village Chapter 127. Thousand Paper Cranes
Gu Qingzhi sat next to Qiao Lingxiang, watching her tell him her regrets and losses with a smile on her face. Her eyes did not look at him, and she looked at the distant mountain peaks absentmindedly, but she seemed to be about to break. Gu Qingzhi
He felt that his chest was blocked by something, as if a heavy stone was hugging him. His throat was rolling for a long time, but he could not make a sound because he was too hoarse. He wanted to say something, but it seemed that now
Whatever you say is useless.
"I couldn't go to school anymore, and then my dad started hurriedly looking for a home for me, looking for a man who liked me. No matter how old he was, what he looked like, or whether his character was decent, as long as they
If my family can afford the bride price, my dad will try his best to build a bridge for me to go on a blind date with others and create opportunities. Even though his daughter has no future, at least she can still make a lot of money."
As Qiao Lingxiang was talking, she suddenly let out a laugh and laughed wildly: "But he didn't get anything, hahahaha! Because I am getting fatter and fatter, because my personality is getting more and more unpleasant, and everyone is despising me.
, people in the village began to tease me behind my back and give me one unpleasant nickname after another. I knew it all, but I didn’t want to bother with it, because I asked for it, and I expected it. It was me.
In order not to be manipulated by my father, I let myself eat freely. Many times at night, I stuffed leftovers from the refrigerator into my mouth, even though my stomach was already so full that I felt uncomfortable and was about to vomit uncontrollably.
When it comes out, I will hold it in and must swallow it. I will not be a person who can be manipulated at will. They can't decide my marriage, let alone my future path!"
As Qiao Lingxiang spoke, the depression in her heart slowly dissipated. She smiled playfully at the two stunned Tang Ling and Gu Qingzhi beside her, and a bright smile appeared on her face: "
So I will definitely leave this mountain! No matter what the price I have to pay!"
Gu Qingzhi stared at Qiao Lingxiang intently. He was stunned for a long time before he found his voice. His lips moved a few times, and he felt mixed emotions in his heart.
He knew that Qiao Lingxiang was getting fatter and fatter, but he still thought she was cute and lovable. He knew that people in the village would ridicule Qiao Lingxiang, but it was of no use to him. When he saw it, he had no ability to stop it. But when he
When she couldn't see her, she didn't know how many grievances she had suffered. Qiao Lingxiang never complained to him. She would only listen to him talk about interesting things about school every time she went home, with the envy and joy on her face.
Joy, he also asked Qiao Lingxiang about her current situation and worries, but she always just smiled and said she was fine.
Now she says she wants to leave this mountain.
Gu Qingzhi was confused. He wanted to dissuade Qiao Lingxiang, but he found that he had no right to do so, and he had no right to stop her. He was just like those who had been humiliating her. He had always been a bystander, but he seemed to have taken action.
He wanted to ask Qiao Lingxiang, had she really made up her mind to leave? What about her mother? What about Tang Ling? What about him...? Gu Qingzhi found that he had no shame in asking this. Qiao Lingxiang had no idea about this.
A little souvenir, including him.
"Then... what should Tang Ling do if you leave like this? What about your mother? And... don't you like Dr. Chen Qing? What should you do with him?" After a long time, Gu Qingzhi asked tangledly.
"Azhi, I'm an ordinary person. I can't save everyone." Qiao Lingxiang replied to Gu Qingzhi, "My mother... has always been my father's supporter. Her thoughts have been assimilated and corrupted. Maybe you don't know
, it was my mother who initially decided to stop me from studying. As for Lingling, if she wants to leave with me, I am willing to take her away, but this is impossible. Lingling’s family will not allow me to take her with her like this.
She left, and the outside world is unknown and dangerous. I don't have the ability to protect Lingling all the time. As for Chen Qing... I do like him, but it doesn't mean that I will abandon myself for a man."
Gu Qingzhi felt that he should say something more, but he didn't know what to say. His heart was very confused. He envied Qiao Lingxiang for being brave enough to leave for freedom. He supported her approach, but he was very reluctant to give up. He
He didn't want her to leave, but he couldn't stop her, or even try to stop her.
"Yushen Village is surrounded by mountains. It's like a cage built with mountains as supports. People are trapped inside. People outside are tempted to come in, but people inside are struggling and unable to leave." Qiao Lingxiang said again.
Looking at the mountains in the distance, her tone was full of sighs and pity, and she felt extremely absurd about the place where she lived.
"Azhi, it's time for you to go. It's been so long. You just came back today. It's best to go home early to make sure you're safe." Qiao Lingxiang said to Gu Qingzhi, who was silent next to her. She smiled, "Azhi
,We are best friend forever."
Impossible to be lovers.
Gu Qingzhi's eyes dimmed. This was the most words Qiao Lingxiang had ever said to him. She had always clearly sensed his feelings for her, but had never responded. She had given the answer from the beginning,
It's just that he doesn't want to face reality.
"Then...I'll ask my dad to propose marriage to your house, and you stay with me, so you don't have to..." Gu Qingzhi's head felt hot, and he didn't know how he came up with this ridiculous idea, so he quickly raised his head
He came to tell Qiao Lingxiang, but when he saw the gentle and indifferent eyes that the other party looked at him, Gu Qingzhi felt like a bucket of cold water was poured on his head. He calmed down. He looked at Qiao Lingxiang at a loss.
He urged gently.
"Azhi, go home."
Gu Qingzhi finally left lonely. His tall figure gradually went away, with unconcealed frustration. Qiao Lingxiang and Tang Ling sat there, watching him leave. Tang Ling raised her head and looked at Qiao Lingxiang looking at Gu Qingzhi.
Her eyes were full of sadness and apology. Tang Ling shrank into Qiao Lingxiang's arms and asked her in a low voice: "Sister Qiao, didn't you agree to give me a surprise today?"
"Ah, yes, hahaha, I almost forgot."
When Qiao Lingxiang was reminded by Tang Ling, she laughed, touched Tang Ling's head in her arms, and her tone became much lighter. What happened just now was temporarily retold by them. Qiao Lingxiang took out her pants bag and was pressed
There were some wrinkled things. After Qiao Lingxiang tidied them up, she shook her hands and said as if she was offering a treasure to Tang Ling: "Hey, look at this quickly!"
Tang Ling looked at the lifelike origami paper cranes in Qiao Lingxiang's palm. They were colorful and stood obediently in Qiao Lingxiang's hands. This was the first time Tang Ling saw the origami paper cranes. She exclaimed in surprise:
"Wow! What is this? It's beautiful! Sister Qiao, what is this? Is it a gift for me?"
"This is a paper crane. It is a beautiful bird that can fly, and it also has a very good meaning. Not only do I want to give you these paper cranes today, but also, what do you think this is?
"Qiao Lingxiang put the Thousand Paper Crane in Tang Ling's hand, then took out several square pieces of cardboard from another bag of hers, and said with a smile, "I'm going to teach you how to fold Thousand Paper Cranes today.
Crane! You can also learn origami of other small animals!"
"Wow! Great, great!"
Tang Ling, who was holding a thousand paper cranes in both hands, was so happy that she almost jumped up. She was so happy that she wanted to clap her hands, but because she was still holding the precious paper cranes given by Qiao Lingxiang in her hands, she could only shake her head and shout, the joy on her face was gone.
It's almost overflowing.
"First put these paper cranes away, and I will teach you step by step how to fold them."
After listening to Qiao Lingxiang's words, Tang Ling quickly folded the paper cranes in her hands one by one and put them into her trouser bag, covering them carefully, and then Qiao Lingxiang handed her a piece of paper, blinking her eyes with a solemn face.
He stared at Qiao Lingxiang, looking ready.
Qiao Lingxiang was so cute by Tang Ling's reaction that she burst out laughing. Then she also picked up a piece of paper, came to Tang Ling, and explained to her the steps of origami in a soft voice, and then slowly
He slowly started to move his hands.
Ten minutes later, Tang Ling's first origami paper crane was released. It was a crooked and ugly paper crane. The wings and head looked a bit sloppy and strange due to the unfamiliar technique.
, but Tang Ling smiled happily while holding it. She looked at the paper crane in her hand, full of sense of accomplishment, and brought it to Qiao Lingxiang. Qiao Lingxiang smiled and praised: "Lingling is great.
Yeah, the folding was very successful."
"Give it to Sister Qiao!" Tang Ling waved the Thousand Paper Crane in front of Qiao Lingxiang and motioned for Qiao Lingxiang to take it. Qiao Lingxiang was stunned and asked with a smile: "This is Lingling's first Thousand Paper Crane.
Crane, why don't you keep it for yourself? Are you really willing to give it to me?"
"Uh-huh!"
Tang Ling nodded repeatedly, smiled shyly at Qiao Lingxiang, and replied sheepishly: "I hope it can replace me, accompany Sister Qiao out of the mountains, protect Sister Qiao, and go to see other places with Sister Qiao."
A beautiful place that I can’t see.”
Qiao Lingxiang was completely stunned by Tang Ling's words. She looked at Tang Ling in surprise. Listening to the expectations and blessings slowly conveyed in her words, the tip of her nose became sore and tears began to well up in her eyes. Qiao Lingxiang blinked.
He blinked, then solemnly took the paper crane origami from Tang Ling's hand, carefully put it in the bag of his coat, and swore to Tang Ling: "Okay, Sister Qiao will definitely take it around the world."
.”
"Hey hey hey!"
Tang Ling laughed with satisfaction and started to fold the paper crane with the second piece of paper. Qiao Lingxiang watched on the side, occasionally reminding Tang Ling of the details of the origami. After a while, Tang Ling had brought Qiao Lingxiang.
All the cardboard was folded into paper cranes, and some of them couldn't fit in Tang Ling's bag. She looked at the paper cranes in her hands with some distress. She had no choice but to hold them carefully, preparing to take them back later.
Go home.
"Why does Lingling like paper cranes so much? Are other small animals not good at origami?" Qiao Lingxiang on the side was a little curious when she saw how precious Tang Ling looked.
"Well..." Tang Ling lowered her head and looked at the paper crane in her hand, pondered for a while, and slowly explained her reason, "Because it can fly, it can go anywhere, and it can see my parents.
"
After Qiao Lingxiang showed her the paper crane origami, Tang Ling completely fell in love with this animal origami. She was a little shy to say that after listening to Qiao Lingxiang's story about the meaning of the paper crane origami, she actually envied an ordinary person.
The origami has wings, can fly, and can pray for the people you care about. They are full of blessings and freedom.
Although Tang Ling did not have as strong an idea to leave Dashan as Qiao Lingxiang, she wanted to see her parents. Her parents had been scolded by her grandparents countless times for leaving Yushen Village since she could remember. I wonder if they were safe? In Dashan
How is life in the village outside? Have you ever thought about her even for a short period of time? Tang Ling hopes that she can make full use of the paper cranes she folds for her parents, sister Qiao, brother Gu, and everyone she cares about.
