The room is warm and cozy, the wintersweet potted plants blooming in the corner, and the whole room is quiet.
Cheng Li looked at Yun Qiao.
She had already dressed up, but she didn't change into her wedding clothes. It was a bit cold after sitting in the room for a long time, so she wore a home-made white coat, which looked stunning.
"It's so beautiful." Cheng Li looked at her, his smile was a little forced, but he tried hard to smile, "You have been a beautiful girl since you were a child."
Yun Qiao: "Second brother, are you looking for something to talk about?"
"Yes." Cheng Li's smile finally became more natural this time.
"You don't have to say it." Yun Qiao said, "It doesn't matter, I know what you want to say."
Cheng Li: "We will get into the wedding car at the door later. Uncle Qian will lay out the red carpet to prevent your new shoes from getting muddy. But I want to carry you on my back. What do you think?"
In the old days, on the big day, the new shoes that were put on could no longer be stained with mud, and would be carried by the brothers from the room to the sedan chair.
There is also such a custom now.
Yun Qiao's wedding was an old-time wedding. It was normal etiquette for someone to marry her on her back.
It's just that she doesn't want to give up.
She knew that her second brother was feeling uncomfortable. He was just trying to dampen her pride and make her feel more comfortable marrying.
"No need, second brother." Yun Qiao refused simply, "Uncle Qian has prepared the red carpet. It will be rolled out all the way when the time comes. It will be very convenient."
Cheng Li suddenly looked straight at her.
The eyes are gentle and quiet, and you can't see the turbulent undercurrent under the peaceful surface.
His face seemed a little tense.
"...You used to be very good to me. At that time, you trusted me and knew that I would always make you win without losing. Now, do you still trust my second brother?" He suddenly asked.
Yun Qiao was stunned.
After a long time, she just sighed softly: "Second brother..."
"Yun Qiao, you will be happy." He said seriously, "And I don't know what else I can do for you next time. Yun Qiao, I might have to leave, and you might not be able to see me for a long time."
When he said this, his expression was cautious.
It's like saying goodbye.
Yun Qiao didn't understand his deep reluctance, but thought he might have to go abroad for a few years.
The Cheng family has business in the United States. Cheng Li had previously said that he would go abroad for a few years to lay some foundation and leave a way out for the family. If there was a war in Guangzhou, everyone would be trapped, without even foreign aid.
He kept saying he wanted to go, but he always got delayed because of this or that matter.
Later, Yun Qiao said that she was going to the United States to study medicine, and he planned to go there with her when she went there.
Yun Qiao's life plans all changed when he met Xi Lanting, and Cheng Li also changed a lot. Now, he may need to get back on track.
There is a long way to go, and it may take several years, or even more than ten years, to see each other again.
"Okay, thank you second brother." She finally agreed.
Cheng Li seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Then you prepare first, and I will come when the time comes." Cheng Li said with a smile.
Yun Qiao nodded.
He turned to leave.
They all reached the door, and he suddenly stopped.
Yun Qiao thought he had something to say and was waiting for him to speak; but he just stood silently by the door, not turning his face for a long time. His arm muscles gradually tightened, and he could feel his hand shaking through his clothes.
force.
"Second brother, what's wrong with you?" Yun Qiao was suspicious, yet inexplicably wary.
She didn't know what she was wary of.
I just felt that at that moment, there was a cold and cold air hitting my face.
Cheng Li stood up and slowly turned around.
Yun Qiao took a step back suddenly and almost hit the dressing table - Cheng Li had a pair of particularly deep and bright eyes, which now had a light golden color.
It's exactly the same as Xi Lanting's eyes that were accidentally exposed.
Yun Qiao's heart trembled.
"Second brother!" she suddenly shouted.
The room was filled with a mist-like atmosphere, which was suffocating. Yun Qiao felt that her legs were shaking faintly and she was unsteady.
She tilted her head slightly, and Cheng Li stepped forward and supported her.
Twisting her fingers slightly, she pulled out a faint halo of light from between her eyebrows.
Light golden.
The moment it was taken out, it disappeared without a trace.
Xi Lanting, who was changing clothes in Xi's mansion, suddenly made a move.