This long-lost word made the young man feel dazed for a moment.
This strange feeling may not come from a misunderstanding of others, but from an emotional alienation from oneself. In fact, in real life, smiling is often more common than crying, and not everyone is happy
Crying in front of others shows one's vulnerability; but there are definitely many people who are happy to smile in front of others and use this simplest way to gain a cheap sense of superiority. Whether the smile is hypocritical, sincere or contemptuous
Yes, it's honest; it's calm, it's proud; it's hypocritical, or it's just a joke... but it's always right to smile.
Even this kind of smile is meaningless if it is not displayed in front of others, so the nobles show a reserved and calm smile to the common people. It is not etiquette, but a deep-rooted contempt; the rich show a greedy and triumphant smile to the poor.
, looking at the same kind of eyes is no different from looking at domestic animals; the middle class smiles contemptuously and decently at the dirty dockworkers and butchers, thinking that they have fallen to this point because they did not work hard enough; even
Those who are struggling at the bottom of society will smile sarcastically and arrogantly at the homeless people and beggars on the street. They get some psychological comfort from this, thinking that they are not the most miserable people in the world.
When everyone has a smile on their face, a person who doesn't smile becomes an outlier. People will guess whether he is born like this, or whether he is so cold and emotionless. Because the reason is very simple, a smile is a cheap sense of superiority.
, is the affinity that relaxes the vigilance of others, is the goodwill that can be spread without paying a price, and is also a manifestation of social status. Showing it has only benefits and no harm. So, if it is not a person with congenital emotional defects, who
Would you be willing to hide your smile and leave a cold, rigid, and unapproachable image in the minds of others?
But Ringer knew that there were no flaws in his emotions. It was not that he didn't like to laugh, or that he couldn't laugh. If he had to explain it, it could only be understood as... The young man had never thought that he still had something.
The option to smile.
In his memory, the feeling of smiling has become so unfamiliar that the young man cannot remember the last time he smiled.
The only thing that is certain is that it must have been before the death of Mr. Yang Ke.
"I remember Metien said that you used to love to laugh a lot, Ringer."
When the young man was lost in thoughts and memories, Saint Xalia slowly lowered his head. The pair of lake-green eyes were getting closer and closer to the pair of golden eyes, and finally stopped at a dangerous distance. Maybe
There was only less than ten centimeters away. From the reversed perspective, the two of them looked at each other, each other's appearance reflected in their eyes. Miraculously, neither of them felt the slightest bit of charm, only a faint warm feeling.
Saint Xalia said: "She described you to me in the past, cheerful, gentle, kind, calm but positive, good in character and academics, and willing to interact with people around you, just like Sumiya University
Like Xino in the movie. You had a beautiful smile at that time, so it was said that you had many suitors, but you rejected them one by one."
It’s not even a direct rejection, but various tactful, implicit and poetic expressions: fold a white flower in the snow, nail it to the letter of confession, and send it back to the original owner. In its hometown in the north, this kind of flower is
The flower language is "immaculate friendship"; or give a book as a return gift. Northland Press republished "Gliss Island Travels" in 1788. Only on the title page of that edition, the author Martin Hughes wrote
He wrote a short fable and used a proverb to clarify the theme of the story: love is not everything in life.
But if you are a young person today, you may just reply coldly: "I'm sorry, you are a good person", or something like that?
Although their original intentions are all well-intentioned, this young man will never trample on other people's emotions sinisterly, but the way of rejection is different, and the image shown is also different. When will he be able to smile at others again?
What about his ability? If there is such a possibility, Saint Xalia hopes it will be at this moment.
"..."
After Lin Ge was silent for a long time, he said: "It's a shame she still remembers."
The tone is a little complicated.
These old things have been forgotten by the young people themselves. They need to search in their minds for a while before they can find the corresponding memories. However, most of them are vague impressions. I am afraid that they have even forgotten the names and appearances of the parties involved, and Metien
But I still remember it so clearly.
So she must still remember what her brother looks like when he smiles.
"Actually, I remember it too." Saint Xia Liya suddenly said: "I remember the way Lin Ge smiled, it was indeed very beautiful."
"How did you...know?"
Ringer felt a little awkward, because in his memory he had never shown a smile to Saint Xalia - to be precise, to everyone.
Saint Xalia blinked her eyes. At such a close distance, Linger even felt that her slender eyelashes were almost scratching his own eyes: "In a dream."
"In a dream?"
"Well, I dreamed of Ringer smiling." Moreover, she was still smiling at me, she added silently in her mind.
Lin Ge thought about it for a while and couldn't help but said: "That was really a strange dream."
"It's not surprising at all." Saint Xalia corrected his point of view seriously: "I feel very good, better than all the dreams I have had before."
"That's why it's strange." Lin Ge said: "Dreams are a reflection of reality. You have never seen me smile, but you can dream of such a scene. I think this is unreasonable - even if it is true.
If you have a dream, it should be vague and unclear, and you will soon forget it after waking up from the dream."
Sometimes people can remember their dreams very clearly, and sometimes they forget them faster. This difference is the difference between reality and reality. Dreams that can correspond to reality will always stay in their minds for a while, and vice versa.
It's just dew in the early morning. Once the sun reaches the zenith, it will evaporate without a trace.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After listening to his words, Saint Xalia thought for a moment, and then replied in an uncertain tone: "But Bai Ye once said that dreams are echoes of previous lives.
.So, maybe-"
She blinked her big, flawless green eyes: "Have I seen your smile in my previous life?"
…
Lin Ge was a little stiff and wanted to avoid her sight, but at this distance, every move of the young man, even the slightest change in his eyes, was contained in the girl's bright pupils. She only slightly aggravated her hand.
With his strength, he firmly fixed the young man's head on his thigh, forcing him to face him and not giving him any chance to escape.
"Of course this is impossible," Linge had to say. When he saw the flash of disappointment in Saint Xalia's eyes, he subconsciously changed the subject: "But there is still a slight chance."
Saint Xalia then asked: "How small?"
Lin Ge thought for a moment and replied: "The probability is as small as Tiandis suddenly changing his mind and deciding to join hands with everyone to create a new future for civilization..."
Saint Xalia couldn't help but laugh, her eyebrows curved: "According to this, there is indeed a probability."
She relaxed her strength, and Ringer breathed a sigh of relief quietly, but his little trick could only make Saint Xia Liya laugh, but it could not help him escape from this dilemma. So after laughing, Saint Xia Liya did not feel that way.
Forgetting her original purpose, her eyes were piercing: "But you haven't agreed to my request yet, Ringer."
"Can you smile at me?"
Her perseverance reminded Ringer of the teachings of his adoptive father, Mr. Yang Ke. He once told his young brother and sister the past of Linwell City in a story-telling tone, and that the order of the joint sects was still there.
Before going deep into this city, there are often stories of young girls traveling alone at night and being entangled by some local gangsters who are accustomed to playing rogue. Those unlearned and unskilled social unrest elements often like to use similar words when striking up conversations.
Excuse: This beautiful girl, can you smile at me?
Naturally, these were Mr. Yang Ke's modified words. The original words were definitely more rude and vulgar, so that they left a deep impression on the two brothers and sisters, but they had different focuses. What Medien was thinking was what if I
She would definitely not be happy if she was forced to smile by others; but Ringer vowed to protect his sister and prevent those unruly hooligans from appearing within thirty feet of her.
But when he said this, he never thought that one day the victim would be himself!
Should this be said to be social progress or civilizational regression?
Recalling the past, the scene of that day seemed to reappear in front of the young man's eyes: the adoptive father who was chattering at the dinner table, constantly making insinuations, reminding the two children to be extra careful when going out in the future; and secretly picking all the onions into his brother's head while he was not paying attention.
On the plate, there was the pink-haired little girl who was eating stewed mutton by herself, muttering vaguely "I won't go out alone" while chewing; and the girl with shining eyes who was waving a knife and fork.
Shining, a boy who is obviously just a child, but always pretends to be mature and expresses in an adult tone that he will protect his sister... The memories have never been so clear. Rather than recalling them, it is better to say that they are
I dug it out by myself, as if these memories actually have their own emotions, knowing how to hide them deep in the mind when the master doesn't need them, but when he needs them, they will come out in a swarm, scrambling to express themselves.
It’s very similar to the time when I wanted to show my bravery in front of my adoptive father and sister.
When he thought that he had been so young, the corners of the young man's mouth couldn't help but twitch, then they remained at a very shallow arc and did not disappear again.
"ah."
Saint Xalia's small mouth opened slightly, and her emerald eyes were full of excitement, joy and excitement. She said happily: "You smiled, Ringer."
The young man then stretched out his hand and touched the corner of his mouth. In fact, from this distance, he could already see his own smile in Saint Xalia's eyes, but some things had to be confirmed with his own hands before he could feel relieved.
He originally thought that his facial muscles would be very stiff if he had not smiled for many years, but in fact he smiled very naturally and even felt relieved. This may indicate that certain emotions and skills are actually hidden deep in human instincts.
, no study is required to understand and practice.
Saint Xalia held the young man's cheeks with both hands, then moved her thighs to adjust the position so that he was closer to her, so that she could see the shallow smile more clearly. She did not notice that she had lowered her head to
A very dangerous distance. Just get a little closer and the two people's foreheads will collide intimately. She was just very focused and serious, and at the same time stared at the slightly outlined corners of the young man's mouth, and a strange thought emerged in her heart.
Ideas:
Ringer's lips are very thin, like a straight line when pursed, and they look a little pale, so not only does he look good when he smiles, but he should also be suitable for kissing, right?
What followed was an impulse.
At this distance, even if we say we bumped into each other accidentally... Ringer would probably believe it, right?
However, after thinking about it again and again, Saint Xalia gave up this dangerous idea. Linger finally let go of his guard and was willing to smile. How could she use accident and impulsiveness as an excuse to ruin his good mood at the moment?
In order to satisfy her little selfish wish? What's more, she doesn't think this is her last chance. There is still a long road ahead, and Ringer will continue to accompany her until the moment comes.
It is often mentioned in human love stories that the first kiss is a very sacred, serious and important thing, just as important as signing an eternal contract. Then, she will patiently wait for that moment to arrive. Before that,
They are all filled with piety and expectation. As for whether Linger is willing to hand over his first kiss... Sheng Xia Liya thinks there is no such worry. You can see that he is willing to accept her knee pillow and shows his sincerity to her.
Such a smile, such a more intimate contact, is just a matter of course.
However, after all, Ringer's character is introverted and often shy, so he has to give him more time; in return, when he reaps the results, no one can stop him for any reason, including Ringer.
so--
She suddenly said: "Linge."
"Um?"
"Can you agree to one more small, small request of mine?"
"This..." Saint Xia Liya seemed to have a lot of demands today, so Linge hesitated for a moment.
The shepherd girl immediately increased her tone and emphasized: "This is the last request."
"Then...well, what kind of request?"
"That is, if one day I must do something," Saint Xalia said with a serious face, "I hope you won't stop me."
Lin Ge was shocked by the strong aura she rarely showed, and after a while he asked hesitantly: "So, what exactly is going on?"
"Keep it secret." Saint Xia Liya arched her eyebrows and smiled gently: "You will know when the time comes."