The autumn air is crisp, and the leaves in the garden are colorful, just like the flowers in spring. Walking in the back garden at this time and with such scenery, accompanied by a peerless beauty, is definitely a pleasant and enjoyable thing. As for Qin Xiqing's suggestion

The suggestion of planting plums here and flowers there is not really important.

The two of them walked slowly from the maple leaf forest on the west to the small bamboo forest on the east. Qin Xiqing proposed to go into the bamboo forest to see if they could carve out a bamboo corridor and build a small pavilion or pavilion where they could practice piano and study.

Sit quietly and listen to the wind.

This idea is very elegant, but Fang Zian said in a disgraceful way: "The bamboo forest is dense, and there are bamboo roots entangled on the ground, which are easy to trip over. And there might be snakes. There is no need to go in. I will have someone cut out the road later.

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Qin Xiqing didn't know why, but she was always in high spirits. Even the threat of a snake in the bamboo forest didn't scare her.

"Aren't you here? Aren't you going to protect me? I can see everything clearly today. When I look back, I can draw a figure and design the whole garden so that I know what I'm doing."

Fang Zian was helpless and couldn't bear to go against her mood. Qin Xiqing was obviously drunk because she drank some wine. Moreover, she seemed to be acting coquettishly in front of him intentionally or unintentionally. Fang Zian could clearly feel her eyes and tone of voice.

Something is wrong. In fact, it doesn't look like they are pretending to be a couple. If the disguise can go so far, then Qin Xiqing must be a master of acting and will definitely be regarded as an 'acting school' in future generations.

The bamboo forest is actually not too dense. In fact, there is another forest path leading inside. The owner of this house must have had the same idea before, otherwise, why would he plant such a large bamboo forest? Isn’t it hoping to create a

An elegant environment in the bamboo forest. But the bamboo roots on the ground are really intertwined. The bamboo roots protruding from the ground are like tripwires.

It was very inconvenient to walk. Fang Zian's steps were steady, as if he were walking on flat ground, but Qin Xiqing was obviously not used to walking on such a road. After only a dozen steps, he tripped over a bamboo cane and threw himself forward with an ouch.

With quick eyes and quick hands, she stepped forward and reached out to pick up Qin Xiqing's body that was about to fall to the ground. Qin Xiqing's soft body was held firmly in Fang Zian's arms.

"Are you okay? What did I say? It's not easy to walk around here. It will have to be repaired next time." Fang Zian complained.

Qin Xiqing leaned up and leaned on Fang Zian's chest, blushing and said, "I'm fine. Thank you very much."

Fang Zian let go of her waist and whispered: "Be careful. Let's go. There seems to be an open space ahead. The bamboo forest is not big either."

Qin Xiqing stood still. Fang Zian smiled and said, "What's wrong? Are you scared to death?"

Qin Xiqing's face turned a little red and she said softly: "Can you...can you hold me and go?"

"What?" Fang Zian was startled and turned to look outside the bamboo forest. He subconsciously thought that Shen Ling'er was coming and that Qin Xiqing was going to put on a show for her again. But behind, the bamboo leaves were whirling and swaying, and there were gaps in the bamboo forest.

There is no one outside.

"I can't walk this way. If you hadn't held me back just now, I would have fallen on my face. I would have been bruised and swollen and unable to see anyone. Can you hold me and walk?" Qin Xiqing lowered her head and said.

Fang Zian said awkwardly: "This... this is not good. Miss Qin, you..."

"What's wrong? Don't you dare? I'm not afraid. What do you, a man, have to be afraid of? Fang Zian, are you a piece of wood?" Qin Xiqing raised her head and seemed concerned.

Somewhat angry.

Fang Zi quietly looked at Qin Xiqing's charming and charming face for a moment, then suddenly stretched out his hand, picked up Qin Xiqing, and strode forward. Qin Xiqing let out a soft cry, her face turned red, but she stretched out her arms to hug Fang Zian.

neck, and pressed her cheek against Fang Zian's strong chest. At that moment, a huge sense of security and happiness filled her heart, and she closed her eyes and smiled.

The happy time didn't last long when Fang Zian's voice came to my ears: "We're here, Miss Qin."

Qin Xiqing opened her eyes and found that she had indeed reached the center of the bamboo forest. Fang Zian was walking too fast. She couldn't rely on Fang Zian, so she had to let go of Fang Zian's neck and land on her feet.

A small clearing was cut out in the middle of the bamboo forest, and a simple bamboo mat was spread on the ground, with one or two straw futons placed on it. Because it had been too long, the bamboo mats had changed color, and the futons were also somewhat rotten.

There are also many weeds and bamboo tips sprouting up.

"The original owner of this house seems to have the same idea as you. Look, this place seems to have been leveled off. It seems that they also want to create a space here." Fang Zian walked around the edge of the open space.

road.

Qin Xiqing flipped up her hair and nodded: "Yes. Then let us finish what he has not finished for him. Well, not only do we need to build a small pavilion here, but we can also dig a stream from the outside to pass through it.

It happens to be connected to the small pond in the garden, forming a circular water channel. In that case, the small frogs and fish in the pond can swim in the stream. It will be more lively. Zian, what do you think of this idea?

How about it?"

Fang Zian smiled and said: "As long as you feel happy, I have no objection."

Qin Xiqing said angrily: "This is your house, why do you look so indifferent?"

Fang Zian chuckled and said, "I think I can raise a nest of loaches. I can sit in the pavilion and listen to the sound of the bamboo forest piercing the leaves while watching the loaches in the stream. It's very beautiful just thinking about it."

Qin Xiqing was angry and funny, but she also knew that Fang Zian was joking. When Fang Zian talked about loaches, he couldn't help but think of the funny song about digging up loaches that he sang when he went to Fang Zian's courtyard a few months ago, and he couldn't help but cover his mouth.

gourd.

"Let's sit for a while. We've been walking for a long time. Let's take a rest. Don't tell me, it's really quiet and cool in this bamboo forest." Fang Zian spoke, pulling down a large handful of bamboo leaves and spreading them on two futons.

superior.

Qin Xiqing smiled and thanked her, but did not sit down. She stretched out her hand to climb the bamboo branch next to her and was lost in thought. Fang Zian sat down on the futon, turned around and looked around. The two of them had a tacit understanding and said no more, but they saw the sun shining slantly through the bamboo forest.

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The strips of golden light are very magnificent. The bamboo leaves are whirling, and their slender shadows fall on the ground. When they tremble, they look like countless elves dancing. The breeze blows, and the bamboo leaves rustle. At this moment, my eyes and ears are pure, and my mind is extremely peaceful.

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"It's really good. Bamboo really has a wonderful effect. Its shape is also slender, its leaves are whirling, and its sound is soft. No wonder the ancients regarded bamboo as a friend. It is indeed like a noble character but not noisy or noisy.

My wise friend is around. It seems that only bamboo can give people this feeling. It's very strange." Fang Zian sighed softly.

Qin Xiqing looked at Fang Zian with a smile and said: "That has its own merits. Some people regard bamboo as a friend of noble character, while some people regard it as nothing more than a fire starter. The key depends on the person's own heart."

"It makes sense. What Xiqing said is very true. Some people indeed say that the beauty and ugliness in the outside world are actually from the inside.

Yingying. That's what you mean." Fang Zian nodded.

Qin Xiqing said softly: "I didn't expect that my thoughts could coincide with the words of the sages. I was flattered. But you are right, Zian. This bamboo really looks like a human being. At least at this moment, I feel this way. This reminds me of

Here comes a poem, Zian, how about I read it to you?"

Fang Zian applauded and said, "I can't ask for it. Do I have such a blessing?"

Qin Xiqing rolled her eyes at him and said, "You are in the midst of blessings and don't realize how blessed you are. You are the one who has sung the most songs for one person alone in my life. Why are you so pretentious?"

Fang Zian scratched his head and smiled: "Yes, yes, it's just a joke. I'm all ears."

Qin Xiqing nodded, picked up a green bamboo branch, and gently tapped it on the bamboo trunk beside her. Amidst the sound of the kong and kong, Qin Xiqing sang in a sweet voice: "Look at the Qi'ao, the green bamboo Yiyi. There are bandits and gentlemen, like Ruqie.

It's like skimming, plowing, or polishing. It's like being rusty and shy, and it's like being loud. There are bandits and gentlemen, and they can't be embarrassed. Look at them.

Qi'ao, the green bamboos are green. There are bandits and gentlemen, their ears are beautiful and beautiful, and their heads are as thin as stars. They are seductive and arrogant. There are bandits and gentlemen, and they cannot be silent. Looking at Qi'ao, the green bamboos are like a bamboo basket.

There is a bandit gentleman, who is as good as gold as tin, as good as a jade, as broad as a jade, and as heavy as a jade. He is good at teasing, but not cruel."

Although there is no harp, harp, or silk and bamboo accompaniment, it is just bamboo branches tapping a simple rhythm, which is actually just equivalent to singing a cappella. But Qin Xiqing still showed her superb singing skills. This poem was sung by ancient songs, which is lingering, soft, warm and gentle.

The song is moving. The song echoes among the bamboo forests, making people feel like they have returned to the ancient times. On the bank of Qishui River, a shy but bold girl bravely expressed her love for a man. It is really moving.

After the song ended, when Fang Zian looked up, he found Qin Xiqing's bright eyes filled with emotion, looking at him quietly.

Fang Zian is not a slow person. From Qin Xiqing's words, deeds and demeanor, he has already felt Qin Xiqing's affection for him. At this moment, when Qin Xiqing sang this song, it could hardly be called a hint, it was almost a hint.

It was made clear. But Fang Zian was a little flustered. Regarding love,

Fang Zian doesn't have much experience. In his past experience, Fang Zian has a deep understanding of brotherhood and friendship, but he is really not very good at love. Therefore, Fang Zian actually doesn't have much extravagant expectations for love.

He was extremely passive, largely because he didn't know how to respond.

Because of this, even if he got hints from Qin Xiqing's words and deeds, Fang Zian would only pretend to be deaf and dumb, and would only pretend to not understand. But Fang Zian understood the most basic truth, and beautiful things are easy to miss.

Won't come again. Just like Zhang Ruomei's departure, Fang Zian asked himself, in fact, it had something to do with his emotional clumsiness and timidity.

"Xiqing..." Fang Zian stood up and said softly.

Qin Xiqing stretched out her hand with a smile on her face and said softly: "Fang Lang, do you understand my thoughts now?"

Fang Zian walked over slowly, grabbed Qin Xiqing's hand, and pulled it gently. Qin Xiqing fell into his arms.

"Actually, I have understood it for a long time, but I don't know how I can win your favor. How could you like someone like me?" Fang Zian said softly.

Qin Xiqing raised her head and whispered: "Maybe, this is fate."
Chapter completed!