"The key to musical notation is to practice more and memorize it more." Huo Jiyun came to the orphanage and saw Xuan Ruoxi in class. In front of the piano, Xuan Ruoxi was wearing a dress, with long hair reaching her waist, and her long white fingers were lightly touching the keyboard.
As she played, there were four or five children beside her looking at her seriously.
"Xiaoling, come and demonstrate it to everyone." Xuan Ruoxi asked a little girl to sit next to her. Xiaoling is a ten-year-old girl without any disabilities. She is the healthiest and normal child in the Xifu Home. She was born
She was intelligent and especially talented in music. Xuan Ruoxi was very fond of her and taught her all her knowledge of music theory. In more than a year, Xiaoling could already master the rough five-line music score.
"Sister Ruoxi, Mr. Huo is here." Xiao Ding came to Xuan Ruoxi and reminded her quietly. Following Xiao Ding's words, Xuan Ruoxi looked at the door and saw Huo Jiyun's tall and majestic figure. They met each other.
Looking at it and smiling, Xuan Ruoxi came to the door.
"You came."
"Grandpa said, go to the villa for dinner tonight."
"Okay." Their relationship has become obviously different. It is natural and intimate. In the eyes of others, they are a boyfriend and girlfriend who are passionately in love.
"You play the piano very well." Huo Jiyun had obviously been watching for a while.
"Not just the piano, Sister Ruoxi is proficient in eighteen kinds of musical instruments." Xiao Ding couldn't help but add jealousy.
"Oh, really, then I really want to hear it." He looked deeply at the girl in front of him with dark eyes. She was in her twenties, but she was different from ordinary people. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she had special skills and was full of mystery.
The color in the eyes is like a treasure, which makes people want to explore and dig out.
"I'll play the guqin for you when I have the opportunity." This time Xuan Ruoxi was not modest, but responded with a generous and calm smile.
"I look forward to it."
In the evening, Xuan Ruoxi followed Huo Jiyun to the villa.
"Ruoxi, I look forward to your arrival."
"Grandpa Huo!"
"Let me think about it, how long has it been since you came?" Mr. Huo squinted his eyes as if thinking.
Xuan Ruoxi smiled and approached him.
"Grandpa Huo, please don't pursue it. To express my apology, how about I play a song for you today?"
"Play? Okay." The old man danced with a smile on his face. Xuan Ruoxi looked at the old man's cute expression and couldn't help but smile.
"Then let's eat first. I've asked Mother Wu to prepare it, especially to replenish your health." After the dinner, the guests and hosts had a great time. After a short rest, Xuan Ruoxi took out the guqin he brought and said solemnly
Squatting in front of the coffee table, the Huo family servants also came to listen.
The rhythm of the guqin has profound meaning, and the "yin, rub, Chuo, and note" techniques used in the performance are full of the implicit beauty of the guqin art of "clearness, subtleness, lightness, and distance." When the music begins, the elegant overtones make people enter a kind of
In the artistic conception of rippling blue waves and smoke.
A song called "Mountains and Flowing Waters" was played so vividly that the listeners were deeply immersed in it and could not come back to their senses for a long time.
"Okay, great. Ruoxi, you are such a treasure." The old man was the first to come to his senses and applauded. Huo Jiyun's eyes were deeply shocked. He didn't expect Ruoxi's piano music to be so pure and fiery. This was completely unlike him.
The level that a person who has only practiced for a few years should have.
"Miss Ruoxi's skills are comparable to those of a master!" the housekeeper praised repeatedly, and the others kept applauding. Xuan Ruoxi felt a little embarrassed. She stood up and bowed respectfully to thank her. Her dignified and elegant posture was far more elegant than the rest of the ladies.
I also want everyone to be a lady. No, like a noble princess.
"Ruoxi is a real princess! A real socialite. My Huo family is so blessed." The old man looked meaningfully at his grandson who looked dumbfounded, and he couldn't hide the admiration and appreciation in his eyes.
"Lao Fu, go take out the things." The old man motioned to the butler with his eyes.
"Yes, old man." Huo Jiyun was still shocked by Xuan Ruoxi's skills. The old man had already prepared a special gift for his grandson.
"Ruoxi, to express my gratitude, I also have a gift to give you."
"Grandpa Huo, you are too polite." Xuan Ruoxi smiled implicitly and looked at Huo Jiyun, who had been staring at her. Their eyes met, and she immediately looked away. His eyes were so hot that she felt her heart beat faster.
A box made of mahogany was placed in front of Xuan Ruoxi's eyes. Mr. Huo gave Huo Jiyun a wink. Huo Jiyun finally came back to his senses and raised his eyebrows at his grandfather. The grandfather and grandson were secretly excited. Huo Jiyun went over to open the mahogany box. There was a pair inside.
Dragon and phoenix bracelet. Classic and exquisite, you can tell its age at first glance.
"Ruoxi, these bracelets were left by Grandma Ji Yun. They are also family heirlooms passed down from generation to generation. Today, I want to give them to you as an engagement gift for you and Ji Yun." Xuan Ruoxi was surprised and didn't know what to do.
Cuo, I didn't expect Grandpa Huo to be so direct. Huo Jiyun was not surprised. His grandfather's style was always so direct and decisive.
"Grandpa Huo, this is too expensive." Xuan Ruoxi didn't know how to answer.
"Ruoxi, you know, I have always liked you. You have spent a lot of time with Ji Yun. What do you think of his personality?" Mr. Huo began to induce him slowly, while Huo Jiyun remained silent.
"I——" Xuan Ruoxi looked at Huo Jiyun, then looked down at her fingers.
"Ruoxi, you don't have to be embarrassed, I won't force this matter -" The old man suddenly looked sad, and the corners of Huo Jiyun's mouth twitched almost invisible.
"Ji Yun's parents passed away early. As an old man, I am busy and don't have much time to spend with my only grandson. He has been sensible since he was a child and is calm and composed even if his parents leave. But I know that although he is strong on the outside, he is extremely insecure on the inside.
.As the elder of the Huo family, I really can't bear for him to be alone. Seeing that he is almost thirty years old and still has no partner, I feel anxious.
When Dean Xuan was still alive, I mentioned it to her. She agreed and told me some of your past life experiences. I feel that you and Ji Yun are God's arrangement and a perfect match. Of course,
This is also my wish as an old man. Don't put any psychological burden on you. If you really don't want to - I can't force you." What Mr. Huo said was reasonable and reasonable, while Xuan Ruoxi was hesitant and couldn't bear to refuse a gray-haired man.
old man.
Speaking of the dean, she still remembered what the dean said when he left: "Ruoxi, Mr. Huo is a person worthy of entrustment. I hope you can think about it carefully and have a strong backing to rely on. It will be easier for you.
"Seeing that she seemed to be touched, Mr. Huo kept up his efforts.
"Ruoxi, Grandpa Huo is old, and his time in this world is numbered. I really don't worry about my Ji Yun. When I leave, he will still be alone, living a lonely life. Working day and night.
, there are only servants in such a big villa, when I think of this, my heart is filled with pain." Mr. Huo became more and more excited as he spoke, and even the housekeepers and servants beside him couldn't help crying.
Huo Jiyun stood expressionless, his eyes lowered and never looking at anyone.
Xuan Ruoxi felt that she couldn't hold on anymore. She bit her lips and held the corners of the guqin tightly. The old man looked sad, and Huo Jiyun's face was full of loneliness. She had never seen him like this before. The strings in his heart were turbulent, and there was something about to come out.
The answer stuck in my throat.
Does she like Huo Jiyun? Ask yourself, she does. Is she willing to marry him? It seems that she can't refuse for a while. What should she do? Just when she was hesitant, Mr. Huo used his final trump card.
"When Grandma Ji Yun left, I promised her that I would find a virtuous, gentle, generous, kind and innocent girl to be Ji Yun's wife. When I first saw you, I was filled with love for you.
I was shocked by the similar charm to his grandma, and at the same time I was very happy that I finally got to meet the Huo family's hope. Even if I die now, I can still explain to Ji Yun's grandma and parents when I meet them. Ruoxi, you
Do you have the heart to refuse a gray-haired old man’s request?”
Xuan Ruoxi opened her mouth, "Grandpa Huo, I-"
"Grandpa, please don't force Ruoxi." Huo Jiyun finally spoke. He raised his eyes and looked at Xuan Ruoxi, who was at a loss. The depth in his eyes shocked Xuan Ruoxi, who was also looking at him. It was a kind of intense emotion.
The inexorable sadness was like a young man who had lost his family and was struggling to his death. Such eyes reminded her of Xiao Ling, a young man who lost his parents since he was a child. He was strong on the outside but lonely on the inside.
"I - willing." Unknowingly, the words that blurted out were like this! Xuan Ruoxi was shocked. Huo Jiyun's eyes flashed with joy, and Mr. Huo took advantage of the victory and asked the butler to deliver the gift to Xuan Ruoxi.
Ruo cherishes it in his hand.
"That's great, Ruoxi, I knew you were a good boy. Then it's better to choose the right day and decide your marriage today. I will let Ji Yun take full responsibility for the later stage, so you don't have to worry about it at all, oh, no,
You can express your opinion. It’s all up to you whether you want to buy something or not. Ji Yun, help Ruo Xi put on the bracelet quickly. I want to take a photo with you as a souvenir.” The old man was so happy that he couldn’t let the iron be announced while it was hot.
Ruo Xi regretted the time she had to take a breath.
Xuan Ruoxi never thought that she just wanted to show off her skills on a whim, but unexpectedly, she was asked to get engaged. Why did she agree? Was it because the old man's plea was too hard to refuse, or because Huo Jiyun's eyes were too strong
It was so distressing that I was still in a daze until I returned to the orphanage.
"Ruoxi, thank you for agreeing to grandpa's request. I'm sorry that I scared you." Huo Jiyun's face was filled with pride, but he still carefully restrained his joy.
"I -" Xuan Ruoxi wanted to say but didn't know where to start, so she could only stare blankly at the bracelet on her wrist.
"The bracelet is relatively heavy. If you find it inconvenient, you can put it away. I have customized one with the exact same pattern. It is much lighter than the old ones."
"No need to spend money." He said it subconsciously, but his lips were immediately blocked.
Huo Jiyun's gentle kiss made Xuan Ruoxi melt instantly.
"Don't refuse me, Ruoxi, do you know? When you said yes just now, I was so excited. I know that maybe you can't bear to refuse grandpa, but I am sincere to you. I promise, I, Huo Jiyun, will only
You are a woman." Are we going to be together for the rest of our lives? Xuan Ruoxi's tears flowed down unsatisfactorily. This is what she has always longed for, to be loved and to be treated sincerely. Maybe, she can believe, believe in the man in front of her, believe in
This love.
"I'm willing to get engaged to you, but you have to promise to keep it." She said a little coyly but firmly.
"Okay." The faint fragrance of windmill jasmine surrounds the embracing lovers. It is a quiet night, the most romantic time.