Lao Luo raised his voice forcefully, pushed back his chair and walked out of the door.
Luo Jiutian looked at his father's back in bewilderment, then looked back at Jasmine, who was filled with shame and anger.
"You go out first, let's coax her," Qin Yin quietly gestured to Luo Jiutian, "Go out and ask your father."
Luo Jiutian nodded, looked at Jasmine deeply, and then chased out the door.
Jasmine was like a sculpture, sitting motionless on the chair, staring blankly at the melting candles on the cake.
Humiliation, sadness, anger, Xiaolan had never seen or even thought that Jasmine's eyes would reveal such content. However, at this moment, Jasmine just sat there quietly, not hiding the vulnerability in her eyes,
Xiaolan also discovered for the first time that no matter how calm and strong she was, Jasmine was always just a skinny little girl.
"Jasmine..." Xiaolan didn't know what to say, so she could only reach out and grab Jasmine's clenched fist.
Jasmine's palms were as cold as ice cubes. She was trembling slightly, and the redness on her face gradually faded away, gradually turning into a pale color.
"Moli, don't worry, Jiutian will have a good talk with Lao Luo," Qin Yin patted Jasmine's other hand, "Lao Luo is old and can't understand the feelings of young children. Don't worry, this is not a big deal.
.”
"Yes, yes." Xiaolan quickly responded.
Fortunately, I have Sister Xiaoyin, otherwise I wouldn't know how to handle this situation on my own.
After listening to Qin Yin's words, Jasmine's stiffness relaxed a little, and at least she could be seen breathing.
At this time, the Taoist priest stood up and said, "I'll go out and see them."
After saying that, the Taoist priest also walked out.
Xiaolan thought for a while and followed.
More than Jasmine, I want to know the reason why Uncle Luo refuses Jasmine and Luo Jiutian to be together.
Obviously... at least in their eyes, if the two people who symbolize the future of Jiu Tan and Ba Liang Shui can come together, it shouldn't be a bad thing for both parties.
Why did Lao Luo refuse so firmly?
"impossible."
Such words that cannot be refuted and leave no room for discussion.
Lao Luo, who advocates the golden mean, rarely speaks in such terms.
What exactly is...
Are Jasmine and Luo Jiutian actually related by blood?
Scenes from vulgar idol dramas came to Xiaolan's mind.
No, but... other than this reason.
Xiaolan ran out of the gate and soon saw the Taoist priest walking in front of her.
"Taoist!" Xiaolan called to him, "Wait for me!"
The Taoist priest turned his head and said, "You're here...how is Jasmine?"
"It's better," Xiaolan ran to the Taoist priest, "Where are Uncle Luo and Jiutian? Are they gone?"
The Taoist priest shook his head, raised his hand and pointed deeper into the path, "They entered the small garden at the back."
"Then let's go there too."
The two walked along the bluestone path to the small garden behind the villa.
As they walked, they heard Lao Luo's helpless voice.
Walking around the leafy orange tree, Xiaolan saw Lao Luo and Luo Jiutian standing next to the flower bed. Lao Luo also saw them, but he didn't look away and just lowered his voice.
"Jiutian, listen to dad's advice," Lao Luo seemed to have aged ten years suddenly, "Jasmine is a good girl, you can't delay her."
Luo Jiutian's head was bowed deeply, and his voice was vague when he spoke.
"Dad...do you think I'm not good enough for Jasmine?"
Lao Luo was speechless.
Xiaolan and Taoist Master stopped.
"I am nothing, not even liking Jasmine," Luo Jiutian said softly, "Is that so?"
"Jiutian!" Lao Luo was a little excited, "How can you think so?"
"I don't have much talent..." Luo Jiutian murmured, "I can't learn how to control... and I can't remember spells..."
"But you are my father's son," Lao Luo stretched out his hands and placed them heavily on Luo Jiutian's shoulders, "Jiutian, you are the best person in the world."
"Then why do you say I'm delaying Jasmine?" Luo Jiutian raised his head, his eye circles and the tip of his nose were red, "What did I delay her for?"
Lao Luo's chin was trembling.
He had something to say, but he couldn't say it.
Xiaolan is very familiar with this expression.
"One day, you will understand," Lao Luo forced out these words through his teeth, "Jiutian, dad understands you, and when you understand... you are the person who least wants to hurt Jasmine.
.”
Xiao Lan turned her head and glanced at the Taoist priest beside her with a vague understanding. The Taoist priest's eyes were fixed on Lao Luo, as if he was deep in thought or in a daze.
After Lao Luo calmed down, he smiled apologetically at Xiaolan and Taoist Master, patted Luo Jiutian on the shoulder and said, "Okay, go back and apologize to Jasmine."
Luo Jiutian nodded, without looking at Xiaolan and Taoist Priest, he lowered his head and walked away.
Xiaolan's eyes followed Luo Jiutian's lonely back until the sad silhouette disappeared behind the tree. She turned her head and happened to see Lao Luo's polite smile.
"I'm so sorry for making you laugh."
The Taoist priest shook his head silently.
"Uncle Luo," Xiaolan frowned in confusion, "I don't understand, why did you do this?"
Lao Luo took a few steps closer to the two of them. He and the Taoist priest looked at each other and sighed softly.
"Because it's the only option."
Xiaolan still didn't understand, but she understood that she couldn't ask anything anymore.
Lao Luo stretched out his right hand and respectfully asked, "Let's go back."
The Taoist priest followed them wordlessly, and Xiaolan also walked hesitantly behind the two of them.
The three of them had just taken a few steps when the cell phone in Lao Luo's pocket suddenly vibrated.
Lao Luo took out his mobile phone.
Xiaolan, who was walking behind him, caught a glimpse of his mobile phone screen.
Lao Luo received a message, and the sender's profile picture flashed on the screen.
It’s strange, Xiaolan has seen this avatar before.
She quickly recalled that when she met Lao Luo in the corridor the night she sleepwalked in the Mystery Bureau, Lao Luo had received news about this person.
No...it should be more than that.
At that time, I had a familiar feeling.
This is not the first time I have seen this avatar.
Lao Luo, who was walking in front, glanced at the screen of his mobile phone, and a trace of solemnity flashed in the corner of his eyes.
Xiaolan pretended to be casual and walked closer.
Cross your eyes.
Lao Luo quickly closed the screen and put the phone back into his pocket.
But at that moment, Xiaolan saw the avatar again.
This time she remembered.
Xiaolan stood there in shock.
I have indeed seen that avatar, but I didn't see it on my mobile phone, but from the person with the painful memories attached to it - Pineapple.