The Xiang family of three left silently, less than ten minutes later, but the atmosphere in the Lou family's living room had completely changed.
Shu Rao finally came back to her senses and saw her hand being held tightly by Lou Yi. Her heart skipped a beat and her cheeks turned red.
"Thank you, thank you." She whispered, and withdrew her hand in a panic. Her sitting posture became stiff for an instant, feeling awkward and at a loss.
Lou Yi's palms were empty and a little stiff. It was undeniable that he wanted to help her just now, but when he heard her thanking him, he felt inexplicably uncomfortable. She withdrew her hand, and his heart seemed to be empty.
, clenched his fists unconsciously.
Lou Yicheng's face darkened, he stopped eating the cake, and pretended to get up to go upstairs. However, Han Fengyi secretly grabbed his sleeves, tried to smooth things over, and said to Aunt Lin, "Sister-in-law, the milk tea in the kitchen is good."
Come on, serve it up for everyone to try."
"Yes, ma'am!" Mrs. Lin replied with great insight and hurried into the kitchen.
While baking the cake, Shu Rao made milk tea by the way. It was based on the original milk tea in the milk tea shop. She squeezed the fruit into juice and put small pieces of fruit pulp in it.
Aunt Lin brought the milk tea. The color of each cup was different because different fruits were put in it, but some were similar in color. It was impossible to tell what was in which cup. Aunt Lin didn’t understand this very well.
I don’t know how to allocate time.
Shu Rao quickly reached out to take the tray, put it on the coffee table, carefully took a cup of greenish milk tea and handed it to Lou Yicheng, then lightly pursed his lips and said with courage, "Uncle, thank you for your help just now."
Let me tell you, this cup is kiwi flavored. Auntie said you like it the most. Can you try it?"
Lou Yicheng stared, still a little awkward.
Han Fengyi secretly pinched his lower back, hard!
Lou Yicheng froze, still with a sullen face, reluctantly took it, and said a dull "hmm" without saying anything else. He just picked up the milk tea and took a sip.
It tastes actually good!
The gloomy old face softened slightly.
Han Fengyi couldn't help but smile in her heart, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
Shu Rao quickly picked up another cup of orange-flavored milk tea and gave it to Han Fengyi, and said gratefully, "Auntie, this is what you like..."
She didn't say any words of thanks because she really didn't know how to thank her. The feeling in her heart could not be described in words at all.
Han Fengyi just smiled and felt that she had done nothing. Although there were more and more powerful people in this society, especially in the business world, she had seen too much and got tired of it, so she liked Shu Rao who was simple and kind even more.
As a girl, no matter whether she can become his wife in the future, she wants to protect her, and judging from Lou Yi's performance just now, it is very promising that he wants Rao Rao to become his wife, so since they are a family
Of course people should be protected even more!
He picked up the cup, took a sip, and said, "It tastes good!"
The gratitude in Shu Rao's heart was self-evident, and she lowered her eyelids slightly. The milk tea on the coffee table was still radiating heat, filling her sight, but the corners of her mouth slightly raised a few degrees, and her originally uncomfortable mood suddenly became brighter.
Lou Yi looked at her silently, his eyes were deep, his eyes moved slightly, and the corners of his mouth slowly formed a smile.
The episode brought by the three members of the Xiang family has passed like this, but under the seemingly calm surface, there are still some undercurrents surging.
Shu Rao inadvertently raised her eyes and met Lou Yi's gaze. She suddenly felt uncomfortable again and hurriedly looked away, not daring to look at him again. Her avoidance was so obvious.
Xiang Fan stood at the door of the military compound for a long time, until the sky was completely dark and the night drowned his figure. He raised his head and blinked hard. Everything had passed. He wanted to forget her. This was the only way to treat her.
Best wishes.
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That night, Ye Xingchen and Shu Rao slept in the guest room together.
Lou Xi was a little unhappy about this, but he had no choice. He knew that Xingchen was definitely worried about Shu Rao being alone, so he had to let her go reluctantly. However, before letting her go, he asked for several
A sweet kiss as compensation.
"Okay, okay, good night!" Ye Xingchen quickly pushed him away and took a few steps back. If he kissed him again, something would happen!
Lou Xi curled his lips, looking very childish.
Ye Xingchen turned around and went to the guest room, made the bed, and pulled Shu Rao to lie down together. Sisi fell asleep between the two of them. After the little girl had eaten and drank enough, she fell asleep sweetly. The world of children is always so simple.
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The little girl's thin snoring sounded, but neither Ye Xingchen nor Shu Rao fell asleep.
"Raoruo, are you okay?" Ye Xingchen gently turned over, lying on his side, and asked softly.
Shu Rao said "Yeah" and replied calmly, "It's okay."
Ye Xingchen bit his lip slightly and didn't ask any more questions. Everything in the past has passed, and it's a new year. Just forget about the unhappy things. Although it's difficult, people must look forward to tomorrow's sun.
,will be better.
"Go to sleep." She patted Shu Rao's shoulder gently.
Shu Rao suddenly turned over, looked at her through Sisi, and said quietly, "Xingchen, you have a good mother-in-law, and your father-in-law is also pretty good."
There was relief in his tone, and a hint of envy.
Ye Xingchen looked back at her, feeling warm and astringent in her heart. Warm because her father-in-law and mother-in-law were really kind, and astringent because she felt sorry for Rao Rao.
She had known Rao Rao for so many years and knew the pain in her heart. Rao Rao's parents were ordered to get married by a matchmaker. After the marriage, their relationship was not very good. After a few years of stumbling, they eventually separated, and
They were very resentful towards each other and even abandoned her and Shu Jing, so Rao Rao has always longed for father's love and mother's love.
When she and Xiang Fan got married, a large part of the reason was because Xiang Fan's parents did not accept her. She no longer had her parents, so she was more interested in her parents-in-law. She had a special desire for home, but God did not follow her wishes.
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"Raorao..." Ye Xingchen's voice trembled slightly. He felt sorry for her, but he held back his tears and said with a smile, "Raorao, what do you think of Lou Yi?"
Shu Rao was stunned for a moment and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
But Ye Xingchen was very serious and continued, "I'm not talking nonsense. Although I am relatively slow in this regard, no matter how stupid I am, I can see what happened today. Rao Rao, I'm serious, Lou Yi is pretty good.
If he likes you and you like him, then you can give it a try. There is no need to say more about Lou Yi’s character, and there will be no problems at home. Just think about it!"
"Oh, what are you thinking about? Go to bed quickly!" Shu Rao said evasively, turned over and closed his eyes hard, but still couldn't fall asleep.
One hand under the quilt touched the bracelet on the other hand, and tried to pull it out several times, but still couldn't pull it off.
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At the same time, Lou Yi was tossing and turning in his room.
The three of Xiang's family stayed for less than ten minutes in total. During this period, he didn't say a word, but he seemed to be more tired than after fighting a battle.
As he was dodging, he felt something was wrong.
And next to him, there was a comfortable children's room that didn't sleep. The little devil who insisted on joining him didn't sleep either, and was still sulking. He didn't know who he was competing with, and he was tugging hard.
It's so horny that I want to tear it to pieces.
Seeing the little devil's hostile expression, Lou Yi couldn't help asking worriedly, "Xinxin, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? Did you eat too much tonight?"
The little devil rolled his eyes and ignored him.
Lou Yi turned over and sat up, turned on the desk lamp, and wanted to question the little devil, but the little devil pulled up the quilt and covered his face, looking awkward.
He raised his eyebrows and reached out to pull the quilt, but the little devil inside refused to let him go. He also grabbed the quilt with his little hands and started a tug of war with him.
Lou Yi naturally let her go, holding his hands loosely and tightly, and asked patiently, "What's the matter, Xinxin?"
The little devil snorted through his nostrils, which was very staged.
Lou Yi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, loosened the quilt, turned off the lamp, lay down again, and let her go for the time being, but quietly waited for what was to come.
After a while, the little devil couldn't hold on anymore. The quilt was so stuffy that she couldn't breathe. It felt like there was something blocked in her chest. She was so angry!
"Dad!" The little devil turned over and sat up, his face a little ferocious.
"Huh?" Lou Yi opened his eyes and looked at her funny, finally willing to say?
The little devil gritted his teeth and gave up. It would be too late if he didn't say anything. Look at the atmosphere tonight. That man named Xiang Fan looked at Niu'er with that look. It really worried her!
"Dad, let me tell you the truth. I have been planning this for a long time, and I started doing bad things since New Year's Day..."
…
She confessed her crimes one by one.
After talking for several minutes, he finally concluded, "Anyway, I just want the girl to marry into our family. Dad, please express your opinion!"
Lou Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing, but there was an uproar in his heart.
The little devil curled his lips and said sternly, "Dad, grandpa should have taught you that it is wrong to be a deserter!"
Lou Yi laughed and rubbed her little head, "Xinxin..."
"Um?"
"Do you really want her to be your new mother?"
The little devil rolled his eyes again, "What's new and what's old? If you get married, I'll just call her mom!"
Lou Yi was slightly stunned. He didn't know whether to feel relieved or what to do. The little devil didn't remember Lou Rui at all and knew that she died in a car accident, so he never complained and even missed her. Although
It seems a bit unfilial to say this, but her optimism is a good thing, and it is much better than crying every day.
He pondered for a moment, touched the little devil's face, and asked softly, "Why do you like her so much?"
The little devil wrinkled his eyebrows and felt a little embarrassed. This question was really difficult to answer! After thinking about it, he narrowed his bright eyes and said in a confused voice, "Feel it!"
Feel?
Lou Yi frowned subconsciously, could it be that...his behavior tonight was also due to feelings?
In the middle of the night, the little devil fell asleep, but Lou Yi still couldn't fall asleep for a long time. But when he thought of the so-called feeling, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth unconsciously.
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The morning in the Lou family begins with the loud sound of the military bugle. This is the rule set by Lou Yicheng. From the oldest to the youngest, no matter who is in the family, they must get up when they hear the military bugle. They have the habit of lazing around.
If you don't change it, then encourage it.
People in the Lou family have long been used to it, but for Ye Xingchen, who has just entered this family, it is a bit uncomfortable. Although she wakes up to the sound of military bugles every time she goes to the army, after all, those times
limited.
Shu Rao was even more uncomfortable with it. He had not slept well all night, and when he was so startled in the morning, his whole body suddenly became wilted. He had just been sick again, and his face became more and more haggard.
When he went downstairs and met Lou Yi, he couldn't help but asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"
"It's okay, it's okay." Shu Rao shook his head repeatedly, without raising his eyes, he hurriedly walked around him and went downstairs.
Lou Yi was slightly startled, and disappointment flashed across his eyes.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Shu Rao always avoided Lou Yi. Although they were in the same house and it was impossible to avoid each other, she felt uncomfortable every time they met, and Lou Yi also felt uncomfortable.
The atmosphere among people is very strange.
In the evening, Lou Yi received another call from a police friend. The other party said that Shu Rao's wallet was found and his ID card was also there. It was unlucky to go to the police station during the Chinese New Year, and the other party was friends with Lou Yi, so
He was simply sent to the military compound.
Lou Yi took the phone and went out to greet him.
"Lou Yi, this is the wallet and ID card, but the cash inside is gone. The thief took the money and threw it away. The cleaning staff found it in the trash can."
Lou Yi knew that it would not be easy to get his wallet and ID card back, so he took the wallet with one hand, patted his friend on the shoulder with the other and said, "Thank you!"
"We buddies still talk about this?" The police friend smiled and shook his head.
Lou Yi lowered his head and looked at Shu Rao's wallet. It was no longer new at first, but it became even more worn after so many twists and turns. There was also some dirt on the face. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped it carefully, and then
He took out his wallet again and thought about it. He remembered that she said that the total was two thousand eight hundred and seventy-two yuan and fifty cents!
He took out two thousand eight hundred and seventy yuan from his wallet, but he had no change and still had two and a half yuan left.
"Do you have two and a half dollars?" he asked his police friend.
The other party was startled at first, but then he came to his senses and quickly took out his pocket. He had just bought a pack of cigarettes and had some change. He took out two one-yuan bills and a fifty-cent coin.
Lou Yi took the change and put it in his wallet together with his own.
The police friend asked suspiciously, "When did you start to understand the beauty of women?"
Lou Yi smiled slightly and did not answer. He just said, "I'll treat you to dinner next time!"
Turning around and going back to the house, he heard the little devil in the distance pestering Shu Rao to ask her to translate "Harry Potter". He subconsciously stopped and heard her read the English sentence first, and then translate it into
In Chinese, she spoke very standard English, and he couldn't help but admire her. He also knew that her academic qualifications were not high, and she must have worked hard to speak English so well. He really didn't know how much hardship she had endured.
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"Hey, Dad..." The little devil's sharp eyes spotted him.
Shu Rao was slightly startled, and her hands holding the book subconsciously tightened, feeling inexplicably uneasy in her heart.
Lou Yi walked over and handed the wallet to her. Shu Rao immediately opened his eyes wide with joy beyond words, and shouted happily, "Found it?"
"Yeah." Lou Yi nodded, but didn't smile.
Shu Rao was very happy, but she never thought that the money was not hers at all.
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On the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Shu Rao and Ye Xingchen both got up early and went to the kitchen to make cakes. Because they had already made them once before, they had a good grasp of the ingredients and heat. It didn't take much time to make them. The bugle sounded.
By the time, the cake was completely ready.
Not long after, everyone else got up and washed up, the car was ready, and the group was ready to set off for Beidaihe.
Because there were so many people, one car obviously couldn’t fit in. Lou Xi drove a car, Ye Xingchen held Sisi and sat in the passenger seat, while Lou Yicheng and Han Fengyi sat in the back seat, and the cake was placed carefully
in the middle.
Lou Yi drove another car, carrying the little devil.
Shu Rao also got into the car, looked at the driver's seat, lowered his eyes and said, "Just let me get off at the train station."
"Ah? Girl, you want to leave?" the little devil shouted immediately.
Lou Yi's eyes also fluctuated, and his hand holding the steering wheel tightened slightly.