The Little Widower (farming)

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The first day of October is a good time to get married.

Meng Qiniang had already told every family in the village to go and have fun, including Aunt Sun and Chen Qing, but both of them were very self-conscious, so they did not go on such a great day.

Listening to the lively playing and playing in the village, Aunt Sun pulled Chen Qing out, who was immersed in making clothes in the house: "There is nothing to do today anyway, let's go worship the Bodhisattva."

Huaiyuan Temple is in the suburbs not far from the town, on the mountainside. Erjian has beautiful scenery, and there are many pilgrims on weekdays. Today is the day of the temple fair on the first day of the new year. Chen Qing has only been here once since he came here. It coincides with the time this year, so it would be good to take Chen Qing to visit.

When they went out, there was no one in Zhou Yuan's house. Aunt Sun glanced at him, and Chen Qingcai said: "Meng Qi is getting married today, and he is going to help."

It takes about an hour to walk from Luohe Village to Huaiyuan Temple. Huaiyuan The temple is on a mountain. If you want to go up, you have to climb a mountain road. Because this is a place in the town where people come and go intensively, the hillside up the mountain is very smooth, and vendors are allowed to set up stalls on both sides of the mountain.

It was already late when they arrived, and the stalls on both sides were already set up. Chen Qing and Aunt Sun didn't go shopping carefully, and went straight to Huaiyuan Temple on the mountain.

At the end of the flat uphill road, there is a trail on the mountain. After walking the trail for only two quarters of an hour, you can see the Huaiyuan Temple hidden by the mountains.

Chen Qing supported Aunt Sun, and the two of them bought incense at the entrance of the temple and worshiped the Bodhisattva under the guidance of the young novice monk.

After Chen Qing paid her respects with her, Aunt Sun wanted to listen to the abbot's sermon. Chen Qing was not interested, so she went to hang out in the temple.

Huaiyuan Temple is very big, and I heard that many relatives of dignitaries from the city would come here to stay, so there are many wing rooms behind Huaiyuan Temple for pilgrims to live.

Chen Qing walked around the entire Huaiyuan Temple, taking secluded paths. In the bamboo forests, Chen Qing could occasionally see monks meditating, or some unmarried brothers and sisters chatting quietly.

Chen Qing had no intention of interrupting. After seeing the scenery, he walked quickly to the next beautiful place.

Chen Qing looked at the many people gathered in the distance. He didn't like to join in the fun, but when he heard that the stall was selling peace charms that had been sold out, he stopped.

Then Chen Qing gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, joined the crowd, and grabbed the few peace blessings with several girls and husbands.

This is the first time Chen Qing grabs something in a crowd like this. Before, if he wanted to buy it again, when he saw so many people, he would just sigh that the thing was not destined for him and then give up.

When he squeezed out of the crowd with his things, he looked at the small triangular talisman and seal lying in his hand, felt a little embarrassed, and then put it in his arms.

Chen Qing held the peace charm in his arms, like a rabbit in his chest, and his heart was pounding. He tried pressing it, but found that it didn't help.

Fortunately, the abbot's sermon ended quickly, and he met up with Aunt Sun. The two spent a few more pennies, had a fast meal, and then walked down the mountain slowly.

The weather at this time was not too hot and the temperature was very suitable. Now they were able to take a leisurely stroll. Most of the stalls were selling scarves and accessories. After all, most of the people who came to offer incense were husbands and women.

Chen Qing was uninterested, and his eyes finally rested on a moon-white hairband.

Aunt Sun also came over and followed his gaze and saw the hairband, which was moon-white and embroidered with some auspicious cloud patterns. It was very beautiful.

"If you like it, then buy it." Aunt Sun asked the price and wanted to give her money. It was rare for Chen Qing to show that he liked something. Since he liked it, buying it was not a problem.

When the hawker said that this hair tie cost ten cents, Chen Qing immediately put down his hand: "Mom, I don't want it, I just want to see it."

Aunt Sun disagreed. In the past, they saved money because they wanted to wait for Meng Tao to come back. , let Meng Tao live a better life, but now that there are only two of them, there is no need to save like that.

When the two of them were arguing, a pair of big hands passed over them to give money, took the hair tie from the vendor's hand, and then brought it to Chen Qing: "Here."

Aunt Sun saw Chen Qing at the first sight His eyes lit up, and he was a little surprised: "How did you know we were here?"

"Ask the children in the village." After Zhou Yuan answered his question, he said hello to Aunt Sun.

This place is quite far from Luohe Village, and no one knows them, so Aunt Sun said, "You two go for a walk, and I'll take a rest. I'm old and it's tiring to climb up the mountain."

Zhou Yuan followed suit and said, "Aunt, I'll take a break ." The bullock cart is parked in front, you can go and rest there."

Aunt Sun nodded, waved to them and walked forward.

Chen Qing and Zhou Yuan were left standing in the crowded market. Zhou Yuan saw that he didn't move, so he took his hand.

Chen Qing almost jumped up, but Zhou Yuan held his hand so tightly that he couldn't break away. All his senses stayed on his hand, and he felt as if his palms were sweating.

So Zhou Yuan used some strength to lead him forward.

After walking for a while, Chen Qing seemed to be no longer so nervous. Zhou Yuan inserted his fingers into his fingers. However, Chen Qing's hand was too small. It was as if Zhou Yuan's hand completely wrapped his. .

"Is it busy today?" Chen Qing asked.

Zhou Yuan nodded. He was a little absent-minded. He seemed to be able to touch the calluses and some bruises on Chen Qing's palms: "It's very lively."

"Why are you here?" Chen Qing obviously had no intention of shopping anymore, his heartbeat was racing. Soon, someone's eyes fell on them, and he subconsciously wanted to hide.

He wanted to take his hand back but was held tightly by Zhou Yuan.

"No one knows us here, don't be afraid." Zhou Yuan said.

Chen Qing could only let him hold his hand obediently, and even his breathing slowed down a lot.

"Is there anything you like?" Zhou Yuan asked him, and

Chen Qing shook his head: "I didn't want anything to begin with."

Zhou Yuan didn't say anything and led him around. Every time he approached a stall, the hawker would follow him enthusiastically. They talk.

"This is a fine jade-carved hairpin. Can you buy one for your husband?" Zhou Yuan's eyes fell on a hairpin, which was the same as the hairband he just bought, with cloud patterns engraved on it.

"How much?" Maybe it was because he heard the hawker say "Your husband" that made him so excited. Maybe it was because Chen Qing was really suitable for this hairpin.

"It's not expensive, just one tael of silver."

Zhou Yuan immediately wanted to give him money, but Chen Qing quickly held down his other hand: "I don't want it."

"This is so beautiful." Zhou Yuan is a big boss, but I just feel that this kind of jade color can be called him.

Chen Qing quickly pulled him away: "I really don't want this. You just bought me a hair tie."

"But how much is a hair tie worth?" Zhou Yuan was puzzled. He was a rough man, but He could also tell what was good, "That hairpin is beautiful."

"I prefer you to make one for me than that one." In order not to let him spend money, Chen Qing said.

"Okay, I'll make one for you." He was already thinking about the style of the hairpin in his mind.

They browsed almost all of this store, and finally Zhou Yuanfei wanted to buy him a candied haws. Chen Qing couldn't refuse. While eating the candy on it, he said: "Now is the time when the mountain reds are ripe. If you want to eat them, you might as well go to the mountains to pick them up." What are you doing with this money?"

Zhou Yuan remembered what Aunt Sun once said about Chen Qing, saying that he had a way of making people look bad. Now he realized it more deeply, but even so, Chen Qing still looked cute. .

Zhou Yuan looked at him and stretched out his hand towards him. Chen Qing was originally eating candied haws on a stick, but when Zhou Yuan looked at him, he glanced at the candied haws in his hand and handed it to Zhou Yuan hesitantly.

Zhou Yuan took it and took a bite of the fruit that Chen Qing had not finished yet.

Chen Qing's heart was trembling. He had just bitten that fruit, and it was still stained with his saliva. Zhou Yuan just ate it...

Zhou Yuan returned the candied haws to him. Seeing his blush, he wanted to tease him again. : "What? Do you dislike what I have eaten? I don't even dislike what you have eaten."

Chen Qing just wants to bury his head in the ground now. He doesn't want to talk to Zhou Yuan anymore today.

It was getting late, so they found Aunt Sun after shopping. Then Zhou Yuan drove the car, while Chen Qing and Aunt Sun sat in the back and walked slowly towards the village.

Aunt Sun looked at Chen Qing and patted Chen Qing's shoulder gently. Chen Qing looked at her.

"You sit in front."

Chen Qing said, slowly moving to sit next to Zhou Yuan.

Aunt Sun sat in the back, looking at the two figures, one tall and one short, looking at the sky and sighing, wiping her eyes.

"If you are sleepy, you can sleep on my shoulder." Zhou Yuan said, "I will call you when we get to the village."

He still remembered that the last time he took them back, Chen Qing leaned on Aunt Sun's shoulder like that. Sleeping.

Chen Qing shook his head: "I'm not sleepy."

Zhou Yuan didn't force him. No one spoke on the road, and it was rare to be quiet and peaceful even without the blazing sunshine falling on them.

Chen Qing still couldn't hold on and fell asleep leaning on Zhou Yuan's shoulder.

Seeing that Chen Qing was asleep, Aunt Sun said to Zhou Yuan: "Have you checked the time?"

"I don't understand this very well. I thought the sooner the better." Zhou Yuan's voice became softer, "But "The filial piety period is less than a year. I want to make a decision first and wait until the filial piety period is over."

Aunt Sun shook her head: "Then it will have to wait until April next year. It will be too long."

If it takes too long, things will happen. She didn't want anything to happen to Chen Qing's life.

"Aunt, etiquette cannot be discarded." Zhou Yuan said, "I admire Meng Tao. He sacrificed his life for the country. If I don't even give him the last courtesy, I will feel uneasy."

Aunt Sun sobbed: "You You are also a good boy."

Zhou Yuan smiled: "In the future, I can also call you mother, and he has regarded you as his biological mother. In the future, you will also be my biological mother, and Meng Tao will be my brother."

"What kind of mother am I?" Aunt Sun had tears in her eyes but a smile on her lips, "Just live a good life."

"Well, in fact, Taozi's filial piety period should have passed long ago. He has been gone for many years. If you want to stay, just wait until the New Year for him. I believe he will not blame you. "

"Aunt, there is less than a year left, I can wait," Zhou Yuan persuaded. Said, "I don't want you to be criticized."

Aunt Sun could only nod: "That's okay, as long as you give enough time to prepare."

When they were approaching Luohe Village, Zhou Yuan woke up Chen Qing, and Chen Qing Qing slowly opened his eyes. Because he had just woken up, there was still some water in his eyes, making him look misty.

He met Zhou Yuan's eyes, and then Zhou Yuan changed his position and Chen Qing's head left his shoulder.

When you return to the village, you have to keep your distance.