Xiaoxiao under the wind and rain

Chapter 96

She told me a story.

He came back in spring when the flowers bloomed.

When Xie Yang was brought in, Liszt's "Mariotte" was playing on the stage.

An eight-lobed water drop-shaped crystal lamp hangs from the ceiling, and the shadows of the lamps alternately fall beside the performer, flickering on and off.

The performer is a woman, wearing a dark green cheongsam embroidered with gold thread, her hairstyle is hand-pushed ripples, which are popular in the season.

If it is said that the most powerful family in Nanning is the Governor-General Xie's family, then the most famous one is the scholarly family, the Shen family.

The Shen residence is full of noble families, and the origin of family education is a noble family that has lasted for hundreds of years.Without receiving the invitation from the Shen residence, it is impossible to be a first-class famous family, which has almost become the consensus of Nanning.

And on the piano seat is Shen Mei, the second young lady of the Shen family, who is quite talented and well-known.

Shen Mei understands that she wants to come to the United States, and she also understands arrogantly, and those who don't want to pay attention will not even give her a look.But despite being arrogant, everyone could not bear to be harsh.

was once.

Also used to be.

There is a tree in the backyard of Shen's house. It was a tree that Shen Mei planted when she was a child. There was a cage hanging from the top of the tree. There lived a bird that I didn't know where to find it. Inside, he took a sip of food and a sip of water.

Later, the bird was stoned to death by the youngest son of the concession inspector.

Shen Mei didn't say a word, but she never raised a bird again.
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Chapter [-]: (First acquaintance in the rain)

Shen Mei still remembered the first time she saw Xie Yang, the autumn rain was pattering, the twilight was all around, and there was a black and white color between heaven and earth.

At this time, Xie Yang was still the cynical son of Nanning City, coming out of the peaceful Broadway to breathe.

Shen Mei was a little surprised, and there was a cold moon lake like splashing ink out of the red-lipped spirits and the rouge powder of the BMW incense car.

The ends of the hair on his forehead were wet with raindrops, but he didn't realize it. He took out a pocket watch from his arms, as if he was waiting for something?The qi is like the pine wind, high and Xu Yin, but also gives birth to amorous and glamorous.

The wet and dim light shadows were set off, and the moisture in the rain set off Xie Yang like this.

Shen Mei greeted him with an umbrella, and handed over the handkerchief Xiuyou Pine and Cypress. "Why did Young Master Xie come out to get in the rain? Could it be that the fragrant clothes on the temples can't compare to the pattering of autumn rain?"

"The autumn rain is a beautiful sight, and it is rare that a blue bird comes with a book."

That's how the two met.

Over the years, it was difficult for her to remember the sound of rain so vividly.

But this is not the first time Xie Yang has seen Shen Mei.

Xie Yang was also 17 years old. He studied abroad but returned early. He didn't inform the Governor's Mansion and stayed in the alley of Yongning Street for one night.

When it was just dawn, someone knocked on the door, two short and one long, put down the letter and turned away.

At that time, 16-year-old Shen Mei had just passed the age of disharmony in the world. She was wearing a pea green skirt, and her short black hair only reached her ears.When he got up, he raised his head, his eyebrows were originally curved, but they were straightened by the pretended seriousness, and his eyes were extraordinarily bright.

This is the first time Xie Yang has looked at the crack of the door for a long time.

There was snow piled up on the side of the bluestone road, and the sky was a little dark. I wonder if it was going to snow again.

There are few pedestrians on Yongning Street, and the shops have long been blocked by thick wooden boards.

The streets were quiet and silent, only the snowflakes fell on Xie Yang's heart.

He was silent.
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Chapter [-]: ([-] of that year)
It rained continuously for ten days in a row.

The wind-blown bamboo curtains in the attic rustled, and the rain blocked the sky.

Looking at the pale golden tea in the cup, love, hate, sorrow and joy melted.

Shen Mei frowned at this moment, silent, as if time had stopped at this moment.

The man in the tunic said, "Shen Mei, the war of resistance against Japan has begun, Mr. Lin will ask you."

"Is there no way?"

"A last resort."

The stairs in Shen's house are like the old Jiuwan Hutong, with deep twists and turns.Shen Mei used to be able to jump down this road in the blink of an eye, but now he has walked alone for a long, long time.

There is a flower bed in the middle of the Kouzi Building of the official residence, which is full of green and verdant green, a blue color that cannot even be covered by this gloomy sky.

At the end of November [-], Shen Mei and Xie Yang walked side by side in the bustling lights of Nanning.

At the fork in the road, Xie Yang stopped and lit a cigarette.

The flame of the lighter came out with a small sound, and a small pinch of light illuminated his gradually resolute and well-defined face.

Shen Mei saw the orange light falling behind him, so familiar.

He said.

"Standing in the north and looking south is a war."

"I have to go to Nanjing."

"Mr. Lin can't have an accident."

Before Shen Mei could speak, she heard a thunderous explosion from a distance.

"Boom", scarlet blood poured into the sky wantonly, accompanied by smoke and dust, the fire soared into the sky, and the crowd fled around like stormy waves under the clouds.Gun smoke poured down from the heads of everyone, smearing the earth in gray makeup.

Nanning, chaos.

Xie Yang thought about Shen Mei's question.

"You say, am I Shen Mei or Blue Bird?"

At that time, Xie Yang just turned his back and said goodbye.

That day, he was wearing a trench coat, walking quickly against the flow of people and facing the sun.

The wind in his ears was too loud, Xie Yang didn't hear it,
"Goodbye."

The righteousness of the country, the love of children, which is more important.

So far,

Xie Yang went south and Shen Mei went north.

So separate.
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Chapter [-]: (A Dream in Floating Life)
One night, Shen Mei had a dream.

She remembered that year.

then.

Xie Yang said at the time.

However, a country always needs someone to stand up and block the iron cavalry in front of it.

May he see you again in the new year, and you can live in a peaceful and prosperous world. At that time, I hope you can wear the most beautiful cheongsam as you first saw, and say to me with a smile, stay safe.

Also, please don't wait for me.

Shen Mei finally understood the poem that Mr. Lin gave her.

People always go to Chu Lou Kong,
Tsing Yi covered her face and cried without worry.

The peonies in the pavilion are covered with curtains of spring,
Fans on the peach blossoms and several continents.

Makeup and laugh at other people's affairs,
Shallow words shed tears in spring and autumn.

Sophora japonica blossoms all fall in Xiaoxiang,
You make me worry about myself.

In the end is no longer the year.

In December [-], Xie Yang went to Nanjing
Since then, Shen Mei has been going to that pier every day, wearing the most beautiful cheongsam, waiting for him.

Wait and wait, from a little girl to an old lady.

Wait until the blue silk is dyed white, until it is full of wrinkles, and until the vision is blurred.

And so on, day after day, year after year.

It's like waiting for a lifetime.
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Chapter [-]: (Mountains and rivers are not the same)

In the spring of 2000, Shen Mei's body was getting worse day by day. With the younger generation returning to Nanning, the place has been turned upside down, with tall buildings and people coming and going.

Still that street is full of camphor, lush and lush.There are crisp birdsong between the leaves.

It's just that the mountains and rivers are gone, and the old people are gone.

With a cane alone, she walked all the way and Xie Yang walked.

"Xie Yang, I am now living in the peaceful and prosperous world you expect. This is the best era you can get with your life."

Seeing the Shen residence, it was already used as the so-called old site. Shen Mei went under the tree on the back porch, and the tree she planted by herself was still standing there, as if time was of no importance to him.Shen Mei stood under the tree, and the rustling tree responded to her.I remembered that there was a blue bird here many years ago, and its feathers were very beautiful.

Walking along, Shen Mei saw a young man in front of him, dressed in a straight suit, clear and clear, just like in the past.

The young man turned around and smiled at her: "You are finally here."

"It's been quite a while, and you're finally here."

"I'm here, Xie Yang"

Shen Mei left that afternoon.

The corners of his mouth seemed to show the appearance of seeing Xie Yang for the first time, and he was still wearing that dark green cheongsam.

The sky in Nanning was drizzling, and it seemed to tell the story of this city all the time.

(End of this chapter)