Red Mansion Reader

Chapter 132 The Man in the Picture

When the dry wood was added to the fire, the rising orange light rushed to the charcoal bottom of the teapot.The water vapor surged, and the white smoke dissipated in the air.It was Xinda's first time making tea, and his technique was still a bit clumsy, and he had to avoid the direction of the water vapor several times.

Xinda really set his eyes on the second brother for advice, but Chen Heng is also a layman.Although the latter read many books, they seldom dabble in leisure books such as the tea classics.

It's not disdain, it's just that Chen Heng's self-proclaimed "Niuyin School", all the rules, are all fake to him.He likes to wait for the tea to cool down and drink it up in one gulp.

"Just boil the water." Sensing his younger brother's strange behavior, Chen Heng raised his head from the document in his hand, turned around and gave instructions with a smile.

How can there be so much attention to tea that costs two dollars and one tael.

"When it comes to drinking tea, what matters is who you drink with, not whether the tea is good or bad."

Those who are poor at school can drink so confidently even if they drink cheap tea.People, I still have to read.

"Oh." Xinda nodded, he had followed Chen Heng for a while.

This young man who just left Shanxi Village is also opening up his vision little by little.He felt that what Chen Heng said was right, but when he thought about it carefully, he was talking nonsense.

If it is really spread, those high-ranking families who talk about the rules will jump in anger, pointing at the two brothers' noses and calling them vulgar.

Xinda respected Chen Heng very much in his heart, and this feeling did not appear for no reason.

There is not only the trust and obedience in the blood relationship, but also the gratitude for his many cares, and the respect for his brother's knowledge and character.

When Chen Heng wrote "Zhi An Shu", Xin Da was also waiting beside him.

There are some things that Chen Heng does in a low-key manner.Xinda saw them all, and felt the difference between the second brother.

But the second brother is a person who does big things, and he doesn't have the time to study such small things, so he can check for omissions and fill in the gaps.

Xinda was overjoyed thinking about it, and Chen Heng was still busy peeling watermelon seeds.This cheap snack is most suitable for drinking tea.

Thinking that there might be a lot of people drinking tea later.He also took advantage of the effort of reading documents to do some trivial things that were not worth mentioning.

The camp has been maintained until now, and everything is on track.

There are not many things that Chen Heng can worry about. As the command tower of many students, he doesn't need to think too much except for some emergency matters.

He still maintains the habit of coming every day, which is more of a symbolic meaning.

Those refugees who escaped from the disaster are not three-year-old children who don't understand anything.

Where to fetch water and where to build latrines, they know better than students who don't know much about the world.

We must believe in the wisdom of the common people, and we must also give full play to the abilities of the common people, so that we can get twice the result with half the effort.

But if you say that the appearance of students is useless, it is not entirely true.As half of the representatives of the government office, their appearance in the camp every day represents the government's concern for the refugees.

What the students can do now is to maintain this lost and regained order.

"The best and fastest way to do one thing well is for everyone to perform their duties and do their job well."

Is this what Lao Tzu means when he says 'governing the country is like cooking fresh food'?

Chen Heng found this topic very interesting and wrote it down on paper.Write your questions and thoughts aside.Prepare to take it as the next direction of reading.

Reading with doubts may mean this.

Xu Shi looked a little tired, and just happened to hear the melodious sound of "When will he hold the red line" in the distance, Chen Heng raised his head and looked at the lively crowd in the distance.

In the fading shadows, among the shadows passing by, two bright and beautiful figures standing side by side are faintly revealed.Sometimes they raised their sleeves to cover their lips and whispered softly, and sometimes they laughed together for fun words, the atmosphere was very cheerful and relaxed.

Xue Biao was miserable, he didn't have time to watch operas and listen to music at all, and he always paid attention to the movement around him, fearing that someone who would not open his eyes would come up and bump into his own sister.

So, fellow men, don't go shopping with two opposite sexes at the same time.

Tired, you can't handle it.

When Chen Heng saw this, he couldn't help but find it interesting.

When reading books in her previous life, this woman named Yinglian had constant relations with the Xue family.

In the end, because of her arrival, she got involved with Xue's second wife.

Should we say that the fate is bizarre, or should we feel that the fate is destined?
Unbeknownst to Chen Heng, he folded his hands in front of his chest, leaned back slightly, looked at the figures in the crowd from time to time, and then looked at the surrounding scenery.

There was a burst of dazzling sunshine ahead, and the thin snow melted faster. The coolness brought by them was brought to the girl's face by the cool wind, and a little white mist drifted along the girl's closed lips. .

People have the heart to love beauty, and also have the heart to compare beauty.When two beautiful paintings are placed in front of your eyes, there is nothing wrong with the contrast in your heart. As long as you don't force yourself to compete, it's a matter of elegance and self-satisfaction.

It should be said that comparing Baoqin of this age with Yinglian is somewhat unfair to Baoqin.Yinglian has passed 15 years old, which is the age when the buds bloom.She was taller than Bao Qin, and standing beside the latter, she overwhelmed him.

Although Yinglian's graceful figure was covered by the men's clothing, a jade belt still outlined the woman's slender waist.Looking down from here, it is a pair of slender and straight leg lines.You can't see anything else, only the hair coiled in the crown, which makes Yinglian's side face clearly visible.

Xue Biao, as a future artist, once taught Chen Heng a set of tips for appreciating beauty.For the beauties in this world, one must look at appearance, second look at bone appearance, and third look at their charm.

The so-called charm is like a freehand painting.Some people have the beauty of opening and closing, while others are like chrysanthemums under the autumn moon, each with its own beauty.

Chen Heng didn't have as much emphasis on the appreciation of aesthetics as Xue Biao, so he could only roughly understand the charm as temperament.

He has seen Baoqin dressed like a bright moon, and Daiyu who rides a deer in the forest and plays the flute softly.

Only this Yinglian is really hard to describe.Her demeanor is so complicated and special, with a natural flair and a three-point innocence hidden in her ignorant eyes.

However, if we want to include all of them in my pity, it is easy to overlook the tenacity gained from suffering in Yinglian.

The vitality like the grass on the side of the road in spring, after the rain and the wind, makes people feel even more extraordinary beauty.

Just like the smiling lips that the other party often raises, it seems that a gentle force is swaying in it.

This is a woman who will face the suffering of fate, smile and turn around.

It is by no means comparable to ordinary rouge vulgar powder.

Chen Heng admired Yinglian, but couldn't help looking at Baoqin.At this moment, Bao Qin also turned her head to look at Ying Lian, and the eyes of the two met inexplicably at one place, and then they staggered indistinctly.

Chen Heng thought that with so many people blocking the way, the other party would not be able to find out, so he boldly continued to wait and see.

The beauty of Baoqin is best explained, her appearance is like the bright moon in the sky.Regardless of whether the moon is full or short, you only need to praise it when you see it.Being impeccable in itself refers to the beauty of the city and the country.

It's just that her beauty is currently concentrated on the pair of eyes under the snow-white forehead. Those bright and wise eyes are extremely peaceful and intelligent—just intelligent, without worry.

This beauty is still slightly inferior to the current Yinglian. After all, Yinglian already has seven or eight points of femininity, while Baoqin is still a little girl.I'm afraid it will take five or six years before Baoqin, who has just grown up, can stand with Yinglian.

Suddenly, Chen Heng noticed that Bao Qin's face was slightly red.

He couldn't say why, but he just had an intuition that Bao Qin seemed to know that he was looking at her.

Thinking of this, Chen Heng withdrew his eyes in a panic, picked up the document and looked at it pretending to be calm.

It's not always a good thing to comment on your friend's sister behind your back.

Sin, sin, Amitabha.

When Chen Heng turned his attention to the objects on the table, Xinda had already made tea and raised his hand to invite Xue Biao and others.

A few people gathered together, surrounded by the brazier, listening to the crackling sound, it was also a special winter fun.

The seats of the few of them are also interesting. Xin Da is guarding Chen Heng's left hand, playing with refreshments.Yinglian sat directly on the other side of Chen Heng with a carefree attitude. Everyone can accept this, and it is not uncommon or strange.Baoqin accompanied Xue Biao and sat directly opposite Chen Heng.

"Sister said that after drinking tea, I will go back to the academy." As soon as Zhen Yinglian sat down, she supported her chin with both hands, her tone was a little low, as if she was regretting this pleasant leisure time.

Chen Heng wanted to laugh when he heard it, and handed the tea made by Xinda to the other party, and said softly, "The academy is as lively as the academy."

Zhen Yinglian couldn't say anything, she felt happy when she heard Chen Heng's gentle voice, she reached out to take the teacup and carefully blew it, her eyes fell on Chen Heng from time to time.

Because he often helps the family with housework, Chen Heng himself is not a picky eater, so he eats every meal to his full.Let his figure be taller than his peers like Xue Biao.

Although the complexion is not fair, it also has its own beauty.Viewed from the side, Chen Heng's straight nose, high forehead, and slightly frowned clear eyes stared at the Xue brothers and sisters on the opposite side. There were imperceptible soft hairs on his smiling lips, making him even more youthful and cute.

All of these gathered in Yinglian's eyes made her glow brighter and brighter the more she looked at it.The young man in front of him, showing the joy of health and happiness and the unique beauty of the young, mixed with the heavy and self-adapted charm of Chen Heng's two generations, is it not a beautiful painting.

She couldn't help but be fascinated by watching, she just felt that everything in the world was so just right.

"Sister Lin is still in the academy, it's not easy to leave her behind, let's have fun outside." Baoqin explained with a smile that Chunyan helped her with her hot tea.

Regarding the friendship between girls, neither Chen Heng nor Xue Biao planned to comment.I just thought that if I went out to play with Jiang Yuanbai and others behind my back, my friends might not let them sleep peacefully.

"That's true." Xue Biao nodded with great emotion.

"Bring her something to eat when I go back." Chen Heng felt that he still knew Sister Lin. "Furong cake and cold fragrant cake are both good." Lin Daiyu's taste is salty, and his tea today is just light to quench his thirst. "Bring some tea back later. .”

"Does Chun Yan bring a water cup?" Bao Qin also felt that Chen Heng's suggestion was good, so she asked the maid.

"I have it, miss."

A few people chatted for a while, and the topic turned to Xue Biao's paintings.Chen Heng was also very curious about this, "You have been studying with Master Xu for so long, why haven't you shown your paintings to us?"

"What do you know, the things you draw now are all exercises. If you take them out, it will be a signpost for the future. I usually burn them when I finish my paintings."

Xue Biao picked up the airs of a new artist, which made Chen Heng feel a pity for a while.Such a good drawing paper must be burned after finishing.

Art is indeed not something that the poor can learn.

Baoqin was about to explain the secret to Chen Heng, but Yinglian at the side suddenly passed the teacup in her hand to the person beside her, and said frankly and naturally: "I'm blown cold, drink it quickly."

Yinglian has had a lot of contact with abducted children since she was a child. If she wants to treat someone well, she can't help showing some old caring attitude.She didn't know how to express this kind of heart, but it was hidden in every little bit of concern.

She doesn't understand what liking is, she just wants to be nice to Chen Heng, and wants to watch him talk and smile.

Xue Biao and Bao Qin on the opposite side were astonished. Women nowadays are not well-behaved and live their lives properly. When have they ever seen such a bold act.

If Jiang Yuanbai and Qian Dayou were here, they must have a lot in common with their brother and sister.Everything this girl does is so naive, it's hard for people to interfere and criticize her.

Chen Heng looked at the teacup in front of him, and then at the girl's expectant eyes.After a little hesitation in his heart, he reached out to take it with his usual expression, and took the fruit plate casually, pointing to the melon seeds he peeled, "You guys also eat some of this, I peeled it myself before, I was exhausted."

"Ha, haha, hahaha, it's a great fortune to be able to eat something that brother Heng peels with his own hands." Xue Biao went on talking awkwardly, and before he finished speaking, he felt that the words sounded like nonsense.

Xinda was feeling depressed, isn't it, the cup of tea in my hand is also reserved for the second brother.

You are really my good brother. Ever since I met you for the first time, I have decided that you can be a lifelong friend.Chen Heng blinked at Xue Biao, trying to hold back a smile.

Zhen Yinglian didn't know the impact of her actions at all, she just happily picked up the melon seeds and put them in her mouth, the corners of her eyes were curved, as if expressing the deliciousness of the food.

After a few people drank tea in a hurry, Xue Biao and Chen Heng couldn't wait to send Baoqin and Yinglian to the carriage.When the carriage drove into the city, the two men breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss Zhen is really brave."

"Ha." Hearing his friend's emotion, Chen Heng sighed subtly, and didn't know how to evaluate it.

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In the carriage going back, Baoqin looked at Yinglian who was in a good mood, and wanted to teach her about secular etiquette, but looked at Yinglian's raised mouth, as happy as a child, but couldn't help falling into silence.

With such a natural and bold behavior with the other party, who can be more at ease when he is bound by rules and regulations?
Baoqin's mind is already smart, and Qianqian's knots are hidden in her heart, and now she has a different kind of reference, which makes her fall into troubled thinking.

After thinking for a while, Baoqin decided to try to suggest: "Sister, when there are many people in the future, it is still not appropriate to do more of the previous things."

"Ah?" Yinglian was a little curious. She just didn't have much contact with the outside world, so it didn't mean she was stupid.

Hearing Baoqin's words, he knew that something was wrong with his actions just now, so he hurriedly asked why.

Bao Qin patiently explained the problems to her, not too much, but only some important points.

She was afraid of hurting Yinglian's innocence, but if she really didn't know anything, the other party would inevitably cause trouble if she lived in the world, and she would be troubled by it.

Yinglian listened in a daze for a long time before she realized that there are still these particulars, and she couldn't help but secretly annoyed: "I only thought that if I want to be good to a person, I should do it, but I didn't expect that there are such particularities."

"It's okay, sister, don't blame yourself." Baoqin quickly comforted the other party, "Just avoid people, the world always likes to gossip, but it doesn't matter in private."

Bao Qin said sincerely, if it is possible, if everything is not such a coincidence.She also hopes that she can be as bold and free as Yinglian.

When you think of something or a person, you dare to say it and do it. How comfortable it should be.

"You won't cause him any trouble." Yinglian asked timidly.

Bao Qin smiled and shook her head, she knew in her heart that her position was a bit delicate.

Too many words and too many mistakes, the speech just now was also to prevent Sister Yinglian from suffering in the future.

If she talked too much, her own thoughts would become embarrassing.

How do people hide what is on their minds? It is better to be silent than a thousand words.

What's more, she and Daiyu still have a sisterly relationship.

This is what puts people in a dilemma.

Hey, this girl dared to hide her sighs in her heart.His face was as calm as usual, and he only hid his hands in his sleeves, so that no one could see the strength of his clenched hands.

After the two of them returned to the academy, Bao Qin bid farewell to Yinglian.He handed the tea made by Chen Heng and the snacks he bought to Daiyu alone, and the latter really showed joy.

"Sister, come and read the article I just wrote." Lin Daiyu showed Bao Qin the article she wrote in the morning while eating the cake.

One of them is Xiaoxiangzi and the other is Yanxiake.They are all peerless murderers named in Jing'an Wenshe.Many students of the academy have received their spicy comments.

Baoqin picked up the article with a smile, only glanced at it a few times, and then exclaimed: "Sister Lin, please tell me the details in it."

"Hahaha." Daiyu laughed smugly, stretched out her hand and pulled Baoqin to sit in front of her, "This person is called Aunt Shui, and I know my brother."

"Sit down and I'll tell you slowly."

　Hahahahahahahahaha, let me tell you quietly, recently I have been getting +1+1 experience on my head, I feel that I will break through the level of 1.5 soon and be promoted to LV2, and I will be able to write better stories soon Come.

　　
　
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