in spring

Chapter 230
Chunying blushed slightly, with a bit of shame, staring at Hu Fei with timid eyes, waiting nervously for his answer.

Hu Fei only felt his heart beating faster, and his brain became hot, and he blurted out: "Good girl, don't you understand my heart?"

Chunying's face became even redder, her fingers twisted the veil unconsciously, her heart beating loudly: "I...you didn't tell me, how would I know?"

Hu Fei took a step forward and was about to speak, but he heard footsteps approaching, so he had to keep his mouth shut, planning to wait for that person to pass by before speaking, but it was Lu Renyi who came, and he called out from a distance: "Little girl!" Sister, Brother Hu, where have you been? Parents are talking about it."

"Let's go back now." Hu Fei responded with a smile, glanced at Chun Ying secretly, with a smile on his mouth, and said in a low voice, "You know, if you really don't understand, I will tell you later." After saying that, he turned to Lu Renyi walked over there, took two steps, then turned around and waited for her.

Chunying's face was flushed, excited, and afraid of being seen by her brother-in-law, she walked slowly with her head down, occasionally raised her eyes and met Hu Fei looking back, her eyes met, and she felt an indescribable feeling.

Chunying thought about it carefully, her feeling was right, Hu Fei... was really interested in her!When did he have this idea?Is it because I met several times after returning to Beijing this time, and I gradually got the feeling, or did I have this kind of thought when we were doing small business together in the capital?Thinking back on all the things she had met since she met him, Chunying felt that the first possibility was more plausible. Back then, she was a little girl at the age of a first-year junior high school student, and he was already a high school student. He couldn't be a child lover, right?

All along, she felt that her mental age was older than Hu Fei, and Hu Fei's previous temperament was a little impulsive and naive, so she somewhat regarded him as her younger brother, but unconsciously, this feeling disappeared, and she Now I feel that he is a reliable good friend, and it is only natural to call him brother in front of others.

When did she start to have feelings for this friend in her heart?
Chunying herself couldn't explain clearly.She had no experience in love before, at most she just read novels, comics, TV movies, or listened to classmates and friends talking about other people's love stories. In the past two lives, the only thing that could be regarded as heart-wrenching was that time in front of Zhou Nian.However, that was just a heartbeat, and she knew clearly in her heart that it was unrealistic, so she suppressed her emotions with reason, and gradually calmed down this heartbeat, until it was activated again by Hu Fei.

Hu Fei gave her a completely different feeling from Zhou Nian.He has known herself for so many years, shared weal and woe, and trusted each other. She knows what the other party likes and dislikes, and knows where the other party's bottom line is.She can tell him some things without any scruples, and she can also give him the money she has saved through hard work without hesitation.Although his personality has changed a lot compared to when we first met, and there are still many things that he hasn't told her, she still feels that he can be trusted and is very reliable in times of trouble.She didn't think about other aspects before, but now that she thinks about it, she will marry someone sooner or later in this world. If the person is Hu Fei, she doesn't feel any rejection at all!

However, she and Hu Fei...is it possible?Although Hu Fei came from a wealthy family, he is only an imperial merchant, not an official family. He has been kicked out of the family by his aunt's elder brother, and started his family from scratch. He has worked hard to build his current family business. His current status should be regarded as a businessman.He has no parents, teachers or elders, and he is not under the control of his clan. It should be up to him to decide what wife to marry.And she... As a family slave, as long as she is a citizen, there will be no obstacles between her and him.But the question is, how does she get out of citizenship?

Thinking of this, Chunying's gaze dimmed again, and she was listless.Hu Fei looked back at her frequently, and naturally he saw her. Seeing that Lu Renyi was walking ahead and had already stepped into the yard, he stopped and asked Chunying in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Chunying looked up at him, then lowered her head again: "I can't be my own master now..."

Hu Fei smiled: "It's just for now. I was almost starving to death back then, but now I've turned around. The girl is so smart, I think I'm not an idiot, can't I still think of a way? Don't worry... "He glanced at the courtyard, "Things will be resolved soon..."

After Chunying heard this, she felt much better. Thinking about it, it really made sense.She was entangled because the moment before she was about to be free, she was abruptly deprived of the opportunity to escape from citizenship, and her mind couldn't turn around for a while.Actually what's the big deal?Not this time, try harder next time!If the green hills remain, she is not afraid that there will be no firewood, so she will not believe it. As a modern person who has been educated for more than 20 years, she can't think of a way to deal with the harsh officials and wives in ancient times and fight for freedom!

She took a deep breath, showed a bright smile to Hu Fei, and stretched out two fingers to make a "V": "You are right! It is useless to complain about yourself, I have to cheer up! When the boat reaches the bridge, it will be natural." Straight!" After saying that, he strode into the courtyard gate with his head held high.Hu Fei was startled, bowed his head and smiled, and followed into the door.

Mama Lu was working on the stove in the yard, and Aunt Wang was helping. Seeing Chunying come in, she smiled and said, "Where did you go just now? Your mother has been calling you for a long time!" Mama Lu looked back, Then he scolded: "Why don't you hurry up and help?! Our family wants to keep Mrs. Zhao for dinner. Your sister and I are both busy and want someone to cook, but you ran away again! What is there to run away?!"

Chun Ying shrinks her head, reaches out to take the spatula in her hand, and helps to cook.Qiuyu was talking with Mrs. Zhao Sansao in the room, and Shi'er, mother and daughter were beside her. When they talked about the parenting scriptures, Aunt Wang was certainly very interested, with an expression of "experienced people who have come here", but Shi'er could hear it clearly. They all straightened up, fidgeting, saw Chunying coming back, and found an excuse to plead guilty, backed out of the door, squeezed to Chunying's side, and took over the aunt's work.

Seeing that everyone in the courtyard was busy setting up tables and chairs, Shi'er caught a glimpse of Hu Fei helping to move them, so he approached Chunying in a low voice and asked, "Tell me honestly, what did that Hu Fei say when he chased you out just now?" Why do I think your face is flushed? He keeps looking at you."

Chunying quietly turned her head to look at Hu Fei, just in time to meet him looking back at her, the two of them looked at each other, both a little embarrassed.She hurriedly turned around and stared at the dishes in the pot, and said vaguely: "How can there be? This is obviously the fire in the stove, it's hot!"

Ten'er sneered: "Stop teasing me! When you met his eyes just now, your blushing became even more intense! If you have no ghosts in your heart, how come this chicken is almost burnt, and you don't even look it over?!"

As soon as Chunying was reminded by her, she quickly stir-fried the chicken a few times, and scooped half a shovel of soup from the chicken soup pot on the stove next door to make up for it.Ten'er sneered and curled his lips: "You can play tricks! You can talk if you like!" After saying that, he put the vegetables he picked in front of her, and then turned to do other things.

Chun Ying felt a little ashamed, but she was also worried that girls in ancient times had conservative ideas and might not be able to accept her private relationship with others. She hesitated and hesitated, so she took Shi'er and whispered, taking advantage of the time when everyone was delivering the food to the table: "Don't be annoyed, I'll tell you again tonight, just one thing, no matter what I say, you are not allowed to tell others!"

Shi'er shot her a look: "Got it! Do you think I'm a person who doesn't know what's important?!" Glancing at Hu Fei, then looking back at Chunying, she picked up a bowl of soup with her lips pursed and smiled, and went into the room.

Two tables of wine were set up in the room, one table was men from Lu Wang's family, plus Lu Renyi and Hu Fei, Shi'er's elder brother was also called back, and the guest at the other table was Mrs. The female relatives of the family accompany each other.Mrs. Zhao San was let to the seat, she covered her mouth and laughed straight: "How is this so embarrassing? It's not a festival, it's so rich, it's both wine and vegetables, what can I do?!"

Lu Yougui smiled at the other table: "You are born with it. Our two families are newcomers and don't know anything. If you weren't there to help us, we wouldn't know what to do! You and The Wang family are relatives, but they are strangers to our old Lu family, but they treat us very politely. A table of wine and dinner is just a small expression of our gratitude."

Aunt Wang also smiled and said: "Dear-in-law, you don't have to be polite. Today is Lao Lu's host, and tomorrow we will invite you to our family! Come, let's have a drink first, this is the daughter-in-law of Lao Lu specially brought from the city. Yes, authentic Sanbaijiu!"

"Hey! This is amazing, Sanbaijiu has no place to buy it now!" Zhao Sansao stared at the jug, her heart fluttering.

Qiuyu smiled and said: "It turned out that when we went to a friend's house with us to have a wedding, there was a guest from the south who brought more than a dozen jars to cheer for the fun. After the wedding, there were a few jars left. I thought of my father. I like to drink two cups in my spare time, so I begged for a jar with the cheek, and I brought it together today, thinking that it is cold in winter, and my parents can drink a few sips at home to warm their bodies, but my father told me Dun, it's a waste to say that such a good wine is only used to warm the body! I don't want to have a distinguished guest today, just to entertain it, I just hope my sister-in-law doesn't dislike it."

"Oh, that's true..." Mrs. Zhao covered her face and looked at the wine again, "Don't blame me for not knowing etiquette, I should have been humble a few times, but this wine is really rare, so I don't care, I will get good things in the future. Pay back my sister's gift!"

Chunying laughed when she heard that, and hurriedly got up and took the pot and poured a full cup for Mrs. Zhao Sansao.The latter drank it in one gulp and let out a sigh of relief: "It's really good wine! Girl from the Lu family, pour me another glass."

Chunying smiled and complied, and the men at the other table also persuaded them to drink.While socializing, Hu Fei paid attention to the size of the wine jar, thinking that the third sister-in-law Zhao was quick-spoken, and she must be a bit respectable in this village. Flattery is good for Chunying's family, so he asked with a smile: "Sister-in-law Zhao is at home Do you also like wine? I wonder if the family eats it?"

Mrs. Zhao San took the time to answer after drinking a glass: "Of course I like food. I'm afraid our family likes it more than I do. He went to town today and didn't have a good drink. When I come back tonight, I will tell you what to eat." He knows, he will regret it after he decides to do so!" Thinking that it would be a pity for her husband to miss this wine, he smiled and said to Lu's mother and Qiuyu: "Good man, do me a favor, if there is any leftover wine today, Just let me move home, and tell that shameless guy in my family to eat too!"

Second Aunt Wang smiled: "It's so pitiful, my eldest niece, why don't you accept her?" Qiuyu said in embarrassment, "How can I give away the leftovers? It's too disrespectful." But he said in his heart, this is obviously something to honor his father, so why can't he keep any of it?

Hu Fei interjected, "I also have two jars of three liquors, but they are not as old as this one. If Mrs. Zhao San doesn't mind, I'll ask someone to bring them over tomorrow."

Zhao Sansao was very pleasantly surprised: "How can this be done? This little brother, you are..." Hu Fei smiled: "Lu Shulu and Aunt Lu are my relatives and elders. Two jars of wine are nothing, so let me take care of Lu Shulu and Aunt Lu." Thank you, and please take care of them."

Lu Yougui glanced over, coughed, muffledly, but still didn't say anything.Mrs. Zhao Sanying glanced at Chunying, smiled knowingly, and said, "Okay, don't worry, you can eat people with a short mouth. Since I have eaten your wine, I naturally know what to do!" .Hu Fei smiled and poured a glass of wine for Lu Yougui, and offered a toast to Lu Renyi.

After drinking for three rounds, Mrs. Zhao got drunk and talked more, she grabbed Chunying's hand and said, "Sister Lu, I saw that you ran out just now and your face was not good, but what I said made you sad? You I'm afraid that the eldest wife will ruin your future?"

Chunying smiled and poured a cup of hot tea for her: "Sister-in-law San, have you drunk too much?"

"It's okay!" Mrs. Zhao patted her on the shoulder and whispered in a voice that everyone could hear, "Silly girl, you just want to go back to the Hou's Mansion? What's so good there? Our village is no worse than the city! Don't look at us It looks poor from the outside, but the money is no less than other Zhuangzi! The rare thing is leisure!"

Chunying's heart moved, and she hurriedly asked: "How do you say that?" Everyone looked over and listened attentively.

However, Mrs. Zhao San hiccupped and said vaguely: "You will know if you stay longer, but there is one thing - don't tell the mansion." Stretching her waist, she smiled and said: "I'm really drunk, I'm drunk in broad daylight. I'm really sorry, I'm sorry, I'll go home and have a rest."

Mother Lu hurriedly got up and called Chunying: "Hurry up and make some hangover soup." Zhao Sansao waved her hands again and again: "No, no." She stretched out her hand and pressed Aunt Wang's shoulder: "Auntie is free, go to my house and have a sit. Talk." After saying that, he pleaded guilty to the people at the other table, and staggered away.

Everyone in the room looked at each other, no longer in the mood to drink.

If the situation in this village is different from what they expected, then you have to think about it in the days to come, maybe there may be another turning point...

(End of this chapter)