Chapter 67 Xiao’s Teahouse
"Oh~" There was another narration in unison, and the onlookers on one side looked stunned, indicating that this development would not be...
Xiao Xiao knew very well what Su Youjin was talking about, and he also knew that this girl would probably not give up if she was not allowed to invite him once.
Although it was a little awkward to ask a girl to treat him, Xiao Xiao didn't refuse and simply agreed.
"Any time."
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It wasn't until the beauty's back was out of sight that Zhang Bo, Zhuge Yun, and Zhao Luzheng reluctantly withdrew their gazes and surrounded Xiao Xiao, with several big words on their faces: Leniency for confession, severity for resistance.
"Say it."
"What did you say?" Xiao Xiao looked innocent.
"What are you talking about? You kid can't see that?!" Zhuge Yun grabbed Xiao Xiao's shoulders and shook them violently, with a look of envy and hatred on his face, "Hey Su Youjin! You actually know Su Youjin?! And she also Want to treat you to dinner? ”
"What kind of bad luck did you get?!" Zhang Bo slapped Xiao Xiao on the back so hard that his eyes turned green.
If it were Xiao Xiao in the past, he would definitely stagger out of fear, but now, Xiao Xiao said: Is it because he hasn't eaten? He is so weak?
Zhao Luzheng looked excited and walked around Xiao Xiao in circles.
"Third brother, you are really my brother, you are amazing!" Zhao Luzheng gave a thumbs up, his face lifted with a look of astonishment.
Xiao Xiao:......
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Xiao Xiao dragged his suitcase and walked on the already quiet campus.
After the final exam, the students went home one after another, and the bustling campus in the past became increasingly deserted under the gloomy sky.
Xiao Xiao was the last one to leave in the dormitory. After all, his home was in Yanjing.
So after seeing off Zhang Bo, Zhuge Yun, and Zhao Luzheng, he finally locked the door of his dormitory and went home.
Um? Xiao Xiao suddenly felt a bit of coolness on his cheeks and couldn't help but look up. It turned out to be snowing.
Snowflakes as fine as catkins were flying in the sky, with a large gray-blue sky behind them. Under the dim skylight, the snowflakes seemed to shine, lighting up the dark sky.
Yanjing is not the south, and snow is not a rare thing. However, the snowflakes in the sky always surprise people.
At the moment of leaving campus, it is a pleasure to be accompanied by snowflakes.
Xiao Xiao smiled and continued dragging the suitcase forward.
"Gulu~Gulu~"
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Xiao Xiao turned into an old alley, with white walls and black tiles on both sides. Unknown green plants poked out of the wall, and the leaves were covered with a thin layer of snow.
The bluestone road underfoot was not smooth, and the wheels of the box were high and low, making a somewhat harsh rolling sound.
At the end of the road is Xiao Xiao's home.
"Creak~" Xiao Xiao pushed the door open and entered.
This is a clean and simple courtyard.
There is a tall sycamore tree in the corner. At this time, only its bare branches are left, but it still has a somewhat sparse and rugged beauty.
The brown tree bark is covered with white snow, giving it a distant artistic conception.
There was no one in the house, and Xiao Xiao was not surprised. He knew that his parents, grandparents, and grandparents must be busy in the front yard.
Xiao Xiao returned to his house, put down his luggage, packed it a little, and then went to the front yard.
This is a small teahouse, but the decoration is quite unique.
There are seven or eight tables downstairs, each table is equipped with four chairs, all made of reddish-brown rosewood.
These tables and chairs were handed down from the ancestors of the Xiao family and are still in use today.
On the walls on both sides of the door are two sill windows, which are quite exquisite in shape.
There is a big picture hanging on the wall directly opposite the door, just one word: tea.
The pen is full of ink, the pen and ink are dripping, and the fragrance of tea is lingering, this word has a bit of a myriad of atmosphere. On the wall on the left is a banner with the "Source of One" from Lu Yu's "Tea Classic" transcribed on it.
There are several ink paintings of different sizes hanging on the wall on the right, including mountains, water, and flowers.
There are several flower tables, green potted plants and scattered small flowers scattered in several corners of the lobby, adding a touch of agility and elegance to the quiet teahouse.
The teahouse has two floors, with private rooms upstairs.
There are only four private rooms, named respectively: Yizhichun, Summer Chulin, Autumn Breeze Ci, and Snow Lion.
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Xiao's Tea House is already the third generation of Xiao Xiao's father's generation.
It can be considered a time-honored brand with a good reputation.
However, it was freezing cold and the Chinese New Year was approaching, so Xiao Xiao took a look and saw that there were only two old people sitting on a table by the window.
It’s so pleasant to enjoy the snow and drink tea.
The corners of Xiao Xiao's mouth were about to rise, but suddenly they froze, and his eyes were dazed. What is this?
Just under another table by the window, there is a small snow ball, its body is hunched up and down, I don’t know what it is doing?
The tail hanging behind him seemed to be swaying happily because of the owner's happy mood. There were strange and beautiful red patterns on the tail, winding and spreading all the way to the back.
Xiao Xiao just wanted to step forward and take a closer look, "Xiao Xiao, are you back?" Xiao's mother came down from upstairs with a face full of surprise, "Have you had lunch? Do you want mom to cook something for you?"
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"Xiao Xiao is back?" Xiao Xiao's grandma heard the sound and opened the curtain and walked out.
"Mom, grandma, I'm back."
"Hey, it's good to be back. Are you hungry? Your grandfather and father are making pear and barley soup. Grandma will bring you a bowl later." Grandma Xiao Xiao muttered.
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Well, Xiao Xiao was actually not very hungry, but he still nodded, "Okay."
He first went to the kitchen to say hello to his grandfather and father Xiao to indicate that he was back, then he chose a seat by the window in the lobby and sat down, waiting to eat the pear and barley soup.
However, there is an unexpected creature under this table.
"Xiao Xiao, come on, drink some hot tea to warm yourself up first."
"Mom, I'll do it myself."
"Sit down and take a rest as soon as you get back." The grandma on the other side was quite forceful.
Well, Xiao Xiao can only sit back and wait to be "served".
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Another guest came, and Xiao’s mother and grandma Xiao Xiao went to greet them.
Xiao Xiao picked up the purple clay pot and poured himself a cup of tea.
The color of the soup is red and bright, and there is a golden halo at the contact point between the bowl wall and the tea soup. This is the top grade Jin Junmei.
The steam was hot and the aroma was fragrant. Xiao Xiao drank it in one sip and felt that it was full of fragrance and the taste was sweet and mellow.
After drinking the hot soup, Xiao Xiao felt that all the pores in his body were relaxed and he felt extremely comfortable.
Xiao Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, with a look of laziness and contentment between his brows.
After finishing a cup of tea, Xiao Xiao looked around casually. There were not many people in the lobby. They were either chatting in soft voices or admiring the heavy snow outside. No one was looking around.
Moreover, people nowadays value privacy, so Xiao’s mother placed a small isolation screen next to the window seat. The wooden screen carved with red rosewood also added a bit of antique charm to the teahouse.
Xiao Xiao looked away, stood up and moved to the side, squatting down and pretending to tie his shoelaces.
His eyes glanced at the little monster under the table.
In this direction, Xiao Xiao was facing the little monster.
Only then did Xiao Xiao realize that the little monster was sitting on the ground, holding a cake in his paws and eating happily.
(End of chapter)