Douluo's choice between light and darkness

Chapter 184

Dongfang Xin and Qian Renxue, who followed the middle-aged man, had been carefully observing the surroundings, and similarly, the villagers also looked at these two people who were a bit out of place in both their clothes and appearance.

"Yo, Lao Tao, are you going back?"

A man who was bending over to plant seedlings in the rice field waved to the man walking on the field ridge, his slightly dark face looked extremely resolute, "I have never seen these two before."

Lao Tao smiled and wiped the fine sweat from his forehead: "Ah, they are guests from afar, and I'm about to take them to my house. Do your work first. I'll go to your house in two days."

"oh oh,"

The young man also smiled kindly at Dongfangxin and the two of them when he heard the words, then lowered his head and continued to work, as if he was not too surprised by the sudden appearance of the two.

And Lao Tao is obviously a talkative person, along the way he also explained to Dongfang Xin and Xue Qinghe why they came here.

This place was originally a wasteland. Most of the young and middle-aged people who have lived here for generations went out to make a living. Only some old people, women and children were left behind. Later, a very mysterious senior did something, which changed the environment here. very beautifully.

The condition for him to do this is to let the people here plant peach trees and willow trees by the river, saying that it is to consolidate the water and soil.The villagers here thought that there was nothing wrong with planting trees, so they agreed to his conditions. Later, every year when the peach blossoms were in full bloom, people would break willows, drink wine and enjoy the peach blossoms, which became a local festival.

"Speaking of which, our Peach Blossom Festival will be here in four days. If you are not in a hurry, you might as well come and participate here for the time being."

Lao Tao picked up a piece of peach blossom petals from the ground, pointed to the peach blossoms in full bloom by the river and said, "It's strange to say that besides the peach and willow trees, the other trees by the river didn't grow big, and later they grew up." Only the peach and willow trees are left."

"Maybe it's not suitable for growth." Dongfangxin thought for a while: "When there is too much water, some trees with relatively slender and numerous roots are easier to grow."

Old Tao took a look at Dongfang Xin with interest after hearing the words: "I really can't see it. Looking at your clothes, I thought you were a young master who didn't understand anything."

"hey-hey…"

Dongfangxin scratched his head in embarrassment, smiled at Qian Renxue, and said nothing more.

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"Hey, that's my home." Lao Tao put down the hoe in his hand, and said towards the green in front, Dongfang Xin and Qian Renxue also looked up.

The small courtyard is very elegant, with loofahs hanging on the walls, bean pods hanging on the fence, and the green leaves bathed in the warm sunshine, giving people a sense of beauty and tranquility.

"Come with me. Let my wife cook something delicious for you today."

As he said that, Lao Tao pushed aside the vines that could hang down to the ground, Dongfang Xin and the two followed him quickly, and followed him to push open the old wooden door.

Entering the door, one can see a small yard. To the west of the yard, several long bamboo poles are covered with flowering vines, and the dense green leaves lined with purple flowers are delicate and bright. Looking at it, it looks like a beautiful colored satin.

On the east side of the yard, there is a tea table carved in stone. A woman in her thirties is making tea there. Although she is wearing plain clothes, she looks clean and tidy. Although her hair looks a bit messy, her face With a happy smile on his face.

"Yo, wife, I'm back!"

Old Tao went straight up, wanting to take a cup of tea skillfully and gulp it down, and then a satisfied smile was written on his face: "Yes. The tea you make is still so delicious..."

"Hey, drink it slowly, and no one will grab you," the woman said so bluntly, but the light in her eyes moved Dongfang Xin and Qian Renxue beside her.

"What a wonderful life..."

Qian Renxue's eyes revealed full of longing, which made Dongfang Xin sigh.

"Ah, who are these two?"

After hearing Qian Renxue's words, the woman realized that there were two other people in the yard, but just after taking a look, her eyes became even brighter: "What a beautiful girl."

"Oh, the tall one is a man."

"Hehe, hello, auntie, my name is Dongfangxin. This is Qian Renxue."

"emmmm"

The startled woman didn't speak, but also walked around Dongfangxin and shook her head: "It's not like that."

"Hehe, you and uncle really deserve to be a family."

As he said that, Dongfangxin glared at Qian Renxue, who was covering her snicker, but the other party obviously misjudged his meaning, and instead rubbed Dongfangxin's head with a smile: "Good boy."

Treat me like a child?I'm old enough to be your grandfather......

Forget it, after feeling the soft touch on his head, Dongfang Xin still wanted to speak.

The woman who saw the interaction between the two showed an auntie smile: "Old Tao, don't look at me, I'm going to prepare lunch. You go take care of the guests."

"Ah."

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"Hey, Dongfang little brother, come and taste our homemade peach blossom wine,"

Lao Tao enthusiastically took a jar of Xiu color from the woman, supported the jar with one hand, and pulled out the red stopper on the top with the other hand.

In an instant, wisps of fragrance filled the whole small room, making people feel refreshed.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lao Tao picked up the wine and poured a full bowl into Dongfangxin's bowl.

"Come on, Miss Qian, you drink too. The alcohol content is not high."

The woman also held a wine case, and tapped the wine into her bowl.

"thank you,"

Qian Renxue quickly thanked her: "Don't take care of me, you can eat too."

"It's okay, we're not hungry."

The woman smiled and narrowed her eyes.

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After drinking and eating, Dongfangxin offered to help them with housework, and Qian Renxue, who also wanted to help, was left by the woman to chat.

"Old Tao, why do people here look so young?"

Wearing an apron around his body, Dongfang Xin smiled secretly as he watched Lao Tao who had also been kicked out by saying, "Everyone's guests have come to help, so you go wash the dishes!"

"Ah, I don't know about that either. As long as I can remember, the people here are basically very long-lived. It's very common for people to live for 200 years. Old people with long lives can live to nearly [-] years old."

Lao Tao calmly said words that made outsiders' jaws drop after hearing them.

"Good guy, how old are you this year?"

"More than 120, it's been too long, I can't even remember."

"I'll go, I really can't see it."

Dongfang Xin had no choice but to smile calmly.

(End of this chapter)