The mage in the city wants to practice Taoism

Xi Mengxiu did not stay at his home, but simply packed up a few clothes and toiletries, strolled out the door, swept his bicycle and headed towards the west mountain in the dark.

Seeing the graceful and elegant Mistress and the youthful and energetic Xiaodie looking relieved because of his return, Xi Mengxiu felt a little touched in his heart: being relied on, being missed... does it feel like a family member?

But this feeling is a bit unfamiliar. Xi Mengxiu simply said that those people would not come again and did not want to buy this house, but that he would live there for a few days to accompany his wife. Then he hurried to wash up and then went to the guest room to rest.

Xi Mengxiu was worried about the fact that there were only two prostitutes in his wife's family. He was also afraid that if Peng Zeli or Xie Laosi were different people, they would use dirty tricks behind the scenes.

However, the people Xi Mengxiu met this time were indeed not simple. Whether it is Peng Zeli, who is from a rich family, or Xie Laosi, who has been in the world for many years, they all have their own merits.

The next morning, Peng Zeli and Xie Chengyan came together to apologize to the mistress. The gifts they brought were even more difficult to criticize. They included two fruit baskets and several boxes of specialty pastries. They did not mean any snobbery or pretentiousness, and they apologized sincerely. After sitting for a while, he said goodbye.

Watching the two of them leave, Xi Mengxiu breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but admire the sophistication of Peng Xie and his two men.

Looking back at the teacher's wife, I admired this woman who was over fifty years old. She was not arrogant or conceited in front of the person in charge of the previous harassment, and her words and deeds were graceful and graceful. Taking advantage of the fact that Xi Mengxiu and Peng Xie knew each other, He said that a flood had washed away the Dragon King Temple, and he welcomed the other party as a guest.

Xiaodie picked up an apple, looked at it, put it down with a curl of her lips, then opened the pastry box and rummaged around, muttering:

"Who is he? Just give me this as an apology and gift!"

The master’s wife laughed out loud and said:

"Little girl, you don't understand the ways of the world, and you still think you are right! What do you think, Meng Xiu?"

As he spoke, he suddenly looked at Xi Mengxiu, wanting to hear Xi Mengxiu's opinion, and seemed to want to take this opportunity to give some advice to the two children.

Xi Mengxiu had just sent Peng Xie and Peng Xie out. Now he walked back to the living room, cleaned the water glasses that greeted the two people, picked up a bright red apple, and took out a fruit knife from the shelf under the coffee table. Peel the apples.

The fruit knife in his hand was the one he saw placed on the coffee table by his mistress when he came in yesterday. When he heard his wife asking, he was carefully watching the fruit knife cut across the peel, paused slightly and replied:

"Fortunately, they are not bad people..."

Realizing that what he said seemed to be a little off track, he immediately changed the subject and continued:

"The attitude is there, the gift is not important. And if the gift is too expensive, it will appear to be arrogant. A plain and ordinary gift represents equality between both parties, and is also a hint of frequent visits in the future. Otherwise, the mistress would not have said welcome them just now. I’ll be a guest later.”

The master's wife nodded in approval, then looked at Xiaodie and said, "Learn a little bit."

Xi Mengxiu quickly cored the peeled apple and cut the pulp into small pieces, put it into a small porcelain plate, inserted a toothpick and handed it to his wife. Xiaodie looked at the fruit plate eagerly, and couldn't wait for the two to hand it over, so she picked up a piece of fruit pulp, put it in her mouth, chewed it and muttered:

"Hey! You have to make a simple thing so confusing."

Fortunately, they are not bad people, and they have not overdone things, otherwise... The fruit knife turned in his hand, and the cold blade seemed to flash with cold light.

"Brother Xiu, Brother Xiu! What are you thinking about?"

Xiaodie looked over strangely, Xi Mengxiu shook his head and put down the fruit knife.

The mistress held the toothpick and poked at the apple. Seeing worry flashing in Xi Mengxiu's eyes, she considered and said:

"Meng Xiu, it can be seen that those two people respect you very much... The man named Peng comes from a wealthy family and seems to be well-educated. However, this kind of person is actually a bit difficult to get along with. You still need to be careful when dealing with him. Some. As for Mr. Xie, he is too worldly and cunning, and he can't hide his aura of martial arts. You...don't get too close..."

Xi Mengxiu listened carefully and nodded in agreement. The mistress hesitated for a moment, looked at Xiaodie and turned her head again, and said softly:

"Besides, Meng Xiu...how did you get in touch with them? Did you do anything?"

Xiaodie was confused for a moment, her expression became solemn, and she looked at Xi Mengxiu silently.

Xi Mengxiu looked at his wife and Xiaodie with a calm smile. In fact, he didn't quite understand. Although he had used means to give Xie Laosi a deterrent warning, Peng Zeli's overtures were somewhat unknown.

But this did not stop him from lying to An Shiniang and Xiaodie.

"Oh, it's nothing. I used to know a friend named Shen Litong. He and Peng Zeli have been good friends for many years. He was the one who originally introduced Xie Laosi to Peng Zeli. We met with them yesterday to talk things over."

......

He stayed at his teacher’s wife’s house for another two days. During this period, Shen Litong added him as a friend on the mobile chat software. After a brief greeting, Shen Litong sent this sentence:

"Actually, you have recognized me a long time ago, right?"

Xi Mengxiu frowned and replied "Yes" without saying "You have recognized me a long time ago".

Shen Litong responded with a face-palming expression, and then Xi Mengxiu ignored him.

After Xi Mengxiu once again had to deal with his mistress asking about his relationship status, he could only use work as an excuse to go home. In fact, he has been unemployed for more than two years, but he did not tell his wife and Xiaodie. For such a long time, he has become accustomed to not telling many things.

In fact, both Shi Niang and Xiaodie were a little cautious. Knowing that his previous marriage ended in disgrace and even the unborn child was gone, they didn't dare to mention their relationship for fear of arousing his sadness. But in fact, he felt that the incident was over long ago. Even the divorce was calm and he even felt that it was the right thing to do. Even if he was asking about his relationship status, or even if it was a bit like urging marriage, he only asked in a roundabout way, and was stopped by Xiaodie.

After dinner in the evening, Xi Mengxiu awkwardly left his wife's house. He was a little reluctant and impatient. He looked back at the courtyard gate in the distance and sighed unconsciously. I bought a shared bicycle as usual and pedaled home leisurely.

In fact, another reason why he wants to go home is that Wang Zhoulong and Bai Xuanyu have something to do with him tomorrow.

One morning later, Xi Mengxiu hadn't even gotten up yet - in fact, it was already late. Wang Zhoulong and Bai Xuanzhen actually came to visit with a psychiatrist.

Xi Mengxiu really wanted to ask these two if they didn't have to go to work, but he didn't seem qualified to say that because he was unemployed. The two people brought a psychiatrist here, somewhat worried about their state.

Xi Mengxiu, who had not even washed his face, did not even let Wang Zhoulong and Bai Xuanyuan avoid him. He faced the psychiatrist's inquiry openly and calmly introduced his situation while quickly taking a questionnaire test:

"My name is Xi Mengxiu. I am thirty-two years old and I am alone..."

"My parents died twelve years ago. It was a car accident. The perpetrator died of illness in prison..."

"I met my ex-wife when I was in college and got married two years after graduating from college. My ex-wife had an unexpected miscarriage during her pregnancy three years ago... We divorced more than two years ago... I don't hate... ....”

"Later I resigned and studied Taoist culture at home..."

Wang Zhoulong suddenly interjected: "So, you have actually been at home these two years?!"

"Yes. I had some mental problems at the time, so I didn't contact anyone."

Xi Mengxiu nodded and answered Wang Zhoulong, then looked at the psychiatrist again, as if he was waiting to cooperate with the inquiry.

After answering a few questions calmly, the psychiatrist suddenly asked:

"Did you lie in the question you just answered?"

Xi Mengxiu smiled at the psychiatrist for the first time, and then said seriously and honestly:

"I didn't lie, but I didn't tell all the questions."

The psychiatrist also smiled and asked again:

"Why? Can you tell me what the problems are?"

The questionnaire was quickly completed and handed to the psychiatrist.

Xi Mengxiu got up and boiled water on the electric tea table on the tea table, intending to make a pot of tea for a few people. At the same time, he did not forget to answer the psychiatrist:

"There's no particular reason, I just don't want to talk about it. As for what the problems are, I don't even want to talk about them... Well, here's an example: If you ask me about the people I cherish, there are actually some. Specifically, they are No one will tell you, it should be family affection for those you cherish."

"Also, I just mentioned my ex-wife. We are indeed not suitable for each other. She will pay more attention to the pursuit of career achievements, including wealth and status. As for me, I have no pursuits. I am a bit salty and live with the situation. I will be content with being a little rich. Maybe I am more willing to live an ordinary life with my little family, and I am a less passionate person...With the child gone, we seem to have lost the most important bond with each other all of a sudden, and our relationship has gradually become estranged. This is also the end of our relationship. An important reason for the separation.”

The water on the electric tea stove boiled, making a sharp and piercing whistling sound. Xi Mengxiu slowly warmed the pot, ironed the cups, washed the tea, brewed the tea, filtered the tea, divided the cups, and signaled several people to drink tea.

"Mr. Xi's method of making tea is very pleasing to the eye. Did you learn it specially?"

"No, it's just a habit that has been gradually formed by staying alone for the past two years."

"Mr. Xi just said that he has been studying Taoist culture in the past two years. Do you have any experience?"

Xi Mengxiu's expression straightened, he put down the tea cup he was holding, and thought carefully for a while before replying:

"Tao follows nature, does that count?"

That's it? !

It's better not to say anything. Even Wang Zhoulong and Bai Xuanzhen had this view.

Looking at the restless expressions of the three of them, Xi Mengxiu smiled and waved his hands and said:

"I just read some related books, I don't have the ability to research anything yet."