When the pears are green

After Ruyi and the others left, Jiang Qingzhou looked more at ease.

Song Li looked at the awkward fifteen-year-old boy in front of her and took the initiative to ask, "What are you doing here?"

Jiang Qingzhou slowly walked to Song Li and whispered, "Miss Song, please come with me to the bamboo forest. I'm afraid that if you villagers see us, it will be bad for your reputation."

Song Li looked at Song Yue and the others who were chopping bamboo, and then looked at the thin boy in front of him. In line with the idea of ​​being on guard against others, Song Li picked up a wooden stick and held it in his hand.

Jiang Qingzhou glanced at the wooden stick in Song Li's hand, smiled, then turned and walked towards the bamboo forest.

Because she was afraid of snakes in the bamboo forest, Song Li stopped as soon as she reached the edge of the bamboo forest. She suppressed her fear and said to Jiang Qingzhou: "Just stay here, don't go any further, I think this place is already very hidden."

Jiang Qingzhou looked at Song Li, whose half body was exposed outside the bamboo forest. He thought that the girl must be afraid of snakes inside, so he smiled and said, "Since Miss Song said so, let's stay here! Don't be afraid, my brother and I have been waiting here for a long time, and we haven't seen any snakes."

After hearing this, Song Li felt relieved. She took the initiative to walk a little further inside and said to Jiang Qingzhou with a smile, "I'm not afraid of snakes. I'm just afraid that my sister will call me and I won't hear her."

Jiang Qingzhou looked at the stubborn girl in front of him, smiled softly, and then said softly: "Girl, I asked Sister Ruyi to invite you here because I want to tell you the specific situation of my family in person."

Song Li slapped her palm with the stick and said to Jiang Qingzhou with a smile: "I heard something about your family from my mother. She said that there are only you and your brother in your family now."

Jiang Qingzhou looked at Song Li and said in a calm tone: "Miss Song, what your aunt said is right. My father passed away five years ago, and my mother passed away three years ago. Now there are only my brother and I at home. The house and land at home were bought when my father was still alive. Some people have talked about marriage for me before, but they all asked to separate Qingye, so I didn't agree. The day before yesterday, my aunt came to tell me that the marriage was done, and then I knew that my aunt was not just talking."

After Jiang Qingzhou finished speaking, the corners of his eyes began to turn red.

Song Li didn't say anything, but just looked at Jiang Qingzhou quietly.

Song Li thought that she and Jiang Qingzhou were strangers. She had not experienced his life personally, and could not understand his difficulties and bitterness. Empty comfort could not resolve his pain. It would be better to listen to him quietly, which would allow him to vent his sadness.

Jiang Qingzhou slowly recovered his emotions, and then said to Song Li: "When my aunt told me this, I felt a little unbelievable. I wondered if my aunt and the others had concealed something from you. I don't want my marriage to be built on lies, so I want to explain the situation of my family in front of you. I didn't dare to come here rashly, so I asked Qingye to go to my aunt's house and invite Sister Ruyi to help invite you out. I want to ask the girl's opinion. Do you really agree, or are you forced to do so?"

After hearing this, Song Li pondered for a moment and said, "My mother agreed to this marriage, and I didn't object. I know that I am an ordinary-looking village girl, and I must not be too ambitious. Marriage is decided by parents and matchmakers. Even if I don't agree this time, what about next time, and the next time? My parents can't always accommodate me. When I affect Song Yue or Song Xing's marriage, even if they are open-minded, they will have to get rid of me quickly. Instead of marrying anyone at that time, it's better to find you who knows me well."

After listening to this, Jiang Qingzhou smiled and said to Song Li: "Miss Song is really a rational girl."

Song Li whispered, "I thought you would say I was a philistine."

Jiang Qingzhou smiled and said to Song Li, "How could that be?"

Song Li looked at Jiang Qingzhou, lowered her head and said softly: "Thank you for your honesty, I still agree to this marriage."

After listening to what Song Li said, Jiang Qingzhou nervously squeezed his hands and said, "Miss Song, can I call you Xiaoli? Like Ruyi and the others."

Song Li laughed after hearing this, and said with a smile: "Sure, but you don't have to be like Ruyi and the others, because Ruyi calls me Sister Xiaoli."

Jiang Qingzhou looked at Song Li and said, "Xiao Li is such an interesting girl. When my father passed away, my mother still supported the family. Later, my mother also passed away, and the burden fell on my shoulders. These three years have not been easy. If it weren't for my aunt's support, my family would probably have nothing. I originally thought that it was not easy for me to hold on for three years. After hearing what Xiao Li said, I feel that I can hold on for a long time and support this family for a long time."

Listening to Jiang Qingzhou's seemingly promising words, Song Li whispered to him: "You have worked hard in the past few years."

Jiang Qingzhou was stunned after hearing this, as if no one had ever told him how hard he worked. Everyone said that he was the eldest son and the eldest brother, and that it was his duty to take over the burden of the family and raise his younger brothers.

Song Li looked at Jiang Qingzhou's expression, which seemed like he wanted to cry but also laugh. She said, "There's no need to suppress yourself. Laugh if you want to laugh and cry if you want to cry."

Jiang Qingzhou didn't want to show his weak side in front of Song Li, he was afraid that Song Li would think he was not worthy of relying on him. He forced a smile and smiled at Song Li, who saw it and said to him jokingly: "It's so ugly, uglier than crying."

As Song Li spoke, she imitated Jiang Qingzhou's smile, which made Jiang Qingzhou laugh out loud.

Song Li looked at Jiang Qingzhou and said to him, "That's right. A fifteen-year-old boy should be lively and cheerful."

Song Li's words made Jiang Qingzhou's ears turn slightly red.

After seeing this, Song Li smiled secretly, turned around and stretched out her hand to block the sunlight. She smiled and said, "In a few days, the weather will be hot."

Jiang Qingzhou echoed softly: "Yes!"

Song Li looked at the position of the sun, and she smiled and said to Jiang Qingzhou: "My mother asked Yueyue and I to send Ruyi home. Even though we know that she came with you, Yueyue and I still have to make this trip. Let's go back now, because it may be dark when we come back."

Jiang Qingzhou said to Song Li embarrassedly: "Sorry to bother Xiaoli. I asked Xiaoli to make two more trips."

Song Li smiled, turned and walked out of the bamboo forest. Jiang Qingzhou followed her slowly, watching Song Li jumping and skipping towards Song Yue and the others.