lost year

The setting sun has gradually disappeared into the sky, leaving only the radiant light reflecting on the green mountains and green waters. The gentle breeze blows the fragrance of flowers and trees, and the guests are all refreshed when they smell it.

Although Ji's family has declined in recent years, the scenery of the old house is still the same, and it is still a good place that cannot be bought by other houses.

Elegant white tables and rattan chairs are scattered on the lawn, behind the green plants, and under the lush flower branches. In front of the piano placed in the open air, there are musicians flying their fingers to show off their skills. In the dining area, no matter the tableware or the plate decoration, Everything is fine and everything is beautiful.The service is even more in place. As soon as the eyes are opened, the drinks and drinks are delivered to the hand. In the evening, as soon as the light dims, all the lights are turned on. There is a wall lamp hidden among the green plants and vines. There is a pair of lamps, which are not too bright. But it illuminates the garden in a leisurely and subtle atmosphere, making it more suitable for gossip.

Old secrets, new things, each family's connections/backgrounds/rivals, whose husband found a mistress, whose children were too disappointing, who had special hobbies in that area, who went abroad for plastic surgery and liposuction...

The secret was very vivid in the mouths of these ladies, and they kept laughing low everywhere, as if everyone had witnessed it with their own eyes.

When Yan Xiao led Ning Xi into the garden, for a moment, the chatting and laughing young guests and elegant ladies were all silent, as if they had all had their Ya acupuncture point tapped.

One is handsome, clear, gentle and moist like beautiful jade, and the other is tall and straight with brows and eyes like knives. They are also dazzling and outstanding, as if lighting up the entire venue, so amazing that they have no time to speak for a long time.

Mother Yan, who was talking with someone, saw her son and Ning Xi arriving, and immediately stood up happily.For her birthday today, she wore a brighter-colored slim-fit long cheongsam, decorated with retro collar buttons, matched with exquisite jadeite jewelry, hair pins and hairpins, with a pleasing complexion, she looked really dignified and elegant.

Ning Xi walked towards Mother Yan, bowed slightly and hugged her, sincerely praised, "Auntie, all the flowers in the garden are not half as beautiful as yours."

No matter what age a woman is, there will never be a woman who doesn't like to be praised for being beautiful. Yan's mother's cheeks flushed instantly, she couldn't help but took Ning Xi's hand and patted it, and said angrily, "You're the only one who will coax me like this."

Ning Xi shook his head, his eyes filled with smiles, "Every word is from the bottom of my heart."

Yan Xiao immediately hugged his mother, kissed her on the face, and said with a smile, "I think the same as Ning Xi."

Yan's mother, who was coaxed into ecstasy, smiled all over her face, and couldn't hold it back.

Although I have no intention of showing off, I just saw two children walking together in formal attire. The son is tall and handsome, with strong and broad shoulders, as if he can carry everything. She has a good temperament, and the wives around her are stunned. She really can't help being proud.

Ning Xi turned around and took the gift she had prepared from the waiter, and offered it, Mother Yan took it with a smile.

She already liked Ning Xi very much, and today Ning Xi was happy to pick flowers in the garden and give them to her, not to mention carefully preparing a gift for herself. Knowing that the long box was a painting drawn by himself, Yan The mother was even more moved. No matter how the painting was done, the child's intentions were already very heart-warming.

At this moment, several wives nearby expressed their desire to see the painting in person. Mother Yan saw that Ning Xi's face was reddish, but her expression was determined, and her son on the side also smiled and said nothing, so she complied with everyone's request and unfolded Ning Xi's gift on the spot. .

This unfolding, not to mention other people, even she herself couldn't help but let out a "Yeah" in surprise.

What Ning Xi painted was actually an ink painting featuring her. In the painting, she was dressed in an elegant cheongsam, sitting on a pear wood stool, holding a round moon fan in her hand, and half a classical vertical screen behind her. Her skin is plump and her bones are strong. Dense, the coloring is light and elegant but bright and vivid, the structure of the clothes is not ambiguous at all, the whole painting is elegant and refined, the whole painting is straightforward, and the subtleties are carved and polished, as if engraved and engraved. In subtlety".

This is really a good painting, and he painted himself so beautifully.

Yan's mother was both surprised and delighted, she held the painting and repeatedly praised it, and the wife who knew painting also praised it happily.

Yan Xiao looked at Ning Xi and smiled slightly.

Ning Xi has studied Chinese painting with his father since he was a child, and has won several awards in the National Ink Painting Exhibition when he was a child. This time, he made a painting for his mother to celebrate her birthday. No wonder her mother doesn't like such a gift.

Ning Xi blushed, shook his head and said that he was not strong enough to draw the three-point charm of Yan's mother, and with one sentence, Yan's mother didn't know how to hurt him. After saying hello to the wives next to him , holding the painting and pulling Ning Xi to take him to the back room to meet the old lady.

In the garden, the rich wives who are interested in each other secretly looked at Yan Xiao, and they were very satisfied in their hearts. Although they still don't know which family the young man Yan Xiao brought is from, but judging by his upbringing, he knows that he must be a really good family. Because of his background, he suddenly thought of coming over to inquire about it.

Seeing the young ladies all around blushing and looking this way from time to time, and all the wives wanting to come here with aunts and smiles on their faces, Yan Xiao thought for a while, but didn't stop his mother's movement, smiled and nodded towards Ningxi, " Go, I'll go find you in a while after seeing my uncle."

As soon as he entered the old house, my uncle started to call him serially. He was already waiting in the study room. Although he had already guessed what it was for, he had to meet someone first before he could refuse.

Ning Xi pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay."

Then obediently went to the hall with Mother Yan.

Inside the house, Yan Xiao's grandmother was drinking tea and talking with two old ladies who were old acquaintances of the Ji family.

After turning here to study, Wen Xuan often lived in Ji's house. Now she was dressed in a delicate little dress, she was very delicate and beautiful, and she didn't go out in the garden. Instead, she stayed by her side obediently, pouring tea and squeezing her shoulders. As a filial piety in front of the old lady, all my thoughts are hidden under the elegant demeanor of sipping scented tea.

Knowing that Yan Xiao has arrived and is now going outside to wish her mother a birthday celebration, she couldn't help shaking her fingers. Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, she put down the teaspoon and tea lotus in her hand, got up with her bag and turned aside, took out a small mirror and Oil-absorbing paper, carefully check whether there is oil on the face, whether the makeup is inappropriate, and whether the lipstick has faded.

The old lady Ji picked up the cup, and shook her head meticulously.

After all, I was still too young to keep my mind, and I had already taken several photos just now.

At a time like this, just wait for Xiao'er to come into the room to meet her generously, so what to do if you are so nervous.

Just as she was thinking about how to get Yan Xiao to take Wen Xuan out to the garden to get closer, she saw her daughter bring a tall and straight boy into the house. When she saw the boy's handsome and handsome face, she narrowed her eyes slightly because she looked up. Old eyes that are a little cloudy with age but still sharp.

"...This is the Ning Xi I've been telling you about... She's really obedient and sensible..." Yan's mother led Ning Xi to the old lady, and smiled to the old men. When someone introduced the child he liked very much, Ning Xi politely bowed to several elderly people.

"Ah, you are Ningxi?..." Mrs. Ji put on her presbyopic glasses with a smile, and carefully sized up the person subtly and subtly. Ningxi smiled slightly, and nodded her head obediently, no His voice was clear and sweet, and his eyes were clear and bright. After Yan Mu smiled and pulled him to sit down, he was not restrained, and his attitude was natural, but his waist was very straight, and he maintained a certain etiquette sitting posture.

The old ladies immediately nodded secretly in their hearts.

The old people looked at the person for most of their lives, and when they saw the child's handsome features, clean eyes, and casual details revealing a good upbringing, they knew which scholarly family he must have come from.

How did they know that Mrs. Ji's mouth is bitter right now.

If this Ning Xi is really the kind of boy and girl who is sissy and sissy, it's okay. At most, Yan Xiao has tasted something new, and he will give up after playing for a while, but in the original photo, he thought it was nothing more than He was a handsome young man, and only now that he saw the real person did he realize that the photo didn't even show his aura.

She looks so small, but she can't find a single fault in this face.

Good facial features, good bones, better temperament, sitting there with a slight smile, the whole hall seems to be lit up, at a young age, speaking without fuss and being humble and polite, among other things, just this kind of manner of speaking is already pleasing to the eye What's more, his daughter also said that he was excellent in both character and learning in school, and he had his own insights in all aspects of piano, chess, poetry, calligraphy and painting.

Who would be willing to let go of such a young man?

What a hassle.

The old lady's heart sank more and more.

He didn't show it on the surface, but still chatted with Ning Xi in a very loving manner.

Although faintly aware of the kindness on the old lady's face, there was an indistinct alienation and indifference in her eyes, Ning Xi was still extremely patient in answering questions, the smile on her lips did not diminish, but her eyes were clear and calm.

Not long after, Yan Xiao also came over here, and explained to his grandmother with a smile that he was called to the study by his uncle just now, and he didn't have time to greet the old ladies, it really shouldn't be.

The old lady Ji held his hand, patted it with a smile, and said in a meaningful tone, "It's important for you to talk about business. Besides, I'm an old bone, and it's normal for no one to pay attention."

Everyone thought the old lady was joking with the little grandson, so they all laughed. Yan Xiao pretended that he didn't hear the meaning in the old lady's words, and after a few words of coaxing her, he greeted the elders one by one, and then showed his respect to Ning Xi .

After receiving the signal, Ning Xi immediately stood up with a smile and walked to his side.

As for Wen Xuan who walked up to Yan Xiao delicately and wanted to talk to him, she was ignored.

"You and Ning Xi go out to eat something first, and tell everyone that I'll be out in a while." Yan's mother, who was going to chat with the old ladies for a while, told them with a smile. He exited the hall in a hurry, without even glancing at Wen Xuan the whole time.

No matter how good-tempered Ren Wenxuan was, she couldn't hold back anymore, her sweet smile froze for a long time before she recovered, and her big eyes suddenly became annoyed.

But the old lady Ji, who continued to chat and laugh with the old ladies, was in a panic, and she didn't have the heart to talk to her for a while. Wen Xuan smiled and made tea for the old ladies again. After sitting for a while, she couldn't help it, and got up and walked towards the garden. and go.

Just now, Yan Xiao and Ning Xi didn't see anyone when they showed their faces. The ladies in the garden were stunned and then excitedly began to inquire passionately. Gossip, until Yan Xiao and the two appeared in the garden again, everyone quietly shut up.

Although Yan Xiao doesn't like this kind of occasion, but today is his mother's birthday, as the host, he can't stay for a while and leave, he still has to socialize, so he first greeted a few familiar elders, and then Go to the dining area and take some cold food that Ning Xi likes to eat and pass it to him, "Eat something."

Ning Xi's eyes were curved, and she reached out to take it, "Yes."

There was no mention of Yan Xiao's grandmother's invisible coldness just now.

There were quite a few people who came up to chat. Several wives and wives had seen Yan Xiao when he was a child. Now they come here under the guise of elders to inquire and ask questions. None of these noble ladies feel that they are supporting roles. Feeling pretty good about myself.

However, some people have a smile in their eyes, and their words and deeds are very graceful, but if the question asked by the other party is out of bounds, there will naturally be a cold aura of "Okay, you can stop it".

Probably because the contempt and contempt revealed in Yan Xiao's bones was too obvious. It didn't take long before no one came to make friends with him again. When Yan's mother came back, the tea party time in the small circle that the wives seemed to be familiar with naturally began again in the garden, but still Several little girls blinked their beautiful eyes and couldn't help looking at Yan Xiao and Ning Xi. Although they were used to it, they didn't want to be watched by the girls and smoked, so they found a very hidden table under the flower vines. chairs, someone sent something over and started to eat and drink comfortably.

Mama Zhang took a group of chefs to sit in the kitchen, and the products are naturally delicious. The table and chairs are placed under a piece of Tenghua, half-hidden by drooping flower branches. In fact, it is specially prepared for guests who want to be quiet. The food is delicious and the environment is very quiet. It is difficult to be in a bad mood.

After eating, Yan Xiao had champagne brought over, and he drank slowly while talking with Ning Xi.

With the wind gently blowing the flower branches, the fragrance of the flowers is overflowing, coupled with the faint and beautiful sound of the piano not far away, this is really a very romantic scene.

Under the dim light, Ning Xi, who was full and a little drunk, propped his chin and smiled slightly, looking at Yan Xiao with wet and gentle eyes, a pair of beautiful eyes could speak better than his mouth, just looking at Yan Xiao like this Let go, serious and lingering, as if you want to embed him in your own eyes, even vaguely with an indescribable desire for exclusiveness.

Yan Xiao looked at his black and soft hair that was slightly blown by the night wind, unknowingly put down the champagne in his hand, and leaned forward as if bewitched.

Ning Xi naturally knew what he wanted to do, reminded in a low voice, "Be careful of someone..."

But the voice quickly disappeared between the lips of the two who were close to each other.

Her face was red and her ears were hot, but the faint smell of wine on Yan Xiao's lips and the slightly hot breath made the corners of Ning Xi's lips curl up sweetly.

Suddenly, a panicked cry sounded from behind the bushes, "Brother Yan Xiao?"

Yan Xiao suddenly raised his eyes to look away, Ning Xi was slightly stunned, and turned his head to look behind him.

The shocked Wen Xuan stared wide-eyed, took a step back, and stammered, "You...you just..."

Yan Xiao stopped his movements and looked at her indifferently, with a hint of sarcasm in his suffocating beauty, "Is there any problem?"

That look made Wen Xuan terrified, and the courage to question seemed to be stuck in her throat suddenly.

Ning Xi pursed her lips and said nothing, her drooping eyelashes were slender and slender in the light, but she stretched out her hand to Yan Xiao, and lightly touched the hand that was resting on his elbow on the table, Yan Xiao gave him a doting smile, opened her hand to let him The two fingers intertwined gently.

There is no need to explain this scene anymore, the surroundings of the two of them are instantly alienated from thousands of miles away.

Wen Xuan stared blankly, her mind was buzzing, and she felt humiliated again, her eyes turned red instantly, after a while, the little princess who finally came to her senses couldn't stand the grievance, turned and ran away covering her lips.

Wen Xuan was quite sensible, so she was shocked and didn't go to the place where there were many people at the banquet. Instead, she ran back to the back room along the path among the garden shrubs. When she passed the study, she happened to meet Yan Xiao's little aunt who came out from the door.

The woman who came out of the study was full of anger. Seeing Wen Xuan's face full of tears, she frowned and pulled her back, "What's wrong?"

Seeing her, the terribly wronged eldest lady burst into tears.

After listening to Wen Xuan's intermittent words, Aunt Ji was not surprised at all, but only sneered annoyedly, "What a big deal, crying like this...I already knew about it."

Wen Xuan looked up at her in astonishment.

"The old lady was searched early in the morning and even took photos. I accidentally found it when I was tidying up the house." The woman's face showed a sneer, with a look of contempt for a good show, "Hey~ I think my son is so good , is not a vegetarian!"

Speaking of which, there are a lot of incompetent juniors in the city. There are those who lose a company in half a year, some go to the casino and lose only a pair of underwear, and they have to send money to continue at home, and there are also men and women who live forever. Being flirtatious, Yan Xiao's matter is nothing compared to Yan Xiao's, at most it's just a shame.But the old lady liked him. When the old man was still alive, he liked him so much that he even put aside his own grandson. She just couldn't understand him.

This is great, huh.

Let's see what they say.

No wonder Aunt Ji was so angry.

Originally, she wasn't very optimistic about Yan Xiao, but who knew that Yan Xiao was so good at making money, and he was so secretive that he didn't know how many people he had dated in private, so he took care of uncle's business without making a sound.

And ever since she knew Yan Xiao's methods, she thought about letting him use his strength too.

We are all one family, the two uncles are fine, isn't Yan Xiao himself better?

She looked for the sister-in-law first, but the other party was confused when asked, as if she didn't want to help.

If that's the case, then go directly to Yan Xiao, he is an elder anyway, so you can't refuse him no matter what?

Unexpectedly, just now Yan Xiao refused in a few words, no matter what he said, he looked indifferent, and his attitude was so bad that it made people angry.

Is this still called a family?I don't want to do this little thing.

When Aunt Ji, who was full of anger, heard Wen Xuan mentioning this matter, she really found an outlet and was all kinds of mean.

Thinking of my sister-in-law's expression after knowing this, I couldn't help but feel a little gloating in my sneer.

Wen Xuan didn't intervene, and just listened silently. After a long while, she suddenly interrupted her complaint, bit her lips and said,

"Auntie, can you show me the photo?"

The author has something to say: I’m sorry to keep everyone waiting for a long time, I’m too busy these two days, and I’m also thinking about whether to cut some content of this article and finish it quickly~~~

Let's finish the task early~~~ hey