Jin Yu Dynasty

Everyone chatted and laughed, Xuan Huaifeng felt that Ouyang Qian's eyes were always turning to him, but on the other hand, he thought it was just his own affection, and now fashionable women who talk about liberation always look at men better than men. Also be generous.

Sitting like this is always uncomfortable.

Taking advantage of the idle time, Xuan Huaifeng asked, "Have you all admired the lotus?"

Tai Ping replied, "I'm always talking here, and I've had a lot of good tea and snacks from you, so I don't have time to enjoy the flowers. Alas, that's the theme of tonight, so don't disappoint, let's leave now." Stand up while talking.

Everyone got up together.

Ouyang Qian asked, "Won't Adjutant Xuan go with you?"

Xuan Huaifeng said with a smile, "Of course I should accompany the guests."

They walked out of the small wing room together, just happened to look down, and through the carved handrails in the corridor, they saw that among the guests downstairs, one of them was wearing a soap-colored robe. Although he was standing in a corner, he was extremely outstanding.

It turned out that Bai Yunfei had already arrived.

Xuan Huaifeng stood still, and said to the others, "I'm sorry, another guest I invited has also arrived, how about I go down to say hello first, and then come to accompany me?"

Xie Caifu said, "Go ahead. We are all acquaintances, why are you so polite?"

Ouyang Qian asked, "Which friend is it? It must be a young talent."

In front of these people, Xuan Huaifeng could not say bluntly that it was Bai Yunfei, Bai Yunfei is a famous red horn, afraid that Huang Wanshan and other young people who love to make noises might make a fuss if they hear his name, please come and see him.

If he said something reckless, it would make Bai Yunfei feel uncomfortable.

Because of some things in the past, in fact, Xuan Huaifeng felt more and more fond of Bai Yunfei in his heart.Naturally, there is also a hint of sympathy in this favor.

He just smiled, "It's just an ordinary friend, I'll go now."

After breaking up with everyone, I went to the spiral wooden ladder on the other side to the next floor.

Just halfway there, I suddenly heard someone calling, "Huaifeng!"

He looked up and saw that Lin Qijun was standing in the corridor on the second floor where he had been standing just now, leaning out half of his body towards the handrail and waving to him.

Lin Qijun stepped on his shiny leather boots and walked down the stairs quickly. When he saw Xuan Huaifeng, he held his hand very intimately and said, "Where have you been? Xue Lan I said you went to the lotus pond. I searched for a long time in vain, and it turned out to be here. Are your injuries healed? Does the wound still hurt? How is your appetite these days? What do you eat? I bought a batch of American ginseng, The one is as thick as your thumb, and I will send a few tomorrow, and you can ask the kitchen to make soup for you.”

He said a lot in one breath, and his tone was extremely gentle.

Xuan Huaifeng was embarrassed by his question, and said with a smile, "It's all over, thank you for your concern. But the American ginseng dare not ask for it. I still have a few here."

As he spoke, he slowly pulled his hand out of his palm.

Seeing him pulling his hand, Lin Qijun raised his eyes and stared at him with a half-smile, but also a little sad.

Xuan Huaifeng sighed inwardly, and then looked straight into his eyes. At that scene, from the outsiders' perspective, the two of them seemed to be staring at each other affectionately.

But Xuan Huaifeng's hand was still pulled out without hesitation.

Lin Qijun held his palm empty, feeling that Yu Wen was still there, and asked with a wry smile, "Are you determined to break with me?"

Xuan Huaifeng was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "The two of us have never been together, how could there be such a breakup?"

A nerve on Lin Qijun's face suddenly twitched, revealing a very strange face.Xuan Huaifeng was taken aback, but when he looked carefully, Lin Qijun was smiling, and that smile became more and more bitter. While smiling, he let out another long sigh.

At this time, the two of them had been standing in the middle of the stairs, and many people in the living room had already glanced at them curiously. Xuan Huaifeng lowered his eyes and saw Bai Yunfei looking up at them with a knowing smile on his lips. , hurriedly said to Lin Qijun, "Bai Yunfei is here, you are also acquaintances, let's go down and meet everyone."

Lin Qijun waved his hand, and murmured, "You go, I don't have the heart to see other people. I'm leaving now."

Xuan Huaifeng felt sad, his lips moved.

Before he could speak, Lin Qijun had already passed his shoulder and walked straight down the stairs.

Xuan Huaifeng followed his figure, but he did not stop, passed the guests from the living room, and headed towards the door.

Xuan Huaifeng was stunned for a while, thinking of the infatuated and secret love in the past, he felt very sad, but when thinking of Bai Xuelan, he felt that life is full of colors, there must be many interesting and exciting things in the future, why should he feel sad because of such a little past?

He smiled lightly, cheered himself up, and walked down in a calm and unrestrained manner.

Bai Yunfei was already waiting at the other end of the stairs. Seeing him coming down, he reached out to shake his hand, turned his gaze to the direction where Lin Qijun left just now, and asked, "Did you quarrel with Qijun? He seemed very upset. "

Xuan Huaifeng said, "It's nothing. Even if we are friends, sometimes it is unavoidable that our words are not speculative."

Bai Yunfei was very tactful, he just pursed his lips and didn't mention it, just said, "Thank you for sending me an invitation card. Next time, let me be the host, and I will return your favor."

Xuan Huaifeng asked, "When did you come?"

Bai Yunfei couldn't help showing a hint of a meaningful smile, and said, "I've come early, but you and President Bai are busy with official business. I heard that it's a serious matter for the General Administration of Customs. How dare I disturb you as a small guest? So, I I walked around the lotus pond by myself, and the lotus bloomed very well, but my favorite is the dozens of pots of peonies that slip by, which are really beautiful. There are also two magnolias, which are also very cute. Blow, the petals fell all over me."

Xuan Huaifeng said, "You are really a poetic person. By this time, Magnolia Magnolia had already bloomed to the point of wilting. The two trees in the mansion bloomed late. Once the flowers faded, they couldn't keep them. There was no wind, and the petals It also fell down with a rustle."

Bai Yunfei smiled and said, "It's true, the most boring thing is the dead flowers and willows."

Xuan Huaifeng was startled, knowing that he had said something wrong, but he didn't know how to continue.

Bai Yunfei chuckled again, and said, "Adjutant Xuan, I made a joke with you, don't be annoyed. I know, you are a decent person and don't like to tell jokes."

He asked again, "Why don't you see Mrs. Nian?"

Xuan Huaifeng's face was a little unnatural.

Since he was discharged from the hospital, he and Xuan Daiyun only communicated on the phone and rarely saw each other face to face. There was no post for this lotus appreciation party.Ask yourself, because Xuan Daiyun has an opinion on Bai Xuelan.

I was afraid to face my sister face to face, and bring up the matter of resignation again.

It's not good to agree with her, and it's not good to disobey her.

Xuan Huaifeng said, "My sister is inconvenient, so I dare not invite her out. If I bump into something accidentally, my brother-in-law will not let me go."

Bai Yunfei said, "So that's how it is. You are sincere and considerate. I also wonder why I didn't hear Mrs. Nian talk about the lotus appreciating party this morning."

Xuan Huaifeng asked in surprise, "Did you go to my sister's place today?"

Bai Yunfei said, "I go there often. Sister Ling asked me to go over and teach her opera regularly. But now that she is like this, I don't dare to teach her singing, for fear of hurting her, but I will sing whatever she wants to hear." What? She loves to listen to my "Xi Shi" very much. She misses you very much, always mentions you in her mouth, and said that if she sees you, she will tell you and often go to see her."

Xuan Huaifeng felt very guilty when he heard it, and regretted that he didn't go to see his sister these days, making her worry, and hurriedly said, "Please tell her, as long as I can ask for leave, or tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, I will definitely go to see her of."

Bai Yunfei laughed and said, "Are you brothers and sisters fighting in the air? There are telephones in the mansion, so you can't talk. She asked me to call you, and you asked me to call her."

Xuan Huaifeng laughed and said, "Sure enough, I'm confused. Don't bother you, I'll call and make an appointment myself."

Bai Yunfei said, "Mrs. Nian must be very happy to know." As he spoke, his eyes passed over Xuan Huaifeng's shoulder, and he only glanced behind Xuan Huaifeng.

When Xuan Huaifeng turned around, it turned out that Bai Xuelan had quietly stood behind him at some point.

Bai Xuelan asked, "What are you talking about, so happy?"

Xuan Huaifeng asked, "I'm going to visit my sister tomorrow, are you allowed to leave?"

Bai Xuelan said, "Of course. You are not allowed to declare the lie of the adjutant. Do I still want to be the head of customs? Am I not afraid that you will rebel against me?"

Xuan Huaifeng felt overwhelmed when he saw him joking so blatantly in front of Bai Yunfei, and turned to look at Bai Yunfei.

However, Bai Yunfei pretended to greet an acquaintance among the visitors, and turned his face away.

Bai Xuelan is a busy person, she had a few jokes with Xuan Huaifeng, and was invited by other guests, had to socialize, so she had to leave reluctantly.

As soon as he left, Bai Yunfei turned around and looked at Xuan Huaifeng looking at him, as if hesitating whether it was appropriate to leave him like this, and smiled reassuringly, "You are busy with your work. I also enjoyed the lotus and tasted the delicious food It's over, it's time to go back. This hour."

He flipped his hands habitually, glanced at the watch, but immediately remembered something, and dropped his hand.

With a glance, Xuan Huaifeng saw that his wrist was empty, except for a faint mark on his skin, which is often seen when people who often wear watches take off their watches.

Looking at Bai Yunfei's face again, there was a slight blush on his face.

Xuan Huaifeng understood for two or three minutes, took a step forward, and said, "Are you going back? I'll see you off. It's so late, and the outside is chaotic, don't call a rickshaw, let the driver take you."

As he spoke, he accompanied Bai Yunfei out of the living room and headed towards the door.

Passing through most of the front yard, leaving behind the noise of feasting and feasting, the silence of the night surrounded the two who walked silently.

Xuan Huaifeng slowed down his pace, and asked slowly, "The watch, again, is it made by Uncle Ling?"

Bai Yunfei said, "Don't blame him. This time, it's a new gift from me, an acquaintance. Because my family needs it urgently, I want to hold it for a few days to take it easy."

After speaking, he covered his mouth and coughed again and again.

Xuan Huaifeng became concerned, "Are you sick?"

After Bai Yunfei finished coughing, he took out a white handkerchief and wiped it, shook his head, and said in a low voice, "It's okay. I plan to take the stage for a few more days. There are some good new actors from Tianjin. I heard that Tianyin The manager of the park intends to sign. If I don’t sing, they won’t keep an empty table for me. Besides, I have to earn the monthly package.”

Hearing what he said, Xuan Huaifeng felt bleak in his heart.

Remembering that Bai Yunfei was also born in a wealthy family, and once he lost his parents, he was in such a miserable situation. He couldn't help but think of how he was robbed of his family property by his second mother, came to Beijing, and was humiliated by his brother-in-law. However, he was better than Bai Yunfei. , no uncles and aunts who take drugs and are ruthless, and met Bai Xuelan...

After thinking about it, he stopped and stood in the evening wind.

Bai Yunfei smiled instead, "Don't be so emotional. 72 lines, every line will be the number one. Singing is the same as any other line of work. If you don't perform on stage, you won't get paid. There is no inequality. Why is it so, On the contrary, it seems that I need sympathy."

Xuan Huaifeng frowned and said, "What do you say about sympathy or not, I can't say anything. I know, Bai Xuelan always regards you as a friend. Since you are a friend, you should have the meaning of a friend. You If there is something embarrassing, or there is an urgent need at home, or you need to see a doctor, you shouldn’t tell us. Don’t tell me you have more friendship with the owner of the pawnshop than with us?”

Bai Yunfei was startled.

He never knew that Xuan Huaifeng had such a talent for speaking.

And what he said was not only reasonable, but also very affectionate and touching, and every word was knocked on his heart.

Feeling together, the eye sockets are a little moist.

It's just that opera singers are not afraid of shedding fake tears in and out of the play, but they are most afraid of shedding real tears in front of people.His eyes were hot, so he quickly held back, pulled his thin lips and smiled, "Boss Bai regards me as a friend in his heart. But in your heart, so what? I'm afraid I won't be able to climb high."

Xuan Huaifeng looked uprightly, "Then what do you think of me? Why am I perfunctory for no reason?"

After hearing this, Bai Yunfei stopped laughing, lowered his eyes, and remained silent.

Xuan Huaifeng was also silent.

The two continued to walk forward, and when they reached the concierge, Xuan Huaifeng and the servant ordered the driver to take Bai Yunfei home.The mansion held a party tonight, and the driver and the bridge car were ready to send people off at any time. As soon as they heard Xuan Huaifeng's call, they came immediately and stopped outside the gate to wait.

When Bai Yunfei got into the car, he whispered to Xuan Huaifeng, "I am very grateful for your concern. I will not say anything else that is unnecessary."

He grabbed Xuan Huaifeng's hand, shook it tightly, and got in the car.

Xuan Huaifeng saw Bai Yunfei off, heaved a long sigh, and turned back to the living room, just in time to bump into Huang Wanshan and his group, talking and laughing happily while walking.

Xuan Huaifeng asked, "Have you ever admired the lotus?"

Huang Wanshan said, "Thank you, thank you, it's really a beautiful flower. The famous people's clothes and temples, and the charming night flowers and trees are enough to write a manuscript and submit it to the newspaper. We are full and should not continue to disturb. We are planning to I want to say goodbye to you. I will ask you out for a meeting in a few days, are you free?"

Xuan Huaifeng said, "Are you leaving so early?"

Huang Wanshan said, "It's still early? What time do you see? Especially Caifu, who always goes to bed early, and will teach students tomorrow. But I think those high-ranking officials inside are very used to partying all night long. I saw a mahjong table in the backyard, and a few people who looked like wives and concubines were sitting there, taking out five and ten yuan bills in their small purses. It was so lively. Our monthly salary is not enough for them to pay half of it. round."

Xie Caifu said, "Stop criticizing a few words, those inside are also invited guests, what's the point of talking about them?"

Huang Wanshan said, "It's right, it's right. We'll criticize after we go out, lest people eavesdrop in the corner."

Xuan Huaifeng couldn't help laughing, "Wan Shan, you have become a reporter, and your mouth is even more unforgiving. Be careful that the secret police will arrest you."

Huang Wanshan covered his mouth exaggeratedly and made a playful grimace.

It was already night, they wanted to leave, Xuan Huaifeng didn't hold back much, he personally sent them out of the gate and asked them if they would like to take them by car.

Taiping waved his hands and said, "No, no. The evening breeze is so good, it's more comfortable for us to walk back together. Huaifeng, you are a big shot now. Thank you for your hospitality tonight. Next time I eat in a small restaurant, I'll be the host , don’t be too disgusted to come.”

A few people were elated under the moonlight, and their backs gradually faded away.

Xuan Huaifeng saw off the guests twice in a row, and when he returned to the living room, there were far fewer guests, only a dozen or so were still hugging and dancing to the performance of the Western band.He felt a little strange. When he came back just now, he saw many beautiful and sleek cars parked at the door. Why did he leave so quickly?

When I asked the footman, the footman smiled and said, "How many times have I left? They are all officials who have official duties tomorrow and have to go. Those wives, aunts, wives, young masters and ladies, who have nothing to do, can't wait to play until they are free." It was dawn. The chief said that since he was invited here, he should let them enjoy themselves, and asked them to put all kinds of mahjong and Pai Gow games in the back rooms for them to play. Another deputy chief, Huang, sent a big drum player Come on, I don’t know who sent a storyteller. Now out of ten stops, nine stops are enjoying themselves in the mansion.”

Xuan Huaifeng listened carefully, and sure enough, in the western music in the living room, he could faintly hear drums from elsewhere, with the babbling erhu in it, and he didn't know what song he was playing.

Xuan Huaifeng asked, "What about the chief?"

The servant said, "The chief was held back by the secretary-general of the Prime Minister's Office, and he insisted on playing four rounds with the host. This meeting is probably at the poker table. Would you like to see Adjutant Xuan?"

When Xuan Huaifeng heard it was mahjong, he was not very good at it, so it was useless to go there.

Besides, even though he knew that Bai Xuelan had to socialize, Xuan Huaifeng didn't like to watch those lavish gambling.