Nongben is passionate

Xiao Fen originally thought that after that unpleasant conversation, Xie Xuan should hate him very much, and even didn't want to see him again.But in fact, Xie Xuan is doing everything as usual, he still speaks little, still works hard, and treats him neither warmly nor coldly, which makes Xiao Fen a little impressed.

Xie Xuan's life is orderly and tepid. He studies with Xiao Fen in the morning, and there will be another tutor for him starting at two o'clock in the afternoon, and it will end at four o'clock. Then he will practice calligraphy or play the piano for a while, after dinner It's free time, he will take the "fan pocket" and go for a walk near the mansion——

Fandou is a border collie raised by Xie Mingyu, who is very tall and beautiful, but Xie Mingyu has a young heart, and the things he likes have only been hot for 3 minutes. With a new love, this "old love" will naturally be forgotten.Xie Xuan saw Fandou lying on the lawn in the yard, a pair of wet black eyes silently looking at Xie Xuan, lonely and docile.Xie Xuan squatted in front of it and stroked its fluffy and soft fur. Its glass ball-like black eyes were shining brightly, and it raised its soft paw to rest on his knee. Xie Xuan's heart softened all of a sudden.

Although there are many young people in the mansion, they do not overlap with each other, each has its own excitement, as if they are just roommates sharing a rent.Xie Hui is a senior in high school this year and doesn't live there often.Xie Mingyu is a social creature. At a young age, she has cultivated herself in eating, drinking and having fun. She is a popular person who cannot be invited by everyone. Today's party, tomorrow's party, busy and happy, such fun, in school It is still top-notch academically, which is indeed a talent that others cannot envy.As for my sister Xie Ya, Xie Xuan stayed here for more than a month, and the number of times the two met and talked did not exceed ten fingers—it’s not intentional indifference, it’s just that they really have nothing to say—the older generation always thinks about multiple brothers and sisters , not as lonely as an only child, but this idea may not be accepted by children.Just like Xie Ya, although she is the second child, not long after she was born, her eldest brother Xie Fang died, and she grew up like an only child. Her parents love and pay attention to her, so naturally they don't want to have a child. The younger brother or younger sister robs their parents of attention, so they have never been fond of Xie Xuan, not to mention that the two of them don't spend much time together, and even occasionally feel guilty about their negligence as an older sister, but if they really want to make up for it, it is better for both of them. Awkward.

Xie Mansion is located on Deqing Road in the famous Xiaolian Mountain——Xiaolian Mountain rose more than a century ago. Because of the beautiful scenery, majestic green mountains, and fresh air, the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Russia, etc. Foreigners have bought mountain land here one after another, built various villas, and various Catholic churches.At that time, Xiaolian Mountain was the boundary of foreign nobles for the mountain people at that time. In 1928, the government of the Republic of China took back Xiaolian Mountain, and foreigners went down the mountain one after another. Only some missionaries remained on the mountain.The current situation was turbulent, and the Anti-Japanese War broke out.Since then, the owners of Xiaolianshan have changed from foreigners to KMT bureaucrats, financiers and big businessmen.This remote place in the eyes of the mountain people became the most fashionable place in the south in 1930. Here is Shili Yangchang, with everything - banks, post offices, power plants, telegraph offices, bookstores, international schools, racetracks, and top western restaurants. , and a luxurious railway hotel run by the Germans.Foreigners, politicians, and financiers living on the mountain naturally have private tennis courts and swimming pools in every family.However, the fashionable era of the Republic of China has passed away, and Xiaolian Mountain has become silent again—until the past ten years, with the rapid development of the domestic economy, the once-eliminated privileged class has revived, and Xiaolian Mountain has become popular again——

Of course, it is still one of the most expensive lands in China, and those who can live in Xiaolian Mountain represent more than just financial resources.

Fandou has become very familiar with Xie Xuan, and after dinner every day, he obediently sits in front of the court and waits.Xie Xuan took the rope from the servant, and it was trotting happily to the outside of the courtyard——

Going down Deqing Road, the road surface is a bit wet, as if it was wet by mountain fog, it is extremely clean, there are some fallen leaves, fruits, and flowers, and there is no mess, anyway, it is wild.Xiaolian Mountain is vast and sparsely populated. It takes half an hour to walk, and there are few people to be seen. There are only camellias everywhere and huge tree crowns. Many of them were planted by foreigners back then. They have a history of hundreds of years, so they look extraordinarily elegant. Of course, there is confidence.

The flowers bloomed so well that they seemed to be crumbling.Xie Xuan couldn't help but folded a branch and held it in his hand. The camellia was as big as a bowl, the porcelain was solid and clean, with a slight powder, against the bright green leaves, like a passionate girl.

Autumn days are short, Xie Xuan returns to Xie Mansion before it gets dark—the mansion is already brightly lit and brilliant, Xie Mingyu is standing at the door, wearing a simple pullover sweater, under the light of honey yellow, there is a kind of exquisite and casual look Meili, seeing the camellia in Xie Xuan's hand, chuckled vaguely, "Third Brother, why are you acting like a little girl—"

The maid Alan said on the side: "Third young master, I will help you put the flowers up."

Xie Xuan shook his head, "No, I'll do it myself—" He handed the rice bag to the servant and went upstairs by himself.

Xie Mingyu squatted down, while teasing the dog, she couldn't help looking up at Xie Xuan's back——

Passing the phone, Xie Xuan paused habitually, and then walked slowly to the small study. The door of the study was open, and there was a man standing behind the big desk—a man of medium build, with gray hair combed meticulously, and white silk. From the cuffs to the neckline of the Tang suit, everything is neat and tidy, with a tight chin, exuding incomparable fortitude and aloofness—this is Mrs. Xie, the most powerful person in the Xie family—his grandfather.

Mrs. Xie was looking at the copybook he copied recently, because he couldn't find Zhiyong's "Thousand Characters of Real Grass", so what he copied was Zhao Mengfu's "Thousand Characters". ——

Mrs. Xie looked up at him, "Walk for a walk?"

"Yeah." Xie Xuan walked to the desk and stood obediently.

Mrs. Xie's eyes were between the calligraphy posts, as if she said casually, "Like Zhao Mengfu?"

Xie Xuan was silent for a while, then nodded.

Before the old lady could speak, Xie Mingyu's voice came from the door, "I don't like Zhao Mengfu. His writing is too beautiful and sweet, and he has no passion at all. He is not as cool as Wang Duo and Fu Shan in Ming and Qing Dynasties. , rippling, true temperament!"

Mrs. Xie frowned, and glared at Xie Mingyu, "What do children know, they will talk nonsense without restraint, how many things you have seen and how many words you have practiced, you are qualified to judge everyone—— ——The rippling and temperament are temporary, the real things are relatively flat, the rippling is not seen from the outside, but to experience the cloud and water inside slowly. Zhao Mengfu's paintings are very subtle, A beginner like you who doesn’t know the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth can’t reach it, do you think that if you write the stippling cleanly, smoothly and beautifully, you will be able to do it?”

Xie Mingyu pouted unhappily, her face full of disbelief, but she didn't dare to talk back.

Mrs. Xie breathed a sigh of relief, "Zhao Mengfu was 69 years old when he died. It can be seen that his handwriting was the same as before, and he talked and laughed as usual-this is the real master. Fu Shan in the Ming Dynasty despised Zhao Mengfu so much. One day, I will miss him very much and sigh Zhao Mengfu's admiration—but——" Mrs. Xie changed his tone and turned to Xie Xuan, "Young children, you should be more energetic, and don't learn to be ascetic as a monk. , play more, laugh more and make friends—”

Xie Xuan was a little flattered, and she just obediently accepted it.

Xie Mingyu was bored hearing that, but she didn't want the old man Xie to point his gun at him next time, "Mingyu, did you force Xiao Fen to play tennis with you?"

Xie Mingyu raised her head, frowning with a rebellious expression, "What's the matter, I want to participate in a competition, I just practice with brother Xiao, brother Xiao is a good tennis player, I used to play tennis with him often—"

"It used to be in the past, but now your big brother Xiao has to teach your third brother every day. If you really want to practice tennis, I'll ask Ah He to hire you a personal trainer. Don't bother your big brother Xiao."

Xie Mingyu murmured reluctantly, with a gloomy face, "Got it."

Mrs. Xie waved his hand, "You go."

Xie Mingyu turned around and left.

Mrs. Xie lowered his head and straightened his creased sleeves slowly, and said unhurriedly: "Xiao Fen, I watched him grow up. He has ambition, talent, and arrogance. It's not so easy to get him to obey—however, a person can't stand in this world without arrogance, and it's hard to make a big business, such a person will be useful!"

Xie Xuan's eyes widened slightly, looking at Mrs. Xie in surprise.

Mrs. Xie seemed to be fine, and told him not to read too late at night, so he left the small study slowly with a gloomy wooden crutch.