Chapter 351

Cloud-like hair, flower-like face, dangling hairpin,

Hibiscus tent warm, spending the spring night.

When the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, the afternoon sun was just right.

In a corner of the mountain residence courtyard, the two were draped in white robes, sitting at the table.

Lu Ran lazily basked in the sun, looking at the quiet mountain forest in the distance.

Jiang Ruyi held a porcelain teapot, silently pouring tea.

Watching him lost in thought, Jiang Ruyi picked up a small porcelain cup and placed it gently in front of Lu Ran.

Regarding Lu Ran's sudden appearance, she went from surprised and happy to feeling a bit aggrieved for some reason.

Then, at this moment,

feeling him truly sitting in front of her, all the complex emotions in her heart had vanished.

Blue sky and white clouds, warm wind blowing.

The mountain wind brushed his white robe, blowing up a fallen leaf that drifted past his peaceful eyes.

For a moment,

Jiang Ruyi wanted time to freeze here forever.

Regarding this world, she didn't have any big dreams or extravagant hopes.

Unfortunately, fate plays tricks on people.

In her youth, she met a proud and ambitious boy.

The promises the boy made and the vows he took still lingered in her ears.

Some people, some words, once spoken, can never be erased.

The wind will remember, the clouds will remember.

Time will remember.

She will also remember.

Whether he remembers or not, she has been accompanying him forward.

As long as Lu Ran was lost in thought, Jiang Ruyi sat quietly.

When Lu Ran came back to his senses and looked at her, he happened to see Jiang Ruyi averting her gaze.

Her expression seemed to have a trace of panic.

On the girl's fair and delicate earlobes, there was also a faint pink blush.

"What... what are you thinking about?"

Jiang Ruyi picked up the small porcelain cup, whispered, and then took a shallow sip of tea.

Lu Ran: "It's almost New Year, what are your plans?"

Jiang Ruyi played with the white porcelain teacup: "Not going back."

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a little surprised.

Jiang Ruyi: "Master said that my sword technique has entered the path, and I make significant progress every day.

I want to continue this state."

"What about Uncle and Aunt?"

"I'll bring Dad and Mom over for the New Year, is that okay? I'll find them a house in Lady Luo Xian Village to stay for a while."

"Of course that's okay." Lu Ran nodded decisively.

The Jiang couple had worked hard for half their lives, confined to a cursed land.

Taking advantage of the New Year holiday to come to Cai Nan to relax and recuperate, Lu Ran naturally agreed with both hands.

Jiang Ruyi showed a faint smile: "Hmm."

Lu Ran thought for a while and said: "Then I'll bring little Yuanxi over, and we'll spend the New Year together?"

Jiang Ruyi: "What about Aunt Qiao?"

Lu Ran shook his head: "She is in seclusion, not celebrating the New Year."

Jiang Ruyi nodded silently, her fingertips gently wiping the teacup.

Lu Ran suddenly said: "Why don't you call now? Today is the 10th, there are still a few days before the city is sealed.

Let Uncle and Aunt come over now?"

Jiang Ruyi: "Huh?"

Lu Ran shrugged: "Take some New Year leave or something; work can never be finished in a lifetime.

Come over early and spend a peaceful 15th.

Before the New Year, we can also take Uncle and Aunt to see the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake, and stroll around the ancient city of Dali."

Strictly speaking, the more intense the energy fluctuations, the easier it is to attract demon invasions.

But this is the location of the god himself after all.

Of course, Lord Xianyang will not easily take action; the god's protection is the last line of defense.

Mainly, there is the Great Xia military stationed here!

The army guarding the demon den·Galaxy Bay is quite strong and has always protected Lady Luo Xian Mountain well.

In one word: stable!

Jiang Ruyi pondered for a moment and nodded gently.

Lu Ran suddenly turned his eyes and saw the mountain residence door open, and the Cool Night Sword flew over slowly.

On the sword body, there was also a phone, presented to the master's side.

Jiang Ruyi called her parents, Lu Ran's ears moved slightly, and he turned to look behind him.

He saw half a head appearing on the fence wall covered in flowers.

Yo?

Isn't this the vicious little maid of the Mountain Mistress?

Maid Si poked her head out, and her beautiful eyes happened to meet Lu Ran's.

Si Xianxian didn't shrink back.

Clearly, it was a sneaky act, but she looked open and aboveboard.

Lu Ran was amused and waved his hand.

"Hmph." Si Xianxian flew up and flipped over the wall directly.

Lu Ran made a shushing gesture and pointed at Jiang Ruyi, who was on the phone.

Si Xianxian pouted, not having the awareness of being a third wheel, and sat at the table.

Lu Ran held an empty teacup and gestured toward Si Xianxian.

Si Xianxian peeled pistachios on her own, pretending not to see.

Jiang Ruyi, who was on the phone, had the corners of her mouth lift slightly.

She also pushed her teacup toward Si Xianxian.

Si Xianxian: "..."

A moment later, Si Xianxian resignedly picked up the porcelain teapot and poured tea for the two.

Lu Ran happily picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and blinked at Si Xianxian again.

Si Xianxian looked up at the sky and rolled her eyes at the clouds in the air.

A few minutes later, Jiang Ruyi hung up the phone.

"Here." Si Xianxian had already peeled many pistachios and handed the small plate to Jiang Ruyi.

Jiang Ruyi whispered: "My parents are coming the day after tomorrow. After the 15th, let's go stroll around the ancient city together."

Si Xianxian nodded repeatedly: "Okay."

Lu Ran: "You agreed just like that?"

"You have a lot of face with Mom and Dad." Jiang Ruyi picked up the small plate and pushed it to Lu Ran.

Si Xianxian: "..."

Lu Ran didn't stand on ceremony, picked up a pistachio, and deliberately ate it very loudly.

Such a childish act made Si Xianxian roll her eyes at the blue sky and white clouds again.

Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but smile and asked: "It's almost New Year, what are Sister Xian'er's plans?"

"I..." Si Xianxian opened her mouth and turned to look at Lu Ran, "Can I spend the New Year here?"

Lu Ran nodded directly: "I said it, as long as you want, you can stay here forever."

Si Xianxian was suddenly beaming with joy!

She picked up a pistachio and was about to send it to Lu Ran's mouth.

Jiang Ruyi raised her eyes and looked gently at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran was startled and hurriedly dodged back: "Hey! Hey?"

"Oh, oh!" Si Xianxian picked up the pistachio, changed the target halfway, and sent it to Jiang Ruyi's mouth.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Si Xianxian with slight helplessness.

Si Xianxian apologized repeatedly, saying things like "I was wrong, I was too happy," and finally stuffed the pistachio into the Lady Luo Xian Mistress's thin lips.

"What about Aunt Si?" Jiang Ruyi asked softly.

Seeing Jiang Ruyi's attitude, Si Xianxian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She hurriedly said: "She's going back to her maiden home. Every year, my mom takes me back for the New Year."

As she spoke, Si Xianxian buried her head in peeling pistachios, her voice getting smaller and smaller: "They probably wish I wouldn't go back.

Heh.

Without me, that family should be happier, without having to worry."

Jiang Ruyi's heart softened, she held Si Xianxian's hand and squeezed it gently: "You have us."

"Hmm, hmm." Si Xianxian showed a sweet smile again.

Sweet to the point of being cloying.

She picked up a pistachio again and sent it to Jiang Ruyi's mouth.

Lu Ran looked at this warm scene, feeling a bit touched in his heart.

Having said that, every time Lu Ran felt very happy, this cruel world would always give him a blow to the head.

Lu Ran turned to look at the mountain forest in the distance.

What would the following blow be?

Is it the upcoming night of the 15th of the twelfth lunar month?

Or the Divine Ruins that will open after the 15th of the first lunar month?

Hmm... such thoughts seem wrong.

The blow to the world is day after day, regardless of whether people are happy or not.

In this cruel world, suffering is the main theme.

Therefore,

stealing half a day of joy from life, one should enjoy it calmly.

Do not advance pain and sorrow in advance.

"Lu Ran, Lu Ran? Young Master!"

"Hmm?" Lu Ran came back to his senses.

Si Xianxian rolled her eyes at the clouds in the sky again: "If you don't call him Young Master, he doesn't respond!"

Lu Ran smiled: "What's wrong?"

Si Xianxian was full of excitement: "Ruyi and I were just talking, this time in 'The Prodigy,' as long as you can score 134 points, you are the true number one prodigy of Great Xia!"

Lu Ran nodded.

He was 17 points ahead of second place!

Theoretically speaking, if he scores 134 points this time, everything will be fine.

However, Lu Ran didn't think second place could score a perfect 150 points.

So, Lu Ran's scoring requirement could be lowered a little bit more.

Si Xianxian asked with a smile: "Do you have confidence?"

Lu Ran: "It still depends on the battlefield, and what questions the demons give me."

Si Xianxian disagreed: "Even if there are no special events, with your speed, patrolling the city all night, you can cut out 134 points, right?"

Lu Ran shook his head: "The scoring standard for the River Estuary Realm is different from the River Realm."

Si Xianxian was quite curious: "Aren't you quite arrogant? Why are you being humble now?"

"You will be the number one prodigy of Great Xia."

Suddenly, Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, her tone gentle and firm.

Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly.

Jiang Ruyi didn't speak again, just looked at Lu Ran quietly, with a trace of pride in the depths of her eyes.

Always have been.

Always will be.

(End of chapter)