Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

Unlike the last housewarming banquet, Cheng Wan, as the absolute protagonist today, did not help serve the food, but sat at the main table from the beginning, waiting for the banquet to begin.

In addition to Cheng Wan, there were seven other people at this table: Cheng Daniu, Gu Yan, Xu Zhuocheng, Mr. Fang, Peng Xiucai, Village Chief Wu, and Village Chief Jia.

One dish after another was served to the table, and most of the people responsible for serving the dishes were people working part-time in the random building.

These people have friendly smiles on their faces and move quickly and steadily. When the dishes are put on the table and turned to leave, they will habitually say: "Please use it slowly."

Obviously, they are treating everyone as guests going to the casual building for dinner.

The table where Cheng Wan is sitting and the table where Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Wang are sitting are on the roof of the southeast and northwest corners of Cheng Wan's house.

Before Cheng Wan turned fifteen, Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Wang gave her a death order not to drink. Even Cheng Daniu shouldered the important task of watching over Cheng Wan and not allowing her to drink. .

So at this time, Cheng Wan picked up the teapot and poured herself a cup of tea. Then she stood up, picked up the teacup, walked to the edge of the roof, looked down at the villagers below, and said loudly: "Thank you all for coming here to celebrate my happy event. I am here, Cheng Wan." I promise that I will be a good official in the future! Do practical things for the people! Let more people have enough food and clothing! Come! Those who can drink drink, those who cannot drink drink tea, let’s all have a drink together!”

Because Cheng Wan stood relatively tall, many people heard what Cheng Wan said. Even if people a little further away couldn't hear what Cheng Wan was saying, they could guess what they were doing by looking at the actions of others standing up with bowls in their hands.

People at tables of 20 or 30 all stood up and looked in the direction of Cheng Wan. Even children of a few years old were taught by their adults to look at Cheng Wan.

Cheng Wan raised the tea cup in her hand, with bright eyebrows and a wanton smile, and said loudly: "His Royal Highness King Rui! To our hard work and kindness! To a better tomorrow! Let's do it!"

After saying that, Cheng Wan took the lead and drank all the tea in the cup.

"Dry!"

"drink!"

"That's very well said!"

"Cheng Wan! Cheng Wan! Cheng Wan!"

"Sister Wan!"

……

Cheng Wan's words were like a spark, completely igniting the already heated atmosphere. Everyone felt like they had been beaten to death, and something seemed to be pounding in their hearts. They felt uncomfortable all over without shouting.

Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Wang enjoyed the envious looks of the women at the same table, and the smiles on their faces could not be suppressed.

The few girls in the village who were brought to today's banquet by their families looked up at Cheng Wan, unwilling to blink.

In fact, they couldn't see Cheng Wan's face clearly. There were even three girls who were blocked by adults and couldn't even see Cheng Wan's figure, but they just wanted to look there.

The girls don't understand what this feels like at this time. Only when they get older will they understand that it is shock and yearning.

They also want to be like Cheng Wan.

You can sit at the same table to eat with men who are not your relatives, you can speak loudly in front of so many people, you can let so many people listen to your words...

Gu Yan held the tea cup, looked at Cheng Wan's back that seemed to be glowing, smiled lightly, raised his head and drank all the tea in the cup.

"Let's have a banquet!" Cheng Wan shouted, then turned back to the table and sat down.

At the dinner table, Cheng Wan served tea instead of wine and kept saying good things, making the people at the table laugh continuously. .

Everyone was talking and laughing, and the meal lasted for nearly an hour.

In fact, in the next half hour, everyone didn't use their chopsticks much. After all, it was winter, and they had to eat the vegetables while they were still cold.

It's just that everyone was reluctant to leave the table, so they lingered for half an hour.

After eating, Xu Zhuocheng, Gu Yan and others didn't stay long. They said hello to Cheng Wan's family and went back.

But Xu Zhinian stayed.

She will sleep with Cheng Wan tonight, and will go to Shuoyang City tomorrow night before sending her home.

At night, everything was silent. Cheng Wan and Xu Zhinian were lying shoulder to shoulder on the bed.

Cheng Wan was feeling sleepy. After all, there might be a "battle" to be fought tomorrow.

"Awan, are you scared?"

Xu Zhinian's question was confused, but Cheng Wan understood what Xu Zhinian was asking.

Cheng Wan opened her eyes and said in a calm voice, "Before I asked Prince Rui for an official position, I was a little scared. I was afraid that Prince Rui would think I was rebellious and chop me down in anger. After meeting Prince Rui, I was no longer afraid. Prince Rui is a tolerant person." The person in power. Nian Nian, the beginning of this road is easier than I expected."

Xu Zhinian bit her lower lip. She turned over and hugged Cheng Wan's arm, resting her head on Cheng Wan's shoulder.

"Awan, I don't seem to be able to help you. I, I don't have the courage to take this path like you now."

Cheng Wan touched Xu Zhinian's head and said warmly: "You don't need to help me with anything. You just need to be nice and be nice with my parents and my grandma. I'll go on a trip first so that you can leave later." This road will be easier than what I am today."

As she said that, Cheng Wan suddenly laughed out loud, "Speaking of which, Nian Nian, even if you have the courage to take this road now, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it. I sacrificed the plow and sweet potatoes in exchange for such a Sesame little official."

Xu Zhinian lightly punched Cheng Wan on the shoulder, "I won't tell you this anymore."

"Tell me about my eldest brother?"

The air became silent for a moment.

In the darkness, Xu Zhinian let go of Cheng Wan's arm and lay down on her back. She said in a very soft voice, "What can your brother say? I, we haven't seen him for a long time."

"Yes, I haven't seen him for a long time. Niannian, I miss my elder brother. What about you? Do you miss him?"

Xu Zhinian did not answer.

Just when Cheng Wan thought Xu Zhinian wouldn't answer this question, Xu Zhinian said, "I think so."

Xu Zhinian closed his eyes, and the image of Cheng Daping appeared in his mind for an unknown number of times.

They hadn't seen each other for so long, but Xu Zhinian found that he could still clearly remember Cheng Daping's facial features.

"He must have changed, right?"

"Maybe I have grown taller, stronger, more mature, and darker." Cheng Wan raised the corners of her mouth and said in a joking tone: "I have to work hard and strive for an early promotion, so that my eldest brother will be qualified to go to you in the future. Propose marriage at home.”

Xu Zhinian's face turned red, "What did you say? When did I say that I would marry your eldest brother? And your eldest brother is already very tall, and he is also very powerful..."

Xu Zhinian's voice became quieter and quieter, but Cheng Wan could still hear it clearly.

Cheng Wan held back the laughter that had reached her throat, "You're right, my eldest brother is also very powerful."

The two chatted incessantly. Half a quarter of an hour later, Xu Zhinian helped the sleeping Cheng Wan tuck in the quilt, and then fell asleep quickly next to Cheng Wan.