【New Red Mansion】Perfect World

On Saturday morning, the Su family's car was waiting at the Jia family's gate before nine o'clock. Miaoyu said that she had to worship Buddha in the morning, so she asked the car to pick up Lin Pin'er and Shi Xiangyun first.

The car stopped at the entrance of a courtyard teahouse, and a very thin woman was waiting outside the door. Pin'er took a closer look and found that it was Xing Xiuyan, but her face looked more mature and stable.

After she saw Lin Pin'er and Shi Xiangyun get off the car, she came over with a smile. Pin'er saw that she didn't seem to know them, but just acted like a host welcoming guests. She didn't say anything, just observed secretly.

Xing Xiuyan led the two through the courtyard and into an elegant room inside, presenting them with a menu for them to choose from. Lin Pin'er ordered a cup of Shucheng Orchid, while Shi Xiangyun ordered a cup of Enshi Jade Dew.

Xing Xiuyan took the two of them to the cabinet that covered an entire wall of the room to choose tea cups. There were dozens of compartments on the cabinet, and there were spotlights in each compartment: a set of tea sets was placed inside, which were cleaned and wiped spotless, but the shapes and colors were different.

The two of them really looked at each one and carefully selected them. In the end, Lin Pin'er chose a set of light green grass-colored bamboo tea bowls, while Shi Xiangyun chose a set of aquamarine-colored Qingyi tea bottles.

After the tea tray was placed on the table, Xing Xiuyan said to the two of them, "There is a message from the owner under the tea cup. Some people think it is fortune-telling, some think it is a prophecy, and some think it is just a lucky sign. It's just for fun, don't take it seriously."

After saying that, he went out to prepare tea and other items.

Pin'er and Xiangyun were both dressed casually today. She had brought a suitcase of clothes with her when she picked up Yun'er yesterday. This time, she asked Zijuan to clear out half of her closet and hang up all the clothes she brought. She said she would put them here and wear them when she came back. She also brought some cosmetics, as if she was planning to move in and live with Pin'er.

After Xing Xiuyan left, Lin Pin'er observed Shi Xiangyun's expression. She was very calm and natural, and had no interest in Xing Xiuyan. She just picked up the teacup and turned it carefully to observe. Sure enough, there was a light pink note on the saucer under the teacup. Xiangyun slowly opened the note and read it softly:

“I am alone in the world, but the sun is shining brightly and my future is bright!” Although Xiangyun did not quite understand the secret, she knew that it was not a bad saying and could be used as a warning to motivate herself.

"This thing is quite interesting. What is yours? Take a quick look." Shi Xiangyun said to Lin Pin'er. She was extremely curious at the moment.

Lin Pin'er didn't bother to admire the teacup anymore. She lifted the cup and took out the note, unfolding it and reading:

"My heart is like white clouds, always at ease; my mind is like flowing water, going east and west!" There is also a line of small words below: "The sky is high and the clouds are vast, you can fly wherever you want!"

Shi Xiangyun had already moved from opposite to next to Pin'er, resting her chin on her shoulder. Seeing that there was a poem on the note, she read it out with a bit of envy:

"My heart is like white clouds, always at ease; my mind is like flowing water, letting things go where they please. Let things go where they please? This note is interesting. It also knows that you have a little thing? Hahahaha..."

Pin'er was amused by her words: "You are good at association? Since you are so good at interpreting hexagrams, why don't you interpret it for me?"

Xiangyun read the note again and again, then pretended to stroke the non-existent air beard on his chin, pretended to be mature, and said with half-closed eyes:

"This is an excellent fortune, which means that you and I have a bright future! Hahahaha..."

Pin'er was about to frown, but Shi Xiangyun became serious instead: "I understand, this sign is telling you not to think too much about everything, open your mind and be as free as the white clouds. If you change your habit of overthinking from now on, you will live a carefree, happy and healthy life in the future."

"This is a good interpretation, and the reduplication of words is also very good." Pin'er was swallowing honey. The two of them were playing around when Xing Xiuyan gently pushed the door open and came in with two teapots and some utensils on a tray.

Xing Xiuyan placed everything on the tray on the table. Those tea sets were exactly the ones that matched the teacups. She took out the tea leaves from the teapot and spread them evenly on the matching teapot.

Her hands are long and slender, with beautiful curves, and her movements are sophisticated and smooth, making the process of picking tea leaves very pleasing to the eye.

The two were concentrating on appreciating the painting when the door was pushed open and Miaoyu walked in with a faint fragrance:

"Have you chosen the tea utensils?" Then he signaled to Xing Xiuyan, reached out to take the utensils in her hand, and continued to make tea for the two of them.

After the tea was poured, Lin Pin'er introduced the two to each other. She secretly observed Shi Xiangyun's expression. She looked natural and did not look like she knew Miaoyu. She only thought of her as Lin Pin'er's friend.

Seeing that the test was fruitless, Lin Pin'er remembered the note at the bottom of the cup and asked Miaoyu:

"Your fortune is quite interesting. Can you help me interpret it?"

Su Miaoyu reached out and took the two notes, read them carefully, and thought for a moment.

"Your lots are all excellent, with very good meanings." Then he paused.

Lin Pin'er asked hurriedly, "Didn't you write this fortune? How come you don't know how to interpret it?" Yesterday, Su Miaoyu had told her that this was the teahouse she ran. I guess this fortune was also her masterpiece!

Miaoyu smiled and said, "I laid it out, wrote it, and even pressed it under the cup. But the fortune sticks were given to me by the fortune-telling fairy, and I just used them as a gimmick to attract customers. I never interpreted the fortunes. But in my opinion, you two will have great careers in the future, so let's see what your luck is."

Xiangyun thought to herself: It's the same as not saying anything. She had no choice but to put the matter of the fortune stick aside. However, Pin'er secretly put away the fortune stick paper and prepared to go back to study it herself.

They drank tea and talked about everything. When it was almost noon, they decided to have lunch.

According to Xiangyun's observation, Su Miaoyu is also the strangest person in ancient and modern times. Not only is she well-versed in history and modern knowledge at a young age, she is also a super academic master, all of which make Xiangyun very envious. What's even more strange is that she said that she has many fairies around her, and when eating, she has to follow the instructions of the fairies, and there is a limit to the number of dishes she orders. According to her, the fairies told her that it is unlucky to order too much, and she can't finish it. Coincidentally, according to her, there was no waste at all.

Xiangyun didn't believe it at first, but now she has been completely convinced by her. She even regarded her as an idol, and they became close in less than half a day.

After dinner, Miaoyu took them shopping again. While strolling, she couldn't help but ask Pin'er:

"Why is your boyfriend willing to let you out today?"

Pin'er saw the ice cream shop and prepared to buy ice cream for them. While looking at the list, she replied, "I asked him for leave. He said that we should have a small gathering for a day."

Miaoyu did not comment. She wanted to say something but held back.

Xiangyun said on the side: "Her boyfriend is just like her father, he just treats her as a child."