Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Looking at the bangs on the side, this big man looks completely careless and rough.

At this moment, he was immersed in the lively, cheerful, harmonious and friendly atmosphere created by the sumptuous dinner just now, and had no intention of thinking deeply about the various problems hidden behind this marriage.

Not only that, he was actually there chatting and laughing with Qi Sihui, and enthusiastically asking about all kinds of strange and bizarre things about the Northeast.

From time to time, he would be amused by the other person's jokes and burst into laughter, with his eyes almost narrowed into thin slits.

The second aunt was so angry and anxious when she saw Liu Haizhong being so unaware that she was as restless as an ant on a hot pan.

She couldn't help but quietly reach out her hand, poked the arm in the bangs hard, and then gently bumped him several times with her elbow, trying to get his attention and make him come back to his senses and think about the matter carefully.

The action was eager and suggestive, and the eyes kept winking at him, which made it clear that she wanted him to drop the topic and stop getting too heated.

But Liu Haizhong was chatting happily, and when he was poked like this, he just turned his head blankly, looked at the second aunt with a puzzled look, and his mouth slightly open.

Before he could even open his mouth to ask "what's wrong", the second aunt glared at him fiercely, with a look that seemed to say "you are so confused".

Then the second aunt pursed her lips slightly, and the words that were about to come out of her mouth seemed to be strangled by an invisible hand and swallowed back into her stomach.

She thought to herself: At this moment, the dinner table is crowded with people, and this is the girl's first time visiting. I must not be rude in any way. If I ruin the atmosphere, it will be so embarrassing!

If we make the matter clear right now, wouldn't the situation become extremely awkward?

No, no, absolutely not!

I still have to wait until Qi Sihui leaves and find a quiet time to have a good talk with Lao Liu.

Make the relationships here clear one by one, and analyze them carefully and thoroughly for him so that he can have a general idea of ​​it.

You must not let your temper take its course and act recklessly, otherwise you will end up ruining your plans for your later years and the gain will be more than the loss!

Thinking of this, Second Aunt tried her best to suppress the worries and strong dissatisfaction in her heart, and then tried to force out a smile again.

However, compared with the previous smile, this time, it was obviously less sincere and more of a forced smile.

Despite this, the second aunt continued to warmly invite everyone to eat together, and from time to time she picked up her chopsticks to put food into Qi Sihui's bowl, and kept muttering things like "My daughter, you have to eat more!"

However, the movements of her hands involuntarily revealed a hint of alienation.

When the chopsticks reach out to the food to pick it up, they always pause slightly, as if they are hesitant.

At the same time, her eyes would always glance towards Liu Guangqi inadvertently.

Watching her eldest son chatting and laughing with Qi Sihui, the second aunt sighed silently in her heart. The sigh was so soft that only she could hear it. She just hoped that this dinner would be over quickly so that she could pour out all her thoughts to Liu Haizhong.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu did not notice what the second aunt was thinking. They were still immersed in their curiosity about Qi's family affairs and kept asking Qi Sihui questions.

There was constant laughter and joy at the dinner table, but to Second Aunt, the sound became increasingly harsh. She felt that it was adding to the troubles that her family might face in the future, and she became more determined to stop this marriage.

But they have to put on a strong face and maintain the illusion of seeming happiness, as if they are wearing a smiling mask, but behind it is a heart full of helplessness and worry.

After finishing the meal, the house was cozy and warm, the lights still illuminating the table full of leftovers. The remaining juices in the plates were condensed with grease, glowing under the lights. Everyone was still feeling a bit lazy and comfortable after being full, leaning back in their chairs and rubbing their stomachs gently.

Qi Sihui raised her eyes, and her gaze was like a lively firefly, sweeping over Liu Guangqi's two younger brothers one by one.

There was a faint smile on her face, and the words were already on the tip of her tongue, about to come out.

I thought I might as well take advantage of this hot moment to make it clear that Liu Guangqi would come to visit my parents, so that the relationship between the two families could move forward a step further.

But as soon as the thought came to her mind, she swallowed the words and thought to herself, although they are getting along well now, it is her first visit after all, and it might not be appropriate to take such a step too hastily.

We still have to be cautious and wait until we get to know each other better and our friendship is deeper. Then it will be smooth and natural to bring it up.

Besides, look at the Liu family, they have three sons. In her opinion, it should be easier to negotiate with them than with other families about the matter of visiting them, so there is no need to rush.

There is still a long time to come, and there will be plenty of opportunities to make things clear, as if you have plenty of time in your hands and there is no need to rush.

Thinking of this, Qi Sihui put her mind at ease and chatted with Liu Guangqi's parents about family matters, from interesting anecdotes in the streets to the customs and etiquette of celebrating the New Year in previous years at home.

Her voice was soft and her words were appropriate, which made Liu Haizhong and the second aunt laugh from time to time. The atmosphere was harmonious as if they were a family. The laughter echoed in the house, dispelling some of the gloom in the second aunt's heart.

But the second aunt always had hidden worries about this marriage in her heart. Although she smiled and responded, her eyes were always a little vague. From time to time, she would steal a glance at Qi Sihui, and her eyes were full of scrutiny and worry. She sighed secretly, hoping that this party would end soon so that she could talk freely with her husband.

As the night deepens, the cold wind rustles outside the window, as if urging pedestrians to go home. The wind whistles through the streets and makes the branches rustle.

Qi Sihui stood up lightly and adjusted her clothes. Her movements were graceful and natural. She had a perfect smile on her face and her words were full of courtesy and gratitude. "Uncle and aunt, it's getting late. I'll go back first. I had a great meal and a good chat here today. Thank you for your hospitality. It made me feel as comfortable as if I were at home."

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he jumped up from the chair as if there was a spring under his butt.

I saw that his face was full of smiles, and that smile was full of the intention to keep me. He hurriedly said, "Hey, my girl, you have only been here for a short while! Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Sit for a while! It's windy outside, don't catch a cold!"

At the same time, the second aunt who was sitting next to her also quickly stood up.

She tried hard to force a smile, but somehow it looked a little stiff.

It's like the thin layer of ice on the surface of a lake in winter. Although there is a little temperature, it still feels cold.

I just heard the second aunt echoed, "That's right, Xiaohui, you must come over often in the future! Be careful on the way back!"

As she spoke, the second aunt did not forget to secretly wink at her eldest son Liu Guangqi.

The look came and went quickly, and was very hidden. If you didn't look carefully, you couldn't see it at all.

But Liu Guangqi understood what she meant, and immediately took a step forward, and in a few quick strides he was next to Qi Sihui.

His steps were light and cheerful, revealing his inner joy and concern.

Then, Liu Guangqi said to Qi Sihui in an extremely gentle tone: "Let me take you there. It's getting dark now, and the road is not easy to walk on."

Qi Sihui nodded slightly, a blush on her cheeks, and followed Liu Guangqi to the door. The eyes of the people behind her followed her all the way, with expectation and reluctance.

Before leaving, Liu Guangfu shouted at the top of his voice: "Sister Xiaohui, come and play with us again next time!"

The voice was full of childish innocence and enthusiasm. Liu Guangtian also echoed: "Yes, we also want to hear you talk about interesting things in Northeast China!"

Qi Sihui turned around and responded with a smile that was bright and warm, then she and Liu Guangqi stepped into the night.

The cold wind blew in his face like an icy blade. Liu Guangqi quickly moved sideways to block it and took off his scarf. The scarf, which carried his body temperature, was gently wrapped around Qi Sihui's neck. He said softly, "The wind is strong, don't catch a cold."

Qi Sihui looked up at him, her eyes full of warmth, as if the warm spring sun was pouring into them. The two walked side by side, their shadows stretched out under the dim street lights.

There was no conversation along the way, yet it seemed as if thousands of words were flowing in the quiet night, as we just kept walking.

Liu Guangqi vaguely felt that Qi Sihui seemed to be worried about something, and her steps were hesitant from time to time. The hesitation was like a small stone that tripped her steps, but he did not ask much. He just accompanied her silently, sent her to the door of her home, watched her enter the house safely, and then turned and left, looking forward to meeting her again.

Little did he know that his parents at home were waiting for a serious discussion regarding his lifelong affairs.

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