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Luan Jia was calm, so calm that Yuan Ning was startled.He was afraid that Luan Jia was just pretending, but he saw Luan Jia continued to shave on the ground with the old god. After shaving his chin clean, Luan Jia washed his face, turned to Yuan Ning, and said with a smile: "They must be troublesome." Yes. They got me drunk last night, so I knew they were trying to trick me."

At this moment, Luan Jia looked like an adult, with calm eyebrows and calm tone, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

Seeing Yuan Ning's concerned expression, Luan Jia went on to say: "I got the news from my grandfather. He is engaged to my cousin from my grandfather's side. In the past two years, they are optimistic about the domestic market and have contacted me a lot. Last month, I knew that they were going to get engaged. It is said that they met because of a car accident. Huo Sen stepped forward to protect his cousin. The cousin was moved and decided to marry him. To investigate Huo Sen, so I decided to get engaged first."

Luan Jia also found it strange that he didn't have any special feelings when talking about these things.Probably because the heart was torn once in the last dispute, and it has never grown back, so it is so peaceful to hear these news again.

People who used to like so much, who once wanted to stay with each other so firmly, will become irrelevant strangers after disappearing for a long time.

Luan Jia smiled lightly: "Ning Ning, you don't have to worry about me, I'm fine. When I go over this time to make a thorough understanding, I won't have any regrets or hesitation in the future. Maybe we are together Wrong, that kind of life of mutual distrust and worrying about gains and losses is not what I and Huo Sen should live. A person like him should find a good girl and live a life of respect as a guest." The time with him, probably It was the biggest accident in the life of a calm and self-reliant person like Huo Sen.

Looking at the smile on Luan Jia's face, Yuan Ning felt an unspeakable sourness in his heart.He has seen Luan Jia who was lonely and indulgent when he was a teenager, and Luan Jia who was happy and happy when he was with Huo Sen. The loneliness and happiness in the past made Luan Jia completely transformed into what he is today. Those who have influenced him the most But the person is just a passer-by in his life after all.

It is hard for Yuan Ning to imagine that one day he and Zhang Xiuyan will be completely separated, and the person standing beside Zhang Xiuyan will become someone else, and he can only wish Zhang Xiuyan to stay with him for a lifetime.

That was so sad.

If he hadn't experienced all kinds of sweetness after being together, he might be able to do it, but after holding happiness in his hands, who can let go?

How could Huo Sen, who used to like Luan Jia so much, have the heart to hurt Luan Jia like this?

Yuan Ning hugged Luan Jia and said firmly, "I'll go with you!"

Luan Jia was quiet for a while, then reached out to hug Yuan Ning back.

In fact, Luan Jia hadn't contacted Huo Sen for more than half a year.

Probably because the preparation period was so long, he acted calmly when he heard the news of Huo Sen's engagement.

As long as he can make big strides this time, he will be able to live a good life in the future even if he is alone.In another year or two, he may meet another person he likes, and by then he must be a mature man, no longer squeamish, no longer willful, no longer need to be held in the palm of someone, he can be better To love someone better and be a lover better.

Luan Jia said, "Okay, you can go with me. Get your documents ready, and I'll ask my assistant to buy the tickets together."

Yuan Ning nodded, and changed the topic: "Don't you have a ranch with a vineyard over there, let's go and have a look!"

Luan Jia nodded, still smiling.

The engagement day was in late August, and Yuan Ning quickly completed the formalities and accompanied Luan Jia to Xi'an.Perhaps it was because Luan Jia was so considerate and considerate along the way with Yuan Ning, a child younger than himself, that even Yuan Ning was impressed.Luan Jia's mother is the most beloved daughter of his grandfather. The pasture given to his mother by his grandfather is very close to his grandfather's house, only half an hour's drive away.

Grapes start to ripen in August.The vineyards in the ranch cover a vast area. The two oldest vines are at the entrance. They have lived for more than 100 years. The canopy covers an area of ​​nearly an acre. Baskets of grapes are transported to the winery.There is no mechanized operation in the vineyard. Planting, watering, picking, processing, and brewing are all the most basic human labor. It is undoubtedly a luxury in Western Europe where human resources are extremely precious.

Yuan Ning looked up at the bunches of grapes growing on the old vine.Some grapes are covered with a layer of faint hoarfrost, and their beautiful and plump characters can only be seen faintly, while others are crystal clear, like dazzling rubies under the sunlight.

The old butler of the winery has a thick body and a red wine tank nose. He greeted him cheerfully with a smile on his face, and told Yuan Ning and Luan Jia about this year's bumper harvest: "This year's sunshine is the 50 The grapes are growing very well.” He mentioned a bunch of bright red grapes and let Yuan Ning and Luan Jia appreciate its dazzling color and full and round grains, “This year’s wines produced here will definitely be very good. Great! Jia, do you and your friends want to watch the brewing process together? Believe me, you are witnessing history!"

Luan Jia readily agreed, and took Yuan Ning to watch the old housekeeper direct the winemakers to work.Baskets of grapes are sent to the winery. The fresh grapes are extremely round, and they will not be damaged if they are transported directly in the baskets.The winemakers process the grapes and prepare them for wine.

Yuan Ning was very interested in the brewing process of this old winery, watched it intently, and tried to brew a small batch with Luan Jia, preparing to give it as a gift in the future.

Although it is not a famous wine brewed by myself, it is better than my heart.

After a lot of trouble, their first day in Western Europe passed.Yuan Ning and Luan Jia slept directly in the manor.After late at night, there was the sound of cooing birds outside the window. Yuan Ning couldn't fall asleep for a while, so she got up and walked to the window to watch the quiet night.After nightfall, the vineyards are very quiet, and the leaf shadows sway with the wind, bringing fresh air with coolness.

Yuan Ning stood for a while, then lay back on the bed to sleep.

Early the next morning, Luan Jia rarely woke up early, and was dragged by the old housekeeper to measure her size.Yuan Ning was not spared when he came back from running around the vineyard.When the size came out, the old butler asked people to rush to work immediately, and slightly modified the gowns that were made according to the size Luan Jia and the two had given before they came over, so that they could fit Yuan Ning and the two's figures better.

The old butler grabbed Luan Jia's hand and sighed, "Jia is very much like your mother." His eyes were soft and sad, "When she came to the manor, she was much younger than you are now. She was only about ten years old. She was very lively. Running around in the garden. She even dragged your grandfather to hug the two big vines, but she was very anxious when she couldn't, so she asked us to hug them together."

Luan Jia didn't have a deep impression of her mother, and she felt a little disappointed after hearing the old housekeeper's words: "I know, you showed me the photo." The little girl in the photo is still very young, with slightly curly hair naturally With vigor and cuteness, even the serious grandfather looked at her with a smile in his eyes.

The old housekeeper sighed: "But then she fell in love with your father and never came back."

Luan Jia didn't speak any more.I don't know if I should be lucky, he is like a member of the Luan family in his bones, like his ruthless father - without his mother's unrelenting attachment to love, even if a piece of his heart is forcibly gouged out, he can heal slowly.

The old housekeeper said again: "Your grandfather loved you, but he just didn't know how to face you." His tone was very firm, "You are so like your mother, he is always very sad when he sees you. This time you come back , your grandfather will formally introduce you to everyone. Jia, will you visit your grandfather today?"

Luan Jia nodded.

Luan Jia couldn't believe how much his grandfather liked him. Maybe his grandfather had tender feelings, such as for his mother.But for his grandson, his grandfather was definitely not fond of him. First, he was a child of the Luan family whom his grandfather hated, and second, he was the "murderer" who indirectly killed his mother—if he hadn't insisted on giving birth to him, Even if he encountered dystocia during childbirth, his mother's body would not collapse.

But since he was invited, he would always go to see her.

Luan Jia went to see his grandfather, but Yuan Ning did not follow, but continued to stay in the winery and brewed another wine under the guidance of the winemaker.Yuan Ning is good at literature, and can talk fluently with the winemakers. While instructing Yuan Ning on the operation, the winemakers introduced to Yuan Ning: "Most wines are only suitable for drinking within one or two years, and only a few high-quality wines can be drunk." Stored for more than ten years, only 30.00% of our wines are suitable for preservation each year, and only [-]% will be left in the second year. If you are lucky enough, you may be able to become this [-]%, otherwise if you want to If you drink the wine you brew at your wedding, you have to get married within two years."

Yuan Ning pursed his lips and smiled: "I will work hard." He didn't say whether he was trying to become [-]% or to get married within two years, he just followed the winemaker's instructions seriously.The stems of the round grapes were removed and placed neatly in the container, perhaps because some grapes were already ripe, and the whole room was filled with a faint fragrance of grapes.

Luan Jia came back at noon, his face was very calm, Yuan Ning couldn't see the result of his meeting with his grandfather.Luan Jia took the initiative to speak: "I saw Payne, she is a very nice girl with a very submissive personality, not as flamboyant as ordinary western girls." Payne is Luan Jia's cousin who is going to be engaged to Huo Sen.Luan Jia smiled, "Huo Sen is going to my grandfather's house for dinner at noon, and my grandfather wanted to keep me with me. I don't worry about you coming back from the manor alone. See how kind I am to you!"

Yuan Ning felt sorry for Luan Jia and gave Luan Jia a hug.

Luan Jia rested her forehead on Yuan Ning's shoulder, the smile on her face hadn't faded, but her voice trembled a little: "Ning Ning, I can make it through, right?"