adriatic bride

The author has something to say: Everyone, don't stop talking after reading it...

Water City Murad!

"This has been a gathering place for artisans since a long time ago." Dongcheng and Andro walked side by side on the stone road by the water. "To prevent the spread of technology, most of the artifacts here live a semi-reclusive life."

Dongcheng just listened to Andro's introduction all the way, and let him be the guide with confidence.

"Ah!" Andro suddenly whispered, making Dongcheng confused.

"Wait there for a while." Andro waved his hand to signal her to stop here, but he ran into the crowd.

Then wait here for a long time.Looking around in Dongcheng, every layer of the shelves on the street is full of authentic glassware!

That is...two goblets, one red and one white, and there are things like angel wings on the white thin feet...all shining this light.Dongcheng was almost intoxicated by them.

"Hello!" Andro ran back waving his hands again.Dongcheng greets them.

"Great, found a few places that do this (earrings)."

"Really?"

"They've seen the craft."

"what?"

"Twenty years ago, there were five companies that made this kind of handicraft. Let's take a look at the nearest one." Andro took out the earrings.Dong Cheng had no choice but to listen to him now, and it was all thanks to Andro that he was able to inquire about these news.

"Okay! Let's go!"

"Ok!"

The walls of this workshop are covered with fine decorations, and the tables are filled with jewels made and in progress. The whole shop is like a shining treasure.

In such a wonderful and dizzying place, Shaji in Dongcheng just nervously listened to Andro and the old Italian craftsman who couldn't even stand up straight talking in the local language.Several of their gestures and expectations made her mood fluctuate.Even though, she couldn't understand what they were saying at all.

"Although Mr. Baa is a bit forgetful, he still remembers clearly in the account books: there were two foreign tourists who bought the earrings. If you remove these two... there are only three locals left."

"If we know the name, we can go back to the city to look for it." Andro looked very serious, as if he was in an important fun game.In his hand, when he returned to Shaji in the East City, there was already a half-folded note, which recorded the clues he had found.

"Okay!" Dongcheng Shaji caught up with Andro who was striding forward, but thought in his heart: Great!It's really the same as the movie!

Set off towards a promising future!

Dongcheng began to look forward to it, and "happiness" was written all over her face unconsciously.

In front of a large and imposing building, Andro suddenly stopped in his tracks.Realizing that he was planning to go in, Dongcheng hurriedly asked, "Is this the place that buys earrings?" Wouldn't it be an exaggeration if it was this one?Such a powerful building!

"Where, this is a coffee shop, and you can also drink tea." Andro turned his head and pointed to the signboard of the gate, and said calmly and innocently.Dongcheng came back to his senses, and was so surprised by his behavior that he almost fell down.Not looking for someone with earrings?Why did you come to the coffee shop suddenly?He came over directly without even saying hello to her... This guy didn't change his expression. If Dongcheng was a "devil", even the devil would be defeated by him!

The two sat down by the window.Andro immediately summoned the waiter to order drinks.

After drinking hot coffee, Dong Cheng remembered that he wanted to say something to Andro——

"If it weren't for you, I would have no clue at all, and it would be impossible for me to find here" and so on...

However, Dongcheng did not say it.With this in mind, she shrugged her shoulders and held the cup, looking around.The so-called carnival, people put on fantastic costumes and walk on the street, right?Even this store has a lot of people in fancy dress...

It's that team of clowns again!That's the man who got lost yesterday, and the Italian man who showed her the way!

Dongcheng saw them again.This time it was in this coffee shop.They also drink coffee here.

What a coincidence!

It seems that the two are quite familiar with each other.

Dongcheng held the cup and looked over carefully.How could it be so easy... Before yesterday, they were just strangers.

After leaving the coffee shop, Andro ran away for a while, leaving her to stand alone and wait for him.

"Hello!" Andro ran towards the east city from a distance.and waved to her.

"Here you are!" He handed her a small bag of things.

"What?" With the experience of the previous "coffee shop", she felt that it would be better to be vigilant against some behaviors of this handsome man, so as not to "misunderstand" what this guy meant, and die nervously alone. .

But Dongcheng still took the package of items in the paper bag: "What is this?"

When she was holding it in front of her eyes, she realized that a large flock of white birds was rushing towards her densely——

"what--!!"

"So many pigeons! Ah! Terrible!" Dongcheng could only close her eyes that had been widened in shock just now, but her people were already surrounded by pigeons.The girl in black was surrounded by white doves and turned into pure white.This scene also made people immersed in the carnival look sideways.

"Ah ha ha……"

Andro on the side just laughed loudly when he saw this scene, he was so happy that he couldn't even speak smoothly: "—that's bait, quick! Quick!—" He told Shaji to spread the bait quickly.

"Bait? Why didn't you say it earlier!" After the bait was scattered, the pigeons finally stopped "sieging" her.Seeing the black flock of pigeons grabbing the food and flying towards the clock tower with an aura of "victory" against the light, Dongcheng couldn't laugh or cry at this man. He clearly decided to be vigilant, but he didn't guard against it. This man always has a lot of people to like Unexpected place.She complained to Andro.

Got tricked by this man again.

However, it is the first time for such a large group of pigeons to have such close contact...

Next, they act as if they were tourists on a trip.Following Andro, this search has become a relaxing tour.

"That's Lialuto Bridge; that building used to be the baron's house..."

Along the way, Andro kept giving Shaji pointers, something like this:... Although those gorgeous buildings are beautiful, but...

"The sightseeing tour guide is free! I just need to take a boat!" Feeling that this really swept away the atmosphere and mood of the visit, Dongcheng Saki insisted that there was no need for a "tour guide explanation".Such a zigzagging sightseeing on a down-to-earth road is not as direct and faster as taking a boat, but even on the boat, Andro will continue to give "sightseeing explanations" beside her.

Afterwards, no matter how much Dong Cheng was shocked by the beautiful scenery around him, Andro sat in the boat with his lapel straight, and looked at Saki with a calm smile.The sailors and boatmen at the bow are carefree, blowing tunes that sound very suitable for sea people to go to sea while punting.They are really laid-back people, even the fisherman's hat seems to fit the scenery so well.

"You are so annoying." Dongcheng turned his head to look at the boatman, and reluctantly said this sentence.She didn't seem to be in a good mood, and these tunes full of life interest became the noise of foreign languages ​​in her ears.However, while the leisurely boatman was playing songs with friends on the neighboring ship, he didn't understand what the passengers were thinking, and still played the ditty to himself.Dongcheng was restless because the matter had been dragged on for so long.

"This canal is the shortest way, and the boat is the only means of transportation." Andro stared at Shaji, and finally spoke, without the exaggerated and joking expression on his face.It seems to understand the restlessness and anxiety of Dongcheng Saki.

"Really? Is there no 'road'?" Dongcheng finally sat down with peace of mind.

"The area outside the canal is full of jagged paths." Andro has the sole responsibility for explaining.

This is an exotic sea.The light blue looks like a gem, and the deep blue is so bottomless, this elusive scenery makes people feel daunted.Every boat is deeply loved by the Adriatic Sea, floating in this sea all day long, whether it stops or goes.Like inseparable lovers.

This "street" is like going back in time, it is extremely wonderful-there is no car noise at all!

Unlike a modern city, this is an ancient ruin, like an unreal, quiet, peaceful dream.

However, Andro suddenly remembered something, and his expression changed accordingly.Holding his right hand with his left hand, he frowned, and even the usual arc of his mouth disappeared.

"..."

"...?!" Dongcheng Saki felt strange, she obviously felt that Andro had something to say, but didn't say it.Isn't he always cheerful?It was a living treasure before.

"What's the matter, Andro?" She still thought it would be better to ask.If something happens to this person, then his confidence will also be damaged, right?Probably so.

"It's nothing, the ones on the right are all famous churches..." Andro couldn't take his eyes off but knew everything here.She felt that something must be wrong with him!

"Okay!" Dongcheng interrupted his speech: "Are you really looking for the owner of the earring? I can't communicate because I don't speak the language!" She was always talking about "sightseeing", and she began to doubt his actions. , Do you really want to help her, and she is here, and she doesn't know what to do without him!She was anxious about it—the "enthusiastic" Italian!

"Oh! Mancia!" Andro exclaimed in Italian!Suddenly he became startled and anxious, as if he was afraid that Dong Cheng would not trust him.

"Believe me, look, that's the first family we're looking for—"

Andro regained that relaxed smiling face.

Follow the direction his hand is pointing—it is a building facing the water, the style of a large family common in ancient Italy, but...

A pair of very beautiful earrings appeared before Dong Cheng's eyes. The gold and ruby ​​light complement each other, and the symmetry depends on each other...

"Same as mother's..." Dongcheng Shaji was both happy and depressed.This is a complete set of earrings.

"It was given to her by her husband on her wedding anniversary. It is a very precious thing." A kind lady stood beside Andro, and Andro acted as an interpreter.The lady smiled happily when she heard his words.

It's really a 20-year project... Dongcheng was moved so much that she wanted to cry, her mother's relationship seemed like a dream to her, and now she finally found the support point of reality.But it's impossible that this wife's husband is my mother's lover... because she has such a happy smile.

"Thank you! Excuse me!" Dongcheng solemnly thanked her with Japanese etiquette.

The old lady smiled and said a lot of words-Andro translated: "Wait a minute, miss from Japan, come and have lunch with us!" Some children gathered at the door at some time, Looking at them, they were also discussing in the local language.

"But this..."

"Then I won't be polite!" Just as Dongcheng was hesitating about how to respond, Andro took her hand and patted her stomach with his left hand—he was hungry.

Andro actually smiled and agreed for her.

"You..." Dongcheng was speechless in a panic.Who would dine at the house the first time they bothered you? !

Dong Cheng was still at the end of the long table - the position of distinguished guests.All members of the family: Mrs., Mr., and three children—what was supposed to be a lunch for five became a lunch for seven as a family of five with two strangers.But they didn't care about the two strangers, or even how rowdy it would be with three children at the table.

Easy Italian!

In this way, Dongcheng Saki discovered that many Italians are from big families, and they chatted loudly while eating.They also talked about "surprise visits" and asked Tojo many questions about Japan...

Dongcheng watched Andro discuss eagerly with the hostess, and bonded with the family.Thinking about it this way, they didn't reject strangers at all.

But... What are they talking about, so enthusiastic... The language barrier is a big obstacle...

So it was the only lunch I'd had such a good one since my mother passed away.

Dongcheng smiled gratifiedly.

second person.

The fat old man happily waved to her for the first time, the smile lines on his face blooming happily.

Dong Cheng was a little stunned: Is this person his mother's lover?

"Which string of earrings was the birthday present she gave to her daughter 20 years ago?" Andro interjected explanatoryly.

"This gentleman is not. Excuse me!" Dongcheng saluted.Now I feel relieved... I am actually glad that it is not this person.Even if my mother's lover is old, he probably won't decay like this.It is also good to leave some expectations for your own good hopes.

"Wait a minute!" Andro continued to translate for her, stopping her from leaving.

"Come here specially, this is for you!" - Andro translated.The old gentleman held two red roses in his hands and said with a friendly smile.

Dong Cheng was overwhelmed by the flattery, took both hands, looked at them, feeling very pleasantly surprised, but at the same time felt uneasy.Always accepting gifts from others like this...

"Don't be discouraged! There is another person!" On the gravel road between the buildings, Andro kindly comforted Shaji, worrying that she would lose the patience and confidence to continue searching.

"Why?" Dongcheng just stared at the rose in his hand in puzzlement, expressing his doubts.

"Huh?" Andro turned his head to look at her with interest.

"Why are Italians so nice? They always like to help others?" Holding the two flowers, Dongcheng further confirmed the essence of the question.She was full of doubts.

"Just now..." Dongcheng raised his head and asked Andro: "Are they all treating tourists like this?" Dongcheng felt that he could not repay their kindness.Especially when they treat a person who might leave here soon, they don't even know each other's names, so they just give them their own care... This is inconceivable to Dongcheng Shaji, and I feel a little depressed , because I accepted their help, but I can't return anything.

Andro understood what she meant, and his eyes softened.

"Tourism is Italy's main financial income, and people on the street rely on it for food!" Andro scratched his head. To be honest, few Italians think about this "return and free help" issue. But this seems to be the only reasonable answer for Dongcheng Saki to believe.

"I see..." Dongcheng heaved a sigh of relief, it seemed that he was not "received a special treat".That's it.

But Andro didn't stop talking:

"But why do tourists like to come here? Is it because of the beauty of the streets and interest in this country? If you don't like this country, no one will spend money and time to come here!" Andro asked himself and answered said, with a calm and distant tone, the laughing Andro has disappeared now.Oddly enough, such a question and answer feels a little sad.Italy, every city and every people here are waiting for travelers who love them and will love them.The quiet kingdom of the sea expresses its respect for human beings with its own pure language that does not have the current hustle and bustle.

At this moment, Andro seemed to be in a certain mood.

It seems that with hope, love for this city, and love for every passenger who loves this place, Andro has become a combination of them at this moment. He said to Dongcheng seriously: "Because I hope you Will love it even more, and be friendly to tourists. You think it's strange."

Dongcheng was persuaded by him for a while, or frightened by Andro's expression, she couldn't say a word.I was stunned by this kind of love for the city home, and my thoughts were hit.

However, she thought: Does that kind of kindness also hurt people?

Dongcheng's mother's mournful back appeared in Dongcheng's mind...just like his own mother...because there are too many beautiful memories here, and he will never forget them for the rest of his life. A little response!Because they only exist here, they can't go anywhere, they just treat any traveler friendly, and they don't treat anyone in particular... But my mother... Isn't this a kind of harm...

"The last person..." Andro took out the note and checked it again. "It seems to be far away..." Dongcheng became nervous again when he heard this.

"It's too late, let's go tomorrow and take you back to the hotel first."

"it is good."

When he arrived at the hotel near Shuicheng, Dongcheng said "good night" to Andro, but he leaned forward, brought that graceful face very close, and said seriously and "coldly", "You forgot thing!"

"Oh?!" Dongcheng thought in surprise: What?

A face so serious and so close...

Dongcheng Saki's heartbeat accelerated for no reason.

The Italian man's influence on her seems to be growing...

"Today's fee!" Andro stretched out his hand playfully.Dongcheng's eyes widened because he couldn't adapt to this change.In fact, she almost broke into a cold sweat because of some inexplicable expectation.

so and so...

"See you tomorrow!" The "guide" Andro, who got the money, happily hummed a little song and walked away without looking back.

"It's so disgusting! You treacherous and slippery guy!" Dongcheng said angrily with his hands on his hips.However, it was also because of the so-called "tip" last time... that led to the "inertia" this time... But, everyone has forgotten, this guy still remembers!

After taking a shower, Dongcheng threw himself into the mattress.The exhaustion of the day immediately made her fall asleep.But the figures of those two people reappeared——

That lost Japanese woman and that enthusiastic Italian man...

So those two people... what happened now?

Why did Jiu see that group of clowns parading the streets when they appeared?It seems that as long as there are clowns, they can be seen...