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"What are you thinking about?"

The day of leaving is approaching, and their way of getting along has changed. The master brings some small things over from time to time, as if to amuse the children. Just seeing the peacock and saying thank you makes him smile brightly.

If it is such a master, it is not impossible to go with him.Peacock's thoughts tossed and turned, and he had to think about it several times a day, and finally he was confused about what to think about.

"It's nothing."

Hastily turning the teacup upside down, the peacock tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"Ah, I brought something, you must like it."

"What is it?"

The master joyfully took out a rattan basket covered with floral cloth, and at the same time when he opened it, the peacock's smile condensed on his face, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Isn't this your favourite?"

The master smiled like a child, hugging the peacock's slender shoulders, but his surprise was far greater than his happiness. The colorful dumplings were placed on the green leaves, and the aroma of taro and red beans wafted from his nostrils.

"Take a look. I asked the pastry shop to make it specially. I know you don't like sweets, so I specially adjusted it."

Even though he didn't like this, the temptation of Liang Yuan was really too strong, Peacock tentatively picked one up and put it in his mouth.

"how?"

"delicious."

The sweetness of taro paste is natural and dense, and honey is also added for seasoning. One is really not enough. Peacock stared at the taste of red beans, swallowed, ate another one, and finally ate the whole plate.

"Why don't you tell me you like this?"

"It's going to be fat."

It's calla lily, only calla lily knows that he likes to eat cold round balls, and the master probably heard it from Du Juan, what else do they know about themselves?

"It's okay to be fat."

.

The cold weather didn't last long, the air was no longer dry and cold, and although his throat was no longer itchy, Peacock didn't feel any better and was always tired, so when He Jiqian came to him, he was very happy to have a free time to rest .

"Hey, are you fat?"

It's usually good to tell the truth directly, but hearing He Jiqian say it is angry, especially when the tone is so firm, it's more like his boss has the final say than telling the truth.

"No, I measure my waist every day."

There was nothing good to say when he came here, Peacock didn't even pour tea for him, he picked up a shredded squid with his fingers, and chewed it in an inelegant way, but found that he had no appetite. desire.

"Is that swollen?"

He Jiqian swayed his head from side to side and looked at it from different angles. He looked very serious and didn't look like he was joking. Compared with the last time he saw it, the peacock's chin was rounder and his complexion was a little fairer, but neither of them were good. , at first glance, he seems to be eating better, he is fat and not dark, but when he looks closely, he is unnaturally white, and the spots on his skin can't be blocked by makeup, his chin is not symmetrical, and his shape It's also a little weird, like steamed buns that have been soaked in water.

"Does my weight have to be the topic?"

Putting down the chopsticks, Peacock was not even interested in drinking tea. He rubbed his eyes exhaustedly and yawned. The muscles of his whole body were stretched out on the table, and his lower abdomen throbbed endlessly.

Alcohol, need alcohol to numb himself, the irony is that it usually doesn't make him drunk, after a few glasses, negative memories and heat come together, he often drinks alone in the room until tears fill his face, waiting for the night full of exhaustion to pass, consciousness After waking up, it was more painful than before drinking, and the red and swollen eyes looked at the rising sun.

"Drink? I brew it myself."

"No, I have a stomachache."

With his head slightly off the table, Peacock showed an uncontrollable craving for alcohol, no matter what the side effects were, it was one of his favorite drinks after all, so refusing it sounded unconvincing.

"It tastes a bit like milk, it should be good for the stomach."

While smiling and half teasing, the milky white wine was also filled with translucent green jade cups. Even in the famous Flower and Bird Building, that is a high-end object that shouldn’t appear. Peacock couldn’t help but stretch out his hand to check, he likes jade. Although the material is cold to the touch, it will adjust to body temperature after a period of contact, and it feels like clinging to a person.

"Drink or not?"

The seal was a little too tight, He Jiqian took some time to open it, asked the peacock once but didn't answer, just let the jade cup roll in his palm.

"This lord?"

He Jiqian, who had finally opened the wine, called him, deliberately speaking in an exaggerated tone, feeling a little secretly pleased that the peacock liked such a small object so much.

"Oh ah?"

The stupid response made He Jiqian almost burst out laughing, but it was only when anger appeared in the peacock's eyes that he endured it. He poured wine into the cup that was stretched out with trembling hands and corners of his mouth.

"cheers."

"Toast."

When the jade cups collided together, the insides vibrated thickly and made a grunting sound, with a porridge-like luster.

The wine residue remained on the glass and became opaque, and the wine was more than half empty. He Jiqian looked at each plate, two wine glasses, and wine jug on the table in turn, or looked at the peacock with a smirk.

"What are you laughing at?"

A little drunkenness and hot air bothered his head, and his chest and back were dry, which made Peacock feel irritable and wanted to hit someone with his hand.

"Laugh at you."

He was so drunk that he couldn't even hold his chopsticks steadily, but He Jiqian could still understand human speech, easily grasped his soft fists, and giggled happily.

"Let go, let go..."

Holding his breath, Peacock tried hard to pull his fingers away, He Jiqian only dodged a little, clasped his wrists in one breath and lifted them up, Peacock still struggled, and his kicking feet were also suppressed.

"you……."

The table was pressed against the stomach, and the hard wood hurt the ribs. The peacock was so angry that he couldn't speak. He Jiqian smiled even more happily, and he even combed the peacock's tangled hair with his free hands.

"Very long hair."

It is soft and slippery, like silk, and you won't feel heavy even if you hold a lot of it. From the top of the head where the hair accessories are wrapped and inserted, to the tip of the hair, it is black, and the fragrance of flowers is full of it when it is shaken.

"Huh? Don't, don't cry."

No one will say these simple things to himself anymore, and Haiyu will occasionally say that the envy in the words is too naive, the peacock really can't be happy, and he doesn't know what's wrong with him, and he can't hold back the tears after a few thoughts, He took a few deep breaths, trying to arm himself again, but He Jiqian's touch made him soften again.

"Laugh again! Are you happy about being so embarrassed?"

His throat was dry, and he coughed again, his hair was all over his face, and he was as embarrassed as he could be.He Jiqian let go of his hand in embarrassment, his face was clearly at a loss, he didn't want to make the peacock cry.

"I'm not bullying you."

He was wronged like a child who was carrying a scapegoat, and he fumbled for a long time before he took out a small cloth handkerchief, which seemed to be used to seal the mouth of the urn just now.

"Why not, let me go, bastard!"

"What's wrong with you?"

He Jiqian never thought that the peacock would cry like this. He took off his cold coat. He was just a child, and he was even older than him.

"Okay, don't cry," He Jiqian put his arms around him, half-coaxing him like comforting a child, He Jiqian slowly and carefully adjusted the peacock's appearance, "It doesn't look good when you cry."

"What happened, such a sudden reaction?"

The sober peacock left He Jiqian's embrace in embarrassment. He tied his braids again and shook off his crumpled clothes. He still looked a little depressed. He Jiqian didn't dare to give him any more drinks, so he picked up the tea that Wen was on the side and poured some tea. to the peacock.

"Master, master, he..."

Saying it out couldn't solve the problem, as soon as he opened his mouth, he gave up explaining and gritted his teeth, eyes escaping from He Jiqian who was staring at him.

"You're going to the south for business, aren't you?"

The other aunts in the family are just name-calling, but the uncle has an unusual obsession with peacocks. He will spend all his time trying to please him, and will be happy because he sees him. noisy.

"He's going to buy me."

Peacock shook his head, said after breathing smoothly.

"real?!"

Uncle is a shrewd businessman, and it is impossible to give up business for peacocks, but he never thought he would want to take peacocks away. It is one thing to play in the store, but another thing to bring them home to raise. A few aunts usually fight to win His head was bleeding, and the alone peacock seemed like a living target.

5 My aunt just recently had an accident. The carriage was in a car accident. Although she saved her life, she broke her hand. Holding the chopsticks, she couldn't even pick up the rice. She couldn't play the most beautiful piano sound in the city anymore. Missing a big piece, listening to the monotonous melody, chasing fame and money?In the end, he got nothing, and He Jiqian really felt worthless.

"how?"

Not knowing what he was planning, Peacock frowned; for Peacock's question, He Jiqian shrugged his shoulders, not sure if he didn't know or didn't want to answer.

"You want to go?"

Going to the uncle's house sounds like a bad choice, but this may be the only chance for Peacock to leave in this life, so it is a choice from Peacock's point of view.

"Are you thinking of calla lilies?"

He Jiqian asked, I can't believe it's this time, he still can't decide whether he wants a little girl or the rest of his life.

"She's old enough to take care of herself."

Seeing that Peacock didn't respond, he said, of course Calla Potato is still young, but there is no need to worry about it, but Peacock still seems to think of her as a milk baby.

"She's only 10 years old."

It's stupid, it's really stupid, she gave her heart to another person, and she is still hesitating, but he really really can't imagine a day when he can't see the calla lily.

"You don't need to be with you when you are 10 years old. You should consider your own position. How many people dream of leaving here? You still have customers now, but what about in 5 or 10 years?"

How can you say such a thing so easily!Why do you want to jump down knowing that you will regret it, and lose everything for the fickle person? Why do you want to?

"Even if I die tomorrow, it's none of your business."

The light moved, and the shadow took the opportunity to sway, highlighting the distress of the peacock even more. The still gorgeous clothes were covered by loose hair, and the rouge and lipstick were like blood.

"Don't just talk about death."

He Jiqian didn't hate Peacock, but he hated his mentality extremely, and he kept talking about bad things, as if it would really happen in the not-too-distant future.

He really wanted to let him out of this cage, he wanted to see the peacock bathed in the sunshine of freedom, with a real smile on his face.

"What to do, let go!"

"I want to buy you!"

"Varied……"

One was dragged away by He Jiqian without paying attention, and the peacock hurriedly held his feet, but couldn't stand still, and fell face down to the ground, restricted by the complicated clothes, unable to get up all at once.

"Foot...you...."

The floor was very flat, and he really didn't pull it very hard. He Jiqian looked suspicious at first, and casually looked at the peacock's rarely exposed feet. There was a deep wound on the heel under the jade bracelet, and the deep red recess was evenly cut. , It should have been cut with a sharp tool like a knife. He Jiqian was still in a daze, but Peacock sat up quickly and covered his feet with the hem of his clothes.

In the room, the peacocks use their hands to help them move, and they always kneel when they enter or leave the room. He Jiqian always thought it was for elegance, he is so stupid.

"Why, first time entering a brothel?"

Peacock sneered miserably, sneered mockingly, but looked like he was about to cry, hunchbacked, he wanted to stand up, but his feet couldn't move.

"When did you do it?"

He Jiqian asked, there was repressed anger in his words, the same as the master's eyes when he didn't allow him to refuse, he only wanted to achieve his goal, a bit scary.

"After starting to pick up the guests."

"There may still be a chance to apply the medicine."

He Jiqian let out a burst of breath, and held up the peacock's crippled foot.

"Who cares what our feet look like."

Peacock hated He Jiqian's chatter, as if he was in charge of him, he found that he couldn't hide the pain in his heart, especially when he met He Jiqian's look of waiting to listen, but his eyes were so sharp, it hurt his skin and chest.

"doing what?"

His hands and feet slipped away, and He Jiqian became silent; the silence made Peacock even more uncomfortable. After getting along for a while, Peacock could guess what he would answer, but couldn't understand his heart and intentions. Normally, this person in front of him seemed to only have Half of the soul, the most core place can't even see the peacock who has seen people all over the place.

"sorry."

He suddenly became serious again, and Peacock felt that he still had something to say, but he didn't speak for a long time.

"You didn't do anything, don't apologize."

What he wants to say is his freedom, but Peacock doesn't want to accept it, as if he owes him this, He Jiqian still laughs when he hears it, but he doesn't feel happy at all.

"You just want to oppose me?"

"Who told you to talk nonsense all the time."

Even though he was scolded, He Jiqian still laughed, sounding much happier than before, like a fool.

"You only answer me properly when you are provoked."

"Who, who was irritated by you?"

Peacock, who knew he was wrong, blushed, and was half-dead from his own anger when he said the words. He squeezed his mouth tightly, as if that could change the facts.

"You have seen many people, can you give me an idea?"

"I don't have as many ideas as you do."

"Recently my parents forced me to get married," He Jiqian said, ignoring the peacock, "but I have someone I like."

"I didn't even know you insisted on having only one wife."

The topic has changed, but Peacock can't stop thinking about the injury on his foot, it sounds absent-minded,

"I like him, but I don't know if he likes me."

"It's not like you would do that."

He Jiqian's impermanence made the peacock furious, and kept pinching the inside of his arm.

"I'm not good at talking."

"If you talk nonsense, they will leave."

"In other places, I seldom speak, and sometimes I don't speak for a whole day, but as long as I look at you, I can talk a lot."

Peacocks always react very much to everything, which is very different from the lifeless surroundings, and they can't lie. The faces of those who tell lies are really disgusting.

"That's why I told you to tell people what you want to say directly."

"I want to sleep, I want to sleep."

He murmured, crawled onto the peacock's lap, and fell asleep before he could push himself away.