The Rationalist's Marriage

Early on Wednesday morning, Ding Ye showed up at the gate of Qiu Yuening's community at the appointed time.He was also rarely wearing sportswear today; Qiu Yuening couldn't help suspecting that they were going to a certain sports venue.

"Boss Ding," after getting into the car, Qiu Yuening took out a small bag from his backpack, "I made this at home, I'll give it to you to try."

What Ding Ye was handed was a bag of animal biscuits, which came in the shapes of rabbits, puppies, kittens, and bears, all of which were packed in kraft paper gift bags.

When I was at home, I didn't think too much about it, I just wanted to show Ding Ye what I was good at, but when I got in front of him, Qiu Yuening realized that this "gift" was childish.

Kindergarten children will show off their handmade snacks in front of others.Thinking of this, he felt apprehensive.

"Can you make biscuits?" The look of surprise disappeared for a moment, and Ding Ye's eyes were filled with joy.

It should be a happy performance.Qiu Yuening became more at ease, and replied, "Yes."

He likes to make snacks, and his family specially bought a fully functional oven and molds of various shapes.These are the results of his busy afternoon yesterday.

"Thank you," Ding Ye held the paper bag containing the biscuits in his hand, "I don't understand this, please teach me if you have a chance."

"Okay," Qiu Yuening was even happier, "I have all kinds of tools in my house, that... If you are willing to come to my house in the future."

"Then make an appointment in advance." Before driving on the road, Ding Ye glanced at the passenger seat again, then put on his sunglasses and flipped over the sun visor.

It took over an hour on the road.

The neighborhood where Qiu Yuening lived was already far away from the city center because it was close to the airport, and the direction Ding Ye took him to was even further away from the city center.

The outline of the mountain gradually appeared. This is the mountainous area on the south side of Wencheng.He only heard that a resort had been built in this area, but he hadn't been there for two or three years, so he didn't know exactly what it had become.

Sure enough, rows of villas passed by outside the window, without high-rise buildings and hustle and bustle, the scenery tends to be natural and pleasing to the eye.But Ding Ye's car didn't stop, but drove onto a dirt road that didn't seem to pass cars often.

The morning sun was dazzling, and Ding Ye was always wearing sunglasses.Qiu Yuening couldn't see his expression, and occasionally said a few words in the city, and when he got here, he quietly cast his eyes out of the window for fear of affecting his judgment.

Fortunately, such a road is not long. After turning a few small turns, the car stopped in a relatively open woodland.

"Here is it?" Qiu Yuening got out of the car, looked around, and had a vague guess.

"A farm run by a client," Ding Ye said, "is not a big place, and it's not yet open to tourists. There are very few people now."

Qiu Yuening looked towards the side of the mountain, and there was a stretch of woods, lawns, fields and houses, and there seemed to be a pond in the distance.Although Ding Ye said that it is not big, if you walk around this area, it should take a lot of time.

"Mr. Ding is here?" A young woman came to meet them, "Is the journey going well?"

"Very good, your place is even more beautiful."

After exchanging greetings with Ding Ye, the woman's eyes turned to Qiu Yuening, "Is this your friend?"

"Ah."

Qiu Yuening didn't know how Ding Ye introduced himself to the other party, was the blind date still an ordinary friend?

But she should understand something, she simply greeted them and left with an excuse, as if deliberately leaving them a space to be alone.

"They live here," Ding Ye told Qiu Yuening, "The wedding between her and her lover was also held here last month."

"Oh," no wonder he said it was a client, "then you've been here before—"

It's nonsense, Qiu Yuening thought to himself.

Ding Ye didn't care, and patiently explained: "I've been here twice, and I think it's a very pleasant place, so I want you to see it too." He turned around inadvertently, facing Qiu Yuening, his eyes naturally focused.

Qiu Yuening blushed and said softly, "Thank you."

His work requires running around, and he is used to seeing all kinds of scenery, but in his daily life, he has not been to such a quiet and natural outdoor for a long time, just to spend half a day, and has nothing to do with responsibility.

Since then, the farm should be developed as a tourist area, and many characteristic areas have been divided.Qiu Yuening and Ding Ye walked towards the pond together, and saw more than one kind of captive animals along the way.

"Go and have a look?" Ding Ye suggested, pushing open the wooden gate beside him.

"is it okay?"

"fine."

There are a few white sheep scattered on the grass in the fence, not too big.Qiu Yuening looked around and found that there was still a black sheep in the corner. When he regained consciousness, he saw Ding Ye walking up to touch the black sheep.

The lamb was very docile, still lying on the ground, motionless.Qiu Yuening also approached and squatted down.

"It seems to know you?"

"Maybe." Ding Ye said with a smile.

"Come on, let me take a photo for you," Qiu Yuening took out his mobile phone, "Just this pose."

He gradually let go, not only had fun with the lambs, but also talked more with Ding Ye.

"Look, Mr. Ding, it always follows me."

The eyes of the two met briefly, and Ding Ye said solemnly: "Yue Ning."

"Ah?" Qiu Yuening was taken aback, the sudden change of address made his chest thump.

"Aren't we dating?" Ding Ye asked calmly.

"Ah."

"Stop calling me Boss Ding," he said, "What do you think?"

"Of course...Okay." This sense of shame was not difficult to overcome, Qiu Yuening looked directly at Ding Ye, "Ding Ye."

Ding Ye nodded, "Go for a walk."

There is a barbecue restaurant on the side of the pond. Since it is not yet open to the public, only the two of them eat here at noon.

Said that the pond might not be suitable, Qiu Yuening felt that the water area in front of him was almost an artificial lake, but at first it was far away, so he didn't realize that its area was so wide.

The water surface is green and bottomless, and there is a small group of ducks clustered on the side. When they came to the front, most of them wandered away, and the remaining three were lying there too lazy to move.

When the weather is fine, the dining table is set on the grass at the entrance of the restaurant.They saw the woman of the morning again, bringing up skewers of meat and vegetables.The aroma flows into the nasal cavity naturally with the breeze.

At the moment her husband is also there, and they have a brief chat with the two, mainly asking whether the dishes are satisfactory.

"It tastes really good, thanks to your hard work." Qiu Yuening said.There is no deliberate compliment, the food is basically made from local ingredients, the freshness is not ordinary, and the sauce is more flavorful than what he eats in other places.But it's only the two of them who are being entertained, so it's hard not to feel embarrassed.

"Eat whatever you want, play whatever you want," the husband said more than his wife, depending on how old he was, or his face was mature, he pulled a stool and sat down, "We also troubled Mr. Ding at that time, you don't know, Ding It’s rare for the boss to make plans in person, and we forcefully ask for it.”

"You are exaggerating." Ding Ye said.

Qiu Yuening's understanding of him was still limited, and when he heard it from others, he unconsciously showed interest.

"My eldest brother's wedding was arranged by Mr. Ding, several years ago," he said to Qiu Yuening, who was listening intently. "He likes to make troubles, and he insisted on inviting a band to sing and hold a small dance... but the lead singer fell ill that day. , I can’t sing anymore, and the dance party can’t be finished, right? In the end, Mr. Ding went up to sing.”

Qiu Yuening looked at Ding Ye in surprise, "Really?"

"It's all black history." Ding Ye's usual lack of volatility had a faint red mark on his face, and he noticed that Qiu Yuening's gaze had not shifted, and asked him, "Are you interested?"

The hostess served freshly squeezed juice, which distracted the two of them. She whispered something to her husband, and then they left together, as if they were going to an indoor restaurant.

Qiu Yuening hesitated whether to bring up the interrupted conversation again. He was indeed a little curious about Ding Ye's singing on stage.

"Sing again when you have the chance." Ding Ye said abruptly.

What was in his mind was said, Qiu Yuening was half ashamed, half relaxed, and nodded slightly: "Okay."

Qiu Yuening had to board the plane the next day, and not long after the meal, Ding Ye sent him home.

The vacation place is comfortable, and he doesn't need to drive himself back and forth, so he doesn't feel tired at all, so he feels sorry in front of Ding Ye, and wants to thank him again seriously.

"Boss Ding," he said to the person in the driver's seat after unfastening his seat belt, "I am very happy today, thank you for accompanying me out."

Ding Ye's eye tails are slender and slightly raised. When he smiles, his eyelids are half closed, and there seems to be shimmering in his pupils, such as now.

"On a scale of ten," he asked, "how would you rate me?"

"Score?"

"Yeah, rate your blind date, how would you rate it?"

His tone was a bit teasing, maybe he was joking, but Qiu Yuening replied sincerely: "I give...[-]."

As a blind date, Ding Ye was too thoughtful and impeccable, Qiu Yuening was afraid that his performance would not be satisfactory.

"Want to know the score I gave you?" Ding Ye asked again.

"Ah."

"Nine points," he said without accepting his smile, "one point deducted because you called me Mr. Ding again just now."

"Ah..." Qiu Yuening remembered the address he just changed today, blushed for a moment, lowered his head to correct, "Ding Ye."

"It's full marks now."