Cold and warm depend on each other

Ziyang City is located in the north of the whole territory, the weather is very cold, and the thick black clouds are like covering the top, pressing heavily in the air.The shopkeeper of the inn poked his head to look at it for a while, then turned around and asked the accountant to buy more wine, meat and other things. The haze and clouds had accumulated for two days, and there was bound to be a heavy snow in the near future.

There were three or five tables of guests in the lobby, and in broad daylight someone would call for wine to dispel the cold.Xue Wanxiang walked downstairs slowly and sat down at the small table by the window.

The waiter in the shop ran over with a white scarf, and said with an apologetic smile, "What do Madam Su use?"

Xue Wanxiang hardly ate anything the whole day yesterday, and now she has no appetite, so she just ordered a bowl of porridge.

The waiter in the shop persuaded that the weather is too cold, and it may be difficult to eat porridge alone, so it is better to order a home-cooked side dish. "It hasn't snowed yet, and there are vegetables for the winter in the store. In a few days, there may be only wine and meat left. Madam Su should make do with some."

Xue Wanxiang thanked him, and asked for a plate of stir-fried vegetables and a bowl of rice.

After a while, the food was delivered, and it was still the waiter who had been chattering just now. He put the dish with a light aroma on the tray on the square table. Mrs. Su thanked him, but someone shouted at the table next to him, so he responded and ran away. up.After finishing the work at hand, he turned around and saw Mrs. Su took a small mouthful of rice and put down the bowl again.The vegetables on the plate barely moved, he thought for a while, and walked over, only to see a drop of tear slipping across Mrs. Su's face and falling on the rice in the porcelain bowl.

Maybe something happened.The waiter wisely didn't come forward.The inn was very busy, he ran back and forth, and after a while, he forgot about this corner.

Xue Wanxiang barely used up half a bowl of rice, but she couldn't eat any more, so she simply used chopsticks.

The lobby gradually became lively, and she sat by the window sill, occasionally looking up at the guest room upstairs.It was about dinner time, and she was waiting for Su Zhe to go downstairs for dinner.She didn't know which room Cao Youqi lived in, and she didn't want to ask the shopkeeper. She didn't have any reason to question her, and she didn't even have the position to question him.

"I just need to take a look at her from a distance." She comforted herself like this, and continued to bite her lips, for the humbleness of this moment.

Guests came in one after another, and most of the seats in the spacious lobby were already occupied.There was a lot of noise, and an unfamiliar younger brother ran over and told Xue Wanxiang that he would open the window halfway to let the lobby breathe, and asked Mrs. Su if she needed to change the table.

Xue Wanxiang shook her head.

The window leaves were opened left and right, and the deep cold wind poured in, blowing people suddenly awake.The back kitchen brought in a whole jar of wine, and piled them on the edge of the counter, and the waiters were so busy that they didn't touch the floor, their giggling and laughing filled the hall.

Xue Wanxiang pushed half of the window wider, only to see that snow had fallen outside the eaves at some time.Pure white snowflakes are like light catkins, swirling one after another in the cold winter.Xue Wanxiang rested her elbows on her chin, quietly looking out of the window at the wide long street that was gradually covered with snow, the cold wind stirred her forehead hair, the scenery in front of her was soon covered with a layer of fluffy white, roofs, trees, steps... ...It seems that the whole city has become much quieter.

The sound of horseshoes was heard clearly on the empty long street, several horses gradually came running in the white snow, looking from a distance, the two of them were riding side by side, one was graceful and unrestrained in the wind, the other was heroic and red-clothed.Xue Wanxiang rubbed her eyes, wishing she was wrong for a while.

It's a pity that the sky didn't follow people's wishes, and several horses quickly ran to the front.Su Zhe got off his horse, but didn't go into the house immediately, but walked to Cao Youqi's horse, raised his head and spoke.There was an undefended smile on her face, with concern and indulgence in her smile.

Xue Wanxiang's face gradually paled, she stood up while leaning on the edge of the table, bit her lip and looked out the window.

Cao Youqi stuck out her tongue and made a grimace. She didn't know what she said, but another young man ran over to lead her horse. Su Zhe spread his arms and caught Cao Youqi who jumped off the horse with a smile.

Xue Wanxiang felt that a hand was grabbing her heart, and twisted it hard, she suddenly turned her head and ran up the stairs, not wanting others to see her tearful appearance, so she didn't see it either, Su Zhe sent Cao Youqi Putting it on the steps, Cao Youqi supported her arm, and limped into the inn.

Su Zhe went out with a few classmates early in the morning.At that time, the clouds were like ink, and the snow had not yet fallen. They rode their horses to the Chilong River outside the city to inquire about the situation of the old helmsman at the ferry crossing the river.

The waters of the river are wide and the river is fast-flowing. The old helmsman said that the boats on the river stopped two days ago, and when they can leave depends on God's reward.

Standing by the riverside, Cao Youqi watched the turbid water rolling like waves, and the wind coming from the river, breaking the shore like turbulent waves.She was horrified to see it, and she took a step forward out of her mind, but suddenly the sole of her foot slipped and she almost tripped.Su Zhe happened to turn his head to see it, and hurriedly grabbed her and pulled her back violently.Cao Youqi stared at her blankly, Su Zhe patted her face, and asked her what's wrong, she came back to herself, covered in cold sweat and felt scared, and replied just now when she was looking at the rushing river, she suddenly felt like jumping off The feeling of going with Jiang He.

Everyone was taken aback and took a few steps back to protect her. Cao Youqi said "ah", crying with a wrinkled face, and sprained her foot at some point.

Wang Yupei, the elder brother of the Junshan School, was already in his thirties. He was mature and prudent, so he asked Su Zhe and a few juniors to accompany Cao Youqi, and went to the ferry to chat with the old helmsman for a few more words.

The sky became more and more gloomy, and the group stopped wandering around the scenery and prepared to mount their horses and return to the inn.Wang Yupei asked a junior brother to hire a sedan chair to carry the junior sister, but Cao Youqi refused again, saying that it was a minor injury and that she could ride a horse. Su Zhe touched her ankle and nodded to Wang Yupei as if there was no serious problem.

Because I injured my foot, the return journey was much slower. Halfway through the journey, snowflakes filled the sky, and a thin layer quickly accumulated on the road. The horse's hoof stepped on it, leaving a series of clear hoofprints. .

It was dinner time, there were a lot of guests in the inn, and the more wind and snow outside, the more people were drinking and drinking in the room, pushing cups and changing cups.

The lobby is full of people, only two small square tables by the window are left, and a bowl and a plate are still placed on one of the tables. There is still more than half of the rice in the bowl, and the vegetables in the plate have only been moved a few chopsticks. .

Junshan sent a younger brother to call the waiter, who cleared up the table and made a table together. A group of brothers and sisters sat around and ordered a table of wine and food.Su Zhe helped Cao Youqi go upstairs, checked her feet, there was nothing serious, except that her ankle was slightly swollen, she rubbed her for a while, and then came down to eat again.

It was dark when we were full of wine and food. There were three floors of the inn, and a night lantern was hung every few steps in the corridor, illuminating the house brightly.

Cao Youqi's foot injury has healed a lot, Su Zhe sent her back to her room, and asked her mother-in-law to bring hot water.After Cao Youqi finished washing up, Su Zhe carried her and stuffed her on the bed, turned around and walked towards the door, saying he would come back later.Cao Youqi called her to stop: "What are you doing here? Last night, half of the bed was occupied, so I didn't sleep well! Go back to your room to sleep tonight."

Su Zhe said that her foot injury was not healed, and it was inconvenient to drink tea or urinate in the middle of the night, so she stayed to take care of her.Cao Youqi stared at her for a while, then said with a half smile: "Su Xiaoman, you have various reasons and excuses for refusing to go back to your room. Could it be because you were arguing with your sister-in-law?"

"What are you arguing about!" Su Zhe stiffened his neck, reacted and shouted again: "What sister-in-law! Don't talk nonsense!"

"Oh?" Cao Youqi and her grew up naked, and the two of them guessed each other's minds, and they guessed right.Shi Caiben was just talking casually, but when she saw her handsome face flushed like a tomato, she decided that something was wrong.She didn't really think about the gratification between the two, but guessed that there must be something awkward between the two of them. Judging from Su Zhe's posture, it is likely that he bullied someone and bit him to death and refused to give in. "Su Xiaoman, look at you, there is almost a cover-up written on your face. Explaining is tantamount to covering up. Do you know?!"

"Cut!" Su Zhe expressed deep disdain for Cao Youqi's gloating expression on his face.She snorted, closed the door "framed", and walked to the upper room on the second floor.

Most of the diners in the lobby have dispersed, and there are still a few tables where people are talking in low voices.Su Zhe turned around a corridor and stood still in front of the guest house.

The room was lit, and a row of lanterns hung under the eaves of the porch outside the house. Su Zhe moved outside the door for a long time before knocking on the door.

At sunset, Xue Wanxiang blew the cold wind in front of the window for a while. At this time, she was feeling dizzy and uncomfortable. He heard the knock on the door and thought it was the waiter from the shop or the cook who brought something again. She didn't want to open the door, but she saw Su Zhe standing there. the door.

The two of them were silent without speaking. After a while, Su Zhe turned sideways and passed by her.

Xue Wanxiang closed the door and bolted the bolt casually.She walked slowly to the side of the bed, her eyes fixed on her.

Su Zhe walked silently to the dark red cabinet, opened the cabinet door, found a set of clean underwear, tidied it up a bit, turned around and walked out the door again.

"Where are you going?" Xue Wanxiang asked behind her, staring at her movements.

Su Zhe paused, and said in a flat voice, "Go to my junior sister's room."

Xue Wanxiang raised her hand to support the bedpost, and asked tremblingly, "What are you doing in her room?"

"Bath." Su Zhe said, and walked away.

"Don't go!" Xue Wanxiang rushed over and tugged at her, her voice shaking.

Su Zhe might as well if she ran over suddenly, and was dragged backwards by her, and barely stood still with one hand on the pear wood table next to him. "You!" She was a little angry, gritted her teeth and stared at her, and suddenly saw her eyes flushed with tears.

Su Zhe was startled.

"Don't go!" Xue Wanxiang repeated, with aggrieved and sad voice.She tugged at her cuffs and did not let go, tears swirled in her eyes, and she couldn't hold back, big drops fell down, soaking the front of her clothes for a moment.

In the room, the earth was burning brightly, Xue Wanxiang was only wearing ordinary clothes, thin and plain, with fluttering skirts.She cried urgently, her breathing became short of breath, and her soft chest heaved and fell.

Su Zhe blushed immediately when she realized where her eyes fell, she broke away from her hand, and took a step back towards the door.

Xue Wanxiang raised her tearful eyes and looked at her mistyly.

Su Zhe didn't dare to look any further, turned around and walked quickly, only two or three steps away, she had already put her hand on the door bolt.

"Azhe!!!" Xue Wanxiang stood behind her, her voice full of tears.