It’s Hard to Say

Ji Xiaoshu got up early in the morning and talked about what happened last night while getting dressed. "First, we can let Sheng Yue try the medicine starting today. Second, we promised Sheng Yue to invite Ah Xin and Ah Le to come. Third, you promised him that you would persuade Aunt Yan to like him."

Zheng'er nodded, "And we have to practice the swordsmanship we learned last night today."

"Others are fine. If you really want to persuade Aunt Yan to like Sheng Yue, you might get beaten." Ji Xiaoshu chuckled, "Aunt Yan has a bad temper and doesn't like to hear this."

Zheng'er sighed, "Promised. I must do it, and I mean it sincerely. "

Ji Xiaoshu raised his eyebrows, "Do you think Sheng Yue and Aunt Yan can really become a loving couple now? You didn't say that before. "

"I didn't like what they did before." Zheng'er nodded, "But since they insist on getting married, I still hope they can be together. As for whether my hope can be realized, I don't know. "

During breakfast, Sheng Yue and Yan Shiba didn't pick up food for each other as they did at dinner yesterday. Instead, they ate their own food as if they didn't know each other, and didn't even make eye contact.

Everyone can see clearly: As long as Yan Shiba provokes Sheng Yue, he will definitely take the challenge. But if Yan Shiba doesn't take the initiative, Sheng Yue won't pay attention to her.

In this way, everything is peaceful and harmonious.

After breakfast, Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu found Feng Ming and said they were going to the Peng family.

Feng Ming had just been there yesterday, but of course he didn't mind going again today, so he went out with the two children.

On the way, Zhenger asked Feng Ming, "Uncle Feng, if Aunt Peng knew that Sheng Yue came to Beijing and stayed at our house, would she be unhappy?"

Feng Ming shook his head, "No. We talked about this before." Peng Wu knew what Sheng Yue had done before and that he would come to Beijing after he finished his business. She told Feng Ming that her enemy was not Sheng Yue, but it was Sheng Yue who helped her get revenge and sent the man who hurt her to Beijing alive, so that she had the opportunity to kill her enemy.

The only direct intersection and place where Peng Wu and Sheng Yue had a grudge on Xingluo Island was that Sheng Yue took her two children away when he needed hostages, resulting in the separation of mother and children. She suffered a lot during that time.

But judging from the result, it was not a bad thing. The children were not hurt, not even frightened. Axin and Ale said that Sheng Yue had never abused them, did not starve or freeze, and did not even say harsh words. Sheng Yue's behavior directly led to Peng Wu and the two children being left behind when the Zhong family fled from Xingluo Island. The children had no choice, and Peng Wu chose it herself, so she certainly didn't regret it.

Even if Sheng Yue didn't catch Ah Xin and Ah Le that time, Peng Wu and the children were taken away by the Zhong family, and Gu Ling and Su Liang would still find them after solving the problem of Xingluo Island, but Peng Wu couldn't guarantee whether she would do something to escape during that period, or whether the man would kill her to avoid future troubles.

In any case, it was Sheng Yue's bad behavior that led to Peng Wu and the children being able to escape from the clutches of the Zhong family earlier, being rescued earlier, and returning to the capital to reunite with their relatives earlier.

And there is one thing that Sheng Yue said, and Peng Wu didn't doubt it. Sheng Yue knew her background and knew that the Peng family had a close relationship with Gu Ling and Su Liang, so he chose her children, and even predicted that she would never abandon the children, and even predicted that Gu Ling would definitely save them.

Therefore, Peng Wu said that she did not hate Sheng Yue, as long as Gu Ling and Su Liang recognized him, Peng Wu had no objection.

"That's fine." Zheng Er said that they went to Peng's house because Sheng Yue wanted to meet A Xin and A Le.

Feng Ming was a little surprised, but then he smiled again, "I believe you will handle it well." The emotional intelligence of these two children is higher than that of many adults. The fate of Feng Ming and Peng Wu was the connection they made.

When they arrived at Peng's house, A Xin and A Le were very happy when they heard that they were invited to play at Su's house. They liked to play at Su's house the most, and they also liked to play with Zheng Er and Ji Xiaoshu the most.

Feng Ming briefly told Peng Wu about Sheng Yue's visit to Beijing yesterday. Peng Wu smiled, "I know, let them go." Now she is not worried about the safety of the children at all.

...

A Xin and A Le followed Zheng Er and Ji Xiao Shu into Sheng Yue's yard.

Sheng Yue was sitting by the window reading a book that he borrowed from Su Liang after breakfast. At that time, Su Liang asked Sheng Yue what kind of book he wanted to read, and Sheng Yue asked Su Liang to help pick one.

Ji Xiaoshu stood on tiptoe through the window and took a look, and asked curiously, "Cherishing Flowers? What kind of book is this? Is it about growing flowers and plants?"

Sheng Yue closed the book in his hand and stood up, "It's a storybook, about love, not suitable for you children to read."

Ji Xiaoshu laughed, "You actually read this? Do you want to learn how to get along with Aunt Yan?"

Sheng Yue shook his head slightly, opened the door and walked out, "It's not that I want to learn, I asked your master's wife to borrow a book, and she gave it to me. I thought she would give me a Buddhist scripture or a medical book."

Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu were very happy when they heard it. Suddenly, I felt that Sheng Yue sometimes spoke with a bit of Gu Ling's cold humor, serious, but it just made people want to laugh.

Ah Xin and Ah Le frowned after seeing Sheng Yue. Peng Wu had not told the children that Sheng Yue had turned over a new leaf before, because before today, she did not know whether Sheng Yue would really come to Beijing.

"You have grown taller." Sheng Yue looked at Ah Xin and Ah Le and said.

Ashin pulled Zheng'er's sleeve. He saw that Zheng'er, Ji Xiaoshu and Sheng Yue had a good relationship, but he didn't know how to react. After all, the last time we met was in that dark cave.

"Uncle Sheng is not a bad person. Your mother knew that you were coming, she knew that Uncle Sheng was there, and Uncle Feng knew even better. She didn't even stop you. It's okay." Zheng'er said with a smile.

"Oh." Ashin nodded, and Ah Le poked his head from behind Ji Xiaoshu, met Sheng Yue's eyes, and retracted his little head.

"Actually, I want to apologize to you today." Sheng Yue said to Ashin and Ale, "No matter what my purpose was at that time, I did something that I'm sorry for you. I hope you can forgive me."

A Le asked Ji Xiaoshu in a low voice, "Brother Xiaoshu, can we forgive him?"

Ji Xiaoshu shook his head, "Of course not. How can it be so easy to forgive? An apology needs to be sincere!"

Zheng'er smiled, "That's right. Uncle Sheng, you have to express your gratitude."

Sheng Yue nodded, "Okay. But I don't have anything now, and I don't know how to express it."

"It's not difficult!" Ji Xiaoshu quickly gave a suggestion, "Go to Wangxiang Mountain, catch some game, and roast it for us to eat! If it's delicious, Ashin and Ale will forgive you!"

Ashin couldn't help but laugh, and Ah Le nodded repeatedly, "Brother Xiaoshu is right! I want to eat roast chicken!"

Sheng Yue actually wanted to ask Ji Xiaoshu, did he want to eat it? But when the words came to his lips, he decided not to ask. Ji Xiaoshu is helping him, so it's better not to cause trouble. His relationship with the children is not yet to the point where he can joke around casually.

So Sheng Yue went out alone to hunt in Guangwangxiang Mountain.

…

Yan Shiba found Su Liang and asked Mo Yan if he could die. "Now that things have happened, there is no need to keep him, right? It's just a waste of food."

Su Liang nodded, "I would have forgotten about him if you didn't tell me. If you want to take action, just send him on his way."

"So casual?" Yan Shiba lost interest when he heard this, "There's no point in killing him anymore."

"It makes sense, it saves food." Su Liang said.

Yan Shiba snorted, "That's not easy, just starve him to death!"

"That's fine. When Sheng Yue comes back, you can discuss it with him. He may have an idea about how Mo Yan died." Su Liang said.

Yan Shiba rolled his eyes, "Why should I discuss it with him? Who is he? Why does he have ideas?"

Su Liang smiled half-heartedly, "Who insists on marrying him?"

"Two different things!" Yan Shiba shook his head, "By the way, where did he go?"

"Xiaoshu said that Sheng Yue went hunting in Wangxiang Mountain because they wanted to eat game." Su Liang said.

Yan Shiba sneered, "He is really trying his best to please the children! Be careful if he abducts the children one day!"

"I'm really not worried about this." Su Liang said, "If he wants to abduct someone, the only possibility is you."

Yan Shiba sneered, "Do you really think he might fall in love with me? That would be great. Then I will make him kneel on the ground and sing Conquer until his throat is hoarse! Hahahaha!"

Su Liang: ...To be honest, she thinks Yan Shiba is more likely to be conquered by Sheng Yue first. I dare not say it, otherwise Yan Shiba will definitely fall out.

…

When Sheng Yue came back from outside, he carried a large basket on his back, which was full of game. Four pheasants and four hares were very fat and had been slaughtered and processed.

As soon as I got to the lake and took it out, Yan Shiba's strange voice came from behind, "Hey! Could it be that I bought it from a restaurant?"

Four children gathered around, and Sheng Yue didn't look back at Yan Shiba, "Yes, I bought it from a restaurant."

Yan Shiba was choked up and shook his fist angrily.

The children were very happy and looked forward to eating barbecue. Although they agreed to let Sheng Yue bake it for them, they were all interested in getting started on their own.

Soon, Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu asked Zhu Zan to help move out the barbecue rack made by Gu Ling and put it in the best sunny position by the lake.

"Master Wife, we need spices!" Ji Xiaoshu shouted from below.

Wen Ran came over with a plate and smiled, "Here we come." Chengyun followed her, his eyes falling on Sheng Yue with a faint scrutiny.

The lakeside quickly became lively. When Qiu Cong, Lao Bai, Lao Mu, and Wen Ming saw that the children wanted to have a barbecue, they all took out their own fishing gear and prepared them in a row. They said they wanted to fish and grill them. They also agreed that whoever caught the fish first would win the prize. You can take Nuannuan out to play.

Under the direction of the children, Sheng Yue lit a fire, skewered the pheasants and rabbits whole, and hung them on the grill.

Wen Ran was helping, and Cheng Yun also took action. He is now completely accepting of this kind of thing, and has even learned to kill chickens and fishes.

Wen Ran turned around and saw Yan Shiba standing not far away with a frown, and quickly called to her, "Sister Yan, come here and help! Otherwise, there will be no chicken legs to eat later!"

Yan Shiba then slowly walked over, pushed Sheng Yue away, stood in his position, and hummed, "I don't know anything, so just stand aside and watch! Let me show you what a professional technique is!" "

The next moment, Yan Shiba started to show off her oil brushing skills. She has done it before and is much more skillful than Sheng Yue.

However, maybe he was too focused on showing off and not serious enough. As Yan Shiba was brushing, the oil bottle in his hand slipped and fell to the ground and broke...

This was made by Gu Ling specifically for brushing oil on barbecues. It came with several small brushes, so it didn't delay things, but because of what he had just said, Yan Shiba was a little embarrassed at the moment.

"Safe to pieces!" Nuan Xin Zheng'er quickly smoothed things over, "I'll get another one!"

Sheng Yue followed Zheng'er.

Yan Shiba clenched his fist and hit his forehead, "I'm so angry when I see that bitch!"

Wen Ran complained, "Then you have to marry him!"

Cheng Yun seized the opportunity to ask, "Do you want to break off the engagement?"

Yan Shiba shook his head, "Impossible! If I want to break off the engagement, it should be him who breaks off the engagement. I'm not afraid of a ghost!"

Ji Xiaoshu: ...Being angry is what Aunt Yan is best at. The cause of the matter was clearly a bet on whether Sheng Yue dared to marry her, but now it's a bet on whether Sheng Yue dared not to marry her? The feelings of adults are really too tortuous.

Zheng'er came back with the oil bottle, and Sheng Yue was holding a broom and dustpan in his hand to clean up the garbage caused by Yan Shiba.

Yan Shiba's face was a little dark, and he reached out and snatched the broom, "I can clean it up myself, you don't need to pretend to be a good person!"

Sheng Yue's expression was indifferent. Yan Shiba wanted it, so he gave it to her, "I'm just afraid that the child will step on the broken porcelain and hurt his feet, not to help you."

"Do you feel embarrassed to say that you help me?" Yan Shiba asked back.

Sheng Yue nodded, "Yes, I'm helping you."

Yan Shiba: ...I really want to hit Sheng Yue's face with the broom in my hand! So angry!

Wen Ran and Cheng Yun looked at each other, both speechless. Yan Shiba had been thinking about how to deal with Sheng Yue, but it was obvious that Sheng Yue knew how to deal with her.

The barbecue exuded an aroma, and the children ran around chasing and playing. Qiu Cong suddenly stood up and laughed, "I caught a fish!" The fishing rod was raised, and a big carp swayed and rose from the water, shining in the sun, and then the children rushed over and cheered.

Wen Ran and Cheng Yun bumped their arms and smiled at each other. Sheng Yue was carefully sprinkling spices on the barbecue. Yan Shiba stood behind him, staring at him seriously. He raised his hand to hit him in the air, but when his fist was about to fall on Sheng Yue, he retracted it...

Su Liang and Gu Ling were standing by the second-floor window, holding Gu Xiaonuan, looking down. Gu Xiaonuan was holding a big red Chinese knot in her arms, which was just made by Gu Ling and was going to be one of the wedding gifts for Wen Ran and Cheng Yun.

Gu Xiaonuan smiled and shook the Chinese knot in her hand, and then disappeared.

"That's not for you." Su Liang pinched Gu Xiaonuan's nose.

Gu Ling smiled lightly, "Nuannuan wants to play, I'll make another one."

Gu Xiaonuan pointed down, "Looking for my brother!"

Gu Ling held Su Liang in one hand and Gu Xiaonuan in the other, and flew down from the second floor, just in time for the barbecue.

Sheng Yue was killing the fish that Qiu Cong had just caught by the lake. Although he only had one hand, he had long been accustomed to it. The other half of his arm was also very flexible and could be used as an aid, which did not affect his work.

Yan Shiba walked quietly behind Sheng Yue, raised his foot, and made a move to kick him into the water.

In fact, it was just for fun. Yan Shiba did not want to really kick him. After all, the children were there. In this way, she would be in the wrong and would help Sheng Yue to gain sympathy, which was not worthwhile.

As a result, Yan Shiba had not yet retracted her foot when she suddenly felt someone pushing her from behind, and her body uncontrollably rushed towards Sheng Yue.

Sheng Yue knew that someone was approaching, and he didn't need to guess that it was Yan Shiba, so he took the fish he had just killed in his hand and hid aside swiftly...

Then, with a splash, Yan Shiba fell into the water.

Ji Xiaoshu, who had caused trouble, hurriedly shouted, "Uncle Sheng, save Aunt Yan quickly, she can't swim!"

Sheng Yue:... He saw Mo Yan forcing Yan Shiba into the water several times.

The next moment, Yan Shiba emerged from the water, coughed twice, wiped the water off her face, and did not ask who pushed her. She pointed at Sheng Yue on the shore, her eyes faintly revealing some excitement, "Come down if you dare, we will fight in the water!"

Su Liang held his forehead, "It actually gave her new inspiration, and she thought of a possible way to defeat Sheng Yue." After all, Yan Shiba had practiced in the forbidden area of ​​Mo Yan...

Zheng'er urged Yan Shiba to come up quickly, "Aunt Yan, come up and eat meat!"

Yan Shiba shook her head, "Leave a chicken leg for me! Bitch, come down ! If you don't dare, just say you admit defeat in front of everyone! "

Wen Ran was giving the children meat to eat, while shaking his head helplessly, "Forget it, I see she is having a lot of fun, let her go, this is really not boring."

Sheng Yue handed the fish to Cheng Yun, turned and walked to the lake, "Okay. You want to compete in holding your breath? I'll accompany you."

So, each of the children held a big roasted crispy chicken leg, and the old people who were fishing also put down their fishing rods and came to eat meat. Everyone watched Sheng Yue go into the water and start a new round of competition with Yan Shiba three meters away in the lake.

The one who gave the order was Gu Xiaonuan. Although she didn't know what these weird uncles and aunts were doing, under Gu Ling's instructions, she raised her little hand, put it down again, and said with a smile, "Let's start!"

Sheng Yue and Yan Shiba dived into the water at the same time. Whoever emerges first loses.

In the previous competitions and the matter of getting married out of spite, everyone thought Yan Shiba had no chance of winning, but the result this time was hard to say.

Ji Xiaoshu took a bite of the chicken leg and turned to ask Su Liang, "Master's wife, Aunt Yan just wants to win. If she wins this time, will they not get married?"

Su Liang chuckled, "It's hard to say. They didn't say that the engagement would be cancelled if the loser lost."

"That's right." Ji Xiaoshu nodded, "Then get married. Now I think they are a good match. It's great to compete every day and make progress together!"