Let’s Elope

When Qiu Cong found Cen Man, she was still in Qiu Mansion, making one final check that everything was ready.

Cen Man noticed someone approaching and turned around to see Qiu Cong. She was a little surprised, "Didn't you go home with your child?"

Qiu Cong's eyes fell on Cen Man's face, and he turned his head unnaturally, not looking at the red lantern swaying gently in the wind on the tree in the distance, "I should be taking care of Jing'er's affairs. These days Thanks a lot."

Cen Man smiled when he heard this, "Why are you being polite to me? It should be fine. Do you want to see it again?"

Qiu Cong shook his head, "I can rest assured that you will do the work."

"Then go back and come back tomorrow morning." Cen Man said and walked out.

"Hey! Wait a minute!" Qiu Cong didn't move.

Cen Man stopped and turned around, "What's wrong?"

Seeing Qiu Cong hesitate to speak, Cen Man was a little confused. They have known each other for decades, and Qiu Cong has always been straightforward about what he says and has never been polite to her.

"I...you..." When Qiu Cong came over from Su Liang, he felt that this matter was very simple. They were both old, and they just lived together, so they just had to be clear about it. But when facing Cen Man, there were some things he said. I was embarrassed to say it.

"What's going on?" Cen Man looked confused. "You need my help? Is it troublesome? Just ask."

"You have taken such good care of me for so many years. I should have thanked you so much." Qiu Cong said seriously.

Cen Man looked strange, "What happened to you today? Xiaoliang diagnosed you with a terminal illness?"

Qiu Cong finally plucked up the courage to speak and was instantly choked back. He looked at Cen Man speechlessly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"You were the one who started talking nonsense." Cen Man shook his head, "I was just joking, I really don't understand why you look like this. Tell me what you have to say, I have things to do when I get home."

"We..." Qiu Cong took a deep breath, looked at Cen Man and said decisively, "Marry me!"

Cen Man was dumbfounded for a moment and doubted his ears, "What did you say?"

"Marry me!" Qiu Cong's eyes were firm, "We are already at this age, and we don't say those pretentious words anymore. Now that the troubles have been solved and the children have gotten married, let's get married too! Let's live together in the future. , take care of each other.”

Cen Man looked confused, "Why did you suddenly say these things today...Did Xiaoliang say something to you? We are a family now. You don't have to come to me and say these things because of what the children said."

Qiu Cong frowned, "Are you rejecting me?"

Cen Man looked at Qiu Cong and sighed, "Isn't it good now? The children must have said something. I take care of everyone because I am happy. I am happy that there is no need for this."

"Why don't you want to marry me?" Qiu Cong was puzzled, "You don't like me? Or do you like Lao Mu? Lao Mu is indeed more likable than me. If you like Lao Bai or Lao Wen Bu Da possible."

Cen Man's face turned dark when he heard this, "I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"

"Why is that?" Qiu Cong asked, "Yes, the children reminded me. I was slow and didn't think about this before. But I didn't come to you to talk about this just to make the children happy. Our relationship for so many years , just because I was only thinking about my children before and never thought about this kind of thing, it’s not that I don’t have you in my heart. Now that the world is peaceful and the children are happy, don’t you believe that we should also consider our own affairs. Am I sincere?"

Cen Man looked at Qiu Cong's furrowed brows and firm eyes, and couldn't help but be stunned, "You...are you telling the truth?"

Qiu Cong raised his right hand and swore, "It's absolutely true. If even one word is false, I..."

Cen Man interrupted him, "Don't say anything unlucky."

"Then you agreed?" Qiu Cong asked again.

Cen Man looked a little tangled, "We are both the same age. It doesn't make any difference whether we get married or not. We always take care of each other. I feel embarrassed even if we get married."

Qiu Cong smiled when he heard this, "Then what's there to be embarrassed about? The children are eager to see us get married. Jing'er and Qian'er also told Xiaoliang that if I can't get you to nod and agree to marry me, they won't have me in the future. This grandpa only recognizes you."

"You are because..." Cen Man frowned.

Qiu Cong shook his head, "No! I just want to say that the children are very supportive, so don't have any worries. Getting married is still different."

"What's the difference?" Cen Man asked.

Qiu Cong blurted out, "If we get married, we can sleep on the same bed."

Cen Man's face turned pale, "What did you say?"

Qiu Cong reached out and took Cen Man's hand, and both of their bodies trembled slightly. The two of them had had more intimate physical contact than this before, but after breaking through the window paper, everything was naturally different.

Qiu Cong rubbed Cen Man's hand and couldn't help but sigh, "You are much younger than me."

Cen Man pulled her hand back and looked around subconsciously, "Don't do this outside and let others look at you."

"What are you afraid of? We will soon be justified." Qiu Cong shook his head, "Tell Lao Bai, Lao Mu and Laowen them first when we go back!"

"Why?" Cen Man asked.

Qiu Cong hummed, "Save them from worrying about you!"

Cen Man: ...This really doesn’t exist.

Cen Man has liked Qiu Cong for many years. Just now she heard that Qiu Cong confessed that he wanted to marry her, but she was very hesitant because she had long been accustomed to hiding this feeling in her heart, and was used to their relationship as brother and sister, as friends and family.

After Su Liang healed Cen Man's eyes and she saw the light, and Qiu Cong and she both became Su Liang's masters and started a new life, she was extremely grateful. She had lived a fulfilling and happy life in the past two years. Even though there were twists and turns and risks during the period, she felt that everything was worth it and everything couldn't be better.

Because of this, Cen Man not only did not have the idea of ​​taking Qiu Cong a step further because her life had stabilized, but instead gave up the idea that she had once had, thinking that she was very happy now and no longer expected the feelings in her heart to be responded to. It was also because Qiu Cong was the only important person in Cen Man's life before, but now it is very different. She has more family, so the things that she once thought about are no longer so important to her life.

Therefore, when she suddenly heard Qiu Cong say that he wanted to get married, Cen Man's first thought was: It must be the children who instigated it, otherwise Qiu Cong would never say that.

Cen Man didn't want to force Qiu Cong. After so many years, she knew that Qiu Cong didn't have that kind of thoughts about her. Being with Qiu Cong was no longer that important to her, but it didn't mean she didn't care.

In other words, this relationship was no longer "a timely help" for Cen Man's lonely life for most of her life, but became "icing on the cake".

When the two held hands, Cen Man knew that some feelings would not change, and her doubts instantly dissipated.

The two walked out of the Qiu Mansion side by side. The relaxed atmosphere in the past was gone, replaced by a mood that made both of them feel a little strange, but couldn't help but happy.

"In the future, I may be out of tune with Lao Bai and the others." Qiu Cong said happily, "Among the brothers, I am the only one who has a wife!"

Cen Man couldn't help laughing, "Just think about it in your heart, you may get beaten if you say it out loud."

"It's the same whether you say it or not. It's useless for them to envy." It was obviously dusk, and Qiu Cong suddenly felt that the surroundings were bright all of a sudden.

"Let's talk about it after Jing'er and Qian'er get married." Cen Man discussed with Qiu Cong.

Qiu Cong shook his head, "No, I'll tell them today when I go back. This way Jing'er and Qian'er will be happier when they get married. We should also prepare for our wedding."

"We are all this age, no need..." Cen Man said.

Qiu Cong shook his head again, "Don't consider age. It's not like we don't have the conditions now. I think we should leave our wedding to Jing'er and Qian'er, and you should be busy with their wedding."

Cen Man disagreed, "The children have just got married, don't disturb them."

"Then I'll take care of it. It should be my job." Qiu Cong said, "If I don't understand, I'll ask you when the time comes."

Cen Man nodded, with a smile on her face.

When the two returned to the Su Mansion, dinner was about to start.

Su Liang knew it was done when he saw their expressions when they entered the door.

Cen Man sat down, but Qiu Cong didn't. Just like Cheng Yun did before, he cleared his throat and announced his good news, "Cen Man and I are getting married too."

Qiu Jing was the first to react, clapping his hands and praising, "Great! Congratulations, Grandpa!"

Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu jumped up excitedly. Ji Xiaoshu kept clapping his hands and exclaimed, "Wow! That's great! Master Qiu, my senior brother and I were planning to match you up next! I didn't expect that there would be no chance to be a matchmaker!"

Zheng'er nodded with a bright smile, "Yes, yes, Xiaoshu and I were discussing this last night!"

Su Liang raised his hand, "For the record, I'm the matchmaker this time. Masters, remember to give me a big red envelope."

Lao Mu bowed, "Old Qiu, you finally got it! Congratulations!"

Lao Bai looked at Qiu Cong and Cen Man with envy and a little melancholy. He thought of his fateful relationship again.

Qiu Cong listened to the endless congratulations, sat down with a smile on his face, and said to Cen Man in her ear, "It's my fault, it took so long."

Cen Man pushed Qiu Cong and told him to pay attention, the children were watching.

Qiu Jing was going to get married tomorrow, and Qiu Cong and Cen Man's relationship was settled today, which was double the joy. Gu Ling took out the good wine that Duanmu Chen had given him and asked the masters to drink freely.

Ji Xiaoshu wanted to taste it secretly, but before he could touch it, the wine glass flew away. When he looked up, he got a slap on the head from Gu Ling.

"Master, it's okay to drink a little bit, right?" Ji Xiaoshu discussed with Gu Ling, "There are so many happy events today, and my senior brother and I also want to celebrate for the two masters."

"Children drinking alcohol hurts their brains." Gu Ling said there was no room for negotiation.

"Okay, okay, then I want to drink juice, made by Master!" Ji Xiaoshu pulled Zheng'er to be his ally, "Big Brother, you like to drink it too, right?"

Zheng'er smiled at Gu Ling, "If there is, that would be the best."

Gu Ling really went to the kitchen to wash the fruit, and used his homemade simple juicer to make a pot of juice and brought it over.

The children each had a cup, Su Liang had a cup, and the last cup was left for Sheng Yue, so Gu Ling poured it to Cen Man, "I wish Master a sweet life in the future."

The children raised their glasses and said in unison, "I wish Master a sweet life in the future!"

Cen Man was moved and her eyes were red, "Thank you... Thank you so much." With such good children, it would be difficult for her to live unhappy.

Yan Shiba bumped Sheng Yue with his arm, "You want to drink that juice? I'll make it for you!"

Sheng Yue shook his head, "I just want to drink what Gu Ling makes."

Yan Shiba was instantly unhappy, "Tell me the truth, you are not really interested in Lady Gu, are you? In order to see him all the time, you use me to stay in this house?"

Zheng'er, who was standing next to him, choked on the juice when he heard Yan Shiba's weird remarks.

Sheng Yue looked at Yan Shiba with a cold look in his eyes, "If you have the guts, say what you just said out loud."

Yan Shiba stepped hard on Sheng Yue under the table, "Setting me up? Wait until we get back and see how I punish you!"

Sheng Yue nodded, "Don't be polite, I'll keep you company."

Zheng'er: ... In the future, he should sit farther away from these two, otherwise he will always hear some words that he doesn't quite understand and feels that he shouldn't hear or understand...

After dinner, Lao Bai, Lao Mu and Wen Ming took Qiu Cong out for a drink again, saying that they wanted to congratulate him.

Qiu Jing and Nangong Qian found Cen Man alone and expressed their gratitude and love for her again, as well as their sincere hope that she would be with Qiu Cong.

...

It was late at night.

Gu Xiaonuan has been sleeping in the same room with Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu recently. There are many happy events at home. Gu Ling said that he also wants to be a groom every night...

At this moment, Gu Ling and Su Liang have not fallen asleep yet. Su Liang has just finished taking a bath. After Gu Ling helped her dry her hair, she continued to weave an unfinished Chinese knot.

Su Liang leaned on the recliner and watched Gu Ling busying himself under the lamp. He felt that this scene was really beautiful.

Gu Ling looked up and saw the gentle eyes of his favorite Su Liang. He couldn't help but smile, "Look again, will you eat me if you look again?"

Su Liang laughed as soon as he heard it. This was derived from a famous advertising slogan in her previous life that she had said to Gu Ling. Her god is really getting cuter and cuter.

"Eat later, wait until you finish your work." Su Liang said with a smile.

"We..." Gu Ling suddenly suggested, "Let's elope!"

Su Liang had just taken a sip of water and almost choked, "What did you say, great god?"

"It would be great if we could elope to the moon, chop the osmanthus tree into firewood, and use it to roast the jade rabbit." Gu Ling looked serious.

Su Liang clasped his hands together and said to the bright moon outside the window, "Moon God, my husband is talking nonsense, don't take it seriously."

"I'm sincere." Gu Ling said, "There are more and more people at home, but I just want to spend time with you."

Su Liang raised his eyebrows, "You don't want your precious daughter anymore?"

"She will grow up." Gu Ling said, "In a few days, we will leave Beijing and return to Sujia Village. We will only take the children, and no one else will be taken, and they will not be allowed to go with us."

Su Liang heard that Gu Ling wanted to be quiet, although he actually had a high EQ in front of the elders, and he personally prepared all the gifts for everyone's wedding, and he was always willing to meet the children's requests. Even Sheng Yue said that Gu Ling is a bodhisattva in his bones.

In fact, Su Liang and Gu Ling have the same idea. She likes the lively days, but she still misses the simple, quiet and interesting time she spent with Gu Ling.

"The masters all said they want to be together." Su Liang smiled, "But let's get rid of them when the time comes!"