After a long while, he finally spoke, his voice low: "They... all look good."
Si Nian asked, "Which one looks the best?"
This really stumped the man.
There was a long silence.
The salesgirl beside them covered her mouth and laughed, "Sir, it seems you can't make a choice. After all, miss, all the jewelry you're wearing looks so beautiful."
Si Nian frowned and said with a worried face, "But I can't buy them all, right?"
"Okay," Zhou Yueshen replied.
Si Nian was taken aback, "Huh?"
The salesgirl laughed even more cheerfully, "Sir, you're so generous!"
Si Nian quickly said, "No, just buy one. I can't buy them all!"
She was really at a loss.
Did Zhou Yueshen think that her words just now were an implication that she liked them all?
She quickly took off the gold bracelet and the jade bracelet, looking at Zhou Yueshen pleadingly, "I'll just take this necklace."
This necklace cost more than two thousand yuan, which was within her acceptable range.
But you have to know that more than two thousand yuan at this time was all of her savings!
Zhou Yueshen frowned tightly, "No, we have to buy."
He had seen Lin Sisi just now, all decked out in gold and silver.
She had been showing off in front of Si Nian all the time.
How could Zhou Yueshen not understand?
On the contrary, since Si Nian had returned to the countryside, she had become more and more casual in her dressing, without any jewelry to adorn herself.
He thought that the gold bracelet would suit her very well.
It would look great if she wore it all over.
Zhou Yueshen had also seen the price. For a family like theirs, it was indeed quite expensive.
But money could be earned again.
Getting married was a once - in - a - lifetime event, and he couldn't let her be wronged.
At least, she should have something made of gold.
He pointed at the gold bracelet and said, "We'll take this and the necklace."
Although Si Nian thought it was expensive, good things would only become more valuable in the future, and no woman could resist them.
She had been worried that it would be difficult for the man to afford such an expensive purchase.
But unexpectedly, he didn't think so at all.
A man who was willing to spend money on a woman was really charming.
People around them all cast envious glances at Si Nian.
In the end, the total price came down to more than three thousand yuan.
Only people in the city could afford such an expense.
Si Nian felt that the bag in her hand was burning hot.
But her eyes were shining brightly.
When Zhou Yueshen met her eyes, he thought she was just like a child.
Because the second - youngest son had the same look in his eyes when he bought a new schoolbag.
**
On the way, Si Nian's attention was suddenly caught by the scallions in the field by the roadside.
She quickly patted the man on the back.
Zhou Yueshen stopped the bike and turned to look at her, "What's wrong?"
"Look, there are so many scallions!"
Si Nian pointed at the lush scallion seedlings in the field beside them. Scallions were very fragrant and delicious when added to clear - soup noodles, and they were also great for scrambled eggs. Most importantly, the bulbs at the bottom, the wild garlic bulbs, were so delicious when pickled in soy sauce. They were one of Si Nian's two favorite condiments for meals, along with pickled fish mint.
She was afraid of the heat, and her appetite was poor in hot weather.
So she especially liked pickled foods like pickled radishes, pickled fish mint, and pickled wild garlic.
But garlic had a strong smell and was quite spicy!
The wild garlic had just the right taste.
And the scallion seedlings could be used in noodles.
Actually, there were also scallions in the village fields, but they belonged to others, and it wasn't appropriate to dig them.
These things were everywhere during the season.
Once pickled, they could last for a long time!
Since this was a deserted place, she didn't have to worry about anything.
Zhou Yueshen also saw them. People in the village also ate this, and it was very fragrant when stir - fried with cured meat.
Si Nian loved cooking, so it was normal for her to like these things when she saw them.
So the two of them stopped the motorcycle. Zhou Yueshen found a wooden stake and easily dug up a big bunch of scallions with it.
Si Nian couldn't stop once she started digging. She found it extremely stress - relieving.
If it weren't for the sudden raindrops, she would still have been eager to continue.
She held a big bunch of scallions and put them into a bag. It looked like a lot, but actually, it wouldn't make much when pickled.
The two quickly got on the motorcycle.
However, the rain came suddenly. In no time, it was pouring heavily.
Zhou Yueshen covered her with his coat, while he himself got soaked to the bone.
The rainwater slid down his sharp eyebrows, but his eyes remained steady.
He drove at the safest speed and took Si Nian home.
Seeing the two of them come back in the rain, Lin's mother rushed forward to help carry the things.
Si Nian's pants were wet, but her upper body was okay.
Zhou Yueshen was in a much worse state than her.
She felt a bit embarrassed and touched her nose. If it weren't for her digging scallions on the way and delaying the time, they could have avoided this rain.
But it was too late to do anything about it now.
Lin's mother found a set of clothes belonging to her eldest son and gave them to Zhou Yueshen, then told the two of them to go to the room to change.
Fortunately, Si Nian had brought her own clothes when she came, so it was convenient for her.
It was still the same room as before...
As soon as they entered the room, they stared at each other.
After a moment, Zhou Yueshen turned around and was about to go out. "You change first. I'll go to another room," he said.
Just as he took two steps, his hand was grabbed.
Her hand was a bit cold.
Zhou Yueshen frowned and looked down at her.
Si Nian had a towel on her head. Her nose was red, and her wet hair was sticking to her face. She looked so gentle...
"Change here. I won't look at you," she said.
Zhou Yueshen: "?"
Who was actually protecting whom?
For a moment, he felt as if their roles had been reversed.
However, Si Nian had already turned around and started taking off her clothes.
"We're going to get married. Why are you still pretending? Can't I know whether you're okay or not?"
She rolled her eyes, took out her skirt, and put it on.
When she turned around, the man was wearing gray cloth trousers, with his upper body bare.
Water droplets were sliding from his neck down to the grooves of his back...
Zhou Yueshen casually wiped himself with a towel to block Si Nian's sight.
Then he put on the not - so - good - looking clothes of her elder brother, which seemed a bit small for him.
But judging from his figure, her elder brother should also be quite tall.
The man instantly changed from a tough guy to a rural man. However, the same thing was that his eyes were still deep, indifferent, with an air that ordinary people didn't possess.
Zhou Yueshen felt a bit uncomfortable under her stare. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he spoke first. "I'll go out for a while."
He turned around and walked out of the room.
Si Nian was quite puzzled. She always felt that there was something indescribably strange about this man.
He would even avoid her after just a few glances.
If it weren't for his serious face, she would have thought he was shy.
She dried her hair and waited for her body to warm up before going out.
Several kids were sitting in the room, lined up neatly to do their homework.
Of course, only Zhou Yuedong and Lin Feng were being serious.
Lin Yu and Zhou Yuehan were impatient. They were absent - minded, biting the tips of their pens. Just by looking at their eyes fixed on the kitchen, Si Nian knew that they must be thinking about having a meal.
Lin's mother and Zhou Suisui were busy in the kitchen. Yaoyao had gone to bed.
She didn't see Zhou Yueshen.
Si Nian was confused. Thinking about the man's uneasiness, she asked, "Mom, where is Zhou Yueshen?"
Lin's mother replied briefly while taking a moment from her work. "Little Zhou? I haven't seen him. Didn't he come out just now?"
Si Nian was puzzled. With such heavy rain, surely they couldn't go out?
She walked around the house. Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks.
Under the eaves of the back door, leaning against the wall and smoking, was none other than that tall man.
Outside, the raindrops were pattering rhythmically. In the dim light, the man had a cigarette slanting between his thin lips. Wisps of smoke drifted out from time to time, making his chiseled and handsome face look even more hazy.
She rarely saw Zhou Yueshen smoke, and she even disliked men who smoked.
But for the first time, she thought that a man smoking could be so handsome.
It made her... crave a cigarette.
Although she had never smoked before, she always thought that the cigarette must taste really good.
Before Si Nian realized it, she had already walked up to the man, her eyes fixed directly on his lips.
Seeing her approach, Zhou Yueshen straightened up and lowered his eyes.
Si Nian stood still for two seconds before slowly asking, "Is it good?"
A mysterious smile flashed across Zhou Yueshen's dark eyes, and his voice was very low. "Wanna give it a try?"
Si Nian looked at him, and there was even a hint of anticipation in her almond-shaped eyes.
Zhou Yueshen let out a low laugh, the sound seemingly coming from his chest. He reached out to hold the cigarette, took a deep puff, then firmly grasped her waist, forcing her upper body to lean forward. Then he lowered his head and kissed her.
