The morning sun gradually cut through the night sky. The night in summer was always exceptionally short. At 5:30, the night faded.
Pei Ruoqing did not sleep for the entire night. She stayed in her study and wrote for a long time. She only stopped writing and left the study after she calmed down a little.
Half an hour later, Pei Yuanshao was about to go to work after washing up. When he walked into the living room, he saw Pei Ruoqing setting the cutlery on the dining table. He was very surprised. When did this brat know how to cook?
Hearing the commotion, Pei Ruoqing looked up at Pei Yuanshao." Dad, it's time for breakfast.”
His voice was cold and indifferent. His figure was like a pine tree and a bamboo cypress. His temperament was elegant. He was wearing a white shirt and light-colored jeans, which made his temperament even more indifferent and otherworldly. Pei Yuanshao felt his teeth ache.
Who did this kid take after? Was he like this when he was young?
Pei Yuan Shao walked to the dining table and pulled out a chair. He sat down and leaned against the armrest of the chair as he looked at his son quietly." When did you learn how to cook?"”
Pei Ruoqing's hands paused for a moment. He looked at his father calmly." I learned it when I was seven. I even made it for you and my mother. In the end, you ate it when you came back. Mother had no appetite. It has been too long. You might not remember.”
Pei Yuan Shao's expression froze as his heart ached. He looked at the expressionless Pei Ruoqing and did not dare to imagine how a seven-year-old child would feel when she cooked a meal with anticipation but no one cared about it.
He wanted to say something, but he felt that it was a little too late. He and Yuting had not cared enough for this child.
Looking at Pei Yuanshao's expression, Pei Ruoqing regretted being so impulsive. He placed a bowl of porridge in front of him." Dad, let's eat first. Try my cooking."”
Pei Yuan Shao looked at the two appetizing side dishes on the table and a plate of small bean paste buns. He picked up the porridge and took a sip. It was soft and melted in his mouth. The taste was extraordinary. The fragrance of the grain was rich and light. Pei Yuan Shao was a little surprised. He picked up the small steamed bun in front of him and took a bite. It was soft and chewy, with a hint of sweetness and milk fragrance. He then looked at the two side dishes on the table. One was sour and spicy shredded potato, and the other was stir-fried meat with bamboo shoots. The shredded potato was crispy and delicious, and the stir-fried meat with bamboo shoots. The freshness of the bamboo shoots and the richness of the meat were ingeniously combined. It was exceptionally delicious, not inferior to a five-star chef.
" The porridge is not bad, and the dishes are delicious." Pei Ruoqing was stunned for a moment before she whispered," As long as you like it."”
The two of them were not talkative people and had not communicated for a long time, so the dining table was a little quiet. After Pei Ruoqing finished half a bowl of porridge, she put down the cutlery in her hands and looked at Pei Yuan Shao, who was still eating. Her voice did not fluctuate as she spoke.
"Dad, I want to stay at Yunquan Temple for a few days with my friends. I might have to turn off my phone for a few days.”
Pei Yuanshao was speechless.
What was wrong with this child? Why did he keep running to the monastery? Forget it, as long as he didn't run off to any dangerous places.
"Pay attention to your safety and try to keep in touch with your phone.”
"Alright." Pei Ruoqing nodded.
After dinner, Pei Yuan Shao went to work. Pei Ruo also went back to her room after washing the dishes.
At around 10 am, the summer sun was getting stronger. Pei Ruoqing took the house key and went out. He had to go to the bookstore first. Compared to his previous life, his bookshelf was still missing a lot of books. He suddenly missed the study in his previous life. It seemed that he had to replenish his study.
Pei Ruoqing put on her headphones and walked to the bus stop. She was wearing a white shirt, light-colored cropped pants, and white sneakers.
In summer, this kind of dressing was very common. What made people's eyes light up was the young man's outstanding appearance and indifferent temperament.
Xinhua Bookstore had three floors. The first floor sold all kinds of e-learning products, the second floor was a dazzling array of books, and the third floor was a frightening learning material for all levels.
Pei Ruoqing's goal was clear. She headed straight for the classical culture area on the second floor. He put on his glasses. He was a little short-sighted. It was not serious, but it was still more than 200 degrees. The book was too high, so he still had to wear glasses.
His gaze swept across the rows of books, which he was extremely familiar with. He took the books he wanted and went to the foreign language section to get a few original books.
He found an empty seat in the reading area and sat down. Beside him was a grandfather and grandson. The child was holding a colored copy of the Disciples 'Rules. He lowered his voice and his young face was filled with confusion." Grandfather, filial piety is the first, and trust is the second. What do you mean?"
The old man smiled gently." Filial piety means that one must first be filial to their parents and respect their elders. The second word meant that one had to keep one's word and do what one said.”
Looking at his grandson's wrinkled face, the old man sighed slightly. There was a deep sense of powerlessness in his tone." Technology is advancing, but traditional culture is gradually disappearing. Human morality is getting weaker and weaker. How sad!”
Pei Ruoqing's fingers that were flipping through the book paused. His lowered head did not show any emotion. That person had said to him,""How do you want me to teach a person who doesn't even have a moral bottom line?”
"Ignoring ethics and not distinguishing right from wrong, are you still human?”
"If one day, you do something beyond my tolerance, I will personally send you to prison.”
The cold tone made his heart twitch in pain.
Lowering her eyes, Pei Ruoqing thought of Shi Yunshu. She admired that person's gentlemanly demeanor. That kind of gentleness that seeped into her bones. It was as if as long as she stayed by his side, she could calm down and get rid of the impetuousness of the secular world. In modern society, such people were too rare!
Shi Yunshu was born into an educational family. His grandfather and grandfather were both leaders of the literary world. His parents were also well-known professors at Yun Jing University and Medical University. Later, he even taught Yun Jing at the age of 26. A few years later, she even amazed the world at an international cultural exchange.
The man explained his country's culture in English. His words were humorous and his analysis was penetrating. His sleeves were full of admirable elegance. This was…a Shi Yunshu that he had no chance of understanding.
If it wasn't for that person's other identity, he would have suspected that he was a descendant of an ancient aristocratic family who had transmigrated here.
Sometimes, he thought that he might not have fallen in love with Shi Yunshu, but with the elegance that he could not get, and the warmth that he could not get…
Pei Ruoqing suppressed her thoughts and immersed her mind in the book.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was already three o'clock in the afternoon. Pei Ruoqing's phone rang, pulling her back from her book. She picked up her phone and picked up her book, preparing to pay the bill.
"Young Master Pei, Young Master Pei, where are you? Didn't you say that you would look for me? What time is it already? You actually learned to stand me up.
Hearing Young Master An's energetic voice, Pei Ruoqing's eyes became gentler." It's my fault. I forgot the time when I was reading in the bookstore. I'll go to your place immediately."”
An Su, his full name was An Shuran. An Su was his nickname. He met An Shuran when he was six years old. He was one of his few friends, a good friend.
He was five years older than her and was a rather interesting young master from an aristocratic family. He opened a coffee shop near Shengjia University in S City.
Pei Ruoqing smiled." Isn't it still early? I'll go over now.”
"Alright, I'll wait for you in the shop. If I don't see you in half an hour, just wait!”
"Alright." Then, he hung up the phone.
Pei Ruoqing stood up and prepared to pay the bill. At a corner, a figure came head-on. She could not dodge in time and bumped into him.
The books in her arms were scattered all over the floor, and her glasses fell to the ground. A crack appeared on the lens. Pei Ruoqing rubbed her temples and bent down to pick up the books and glasses that had fallen to the ground. She felt a little helpless. These seemed to be the glasses that she had just gotten last week.
"I'm sorry. Are you okay?"
"I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Two voices sounded at the same time.
Hearing this familiar voice, Pei Ruoqing's body stiffened. She raised her head and saw the familiar face in her eyes.
" It's nothing. I wasn't looking where I was going and bumped into you. I'm sorry." Pei Ruoqing's voice trembled.
Shi Yunshu looked at the young man in front of him. No, he was a child. His short black hair stuck to his delicate porcelain skin, and his tender face was already beautiful.
A familiar feeling welled up in his heart, and he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart. It was as if the young man in front of him was someone very important to him, and he had lost him. Shi Yunshu shook his head and thought to himself, I've never seen this child before. Why would I have such thoughts?
"I'm fine. I didn't notice just now. Your glasses are broken. I'll compensate you with a new one.”
Pei Ruoqing was taken aback." No need. I didn't watch the road myself. My glasses have been worn for a long time. It's time to change them. I still have something to do, so I'll be leaving first." She turned around and left.
Shi Yunshu looked at the child who turned around and left. His heart suddenly palpitated, as if he had lost something important.
"Little kid, we've arrived at Shengjia University. Be careful when you're alone."
Pei Ruoqing was speechless.
Pei Ruoqing's expression did not look too good. She rubbed her temples and walked to the front of the RS cafe. Before she could enter, she heard a familiar voice behind her.”
"Little friend."
Pei Ruoqing was speechless. They met twice in a day. Why didn't they have such fate before?
Also, when did he become so young that he could be called a child? It was obvious that someone had forgotten that he was now 12 years old, not 25 years old.
Pei Ruoqing pressed her eyebrows and turned around to look at Shi Yunshu.
Shi Yunshu took a few steps forward." It's really you. What a coincidence. Are you here for a drink too? How about I treat you? I haven't compensated you for breaking your glasses just now."”
"And your glasses seem to be new. If you don't compensate me for the damage, I'll be very uneasy.”
Shi Yunshu had a smile on his lips, like the moon shining on the deep forest, exuding a profound tranquility that belonged only to him. Pei Ruoqing looked at his smile. That person had never smiled at her like this in her previous life.
Pei Ruoqing lowered her eyes and nodded." Alright.”
The soothing music in the cafe stripped away the hot air. The cold air produced by the air conditioner wrapped around the tip of his nose. The aqua blue wallpaper gave people a sense of tranquility. Inside and outside, it was a pure two worlds.
The coffee shop mainly sold coffee, as well as various refreshments and cold drinks. Two cups of heatstroke tea were placed in front of them.
My name is Shi Yunshu, the clouds reflect the layers of watchtowers, and the wind and smoke come out of Qi Shu. What's your name?"
"Empty heart like bamboo, clear air like orchid, my name is Pei Ruoqing.”
Pei Ruoqing lowered her eyes, not knowing what to say. He and Shi Yunshu had never communicated normally before. In the past, he was the one who tried to find a way to talk.
Pei Ruoqing took out the receipt that she had not thrown away from her bag and placed it in front of Shi Yunshu." This is the receipt for the glasses. If you don't think it's a problem, you can compensate me with half of it.”
Shi Yunshu nodded with a smile and did not refute." Alright, how about adding me on WeChat? I'll transfer it to you."”
Pei Ruoqing nodded and took out her phone to add Shi Yunshu on WeChat.
The verification message was his name. Not long after he passed the verification, he saw that Shi Yunshu had transferred 3,000 yuan over. The glasses were bought for 5,800 yuan. Pei Ruoqing received the transfer and put down the phone. For a moment, she did not know what to say.
Shi Yunshu's gaze shifted to the few books that Pei Ruoqing had placed beside her. He asked in surprise," You like ancient literature?”
"Yes, I like it."
Shi Yunshu's eyes were smiling. An eighteen-year-old youth was as clear as a piece of fine jade.
"There aren't many people who like ancient prose now. It's even rarer to find someone your age.”
" The traditional culture is broad and profound, and the ancient prose is exquisite. It's worth learning…"
" Gan Luo the 12th was an envoy and helped the Qin Empire to obtain dozens of cities. Lu Buwei sighed in his inferiority. He was a genius child and became an official. There are no records of him after that…"
As she talked about this, Pei Ruoqing's eyes lit up and her entire person was dazzling.
" Li Bai's mouth is half of the Tang Dynasty, and Wang Bo, who is only in his early twenties, has written a preface of nearly a thousand words to the Pavilion of King Teng. Feng Tang is old, Li Guang is difficult to be conferred, poor but more firm, but he has the ambition to not fall into the blue clouds. The sunset clouds and lone ducks fly together, the autumn water is the same color as the sky, and the mountains are difficult to be wild. Who is sad about the people who have lost their way? They met by chance, and they were all guests from other places.”
A smile appeared in Shi Yunshu's eyes, and there was some admiration in his heart. The child in front of him was very familiar with history, the origin of poetry, and idioms. This did not seem to be something that could be achieved just by liking him. It also required a deep literary foundation.
The child in front of him looked to be no more than eleven or twelve years old. He was really a young genius. Moreover, he was very good at chatting with him. He wanted to make friends with him, Shi Yunshu thought.
The soft music was like a soft cotton ball scratching the bottom of one's heart in this man-made cold air. It was itchy but extremely comfortable.
"There's a lecture on ancient literature at Shengjia University today. If you're interested, you can go and take a look.”
Pei Ruoqing shook her head." Thank you, but I still have something on, so I won't be going."”
As soon as she finished speaking, An Su's voice came from behind.
"My Young Master Pei, aren't you going up? What are you doing here? I thought you got lost again and was going to look for you.”
An Su walked to Pei Ruoqing's side and bent down slightly. He put his arm on Pei Ruoqing's shoulder and placed a cup of yogurt in front of her." Don't drink this. You don't like milk but you can still drink yogurt. Is this your friend?"”
An Su glanced at Shi Yunshu and asked.
Pei Ruoqing picked up the yogurt and took a sip." We just met."”
Oh! That was not familiar.
"Hello, I'm An Su, Ruoqing's friend.”
Shi Yunshu smiled and nodded. "Hello, I'm Shi Yunshu."
After the two of them greeted each other, they did not speak anymore. An Su pulled Pei Ruoqing up." Let's go. Don't you still want that Buddhist temple? Let's go eat first and then we'll set off."”
Pei Ruoqing was stunned for a moment before she said," What's the point of eating now? Let's just leave."”
An Su rolled his eyes." I've eaten, but I really don't know what's wrong with you. You've always had your own jammer when you read, and you even forgot to eat.”
Pei Ruoqing found it funny." How do you know that I definitely didn't eat?”
An Su glared at Pei Ruoqing." You ate it?”
"Uh, I don't think so." Pei Ruoqing touched the bridge of her nose.
"Hehe, you're really something."
An Su rolled his eyes at Pei Ruoqing and pulled her up. He looked at Shi Yunshu and said," Mr. Shi, my little friend hasn't eaten yet. I'll take my leave first. We'll meet again if fate permits."”
Shi Yunshu looked at the backs of the two people leaving and was slightly absent-minded. Their relationship seemed to be very good. They got along casually and naturally. Shi Yunshu felt a little melancholic.
After Pei Ruoqing and An Su had their meal, they left for Yunquan Temple. However, An Su received a call on the way. There were some urgent matters that required him to go to the capital. It was not a big deal, but it was a little troublesome. It became Pei Ruoqing's solo swim.
When Pei Ruoqing arrived at Yunquan Temple, the sun had just set on the mountainside. The setting sun was extremely beautiful, illuminating the forest red. Pei Ruoqing placed her luggage in the room arranged by the little monk. She held a few books and leisurely strolled along the path in the forest.
Other than the chirping of the birds, there was only silence in the forest. Pei Ruoqing liked this kind of comfort. Occasionally, the wind would blow his hair. He closed his eyes and thought that it would be great if he could always be like this. He did not like the hustle and bustle of the world of mortals. Unfortunately, the heavens did not always go as he wished.
Pei Ruoqing was reading a book under a large tree at the back of Yunquan Temple's mountain. The tree was very big, a hundred-year-old tree. Two people might not even be able to hug it. The lush branches and leaves covered the shade. There were stone tables and stone stools under the tree, and a few leaves fell on them. Pei Ruoqing casually leaned against the protruding roots of the tree and flipped through the book in her hand. The wind blew from time to time, making the place not as hot as summer.
In his previous life, he liked to hide here and read books. From time to time, he would play chess with an old monk here.
By the time Pei Ruoqing pulled her mind back from the book, the moon was already hanging high in the sky. Pei Ruoqing brushed away the fallen leaves on her body, stood up, stretched her stiff waist, and walked slowly towards the room.
The night in the mountains was a little cold. Pei Ruoqing was more afraid of the cold to begin with. The gusts of wind made his fingertips slightly cold, but he still looked unhurried, as if he was not the one who was frozen.
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