The atmosphere in the Shi family was much more relaxed than in the Pei family. Chu Junyi was a person who was very good at talking. Her words were humorous and steady. It didn't take long for her to chat with the mistress of the Shi family, Lin Xiran.
Lin Xiran was a graceful beauty. Just by looking at Shi Yunshu's face, one could tell that she was definitely not bad looking. However, this beauty had a childish personality. Other than being rigorous and serious in her work, she was very willful in her daily life. In Shi Yunshu's words, it was completely because of his father's spoiling.
While the two of them were happily preparing dinner, An Chengxi and Shi Yunshu were obediently playing chess with Shi Yihong in the courtyard.
The manicured lawn was covered with a large piece of brocade, and a set of tea sets was placed beside it. It could be said to be exquisite and luxurious. Shi Yunshu sat cross-legged on a futon with a calm expression. As he raised his hand to pour the tea, the fragrance of the tea lingered, and wisps of tea fragrance entered the tip of his nose.
There was a chess table in the middle, and An Chengxi was playing chess with Shi Yihong. The Mid-Autumn Festival was a three-day holiday for all the colleges and universities in the country. Shi Yihong was free now, and his days became more leisurely. It was rare for his relatives to be by his side, so he could be considered to have stolen half a day of leisure.
An Chengxi was extremely busy, but he didn't dare to complain in front of his teacher.
An Chengxi stared at the chessboard that was about to be wiped out, but he did not look nervous. He played Go with great momentum. In the early stages, he was often unstoppable and aggressive, but in the later stages, he was often eaten up by Shi Yihong's white pieces bit by bit because of the negligence in the formation.
It was not until the last black piece was eaten that Shi Yihong scolded," You're a loser.”
An Chengxi didn't care at all. He smiled and said," I don't have a teacher's brain. It's already good enough that I've gained something from you.”
"Are you brainless? I think you don't want to use your brain." Shi Yihong unhurriedly kept his chess pieces and shot a glance at him as he spoke in a bad mood.
An Chengxi smiled." You know my personality. I don't like to waste my brain thinking about those complicated things. It's easy for me to go bald.”
"Are you cursing me to go bald early?" Shi Yihong looked at him and asked with a faint smile.
The corner of An Chengxi's mouth twitched and he put on a bitter face." Even if I were to curse myself, I wouldn't dare to curse you.”
After putting away all the chess pieces on the chessboard, Shi Yihong stopped mocking him and said," Little Shu, you do it.”
Shi Yunshu held a tea tray and gave a cup to Shi Yihong and An Chengxi. Shi Yihong took a sip of the tea his son handed him." Come here."”
"Alright."
Shi Yunshu's style of playing was completely different from An Chengxi's. Every step he took was steady and steady. At the beginning, he did not show off his strength. Only when he finished did he realize that many steps had been calculated by him from the beginning. He had fully absorbed the advantages of Shi Yihong's steady playing and had also made his own innovation. Even an old Go player like Shi Yihong would not be able to gain much from it.
When it was almost over, Shi Yihong suddenly threw the chess piece. The crisp sound of the chess piece colliding with the box made Shi Yunshu completely silent, and An Chengxi's expression darkened.
"A game of chess made you so vicious. Who let you down? Why are you so anxious?" Shi Yihong's tone was sharp. He had never seen such a rash side of Shi Yunshu, who was indifferent to everything.
Shi Yunshu sat up on his knees and said softly," It's my heart that has been restless recently. I've made you worry.”
Shi Yihong raised his eyebrows and looked at An Chengxi. He asked silently," What's going on?"
An Chengxi facepalmed and said helplessly," I didn't manage my relationship with my brother well enough, so he let his imagination run wild.”
Shi Yunshu lowered his head, neither admitting nor denying. Shi Yihong stood up immediately." Do as you see fit. If this matter comes to me, you'll have to consider how much you'll suffer.”
After saying that, he left without hesitation. An Chengxi was a little confused. Shi Yihong's release did not make him happy. Instead, his scalp went numb. He looked at Shi Yunshu with a headache. To be honest, he did not know what to do with this stubborn junior brother.
He found an empty space and sat down casually." Tell me, what do you mean by this?" Young Master Shi, your senior brother is stupid and can't guess what you're thinking. I hope you can explain.”
An Chengxi's words were both mocking and sarcastic. It was clear that he was calm, but Shi Yunshu found it hard to accept. He suddenly looked up, and his light eyes were filled with a touch of darkness." Do you have to make me look bad like this?"”
" Heh." An Chengxi smiled." Shi Yunshu, I think you have to understand one thing. Did I make you have these thoughts?”
The corners of Shi Yunshu's mouth twitched, but he could not say a word. He completely knelt down and remained silent.
"Shi Yunshu, are you provoking me?”An Chengxi sat cross-legged. There was no coldness in his eyes, but it made people feel as if they were in the middle of winter.
Shi Yunshu's face instantly turned pale. His hands that hung by his sides clenched slightly, but his tone was filled with stubbornness." Yunshu…I wouldn't dare."”
"Ha, you wouldn't dare. Although you say that, you're actually sending me a message,'I can still learn well without you'. What are you trying to prove to me? Prove how outstanding you are, prove that you are still very powerful without me? Are you trying to make me feel guilty or what?”
An Chengxi stared at Shi Yunshu's increasingly pale face and spoke very slowly. His sharp words were like sharp icicles stabbing into Shi Yunshu's heart.
Shi Yunshu closed his eyes. At this moment, he did not know how to face An Chengxi. Subconsciously, he was competing with himself for that pitiful bit of pride. He said he was waiting, but he also tried his best to show that he didn't care, but he didn't expect that a game of chess would reveal his true colors.
Sometimes, the more he wanted to appear indifferent, the more he wanted to appear unconcerned, the more anxious he became. A game of chess had turned his years of watching into sparks and vented them all on the chess pieces.
He had been looking forward to his senior brother's return year after year, but he was more and more disappointed each year.
No one was praised at the beginning. He had used all his unwillingness over the years on his studies. He was waiting for his senior brother to return one day and say proudly," This is my younger brother!”
However, after waiting for an old friend for a long time, it was a different scene today, and he was far from being as indifferent as he thought.
He opened his mouth and laughed bitterly in his heart. Who said that his senior brother didn't understand people's hearts? In front of him, his thoughts had nowhere to hide. He was like an uncooked egg that had broken its protective shell, leaving only a clear liquid with a fishy smell on the ground. He was in a sorry state. This was the best portrait of him at this moment.
His heart could no longer remain calm. This was no longer a simple complaint or anger, but a problem with his own body. He leaned forward and slowly bowed, not saying a word.
An Chengxi's pupils constricted. This person was so proud that he would rather die than bend his knees. Under the warm skin, there was an unyielding pride, but she had repeatedly begged for perfection in front of him and put down her pride.
Although these actions more or less had a certain purpose, his heart was not fake. However, he still had to be punished." Shi Yunshu, do you know who you've let down the most? It was you. Even the sea of books couldn't make your heart grow a little bigger, but it made you narrow your mind. It was simply a waste of your ten years of time.”
As he spoke, his voice and expression became stern. Shi Yunshu's face was so pale that he was no longer like an ordinary person. His body seemed to have been cast with a curse, so stiff that he could not move.
So what if he had a sea of books? It could not compare to the little bit of attachment he had for his brother back then. His senior brother was still around, and the person whose heart had changed had always been him.
" Come and find me when you've really figured it out." An Chengxi's eyes darkened slightly. After saying that, he left without caring about Shi Yunshu.
Shi Yunshu's personality was too arrogant. He was so arrogant that he was only willing to admit his arrogance when someone took a hammer and smashed it from the outside. A moment of thought wasn't really thought through. Perhaps it was just the result of his emotions being saturated. This person had nine orifices in his mind, and his thoughts were in a thousand turns. If he took a turn and thought of other places, he really did not understand.
An Chengxi rubbed the space between his eyebrows. It was really tiring to grasp a person's heart.
Before dinner was finished, An Chengxi went to the study. As expected, Shi Yihong was already waiting for him.
His teacher seemed to not care about anything, but in fact, he had done many things behind his back. He did not believe that his teacher had not noticed Shi Yunshu's abnormality. In fact, he might have discovered it earlier. Today was just an opportunity for him to resolve it.
"Teacher." An Chengxi bowed.
Shi Yihong looked up from the pile of documents." It's settled?”
"I don't know." An Chengxi was helpless. He really didn't know how things would develop. It all depended on Shi Yunshu.
Shi Yihong looked at him coldly." If it's solved, then it's solved. If it's not solved, then it's not solved. What do you mean you don't know?”
An Chengxi's eyelids twitched and he quickly bowed." I'm sorry, I said something wrong!”
Shi Yihong retracted his gaze and let him go. However, he did not mention Shi Yunshu. Instead, he asked Pei Ruoqing," What do you think of Little Ruo?”
An Chengxi was silent for a few seconds, which was rare. After a moment of deliberation, he said," Your mind is different from ordinary people. You know that you can't do it.”
"Tsk, are you praising him or belittling him?”
An Chengxi was also very helpless. He could clearly feel that his teacher valued this little disciple very much. He was already enjoying the treatment of a disciple even before he entered the sect. However, he did not know much about him. From what he had interacted with last night, this child was too extreme. He could go to heaven and hell at the same time.
"Teacher, if you want to know, why don't you bring it with you personally?”An Chengxi suggested. Some people's personalities could only be known after getting along with them.
" Let's wait until he's in high school," Shi Yihong answered nonchalantly as he lifted the teapot and poured water into the cup.
The little brat who was still in the Pei family did not know that someone had decided his future in high school with just a few words.
"Teacher, are you not going to interfere in Yunshu's matter?”An Chengxi asked hesitantly.
Shi Yihong raised his eyebrows and looked at him." You can't solve it?”
An Chengxi stood with his hands by his side and said cautiously," It's hard to say. After all, I've been away for too long. Little Shu is no longer the child who needs my advice.”
Shi Yihong leaned back and crossed his hands on his abdomen. He crossed his slender legs elegantly and looked at An Chengxi with a good gaze." You really can't tell?”
An Chengxi was stunned for a moment. Shi Yihong glanced at him." You have low EQ indeed. Why did Little Chu fall for you?”
An Chengxi was speechless.
There's no need for such personal attacks, right? Wasn't his reaction just a little slow? It's all because you jumped too fast. However, he only dared to curse in his heart. The corners of his mouth twitched as he lowered his head, allowing his teacher to tease him.
Shi Yihong curled his fingers and knocked on the armrest nonchalantly." You don't know how to reply?”
A layer of cold sweat broke out on An Chengxi's back. His teacher's personality was getting more and more difficult to understand! He braced himself and said," I understand Little Shu's thoughts. What he wants is that special feeling, or rather, the sense of dependence he once had. But teacher, you know that when he was young, he was taught to protect him because he was young, so he had no choice but to use these methods to regulate his behavior. But to be honest, Little Shu really surprised me when I saw him again after I came back. He's very outstanding and outstanding. I don't know where to start. Other than the first time we met, the other mistakes he made were just intentional.”
"Just like today, with his intelligence, would he not understand that a person's chess style can reflect the emotions of the chess player? However, he still chose this method. He took every step carefully, so I had no choice but to fall into his trap. He showed me his true heart, but doubted my feelings for him. His thoughts made me afraid. I was afraid that if I overdid it, not only would I not be able to eliminate the estrangement, but I would also deepen the gap between us.”An Chengxi frowned, his eyes filled with helplessness.
Shi Yihong listened quietly to An Chengxi's analysis. He glanced at the door and smiled." You're also uncertain?" Or is it that after seven years, you can't find your place?”
An Chengxi raised his eyebrows. Where did this come from? Just as he was about to speak, Shi Yunshu's clear and warm voice came from the door." Brother, you said that I doubt your feelings for me, but after you returned to the country, you kept holding back time and time again. How can I feel at ease?”
"Time can't retain any feelings. Even if blood is thicker than water, it will become indifferent without the foundation to get along. It's been so long. I'm afraid that I'm the only one who remembers the past, so…I can't help but want to pry into your thoughts.”
Seeing Shi Yunshu enter, An Chengxi raised his eyebrows and turned to look at his teacher. As expected, Shi Yihong raised his eyebrows and looked at him, meaning,'I've created an opportunity for you. Settle it yourself.'
An Chengxi rubbed his temples. There was no doubt who called Shi Yunshu over. He bowed at Shi Yihong." Thank you for your trouble!”
Shi Yihong raised his eyebrows." Remember, you're his senior brother, his elder brother.”
After saying that, he didn't bother with An Chengxi, who was hesitating to speak. He stood up and walked to Shi Yunshu's side, his eyes slightly darkened." Shu 'er, in this world, those who think that' I am the only one who is clear when the world is turbid, and I am the only one who is sober when everyone is drunk 'are either saints or delusional people. Pride was not pride. Don't be blinded by greed.”
Shi Yunshu's body stiffened, and his face was a little pale. He bowed respectfully." Thank you for your advice.”
"Let's have a good talk." After saying that, he left with his hands behind his back, not caring about the two people behind him.
Shi Yunshu looked up at An Chengxi. The young man's figure was like a jade tree, as if he had isolated himself from the hustle and bustle. Standing in the misty mountains, he had the indifference to see everything, truly…seeing through.
An Chengxi had an illusion that Shi Yunshu was like jade soaked in a cold spring. It was hard jade that could not be heated for a long time. Then the current Shi Yunshu was more like a nephrite that followed a famous person to travel the world. After experiencing polishing, it became delicate and gentle.
Shi Yunshu's eyes narrowed slightly." Brother, it's been seven years. I can finally say in front of you that I miss you."”
There were no heroic words, no complaints, just three simple words, but it was the sincerity that Shi Yunshu had hidden for seven years.
He was a little embarrassed, which was rare. He lowered his head and his ears were slightly red." It's a younger brother's expectation for his older brother.”
An Chengxi's heart softened. He sighed and gently pulled her into his arms." Brother, I'm sorry. It took you so long to come back."”
With his words, it was as if all the floating dust had slowly fallen to the ground, and a long-awaited rain had descended. The dust and smoke dissipated, and the rain passed the dawn.
Shi Yunshu took two steps back. Although the release of his worries made him feel a little clearer, he did not forget that he still had a mistake on his shoulders. For example…what he did intentionally earlier.
"Brother, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Can I ask for your forgiveness and use…a ferule?”An Chengxi raised his eyebrows and looked at him. He was clearly asking for mercy, but he acted calmly. Of course, if you didn't look at his red ears, this face like Cold Moon You Tan would be even more deceptive.
"Shu 'er, there are some mistakes that you shouldn't have made.”An Chengxi didn't say yes or no. Instead, he said something completely unrelated.
However, Shi Yunshu was silent for a moment." I understand.”She turned around and was about to walk to the bookshelf when she heard An Chengxi's gentle voice." But I'll let you off this time. If there's a next time, you'll have to ask me if I agree to the family law."”
Shi Yunshu laughed lightly. In an instant, it was as if three winters had warmed up." I wouldn't dare."
Shi Yunshu took the ferule and bowed respectfully. An Chengxi looked at his etiquette, which could be said to be the model of an aristocratic family, and was slightly stunned. The porcelain doll from back then had grown so big now. At this moment, he truly felt that missing out on his growth was a great regret.
He took the ferule and said," Put it on the table.”
Shi Yunshu hesitated for two seconds, but he still took off his pants and underwear to his ankles. The words to ask for punishment were on the tip of his tongue, but he found it difficult to say them. Although their relationship had improved, some actions could not be done so straightforwardly.
An Chengxi didn't want to make things difficult for him on this day of reunion. He smashed the ferule in his hand with 80% of his strength, leaving Shi Yunshu no time to be pretentious.
It had been almost a week since the last punishment, and there were almost no marks left on her butt. It had to be said that An Chengxi had really held back that time.
"Shi Yunshu, listen well. I'm holding back from you not because I don't care about you, but because I have concerns in my heart.”
An Chengxi's deep voice, accompanied by the sound of the board, crashed into Shi Yunshu's heart. The burning sensation reminded him of the pain he was suffering at the moment. He lowered his eyes and allowed the sweat on his forehead to accumulate." Brother…there's no need to explain. Yunshu…understands!”
Some things were easy to understand once they were thought through. As the saying goes,'the person involved is confused, the bystander is clear'. When he jumped out of that established circle, he understood how childish his original thoughts were.
"Forty strokes, punishment for knowingly violating the rules. You knew that this was wrong, but you still used this method. If the person you schemed against today was Teacher, you can forget about your skin. Also, there are some things that you can really tell me. I'm not that unreasonable.”
Shi Yunshu didn't say anything. Some things weren't in that kind of situation, so no one could understand their thoughts. His life had been too smooth since he was born. The only setback was that his brother had left him. Therefore, this matter had become a knot in his heart and had troubled him for a full seven years.
At dinner time, Shi Yunshu's jade-like face was still slightly pale. He looked at the wooden chair beside the dining table, his eyes lowered, and he sat down calmly under a few pairs of probing gazes. After a while, layers of sweat appeared on his forehead. An Chengxi glanced at him and frowned."Go get a cushion."”
Shi Yunshu refused. Although everyone knew that he had been punished, they still felt ashamed. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, giving off an innocent vibe." No need, I'm fine…"
An Chengxi frowned and was about to say something when he was interrupted by Shi Yihong. His clear gaze landed on Shi Yunshu's pale face." If you can't sit still, just stand there."”
Shi Yunshu's eyelids trembled, and he stood up obediently. With the atmosphere turned into this, Chu Junyi, who was sitting next to An Chengxi, felt a little awkward. Her slender hand reached out to An Chengxi's waist, picked up a piece of tender meat, and turned it fiercely. An Chengxi inhaled a breath of cold air as his temples and eyebrows twitched violently.
As soon as he said that, the other two people at the dining table looked at him. Shi Yihong raised his eyebrows and looked at him." Huh?”
"It's…fine!" An Chengxi immediately forced a smile and squeezed out the word through gritted teeth with a twisted face. Chu Junyi's smile was as beautiful as a flower, as if nothing had happened. Her small hands lingered around An Chengxi's waist.
Shi Yihong looked at his eldest disciple, who was being bullied, with a half-smile. He had no intention of making a sound at all. He was just watching a show. At this moment, Beauty Lin, who was sitting next to him, spoke up. She very considerately picked up a carrot from his bowl." Let's eat. If you don't touch them, who would dare to?"”
Her tone was gentle and gentle, and there was even a hint of concern in it. There was nothing unusual about it. Shi Yihong looked down and his eyebrows twitched. A carrot was dangling at the bottom of his bowl. A large flock of crows flew over his head, but he still had a smile on his face." Alright."”
Everyone knew that he hated the taste of carrots the most. He would vomit after eating two more bites. His hand holding the chopsticks stiffened, but he saw his wife blinking her well-maintained eyes and looking at him with a faint smile. Shi Yihong's teeth immediately turned sour. He smiled slowly and picked up a 'nutritious' carrot with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth. He said," Eat more carrots. They're nutritious!"”
Lin Xiran listened to him pretending to cover up his words and looked at him with admiration. Then, she immediately turned to look at Shi Yunshu." Little Shu, come here. What do you want to eat? Mom will get it for you!"”
After what Chu Junyi and Lin Xiran had done, the silent atmosphere suddenly became lively.
Shi Yunshu looked at his mother who was throwing a tantrum and Chu Junyi who was fighting for him. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but a warmth lingered in his heart for a long time.
He thought of Pei Ruoqing, the child who could see everything but did not know what was hidden underneath.
Would he be more at ease in such an environment?
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