Dreaming of Lion Rock: Recipe in Hand

Chapter 186 Seeing Yunshu Again

Seeing that it was still early, Xia Zhi went to wait not far from Rongcheng Middle School. After waiting for about an hour, he finally heard the bell ring. The school seemed to come alive. The originally quiet campus began to become noisy, and the laughter of the classmates was like a cheerful symphony.

Xia Zhi glanced at his watch and muttered, "It should be time to finish school!"

People gradually walked out of the school, including young and energetic students and gentle and elegant teachers.

Xia Zhi waited and waited, and finally saw a familiar figure.

"Yunshu."

When Yun Shu saw Xia Zhi, a hint of smile appeared on her face. She didn't notice the change in Xia Zhi's way of addressing her, from Teacher Yun Shu to Sister Yun Shu, and then to Yun Shu again. This was the change in a man's feelings for a woman.

"Xiazhi. How come you have time to come to Rongcheng?"

"I came to see Qiu Guo and Yan Ning, and to see you by the way." Xia Zhi would never say that he came to see Yun Shu specifically, as he was afraid of scaring her.

Yun Shu seemed to be thinner than before, but the smile on her face was still as gentle and amiable as ever, "Come on, I'll treat you to a meal."

Xia Zhi was of course extremely happy.

Yunshu became a little silent, and Xiazhi was the one talking most of the time during the meal, talking about his time in the army, Chuchu and Cici.

Yun Shu thought of the child who died before birth, and she felt regret, guilt, and relief. She had heard the rumors circulating in the school, and her colleagues' pointing and talking made her feel like she was running naked. Shame, resentment, and anger filled her heart. She had been in a relationship with Lin Yuan for five years, but when the time came, Lin Yuan changed his bride. Everyone would suspect that it was her fault, right?

Xia Zhi clenched his fists, not wanting to hug the silent woman in front of him impulsively, but he held back. He changed the subject as if nothing had happened, talking about Qiu Guo's major and Yan Ning's dream.

Yun Shu finally smiled again.

The time spent with Yunshu seemed to pass very quickly, and their topics of conversation were like an endless spring that seemed to never end.

As dusk fell and the sky was filled with rosy clouds, Xia Zhi said to Yun Shu, "Yun Shu, I will be staying in Rongcheng for a few days. Can you give me a chance to treat you to a meal at noon tomorrow?"

Yun Shu still liked Xia Zhi quite a lot. After all, he was one of the first students she taught. Because of what happened with Lin Yuan, she had no close friends now, so what was wrong with someone inviting her to dinner and chatting with her? So she readily agreed.

"it is good."

The next day, Xia Zhi found the new clothes Chunni bought for him. After spending a long time matching them, he decided to wear a white shirt with jeans. Long-term exercise made the white shirt fit him perfectly. He appeared in front of Yun Shu, full of youth and hormones.

"Xiazhi, you really have grown up!"

Yunshu's compliment was just a casual one, but it made Xiazhi very happy.

After dinner, Xia Zhi brought Yun Shu to the alley where Lin Yuan lived.

"Xia Zhi, why are we here?" Yun Shu felt uneasy. She had been here before, and Lin Yuan's home was in front of her.

"Come and watch a play."

Xia Zhi asked the aunt for the key and opened the building next to Lin Yuan's house.

The two came to the second floor, from where they could clearly see Lin Yuan's yard.

Lin Yuan's young wife was carrying a bucket of water with her bulging belly, while Lin Yuan's mother was still standing under the eaves talking.

"You should have remembered the three obediences and four virtues yesterday. Now repeat them."

Yun Shu opened his eyes wide and looked at Xia Zhi in disbelief.

The young wife carried a bucket of water and chanted: "Three obediences: obey your father before marriage and obey your husband after marriage..."

Mrs. Lin expressed satisfaction, "Yes, husband is heaven, Lin Yuan is your heaven, how can you let the Lord of Heaven bring you water to wash your feet? I hope you can remember this lesson and don't make the same mistake again."

Yunshu's eyes were wide open, and Xiazhi thought it was cute.

Old Lady Lin still felt a little sorry for her grandson, so she asked Lin Yuan's wife to sit down and rest for a while, "The water tank must be filled up."

The kind-looking old lady gently asked a pregnant woman who was six or seven months pregnant to carry water and fill the water tank.

"What era is this still about the Three Obediences and Four Virtues?"

Xia Zhi asked with a smile: "Yun Shu, are you glad to see the scene in front of you? Are you happy?"

Yun Shu couldn't imagine what kind of suffering she would suffer if she married Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan was chosen by Old Lady Lin, so she had the qualities she liked: illiterate, hardworking, respectful and honest. Even such a beloved daughter-in-law could not avoid suffering, let alone herself! What would happen to me if I was not liked by the old lady?

Yun Shu shook his head, not daring to think about it any further.

Xia Zhi held Yun Shu's hand and said earnestly: "Yun Shu, you should say goodbye to the past. Whether it's Lin Yuan or Lin's mother, they are just passers-by in your life."

Yun Shu seemed to be lost in thought and didn't notice that Xia Zhi was holding her hand.