Chapter 43 providence

Although Dong Xiaowan tried her best to please Maoxiang, Maoxiang's unconscious indifference deepened her despair and pain.As a prostitute, she knows very well that the opportunities that fate bestows upon her are few.When an opportunity arises, you must do your best to seize it.Otherwise, after a fleeting moment, it is likely to end up with a lifelong grudge.In fact, in recent years, not only has Tian Hong been terrified by incidents such as forced robbery, but she has also heard a lot of terrible news about the worsening situation in her usual contacts with the sex workers. .When she was drinking alone and alone in the cold lamp, she thought more than once that once a catastrophe hit, how could she, a helpless and weak woman, cope with it?It was this sense of urgency that made her feel that she could not relax the opportunity in front of her no matter what.What's more, what fate sent her was Mao Xiang, whom she longed for day and night!Therefore, in the past month, Dong Xiaowan has used almost all of her wisdom in order to gain the understanding and compassion of this noble young master.It seems that this is still effective.Mao Xiang's attitude has obviously become warmer than before, and when he looked at her, his eyes were much more cordial.Once—it was on the pillow after having fun, he even stroked her bare arm, asked in detail about her background, family background, and the amount of debts she owed over the years, which made her immediately Sensitively thinking that he might consider redeeming her, he was so nervous that he trembled all over, and he almost couldn't even speak.She didn't dare to hide it, and told him honestly that her mother had already owed some debts when she was alive, and then borrowed another sum when her mother died. In addition, her father had a lot of hobbies and likes to spend money, so he wholeheartedly regarded her as a cash cow, and used her money on weekdays. Signboard borrowed money everywhere, and now they owed two or three thousand taels of silver.Mao Xiang listened, "Oh", and did not speak again.She was still waiting for him to ask other questions, but when she looked up, he was already soundly asleep.From then on, Maoxiang never brought up such things again, and she didn't dare to ask again, but her heart became more and more anxious.Especially when the boat was approaching Zhenjiang, she found that Maoxiang's expression became more and more gloomy, and his speech was a bit cold.When he got up early this morning, he suddenly became extraordinarily courteous and polite, and proposed that he must come to visit Jinshan.Dong Xiaowan felt that something was wrong, so on the top of the mountain just now, she took the lead in swearing at Dajiang, expressing her determination to go back to Rugao with him.Sure enough, Mao Xiang immediately changed his face and flatly refused.In addition to mentioning that he is currently busy with the scientific examinations and taking care of the housework that has been neglected due to running for his father for more than half a year, he also specifically mentioned that Dong Xiaowan owes a lot of debts and cannot cope.Hearing this, she felt as if a scoop of cold water had been poured on her head, and her whole body became cold.However, she also knew that for a young man like Mao Xiang, she couldn't force it, otherwise he would be annoyed, and he would turn his back on him at any time.So, just now she forced a smile and tried her best to please her.But it seems that the effect is not great, and Dong Xiaowan's mood is getting more and more painful and desperate.

When they finished watching the dragon boat and returned to the balance boat, Zhang Mingbi was already waiting in the cabin.With him were Fang Yizhi, Yu Huai, and a middle-aged Confucian scholar named Zhang Dai. The four of them were wiping cards around the table.Seeing the two of them coming in, Fang Yizhi said, "I'm the loser!", put the cards down, stood up first, and greeted them with arched hands. He laughed and said, "The fairy couple is back! Congratulations, congratulations!" Before Maoxiang could answer, Yu Huai was already scrambling to say: "Today, Pijiang and Wanniang both took over the scenery on the Jinshan Mountain. Tomorrow, it will be spread, and I don't know how many celebrities and beauties will be envious and killed." , Ashamed to die!"

"It's not just a luxury for a while? I dare to say that today's story of Jinshan has existed forever in the world and can be immortal!" Zhang Dai said solemnly.He was a richly dressed Confucian scholar, with an intelligent, pleasing face, and three carefully combed mustaches. Fang Yizhi said: "Wang Rui said to the cloud, 'Love is in my generation'. It should be so! If the elder brother's words are really fulfilled, then the younger brother, the matchmaker, will have contributed a lot!" "Oh, Pijiang and Wanniang met, so they were the best friends!" Zhang Dai asked with wide-eyed eyes.

Fang Yizhi said proudly: "That's right! It was the twelfth year of Chongzhen, my younger brother was taking an exam in Nandu, and happened to meet Pijiang..." Zhang Dai didn't wait for him to finish, and immediately said decisively: "Then Brother Mi is also immortal!" "Hey, what about my little brother?" Yu Huai intervened and asked. Zhang Dai looked at him and was about to speak when Fang Yizhi rushed to say, "Brother Danxin is also immortal! Not only Brother Danxin, but also Brother Zongzi, Brother Gongliang, and Maocheng and Fangcai came to the boat to receive the reward." The silver Zhou Ah Liu has already become famous through the ages, and it is too late to die!"

Everyone said "Oh" and looked at him dubiously. Fang Yizhi smiled slightly: "Everyone may wish to think about it, since Pijiang and Wanniang are undoubtedly immortal, then anyone who records the trip to Jinshan in the future must write about their return to the ship. I have to write about you, as well as Maocheng and Zhou Aliu, so Pijiang and Wanniang are immortal, if they are immortal, we have no choice but to be immortal with him!" After hearing what he said, everyone was taken aback for a moment, and then burst into laughter.Yu Huai jumped up and shouted in a high-pitched voice: "Mom! All things are empty, the body is just a stinky skin, and the reputation is also a deceptive thing. I only hope to die and die, leaving no trace in this world! Now that he has run into the Pijiang net and is dragged by him to perish, what an annoyance I am! No, no, they must be punished today!" As he spoke, he turned around and shouted, "Maocheng, have those cherries been washed? Hurry up! take it out!"

I only heard Maocheng agree at the back, and took out a large bowl of cherries and put them on the table.The cherries weighed at least five or six catties, and each one was as big as a jujube, piled up in a large Xuan porcelain bowl. At a glance, the red was blood red, and the white was snow white, and it was set against the green leaves, very bright and lovely.Maocheng reported to Maoxiang: "This is specially sent by Zhou Aliu, saying that I invite the uncle, Miss Dong and the husbands to try something new." Maoxiang nodded.Originally, he wanted to explain to his friends that he didn't mean Dong Xiaowan as they guessed, but he couldn't get in the way, so he had to follow everyone's bow and sit down first.

"Brother Danxin, you said you want to punish Pijiang, how can there be a punishment method?" Fang Yizhi asked with a smile before everyone sat down. "My punishment is very simple, and the problem lies in the cherry!" Yu Huai said calmly, and looked around at the people present, "This cherry is like a beautiful woman's fragrant lips; There is also a comparison to the lips of a beautiful woman, comparing it to this bright red and sweet cherry. Although the origin of this comparison is very ancient, it is extremely wonderful and cut to the point. After ten thousand years, I am afraid that it will not be changed. But the analogy is the analogy. What is the difference in taste between these two things, which one is better, but it has never been humane. Today, there are both cherries and beauties at the banquet, so why not punish Pijiang to try again and again on the spot , Make a comment to solve the confusion of my generation?"

As soon as this was said, everyone immediately applauded.Xiaowan looked at Maoxiang, saw him stroking his beard, and said nothing, knowing that he would definitely not agree, she felt a pang in her heart, she stood up and was about to walk away.Fang Yizhi and the others thought she was shy and ran away from the banquet, they hurriedly chased after her and dragged her back. During the commotion, Zhang Mingbi suddenly said loudly: "Everyone, stop making trouble and listen to what Pijiang has to say!" Sure enough, everyone calmed down and looked at Maoxiang together.I saw Mao Xiang smiled faintly and said: "It's not vulgar to be light-hearted. If the younger brother refuses to be punished, it will not only fail his ingenuity, but also disappoint this table of cherries. It's a pity—forget it, Let me give it a try, little brother, so why not!"

Seeing that he agreed readily, everyone cheered.Dong Xiaowan was stunned. "Ah, why..." She thought, and at the same time, a thought flashed in her mind, but Mao Xiang's cold expression made her immediately deny it. "Hey, Wan Niang, hurry up, there's nothing to be shy about!" Yu Huai urged softly, exchanging sly glances with his companions. Dong Xiaowan looked at Maoxiang again, and saw that he had reached out to pick up a cherry with green leaves from the white porcelain pot, and with a chic and beautiful movement, pulled one into his mouth, and frowned and looked at her sideways. , as if a little impatient.

"Anyway, I have to go, yes, I have to go!" She said in her heart, moved her feet involuntarily, returned to her seat and sat down. "Okay, start now!" She heard Fang Yizhi's mischievous voice.For a moment, she had no time to think, and raised her head in a flustered and clumsy movement in a haste.At the same time, I felt myself blushing. "Ah, I must look stupid now, and he must dislike it even more!" she thought in bewilderment.But the situation was too far for her to remedy, and the first kiss fell.Sure enough, the familiar breath, the familiar feeling, but the meaning is completely different.It looked so indifferent and reluctant, just touched it lightly, and retreated as if fleeing...

"Okay!" Dong Xiaowan heard a roar of applause. "Hello, how's it going? What's it like?" A strange voice asked.It was still Yu Huai. Mao Xiang did not answer.Dong Xiaowan didn't dare to open her eyes, for she was afraid that she would see Mao Xiang's cold and heartless face. Soon, the second kiss came again.It was colder and more mechanical than the first time, and it seemed to be a demonstration, as if to say: "Well, have you seen enough? Do you want to watch it again? If you want to see it, I can come again!" Dong Xiaowan's heart skipped a beat. Shaking, then constricting in pain.Although all kinds of cheers and laughter were echoing in her ears, she felt tears welling up in her eyes.It trickled down the cheeks as the third and fourth kisses came. "Ah, Wanniang is crying!" a voice suddenly called out.Suddenly, as if hearing an order, the noise stopped abruptly.There was silence in the cabin. "Wanniang, what are you doing?" Fang Yizhi asked in his voice. Dong Xiaowan's teary eyes flickered for a moment, then she lowered her head without answering. "Hey, what's going on here? Ah!" Fang Yizhi turned to Maoxiang, who turned his head, but also remained silent. "Hi! Talk to me!" Fang Yizhi panicked. "That's what happened!" Zhang Mingbi spoke from the side, "Wanniang wanted to go back to Rugao with Pijiang, but Pijiang didn't agree." "Oh, this is an excellent thing, how can we not allow it!" Fang Yizhi said. "This is not allowed!" Mao Xiang said coldly, "There is nothing so easy in the world!" "What's the problem?" Fang Yizhi asked bluntly. Mao Xiang repeated the difficulties he had said to Dong Xiaowan, and added: "Besides, Jinling's registration is also a matter of discussion." Fang Yizhi shook his head: "These things are not too difficult to understand. What I need to know now is whether my dear brother intends to marry Wanniang?" This question really hit the key point in Mao Xiang's heart.He felt that it was neither intentional nor unintentional, so he couldn't help hesitating. Fang Yizhi seemed to see through Mao Xiang's thoughts.He snorted and said, "Wan Niang is an orchid in an empty valley, covered with mud and succulents. Among the people in the opera, there are people who are better than her in terms of color and art; in terms of character, she is the number one. Today The world is in turmoil, and the chaos is not over. If you don't look for a king among your generation, if you want to find something, but you abandon Wanniang and don't take it, I'm afraid you will regret it!" Mao Xiang fell silent.Although he usually has the reputation of "Pianpianzhuoshijiagongzi", he is highly respected and praised by all parties, and he himself is even more arrogant, but Fang Yizhi is the only one who is very convinced.Because Fang Yizhi is not only a top player in eating, drinking, having fun and pranks, he can come up with all kinds of unexpected and fresh ideas, making every party fascinating and lively, and he is also well-read and insightful. Excellent, with the world's first-class knowledge.Mao Xiang felt inferior to him.So, hearing what he said sternly now, Mao Xiang had to think carefully. "In my opinion—" Seeing Maoxiang groaning silently, Zhang Dai interjected, "Man is never as good as God, and now there are dice here, why don't you let Wanniang roll the lottery and see what God's will is? So that brother Pijiang won't hesitate." "That's right, Heaven's Judgment! Heaven's Judgment!" Yu Huai immediately agreed. While everyone was talking, Dong Xiaowan listened silently, trembling slightly.Hearing Zhang Dai's suggestion, she raised her head and looked at Fang Yizhi questioningly.Seeing Fang Yizhi's face sullen and silent, she didn't dare to move. "Hey, Wan Niang, what are you jealous about now?" Yu Huai said, grabbed the dice from the table and stuffed them into her hand. Only then did Dong Xiaowan stand up timidly, peeked at Mao Xiang who was sitting aside with frowning eyebrows, and then quickly went to the window of the boat and knelt down, raised her face, looked at the sky outside, and began to conceive. With deep piety, murmured prayers.She did it with such concentration and earnestness that her heart was filled with sorrow and lamentation, her lips were trembling pitifully, and tears rolled in her eyes.For a while, everyone around watched quietly, and no one spoke.Finally, Dong Xiaowan finished praying.She stood up, wiped the corners of her eyes with her sleeve, walked to the table, covered the dice with both hands, and shook and shook and shook and shook.Her expression became more and more tense, and her eyes opened wider and wider.All of a sudden, as if she had lost her mind, she put her hands together and threw all the dice on the table.Everyone looked at it: three of them rolled three sixes first, the fourth rolled a few times, and also stopped at the sixes, and there was one ball left, which kept spinning continuously.Everyone waited with bated breath, and finally there was a "beep", and the dice stopped, and the upward side of the dice turned out to be six!Everyone went to have a look, and they were all stunned. "All six! All six! God, God!" Yu Huai shouted first.He rushed to Maoxiang: "How about it, Pijiang, you don't have anything to say now!" Mao Xiang was also stunned by this "miracle" shown by heaven.After a while, he came back to his senses, looked at Fang Yizhi ponderingly, and said: "Okay! If it is really God's will to fulfill this matter, I will have nothing to say. It's just that we can't be too hasty right now. Wan Niang still asks to go back first." Gusu, I will pick her up in autumn and try to stay in the capital together. I will have time to take care of this matter when there is a result of whether I am successful or not." Fang Yizhi nodded: "That's fine, everyone heard clearly? We are all witnesses, so this is the case. Wan Niang, you should go back to Gusu and wait for the news of Pijiang!" Dong Xiaowan did not answer immediately.However, on her face, the look of sadness disappeared.She pursed her lips seriously, looked at Fang Yizhi with those big eyes, then at Maoxiang, and nodded slightly.