Chapter 6, The Sparrow Perches on the Branch (3)

At the end, the young women all loosened their garments, the narration disappeared, and the entire page was filled with illustrations

The trendy ear-length bob haircut among modern female students is too radical and does not suit her

Due to the toxins from childhood, Ye Qin's physical condition was quite poor. After falling into the water, he recuperated at home for a month. When he returned to this place, he would pay more attention to the crowd of people washing clothes by the lake.

She smiled dazzlingly: "Come."

Su Qing leaned over and sat down on the same rock, and upon opening it, she was taken aback before she even spoke.

Thud

Su Qing grasped the rock and climbed onto the shore, her wet clothes pulling her back like a pair of ghostly hands. It was then that she felt utterly exhausted

Su Qing stared at the pages of the book, then looked at his face, speaking very cautiously: "This is a comic book"

Ye Qin is Shen Yi from the small world, and he already has his own career path and destined romantic fate, equivalent to a completely new person. If she were not to die, she should have had less entanglement with him to avoid disturbing his fortune

Is the Fifth Young Master also attending the new-style school

He opened his eyes in confusion, initially with a somewhat dazed gaze. He stared at her for a moment, as if he had just gathered his thoughts, and then his expression immediately shifted to one of cold dissatisfaction: "My name is Ye Qin"

The wind swept up his hair, carrying the small boat away

Ye Qin is watching her, her eyes cold and piercing

At that moment, Ye Qin looked at her twice, a mixture of indifference and vigilance in her gaze: "Have I seen you before?"

Ye Qin looked at her, then glanced at the page of the book, "Are there any words on it?"

The three individuals remained silent for a moment, surrounded by an eerie stillness.

Suddenly, she felt a burning sensation, and hurriedly took out the circular ring that was pressed against her chest, only to discover that the solidified blue substance at the bottom was expanding as if it were boiling.

Jia San hastily stuffed the small boat into his coat pocket and turned his head to shout for help, "Miss Su, will you be coming tomorrow?"

Ye Qin promptly got out of bed, insisting that she would handle the matter herself.

Su Yu seems to be very afraid of standing out in front of others. If his sister is bullied and he stands up, he will also be targeted; if he watches coldly from the sidelines, he will be ridiculed

private school

Why are there more and more people in the painting, yet fewer and fewer words?

Su Qinghe casually changed the subject while looking at the illustrated book: "I heard from A Yu that the new-style schools no longer focus much on classical literature, but rather teach astronomy, geography, and mathematics"

On the next page, there is a pavilion, and inside the pavilion are three young ladies dressed in splendid brocade garments

However, the first scene she saw upon entering this world was Ye Qin drowning.

She made every excuse to avoid it, but ultimately, she casually picked up the most irregular and least attractive one from the side and tucked it into her pocket

Su Qing also later realized that there seemed to be a significant discrepancy between her perception of Shen Yi and how others viewed him

Su Qing stared at the screen, her face silently turning red to the roots of her ears

Having read the "Book of Songs" and the "Zuo Commentary," I then ceased further reading

The master of the Ye family has numerous wives and concubines, and the relationships of interest are quite complex. The only son of the sixth concubine is named Ye Qin. In his childhood, he was poisoned and framed in the power struggles of the large family, resulting in the disability of his legs, leaving him frail and sickly, and he can only rely on others to carry him.

After staring for several minutes, she decided to call out to Ye Qin. Looking up, she saw that he was still sitting there somewhat hunched over, with a pair of butterfly bones protruding from the back of his long gown. His slender fingers rested on his brow, his lips slightly pursed, completely still, as if he were asleep

Mrs. Su and her, the golden lotus, the long skirts, and the long braids in the small town, are destined to be another outdated world that he is eager to escape from

There are a total of seven young ladies depicted, some bending by the lake to play with the water, their figures partially revealed, some standing in the water, lifting their skirts to the roots of their legs, and some simply opening their collars to splash water, loosening their skirts and frolicking, each displaying an alluring and charming demeanor

Fifth Young Master, the Master asks you to read more of the sacred and wise texts, you...

Such a Ye Qin is indeed the male protagonist in this small world

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Su Qing raised the small picture book to observe it horizontally, gently prying open the boundary between the fluffy and dense pages with her fingernail, and began to read aloud:

The wind on the lake surface stirred a ripple, and the young man quietly gazed at the waterfall, the silk trousers hanging from his long robe swaying in the breeze. Su Qing stood behind him, as if they were merely strangers meeting by chance, never asking a single question.

There is a small boat. After finishing his work, Jia San appeared exceptionally excited, his relaxed gaze wandering around before settling on the small boat floating on the water. He eagerly picked it up and, upon opening it, his face instantly turned as red as a monkey's bottom

Ye Qin's hair was damply sticking to his pale forehead, and he coughed with his eyes closed, two streams of water spraying from his mouth. Due to the cold, his lips were slightly purple and still trembling

The fingers are perfectly pressed against the white, plump chest of the water-playing spider spirit, while the young woman is casting flirtatious glances at someone outside the painting

Well

His gaze lingered on her face for a moment longer, and a strange feeling swept through his heart

Ye Qin looked up and was surprised to see that Su Qing's face was even paler than his own: "What is wrong?"

Ye Qin withdrew her fingers and examined the vividly lifelike illustration from top to bottom

Both of them looked at the pages of the book and fell silent for a moment

Well

At this moment, Ye Qin has just met Su Qing due to an accidental fall into the water. If the plot continues to develop, he will regard her as the first and most beloved woman of his life

Su Qing nodded slightly

Ye Qin looked up at the waterfall, recalling the day she had bent down to braid her hair, a long and black braid, with damp and curled strands sticking to her porcelain-like neck

Ye Qin fell silent and casually threw the book in her hand to her: "You come, help me read the book."

The Fifth Young Master had a solitary temperament and a disability. Jia San, who took care of him, was young and playful, leaving him alone by the waterfall. Su Qing watched as he fell ill and fainted, with no one around to see. His body slowly slipped down and submerged in the water. A series of bubbles rose to the surface, and finally, only his chin was visible above the water.

At present, Ye Qin is looking at her, noticing that she has not responded for a while, feeling somewhat dissatisfied: "Hmm?"

Su Qing had already reached the riverbank, the sun nearing noon, and from a distance, the lake's surface shimmered like scattered gold. The two people over there were both looking at her, their expressions already indistinct.

His tone suddenly softened a bit: "I am fine"

Su Qing hesitated as she turned the pages of the book, while Ye Qin glanced up at her again. The sunlight illuminated his eyes, causing his light brown pupils to slightly constrict, giving him an air of indifference and a hint of languor: "Miss Su, how can I hear you from so far away?"

From a distance, Jia San approached with a basin resting on his waist, the basin of clothes seemingly wedging his thin, bamboo-like body at an angle. Su Qing quickly stood up to take the basin, saying, "Thank you"

The young boy suddenly bent down, as if to vent his frustration, picked up a stone, and skipped it across the water. The stone spun as it entered the water, leaping like a water bug, creating ripples that spread out in circles from near to far

What have you learned

Jia San returned and, upon seeing someone lying on the ground, realized the seriousness of the situation

Yet she is neither reserved nor dull, and there is even a hint of joy; a swirl can be seen atop his head, only faintly visible when the wind tousles his hair

At this moment, he appeared very gentle, filled with the essence of life.

Ye Qin suddenly threw a stone at his face, and Jia San tilted his head, skillfully dodging it, as the stone "splash" fell into the water.

That sudden outburst drained him of a great deal of energy

He raised the book in his hand and asked, "Can you read?"

Su Qing found it interesting, her tone also softened, and her voice was delicate and gentle, neither hurried nor slow, making it very pleasant to listen to

Do you want to attend a modern school

Four uniquely beautiful women stand among the flowers: "The heart of a lady is as firm as stone, and the nature of an orchid delights like spring..."

Fifth Young Master has fallen into the water, Fifth Young Master has fallen into the water, Fifth ... ...

The young man, not knowing when, had already propped himself up, leaning against the tree trunk at an angle, with his eyelids drooping, his chest rising and falling rhythmically, appearing to take in more air than he was exhaling

The outcome was either missing Su Qing entirely or catching a distant glimpse of her retreating figure, having hurriedly handed her a small box of rock candy during their last meeting

In childhood, that instance of poisoning harmed the very foundation, resulting in frequent, excruciating headaches, to the extent that sleep became elusive at night

These scenes were all seen by Su Qing at the beginning of the world. She did not even know whether the evil god had intentionally designed such a fate for them: compared to the magnificent lives of Ye Qin and Miss Lin, the existence of Su Qing as a first love was so brief that she could hardly be considered a supporting character

Su Qing did not respond, merely lowering her head and smiling slightly, her eyes curving gently and subtly. It was as if she knew everything and was willing to embrace it all.

Jia San, with a playful grin and hands clasped together, said, "Oh, Miss Su, you are too polite."

Zhu Bajie complied with the instructions, took out the alms bowl, and exchanged it for clothing and a hat. He then pulled away and headed straight to the front of the manor to observe

His lips were somewhat pale, the dark circles on both sides of his nose extended downward, his complexion was ashen, and the area under his eyes was dark, making him resemble a consumptive figure from a painting

What happened

Su Qing's voice was faint and weak: "There are no more words."

Furthermore, she does not quite understand the conditions set by the evil god "defying fate to change destiny"; however, since it involves changing destiny, it likely means she cannot die prematurely... But if she does not die...

She turned her back to him, silently lowering her head, wrapping her hands behind her back, her fingers deftly re-braiding her hair. Behind the glossy braid was a long, snow-white neck.

From this point onward, Jia San's fate was bound to Ye Qin, and he followed him with utmost respect and unwavering devotion, staying by his side until the very end, until the day he held great power and occupied a prominent position. Whenever Ye Qin cast a glance his way, he could not help but tremble.

He glanced at her and said, "My name is Ye Qin"

How was it handled? No one can say for certain what punishment he inflicted after closing the door. Jia San screamed for two days and two nights, and he became so emaciated that he was unrecognizable. Unable to endure any longer, he charged headfirst into a pillar, seeking a release. In that moment of impact, he was suddenly pulled back.

After such a significant incident involving Ye Qin, when he returned home drenched, the head of the Ye family finally remembered that he had such a son. The sixth concubine, who had always been immersed in wealth and luxury and indifferent to everything, suddenly began to make a scene. The head of the Ye family had no choice but to calm the sixth concubine while also imposing severe punishment on Jia San for his inadequate supervision.

The original self is not incapable of feeling this naive emotion, but rather, her life was short and she passed away early, leaving the two of them without fate

From then on, he became a shadowy presence within the extended family

Before Su Hong passed away, when the family's situation was still good, she and Su Yu were originally attending school together. At that time, Min Town still had private schools, and she loved studying very much, excelling in her studies. However, the boys in the private school bullied her for being weak, often throwing her textbooks around, smearing them with mud, and pouring dirty water on them, mocking her for her tearful expression.

... ... is. Although his original intention does not seem to be so.

She has seen Su Yu return home many times with a young lady who has a bob haircut, known to everyone as 'Miss Three.' She is a girl from a fully Westernized and fashionable family. She is lively, generous, and affluent, and every move she makes draws the attention of those around her. She represents an entirely new world, captivating Su Yu's gaze and evoking his curiosity and admiration

At that moment, Su Qing's mind was blank; she only knew to desperately run towards him, grabbing his clothes and pulling him upwards

But after Jia San nervously carried him away, he saw that the girl was still standing in the same place, gazing at him from a distance, her eyes dark and deep.

They have left behind a magnificent mansion and the majority of their family fortune. The roots of the Ye family are deeply embedded in this place, signifying that their migration to the south is akin to returning to their maternal home, where they can still thrive as local tycoons, indulging in a life of luxury and extravagance

Sometimes, Ye Qin will take the initiative to speak

Jia San'er is exceptionally adept at reading people's expressions and is quite astute. However, due to his cleverness, after taking care of the disabled Ye Qin, he always feels that his aspirations lie elsewhere, believing his future to be bleak. Consequently, he has been rather neglectful towards the Fifth Young Master.

After a moment of pause, he finally raised his eyes, his face shrouded in gloom. He coldly watched as Jia San'er floundered a few times in the lake, then crawled to the shore with a face ashen as death, staring at him with wide eyes, his body trembling like a candle flickering in the wind

She stared wide-eyed for a long time, unable to comprehend the instructions of the divine artifact, and suddenly turned her head away

In this era, countless whirlpools emerge simultaneously. Although Min Zhen appears unaffected, in reality, he is still being carried forward by the torrent of the times.

Hurry to push him: "Young Master Ye?"

She shook her head and said no

A startled cry escaped, and his shadow fell backward into the lake, splashing up high-flying white water droplets

If it were just myself witnessing it, perhaps it would mean nothing. However, now there is someone beside me, and I can smell the fragrance wafting from her.

Jumping into the lake, desperately trying to pull him up, was actually a girl who appeared so frail and delicate

No wonder there are no words; it turns out that this can only be understood intuitively

Su Qing's index finger gently traced the torn edge of the paper, as if it were a rough wound

He suddenly thought of a similar scene, that is, the wild ducks on the lake surface, contentedly using their beaks to skillfully groom the elegant snow-white down beneath their wings

Among the many who fled from Pingjing to Min Town, the Ye family was the most fortunate

He was irritated and pressed down on the page: "Where did we leave off?"

I suddenly thought of the wet, long hair of the spider spirit that I just drew

She suddenly noticed that his temples were covered with fine beads of cold sweat

She replied cheerfully, "No, I was just asking."

The taste of rust in the lungs surged into the mouth. The lake was not deep; she jumped into the water, using all her strength to push him towards the shore, using her body to lift him up.

It was not until several decades later that Ye Qin opened his heart to his later wife, Lin. Lin was a woman of noble birth, a modern lady with a lively personality, who gradually helped him emerge from the shadows. They can be considered as lovers who eventually became a couple, enjoying a lifetime of happiness

Su Qing lowered her head slightly, the blush on her earlobes had not yet faded: "... ... sweet"

Recalling the day I was rescued, I only remember that Su Qing's green shirt was completely soaked, clinging ambiguously to her body

His eyelashes are thick, yet not curled, resembling dry white grass growing vigorously, swaying gently in the wind

It seems to have transformed into flowing water, gradually spreading upward by one unit

"Then recite it." Ye Qin no longer paid her any attention, slightly closed her eyes, furrowed her brows, and pinched the bridge of her nose with her fingers, one pinch at a time

Born with a rebellious and defiant spirit

Young Master Wu stood in the courtyard like a ghost, lightly tugging at the corner of his garment. Jia San collided awkwardly, leaving a long scar on his forehead, which was the very one Su Qing had seen.

When we first met, her face was flushed with a peculiar red, and her eyes held certain deep and secret emotions

As the family's financial situation became strained, the original self proactively suggested not attending school.

The calmest among them is Su Qing. She is absentmindedly combing her hair with her back turned, contemplating what to do in the future, and has not yet had the chance to reflect on how out of place Ye Qin, who has always been clumsy, just kicked someone into the center of the lake.

He clearly had an episode just now, yet he remained silent.

This extremity is manifested more distinctly in the personalities of individuals within a small world

Su Qing's brows relaxed as she turned another page

Ye Qin averted her gaze

He suddenly tore the page violently, folded it into a small boat, placed it in the water, and gave it a push

Su Yu's line of thought is quite unique; he decided to take the lead in mocking Su Qing to demonstrate his stance, quickly garnering the support of everyone around him