Chapter 3
Xu Nuo looked on in fear and trepidation. This, a water ghost?
It is said, always said, that a long, long time ago, there was a woman in the town who was very ugly. Her family arranged a marriage for her, but when the suitor saw her appearance, he was so frightened that he quickly wanted to cancel the engagement. The girl, feeling devastated, cried on the bridge all day long. A celestial being in the heavens looked down and saw her, feeling pity for her, and used magic to transform her into a beauty. After the woman became beautiful, the celestial being could not help but fall in love with her, and took her back to the heavenly realm, where they lived happily ever after. Thus, this bridge acquired such a legendary name.
Oh, Xu Nuo thought again: the one he loves is getting married
Liu Jincheng loves to use this story to encourage or satirize Xu Nuo, always saying that Xu Nuo is actually the female protagonist in this story. Xu Nuo then replied, "Thank you, but I would like to find you a fairy brother-in-law."
After Xu Nuo discovered that she liked Qin Haoge, she vowed to lose weight. She resolutely decided to eat only one apple a day, and when she felt hungry, she would drink tea. As a result, in less than a week, she lost ten pounds, but her face became as pale as gold paper, and she collapsed in the wind. Climbing the stairs, she couldn't catch her breath and rolled down, almost crushing Liu Jincheng, who was behind her. She was sent to the hospital, where the doctor scolded her from head to toe. Her grandmother forcefully fed her supplements, and the ten pounds she had worked so hard to lose quickly returned, along with an additional three pounds as a bonus, which then stuck to her and refused to leave.
Ouyang Lie comes from a distinguished family; his father was the son of an old general, but after his father's death, he offended someone and was demoted to a local position as a county magistrate. His mother was the daughter of a renowned master of Chinese studies, but this talent did not pass down to her son
Ouyang Lie held it in his hands, not in a hurry to drink, and said: "Xunuo, be my sister."
As soon as the words fell, a thunderous "splash" was heard, and a large splash erupted from the water surface beneath the bridge, with a dark figure thrashing in the water
What exactly do you want me to do
Xu Nuo's forehead was sweating, but he felt sympathy for the girl on the other end of the phone
Xu Nuo sat down on the stone steps at the bridge, with Da Bao lying at her feet, the two of them, one person and one dog, hidden in the shadows. Fortunately, the public order in Qingshi Town was good, and Xu Nuo had no beauty to attract others' greed, so she was not worried about her safety
Water ghosts cannot speak human language, can they
Xu Nuo was not chubby from a young age. In fact, Xu's mother had a slender figure, and in the photographs of Xu's late father, he also had a tall and well-proportioned physique. Before puberty, Xu Nuo was not overweight, but for some unknown reason, once development began, her waist expanded along with her bust, as if under a spell that she could not control. Fortunately, after surpassing 120, the growth gradually slowed down, but it could not be reduced any further.
Xu Nuo sighed at the round moon. Oh God, have mercy on me, grant me a man
The story of the bridge is known to all the children in the town and the tourists who come to visit.
Dabao was brought back by classmate Xiao Liu from a friend's house several years ago. At that time, it was still an adorable little yellow puppy. Although it was a bit clumsy and loved to eat, its honest appearance led the whole family to have high hopes for it. Little did they know that as time passed, Dabao grew larger, its fur became increasingly dry, and its face became uglier. In adulthood, it became so ugly that it seemed to have been disfigured, with sparse and tangled fur, large protruding teeth, and lantern-like eyes, which could startle someone at night. Little did they know that as time passed, Dabao grew larger, its fur became increasingly dry, and its face became uglier. In adulthood, it became so ugly that it seemed to have been disfigured, with sparse and tangled fur, large protruding teeth, and lantern-like eyes, which could startle someone at night.
The young man finished laughing and then shouted at the phone: "Why are you crying? I am genuinely happy. What is wrong with me going on a trip? You all get married tomorrow! What does it matter whether I am there or not? Alright, alright, I won't say anymore, I'm hanging up!"
That boy is on the phone, and his voice sounds somewhat familiar: "What do you want for me to be satisfied? Should I congratulate you? I ... ... You don't need to worry about me. After all, you don't love me!"
There are no shops here, it is quite secluded. The ancient houses have all fallen into a deep slumber, and the moonlight reflects on the water's surface, creating a scattering of silver. The night has turned cool, and a gentle breeze is blowing across the river, making it very pleasant
The bridge is not beautiful; it has a history of several hundred years since the Ming Dynasty. The bridge's body is weathered and mottled, resembling a book filled with stories. The bridge is very simple, lacking carvings and stone lions, with patches of grass growing in the seams of the stone slabs, flourishing and withering with the seasons
All the children in the town can swim. Since childhood, Xu Nuo has explored every small creek and channel in the town that lacks navigable waterways, and he has consistently excelled in holding his breath underwater. However, the brother who fell into the water was not small in stature. Even though Xu Nuo himself is quite strong, dragging him to the shore left him exhausted and gasping for air several times.
Xu Nuo stood up and walked a few steps onto the bridge, bending down to look into the water. He saw the surface of the water rippling, with the moonlight shimmering.
She tidied up the house, then cooked porridge and brought it to the bedside
Xu Nuo let out a long, silent sigh in the cool night breeze. After a day filled with chaos and turmoil, she finally felt that she had returned home. All the excitement and joy had settled down, and the past, which could be overlooked, surged forth uncontrollably. Familiar faces had become strange, while strangers would once again become familiar. Life always renews itself so quickly
Li Ge's younger sister, what a privilege. Parents and teachers must be heartbroken, yet classmates are envious to death. Ouyang Lie is the prince of the county, how could he possibly be interested in Xu Nuo, the not-so-beautiful daughter of an innkeeper
It is already past midnight, and the tourists are all heading back. The stalls selling late-night snacks are still bustling, but Xu Nuo's stomach has no room left for her to eat anymore. Da Bao's stomach still has enough capacity, but it is being dragged along by Xu Nuo, only able to cast resentful glances at the stalls wafting with enticing aromas.
This sound is very jarring in the quiet of the night. Xuenuo was slightly surprised and turned to look in the direction of the sound. At the other end of the bridge, there was a vague shadow
Oh, she does not love him, Xu Nuo thought
It is evident that it has never been realized before
Liu Jincheng is quite fond of Dabao, spending all his pocket money on buying discs and high-quality dog food, ensuring that Dabao eats better than most people. Unfortunately, just like Xu Nuo who gains weight even from drinking plain water, Dabao remains as thin as ever, making for a pair that is quite fitting with its little owner.
The night suddenly fell silent again. Xu Nuo turned back in boredom and continued to meditate. However, not five seconds had passed when a splash was heard, something was thrown into the river, followed by a series of hurried footsteps fading away
The young man in the blue T-shirt in the photo is tall and strong, and Qiu Xiaoman often describes him as resembling a leopard. However, Qiu Xiaoman also says that Qin Haoge is like a loyal dog. This beautiful girl has seemingly animalized all the males around her, while she herself is the tamer.
Xu Nuo returned to the room and opened the photo album, which contained only two pictures featuring Ouyang Lie. Moreover, the photos were quite old, having been exposed to moisture, resulting in a very blurry image
Did you throw your phone into the river? Littering pollutes the environment
This talent naturally led to becoming the leader of the underworld, and all the dogs in town feared it, making it impossible to find a mate. At the beginning of the year, Liu Jincheng took it to a neighboring town for a blind date, but it scared the female dog so much that she acted as if she had seen a ghost, shrinking under the bed and refusing to come out. Later, after a long time, the other party's owner still complained, saying that their Lili would hide under the table whenever she saw a dinosaur on television
Not far away stands an ancient stone bridge, bathed in the moonlight. The stones, which appear somewhat bluish during the day, now gleam with a pure white luster, making the entire bridge seem as if it is constructed from jade.
Help ... ... Help me
I am not angry! On the contrary, I am very happy!" After the boy finished speaking, in order to prove that he was indeed overjoyed, he threw his head back and laughed heartily, letting out three wild laughs, as if he had become possessed while practicing martial arts
Qin Haoge and Qiu Xiaoman rushed over upon hearing the news to offer their condolences to her. Xunuo would never forget the expression on Qin Haoge's face, a mix of anger and amusement; every time she recalled it, she felt her blood rush to her face.
This is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Qingshi Town: Meiren Bridge
Xu Nuo did not tell anyone else; in fact, she had quietly come here several years ago at night. What was she doing? Of course, she was foolishly imitating the stories, with her hands clasped together, praying to the deities of heaven and earth: "Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, I, Xu Nuo, am devoted to the military and love the Party, upright, diligent, kind, and generous. Please bless me to wake up tomorrow twenty pounds lighter."
Xu Nuo was lost in thought, and before he knew it, he had wandered to the riverbank
Dabao nudged closer, using its wet nose to nudge Xu Nuo's hand. Xu Nuo patted its head, set down the album, and took its leash to walk outside.
She later continued to control her diet and occasionally exercised. Her weight fluctuated, resembling a stock that is neither good nor bad, occasionally providing a glimmer of hope, preventing her from completely giving up
The Ouyang couple had a poor relationship, living separately and each leading their own lives, neglecting their son. Ouyang Lie fell ill at home, and Xu Nuo promised to visit him. He was burning with fever, barely clinging to life, and the room was in disarray as if it had been ransacked, yet there was not even a drop of water.
In a moment of hesitation, the gentleman in the water was struggling more and more, continuously sinking deeper, and it seemed he was about to meet the Dragon King. Xu Nuo could not afford to think any further, ran to the shore, took off his shoes, and jumped into the water
The young man spoke in a very agitated tone: "You don't need to say anything! I've already said it, I don't mind. I congratulate both of you! May you have a loving marriage and grow old together!"
The promise inevitably evokes associations; if one day in the future, Qin Haoge and Qiu Xiaoman were to get married, she wonders what it would be like. They would certainly invite her to the wedding banquet, and perhaps in the future, they would even ask her to be the godmother of their child. If she continues to gain weight like this, their child might even be able to run errands for soy sauce, and she might not be able to find a husband herself.