Chapter 1444 Another Year (V)

The lobby manager suggested.

"Let them in."

Qi Lei said this casually, then took the wine pot that was slightly warm on the stove and poured a cup for Dongfang Liuyun before pouring it for himself.

"This year is the most lonely year I have ever lived. I have no thoughts or expectations. I just sit quietly and drink this wine."

Qi Lei held up the wine glass, silently looked at the filled wine in front of him, and said in a low tone. After finishing his words, he raised his head and drank the entire glass of wine in two gulps. It was not difficult to catch the gloominess on his handsome face. look.

Dongfang Liuyun just watched silently. Seeing the empty wine glass in front of him that he had put down, he took the wine jug and filled it for him. His light tone was like the cool breeze blowing through the cold bamboo forest, which sounded a little... Ethereal and trance--

"The flowers are the same every year, but the people are different every year. You don't have to be so obsessed with it. God gave you life, not for you to express your feelings. You have to realize the value of your existence. As for the other things , it is beyond our control, we can only let it go.”

Dongfang Liuyun said, his eyes darkened for a moment, but he couldn't catch any exposed emotions in his dark and bright starry eyes.

She also picked up the wine, gave Qi Lei a signal toast, and then poured it into her mouth. As soon as she drank the warm wine, a warm breath spread throughout her body, and the coolness wrapped around her body was swept away. Gradually it dissipated, and the whole person felt warm.

After Dongfang Liuyun finished speaking, Qi Lei paused and turned his head to look at Dongfang Liuyun. He was about to say something, but he didn't expect the sound of the door opening coming from outside, and the rhythmic sound of wooden clogs hitting the floor.

"Hello, two distinguished guests!"

Outside the bead curtain in front of me, the footsteps continued, and the woman's soft voice came over, but she spoke in Japanese.

"Just sit outside the curtain and play a few songs. There's no need to come in."

Before he could finish his words, Qi Lei's indifferent voice came from the bead curtain. The three beautiful women in kimonos outside stopped and exchanged glances with each other before finding a seat and sitting down. .

"I didn't expect you to be quite proficient in Japanese?"

Dongfang Liuyun looked at him in surprise.

Qi Lei smiled and reached out to pour Dongfang Liuyun some wine, "What's the matter? I'm pretty good at learning languages. I've dabbled in Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish. , it can be used generally, and simple communication is not a problem. ”

"Do you have some interest in learning languages? Otherwise, you wouldn't have the heart to learn these."

Dongfang Liuyun smiled.

"Aren't you also a master of languages?"

Naturally, Qi Lei has not forgotten the information about Dongfang Liuyun that Yang Sheng obtained during his investigation.

“I learned it because of my love for archeology and the development of the history of world civilizations. However, in the process of investigating these things, I often need to use their local language. There is no way I can learn these languages."

Dongfang Liuyun said calmly.

No wonder he always felt that she was always full of elegance and mystery. He thought it might be because of her profession.

"I have heard of your legend, Dongfang Liuyun."

He lowered his eyes, his tone was calm, but there was a smile on his face.

"What kind of legend? A genius in the field of archaeology, or a top student in his school days?"

Dongfang Liuyun smiled as he listened, with a rare hint of disdain on his face, "When I was studying abroad, during my freshman and sophomore years, my tutor failed me in several courses. I gave away several treasures separately to appease my mentors. My late grandfather was a well-known archaeological expert, and even my father was in the antique business. I have been exposed to these things since I was a child. It’s just that they have more opportunities to understand each other than others, and they are newcomers who stand on the shoulders of their predecessors, that’s all.”

After hearing what she said, Qi Lei was stunned for a moment--

These days, are there still people who dig out their own shortcomings that they deliberately hide in front of others?

"In my opinion, this is not something worth showing off in a high-profile manner. Some people are born not suitable to carry a halo. For example, it is not suitable for people like me."

"Why? Are you underestimating yourself?"

Qi Lei asked in surprise,

Dongfang Liuyun smiled happily, listened to the gentle and melodious music outside the bead curtain, and drank all the wine in his glass -

"Because I want to live a more relaxed and free life."

Hearing this, Qi Lei suddenly smiled and raised a toast to her, "So, what really binds us is ourselves, our place!"

Qi Lei said, while also reaching out and tapping the spot on his chest.

Dongfang Liuyun lowered his eyebrows and said nothing, just poured the wine silently...

…

Unlike Qi Lei and Dongfang Liuyun who are here at the moment, the Mu family's old house is bustling with activity.

Red lanterns have been hung in front of the door, and a neat row of brand-new red lanterns has been hung under the flower gallery in the courtyard. The whole family is sitting together in such a lively manner, eating the New Year's Eve dinner.

After dinner, the family, old and young, all nestled on the sofa in the living room to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

The living room was covered with a thick, soft, non-slip carpet. The living room was also warm. People walking barefoot on the carpet would not feel cold. So Mu Xiaocheng just held onto the sofa and walked barefoot from one end to the other. His little body did not seem to feel tired. He had not stopped since he woke up and was always busy playing with his toys.

Mu Yinan was naturally very fond of him. He would hold him from time to time and let Mu Xiaocheng sit on his lap while teasing him happily, causing the whole living room to be filled with Mu Xiaocheng's loud laughter.

‘Bang! ’

‘Bang! ’

There was a roar outside, and then it seemed as if some colorful lights were flashing in the air. The whole family subconsciously looked at the French window beside them--

I saw beautiful fireworks blooming one after another on the distant sky, and I seemed to be able to hear people cheering faintly in my ears.

"Dad, Mom, I want to go out and set off fireworks, too. Didn't the housekeeper buy a lot of fireworks? Can I play?"

Mu Zirui said, already a little excited.

Xi Xiaye, who was walking over with a fruit plate, paused for a moment before nodding and saying, "Go ahead, be careful, watch out, that thing is too dangerous, you have to be careful, understand?"

Xi Xiaye warned worriedly.

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