nucmednet Chapter 239 Happy conversation
Chapter 239 Happy conversation
Hard work pays off. After several days of waiting, Mother Pei finally saw Grandma Gu.
Mother Pei was overjoyed as she looked at the plain figure that came into view.
Grandma Fanxing had her silver hair neatly tied behind her head, with a tight and full bun, and a few strands of hair hanging down by her ears, adding a touch of casualness and gentleness. She was wearing a plain cotton and linen dress, with delicate orchid embroidery on the corners and cuffs, which appeared and disappeared with her steps, as if there was a subtle fragrance floating in the air.
Although the wrinkles on his face are deep, they are like a legendary chapter written by the years, full of stories. At this moment, his eyebrows are curved, and there is a faint smile on the corners of his mouth. The kind aura emanating from his body is like the warm sunshine in spring, warming people's hearts and adding a sense of intimacy.
Mother Pei hurriedly took a deep breath, a perfect smile instantly appeared on her face, and she moved forward with light lotus steps.
At that time, my grandmother was staring at the dough figurine stall, with such concentration that it seemed as if everything else in the world became the background.
Although this small stall making dough figurines is located in a remote area, it attracts many people because of the stall owner's superb craftsmanship.
The colorful dough changed flexibly in the stall owner's hands. In the blink of an eye, a playful Monkey King appeared on his fingertips, causing the surrounding children to exclaim in surprise.
A few quaint paper lanterns were hung above the stalls, swaying gently in the breeze.
Mother Pei opened her lips slightly, her voice soft and friendly: "Old sister, look at this dough figurine, the craftsmanship is really unique, it is so vivid, it is really hard to find it nowadays!"
As she spoke, she slightly turned sideways, her posture elegant and natural, her eyes full of sincere appreciation, and the slightly raised corners of her mouth revealing her heartfelt joy.
Hearing the voice, grandma slowly turned sideways, her eyes shifted from the face-to-face figure to Pei Ma, her smile deepened, and her voice was as gentle as the breeze blowing across the lake: "Indeed, old craftsmanship is becoming increasingly rare. Every time I come across it, it's like bumping into an old acquaintance, and I can't help but take a closer look."
Grandma's eyes were gentle and friendly, with a bit of composure that came with years of experience. She looked Pei Ma up and down, and secretly felt that the person in front of her looked friendly and kind, and she showed recognition and closeness.
Mother Pei was secretly delighted and continued, "Who said it wasn't? It feels like I'm holding on to the past. Old sister, you look so familiar. Do you come here often to hang out? I have a rare chance to take a break today, and I can't take my eyes away from you.
Look at this Sun Wukong, he looks like he jumped out from the Flower-Fruit Mountain, the stall owner’s martial arts skills are amazing!”
Mother Pei's eyes never left grandma; they were focused and enthusiastic, as she tried her best to get closer to grandma. She also tapped the Monkey King dough figurine from time to time, as if she was sharing this surprise with grandma, her eyes full of curiosity and excitement.
Grandma smiled and gently raised her hand to tidy up her hair. Her eyes drifted back to the dough figurine, full of nostalgia. She squinted slightly, as if she was lost in memories of the past: "Yes, when I have nothing to do, I like to stroll here, look for the past, and relax.
You look so well-dressed, you don't often go to places like this, do you? The dough figurines he made are really amazing, it's like magic to see him turn the dough into these vivid things."
Mother Pei smiled and covered her lips, "Old sister, you have a good eye! I usually stay at home to take care of things, but today I heard my youngest son talking about how lively it is here, so I came to take a look. Speaking of my eldest son, he buries himself in books all day long, a complete dull person, which worries me a lot.
But when he saw this face, it reminded me of the time when I took him to the temple fair when he was a child, and there were stalls like this. His eyes widened with curiosity.
Speaking of her own son, Mother Pei frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, and Pei Luonan's taciturn and cold appearance emerged in her mind. Her thoughts drifted away, her eyes were a little empty, and she came back to her senses after a moment.
Grandma's eyes flashed with resonance, she sighed slightly, shook her head gently, but with a doting smile on her face, obviously she was quite helpless and proud of her granddaughter's persistence, her eyes moved from the dough figurine to the distance, as if she was imagining Fanxing's concentration on archaeology, her eyes revealed a trace of pity for the younger generation: "Children have their own opinions when they grow up, and my granddaughter is the same. No one can persuade her once she has made up her mind. Her mind and eyes are full of archaeological matters, and she will forget to eat and sleep when she starts studying.
Sometimes I think her obsession with those old objects is somewhat similar to the stall owner’s concentration on making dough figurines, both of them are so obsessed that they can’t get out.”
Mother Pei pretended to be surprised, opened her eyes wide, and revealed a bit of amazement just right. She leaned forward slightly to get closer to her grandmother, but in her heart she was thinking about how to use this topic to get to know Fanxing more deeply. Her eyes were bright and full of anticipation.
"Oh, archaeology? This is a very profound subject, and it takes a lot of effort to study it! My eldest son also likes to study book knowledge, but he is not good at speaking. He should learn from your granddaughter and broaden his horizons.
Your granddaughter studies archaeology and is definitely well-informed. She might be able to tell you a lot about the historical legends behind this figure."
The grandmother instantly perked up, her eyes sparkling, and she gestured with her hands excitedly, her eyes full of support and understanding for her granddaughter's passion. She became more and more excited as she spoke: "My daughter Fanxing has been obsessed with antiques and cultural relics excavation since she was a child. Her eyes light up when I mention it, and she always wants to go on the spot to excavate and explore the historical truth.
If she saw this guy, she might be able to tell you about the customs and stories of some dynasty."
Mother Pei's face was full of admiration. She nodded continuously, clasped her hands together, and looked longingly. She locked her eyes with her grandmother, wanting to keep the conversation going. The enthusiasm in her eyes was almost overflowing: "This child is really ambitious! You are so lucky, old sister, to have a smart and ambitious granddaughter.
Although I don’t know much about archaeology, I find it amazing just by listening to it. It must be so shocking to see those treasures buried deep underground for thousands of years come to light again!”
Grandma was attracted by the conversation and pulled Pei Ma to sit on the stone bench beside her and started to talk vividly. She had already treated Pei Ma as an old friend, and the smile on her face was as bright as the flowers blooming in spring.
Mother Pei listened attentively, agreeing frequently, her eyes full of enthusiasm. As she spoke, she gently patted grandma's hands, her palms warm, conveying sincerity and closeness, and her eyes full of affirmation and expectation.
Grandma was grinning from ear to ear. She patted the back of Pei Ma's hand with a big smile, and her eyes unconsciously lingered on Pei Ma's face for a few seconds longer.
Mother Pei's heart moved, but she remained expressionless and smiled, "Old sister, you look so rosy. You must have some secret ways to maintain your appearance. I've been feeling tired lately. Can you give me some advice?" Mother Pei calmly changed the subject skillfully, her eyes full of humility as she sought advice.
Grandma waved her hand and said modestly: "There is no magic trick. It's just to relax your mind, live on simple meals, take a walk, and chat with old neighbors. You, don't always worry about your children. Relax your mind and your life will naturally be comfortable." Grandma patted Pei Ma's hand gently, with a smile in her eyes.
The two chatted back and forth, from family matters to interesting things in the past, from children's temperament to philosophy of life, as if they were close friends for years, with no awkwardness at all and enjoying the conversation very much.
As the sun sets, the afterglow shines down on us, casting a warm yellow filter on this encounter.
Mother Pei felt that the time was right, and she said casually, "Sister, I get along well with you. I'll prepare some good tea and visit you some other day and we can chat again. Please don't think I'm being presumptuous." Mother Pei said as she stood up slightly and bowed as a half-salute, looking at her grandmother sincerely, anxiously and expectantly.
Grandma agreed readily: "How can I complain! I've been looking forward to having you over so we can have some fun chatting together." Grandma also stood up, took Pei Ma's hand with both hands and patted it gently, smiling widely, her eyes full of enthusiasm and acceptance.
When it was time to say goodbye, Mother Pei was filled with joy and her steps were brisk. This carefully designed encounter far exceeded her expectations. Knowing Fanxing's preferences and having a good chat with her grandmother, she was confident that she could help bring about a marriage for the two children, as if a happy ending was waiting around the corner.