Chapter 103: The Secret Heart Knot of Handsome Left Pillar

  It's already deep autumn, and the winter solstice is just around the corner. Zhou Yi still remembers what Liu Xue said before she left - that she would return in autumn to send Ye Zi to kindergarten, but so far there has been no news of her return.

  Isn't it that Yezi is having so much fun at her grandparents' place that she's forgotten about Sichuan? Thinking of their carefree life, Zhouyi couldn't help but smile. It's also possible that the two girls, one big and one small, suddenly arrived in Yunnan, a place like paradise, and didn't want to come back. But what's most annoying in this mountainous area is the poor mobile phone signal, and they still can't be contacted until now.

  The climate in Yunshui Mountain is mild and warm. At this time of the year, there are many migratory ducks on the surface of Jianma Lake, occasionally including some national protected waterfowl similar to geese; when it comes to this season, they will fly from the north to spend the winter, saving themselves from the long journey of crossing the river to the south.

  It seems that even animals understand the truth of life, just like the Book of Changes; unfortunately, this simple principle is something that many humans, who claim to be the "spirit of all things", are unable to grasp. They busy themselves throughout their lives, earning money but without time to spend it, let alone enjoy life. "When a person dies, they haven't spent all their money" - isn't my brother Shen Yang wise?

  "Wow, there is a little duck!"

  Li Shaofen was wrapped in a thick down jacket that covered her knees, making her small face look even more slender and her two black eyes with a hint of blue sparkle brighter; at this moment she was holding a long bamboo pole, scooping up the water one by one, but on the front of the pole head was a small duckling, who didn't know how to leave the group, was shivering in the cold wind, making her motherly love overflow, and all she wanted to do was to rescue this little duckling.

  After that night of drinking, Zhu Xiaohua and the others rummaged through Zhou Yi's wine cellar and left Yúnshuǐ Village with satisfaction. Only Zuo Zhu and his wife remained in the village. Zhou Yi spent every day taking them on outings, either eating and drinking or going on excursions; at the same time, he used internal energy to help Li Shaofen regulate her vital energy and calm her mind. This "internal-external dual cultivation" method was quite effective for treating social anxiety disorder. Now, Li Shaofen had become much more lively than when she first arrived and loved to talk and laugh.

  Taking a boat ride on Sword Horse Lake has become Li Shaofen's greatest pastime. Actually, she doesn't particularly like water, but is interested in the groups of ducks and geese, often standing alone on the boat watching the ducks, able to laugh with joy for half a day.

  "Shaofen, you can't be like this, be careful not to fall into the water again, I'm coming."

  The left pillar propped up the boat pole, and the boat got closer to the little duck. He leaned forward, stretched out his hand, scooped it up, and handed it over to Li Shaofen.

  "Be gentle, don't hurt it."

  Li Shaofen took the little duck in her hands, first blowing a few mouthfuls of hot air on it, then gently holding it in her arms to warm it up. She spoke softly, as if coaxing a child: "Little duck, don't be afraid, little duck is well-behaved, sister will take you to find your mother."

  The I Ching made her smile, her heart is really soft, she's a good woman indeed.

  "Third Brother."

  Taking a glance at Li Shaofen who was teasing the little duck, Zuo Zhu gave Zhou Yi a signal with his eyes and turned to enter the cabin.

  Zhou Yi slipped into the cabin, which he had also renovated. The cabin was about two to three square meters in size, with a tea table, small stools, and a small heating stove inside. During autumn and winter, he would curl up inside, drink tea, eat snacks, and gaze at the autumn colors and winter sunshine outside, feeling quite carefree.

  "Old Three, you're looking for me? Got something to say?"

  These days, Zhou Yi has been thinking that the left pillar should be looking for himself to discuss Li Shaofen's problem; he used to think that he didn't know about Li Shaofen's illness, but now it seems that he should be very clear, just don't know why, and hasn't been willing to tell himself clearly.

  "Is it about Shaofen?"

  Zhou Yi smiled and took a glance at Li Shaofen, who was playing with the little duck outside the cabin, then picked up the teapot of Yunshan red tea that had been warming on the small stove, pouring a cup for himself and Zuo Zhu respectively: "Let's be open about it, we're all buddies, no need to hide anything."

  "Third brother, don't you think that I and Shaofen don't look like a married couple at all?"

  Zuo Zhu took a sip of tea and said.

  "Hehe, yeah I've been wanting to ask you about this but never had the courage"

  Zhou Yi was taken aback for a moment before laughing and saying, "You and Shao Fen aren't on good terms, are you? But it doesn't seem like that to me. I feel like you still care about her quite a bit."

  "She's ill, how can I still be at odds with her?"

  Zuo Zhu smiled wryly and said, "The thing between me and Shao Fen is actually a secret. Third Brother, you must promise to keep it confidential for me before I'll say anything, especially don't let Bao Zi know."

  "Are you talking about Xiaohua?"

  "Yes, anyway, Third Brother, you have to guarantee it." Zu Zhu said very seriously: "If it weren't for the fact that Dandan's taboo day is approaching, I wouldn't mention this matter, alas..."

  It's indeed related to 'Dan Dan', there must be a story behind this. Zhou Yi's Bagua soul suddenly ignited: "Old Five, don't worry and speak up, I'll definitely keep it confidential for you!"

  "Dandan was the first girl I truly fell in love with"

  The little guy's face turned red, and he stammered: "Don't laugh at me, Third Brother. Ever since I failed to confess my love in the girls' dormitory and was scolded by the strict auntie, all the schoolgirls have been laughing at me. Later on, I experienced two more setbacks in love."

  "Two emotional setbacks?" Zhou Yi was taken aback: "But I've never heard you mention it? When you're with your brothers, aren't things going well? There's no sign of anything unusual at all?"

  That's because

  Zuo Zhu's face suddenly turned red: "Because at that time I no longer loved the younger sister, I...I fell in love with all of you, of course, excluding Pang Zi!"

  "You, you, you, you"

  Zhou Yi only felt a chill all over his body, and subconsciously covered his chest with his hands. He stared at the left pillar with extremely vigilant eyes: "Old Five, I understand now. No wonder you always rush to wash underwear and socks for us, but never want to wash them for Xiaohua. Don't worry, brother is a divine doctor now, and will definitely be able to cure your illness!"

  "Nonsense, who's cured by you?"

  Zuo Zhu glared at him: "I'm fine now. Now I'm just like you, I also like little sisters, but I can't fall in love with Shaofen."

  "Oh, that's good!" Zhou Yi let out a big sigh of relief and curiously asked: "You can't fall in love with Shaofen! Isn't she already your wife?"

  A bit messy, now Zhou Yi's thoughts are like countless internal organs floating in the wind, with all sorts of colors and sizes.

  "She was once Dandan's lover"

  He smiled wryly again and dropped another bombshell: "If I fall in love with her, it would be unforgivable to the deceased Dandan. Third brother, I know you're confused now, just listen to me and you'll understand everything."

  Zhou Yi was stunned for a moment, now his mind is full of relationships between men and women, even the greatest divine doctor would be dizzy; it took him half a day to come back to his senses: "Alright, Old Five, you speak, I'm mentally prepared!"

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