OBS Chapter 339 Blooming Water Lilies
Chapter 339 Blooming Water Lilies
Qian Duoduo brought Shen Ziche out this time because she wanted you to spend some quality time with him.
He had been busy all day yesterday, and since he had decorated the carriage so comfortably, he should naturally experience it as well.
It's already early winter, and in previous years the first snow would have already fallen by this time.
For some reason, it hasn't snowed this year.
Shen Ziche and Qian Duoduo were in the carriage, which was covered with thick quilts, so it was neither cold nor bumpy.
After watching Shen Ziche finish eating, Qian Duoduo took the skewer from the small cabinet and poured him a cup of tea.
Shen Ziche frowned slightly. "This was prepared for you."
Qian Duoduo poured herself a glass of water and said casually, "It's just a glass of water."
I can add it later when I get back.
Qian Duoduo noticed that the cup was still steaming, indicating that both the kettle and the carriage had excellent insulation properties.
She pulled Shen Ziche into her arms, and the two lay side by side in the carriage, the surrounding noise fading into the distance.
"Dodo, where are we going?"
Shen Ziche looked up at Qian Duoduo and could only see her delicate neck.
"Of course I'll take you to see it..."
Qian Duoduo was about to blurt it out, but then she stopped herself. She still wanted to give Shen Ziche a surprise.
She remembered there was a lake in the back mountain of Lijia Village, which she had seen when she went to collect herbs.
The lake water was emerald green, and crystal clear.
Li Lin told her that the lake never freezes in winter and is especially beautiful when it snows.
It's a pity that it hasn't snowed yet. If it snows, I'm afraid I won't have much time to spend alone with Shen Ziche.
The coachman stopped the carriage in front of Li Mo'er's house. Qian Duoduo glanced at the sky; it was almost noon.
Qian Duoduo thought that it would take some physical strength to go into the back mountain, so she helped Shen Ziche out of the car.
The two men started a fire in the courtyard to heat up the food on the carriage.
After making a few adjustments, Qian Duoduo asked the driver to wait for them inside the house.
Although the house is a bit dilapidated, it is not drafty and it is not cold inside. There is also a stove inside.
Qian Duoduo put a cloak on Shen Ziche, worried that he would get cold when he got to the back mountain.
She held Shen Ziche's hand, and the two walked step by step into the back mountain.
Qian Duoduo led Shen Ziche with ease; in her memory, this was only a few months ago.
She kept an eye on Shen Ziche's condition as she walked.
Shen Ziche followed behind Qian Duoduo. The mountain wasn't high, but it was shrouded in mist in winter, and the temperature was slightly lower than on the plains.
Qian Duoduo heard Shen Ziche's breathing become heavier and looked up to see that beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead.
She released her grip on Shen Ziche's hand and put her arm around his shoulder.
"Let's go to the cave to rest for a while."
Just as Shen Ziche was about to shake his head, Qian Duoduo seemed to have guessed that Shen Ziche would refuse.
"The lake is right behind the cave."
Shen Ziche raised his eyebrows slightly; it turned out he was going to bring him to see the lake.
He obediently followed Qian Duoduo to the cave.
The cave is very dry, and the temperature inside is higher than in the mountains.
Shen Ziche was about to take off his cloak when Qian Duoduo stopped him.
"You can't take it off, you'll easily catch a cold."
Qian Duoduo gently wiped the stone slab with a handkerchief, then helped Shen Ziche sit down.
"You just sweated, you absolutely cannot take it off."
Shen Ziche nodded and sat down next to Qian Duoduo, looking around the cave.
"This is where Er Gou and Li Lin brought me when I was gathering herbs."
"Later, I met the injured Xiao Huan on the mountain and settled him here..."
Shen Ziche never expected that Chu Xiaohuan had also been to this cave.
Qian Duoduo kept talking, while Shen Ziche listened quietly beside her.
After resting for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two continued their journey.
The reason Qian Duoduo brought Shen Ziche to this lake was that she had scattered some water lily seeds in it.
Thinking that such a clear lake should be complemented by some flowers, I went down the mountain and brought some water lily seeds to scatter in it.
She remembered that these water lilies could bloom in winter, but she hadn't come back to see them since she sowed the seeds.
We don't know if those water lilies survived.
It's been over four years; it should have bloomed long ago.
Actually, bringing Shen Ziche here was partly a gamble.
But also thinking that Shen Ziche could exercise, he usually spends the whole day in the study.
I estimate that he's walked the same distance in the last few days as he has in a year.
“So beautiful~”
Shen Ziche looked up and saw pink dots on the lake in the distance.
His previously exhausted body instantly perked up, and he couldn't help but walk forward.
Qian Duoduo heard Shen Ziche's voice and looked up. Several water lilies were swaying in the lake, looking particularly vibrant against the backdrop of the emerald green water.
In that moment of distraction, Shen Ziche walked ahead of her.
She quickly stepped forward to support Shen Ziche, who was somewhat excited as he looked at the water lilies in the lake.
He had never seen water lilies blooming in winter.
"This, this is..."
He didn't know how to express his feelings.
Qian Duoduo was also surprised by Shen Ziche's excitement, "I didn't expect it to go so well."
Looking at Shen Ziche's smiling face, she smiled happily as well, feeling that the trip hadn't been in vain.
Shen Ziche was urged to leave by Qian Duoduo not until almost afternoon.
He still really liked this place; there were even some daffodils blooming by the lake, making it feel like a fairyland.
On the way back, Shen Ziche was still in high spirits. He said he would go again in the future and would draw the place as a memento.
If it weren't for the fact that it was almost time for dinner, he would have liked to stay there a little longer.
With beautiful scenery before my eyes and my loved ones by my side, the feeling of happiness is indescribable.