The Pianist And The Lady[Republic Of China Gl] Chapter 11
byChapter 11
The classes continued, and the days went by like water. Shen Xian had stayed in Lan Mansion for almost two or three months.
After class in the morning, Shen Xian stopped Lan Yuan.
“Are you free this Sunday?”
“I’m free, there are no other arrangements.” Lan Yuan answered immediately without thinking, even if there were other arrangements for Sunday, she would give priority to Shen Xian.
“I have my birthday on Sunday, and my uncle is also coming. Do you want to come? At Jinhua Western Restaurant.” Shen Xian asked, hoping that Lan Yuan would agree to her promise.
“Okay, I will definitely go.” Lan Yuan nodded, and she had already begun to think about what kind of birthday gift she would prepare for Chen Xian.
“My uncle is very nice, don’t be afraid.” It was the first time he brought Lan Yuan to see Hunter, and Shen Xian was worried that Lan Yuan was afraid of life.
“Don’t worry.” Lan Yuan really doesn’t like strangers, nor does she like to make new friends. Almost all her social interactions are chosen for her by her parents.But Hunter is Shen Xian’s family member, and Lan Yuan wants to know more about Shen Xian, so she is looking forward to meeting this uncle.
A long time ago, Shen Xian had given Lan Yuan the pair of leather shoes he owed her.So on her birthday, Lan Yuan specially wore the cheongsam given by Shen Xian. She removed the hairpins on her head and simply let her hair down and fixed it with a white hairband. Although it was awkward to wear, she thought that Shen Xian would be happy when she saw it later, and Lan Yuan curled her lips unconsciously.
“Miss Lan is as beautiful as a hibiscus emerging from the water.” Shen Xian did not expect that Lan Yuan would be willing to wear a cheongsam to go out, and her eyes lit up.
“Teacher Shen is like peony on the road, like a fairy descending to earth.” Lan Yuan replied in praise.
Shen Xian was wearing a white dress today. Her hair was wavy when she went out yesterday. A pair of pearl earrings hung on her ears. A red brooch was particularly eye-catching. Her three-dimensional and flamboyant facial features were particularly beautiful in the sun.
Jasmine suddenly felt that the two of them were like a perfect couple at this moment. Standing in the lush green courtyard, the sun was shining golden rays over the southeast, and the young lady and Shen Xian seemed to be bathed in happiness.
After the two people praised each other, they suddenly looked at each other and smiled. Their eyes seemed to be filled with the Milky Way, and they were deeply attracted by each other’s beauty.
“It’s time for us to set off!” Shen Xian glanced at his watch.
“Chen Xian, can we go through the back door?” Lan Yuan bit her lip. She didn’t dare to walk through the main entrance of Lan’s house wearing this dress. Other servants saw her and reported it to her parents, who would have to kneel down in the ancestral hall.
Chen Xian understood Lan Yuan’s concerns, “Okay, of course.”
The two stopped two rickshaws.
This is Lan Yuan’s first time riding a rickshaw. It’s not bumpy as expected and it’s faster than a sedan. It’s a good thing.
When we arrived at the Western restaurant, Lan Yuan had never been to a place like this before, and her parents were not allowed to go to such a place. They hated these Western things.
As soon as Shen Xian entered, she saw Hunter sitting in front of a table and waving to him, “I’m here, Ann.”
Lan Yuan had never thought that Chen Xian’s uncle was actually a foreigner, and was surprised for a moment. After all, there was no trace of Westerners on Shen Xian’s face, not even a hint of mixed race.
The next second Lan Yuan was even more surprised. A woman with yellow hair and blue eyes suddenly ran over and hugged Shen Xian directly, feeling sour in her heart for no reason.
“I miss you so much, Ann.” The yellow-haired woman let go of Shen Xian and pressed her cheek against Shen Xian’s, using the British kissing etiquette when they meet.
Frivolous, Shen Xian is also frivolous and can be touched casually.Lan Yuan only commented on this unsightly scene——
A person who posts casually and someone who is posted casually are not serious people.
Shen Xian had lived in England for a long time and was used to the kiss on the face. Naturally, he didn’t know what was going on in Lan Yuan’s heart and thought that Lan Yuan’s solemn expression was just because he was afraid of strangers.
“This is my uncle, you can call him Hunter.” Shen Xian hurriedly introduced Lan Yuan to prevent the scene from becoming stiff, “This is my friend, Lisa.”
Hunter stretched out his hand to say hello to Lan Yuan, but Lan Yuan did not dare to respond. Men and women were not allowed to be intimate, so she did not dare to touch any man casually, even if it was Chen Xian’s uncle.
“Uncle, let’s order first.” Shen Xian held Hunter’s hand to resolve the embarrassment and explained the reason to Hunter in English in a low voice.
Hunter expressed his understanding, but also felt that Miss Lan was too traditional.
“Hello, I’m Lisa, Ann’s good friend.” Lisa was enthusiastic and cheerful, taking the initiative to extend her hand to Lan Yuan and speaking not very fluent Chinese.
Lan Yuan held Lisa’s hand politely and said, “Hello, I am Lan Yuan.”
This is Lan Yuan’s first contact with foreigners. They are not as barbaric and hateful as his father said. On the contrary, they are more enthusiastic than the Orientals, but they are also too open in some places.
“You are very beautiful, with the beauty of an oriental woman.” Lisa looked straight at Lan Yuan and couldn’t help but praise her.
Growing up with Ann, Lisa thinks that although Ann also has a beautiful oriental appearance, her facial features are more three-dimensional and her contours are obvious, and she is not that soft and gentle. On the other hand, the cold appearance of the blue kite and the mysterious oriental atmosphere in her bones make people want to explore. The blue kite is like a calm water, but it is only calm on the surface, with turbulent waves hidden inside.
“Miss Lisa is so complimentary.” Lan Yuan remained polite as usual.
“You Chinese people are so humble. I’m serious, you are prettier than Ann.” Lisa continued.
“Ann? Is Ann Teacher Shen?” Lan Yuan was curious. Hunter also called her by this name just now.
“I’m talking about her English name, and Shen Xian is her Chinese name, which is Habit.” Lisa explained.
“Have you known each other for a long time?” Lan Yuan felt that Shen Xian and Lisa had a close relationship.
“Our two families are connected together. In your Chinese words, we are childhood sweethearts and childhood sweethearts.” Lisa recalled the days when she and Shen Xian were together when she was a child, with a smile on her lips unconsciously.
Lisa’s words were humorous, but Lan Yuan’s heart skipped a beat when she heard the words childhood sweetheart.But then I thought again, Lisa is British, Shen Xian is Chinese, and the two families are neighbors, and I always feel that something is wrong.
“Lisa, do you want some pasta?” Shen Xian interrupted the conversation between Lisa and Lan Yuan and pulled Lisa to look at the menu.
“Miss Lan, you look good in this dress. Shen Xian has always praised you. When we meet you today, you are well-deserved.” Hunter was afraid that Lan Yuan would be ignored, so he talked to her.
Shen Xian keeps praising himself?Lan Yuan was very happy when she heard this, but she didn’t show it on her face and remained elegant.
“Thank you uncle for the compliment. Shen Xian also praised you as a well-known craftsman.” Lan Yuan herself also felt that Hunter’s craftsmanship in making cheongsam was very superb and his needlework was also very advanced.
“It’s rare for this girl to have nice things to say. She’s your teacher, so she didn’t scold you, right?” Hunter smiled. Shen Xian had a conscience and was advertising for himself outside.
“Teacher Shen has a good temper and never curses.” Lan Yuan was surprised. Does Shen Xian still have a scolding side?I’d like to meet him.
“She has a bad temper. She fights against me every day at my place, makes miscalculations, and even asks me to cook for her.” Hunter continued to tell Shen Xian’s embarrassing stories, not treating Lan Yuan as an outsider.
Lan Yuan suddenly felt that Shen Xian had many sides that she didn’t know about. She also wanted to see Shen Xian’s face with teeth and claws showing, and inexplicably thought it would be cute.
“Uncle, if you continue talking, where will my dignity as a teacher go?” Shen Xian tapped the plate in front of Hunter with a fork as a warning.
“Don’t believe him.” Chen Xian turned to Lan Yuan and said.
“Okay, I don’t believe it.” Lan Yuan said in a doting tone, showing a gentle expression to Shen Xian, “I only believe in you.”
Hunter suddenly felt that he was the only one injured in the world.
“That’s right.” Shen Xian rubbed Lan Yuan’s head. Lan Yuan was so well-behaved, like an obedient rabbit, that people couldn’t help but move their hands. “Do you have anything you want to eat?”
Lan Yuan was suddenly touched on the head by Shen Xian, her heart jumped for joy, her face blushed, her face became shy, and she flipped through the menu.
“I can eat the same thing as you.” Lan Yuan doesn’t understand Western food, “You order it for me.”
The waiter brought four pieces of steak, and Shen Xian thoughtfully took Lan Yuan’s piece and cut it for her.
“Eat it. I’m afraid you won’t be used to medium-rare, so I just ordered it for you. It will taste better when dipped in this sauce.” Shen Xian said to Lan Yuan gently.
“Uncle, Ann is a partialist. She has never cut a steak for me since she was a child.” Lisa invited Hunter to tease the two of them.
Lisa saw Lan Yuan’s blush just now. She always felt that these two people were not like teachers and students, and had an inexplicable subtle relationship.
“If you can’t stop your mouth after eating, if you don’t want to eat, give it to me. My current salary is not enough to come here to eat steak often.” Shen Xian retorted, Lisa loved to tease her too much.
Lan Yuan calculated her private money in her mind. If Shen Xian wanted to eat, it wouldn’t be a problem to come and eat every day.
Although Lan Yuan didn’t like steak, Shen Xian cut it himself, and Lan Yuan still finished it without leaving any bite.
After the meal, the waiter brought the cake.
Lisa helped put the candles, “Okay, now the birthday girl can make a wish.”
Chen Xian closed his eyes, crossed his hands, and made a wish seriously and devoutly.
Lan Yuan felt that Shen Xian was particularly moving at this moment. Her calm appearance, white and smooth skin, straight nose bridge, and curved eyelashes were longer than her own. Especially the relaxation and happiness exuding from her body made Lan Yuan fascinated every moment.Suddenly, the tip of Lan Yuan’s nose was smeared with a little cream by Shen Xian.
“Give you the blessing of being the birthday boy.” Shen Xian showed a bright smile. After making her wish just now, she opened her eyes and found that Lan Yuan was looking at her in a trance. Somehow, she wanted to provoke her. Lan Yuan’s wet eyes were full of love and beautiful.
Lan Yuan also laughed, and she also applied a little cream to the tip of Shen Xian’s nose with a very gentle movement.
Lisa saw the way Shen Xian teased Lan Yuan and the way Shen Xian looked at Lan Yuan and giggled frequently during the dinner. She understood – not only was Lan Yuan not innocent to Shen Xian, but Shen Xian also loved him but didn’t know he was not fully protected!
Moreover, Lisa didn’t understand why Ann could see clearly when Lan Yuan took a bite of steak, and why Ann only put a little bit of cream on Lan Yuan and didn’t want to dirty her face. In the past, she spent her birthday with Ann, and half of the cake was on her face. It was partial, naked, and inhumane partiality.