Chapter 661 Xu Damao wants to go on a blind date again 4

Chapter 661 Xu Damao wants to go on a blind date again 4

In this courtyard full of the flavor of life, the sunlight shines through the mottled leaves, casting dots of light and shadow, as if covering the entire courtyard with a layer of golden gauze.

As the slightly hunched but rustic figures of the third and second uncles gradually disappeared in the winding path that was like the veins of time, He's mother still stood quietly at the door, like a statue watching. Her eyes seemed to contain a pool of warm spring water and a few flames of expectation. Her eyes extended in the direction where the two left, as if she wanted to penetrate the layers of courtyard walls and see farther.

She raised her head slightly and sighed softly. That sigh contained too many complicated emotions. In her heart, she was indeed full of longing for Xu Damao's future. She imagined that if this child could control his temper, his future days would be more and more prosperous. But at the same time, the traces of worry were like entangled silk threads, lingering in her heart. After all, Xu Damao's temper was known to all the neighbors. Those little problems and tempers in daily life could not be easily corrected in a day or two. However, He's mother always believed that people are made of flesh and blood. As long as a person has love in his heart and takes responsibility, no matter how stubborn the temper is, it will slowly change.

Then, He's mother slowly turned around and walked back to the house with a slightly slow but extremely firm step. Once she entered the house, she started to do housework as usual. First, she picked up the old but clean rag and wiped the table carefully, not leaving out any corners. Her focused expression was as if she was treating an extremely precious work of art. Then, she began to sort out the scattered objects and put them back in place one by one.

But her mind seemed to have wings, and would occasionally drift to Xu Damao uncontrollably. She would imagine if Xu Damao was frantically preparing, searching through boxes and cabinets at home for his best clothes, or if he was facing the mirror, combing his hair over and over again, trying to make himself look more energetic;

Then she thought that Xu Damao might be in front of the Lou family's door. She was waiting anxiously like a little rabbit in her heart, standing on tiptoes and looking in the direction of the Lou family. Thinking about it, He's mother's face, which was full of traces of time, couldn't help but smile. The smile was full of relief, and she kept saying, "This child, finally has his day. I hope he doesn't mess it up."

At the Lou family, not far away, there was also a different atmosphere at this time. Lou Xiao'e was sitting in front of the dressing table, facing the bright mirror, dressing herself up carefully. She first carefully selected a simple and elegant floral dress from the closet. The floral patterns on the dress were like small flowers blooming in the fields in spring, exuding a fresh and natural breath. Wearing it on her body, Lou Xiao'e was even more gentle and moving. She picked up the comb again, and gently combed her black and shiny hair again and again, each time with full of seriousness, until her hair was combed neatly, without a single strand of hair messed up. She also tied a beautiful bun behind her head, tied with an exquisite hairband, which looked particularly neat and elegant. On her fair face, whether it was because of nervousness or shyness, there was a faint blush, just like the intoxicating sunset in the sky, adding a bit of shy charm to her.

Her heart at this moment was like a bottle of overturned five flavors, with all kinds of flavors intertwined together.

I am looking forward to this blind date. After all, it is a big event in life. Maybe the person I have never met is the one I can walk through the long years with.

But at the same time, she was so nervous that her palms were sweating. To be honest, she was actually a little resistant to this blind date. From what she had heard, Xu Damao's reputation was not very good. All those naughty and clever things, one by one, made her have a preconceived impression of this person.

However, her parents advised her that people always change, and giving him a chance is actually giving herself a chance. If she missed it, she might regret it later. So, in this tangle and hesitation, she decided to bite the bullet and meet him. At least, she wanted to see what kind of person he was with her own eyes, so that she could have a better idea of ​​what he was like.

On this sunny day, Xu Damao had already arrived at the door of Lou's house with trepidation. He stood there quietly, holding a bunch of wild flowers in his hand. He had just picked them from the yard, and they were covered with a little morning dew. Under the sunlight, they sparkled with a glimmer, as if he was also nervous about the upcoming meeting.

Xu Damao felt that his heart was like a small motor with high horsepower, beating wildly in his chest uncontrollably. The "boom boom boom" sound of his heartbeat seemed to break through his eardrums, making the air around him tremble. A layer of fine beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead, slowly sliding down his cheeks, but he was unaware of it. He just kept taking deep breaths, and the sound of his breathing was rapid and heavy, as if he was fighting a difficult battle, trying to calm his already tangled and pounding heart in this way. In his heart, like a repeater, he told himself over and over again that this time he must not be as impetuous and unruly as before, he must be steady, must show his best state, must leave a good impression on Lou Xiaoe, and must not mess up this rare opportunity.

It was unknown how long it had been, but just when Xu Damao felt his heart was about to jump out of his throat, finally, the vermilion door of the Lou family gently and slowly opened, making a slight "creaking" sound, as if opening the prologue of an unknown story. Then, Lou Xiao'e's graceful figure appeared at the door, like a fairy walking out of a painting. Her simple and elegant floral dress swayed gently in the wind, adding a bit of agility to her charm. Xu Damao looked up, and at just one glance, he felt that his eyes suddenly lit up, as if a beam of light shone straight into his heart. For a moment, he was a little stunned, and secretly admired in his heart: "This girl is so beautiful! Her eyebrows, her temperament, she is simply a fairy descending to the earth!"

After a brief moment of daze, Xu Damao gritted his teeth, as if he mustered up the greatest courage in his life, and took a step forward. His hand holding the wild flower was trembling slightly because of nervousness. He stretched it in front of Lou Xiao'e and stammered, "Lou, Comrade Lou Xiao'e, this, this is specially picked for you. I hope, I hope you like it." There was a hint of nervousness in his voice that was difficult to conceal, and even a little out of tune. Every word he said was stumbling, as if the words were not spoken from his mouth, but squeezed out from between his teeth.

Lou Xiao'e was stunned for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on her face. She stretched out her slender fingers, gently took the bunch of wild flowers, and put it to her nose to smell it. The fragrance of the wild flowers lingered at her nose, making her smile even brighter. She raised her head slightly and looked up at Xu Damao. At this glance, she found that Xu Damao's dress today was indeed very different from the past. The sloppy and casual look of the past was completely gone. Now, his hair was neatly combed, his clothes were neatly dressed, and the whole person looked clean and neat, with a refreshing energy. Moreover, there was a sincerity in his eyes, just like a clear lake that people could see through at a glance. Looking at Xu Damao like this, Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but feel a little moved. A voice in her heart sounded quietly: "Maybe, this person has really changed. It seems that we can't judge him based on past impressions alone."

Just like that, the two of them stood quietly at the door of Lou's house. The breeze blew gently, blowing up their hair and clothes, as if adding a bit of gentleness to the atmosphere of their first meeting.

They chatted slowly, one word at a time. Xu Damao tried hard to control his nervousness that surged like the tide. He clenched and unclenched his hands unconsciously, trying to make himself appear more stable. He also tried to make his tone light-hearted and humorous when he spoke, so that Lou Xiao'e could feel his interesting side.

As for Lou Xiao'e, she was gradually moved by Xu Damao's humor and sincerity during the conversation. The worries that had been like a mountain of worries in her heart began to dissipate little by little, just like encountering the warm spring sun. Her originally tense expression also became softer.

Behind a corner not far from the Lou family, the third and second uncles were crouching, carefully hiding there, secretly observing everything happening in front of the Lou family's door. They pressed their bodies tightly against the wall, not daring to breathe, for fear of making any noise and disturbing this important meeting.

Xu Damao was seen standing in front of Lou Xiao'e, and he looked completely different from before. Although he was holding the bunch of wild flowers with a hint of nervousness in his hand, his words and actions were unusually decent. Although he would stutter occasionally when speaking, anyone could see his seriousness in trying to perform well. The third uncle and the second uncle were stunned at first when they saw Xu Damao like this, and then they smiled at each other, with relief in their smiles, as if they saw their own children suddenly become sensible. They secretly rejoiced in their hearts: "It seems that Damao has really made up his mind to change. The naughty and unruly look of the past is gone forever. Now, maybe he can have a good future and have a good marriage with the girl from the Lou family."

Time is like the gurgling stream, passing slowly and silently. As time goes by, the red sun gradually sets in the west, covering the whole courtyard with a layer of orange-red afterglow, as if covering this small world with a layer of dreamy gauze. The courtyard, which was a little lively because of Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's blind date, has slowly returned to its former tranquility. The children's noises gradually disappeared, and the adults returned to their houses one after another to prepare dinner. Only the rising smoke still tells the fireworks of life.

However, what happened today was like a small stone thrown into a calm lake with a splash, instantly causing ripples that spread out in circles and could not be calmed for a long time. The neighbors in the courtyard gathered together at this moment, discussing Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's blind date.

Aunt Zhang from next door was sewing something in her hands, sewing the soles of shoes while smiling as she said, "Hey, you said that Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's meeting today seemed to go quite smoothly. I saw that Damao was really attentive today. Maybe the two children can really get married. If they do, it would be a wonderful thing. Our courtyard would have one more loving couple."

Uncle Li next to him took a puff of his pipe, exhaled circles of smoke, nodded slowly, and agreed: "Yes, although Damao's temper used to be a bit of a headache, his performance today is really impressive. As long as people are determined to change, it's never too late. I think we should give these two children our blessings and hope that everything goes well for them."

But not everyone is so optimistic. Sister Liu frowned and said with some concern: "That's what you said, but you also know what Damao did in the past. His habit of being clever and occasionally doing bad things is not something that can be completely changed. I'm afraid that the girl from the Lou family will be confused by his current appearance. If he relapses into his old habits in the future, the girl from the Lou family will be wronged. It's really hard to say."

As soon as she said this, the people around her fell into deep thought. For a moment, everyone had their own ideas. The news about Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's blind date spread more and more among the neighbors in this courtyard, and the discussion became more and more lively.

For example, He Yuzhu felt that this was unreliable when he heard it. Although Xu Damao had been hurt by another woman before, in fact, not much had changed.