章)In early December, Beijing had the first snow of this winter.
Overnight, the temperature dropped by ten degrees like a roller coaster.
Li Chuyue wrapped her coat tightly, carried the ironed costumes, and hurried to the villa area in Xishan, Beijing.
At that time, Li Chuyue was a junior student at the Capital Academy of Arts. Today, I was entrusted to perform Kunqu Opera at home.
This business was introduced to her by an old professor in the school, and the remuneration was quite considerable.
It is said that the employer is an old lady from a wealthy family, and she has liked this for many years.
Before leaving, the professor only gave Li Chuyue an address, and specifically reminded her that the familys surname was Bo and their background was not simple, and asked her not to ask too many questions.
However, Li Chuyue has never been interested in the gossip of wealthy families. She picked a simple costume in the dormitory, called a taxi, and set off in the light snow.
After more than an hour on the road, the car arrived at the villa area in the suburbs of Beijing.
However, the driver drove the car back and forth several times, but still could not find the address Li Chuyue wanted to go to.
The driver couldnt help wondering: "Little girl, are you sure this house number is right? What kind of amazing place is this? Why is it not even shown on the map?"
Li Chuyue stared at the navigation on her phone and was also very confused: "The address should be fine."
After a while, the driver seemed a little impatient: "Little girl, why dont you get off here and look for it yourself? Look, I have received another order and people are waiting for it."
This area is sparsely populated and extremely quiet. There is still light snow in the sky.
Li Chuyue knew that if she got off here, it would be like being alone in the wilderness, and even her personal safety would be a problem.
She looked out through the car window and saw a black SUV parked at the intersection in front of her with the engine still on.
After a moment of hesitation, Li Chuyue looked at the driver and said politely, "Master, please drive a little further. I will go to that car to ask for directions now."
"Okay." The driver sighed helplessly, then stepped on the accelerator and drove the car over.
After the car stopped, Li Chuyue opened the door and walked straight towards the black SUV.
She stood in front of the car, steadied her breath a little, raised her hand and gently knocked on the glass on the drivers side.
"Dong Dong Dong."
After three consecutive knocks, there was no response in the car. Li Chuyue was a little discouraged, and with a try-and-see attitude, she bent her fingers again.
However, this time, before her hand touched the glass, the car window began to slowly lower.
The next second, a man with a delicate side profile like a sculpture appeared in Li Chuyues sight without any warning.
The man had a high nose bridge and smooth contours. He was wearing a low-key white shirt. Even when he was sitting, he could see that he was tall and slender.
At this moment, he slowly turned his head, glanced at Li Chuyue lightly, and moved his lips slightly: "Something?"
Li Chuyue was startled, and her heart skipped a beat.
She subconsciously looked into the car, and saw that the iPad in front of the man was showing a video conference in progress.
Li Chuyue suddenly felt very sorry, but thinking of her situation, she still plucked up the courage to speak politely.
"Sir, Im sorry to bother you. I would like to ask if you know how to get to this place?"
Li Chuyue spoke softly while showing the man her mobile phone screen.
The man stared at the address on the screen, his expression paused slightly. Then he looked at Li Chuyue sideways and spoke lightly.
"Go all the way along this road, turn right at the third intersection, and you should be able to see it."
Li Chuyue couldnt help but be happy when she heard this. She was afraid of disturbing him again, so she turned around and left after thanking him seriously.
Back in the taxi, Li Chuyue repeated the mans words to the driver: "Master, lets go along this road, and then turn right at the third intersection."
The driver was a little curious: "Little girl, you asked this question?"
Li Chuyue smiled: "Luckily, I asked the right person."
*
When the taxi stopped at the door of the Bo family villa, several security guards immediately surrounded her.
After Li Chuyue explained her purpose, the security guard carefully checked her and then led her into the yard.
The decoration inside the Bo family villa was not as luxurious and exaggerated as Li Chuyue imagined.
The overall style is traditional Chinese style, and the furniture and ornaments are quite old, and they also reveal a calm atmosphere everywhere.
At this time, on the solid wood sofa in the middle of the living room, an old woman who looked a little old sat upright.
The old lady was wearing a camel-colored sweater, her hair was combed neatly, and her facial expression could not be seen from a distance.
Li Chuyue thought to herself that this should be the "gold owner" today, the old lady of the Bo family.
So she changed her slippers, walked forward and greeted politely: "Hello, old lady, my name is Li Chuyue, and I am a student introduced by Professor Chen to sing Kunqu Opera."
Old Mrs. Bo nodded slightly, and did not rush to answer, but looked carefully at the girl in front of her.
She was wearing a white woolen coat, with a circle of fluff around her neck, her face was delicate, her eyebrows were affectionate, and she seemed to be a beauty walking out of an ink painting.
After a moment, Old Mrs. Bo retracted her gaze and smiled gently.
"No wonder Professor Chen said that you are the boudoir dan seedling that the school focuses on cultivating. You are indeed graceful and charming."
Li Chuyue curled her lips when she heard this, and replied neither servilely nor arrogantly: "You are too kind, then I will go change my costume first?"
Old Mrs. Bo nodded, raised her hand and asked the nanny to lead her.
Li Chuyue followed the nanny, walked through a deep corridor, and came to the bathroom at the end of the villa.
I dont know if its because of the snow, but the house seems a little empty and deserted. Although its not gloomy, it always makes people feel that it lacks a bit of popularity.
Li Chuyue stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom and carefully took out the light yellow costume.
Because of the limited time, she didnt have time to do the makeup she usually did for performances, so she slightly used makeup to make her face thicker.
Since it was her first visit, Li Chuyue didnt know the preferences of the "financial owner", so today she prepared classic Kunqu opera songs.
After changing into the costume, she returned to Mrs. Bo and sang excerpts from "The Romance of the West Chamber" and "The Peony Pavilion" in a proper manner.
She twisted her orchid fingers and waved her folding fan.
After all, she had learned opera for more than ten years, and her skills had accumulated over time. As soon as Li Chuyue opened her mouth, she performed at a high level.
Her singing was lingering and graceful, and her voice echoed in the room, accompanied by the snowflakes falling outside the window, which had a unique charm.
Old Mrs. Bo narrowed her eyes, holding a cup of tea in her hand, and listened with great pleasure.
Just as she was listening with great interest, the nanny of the Bo family suddenly came in, walked around Li Chuyue, and leaned over to the old ladys ear with a smile.
"Old lady, your grandson Xiaowen is here!"
After hearing this, Old Mrs. Bos eyebrows and eyes relaxed instantly, and she smiled and waved to Li Chuyue: "Little girl, lets sing here today, and you should rest your voice."
"Okay." Li Chuyue nodded tactfully, picked up her bag, and went back to the bathroom to change clothes.
When she went out again, there was already a young man on the sofa in the living room of the Bo family.
Li Chuyue looked up and saw that there was a floor lamp behind the man, and the soft light set off his angular face.
Moving her eyes down, she caught a glimpse of the white shirt on him at a glance, and her impression was completely the same as the figure in the black SUV just now.
It turned out to be the man in the car?
Li Chuyue could never have imagined that the way she had just asked him for was actually the way to their home...
This man must be the "grandson" that Old Lady Bo mentioned.
He was leaning lazily and casually on the sofa, and he couldnt hide his innate dignity and heroism.
Just as Li Chuyue was lost in thought, the man suddenly raised his eyes and glanced at her with interest.
After a moment, he looked away and turned back and said casually: "Grandma, are there guests at home?"
Old Lady Bo smiled kindly and looked up at Li Chuyue: "Miss Li, this is my grandson, his name is Bo Xiaowen."
Li Chuyue nodded slightly. Even though there were waves in her heart, she was still very calm on the outside and walked over slowly.
"Hello, Mr. Bo. My name is Li Chuyue, and I am a student at the Capital Academy of Arts. Today I am here to perform Kunqu Opera for Mrs. Bo."
"Li-Chu-Yue?" Bo Xiaowen asked casually, "What are the three characters?"
Li Chuyue smiled and explained softly, "Its the Li of dawn, the Chu of the first day of the month, and the Yue of the moon."
Bo Xiaowen raised his head to meet her gaze, and after a moment, he smiled faintly, "Miss Li, your name is quite special."
The mans face was obviously expressionless, but his pair of black eyes always revealed a subtle temptation.
Li Chuyue was unable to respond for a while, and the whole person stood there, not knowing how to answer properly.
But Mrs. Bo on the side laughed first. She took Li Chuyues hand, patted her hand gently, and spoke in a warm voice.
"Miss Li, its getting dark, you should go back first. Ill wait for you at home next Saturday afternoon, at the same time."
Li Chuyue nodded and said goodbye politely: "Then I wont bother you two."
After that, she turned around, put on her coat, and walked away with her costumes, her steps light and elegant.
Looking at the womans slender back, Bo Xiaowen unconsciously raised one corner of his lips and thought of the scene in the car just now.
He was holding an impromptu video conference when there was a sudden noise outside the car window. Then, a pure and innocent little face suddenly appeared in front of her...
Seeing that her grandson was silent, Mrs. Bo knocked on the tea table gently: "What are you thinking about, Xiaowen?"
Bo Xiaowen came back to his senses and picked up the teapot: "Grandma, seeing that you have arranged your life so richly, I feel relieved."
Mrs. Bo frowned and curled her lips: "You trust me, but I dont trust you!"
Bo Xiaowen poured tea and said with a smile: "Im so old, what else can I worry about?"
"Xiao Wen, you have graduated and returned to China for several years, and you have never had a serious girlfriend. I dont care about your scandals, but you should find a girl with a similar family background and settle down as soon as possible..."
Bo Xiaowen didnt let the old lady finish her words, and directly handed her a cup of tea: "Grandma, dont worry, I know my limits."
*
When Li Chuyue walked out of the Bo family villa, light snow fell from the sky again.
The snowflakes were not big, and they fell on her cheeks and collarbones, melting into her skin quickly and bringing a chill.
The area around the Bo family was a stretch of villas. The weather was bad at the moment, and no one was taking orders for online ride-hailing.
Li Chuyue planned to walk a distance and wait until she reached the main road.
The sun was setting, and the temperature seemed to have dropped again.
Some. A gust of cold wind blew, rolling up the snow on the ground.
Li Chuyue subconsciously gathered her coat, and suddenly felt the lights flashing behind her.
She turned her head and saw the familiar black SUV again. A quick glance at the car logo showed that the car was expensive.
At this time, the window of the drivers seat slowly lowered, and Bo Xiaowen in the car turned sideways and said in a calm voice: "Where are you going, Miss Li? Ill give you a ride."
Li Chuyue was stunned for a moment.
Perhaps it was because the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car was too large. When Bo Xiaowen spoke, a faint mist lingered around his lips, and the whole person had a more cold and distant feeling than before.
Li Chuyue hesitated for a moment, then shook her head silently: "No, thank you."
She always kept Professor Chens advice in mind, knowing that the Bo family had a complicated background, and it was more appropriate to keep a distance as much as possible.
Li Chuyue thought that after she declined the ride, Bo Xiaowen would follow common sense and say a few more polite words.
She had already started thinking about reasons to continue to refuse.
However, Li Chuyue could not have imagined that Bo Xiaowen would just politely say "OK", then close the car window and drive away...