Chapter 63: Chapter 63 You should have more friends_1 Chapter 63: Chapter 63 You should have more friends_1 In the courtyard, Nan Feng was sitting on a small stool while Ye Ge continued to chop wood.
He asked Nan Feng while chopping wood, “Did you come here looking for me for a reason?”
In her mind, Nan Feng thought if it was in the past, she would have melodramatically said, “Can’t I visit you without a reason?” But this was ancient times, she couldn’t be too nonchalant.
So she simply said, “It’s mostly about the tug-of-war during the town’s celebration.
Several people asked me to persuade you, and I couldn’t refuse, so I came to run through the motions.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to answer to them.”
Nan Feng couldn’t simply persuade Ye Ge to participate in the game, that would make her look nosy.
Ye Ge paused for a moment, then said, “You know I’m not fond of hustle and bustle.
I wouldn’t feel comfortable participating.”
Nan Feng said, “I felt the same way at first, not wanting to participate in singing folk songs.
But now that I’m involved, every day a few ladies and I practice together.
Then, I found out it’s quite fun being part of the excitement.
Maybe it’s because of my hard work, the ladies have started to treat me much better.”
Ye Ge thought for a bit, then said, “Well congratulations, you should mingle more with the crowd.
That way you won’t be so lonely, and you won’t have to…spend all your time following me around.
I mean, as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.”
“What about you?
Don’t you need more friends?” Nan Feng asked.
Ye Ge casually smiled and said, “I don’t need them.”
“Why not?”
Ye Ge, looking at Nan Feng, said, “Never mind.
I will be there to watch your competition.
I hope you will perform well then.”
“…”
Since Nan Feng could not persuade Ye Ge, naturally no one else dared to.
Though, it wasn’t clear who started the rumour that Ye Ge only had eyes for Nan Feng.
Therefore, this matchmaking-like competition was of no interest to Ye Ge.
The rumours escalated, some saying there was a big row between Ye Ge and Nan Feng because of this.
Ye Ge didn’t just refuse to participate himself, but didn’t want Nan Feng to participate either, afraid that she would be snatched away when seen by others.
Nan Feng simply laughed off these rumours.
Ye Ge’s schemes were profound, not something she could see through.
…
The town’s celebration came in no time.
That day, residents from the five villages in Qingshui Town all gathered at a large lawn on the outskirts of the town.
The terrain was flat and accommodated thousands of people.
Men, women, old and young all wore their cherished clothes, ready for the annual entertainment event.
When Nan Feng, Aqiu, and Zhou Dongdong arrived, the place was already bustling with people.
There were those banging on gongs, playing drums, lion dancing, selling candied hawthorn berries, and those scolding children for running around…
It was the first time Nan Feng saw so many people in this era, and she felt excited inside.
She was also wearing new clothes that day, her hair was tied into big braids following the current fashion in the village.
Her face was lightly touched with make-up.
All the cosmetics were sponsored by Wenxuan’s mother, who said it concerned the reputation of their village and asked each girl to apply some.
The cosmetics covered most of the sores, making Nan Feng look much prettier than usual.
One of the girls joked, “Nan Feng you truly have a good foundation.
If you completely get rid of those sores, you would be the prettiest in the village!”
At this, Zhou Dongdong seemed a bit uncomfortable.
Aqiu then scolded the girl, “What nonsense are you talking about?
Can’t a girl be pretty without being the ‘most’ something?”
Zhou Dongdong was acknowledged as the prettiest single lady in the village.
Nan Feng brought some copper coins to dispel the awkwardness and said, “Let me treat everyone to candied hawthorn berries, one stick each!”
At that, the girls perked up and excitedly took their candied hawthorn berries and looked for a place to sit.