Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan, since the day he moved to NorthHeping Street. She and his mother addressed each other as sisters and DongXuebing had no choice but to call her Aunt Xuan. But after a few days, DongXuebing was mesmerized by the virtuous Aunt Xuan. He secretly admired her. Hedreamt of holding her hands to go out shopping or watching movies. 4 years hadpassed, and today, his wish had come true. It was too sudden, and he thoughtthis was a dream. He could feel his happiness and excitement!
Qu Yunxuan was still reading the papers. Dong Xuebing wasnot sure what she was thinking at this moment.
Dong Xuebing secretly peeked at her and squeezed her hand:"Aunt Xuan, your hand is so fair."
"Shut up." Qu Yunxuan used the newspaper to hit DongXuebing's chest and blushed. "If you carry on sprouting nonsenses, I will tearyour mouth!"
"I am telling the truth." This was the first time DongXuebing held a woman's hand. He was very nervous. "Errrrrr... do you still haveother movies? Some romantic love movies?"
Qu Yunxuan replied angrily: "No!"
"Ah... We are not working today, let's watch some moviestogether."
Aunt Xuan rolled her eyes. "I don't have any romanticmovies. You want to watch horror movies?"
"Huh? Ok. Horror movies are fine too. Where are the discs?"Dong Xuebing walked over the to TV console and found a
But Qu Yunxuan avoided his hand. "Stop fooling around andwatch the movie."
Dong Xuebing replied earnestly. "Errr... let me hold yourhand. I am afraid you will be scared by the movie."
"... No need. I am not afraid of anything."
Damn. Nevermind. Dong Xuebing replied: "I am timid. Can youhold my hand?"
"Glib-tongue!" Qu Yunxuan looked at him through the cornerof her eyes and paused for a few seconds before moving her left hand nearer toDong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. He happily reached over and heldthat small fair hand. They held hands and watch that horror film. This film wastoo horrific. The actor and actress were killed one after another. But DongXuebing was not concentrating on the movie. He was watching
Smacked! Aunt Xuan slapped Dong Xuebing's leg. "Why are youlaughing? Is it funny to see people get killed?"
"Errr... this film is interesting. This is a good move."
"What's so good about this movie? Everyone is all dead."
Dong Xuebing was in a state of excitement for over an hour.He was still feeling excited after the movie ends. Dong Xuebing looked at hiswatch. It was almost noon. "It's almost lunchtime. Shall we go out and eat? Iwill treat you to some western cuisine. Errr.... Chinese food is also fine aslong as you like it."
Qu Yunxuan looked at him. "You had just bought a bag and ascarf for me yesterday. You got to save up for rainy days. Your salary islesser than mine."
Dong Xuebing replied: "That's no such things. I am nowricher than you. Let's go. Western cuisine or Chinese cuisine?"
Qu Yunxuan heard what Dong Xuebing said and knocked hishead: "Is your salary more than 4,000 RMB? I think your salary is not even3,000 RMB. You still need money for your daily expenses and give your mothermoney. You are still buying me gifts. How much money is left at the end of themonth? Oh, your this month's salary is still not out. After buying those giftsfor me, do you still have enough? If you do need money, I can lend you some."
"Ah... I really do not lack money." Dong Xuebing still havemore than 200,000 RMB in his account.
"... Even so, we should also not eat out. It's too expensive.We can cook at home. We still have ingredients."
Dong Xuebing's relationship with Qu Yunxuan had just movedup to the next level, and he really wanted to bring her out for a date. But QuYunxuan was insistent on eating at home. So, he gave in. "... Fine. I will helpyou with the cooking.|
Qu Yunxuan nodded and stood up. She looked at Dong Xuebing:"... your hand."
Dong Xuebing also stood up and feign ignorance. "Hand?What's wrong with my hand?"
Qu Yunxuan stared at him with the corner of her eyes. Shehad the charms of a mature woman. "Are you not shy? Do you think I don't dareto hit you?"
Dong Xuebing released his hand unwillingly when they enteredthe kitchen. He picked up the knife and start cutting tomatoes and cucumbers.He looked back at Qu Yunxuan, who was washing the vegetables at the basin. Afew droplets of water was splashed onto her collar bones and trickled down hercleavage. She froze and wiped her chest with the back of her hand.
Dong Xuebing could feel temperatures rising. He asked anobvious question: "Aunt Xuan, do you have a boyfriend?"
Qu Yunxuan paused for a second and replied without turningback while washing the cucumbers. "Why are you asking?"
Dong Xuebing put down the knife and wiped his hands. "Errr....You don't have a boyfriend, and I also do not have a girlfriend. We should be acouple. Isn't that great?"
Qu Yunxuan closed the tap and stared at him angrily. "Great?You are so much younger than me!"
"Ahhh.... You are only older than me than a few years.|
"Have you not heard of a saying in Beijing? A woman who is 3years older is comparable to a golden brick. A woman who is older by 5 years..."Qu Yunxuan did not continue.
Dong Xuebing had heard of this saying. A woman who is 3years older is comparable to a golden brick. A woman who is older by 5 years...is similar to a mother. This saying is telling you that if you get a womanolder than you by 5 years, you are getting another mother. This is a taboo inthe eyes of the older generations. Dong Xuebing was observing Qu Yunxuan'sexpression. "What's the big deal of being 5 years older? Even if you are 50years older than me, I will still like you!"
Qu Yunxuan burst out laughing and replied angrily. "Are yousaying that I am an old demon?"
"That's not what I meant. I only... wanted to tell you thatthe age difference is not a problem."
"Then what is considered a problem? You are so much youngerthan me. My relationship with your mother is already a problem. Stop talkingnonsenses in the future. Other people will laugh at you." Qu Yunxuan passed thecucumber to Dong Xuebing. "Hurry up and cut it."
"Are you saying that if your mother and my mother agree, wecan start dating?"
"This is not what I meant."
"Huh? Then what do you mean?"
"I am asking you to hurry up and cut the vegetables!"
"Ah... Please tell me what do you mean."
Qu Yunxuan was blushing, and she raises her hand. "If youstart cutting the vegetables, I will hit you!"
Dong Xuebing was disappointed when he did not get the answerhe wanted. He stopped asking and start to chop the vegetables. The cucumber wascut into all sorts of sizes.
Qu Yunxuan looked at him. "What's wrong?"
What's wrong? I'm unhappy and venting my frustrations! DongXuebing kept quiet and start to chop the potatoes.
Qu Yunxuan sighed and mumbled: "This kid is so hard toplease." She paused for a second. "..., give me your hand."
"Why?"
"I ask you to give me your hand."
Dong Xuebing stretched out his hand, puzzled.
Qu Yunxuan looked at him and held his hand slowly. "Can youcut the vegetables properly now?"
"Huh? How can I cut the vegetables with one hand?"
"That's your problem."
Dong Xuebing swallowed his salivia. He knew he should notrush her to be in a relationship with him. Aunt Xuan had already let him hold herhands and this was prove that she also likes him. Dong Xuebing immediatelycheered up. He decided to take one step at a time. Today he got to hold herhands and touch her legs. Next time, he wanted to try kissing with her!