Abstinence Pei, don't be too sweet when chasing your wife

The sunlight on the second day of the Lunar New Year was brighter than yesterday. It shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Pei family's living room, weaving tiny spots of light on the light gray carpet.

Gu Fanxing had just helped Grandma Pei put the window paper-cuts into the drawer when the phone in her pocket vibrated. The word "Fang Fei" jumping on the screen made her frown instantly - Xiao Fangfei, the good sister who could laugh heartily even while riding a heavy motorcycle, but was always thinking about her.

"Fangfei! Happy New Year!" Gu Fanxing pressed the answer button, his voice full of joy, and pulled a rattan chair to sit by the window.

"Xingxing! Happy New Year!" Xiao Fangfei's voice was clear on the other end of the phone.

"I saw your New Year's Eve dinner on your WeChat Moments, and that stuffed tofu made my mouth water! Don't forget, after my competition is over next month, you have to accompany me to eat the authentic flavors of your hometown. I also want to eat my grandma's pickled radish.

Gu Fanxing couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, grandma said yesterday that when you come back, she will make you her specialty pickles and let you take them back to eat with porridge."

"Then I'm looking forward to it!" Xiao Fangfei said with a smile.

"Honestly, when I saw the photo of you setting off fireworks with the Pei family yesterday, I felt relieved. I was worried that you would be awkward celebrating Chinese New Year at someone else's house for the first time, but now that you're smiling so sweetly, I know the Pei family won't let you suffer any injustice."

Gu Fanxing felt warm in her heart. "Well, Aunt Pei is very considerate. She knows I don't eat onions and ginger, so she made dumplings with a special filling for me. Grandma Pei also taught me how to cut daisy window decorations, saying it's auspicious to put them in the room. Luo Nan also remembered that I love to eat yam bean candied haws, so she bought some for New Year's Eve."

"Look at this treatment!"

Xiao Fangfei teased her on purpose.

"Will I also be treated like this when I go to the Pei family for a meal? Oh, by the way, let me tell you something. Jiuer just sent me a message saying she wanted to call you, but I told her to wait because I had to talk to you enough first—after all, I'm your 'big sister'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a message popped up on Gu Fanxing's WeChat. It was sent by Ling Jiuer.

"Xingxing! Is Fangfei calling you? Tell her to hurry up! I want to tell you about my newly discovered archaeological data!" Followed by an emoticon with puffed cheeks.

Gu Fanxing smiled and replied, "I'll be there soon," then turned to Xiao Fangfei and said, "Jiu'er is still so impatient, just like when she found the new pottery fragments at the ruins."

"That's right!" Xiao Fangfei's voice was full of laughter.

Gu Fanxing recalled how Xiao Fangfei had taken a detour to the site last summer to pick her and Ling Jiuer up. She rode on the back of her motorcycle, while Ling Jiuer sat in the passenger seat. The three of them drove along a country road, the wind filled with the aroma of wheat. "At that time, Jiuer even said she wanted to ride Fangfei's motorcycle to watch the sunrise, but she ended up getting busy with an archaeological project and never made it."

"That's not difficult!" Xiao Fangfei said cheerfully, "When the weather warms up in the spring, the three of us can make an appointment. I'll take you to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise, and we can also stop by the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain to eat stewed chicken - I tried it last time, it was amazing!"

"Okay!" Gu Fanxing agreed immediately, her heart full of anticipation. "I'll bring the pickles made by grandma, and Jiuer will bring her archaeological notes. We'll chat while watching the sunrise."

"That `s a deal!"

Xiao Fangfei paused, and her tone suddenly became serious.

"Xingxing, honestly, I'm so happy to see you so happy now. With the Pei family loving you, and Jiuer and I accompanying you, you don't have to worry about being alone anymore."

After chatting for half an hour, Xiao Fangfei smiled and said, "Okay, I'm done chatting with you. Jiuer is almost blowing up my WeChat. Remember to contact me often. Don't just be so busy with the Pei family that you forget about your 'big sister.'"

"How could I forget!"

Gu Fanxing said with a smile.

"You should also pay attention to safety during the competition and don't try too hard. We'll get together after you finish the competition."

After hanging up the call with Xiao Fangfei, Gu Fanxing had no time to put down the phone before it rang again. The caller ID showed "Ling Jiuer".

She pressed the answer button and heard Ling Jiuer's excited voice: "Xingxing! Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, Jiuer!" Gu Fanxing said with a smile, "Did you just 'complain' to Fangfei? She said you urged her to hang up the phone."

'"No!"

Ling Jiuer quickly defended herself, with a hint of grievance in her voice.

"I just wanted to tell you that I found an out-of-print copy of 'Pre-Qin Pottery Atlas'. It contains many of the pottery patterns you've studied before. I took photos and will send them to you later!"

"Really? That's great!"

Shi Gu Fanxing's voice brightened up, remembering that when she was at the ruins, she and Ling Jiuer often studied archaeological materials until late at night.

"I've been looking for that book for a long time and can't find it. Jiuer, you're amazing! When I get back, let's study it together."

"no problem!"

Ling Jiuer readily agreed and told Gu Fanxing about her interesting New Year stories.

"Xingxing, I went to the temple fair with my parents yesterday and saw some archaeological blind boxes for sale. I bought two and left one for you. We can open them together when we get home! I also saw some dough figurines being made. I made a small pottery figurine that looks exactly like the one we found at the ruins!"

Gu Fanxing couldn't help laughing. Ling Jiuer was always like this, thinking about archaeology wherever she went: "Okay, then we can open the blind boxes together and see if we can get any 'treasures' out of them.

Gu Fanxing felt warm in her heart: "Okay, I hope we can all find the 'treasure'."

"Uh-huh!"

Ling Jiuer nodded vigorously and chatted with Gu Fanxing for a while before she reluctantly said, "Xingxing, I don't want to chat with you anymore. My mom asked me to go to lunch. Remember to share with me the interesting stories of the Pei family and the cultural relics you saw. I'm looking forward to hearing about them!"

"Okay, I will."

Gu Fanxing smiled and said, "You should eat more too. Don't always think about studying the materials. Make sure you get some rest."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Fanxing was still immersed in the joy of chatting with friends.

At this time, grandma came over with a plate of freshly cut apples. Seeing the smile on her face, she said with a smile, "Are you chatting with Fangfei and Jiuer? Seeing you smile so happily, I know you are having a good chat."

"Well, Fangfei said she would take us to see the sunrise after her competition.

Jiuer also found an out-of-print archaeology book and wanted to study it with me."

Gu Fanxing took the apple, took a bite, and the sweet juice spread in his mouth.

Grandma smiled and nodded, her eyes full of relief.

"It's great to have such a good friend who cares about you and accompanies you. I feel relieved."

Gu Fanxing recalled the scene when the three of them first got together.

Xiao Fangfei came to pick her up on a motorcycle. Ling Jiuer sat in the passenger seat holding archaeological materials. The three of them went to eat hot pot. Xiao Fangfei picked up food for her while listening to Ling Jiuer tell interesting stories about archaeology. Although they had completely different hobbies, they got along very well.

At this time, Pei's mother came over with a pot of hot tea. Seeing the phone in Gu Fanxing's hand, she smiled and said, "Are you chatting with friends?"

"Yes." Gu Fanxing nodded.

"Fangfei is a great motorcycle rider; Jiuer really enjoys archaeology and is in the same team as me. Although they have different interests, they both take great care of me."

"That's great," Pei's mother said with a smile, "It's a blessing to have friends who share the same ideals and treat you sincerely. When they are free, let them come home to play. I'll make them your favorite stuffed tofu and some snacks..."

Gu Fanxing felt warm in her heart. The Pei family was always like this. They not only remembered her preferences, but also were willing to carefully consider the habits of her friends.

The sunlight shines through the window onto Gu Fanxing's face, reflecting the smile on her lips.

She looked at the red lanterns on the branches outside the window, her heart full of gratitude.

I am grateful for this friendship that transcends hobbies and distance, which has kept her warm over the years.

Gu Fanxing knew that no matter how far she went in the future, whether it was the dust of the archaeological site or the roar of the locomotive, she would always have these two friends by her side, living a passionate life together and keeping their friendship solid.