The cannon fodder female supporting role in the misplaced life

"Cousin Yingying, we can eat snacks on the lawn and read books later." Li Tongxin told Xu Yingying the scenes she had imagined in her mind one by one.

"Cousin, did you come to the zoo just to eat, drink and have fun?" Xu Yingying asked jokingly.

"Cousin, don't you think this place is suitable for doing these things?" Li Tongxin asked back.

"Okay, okay, as long as you like it," Xu Yingying said somewhat speechlessly. The four of them walked out of the animal area with laughter and joy and came to the outer recreational area. They walked for a long time and finally saw a lawn where they could have a picnic. Xu Xiaofeng looked at the grass and thought it was perfect for rest and a picnic, so she suggested stopping here.

Qin Shu looked around and found an empty spot under the shade of a tree. She thought this spot was comfortable and cool, so she nodded in agreement.

After hearing Xu Xiaofeng's suggestion, Li Tongxin immediately said to Xu Yingying, "Cousin Yingying, let's go and spread out the picnic mat first." Xu Yingying responded, "Okay, let's go." They acted quickly, took out the picnic mat from their backpacks, and spread it out on the ground.

Then, Li Tongxin took out various items from her backpack, including food, drinks, etc. These were all carefully prepared by her, hoping that everyone could enjoy a pleasant picnic time. When Qin Shu saw the large amount of food that Li Tongxin brought, he couldn't help but be surprised.

Qin Shu smiled and asked Li Tongxin: "Tongxin, why did you bring so many things? Do you want us to eat too much before going home?" Li Tongxin smiled proudly and explained: "This is the fun of having a picnic in the park! Of course we have to enjoy the food!"

Qin Shu couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She realized how much Li Tongxin loved picnics and had made all the necessary preparations. Looking at the abundant snacks laid out before her, Qin Shu looked forward to the picnic bringing everyone more joy and wonderful memories.

Xu Xiaofeng inadvertently glanced at the books next to her and asked curiously, "You two even brought books! Let me see what books you brought." As she spoke, she picked up a book and took a closer look. It turned out to be "100,000 Whys" and "Dream of Red Mansions".

Xu Xiaofeng was no stranger to "Dream of the Red Chamber" having read it before, and seeing it again now, she felt a sense of déjà vu. So, she couldn't help but ask Li Tongxin, "Tongxin, you're still reading this classic?"

However, Li Tongxin looked bewildered, as if he didn't understand what Aunt Xu was talking about. After a while, he slowly replied, "No, Aunt Xu, what are the Four Great Classics?"

Seeing her cousin completely clueless about the Four Great Classics, Xu Yingying decided to educate her. Smiling, she explained, "The Four Great Classics of China are Water Margin, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, and Dream of the Red Chamber."

"Is it the book that you asked me to bring, cousin Yingying?" Li Tongxin also remembered the book Xu Yingying asked her to bring, which had this name.

After hearing what Xu Yingying and Li Tongxin said, Xu Xiaofeng realized that the copy of "Dream of Red Mansions" actually belonged to Xu Yingying.

"Yingying, is this copy of Dream of the Red Chamber yours?" Xu Xiaofeng asked affirmatively.

"Yes. Our teacher asked us to choose one of the four great classics to read this semester, and then write a reading review at the end of the semester." Xu Yingying also explained why she wanted to read this book.

"So that's how it is?" Qin Shu said after listening to their conversation.

"Yes. Auntie, have you read it before?" Xu Yingying asked curiously. She wanted to know if her elders had any experience with this literary masterpiece.

"I have watched the TV series of Journey to the West and Water Margin, but I haven't read Dream of the Red Chamber. As for the books, I haven't read any of them." Qin Shu replied with a smile, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in his smile.

Xu Xiaofeng was lost in memories, as if transported back to her youth. "I did read this book when I was in school, but I can't remember the exact plot now. However, those iconic scenes are still fresh in my memory!" Xu Xiaofeng closed her eyes slightly, her thoughts drifting away, as if she were back to that sunny afternoon many years ago. Back then, she was still a young girl, full of a thirst for knowledge and a love of literature, she walked into the school library. There, she first encountered the classic work "Dream of the Red Chamber."

The yellowed book lay quietly on the shelf, exuding the faint scent of ink, as if telling the story of time. As she gently turned the pages, the delicate prose and vivid descriptions immediately transported her to a world of prosperity yet sorrow. Immersed in it, she felt the love and hatred between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, and experienced the rise and fall of feudal society. Those wonderful reading moments became a cherished memory in her life.

Now, time has flown by, and she has grown from an innocent girl into a mature woman. However, her love for "Dream of the Red Chamber" has never changed. Whenever she thinks of those days spent in the library, she is filled with emotion and a warm feeling wells up in her heart.

At that moment, Li Tongxin blinked her eyes, looked at Qin Shu with a puzzled expression, and asked, "Mom, haven't you read Cousin Yingying's book?" Qin Shu smiled and shook her head, indicating that she hadn't read it. Li Tongxin curiously asked, "What's the book about? Is it good?" She stuck out her tongue playfully, her eyes glittering with curiosity.

Xu Yingying heard their conversation and replied with a smile, "I'll tell you after I finish reading it." Li Tongxin jumped up excitedly, hugged Xu Yingying's arm, and said happily, "Cousin Yingying, you are so nice! I'm waiting to hear your story!" After that, she ran away, leaving behind a burst of silver bell-like laughter.

Xu Xiaofeng watched the interaction between Xu Yingying and Li Tongxin and couldn't help but fall into memories. She thought of her good friend when she was studying. They had spent many wonderful times together, but eventually parted ways because of a small disagreement.

At the time, Xu Xiaofeng was a huge fan of Lin Daiyu from "Dream of the Red Chamber," finding her talent and sensitivity evocative. However, her friend preferred Xue Baochai, believing her intelligence and steadiness were more worthy of admiration. This minor disagreement gradually escalated into a heated argument, with each side arguing and refusing to compromise. Ultimately, the argument degenerated into a cold war, and they stopped speaking and went their separate ways.