Chapter 126bonfire Festival
Because of this bonfire festival, Xiang Zixi and Ji Yan temporarily stopped and found a huge village about 20 miles away from the border gate.
At this time, there is still a distance from dusk, but the men and women in the village have been dressed up and are busy in the square, preparing for dinner and drinking, as well as clearly dividing the venue and making preparations for such.
The appearance of Xiang Zixi and Ji Yan immediately attracted the attention of many men and women.
Xiang Zixi crossed his hands and naturally hung in front of him. He said with a smile, "I'm sorry to disturb you. We are foreign tourists. I heard that there will be a bonfire festival in the village tonight. I wonder if we can participate together?"
As soon as Xiang Zixi's words fell, he immediately attracted the attention of many young people in the village. He ran to Xiang Zixi quickly. After looking up and down at her, one of the handsome, dark-skinned and strong young men hesitated and said, "Welcome is welcome, but the girl is so beautiful that she will definitely be The men here have been selected. Once they are selected, they will promise to stay. Don't you mind?
Xiang Zixi smiled like a flower: "It seems that the winning young man has to win the competition to win the girl he wants to marry home, right?"
The dark-skinned young man suddenly lit up in front of his eyes: "So, the girl has this confidence to beat us men?"
Xiang Zixi winked at those young people: "Maybe!"
He pointed to Zixi to Ji Yan beside him: "Can he also participate?"
At this time, many girls ran over and saw Ji Yan, who was tall, fair and unrestrained. Suddenly, their eyes lit up and they ate and shouted one after another: "Of course!" This brother, our sisters are very beautiful and will not make you regret staying!"
Yo! Are you taken a fancy by a group of beautiful women so soon?
Xiang Zixi turned around and made a grimace at Ji Yan with a helpless expression. Ji Yan shook his head helplessly. Since he had come, I'm afraid he didn't want to participate.
A tall girl stepped forward, walked to Ji Yan, looked at him with challenging eyes, and said loudly, "I will definitely win the game and leave you as my husband!"
Xiang Zixi couldn't help laughing. The girls here are really bold!
Ji Yan shook his head helplessly, glanced at Xiang Zixi, and stared at her fiercely.
The tall girl gently took Xiang Zixi's hand and said affectionately, "Let's go, we are about the same size. I'll find my clothes for you!" The bonfire festival requires wearing a holiday dress, and both men and women have to wear masks, so that the result will be a surprise!"
Xiang Zixi turned around and made an OK gesture to Ji Yan with a helpless face, and followed the tall girl and left.
The dark-skinned young man also said with a smile, "This brother, please come and change clothes with me. Please--"
Ji Yan politely nodded to the other party and walked in the other direction.
Xiang Zixi followed the tall girl and walked into a huge wooden house. The houses here are all wooden buildings, that is to say, they are made of logs without mud and stones, which is quite antique.
"I don't know what to call you? My name is Mingzhu. The tall girl smiled and said, "Is that handsome man your brother?"
"Xiang Zixi." Xiang Zixi replied with a faint smile, "His name is Ji Yan, my good buddy!"
Bearl's eyes lit up: "He hasn't married yet, and he doesn't have a good person?"
Xiang Zixi thought for a moment and said, "He didn't marry a wife. It seems that he doesn't have anyone he wants, right?" But there are indeed many people who like him, so, Mingzhu, you have to cheer up!"
Pearl clenched her fist and her eyes flashed: "I will definitely leave him!"
Mingzhu found her own clothes and helped Xiang Zixi wear a long lavender skirt, dark purple tassels, bright silver jewelry, and jingled when walking.
"Wow! So heavy!" Xiang Zixi shouted exaggeratedly, "Mingzhu, which nation are you from? This is the first time I've seen this kind of service!"
Pearl smiled gently: "National? What is that? We call ourselves people, as if we moved here in the previous dynasty, and then never went back. Because we married local residents, we slowly evolved into this.
"So that's it. The clothes are so beautiful! Thank you, Pearl!" He turned around Zixi in a circle, shining brightly.
Mingzhu took a mask from the table and gave it to Xiang Zixi: "Come on, this is for you. You have to wear a mask during the game, so that no one will cheat!"
Xiang Zixi took it rudely and slowly put it on his face. He found that the design of this mask was very reasonable, neither blocking the sight nor hindering breathing activities. It was very flexible and convenient.
Mingzhu took off his mask and said with a smile, "Let's go out first to see what else is not ready. The highlight of the bonfire festival will not start until the evening!"
Xiang Zixi put the mask in her hand on the table and ran out with Mingzhu.
Just as Xiang Zixi left the wooden house, Ji Yan also changed into a dark blue national holiday dress and came out of the opposite wooden house, and the two people's eyes met gently in the air. Ji Yan's eyes suddenly lit up and looked at Xiang Zixi in a dress.
However, Xiang Zixi raised his thumbs up at Ji Yan opposite and praised Ji Yan's dress for being very handsome.
At this time, the dark-skinned young man also came out. At a glance, he saw Xiang Zixi standing next to Mingzhu. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and quickly ran to Xiang Zixi and said bluntly, "You are so beautiful. I must win the competition to propose to you tonight!"
Xiang Zixi smiled mischievously at the young man: "Yes, then beat me first!" Whether it's singing or dancing, I'm not so easy to be defeated! Whether it's a national dance or a national standard, I can do it!"
"Big brother!" Mingzhu, who stood beside Zixi, shouted anxly, "If you do this again, you will scare the guests. I'll see how you end up!"
"Wow, it turns out that you are brothers and sisters!" Xiang Zixi shouted exaggeratedly, "Then what's your name?"
"My name is Shahu." The dark-skinned young man rubbed his hands and grinned, revealing his neat white teeth.
"Ha! Your names are really personal!" Xiang Zixi smiled softly with his eyebrows bent.
"Because the custom here is that when a child is born, a mother will give a name at the first sight!" Mingzhu said with a smile, "When my mother gave birth to her brother, she happened to be in the sand and met a tiger. Under the protection of her father, she was safe and sound, so her brother's name was Shahu. And when I was born, someone gave my father a big pearl, so my name came from this!"
Xiang Zixi suddenly realized on his face: "So it is! Interesting!"
Shahu took a step forward, made a courtesy to Zixi, smiled and said to her, "Beautiful girl, I, Shahu officially invited you to visit our village with me. Can I have this honor?"
A sweet smile appeared on Zixi's face: "Of course! Thank you very much!"
Bingzhu also took a step forward, walked to Ji Yan, and said slightly awkwardly, "Brother, can you help me sort out tonight's dinner?"
Ji Yan took a look at Xiang Zixi, who happily followed Sha Hu to the side. A burst of anger slowly rose in his heart and immediately replied, "Of course!"
After saying that, Ji Yan turned around and walked to the long table next to the bonfire. He didn't look at the bone-clearing knife placed on the table. After a few times, he picked a complete mutton leg clean, and there was no trace of meat on the bone.
The pearl was stunned.
"Brother is so awesome!" Mingzhu stood beside Ji Yan and looked at Ji Yan with a worshipful expression: "My brother is the most powerful person Mingzhu has ever seen!" I believe that my brother will definitely win the game tonight.
Men like to be complimented by women and admired by women, and Ji Yan is no exception. Therefore, when I heard Mingzhu admired me so much, the anger in my heart calmed down a little. However, when can that stupid woman say this to herself?
While Ji Yan cooperated with Mingzhu to prepare dinner, Sha Hu took Xiang Zixi around the village and introduced the nearby residents to Xiang Zixi, while picking some wild fruits from the thorns protruding out of the fence and handed them to Xiang Zixi to taste.
Xiang Zixi stretched out his hand and grabbed two of them and stuffed them into his mouth. After tasting them carefully, he couldn't help but nodding and admiring.
The scale of this village is indeed not small. According to visual inspection, there are at least 400 households here, and according to the average population of four people per house, there are also a huge village of at least 1,600 people.
Seeing Xiang Zixi's continuous admiration, Sha Hu became more and more excited and happy. From time to time, he talked to Xiang Zixi about this and that, which was clearly a face of admiration.
The holiday dresses of this nation are very heavy, especially the jewelry on his body. Xiang Zixi wears such clothes and soon feels a little unsuffiable.
His feet were soft, and Xiang Zixi's body suddenly fell back. The tiger's eyes were quick, he held Xiang Zixi, and exclaimed repeatedly, "Are you all right?"
The palm of its hand is attached to Xiang Zixi's soft waist. Despite the heavy clothes, the sand tiger still feels the unique flexible and slender touch of Xiang Zixi.
Xiang Zixi grabbed the clothes on Shahu's chest, slowly stood up straight, and said apologetically, "Sorry, this dress is too heavy!" And the skirt is so long that I almost implicated you by accident!"
The sand tiger withdrew his hand, but his dark face turned red in an instant.
Ji Yan, who was putting the cut mutton on the plate, happened to see this scene. With a little force on the bone removal knife in his hand, the hard and strong sheep bone suddenly broke into three pieces!
Mingzhu exclaimed, "Brother, are you all right?"
Ji Yan gritted his teeth and said slowly, "Nothing, I just suddenly thought that I must win tonight's game!"
When Mingzhu heard the words, she lowered her head shyly. You should know that you are the most beautiful girl in this village! She is still the daughter of the village head and is the favorite object of many young people. However, I have an inexplicable feeling of being moved by this man who has only one fate.
He said he must win the game. Does it mean that he also has a good impression on himself?