The May sun pierced through the clouds, warm and bright. Today, Xiaowen, as the bridesmaid of her cousin Wang Li, is busy at a grand country wedding. The red cheongsam fits her curves, simple yet elegant. Xiaowen lifted the hem of her skirt slightly, and walked cautiously on the dirt road in the village, for fear of soiling the gorgeous dress that she had only worn for a day.
Not far away, her little nephew Xiaobao, a six-year-old little fellow, was wearing a small suit and holding a bouquet of flowers tied with ribbons. He walked up to Xiaowen curiously, blinking his big innocent eyes and following Xiaowen closely with his clear gaze. Xiaobao looked at Xiaowen and unconsciously pulled the corner of her mother's clothes, her eyes were full of childish curiosity and slightly exaggerated admiration: "Mom, has Auntie become a princess?" ”
His mother, a gentle middle-aged woman, looked at Xiaowen and smiled, "Yes, Auntie is so beautiful today, like a princess." ”
Wedding
Xiaowen couldn't help blushing when she heard Xiaobao's words, and said to Xiaobao with a chuckle, "Really? Then you will be my little prince today. She crouched down and straightened out her messy bow tie.
At this time, a familiar crisp voice came, "Xiaowen, come and help take pictures!" "It's her cousin Wang Li. Xiaowen stood up and waved goodbye to Xiaobao, "Xiaobao, Auntie, go for a while, you have to be obedient." ”
At the wedding, the lively crowd helped the old and the young, the three uncles and the five masters exchanged heads and ears, commenting on the wedding dresses and dresses of the bride and groom, while Xiaowen was busy adjusting props with the groomsmen and arranging the wedding process. When she is busy, she can always catch Xiaobao's gaze from time to time, his short figure shuttling in the crowd, but always guarding Xiaowen from far away. The situation was a little funny, but Xiaowen couldn't help but feel a sweet ripple in her heart.
As the wedding kicked off, the guests took their seats one after another. Xiaowen held up the bouquet in her hand, showing her brightest smile as much as possible. Relatives praised one after another, "Xiaowen has grown up, and she is becoming more and more like a girl's family." ”
Xiaobao still followed her, sometimes hiding under the table, sometimes running in front of her and gently pulling at the hem of her skirt. Xiaowen lowered her head and asked with a smile, "Xiaobao, why do you always follow Auntie?" ”
Xiaobao clasped his hands to his chest, blinked his eyes and said, "Auntie, you are so beautiful, I am afraid that other uncles will snatch you away." ”
The onlookers all laughed knowingly, and several elders even joked: "It seems that Xiaowen will have to ask Comrade Xiaobao's opinion when she marries in the future." ”
Xiaowen patted Xiaobao's head lightly, smiled shyly, and the corners of her mouth were a little helpless: "Xiaobao, you are the best little prince, don't worry, Auntie will not be snatched away." ”
The skirt dances lightly in the wind, the petals flutter in the air, and Xiaowen's heart, in this sunny day, is also surrounded by warmth. The feast has been set up, and a variety of local dishes are placed on the brightly colored tablecloths, steaming hot and fragrant. In the midst of the crowd, Xiaowen sat in the corner of the main table, as a bridesmaid, she should have been one of the scenery at the wedding banquet, but at the moment, she seemed a little absent-minded.
Xiaobao still followed Xiaowen like a little tail, sitting on the small bench next to her, looking at her with big eyes. His gaze was like an invisible coil, tightly winding Xiaowen, making her feel a little uncomfortable.
"Xiaowen, why don't you eat at all? These are our local dishes. Xiaowen's mother, Aunt Zhang frowned slightly and greeted her with concern.
Xiaowen picked a dish awkwardly, trying to hide her embarrassment, "Mom, it's not that I don't want to eat, it's really... I'm really not hungry. Actually, she just didn't know what to do with Xiaobao's gaze.
Liu Wei, Xiaobao's father, walked over from the opposite table and patted his son's head, "Xiaobao, don't keep staring at your Aunt Xiaowen, what should I do if people can't eat?" ”
Xiaobao blinked his aggrieved eyes, "But Dad, Auntie is really good-looking today." ”
Looking around, the elders of the family and relatives couldn't help but laugh out loud when they heard this, and joked intentionally or unintentionally.
"Hey, Liu Wei, your son is choosing a future daughter-in-law for you!" An uncle laughed playfully.
"It seems that Xiaowen is really popular, even Xiaobao is so precious." Another aunt also joined the ridicule.
Xiaowen couldn't help crying and laughing, in order to ease the atmosphere, she tried to enlighten Xiaobao, "Xiaobao, you see there is still Sister Xiaoli over there, don't you want to play with her?" ”
Xiaobao shook his head and said firmly, "I don't, I just want to see Auntie." ”
Aunt Zhang looked at this scene and hurriedly tried to change the topic, "Don't make trouble, don't make trouble, let's eat quickly." Xiaowen, you just leave him alone and eat more. ”
Xiaowen smiled awkwardly and tried to pick up the chopsticks, but found that she couldn't raise her appetite. She looked at her cousin Wang Li opposite and found that Wang Li was also snickering.
"Xiaowen, don't be nervous, it's a good thing that Xiaobao likes you so much." Wang Li teased.
Xiaowen had no choice but to laugh dryly, "Yes, I also like Xiaobao, but he looks at me like this, I'm really a little..."
"It's okay, Xiaowen." Wang Li comforted her tactfully, "Xiaobao is just a child, and he can't understand the complexity of the adult world. He just thinks you're good-looking. ”
Xiaowen looked down at Xiaobao, and her heart was indeed a little shaken. Although Xiaobao is young, her serious look makes her can't bear to refuse this simple like.
Xiaobao suddenly stood up and grabbed Xiaowen's hand tightly, "Auntie, I've been watching you today, you won't dislike me, right?" ”
Xiaobao's words surprised Xiaowen, she looked at Xiaobao's innocent eyes, and the softness in her heart was completely awakened, "Xiaobao, of course I like you, you are my cutest little nephew." Xiaowen said softly and gently touched Xiaobao's head.
At this time, the band began to play the overture of the wedding, and the noise in the banquet hall seemed to have subsided a little. Everyone's attention was attracted by the newcomer's entry into the place, and laughter and blessings slowly filled the space.
Xiaowen took the opportunity to seize the time and tried to taste a few bites of food, and Xiaobao finally let go of her hand and looked at the bride and groom happily. The calm was restored slightly, and Xiaowen's mood gradually relaxed, she knew that today was a special day, which was not only a blessing to Wang Li and the groom, but also an unforgettable intimate memory of her and Xiaobao. Joyful music filled the air, and the laughter and laughter of the guests seemed to clothe this rustic wedding with a festive color. Xiaowen, as a bridesmaid, her task continues, helping to adjust the bride's long dress and taking care of all kinds of small details.
Suddenly, Xiaobao's cry cut through this joy, and I saw him pull the corner of Xiaowen's clothes tightly, and his face was full of reluctance and grievance. Xiaowen subconsciously bent over and looked at him with concern, "Xiaobao, what's wrong?" Is there something uncomfortable? ”
Xiaobao sobbed and looked up at Xiaowen with teary eyes, "Auntie, why do you want to marry another uncle?" ”
Relatives and friends around also noticed this scene, and the discussion rang out for a while, and many people gathered around, asking with concern what happened.
Xiaowen suddenly realized at this moment that Xiaobao mistakenly thought that she was today's bride as a bridesmaid. She gently hugged Xiaobao: "Xiaobao, no, Auntie is not a bride today, Auntie is just here to help Sister." ”
"Really?" Xiaobao asked with some uncertainty.
"Of course it's true, you see, the bride is the sister, and the aunt is the bridesmaid who came to help the sister." Xiaowen pointed to Wang Li, who was receiving blessings, and tried to make Xiaobao understand.
Liu Wei also rushed over at this time and comforted his son softly, "Xiaobao, you listen to Auntie, Auntie won't leave, you can still see her often." ”
Xiaobao's tears were still rolling in his eyes, he seemed to understand a little, and his little hand grabbed Xiaowen's hand tightly, as if he was afraid that he would lose her as soon as he let go.
Aunt Zhang and other elders also came to Xiaowen's side and said softly, "Xiaowen, what a clever child. Xiaobao, you have to believe Auntie, Auntie will not leave you, and we will play together in the future. ”
Xiaobao finally slowed down his crying, and he wiped his tears with his little hands: "Then Auntie, will you come to our house for dinner in the future?" ”
Xiaowen replied softly: "Yes, Xiaobao, I will often come to see you, eat with you, and play together." ”
The surrounding relatives also smiled when they saw this, and some couldn't help but add fuel and vinegar: "In the future, Xiaowen has to let Xiaobao review and review it first." ”
These words made everyone laugh again. Hearing this, Xiaobao finally showed a child's unique innocent smile.
As the wedding continues, the guests turn their attention to the bride and groom, and Xiaowen returns her attention to the bridesmaid job at hand. Although this little misunderstanding added a little panic, it was also a beautiful episode, adding a bit of warmth and fun to the banquet on this happy day. Sunlight dappled through the window lattices poured onto the floor of the banquet hall, and in the afternoon, the laughter of the guests was gradually replaced by the laziness of a full stomach. The laughter continues, and Xiaobao's misunderstanding has become an anecdote in the world.
"Xiaobao, look, Auntie hasn't become a bride yet, can you rest assured?" Xiaowen gently pinched Xiaobao's nose and looked doting.
Xiaobao nodded, a satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth. "Well, I see, Auntie is just doing my sister a favor."
Liu Wei and Aunt Zhang also said with a smile on the side, "Look at it, Xiaowen is too popular, even Xiaobao likes you so much." ”
"Yes, Xiaobao, this kid, I'm really worried about us." Relatives around me also joined the discussion.
The tension in Xiaowen's heart was finally completely relaxed. She chatted with everyone while enjoying the food at the wedding banquet. At this time, she no longer had the restraint she had before, and her smile was even brighter.
Xiaobao continued to play at the banquet, and no longer stared at Xiaowen nervously as before, but joined the ranks of other children, and the sound of happy frolic came and went.
The aftershow of the wedding began, the bride and groom were on stage receiving the blessings of relatives and friends, while Xiaowen stood aside, but her heart was warm. This small misunderstanding not only did not make the wedding tarnished, but made everyone feel the warmth of this big family even more.
"Xiaowen, today's matter, you don't think Xiaobao is too pestering, right?" Wang Li, the cousin who was accompanying her, asked with concern.
"Of course not," replied Xiaowen, "Xiaobao is so cute, who would mind?" Besides, a scene like this today also adds a little fun to the wedding. ”
The guests were peaceful, laughing constantly, and in this festive and harmonious atmosphere, Xiaowen also felt the power of family affection. She looked at Xiaobao, who was happily playing, and her eyes were soft. Everything is so beautiful, even a small misunderstanding eventually turns into a good memory between the family.
At this time, one can't help but wonder - sometimes, is it because of these casual episodes that our lives are more colorful?