13 Mingke Street

Chapter 54: Etiquette

A limited edition Suntland is parked at the entrance of the high school, with Karen sitting inside. She holds a cigarette in her left hand and flips through the religious book on her lap with her right hand.It is a very cinematic scene, deeply interpreting what it means to be young, wealthy, handsome, and cultured.When the high school girls come out from school and pass by the car, most of them can't help but look inside. Some girls even walk past and then come back to take another look.Of course, the boys are the same. Most boys at this age have fantasized about themselves driving a luxury car and parking it at the school gate."Sis, that's Ah Fu's car," Lunte recognized the car.This style of Suntland is also hard to find a second one in the whole city of Luo Jia."The one sitting in the car is my brother," Chris said.

Next,Mina, Rent and Chris passed by that Suntland.Rent deliberately shouted loudly, "Brother, why are you here?"Karen closed the book and smiled, "I came to pick you up after school.""Oh, yay!"Rent went to open the car door, but was pulled back by Mina's backpack and stumbled, sitting on the ground.Chris stood by, covering her mouth."Sis, brother came to pick us up after school." Rent said sadly."We're already done with school, and brother saw us too." Mina said."And then?"

"Then my brother picked us up after school." "And then what?" "And then we can take the tram home!" Mina smiled at Karen and made a fist, giving her a thumbs up. Then she grabbed Lunt's head and followed Chris to the tram station. Karen reopened the book on her knee and continued reading. Dias's bookmark was still hidden in the book "Light of Order". Sometimes, choosing something you hate is much harder than choosing something you like. It had been almost a week, but Karen still couldn't make a decision. Dias urged her, Not to hand in the bookmark, But to bring the girl from the "Allen" family to their house for dinner?

At the same time, he also gave himself a second bookmark.But this is also a kind of urging,Karen knows very well that something big is about to happen.But he also knows that no one can intervene in this matter except for Dis, not even with the help of shouting and cheering.As for himself,he has already prepared a retreat under Dis's arrangement.He felt that from the perspective of "family", he should be in the study, holding onto his grandfather's leg and crying, begging him not to face danger, that his family will always be by his side, and that they will always be together.But the problem is, both he and Dis are too calm and rational;when the two of them sit face to face in the study, their communication is like two cold machines, not speaking, but the friction of gears.Turning to the next page,

Introduction to the Berry Church:In fact, Karen didn't have much contact with churches in real life, and the Berry Church was the only one that had successfully disgusted him. But he felt like he was giving them an advantage by writing "Berry Church" on his bookmark. Although the Berry Church definitely didn't want to take advantage of this. ...Karen really likes to look at her boots, and he knows that during their last date, he couldn't help but glance at her boots, and she probably noticed and sensed it. Teacher is a noun, but sometimes it can also be an adjective.

In short, today's teacher Yoonis is very teacher-like. Her appearance attracted the attention of many people, especially the young male teachers who were leaving work together. When they saw Yoonis walking towards the school gate in her limited edition Suntan, it was as if they could hear their hearts breaking. "Should I say it's a coincidence?" Yoonis bent down and asked Karen through the car window. Karen put the book back in the drawer and smiled, "Should I say you're here to pick up your younger siblings from school?" Yoonis got into the car. As she fastened her seatbelt, Karen's gaze fell openly on her boots. "Do you like them?" Yoonis asked, "Last time I noticed you staring at them."

"Very nice." Karen was frank, "You look great in boots, it suits your temperament." Karen reached out and lightly touched the boots.Yunis bit her lip, showing some nervousness, but tried to remain calm. In any case, she didn't show any rejection or protective actions.In a relationship, a slightly bold move from one party can bring the two closer and advance their relationship. However, it is important to have a clear understanding of the relationship between the two, especially one's own feelings. Otherwise, it can easily backfire and even cause trouble."Want to go shopping?" Karen asked."Shopping?" Yunis was surprised, "The men I know seem to resist going shopping with their wives.""That's after marriage." Karen laughed, "Before marriage, they all love it.""Karen, you're so straightforward."Karen drove and took Yunis to a commercial pedestrian street. It's not the most high-end street in Luo Jia City, not because Karen wants to save money. In fact, he has a lot of money for dating.From his grandfather, uncle and aunt, and aunt, Karen has more than enough money to live comfortably in Luo Jia City. This doesn't even include the money Alfred always stuffs into his car.

Because the highest grade is on Rhine Street, it is too close to where Eunice lives, so we can only settle for second best."I like the atmosphere of Lujia, it is more lazy compared to Wein; don't laugh at me, I even feel that people walking on Lujia Street are much slower than those on Wein Street.""A slow-paced city.""Slow-paced... I really like this description."Eunice pushed open the door of a leather shoe store and walked in.Karen paused at the door of the store and looked at the sign that read "Men's Leather Shoe Store."So, everything has two sides, just like arranged marriages;If you happen to be arranged with someone you think is not bad and suitable, you will find that the other person is consciously pushing this process forward, and the interaction will be very strong.Of course, with Karen's personality and psychological maturity, he would not engage in a "guessing" "do you guess" "do you guess I guess" type of love."Which pair of shoes do you like?" Eunice asked.

"That must be you helping me choose.""But the shoes are worn on your feet," Eunice said."But I rarely look down."Eunice pursed her lips and smiled, accompanied by a shop assistant, she picked out three shoe styles for Karen."Shall we try them on?""Okay."Karen sat down on a soft cushioned chair next to her and started trying on the shoes.The female shop assistant instinctively crouched down to help, but Eunice crouched down first, adjusting the shoes for Karen, pressing the toe with her fingers and asking:"Is it tight?""Not tight."

Next, Eunice reached out and poked at the heel of the shoe, testing the gap. "Is it a bit tight?" Without waiting for Karen's answer, Eunice continued, "But it will loosen up after wearing it for a while." "Yes, you're right," the female shop assistant said. "Do you like it?" Eunice looked up at Karen. "I do." "Great, could you please wrap up this pair for me? Let's also try on those two casual ones." When they left the shoe store, Karen had three shoe boxes in her bag. "Do you know, when my mother and father first met, my mother also helped my father buy shoes. It was because my mother accidentally ran over my father's foot while riding a bike, haha." "Haha, that's fate, isn't it?"

"Yes, so my mother often says, if it wasn't for her carelessness while riding her bike that day, my two brothers and I might not exist.""No, that's not true.""Not true?""Two people who are destined to be together, their meeting may be due to a small accident, but that small accident may also be a kind of destiny.""I really like listening to you talk, Karen. You are like my father, his words always give people enlightenment and reflection, very meaningful.""Then I really want to visit and get to know your father.""You two will definitely have a lot in common. My father loves to drink tea and chat with people, but my brothers and cousins of the same generation are all afraid to sit down and talk with him face to face.""Do you know that feeling, when there is a sense of authority from the elders in the family?""How could I not know? Isn't that how it is in your family?"But Karen couldn't answer like this, because last time they went on a date, her father had already been arranged to catch eels.

"My family is all very kind, but I can imagine that feeling. Sometimes, they are not intentionally trying to be strict, but they are just not used to expressing love in another way.""Well, when my brothers were scolded by my father when they were young, my mother would always comfort them like this.""There's a belt shop ahead..."Yunis reached out to lift Karen's coat to see his belt, but halfway through the motion, she suddenly realized it was inappropriate and her face turned red.Karen took her hand and said, "Let's go take a look."After choosing two belts, Karen still naturally held Yunis' hand."Are you hungry?" Karen asked."Not really," Yunis pouted slightly, gently swaying her upper body from side to side, but not enough to shake her hand out of Karen's.

This pouting expression reminded Karen of the afternoon when she pouted over Pu'er tea."Let's go have dinner, there seems to be a Wayne restaurant up ahead.""Okay...wait a minute."Eunice stopped in her tracks, looking thoughtful.Karen asked:"Did you forget to buy an umbrella?""Yes, an umbrella. Oh, how did you know?""Buying leather shoes makes you walk away. Buying a leather belt ties you down. Buying an umbrella hooks you in."This was a Wayne custom that mothers would instruct their daughters to prepare these three gifts for their potential suitors before marriage. From nobles to commoners, all women in Wayne would do this.After asking her question, Eunice immediately lowered her head.

The leather boots lightly tapped the ground,He actually knows this Vayne custom!"Shall we complete the mission first?"Karen lowered her head and gently brushed aside Eunice's hair.Eunice "Hmm"ed.She was still a nineteen-year-old girl, and her family background allowed her to excel in many aspects compared to her peers, but there are some things that cannot be truly experienced and grown without going through them;And she couldn't gain love experience from books either, because those who can easily talk about love rarely read books about it, so who are these books really written for?Eunice picked a black umbrella for Karen, the handle of the umbrella was delicate and artistic."I feel like I've been armed, like a knight who used to be helped by his squire to put on armor before going into battle.""Is it that exaggerated?" Eunice laughed.

"Okay, yes, thank you, Eunice.""No need to be polite, and I feel like saying 'thank you' seems a bit distant..."Karen lowered her head and lightly touched her lips to Eunice's when she spoke.Eunice was stunned, it was her first kiss."I accept your criticism and have promptly made corrections, please review my current attitude."Eunice reached out and patted Karen's chest."Hehehe..."Karen held an umbrella, a shoebox, and a belt box in her right hand, and pulled the girl in with her left hand.The girl seemed to want to break free, but Karen stubbornly held onto her and said:"Let's go, we'll have dinner."

This may not be love, both sides are actually carrying a little bit of deliberate intention; But what cannot be denied is that both sides are willing to reveal a naive side that they wouldn't normally show. Karen looked at the girl beside her, Maybe, We are both wearing masks, But at least, It's the kind of style we like. The authentic Wayne cuisine at Wayne Restaurant didn't satisfy Karen; Maybe it's because the pride of the Wayne people is also reflected in the dishes, overly emphasizing tradition while rejecting any innovation and progress. If it weren't for Eunice sitting across from him, who could taste the flavors of her hometown in these dishes, Karen wouldn't even touch the second fork.

"Do you not like the taste of Vayne's cuisine?" Eunice noticed, because Karen did not hide her emotions towards the food in front of her."Yes, I don't think I can get used to Vayne's cuisine." Karen said bluntly.If the Rui Lan dish is too sweet, then Vayne's cuisine is like a dark dish made under various traditional beliefs.It's not that it's so bad, the ingredients are good, but it seems like it's deliberately not as delicious.Hearing this,Eunice suddenly felt a little sad,So, does that mean he won't be able to adapt to Vayne's lifestyle?My mother also asked me to ask him if he wants to go to Vayne, but he obviously doesn't want to."But luckily I usually cook for myself, my house has a bell, do you remember?""I remember, I saw it last time."

"I really enjoy the feeling of ringing the bell and calling my family to come and eat after preparing a delicious meal. It's a wonderful feeling that goes beyond just food.""That's great. Although I have also learned cooking, I know I can't compare to you."The last time we had that delicious and fragrant sour fish, Eunice still remembers it vividly. Unfortunately, that dish was prepared for the cat.Karen reached out and placed her hand on Eunice's back, gently caressing her fingers.Eunice's hand was slightly stiff, even though everyone was walking quickly and even jumping in sync. But she still needs some time to naturally maintain this intimate physical contact, maybe she just needs to think about it a few more times before going to bed at night.The advantage of being handsome is that even if you are just taking advantage of someone, in their eyes, it looks like a priest sincerely praying for you.While touching her hand, Karen said, "So even if we move to Vienna, I will still insist on cooking myself. I can also announce that you are free from the punishment of eating Vienna food for so many years."Huh? Did he say he wants to move to Vienna?

"Wait, is this a confession?Younis felt her body tremble at these words, as if a current had passed through her.Karen spoke up:"Come to my house for dinner tomorrow, my family wants to meet you."Younis nodded:"Okay."...The car stopped in front of Younis' house on Rhine Street;The two stood facing each other at the door, and Karen noticed that the curtains in the living room on the first floor were slightly swaying."I'll come pick you up tomorrow afternoon."

"Okay."Karen reached out and hugged Eunice's waist, leaning in to give her a kiss on the lips.On the second light kiss, she learned to close her eyes."Goodnight, sweet dreams.""Same to you, drive safely.""Mhmm."Eunice walked into the living room, to her familiar spot, the familiar act of turning off the lights and sitting on the familiar couch, next to her mother."Things are moving quickly." Mrs. Jenny laughed, placing the cigarette to her lips. "Mwah.""Is Mom making fun of me?" Eunice asked."No, I'm happy for you. You know, I've seen too many arranged marriages where they seem happy on the surface, but anyone with eyes can see through it."

Behind the scenes, they may each play their own games without interfering with each other.I'm sorry, my daughter, I can't change your grandfather's decision. As a mother, I have failed.But now it seems like it's not bad, you seem to be enjoying it.""Mom, I feel like it's inappropriate for you to say that.""My daughter is grown up, what's inappropriate? Oh, by the way, did you buy the things I taught you to buy for him?""I bought them, he really likes them. Oh, and I promised to have dinner at his house tomorrow.""Okay." Mrs. Jenny suddenly noticed something and asked, "So he didn't buy you anything?""Mom, do you know how late it was after we finished shopping? We just went to eat dinner.""Hmph, that's not right." Mrs. Jenny sighed, "How can he only let the woman give gifts and not give anything himself? His family is not lacking in money, so it must be here..." Mrs. Jenny pointed to her temple.

"Is there no sense of etiquette here? Doesn't he know how awkward it will be for the girl to come back empty-handed and face her mother?""Mom, I don't lack anything. The things I bought for him today, he doesn't lack either.""Of course, he definitely doesn't lack anything, but that joy of a daughter showing off the gifts her boyfriend bought for her to her mother is now gone.""I don't care about that.""Whether you care or not is your business, but whether he does or not is his. If he wants to come back to Vienna with you, it seems like he needs to be educated on manners. It's not enough to just be good-looking. Sigh, I have to teach him what manners are. After all, our family values etiquette.""But...""But what?""He gave me a bookmark and asked me to give it to you, to pass on to father or grandfather. It's from his grandfather.""A bookmark? Ha, how childish." Mrs. Jenny laughed disdainfully. "Why doesn't he just pick a dandelion from the roadside and make a ring for you to wear?"

"It's this one." Eunice placed a purple bookmark on the tea table in front of her mother.Immediately,With a "thump",Mrs. Janney knelt down in front of the bookmark."Mom, what's wrong?"Eunice quickly went to support her mother."I'm fine, I'm fine." Mrs. Janney forced a smile, "You go wash up first, I'm fine, my legs just fell asleep from sitting for too long.""Are you sure, Mom?""I'm fine, I'm fine, you go wash up first.""Okay."

After Eunice left,Mrs. Jenny used her trembling hand to try to pick up the bookmark, but halfway through, she changed to using both hands and carefully "lifted" it up.Eunice, who had changed into her home clothes, walked over with a glass of water:"Mom, are you feeling better now?"She noticed that there were many jewelry pieces scattered on the coffee table, which her mother usually liked to wear, while the jewelry box was closed and placed there.Mrs. Jenny took a deep breath and slowly said, "Tomorrow, I will accompany you to his house.""Hmm?" Eunice asked in confusion, "Do we need to be so formal?"Mrs. Jenny was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on,almost jumping up from the sofa:"We cannot be impolite!"

"Huh?"Mrs. Jenny covered her forehead with her hand and sat back on the sofa."Mom, are you really okay?"Mrs. Jenny shook her head and looked at her daughter, saying:"If you don't want to come back tomorrow night...""What?""You can also stay at his house."