Chapter 384: Empty and Lonely Baiyun Pavilion
After Xu took the photo of Mu Zhengguang, he took out the selfie stick and said, "Let's take a photo together. First use your phone, and then use mine."
"Okay." Mu Zhengguang stood very close to her. At this moment, he was wondering why Xu's schoolbag was heavier. Was it related to the selfie stick?
After taking photos and enjoying the scenery, the two walked around the extended part of the second floor, and it was time to queue up again.
I slowly swiped the screen to look through the photos. The group photo looked pretty good. Mu Zhengguang's skin was very white, almost as white as mine. The photos he took of me were also okay, at least the angles were fine and the timing of the photo was also appropriate. After reaching the rooftop, I tried taking a few photos of different styles with the selfie stick.
Zoom in the picture and observe the details. Both he and I have a pair of eyes that are not nearsighted. My eyes are almost almond-shaped, and his eyes are very similar to mine and look big.
While queuing to go upstairs, Mu Zhengguang looked up the name of the attic in front of the big clock, Baiyun Pavilion.
When you reach the third floor, you can see more scenery. Before, you could only see the top of Baiyun Pavilion, but now you can see the top and the floor below it. You can see the river, there is a bridge over the river, there is a railway track beside the bridge, and the railway track passes by the Yellow Crane Tower. Climbing up and looking far, the scenery is different within a short distance.
Xu pointed to a bridge over the river and said, "Let's go walk on the bridge tomorrow night."
"Well, let's go to the pedestrian street and take the ferry tonight."
The scenery on the third floor is different from that on the second floor, and the scenery on the fourth floor is different from that on the third floor. Only when you look at the scenery downstairs can you have a more accurate sense of looking down. The square, the pavilion, and the gate with a plaque are just a small fragment of the vast landscape.
The fifth floor is the top floor, from which you can see the blue sky, white clouds, river water, bridge, tall buildings, attics, green trees, golden roofs, and passers-by at a glance.
Mu Zhengguang checked the time. It took about an hour to get from the first floor to the fifth floor. In Xu's plan, it would take two hours to visit the Yellow Crane Tower. The remaining time was just enough to see the clock and the White Cloud Pavilion. The big clock was like a bell, hanging on a red rack. The main part of the White Cloud Pavilion was still blocked by the trees. You had to walk to the loft to see the whole picture.
Xu found a suitable place for taking photos, it was a corner, not too many people, and enough space. She happily pulled Mu Zhengguang here and raised the selfie stick.
One photo after another was saved in the phone, and the unforgettable memory had an accurate appearance.
"Xiao Mu, do you know what the title 'sister' means?"
Xu leaned on the railing, looking at the dividing point between vehicles and pedestrians, the bridge and the pavilion. That was one of the entrances to the Yellow Crane Tower Park. At the entrance hung a plaque with the words "Landscapes in Painting". From the plaque to the pavilion, to the square, to the pool, to the steps, to the downstairs, there must be real siblings and real lovers in this attic.
"On behalf of the family."
"What if it's between you and me?" The relationship between the two cannot always be left undecided, but if the other party will never confess to her, she has no good solution. She can't take the initiative to cross that line and touch his back, shoulders, or face, let alone throw herself into his arms. What she can do is to give him courage, give him hints, and wait for the other party to take the initiative to make a further invitation.
"When used between you and me, we are more than just family."
Five years ago, Xu asked him to call her "sister", perhaps to tease him. Three years ago, when she mentioned this name again, it was no longer a tease, but a memory. Later, this name took on some teasing meanings, and was given the value of memories, from being casual to serious, from being unreal to real.
At first, the two used this title to indicate the age difference, then, this title represented responsibility and the position of the other person in their hearts, and now, this title is a bit like a cover-up, as well as a way of acting coquettishly and showing weakness.
"More than family" is a good way to put it, but it's still a little off. Xu didn't plan to go any further. This journey had just begun, and she thought she still had a lot of time to wait for the answer she wanted.
The stairs going up were crowded with people, while the stairs going down were unobstructed.
The two walked out of the Yellow Crane Tower, climbed the stairs, and looked at the Millennium Clock up close.
Mu Zhengguang walked around the Millennium Clock several times, and finally couldn't help but stretch out his left index finger to touch the clock, and he felt a very clear vibration from the clock. He used his fingernails to touch the clock, and the vibration was still strong. Xu watched him make unreasonable movements like a child, and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of pride in his heart: If I hadn't come today, such movements would still happen, but I wouldn't see it. If it was his cousin or his parents who came to travel with him, such movements would not have happened. I am the only girl of his age who can tolerate him.
Mu Zhengguang proudly told Xu about his new discovery: "The bell is still vibrating."
"Yeah, it's still vibrating. In front of us is Baiyun Pavilion. After visiting Baiyun Pavilion, shall we go to Qingchuan Pavilion?"
"it is good."
Compared with the bustling Yellow Crane Tower, the White Cloud Pavilion has too few people. There are very few people in the exhibition hall, and the same is true for the stairs. Moreover, the stairs for going up and down here are mixed. Although there are signs, few people follow the signs.
There are many shops in Baiyun Pavilion. On the outer part of the attic, there is soil, green plants, and corridors, like a park, with many empty chairs.
Xu couldn't wait to sit on the chair. This afternoon, she had used up too much energy. If she didn't rest for a while, she doubted whether she would have enough energy to visit Qingchuan Pavilion.
Mu Zhengguang stopped exploring and found a chair close to her to sit down.
Xu turned to look at him: "Are you tired too?"
"I only walked 6,000 steps today. I'm not tired at all."
Of the 6,000 steps today, more than 1,000 were taken before arriving at the hot pot restaurant, and less than 5,000 steps were taken after arriving at the Yellow Crane Tower.
"If you're not tired, then don't be tired. I want to tell you something. I'm a little tired and want to rest for a while, but you don't have to rest with me. You can walk around this floor for a while, just tell me before you leave."
"it is good."
Mu Zhengguang walked to the railing to look at the Yellow Crane Tower and took a few more photos. Inside the tower, you can see the scenery outside, while outside the tower, you can see the tower. He walked around and returned to where Xu was resting.
"You're back? I've rested. Do you want to rest for a while?"
"Need not."
On the third floor of Baiyun Pavilion, Mu Zhengguang took some more photos.
Standing on the Yellow Crane Tower and looking at the White Cloud Pavilion from a distance, only a small part can be seen, and most of the pavilion is hidden in the trees. At this moment, standing on the White Cloud Pavilion and taking pictures of the Yellow Crane Tower, it seems that the Yellow Crane Tower is also surrounded by trees, but the main part of the Yellow Crane Tower is not covered. Is it because of the height difference?
The top floor of Baiyun Pavilion, which is the fourth floor, has no extension, only an exhibition hall. Perhaps because he has seen higher and more distant scenery, Mu Zhengguang always feels that Baiyun Pavilion is not suitable for viewing the scenery. The art works in the exhibition hall are the essence of this pavilion.
He also took photos of these essential parts, although he did not think these photos would play any role in the future, but once he missed the moment, there would be no chance to commemorate it.
"I checked. There are other attractions here. Do you want to go?"
Mu Zhengguang replied: "No need, let's go to Qingchuan Pavilion."
The two went down to the third floor, and Xu took a photo with a selfie stick. She mistakenly thought there was a suitable place for taking photos on the upper floor, but there wasn't.
Mu Zhengguang took a photo with Xu again, feeling very happy.
(End of this chapter)