Chapter 3169 Green Maple Leaf

The boy couldn't tell the old man what he had said to reject Xiao Xiao.

For a moment, the boy was at a loss.

Don’t know what you should do?
……

"come on."

Xiao Xiao smiled.

"Don't keep Grandpa Xu waiting for too long."

……

This sentence was like the last straw that broke the camel's back in the boy's heart...

Before the boy's brain could make a decision, his feet already had their own consciousness.

The boy walked towards Xiao Xiao.

After coming to his senses, the boy paused.

Didn't stop.

Forget it.

The boy comforted himself.

Just went to see the maple trees.

It won't take long.

He really had no way of saying no to the old man's enthusiastic invitation.

……

"Come on."

The old man led the way with a smile on his face.

There was no sign of the boy's inner struggle at all.

……

They come, the security.

The boy tried hard to adjust his mentality.

He looked around.

What a big yard.

In other words, a really big house.

Much bigger than his home.

This yard alone is bigger than his house.

Not to mention anything else.

……

The boy was a little surprised.

The impact of this yard on him alleviated some of the gloom in the boy's brow.

There was a gleam of light in the boy's eyes.

……

"The maple tree is just ahead."

The old man put his hands behind his back.

Not walking fast.

But very stable.

It can be seen that the old man is in good health.

……

These words seemed to pull the boy back to reality from his dream.

He was stunned for a moment.

Is it just in front of...?
……

The boy pursed his lips unconsciously.

My heartbeat involuntarily quickened a bit.

reason……

He didn't know either.

He didn't know why he was so nervous?
It's just an ordinary maple tree.

What is he nervous about?
It's just baffling.

The boy complained to himself in his heart.

But I found that it did not alleviate my "symptoms" at all.

The boy lowered his eyes to hide the annoyance in his eyes.

The hands hanging at his sides were clenched into fists in annoyance.

……

"arrive."

The old man's voice reached the boy's ears.

One second later-
The boy suddenly raised his head.

To, to -
The boy was stunned.

Then a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes.

My heart feels like it's falling and weightless.

……

He saw the maple tree.

The delicate and unique shape of the maple leaf is always particularly easy to recognize.

Green all around.

Not a bit of red.

This is the most normal and correct appearance of the maple tree in this season.

……

The boy dug his nails into his palms.

A little pain will make your disappointment less obvious.

He was caught off guard.

It was something he had known for a long time, so why... He felt much more disappointed than he had expected.

……

“The maple tree is right there.”

The old man turned and looked at the boy with a smile.

"Let's take a closer look."

……

The boy was a little flustered.

He forced a smile on his face.

As for the effect...is it natural and not stiff...

It was not something he could take care of at the moment.

"Ah good."

"Ok."

……

The old man was still leading the way.

The boy and Xiao Xiao followed the old man.

……

"Beautiful, right?"

The old man looked at the maple tree next to him with pride. "This maple tree is as big as our house."

It can be regarded as a witness to the ups and downs, joys and sorrows of the Xu family through generations.

Originally this sentence was just a decorative technique.

But after learning about the specialness of the maple tree in his yard, the old man realized that this sentence was absolutely true.

……

"oh oh."

The boy nodded.

He looked up at the maple tree ahead.

“It’s so long-lived.”

The boy sighed.

This maple tree has gone through the years and accompanied the growth of many people in this house.

“So pretty too.”

He has lived for hundreds of years, but he doesn't look old at all.

The boy was a little surprised.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the trunk of the maple tree.

Even the trunk does not match the roughness that people would expect of a tree of its age.

It is as smooth as if this maple tree is a "baby" that has been planted not long ago, without any signs of age.

……

Seeing the boy's surprised look, Xiao Xiao slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

After all, this is no ordinary maple tree.

Of course, we cannot look at it the same way we look at ordinary maple trees.

Although if Ling Feng wanted to, he could dress himself up perfectly.

But it's not necessary.

No one in this yard cares about its specialness and difference.

They also know that it is special and different.

……

The old man's eyes narrowed into slits.

"You can look at it as you like."

"I'm going to see the old lady."

"I knew you were coming, so I made maple leaf pastries for you."

"Hey."

Seeing Xiao Xiao was about to speak, the old man waved his hands hurriedly.

"You're welcome."

"Just some snacks."

“It’s not hard.”

"Even though the old man and the old woman are old, they are not incapable of doing anything."

"The old man can usually move a table, change a light bulb, etc. without any problem."

The old man struck a bodybuilder's pose.

……

Xiao Xiao and the boy couldn't help laughing.

……

"Yes."

Xiao Xiao smiled and said, "You are strong and healthy."

"I'm in good health."

……

"Can you?"

The old man grinned.

"Okay, I'll go check out the kitchen."

"As you wish."

……

The old man walked away slowly with his hands behind his back.

……

Xiao Xiao and the boy were the only ones left in the yard.

……

Seeing this, the boy hesitated for a few seconds, but still couldn't help complaining in his heart.

“There are no red maple leaves here.”

He looked at Xiao Xiao.

"You lied to me."

"I already told you, I'm looking for a red maple leaf."

“It’s the red maple leaves that haven’t faded in the spring.”

As he spoke, the boy's voice became sharper.

……

Xiao Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly.

"The red maple leaf in my hand that you wanted earlier is from this tree."

……

"..."

The boy opened his mouth.

what?
here?
He couldn't help but turn his head and look up.

The leaves are as lush green as jade, sparkling in the sun.

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

He was about to say something when he suddenly thought of something.

He swallowed back what he was about to say and asked, "How do you know that the maple leaf just now was from this tree?"

The maple leaves on this maple tree are obviously not red.

Maple leaves are blown away by the wind.

Who can know its flight trajectory and infer its origin?

……

Why was this person so sure that the maple leaf they were "fighting" for just now was from this tree?

Are you just trying to please him?
No matter what the truth is, let's get rid of him first...

only……

Does he look like a fool?

The boy felt dissatisfied.

There was also some unhappiness on his face.

……

"Of course I know."

Xiao Xiao curved his eyebrows.

.......
The boy rolled his eyes.

What is the difference between this answer and no answer?
　ps: Thank you Cangqiong Qianjue for the reward~(*︶*)!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)