NOVPUBApparently, calling for Liu Wentian managed to bring him out, which made her feel that her shouting was indeed effective.
However, Liu Wentian simply grabbed her and started walking away while saying, "No need to shout anymore. If that woman wanted to come out, she would have done so by now."
Liu Qinglian looked somewhat disappointed, but stopped shouting.
Turning to Liu Wentian, she said, "Ah, Brother Tian, come home with me first, and I’ll change you into one of our Miao Family’s outfits. Only then will you truly experience the joy of the Miao Family’s bonfire celebration."
As the young girl spoke, her face was filled with pride, clearly having a strong sense of pride for the Miao culture.
Liu Wentian did not refuse, and moreover, he noticed that Liu Qinglian’s attire was now slightly more elaborate than before.
It was still the Miao dress, but she now wore a Silver Bracelet and Silver Necklace, and her outfit was adorned with some silver decorations, making her look even more elegant and of a distinct ethnic charm.
There was a certain different kind of attraction to it.
Under Liu Qinglian’s lead, after about ten minutes, the two arrived in front of a stilted building that showed its age.
As soon as they reached the entrance, a few young women dressed in Miao outfits gathered around, all curiously sizing up Liu Wentian as if he were some rare object.
"Qinglian, is this your Han friend?" they asked.
"Hehe, has our Miao village’s little sprite taken a liking to this Han man?"
"Let me see, let me see, he’s pretty handsome, way better looking than Teng Lai!!"
"Handsome Han guy, Qinglian is going to the capital to attend university soon, are you planning to accompany her there?"
A group of youthful and attractive Miao young women were chirping away. Liu Wentian, thick-skinned, didn’t feel anything amiss, but Liu Qinglian blushed at their words.
She quickly shook her head and said, "No, he’s just a friend. I invited him to join the bonfire celebration."
Seeing Liu Qinglian’s slightly embarrassed complexion, the group of Miao young women all giggled.
Then, a petite and pretty girl said to Liu Qinglian, "Qinglian, the village chief Teng Zhong is inside talking with the elder Witch Doctor. I guess they’re discussing the matter between you and Teng Lai."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qinglian’s face changed.
However, she didn’t say anything and pulled Liu Wentian into the stilted building.
Once inside, they saw two people sitting there, one a tall middle-aged man, and the other an elderly man with purple, aged hair.
The elder’s face was full of wrinkles, his eye sockets somewhat sunken, skin dotted with age spots, and his body was slightly hunched. Looking at him made one think of the word "years"—he was an old man who had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
"Grandfather!" Liu Qinglian sweetly called out to the elder.
Then, turning to the middle-aged man, she called out, "Village chief!"
"Village chief! Elder Witch Doctor!" the girls who followed them in also greeted with respect.
Liu Wentian, standing to the side, curiously glanced at the elder. This must be the renowned Witch Doctor.
As for the middle-aged man beside him, judging by the way Liu Qinglian and others addressed him and their respectful demeanor, Liu Wentian guessed that the village chief likely referred to the leader of the Miao village.
"Haha!! Qinglian is becoming more and more beautiful!" the middle-aged man said to Liu Qinglian with a smile.
"Qinglian, is this the Han friend you mentioned?" Grandfather Liu looked towards Liu Wentian and asked.
Clearly, Liu Qinglian had already told him about the day’s events.
"Yes, grandfather," Liu Qinglian sweetly replied.
The elder smiled at Liu Wentian with a nod, his expression full of kindness and eyes brimming with benevolence. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
"Elder Grandfather, hello," Liu Wentian greeted.
Since the other party was friendly, naturally he responded with politeness; this had always been his principle in dealing with people.
"Haha! Young man, hello. You and Qinglian go change your clothes, I hope you enjoy our Miao Family’s bonfire celebration. Qinglian showed me the statue you carved for her. Nowadays, it’s rare to find young people who can carve so well," the elder commented with a laugh.
"Elder Grandfather, you flatter me," Liu Wentian replied with a smile.
Seeing his composed and modest demeanor, without a hint of arrogance, the elder felt an increased fondness for him.
"Ah, Brother Tian, come on, I’ll take you to change your clothes," Qinglian called to Liu Wentian.
"Let’s wait a moment," Liu Wentian said with a smile, turning to the elder with a serious question. "Elder Grandfather, it seems like you might be ill. I can offer to treat you. I’m not sure if you would like my help?"
Suddenly, everyone’s expression changed.
Liu Qinglian’s face stiffened, and the girls behind her glared at Liu Wentian with anger.
The village chief was also staring at Liu Wentian, his eyes filled with astonishment and suspicion.
Liu Qinglian’s grandfather, being the elder Witch Doctor of the village and held in high esteem, had an influence that was even greater than that of the village chief in some respects.
Liu Wentian’s remark, "You seem to be sick," made Liu Qinglian’s face turn unsightly, while the Miao girls who initially had a favorable impression of Liu Wentian were instantly angered.
"What’s wrong with you? Can’t you speak properly? Who are you saying is sick? You’re the one who’s sick!"
"Exactly! If you’re cursing our elder Witch Doctor, then just leave our Miao village right now!"
"That’s right, we don’t welcome you here!"
"The elder Witch Doctor is such a great healer; how could he possibly be ill? Are you here to cause trouble? Qinglian, look at what kind of person you’ve brought over!"
The group of girls were furious, reproaching Liu Wentian and looking as if they couldn’t wait to drive him away immediately!!
Liu Qinglian’s face wasn’t looking too good either.
Liu Wentian and Long Yuanyang were acquainted, and he had even carved a statue based on her appearance, which he gifted to her. Therefore, she believed he was not a bad person, and with the bonfire celebration happening that day, she had thought to invite him to participate.
