Gu Zhuoyan drove out of GSG, glanced at his watch, it was 9:45, it should be in time to drive faster. Glancing at the co-pilot again, Zhuang Fanxin was devouring the unfinished hamburger, he seemed really hungry.
I have time to cook fish porridge, but no time to have dinner, Gu Zhuoyan thought about it, and felt a sharp tingle in his heart. Taking a second glance, he couldn't help but move his hand, and poked Zhuang Fanxin's puffy face.
"Hmm." Zhuang Fanxin muttered, "Accompany me to the airport, so you won't miss work, right?"
Gu Zhuoyan said, "It's a holiday now." Originally after signing the contract, he was going to fencing at the club, but now he rushed to the airport to pick up Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu. "I haven't seen you for so many years, do your parents still recognize me?"
Zhuang Fanxin smiled awkwardly: "What do you mean, didn't your mother recognize me at a glance?" That
's right, Gu Zhuoyan chuckled while holding the steering wheel, With his elbows on the car door and his palms resting on his forehead, he sped up the highway, the straight road was easy to run, and there were still ten minutes left when he arrived at the airport.
The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and the passenger flow at the airport is at its peak, and there are people who are cheering everywhere. The area around the pick-up gate was crowded, Zhuang Fan wandered around outside the crowd and couldn't find a breakthrough, Gu Zhuoyan hugged him, and moved to the front row step by step.
It was even more crowded than the subway to and from get off work, but Zhuang Fanxin knew how to hold on to Gu Zhuoyan's coat, using it as a handrail. Gu Zhuoyan said unwillingly: "Stand up by yourself, don't grab my clothes." Zhuang
Fanxin moved closer: "What if you knock me down?"
It's not easy to speak loudly in the crowd, lower your voice, "Later when your parents come out and see you pawing into my arms, I want more from you shamelessly.
" Rubbing his hand deliberately in the elevator, staring at him, disregarding his face at all, now he knows how ashamed and angry.
"Huh?" Gu Zhuo said, "Is that your parents?"
Zhuang Fanxin looked towards the exit, Zhuang Xianyang came out dragging the suitcase, Zhao Jianqiu took him by the arm, and the two also looked this way. "Dad!" He waved vigorously, "Mom! I'm here!"
Gu Zhuoyan licked his lips, took his hand out of his pocket, pinched the skirt of the shirt and stretched it flat, inexplicably, his heart beat faster, and then remembered that the last time he, Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu met, he was the one who sent Zhuang Fanxin off at the airport... Zhuang Fanxin kissed him.
Fuck, what a shame.
Breaking away from the crowd, Zhuang Fanxin rushed over, opened his arms and threw himself in front of Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu, the family of three embraced tightly. Three or two steps away, Gu Zhuoyan stood there with a height of 1.88 meters, and it was difficult not to be noticed. Zhao Jianqiu found him first, and asked in surprise, "It's... Xiao Gu?"
Zhuang Xianyang raised his head when he heard the sound, "Really ..." Pushing his own son away, he was very pleasantly surprised, "What a little Gu, he has grown so big, so tall!"
Gu Zhuoyan went up to meet him, with a trace of shyness in his politeness: "Uncle and aunt, It's me, how are you all?"
Zhuang Xianyang said, "All are well, we are all well." He glanced at Zhuang Fanxin, not sure, "Little Gu, did you come to pick him up by chance, or did you come with Fanxin?"
Gu Zhuoyan stretched out his hand to pull the suitcase: "I will accompany Fan Xin to pick you up, the car is right outside." I have dealt with many high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen, and I used to face a room full of diplomats when I was a child, but now I am facing my first love However, he was nervous, "There are too many people here, let's talk on the way." The
four of them stepped out of the terminal building and got on the road. Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu sat behind, waiting for a moment and couldn't help asking: "Fan Xin, what are you talking about?" How did you meet Xiao Gu?"
Zhuang Fanxin said, "It's fate, so we met."
Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu looked at each other, they knew that Gu Zhuoyan and Zhuang Fanxin had a relationship, but they didn't understand the current situation, after all There was a gap of ten years. Without answering, Zhao Jianqiu was concerned about other things: "Little Gu is more handsome than when he was a boy, what job is he doing now?"
Gu Zhuoyan replied with a smile: "Sell the house and help out at home."
He did not hide that he inherited his parents . He does not state his qualifications, and has a kind of simple humility. Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu undoubtedly appreciate this attitude, and they both understand that Gu Zhuoyan was calm when he was young and frivolous, but now that he has grown into a handsome man, he will only be better.
"By the way." Gu Zhuoyan asked Zhuang Fanxin, "Have you booked a hotel for uncle and aunt?"
Zhuang Fanxin said, "No, I plan to stay at home."
Gu Zhuoyan said, "Live at home? You only have one bedroom , will it be a bit crowded?" As soon as
these words came out, it showed that Gu Zhuoyan was familiar with Zhuang Fanxin's residence, Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu looked at each other again, showing hesitation. Gu Zhuoyan noticed it alertly, and was also a little flustered: "Well, he doesn't know anything here, so I found him a house."
"Is that so..." Zhuang Xianyang felt embarrassed while being grateful, "Thank you, little Gu. He actually troubled you..."
Gu Zhuoyan hurriedly said, "It's a small matter, Uncle is too polite."
He looked in the rearview mirror, only then did he realize that Zhuang Xianyang was more vicissitudes than before. It is said that wrinkles are irreversible. Zhuang Xianyang's mental state is good, but the tail lines and strands of white hair that have formed are hard to ignore. Zhao Jianqiu is better, but the years are not forgiving, and they are not as good as before.
Back at Platinum Yuan Apartment, Gu Zhuoyan said that the last time he came to Wenju was when Zhuang Fanxin moved in not long ago, and he visited again today, and the few rooms felt more like home. "Dad, Mom," Zhuang Fanxin greeted, "I've tidied up the bedroom, you guys go up and have a look."
Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu went upstairs to visit, and asked: "Then where do you sleep?"
Zhuang Fanxin said: "I sleep in the living room, I bought a new sofa, very comfortable." Seeing his parents going upstairs, he immediately turned around and rushed to Gu Zhuoyan, Gu Zhuoyan pushed him quickly, and he staggered a few steps, "I can't hug you."
Gu Zhuoyan was tired "Your parents are up there, just stay there."
"But we're down there." Zhuang Fanxin went over again, took out his slippers and put them down, "Change your shoes, take off your coat and I'll hang it up for you.
" Zhuo Yan didn't intend to stay, at this time Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu came down from the second floor, he said: "Uncle and Auntie, I work in a hotel, if I can't live at home, I will book a room for you."
Zhuang Xianyang said: "It's okay, we haven't seen Fan Xin for several months, it's convenient to live with him and cook for him at home." It happened to be noon, "What do you want for lunch?" Seeing this, Gu Zhuoyan was about to leave Zhuang Fanxin refused to let him go, so Zhuang Xianyang and Zhao Jianqiu also invited him to stay for dinner. Gu Zhuoyan had no choice but to change his shoes, take off his clothes, make a pot of tea, and chat with the two elders in the living room. Zhuang Fanxin is much more proficient than last time. The ingredients are bought, the fish and beef were marinated last night, and the vegetables are also handled in an orderly manner. When Zhao Jianqiu came into the kitchen, the mother was always worried and asked, "Usually cook by yourself?" "Occasionally." Zhuang Fanxin replied, "Brunch is eaten at the company, and dinner is also eaten at the company if you work overtime." Zhao Jianqiu said distressedly: "I often work overtime. Are you thin? Can your body handle it?" "Not often, just occasionally." Zhuang Fanxin peeled off two bamboo shoots, "How is grandma?" The old lady has lived in the United States for decades, and her friends are all there, besides Can't stand a long flight. Zhao Jianqiu said: "Grandma is going to Aunt Xiulan's house to celebrate the New Year, remember to make a video call with her on New Year's Eve." Seeing the three soup cups on the cooking table, "Isn't one enough to make soup for myself? " Yes ." He confessed so directly that Zhao Jianqiu was dumbfounded. He felt shy after cutting the bamboo shoots, and he pushed him out of the kitchen: "The Portuguese wind in the workshop has been sluggish recently. Mom, help me take a look..." Zhao Jianqiu Instead of asking blindly, I went upstairs, and in the living room, Gu Zhuoyan was pouring tea for Zhuang Xianyang, still chatting, mentioning that he went on a business trip to Rongcheng not long ago, which brought back many memories at once. Zhuang Xianyang asked concerned: "How is Uncle Xue these years?" "Grandpa is very good." Gu Zhuoyan said, "As he gets older, my mother brought him back to live with him. He lives with my grandpa." Having a sip of tea, With a slight bitterness on his lips, Gu Zhuoyan glanced at the kitchen door, and then asked casually: "Uncle, I heard from Fanxin that you run a gallery in the United States." Zhuang Xianyang nodded: "Yes, occasionally there are exhibitions, and there are also exhibitions. Time to paint."
"I still remember the paintings you drew. I don't know much about art, but I think they are very beautiful." Gu Zhuoyan praised, naturally and inadvertently tainted with doubts, "At that time... Fanxin seemed to say that there was a jewelry company at home, so if you don't Is it?"
He turned his face sideways, and could distinguish Zhuang Xianyang's expression. The other party lowered his eyebrows, and he had a sense of stability different from that of an artist. He is good at management, so he has long since quit."
Gu Zhuoyan blurted out and asked: "So Fanxin doesn't study jewelry design anymore?"
Zhuang Xianyang said "ah" bluntly, not like an answer, but like a way to delay when organizing answers, which is very long After three seconds passed, he said: "Some influence, but Fanxin was young at the time, so he didn't know for sure, so he would inevitably change his mind."
The remaining half pot of tea was out of temperature, Zhuang Xianyang got up and went upstairs, wanting to see the hanging tea . On the oil painting on the wall of the workshop, Gu Zhuoyan didn't say a word, he wasn't sure if the other party really wanted to see the painting, or if he wanted to avoid it because of his question. He was the only one left in the living room, and he sat there for a while, when there was the sound of oily smoke from the kitchen, he went to intervene, as if to admit his mistake to Zhuang Fanxin, and seemed to be unhappy with his father. Zhuang Fanxin stared intently at the fish in the pot, didn't hear it, but instead asked enthusiastically, "Is it fragrant?" Gu Zhuoyan kicked the door, walked into the narrow cooking counter, got close, and touched Zhuang Fanxin's hair lightly. Sniff, I don't know if it refers to fish or people: "Fragrant." When one side is fried, Zhuang Fanxin turns over to the other side, and the oil crackles and smokes. He pretends to be a frightened animal, a rabbit or a deer, and goes to the oven. Gu Zhuoyan hid in the arms of a lion or a wolf with a big tail. Gu Zhuoyan saw through his trick, but hugged him not to expose it, and even patted his back affectionately. Zhuang Fan felt something: "What's the matter?" He walked out, "Where's my dad, you..." Gu Zhuoyan blocked the way with his body: "Uncle went upstairs to look at the painting." He twisted Zhuang Fan's heart back , "Look around while turning on the fire, be careful to burn it."
Zhuang Fan's heart didn't move any more, he fried it and turned off the fire, picked up a piece of golden fish maw and blew it, and fed it to Gu Zhuoyan, it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Gu Zhuoyan sucked the aroma and brought the fish out, and put it on the table .
The phone vibrated, and he took it out to see that the caller ID was "Lu Wen".
Gu Zhuoyan connected: "Hello?" Walked through the living room and walked to the bright small balcony, "Is the weight loss going well? How much have you lost?"
"I lost three catties, and gained two and a half catties back." Lu Wen said, "I'm going to attend an event this afternoon, and I'm staying at the hotel now, Pei Zhi, you know, right? Zhuang Fanxin's friend."
Gu Zhuoyan said, "Yes."
"He's here today." Lu Wen said, "Our company's first brother Ask him to do some modeling, I met you in the corridor just now."
Gu Zhuoyan admired the pot of Endless Summer by the window, thought he missed a few sentences, otherwise he couldn't understand: "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Lu Wen said: "Aren't you Are you rekindling old feelings with Zhuang Fanxin? When I was chatting with Pei Zhi, I couldn't help asking him what kind of virtue Zhuang Fanxin's grandson had in those years..."
Gu Zhuo said annoyed, "Why are you so hot-hearted? "
"Listen to me first!" Lu Wen was a little anxious, "After I asked, Pei Zhi was very confused...it seemed like he didn't know anything about it."
Suddenly, Gu Zhuoyan gripped his phone tightly: "What do you mean? Lu Wen replied: "
Pei Zhi said, apart from you, he has never heard Zhuang Fanxin mention any boyfriend in the past ten years."