Xiao Zhan was thankful for Wang Yibo again.
After Wang Yibo said that he would arrange the meeting, Mother Wang stopped asking about Xiao Zhan's family. The topic naturally drifted away, Mother Wang laughed helplessly, she said while looking at Wang Yibo, "You'll arrange it? You're so busy, until when will we have to wait?"
Xiao Zhan also laughed and did not speak again.
Xiao Zhan didn't really want to talk about his family at the moment. After all, this was such a sudden meeting with the other's parent, he was unprepared, and it was the first time they met.
The three of them started eating porridge, and Xiao Zhan let out a sigh of relief in his heart.
This morning seemed uneventful, but it was actually quite stimulating.
Mother Wang had something else to do. After breakfast, she didn't let Xiao Zhan wash the dishes, she washed them herself before leaving the house.
Wang Yibo asked the driver to take his mother back. Before leaving, Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan send Mother Wang off at the door. Mother Wang did not chatter much because she visits quite frequently, she simply said to call her if there was any problem. Then she waved at the two children and left.
After getting in the car, Mother Wang rolled down the car window and looked at Wang Yibo, "You have to make time for the two families to meet as soon as possible. This can't be delayed for too long."
Wang Yibo nodded, "I got it."
If other people say they got it, it might be a perfunctory answer. But Xiao Zhan knows that if Wang Yibo says he got it, then he must got it for sure.
Mother Wang was relieved when he had answered, she said goodbye to Xiao Zhan with a smile and then rolled up the car window.
It was still early so Xiao Zhan followed Wang Yibo back to the house.
About Xiao Zhan's single-parent family.
In his third year of junior high school, his parents divorced. The court gave his custody to his mother. He and his mother moved from his father's hometown to his mother's hometown, which is City A. Then the mother and son duo have been dependent on each other until now.
In today's society, a single-parent family wasn't really a big deal, but his family situation was a little complicated. His father isn't a good person and has served time in prison.
So Xiao Zhan had been reluctant to mention his father.
It was only 9 o'clock. Due to what happened this morning, Xiao Zhan wasn't sleepy at all and actually felt quite energetic.
Judging from how he got along with Mother Wang today, Wang Yibo's family should be quite cozy. These past few days, Wang Yibo probably used his own family as a reference to construct a large part of his marriage.
Even if Xiao Zhan couldn't perceive Wang Yibo's love, he can still feel his warmth.
Xiao Zhan packed up and said goodbye to Wang Yibo. Wang Yibo replied, "Mn."
Although Wang Yibo looked like he was staying at home and wasn't working, in fact, after he made tea and sat on the sofa in the living room, only reports from the company were shown on the laptop.
Xiao Zhan quietly left and closed the door. He went to the garage and drove out his car.
The scenery in the morning and the scenery at night were two different scenes. The not-overly-dazzling sunshine sprinkled over all the green plants, making those who look at them feel energized.
Xiao Zhan was not in a hurry and drove slowly. Coming out of Zhen Jing was a short mountain road that had several pedestrians. Although it was located in City A and near the city center, it was still far from the hustle and bustle.
While Xiao Zhan felt it was beautiful, he couldn't help but sigh, as expected of a place where rich people live.
But he didn't get to enjoy this mood for long as his phone rang.
It was Chu Yi's call. If it wasn't necessary, Chu Yi wouldn't have called this early in the morning.
Xiao Zhan frowned and picked up the call.
Chu Yi's voice was very quiet, he said a very soft hello as if he was afraid that someone would hear.
Xiao Zhan, "What's wrong?"
Chu Yi said, "Boss, your father came to the studio."
Xiao Zhan halted and decelerated the car, "When did he come?"
Chu Yi, "A few minutes ago, he said he wanted to see you, but I told him you're not coming today and that you're on a business trip."
Xiao Zhan, "Mn." This was something he ordered, then asked, "And then?"
Chu Yi, "He's not leaving, he said he's waiting in the studio until you come."
Xiao Zhan parked the car on the side of the road.
Chu Yi was worried, "Boss, it's better if you don't come today."
Xiao Zhan thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, go to my office later and send me the folder with today's date."
Chu Yi, "Sure sure."
Xiao Zhan, "Leave your phone beside you and leave the office door open. If he does anything weird, immediately call the police.
Chu Yi, "Mn, he won't do anything to us, but boss, you be careful at home."
Xiao Zhan, "I will."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Zhan buried his face in his arms.
In fact, he's afraid of his father. When his father went to jail, it was because Xiao Zhan called the police. Now his hooligan-like father had come to City A and was looking for him, Xiao Zhan was afraid of his revenge.
Looked like he couldn't go to the studio today. Fortunately, when his father tailed him in the past, he only tailed him to his apartment, so he doesn't know where his mother currently lives.
After turning the car around, Xiao Zhan drove back to Zhen Jing.
Now, Xiao Zhan's mood wasn't as good as when he set off and he felt stuffy in his heart.
After entering the residential area, he did not go home directly but went to the supermarket first.
Xiao Zhan was thinking that since Wang Yibo's at home right now and he couldn't make breakfast this morning, he might as well make lunch. Otherwise, if he goes back so dryly and Wang Yibo ends up asking, Xiao Zhan wouldn't know what to answer.
Thinking of four side dishes and one soup, Xiao Zhan quickly bought the ingredients and drove back. He unlocked the door with the password and went inside.
Wang Yibo looked the same from when he went out. He was sitting on the sofa and looking at his laptop, but the tea on the table was half empty.
Seeing that Xiao Zhan came back, Wang Yibo looked up at him confused.
The instant their eyes met, Xiao Zhan felt as if he took a tiny attack from Wang Yibo and a warm current flowed out of his heart.
The hazy feeling from earlier disappeared. Xiao Zhan now realized that he has a new family of his own.
Wang Yibo gave Xiao Zhan the feeling of home.
Xiao Zhan walked over and smiled, he lifted the ingredients naturally, "I thought of you being at home alone and wanted to make you lunch, how about trying my cooking?"
Wang Yibo didn't ask much, he lowered his head and continued to look at his laptop, "Okay."
Over here, Xiao Zhan went to the kitchen with the ingredients. Over there, Wang Yibo picked up his phone and made a call.
"Come in the afternoon instead, 3 o'clock, mn, there's someone making lunch, thank you."
After hanging up the phone, Wang Yibo very naturally glanced in the direction of the kitchen before slowly retracting.
It was still early, and the dishes Xiao Zhan planned on making were all simple dishes, so he didn't plan to cook this soon.
Wang Yibo was working so Xiao Zhan didn't disturb him. Chu Yi already emailed the files over, Xiao Zhan went to the bedroom and also brought out his laptop. Wang Yibo sat on the left side of the sofa, so he sat on the right, no one was disturbing no one.
In the folder, there were several images that needed to be modified. Xiao Zhan logged into WeChat on the laptop, put on earphones, and started to work.
Xiao Zhan was engrossed in modifying the images, it took nearly half an hour for one image. After sending it to the client, he raised his head and stretched his waist, but from the corner of his eye, he seemed to see...
Xiao Zhan turned his head and found Wang Yibo looking at him.
Xiao Zhan froze for a bit, then put his earphones down.
Wang Yibo, who got caught, was not flustered at all. Xiao Zhan on the other hand, who didn't know how long he got stared at, his body became hot and his ears became red.
Wang Yibo leaned slightly, "You have time?"
Xiao Zhan nodded repeatedly, "I do, I do."
Gosh, why is Wang Yibo suddenly so gentle?
Wang Yibo, "I'll teach you how to water the flowers and how to feed the fishes."
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Okay."
Wang Yibo put his laptop on the coffee table. Xiao Zhan also did so, then stood up and followed Wang Yibo outside.
The sun was already leaning in and all the plants on the balcony were covered in sunlight.
Xiao Zhan didn't observe so carefully in the morning, but now with the task in mind, he took a more careful look.
There were many plants here that he had seen before as well as some he had never seen. There are also some flowers that seemed like they were arranged by a specialist. So many different things are placed bunched together, yet it was very beautiful.
"In addition to the balcony, there are a few potted plants in the living room." Wang Yibo looked at Xiao Zhan, "I'll start talking now, do you want to note it down with your phone or with your brain?"
Xiao Zhan thought for a bit, since there were so many things, "Phone."
After speaking, he took out his phone and opened the memo.
"These." Wang Yibo pointed to a range of plants, "Water once every two to three days."
Xiao Zhan took photos, saved them into the memo, and wrote 'once every two to three days'.
Xiao Zhan, "How much do I water?"
Wang Yibo replied, "The appropriate amount."
Xiao Zhan, "...Okay."
Xiao Zhan has some plants in his studio, but most of them are taken care of by Rongrong. There was a pot in his office, which Rongrong chose for him. She said it was very easy to take care of, it's the type that won't die even if it's not watered.
Xiao Zhan wrote 'appropriate amount' into the memo, thinking of asking Rongrong next time.
"These." Wang Yibo continued, "Once every half a month."
Xiao Zhan nodded, this time he didn't ask. He took some photos and wrote 'appropriate amount' onto the memo.
"These." Wang Yibo switched to another section, "It depends on the season. Look at the soil. If the top of the soil is dry, it means that it needs to be watered, usually half a year or more. "
Xiao Zhan earnestly nodded and earnestly noted it down.
"Lastly these." Wang Yibo pointed at a few, "They don't need to be watered."
Xiao Zhan, "Ah." Then used his phone to take pictures.
As they talked and walked, Xiao Zhan arrived at a place that could relatively be counted as outside. After Wang Yibo finished appointing the tasks, he took his phone and matched the pictures with each plant one by one, making sure that nothing was missing before saving it.
"I got it all down, if you don't have time in the future, you can leave these plants to me."
Wang Yibo, "Mn." Then as if he just remembered something, he asked, "You know how much to water?"
Xiao Zhan started to laugh.
Good question, Mr. Wang!
Xiao Zhan, "I don't know."
Wang Yibo's tone was a little helpless, "Why aren't you asking me if you don't know?"
Xiao Zhan smiled, "I will know."
Wang Yibo tilted his head, "You're planning on asking someone else?"
Xiao Zhan was shocked, Wang Yibo, your associative ability is too good.
Xiao Zhan answered honestly, "My employee, her mom opens a flower shop."
Wang Yibo frowned slightly, "Who? Male or female?"
Xiao Zhan, "Female, Rongrong."
Wang Yibo's tone suddenly turned a little mean, "Why aren't you asking me?"
Xiao Zhan paused.
This question is also a good question.
"Because I-." Xiao Zhan felt that he couldn't say this and could only restart, "Because her mom opens a flower shop."
Wang Yibo said in a dull tone, "Just look at the soil, if the soil is not dry, it's enough if the water doesn't overflow."
Xiao Zhan immediately nodded, "Okay."
Why does he slightly feel that Wang Yibo was angry?
Although Wang Yibo did say that during this marriage, he can ask him if he has any questions.
But...
It didn't need to be this strict right?
Xiao Zhan coughed and could only smile foolishly at Wang Yibo.
Wang Yibo was facing the balcony door and was looking down towards him. When he smiled like that, their eyes met off guard.
It's been so many days, it's not like their eyes haven't met before.
But Xiao Zhan felt that it was strange, they should've been more and more familiar with each other, yet why did he become shyer the longer their eyes met.
He coughed again, wanting to say something, then he saw something on the balcony from the corner of his eye.
Xiao Zhan raised his head, pointed up, "The plants up there also need to be watered?"
Wang Yibo's position wasn't very good. In order to see the place Xiao Zhan pointed at clearly, he took a step towards Xiao Zhan and looked in the direction that his finger pointed at.
Wang Yibo retracted his gaze very quickly and looked towards Xiao Zhan, the "no" in his throat wouldn't come out no matter what.
The man in front of him was now extremely close to him, the two had never been this close in broad daylight.
Xiao Zhan raised his head slightly, his eyes still on the pots of plants. His not long but bushy eyelashes made his eyes very beautiful, he looked like a little curious fawn.
Wang Yibo's Adam's apple moved unnaturally, and then Xiao Zhan lowered his head.
"Mn?" Likely because Wang Yibo didn't respond for a long time, Xiao Zhan asked again, "Do they need to be watered?"
When Xiao Zhan spoke, his lips moved. Wang Yibo didn't know what he said at all, he only saw the two lips opening and closing.
Xiao Zhan's lips are dark pink and the corners of his mouth are naturally curved upwards. He looked like he was smiling even when he was expressionless. At this moment, because he was talking, his two front teeth were exposed from time to time, looking nicely tight.
Wang Yibo blinked.
Xiao Zhan also seemed to have noticed something was wrong. He looked back and found Wang Yibo staring at him.
The moment their eyes met again, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but lick his lips.
The lips that got instantly moistened made Wang Yibo's Adam's apple move again.
And then he lowered his head and kissed Xiao Zhan.