When Chu Xijin arrived at the place, he turned around and found that the co-pilot had fallen asleep.
There was an abnormal blush on the New Year's face, the long and thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and the naturally soft eyebrows looked cute and cute.
It's raining, and the glass windows are covered with raindrops, dripping down.
"New Year's greetings? Wake up."
There was endless darkness in his sleep, and the oppressive feeling made people feel as if they could not breathe. He Nian felt that he could not escape from the terrible abyss, and that he was about to be swallowed up.
At this time, a strange and pleasant smell suddenly enveloped him, like the smell of white sandalwood mixed with cedar, very warm.
This taste...
He Nian squinted his eyes slightly, and when he saw the person's body suddenly sitting upright, his eyes became round.
"Mr. Chu, thank you, thank you." His voice was scratchy and his throat was inflamed.
Chu Xijin didn't say much, but just said: "You have a fever and need to rest. Remember to take medicine on time."
After thanking him repeatedly, He Nian jumped out of the car and ran into the store. The rain was not too heavy. He patted his clothes and bowed to the black car at the door. Soon, the car started and disappeared in the rain. .
"Teacher Xiaohe, how are you? Are you okay? What did the doctor say?"
He Nian shook his head and patted his wet hair: "It's okay. I'm so sorry today. I asked you to work overtime."
"Oh, what's the point?" Zhou Ran kept the store spotless and sold almost all of the baked bread. He was very skilled in the business.
After confirming that He Nian was fine, Zhou Ran approached and asked gossiping, his eyes almost glowing with gold.
"Boss, boss, that car just now was a Bentley! Is it your friend? It's so cool!"
"Um?"
Although He Nian had heard of this brand, he didn't know much about it, let alone the specific price.
Zhou Ran raised four fingers and shook them mysteriously.
He Nian glanced at it and replied: "Four hundred thousand?"
Zhou Ran shook his head: "No, no, make a bold guess."
He Nian thought about it seriously, and finally he whispered tentatively: "Is it four million?"
"Bingo! That's right! The configuration of this model, four million is just the starting price, isn't it super cool!"
He Nian was surprised and secretly stunned. Let's not talk about whether it is cool or not. It has four wheels. How come this car is so expensive? It is enough for him to buy a house and renovate it. This way, he can still have a lot of money left for retirement.
At this point, he had a little more respect for Chu Xijin. It was really an honor for him to know such an outstanding, gentlemanly and kind-hearted person.
After Zhou Ran got off work, He Nian looked at the time. It was almost seven o'clock. The rain was getting heavier and there was a strong wind. It was estimated that there would be no guests, so he simply packed up and closed the door.
He Nian originally thought that Lin Fengzhai had left, but he didn't expect to open the door and bump into someone. The small attic upstairs was connected to an oval rooftop, and there were stairs outside.
The lights were on in the room, and the air conditioner was turned on very low. He bent down to change his slippers during the New Year and couldn't help but shiver. Lin Fengzhai had a dark face, his long legs resting on the coffee table in the center of the living room, and his tone was unkind.
"Who sent you back?"
He Nian was stunned for a moment and said: "It's just a customer who came to the store to buy a cake."
"guest?"
Lin Fengzhai frowned and asked coldly.
He originally went to a party to celebrate in the afternoon, but for some reason he kept thinking about the incident when he was knocked down by a ball during the New Year greetings. As a result, he rushed over before finishing his meal. Fortunately, he missed the opportunity.
The rain and dark clouds outside were like an upside-down pot, making the weather extremely cold. The clothes to be dried on the balcony were confiscated and were completely soaked.
"What kind of customer comes to your shabby shop to buy cakes?!"
"That's right, ordinary guests." He Nian didn't know why Lin Fengzhai got angry again. His clothes stained by rain were still a little damp, and it felt uncomfortable to stick to him. The room was so air-conditioned that he had goosebumps all over his body.
"Feng Zhai." He young man shouted. He felt dizzy and swollen, so he turned around and put the medicine on the shelf next to him.
"I want to change clothes first."
Lin Fengzhai threw away the game console in his hand, stood up, walked over and grabbed He Nian's arm fiercely. The force was so frightening that He Nian couldn't stand still. He staggered and his arm hit the wooden frame, which was so painful. He gasped.
"Do you have any brain?! Why did he drive you? I'll tell you this New Year, don't fucking pretend to be confused with me!"
It was raining at the time, so Lin Fengzhai couldn't see clearly the appearance of the man in the car. He only saw He Nian talking and laughing as he said goodbye. The man seemed to be wearing a suit. From this alone, he could tell that the man in the car was not young.
When he thought of this, the first thing he thought of was a middle-aged greasy man in his thirties or forties, maybe with a beer belly and a Mediterranean. He frowned in disgust.
"I'm asking you, why are you mute?"
He Nian lowered his head in grievance, with a hint of sadness in his eyes. In that situation, if Mr. Chu didn't help, he would probably faint on the street. He reluctantly repeated the explanation from his dry throat:
"I met him on the road. Mr. Chu is taking his brother to the hospital. He's on his way. Please give me a ride."
Send your brother? Hearing that there were others in the car, Lin Fengzhai's expression softened. He glanced at He Nian, but other than being in a bad mood, he didn't see anything wrong.
"Just that one moment, did something really go wrong?"
"No, it's heat stroke."
Lin Fengzhai probably understood what was going on. He touched He Nian's forehead twice with his big hand. Due to his lack of life experience, it was raining and the weather was stuffy and hot. He felt that the temperature was about the same as his own. He said nonchalantly:
"As I said before, you can just follow me and cook at home every day. I have to open that shabby shop. I'm so tired and I don't see you making much money. Why don't you do something else?"
He was speechless in greeting the New Year and didn't know what to say. It took him a long time to hold back a sentence:
"I won't do anything else."
Lin Fengzhai felt annoyed when he saw his hemming and hawing. It was very difficult for him to speak.
"Forget it, go change your clothes. It's best to take a shower and clean yourself up."
In the evening, Lin Fengzhai ordered several hundred yuan worth of takeout, which was spread across a large table. He was used to New Year's Eve meals, but he always felt that this one didn't taste that good. As a result, the dishes on the large table were barely touched.
He felt it was a waste to celebrate the New Year, so he sealed it all in a fresh-keeping bag and put it in the refrigerator. He could just heat it up next time. Lin Fengzhai never ate overnight food, but he was used to picking out the food during the New Year. He sat on the sofa and continued to play games. .
After winning a game, I felt that it was not interesting, so I waved to the person clearing the table, as if I was teasing a kitten or puppy.
"Nian Nian, come here."
"What's wrong?" He Nian wiped his hands and just sat down when Lin Fengzhai stopped him and hugged him.
"Didn't you want me to tutor you in English before? Bring the book."
He Nian nodded flattered, with a bit of joy in his bright eyes.
In fact, Lin Fengzhai was sometimes very kind to him. In high school, Lin Fengzhai was popular in the school. He was tall, handsome, and had a good family background. He was always the subject of discussion among people around him. He also secretly celebrated the New Year on the basketball court. Saw it a few times.
The two people have very different lives. The only intersection is because of their good grades during the New Year greetings. They often get the first place in exams. Occasionally they will meet Lin Fengzhai's group when cleaning on campus. Of course, he only dares to lower his head and wait. Only after the person left did he secretly look at his back.
Until one time, the boy who was surrounded by stars stopped when he passed by and asked him:
"Are you the one who came first in your grade?"
"Yes, it's me." He Nian was so nervous that he stuttered. He only heard the boy chuckle:
"What's your name? He, what's your name...?"
"My name is He Nian."
From then on, He Nian began to look forward to being on duty, looking forward to the boy calling his name when he passed by.
Later, halfway through the semester, when the mid-term exam results came out, the classes would be re-assigned. He was admitted to the rocket class during the New Year, which meant that he was in the same class as Lin Fengzhai. In order to pay for the high tuition and living expenses, he scrimped and found time to work part-time. Unexpectedly, the boss was so evil-hearted that he only paid half of the promised salary for various reasons.
The money was for paying for materials during the New Year, and it wouldn't matter if it was a penny less. He was so anxious that he clumsily reasoned with the boss, only to get a sentence in exchange for "If you want love, just go away, or else we won't give you anything."
There were more and more people watching in the store, and the proprietress was not a vegetarian. She spoke harshly and was so anxious that she shed tears during the New Year greetings. That's when Lin Fengzhai appeared.
I don't know what I said to the boss in private. In the end, the middle-aged man looked ugly and gave the money to the New Year to express his bad luck. Lin Fengzhai patted his shoulder to comfort him:
"Take the money. If anyone bullies you in the future, come to me."
He Nian only remembered the warmth of Lin Fengzhai's palms coming through the fabric on his shoulders, and that his face was so red that it reached his neck.
Since meeting Lin Fengzhai, He Nian's quality of life has improved visibly. He is often taken to eat with various high-end dishes, and he is given milk in the morning. Imported high-priced snacks will frequently appear on his desk.
No matter what time it is, Lin Fengzhai always likes to call him Nian Nian.
Every time I shout, the love that takes root in my heart becomes deeper.
At that time, he thought that he didn't have many friends, but Lin Fengzhai's kindness to him was enough to make him grateful for the rest of his life. Even just being by his side would make him feel content.
He Nian smiled and got up to find a book, feeling as if he was filled with honey.
Lin Fengzhai couldn't help but curl up his lips when he saw him like that. He liked the way he was the only one in the New Year's greetings, just like a pet that only wagged its tail at its owner.
A long time ago, He Nian revealed that he wanted to study foreign languages as a university major. The requirements for simultaneous translation were very high, and even diplomats would not even dare to think about it. It was highly academic and professional.
My English for New Year greetings is very good, but I am stuck in speaking. Reading papers and speaking English are still two different things.
When I was in high school, it was a private high school, and almost everyone around me was the rich second generation. Even if I didn't study well, my English pronunciation was very beautiful. As time went by, He Nian was already introverted, and I was even more afraid to speak.
Lin Fengzhai also came up with it on the spur of the moment, but found it boring after teaching for a while. He was used to hearing pure accents, and he felt uncomfortable listening to the "Chinese" accent during the New Year. One sentence needed to be corrected seven or eight times.
"Do you have to learn this? It's not suitable for you."
He was wearing a white thin sweater during the New Year, and his washed hair fell softly on his forehead. His face was getting redder and redder because of his bad accent.
"Feng Zhai, I like this."
Lin Fengzhai looked up at him and didn't care. He subconsciously thought that the New Year greetings would never be successful, so he should stay by his side as a caring little lover like he is now.
"Okay." He touched He Nian's fluffy hair and placed his hand on his soft waist:
"Every year, I have worked hard for so long, should I receive some reward?"
His ears felt hot and he buried his head in the New Year. Lin Fengzhai was in a good mood and pulled the person into his arms. At this time, his cell phone rang suddenly.
Lin Fengzhai looked impatient. He stood up and walked to the window to answer the phone. The room was so quiet that he could vaguely hear the gentle male voice on the phone.
The two of them didn't know what they said. They chuckled. After hanging up the phone, the tiredness on Lin Fengzhai's face dissipated. He packed up his things in a hurry and seemed eager to leave.
"Feng Zhai, it's raining outside."
He Nian unconsciously clenched his fingers, hesitated for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to speak to the person at the door: "Is it that day... that boy on the basketball court was looking for you?"
There was a trace of unnaturalness on Lin Fengzhai's face, and the angle of his mandible was slightly tense:
"Who are you talking about?"
"Does he have something urgent to do with you? You guys..."
Lin Fengzhai reacted and became angry. He stared at the New Year and his tone became more and more irritable: "How dare you fucking doubt me?! Is that what you mean? Say it again!"
He Nian was stunned when he was yelled at. He didn't want to quarrel and rushed to explain, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
"No, I either doubted you or just asked casually..."
Lin Fengzhai suddenly stopped and stared at He Nian for a long time, and finally smiled: "Okay, don't think about it. I have nothing to do with him. I won't be here for the next two days. You can eat by yourself."
The door was slammed with a deafening bang. Lin Fengzhai didn't feel that he had anything to feel guilty about. On the contrary, He Nian dared to come and question him. This was what made him angry.
Is it possible that you still want to have a lifelong relationship with him? Isn't that boring? No matter how beautiful your face is, won't it become like that after looking at it for a long time?
But He Nian is indeed very good at taking care of people. If she is always obedient and controlled by him, then he would be willing to keep her by his side.
On a rainy night, a white off-road vehicle was parked downstairs. Bai Luoyu held an umbrella at the door of the car. The two kissed passionately for a while, and finally the car drove away.
He turned off the air conditioner in the New Year and opened the window. The cool breeze made him shiver and chilled him to the bottom of his heart.
The love that once stood firm and never wavered began to become numb and was erased bit by bit.
He Nian showed a wry smile, he was no longer sixteen years old.