Xi Yin

Chapter 18

In fact, the winter vacation was not long, and he stayed at home for only a few days. As the year was approaching, Sheng Mingjie was limping on one leg, which saved him from the trivial work of being dragged to paste couplets and run errands.

He nestled on the bed, his mobile phone was taken by his younger brother to play games, and he was bored for a while

Seeing that his brother didn't pay attention, the second son of the Sheng family slipped into his room and locked the door. He was bored and planned to search for treasure on his brother's phone

Open gallery, videos, albums... hey, found it!

A photo album without a name, and a password was set, which was a bit interesting. He licked his lips, plugged in the earphones, entered his mother's birthday in the password field, and it opened.

Ready for a screen full of sexually explicit porn, but it turns out to be just an ordinary photo album, really—pants off, you just show me this?

Brother Sheng flipped down casually, and was about to close it, but saw some tricks... The protagonist of all the photos in this album is this handsome boy

Funny selfies, blurred ones taken by others, artificially posed ones, and occasionally a few photos of the two of them together

Separately sorting out a person's photos and setting a password... Is this the norm among friends?The second son of the Sheng family judged based on his ignorance and years of experience in Station B that something was wrong.

Could it be that his elder brother... is a crooked one?

Sheng Lao Er suddenly discovered this shocking secret, neither sitting nor standing for a while.He didn't object to this, but his elder brother had a white moonlight in his heart, so why did he follow Zhao Tunan out when he saw the sky?Isn't this a scumbag who needs to be caught with both hands?

Zhao Tunan is the high school female classmate Sheng Mingjie mentioned, but what he didn't say is that Zhao Tunan liked him, but it didn't start from this holiday. It was a pure love that sprouted in elementary school, and he never responded. , and never thought about what would happen to her, until Zhou Nan didn't know when he would live in his heart, he was terrified. Zhao Tunan is a life-saving straw, he... is really a scumbag

"Brother, I won't play anymore." Second Sheng came out of the room and handed him the phone, "Are you still going out with Sister Tunan in the afternoon?"

Sheng Mingjie took it and nodded, "Go."

Second Sheng opened his mouth, he was still a child after all, he couldn't hide the hesitation on his face

"What's the matter? It's ugly, hesitating." Sheng Mingjie poked him on the forehead, "If you have something to say, talk about it."

"..." The second son of the Sheng family wanted to speak out, to help him come out of the closet, and to punish him, but he still didn't dare. He choked out a weak sentence, "It's okay."

Sheng Mingjie looked up at him, didn't answer, and went out fully dressed

Mother Sheng came out from the kitchen and shouted to him, "Be smart, buy some gifts for Tunan, do you have enough money?"

"That's enough, don't worry about it, I know it all." Sheng Mingjie didn't look back, and walked into the elevator with his crutches. Zhao Tunan drove his car downstairs and was waiting for him at the door of the unit.

"Mingjie! Get in the car!" Zhao Tunan yelled at him while sitting in the cab, he didn't get out of the car, he didn't open the door for him, as if he was still a normal person, this made him feel comfortable, and he was more willing to come out with her

"Today is very beautiful." Sheng Mingjie looked him up and down, and spoke highly of Zhao Tunan's rare feminine dress

"Thank you." Zhao Tunan raised the corner of his mouth, still looking like a tomboy, "Let's go listen to cross talk today."

"Cross talk?" It was the first time Sheng Mingjie heard about listening to cross talk on a date. "Fresh."

"Then you don't like me, what's the point of sitting in a coffee shop and looking at each other?" Zhao Tunan didn't seem to care at all, "Why don't I have some fun for you."

That's right, Sheng Mingjie is not a brave person, but he is a person with moral values, and he made an agreement with Zhao Tunan from the beginning

Zhao Tunan still remembers the day he called

"Tunan, I... have something, I want to tell you. I know you like me, of course, if not, you can interrupt me at any time... I have no advantages, but it is still very happy if someone likes me. But I No matter what, I can't respond to you, because I, like you, have someone I can't let go of."

Sheng Mingjie's voice was low, and he looked very gentle in such a dark night. Zhao Tunan knew that he definitely didn't come to talk to him, and she had some feminine intuition

"You want me to help you?"

Sheng Mingjie paused for a moment, "Yes, I need your help, I need a relationship so that he can let his guard down against me."

"Her?" Zhao Tunan's heart ached, she opened the window, "The one you like."

"Yes. This is actually too much, I know... Forget it, forget it, I'll think of another way." Sheng Mingjie regretted it, no matter what the reason, let a girl behave like this sacrifice is always shameless

"I promise you." Zhao Tunan resolutely stopped him from retreating.

No matter what the reason is, whether there is any relationship or not, the long-cherished wish for many years has come true, Zhao Tunan may have lost half of his mind at that time, she has some kind of expectation, maybe they will be together first, and then they will gradually develop feelings?Aren't all parents like this?

But after the two were really together, Zhao Tunan realized how wrong he was.Sheng Mingjie is a conscientious person, if he says it is a lie, it will never come true.When walking on the road, he would keep half an arm’s distance from himself, and when sitting in a western restaurant, he would help her cut a steak and hand it over, but there was no ambiguity. Even in a dim movie theater, in order to avoid contact with himself, he never gave popcorn. Reach out once in the bucket...

Zhao Tunan's mind was completely shattered after repeated temptations, and she also recalled it

"I thought about it later, the one you like is a man."

Sheng Mingjie paused, then nodded for a while, "Yes."

"...Then I feel much more comfortable." Zhao Tunan even raised the corners of his mouth and smiled, "I lost because of my gender, not because of my looks. That's not my reason."

Sheng Mingjie was amused by her, "It's not your fault, you've always been fine."

"Send me a good person card?" Zhao Tunan glared at him at the red light, "Hey, tell me, what kind of person is that?"

Sheng Mingjie was asked, what kind of person?

He remembered the day they first met, freshmen reporting for duty, the hot weather made him irritable, he opened the dormitory door and saw Zhou Nan sitting on a chair playing games, a man in a black suit took off his shoes and lay on the side of the upper bunk. He tidied up the bed with a respectful attitude and quick movements, and his mood was even worse. At that time, his first impression of Zhou Nan was that of a domineering rich second generation.His parents followed him in, and Zhou Nan, who heard the movement, saw it and got up to say hello one by one. At that time, his impression became better—well, at least he was a polite person.

After living together in bits and pieces, he found more Zhou Nan

You can order food in a private restaurant regardless of the price, and you can also haggle over the desserts that are a few cents cheaper on WeChat in KFC

I can sleep until noon on weekdays, and I can get up at 6 a.m. during the internship, carefully prepare the materials, and be in order

Can take care of him thoughtfully and meticulously when he is sick, and wake him up sharply when he is down

...these are all Zhou Nan, all are different Zhou Nan

"Oh, my mother. You can be so stupid and happy just thinking about it?" Zhao Tunan looked disgusted, and his tone was not without envy

"Why do I sound sour?" Sheng Mingjie joked in a good mood

"Yeah, it's sour and bubbling." Zhao Tunan parked the car, got down and opened the passenger door for him, stood by and waited, and suddenly said, "You don't plan to try it with him?"

"Yeah, he's pretty good, and it would be better without me." Sheng Mingjie struggled to come out and stood still.

"Then...you just watch him be nice to others? Are you so generous?" Zhao Tunan closed the car door with a tangled expression

"Otherwise? Can I kill all his favorites... I am not that long-term. I like it right now. It's sincere. Maybe I don't like it again after two days. It's also sincere." .Take one step at a time.”

Zhao Tunan didn't answer, thought for a while, and pulled Sheng Mingjie back, with an unusual blush on his face

"Since this is the case, why don't we make an agreement. At the age of 30, if the person you like gets married and you have no other sweetheart, we will get married."

Sheng Mingjie paused, and was silent for a while in the neon light behind him, then a low sigh came from "...I'm not worth it."

Zhao Tunan didn't let go, and stubbornly tugged at him, "It's worth it, I think it's worth it... This is the most humiliating request in my life. If you don't agree, I won't be ashamed to see you in the future."

After an unknown amount of time, Sheng Mingjie grabbed her wrist through the clothes, "Okay, I agree."

Zhao Tunan smiled, leaned forward and pulled him closer to the cross talk hall.She knew that she had won the bet—people, they always try to cover up their long-term love with ruthlessness, how is it possible?

The agreement made on this day will almost come true ten years later, but the loser is the loser. Sheng Mingjie is not as passionate as he said, and he also underestimated Zhou Nan's position in his heart

At this time, Zhou Nan, who became the center of other people's topics, was also celebrating the New Year. Everyone at the table talked about family affairs and political affairs in twos and threes.

"Xiao Nan." Zhou Shengnian's voice was not loud, but it was enough for him to hear

"Dad." Zhou Nan stopped his chopsticks and looked over. He was very courteous and respectful. This is the experience he has summed up from the suffering he has suffered for so many years. The gentle and elegant man in front of him is by no means harmless on the surface. This man doesn't seem human when he doesn't make the move he wants

Zhou Shengnian was very satisfied, "I will be in my third year in the next year."

"Yes." Zhou Nan had no appetite at first, so he simply stopped chopsticks. He wondered if he should thank Zhou Shengnian for remembering which grade he was in. Before he could think clearly, Zhou Shengnian spoke again.

"I've asked Secretary Sun to read your report card." Zhou Shengnian wiped his mouth and glanced at him casually. With just one glance, Zhou Nan's whole body froze, and his voice trembled, "Yes." .”

"I've raised you for so many years, and you should know my rules." Zhou Shengnian propped his chin, "Anyone who sits at my Zhou family's dinner table, no matter which woman they are born with, must abide by my rules. In your own heart It should be clear... I am very dissatisfied with your grades."

As Zhou Shengnian said, he went to the living room. Everyone kept their eyes on their noses and their noses were concerned, but they all kept silent. The hall was completely silent.

Zhou Nan's heart sank, but he finally calmed down. He stood up, followed Zhou Shengnian to the living room, and knelt down three steps away in front of him.

"You and your mother have lived outside for a long time, and my requirements for you are not strict with those of your brothers and sisters. But you have been in Zhou's family for 10 years. I let you choose your own major and school. No one else will do it for you. freedom...that's how you repay me. I'm very disappointed in you." Zhou Shengnian waved to Secretary Sun, and Secretary Sun respectfully invited the "ruler" to come out

It is said to be a ruler, but it is actually a ebony wooden stick. The handle is solid cold iron, which becomes softer as it gets closer to the end. It can scatter when hit on the body, leaving terrible scars

The older members of the Zhou family trembled. Looking at the stick with apprehension, Zhou Nan felt calm. He took off his shirt, knelt down to Zhou Shengnian with his waist straight, and did not move.

Everyone looked at the criss-cross marks on the back and woke up. Those scars seemed to be at least 5 years old, and they were all skin-bruised and then healed, leaving behind lines that were lighter than the skin tone.

Zhou Shengnian took the ruler and weighed it up and down in his hand, and when he clenched it tightly, he shook his hand like a stick

With just one stick, Zhou Nan left a high and swollen red mark on Zhou Nan's back from the shoulder blade to the waist, and gradually red blood spots oozed out.

Zhou Nan clenched his fists and trembled uncontrollably. Before the pain passed, he faced the next whipping. Every stick of Zhou Shengnian deliberately hit the wound left by the first blow, but only 5 sticks. It is no longer red and swollen, but black and blue, with dirty blood flowing out.

The Zhou family members were watching around, they knew in their hearts that Zhou Shengnian would not be so angry if it was just such a trivial matter as the final grades

Zhou Shengnian was just using Zhou Nan to make an example of others, so that those foreign relatives who had different intentions this year and disturbed the Zhou family's peace would know Zhou Shengnian's methods. Smart, you should know to stop

Zhou Nan’s eyes were full of colorful light spots, cold sweat dripped from his forehead, dripping on the tiles, he couldn’t tell whether it was sweat or tears, or both, the skin on his back was already numb with pain, He couldn't tell where it hurt, but every impact made him want to cry, but he gritted his teeth, and didn't cry out except for the rough panting.Because he knows that the harder you cry, the more you get beaten

Zhou Nan passed out from the pain in the end. He threw himself straight forward, knocked his head on the tile, and there was a soul-stirring sound, and blood leaked out from underneath in a moment.

Zhou Shengnian withdrew his hand, "Bring the doctor in."

This is the family doctor of the Zhou family. After coming in, he turned a blind eye to the tragedy in the living room. He turned over Zhou Nan and cleaned and bandaged him on the spot. He didn't ask Zhou Shengnian until all the treatment was done.

"Mr. Zhou, the young master needs to rest, can you send him upstairs?"

Zhou Shengnian looked around at the disheveled members of the Zhou family, and nodded in satisfaction, "Please trouble the doctor, send it up."

Several people who looked like bodyguards stepped forward and carried Zhou Nan to the second floor. The doctor followed closely behind, away from Zhou Shengnian and finally dared to show some strange expressions

From the doctor's point of view, Zhou Shengnian didn't regard Zhou Nan as his own son at all. He looked down on this illegitimate son. Whenever he felt angry, or had a need to intimidate others, he would pull Zhou Nan out and beat him. Innocent.In the past few years, Zhou Shengnian may have been concerned that the child was still young, but Zhou Shengnian knew the severity of the attack. Since Zhou Nan became an adult, this strength was like punishing the killing of his father and enemy. , but he is just a doctor, he is nothing in Zhou Shengnian's eyes, after all he can only sigh and give Zhou Nan an analgesic pump to make him feel better

This year is not good

The author has something to say: Unconsciously, I wrote a lot of stories about Sheng Mingjie and Zhou Nan. In the beginning, their stories were not so long, but they changed as I wrote them. This feeling is super amazing