rain is not far

Chapter 18

Inexplicably, Boss Qi quickly completed the process of "turning a friend with benefits into a boyfriend" in half a month after the half-year vacancy, which sounds inconsistent with the established rules in the adult world.

Qi Shiyu's previous life experience told him that a one-night stand is only suitable for the kidneys, not the heart.He hadn't been a lustful person since adolescence, so he had never tried to have sex with anyone in all these years—in fact, he didn't seem to have a heart-to-heart relationship.

He tried his best to recall his predecessor, Xiao An, thinking that there never seemed to be such a process of confirming the relationship between the two of them with a sense of ritual.Xiao An is a freelance photographer and a part-time internet celebrity. He came to his store to take pictures and got acquainted with him.The relationship between the two is a real relationship between adults: Xiao An loves to play, and naturally likes Boss Qi's handsome and handsome, while Boss Qi needs Xiao An to deal with his mother who keeps introducing girlfriends for him.Therefore, in the less than two years since the two were together, Qi Shiyu didn't really care about Xiao An, and Xiao An didn't think he was devoted to him, and finally came to an end.

When Xiao An packed up his things and left, he said to him, "Brother Qi, you don't like me that much."

There seemed to be nothing wrong, Qi Shiyu couldn't even find an excuse to refute.

But he vaguely knew in his heart that Zhong Yuan and Xiao An were different.The moment Qi Shiyu met him, he was attracted by his skin, and was even willing to abandon his inherent attributes for him.

But the two slept twice, back and forth, and each time he seemed to be running away.

I don't know where it started, but escape became his way of coping with life disorders.

But Zhong Yuan always takes a step forward when he steps back.

Qi Shiyu didn't know what the future should be like, but he didn't want to let go at this moment.

That day Zhong Yuan stayed under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree in the front yard of No. 6 Baihua Lane to have dinner. The eel rice consisted of dumplings stuffed with fennel and miso soup accompanied by a pot of pimple soup. On the left, from time to time, pick up vegetables and serve soup for him.

Lin Nian, who had previously applied for the job as a waiter, was also invited to have dinner with him. He looked thin and small, but he worked very quickly and with great strength, but he didn't talk much.Most of the customers who came to the store were young girls, who were shy when they were alone, and became more courageous when they got together.Sometimes when Lin Nian served them food, they would joke with him kindly, and Lin Nian would hide in the back kitchen whenever he blushed.

Usually he and Qi Lang rarely meet, but Qi Lang likes this shy little brother very much.At the dinner table, Lin Nian always took the initiative to talk to him. Whatever he asked, Lin Nian would answer.The voices of both of them were not loud, it sounded like two children chattering.He Dong sat next to Lin Nian, bent his fingers and patted his head: "Hurry up and eat."

"Oh." Lin Nian replied, and lowered his head to eat the eel rice in front of him.

Qi Lang suddenly raised his voice: "Old Qi, old Qi!"

Qi Shiyu had been in a daze, and was taken aback by the voice: "What's wrong?"

"Now do you remember that I take one psychology class every week?" Qi Lang said with a serious face, "Don't ask me any more!"

After hearing this, Zhong Yuan couldn't hold back, and let out a snort.

Qi Shiyu felt that his old face was a little red, so he picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice and lotus root and threw it into Qi Lang's bowl, and said unforgivingly: "You can't stop your mouth if you eat it!"

Aunt Li, who kept silent all this time, put a dumpling on Zhong Yuan's plate, and said the first sentence on the dinner table today: "Xiao Zhong, how does it taste?"

"Delicious." Zhong Yuan responded.

"You are not young anymore, it's alright." Aunt Li looked at Zhong Yuan, "It's not easy for Xiao Qi for so many years. I see you are very interested. I don't understand young people, so I feel that there is something wrong with you." It’s good to have a down-to-earth companion.”

Qi Shiyu almost spit out the pimple soup, Aunt Li rolled her eyes at him, and said, "Stinky boy, don't think I don't know, you have been spreading rumors that I told your mother about you."

He Dong, who had heard the rumor more than once, couldn't help covering his mouth and laughing.

"You and Shi Yun were both brought up by me. I know what kind of children you are." Aunt Li patted his hand holding chopsticks, "Both are the best children, but Shi Yun is God's fault. , There’s nothing you can do. You’re different, kid, okay, don’t make things difficult for yourself. As long as you live well, your mother will figure it out one day. "

When the name Shi Yun was mentioned, everyone at the table was a little silent.Qi Lang and Lin Nian stopped talking, and He Dong clicked on the lighter and lit a cigarette.

Aunt Li looked at Qi Shiyu, then at He Dong, and said, "I don't understand the truth, but if Lang Lang looks so good, you are not wrong. Children, everything is fine."

After finishing speaking, she put down her chopsticks and stood up: "I'll go back to the house first, you young people have fun, leave Lang Lang, go back to the house and do your homework!"

Qi Lang was already full, put down the bowl, waved at Lin Nian, made a face at Qi Shiyu, shouted "Goodbye, Mr. Zhong", and ran back to the house following Aunt Li.

Zhong Yuan whispered to Qi Shiyu: "Shall we go out for a walk after dinner?"

"……it is good."

In early autumn, the leaves are still green and the sun is still long.It was just getting dark after dinner.The two walked side by side on the street, surrounded by tall ginkgo trees, and the original simple green belt was designed as a small garden along the street.

Qi Shiyu didn't know what to say for a moment, he just kept his head down and walked forward.Zhong Yuan opened his mouth first, and said, "Did I be too anxious just now? Are you... in trouble?"

Difficult?

Qi Shiyu didn't know what to say, he only knew that he didn't seem to reject the person in front of him.

"Actually, I don't really know how to fall in love." Qi Shiyu said, "I..."

"Do you like me?" Zhong Yuan asked.

"..."

Zhong Yuan was not depressed because of his silence, he took a step forward, turned around, and said while walking backwards: "Even if you don't like me now, can you try to like me?"

Qi Shiyu was afraid that he would fall, so he was about to stretch out his hand to pull him back, but Zhong Yuan grabbed his hand: "Is it okay? Boss Qi?"

The setting sun in the sky was only left with its brilliance, shining behind Zhong Yuan, covering his whole body with a layer of soft light.

Qi Shiyu took out his hand and walked forward a few steps quickly.Zhong Yuan had no choice but to run after him quickly, but Wanfeng sent a word into his ears.

"Did I ever say I didn't like you?"