An Accident in Broad Daylight

Perhaps Xu Tangcheng's persistence finally worked, Zhou Hui's thoughts coincided with Xu Tangcheng's.

Before New Year's Day, Xu Tangcheng received a call from Tang Qi, saying that during breakfast, Xu Yueliang asked her to ask her brother to come home for the holiday, and the family sat down and had a good talk.

This time was earlier than Xu Tangcheng expected, and he was a little apprehensive in addition to being surprised: "What did Mom say?"

"My mother didn't say anything at the time, so they must have discussed it." Xu Tangqi couldn't hide the joy in his words, "I just said, I miss you, and they will definitely miss you too. How could it be that because of this incident, The family really fell apart."

On the other end of the phone, Xu Tangcheng frowned trying to figure out what his parents meant, and didn't bother to reply.

"Brother?" Xu Tangqi couldn't get a response, so he called him.

"Ok?"

"You come back and talk to your parents. In fact, your parents are very soft-hearted, especially your mother."

Xu Tangcheng smiled: "I know, I will talk about it."

But Xu Tangcheng was not as optimistic as Xu Tangqi. After hanging up the phone, he was still thinking, Xu Yueliang and Zhou Hui suddenly asked him to go back. Is it because things really turned around, or are they finally going to issue an ultimatum to force him again? a handful.

He didn't work overtime today, but Yi Zhe, who always came home first, did not come back for some reason.Xu Tangcheng was thinking on the sofa, unable to sort out the miscellaneous thoughts in his head.Gradually, the sky darkened.Through the window of the living room, you can see the lights gradually lighting up in the night, the edges of the lights meet, and finally connect into one piece.It was rare to be quiet, and it was rare to feel that there might be hope, so Xu Tangcheng let himself lie there, killing time without doing anything.

There was a sound of opening the door, Xu Tangcheng wanted to call for someone, but immediately found that the person who entered was on the phone.He didn't have time to listen, but a few words and a single address had already revealed the content of the call.

Yi Zhe turned on the light while talking, and when he saw the person on the sofa, he stuttered in fright.

Xu Tangcheng smiled, got up and walked over, took the rice in his hand.

"I really can't make it on New Year's Day...Okay...I'll call you when I'm free."

Today's dishes are vegetarian three delicacies, sweet and sour pork ribs, and a croquette.Xu Tangcheng found a plate and poured out the dishes, and Yi Zhe had already hung up the phone.

"Your dad's phone number?"

"Yeah." Yi Zhe put on his slippers, moved his feet again, and kicked the shoes that were casually off the ground, "I went to that store to buy you fake vegetables, but when I went, I found a note on the door, saying The boss has something to do at home, so the business will be closed for a few days."

No wonder I came back late.

"Why did uncle call just now, to let you go to Shanghai?"

"Yeah." Yi Zhe washed his hands, and before he could sit down, he took a ball and stuffed it into his mouth, and swallowed it without chewing twice.

"Don't eat so fast all the time," Xu Tangcheng saw, and couldn't help but start talking about this question again, "It's not good for the stomach."

After hearing this, Yi Zhe chewed the next bite a few times.

"Just now Tang Qi called me and said that my parents asked me to go back on New Year's Day." Xu Tangcheng returned to the topic, "It's a coincidence, aren't you going to Shanghai?"

"Want you to go home?" Yi Zhe put down the bowl in his hand, and thought for a while, "Are uncles and aunts going to agree?"

"I don't know." Xu Tangcheng shook his head, "But I always feel that they won't agree so quickly. Maybe... a little shaken?"

Xu Tangcheng naturally hoped that his optimistic attitude would not be disappointed. However, guessing in advance was of no use. Things would develop as they should, and they would not change anything based on their hopes.He sighed: "Forget it, I'll take a look when the time comes."

"Do you want me to go back with you?"

"No," Xu Tangcheng said quickly, "I don't know what's going on yet."

"Yeah." Yi Zhe thought about it, and felt that he should be more honest now, and don't bother Zhou Hui and Xu Yueliang.

"You should go to Shanghai, then go." Judging from the phone call just now, it seemed that Yi Yuanzhi wanted Yi Zhe to pass by. Xu Tangcheng put his hand on his forehead and rubbed it twice, "Otherwise, you have to stay by yourself."

Yi Zhe didn't respond to the question of whether to go to Shanghai or not, but immediately frowned and asked, "Still feeling unwell today?"

"It's okay." Xu Tangcheng is now being remotely monitored almost all day long, and he no longer dares to lie to Yi Zhe about his physical condition, "I still have a severe headache in the afternoon, and my head is in a daze."

"Didn't you go to bed early last night?" Yi Zhe turned his head and looked at the time on the wall watch, "Why don't you go to bed earlier."

"Okay." Xu Tangcheng agreed with a long tone.Seeing that the expression on Yi Zhe's face was not very good, he moved his chopsticks, picked a small steak from the plate, and put it in Yi Zhe's bowl: "Don't be so nervous, eat quickly, it will be cold in a while. "

Soon after New Year's Day, Xu Tangcheng returned home, and after Yi Zhe sent him to the train, he boarded the train to Shanghai at the urging of his father.

It was only after arriving in Shanghai that Yi Zhe understood why his father took the initiative to contact him this time.

Yi Yuanzhi personally came to pick him up at the station, but when Yi Zhe opened the car door, he realized why his father contacted him so proactively.

The girl who was sitting in front of the co-pilot, she turned her head with a smile and waved to him: "Long time no see."

Yi Zhemu remained silent and got into the car.

Yi Yuanzhi glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, "Xiaoyi is greeting you, didn't you hear me?"

From this point on, the atmosphere of this trip to Shanghai was weird.Yi Yuanzhi's tone was flat, and there was even an uncommon smile on the corner of his mouth, but Yi Zhe could clearly see his displeasure in the mirror.

"Hello." Yi Zhe frowned, and turned his gaze out of the window.

"Why didn't you reply to the text message I sent you before, and didn't answer the phone call?"

As if on purpose, the girl began to recount in front of Yi Yuanzhi whether it was or not.Yi Yuanzhi was very kind, when she said something, he would nod his head and respond, and he would teach him a few words, whether it was light or heavy.

Yi Zhe couldn't hear it, so he opened the window of the back seat.Shanghai has also been very cold these past few days, and Yi Zhe felt relieved by the blowing wind, but Yi Yuanzhi scolded him in a low voice.

When I went to eat, I chose a Hong Kong-style restaurant that girls like to eat.When the food came, the girl ate a couple of small mouthfuls, then curled her lips and said that the taste of this restaurant was not as good as before.

Yi Zhe, who was sitting by the side, of course ignored her words, he pretended not to hear, and ate happily, while Yi Yuanzhi cared for the girl after warning Yi Zhe that it was useless.

"I originally wanted to go to Hong Kong tomorrow, but the friend who always goes with me temporarily let me go, hey." The girl sighed and glanced at Yi Zhe.

"It's okay," Yi Yuanzhi said with a smile after hearing this, "Let Yi Zhe go with you?"

"I'm not going." With a piece of chicken still in his mouth, Yi Zhe raised his head quickly and dropped this sentence.

"Go and have fun too, it happens to be a holiday."

"I dont go."

The joy of seeing his father has been slowly worn away in these two hours, and now, all that remains in Yi Zhe's heart is full of impatience.No one was talking at the table, the girl's eyes turned a few times between the two of them, as if she was watching a good show, she raised the corners of her lips, then lowered her head, raised her little finger, and scooped a spoonful of soup to her mouth inside.

"I'm leaving the day after tomorrow. I still have something to do when I go back."

Such a scene, Yi Zhe is really boring to watch.He put down his chopsticks and stood up: "I'm full, you eat, I'll go out to smoke."

After finishing speaking, Yi Yuanzhi turned around and walked out, ignoring Yi Yuanzhi's slightly sunken face.

It's cold outside, but comfortable.However, even though there was no wind, the lighter failed to ignite twice when lighting the cigarette.Yi Zhe shook it a few times, and for the third time, finally, after a rustling sound, a faint flame ignited.

The flame ignited the smoke, burning a bright red light, and immediately retreated again.Yi Zhe confirmed that the lighter was out of gas, looked around, but couldn't find the trash can, so he put it back in his pocket.

Through the window, from where he was standing, he could see the two of Yi Yuanzhi and the others, chatting and laughing, as if they were father and daughter.

Yi Zhe took out his phone and checked the time. It was 12:30, it was time for dinner.

After hesitating for a while, he still didn't call Xu Tangcheng.

He squatted on the ground, looked at Shanghai in front of him through the faint smoke, and suddenly felt that it would be better not to come here.He should go home with Xu Tangcheng, or hide in his own house and not come out. In this case, if Zhou Hui and Xu Yueliang let go, he might be able to strike while the iron is hot, perform more and earn some favorability.Or, even if he doesn't go home, it's better to stay in their rented house by himself than to suffocate.

"What are you doing squatting here?"

Behind him, Yi Yuanzhi came out, without a coat, only in a thin suit.

"Smoking." Yi Zhe turned to look at him and said.

Yi Yuanzhi glanced at the nearly extinguished cigarette, and didn't bother with him.

"What do you want to do when you go back to Beijing?"

"School, final exam."

"Is the final exam so early?"

Neither humble nor overbearing, Yi Zhe replied flatly, "Yes."

Yi Yuanzhi paced on the spot, silent for a while.

"Xiaoyi didn't plan to go there for a few days, so I guess it will take you two or three days." He slowed down his tone, "And you probably haven't been to Hong Kong, so you just happened to go for fun."

Not only has Yi Zhe never been to Hong Kong, he doesn't even have a Hong Kong and Macau permit. Even objective conditions don't support him going to Hong Kong with others in the past few days.But Yi Zhe didn't mention this, he just repeated again bluntly: "I won't go with her."

"What's the matter with her?" Seeing that the lobbying from the side was useless, Yi Yuanzhi finally said, "Xiao Yi is a good girl, she likes you very much, and you don't have a girlfriend, so it's time to get in touch more."

Yi Zhe is not stupid, in fact, he really wants to ask Yi Yuanzhi now, what are you doing to get in touch with him, to help you consolidate your cooperative relationship?But for so many years, because he was no longer Yi Yuanzhi's legitimate son, and the chance to meet him was always rare, Yi Zhe has become used to being respectful and respectful to Yi Yuanzhi.

He has feelings for Yi Yuanzhi, but not to the point where he dares to quarrel with him.So no matter how much dissatisfaction there was in his heart, Yi Zhe just lowered his head and stopped talking.

But Yi Yuanzhi did not give up, and was still trying to persuade him to accompany that girl to Hong Kong.

"Dad," Yi Zhe quickly rubbed his nose while holding a cigarette, as if he had made up his mind.

He stood up, looked at Yi Yuanzhi, and said, "I want to tell you something."

Just as he brought it up in one breath, he was suddenly interrupted by a ringing bell, forcing him to keep the words in his mouth.Yi Yuanzhi gestured to Yi Zhe to wait a moment, and picked up the phone.

Yi Zhe took a deep puff of his cigarette, and when he heard Yi Yuanzhi's respectful response to the phone, he was inexplicably irritable.

"I have something to do, so I have to go now," Yi Yuanzhi hung up the phone with a bad face, and said to Yi Zhe, "You send Xiaoyi back first."

"Dad." When Yi Yuanzhi turned around, Yi Zhe took a step forward and called him again, "I have something to tell you."

"I'm in a hurry now, after you send Xiaoyi back to the hotel, we can talk about it later."

Without giving him a chance to refuse, Yi Yuanzhi left such a sentence, without even turning his head completely, he had already strode away.

Yi Zhe watched him return to the dining table, picked up his coat, and said something to the girl with a smile.

Going home this time, Xu Tangcheng opened the door directly with the key.He entered the door, just as Zhou Hui came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of dishes.Zhou Hui still didn't come over to greet him as usual, but after putting the dishes on the dining table, she glanced sideways at him and said, "I'm thinner."

Holding a few bowls, Xu Tangqi stuck out his tongue at Zhou Hui behind him.

The dishes were rich and steaming, which made Xu Tangcheng's heart suddenly collapse.

"Tang Cheng is back." Xu Yueliang came out of the bedroom with a glass of water, with a smile on his face.

Zhou Hui cooked a table full of dishes, which couldn't fit on the flat floor, and two dishes were placed on the side of the plate.

Although such an analogy might not be appropriate, Xu Tangcheng really felt like a grand banquet during this meal.Xu Yueliang and Zhou Hui's greetings and foreshadowing were sincere. During the dinner, Zhou Hui's eyes turned red several times, and Xu Tangcheng also noticed it.It's just that the parents' soft-heartedness failed to overcome their persistence, and the reality did not develop in the direction Xu Tangcheng hoped for after all.

"Chengcheng's mother wants us to go to the south with them this winter." Xu Yueliang said suddenly when he was about to finish eating.

Xu Tangcheng was stunned for a moment, vaguely feeling that the words were not finished.

"The air here is getting worse and worse. Tang Qi is often uncomfortable. I'll discuss it with your mother. If it doesn't work, let's celebrate the New Year this year. It just so happens that you have always said that you want to take your grandma to play. This Your uncle and the others will also go over next time, and we will be together as a big family."

"Let's go to the New Year..." Xu Tangcheng said this, but there was nothing to say.

Xu Tangqi was sitting across the table from him, at this moment he glanced at him, but his eyes were also blank.

"Hmm..." Xu Yueliang pondered for a while, and added, "Chengcheng's mother means to let Tang Qi take care of her body there. Anyway, I've already retired, so we just thought that we won't be coming back for now."

Holding the bowl and chopsticks, Xu Tangcheng suddenly raised his head.