Mountains and seas close at hand

"Everything is a mystery, and the key to one mystery is another mystery."

After Lancinate left these words, the broken screen went dark.

The streets of Shanghai in the middle of winter are still crowded with people, and the luxury cars pulled over are not particularly conspicuous in this metropolis.Zhou Rao pushed open the car door and walked out.

The wet and cold winter in the south is as terrible as hell for people who walk on the streets in single clothes.The little boy in the shirt and vest was already pale with cold lips, but he still stood in the door car like a gentleman, and raised his hand to greet him: "Sister Bai, sister Song, the subway is out of service, it is convenient to take a taxi here."

Bai Xunhua got out of the car and started to walk, but stopped again.She looked sideways at Zhou Rao, with mixed feelings in her heart, she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Because of the height difference, Zhou Rao had to raise his head to meet Bai Xunhua's eyes.He raised his head, his long eyelashes curled up, revealing his aquamarine-like pupils.

The passing vehicles bring a flash of light, like diamonds being sprinkled on purpose.Under the flickering light, the delicate face between a child and a teenager is like a little angel of God in a trance.

"Sister Bai."

Zhou Rao called softly, but Bai Xunhua was taken aback.Rarely did she have such an almost panicked expression that it was so obvious.

Song Banyan turned her head and saw this scene, seeing Bai Xunhua's foot that was about to be lifted down again, thinking in a trance: because a kind and gentle person is really charming.

Zhou Rao's hurt expression flashed by, and he quickly restrained himself.But Bai Xunhua still saw it, she was always like this, once she saw it, she couldn't deceive herself as if she didn't see it.She always has an excellent memory. She remembers the exquisite and elegant flower baskets, the hearty and delicious breakfast, and the just-right temperature of the milk... She remembers every bit of other people's goodness in her heart.

Zhou Rao stared at her blankly, moved his lips but did not speak.

Bai Xunhua pursed his lips tightly, and said softly, "Hurry up and get back in the car, don't catch a cold."

Aquamarine lit up.

Before Zhou Rao had time to speak, Mr. Zhou urged in the car: "It's getting late, let's go."

"I know." Zhou Rao responded, and said to Bai Xunhua with concern, "Let's go first, so you can call a car."

Bai Xunhua nodded slightly in response, and she walked towards Song Banyan so quickly that the sound of her heels hitting the ground almost covered Zhou Rao's voice.

"But I won't forget."

Bai Xunhua held Song Banyan's hand, but was taken aback for a moment.She turned around and saw the leaving car quickly disappearing at the end of the street.

"Let's go find Xiao Pan and the others." Song Banyan held her hand tightly and put it in his pocket, "Is it cold? Forget it, we have to deal with the matter one by one. Let's go to the opposite side to buy a cup of hot drink first."

Bai Xunhua followed her steps, and said with a wry smile: "Where is the solution? We are the sheep they keep in the cage, and we are all waiting to be killed during the Chinese New Year."

Listening to her jokes, Song Banyan was immediately happy, and leaned over to kiss her: "No, at least we can finish this year."

Sitting in a 24-hour fast food restaurant, Song Banyan picked up the warm cup and let out a long sigh of relief: "The sky is big and the earth is big, eating is the biggest. The ancients never deceived me."

Bai Xunhua sat down on the chair, took out his mobile phone and wanted to call Xiao Wu.Opening the screen of the phone, she was taken aback by an unread text message.

Dr. Nagasawa: Take care of your body, relapse is very dangerous.

Bai Xunhua frowned and reacted immediately.She quickly stood up and said to Song Banyan: "Xiao Pan has an accident."

Song Banyan casually grabbed the food on the dinner plate and hurriedly followed his girlfriend out: "Do you know where it is?"

"I know." Bai Xunhua dialed the number while explaining, "Last time, Xiao Pan's emergency doctor sent me a message. She said that the old illness had relapsed, so something must have happened to Xiao Pan."

Song Banyan nodded: "Okay, let's go to that hospital now."

"Really not going to the hospital?" Dr. Nagasawa yawned, and the black circles under his eyes seemed to be bigger than last time.She threw the blood-stained gauze into the trash can, squinted her almond eyes and glanced at Xiao Wu, the silver needle in her hand was very scary.

Xiao Wu saw that Pan Xiaohong seemed to be getting better after she had been busy for a while, so he quickly said, "No need. The doctor is really good at sewing wounds."

Doctor Nagasawa sighed, who made Bai Xunhua not refuse when Bai Xunhua invited guests to dinner last time, and even added friends with this brat.When answering the phone, he vaguely reported his home address, attracting a group of snake ghosts and bull gods.

The silver needle passed across Pan Xiaohong's sole, and his knee moved slightly.

"Pupillary reaction, swallowing reaction, defensive reflex buckling... Well, it should be fine for the time being." Nagasawa frowned and thought for a while, then took a pen and paper, "You go to the pharmacy to buy something, I'm afraid he will wake up and die of pain. "

After working for a long time, several of them couldn't bear it anymore, they nestled in Dr. Nagasawa's rented house, sleeping in a mess.

Wen Luoluo occupied the couch, sleeping soundly, suddenly the back of her hand tightened, she immediately woke up, closed her eyes and listened.

Nagasawa touched the phone and lowered his voice: "Hello, yes... no, not in the hospital. Yes, the address is... Building 56, Jin... District..."

Xiao Wu has been by Pan Xiaohong's side all the time, his eyes lit up when he heard the call: "Is that my sister?"

Bai Xunhua and Song Banyan hurried to the community where Changze was located. Before they could find the 56th building, a figure suddenly rushed out of the corridor.Xiao Wu hugged Bai Xunhua, choked up and shouted: "Sister, you are finally here."

Song Banyan pouted at the side: "What a grown-up, really..."

Although Xiao Wu is 16 this year, he is much shorter than boys of the same age. Bai Xunhua touched the top of his head, smiled and comforted him: "Well, I'll take you home."

Nothing is more eye-catching than the word "go home".

Chinese people's nostalgia for "home" is engraved in the bones and melted in the blood.It doesn't matter where that place is, it doesn't matter who that person is. The meaning of "home" is not a harbor for rest after exhaustion.It not only gives you a sense of security and belonging, but also makes you willing to put down your vigilance and relax physically and mentally.You are contained by it, loved by it, love it as well, and love the people who build your "home" with you.

"Brother Pan, what are you doing!" Xiao Wu forcefully suppressed his roar, gritted his teeth and went up.

Seeing that his face was flushed, Pan Xiaohong hurriedly begged for mercy: "Give it to you, give it back to you. I just came here to find some tape, so I didn't know you hid it here."

Xiao Wu snatched the paper bag angrily: "Then you can't rummage through my things! My sister said you can't invade other people's privacy."

Pan Xiaohong was overjoyed: "Yes, yes, it's all because of Brother Pan. I'll give you an extra ten yuan in the red envelope later."

Xiao Wu looked at him contemptuously, and was about to speak, when Song Banyan shouted outside: "Pan Xiaohong, I want you to find some tape, my hands are sore from your ink stains."

Hearing the sound, Bai Xunhua came out of the kitchen, and saw Song Banyan standing on a chair, holding a big blessing character in his hand, crawling on the wall like a little gecko.Bai Xunhua rubbed his hands and said with a smile, "What are you doing? Do you need to stick it so high? It's almost reaching the ceiling."

Song Banyan said confidently: "This is called a blessing from the sky."

Bai Xunhua couldn't help but let her talk nonsense.She went back to the kitchen and poured out Song Banyan's sparse batter.Before telling them to use tape directly, Song Banyan insisted on "respecting tradition" and made a mess of the kitchen and took over a pot of failed products.

Pan Xiaohong took out the tape from the study, and seeing Song Banyan still lying on his stomach, he immediately sneered in a strange way: "Boss Song, you seem stupid."

Song Banyan put his foot on his shoulder: "I'm sculpting."

Fortunately, the house is so big, and the three of us were busy working together, but within 10 minutes, seven or eight blessing characters and couplets on the gate have been pasted up.Xiao Wu carried the chair, Pan Xiaohong held the tape and a utility knife, and Song Banyan lined up to enter the door empty-handed.

Suddenly there were footsteps on the stairway behind him, and Dr. Nagasawa came to meet the appointment with New Year's goods.

Song Banyan is used to being casual, so he reached out to take the gift box politely: "I came here very early, just in time to help with the cooking."

"I'm here as a guest." Nagasawa yawned, "I'm just good at soaking instant noodles, and I heard from Xiao Wu that you're good at it."

Song Banyan put the things in the corner and walked into the kitchen.She stood behind Bai Xunhua, blocked her girlfriend's request with one hand, looked with her head and said, "Honey, leave it to me."

Bai Xunhua patted her hand away: "I'll help you, Nagasawa will be on night shift at night, let's eat early."

Because the family is from all over the world, Song Banyan also spent a lot of thought when he decided on the menu.

A large round table specially bought, with a mandarin duck pot in the middle.On the left is buttery red soup, with peppercorns, peppers, and bell peppers floating in it. On the right, there is a pot of clear soup with mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms.

Cold dish Bai Xunhua has been placed on the table, soy cucumber, mixed fungus, spiced peanuts, Shanghai smoked fish, scallion oil jellyfish head, garlic white meat roll.

Song Banyan lifted the steamer, glanced at Lipu taro meat, poked the mutton with his chopsticks, heard the door open outside, and asked, "Is the old man back?"

Before she could finish her sentence, she felt her heart trembling. She quickly turned her head to look, and saw Wen Luoluo walking into the kitchen.She stood by the table and pinched a piece of smoked fish, and winked at Song Banyan with all kinds of flair: "It's as good as the living room and as good as the kitchen, um, it's better than the old restaurant."

Heh, this is what Xunhua bought in the supermarket.

Zhang Gonghe walked in, looked at Wen Luoluo expressionlessly, and explained to Song Banyan: "I didn't bring it here."

Professor Zhang quickly interrupted his daughter, and said with a smile: "Xiao Song, Xiao Wen is a good kid, and there is nowhere to go for the older ones. I just made my own opinion and made a decision beyond the rules. "

What Song Banyan could say, he had to say: "It's all right, it's so crowded."

"Whoever comes is a guest." Bai Xunhua smoothed things over, "Professor Zhang, sit down and have a cup of tea first."

While talking, someone whispered at the door: "Kezim?"

Bai Xunhua immediately stepped forward to open the door upon hearing the sound, and Manaski breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her: "The city is too big, and the houses are all the same."

Pan Xiaohong laughed loudly: "Master, are you lost again today?"

Manaski took off the fox fur and waved his hand: "No, I just went to see someone else's home."

The crowd burst into laughter.

Bai Xunhua made an introduction for several people, and everyone sat around in the living room and chatted.Song Banyan was waving a spatula in the kitchen, instead of poking in a few words.

Wensi tofu, stewed crab powder and lion head, boiled dried shredded pork, grilled lamb, fish-flavored eggplant... A few dishes that can be reheated are ready. Song Banyan greeted loudly: "Eat!"

Xiao Wu was arranging the bowls and chopsticks when he heard the sound and said to the living room, "Okay, it's time to eat, come quickly!"

There are so many people, it's not fake at all.Manaski and Professor Zhang took their seats, and the other juniors sat at will.Bai Xunhua walked up to Song Banyan and asked her if she needed help.

Song Banyan smiled and said: "You have been busy for two days, go to eat quickly. I will be ready in a while, fry two dishes, and then the fish will be gone."

Professor Zhang greeted after hearing the words: "Xiao Song, don't be too busy, you can't finish eating."

Zhang Gongyu looked at his father: "She will definitely burn it, you can only eat more."

Highland barley wine, wine, carbonated beverages and fruit juices, toasting and chatting happily.

"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong."

Thanks to Wen Luoluo's sharp ears, otherwise, everyone really didn't pay attention to the doorbell.Xiao Wu stood up quickly with quick hands and feet: "I'll go and open the door."

Everyone basically didn't care, only Wen Luoluo's eyes twitched, and before she could figure out why, she heard Xiao Wu shouting at the door: "Help!"

Everyone rushed over when they heard the sound, only to see Xiao Wu holding the door desperately, and a hand came in from outside to grab the door, and pushed the door open without seeing how hard it was.

Wen Luoluo's face changed: "Lao Qi Xu?"

Old Seven Xu was wearing a camel-colored overcoat and a long scarf. His hair that was half hanging on his face was brushed back.

When Pan Xiaohong saw him coming to the door single-handedly, his face darkened and he said angrily: "Damn it, you dare to come!"

Xu Laoqi quickly raised his hand: "No, I'm here to give red envelopes."

"Sir, please step aside."

Xu Lao Qi turned his head and touched his chin: "Little friend, who are you looking for?"

Zhou Rao hugged the gift box: "I'm looking for Sister Bai and Sister Song."

Bai Xunhua was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Song Banyan.Song Banyan heard the movement, and was coming out of the kitchen, and nodded slightly to her.She glanced at Xu Laoqi and Zhou Rao, wiped her hands with her apron: "Come in, don't stand at the door and scare my neighbors."

Xiao Wu looked at Song Banyan, then at Bai Xunhua, quickly pulled out the disposable shoe cover and handed it to Xu Laoqi: "Put it on." Then he took out a pair of new cotton slippers from the cabinet, unpacked the bag and handed it to Zhou Laoqi. spare.

Xu Laoqi was quite helpless for Xiao Wu's different treatment: "Is it really okay for you to be like this?"

It's a pity that no one paid attention to him.

Fortunately, I bought a large round seat, which can accommodate two more people.

Professor Zhang didn't know anything about the situation, and raised his glass cheerfully: "Very good, very good, ten people, perfect."

Song Banyan turned off the gas stove, and responded with a smile: "The professor is right. Come on, let's serve the dishes. Braised silver carp heads and sweet and sour Yellow River carp. I wish you all a year of abundance."

"Xiao Song, you come to eat too."

"Yes, yes, Boss Song, you have worked hard, and I will pour you wine."

"Let's take a group photo while there are still plenty of dishes!"

"Okay, okay, I want to stand with my sister."

"Go away, my dear, come into my arms."

Bai Xunhua leaned on Song Banyan's shoulder, remembering her thin and pale cheeks when she visited Ji Bao yesterday, and sighed inwardly.Song Banyan tilted his head and kissed his girlfriend, and whispered in her ear: "I'm exhausted, let Ji Bao treat us to a hotel for dinner next year."

Volume [-] End