cold flame

It was finally the New Year's Eve, and Lin Mo was sent home by Gao Wenxuan only two days before the New Year's Eve.The day when Lin's mother was promised to return home was postponed again and again, until the last moment, the two lovers who lived together lived together separated.

"Momo, get up quickly! It's Chinese New Year today, why don't you sleep late." Mother Lin ran into Lin Mo's room without knocking on the door to wake her son up.

"Mom, why didn't you knock on the door when you came in?" Fortunately, Lin Mo, who had reacted quickly and was completely awake when he heard his mother's voice, put the quilt over his neck almost the moment the other party stood by the window.

"It's not that you're naked, you're a big boy. What's the point of knocking on the door?" Mother Lin didn't take it seriously. Seeing that Lin Mo woke up and was about to leave, she saw him covered tightly and said, "The heater in your room doesn't work. Bad, what are you doing so tightly wrapped?"

Lin Mo had no choice but to find an excuse and said, "I feel a little cold."

"Really? Then I'll add cotton wool to your bed today. Get up quickly and help your dad post couplets and hang lanterns. I still have to cook."

"Got it, get up right away."

Before leaving, Mother Lin did not forget to say with emotion: "You child, I think it's because he was used to Wenxuan and became more and more lazy..."

Lin Mo didn't get up until the door was closed. The pajamas covered the marks on his body, but they couldn't cover the light red strawberries extending to his neck. Lin Mo was a little angry if he wanted this. If it wasn't for Gao Wenxuan, he wouldn't have needed these few days I wear turtlenecks at home.

Get dressed and go out to help decorate the house.Every door is pasted with the word "Fu" upside down. Little red lanterns are hung on both sides of the balcony in the living room for decoration. Chocolate mixed with candy is piled up on the coffee table. Even the corners that are usually neglected are spotless. I have to say , today does seem to be filled with a festive new atmosphere.

After dinner in the evening, the family waited by the TV for the Spring Festival Gala, holding their mobile phones while watching. Lin's father and Lin's mother occasionally responded to the blessing messages from relatives and friends, and Lin Mo was talking to someone who hadn't seen each other since returning home Wechat chat with people who have met.

Gao Wenxuan: Where did you put it?

Lin Mo took a photo with his mobile phone and typed: This sketch is not as funny as the one just now.

Gao Wenxuan: I want to watch it too.

After speaking, he also posted a "poor" emoji that was completely unlike him. Lin Mo smiled and replied: If you want to watch it, turn on the TV and watch it. Today is officially the holiday.

Gao Wenxuan: I mean I want to watch it with you.

Lin Mo sent a "white-eyed" expression, and replied: Don't think about it.

Gao Wenxuan: Don't you think it's a bit miserable for me to work at home alone on New Year's Eve?

Lin Mo: And Xiaobai, what is Xiaobai doing?

Then I saw a photo, in which Xiaobai was lying on the floor doing nothing, judging from the surrounding environment, he should be staying with Gao Wenxuan in the study.Lin Mo suddenly felt that this little guy had grown up a lot after not seeing him for two days.

Gao Wenxuan: He looks sick.

Lin Mo: You haven't taken it out to play these two days?

Gao Wenxuan replied quickly: No.

Lin Mo: Your sister

Gao Wenxuan explained: I have been working overtime in the hospital for the past two days and have no time.

Lin Mo thought that although he had called and sent messages to chat in the past two days, they all ended in just a few sentences. He didn't even know what time the other party got off work every day.

Gao Wenxuan: Do you feel a little sympathetic now?

Lin Mo deliberately replied: Not at all.

Afterwards, the mobile phone was quiet for a while, Lin Mo was bored and continued to watch the lively and jubilant performance, Lin's mother held the mobile phone and let out a burst of laughter on the sofa, "Wenxuan sent me a red envelope, and it's quite a big one."

"Sent me one too." Father Lin chuckled, poked at the phone screen and said, "I'll send him one too."

"Hey, Momo, did Wenxuan send it to you too? Remember to send a blessing, you have lived there for so long, tomorrow your brother-in-law will come over and treat you well."

Lin Mo picked up his phone and took a look. He had received several group messages of congratulations. Gao Wenxuan's column had no new notifications, and the last message he sent was displayed.Lin Mo pretended not to care and picked up the fruit on the table to eat.

"Momo, is Wenxuan's avatar the dog he bought?" Mother Lin seemed to have noticed that Gao Wenxuan's avatar had been changed for a few days, and commented: "It's very cute."

"Well, it's a golden retriever." The photo of the head portrait was taken when he was walking the dog with Gao Wenxuan. Of course, Mother Lin didn't know that Xiaobai was bought by Gao Wenxuan for him.

"It's a pity that our family can't keep a dog... But it doesn't matter. When you get married and have your own home, you can still have one."

Lin's father, who was watching the show carefully, made a disgusted comment: "What kind of songs are they singing this year..."

Mother Lin's attention was turned away: "I think it's okay."

Lin Mo just looked down at his phone and sent a message to Gao Wenxuan, but he didn't receive a response for a long time.

"I'm going to cook supper, Momo, do you want dumplings or glutinous rice balls?" Seeing the end, Mother Lin stood up and prepared to go to the kitchen. According to the annual habit, the whole family will eat supper after watching the Spring Festival Gala. Only then will I prepare to go to bed and welcome the new year.

"dumpling."

When Mother Lin went to the kitchen to cook dumplings, Lin Mo's cell phone rang a message.

Gao Wenxuan: Is the party almost over?

Lin Mo: Well, where did you go?

Gao Wenxuan: Walk the dog.I took Xiaobai to a place far away.

Lin Mo: Where is the far away place?

Gao Wenxuan: Your house is downstairs.

Lin Mo:? ?

Then Gao Wenxuan sent a photo, which was the front view of a building that Lin Mo was very familiar with.

Gao Wenxuan: Waiting for you downstairs.

Lin Mo immediately stood up and said to Father Lin who was watching the party: "Dad, I'll go out for a while and come back right away."

Father Lin said, "Where are we going so late? Other families are waiting for the New Year's Eve."

Lin Mo said: "Meet a friend, soon."

"Could it be your girlfriend?" Mother Lin came out with hot dumplings and said, "Momo, eat the dumplings before going."

"No need, mom, you guys eat, I'm leaving."

After finishing speaking, he took a bunch of keys and closed the door without paying attention to Father Lin's questioning. Lin Mo found that he was not wearing a coat when he entered the elevator. Unlike the well-heated indoors, the cold air outside continued to penetrate into his knitted sweater. Straight down to the first floor, he almost ran out to the outside of the building.

"Momo."

Gao Wenxuan called him from the dark place under the street lamp under the steps, Lin Mo restrained his excitement and walked over.Xiaobai didn't see his master for a few days, so he rushed up to grab his calf immediately, and Lin Mo had to stop to touch it with such enthusiasm.

"Seeing that you went to hug Xiaobai first, I regretted bringing him here."

Gao Wenxuan's words sounded like a child's resentment from a mother who lived alone. Lin Mo was amused and got up, walked over and hugged him silently.

"Why don't you wear a jacket?" Gao Wenxuan hugged Lin Mo tightly, who was only wearing a turtleneck thin sweater, and kissed him a few times against his neck.

Lin Mo was tickled by the movement, let go of his hand and said, "I forgot when I went out, why didn't you say anything before you came?"

Gao Wenxuan took off his coat and put it on for him, and said with a smile, "Is this a surprise for you?"

"The surprise was given to me by Xiaobai."

On the night of the New Year's Eve, everyone was busy watching the Spring Festival Gala, playing mahjong, chatting about family affairs while warming up the fire, and spent the last day of the year in a harmonious and warm atmosphere.There are very few pedestrians on the street, only one or two cars passing by occasionally, eager to rush home before twelve o'clock to watch the new year.

The storefronts on both sides of the road are all locked, only the street lights are still bright, leading to the distance along the spacious sidewalk.Lin Mo chatted with Gao Wenxuan about trivial matters at a leisurely pace, and accidentally glanced at the nearby neighborhood. Every building without exception was lit with eye-catching lights, and every household had a lamp to wish for a happy New Year.

Unknowingly, a little warmth of hope rose in Lin Mo's heart.

"So even Mom thinks you're fat." Gao Wenxuan squeezed his fingers and said in a joking tone.

Lin Mo glared at him: "It's not thanks to you."

"You were too thin before, but now it's just right to be fatter, and it's comfortable to hold."

"roll."

"By the way, your red envelope." Gao Wenxuan didn't let go of Lin Mo's hand, but turned his head to him and said, "It's in the coat pocket, take it by yourself."

Lin Mo took out a long red envelope from the pocket of the coat he was wearing, squeezed the thickness like in the movie, and said, "It's not much, I thought you were waiting to give it now, and you were preparing for a surprise again."

Gao Wenxuan said with a smile: "There is still a wallet in the left pocket, you can take it back directly."

"What's the use of taking it back, and I don't know the secret of your bank card."

"It's fine if I tell you not." He picked up his mobile phone and typed a few sets of numbers, Gao Wenxuan said, "I've sent it to you."

Lin Mo didn't even bother to take out his mobile phone, showing a sly smile, "It's not rare."

"You don't have to take any of the red envelopes, bank cards, but there is one thing you must accept." Gao Wenxuan suddenly stopped in his tracks and said seriously.

"What is it?"

"A New Year's gift for you."

Taking out a present from his trouser pocket and pinching it on his hand, Gao Wenxuan took Lin Mo's left hand and placed it in his palm.It was a ring on a silver chain.

Lin Mo held it in his hand and looked at it carefully, and couldn't help asking: "Is it the same style as yours?"

"Well, I found several stores." Gao Wenxuan took the ring, "I'll put it on for you."

Touching the cold texture of his chest, Lin Mo glanced at the wedding ring on the finger of the other party. The silver ring that once felt so shiny that he didn't want to look directly at it seemed to have lost its sharp color at this moment, and it was glowing with a corresponding soft luster.

"It's almost 12 o'clock." Gao Wenxuan stared at his watch and reported the count, "3, 2, 1."

There was a brilliant light in his eyes, and he said to Lin Mo, "Happy New Year."

At this moment when the old and the new take over, there are too many words that can’t be said, like enduring the long night and finally coming to today. During this period, you don’t have to carry it alone in the future.They used hugs to convey similar emotions, and the overlapping body temperature quietly rose in the cold night.

In the first second of the new year, they still have each other.