You who walk against the light

The setting sun elongated the shadow, the ground was scorching hot, the leaves of the camphor trees on both sides were shiny, the music of the sprinkler was not far away, and the pigeons in the distance made a melodious sound, returning home in the sunset.

It was the summer of 2002.

"Just this time." Zhong Kaifan explained truthfully.

Zhong Can made a false alarm, patted his chest and said: "That's easy, you still have a chance to be straight!"

Zhong Kaifan ignored him, stepped on his bicycle, and disappeared around the corner like flying.

"Wait for me--"

Zhong Can chased after him.

At that time, no one in Beijing thought about the relationship between boys, but then again, the Zhong family can develop to what it is now, and they can be famous in the real estate industry anyway. Is there really someone who turns a blind eye to Zhong Kaifan?Besides, he himself is good enough.

Therefore, Zhong Can felt that his suspicion was not unreasonable.

When the car passed Wudaokou, Zhong Kaifan's heart skipped a beat. The place has changed so much that the original traces can no longer be seen. There are many brand-new high-rise buildings, and the roads are criss-crossing. You can vaguely see many foreign students.

He remembered that at that time, he, Zhong Can, and Lin Yuan often came here to eat.

"It's almost there." Xiao Zheng's voice pulled Zhong Kaifan back from his thoughts.

Zhong Dingheng is a scholar at heart, he doesn't like scenes that are too exaggerated, and he understands the principle of making a big tree attract wind, and he can keep a low profile as much as possible.The car started to slow down after entering the community, and stopped at the entrance of an independent villa.

From the outside, it's not that eye-catching.

Xiao Zheng greeted the driver, "Please bring up the luggage later."

"Okay." The driver replied.

Zhong Kaifan hasn't been back to this house for a long time, the furnishings are similar to before, the dark brown staircase winds straight up, the overall look is simple yet stable, the TV and sofa in the living room have been changed.

"Mr. Zhong is in the study." Xiao Zheng reminded.

Zhong Kaifan nodded, looked around subconsciously, Xiao Zhengxin understood, "Madam is not here today."

His vision was suddenly blurred, and the dark brown wooden door felt extra heavy.

Zhong Kaifan knocked on the door and went in, the light was a bit dazzling, he subconsciously blocked his eyelids, and heard a familiar and old voice: "Kaifan, are you back?"

The study was spotless, his father Zhong Dingheng sat on the chair in front of the desk, and there was a Dripping Guanyin plant on the desk, and the fragrance of Biluochun could be faintly smelled in the air.

"Dad." Zhong Kaifan lowered his eyebrows.

Zhong Dingheng had a hanging water in his hand, and the nurse pulled out the needle beside him, indicating that she could go out.

"Sit." Zhong Dingheng raised his chin. He was wearing a Chinese-style cotton shirt today, looking very friendly.

Zhong Kaifan sat on the opposite sofa, his eyes were clear, seeing that his father was still in good spirits, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Today it's just us and my son." Zhong Dingheng looked at his son, not to mention his appearance, but there seemed to be an extra air of alienation on his body.

"How are you?" Although he hated being arranged for life, he still maintained the most basic respect for his father.

Zhong Dingheng shook his neck, his voice was rambling, "It's an old problem." He said with a laugh: "Drink tea."

"You usually take care of your health. If you have nothing to do, I won't stay in Beijing."

Zhong Dingheng raised his right eyebrow slightly, "I just arrived in Beijing, and I didn't have a good meal, so it's time to talk about this."

Zhong Kaifan didn't respond.

In fact, his feelings for his father are very complicated. There is a side of respect, but also a side of contempt and resentment.

Zhong Dingheng looked at his son's alienated attitude, and his tone was a little disappointed: "I don't know if I will wake up to see you when I get sick again."

The medical staff knocked on the door: "Mr. Zhong, it's time to take your medicine."

"wait a moment."

It was only then that Zhong Kaifan realized that in order to see himself, Zhong Dingheng deliberately left the hospital early.

It's not that my heart is not touched.

But this family might not be able to accommodate him, and he would not be able to pass his own hurdle either.

"Stay at home tonight."

"No." Zhong Kaifan instinctively refused, he was afraid of seeing the

Regarding things related to Zhong Can, he faced his stepmother Chen Li.He still remembered how Chen Li went crazy and wanted to tear him apart.

If Zhong Can can be exchanged for death, there is nothing wrong with him.

"Father, you are the only son left now..."

These words were like a fatal blow, hitting the softest part of Zhong Kaifan's heart accurately, making him unable to retreat.

"When you get old, your heart softens. Recently, I keep thinking about what happened when you were a child. Dad feels very guilty. In fact, Aunt Chen also knows that you can't completely blame Xiaocan for what happened, but you have to understand that in this world, there is nothing but "Love" can support people to go on, but "hate" can actually do it." Zhong Dingheng's voice sounded a little choked, and although he tried his best to maintain a sitting posture, he still seemed a bit stooped: "I need you very much, Kaifan."

"What conditions do you have?" Zhong Kaifan touched the teacup, and the water had become warm.

"Conditions?" Zhong Dingheng laughed out loud, as if he had heard some joke, "My condition is that there are no conditions."

"I love my current job and I'm graduating soon."

"I can wait for you to get your graduation certificate and degree certificate, but you also need to be clear that if you take over Zhong's property, you will have to start from scratch to shatter your previous cognition."