together for a moment

Nick took him to look around the neighborhood, which way from the subway station can pass the supermarket or store, which shortcut can go directly to the expressway if you drive, where to find if you want to eat supper, morning and morning How to walk from exercise to get to the park.

They returned to the house before it was dark, and people in the community came home from get out of class and get off work one after another. Opening a little window, they could smell the dinner dishes of the neighbors, full of the smell of life.

"Although this neighborhood is far away from the subway station, it is also because of this that it can be quiet amidst the hustle and bustle. In addition, there are very few tenants who buy and live in small families. The composition is relatively stable, and the size of the ping also meets your needs." Nick leaned against the wall and crossed his hands over his chest, "Okay, now I want to know how you feel?"

"I feel? I feel that your sales skills have improved a lot." Zhao Yimu replied with a smile.

"Who asked you this?" Nick rolled his eyes at him, "I'm asking you how you feel about this room."

Zhao Yimu walked to the bay window in the living room and looked out of the window. In the dark night, the lights of every house were like candlelight, and each light represented a destination.

"It's exciting, I feel very emotional."

"Great!" Nick cheered first before continuing, "Would you like to discuss the price with Ms. Lin first? There is another guest bidding for this house, but the owner is currently traveling abroad. We'll talk about it when we get back, you still have time to think about it."

"Okay, if Xiaopei is also satisfied with this one, I'll think about the price," Zhao Yimu looked at the time, "Let's go, let's eat something first."

"Okay, there's a very good ramen shop near here that serves authentic Lanzhou flavors. I heard that the beef burritos are also delicious. Let me treat you first." Nick locked the door and went downstairs with him.

"If you want to treat, you should wait until I buy the house and the commission is in your pocket before treating?" Zhao Yimu followed behind him.

"That won't work, one yard is worth one yard. If you buy a house, I will treat you, but now you have to." Nick said with a smile.

"Why?" Zhao Yimu asked.

Nick coughed twice, smiled shyly and said, "What, last time you taught me to treat customers as friends... This method is pretty good. A few days ago, I sold a suite, the price is not high and the commission is not much , but the customer is very satisfied that I helped him find the ideal place, and I am also very happy for him, how should I put it... quite a sense of accomplishment."

"That's because you're smart, you can understand a little bit." Zhao Yimu felt deeply happy when he heard what he said, "How did you say that? Master leads you in, and practice depends on the individual."

"So it's not too much to treat Master to a meal, right?" Nick led him to walk among the alleys.

"Good boy." Zhao Yimu said as if he had some feelings: "In the past, civil and criminal lawsuits were very troublesome and troublesome, but if you can win the trust of your client in court, you will feel that everything is worth it. It’s a pity that this kind of emotion is rarely seen now.”

"By the way, I haven't asked you yet, are you a lawyer now?" Nick said, "Why do you go to India for a business trip as a lawyer?"

"Lawyers are also divided into many fields. I am now a lawyer in international mergers and acquisitions," Zhao Yimu replied. There is a big client who wants to acquire a company in India, the contract conditions are complicated and the time is tight, and there needs to be someone who can speak Chinese to respond at any time, so I went."

"You didn't really want to go back then, did you? When I first met you, there were a few large characters written on your forehead: "I hate this place"" Nick turned out of the alley and saw a long queue at the entrance of the noodle shop. It was already full of people, "Damn, I thought it would be less crowded if it was early today..."

Zhao Yimu was swallowed by the overflowing aroma, he could see that it was too painful not to eat, and he had to eat some food immediately, "Forget it, order a beef burrito and eat it in the car," he said.

In the end, they got into the car with the burritos that were made to order. They were not in a hurry to start the car. They were in a hurry to start the Wuzang Temple.

"It's delicious," Zhao Yimu opened his mouth to the limit to eat the crust and the beef. "This cake is chewy enough, and the beef is salty and juicy. The combination of the two elements is perfect in the mouth."

"Are you the host of a food show? Do you want a close-up for the camera?" Nick laughed while eating, "By the way, I haven't finished talking just now. You hated India when you first went, right?"

"Yeah, I was sent on a business trip for a month when I just changed to a new company. I felt that I was a rookie and was thrown into a bad hole," Zhao Yimu said while eating cakes without slowing down, "But now all the hardships have come. "

"It's all about suffering?" Nick was puzzled.

"That's right, the salary is higher than before when the job is on track. After buying a house, I will get married, and the important events in life are on the schedule." Zhao Yimu said.

"Have you decided on a wedding date?" Nick asked with a smile.

"Not yet, this matter has to be done step by step," Zhao Yimu explained, "Xiaopei's parents hope that I can get the house settled before I get married, and then I have to choose a date to propose marriage, the two parties determine the wedding date, take wedding dresses and cakes, and find a good house. Sending posts to relatives and friends at the wedding banquet venue, in short, it’s like playing a game of checkpoints.

"So buying a house is the first step?" Nick suddenly realized, "Then I have to work hard so as not to miss the important event in your life."

"Isn't it? If you work hard, you will be rewarded." Zhao Yimu said with a smile.

"Effort is for sure, but there is no reward, just don't forget to send me a post when the time comes," Nick was happy, and took another big bite of pie and spoke indistinctly: "Think carefully, I haven't attended a friend's wedding banquet yet. Well, you might be the first."

"You haven't participated?" Zhao Yimu stuffed the last bite into his mouth.

"Because I went abroad to study in college, and I hardly had contact with my classmates in high school," Nick recalled. The wedding ring is enough to make the oath more touching. I don’t think I will hold a wedding banquet in this life, and it’s good to participate in other people’s fun.”

"Like you guys... I mean how to establish a relationship between same-sex couples? There is no domestic recognition of same-sex marriage at present." Zhao Yimu was a little curious.

"Look at people, people who are very concerned will go abroad to get a certificate, and then tell relatives and friends about holding a party when they return home," Nick said with a smile, "I have a friend who is like this recently. Last week, I went abroad with my boyfriend to get a certificate." After confirmation, we will hold a party at the beginning of next month to have fun with everyone.”

"Your friend? High school classmate?" Zhao Yimu asked.

"It's...my brother's high school classmate. At that time, I hung out with my brother every day, and his friends became my friends after a long time." Nick's smile darkened a little.

"Then your brother will go too?" Zhao Yimu reacted quickly.

"Well... I will..." Nick sighed helplessly, "I don't know what to say when we meet..."

"Do you need help?" Zhao Yimu recalled the scene when Nick met his brother last time, and suggested, "If you bring a boyfriend with you, your brother can't keep talking to you, right?"

"Hmm...that's right..." Nick looked at him suspiciously.

"If you need me to act as a fake boyfriend, just open your mouth," Zhao Yimu said in a casual way, "I have experience in this job. In the past, if the assistant girls in the office were forced by their parents to go on a blind date, they would ask me to act as a fake couple. Muddle through."

"Hahaha okay," Nick was amused by the proposal, "If you need it, please trouble Brother Owen."

After finishing dinner, Zhao Yimu drove him home first to get a thin quilt, long johns and some supplements. Nick's home was not far from the hospital, and it took about half an hour without traffic jams. Not long after the car started, Nick hugged him. The quilt fell asleep in the co-pilot, and he slept very soundly without moving a single bit the whole way, snoring softly, as if only at this moment he didn't have to worry about real life, and could take a breath in his dream.

"Nick, the hospital is here." In fact, it arrived 5 minutes ago, and Zhao Yimu asked him to sleep a little longer.

"Hmm... it's here?" Nick didn't snooze, he opened his eyes and looked at the scenery outside the car resignedly, then rubbed and patted his face vigorously, and opened the car door with both hands full of Lin Lin Zongzong : "Then I'll go in first. For the price part, you discuss how it looks good and then tell me. I'll wait for your news, good night."

"Wait a minute," Zhao Yimu saw his tired expression, gritted his teeth and got out of the car, went around to the passenger seat to take the things in Nick's hand, and said, "Let's go in together, I'll help you get some things, after I finish watching you Mom will send you to the radio station."

"You don't have to..." Nick subconsciously didn't want to bother others too much, and was about to refuse. Zhao Yimu had already closed the car door with his things and strode towards the hospital, his movements flowing smoothly, "Yes, I shouldn't meddle in my business by catching mice, but I I’m afraid that my intermediary salesman will die from overwork before the house is bought, if you feel very embarrassed, then help me negotiate a good price!”

Nick couldn't react to his aggressive style, so he quickly followed after regaining consciousness, and shouted with a smile: "Brother Owen is so domineering, walking so fast, but do you know where my mother's ward is?"

"Then why don't you come and lead the way!" Zhao Yimu gave him a white look.

Nick laughed and rushed to the front, "Follow me."

When they arrived at the ward, Mama Du seemed to be lying down and ready to go to bed. When the nurse saw Nick, she reported Mama Du's eating activities today, and then packed up the dinner utensils and left the ward.

"Mom, I brought you a quilt." Nick went to the hospital bed and spread out the thin quilt. Mother Du opened her eyes and looked at her son with a smile. Because of the stroke, the smile was a bit stiff, but she was still kind and gentle, not difficult Imagine that she should be a ladylike beauty when she was young.

"Pianpian, who is he?" Mother Du saw Zhao Yimu standing behind.

"He's my friend, his name is Owen." Nick replied softly. After hearing this, Mama Du smiled at Zhao Yimu, and then pulled Nick to talk: "When you go to the beach tomorrow, you must remember to wear a hat..."

"Okay, take a hat to the beach tomorrow, and prepare sunglasses and a picnic mat, right?" Nick gently put on her socks.

"Beach? Are you going to the beach tomorrow? It's so cold today..." Zhao Yimu asked in surprise.

"I didn't go to the beach," Nick sighed and felt a little tired: "My mother's memory is a little confused because of dementia. She told me that when I was a child, my father just bought a car in the summer and drove it for two hours every weekend. He drove us to the beach for a drive and picnic, I was only ten years old at the time, right? Always open the car windows to bask in the sun, so that the car is filled with the smell of the sea.”

"She often lives in that time now, so it's good, at least our family of three did not separate at that time. Mom doesn't remember parting and doesn't have to worry about debts. She just remembers to load the hat tomorrow." Nick gently stroked Mom's face, with a gentle smile, "Mom, I'll take you to see the sea when it's warm."

"Your family must have a very good relationship." Zhao Yimu expressed his feelings.

"Yeah, they are really good parents. They are willing to support and trust me unconditionally, and let me be myself honestly, even if sometimes they may not meet their expectations." Nick helped his mother tuck the quilt.

Zhao Yimu didn't speak and didn't know what to say. He felt as if someone squeezed a slice of lemon on his heart, which was sour and astringent.

"Mr. Du, could you please come out?" A medical staff called Nick from the door.

"Okay," Nick stood up and followed out, "You wait here for me."

Looking at his thin but straight back, Zhao Yimu couldn't help admiring the young man's endurance.

He has handled many cases of civil debt disputes. No matter how powerful he was, once he faces bankruptcy and debts, his life is like a boat that starts to leak. Friendships are broken, relatives do not recognize him, and health problems begin to appear. The huge pressure sank.

He didn't know how long he could last behind Nick's smile?Will it be like a balloon that is stretched to the limit and then touches, and it will immediately fall apart.

"Where's Pian... Pian?" Mama Du moved and turned over, and suddenly called out to find Nick.

"Wait a minute, I'll call him." Zhao Yimu didn't know if she had any needs, so he had to go out of the ward to find Nick, but he heard Nick's deep voice before reaching the nursing station.

"I'm sorry, I just paid the nurse's salary, and I'm a bit tight now. I'll have to pay the ward next week. Please accommodate me." Nick's usually slender shoulders bent, pleading.

"...Well, let's not take this as an example, you know my position is very difficult," the person standing opposite Nick was probably a management staff, his brows were deeply furrowed, his expression was not very good-looking, "and the nutritious meal your mother is eating now will also be eaten next month. It has increased, and now chicken and fish are expensive, the price increase is just to reflect the cost, otherwise you can see if you want to change the general meal, but the content is not so good.”

Nick's hands hanging by his side clenched into fists, and his slender and distinct knuckles turned white from the exertion. It took a few seconds before Nick spoke steadily: "It's better to renew the nutritional meal, eating good food is conducive to recovery , I promise to take my mother to see the sea when she feels better.”

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