together for a moment

Zhao Yimu hasn't seen Xiaopei for four days.

They were all weekdays, so it was very reasonable to say that they had to work overtime to catch up with the case. Xiaopei probably knew that the viewing of the house that day was a bad breakup, and it was good for each other to calm down.

But what Zhao Yimu thinks is not as simple as "calm down". He has repeatedly asked himself a very simple question in the past few days but he has never seriously thought about it: Do I love Lin Xiaopei?

He recalled from the very beginning that although he and Xiaopei had only dated for more than a year, they had known each other for almost xx years. At first, Xiaopei often came to the university to look for Lin Zongpei. The face was familiar, but he didn't put it too much at that time. Attention was focused on this girl with a gentle personality and a quiet personality. In the university, a hundred flowers were blooming and competing for splendor. Xiaopei really couldn't attract his attention. For a long time, Xiaopei was a good brother's sister to him, that's all.

Later, he made a few girlfriends, and to be honest, he forgot many details, isn't it just those routines?Going shopping, watching movies, singing and singing, giving each other gifts and eating big meals on birthdays and festivals, he doesn’t feel bothered. In short, it’s right to follow the route when giving flowers and gifts, but none of the gifts he has received is his favorite. .

Xiaopei seemed to have had other boyfriends too, and he wasn't interested in them and didn't ask why. Anyway, everyone was like this in their early twenties?When I was young, I had a lot of choices, and I always felt that the next one would be better. I didn’t expect to pick and choose. Once the best freshness period passed, it was like an overripe fruit, waiting to be sold at a low price in the evening market.

He met Zong Pei again when he participated in a college reunion. The topics of the alumni reunion were such as work, marriage, buying a house and a car. When Zong Pei learned that he had just become single again, he immediately said that Xiao Pei had just ended For a relationship, it’s better for three people to come out and get together, like having a meal together after playing basketball in college, and go back to the food stall near the school to reminisce about the past youth years, so the two hit the line again.

He doesn't quite remember why the two of them decided to be together. There was no romantic confession, but for a while, the movie theater that Zhao Yimu often went to launched a couple package. Both couples must be together and cannot enter alone.Although he knew that Xiaopei didn't particularly like watching movies, he also knew that as long as he asked, Yi Xiaopei's personality would probably not refuse. As Zhao Yimu expected, Xiaopei nodded after listening to his proposal, his face still It was a faint smile, and he began to watch movies with him one after another, until one day Zhao Yimu said: "In the future, shall we all buy couple tickets?"

If he had to say what he likes most about Lin Xiaopei, it would definitely be "mature and sensible".

Xiaopei never flaunts her cuteness in front of outsiders, and never makes a scene. Maybe she lacks passion, but Zhao Yimu doesn't think there is anything wrong with it.They even have the same goal in accomplishing lifelong events. Xiaopei is a very good comrade-in-arms, planning and carrying out step by step with him. Sometimes even Zhao Yimu can't help feeling that the two discussing marriage is like doing a work report. Xiaopei Pei's requirements in all aspects are quite satisfactory, in fact, it's quite worry-free, but Zhao Yimu will inevitably think occasionally: among Xiaopei's past boyfriends, did any of them make her laugh and scream regardless of her image?Has anyone ever made her glass of warm water boil?

Just like he was in front of Nick.

"Ding ding ding" a message came from the mobile phone, and anyone really wanted to come. The message from Lin Xiaopei: The sister-in-law just gave birth to a son, everything is safe.Sure enough, I received a message from Zongpei immediately: My mother is happier than me when my son landed!

Zhao Yimu sent back "Congratulations on becoming a new father", then threw the phone on the table, lowered his head and buried his face in the palms of his hands and sighed. He realized that his life might be because of a decision that made his mother never be able to hold her grandson.

A few days later, Xiaopei asked him to go to the confinement center to see Xu Kezhen. Zhao Yimu actually wanted to discuss some ideas with Xiaopei, but this time is not good. Zongpei is an old classmate and a good brother. He should send his best wishes , I will find a chance to communicate with Xiaopei later if I have anything to say.

But I really live in a very high-standard and high-fee confinement center. It is said that many political and business celebrities choose this place. In addition to the quality of the equipment, environment and personnel, they also pay special attention to privacy. The hospital notified the number and names of the visitors. The car had just arrived at the gate and had to be registered. To provide identity documents, Zhao Yimu had to hand over the driver's license to the management staff.

"Is this really where political and business celebrities will come? Isn't the price cheap?" Zhao Yimu parked the car and carried the baby wrap gift box that he and Xiaopei had just gone to the store to choose. Zhao Yimu is hiding something in his heart, but Xiaopei also seems to be quieter than usual.

"I guess 6 to [-] yuan can't be escaped for a month." Lin Xiaopei said, "Well... my mother will also come to see my sister-in-law today. She speaks bluntly, and don't worry if she says something that doesn't please you. "

Could it be that Xiaopei was worried that he would have a lump in his heart because of what happened last time?

"It's okay, today I mainly come to Hexi Zongpei to follow Kezhen, everyone will be happy." Zhao Yimu smiled, thinking that Xiaopei probably also respects and fears her mother.

When you actually enter the room, you need to change into slippers and wear a mask, and you have to take your temperature to make sure you don’t have a fever or a cold. The inside is spotless and more luxurious than a five-star hotel. The staff also wear disinfectant hats and masks, and the management is quite strict.

Visitors other than the husband can only meet the parturient mother in the reception room. When Zhao Yimu and Xiaopei entered the reception room, Lin's mother was already sitting in it talking with another woman who was also very noble. She should be the real mother. Bar?Zhao Yimu guessed.

"You guys are here? You'll be out soon." Lin's mother saw them first, and said with a smile on her face, "Yimu, this is the real mother, and the owner of Jingfu Construction Group."

"Hello, Auntie, congratulations," Zhao Yimu greeted the two elders, but the real mother was dressed in jewels and greeted him politely, as if she had no interest in him. After a few words, she continued to talk to Mother Lin Chatting enthusiastically about gossip in the upper-class social circle.

Zhao Yimu and Xiaopei sat aside and couldn't get in the way. They smiled and nodded like a leader, thinking to themselves why Zongpei didn't come out yet!

"Yimu, what did you bring?" Mother Lin asked, looking at the gift box in his hand.

"This is a 100% cotton towel set with pure natural ingredients. I think many people recommend this brand." Zhao Yimu replied.

"Thank you, it's a real gift." Mother Lin took the gift box and checked it over and over again, and said, "My friend came back from England in two weeks, and I asked him to bring me a baby wrap and clothes from JustGreen in the UK. Before that Use this to block first."

"You have to use the best things for children. I can't trust domestic things, and European ones are better." But Zhen's mother agreed with Lin's mother's approach very much. It’s not that I can’t afford it.”

In the past, Zhao Yimu had to ignite three fires in his heart, but now he just thinks: "Anyway, we won't be able to be a family in the future, how can people spend money to do my shit." Then he smiled and said: "This The elders have experience in raising children.”

Seeing that the topic was about to dry up again, the door of the reception room happened to open, and Zong Pei walked in, wearing a mask and hat, and he tore off the mask: "Oh, I'm so suffocated, I'm so nervous, this place is cleaner than a clean room .”

"Brothers, congratulations." Zhao Yimu smiled and patted him on the shoulder, first handing over the red envelope and then the gift box: "A little heart, it's incomparable with foreign products, don't hold it against you."

Zhao Yimu couldn't help saying something sour, but Lin Zongpei didn't know the cause and effect, and he didn't care if he said it politely, "What's the difference between domestic products and foreign products, all that can be used are good ones."

"Yes, yes, before buying Yimu, I checked the user reviews on the Internet. This one is good." Lin Xiaopei echoed her brother, but looked at Lin's mother.

"Do you want to see the baby? Only two visitors can enter at a time, and I will take you in." Lin Zongpei said.

"Then I'll go back first, there's dinner tonight." But the real mother stood up.

"Mom, do you really want to spend more time with me?" Lin Zongpei said hesitantly, "She doesn't seem to be in a good mood, maybe she wants to talk to Mom."

"Having a baby is a good thing, why not be unhappy? You'll be fine after a night's sleep." She put the phone in her handbag and stroked her side hair, "I'll check it out tomorrow if I have time."

Lin Zongpei didn't say anything more, and took Xiaopei and Zhao Yimu to the nursery.

"Is it really okay?" Zhao Yimu asked after walking a certain distance.

"Health is fine, but... I don't know how to say it. She seems very unhappy, even a little... sad. When I asked her, she just said that she was tired and didn't want to talk." Lin Zongpei was completely confused about the situation.

"Could it be postpartum depression?" Xiao Pei said, "After all, the first child may feel overwhelmed and stressed. Brother, you should spend more time with her."

"I can't wait to be stuck here for 24 hours." Lin Zongpei raised his voice, and was immediately shushed by the hospital staff. He immediately lowered his voice: "But she told me not to hang around her eyes all day long."

"Take it easy, it's not easy for a woman to have a baby." Zhao Yimu patted him on the shoulder.

When they arrived at the baby room, they looked at the whole row of babies through the glass. Lin Zongpei said excitedly, "The third one from the right is my son, does it look like me?"

Zhao Yimu tilted his head and struggled to look at the wrinkled little face, lying in the opposite direction, so he couldn't tell who it looked like, but he didn't want to spoil Lin Zongpei's interest, so he said after a while, "The nose looks a bit like you. "

"I think so too!" Lin Zongpei was delighted, "This nose is so straight."

The three of them have studied all the facial features, and they can't stay in the baby room for 10 minutes. Zhao Yimu doesn't like children very much, and he doesn't know how to explode his father's love after watching it. He just feels like going to the zoo to see animals, or a group of them are all asleep .

"I'll take your car out later. I'll go to a nearby shopping mall to buy some things and have a meal while I get some fresh air," Lin Zongpei said.

"Do you want to eat together?" Zhao Yimu really didn't really want to be alone with Xiao Pei.

"No, I have to go back after a quick bite to eat and buy something," Lin Zongpei said, "You two go on a date and leave me alone."

Zhao Yimu and Xiao Pei didn't answer the question.

The three went downstairs together, Zhao Yimu went to pick up the car and drove to the door, Lin Zongpei sat in the passenger seat, and Xiaopei sat in the back.

"How are you two doing? I've been looking at the house for so long." Lin Zongpei competently supervised their progress.

"The last time I saw a room I liked, I had to bid, but my aunt didn't like it." Zhao Yimu told the truth about the house inspection.

"My mother? That's how she is. Don't pay too much attention to it. She also chose the confinement center. She said that we can't let the woman say that we are reluctant to spend the money." Lin Zongpei said.

"So you follow her?" Zhao Yimu asked.

"I'm her son. What else can I do? She's still rushing to pay for it." Lin Zongpei smiled.

In front of the gate management room, Lin Zongpei said that he would get off the car and explain the list of visitors coming tomorrow, and help Zhao Yimu get his driver's license back by the way.

Lin Zongpei moved quickly, and sat back in the car in less than 3 minutes, but during those 3 minutes, Zhao Yimu and Xiaopei were still silent.

"Where do I put the driver's license?" Lin Zongpei shook the photo in his hand.

"Help me put the wallet back and put it in the storage compartment in front." Zhao Yimu drove the car forward, "Which shopping mall are you going to? Do you want to go left or right?"

After waiting for a few seconds for no response, Zhao Yimu turned to see him put his driver's license in his wallet, and said, "I'm asking you something. To the left or to the right?"

Lin Zongpei paused and said, "Go to the right."

After sending people to the shopping mall, Lin Zongpei asked again before closing the door of the car: "Go find a place to eat and stroll around." His tone was as if they were still high school students.

"Whether you're annoying or not, just change your career and become the god of love." Zhao Yimu scolded him with a smile.

After Lin Zongpei left, Xiaopei didn't come to sit in front, looking out the car window, wondering what he was thinking.Zhao Yimu was a little hungry while driving the car, he glanced in the rearview mirror and asked, "Do you want to have anything for dinner?"

"Let's find a quiet place to eat," Xiao Pei finally looked away from the window, and met his eyes in the mirror,

"Do you have something to tell me?"