Rebirth alone

In the two years since Ye Tao left, Zhou Ziqian didn't dare to look for him, so he could only create the illusion that Ye Tao was still there or would come back tomorrow during the tormented waiting.

In the Zhou family's old house, the furnishings in Ye Tao's room were the same as before. His used things and clothes were all put in their original places, and fresh white roses were kept in the vase all the year round.

This old house is also filled with shadows of the lives of the two of them. The color of the wallpaper, the style of the furniture, and the cups in the cupboard are all selected according to Ye Tao's preferences. He also buys clothes for Ye Tao from time to time. At first glance, those high-quality brocade trousers were custom-made according to Ye Tao's body shape at that time, and there were several matching silk scarves hanging on the tie rack. Ye Tao even found two sizes of underwear in the drawer and only his Thick wool socks that are often worn in winter.

This person is afraid that he is really going to go mad, or maybe he has already gone mad.

Ye Tao was stunned for a long while before taking out a change of clothes, and handing the clothes in through the bathroom door.

When Zhou Ziqian came out after washing, Ye Tao was sitting on the sofa in the living room, holding a cup of hot water in his hand.

Seeing him coming out, Ye Tao put down his water glass and said, "Sit down, let's talk."

Having said that, facing the man who was too cautious to breathe because of his words, Ye Tao was a little helpless.How should I say it?I owed you in my previous life, and I have to pay it back in this life. The two of us are destined to be entangled, so no matter how bastard you are, I can’t kick you away. Live with others, don’t be so nervous that I will run away up?Or is it that you have done so many stupid things before, and you have to allow me time to slowly fade away, and how can I live with you in total?

"...Why are you nervous? Relax." Ye Tao's always indifferent face showed an expression similar to a wry smile.

Zhou Ziqian thought that Ye Tao wanted to be honest with him and draw a clear line, so his body and expression were stiff, so he reluctantly pulled the corners of his lips and smiled.

Seeing it, Ye Tao felt a little uncomfortable: "Relax a bit, don't worry, and don't have to walk on thin ice. Give me some more time, and we will take our time."

Zhou Ziqian's heart skipped a beat, and he said to Ye Tao in a panic: "Don't think too much, I won't force you to do anything anymore. You didn't drive me away and let me take care of you. I'm already very happy. I'm not as greedy as before, it's true, trust me again."

Zhou Ziqian did many things wrong. The relationship between the two of them was too painful and hurt too much. Zhou Ziqian was worried that Ye Tao would become a frightened bird, but he didn't realize that he himself was the frightened bird.Ye Tao's wry smile and frown will make him panic. He is afraid that Ye Tao will be unhappy, that Ye Tao will be under pressure, and even more afraid that the relationship that has just been eased will be disrupted by a certain sentence or an inappropriate action of his. Back to normal, or even worse.

Before, Ye Tao never understood why the person who used to be so eloquent spoke less than him when facing him, but now looking at the person who was panicked because of his own words, Ye Tao finally understood- --He was afraid of saying too much and making mistakes, and afraid that his intentions would be suspected if he said it, so he didn't say anything as much as possible.

How could someone who used to be so proud become so cautious?Careful, almost humble.

The answer is obvious, because he cares, because he cares too much, so he lowers himself unknowingly.

Ye Tao didn't know if this traumatic relationship could still blossom after going through so many things.But he has no intention of being superior, and he doesn't need the other party to be low in the dust. If he accepts it, he will accept it as an equal, and he will not intentionally make things difficult for him because of the past.

"I know you didn't push me, you didn't want to put pressure on me, and I didn't feel the pressure. You are the one who is not in good condition. You are too tight, and you will have problems after a long time."

Looking at Zhou Ziqian who was just in shock, Ye Tao sighed softly. This person may have been in a state of nervousness for nearly two years. After he came back, he was worried about gains and losses because of "lost and regained", so he was cautious and anxious , for fear of saying or doing something wrong.

"Don't think too much, just let nature take its course." Ye Tao got up and picked up the small glass jar with a little puree left, and put it in Zhou Ziqian's hand, "Go to bed early after eating, I'm going back."

Zhou Ziqian held a small jar no bigger than a palm, and looked up at Ye Tao, because his hair was trimmed too short, revealing a smooth and beautiful forehead.

His appearance reminded Ye Tao of the short-clawed crocodile who was dumb, obedient, and only cried when he was bullied when his soul was incomplete.

Thinking of this, Ye Tao couldn't help but smile. He raised his chin and kissed him, then pinched his cheek, and said with a smile, "You're more likable if you're stupid."

Zhou Ziqian was already dumbfounded when Ye Tao leaned over and warm breath brushed his face. He didn't touch his lips in a daze until Ye Tao turned to leave and the sound of closing the door sounded.

Ye Tao went to bed after washing up at home, completely unaware that the person across the door was insomnia from the completely unexpected good night kiss, and he tossed and turned all night, thinking all kinds of things.

When he came to deliver breakfast the next morning, Zhou Ziqian had two light dark circles under his eyes.

Gu Jiuqing pointed to him and said to Ye Tao, "Uncle Ye, look, you are so handsome."

Zhou Ziqian made a gesture to take his share of breakfast away, and the dead child immediately transformed into a food-protecting little wolf dog, put his arms around the breakfast and bared his teeth at him, with a fierce look on his face that "I'll bite you if you touch me".

That kiss like a touch of water didn't change anything, life was still going on like that, but the people around Zhou Ziqian felt that he was different from before, the man who had been soaked in gloom for two years seemed to be struggling to get ashore, drying in the sun That body was condensed and wet and cold.

When drinking afternoon tea with the boss, Liu Heng said: "I'm in a good mood recently? Everyone is getting fat."

Zhou Ziqian touched his chest and abdomen, then looked over the dining table to see his subordinate's bloated belly.

Liu Heng looked down subconsciously, and suddenly reacted: "I said you are fat, what do you think I am doing?"

Zhou Ziqian said bluntly: "Compared with whether I have gained weight before reaching middle age."

Liu Heng: "...I'm not even middle-aged, I'm only three years older than you."

Zhou Ziqian: "Your stomach looks like middle age."

Liu Heng: "..."

Liu Heng suddenly felt that it would be better for the boss to wear the mask of that elegant gentleman. He showed his true nature to others, and it was too easy to pierce the hearts of others.

Liu Heng went back to look for the fitness card he hadn't seen for a long time after drinking the heart-pricking tea. Because he hated the comment of "the belly looks like a middle-aged person", he didn't tell the boss that he didn't gain weight, but that he was no longer in good shape. , looks a lot better.

Zhou Ziqian saw that it was still early, so he went to the boxing gym and boxed for two hours, then went to the supermarket to buy vegetables, and went home to cook dinner.

Today was the first day of the lunar new year when Ye Tao was a vegetarian. Zhou Ziqian made a dish of stir-fried lilies with celery, a dish of okra with thick eggs, and a dish of stuffed bean curd with hot pepper. The soup was made from matsutake and bamboo fungus.Gu Jiuqing's dinner was the seafood pizza he personally ordered last night. Because the delivery guy was late, the pizza was already cold when it was delivered.

"I don't want to eat this, I want to eat shrimp." The bear child was in a bad mood and deliberately found fault. He didn't dare to play with Ye Tao, so he made things difficult for Zhou Ziqian, asking Zhou Ziqian for a two-foot-long Australian lobster, which was not enough for two feet. He doesn't eat.

Zhou Ziqian knew that Ye Tao loved him, and he was quite used to this brat, so he picked up the phone and prepared to order him a meal.

Ye Tao said: "If you're not hungry, go back to your room and pack your luggage."

The bear kid's eyes were red, and he yelled angrily and aggrieved: "I figured it out, you think I'm in the way, and you want to kick me out! Okay, I'll go! I'll make room for you!"

The boy went back to the room angrily, slammed the door shut, and packed his luggage inside.

Zhou Ziqian asked Ye Tao: "When does he start school?"

"The day after tomorrow." Ye Tao thought for a while, "Are you free that day? Come see him off with me when you are free."

The military training, which made the freshmen complain endlessly, will end in two days. Jiu Ye, who pushed back and forth in order to avoid the military training, is about to enter the school.The little cat loves home and is also worried that he will not be there. Uncle Ye was taken away by the coveted big-tailed wolf, so he wants to go to school.Ye Tao advocated living on campus, which would help him integrate into the group more quickly.

Zhou Ziqian filled a bowl of soup and handed it over, and asked with a smile, "Would you be willing to let me go with you?"

Ye Tao took the soup bowl and said flatly: "Who says I can't bear it? I'm afraid he won't go, and he won't be able to handle him alone."