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Excessive use of brain power can easily lead to insomnia. Even when you fall asleep, your dreams are all about work.After getting used to the life of business trips, Tao Ran also gradually began to develop the same weird habits as Chang Zheng: no matter how late the day's work ends, as long as he can return to the hotel before midnight, he still tries his best to go to the gym to train himself to exhaustion.

A few times ago, when he realized that Chang Zheng always arranged his time like this, Tao Ran asked if exercising before going to bed would make him unable to fall asleep, but Chang Zheng just laughed it off.Later, between late-night exercise and early-morning exercise, after trial and error and self-adjustment, Tao Ran finally chose late night.

When going out, the diet is completely uncontrollable, and the oil and salt in the takeaway are afraid that there is not enough oil and salt, and the taste is not strong enough.The tone of life is already like this. In fact, exercise can neither reduce fat nor increase muscle, it is purely to maintain a state of mind and body.

At least when the muscles are working at their maximum power, people can think about nothing.

This day, when Chang Zheng was on the phone and walked to the aerobic training area, Tao Ran was wearing earphones and was running for the first 10 minutes of warm-up.

The few words in the conversation drifted into the ears, and it was vaguely heard that the call was from the hospital. It seemed that the emergency room only called Chang Zheng's cell phone because he was in the patient's frequent contact list.Chang Zheng responded seriously a few times, indicating that he was out of town, and then provided a few names, suggesting that the nurse look through the phone again.

Sweating slightly on his back was exactly what the warm-up should achieve. Tao Ran slowed down and followed the track for a while.Chang Zheng hung up the phone and stood by the window for a long time without moving, seemingly in a daze.When Tao Ran opened his mouth to talk to him, he seemed to have just realized that there was another big living person in the gym late at night, and he was really surprised by his expression.

"Is Du Liangheng sick?"

Chang Zheng was not surprised when he heard it: "Well, I can't go, so I can only ask the nurse to find his colleague."

"you……"

After all the words were spoken, Tao Ran realized that maybe he shouldn't ask.Sure enough, Chang Zheng immediately looked over with a smile on his face.Tired after a day of work, there is such a gentle smile in the tired eyes, coupled with the attractive complexion and tall and straight figure, it is like a spring breeze and a green south bank of the river.Tao Ran was just a mortal, and his heart beat a few beats faster.

Chang Zheng understands the principle of accepting as soon as he sees a deal, but after digressing for two or three seconds, he immediately returned to the context of Du Liangheng entering the emergency room: "I haven't had much contact with him recently. He and his cousin... anyway. I don’t know, I didn’t ask about the specific situation. You know, I’m afraid of trouble. Unless it’s really worth it, I’ll leave early, and I’ll be able to get away with it.”

Tao Ran didn't know whether he let go after asking the wrong question, or if he went for a run when it was time to sleep, his eyes were extraordinarily bright at the moment, and he kept staring at Chang Zheng.The person who was followed had no choice but to continue talking.

"He went to the hospital to go to the emergency department because of a high fever, and passed out while sitting outside the consultation room waiting. Fortunately, there is a fingerprint unlock, and the hospital can find someone for him through his mobile phone."

Leaving his hometown, alone, no one to accompany his bedside when he was so ill.This is the weakness and pain in everyone's heart, no matter when they think about it, everyone will shed tears of sympathy.I thought I would be helpless when I was old, but I didn't expect that when this person was still in the prime of life, once he got sick, the situation would be so severe.

Of course, Tao Ran can say a lot of nonsense like "I've done design work and don't take care of myself". Small talk is an important daily homework, so he won't have nothing to say.But if he was put in Chang Zheng's position, he felt that if he was Chang Zheng, he would not want to hear Tao Ran expressing any flimsy plastic care at this moment.

Two completely strangers can meet in a sea of ​​people and share a period of time, regardless of the depth of friendship, it is fate.It's hard to describe Chang Zheng's feelings when he answered the phone call. Tao Ran turned the knob of his perception ability to the maximum. After careful consideration for a while, he finally decided to talk to him about this matter.

Maybe it’s okay not to talk, maybe Chang Zheng can deal with all the emotions and thoughts that arise from it alone, but the figure on the rowing machine that moves regularly seems to have been lonely for too long, so long that he doesn’t know how to find a solution.

"Actually, if you think about it, being with Du Liangheng should be easy."

Tao Ran hit him with a word before he finished warming up. After thinking about it, Chang Zheng simply walked a few steps towards him, leaned on the Smith machine next to him, and put on an attitude of speaking well.

It was rare for the mimosa to spread its leaves, and even stretched out through the crack of the door. Before he raised his eyes to look at him, Chang Zheng even carefully adjusted his expression, and by the way, cast his very straightforward eyes from Tao Ran's figure. Move away so as not to frighten this courageous plant.

"I don't know if it's because of my own personality. In my opinion, these love affairs are quite transparent." After finishing a set of sitting postures and pushing chest, Tao Ran stopped thinking and said, "Although Du Liangheng I don't like you that much, it's not enough for him to talk to you, but after all, it's true to like you a little bit more or less. If you want, you can catch him. "

Yes, can it be opaque?In fact, Tao Ran is not simply soft-hearted, he is too affectionate towards this world.Because of this, all his restraint and hesitation are justifiable.After a person has been injured, it is always right to want to make himself less injured in the future.A saint doesn't deserve to be crucified, the choice should be in his own hands.

Thinking of this, Chang Zheng couldn't help but lower his head and smile.Tao Ran was baffled by his smile, but didn't ask any questions.

"I am dispensable to him, and he is dispensable to me. Since this is the case, I don't want to make any more effort. I think he thinks so too."

It is a difficult process to dig out the heart and lungs.Chang Zheng is neither good nor used to this kind of conversation.He is defying his own nature, disregarding the sophistication forged by the ups and downs of the workplace for more than ten years, trying his best to dig out his sincerity from the armor, and force it to express itself.

Tao Ran empathized with her, and suddenly felt a little genuinely moved.

Out of the psychology of reciprocating, he made an impulsive decision.He also let go of all his devious thoughts, and asked Chang Zheng a question seriously.

"After all, you still don't need Du Liangheng. Then why do you need me?"

That's a pretty rude question.Chang Zheng's face froze slightly with sincerity, his smile was still there, but his eyes became visibly sharper, as if he was asking silently, asking Tao Ran if he really planned to push the topic in this direction.

Once a thought arises, how can it be so easy to disappear.Tao Ran looked straight into his eyes, unmoved.

Human courtship is mostly based on instinct, but what Tao Ran is saying now is, put instinct aside first, why on earth are you.

Chang Zheng's tone seemed to be frozen thousands of miles away, and he subconsciously responded sharply: "I don't know how to answer your question. We should find the answer together instead of you questioning me like this with doubts."

Seeing him erect the thorns all over his body again, Tao Ran felt relieved.He first appeased Chang Zheng with a playful look of "buying and selling can't be benevolent and righteous", and when the other party's expression gradually calmed down, he said with a faint smile: "Look, we have all reached the age when selfishness is above everything else. I don't want to pay, you refuse to explain, let's be each other. I don't want to question you, I just want to find a reason for myself. This is a game that must be lost, why should I bet again?"

People are too smart, it's really annoying.Chang Zheng took a deep breath and stabilized himself: "You and I, we... In your eyes, is this a game that must be lost?"

Tao Ran said indifferently: "I said long ago that not loving will last longer than loving. For any relationship, every bet is bound to lose."

Enduring great discomfort, the two onions peeled themselves and each other to the middle, only to find that they were all empty.This is really a joke in the world.The unspeakable pressure shrouded the square inch, and Chang Zheng almost wanted to take the initiative to look away, escaping from moment to moment.But he knew very well in his heart that if he did this, Tao Ran would never give him another chance to talk about it.

Chang Zheng had to admit that in Tao Ran's eyes, what he saw was actually himself.His fight is selfish, and Tao Ran's avoidance is also selfish. His fight is no more just or noble than Tao Ran's.

No one wants to take advantage of someone else's east wind, and no one wants to climb someone's high branch.Because they understand each other, they look at each other coldly, which is enough to gain insight.

Tao Ran didn't hesitate to strip everything out and tell him that they were indistinguishable, undeniable, and outright egoists.

good, very good.If you have a confidant in your life, you should be content.

Chang Zheng's eyes slowly revealed the meaning of compromise, and Tao Ran really understood, and encouraged him in a low voice: "Speak up if you have something to say."

"...You are such a scumbag, think about these words and let them go, and you deliberately put them on the table to tell me?"

Tao Ran looked at him without hesitation, and his attitude was still frank: "The word 'also' is used well. Do you want lies? I think you deserve the truth, and what you want is the truth."

Speaking of this, Chang Zheng could only laugh helplessly: "Then what else do you have to tell the truth, let's tell it together, the opportunity is rare."

Tao Ran pretended to think for a while, and replied, "Oh, I need a confidant, but the confidant only wants to sleep with me, I'm very sad..."

Chang Zheng was so angry that he stretched out his hand to rub his hair hard a few times, Tao Ran deliberately reconciled with the extremely cold atmosphere just now, let go of his hands and feet, flicked and blocked, and restrained Chang Zheng's elbow joint with two strokes.Of course Chang Zheng refused to admit defeat, and earned a little bit, but it had no effect at all.

"It's locked. I haven't tried hard yet. You can't break free."

——This person who has learned to dance is different. In addition to the hardness that should be in the biceps and triceps, Tao Ran actually feels the toughness of the first hand, so he is not willing to use force.

Chang Zheng stopped and studied his movements: "Huh? Have you learned it?"

Tao Ran let go of him, and moved his joints casually: "Jijitsu blue belt."

"The blue belt can be coached."

"Not necessarily. For the sake of promotion, the grading system is becoming more and more chaotic. As long as you beat any blue belt in the grading competition, you can be promoted to the belt. Many students in gymnasiums also have blue belts."

"Do you have classes in the gym?"

"Go and help once in a while. If the teacher asks me, I can't stop going every time. I used to be unwilling to spend my weekends there, but now I don't have time anyway."

"I thought you'd be happy to spend your time doing something you like?"

"It's just a skill, not a liking. Many things are like this. I can do it, but it doesn't mean I have to do it. I always feel that the will should be put before the ability, and I have never made the best use of it. Willing, not wanting is not wanting.”

Talking about these slightly lighter things outside of work, Tao Ran's usual calm eyes lit up bit by bit.Chang Zheng knew that his heart was pounding, but he didn't want to show it immediately, lest such Tao Ran would disappear.

He had no choice but to think on a whim: "How about you teach me?"

Tao Ran immediately refused: "No, if you want to learn, I will find someone to teach you."

Chang Zheng actually read a hint of anger from his reaction: "Why?"

"Have you ever seen a Jiu-Jitsu competition? Jiu-Jitsu is ground combat, you..."

Tao Ran was hesitant to speak, but suddenly heaved a heavy sigh, quickly put on the earphones, found a fixed device and began to adjust the weight, and just said bluntly that he refused to communicate.

Chang Zheng found it extremely strange, and immediately found a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition video on his phone to watch for himself.From his layman's point of view, it was basically two men trying their best to fight together with all their cleverness and brute force.

He was suddenly blessed, and suddenly realized that Tao Ran dared not have such physical contact with him.

Oh, it turns out that our real gentleman also knows what attraction is, and he also has the self-knowledge that he may not be able to sit still.Chang Zheng couldn't help laughing, and Tao Ran who was not far away immediately realized that he understood, and quickly stood up and walked further.

In fact, his figure can be seen at a glance. In addition to the gym, there must be other whole-body exercises involved in the process of sculpting these lines.That is not the large circumference achieved by a single directional movement, but the smooth body contour created by natural and harmonious technical force.

Chang Zheng stared at his back generously, the more he watched, the more he couldn't stop laughing.Pleasant and proud laughter echoed in the half-floor-sized gymnasium. The lights were pale and there were few people. It was a bit creepy.

Tao Ran roared angrily at him "You're enough" from a long distance away, and then Chang Zheng laughed even harder.Tao Ran looked at the dumbbell in his hand, and really wanted to walk over and swing it directly on his head.