under the filth

The snow at the end of winter has not stopped, and the fine snowflakes pass through the light gray clouds and fall on the window lattice, blending with the hoarfrost condensed on the glass.

Eisen sat cross-legged on the carpet in the living room, slanted on the beanbag sofa and flipped through travel brochures, and there were a few books scattered around his feet.Tang Cen lay on his lap, teasing the cat lazily.

The room was well heated, and the faint citrus fragrance was blown throughout the room by the warm wind. Tang Cen was still covered with a thin blanket, and the warmth made both him and Opera Cen drowsy.

Tang Cen rested his pillow on Eisen's thigh, and Opera Chow rested his pillow on his hand, and each of them quickly dozed off.

Eisen was flipping through the travel brochure and was hesitating where to go, but he heard a burst of breathing coming from his legs.He put down the manual and looked down. Tang Cen and Opera Cun were sound asleep leaning on his lap, and Opera Cun even let out a comfortable purr.

Stretching out two fingers to pinch Tang Cen's nose gently, Eisen rested his chin and looked at him calmly.As he expected, only ten seconds later, Tang Cen, who had his nose pinched and couldn't breathe, struggled to wake up quickly.

"Didn't you agree to see where to play together? Why did you fall asleep?" Eisen let go of the hand pinching his nose, and rubbed Tang Cen's head.

"Hmm..." Tang Cen snorted in a daze, and he quickly closed his eyes again after breaking away from Eisen's mischievous hand.The heater was turned on too warmly, blowing Tang Cen's bones all over his body soft. He lay down for a long time before replying: "Just look at it, I can do it."

Eisen picked a few places and was about to ask Tang Cen for his opinion, but was choked by his words.Eisen's lips moved, but he didn't know what to say, after a while, he let out a long breath, and whispered next to Tang Cen's ear: "Tang Cen, have you ever heard such a sentence? "

"Huh?" Tang Cen noticed the strangeness in his tone, quickly opened his eyes, turned over and lay on his back to face him.

Eisen curled his fingers and scratched the tip of his nose, and said in a soft voice: "Children who can cry and fuss have candy."

This sentence has a hint of pampering, but also reveals a bit of helplessness.

As soon as Eisen finished speaking, he felt his leg lighten. Tang Cen, who had been resting on his thigh, suddenly sat up straight and turned his back to him without saying a word.

Tang Cen stared straight at the Christmas tree in front of him that hadn't had time to deal with it. This Christmas tree was won by Eisen "crying and fussing". Even Opera Cun went to bed with them every night. The result of acting like a baby.

He knew what Eisen meant.

The thin blanket slid down Tang Cen's shoulders, and Eisen picked up the slipped corner, put the thin blanket on Tang Cen's shoulders again, then wrapped his shoulders around his shoulders, and hugged his silent lover from behind: "Where do you want to go?"

Tang Cen looked up at the small tip of the Christmas tree, and after a moment of silence he asked, "I haven't seen the aurora yet, can I see it now?"

"Yes." Eisen leaned his head on his shoulder, his chin bumped against Tang Cen's collarbone as he spoke.

Tang Cen nodded, and where Eisen couldn't see, his right hand covered by the thin blanket held the ring on the ring finger of his left hand, and turned it around slightly.

After deciding on the destination, Eisen took Tang Cen and Opera to the northernmost country in Europe - Norway.

Norway’s winter has long dark nights and gorgeous aurora. Even though it is the end of winter, Norway is still in the quasi-polar night, and there are only very short daylight hours every day. It is the best season to watch the aurora.

In the dark night, the aurora like fireworks will flash in the dark sky from time to time, sometimes it will disappear without a trace after flashing, and sometimes it can flash in the sky for several hours.

The aurora is unpredictable. In order for Tang Cen to see the aurora, Eisen made a whole week's itinerary.But Tang Cen and the others encountered the aurora on the first night they arrived in Norway, but only Eisen saw it that time.

Tossing between the train and the plane all day, the long journey made Tang Cen exhausted, and it also scared Opera Chow, who was traveling for the first time, one person and one cat got under the covers and fell asleep as soon as they arrived at the hotel .

That night, Eisen sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, and the large glass windows were full of brilliant and flickering aurora.But Tang Cen, who was talking about going to see the aurora, was lying beside Eisen, huddled together with Opera Cun under the thick quilt, only showing a small half of his face.

Eisen stretched out his hands to pinch his face, Tang Cen groaned uncomfortably, frowned and pushed away his troublesome hands.

"If you don't wake up, you will miss it." Eisen said so, but lightened his hands, and gently pulled Tang Cen into his arms.

He was still reluctant to wake Tang Cen up, but fortunately, another aurora appeared in the morning of the third day, and Tang Cen got his wish.

The silver-white aurora spread like a ribbon in the black starry night sky. Tang Cen looked at the aurora, and his black pupils were shining with aurora-like light.Looking at the expression on his face, Eisen always felt that there was a bit of loneliness in Tang Cen's eyes, but he didn't point it out.

That aurora disappeared quickly, and the silver ribbon dissipated in the air, leaving only tiny stars still shining faintly.

After seeing the aurora in Norway, Tang Cen and the others returned to their small home in Paris.

From then on, except for the time of follow-up consultation, Eisen would take Tang Cen out for a trip every other month.Considering Opera Chow, the time they go out each time is not long, only a week, to a certain place in a country that the two of them have never been to.

After Tang Cen selected the place, Eisen began to make preparations, choosing a hotel or homestay where pets could stay together, and then the two of them took Opera Chow to go through various procedures.

Opera Cen has been by Tang Cen's side since he was adopted. Tang Cen chose the latter between going to the pet hospital for care and taking him out for a trip. He really couldn't bear to let him leave him for such a long time.

And just walking around in Europe, it’s not particularly troublesome to take Opera Chow with you. Most public transportation can take pets, especially for smaller pets like Opera Claude. It’s just a flight When you need to do some formalities.

Being carried all the way by Tang Cen in his bag, Opera Chow followed them on several trips like this, but the first time they went to Rome, Opera Chow was extremely nervous.

In Norway, because the temperature was too low and the daylight hours were short, Tang Cen seldom went out, and Opera Cen stayed by his side all the time, so he didn't have a big stress reaction.But the second time they arrived in Rome, Opera had a problem.

Eisen rented a car and took Tang Cen and Opera Cen for a drive along the coastline. He parked the car on a beach. Tang Cen got out of the car with Opera Cen in his arms, and the two walked onto the beach barefoot.

The waves beat on the beach, setting off a burst of white waves, and the sea breeze blew past the ears with the sound of the waves.Opera Chow's ears moved, and she twisted her body uneasily.

After Eisen came over, Tang Cen put Opera Cen on the beach.However, I don't know if Opera Cen was too nervous in an unfamiliar environment, holding on to Tang Cen's clothes and refusing to let go. Tang Cen could only hold it, smooth its fur, and walk by the seaside.

As if she was worried that the owner would lose it, Opera Cen hugged Tang Cen tightly at the beach and never let go, even after returning to the hotel, as soon as Tang Cen left its sight, Opera Cen began to "meow" He called out, and went around the room looking for Tang Cen while he was calling.

In the end, Tang Cen lost his temper because of the quarrel, so he could only let him squat on the toilet seat in the bathroom and watch him take a bath.

After tossing and tossing for three or four days in a row, Opera Chow probably understood that the master really brought her out to play, not to abandon herself, so she slowly calmed down.

On the evening of the day before leaving, Eisen took Tang Cen to the beach to watch the sunset. The two walked on the beach holding hands and stepping on the waves, and Opera Cun followed behind them chasing the little crab.

"This little guy has adapted very quickly. He has been clamoring for hugs for the past two days." The waves hit the beach, and the cool sea water reached his ankles. Tang Cen looked at Ou who was bouncing around and dodging the waves. Bella, with a somewhat helpless look on her face.

The small crab's eight slender legs moved the sea water and fine sand, and took advantage of the sea water to hide its tracks.The sea water swept away the little crab and wet the fur on the soles of Opera Chow's feet. No matter what the little crab was, Opera Chow jumped onto the beach to shake the hairs stained with sea water, but threw all the fine sand on her body.

Seeing this, Eisen took advantage of the opportunity to hug Opera Chow and held it up high: "Children who can cry and fuss will have candies to eat."

"Meow—" Opera Chow called softly while hanging in mid-air. Tang Cen scratched its chin with a smile, but did not refute Eisen. He just picked up a tissue in his pocket and helped Opera Cen wipe The sea water and fine sand on the feet.

With the experience in Rome, it was much easier for Tang Cen to go out with Opera Cen afterward.After wandering outside for a period of time when she was young, Opera Cen was not afraid to play outdoors, but preferred to stick to Tang Cen's side.

Two people and one cat played all the way from Paris to Berlin to Budapest in the six months after Christmas.Without any purpose, I just went to other countries to live quietly and leisurely for a period of time.

When not traveling, Eisen returned to the company to deal with work matters, or took Tang Cen to Zurich for a follow-up visit.Tang Cen no longer slumped at home with nothing to do. After living in France for a while, he began to accept some odd translation jobs from websites or publishing houses. The rest of the time he would spend the rest of his time in the kitchen researching new dishes. Sen took Opera to pick him up when he was about to leave work.

Life was peaceful and comfortable, and the temperature gradually rose. Tang Cen's condition gradually stabilized. After several follow-up visits, his medication was basically confirmed.Although this state is not enough to be cured, his condition has improved, which somewhat relieves Eisen.

Only occasionally, Tang Cen's condition would recur.