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The place where Zhang Xiuyan works is very close to the Capital University, and Yuan Ning and Yuan Bo are only a few bus stops away, and they will arrive soon.It's already winter, and the birds perched at the door have disappeared, only the slight sound of branches breaking occasionally floats in the air, corresponding to the howling north wind.

After getting off the bus, Yuan Ning shrank his neck from the cold wind.Yuan Bo knew that Yuan Ning was afraid of the cold since he was a child, so he adjusted Yuan Ning's scarf and said, "This is the air outlet, it's really cold." He looked around, and soon saw the sign of Zhang Xiuyan's work unit, with black letters on a gold background, There was a natural seriousness, very similar to Zhang Xiuyan.

Yuan Ning led Yuan Bo to register as a visitor. The guard had already recognized him, and said with a smile, "Ning Ning is here again? You two brothers have such a good relationship. You are so familiar, you don't need to register."

Yuan Ning had a serious face, which looked somewhat similar to Zhang Xiuyan: "No, you have to follow the rules." He filled in the information on himself and Yuan Bo solemnly, and the seriousness on his face was wiped away. , took out two small round oranges from his pocket, "My friend brought them for me, and I'll give you a taste too."

The guard was so coaxed by Yuan Ning that he smiled and let Yuan Ning and Yuan Bo in.Someone was about to enter the door from behind, looking at Yuan Ning and the two walking in with some surprise, he turned his head and asked the guard who it was.The guard naturally praised Yuan Ning, saying that he was Zhang Xiuyan's younger brother who was a talented student.

Yuan Ning and Yuan Ning hadn't gone far, Yuan Bo heard the guard's praise of Yuan Ning clearly, and couldn't help but look at Yuan Ning a few times.He couldn't help worrying about Yuan Ning, but he didn't notice that Yuan Ning was about to become an adult, and he already had a good way of dealing with people. What he could consider, Yuan Ning would definitely consider...

Just as Yuan Bo was thinking, Yuan Ning had already chatted with the staff member who was passing by holding the documents, and the other party was about to find Zhang Xiuyan, and he led Yuan Ning there carelessly.Knowing that Zhang Xiuyan was going to have a meeting, Yuan Ning didn't go in with the other party, but waited outside the corridor with Yuan Bo.

The corridor outside the meeting room is semi-enclosed, not as warm as the room, but not too cold.Seeing that Yuan Ning's face was not red from the cold, Yuan Bo looked at the meeting room with Yuan Ning in peace.

Zhang Xiuyan in the meeting room is presiding over the meeting.Zhang Xiuyan at work looked more serious than usual, not at all like a 22-year-old young man.Probably because the work was too heavy, the buttons he had buttoned meticulously were undone, and the sleeves were rolled up slightly. If it wasn't for the snow falling outside, the people arguing fiercely inside would look like they were living in a hot summer.

The person who delivered the materials went in, and Zhang Xiuyan asked people to distribute the materials, and was about to explain in detail, but accidentally saw Yuan Ning and Yuan Bo waiting outside.Zhang Xiuyan put away the pen used for instructions, and said calmly: "It's getting late, I'm here today. Go back tonight and look at the materials in your hand. The National Automobile project is over. Our The new project is about to start, and you must master the content of the new project as soon as possible—remember, we don’t need people here who are behind in thinking or ability.” Zhang Xiuyan put the pen in his pocket and walked out with the materials. Leaving the project members looking at each other after looking at their watches.

It's getting late?Looks like it's just time to get off work, right?

The person who delivered the materials just now quietly pointed out the window.

Everyone suddenly realized.

It turned out that their little lucky star had arrived!

Yuan Ning didn't know that he was named "Little Lucky Star" again. When he saw Zhang Xiuyan came out, he ran up happily and said to Zhang Xiuyan, "Yuan Bo is back! Let's invite Yuan Bo to dinner at home tonight." !"

Zhang Xiuyan nodded to Yuan Bo, as a greeting.I only went to buy ingredients in the evening, and I couldn't find anything good. Yuan Ning took Zhang Xiuyan and Yuan Bo to the market for a walk, but couldn't find anything he wanted, so he simply went to Shuiyunjian to find some good ones. Bring food home.

Luan Jia is still at home waiting to be fed.Seeing that Yuan Ning led Yuan Bo back, Luan Jia blinked and went to help in the kitchen.He used to sit and wait for food, but after busying himself in the kitchen, he realized that cooking was really not easy.It's only been a short period of time to be separated from Huo Sen, and he has learned a lot about "not easy".

Luan Jia looked at Yuan Ning's quiet profile, and couldn't help but said, "Ning Ning, will you and Lao Yan quarrel?"

Yuan Ning was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and then said: "Of course." He neatly put all the ingredients for the soup into the pot, "Sometimes I make my elder brother angry. It's scary when my elder brother gets angry, but be careful. If you explain, big brother will soon calm down."

Luan Jia nodded, finished washing the last dish, and ran out to wait for dinner.Zhang Xiuyan on the other side has already chatted with Yuan Bo.Yuan Bo went abroad for exchange, firstly for his studies, and secondly for investigating the hotel industry. Zhang Xiuyan also knew a lot about this aspect and gave Yuan Bo a lot of advice.

Yuan Bo had great admiration for Zhang Xiuyan.

Luan Jia rubbed experience aside.

When the aroma began to waft from the kitchen, the experience exchange time came to an end.Yuan Bo suddenly remembered the main purpose of his trip, and wanted to mention it, but he was inexplicably nervous.

After all, Yuan Bo treasured his younger brother Yuan Ning the most. He gritted his teeth and said to Zhang Xiuyan: "I may have to run around for the past two years. I can't control Ning Ning. Usually, Ning Ning will ask you to control him." Yuan Bo paused, and boldly added, "Especially because he is still young, don't let him start dating too early."

puff--

Luan Jia took a sip of tea.

Zhang Xiuyan was very calm.He glanced at Luan Jia, and taught calmly, "How old is he, he still drinks water like this."

Just as Luan Jia calmed down, she was choked again, ran out and coughed for a long time, looking at Zhang Xiuyan with very complicated eyes.

How did this guy manage to abduct his precious brother, and still act so confident in front of his cousin?Why didn't he know that Zhang Xiuyan had such a thick skin before?

Zhang Xiuyan said calmly, "Don't worry, I won't let him mess around in this regard." At least until Yuan Ning is an adult, he can guarantee that he will not let Yuan Ning cross that line.

Of course, kisses and hugs don't count.

With Zhang Xiuyan's guarantee, Yuan Bo felt relieved.After dinner, Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan sent Yuan Bo home together to meet Yuan Bo's mother.Wu Yinghao happened to be at home, and Yuan Ning got a message from Wu Yinghao: Lin Dashi injured his leg and might be marginalized by the club.

Wu Yinghao is negotiating with Lin Dashi's club, and wants to get Lin Dashi over, even if Lin Dashi can't play football, it's okay, he can be a coach in his new club-he lacks all talents here.

Yuan Ning was very sad, and borrowed the phone to call Lin Dashi.Lin Dashi's voice was as cheerful as usual. Before Yuan Ning could comfort him, he poured out all the mess he had encountered, and finally told Yuan Ning to rest assured that he would consider quitting after he recovered from his injury for a while. He had had enough.

Yuan Ning felt relieved when he heard that Lin Dashi had a clear mind.He didn't persuade Lin Dashi to think more about Wu Yinghao's side. He hung up the phone and said goodbye to Yuan Bo and the others with Zhang Xiuyan.Yuan Bo's mother took two scarves for Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan, and stuffed them into Yuan Ning's hands eagerly: "I usually knit these when I have time. They are not particularly beautiful, but I picked good wool and they are warm enough."

Yuan Ning took the scarf, gave Yuan Bo's mother a big hug, and then went out the door under her escort.

Yuan Bo's mother stood at the door watching Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan go out.Wu Yinghao came over, put his arms around Yuan Bo's mother's shoulders, and said, "Look at you, every time Ning Ning walks away, he looks so out of his mind, Xiao Guang and I will be jealous."

Yuan Bo's mother said: "I always remember that the night before I sent Ning Ning away, Ning Ning hid in bed and cried. The child didn't like to talk when he was young, but he knew everything. I sent him to the town that day, and he It was very quiet, I didn't cry, someone ran on me and said that I sold him, and he opened his mouth, and he said that those people were speechless... He knew I was going to send him away, so he still defended me like that." So in all Among the children, Yuan Ning is the one she cares about the most and can't let go of. Even if she can't see her often, she always misses her in her heart.

Knowing the inside story, Wu Yinghao said with relief: "He has grown up now, and he is very promising."

Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan had already walked outside.Zhang Xiuyan opened the car door, let Yuan Ning get in the car first, and sat in the driver's seat from the other side.He turned on the heater and melted away the cold air on the glass until his vision became clear before he drove out of the community.

It was still early, and there was Luan Jia at home, so Zhang Xiuyan didn't drive home immediately.The car was driving slowly on the road, Zhang Xiuyan asked while paying attention to the road conditions: "Is there any place you want to go?"

Yuan Ning was taken aback for a moment, then his heart was pounding.Is the elder brother going on a date with him?He is not prepared at all!Yuan Ning looked at the flickering neon lights outside the car window, and quickly thought about where to go for a date with Zhang Xiuyan.Eat, go shopping, watch a movie?Yuan Ning couldn't help but smile when he remembered that he had dragged Zhang Xiuyan around the vegetable market in the evening.

They haven't had a good date yet, but they already often go shopping together in the vegetable market!

Yuan Ning saw a minute-long red light ahead, and when the car stopped, he hugged Zhang Xiuyan and kissed him.

Zhang Xiuyan: "..."

Yuan Ning hugged Zhang Xiuyan and did not let go: "As long as I am with my eldest brother, I want to go anywhere."

Zhang Xiuyan's ears turned red instantly.He said sullenly, "It's almost time for the green light."

Yuan Ning let go immediately.Seeing from the corner of his eye that there were still ten seconds left, he kissed Zhang Xiuyan on the cheek again, and urged him solemnly after the kiss: "Brother, concentrate on driving!"

Zhang Xiuyan: "..."

This little bastard is getting harder and harder to treat.

It was snowing outside, Zhang Xiuyan did not take Yuan Ning too far in the end, he only stopped in front of a hot drink shop near his residence, went in and ordered a cup of hot drink.It was Friday, and many students were on vacation, and most of them came in twos and threes to buy hot drinks.The children in the capital have a lot of money, and they don't blink when they spend money. Yuan Ning even spotted a few young couples.In contrast, Zhang Xiuyan, who is tall, handsome and full of mature charm, looks rather abrupt in the hot drink shop.

Noticing that everyone who came in and everyone who went out couldn't help but glance at Zhang Xiuyan, Yuan Ning was happy, holding a hot drink in one hand, and pulling Zhang Xiuyan in the other, and walked out of the hot drink shop slowly.Zhang Xiuyan opened the umbrella leaning against the door to shield Yuan Ning from the falling snow.

Holding the cup of hot drink, Yuan Ning took a sip, feeling her whole body was warm, and looked down at the footprints made by herself and Zhang Xiuyan on the snow, she didn't feel cold at all.He turned his head and glanced at Zhang Xiuyan's profile, and asked, "Brother, is your cup good?"

Zhang Xiuyan is not sensitive to the taste of the drink, and feels that there is not much difference in taste.But as long as you stay with Yuan Ning, everything is fine.Zhang Xiuyan nodded: "Not bad."

Yuan Ning said: "Then I want to try it too." Before Zhang Xiuyan could react, he had already grabbed Zhang Xiuyan's hand holding the umbrella handle and pulled down the big umbrella.The umbrella cover is very wide, and Zhang Xiuyan is on the side against the wall. When the umbrella is tilted to cover it, others cannot see everything inside.Yuan Ning was very courageous, and kissed Zhang Xiuyan's mouth accurately, and licked it with his tongue, as if he really wanted to taste the taste of Zhang Xiuyan's mouth.

Zhang Xiuyan's nerves instantly became tense, but he didn't want to push Yuan Ning away, so he could only let Yuan Ning do whatever he wanted.They were standing on the sidewalk, which was an uphill sidewalk. Someone was walking down the slope, and the conversation was getting closer. If they stopped and looked carefully, they might notice what they were doing.

Yuan Ning kissed enough, left Zhang Xiuyan's lips before pedestrians approached, and walked forward with Zhang Xiuyan as if nothing had happened.There was a smile between his brows and the corners of his eyes, as proud as a cat stealing fish.

Seeing Yuan Ning happy, Zhang Xiuyan also felt better.He always followed the rules in the past, and no one who mentioned him was boastful, but after being with Yuan Ning, all the restless factors in his body were ready to move, and he wanted to do things that he would never do before, and would never do before. Some ideas quietly popped up.Zhang Xiuyan and Yuan Ning sat back in the car together and finished their half-drinked hot drink. Before Yuan Ning could find an excuse to kiss, Zhang Xiuyan had already pushed Yuan Ning into the car seat and kissed him.

The hot drink Yuan Ning drank was chocolate-flavored, and the sweet taste lingered between Yuan Ning's lips and teeth, as if waiting for Zhang Xiuyan to taste it.Zhang Xiuyan grabbed Yuan Ning's slender waist, and gradually deepened the deep kiss, which was rarely initiated by him.

Although Yuan Ning was bold and tried to get a kiss from Zhang Xiuyan from time to time, his skills were still blank.He was completely at a loss when kissed by Zhang Xiuyan, and at the end of the kiss, he still hugged Zhang Xiuyan tightly, blushing from his face to his ears.When he recalled it, he buried his head in Zhang Xiuyan's arms and whispered, "Brother..."

Zhang Xiuyan kissed Yuan Ning on the cheek: "Go home."

Yuan Ning sat down obediently.

When the two returned home, Luan Jia had already fallen asleep.Recently, Luan Jia has been busy looking for a new house and furnishing a new office. She runs around during the day and goes to bed early at night.Yuan Ning saw that the light in the living room was turned off, and signaled Zhang Xiuyan to be gentle, and the two went back to the room without a sound.The weather was cold in winter, so Yuan Ning naturally occupied Zhang Xiuyan's bed.After going out on a "date" for so long, Zhang Xiuyan still had some information to read, so he went to take a bath first, and then asked Yuan Ning to take a bath and go to bed quickly.

Yuan Ning didn't want to sleep at all after washing up, so he simply brought out the final exam review materials and some computer information to accompany Zhang Xiuyan to work overtime.The final exam of Capital University is very strict, he doesn't want to fail it in the first semester!Also, the electronic typesetting of "Ceramic Art" will start after returning from vacation. He can't live up to the trust of Professor Gan, so he needs to get familiar with this aspect as soon as possible.

After reaching the fixed bedtime, Zhang Xiuyan took Yuan Ning to bed.Yuan Ning was afraid of the cold, so he got into Zhang Xiuyan's arms and refused to move away. Zhang Xiuyan adjusted his posture and let Yuan Ning wrap himself around him like an octopus.

Early the next morning, Yuan Ning reported to the Chess Association.Reporting with him were sixteen seed players and seven Chinese players who had entered the finals through the challenge. As soon as Yuan Ning arrived, Li Yanqiu called him over and stood with Li Yanqiu.Yuan Ning also met Qiu Dong.

Yuan Ning remembered that when he first started playing chess, he watched the game with other people at the Huating Chess Club, and the first game he saw was the final between Qiu Dong and Xi Chuanjiang.At that time, Qiu Dong was sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath.At that time, Qiu Dong lost, and the Huating Chess Club was depressed. They felt that no one could beat an opponent like Xi Chuanjiang.

Seeing Qiu Dong this time, Yuan Ning found that Qiu Dong's demeanor had changed a lot. It was no longer that youthful and vigorous genius boy who was well-known in China, but replaced by a calm and introverted demeanor.In the past few years, Qiu Dong has almost disappeared, is he concentrating on studying chess?Because I lost to Xi Chuanjiang, I made up my mind to become stronger!

Zhou Yulin only became serious about playing chess after losing to Xi Chuanjiang.

I don't know if he has a chance to face Xi Chuanjiang this time?Yuan Ning was eager to try it immediately.

The finals are just around the corner, and players from other places are arranged in the dormitory of the Chess Association, so they don't have to worry about food and accommodation.Seeing that Yuan Ning wasn't nervous at all, Li Yanqiu didn't hold him back. After the dissolution, Yuan Ning happily went to meet those unfamiliar players and dragged the opponent to the game.

Qiu Dong walked up to Li Yanqiu, supported Li Yanqiu's shoulders and asked, "You brought this child up? He's so lively."

"Don't underestimate him." Li Yanqiu laughed, "It looks like a lamb, but it's actually a wolf cub with sharp claws."

"Yo, then I have to be careful." Qiu Dong said, "Speaking of little wolf cub, your family wants to eat me alive every time it sees me? I've been back for a few days, and I haven't seen him yet." Looking at him, I'm not used to it!"

Li Yanqiu said: "You've been away for too long." Li Yanqiu was slightly startled, and shook his head at Qiu Dong, "He has stopped clinging to me a long time ago. I don't even think about how old he is now, do you think we are still in our teens? ?”

Qiu Dong disapproved: "Is that so?" He still leaned on Li Yanqiu's shoulder, raised his chin, and motioned Li Yanqiu to look out the window, "Why do I think that guy outside looks familiar?"