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At the airport, Zhou Mingchen was carrying light luggage with only a schoolbag. When he looked up, he saw his parents who had been away for half a year.

The two stood side by side, Zhou's mother looked up, eagerly hoping to see her son's face among the crowd swarming out.Even though Zhou's father looked anxious, he still patted Zhou's mother on the shoulder to comfort him: "Don't worry, the plane is not delayed, Ming Chen will definitely be out in a while."

Standing together, the two are a very conspicuous pair.Years of getting along, no matter how they have stained each other's body, the clothes complement each other, and the aura has a unique tacit understanding.Zhou Yuansheng is handsome and has a demeanor, and Zhou's mother is also beautiful, generous, and intellectually elegant.

For the first time, Zhou Mingchen looked at his parents seriously from the perspective of a bystander.

Zhou's mother nodded indiscriminately, but still did not change her posture, and put her hand on the fence.Zhou's father also followed the probe, looking at the faces one by one, the focus suddenly found the object, patted Zhou's mother on the shoulder and said, "There it is, come out."

Zhou's mother turned her head to look, and called him excitedly: "Ming Chen!"

Zhou Mingchen's heart moved, and he walked towards the two slowly: "Dad, Mom."

Zhou's mother laughed immediately, her eyes were a little red, and she looked at her son from hair to toe.Zhou's father also seemed to feel something, patted his son on the back, and only said briefly: "Grow taller."

Zhou Mingchen met the eyes of the two of them, and smiled: "Didn't I tell you not to pick up the plane? It's very cold and the road is blocked again."

Zhou's father glanced at Zhou's mother who was so excited that she couldn't speak, and took the responsibility himself: "It just so happens that I am free today, and I heard from your mother that I will come here too. I was afraid that it would not be safe for her to drive alone, so I came here together."

Zhou's mother also said: "During this time, there are too many people, so it's not easy to take a taxi."

Zhou's father drove over, Zhou Mingchen opened the back seat door, Zhou's mother also sat next to him, Zhou Mingchen looked at the empty co-pilot in front of him and said nothing, Zhou's father didn't realize it, and asked while driving the navigation: "Mingchen tonight Where are you going?"

Zhou's mother also looked at him expectantly, Zhou Mingchen said naturally: "Go back to the old house."

Zhou's father didn't expect his son to say that, and he was a little dazed. After he got married, he moved out of the old house where his parents used to live. After the divorce, he left the original house to his wife and children, and he chose a random apartment outside to live in.Zhou Mingchen has lived with them since junior high school, and even if he doesn't go back to the apartment with him, he should go home with Zhou's mother.

Zhou's mother lowered her head in disappointment, and Zhou's father pondered for a while: "Why don't you go back to your mother's place today? You mother and son haven't seen each other for a long time, and your mother also misses you. You can go back to the old house tomorrow."

Zhou's mother had some hope in her heart, Zhou Mingchen turned his eyes, and the street lights outside the window flashed one by one: "I just came back and wanted to go back to see my grandparents first, and I will go to see my mother in two days."

Zhou's father and Zhou's mother felt guilty for what kind of fruit they planted, and they couldn't blame him.

Zhou's father had no choice but to say: "Then let's send your mother home first, and then go back to the old house together."

Zhou's mother was bitter in her heart, and forced a smile: "No need, Yuan Sheng. Put me down at the intersection ahead. I can take a taxi and go back by myself. You and Ming Chen should be careful on the way back."

Just as Father Zhou was about to persuade him, Zhou Mingchen said, "Mom, don't rush back, let's have dinner together later."

The old house was also busy at this time, and the holiday date had not yet been confirmed, so Grandma Zhou urged Zhou Mingchen to book a plane ticket quickly. Knowing that he was going home today, she ordered the servants to cook many of his favorite dishes, and the two elders also squatted in the living room wait.

Grandma Zhou couldn't sit still, she kept looking at the door: "Why don't you come back? Could something happen on the way?"

Uncle Wang comforted: "Ma'am, don't worry, I just talked to Master Ming Chen on the phone, and I'll be there in a while."

In less than half an hour, as soon as Zhou Mingchen entered the door, Grandma Zhou only had her grandson in her eyes. She held his hand and asked questions. bother.

"It's almost here. Is Mingchen tired? Are you hungry? We can prepare dinner soon."

Zhou Mingchen leaned over and hugged grandma, with a smile on his face: "Grandma, I'm not tired, but I'm really hungry."

Zhou Man sat on the sofa, hugged a pillow in her arms, and waved casually: "Hi, little brother, long time no see, you have become handsome!"

This familiar address, familiar tone, Zhou Mingchen had a row of black lines on his forehead: "Sister Man." Then he said hello to the man next to him: "Uncle."

Zhou Yuanheng smiled and nodded. His deep facial features are seven points similar to Zhou Yuansheng's. The difference is that he is especially kind when he smiles, and his voice is soft and deep: "It seems that you have had a good time in Xincheng for the past six months."

Zhou Mingchen nodded. Uncle has been the busiest person in the family since he was a child. He has a lot of business to do in the company, and he has to take Zhou Mingchen and Zhou Man to play. Today, he should take time to wait for him to come back for dinner.

Looking around, he always felt that something was missing, so Zhou Mingchen asked, "Is Second Uncle here?"

Grandpa Zhou snorted dissatisfied: "He is at home for a few days all year round."

Zhou Man twinkled with stars, looking like a nympho: "Brother Yuanchen is training, so I won't go home to sleep if it's too late, there will be a game in two days, Ming Chen, let's go watch it together!"

As soon as the words fell, his father rewarded him with a big chestnut: "It's not big or small, that's your second uncle."

Zhou Man was not timid at all when she knocked lightly, but she still covered her head and said in a miserable voice: "Dad, you are too cruel, am I not your little padded jacket..."

Zhou Yuanheng gave her a wink, telling her not to be so casual in front of her grandparents, Zhou Man twitched the corners of her mouth, and muttered to admit her mistake: "Okay, okay, I understand, second uncle and second uncle."

From the corner of the eye, I saw Grandpa Zhou loosen his brows, and Zhou Yuanheng rubbed his daughter's head dotingly.Zhou Mingchen was also very interested: "Second Uncle will have a game in two days?"

Zhou Man immediately regained his blood: "Yes, yes, I bought the ticket a long time ago, it is definitely the best auditorium. How about it, do you want to go together?"

Zhou Mingchen nodded with a smile. His second uncle, Zhou Yuanchen, was a national athlete. As early as in high school, he practiced basic skills with a basketball all day long, determined to become a professional player.

Zhou Mingchen played basketball with his second uncle since he was a child. The two are as close as father and son, and they are also friends. They haven't seen each other for half a year, and they really miss him.

The whole family had a lively meal, and Zhou's mother got up to say goodbye, her eyes lingering on Zhou Mingchen for a while.Grandma Zhou is also a mother, so she couldn't see it and said: "Mingchen's first day off, why don't you stay tonight, you are Mingchen's mother, and you are not an outsider. No more."

Zhou's mother was startled, but still declined: "Mom, thank you for your kindness, but let's forget about today, I have to work overtime when I go back, and the company has an important meeting tomorrow."

Father Zhou put on his coat: "Let me see you off, Ming Chen, and see your mother off with me."

The driver at home went to drive, Zhou Mingchen fell behind his parents, and heard Zhou's father in front of him saying gently: "You should also pay attention to your body, you are not young anymore, don't always stay up late and work overtime."

Zhou's mother laughed: "I know, if it weren't for something really happening tomorrow, I wouldn't stay up late today."

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The next day, former bad friends met at a bar and told Zhou Mingchen that he would definitely get it, otherwise they would break up.Although Zhou Mingchen wanted to stay at home, the group said that Wang Qian would also go.So Zhou Mingchen was wrapped in a thick down jacket and arrived late.

The private room has already been played, the smell of wine is smoky, the smoke is lingering, and there is a miasma of smoke.

I don't know who discovered him first, shouted "Ming Chen", men and women who were singing and dancing, punching and playing cards surrounded him like a tide as if they had discovered an alien.

"You kid, it's been half a year since you disappeared..."

"Where did the dead go for a while..."

Everyone is very savvy and didn't mention Zhou's father and Zhou's mother. At the beginning, it was inevitable to ask a few words to show concern, but after confirming the facts, it was difficult to ask, so as not to make shallow words and deeply hurt people's scars.

Zhou Mingchen was surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside. After finally escaping to take a breath, he found a corner to watch them high.

When Wang Qian entered the door, he saw him alone holding a plate of peanuts and cold salad, eating seriously alone.

Without disturbing anyone, Wang Qian walked over quietly, took off his coat and sat down, bumping his shoulder next to him: "Hey, let me tell you, are you here to have fun at a party, or to eat? What's the big deal?" I haven't seen you for half a year, and you're starting to get better?"

Zhou Mingchen was throwing a peanut into his mouth, but he knocked it down on the ground, and pushed him away in disgust: "Go, go, I don't like to join in the fun."

Wang Qian went abroad as soon as he entered high school, and it was rare for the two to meet each other.But every winter vacation, Wang Qian would return to City C.Seeing that Zhou Mingchen didn't seem to be lying, he looked like an old monk in meditation amidst the noise, Wang Qian stroked his chin strangely, and looked at him inquiringly: "Tsk tsk tsk, I remember that the last time we met was summer vacation, right? I don’t see the sun, it’s like three autumns, you’re over fifty now?”

"..." The words were not pleasant, Zhou Mingchen stuffed his mouth full of hot and sour cold fungus.

At the end of the show, Zhou Mingchen was the last to leave. At the door, he saw a familiar figure with his back turned to him. He tenderly untied the scarf and put it on for his girlfriend. The two were like men and women in love in old movies. They kissed till the end. They held hands modestly and left.

Zhou Mingchen was so shocked that he couldn't recover. He took a taxi and followed them all the way. He first stopped at a high-end apartment and then turned back to the old house.

Zhou Mingchen silently told the driver to reverse the car and went to Zhou's mother.

Zhou's mother saw snowflakes on his head and shoulders when he entered the door, so she quickly warmed him a glass of milk and urged him to drink it.

Zhou Mingchen sat blankly at the table, and suddenly hugged his mother's waist.

Zhou's mother stood a little helpless, with no place to put her hands. After a while, she stroked her son's hair and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Mingchen just shook his head.