Cinephile hustle

"Evan, for people like us, the most effective means of achieving our goals is not cunning, but patience. It is easy to become a god on top, and it is easier to fall. Only when you can completely stuff yourself into a sheep In your skin, when you drift with the tide with a clear mind, there will naturally be others to fulfill your wishes for you."

Evan's breathing gradually calmed down, and he looked at Haili coldly, without any emotion.

"Very well, that's it."

Haley put the chocolate beans back in place one by one, and made a "please" gesture.

"Life is still a long time, and this game of chess may take a long, long time. Be patient, Evan. Wait for me to show my flaws, wait for yourself to accumulate enough strength, and wait for opportunities to come. Then, learn to enjoy the process of waiting, and you will find You are happier than everyone. No one can control your emotions, because only you can control yourself."

Evan calmed down, and he continued to move the chocolate beans on the table in an orderly manner.

It was as if the conversation just now had never happened.

When Ian returned after meeting Caroline, his expression was heavy.

The moment he opened the door, Evan couldn't wait to run and threw himself into his arms.

"Oh, boy! How are you today? Did Uncle Russell say anything unreasonable to you?" Ian said while looking in Hailey's direction.

Haley sat at the table and shrugged.

At night, after Evan fell asleep, Ian and Haili leaned against the balcony to enjoy the cool night breeze.

"Did you see Caroline? How was it?"

"She's...a bit like Jennifer, and if Evan met her, she would be very familiar. She is very educated, well-spoken, and patient when we discuss even the most embarrassing issues. Her husband's job is stable and he is very wealthy. Ordinary schools can't educate Evan, but Caroline promised to let Evan receive special education. And she has more time to accompany Evan."

"So you feel that Caroline is impeccable in terms of material, education and spirituality."

"Yes." Ian covered his forehead, "She even agreed to hide the fact that I am not Evan's biological father for me until Evan grows up enough to bear the truth."

"So your worst fears are also addressed."

"I just don't know what to say to Evan, I'm sending him off."

"Just tell him what's on your mind. Evan reads your emotions more acutely than anyone else. Plus, I'm glad you discussed it with me."

At that moment, Haili's smile looked soft and fragile against the city street lights.

He turned sideways, propped his chin and looked at Ian, "Hey, why do you keep staring at me? You rarely look at me for more than three seconds."

"To keep your narcissism inflated."

The smile on Haili's lips became even more obvious.Like a child who finally gets candy from an adult.

The shimmer of light in the night danced between his eyelashes.

When Ian realized it, his fingers had already stretched out, and his knuckles just touched Haili's eyelashes.

As if something had been exposed, Ian was about to withdraw his hand, but Haili closed his eyes.

He lightly clasped Ian's fingers and pursed his lips.

"Since you took a step forward and found that I am not a beast that will bite you, please don't back down. Because once you back up, you will become a sharp weapon to stab me."

Ian stopped in his tracks, and the two quietly blew the night wind.

Hailey remained silent, rarely saying anything to embarrass Ian.

The next day was the last day of Ian's vacation.He took Evan to an amusement park.

When the ordinary children were laughing happily, Evan just lowered his head quietly and grabbed Ian's clothes tightly, as if he had expected that this would be the last time Ian would spend with him.

At noon, Ian sat with him on a bench in the amusement park. Ian let out a breath and decided to say what he had to say.

"Evan, you should know that I almost died the other day when I was working on a case. I was locked in a compartment, feeling hot, dizzy, and unable to breathe. I knew that if I Once you fall asleep, you may not wake up again."

Evan suddenly turned sideways and hugged Ian's waist tightly, and burrowed his head into his arms.

Ian hugged him with a smile, "At that time, I was worried, my God, if I can't go back, what will my Evan do?"

Evan buried his head in Ian's arms, unable to see his expression.

"Evan, things like this will happen again in the future. I can't let you wait for me with chocolate beans at home alone, and I can't make promises to you that I may not be able to keep. I want to raise you and take care of you until You grew up but I found that I couldn't do it well. So I decided to hand you over to your Aunt Caroline."

Evan's shoulders trembled, like a small animal abandoned in the wasteland, swallowed by the boundless darkness at any time.

"But it doesn't mean I don't want you anymore. Aunt Caroline and I have reached an agreement. You can come and live with me during the winter and summer vacations. Or I will go there to see you during my vacation and see you off like other dads. You go to and from class, and accompany you to draw and play football..."

Ian could feel his coat wet.

The child rarely showed any emotions, even on the day his mother passed away, he played the Rubik's Cube quietly by himself.

"Sorry Evan, I let you down."

Evan's little head suddenly shook desperately.

"I can't force you to agree with my decision. I just want to ask you to let Aunt Caroline take care of you, okay?"

Evan lowered his head, and it took a long, long time before his fingers touched the back of Ian's hand.

Is that morse electricity, the connection between points and lines, yes.

He couldn't say yes, he could only agree to Ian in such an extremely reluctant way.

Ian hugged Evan, wondering if the kid understood that he hadn't abandoned him.He just wants to give him a complete family, let him be accompanied, and let him have a channel to connect with society.

After leaving the amusement park that afternoon, Ian took Evan to the department store.

He knows that Evan doesn't need any toys, because Haley once said that Evan's IQ is even higher than that of adults.He bought him many daily necessities, such as bear pajamas with ears, plush slippers and so on.Evan refused to take it off even in his bear pajamas, and he was the only kid in the mall walking around in his pajamas.

Ian didn't force him to take off his pajamas like other parents did, but let him do whatever he wanted.She even took a selfie with Evan in her arms in front of the Snow White decoration in the mall.Evan's little face rubbed against Ian's, soft and warm, which made Ian even more reluctant to hand him over to others.

When Ian dragged Evan through the electronics area, Evan rarely dragged Ian.

He was not tall, and his small face was almost completely attached to the glass.

Ian hugged him funny, so that he could see the various models of laptops clearly.

Then, Evan pointed to a thin and light laptop and refused to leave.

Ian looked down and saw that this notebook was very expensive, and it was a concept model launched by the company half a year ago.

The shopping guide came over and smiled formulaically at Ian, "Sir, is there anything I can do for you?"

"Ah..." Ian didn't look like an IT nerd, nor was he a high-tech white-collar worker. It was impossible for him to use such a top-end laptop.

"Sir, I can introduce you to some more cost-effective products." The shopping guide skillfully eased Ian's embarrassment.

But the unexpected happened.

"Dad, I want it."

The immature child's voice rang in Ian's ears.

"What? What did you just say?" Ian asked with his eyes wide open.

"Dad, I want it," Evan said to Ian slowly, word by word.

Ian was completely stunned, "Evan, say it again?"

"Dad, I want it."

The shopping guide was stunned. He didn't understand why the father in front of him was so surprised when he heard his son's words.

"Are you sure you want it? Are you sure you'll use it?" Ian asked seriously.

Evan nodded.

Ian turned to the shopping guide and said, "I'll just buy this laptop. Pay now."

"Are you sure? If it's for children, the configuration of this computer is too high-end..."

"My son is smarter than many people in this world." Ian said with certainty.

The shopping guide was a little skeptical at first, but Ian readily swiped his card to pay in one lump sum, and then left with the child in one hand and a lot of things in the other.

"Nowadays, fathers dote on children more and more."

Back home that night, Evan's aunt Caroline came.

Ian packed up all Evan's things and handed them over to Caroline.

"Here's a quilt with stuffed elephants on it, and he won't sleep without that quilt. If you see him putting other things on the table, like chocolate jelly beans or something, don't blame him. Because he The world of a child is different from that of ordinary children. He may be playing chess with his own rules, or thinking about some profound questions that we don't understand. If you ask him something and he doesn't answer you, don't rush to get angry with him, he will Express it in other ways, such as a Rubik's cube with letters, such as Morse code. He will eat most of the food obediently, except carrots. If it is slightly raw carrots, he will not eat it..."

Ian told Caroline one by one seriously.

"You're a good father," Caroline said to Ian.

Ian shook his head helplessly, "No, I can't take good care of him, so I'm not."

"It depends on the meaning of 'caring'. Many parents, they give their children enough time, the best education and the most luxurious material, but they never get into the hearts of their children. But you did."

Ian carried Evan downstairs to the apartment and sent him into Caroline's car.Evan kissed him hard on the cheek as he retracted his arms.

"Don't forget me, Dad." His words were very short, as if he was struggling to pronounce the words because he was not used to speaking.

"I'll never forget you, boy."

Seeing the car go further and further away, Ian felt melancholy.

He returned to his room and looked at the "Sunset Glow" left by Lancer.He suddenly wondered whether all the people who had been with him would leave in the end.For example, the comrades-in-arms Kobe, Lancer and Evan on the upper and lower bunks.

Wait, such sentimentality is not his style.

Ian went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and found that it was empty.

At this moment, someone rang his doorbell.

It turned out to be Hailey holding a large bouquet of white roses.

"Why are you here?" Ian asked, crossing his arms.

Hailey walked around Ian and walked into the living room, and sat down lazily, "Evan is gone, Uncle Ian will definitely feel lonely and empty, and wait for someone to enter your heart again."

Hailey pronounced the word "enter" in a unique tone.

Like old red wine, the moment the cork is opened, the intoxicating fragrance permeates the whole space.

Ian kicked Hailey's calf, "Get up. Go out to dinner."

Haili suddenly grabbed Ian's foot, and deliberately rubbed his ankle in a circle with his thumb, "Are you trying to seduce me?"

Ian suddenly withdrew his legs, "Why don't you stay here, and I'll go have dinner."

"Don't be like this, let's go together!"

"Next time you send any flowers, I promise to put them all on your face."

"Don't you like flowers? Then what should I bring to see you next time?"

"Beer, barbecue or beautiful women."

"... Ian, you're so vulgar. How about I give you a dog? That way the dog can protect you if someone tries to harass you."

"Is there anyone else in my life who will harass me besides you?"

They walked under the street lights, and several cars passed by them.

The street lamp above the head made a sound and flickered as if the current was not smooth.

Ian looked up subconsciously, and suddenly felt a softness on his cheeks.It was Hailey's light kiss.

When he turned his face, Haley was looking at him.

"What are you doing?" Ian asked.

"See if you'll beat me up." Hailey deliberately poked his head over.

After a long time, Ian let out a chuckle, flicked his fingers on his forehead, turned around and continued walking forward.

Haili blinked, touched his forehead, and hurriedly followed, "Did you beat me up just now?"

"Don't keep testing me. You proved what you wanted to prove in that car."

"Then I can kiss you if I want to?"

"In that case, I will definitely beat you."

"Ian, did you laugh just now?"

"I was kissed by you, do I want to cry?"

The next day, Ian returned to the office, waiting for other difficult cases to come again.

Hailey, on the other hand, drank coffee leisurely in his seat and listened to "The Phantom of the Opera" with earplugs.

Suddenly, his computer screen went black.

The white words in the center of the screen flashed.

Don't lie to him.

Don't fool him.

Don't hurt him.

Hailey blinked and stared at the computer screen with interest on his chin.

At this time, his mobile phone also showed that he had received a text message: I will always watch you.

The number from which the text message was sent was not displayed.

Haley stroked his chin and laughed.

"It seems that I have created an incredible opponent for myself..."

In the past few days, Ian rarely encountered any difficult cases.

And the busy fall fashion week in New York is here.Many well-known European fashion designers have started the layout of fashion shows.

In the opposite office, Jessica was thinking about which fashion masters' shows she would attend every day.

The more lively it is, the less peaceful it is.

Ian pressed his head, and he could imagine how busy the days to come would be.

"Hey, dear Uncle Ian, what do you think I look like?" Hailey leaned against Ian's door, wearing a black satin suit, fully showing the ancient and elegant Russell family.

He combed his hair back, revealing a smooth and elegant forehead.The straight nasal bones have subconsciously drawn lines.His eyes appeared darker.The corners of the lips were slightly raised, a bit sinister, but also a little naive.

Ian sometimes finds it amazing why someone in this world can combine these two temperaments so that people can't see through him.

"You don't spend all day dressing up like a peacock in the office?"

"Don't say that. What I'm going to attend is the fashion show of the cutting-edge fashion designer Shia."

"Oh." Ian lowered his head and looked at the computer screen.

Haili sat on a corner of Ian's desk as usual, and when he leaned over, Ian could clearly smell his unique aura.

That's not some expensive men's cologne.

Especially when his head was close to Ian's cheek, the breath became more obvious, "What are you looking at? Uncle Ian? Aha? An old case from the Bureau of Investigation? Are you studying hard?" student?"

Ian finally recognized his scent, which was some kind of men's body wash.

Ian suddenly thought of the vast grassland, the warm sunlight, and the cloudless sky.

"Ian, these cases are useless at all. People's hearts are unpredictable and irregular. When you follow these laws to solve cases, you will only be bound by yourself."

Hailey was obviously very close, so close that he almost pressed against Ian's cheek.But for some reason, Ian felt that his voice seemed to come from the other side of time, like a hallucination.

"I'm just looking."

Hailey turned his face slightly and met Ian's gaze.

"Do you know that you have been close to me just now?"

"Oh? Is there?" Ian didn't show any expression. He pressed his finger on the mouse and flipped to the next folder.

"If I hadn't pulled the distance, I really doubt that you would have kissed me directly on the neck."

Ian's shoulders subconsciously stiffened.

"You like my neck, don't you?"

Haley's lips curled up.

It was the smile Ian was familiar with.

This guy is seducing him.

"If you're fine, you can go to your clothing conference."

"Do you want to unbutton my collar?" Hailey acted as if he didn't hear Ian's words.

"Do not want to."

"Really don't want to?" Haili covered his collar with his fingers, and slowly undid the first button of his collar.

"Did you forget to take your medicine again today?" Ian's chair was just about to turn around when Haili held it down.

Hailey laughed out loud, and the air vibrated slightly.

"Stop playing, this is the office."

Ian felt in his heart that this guy was getting bigger and bigger.He suddenly regretted how he kissed him.

"Then you help me button up the buttons, and I won't play."

"You unbutton it yourself and buckle it yourself."

"How about we continue and wait for other people to watch. For example, Jessica with a big mouth, she must be happy to see this."

Ian resisted the urge to beat this guy up, and raised his hand to button the collar button for him.

Hailey lowered his eyes, which was his most elegant and moving gesture.

Ian knew that he was looking at himself.The heart beats faster inexplicably.

He suddenly had a feeling that someone delivered an unwrapped gift to him, and he carefully wrapped it up and hid it where only he could find it.

"Buckle it, you can get out."

"And the bow tie." Haley looked aggressive.

Ian stared at him, frowning.

Haley said it again, quite sure: "Bow tie."

Ian fastened the loose tie for him, then pressed his shoulders and pushed him away.

At that moment, Hailey kissed him suddenly.

Without warning.

Ian was caught off guard, he could only instinctively lean back.

The swivel chair couldn't bear the weight, and the moment it was about to fall over, Haili raised his hand and clasped the back of the chair, pressing his knees on the swivel chair. Everything seemed to be in balance, but the kiss gradually became crazy.

Provocative and possessive, spinning in Ian's mouth.

Even without knowing when, Ian was pulled up from the swivel chair by Hailey, and everything was out of control.

Until Haley let him go, the tip of his tongue reluctantly left Ian's upper lip.

Ian subconsciously took a deep breath, and then he realized that he was hugged by the other party at some point, and the poor swivel chair fell to the ground.

Hailey smiled, and his fingers brushed Ian's browbones, "I'm leaving, you will definitely fall asleep thinking of me tonight."

Ian pressed his forehead, and his temples ached.It's hard for this guy to get away and let himself be quiet. If he thinks about this guy again, wouldn't it be masochistic?

Cliff came to pick up Haili, and the car was driving in the busy city of New York.On both sides, colorful advertising screens flashed, playing various catwalks.The whole of New York seems to be caught in a certain rhythm.

"Sir, why don't you invite Agent Connor to go with you?"

"Ian is a serious guy."

"Does this have anything to do with going to a fashion show?"

"Of course. He will look at the men and women on the catwalk very seriously. Do you think I can bear it?" Hailey asked with a smile.

"So it is."

After work, Ian hurried back to the apartment.

When Lancer left the United States, he gave him the keys to his apartment.Lancer said he would not sell the apartment because it held so many memories of him and his mother.

But just yesterday, Lancer sent an email telling him that he met a friend in Italy.And this friend happened to be coming to New York for a few days.He didn't like living in hotels, so Lancer agreed to lend him his apartment for a few days.

Ian was surprised, after all, with Lancer's introverted personality, he made friends in just a few months.

In order to take Lancer's friends seriously, Ian spent the whole night cleaning the apartment and putting on clean sheets.

And now, Lancer's friend should have arrived in New York.

Ian had to go back and hand over the keys to the apartment to the other party.

New York traffic during rush hour can be daunting.Of course, Ian believes this is a common problem in most bustling cities around the world.

At the intersection of traffic lights, Ian was completely blocked.

The phone rang, it was an unfamiliar number.

"Hi, I'm Ian Connor."

"Although I really want to say 'hello' to you, I'm not in the mood to say hello now. I've been waiting for you here for more than half an hour."

The voice on the other end of the phone is very special, a bit lazy, and a bit teenage willful, and the sound quality of the other party reminds Ian of the raindrops falling straight down from a height of [-] meters, and the moment it lands on the wind chimes on the eaves, there is an ethereal sound. sound.

Obviously the other party was a little rude, but because of his voice, Ian couldn't get angry with him.