Solstice Secrets

As soon as Ling Dongzhi pushed open the door, he saw a few furry little heads lying on the glass door leading to the living room from the balcony and looking in.It was almost exactly the same as the posture I saw downstairs just now, but changed the direction, from looking at the gossip downstairs to looking at him who just entered the room... him.

Ling Dongzhi hesitated for a moment, wondering if he could keep some privacy under their noses?

Xiao Mao was the most impatient. When he saw him coming in, he pulled the balcony door impatiently, hopping and shouting: "Winter solstice! Winter solstice! Why are you alone, that guy really left?"

Ling Dongzhi pretended not to see it, took off his coat, changed into his slippers, and carried the bacon that Zhuang Zhou bought for him into the kitchen without turning his eyes.I was about to put it in the refrigerator, after thinking about it, I picked out a not too fat one, chopped it up and steamed it.There is still some leftover rice in the refrigerator, heat it up and mix it together, just in time for these little guys to add a meal.

When the scent wafted out, a few cats couldn't stay on the balcony anymore and started jumping up and down.Ling Dongzhi had no choice but to show his face in the past and appease these impatient little things.

"Smells so good," the servant sniffled, looking salivating, "Is it meaty?"

"It's bacon." Ling Dongzhi opened the balcony door a little, and sat down on the carpet with his legs crossed, "but it tastes a bit salty. I'll mix it with some rice, so don't eat too much."

Several little heads nodded hurriedly.

"Is it still cold?" Ling Dongzhi touched the thick blanket on the balcony carpet, "Do you want me to close the windows tightly?"

For the convenience of these little guys, there will always be a gap in the window in the corner.Usually it's okay to say, but today's temperature may be a bit cold.

Xiao Hui half-stretched and nestled under the blanket, lazily licking his paws, "It's okay, this corner is leeward, and there are blankets, and the floor itself is warm, so it won't be cold. If the windows are closed, no one else will be able to enter." I can't get in. Such weather, trouble..."

Xiao Maoer and the two wild cats next to him who didn't come here very often also nodded quickly and said they were not cold.

Ling Dongzhi likes the grand and grand style. When decorating the house, in order to create a visual effect without partitions, the floor was specially laid from the living room to the balcony. Underfloor heating was installed under the floor, and the floor was also passed around from the balcony.Originally, I was afraid that the temperature on the balcony would be too low in winter and it would be difficult for flowers and trees to live, but now it is cheaper for these little guests who are staying overnight.

The little guy patted his knee dissatisfied, and meowed twice, "Don't interrupt Dongzhi, we all saw it just now. That man, he kissed you!"

Ling Dongzhi's cheeks warmed slightly, and then he became a little annoyed, "Who saw it? Those who didn't see it will have bacon mixed with rice later, and don't eat anything that sees it!"

The remaining few looked at each other.

Xiao Mao shook his ears in dissatisfaction, "You don't want to pretend you don't admit it, meow."

"What's the matter if you don't admit it?" Ling Dongzhi pinched the tips of its small ears, "I can't have a little privacy anymore? Will I report to you after kissing someone?"

The servant usually stands on the side of Xiaonian. Although tempted by delicious food today, it still firmly jumped out to defend Xiaomian, "But I told you about the last time we went to pursue Amy!"

Ling Dongzhi refuted it rascally, "That's what you said yourself, and I didn't ask."

"It's really unreasonable." Xiaomai'er and the servant looked at each other, and they were a little bit annoyed at each other, "Shameless!"

Ling Dongzhi stood up triumphantly, "I'll just wait honestly, I'll get you some supper."

He had just taken two steps when Xiao Mianer said maliciously, "Winter Solstice, are you really embarrassed?"

Ling Dongzhi staggered under his feet, making a gesture to rush over and rub them, "Let me see who is embarrassed?"

The cats got under the blanket in a hurry, meowing and laughing together.

Huo Qing didn't mention what happened in Fu'anju that day, and of course Ling Dongzhi wouldn't ask.But for the next few days, she didn't look very happy, and when she informed Ling Dongzhi to attend the awards ceremony, she also had a fierce expression, as if if you dare not go, I will never stop with you.Ling Dongzhi didn't dare to bargain with her, so he agreed honestly.On the day of the award presentation, Zhuang Zhou called early and agreed to come pick him up, Ling Dongzhi changed into more formal clothes and followed.

The awards ceremony was still the same old routine, with speeches by the city leaders, speeches by the person in charge of the Provincial Painting Association, speeches by representatives of entrepreneurs, speeches by judges, speeches by representatives of contestants...etc.It was already an hour before the city leaders announced the list of winners.Ling Dongzhi's work won another gold medal without any suspense.When he came to the stage to accept the award, he saw Zhuang Zhou sitting on the seat of the entrepreneur representative and smiling at himself.

At that moment, Ling Dongzhi suddenly felt that it was not bad to be able to participate in such an event.

The award ceremony is over, and the next thing is to eat and drink.This was also a part that Ling Dongzhi disliked, but he had just won the award, and Shen Changsheng and Mr. Shen were among the judges, so it would be really bad if he didn't show his face.Besides, he had agreed with Zhuangzhou that he would pick him up, and he didn't want to go back on his word.

There are five tables in the largest box on the second floor of Fu'anju. The first two tables are representatives of leaders and entrepreneurs, one table is people from the painting association, and the remaining two tables are contestants of this art exhibition. local players.For those players whose families are out of town, if they didn't get a place in this competition, they would not waste their time running to Binhai.

Ling Dongzhi won the gold medal, and he was quite eye-catching, so he had to go to the leader's table with all the contestants to toast to show his humility.After all, it was a crowded place, and the highest-ranking deputy mayor was in charge of culture and education, so he didn't encounter any trouble, even the bald head of the painting association who was fascinated every time he saw the Lingdong solstice also restrained himself Not a lot.But Ling Dongzhi was still a little annoyed, after a round of toasts, he found an excuse and came out of the box.He actually regretted it a bit at the moment, at first he just thought about his lack of seniority, it seemed like he was so arrogant to come here on such an occasion, and the food in Fu'anju was delicious, so he came to realize this kind of situation How could the occasion allow him to have a casual meal? It was better than the last time I came alone with Zhuangzhou to eat.

The corridor was quieter, Ling Dongzhi had just been given a few glasses of wine, his face was a little hot, and his head was a little dizzy, he didn't want to go in so quickly, so he walked slowly along the corridor to the lounge at the corner of the stairs.He was leaning against the window sill, peeling and eating peanuts one by one, when he heard a man's voice behind him, "Ling Dongzhi?"

The voice was quite cold, it didn't sound warm, and the tone was not very friendly.Ling Dongzhi turned his head and saw a tall and thin man standing behind him with a cigarette in his mouth, looking him up and down.Ling Dongzhi drank some wine, and his brain was a little overwhelmed. He just felt that this man looked familiar, so he opened his mouth and asked, "Who are you?"

The man's face was not very good-looking, "It doesn't matter who I am, I just want to ask you, have you seen Zheng Ci recently?"

These words are not generally familiar.Ling Dongzhi raised his eyebrows, "I remembered, aren't you Tu Xiaobei's elder brother? Why, you used to know how to hire a few hooligans, but now you're going into battle yourself?"

Tu Shengbei frowned, "I'm just talking to you..."

"What do you have to talk to me about?" Ling Dongzhi sneered and laughed, "Isn't it just because of your second young master? Please go back and tell Tu Xiaobei that others may not like what he likes. I like it. How can everyone in the world have the same taste as him?"

Tu Shengbei asked again patiently, "You know what I mean?"

Ling Dongzhi continued to peel the peanuts. Although the person in front of him was a bit annoying, the peanuts were always right. "I don't know. I don't want to know."

Tu Shengbei frowned, and then let go, "Okay, let me put it another way. Did Zheng Ci look for you? He is now..."

Ling Dongzhi interrupted him, "I'm not familiar with Mr. Zheng. It doesn't matter what he thinks. You've found the wrong person."

Tu Shengbei sneered, "You picked yourself pretty clean."

"You're willing to believe that it's normal for your family." Ling Dongzhi raised his brows and asked him back, "I'll just ask you: What evidence do you have to prove that Zheng Ci and I are not clear?"

Tu Shengbei stared at him with a cold look in his eyes, "If you really want me to get any evidence, do you think you can still stand here and talk to me?"

"Then I have nothing to say." Dong Zhi patted the crumbs of peanut shells on his hands, "I used to think that Tu Xiaobei had delusions. Now it seems that this is a genetic disease in your family."

Tu Shengbei narrowed his eyes.

In the corridor not far away, the door of the box opened, Zhuang Zhou came out to look around, and walked towards this side, "Winter Solstice?"

Ling Dongzhi agreed, then turned to Tu Shengbei and said, "Mr. Tu, please tell Second Young Master that I already have a goal I'm pursuing. Please, don't disturb my life with those presumed excuses."

Tu Shengbei glanced at Zhuang Zhou who was walking towards him behind him, his expression was stunned, "You mean...Zhuang Er?"

Zhuang Zhou was quite far away, and Ling Dongzhi felt that Zhuang Zhou should not be able to hear their conversation at such a distance, so he said nonsense at ease, "Yeah, Mr. Tu doesn't think Zhuang Shao can be compared with Zheng Ci, and he can be thrown out. How many streets away? If you have such a goal, if it were you, would you like Zheng Ci's kind of stuff?"

Tu Shengbei didn't say a word, he already believed it a little bit in his heart.After all, Zhuangzhou's conditions are there.

After spending a long time talking, Ling Dongzhi felt that he was sober from the wine and a little annoyed, "Do you have anything else to do?"

Tu Shengbei shook his head.

Ling Dongzhi walked towards Zhuangzhou.As soon as he turned around, Zhuang Zhou could see that his face was not right, and hurried up a few steps to catch up with him, grabbing his arm, "What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable?"

"No," Ling Dongzhi shook his head, looking tired, "I'm just a little dizzy."

"I'll take you back." Zhuang Zhou put his arms around his shoulders, and quickly glanced at Tu Shengbei at the corner.The moment the four eyes met, Tu Shengbei clearly saw that his eyes were full of warning.

Tu Shengbei smiled provocatively at him, and suddenly felt that this horrible thing was starting to become a little more interesting.