no ambiguity

The sun was slanting in mid-air, and the clear light fell on the signboard of the restaurant, making the gold-plated fonts more eye-catching. The hot wind blew gently across the signboard, and then blown the leaves of the apricot tree in front of the restaurant. The leaves rub against each other, rustling softly.

Wen Ning didn't move a step, as if he didn't understand that sentence.

Qi Rui'an was in a dilemma, he didn't know what to do for a while, he hesitated, turned his head to look at Shen Sui next to him, and winked at Shen Sui, signaling the other party to adjust his voice.

However, Shen Sui did not stand up, but looked at Wen Ning silently, staying out of the matter, not participating in this silent confrontation.

It may be that the atmosphere is too stiff, everyone is standing still, and no one is helping.

Shen Jiahe bit the bullet and tugged at the corner of his own brother's clothes, standing on the same front as Qi Rui'an.

After a while, it was Wen Ning who broke the silence, ordered the other man to come forward, and said in a low voice, "Third brother, take your sister down."

The other man got excited, still listened to Wen Ning's words, went over and picked Xie Anran up, and put him on the wheelchair with Qi Rui'an.Xie Anran was not capricious, let them move her, her eyelashes trembled, and her gaze focused on Wen Ning without moving away.

Qi Rui'an helplessly tugged at Wen Ning, winked and told each of them to take a step back, and then handed the wheelchair into Wen Ning's hands.

"Okay, okay, it's hot outside, the sun is very hot, don't stand at the door, go in and sit first, Uncle Xie and the others are still waiting inside. Walk around and go in."

A group of people walked behind, while Wen Ning pushed the wheelchair in front.

The decoration of the restaurant is extravagant and luxurious, with an antique flavor, and the environment is elegant and atmospheric.People from Xie's family were welcoming relatives and friends in the lobby. Seeing them go in, the leader of the men in Chinese tunic suits talked to Wen Ning first, and then greeted the others.

Wen Ning called out politely: "Uncle Xie."

The other party smiled kindly, and said: "I just talked to your dad just now, and I was talking about you. I haven't seen you for many years. You are still so outstanding, better than those few in my family."

This kind of occasion is just going through the motions, only talking about three points when meeting people, and all that can be said are words of praise.

Wen Ning was not as cold as he was when he was outside, he had a polite chat with the other party and chatted a few words casually.Qi Rui'an and the others didn't intervene. They usually turned their backs on other occasions, but now they were as quiet as a chicken, and everyone didn't make a sound. Even Shen Sui took half a step back.

The man in the Chinese tunic suit had a kind face, and his tone was not in a hurry. Looking at the juniors in front of him, his brows and eyes were full of kindness and concern, and every word he said was just right, which made people feel at ease.But at the same time, it is precisely because his words and deeds are too perfect, the sincerity has never been seen, but it has added a little sense of distance, making people unpredictable.

After chatting for two or three minutes, seeing that the conversation was still going on, Xie Anran in the wheelchair interrupted the man in the tunic suit, and said calmly, "Dad, uncle and the others are still waiting, I want to go in first."

The man in the Chinese tunic suit stopped talking, and said to Wen Ning: "Then go in first, I'll wait a while. Ah Ning, I will trouble you to take care of An Ran tonight."

Wen Ning replied, "It's fine."

Then continue to push the wheelchair, turn to the elevator, open the door, go in, and go up to the third floor.

Xie's family took care of everything here, but there is only a private room on the third floor for banquets. The private room is very big, and the table inside is big enough to sit all the relatives and friends present.

Xie Anran's seat was arranged individually. Considering her special situation, the restaurant took good care of her and specially raised the seat to provide more convenience.

The upper seat was also held by someone else, and then Qi Rui'an sat on the left, and Wen Ning sat on the right.

Originally, Wen Ning wanted to sit next to Qi Rui'an, not to be next to Xie Anran, but Qi Rui'an shook his head at her and insisted on sitting on the other side.

"Just once, it's not easy for her to come back from abroad. There are so many people there, don't make trouble, and we'll talk after dinner." Qi Rui'an said in a low voice, only the two of them could hear.

The people around were already looking for seats, and when there was a gap between conversations, someone occupied the seat next to Qi Rui'an, and other friends sat down one after another, and there was only one seat left nearby.

Wen Ning didn't say anything, and went straight to the remaining seat to sit.

Even if he couldn't hear the conversation between the two, it was not difficult to guess some thoughts, Xie Anran's eyelids were half closed, pouring tea and washing the dishes.The waiter who was waiting at the side wanted to come to help her, she was considerate, she pushed the waiter's hand away, rejected the eagerness, she was as indifferent as before in the car, did not accept favors from anyone, and tried her best to do it herself.

Qi Rui'an got up and poured three glasses of water, put them in front of Wen Ning and Xie Anran respectively, and gave the last glass to himself, and then said some reminiscing words, showing his concern for Xie Anran in his words, and feeling sincere for this gathering I am happy, and my feelings are not half false.Although in recent years everyone has their own careers and can no longer mix together all day like before, the friendship of those years still lasts forever and will not deteriorate due to time and distance.

It's a pity that this was only his own thoughts, the other two were not deeply touched, Wen Ning drank a sip of tea, and never responded, Xie Anran was even more unmoved, the curvature of the corners of his mouth gradually narrowed, and his eyes seemed to roll. After the waves passed, the tide became more and more low and low, and finally there was nothingness.

The other people were all rejoicing, happy for this birthday party, no one noticed the abnormality here, and couldn't feel the low pressure.

Xie Anran held the cup, as if remembering something, the expression on his face froze for a moment, and after a while, he lowered his head to look under the table, the too thin legs under the long skirt.

The car accident back then was too tragic, even though she was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment overnight, she still couldn't keep her legs, and when she woke up, only a pair of useless skeletons remained.In the early years, there was still some flesh on the skeleton, which could barely be seen, but in the past two years, the flesh had shrunk so much that it was painful to the touch.

Maybe because he remembered the pain and torture he had suffered in the past six years, Xie Anran squeezed his hands tightly, and after a long time, he suddenly asked: "Why didn't Lian He Min come?"

Qi Rui'an froze instantly, unexpectedly.He hadn't swallowed the water in his mouth yet, and his whole body became dull, and he couldn't think of how to answer for a moment.

Wen Ning was calmer than him, and didn't react too much, and replied: "I'm on a business trip, and I won't be back until next week."

Xie Anran said: "She used to always like to follow you, so she was busy this time, otherwise she should have come."

At any rate, they are partners who grew up together, and I understand this.When she was studying abroad, even He Min loved to follow Wen Ning, she was unshakeable, and she was more sincere than anyone else.

No one answered the call, so I couldn't continue.

Xie Anran didn't care about these, felt a little thirsty, picked up the cup and took a sip, then said lightly: "Yesterday I went to visit Aunt Shi in Shixifang and chatted with her."

Shi Xifang, where the old man is.

Aunt Shi, of course, is the cheap stepmother Shi Nianying, who else can there be besides her.

Wen Ning's expression did not change, but after listening to these words, he hummed after a while.

Xie Anran spoke softly: "Aunt Shi told me a lot of things, saying that you have been doing well these years, even He Min is doing well, she is still working in your magazine, it seems that she got a job abroad last year. The creative awards are all on the news."

In the middle of speaking, she paused for a while, as if she was a little tired, and seemed unwilling to continue, her lips moved up and down, and after a while, she changed her words: "Your relationship is still so good, it's the same as before, it's great... "

Qi Rui'an listened to all these words, and his face changed immediately, a little hard to explain. He probably wanted to persuade him, but he couldn't say it when he got to his mouth. After all, he still couldn't bear it.

Among the four of them, Xie Anran was the most lively and cheerful one. At that time, the teenage girl was kind-hearted, positive and optimistic in everything, full of enthusiasm for life, but after the accident happened, she experienced many setbacks, and she completely changed. Not only was she stuck in the past and couldn't get out, but she also dragged all the people involved.

Everyone understands some truths, but that level is the saddest in my heart. I can't tell who is right and who is wrong. A coincidence caused the accident. It's just that everyone else lived in peace, but Xie Anran became the worst one. It was a good intention to do a friend a favor, but I knew the price was heavy. I walked through the gate of hell and got my life back, but I can no longer walk, and I need to rely on others for everything.

People are not grass, even if you can't empathize, you can still have sympathy.Qi Rui'an blamed himself and couldn't help himself.

All the people attending the birthday party arrived, and a man in a Chinese tunic suit came in with a smile, temporarily interrupting the conversation.

Relatives and friends are present, the host will briefly greet everyone, and then drag today’s protagonist out to meet the elders, and then it’s time for dinner.

The sun outside was still hanging in the sky, the setting sun was dim and dazzling, and the afterglow poured in from the window, covering all the people and things in the room.

Xie Anran didn't speak anymore, and ate quietly, chatting with other people from time to time.She has only come back not long ago, and she has been recuperating in the United States for these years, and she has not seen much with everyone.

A meal without taste is worse than chewing wax.

The dinner lasted for a long time, and a group of people ate and talked about their daily routines. Except for the ignorant children, no one could leave the table early.

It was already dark when the show ended, the lights of the restaurant were bright, and the door was also bright.

It was Wen Ning who pushed the wheelchair and sent Xie Anran down.

Unlike when going upstairs, everyone left separately when they came down. The two of them took the elevator together, and no one followed.

The distance from the third floor to the first floor is very short, less than half a minute from top to bottom.Wen Ning stood behind, pulling the wheelchair to avoid rolling, and never bowed his head from beginning to end.

Ding—the door opened.

Just about to push him out, Xie Anran suddenly said: "I have always regretted it..."

Her voice was soft and fluffy.

Wen Ning stopped.

Xie Anran blinked numbly, and continued to say weakly: "Sometimes I always dream about that night, dreaming that I was driving a car, it was raining, and there was a lot of blood on the ground... I can't save myself, and I can't save others, either. There's nothing you can do about it. What about you, have you ever regretted it?"

The world seemed to be silent for an instant.

The lights in the lobby are too dazzling, dragging a long road away and dragging people back to that day.

In the old streets, the heavy rain fell continuously, the car skidded and hit the wall, and a person fell down in the middle of the road. The dark red blood was gradually diluted by the rain, and quickly flowed into the sewer.

……

Wen Ning did not answer this question, and pushed the wheelchair out without saying a word.

The person who sent Xie Anran to Xie's family, Uncle Yang drove over to pick her up soon after.

The pedestrian street at night is as bright as day, and the shops along the street are still open. There are many people on the street, the neon lights are of various colors, and the air is filled with the aroma of food.

There were only two people in the car, and Uncle Yang would ask questions from time to time, but Wen Ning was not in the mood to answer. She was a little tired, with the back of her head leaning against the seat, looking a little tired.

Uncle Yang hesitated to speak, he didn't say what he wanted to say, and didn't bother her, until he drove out of this area, he said: "Tonight there are many people and vehicles, and the front is relatively congested. Do you want to take a detour and go to the other side?" ?”

Wen Ning's mind is not on this, and he doesn't care which way to go back.

"casual."

Uncle Yang agreed, then made a U-turn in front and drove in the opposite direction.

The car drove all the way, drove from the new district to the expressway, then turned into a fork, and took a shortcut to the old city.

——This road detours far enough that it hardly retraces the original route.

He knew what was going on, but Wen Ning did not stop Uncle Yang, but acquiesced.

The old city is not as prosperous as the new one. The lights here are weak, and there is only a patch of light after a certain distance. Other places are dark and dilapidated everywhere.

Quickly driving to the side of Xihe Street, Uncle Yang seemed to remember something, and asked gently: "How is tonight, is it going well?"

The person behind raised his hand and rubbed the center of his eyebrows. He felt better than when he just left the hotel. After a long while, he replied: "It's okay."

He probably guessed a little bit, knowing that she wasn't telling the truth, and Uncle Yang couldn't do anything with it, so he turned the steering wheel half a circle, walked through an alley that was more than ten meters away, and then comforted softly: "It's not a big deal, don't go Go with your heart."

Wen Ning did not return.

Tonight's Xihe Street is a bit busier than usual. At this time, the shoppers have not yet dispersed, many small stalls have not been closed, and the surrounding shops are still open.

He had planned to come here a long time ago, and Uncle Yang specially drove a new car to go out.

——He learned about the situation here when he was still in his hometown, and he could roughly guess what happened.

The car finally stopped near the old building, not far from there, only a dozen meters away.

A copper pot shabu shabu shop opened around the old building, and the business was good, with the tables inside and outside the shop full of people.The two came by coincidence, Qing He and his friends were eating at that restaurant, a few people gathered around a table, the soup in the copper pot was gurgling, and the smell of mutton wafted far away.

Uncle Yang knew where Qing He was, he had asked before coming, and stopped here specially.

Wen Ning soon spotted a familiar figure not far away and recognized who it was.

Qing He was wearing short sleeves and hot pants, with slippers on his feet, chatting with friends while cooking meat, and didn't realize that anyone was looking at him.

Maybe it was because she was too tired this week, she lost weight visibly to the naked eye, and she didn't even tidy up when she went out, her face was plain, and her hair was tied up casually.

It stands to reason that young people's feelings should not be interfered by the older generation, it is a matter between the two of them, but Uncle Yang still looked back and asked, "Do you want me to call someone over?"

Looking over there, Wen Ning said, "No need."

The interior of the car is quiet, in complete contrast to the hustle and bustle outside.

But after a while, the man said again: "Don't tell her."

I don't know if there is something in the words, or other reasons, but the few words sound very heavy and unclear.

Uncle Yang opened his mouth, unable to find anything to say for a moment, then looked at Qinghe over there, and could only sigh secretly.