Flashy Circle 3

Autumn passed, and early winter came.

On weekends, at Jian Hong's house.

"For the flower scene in winter, softness is better." Jian Hong is arranging flowers. The colors are light pink and plain white, and the branches are dense and gentle.

"Look, how is it?" After inserting it, Jian Hong turned the vase and looked at Luo Zixin.

"It looks good." Luo Zixin smiled and praised the other party's brainchild of the whole morning.

"You child can coax me." Jian Hong laughed.

She sat down and poured tea for Luo Zixin, "Have you been bored after watching it all morning?"

Luo Zixin took the tea and shook his head, "No."

"If it was Ling Shang, he would have found an excuse and slipped out."

"He slipped out, and he must find a surprise for you."

Jian Hong put down her tea, "... Speaking of surprises, he told me last night that he wanted to bring He Xiutong over to have dinner with me tonight."

"...that's good, don't you always want him to settle down?"

"That's right. How he was famous in the past, but he never mentioned it in front of me....Actually, when I heard the rumors, I was a little prepared in my heart; but last night I heard that he would bring someone back to me Look, I was still shocked inside.

"Usually, I often urge him to find a suitable person to settle down. When he really opens his mouth, I can't adjust. Mother's thoughts are really contradictory....Maybe, the partner he found is a little different from what I imagined Bar."

Luo Zixin did not answer.At this time, he is suitable to be a listener.

"Ling Shang is conspicuous in the circle, and the people around him naturally cannot escape everyone's attention. I have also heard a lot about that He Xiutong. I don't mind that his significant other is a man, but that child's personality...maybe Everyone around us is so smart that it makes the kid look out of place."

"So, I asked Ling Shang directly last night, 'Do you love him?'"

-

After hearing his mother's question, Ling Shang didn't seem to be perfunctory before, but bowed his head and thought for a while.

After a long time, he spoke. "Mom, I don't know how to define 'love'. If I answer you now that I love him, it will only seem hypocritical. ...But He Xiutong, he is the only one I have met so many people who let me People who have the idea of ​​'living together'."

-

"This can be said to be the most profound conversation between our mother and son." Jian Hong said with a sigh.

"I have forgotten how he grew up. To love or not to love is too difficult and too extravagant for him. He said that, but it is true... From this point of view, that He Xiutong is indeed the one he left." Happiness' most recently existed.

"If this is what he wants, no matter what the result is, as a mother, I will definitely support him with all my strength."

"...You are a good mother." Luo Zixin patted the back of her hand.

Jian Hong shook her head, "I'm not....I'm just making up for it."

"I fell in love with the wrong person at the wrong time, and this is where I am now."

There was a moment of silence in the living room.

"Okay, let's stop this topic." Jian Hong cheered up, "Don't just talk about Ling Shang. What about you? You five children are basically all right, and you are the only one missing."

"Anyone you like?"

The flowers in the vase have a tranquil fragrance.

Luo Zixin shook his head and replied, "...not yet."

Jian Hong looked at him with a smile, "I know you have many choices, but you have to hurry up, so as not to miss important people."

Luo Zixin nodded.

-

Early winter in this city is a good time for hunting.

The biennial winter hunting of the high society is held in the big mansion on the outskirts of the Luo family.

There is a vast forest behind the mansion, the forest road is gentle, the creek is tinkling, and the scenery is pleasant.

During winter hunting, men (and now women) are fully armed, bring their best horses, and try to catch as many prey as possible within a limited time; while family members prepare all kinds of food in the house. The development of sharing food is a bit like a competition to see whose head is the most capable.

In any case, this is a grand event, and everyone is serious about it.

-

It was the first time for He Xiutong to wear horse riding attire, and he was unavoidably excited and nervous.

"Don't worry, haven't we practiced on the horse farm before? This time we won't participate in hunting, just ride around on horseback." Ling Shang handed him the custom-made jacket.

The riding attire is designed to be tight and flattering when worn.Ling Shang was wearing a white shirt and black coat, and black riding boots, looking heroic.

"You really, really look good in your clothes, no, you don't look like me..." After He Xiutong put on the clothes, he looked even smaller.

"Your one looks pretty too." Ling Shang smiled and put a hat on him, "Like a son of an English nobleman."

He Xiutong smiled shyly.

-

The Luo family mansion can be counted as a "manor" regardless of its size and facilities.

There is an open lawn behind the mansion, and the big families have gathered in twos and threes, chatting and laughing happily.

"Wow..." Although he has attended several banquets with Ling Shang, this is the first time He Xiutong has seen him in today's big fight.His eyes were wide open from the moment he entered the door.

He stood next to Ling Shang and greeted all the guests.

There was movement in the crowd, so He Xiutong followed and shifted his gaze. An energetic old man walked from the courtyard, followed by his family.

"Chairman An, are you finally here?" Someone greeted him with a smile.

"That's An Chen's father, the current chairman of the Jockey Club. This winter hunting is sponsored by the Jockey Club." Ling Shang bowed his head and introduced in He Xiutong's ear.

"Oh, oh." He Xiutong nodded sharply.

An Size was followed by Mrs. An, and An Yin Anchen.

The personalities of the two brothers can be seen from their clothes. An Chen prefers bright colors, while An Yin likes deep and heavy styles.

Soon, Ning Haiteng and Qi Fei also came.The two people's wedding a while ago was a sensation in the whole city. Coupled with the backgrounds of both parties, it became another focus as soon as they arrived.

"Ling, you, your good, good friends, today, today, all of them are so handsome." He Xiutong sighed.

"Oh?" Ling Shang raised his eyebrows, "Then who is the most handsome?"

He Xiutong looked at him and blushed, "You."

"That's about the same." Ling Shang nodded in satisfaction.

"Haha, let's see if anyone can surpass Zi Xin and win No.1 this year!" An Size said with a smile, "Speaking of Zi Xin, isn't his master here?"

"I'm here." Luo Zixin came out from the atrium, "I just went to the stable to see the preparations, I didn't expect to neglect everyone, sorry." He bowed his head slightly to express his apology.

"Haha, we can't get angry just because of your handsome attire."

Luo Zixin was the sharpshooter of the last winter hunt, so wearing a bright red "champion jacket" and holding a black leather whip, his whole person is particularly eye-catching.

"Zixin has won the first place in winter hunting three times in a row, everyone has to work hard this time!"

He Xiutong quietly asked Ling Shang, "Shooting, hunting... Are those prey really going to be beaten or killed?"

"No, the guns are all tranquilizer guns, they're just for entertainment, they won't kill."

"Ling Shang, what are you whispering over there?" An Size's sharp eyes called him over, "Last time you took second place, right? Are you ready to compete for first place this year?"

Ling Shang took He Xiutong a few steps forward, "I brought my companions here this year, so I won't participate in hunting, and plan to walk around."

It can be regarded as a semi-official disclosure of his relationship with He Xiutong.

An Size didn't say much, and nodded with a smile, "Okay, then let's stay for once."

After a few more pleasantries, the hunt officially began.

Compared with riding a galloping horse, Ling Shang's leisurely riding a horse to enjoy the scenery is actually more contented.

After passing by for a while, He Xiutong sighed, "Luo, Mr. Luo's house... so, so big..."

"He also has a big greenhouse here, with many exotic flowers and plants in it."

"It's really amazing... Listen, I heard that he is still, the god, the sharpshooter who hunted last time?"

Ling Shang nodded.

Last time, he had already set his sights on the fox buried in the bushes, but Luo Zixin took him one step ahead and took it down with a clean shot.At that time, Luo Zixin turned his head and smiled with the corners of his lips curled up, "Ling Shang, I feel wronged that you are the second."

He was so angry that he smoked.

Another two years passed in a flash.

"...No, I don't know how Chu He and Luo, Mr. Luo are getting along..." He Xiutong muttered to himself.

Ling Shang got off his horse and said to He Xiutong, "...there is a stream over there, let's go for a walk."

-

Luo Zixin was chasing a fox.He is very familiar with the forest, and knows that there is a fence in front of it, and the fox cannot escape.

Just as he was about to raise his gun, there were two figures in the distance outside the fence.

Luo Zixin was not clairvoyant, but from the back view, he could tell that it should be Ling Shang.The other person should be He Xiutong.

The two figures were so leisurely, they sat down by the stream, and the two horses also bowed their heads and looked around for food.

Luo Zixin put away the gun.The fox didn't know where to go.

What's the use of catching more prey?

No matter how good it is, what good is it?

Not everything will go well.

-

The hunt is over.

Luo Zixin lacked stamina, but in the final count, he was still number one.

Everyone came to congratulate him, and he responded with a smile.

Ling Shang was not among the complimenting crowd.

He smiled and gave He Xiutong a thumbs up while eating pastries a little far away.

-

After finishing the formalities, Luo Zixin walked in by himself.

As he passed the atrium, he noticed someone by the corner stone pillar.

He took a few steps closer, looked at it, and called tentatively, "Qi Yuan?"

Qi Yuan was obviously startled and looked back at him.

"What's wrong? Are your eyes red?" He walked to her side.

Qi Yuan shook her head, "It's fine."

Luo Zixin didn't force her to ask, "...I know this place very well. If you want to find a place to cry, I can introduce you to some places."

He spoke seriously, but Qi Yuan was amused.

"You still look good when you smile." Luo Zixin said to her.

"Thank you." Qi Yuan wiped his eyes, "Can you walk with me?"

"it is good."

-

The two walked slowly for a while in silence.

Qi Yuan asked, "... Tell me, what does Ling Shang like about that boy?"

After walking a few steps, Luo Zixin replied, "...Maybe, that person is different from us."

"Different", what a rhetoric.General and vague, but overwhelming.

It's just different, you can't learn it, and even the opportunity to try and compete is also eliminated.

Qi Yuan's tone was a little annoyed, "Yes, if you mean simple and clumsy, then he is indeed different from us."

Simple, clumsy, the adjective they sneer at, is now a weapon of favor.Indeed, if Ling Shang wanted these things, then those sophisticated and shrewd people would naturally be excluded.

"...You still like Ling Shang, right?" Luo Zixin looked at Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan stopped and bit her lip.

She tried so hard to forget him.She thought so too.Ling Shang is a thing of the past—but after she came back and saw Ling Shang, she unconsciously wanted to get close to him.

Talking about forgetting is easier said than done.Some memories, if you don't touch them or think about them, don't mean they have disappeared.

Instead, every time I touched it, it was like waking up from a futile sleep, nothing changed.

Yes, Qi Yuan still likes Ling Shang.She can't let him go.

"...If he really likes simplicity and clumsiness, then why couldn't I get his affection back then...?" Qi Yuan couldn't help but covered his face with his hands.

Wasn't she just as innocent and clumsy back then?

But Ling Shang didn't want her.

After returning to Europe, she consciously or unconsciously forced herself to grow up, to be a woman who can stand on her own, and to be a mature person like that boy of the same age.

Well, she did it and came back, but the other party was after what she had discarded.

How can she be reconciled?

"Zixin, do you know? Last week... I ran to ask Ling Shang why I couldn't..."

"He said we missed the moment after all..."

opportunity.Yes, whether it is a fact or an excuse, which relationship does not need timing?

If I miss it, where can I get it back?

Luo Zixin embraced Qi Yuan in his arms and patted her on the shoulder.

"He said... I could find a better one...but what would I want a better one for? I don't like a better one..."

"I just want him, but he doesn't want me..."

Luo Zixin stroked Qi Yuan's hair, but did not speak.

Either I don't love you, or you don't love me; either I love you too early, or you love me too late.

Going around and going around, the one who is perfect in the end is someone else.

Luo Zixin couldn't think of anything to comfort Qi Yuan, so he could only lend her to rely on temporarily.