farewell to sunset

Shen Youning left a phone call without expecting a reply.

It can be said that he was simply worried about Tang Nuo, Li Hui left today, who knows if he will come tomorrow, if he insists on annoying to the end, sitting here with the cheek, he can't drive him away for no reason.

However, it may be that what Shen Youning said that day hit his sore spot, Li Hui didn't bother himself anymore, and came here to order a meal occasionally, which was also within the normal social scope.

Shen Youning, on the other hand, clocked in unshakably every day. He usually showed up around 9:[-] in the morning, asked for a cup of hot latte, said hello to Tang Nuo, chatted about the weather, and left.

"Li Hui, the one who insisted on not leaving, didn't bother you again, did he?"

Shen Youning asked one more question today, because not long ago, he saw Li Hui holding a Coucherdesoleil cake box, very ostentatiously inviting all the administration department to afternoon tea.

He never answered Tang Nuo's phone call. He didn't know if it was all right, Tang Nuo sought foreign help, or he himself endured it silently.

Hearing Li Hui's name, Tang Nuo drooped the corners of his mouth not too clearly, and said, "He came here, but... he didn't do anything else, just bought something and left."

After finishing speaking, Don Norton paused for a few seconds.

"Thank you that day."

Thank you again, Tang Nuo thanked him three times, but Shen Youning didn't know how to answer, so he could only say as usual, you're welcome.

Shen Youning stood quietly outside the bar, and yawned when Tang Nuo turned his back. He didn't sleep well last night.

It was quite helpless to say that he heard someone knocking on the door in the middle of the night. When he opened the door, he found that it was the takeaway boy.

It was 3 o'clock in the morning, Shen Youning fell asleep slowly, and after finally brewing a little drowsiness, there was another knock on the door.

This time it was the neighbor upstairs, a young boy, who explained to Shen Youning that he had just moved here and didn't know the address. After expressing his apology, he gave Shen Youning half a smoked chicken.

Shen Youning couldn't laugh or cry, facing this untimely apology, but still said it was okay, took the chicken and sent the person away.

Then I never fell asleep again.At this moment, his eyes were light blue and he was a little tired. In order to refresh his mind, Shen Youning changed from usual and ordered a glass of iced Americano.

Maybe Tang Nuo was used to making latte for him, and after pouring the concentrate, he reflexively added milk.Realizing something was wrong, Tang Nuo whispered.

"What's wrong?" Shen Youning captured the details of the other party, and found that Tang Nuo was holding a glass and was about to pour it out.

"Sorry, I added something wrong, you may have to wait a little longer." Tang Nuo turned around and said.

"Don't bother, just give it to me." Shen Youning reached out to him, "It's fine without adding sugar, so it saves wastage."

"It's not added...it's made into a latte...but didn't you order the American style? I'd better make another cup."

"No need, I can drink whatever I want," Shen Youning insisted, "Give it to me, I will be late for work later, and the boss will deduct money."

Having said that, Tang Nuo could only pass the latte in his hand to the other party. In order to prevent him from saying "sorry" again, Shen Youning took the coffee, said "it's okay" before him, and retreated before Tang Nuo could reply. One step and left.

The next day, Shen Youning clocked in as usual, and Zhao Qiang came with him.

Their game with Herman is coming to an end, and they will have to finalize it tonight.Everyone knows that meeting with Herman all night is commonplace. Zhao Qiang plans for a rainy day and buys coffee with his brother early in the morning.

Shen Youning was just about to scan the code to pay, but Tang Nuo looked anxious and covered the payment code.

"Today's coffee is for you." He spoke tremblingly, with a flustered tone.

Shen Youning was puzzled, and asked the reason with a smile.

"I made a mistake with the cup yesterday, and I'll make it up for you today."

Here it is again, Shen Youning wanted to sigh, but still smiled and said: "It's okay, I'm not accommodating you, it's because I really drink whatever I drink."

"But... don't we buy three and get one free here? You have been here so many times, so it is right to give you two glasses."

"How can you send it like this, your store will lose money if you send it like this."

"Then...then take it as my thank you, that day...help me out."

Shen Youning didn't answer immediately, and had a stalemate with Tang Nuo for a while.

He was thinking, why is the other party's attitude so humble? Is it because of his personality?Still unwilling to accept the care of others at all.

If it is the latter, frequent care will be counterproductive, and the other party may misinterpret kindness as pity, and cannot feel respect from getting along.

If the former...

Hesitating to speak, flustered, anxious look, flustered tone.

Maybe the other party just wanted to respond, but because of their inexperience, they couldn't make up their minds.

Shen Youning decided to take a gamble, he guessed it was the former.

"Okay, just treat it as your invitation." Shen Youning subdued, and said softly: "However, this matter will be changed from now on, and you must not be so polite in the future."

Looking at Tang Nuo at the bar again, the embarrassment in his eyes dissipated, replaced by the calmness that got his wish. He nodded vigorously twice, and slightly curved the corners of his mouth.

Guessed right.

Shen Youning also smiled.

"Yeah, you really don't need to be polite with my brother." Zhao Qiang said carelessly from the side: "My brother is super nice and warm-hearted."

This kid Zhao Qiang is familiar with himself, and he can chat with anyone, half of his body was stuck in the bar, and he asked Tang Nuo: "What is the rescue? What good is my brother doing?"

"Your brother let you drink a free cup of coffee again by favor." Shen Youning pulled Zhao Qiang back, and said, "Thank you soon."

"Thank you, handsome guy." Zhao Qiang smirked, calling him a handsome guy quite sincerely.

However, Zhao Qiang didn't drink the coffee in vain. He was really unlucky to meet Herman. He expected it to last all night, but he didn't expect a meeting to last until 1 pm.

The four in the group were all dizzy and delirious. When they looked at Herman again, they were still beaming and eloquent. Holding the final draft in one hand, they patted Shen Youning on the shoulder with the other, and shouted "Genius".

Everyone in Shen Youning was tired and stupid. After the meeting, he went home to catch up on sleep. By the way, he asked the manager for leave and had an extra day off.

He originally wanted to sleep until noon the next day, but unexpectedly woke up hungry at 8:[-] pm. There was still half a smoked chicken in the refrigerator. Shen Youning decided to go downstairs to buy some burritos.

When going to buy cooked food, he naturally passed by Tang Nuo's shop. Shen Youning greeted him habitually, but found that the lights were dark.

Really closed?

He originally thought that the other party's statement that they were closed that day was an excuse to avoid harassment. Would it be too early for the dessert shop to close in the evening?

It may be that the business is good, and things sell quickly.Shen Youning didn't worry too much, and went home with the cake.

The next day, Shen Youning was on vacation. After a day of leisure, he went downstairs at 5:30 pm. This time, Shen Youning was very purposeful, and Shen Youning went straight to the dessert shop.

Closed again?

Standing outside the locked glass door, he felt restless for no reason.

Is it off work?Or have you not been here for two days?

Nothing will happen again?

Why don't you ask your colleagues?

Reason told Shen Youning that there was no need, but he hadn't seen anyone twice, and he couldn't tell if he happened to miss it.Besides, other people's dessert shops may also be on vacation, so there are so many accidents.

But emotionally, Shen Youning still made insinuations and inquired with colleagues in the department, and was relieved when he learned that the store was still open as usual these days.

He couldn't say it well, and felt that he might be in a daze, or maybe Tang Nuo gave him the impression that he was too soft, his heart fluctuated, and he wanted to protect the other party all the time.

After returning home, Shen Youning took a shower, the steam was steaming, and his nerves relaxed.

His mood has always been stable, and with a glass of red wine, he stopped thinking about it.

He turned on the stereo and brushed his hair while listening to music. There seemed to be movement in the entrance. Shen Youning turned down the music and walked to the door.

Someone knocked on the door.

Could it be that kid upstairs again?Shen Youning secretly thought it was interesting, that kid was very funny, and the smoked chicken was also delicious.

"Hello, I'm the upstairs neighbor..."

With familiar opening remarks and a familiar voice, Shen Youning opened the door wide, but the two people inside and outside the door were stunned.

Shen Youning thought that he was hallucinating, he was thinking, thinking, thoughts steaming with water, worries suppressed with alcohol, why did he suddenly stand in front of him.

"You...do you live here?" Tang Nuo was the first to react, and said in surprise, "I live upstairs."

Shen Youning also found it unbelievable, and her words were a little unnatural, "You...have you lived here all this time? Why haven't you seen it before?"

"I just moved here not long ago. I was in the store a while ago and didn't come back often." Tang Nuo added, "My roommate lived here for a while."

"Roommate? I think I've seen your roommate before." Shen Youning briefly described the characteristics of the upstairs, and as expected, Tang Nuo nodded.

"He told me that once in the early morning, he ordered the wrong takeaway, and it turned out that it was...delivered to you."

Shen Youning doesn't believe in fate, but he has met many times and intersected frequently, which makes him wonder if it is God's blessing.It's all delivered to his door, how can we not give fate a chance?

He rolled his eyes and said softly, "Why did you get down? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"I want to borrow a screwdriver, do you have any at home?"

"Yes, wait a moment." Shen Youning directly took out his tool box, handed it to Tang Nuo and said, "You can use it, and return it to me in a few days."

"I'll send it to you when I'm done using it." Tang Nuo took the tool box with both hands, and said politely, "Thank you."

Shen Youning didn't let go, maintaining the original posture with his forearm in the air.

"Tang Nuo, you don't need to speak honorifics to me."

His speech was both gentle and firm, Tang Nuo didn't expect Shen Youning to say that, completely out of instinct, he nodded slightly.

"Oh... ok, thank you... thank you..."

After thanking for a long time, there was no reason to thank him, Shen Youning understood the other party's entanglement, and replied for him: "You can call me by my name directly."

"Shen... Shen..." Tang Nuo got stuck again. It's impolite to call the elders by their names. Tang Nuo thought for a moment, then tentatively said, "...Youning...Brother?"

Shen Youning raised his eyebrows handsomely, it was a surprise.

"You're welcome, Xiao Nuo."