Sheng Chao lost the bet, and Meng Ronghao did not come back.
Meng Ronghao still didn't speak in the car, the air pressure was too low, Zhao Zitao coughed dryly, signaling Liu Ping to squeak.
"Brother Hao," Liu Ping accepted the task and said bravely, "Go to Taozi's house for a reunion tonight? I have to leave in two days, we haven't had a reunion yet."
"Okay." Meng Ronghao agreed without hesitation.
Due to the renovation of the villa, the Erye Guan and the machete were invited to Zhao Zitao's residence. In order to save energy and protect the environment, electronic incense was used for offerings every day.
The three of them opened the door, and the faint red light of the electronic incense illuminated the room like a haunted house.
"Hey!" Zhao Zitao turned on the light and suddenly laughed loudly, "The three of us are single again!"
Zhao Zitao is unmarried, Liu Ping has someone in his heart, Meng Ronghao is the only one who got married, and now he is also divorced.Meng Ronghao felt right at home, went to the refrigerator to find out the beer, knocked open a bottle: "Get out, which pot is not open, which pot should be lifted."
"Crow's Mouth," Liu Ping also went to get a bottle, leaning against the bar and said, "We are born alone, Brother Hao is missed."
"That's right!" Zhao Zitao said, "Brother Hao, that kid whose surname is Sheng, what are you going to do?"
"Cold salad." Thinking of Sheng Chao, Meng Ronghao was in a bad mood. He frowned and drank, unwilling to say more.
Zhao Zitao asked again: "Are you really letting him walk back alone tonight?" He winked at Liu Ping as he spoke, and Liu Ping agreed with a smile: "Call him here, let's rub the hemp?"
"You two..." Meng Ronghao raised his eyebrows, "Changed to become a matchmaker? Does he need you to worry about it?"
"Hey!" Zhao Zitao smiled naively, "Isn't it because I'm afraid that you will be lonely, look at you, you just lost your love, and you've already drunk the beer."
The good figure after the age of 30 depends on strict body management. Meng Ronghao has indeed stopped drinking beer for a long time.Hearing Zhao Zitao's words, he stretched out his arms and clamped Zhao Zitao's head in the crook of his arms: "I'm afraid I'll be lonely, huh? Then let me beat you up!"
The three brothers enjoyed their drinks, so they spent the night at Zhao Zitao's house.The next morning, secretary Lu Shiyao came to pick up Meng Ronghao in person with a change of clothes.
As soon as I entered the door, I tripped over a beer bottle on the ground.
"You came too early!" Zhao Zitao couldn't open his eyes, but he and Liu Ping were fully dressed, and Meng Ronghao was taking a shower.
"It's time." Lu Shiyao kept a straight face and didn't argue with Zhao Zitao.
They have gone to bed late and woke up early, so they are inevitably in a bad mood.But this day they had to get up early, because today is the anniversary of the death of Meng Ronghao's mother.
Lu Shiyao brought fruits and flowers, and went back to work in the company before waiting for Meng Ronghao.On this day, she was alone in the company.
Human memory is biased.Just like Meng Ronghao always remembers, that year when he was brought to this city by his mother, it was the winter when he was three years old. It was very cold, and he nestled in his mother's arms.
But the mother said that children at the age of three will not have memories, and it was Meng Ronghao who remembered it wrong.
But Meng Ronghao didn't think he remembered it wrong.Because when he was young, he was carried by his mother to visit his adoptive mother's house. There was a huge contrast between the warmth inside and the severe cold outside. It was the first time he knew that hot milk was so delicious, and winter in the city was not cold.
In Meng Ronghao's impression, there was no biological father.The mother and the adoptive mother were best friends when they were teenagers. The adoptive mother went to other places for college entrance examination, while the biological mother stayed in the original place.He followed his biological mother to join his adoptive mother. Later, the adoptive mother's family helped them settle down and found a job for his biological mother.
Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping go to visit the grave with Meng Ronghao every year.The cemetery was repurchased by Meng Ronghao after he made a fortune, and was cared for and cleaned by professional service personnel. The times were different, and the practice of burning paper and kowtowing was not popular.They took the fruits that the deceased loved to eat during his lifetime, sent bouquets of flowers, and talked.
"Auntie, we are here again!" Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping had never met this woman before, but they were very kind to her.Zhao Zitao put down the flowers and arranged the fruits one by one.
Meng Ronghao lowered his eyes and looked at the photo on the tombstone. It was a black and white photo of his mother when she was young. She had similar eyebrows and outlines to him, but it was much softer.
His mother was also a gentle person.
Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping stood behind Meng Ronghao, one on the left and one behind. On this day every year, Meng Ronghao would stand here for a long time without saying a word, just staring at the photos in a daze.
Actually, Meng Ronghao said it in his heart.
"Mom," Meng Ronghao said, "I'm divorced."
Although he has never met his father, but from the few words between his adoptive parents and his mother, as well as the adult conversations he overheard, he guessed that his father abandoned their mother and child after he was born, and his mother raised him alone. .When he was a child, he hated that man very much, and felt that he was the one who made their mother and child helpless.But he really understood helplessness after his mother passed away.
He and his mother used to rely on each other.
"I've been thinking," Meng Ronghao said heartily, "Am I wrong? Why did he betray me?"
The longing for home is Meng Ronghao's obsession.Although his adoptive parents and younger sister treated him very well, and his adoptive mother treated him as his own, the damage caused by the broken family of origin was a scar that he could not heal himself even when he was seventy or eighty years old.Relief is relief, it just exists in a different form.This form is the desire to have a family of their own.
"I try my best to treat him well, give him what he wants, and be a qualified husband." Meng Ronghao continued, "I also thought that there was something wrong with me that made him treat me like this. But it's ridiculous, he As the fault party of this relationship, I didn’t apologize, so why should I criticize myself as the victim? So let’s stop here. I don’t want to.”
Meng Ronghao raised his hand and rubbed the stele, thinking for the n1st time: "It's good that you are here."
The son wants to support but the relative is not there, as strong as him, it is also sad.
After talking to their mother, the three of them prepared to go back.The sky is overcast and it looks like it will rain soon.
"I saw the brochure just now," Zhao Zitao chatted, "The current price of this cemetery is higher than the housing price. I really can't afford to die without any family background."
"Don't worry," Liu Ping said, "When you die, we will crowdfund and buy you one."
"Get out! Can't I even afford a cemetery?"
The two exchanged words and words, Meng Ronghao listened, the frost on his face gradually melted.Life is still beautiful!He still has relatives and brothers, life will not change because of someone's departure, and there is nothing wrong with him alone.
"Brother Hao!"
The familiar call interrupted Meng Ronghao's train of thought, life is indeed not easy to change, some people leave, some people come.
"Eh? Why are you here?" Zhao Zitao asked Sheng Chao.Last night, he and Sheng Chao exchanged information on Meng Ronghao's whereabouts, but Meng Ronghao didn't know it yet.But when I met Sheng Chao today, it had nothing to do with him.
"Tomb-sweeping." Sheng Chao said, looking at Meng Ronghao with a slightly apprehensive look, "I didn't expect to meet you."
"Doesn't your Sheng family have a family cemetery?" Zhao Zitao said quickly, "Not here, who are you sweeping the grave for?"
These words hit Sheng Chao's life experience, Sheng Chao hesitated to speak, and then said hesitantly: "My parents... didn't die normally, so they can't be buried there."
Zhao Zitao was incredible, but before his question could be asked, Meng Ronghao walked out without even saying a word to Sheng Chao.
Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping had no choice but to follow.
"Brother Hao!" When we meet, there is no reason to pass by.Sheng Chao stretched his long legs and caught up with Meng Ronghao in a few steps, "Brother Hao, I want to talk to you."
"We have nothing to say." Meng Ronghao walked very fast, with a cold attitude.Sheng Chao followed closely, and said to himself: "Brother Hao, I have reflected on it, and I was wrong."
Only then did Meng Ronghao stop, and turned to face Sheng Chao: "I know I'm wrong?"
Sheng Chao's eyes were bright and clear, with an innocent gleam, he nodded: "Got it."
"That's good." Meng Ronghao looked serious, like a dean teaching students, "It's good to have dreams, but you must also pay attention to the method, and don't get involved in crooked ways."
"Yeah." Sheng Chao nodded, and after Meng Ronghao finished speaking, he said cautiously, "Brother Hao, are you still angry with me?"
"I'm not angry with you." After Meng Ronghao finished speaking, he walked away on his own.Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping didn't understand what was going on, so they deliberately slowed down, a few steps behind Meng Ronghao.
Sheng Chao followed Meng Ronghao, seeing that Meng Ronghao's expression was indeed not sullen, he said, "I didn't drive today, I came by bus, brother Hao, you can wait with me for the bus."
"I still have something to do," Meng Ronghao refused, "You can go back in my car."
"I'm not talking about taking a car," Sheng Chao said, "I was very sad last night, I was full of you, but I couldn't find you." His tone became more pitiful, "Just stay with me for a while, Just a minute, I just want to talk to you."
"..." Meng Ronghao still wanted to refuse, but he couldn't say it.The child of Sheng Chao's big family is not only helpless, but also being prying maliciously. He can't bear to hurt him.
"Okay, I'll wait for the bus with you." Meng Ronghao turned his head and said to Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping, "I'll go with him to the bus station, and you two will drive over here first."
"okay!"
When Sheng Chao heard this, he immediately beamed with joy, and grinned, which made Meng Ronghao's heart twitch. He didn't do anything, and the other party was so happy?
The bus is slow and only comes every once in a while.For the convenience of passengers, the bus station is well repaired, and there are benches for people to rest.Sheng Chao went to sit down first, patted the side, and motioned for Meng Ronghao to sit down too.
"I didn't drive here today because I didn't want people to know I was coming." Sheng Chao waited for Meng Ronghao to sit down, and said softly, "My grandma has the absolute right to speak in the company, but she doesn't like my parents."
There were no other passengers waiting for the bus, so Meng Ronghao took out his cigarette case and took out a cigarette.
"Give me one." Sheng Chao wanted to maintain his sunny and handsome image, and rarely smoked in front of others.So Meng Ronghao was surprised: "You smoke too?"
Having said that, the cigarette case was still handed over.
"Occasionally."
The two lit cigarettes, and the cloud rose, and Meng Ronghao took up the topic just now: "Why doesn't your grandma like your parents?"
"Because my father married my mother," Sheng Chao's information was not groundless, it was instilled by his grandmother over the years.
"My mother is Chinese from Norway. My father met her while going skiing. For my mother, my father wants to stay in Norway." Sheng Chao talked with Meng Ronghao about his past, which he had never talked about with anyone from the secret.
His father and his mother lived abroad for half a year and in China for half a year. Grandma Sheng Chao was still dissatisfied with this.After Sheng Chao was born, grandma forcibly kept the couple in the country on the grounds that Sheng Chao was the sole heir of the Sheng family.As a result, the sky failed as people wished, and both husband and wife died, leaving Sheng Chao behind.
"I don't believe they died so easily," Sheng Chao said, "My mother was a racing driver before she got married. She knew more about cars than anyone else in the family. How could they rush down the cliff because of brake failure? ?”
Meng Ronghao didn't comfort him, he had associations with the death of his parents, and he had experienced the same.Since Sheng Chao is willing to talk, he doesn't mind listening. It is good to know how to confide, otherwise the pressure will be too great and people will easily go astray.
"So you want to take charge of the Sheng family and find out what happened to your parents back then?" Meng Ronghao led the topic appropriately.
"No." Sheng Chao smiled slightly, "I want the Sheng family because I hate them."
He is now unscathed, glamorous and not missing arms or legs, it seems that he is growing well.But abuse is not only physical injury, mental torture is also a kind of injury.
"When I was a child, Sheng Jun said that he wanted to keep a dog," Sheng Chao's voice did not fluctuate, as if he was telling someone else's story, but his eyes were dim, and he no longer had the brilliance before. He said, "But my uncle is allergic to dog hair. He raises it. Then they came up with an idea, tied a collar around my neck, and let me learn how to bark like a dog on the grass. Only after I learn well can I have dinner. The uncle said, I am the boss, and it is my job to make my younger brother happy responsibility."
"They don't beat me. On the contrary, my uncle never speaks harshly to me, but the place where I spend most of my time there is the basement of my uncle's house. There are no windows and no light. They said that because there are not enough rooms in the house, the guest room is reserved. For guests. I have to help with housework, gardening, babysitting...the nanny at home won’t even talk to me, I don’t know why.”
"Grandpa and grandpa don't care about me. They care about me in front of me, but ignore me behind my back. The third uncle's family is happy to see us surnamed Sheng fighting among ourselves, and they never care about my business. Only when there is a banquet at home, will I be dragged out of the basement, dressed up, and pushed away. I went to the crowd for people to watch. As soon as the guests left, I went to my hut again, reading books, doing homework, day after day."
"At that time, I thought that I was Cinderella in fairy tales, and there would be fairies and princes to save me. Later, when I grew up, I found that there are no fairies in life, and I am a big man, and I can't be a princess. I still save myself Yeah. It’s just ironic that my grandma is still telling me I’m her heir, she’s telling everyone.”
Sheng Chao raised his head and exhaled a cloud of white mist towards the sky. The depression in his heart seemed to be exhaled with the white mist, which made him feel less uncomfortable.
His side face and throat formed a lonely arc, falling in Meng Ronghao's afterglow, making Meng Ronghao feel heartache following him.
It was just listening, but Meng Ronghao felt that those pictures were vivid in his mind.
How should I comfort Sheng Chao?The past is the past, people want to look forward?
Don't let yourself dwell on the past, you still have a future?
If you have not personally experienced the pain and despair of others, how can you persuade others to forget and forgive?
"Your uncle has the final say in the Sheng family now," Meng Ronghao simply talked about reality, "It's very difficult for you to climb up."
Sheng Chao hasn't touched the edge of the power center yet, how can he talk about controlling the entire Sheng family?
"Anyway, I'm useless and I have a lot of time." Sheng Chao said with a smile, "My goals are all difficult, not just the Sheng family."
Meng Ronghao's heart beat two beats faster, and sure enough, Sheng Chao immediately added: "I want you besides the Sheng family, and I have to work hard to chase you."
Headache.
"You're still young, actually..." Meng Ronghao listened to Sheng Chao's tragic experience, and he couldn't speak the tough words before.Then understand it with reason and move it with emotion, Sheng Chao always has to be reasonable.
As a result, he had just started when Sheng Chao interrupted him: "Brother Hao, I know you won't date me."
Meng Ronghao was half relieved: "Then put your mind on other places."
"You don't date me now," Sheng Chao said slowly, "it doesn't mean you won't in the future. I just want to make a reservation. Someday when you want to open up and find someone, you will be the first to think of it." Me. You don't have to worry about forgetting me, I will remind you from time to time."
"...Hiss!" Meng Ronghao almost burned his hand with a cigarette end, he really didn't understand, why did Sheng Chao pester him? "You, we haven't known each other for long, what you have for me, um, is just an illusion. You don't even know me, liking is just an illusion."
"I know you, I've known you for a long time." Sheng Chao said to Meng Ronghao seriously, "You just don't remember that you knew me, it's okay, I will remind you slowly."
"Huh?" Meng Ronghao admits that he has never lost his memory, but he has no impression of Sheng Chao!
The topic entered a dead end again, Meng Ronghao saw that the car was not coming, and if he stayed any longer, he would be eaten by Sheng Chao's eyes.So I went against my original intention, stood up and extinguished the cigarette butt, and said, "I still have something to do, so I'm leaving first, don't be so hard on yourself, it's not worth digging into a dead end."
The sky is already overwhelmed by dark clouds, and it is even more gloomy than before, and it will rain at any time.Zhao Zitao parked the car not far away, and Meng Ronghao was about to walk towards the car when Sheng Chao grabbed his wrist suddenly.
"Brother Hao," Sheng Chao sat, looking up at Meng Ronghao with burning eyes, "I like you. I may have said a lot of lies, but this sentence is absolutely true. I will always stand where I am , waiting for you to turn around."
"Just before that, I will do my best to get the Sheng family, at any cost."
After finishing speaking, Sheng Chao let go.
Meng Ronghao only felt that Sheng Chao's fingers were cold, and even his wrist lost its temperature.He is not unmoved, although there are quite a few people who posted about him after he made his fortune, but his invincibility made those people retreat in spite of difficulties, and quickly changed their targets.
But Sheng Chao was the only one who was so persistent and enthusiastic, who refused to give in.Meng Ronghao saw the strong nostalgia and love in Sheng Chao's eyes, which made Meng Ronghao think involuntarily, so I am also loved.
Even Suzie never looked at him like that.
However, Sheng Chao was burdened with hatred. Since he did not hesitate to pay any price, wouldn't the conversation just now be in vain?Last night's temper, was it also for nothing?
When they meet again after many years, will he still see Sheng Chao who loves and hates clearly?Sheng Chao, will he be as clean as he is now?
"It's going to rain." Meng Ronghao said, "I'll take you back."
Sheng Chao shook his head: "I'll wait for the bus, I can't give up halfway."
"Row."
Meng Ronghao turned around and walked towards his car. He was a little confused and needed to be quiet.
When Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping saw him come back, they wanted to ask what they had talked about.But Meng Ronghao didn't say a word when he got in the car, and didn't say anything when asked, just let Zhao Zitao drive.
Just drive the car, Zhao Zitao stopped asking and started the car.As soon as we hit the road, raindrops followed, beating on the windows and crackling.
Meng Ronghao looked out the window with a heavy heart.After driving out for a long time, he still hasn't slowed down.
Suddenly, on the way back, he saw a broken down bus.
"Dizzy, is there something wrong with the only one car?" Zhao Zitao muttered, "It looks like there are no passengers, should we go and have a look?"
But Meng Ronghao didn't hear it, he came back to his senses as if he had just woken up from a dream, and said to Zhao Zitao: "Turn around, go back."
"Pick up Sheng Chao?" Zhao Zitao asked, then turned around and drove to the cemetery, "I saw that kid didn't bring an umbrella, so let's go back and pick him up, that's really interesting."
Only Liu Ping didn't speak, and glanced at Meng Ronghao from the car mirror.
Sheng Chao did not bring an umbrella, and the rain was getting heavier and heavier, so he could only stay at the bus station.When Meng Ronghao came back, he saw Sheng Chao sitting there upright, reaching out to catch raindrops to play with from time to time.Obviously there is nowhere to go, but he is contented, as if he is not worried about not being able to go back.
The mentality is really good!
Meng Ronghao got out of the car with a black umbrella, and Sheng Chao looked at him from a distance away, his eyes suddenly brightened.
"One must pursue something," Meng Ronghao looked into Sheng Chao's eyes, and said in a deep voice, "There must also be reservations. If the cost of doing something is too high, the sacrifice may not be worthwhile."
The water curtain blocked their sight, Sheng Chao's eyes did not blink, waiting for Meng Ronghao's next words.
"Don't you just want to get the Sheng family?" Meng Ronghao thought he was crazy, but he continued, "I'll help you."
Just do a good deed that day, he is also idle when he is idle.
Hearing his words, Sheng Chao remained motionless, but mist appeared in his eyes, which complemented the heavy rain.
Suddenly, he got up and rushed over, passed through the rain curtain, and hugged Meng Ronghao.
This is the best expected result.Sheng Chao thought.But hearing Meng Ronghao say that with his own ears, he just wanted to cry with joy.
I'm so lucky, why am I so lucky to get Meng Ronghao's help?The person I like is so powerful, what should I do?
The mood was mixed with sadness and joy, making Sheng Chao's hug as strong as an iron cage.Meng Ronghao was using the umbrella for nothing. Not only did he get wet, but he didn't push Sheng Chao.
"But let's make it clear in advance," Meng Ronghao was still pushing him, saying with distaste while pushing, "Article [-] of Chapter Three of the Covenant, you are not allowed to touch me without my permission."
"Okay, okay!" Not only did Sheng Chao not let go, but he also took advantage of his height to hug Meng Ronghao even tighter, "I'm just so happy! Brother Hao, I'm so happy! Just let me hug you once, and never again Already!"
Sitting in the car, Zhao Zitao and Liu Pingan looked at each other, Zhao Zitao chuckled: "It seems that Brother Hao likes this kid a lot?"
Liu Ping took off his glasses, wiped them, and said lightly, "Sheng Chao is not easy. I won't be here later, so please pay more attention."
The author has something to say: Good morning~ I'm sorry, I haven't finished writing the 12-character update, I'm too sleepy, woo woo woo... I will write when I wake up from sleep, and try to update before [-] noon~
Meng Ronghao still didn't speak in the car, the air pressure was too low, Zhao Zitao coughed dryly, signaling Liu Ping to squeak.
"Brother Hao," Liu Ping accepted the task and said bravely, "Go to Taozi's house for a reunion tonight? I have to leave in two days, we haven't had a reunion yet."
"Okay." Meng Ronghao agreed without hesitation.
Due to the renovation of the villa, the Erye Guan and the machete were invited to Zhao Zitao's residence. In order to save energy and protect the environment, electronic incense was used for offerings every day.
The three of them opened the door, and the faint red light of the electronic incense illuminated the room like a haunted house.
"Hey!" Zhao Zitao turned on the light and suddenly laughed loudly, "The three of us are single again!"
Zhao Zitao is unmarried, Liu Ping has someone in his heart, Meng Ronghao is the only one who got married, and now he is also divorced.Meng Ronghao felt right at home, went to the refrigerator to find out the beer, knocked open a bottle: "Get out, which pot is not open, which pot should be lifted."
"Crow's Mouth," Liu Ping also went to get a bottle, leaning against the bar and said, "We are born alone, Brother Hao is missed."
"That's right!" Zhao Zitao said, "Brother Hao, that kid whose surname is Sheng, what are you going to do?"
"Cold salad." Thinking of Sheng Chao, Meng Ronghao was in a bad mood. He frowned and drank, unwilling to say more.
Zhao Zitao asked again: "Are you really letting him walk back alone tonight?" He winked at Liu Ping as he spoke, and Liu Ping agreed with a smile: "Call him here, let's rub the hemp?"
"You two..." Meng Ronghao raised his eyebrows, "Changed to become a matchmaker? Does he need you to worry about it?"
"Hey!" Zhao Zitao smiled naively, "Isn't it because I'm afraid that you will be lonely, look at you, you just lost your love, and you've already drunk the beer."
The good figure after the age of 30 depends on strict body management. Meng Ronghao has indeed stopped drinking beer for a long time.Hearing Zhao Zitao's words, he stretched out his arms and clamped Zhao Zitao's head in the crook of his arms: "I'm afraid I'll be lonely, huh? Then let me beat you up!"
The three brothers enjoyed their drinks, so they spent the night at Zhao Zitao's house.The next morning, secretary Lu Shiyao came to pick up Meng Ronghao in person with a change of clothes.
As soon as I entered the door, I tripped over a beer bottle on the ground.
"You came too early!" Zhao Zitao couldn't open his eyes, but he and Liu Ping were fully dressed, and Meng Ronghao was taking a shower.
"It's time." Lu Shiyao kept a straight face and didn't argue with Zhao Zitao.
They have gone to bed late and woke up early, so they are inevitably in a bad mood.But this day they had to get up early, because today is the anniversary of the death of Meng Ronghao's mother.
Lu Shiyao brought fruits and flowers, and went back to work in the company before waiting for Meng Ronghao.On this day, she was alone in the company.
Human memory is biased.Just like Meng Ronghao always remembers, that year when he was brought to this city by his mother, it was the winter when he was three years old. It was very cold, and he nestled in his mother's arms.
But the mother said that children at the age of three will not have memories, and it was Meng Ronghao who remembered it wrong.
But Meng Ronghao didn't think he remembered it wrong.Because when he was young, he was carried by his mother to visit his adoptive mother's house. There was a huge contrast between the warmth inside and the severe cold outside. It was the first time he knew that hot milk was so delicious, and winter in the city was not cold.
In Meng Ronghao's impression, there was no biological father.The mother and the adoptive mother were best friends when they were teenagers. The adoptive mother went to other places for college entrance examination, while the biological mother stayed in the original place.He followed his biological mother to join his adoptive mother. Later, the adoptive mother's family helped them settle down and found a job for his biological mother.
Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping go to visit the grave with Meng Ronghao every year.The cemetery was repurchased by Meng Ronghao after he made a fortune, and was cared for and cleaned by professional service personnel. The times were different, and the practice of burning paper and kowtowing was not popular.They took the fruits that the deceased loved to eat during his lifetime, sent bouquets of flowers, and talked.
"Auntie, we are here again!" Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping had never met this woman before, but they were very kind to her.Zhao Zitao put down the flowers and arranged the fruits one by one.
Meng Ronghao lowered his eyes and looked at the photo on the tombstone. It was a black and white photo of his mother when she was young. She had similar eyebrows and outlines to him, but it was much softer.
His mother was also a gentle person.
Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping stood behind Meng Ronghao, one on the left and one behind. On this day every year, Meng Ronghao would stand here for a long time without saying a word, just staring at the photos in a daze.
Actually, Meng Ronghao said it in his heart.
"Mom," Meng Ronghao said, "I'm divorced."
Although he has never met his father, but from the few words between his adoptive parents and his mother, as well as the adult conversations he overheard, he guessed that his father abandoned their mother and child after he was born, and his mother raised him alone. .When he was a child, he hated that man very much, and felt that he was the one who made their mother and child helpless.But he really understood helplessness after his mother passed away.
He and his mother used to rely on each other.
"I've been thinking," Meng Ronghao said heartily, "Am I wrong? Why did he betray me?"
The longing for home is Meng Ronghao's obsession.Although his adoptive parents and younger sister treated him very well, and his adoptive mother treated him as his own, the damage caused by the broken family of origin was a scar that he could not heal himself even when he was seventy or eighty years old.Relief is relief, it just exists in a different form.This form is the desire to have a family of their own.
"I try my best to treat him well, give him what he wants, and be a qualified husband." Meng Ronghao continued, "I also thought that there was something wrong with me that made him treat me like this. But it's ridiculous, he As the fault party of this relationship, I didn’t apologize, so why should I criticize myself as the victim? So let’s stop here. I don’t want to.”
Meng Ronghao raised his hand and rubbed the stele, thinking for the n1st time: "It's good that you are here."
The son wants to support but the relative is not there, as strong as him, it is also sad.
After talking to their mother, the three of them prepared to go back.The sky is overcast and it looks like it will rain soon.
"I saw the brochure just now," Zhao Zitao chatted, "The current price of this cemetery is higher than the housing price. I really can't afford to die without any family background."
"Don't worry," Liu Ping said, "When you die, we will crowdfund and buy you one."
"Get out! Can't I even afford a cemetery?"
The two exchanged words and words, Meng Ronghao listened, the frost on his face gradually melted.Life is still beautiful!He still has relatives and brothers, life will not change because of someone's departure, and there is nothing wrong with him alone.
"Brother Hao!"
The familiar call interrupted Meng Ronghao's train of thought, life is indeed not easy to change, some people leave, some people come.
"Eh? Why are you here?" Zhao Zitao asked Sheng Chao.Last night, he and Sheng Chao exchanged information on Meng Ronghao's whereabouts, but Meng Ronghao didn't know it yet.But when I met Sheng Chao today, it had nothing to do with him.
"Tomb-sweeping." Sheng Chao said, looking at Meng Ronghao with a slightly apprehensive look, "I didn't expect to meet you."
"Doesn't your Sheng family have a family cemetery?" Zhao Zitao said quickly, "Not here, who are you sweeping the grave for?"
These words hit Sheng Chao's life experience, Sheng Chao hesitated to speak, and then said hesitantly: "My parents... didn't die normally, so they can't be buried there."
Zhao Zitao was incredible, but before his question could be asked, Meng Ronghao walked out without even saying a word to Sheng Chao.
Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping had no choice but to follow.
"Brother Hao!" When we meet, there is no reason to pass by.Sheng Chao stretched his long legs and caught up with Meng Ronghao in a few steps, "Brother Hao, I want to talk to you."
"We have nothing to say." Meng Ronghao walked very fast, with a cold attitude.Sheng Chao followed closely, and said to himself: "Brother Hao, I have reflected on it, and I was wrong."
Only then did Meng Ronghao stop, and turned to face Sheng Chao: "I know I'm wrong?"
Sheng Chao's eyes were bright and clear, with an innocent gleam, he nodded: "Got it."
"That's good." Meng Ronghao looked serious, like a dean teaching students, "It's good to have dreams, but you must also pay attention to the method, and don't get involved in crooked ways."
"Yeah." Sheng Chao nodded, and after Meng Ronghao finished speaking, he said cautiously, "Brother Hao, are you still angry with me?"
"I'm not angry with you." After Meng Ronghao finished speaking, he walked away on his own.Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping didn't understand what was going on, so they deliberately slowed down, a few steps behind Meng Ronghao.
Sheng Chao followed Meng Ronghao, seeing that Meng Ronghao's expression was indeed not sullen, he said, "I didn't drive today, I came by bus, brother Hao, you can wait with me for the bus."
"I still have something to do," Meng Ronghao refused, "You can go back in my car."
"I'm not talking about taking a car," Sheng Chao said, "I was very sad last night, I was full of you, but I couldn't find you." His tone became more pitiful, "Just stay with me for a while, Just a minute, I just want to talk to you."
"..." Meng Ronghao still wanted to refuse, but he couldn't say it.The child of Sheng Chao's big family is not only helpless, but also being prying maliciously. He can't bear to hurt him.
"Okay, I'll wait for the bus with you." Meng Ronghao turned his head and said to Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping, "I'll go with him to the bus station, and you two will drive over here first."
"okay!"
When Sheng Chao heard this, he immediately beamed with joy, and grinned, which made Meng Ronghao's heart twitch. He didn't do anything, and the other party was so happy?
The bus is slow and only comes every once in a while.For the convenience of passengers, the bus station is well repaired, and there are benches for people to rest.Sheng Chao went to sit down first, patted the side, and motioned for Meng Ronghao to sit down too.
"I didn't drive here today because I didn't want people to know I was coming." Sheng Chao waited for Meng Ronghao to sit down, and said softly, "My grandma has the absolute right to speak in the company, but she doesn't like my parents."
There were no other passengers waiting for the bus, so Meng Ronghao took out his cigarette case and took out a cigarette.
"Give me one." Sheng Chao wanted to maintain his sunny and handsome image, and rarely smoked in front of others.So Meng Ronghao was surprised: "You smoke too?"
Having said that, the cigarette case was still handed over.
"Occasionally."
The two lit cigarettes, and the cloud rose, and Meng Ronghao took up the topic just now: "Why doesn't your grandma like your parents?"
"Because my father married my mother," Sheng Chao's information was not groundless, it was instilled by his grandmother over the years.
"My mother is Chinese from Norway. My father met her while going skiing. For my mother, my father wants to stay in Norway." Sheng Chao talked with Meng Ronghao about his past, which he had never talked about with anyone from the secret.
His father and his mother lived abroad for half a year and in China for half a year. Grandma Sheng Chao was still dissatisfied with this.After Sheng Chao was born, grandma forcibly kept the couple in the country on the grounds that Sheng Chao was the sole heir of the Sheng family.As a result, the sky failed as people wished, and both husband and wife died, leaving Sheng Chao behind.
"I don't believe they died so easily," Sheng Chao said, "My mother was a racing driver before she got married. She knew more about cars than anyone else in the family. How could they rush down the cliff because of brake failure? ?”
Meng Ronghao didn't comfort him, he had associations with the death of his parents, and he had experienced the same.Since Sheng Chao is willing to talk, he doesn't mind listening. It is good to know how to confide, otherwise the pressure will be too great and people will easily go astray.
"So you want to take charge of the Sheng family and find out what happened to your parents back then?" Meng Ronghao led the topic appropriately.
"No." Sheng Chao smiled slightly, "I want the Sheng family because I hate them."
He is now unscathed, glamorous and not missing arms or legs, it seems that he is growing well.But abuse is not only physical injury, mental torture is also a kind of injury.
"When I was a child, Sheng Jun said that he wanted to keep a dog," Sheng Chao's voice did not fluctuate, as if he was telling someone else's story, but his eyes were dim, and he no longer had the brilliance before. He said, "But my uncle is allergic to dog hair. He raises it. Then they came up with an idea, tied a collar around my neck, and let me learn how to bark like a dog on the grass. Only after I learn well can I have dinner. The uncle said, I am the boss, and it is my job to make my younger brother happy responsibility."
"They don't beat me. On the contrary, my uncle never speaks harshly to me, but the place where I spend most of my time there is the basement of my uncle's house. There are no windows and no light. They said that because there are not enough rooms in the house, the guest room is reserved. For guests. I have to help with housework, gardening, babysitting...the nanny at home won’t even talk to me, I don’t know why.”
"Grandpa and grandpa don't care about me. They care about me in front of me, but ignore me behind my back. The third uncle's family is happy to see us surnamed Sheng fighting among ourselves, and they never care about my business. Only when there is a banquet at home, will I be dragged out of the basement, dressed up, and pushed away. I went to the crowd for people to watch. As soon as the guests left, I went to my hut again, reading books, doing homework, day after day."
"At that time, I thought that I was Cinderella in fairy tales, and there would be fairies and princes to save me. Later, when I grew up, I found that there are no fairies in life, and I am a big man, and I can't be a princess. I still save myself Yeah. It’s just ironic that my grandma is still telling me I’m her heir, she’s telling everyone.”
Sheng Chao raised his head and exhaled a cloud of white mist towards the sky. The depression in his heart seemed to be exhaled with the white mist, which made him feel less uncomfortable.
His side face and throat formed a lonely arc, falling in Meng Ronghao's afterglow, making Meng Ronghao feel heartache following him.
It was just listening, but Meng Ronghao felt that those pictures were vivid in his mind.
How should I comfort Sheng Chao?The past is the past, people want to look forward?
Don't let yourself dwell on the past, you still have a future?
If you have not personally experienced the pain and despair of others, how can you persuade others to forget and forgive?
"Your uncle has the final say in the Sheng family now," Meng Ronghao simply talked about reality, "It's very difficult for you to climb up."
Sheng Chao hasn't touched the edge of the power center yet, how can he talk about controlling the entire Sheng family?
"Anyway, I'm useless and I have a lot of time." Sheng Chao said with a smile, "My goals are all difficult, not just the Sheng family."
Meng Ronghao's heart beat two beats faster, and sure enough, Sheng Chao immediately added: "I want you besides the Sheng family, and I have to work hard to chase you."
Headache.
"You're still young, actually..." Meng Ronghao listened to Sheng Chao's tragic experience, and he couldn't speak the tough words before.Then understand it with reason and move it with emotion, Sheng Chao always has to be reasonable.
As a result, he had just started when Sheng Chao interrupted him: "Brother Hao, I know you won't date me."
Meng Ronghao was half relieved: "Then put your mind on other places."
"You don't date me now," Sheng Chao said slowly, "it doesn't mean you won't in the future. I just want to make a reservation. Someday when you want to open up and find someone, you will be the first to think of it." Me. You don't have to worry about forgetting me, I will remind you from time to time."
"...Hiss!" Meng Ronghao almost burned his hand with a cigarette end, he really didn't understand, why did Sheng Chao pester him? "You, we haven't known each other for long, what you have for me, um, is just an illusion. You don't even know me, liking is just an illusion."
"I know you, I've known you for a long time." Sheng Chao said to Meng Ronghao seriously, "You just don't remember that you knew me, it's okay, I will remind you slowly."
"Huh?" Meng Ronghao admits that he has never lost his memory, but he has no impression of Sheng Chao!
The topic entered a dead end again, Meng Ronghao saw that the car was not coming, and if he stayed any longer, he would be eaten by Sheng Chao's eyes.So I went against my original intention, stood up and extinguished the cigarette butt, and said, "I still have something to do, so I'm leaving first, don't be so hard on yourself, it's not worth digging into a dead end."
The sky is already overwhelmed by dark clouds, and it is even more gloomy than before, and it will rain at any time.Zhao Zitao parked the car not far away, and Meng Ronghao was about to walk towards the car when Sheng Chao grabbed his wrist suddenly.
"Brother Hao," Sheng Chao sat, looking up at Meng Ronghao with burning eyes, "I like you. I may have said a lot of lies, but this sentence is absolutely true. I will always stand where I am , waiting for you to turn around."
"Just before that, I will do my best to get the Sheng family, at any cost."
After finishing speaking, Sheng Chao let go.
Meng Ronghao only felt that Sheng Chao's fingers were cold, and even his wrist lost its temperature.He is not unmoved, although there are quite a few people who posted about him after he made his fortune, but his invincibility made those people retreat in spite of difficulties, and quickly changed their targets.
But Sheng Chao was the only one who was so persistent and enthusiastic, who refused to give in.Meng Ronghao saw the strong nostalgia and love in Sheng Chao's eyes, which made Meng Ronghao think involuntarily, so I am also loved.
Even Suzie never looked at him like that.
However, Sheng Chao was burdened with hatred. Since he did not hesitate to pay any price, wouldn't the conversation just now be in vain?Last night's temper, was it also for nothing?
When they meet again after many years, will he still see Sheng Chao who loves and hates clearly?Sheng Chao, will he be as clean as he is now?
"It's going to rain." Meng Ronghao said, "I'll take you back."
Sheng Chao shook his head: "I'll wait for the bus, I can't give up halfway."
"Row."
Meng Ronghao turned around and walked towards his car. He was a little confused and needed to be quiet.
When Zhao Zitao and Liu Ping saw him come back, they wanted to ask what they had talked about.But Meng Ronghao didn't say a word when he got in the car, and didn't say anything when asked, just let Zhao Zitao drive.
Just drive the car, Zhao Zitao stopped asking and started the car.As soon as we hit the road, raindrops followed, beating on the windows and crackling.
Meng Ronghao looked out the window with a heavy heart.After driving out for a long time, he still hasn't slowed down.
Suddenly, on the way back, he saw a broken down bus.
"Dizzy, is there something wrong with the only one car?" Zhao Zitao muttered, "It looks like there are no passengers, should we go and have a look?"
But Meng Ronghao didn't hear it, he came back to his senses as if he had just woken up from a dream, and said to Zhao Zitao: "Turn around, go back."
"Pick up Sheng Chao?" Zhao Zitao asked, then turned around and drove to the cemetery, "I saw that kid didn't bring an umbrella, so let's go back and pick him up, that's really interesting."
Only Liu Ping didn't speak, and glanced at Meng Ronghao from the car mirror.
Sheng Chao did not bring an umbrella, and the rain was getting heavier and heavier, so he could only stay at the bus station.When Meng Ronghao came back, he saw Sheng Chao sitting there upright, reaching out to catch raindrops to play with from time to time.Obviously there is nowhere to go, but he is contented, as if he is not worried about not being able to go back.
The mentality is really good!
Meng Ronghao got out of the car with a black umbrella, and Sheng Chao looked at him from a distance away, his eyes suddenly brightened.
"One must pursue something," Meng Ronghao looked into Sheng Chao's eyes, and said in a deep voice, "There must also be reservations. If the cost of doing something is too high, the sacrifice may not be worthwhile."
The water curtain blocked their sight, Sheng Chao's eyes did not blink, waiting for Meng Ronghao's next words.
"Don't you just want to get the Sheng family?" Meng Ronghao thought he was crazy, but he continued, "I'll help you."
Just do a good deed that day, he is also idle when he is idle.
Hearing his words, Sheng Chao remained motionless, but mist appeared in his eyes, which complemented the heavy rain.
Suddenly, he got up and rushed over, passed through the rain curtain, and hugged Meng Ronghao.
This is the best expected result.Sheng Chao thought.But hearing Meng Ronghao say that with his own ears, he just wanted to cry with joy.
I'm so lucky, why am I so lucky to get Meng Ronghao's help?The person I like is so powerful, what should I do?
The mood was mixed with sadness and joy, making Sheng Chao's hug as strong as an iron cage.Meng Ronghao was using the umbrella for nothing. Not only did he get wet, but he didn't push Sheng Chao.
"But let's make it clear in advance," Meng Ronghao was still pushing him, saying with distaste while pushing, "Article [-] of Chapter Three of the Covenant, you are not allowed to touch me without my permission."
"Okay, okay!" Not only did Sheng Chao not let go, but he also took advantage of his height to hug Meng Ronghao even tighter, "I'm just so happy! Brother Hao, I'm so happy! Just let me hug you once, and never again Already!"
Sitting in the car, Zhao Zitao and Liu Pingan looked at each other, Zhao Zitao chuckled: "It seems that Brother Hao likes this kid a lot?"
Liu Ping took off his glasses, wiped them, and said lightly, "Sheng Chao is not easy. I won't be here later, so please pay more attention."
The author has something to say: Good morning~ I'm sorry, I haven't finished writing the 12-character update, I'm too sleepy, woo woo woo... I will write when I wake up from sleep, and try to update before [-] noon~
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