Overtone

That night, Qi Ye slept peacefully.

When he woke up the next morning, Xiao Cheng was no longer by his side. Qi Ye closed his eyes and fumbled a few times before taking out the phone from under the pillow.

After trying several times, it always shows that the face ID reading failed, and the password must be entered.

It might be because of getting angry, Qi Ye didn't get up in a hurry, so he followed suit.He squinted, darkened the screen of the phone and turned it on again, insisting on unlocking it through the face.

"112700." Xiao Cheng's voice sounded from the door.

"Huh?" Qi Ye turned to look at him.

Xiao Cheng smiled, and came in with breakfast: "Mobile phone password."

Qi Ye was stunned for a few seconds before he realized: "Sorry, I took the wrong phone."

When he lifted the quilt to look for his phone, he seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly said, "That's not right."

Xiao Cheng looked at him with a smile: "What?"

"I'm sleepy, let me think about it." Qi Ye scratched his head, "When did you change the wallpaper?"

"Just two days ago." Xiao Cheng put the breakfast on the table, "I finally took a similar photo when the weather cleared."

Qi Ye likes to take pictures of the blue sky.

Xiao Cheng knew this. When he was playing with the computer before, Qi Ye showed Xiao Cheng many photos of his backpacker days, such as the long railroad tracks in Virginia, the harbor in Boston and so on.

——Without exception, it is all blue and clear sky and white clouds.

Xiao Cheng took out soy milk, steamed dumplings and fried dumplings from the paper bag: "Eat it while it's hot, it's easy to hurt your stomach when it gets cold."

He was wearing a sweater and gray sweatpants, and he did not see the silver-rimmed glasses he had when he was lecturing, but he wore a black frame. How should I put it, he looked very homely, and Qi Ye stared at it for a long time.

Qi Ye went over with his mobile phone and sat across from Xiao Cheng. Seeing the salty tofu, he was overjoyed: "I haven't eaten for a long time."

"I wanted to buy something sweet." Xiao Cheng said, "The store is closed today."

"It's okay." Qi Ye took a sip of tofu nao, "I have eaten salty ones since I was a child, and then I added some spicy peppers and dried shrimps. I can eat many bowls in one sitting."

He paused, and then said: "Let's go to the South together next time, and introduce you to my parents."

Xiao Cheng looked at him and asked, "Does Auntie know we're dating?"

"I didn't tell them it was you, but I said I have a partner, and my dad taught me how to chase people." Qi Ye smiled, "They don't mind gender, don't worry."

It wasn't raining today, so Qi Ye opened the window of the balcony to let some sunshine in.

It's just plain, that's how you live your life.

They had breakfast together, Xiao Cheng carefully squeezed the vinegar onto the small plate, and Qi Ye said "ah", and almost spilled the soy milk.

"What's the matter?" Xiao Cheng laughed and said, "You're being reckless."

"Your cell phone password." Qi Ye finally figured it out, "November 11th is the day we first met..."

Xiao Cheng replied: "Yes."

"You didn't tell me if you changed it." Qi Ye was suddenly touched, "Let's change it together."

Xiao Cheng smiled lightly, picked up fried dumplings with chopsticks and dipped them in vinegar, Qi Ye bit them when he saw him handing them over, and then pushed the soybean milk towards Xiao Cheng.

Qi Ye had to go to work in the bar today, so Xiao Cheng drove him off.

Sunny weather always makes people comfortable, Qi Ye leaned on the passenger seat and looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window.

Since the last time, they haven't mentioned Zhou Sijia much.

I heard that Zhou Sijia approached Xiao Jing because she had communicated on the same stage before, had a little friendship, and was Xiao Cheng's sister, so she went to her to discuss the matter of engagement.

"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly." Qi Ye said, "Miss Zhou was able to convince her parents that night."

Marriage related to profit, how should I put it, is like a knife, which cuts pain while benefiting a lot from it, but the beneficiary may not necessarily be oneself.

"There was something in the college that day, so I went there late." Xiao Cheng said, "As soon as I sat down, Miss Zhou's parents called."

Qi Ye nodded, he hadn't had time to hear about it from beginning to end, and about Miss Zhou's situation, it is estimated that Xiao Cheng also heard about it from Xiao Jing.

"She said that if she has a sweetheart, if she gets engaged, she will directly cancel the tour at the end of this year." Xiao Cheng glanced at the rearview mirror, turned on the direction lights and continued: "After that phone call, my parents left directly. what did I say."

"Then they..." Qi Ye rubbed his chin and didn't continue.

Xiao Cheng nodded: "Got it."

"Really?"

"Yeah." Xiao Cheng said, "My sister went there a while ago and persuaded them, saying that I have a sweetheart."

Seeing Qi Ye let out a long breath, Xiao Cheng just smiled gently.

He was driving the steering wheel with one hand, and after a while, he suddenly said, "It's just that I didn't have time to introduce you to them that night."

Qi Ye was taken aback when he heard that, and suddenly remembered that he came to pick him up that night, as if he had something on his mind.

It turned out to be worried about this matter.

"It's okay." Qi Ye smiled, "You have to give uncle and aunt some time."

Even so, he didn't really have a clue.

But it's all come to this point, it's always right to look forward, just like the previous few times, just charge straight after you gather your strength.

"Can I ask a question?" Xiao Cheng said suddenly.

"You ask." Qi Ye said.

Xiao Cheng smiled: "How do you know that Zhou Sijia has a partner?"

"It's easy." Qi Ye rolled down the car window to let the warm air blow in: "I saw that she has been paying attention to that pink pendant and faltering when she speaks, so I probably guessed it."

It was the same when he was chasing Xiao Cheng back then, he didn't know what he was struggling with every day, so he knew it when he took a look at Zhou Sijia's appearance.

Qi Ye was not interested in gossip about others, but he still sighed along the topic and said, "I don't know if Miss Zhou has caught up, or has reached the point where she can talk to her parents."

Xiao Cheng just laughed: "I hope she and her girlfriend can have a good time."

It may be because of the rest day, there is no traffic jam on the road.

Xiao Cheng sent Qi Ye to the alley, and was about to open the door when he heard the phone ring again.

"Teacher Xia's phone number?" Qi Ye asked.

Xiao Cheng said "um" very lightly, ignored the phone, helped Qi Ye lift the guitar out from the back seat, and rubbed his hair: "I'm here at night too, call me when it's over."

Qi Ye didn't say anything when he saw it, and nodded with a smile.

Seeing Qi Ye's figure disappear into the alley, the smile in Xiao Cheng's eyes faded away. He glanced at the vibrating mobile phone, threw it on the passenger seat, and ignored it.

Qi Ye started early tonight, probably because the bar was going to be transformed, adding Western-style afternoon tea and dinner.For this reason, the bar owner also found an advertiser and promoted it a little.

Well, it looks good so far.

At least Qi Ye and Lin Wen could see each other. Sometimes they had to work together for a day, and the afternoon and evening shifts took turns.

"Brother Qi, you want hot water." Xiao Chen put the water glass and medicine on the table, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"Maybe it's because of the cold wind, I have a headache." Qi Ye took the pill and smiled, "Thanks."

Compared with the previous bar where there were many old customers, many new customers came tonight, probably because of the promotional effect, they all gathered around a few internet celebrity check-in spots, chatting while taking pictures.

The bar was visibly busier.

But how should I put it, none of this has anything to do with Qi Ye.

He sat alone at the orchestra pit, hugging the guitar, humming a little tune slowly.

When the guests order songs, he will sing, and if there is no one, he will entertain himself.

Don't fix those fancy performances.

After get off work at eleven o'clock in the evening, when Qi Ye came out with the guitar on his back, he saw Professor Xiao waiting in the usual place, still holding something in his hand.

"Supper." Xiao Cheng held up the food bag, "Last time you said you really wanted to eat at the shop, just passed by today."

Qi Ye's eyes lit up. After taking the takeaway and getting into the car, he opened it and said, "Linji Snacks' fish balls and rice rolls, this place has to queue, right?"

"It didn't take long." Xiao Cheng started the car.

"I don't believe it." Qi Ye shook his finger, "The words passing and queuing don't exist at all with Professor Xiao."

Xiao Cheng smiled and didn't deny it.

On Monday, Qi Ye got up early on purpose, went to the breakfast stand nearby to buy soy milk and fried dough sticks for Xiao Cheng, and dropped by the post office to deliver the package.

I had nothing to do last night, so I packed some guitar scores for my nephew.

The young man likes music, so Qi Ye thought to buy a ukulele for him after the college entrance examination this year, and give it as an adult gift, which can be regarded as encouragement and kindness.

It took a while to send the parcel, so Xiao Cheng had to give breakfast to Xiao Cheng in the end, and let him eat it on the way.

Seeing Xiao Cheng rubbing his temples in the car, Qi Ye was a little worried: "Are you all right?"

"Maybe I slept a little late last night."

That's not true, Qi Ye can be regarded as a late sleeper, but at two or three o'clock in the morning, he saw Xiao Cheng reading papers with the lights on.

After tidying up in the room for a while, Qi Ye was still worried about Xiao Cheng's body. After thinking for a few seconds, he went to the public kitchen to cook millet soup and stir-fried vegetables.

Although Xiao Cheng didn't like to eat, he got used to it after getting along.

No spicy, no heavy oil, mainly light.

After carefully packing the vegetables into the insulated food box, Qi Ye went to the Conservatory of Music.

Professor Xiao's orchestral department is at the School of Music Performance, and a building with more than ten floors has been given to this school.

When Qi Ye arrived at the office on the tenth floor, Xiao Cheng hadn't finished class yet.

He stood at the door and waited for a long time, probably because of Monday morning, he hardly saw anyone.

"Exhibition of string music history..." Qi Ye stared at the display board hanging beside the elevator, thinking that it's okay, if you want to go there and have a look.

As he turned to walk toward the elevator, he bumped into someone.

"Teacher Xia." Qi Ye greeted him politely when he saw him, "Good morning."

Xia Xingyan was taken aback for a moment, then immediately lowered his eyes and nodded.

He was holding a large stack of documents, and he was still holding something in his hands. Without saying anything, he directly bowed his head, walked around Qi Ye, and walked towards the corridor.

Qi Ye frowned slightly.

How should I put it, thinking of the phone calls before and the occasions I met by chance, I always feel a little strange.

But it's okay to think about it in my heart, and I reminded Professor Xiao about it.

Enough is enough, too much to say.

Qi Ye did not go to the exhibition hall in the end.

He leaned against the stairs and sent a message to Xiao Cheng, saying that he had brought him food.

-Xiao Cheng: Half an hour is enough to instruct the thesis today.

-Qi Ye: Take it easy, don't rush.

-Xiao Cheng: You can wait in my office and have a rest.

Before replying, Xiao Cheng sent over the door lock password, the numbers are from 1 to 9, it looks like the initial password.

Xiao Cheng's office is not far away, just around the corner from the corridor.The configuration is also the same as that of ordinary professors, with a whole wall of bookshelves, office desks and chairs, and a music stand. In addition, there is also a small sofa.

Qi Ye put the food box on the table, and unscrewed the thermos bottle that Xiao Cheng put on the table.

Just as I was about to pour hot water, I suddenly caught a glimpse of something.

I saw two glass covers next to the computer.

One is rosin from the last tour, and the other is a guitar brooch.

Added to this was a bouquet of flowers in a vase - rainbow-dyed roses.

It was the same when I came here before, a few roses and needle cushions were inserted in the glass bottle, which was the same style as the eternal flower sent by Xiao Cheng.

At that time, Qi Ye didn't think much about it when he saw it, but this time, he seemed to be touched by something. He suddenly remembered the ice-crushed blue roses placed by Xiao Jing when he and Xiao Cheng were not together.

——The Eldogua roses there have never been broken.

It is true that there are no flowers in winter, but Xiao Cheng made the roses bloom in a snowy season.

Qi Ye didn't know what mood he was in right now, he looked at the blooming roses, stretched out his hand for a long time, and lightly touched the green leaves on the flower stalks.

At this moment, there was a sound at the door of the office.

Qi Ye turned his head to look.

I forgot to close the door just now, it was half-hidden, probably because I was sure that no students would look for Xiao Cheng during this time period, and no teacher would rush in rashly, so Qi Ye didn't worry about it.

But Xia Xingyan pushed it away directly.

He was carrying an insulated box, and when he looked at Qi Ye, he suddenly smiled.

— an indescribable, unfathomable smile.

Qi Ye knew where that uneasy feeling came from.

Although he didn't come here often, whether it was in the office or the teaching building, wherever Xiao Cheng was, Teacher Xia would always talk to him for various reasons.

"Ms. Xiao hasn't come back yet?" Xia Xingyan said softly.

Qi Ye looked at him for a while, then said "Yes".

Xia Xingyan didn't say another word, stepped into the door directly, and put the lunch box on the table.

"What's in here?" Qi Ye asked.

"Spicy diced chicken, and dried cauliflower." Xia Xingyan said, "Ms. Xiao has been very busy recently. I think he has a busy phone call almost all night, so I plan to order two dishes for him."

Hearing this, Qi Ye slightly raised his eyebrows.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing." Qi Ye said, "Professor Xiao is busy, until three in the morning."

"I don't know if Teacher Xiao is used to eating." Xia Xingyan changed the topic and said, "I'm from Sichuan and Chongqing. If he likes it, I'll bring food over later."

"Oh, that's alright."

Qi Ye didn't want to talk nonsense with him, so he walked directly to the door, when Xia Xingyan stopped him, "Why are you here today?"

Qi Ye smiled lightly, turned his head towards the food box on the table, and said two simple words: "Meal delivery."

Normally speaking, the open office door and the food boxes placed there are understandable to anyone who understands.

But Xia Xingyan didn't notice this.

In other words, he did realize it, but he quietly denied it himself.

"Well, it seems that Teacher Xiao is very popular." Xia Xingyan smiled with eyebrows and eyes crooked, "You're here too."

——This sentence is very intriguing.

Some don’t, they’re all brought anyway, it depends on how you understand them.

Qi Ye paused slightly.

He didn't want to say anything more to Xia Xingyan, but at this moment he couldn't help it. He didn't say anything, just because Xiao Cheng had been harassed so many times, he had to stay and make it clear.

So Qi Ye withdrew his hand on the doorknob, turned around, and looked at him in his pocket.

"What does Teacher Xia want to express?" Qi Ye asked.

"I mean..." Xia Xingyan said, "Everyone has a chance, so let's be equal."

Qi Ye didn't answer his words, walked to the table, and lightly touched the rose petals.

After a while, he sighed, shook his head and said, "Your method of chasing people is not right, it is useless."

"You, what did you say?"

"I'll teach you." Qi Ye leaned against Xiao Cheng's table, and said in a somewhat ruffian tone, "First of all, you need to get through the mobile phone number that Xiao Cheng has been on all the time."

Xia Xingyan froze in place.

"Then..." Qi Ye paused, and said with a smile, "When the roses in your house are the same as here, you will have a chance."

The author says:

感谢在2021-07-0301:17:17~2021-07-0323:38:01期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

Thanks to the little angel who threw the mines: one for idlers;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!