between heartstrings

extra chapter

From autumn to winter solstice, the busy year is coming to an end. On the day of Thirty-one, every household puts on some joyful colors.Sihe Pet Store is no exception. The French windows are covered with bright red grilles. Several golden gradients and puppet cats are fighting for balls of wool. The big orange in the hammock is yawning lazily.

There is a red rope tied around its neck, and the bell that is attached to it makes a clear sound from time to time. Hearing the voices of several people talking in the store, the big orange straightens up, jumps down, and walks towards the reception area familiarly.

Jumping onto the sofa, rubbing against Wei Sizhe's suit, Big Orange curled up his tail and lay down against him, licking his paws comfortably...then nimbly dodged a restless chubby hand and landed on the ground, Steadily slipped into the pet grooming room.

Shen Aixuan eagerly wanted to follow, but Qi Qian picked her up by the waist and came to a row of glass display cabinets.Qi Qian asked: "Daughter, help your godfather to come up with an idea, should we raise a Samoyed dog? Or a Chow Chow?"

He Yuan's head got dizzy after hearing this: "Why do you only pick those who love to shed hair, it's so hard to deal with."

"You don't need to tidy up, what's the mess, don't disturb our little princess to make a choice." Qi Qian helped Shen Aixuan straighten Xiaolu's hairpin, "Which one does Aixuan like?"

Shen Aixuan pretended to be contemplative, and within two seconds, she pointed happily: "Big golden retriever!"

"Okay!" Qi Qian was happier than her, and said, "If you listen to me as a girl, you will be a golden retriever!"

"Can you be honest with someone, don't eat irregular meals all day long, and stay up late playing games." He Yuan turned on his laptop and said while making a budget, "How long have you been single? What you need now is to find someone to take care of you. It’s not about buying a dog to wreak havoc on your family with you.”

"What do you know?" Qi Qian snorted, "Single dogs raise dogs, our happiness is beyond your comprehension."

He Yuan: "..."

Shen Youqing finished correcting the investment project plan for the new quarter, put away the documents, and sighed: "I really didn't expect that we have four brothers, and in the end I was the only one who had children. Old He Dink, Qi Qian is not married, and Si Zhe is not married." Not to mention."

"That's great." Qi Qian squeezed Shen Aixuan's chubby face, and said to her, "From now on, godfathers will pamper you and accompany you to grow up healthy and happy."

Shen Youqing said: "Don't get too used to Ai Xuan, you've spoiled her like a princess."

"What's the matter, come on, Ai Xuan." Qi Qian said with a smile, "Call 'godfather', I promise you the most red envelopes among the four of us."

Shen Aixuan's eyes lit up, and she shouted at Qi Qian with all her strength: "Father!"

Shen Youqing: ... After all these years, it was a wrong payment.

The door of the beauty salon opened, and the customer thanked Chu Jiahe with the snow-white poodle in his arms, and went to the cashier to apply for a VIP annual card.After paying the bill and seeing off the guests, Chu Jiahe put the big orange back in the hammock, took Shen Aixuan from Qi Qian's hand, and asked, "Are you sure which dog you want to have?"

As soon as Shen Aixuan met Chu Jiahe, she liked to tilt her head on his shoulder.Qi Qian replied: "I'm sure, it's just this golden retriever, it can be regarded as a fate with it."

Taking out his mobile phone and preparing to pay, Chu Jiahe seriously refused: "Mr. Qi treats me as an outsider?"

"I really haven't met you." Qi Qian said, "It's not that the company has made a lot of money recently, we call it 'Fat water doesn't flow to outsiders'."

Chu Jiahe smiled and asked, "Did you earn that much?"

Qi Qian was surprised and said: "Si Zhe didn't report to you? It's too wrong, you have to be careful, be careful that he hides the small treasury behind your back."

There was indeed a small treasury, but it was saved for Chu Jiahe. Wei Sizhe would save a small amount of money every month to help Chu Jiahe adopt and rescue stray cats and dogs nearby.

At noon dinner, Qi Qian talked about this year's charity salon, Wei Sizhe divided his income into three, one part was handed over to Chu Jiahe, one part was bought for Wei Qiao's pension insurance, and one part was used for charity.The new company got off to a solid start, and the four of them had a lot of money in their pockets. If this momentum continues, the prospects will get better and better.

Shen Aixuan was holding four red envelopes in her hand, counting hundreds of yuan bills to the point of being soft. Before the dinner was over, the five of them toasted together to celebrate the rewards of this year's hard work.

The city is wrapped in red makeup, and the road that I often take home is sparsely populated. At this time, there are only Wei Sizhe and Chu Jiahe.The two wore scarves of the same color and down jackets of the same style, holding hands, stepping on the snow, "creaking", listening to the movement of the world under their feet.

Back in the Yuhua community, I don't know who is playing "Gong Xi Fa Cai", the lively melody floats through the window, Chu Jiahe adjusts his pace to follow the beat, it looks like he is dancing.He said to Wei Sizhe, "Quick, pull me around."

Wei Sizhe raised his interlocking hands above Chu Jiahe's head, and watched him happily spin around.After Chu Jiahe turned around, he shook Wei Sizhe's arm and demanded, "It's your turn."

Wei Sizhe shook his head with a smile: "I'll let it go."

"Hurry up, turn one." Chu Jiahe said, "If you don't obey, you won't have dinner tonight."

In order to be able to eat the New Year's Eve dinner made by Chu Jiahe, Wei Sizhe had to work hard to please him, and walked around twice with the cheerful singing.

Stepping into the house, surrounded by sufficient heating, Chu Jiahe took off his coat, wrinkled his nose, smelled the tempting aroma of chicken, hurriedly put on his slippers and ran to the kitchen, sure enough, Wei Qiao helped him cook again.

Chu Jiahe hugged Wei Qiao's shoulders, moved away from the stove, and led him to the bedroom: "Dad, don't worry about it, go watch your TV series."

"Isn't this advertising time?" Wei Qiao said, "An idle time is an idle time. Anyway, if you want to make chicken soup, I'll blanch the chicken for you first."

Chu Jiahe said: "Your legs and feet are inconvenient and you like to move around all the time. When you get out of bed, put on a waistcoat in case you catch a cold again."

"The automatic bed you bought for me is so easy to use. I can control it by myself, and it's very easy to get in and out of bed." Wei Qiao said kindly, "I'm hot, not cold at all, that's all right, you and Si Zhe Get busy, I'm waiting for a big meal."

Back in the kitchen, Wei Sizhe had already put on his apron, ready to help Chu Jiahe.Chu Jiahe opened the refrigerator door, took out the processed ingredients, and piled up large and small plates on the bar counter. It was expected to make six dishes and one soup.

Wei Sizhe held up the spatula and said, "This will take a lot of energy."

Chu Jiahe stood on tiptoe in front of him holding the vegetable sink, kissed her lips, and said, "Then help me charge the battery first."

The window sash was covered with a dense layer of water mist, and the flowers and plants in the house were growing vigorously. At six o'clock, the dinner plates were all over the dining table. The richness of the meal was amazing. The dumplings alone had four different fillings.

The three glasses contained stomach-warming rice wine. Wei Qiao drank a glass first, and put his hand along his heart comfortably, then put two one-centimeter-thick red envelopes next to the two bowls, and said with a smile: "I wish my son We have a very successful new year.”

Chu Jiahe said: "Thank you Dad, I wish you good health."

Wei Sizhe said: "Thank you Dad, I wish our family more years of prosperity."

The fighting strength of the family is good, the chicken soup is gone, Chu Jiahe puts the remaining dumplings in the refrigerator to freeze.After Wei Sizhe finished washing the dishes, the three of them huddled on the sofa and watched the Spring Festival Gala. The fruit plate was spread all over the coffee table. Wei Qiao was sandwiched between Wei Sizhe and Chu Jiahe, shrugging his shoulders and looking helpless.

"You two." Wei Qiao said in a deep voice, "Can you stay away from me?"

Hearing this, Wei Sizhe moved his body to the right while eating melon seeds: "No."

Chu Jiahe picked up a piece of apple with a toothpick, then leaned to the left, and handed it to Wei Qiao: "Me neither."

Wei Qiao barely lasted until 09:30. He was used to the routine developed in the nursing home, and he couldn't stay up late.Sending Wei Qiao back to the bedroom, Chu Jiahe said "Dad, good night", Wei Sizhe raised his hand to turn off the light, and slowly closed the door.

The TV was still on, Chu Jiahe turned down the volume and insisted on listening to "Unforgettable Tonight".The two turned to the balcony, Wei Sizhe made white tea, and snow was falling outside the window, and the pure white snowflakes adorned the first New Year's Eve they spent together.

Sipping tea, listening to the laughter in the living room, chatting with each other about interesting things at work and in life.Before you know it, the clock strikes midnight, and the pot of tea is about to bottom out. After pouring out the last two cups, Wei Sizhe picked up the teacup and looked at Chu Jiahe.

"This year is coming to an end." Chu Jiahe clinked glasses with him, "I always feel that I should say something to you again."

Wei Sizhe rolled his eyes, knocked back the rim of his cup, and said, "To our acquaintance."

Chu Jiahe smiled, and said warmly, "Respect each other's company."

Wei Sizhe said: "Respect the past without regrets."

Chu Jiahe said: "Respect for the brand new years."

The pocket watch held in the palm of the hand moved the needle regularly, and a few seconds later, the New Year arrived.The night sky in the southeast direction is lit up by gorgeous fireworks, and the sky is full of brilliance, reflecting the prosperous blessing characters on the windows of Wanjia.

Congratulations to those of you who were lucky enough to meet in your life.

Kudos to us who never lose faith in life.

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