Deer in the forest

Lin Shen is not a person who is hesitant and indecisive.If you can’t get out of some things, or can’t figure it out, then don’t think about it.Just focus on what's in front of you.

He quickly submitted the application, and he can start school next spring.Before that, he still has three or four months to prepare well.

Life goes by too quickly.

Lu Qingchen became his first friend after the beginning of his new life.They often met in the gallery, had dinner together, and even went camping with several young painters in the gallery.

Occasionally, Lin Shen gave Lu Qingchen a suggestion on agency cooperation. When Lu Qingchen found out that he was well versed in art management, he discussed with him if he had nothing to do, and even planned to hire him as the operation director.

"Please forgive me!" Lin Shen hurriedly refused, for fear that Lu Qingchen would take it seriously.Liuguang has its own management team, which is very mature. Although Lu Qingchen has high artistic attainments, he knows nothing about operations.

Lin Shen knew that Lu Qingchen had a same-sex lover behind him. On the surface, his boss was Lu Qingchen, but in fact he was a hands-off shopkeeper, and his lover controlled all operational decision-making power.

Lin Shen has never met each other, but every time Lu Qingchen mentions it, he always talks about my Tyrannosaurus rex. Sometimes when the two of them are together, when Lu Qingchen receives a call from the other party, the first three sentences are basically "Where, what are you doing, who are you with", and then "what to eat at noon, pay attention to safety, don't run around, go home early" and so on.

Every time Lu Qingchen hangs up the phone, he will complain a few words, saying that the Tyrannosaurus rex has checked the post again.After complaining, a small face often wrinkles together, rolls eyes, and then reveals a sneaky smile unconsciously.

Lin Shen couldn't help but follow the music.The happiness that some people can get at their fingertips is what many people can't ask for.But he was happy for his friend, and the image of the domineering, unreasonable and cold-faced lover in Lu Qingchen's mouth gradually came to life.

"You don't have to come every day, just give me some advice once in a while." Lu Qingchen continued to lobby him while packing his things, "Anyway, it's still early for you to start school, so you won't be delayed even if it starts!"

They were about to go camping by the sea. There were five or six of them, all contracted painters of the gallery. They were young, vigorous and energetic. They were very happy to draw together, chat and tell stories.Although it was only for one night, Lu Qingchen also brought a large travel bag, thermos cup, blanket, pajamas, and even a pillow.He struggled to stuff everything into the bag, pressed it hard, and complained again: "If I have to carry so much, I can't fit it at all."

Lin Shen helped him stuff the things, and then closed the zipper. Seeing that there was nowhere to put the pillows left outside, he couldn't help laughing: "It's a bit exaggerated."

They set off in an RV, and a few young people got together and talked non-stop.Lin Shen doesn't like to talk much, but he likes to listen to them, and the group is in high spirits.The sea area they went to is relatively remote, but the scenery is excellent, suitable for watching the sunrise and sunset, and also suitable for these young painters to run wild.

Lin Shen and Lu Qingchen were in the same tent, and the pillows that they had hated before became precious when they slept.Lu Qingchen recognizes the bed and the pillow, but he doesn't feel it during the day, but at night it's wrong.Now I stopped talking, hugged the pillow and kept praising people: "My Tyrannosaurus rex is actually quite good, hahaha."

The waves whisper, the night sky is clear and quiet.

Lin Shen sat alone outside the tent, feeling the tranquility between heaven and earth.

"Can't sleep?" Lu Qingchen poked his head out, glanced at him, and took out a cushion to sit beside him.

"Some things seemed unacceptable at the time, very painful. But looking back after a long time, it's actually not a big deal." Lu Qingchen's gentle and mellow voice seemed to have a magical power, which could warm up a person's cold heart.

He said to himself.

"I killed myself twice."

Lin Shen was shocked for a moment, and looked sideways at him.

"I want to die in the sea. But I'm too timid. I'm afraid of the cold sea and the darkness of the bottom." He smiled, showing no trace of displeasure or embarrassment. "I'm not even afraid of death, but I'm afraid of the cold and the dark. In fact, Afraid of being alone, afraid of dying in a place where no one has ever been, afraid that the one I love will never remember me again."

"Since you can't die, just take one more step forward. Maybe there will be a turning point ahead, and there will be surprises!" Lu Qingchen looked at Lin Shen seriously, eyes full of cherishment and love, "So, you just go forward , Whether you are passive or active, live your life in silence. Get busy, don’t think or be afraid.”

"Is it so obvious?" Lin Shen asked.Like water and moonlight hitting his face, it was a little pale and damp.

Lu Qingchen nodded: "You are a person who has deep thoughts and is very stubborn."

They have never talked about each other's past, and they both understand where the boundaries of adults are.Lu Qingchen is a person with a clear mind. He can tell at a glance that Lin Shen, who is living hard, is still struggling with the old things. What happened in the past is not important, what is important is that he can get rid of the shackles and regain a new life in the future.

Lu Qingchen's words can't stop.

Maybe it's the late night that makes people vulnerable, maybe it's because Lu Qingchen is too warm, Lin Shen suddenly has the desire to talk, for so many years, no one knows and no one cares, he suddenly feels that he can't bear it.

When they woke up the next day, both of them had panda eyes, and they didn't see the sunrise.Glancing at each other, they couldn't help laughing out loud.

Everyone had a great time camping this time. After packing up their things in the morning, the group prepared to return.

The RV drove into the basement of the gallery, and everyone parted ways to say goodbye.Lin Shen stayed at the end and helped Lu Qingchen carry the luggage. "I'll call a car, and I'll take you home first." Lu Qingchen threw the travel bag by his feet, freeing up his hand to hold the phone.

"My home is too far away, and you won't be on the way. I can just walk by myself." Lin Shen stopped him. The two of them didn't sleep much all night, so they had to go home quickly to catch up on sleep. There was no need to send them back and forth.The two stood on the side of the road, head to head, looking at their phones together.

"There are many houses for rent near my house, you might as well move to—"

One hand stretched out suddenly, pulling back Lu Qingchen who hadn't finished speaking, and the other hand picked up the travel bag on the ground.

"Look at the road! Don't just look at your phone." The voice of the visitor was very deep, and the tall figure came down, wrapping Lu Qingchen tightly.

"Huh? Why are you here?" Lu Qingchen reacted for a while, and when he saw the person coming, he immediately grabbed the other person's arm and raised his voice by two points, "The speech is over? Doesn't it mean that you will come back tomorrow?" Why didn't you tell me earlier, I'll go home earlier!"

I couldn't hide the joy and joy on my face.

Facing a series of questions, the man was not in a hurry to answer, he just stared at Lu Qingchen's face, and the extremely cold brows and eyes were completely relaxed: "It's over early, come and pick you up."

Lu Qingchen ouched softly, "I forgot to introduce you, this is my new friend Lu Ming that I mentioned to you before."

Lu Qingchen turned his head to look for Lin Shen, only to find that the person who was next to him just now had stepped back a few steps and was looking at him nervously.To be exact, he was looking at Shen Junhuai who was standing on the side.

Lu Qingchen looked at Lin Shen's pale face from alertness, and then turned to look at the calm Shen Junhuai, with a puzzled look on his face.

"You... know each other?"

Shen Junhuai took a step forward and stretched out his hand: "Long time no see, Ah Shen."

Lin Shen hesitated for a moment, then bit the bullet and shook back: "Hello...Senior Brother Shen."

The three finally got into Shen Junhuai's car together and sent Lin Shen home first.

"You two have known each other for a long time? Are you still an alumni?" Lu Qingchen just recovered from the shock. He talked a lot with Lin Shen last night. He knew Lin Shen's general experience, and he also knew that Lin Shen came to country M to hide Who is it, but I didn't expect that he and Shen Junhuai had known each other since they were in Nancheng.

Shen Junhuai glanced at the tense and stiff person in the back seat from the rearview mirror. Lu Qingchen also noticed that Lin Shen's state was not right from the moment they met. He was full of guard and distrust towards Shen Junhuai. Panic at a loss.That can only show that Shen Junhuai is related to the past that Lin Shen was trying to avoid, which made him lose his composure.

"A Ming, don't be nervous. I'm here, you don't have to be afraid of anything." Lu Qingchen turned sideways from the passenger seat and reached out to pat Lin Shen's knee.

Shen Junhuai's gaze turned to Lu Qingchen's outstretched hand, that hand slapped his leg, and then lightly pressed it twice.

He retracted his gaze, and let out a cold snort that no one could hear from his nasal cavity.

Lin Shen pursed his lips tightly and didn't speak, but just glanced at Lu Qingchen gratefully.

"I know that Jibai is looking for you." Shen Junhuai interjected abruptly, "About three months ago, he asked me to help find out about you. You should have just arrived at that time."

Lin Shen put his hands in the pockets of his jacket and clenched them tightly, his palms were covered with sweat.

Lu Qingchen stared at Shen Junhuai with widened eyes, and mouthed: "Don't scare him."

I heard Shen Junhuai say again, "Qing Chen said, he is here! So I won't mind my own business."

"A Ming, the person who is looking for you, you don't have to be afraid, Jun Huai will definitely not reveal the news to him, you just live here well." Lu Qingchen probably also guessed the relationship between these few people relationship, continue to appease Lin Shen.

After a long time, Lin Shen whispered, "Thank you."

Lin Shen got out of the car at the door of the apartment, Lu Qingchen held him back, and repeatedly confirmed that he was fine and emotionally stable before letting him go home.

The apartment that I haven’t returned overnight is still the same, clean and tidy, and the room is full of warmth. The books I read yesterday are still thrown on the sofa, and the leftover fruits are as fresh as ever.He put down his luggage, tidied up briefly, went to the bathroom to take a hot shower, put on his pajamas and lay down on the sofa by the window, only to realize that he felt uncomfortable after a while.

The new life that was close at hand, and the already stable and peaceful heart, all became anxious again because of the appearance of Shen Junhuai.

He never imagined that the world is so small.When he discovered that the Tyrannosaurus rex that Lu Qingchen was talking about turned out to be Shen Junhuai—the senior brother Shen who had only met once in Nancheng, the professor Shen who brutally avenged the Fang and Du families for his lover, he seemed to learn from Shen Junhuai. He saw Li Jibai's face.

I thought that I had already made sufficient psychological preparations, that even if I saw Li Jibai again, I would be able to face it calmly.But just facing people and things related to Li Jibai, he broke his defense in an instant.

I really overestimated myself.

He suppressed a mess of emotions.Fortunately, Lu Qingchen is still there. As long as Lu Qingchen is there, Shen Junhuai will do what he promised and will not meddle in other people's business.Thinking of Lu Qingchen, he was suddenly startled.

Isn't the reason why Shen Junhuai took revenge on Fang and Du's family is that his lover was abused inhumanely at that time?Then, Lu Qingchen...

Such a gentle and kind Lu Qingchen... Lin Shen's heart was pulled hard.

The phone rang, it was Lu Qingchen's call.

"A Ming, I'm home. Are you okay?" The voice on the phone was soft and gentle.

Lin Shen's eyes turned red all of a sudden, for Lu Qingchen, who has suffered a lot but still treats the world kindly, and for his friend's sincere concern.

"I'm fine, I took a shower, and I'm going to catch up on sleep."

Lu Qingchen felt relieved when he heard his relaxed tone. "Well, then I'll go to sleep too. Don't worry about my tyrannosaurus rex. Don't look at him as fierce on the surface, but he is actually obedient. I told him very seriously just now, don't worry, he won't Nonsense."

Lin Shen was finally amused by him.

"Okay, with you here, I can rest assured that we will all be fine."

--------------------

The east is white, and the forest is deep to see the deer.

What should come will come after all.That's what the next chapter is here!