The time came to half past six in the evening.
Wen Liang was busy in the kitchen, and He Tianran was restless at the dining table.
In this short day, he met Jiang Xixi, Boss Park, and the Wen Liang who had never forgotten him in his heart was also lingering in front of him at this moment.
What he has to face next is an old classmate with whom he has no connection, no feelings, and is even about to get married, Cao Aiqing.
The young He Tianran is undoubtedly an activist, but after encountering so many future events in just one day, he doesn't know if he can maintain the calmness he planned for the next dinner. .
Wen Liang came out of the kitchen carrying the dishes. She could see He Tianran's embarrassment at a glance. After arranging the dishes on the table, she took out an empty bowl and filled it with a bowl of fragrant food. Chicken soup was brought to the boy.
"Try it and see if it tastes good." The woman's eyes were full of expectation.
After He Tianran took it, he put it to his mouth and blew on it. The thick soup went into his throat, and the delicious and fragrant taste reverberated in his mouth. He smashed his mouth and took another sip with great pleasure.
This move should be the best answer.
"It's a bit hot now. If you can't finish it, put it aside and wait until it cools down before drinking." Wen Liang reminded with a smile.
He Tianran wiped his mouth and asked, "Am I a little too nervous?"
Wen Liang moved his chin slightly, "Yes, if you don't know how to speak later, I will help you in time."
The young man placed the bowl on the table nearby and pretended to be relaxed, "This is not serious, it's just a meal."
The corner of the woman's mouth raised a beautiful arc, "I hope so."
"Ding dong~"
At this moment, the doorbell rang, and He Tianran, who had just finished speaking, suddenly shook his body. Guo Huai and Cao Aiqing must have arrived. Wen Liang turned around and wanted to open the door, but was grabbed by the boy.
"I'll go..."
Walking to the door, He Tianran took a long breath and slowly opened the door.
Outside the door, young Guo Huai looked cheerful. He had a pair of black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose. His hair was neatly combed. Although the casual shirt he was wearing was not very fashionable, he still looked polite. The look on his face Mature and cheerful, He Tianran was at odds with the Guo Huai in his memory.
When the other party saw He Tianran, he also had a smile on his face.
"You... wow... Lao He, no wonder you haven't contacted me for so long. You must have had plastic surgery in the past six months!"
"Yeah, I feel like a high school student."
At this time, a familiar female voice sounded behind Guo Huai, and then a figure slowly walked up to Guo Huai.
He Tianran's eyes shifted, and his pupils suddenly shrank.
He saw the Cao Aiqing of this world.
The innocent and delicate image in the impression is no longer there. The blue and white school uniform has been replaced by a simple women's suit. She has medium-length hair and wears high heels. Her delicate facial features have changed from the gentleness that she used to show. What's in front of her is The young mature woman Cao Aiqing's eyebrows have become more aggressive, but she is still so beautiful. Thirteen years have not had any impact on her, but this invisible feeling of alienation from others thousands of miles away, Especially better than before.
She seemed to have put on a little lipstick, but He Tianran was not sure.
Because in his eyes, this Cao Aiqing is black and white.
On the contrary, Guo Huai, whom he was not familiar with, was full of color.
Seeing He Tianran looking at Cao Aiqing without speaking, Guo Huai was stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to ask, he saw Wen Liang in an apron walking out of the kitchen and shouting enthusiastically to the three people at the door:
"What are you doing standing at the door? Come in!"
Cao Aiqing looked over after hearing this. When she saw Wen Liang, surprise flashed through her eyes. He Tianran subconsciously gave in. Cao Aiqing smiled politely at him and walked into the house from him first.
Guo Huai did not rush in. He stayed at the door with a look of disbelief on his face, and then said with great relief: "Lao He, have you finally figured it out?"
He Tianran was confused, but the young man who was mentally prepared immediately calmed down. He smiled, stared at the pocket in the other person's hand, and asked, "What are you bringing?"
"Isn't this a wedding? I have to bring you some wine and cigarettes."
As a young man, this was the first time he encountered this kind of social custom. After taking it, the two of them entered the house. He Tianran was about to put the thing in the corner, but Wen Liang's quick eyes and hands naturally took it over and opened it. Sure enough, There were some wedding candies inside, as well as a bottle of red wine and a carton of cigarettes.
"Hey~ Big star, long time no see! If I had known that the address Lao He mentioned was your home, I would have had to take care of myself when I came over. Are these dishes made by you? Can't you tell, what a good craftsmanship!"
Guo Huai looked at the dishes on the table and praised them.
Wen Liang took out the decanter from the kitchen, poured the red wine into it, and said with a smile:
"Isn't this a rare gathering, and it should also be considered to celebrate your marriage to Ai Qing. Hey, Guo Huai, you are not from Jiangsu. Come over and see if this Huaiyang dish is done right. I will cook it according to your taste. Oh."
"Really? Wow, then I have to come and take a closer look."
Guo Huai trotted all the way and followed Wen Liang into the kitchen. Before the woman entered the kitchen, she turned and winked at He Tianran.
The young man understood that she was creating a chance for herself and Cao Aiqing to be alone.
At this moment, Cao Aiqing was staring at a photo in the living room.
He Tianran walked forward and followed her line of sight.
It was a graduation photo of Class 2, Grade 3, Gangcheng Middle School 13 years ago. He Tianran was very impressed by this photo. After all, for him, this photo was just taken last month, but he Obviously I remember that Wen Liang had returned to Chongqing to take the college entrance examination at this time, so this photo should not be there.
In the photo, Cao Aiqing is in the center of the photo, as if he is surrounded by stars, while He Tianran is on the far left in the last row. Next to him is Guo Huai. The two are really close friends and look inconspicuous.
"You look similar to you now...but, it feels different..."
Cao Aiqing pointed at the inconspicuous young man in the photo.
Can this be the same? In my timeline, when I took this photo, I was secretly holding your hand.
He Tianran cursed, his face remained as usual, and he joked with something in his words: "Isn't this good? People are alive and living again."
He originally thought that Cao Aiqing should smile after hearing this, but he didn't know that the other party had no intention of smiling. Instead, he gave him a strange look. This look... was like...
I really dislike what he said.
"You are indeed back alive, but... this is not good."
Cao Aiqing stopped looking at the photos and turned towards the balcony.
He Tianran stood there, looking at her hands spread apart to support the guardrail. The sea and sky in the distance seemed to merge with her, black and white.
The young man had never seen Cao Aiqing like this before. He walked over slowly. Before he could think of what to say, the other party spoke first.
"Hey, He Tianran..."
"What's wrong?"
"Give me a cigarette."
It's even later, sorry.
(End of chapter)
