Wen Liang picked out a lot of things for He Tianran, but most of them were ingredients. It was obvious that he was going to cook directly.
"Are you sure you don't want to buy some tea or wine? Is it not good to buy raw food directly to your door and have to work hard to make a meal? It makes me look like I'm here to eat for free."
The two came out of the supermarket. He Tianran opened the trunk of the car, put the things away and asked.
"Didn't you ask me what your master likes to eat? He likes to eat the food I cook the most. Is there anything wrong with buying it this way?"
Wen Liang put the cap on his head and said calmly.
"...Then...isn't it thanks to your hard work?"
He Tianran tried his best to hold back his smile, but the corners of his mouth that rose involuntarily betrayed him.
Wen Liang rolled her eyes at him, "Humph, you're just hypocritical, get in the car!"
When the two arrived at the boxing gym, it was already dusk. Since it happened to be a weekend, there were many more students practicing boxing in the boxing gym than usual. Even the boxing department had arranged a few classes in the evening. As the head coach and owner, Father Wen was naturally too busy, but when he saw his precious daughter and his beloved disciple whom he had not seen for a long time, he still took some time off and walked up to them with a smile on his face.
Wen's father's original name is Wen Ruian. The pronunciation of his name is exactly the same as that of Wen Ruian who wrote "Four Famous Catchers". The only difference is the writing of the middle character. This has almost become a joke among the students in the boxing club. Previously, Xue Yong also said that he is the cold-blooded one in the book, while He Tianran is ruthless, Wen Liang is life-seeking, and as for Iron Hand... there are only three of the four famous catchers, this is common sense.
He Tianran once asked why Wen Liang would pursue his life. After all, according to the names, Wen Liang and the title "cold-blooded" quite complement each other.
Xue Yong murmured nervously at that time, a cold-blooded sword, a ruthless hidden weapon, an iron hand, and a life-seeking "leg"...
Well, this guy was actually hinting at Wen Liang's long legs in a roundabout way. If he said it too plainly, if Wen's father knew, he would definitely get punched.
However, this clue is buried too deep and is more puzzling than "Spring Water on the Seine", so no one has deciphered it yet.
"Xiao He, are you finally here?"
Father Wen made a deep sound, and Wen Liang left He Tianran and walked to his father with a smile.
"Ah... Master, I'm here... What, I wanted to buy some fruits and tea to honor you today, but... cough, Wen Liang said it would be more straightforward to just buy some ingredients. I'll wait for you Go help her, and you can try my skills..." He Tianran stammered.
Father Wen is already tall. With his height of 1.9 meters, he would be a wall in front of anyone. Moreover, he is a veteran. He usually speaks and behaves very upright, and he has a kind of coercion of a strong man, especially Those fists as big as casseroles make anyone who sees them stand at attention involuntarily.
"I heard from Xiaoliang that you are also the freshmen representative of your school, and you also got a pacesetter during the military training?" Father Wen asked.
"Yes!" He Tianran nodded vigorously.
"That's right. It seems like you haven't slacked off in your usual workouts. Keep up the good work."
Hearing the praise from his elders, He Tianran scratched his head and said stupidly: "Hey hey hey..."
Wen Liang covered his mouth and smiled, his eyebrows curved into a crescent moon, and said: "Dad, I'm going upstairs first. After you finish teaching boxing, come up early for dinner."
"Go quickly. Your mother hasn't seen you for a month. She keeps whispering in my ears that I have given you my car. You don't want to drive more. Just go home and live if you have nothing to do. You didn't go to other places." If you go to school in the city, what kind of dormitory will you live in?"
Father Wen scolded a few words. Wen Liang stuck out his tongue, grabbed the plastic bag from He Tianran's hand, held it with both hands and ran away, "Oh, it's not a high school where you can go to school. This is the school's rule! I don't believe it." Ask He Tianran! I’m leaving!”
The girl ran away, and He Tianran could only freeze in place. Facing the master's oppressive gaze, he could only help find an excuse and said: "Master, she has to do early work every day in the acting department, and if she is late, her credits will be deducted. This university town is far away from the city, and it’s too late to leave home in the morning.”
This is also a reasonable reason. Acting students have to go to the back mountain of the school at 6:30 in the morning to practice their lines. It is really unstoppable. The male dormitory building is close to the back mountain. Now some students from other majors can read it even if they don't have anything to do. A few words "Eight hundred pacesetters rushed to the north slope".
"Okay, stop speaking for her and come over to help with training."
"okay."
He Tianran followed Wen's father with all his might. Most of the students in the boxing gym were new and their training progress was different from his. He was responsible for leading the warm-up phase and was more than enough to teach the basic moves. , occasionally chatting and laughing with some old students. Father Wen glared and immediately started training with the newcomers in a serious manner. Some newcomers thought he was Father Wen’s son and came to the boxing gym after school to help the veterans. Dad is busy.
He Tianran looked around and found no figure of Xue Yong, wondering if their school's military training was not over yet? Originally, I planned to have a chat with two friends this time and make an appointment for a meal or something if I have time.
An hour and a half later, the training was over, and the sky outside the boxing gym window had completely dimmed. After greeting the students to leave, He Tianran turned off the lights, locked the door of the boxing gym, turned around and handed the key to Father Wen, and then the two went upstairs. Have a meal.
It was not the first time for He Tianran to come to Wen Liang's house, but Wen Liang and Wen's mother had returned to their hometown at that time and could not see him. Wen's father would occasionally leave He Tianran and Xue Yong to wait for a few while there was no one at home. We are old students, let’s have a meal together and have a heart-to-heart talk.
When He Tianran entered Wen Liang's home with ease, he saw a beautiful middle-aged woman placing dishes and chopsticks in front of the dining table. When he saw Wen's father coming back, he glanced towards the bathroom.
It is said that old couples have a good understanding of each other. Father Wen, who is tall and thick, did not say anything. He turned around and walked to the bathroom and closed the door. Within a moment, the sound of the shower head sprinkling water could be heard inside.
On the sofa in the living room, He Tianran put his hands squarely on his legs, his back straight, and Wen Liang was cooking in the kitchen. The middle-aged woman ignored him at first and was looking between the kitchen and the living room. After going back and forth several times, seeing the boy's nervous look, he held the dining table with one hand and put his other hand on his waist and asked:
"Are you He Tianran?"
The boy stood up with a "swish" and nodded and bowed hurriedly: "It's me, it's me, hello, Master!"
Mother Wen looked at the young man from beginning to end. He Tianran's whole body felt like it was being scanned by a laser, and chills stood up.
"That bottle of Laimao hidden under the flower bed on the balcony, was it you gave it to Wen Ruian?" Wen's mother had a smile on her face, but her words were full of murderous intent...
This sentence confused He Tianran. The bottle of wine was brought out for no apparent reason by Father Wen when he left several apprentices for dinner one day. There were three bottles in total at that time. He said he wanted to have two drinks, but he drank two of them that day. bottle,
"Ah, this isn't..."
"Cough~~"
Before He Tianran could deny it, he heard a cough suddenly coming from the bathroom.
"No...it's not overpowering. Hey, Master, this wine won't be overpowering after you drink it. It has a mild taste. It's true that I...bought it with a few senior brothers to honor Master."
Adhering to the attitude that I can't die alone, He Tianran tried to drag several other brothers into the water, but unexpectedly, he was killed by Wen's mother with one sentence:
"You guys also drank together? How many people were there? How much did you drink?"
He Tianran: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ! !
"He Tianran! Are you going to cause trouble? Come in and help me serve the food!"
At this time, a warm shout from the kitchen saved He Tianran's life.
The boy smiled politely and awkwardly, and ran towards the kitchen as if running for his life.
Wen Liang crossed his arms and looked at ease. Seeing that He Tianran still had a dumbfounded expression on his face, he gave a narrow smile.
Now the dishes in the kitchen are ready and the fire is turned off. Only the exhaust fan is still making a little noise and there is no sign of continuing. He Tianran has doubts in his eyes. Wen Liang picks up the chopsticks slowly and picks up a piece. The freshly made beef and potatoes tasted salty, and then he nodded with satisfaction and said:
"We'll wait five minutes before we go out."
He Tianran said "Ah" blankly, and then heard from the living room, Wen's mother was scolding Wen's father, saying that your liver was not good, you still drank secretly, and even brought your apprentice with you. He said something like "You're really capable," but under this storm, Father Wen, who was usually resolute and resolute, actually remained silent.
He Tianran, who was already frightened to death, swallowed his saliva. He looked at Wen Liang and said with lingering fear, "I finally know where your strength comes from."
"Am I very strong?" Wen Liang tilted his head and confirmed in a harmless manner.
"No, no, no, no, I chose the wrong word. He is cheerful and independent, and has his own set of rules of conduct." He Tianran thought deeply and immediately changed his mind.
Wen Liang sneered and didn't care about it anymore.
"My mother has a slight mysophobia. Usually my father has to wash himself after training and sweat before eating. I will get you a clean towel, and you will also take a shower. If you come out after the shower, my mother will probably have a bad temper. It will disappear.”
"Ah good."
The two walked out of the kitchen. He Tianran took less than ten minutes to wash up. When he came out wiping his hair, Wen Liang's family of three were already sitting at the dining table, talking and laughing. It seemed that the quarrel just now was just between them. The trivial things in daily life.
"Come on, Xiao He, sit here."
Father Wen pointed to the seat next to him. He Tianran hung the towel around his neck and sat down peacefully.
"Honey, this guy is the He Tianran I told you about. He used to go to high school with our Xiaoliang. Later, Xiaoliang brought him to me to learn boxing. Now he is in college, and they are still in the same school."
"Well, I asked him just now."
Mother Wen raised her eyes to look at He Tianran, took a bite of food for her daughter, and continued:
"Xiao He, have you bullied Wen Liang in school before?"
"What? No...no, Master, where do you start talking about this?"
"mom!"
Hearing this sudden statement, He Tianran quickly explained. Even Wen Liang tried to dissuade his mother. Father Wen looked blank, silently took a bite of food and asked:
"Honey, why do you say this? From what I see, these two children don't seem to have any conflicts when they get along."
Mother Wen's eyes scanned everyone's expressions at the dinner table. She glanced at her thick-lined husband in private, and finally explained with a smile on her face:
"Xiao He, don't get me wrong. When Wen Liang had to go back to Chongqing to take the college entrance examination, Auntie was very puzzled. In what age is it now, there is no such thing as saying that candidates from other places return to their place of residence to take the exam. This can also be read in Hong Kong Okay, so I thought she was bullied in school, you are her classmate, and aunt just wants to ask you if you know anything."
"Mom, if you are like this, I will not eat and go back to school!"
"Okay, okay, mom, I won't ask anymore, come to Xiaohe and have some food."
He Tianran opened his mouth in confusion, looking at the mother and daughter, not knowing what to say.
During the meal, Father Wen became more talkative. When asked about the current situation of the two of them in school, He Tianran truthfully told him that he was a master and half a father. What was He Tianran like when he first came to the boxing gym? What was Father Wen like? As soon as I saw it, I was very happy when I heard about his recent achievements.
Seeing that the time was ripe, He Tianran got to the point: "Master, after today... I may not come to the boxing gym to learn boxing..."
Father Wen was stunned, put down his bowl and chopsticks, and asked seriously, "Why?"
"The university town is too far away from here. The single apartment near me has also been surrendered. Now I live on campus, and I...my dad cut off my living expenses as early as last year. I usually still I’m going to work in the bar on Zhengyang Road, and there are so many freshman classes now, and I really don’t know how to break up, so I just... um."
Father Wen was silent after listening, while Mother Wen asked from the side: "Last year? Last year, Xiao He was still taking the college entrance examination. Your living expenses were gone, but your parents didn't care? How did you solve it?"
He Tianran didn't hide anything. He told him the money given by the housekeeper at home, the salary from working in the bar, and even how much possessions he had left after paying the tuition and miscellaneous fees.
30,000 yuan. If you don’t work part-time, it’s simply impossible for a directing student to rely on this amount to cover expenses for the next four years.
He Tianran usually has no chance to talk to anyone about these things. Children from ordinary families would discuss it with their relatives or elders. After all, they are still students, even if their family members cannot help. But there is always a place to complain.
He Tianran regarded Father Wen as an important elder. He had been holding these things in his heart for a long time. He was not seeking any help, but in front of his master, the boy naturally poured out his bitterness.
After Wen's mother learned about what happened to the child, her impression of him changed. She heard her husband say before that He Tianran was the son of He Panshan, and there were some rich second generations who came to the boxing gym to learn his skills. It was not a woman's fault. They have always had a bad impression, just like the one named Xue Yong, who was arrogant and domineering when he first came, and it seemed that he didn't come here just to learn boxing. It was only later that his temper changed slightly.
"Xiao He, what are your plans now?" Mother Wen asked with concern.
After He Tianran had finished speaking, he seemed to have lost the shyness before. He smiled cheerfully and said, "Don't worry, Master, the salary for working in a bar is actually quite high. It's enough for my daily expenses, and I can even save some money." a little."
"But Zhengyang Road is further away than you coming to us, right? And is there no problem over there at your school?"
"Let's try our best to discuss this."
When Wen's mother asked about the key point, He Tianran could only laugh.
At this time, Father Wen, who had been silent until now, finally spoke. He said in a deep voice:
"Well, Xiao He, if you are free on weekends, you can come back with Xiao Liang and help the master teach new students. You can also practice with me. Don't let your skills fall behind. I will give you some fees, but I won't A lot, maybe one or two hundred yuan.”
Mother Wen agreed: "Yes, Xiao He, if you are at school, don't worry too much about money. You are still students. Remember to be kind to yourself. Don't eat in the cafeteria all the time. Don't be too tired from working. Use it when you have time. Come to Master’s house, and Master will prepare delicious food for you.”
Wen Liang complained: "Mom, our school cafeteria is great, it has everything..."
Mother Wen glanced at her, and Wen Liang stopped talking.
Father Wen smiled and said: "It is very beneficial for this young man to suffer some hardships. Xiao He, master is actually not worried about you at all, because you are usually very energetic when you are practicing boxing, and you are with the senior brothers. No matter how you behave at the time, it is no problem for you to support yourself."
Sometimes, a caring word can really make people’s eyes sore.
There was comfort in Father Wen's words, and love in Mother Wen's eyes. Somehow, He Tianran turned back into the weak and helpless boy when faced with this situation. He wanted to say thank you, but his throat seemed to be blocked. He felt choked. It had been a long time since he felt the warmth from his elders and relatives, so much so that he had forgotten how to respond.
The boy was still trying his best to hold back the tears that were about to fall from his eyes, but at this moment, by coincidence, Wen Liang muttered:
"What's the good thing about bringing him back? In the end, I'm not the one cooking..."
This sentence caused Wen's mother to laugh and scold him. He Tianran choked back his tears, while Wen's father couldn't help but look at his wife and daughter with laughter.
After this laughter, the atmosphere in the dining room became more intense. Mother Wen was a good listener. It seemed that anything she said could make her laugh. She also asked for follow-up questions. He Tianran unknowingly started talking. Open it and tell some interesting daily things that happened in school.
"...So during the military training, Wen Liang and the sophomore senior sister became the favorites of most boys."
When talking about military training, He Tianran talked endlessly, and he especially liked to pick up some things about Wen Liang. Firstly, the master and his wife liked to hear about their daughter in school. Secondly, Wenliang faced It's really rare to see parents with their faces flushed and their hair lowered in embarrassment.
Naturally, Wen's mother listened with interest. Although Wen's father also liked it, he added in a particularly serious tone:
"You can't fall in love prematurely."
This sentence made the other three people want to laugh but dare not laugh.
"Oh, by the way, Xiaohe, are you dating a girlfriend?" Mother Wen asked seemingly casually.
"Ah, Master, I have a girlfriend." He Tianran admitted sheepishly.
"Are they classmates from college? Or are they from a different place?"
"Yes... I am a high school classmate. She is studying at the University of Hong Kong."
"Really? I haven't heard Xiaoliang say, when did you two get together?"
"Uh...just...just the second semester of my senior year..."
"Oh, that's it." Mother Wen leaned back slightly, glanced at the two children with different expressions, and finally took on the posture of an elder and said worriedly: "Xiao He, you are still students. Wouldn’t it be bad to fall in love early...?”
He Tianran was in a dilemma about how to answer, when Father Wen suddenly spoke up and said:
"Oh, he is a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old. Isn't it normal to fall in love? Do you have to wait until you graduate from college and still be a bachelor at the age of twenty-four or five? By then, such a big man may not even know how to fall in love. I don’t know, isn’t this nonsense!”
"...Dad, I'm seventeen or eighteen years old..." Wen Liang blinked blankly.
"Shut up, you're a girl, you... you're still young."
When He Tianran saw Father Wen's double standards, everyone was confused. Boys and girls were really treated differently. When a girl was born, she was afraid of being raped by pigs. If it was a boy, she would encourage him to piggage other people's cabbages...
This meal was quite enjoyable.
After finishing the meal, He Tianran was helping to clear away the dishes when suddenly the phone on the table vibrated. He picked it up, looked at it, and walked to the rooftop to answer the call.
"Hey, Tingting, what's wrong?"
The caller was Bai Tingting, and the other party said anxiously:
"Hey, Tianran, do you know where Xue Yong is? I called him all day long and couldn't get through."
He Tianran first comforted him, and then guessed: "Maybe their military training hasn't ended yet? The military training in the police academy seems to be a little longer than the military training in ordinary schools."
"No! Yesterday I went to his school to see him, but for some reason today I couldn't contact him!"
Bai Tingting started to cry on the phone, which made He Tianran nervous. He said, "Don't worry, I'll contact you and call you later."
"Well...thank you..."
"Okay, don't cry, I'll hang up first."
After hanging up the phone, He Tianran dialed Xue Yong's number again, but no one answered the call every time. It was not until the fifth time that noisy dance music and Xue Yong's deliberately raised voice came from the other side.
"Hey! Young Master He! He's been missing for months and misses me so much!"
He Tianran frowned. The ambient sound coming from the receiver was obviously from the nightclub. Now at Wen Liang's house, he couldn't speak loudly, so he could only say: "Xue Yong, where are you? Your girlfriend has been looking for you all day. ."
"What did you say? I can't hear you clearly! I'm at Babyface on Queen Street, do you want to come over and play?"
He Tianran was so angry that he hung up the phone without answering.
After thinking about it after posting the last chapter, I decided to change the title of the short plot chapter of 10,000 words to "Love and Sincerity", which is more appropriate than the title of the previous chapter "Let's get to know each other again".
(End of chapter)
