The breeze does not pass me by

Chapter 44 We Can't Go to the End

New Year's Eve is approaching, before Liang Chan went out, Aunt Rong specially called and told her not to buy any more gifts this time, just bring her mouth.

Liang Chan agreed, passed by the fruit shop, bought a gift box assembled of strawberries and cherries, took a taxi, and headed to Shao's villa.

Aunt Rong counted the time and came to greet her at the door when she was about to arrive.

"I told you not to buy anything, why didn't you listen." Aunt Rong grabbed her back and patted her, "Have you met Aunt Rong?"

Before Liang Chan got out of the car, she had already thought about her excuse: "It's not a gift, I bought it because I want to eat it with you."

How could Aunt Rong not understand her little thoughts, and without revealing, she smiled and brought her a new pair of cotton mops.

The whole house was empty, the raging north wind was blocked from the window panes, and the interior was as warm as spring.The floor was covered with a clean beige-gray plush carpet, decorated with some bright red festive pendants, and even the doors of the chests of drawers were pasted with pocket-sized Spring Festival couplets.It seems that there is no popularity, but it is actually very New Year's atmosphere.

It all depends on Aunt Rong's ingenuity.

Aunt Rong was wearing a high-necked khaki woolen sweater and a dark purple down vest. She brought fruits, candies, and nuts, and put them on the tea table to eat: "Are you hungry? I'll get you some afternoon tea first, and I'll have some later in the evening." How about a hearty meal?"

"Sit down and rest, I'm not hungry." Liang Chan pulled her to sit on the sofa.

"Hey, good." Aunt Rong turned on the TV, picked it up with the remote control, found a funny variety show that young people like to watch, and started a topic, "Have you been in touch recently, sir?"

There was a laughing voice on the TV, Liang Chan was taken aback for a moment, not quite understanding why Aunt Rong suddenly mentioned Shao Linfeng: "What's wrong with him?"

Aunt Rong sighed: "It's been a long time, he's not in a good mood, and he smokes a lot. I clean out the ashtray every day, and there's a pile of cigarette butts in it. Before leaving, the old man from the North City called and I don't know what he said , I sound like a reprimand, sir left in a bad mood. He was close to you, I thought you would know something."

Liang Chan couldn't answer.

Aunt Rong didn't know what happened between her and Shao Linfeng, and she thought they talked about everything as before. How could she know that it was impossible for them to meet, let alone chat.

If Aunt Rong hadn't heard that Shao Linfeng had gone to Beicheng, she wouldn't have set foot in this villa today.

Aunt Rong waved her hand: "Let's not talk about that, let's watch the show."

Liang Chan tried her best to turn her attention back to the TV. Several hosts announced the rules of the competition, but she didn't listen to a word, just recalling what Aunt Rong said just now.

Has Shao Linfeng been in a bad mood for a long time?

Could it be because of the fight they had at the bar last time?But what right did he have to be angry?She was the one who should be angry, and she was the one who was deceived and discarded in the first place.

Just as he was thinking, the phone rang, overshadowing the sound of the TV.

Liang Chan took out her mobile phone, looked at the caller ID, who else could there be except Jiang Qishu.She smiled at Aunt Rong, got up and went to the French window to answer the phone.

There is an evergreen tree outside the window, which is still as green as new in winter. There is a small bird's nest on the branch, no birds live there, and a handful of unmelted white snow falls.

There were noisy voices on the other end of the phone, which lasted for a few seconds, and gradually became quiet. It may be that Jiang Qishu stayed away from the crowd.His voice came clearly: "Liang Chan, what are you doing?"

"Eat, watch variety shows." She replied sternly, no different from a subordinate reporting to work.

Jiang Qishu was dissatisfied; "Don't you ask me what I am doing?"

Liang Chan followed his words and asked: "It's so lively over there, what are you doing?"

Jiang Qishu was coaxed in an instant, and said with high spirits: "This year when I went to my grandparents' house for the New Year, several of my uncles and aunts came and brought a group of children, which irritated me to death. They were still fighting on my bed. Lego snacks, my bed sheets are full of biscuit crumbs and spicy red oil, it smells like hell."

He said disgusting words, but his voice was with a smile, it can be seen that he was not complaining, but just wanted to share this trivial matter with Liang Chan.

Listening to his description, Liang Chan can easily imagine such a picture in his mind, it's so warm, a big family celebrates the New Year together, maybe they will watch the New Year and set off fireworks.

After waiting for a few seconds, Jiang Qishu didn't hear her voice: "Liang Chan, are you listening?"

"Ah."

"Actually, I want to celebrate the New Year with you. This is the first New Year after we established our relationship. It is very commemorative." Jiang Qishu said softly, not wanting to be heard by others.

Liang Chan was moved, her heart was like a piece of melted chocolate.

Her mouth was too stupid, she didn't know how to respond, she was silent for a moment, and said: "I have prepared a New Year's gift for you, and I will give it to you after school starts."

Jiang Qishu excitedly said: "I want to ask you now!"

"... Calm down."

"Xiaoshu, who are you calling? Come here quickly. The lotus root box made by your aunt is ready. It tastes good when it's hot!" An old woman's voice came from the other end of the phone. She, just by hearing her voice, can tell that she has a kind personality and is a kind old lady.

Jiang Qishu turned his head and responded in a hurry: "Understood, come right away—"

Liang Chan was about to end the phone call when another female voice rang out: "Mom, don't worry about him. Ah Shu has a girlfriend, and he's probably talking on the phone with his girlfriend. We'll eat ours."

Liang Chan was stunned, did Jiang Qishu's family know of her existence?

She wanted to ask Jiang Qishu for confirmation, but was afraid of hearing the answer, so she hung up the phone in a hurry.

Liang Chan walked back to the sofa with her mobile phone in her hand. Aunt Rong's attention was drawn to her lost soul. She jokingly asked, "Could it be the call from Xiao Chan's boyfriend?"

Liang Chan's expression froze.

How could Aunt Rong not notice such an obvious reaction, she raised her eyebrows in surprise: "Really, Xiao Chan has a boyfriend? Show Aunt Rong quickly, which young man is so lucky to get Our little cicada's favor."

There is no photo of Jiang Qishu in Liang Chan's phone. She searched his Moments for a long time but couldn't find a photo of his face. When she refreshed it, it showed that he had just posted a new post.

It's a group photo of him and his family.He was sitting on the sofa, smiling brightly, holding a five or six-year-old boy in his arms, also grinning, with two missing front teeth.

Liang Chan zoomed in on the photo, pointed to Jiang Qishu and showed it to Aunt Rong: "This is him."

Aunt Rong squinted her eyes and took the phone away, looked at it carefully for a few seconds, and praised: "You are so handsome, and this smile shows a cheerful personality, which complements you perfectly."

Liang Chan smiled, but did not answer the words.

Aunt Rong asked her again: "A student from your school?"

"Well, I'm studying architecture."

"Although we haven't met each other, Aunt Rong hopes that he will cherish our little cicada." Aunt Rong returned the phone to her, stroked her soft long hair, and said with emotion, "If I have the chance to meet him, I have to talk to him." He said, our little cicada just looks a little cold, but his heart is hot, and he can realize it with a little more thought."

Liang Chan's eyes were hot, she sniffed her nose, her voice choked up: "Why are you talking about this, we... have a big difference, it's impossible to make it to the end."

She couldn't describe the story between her and Jiang Qishu to Aunt Rong. It was a feeling that she couldn't even describe herself, as if the train was running on the established track and unknowingly deviated to a side road. She can't predict what kind of scenery she will see.

Aunt Rong looked at her disapprovingly: "What era is it now, why is Xiaochan still more old-fashioned than Aunt Rong, no matter how big the gap is, it can be overcome, as long as you have the heart, nothing is impossible."

The two chatted, and in the evening, Aunt Rong went to the kitchen to cook the New Year's Eve dinner, and Liang Chan helped her.

Although there were only two of us, Aunt Rong didn't intend to be perfunctory. There were all kinds of chicken, duck, fish, shrimp, melons, fruits and vegetables, which were as rich as the restaurant's signature.

They listened to the sound of the TV and began to eat. It was rare for them to relax. Aunt Rong poured Liang Chan a bowl of rice wine brewed by herself. The exact strength is unclear.

Liang Chan was dizzy from drinking, her face was flushed, and she asked Aunt Rong: "I'm not ashamed to ask you, how can you be alone during Chinese New Year, where is your family?"

Aunt Rong said proudly: "My eldest son is working abroad. Foreigners are not happy to celebrate the New Year. He can't come back. The younger son is a doctor. Have you heard of Doctors Without Borders? He traveled all over the world and came back to see me years ago. Make sure I'm okay and leave."

Liang Chan was drunk, and giggled: "You are amazing." She raised two excellent sons.

Aunt Rong was embarrassed by the compliment.

In the silent yard came the rustling sound of car tires rolling over the road, followed by the sound of the car engine turning off. Aunt Rong became vigilant and listened carefully with her breath held.

The sudden ringing of the doorbell startled her, she walked to the door, saw the face on the video phone, and quickly opened the door before she was surprised.

"Sir, why are you back at this hour?"

(End of this chapter)