about love

Chapter 25 Sigh
When Wei Qing got up the next day, Zhou Shi had already prepared breakfast and was setting out the bowls and chopsticks. He said, "Hurry up and wash up, or the breakfast will be cold. There are newly bought toiletries on the sink, and the water heater is broken. There is hot water." Wei Qing's heart warmed, and she felt that the two of them should be living a warm and happy life like this.He walked over and planted a kiss on her forehead.

Zhou Shi dodged and glared at him and said, "What are you doing? This is my house! If you dare to act recklessly, be careful that I will kick you out of the house." Wei Qing smiled and said, "Is this how you treat guests?" Zhou Shi snorted coldly: "Then you have to act like a guest! Go wash your face, my dad will be back soon, let's have dinner together when we come."

When Wei Qing washed up, Zhou Shi's father had already returned.Zhou Shi asked, "Dad, is it cold outside?" Her father put the side dishes he bought on the table and told her to wear a sweater when she went out, saying that it was cold.Zhou Shi put the rice on the table, put the chopsticks aside, and said, "Father, it's time to eat." Then he said to Wei Qing, "Breakfast is our rice noodles. I don't know if you are used to it."

Wei Qing nodded, took a sip of the rice noodle soup, it tasted very delicious, and there were green vegetables and shredded red pepper floating on the soup, which was really delicious.He repeatedly praised the delicious food, it turned out that Zhou Shi's cooking skills are not bad, he really can go to the hall and go to the kitchen.Seeing that she and her father both had poached eggs in their bowls, but Zhou Shi didn't have any in his bowl, Wei Qing asked, "Zhou Shi, don't you like poached eggs?" Zhou Shi said, "There are no eggs in the fridge. Buy from the vegetable market. The hospitality is not good, so you just settle for it." Wei Qing knew that she felt sorry for her father and herself, and for some reason, she felt a little sour in her heart, so she hurriedly took out the poached egg in her bowl and gave it to her, saying, "I don't want to eat it." I really like to eat eggs, so you should eat them."

Zhou thought he really didn't like eggs, and said, "Eggs are very nutritious, why don't you eat them? My mother always let me eat them, so you should eat more. It's not good for picky eaters." She returned the poached eggs He then sat on the sofa with a bowl in his hand and listened to the weather forecast for the next few days.

Wei Qing felt warm in his heart after eating, he was so satisfied that he was not willing to bite the poached egg.Zhou Shi's father asked while drinking the soup: "What does Mr. Wei do?" Wei Qing hurriedly replied: "I do a little business by myself." Of course her father knew that his identity was not simple, just by looking at the car parked underneath. , Immediately said: "Mr. Wei is too polite, you are really young and promising." Wei Qing hurriedly gave way, saying that he dared not dare.Although her father is not very talkative, he sees everything and has a clear heart. He likes Wei Qing's neither arrogant nor impatient temper.

Zhou Shi turned around and said, "It's going to snow again in a few days. Wei Qing, I'm afraid the road will be closed again. Can you still go back to Beijing?" Stay here for the new year, why? You are not welcome?" Zhou Shi looked up at his father and said, "Then you have to ask my father." Her father smiled rarely, and said, "If Mr. Wei doesn't mind you, feel free to stay. alright."

Wei Qing raised his eyebrows proudly.Zhou Shi packed the dishes and asked, "Father, what are you doing today?" Her father said that he would go to the factory to pay the bill and would not come back at noon.She nodded and said, "Then come back early in the evening, and I'll cook some of your favorite dishes." After finishing speaking, she quickly took out her father's hat and woolen coat.Wei Qing watched from the sidelines, feeling a little jealous.

After Zhou Shi waited for his father to leave, he asked Wei Qing: "There is no heating at home. Did you sleep warm last night?" She said: "It's really cold, why don't you sleep with me at night? That way it won't be cold." Zhou stepped on him hard and said angrily, "Aren't you here on business? Yesterday Forget it, you should go to the hotel today."

Wei Qing stopped pretending, and simply said, "Don't you know why I'm here? Why are you staying in a hotel? It's a waste of money." Zhou was speechless. When he came, he couldn't be driven away, so he asked: "When will you go back? Tomorrow? The day after tomorrow?" You can't celebrate the New Year here, what kind of words are that.Wei Qing lazily fell on the sofa and said, "The highway is closed, how do you want me to go back?"

Zhou had no choice but to say, "I'm going to go shopping, will you go with me or watch TV at home?" Wei Qing got up, of course he was going with her.Zhou Shi pulled him and said, "Wear more, it's quite cold outside." Then he took out his own dark scarf and said, "It's windy outside, and it's snowing lightly."

The two drove to the mall in the city center.Zhou Shi went shopping extensively, melon seeds, peanuts, candies, couplets, firecrackers, red lanterns... Wei Qing followed her, and felt that there was really a Chinese New Year atmosphere.He always felt that the Chinese New Year was too formal, but he was really happy to be with Zhou Shi, excitedly and single-mindedly preparing for it.

Zhou Shi saw the electric blanket and flipped through it casually.Wei Qing asked: "Why do you buy this?" Zhou Shi said: "Didn't you say that you can't sleep warm at night? Put it under the mattress to warm it up, and it won't be cold when you sleep." After a moment of hesitation, she bought two beds at once. Electric blanket, the price is really not cheap.She thought to herself, since her father is getting old, he probably won't be able to sleep well, so she can just put a hot water bottle under her bed, and it's the same.

After buying the new year's goods, the two went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables.Zhou Shi remembered hearing him say that he liked fish, so he ordered a big carp.Eating fish is a celebration during Chinese New Year. Doesn’t it mean that there are “fish” every year?The two came back with big bags and small bags, and when they passed through the teaching building, they met a man in his 50s or [-]s, with curly hair, dignified and capable clothes, holding a large file bag in his hand.

Zhou Shibusily stopped, and greeted with a smile: "Mother Li, hello." When she saw Zhou Shi, her eyes lit up, and she smiled and said, "Shishi, when did you come back? Don't come over to play either!" Zhou Shi was busy Said: "I just came back in the middle of the night last night, and I was about to go to your house." Mama Li took another look at Wei Qing who was next to him, and Wei Qing hurriedly greeted with a smile.She nodded, but didn't ask any questions, and said, "Shishi, come and play at home, Mama Li will cook something delicious for you." She patted Zhou Shi on the head and left.

Zhou Shi explained to Wei Qing: "This is the party secretary of our school, a strong woman, and she is Li Mingcheng's mother. Li's mother loves me very much and always asks me to go to her house for dinner." Wei Qing heard Li Mingcheng's words Name, I felt a little uncomfortable, I just said "oh", and said: "I've been shopping for a day, I'm tired, go back and rest."

Zhou Shi was busy when he got home, washing vegetables, cutting meat, boiling water and cooking rice, he was so busy.Wei Qing rolled up his sleeves to ask for help. Seeing that Zhou was working hard, he hurriedly said: "Let's eat by ourselves, just cook a few dishes. You really treat me as a guest!" Zhou refused, saying: "It's almost Chinese New Year! , can’t be too disrespectful." She thought that her father must not eat well at ordinary times, and he must deal with cold food and cold dishes, so she would rather make trouble now and let her father eat well.

For the first time ever, Wei Qing stood in front of the sink to wash vegetables, and he didn't mind the cold water. Standing beside Zhou Shi, he rubbed and rubbed, chattering, and he felt that Zhou Shi and Zhou Shi were really like husband and wife.It's a pity that Zhou was puzzled, waved the kitchen knife in his hand, and cursed: "Try again, be careful, I will take you to eat! Go away! Stay in the living room." Wei Qing shrank his head, He muttered softly: "It's really violent." He knew he couldn't take advantage of it, so he had to come out in despair.

The dinner was extremely rich, and Wei Qing brought out two bottles of good Wuliangye.Zhou Shi asked: "Where did you get the wine?" Wei Qing said with a smile: "I brought it myself, I forgot to take it out last night, and kept it in the car." She poured it for Zhou Shi's father, and said with a smile: " Uncle, try it and see how it goes." He looked around his eyes, poured it for her, and said, "You drink some too." But he only poured half a glass, obviously not wanting her to drink more.

Zhou Shi glared at him, and quickly said: "I won't drink, I'm not good at drinking." Pushing the wine to Wei Qing, with a serious look.Wei Qing was secretly amused, she's small, she's pretty good at pretending, and she doesn't even know how to drink!Wei Qing has seen her drinking capacity before, most people really can't drink her.

Her father likes to drink a glass or two on weekdays, but drinking by himself is somewhat boring. Now that he is accompanied by someone, he is very happy. He takes a sip and nods in praise: "It smells good! Good wine!" Later, Wei Qing tried his best to coax her father to be happy.Zhou Shi's father hasn't had such a good time for a long time. He was greedy for a while, and after drinking a few more cups, he became a little drunk.

Zhou Shi hurriedly held down the cup, and said, "Dad, drink less. How about you go back to your room and rest?" Her father was drinking to the top, so he would not stop, and said, "Shishi, have a few more drinks. I'm happy." Zhou Shi was a little helpless, and said, "Dad, you are drunk. Come, I will help you go back to your room to rest." Drunk people don't want others to say that they are drunk, and her father is the same, he waved his hand Said: "Shishi, don't make trouble, I'm not drunk." Zhou Shi was speechless, so he could only stare at Wei Qing, blame him, her father rarely drank like this!

Seeing this, Wei Qing supported his head and said, "Uncle is a good drinker. I'm dying. I can't drink any more."Her father was happy when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Okay, then don't drink." Drinking alone is boring, so he said: "That's it for today, let's leave too." The seven-seven-eight-eight father went back to his room and went to sleep.

When he came out, Wei Qing was drinking carrot soup in high spirits.Zhou Shi glared at him, hey, that scheming is really deceitful, she said angrily: "Wei Qing, you are capable, you acted like it just now." It made her father drunk with joy.Wei Qing giggled, took her hand and said, "Why do you pretend you don't know how to drink?"

Zhou Shi was so frightened that he glanced into his father's room and warned, "Don't let my father know that I drink and smoke, or else, get the hell out of me." Wei Qing was puzzled and said, "It's nothing, you It’s not a child.” Zhou Shi glared at him and said, “What do you know? Anyway, just remember.” Zhou Shi’s mother was a teacher before she was alive, and her education was very strict. She didn’t allow her children to drink alcohol at home. Let alone smoking.After Zhou Shi went to college, he went to work in a bar and was forced to drink a lot. He also learned to smoke from his classmates.In the eyes of her parents, she has always been a well-behaved and obedient daughter.The old people have outdated ideas, if they know that she smokes and drinks, they must think that she has learned badly outside, and they will die of grief.

Wei Qing understood, and smiled maliciously: "If you want me to keep a secret, you have to show something." Then, putting his arms around Zhou Shi, he said dissatisfiedly, "I haven't touched you all day." After falling asleep, she was still nervous and didn't dare to mess around, so she quickly pushed him away and said, "I have to go out, you can do whatever you want." After she finished speaking, she put on her scarf and was about to leave.

Wei Qing hurriedly asked: "It's so late, where are you going?" Zhou Shi said: "Why is it so late? It's only seven o'clock, very early. I'll go to Mama Li's place to sit and see them, and I'll be back in a while. You Let's watch TV, it's cold outside, don't go out." When Wei Qing heard that she was going to Li Mingcheng's house, of course she refused, so she quickly stood up and said, "It's not safe at night, I'll take you there." He insisted on following her down building.

Seeing that he took the car keys, Zhou Shi sneered and said, "How far do you think, it's in the school." The two walked across the sports field to the new apartment area.At night, the school is deserted, almost no one moves around, and it is a bit bleak.Zhou Zhi pointed to a small western-style building in front of him and said, "That's it, there is nothing to worry about. The school is safe." While talking, he saw a young couple hugging under the tree in front of the door.Zhou Shi laughed it off at first, but when he saw it clearly, he hurriedly dragged Wei Qing back and retreated into the courtyard gate.

Wei Qing was puzzled at first, and asked her what was wrong, but Zhou didn't speak.He stretched out his head and looked outside, only to realize that the person standing reluctantly under the tree was Li Mingcheng.Wei Qing looked at Zhou Shi and knew that she must be in a bad mood. After all, he had experienced more than her. After thinking about it, he said, "Why don't we go back and come back another day." Not moving there.

Wei Qing sighed, hugged her and kissed her, and suddenly heard a rush of footsteps.Zhou Shi hurriedly stood up straight, straightened his hair, and turned to leave.But Zhang Ranyu came towards him, and was startled when he saw the person. When he saw it clearly, he smiled and said hello: "Zhou Shi, it's you! You're back!" Zhou Shi nodded and said, "Hello, senior." Zhang Ranyu Yu was still a little embarrassed, blushing still on her face, and asked casually: "Are you going to Secretary Fan's house? I heard her complain just now that you are back, and you don't come to sit at home." Secretary Fan is Li Mingcheng's mother .

Zhou Shi hesitated, and asked, "Are you going to play at his house too?" "He" refers to Li Mingcheng, of course.Although Zhang Ranyu's father was the principal of Shanglin No. [-] Middle School, because she was a year older than Li Mingcheng and lived in the school's teacher's apartment, she was not familiar with the Li family before.

She smiled, nodded and said, "Well, I just came out after eating. You go, I'm leaving." Hurrying through the courtyard gate, there was a car waiting for her on the street.Only then did Wei Qing see what Li Mingcheng's girlfriend looked like, and felt very upset about Zhou, and secretly scolded Li Mingcheng for his lack of vision.But what made him even more angry was why Zhou Shi just liked him!
Zhou Shi didn't expect that Li Mingcheng would bring her to dinner at home, which meant that their relationship should be very close.Zhou Shi was thinking blankly, but suddenly lost interest.Wei Qing pulled her and said, "Go back." She suddenly shook her head, "No, since you're here, let's go to Mama Li's house." Things have to be faced, and running away is not the way.

She asked Wei Qing to go back first, stood in front of the door and waved at him, and pushed open the iron door to go in.Wei Qing didn't leave until she was out of sight, then came out and sat down in a coffee shop.

When they arrived at Li Mingcheng's house, Zhou Shi greeted her with a smile: "Mother Li, Father Li." Mother Li smiled and said, "Shishi, I finally remembered to come, please sit down quickly." The nanny serves tea.

Father Li was usually very serious, so he nodded and smiled at this time, put down the newspaper in his hand, and asked, "Shishi, how are you doing at school?"Hearing that Zhou said that he had already taken the postgraduate exam, he nodded encouragingly, "Well, it's always good to read more books."

Mother Li was serving fruit and sugar, and said: "Shishi, I want to come to play more in the future. It's like my own home. What's so polite about being with Mother Li?" quite good.Since Zhou Shi's mother passed away due to illness, she has always regarded her as her own child.When Zhou Shi's mother just passed away, Zhou Shi lived in Li's house all the time.

Father Li turned his head and said to Li Mingcheng who was standing aside: "Look how sensible Zhou is. You have to learn from him. By the way, have you thought about going abroad? You have to start preparing yourself. Your mother is already helping you apply for a school. I’ll help you look at the embassy. If there’s nothing unexpected, you can go to the United States as soon as you graduate.” Since Li Mingcheng didn’t take the postgraduate entrance examination, his family has been wholeheartedly thinking about sending him abroad study abroad.

Li Mingcheng said at this moment: "Dad, Mom, I don't want to go abroad yet." When Li's father heard this, he was unhappy, and said, "What do you mean?" His face was already angry.Mother Li hurriedly stopped in the middle and said: "If you have something to say, what's the use of blowing beard and staring at your child? Mingcheng, you have to have a reason why you don't want to go abroad."

Li Mingcheng was silent for a long time, and said: "Dad, Mom, I know you are doing it for my own good. But I don't want to go abroad yet." Seeing that he dared to resist openly, Li's father turned pale with anger.Mother Li frowned and said, "Do you know how much effort your father and I have spent on your going abroad? You can't say it now if you can't say it. What kind of words are you talking about? You are already an adult, and you have to be strict with your speech and behavior." Responsible!"

It took Li Mingcheng a long time to falter and say: "Ran Yu is a graduate student at school..." Only then did Zhou realize that he had actually given up the opportunity to study abroad for Zhang Ranyu.

Father Li stared at him and scolded: "I only think about the love of my children! I don't even want to study? Look at you, what are you doing?" He threw another sentence, "Anyway, you go to the United States for me!" Turning around Just go upstairs.

Mother Li persuaded him: "Mingcheng, we don't approve of your falling in love. But you can't even read books, can you? If your relationship is really good, are you afraid of being separated by the Pacific Ocean? Isn't there a saying: "If the relationship lasts for a long time, how can it be day and night?"! A man must first establish a career before he is eligible to start a family, right? Otherwise, his wife will suffer with you in the future?"

Li Mingcheng kept his head down and said nothing, unmoved.Mother Li was so angry that she wanted to hit him, but Zhou Shi quickly stopped him and said, "Mother Li, you must let him think about it first, right?" After speaking, he hurriedly dragged Li Mingcheng out.

Zhou is in a mess. Li Mingcheng has always been mature, sensible, and proactive. I can't imagine that he would do such a thing.After a while, she asked, "You really don't plan to go abroad? Why? Just for Zhang Ranyu?"

He nodded, breathed out a white breath, and said, "It's not that I won't go abroad, but I don't want to go out yet. The relationship between Ran Yu and I is still unstable. To be honest, I really don't know what will happen when we leave. Just like what others said That way, no amount of overseas phone calls is worth a hug. With my strength, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future; but there is only one person I like."

Zhou Shi was sad and jealous after hearing this, he was the one who was sad, and Zhang Ranyu was the one who was jealous, why did Zhang Ranyu get such an infatuation from Li Mingcheng?Standing there, Zhou Shi was speechless for a long time, with tears in his eyes, choking speechlessly.

Li Mingcheng still didn't notice her strangeness, raised his hand to check the time, and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. As long as I don't want to go abroad, my parents have nothing to do with me. Go back quickly, I'll go find Ran Yu now, Discuss what to do. Nowadays, the moon abroad is not necessarily better than the moon in China." As he spoke, he walked to the street and held out his hand to hail a taxi.Zhou Shi couldn't help but say: "Brother Mingcheng!" Like when he was a child, he was intimacy with coquettish anger, but it was the last time.Li Mingcheng smiled, waved at her, and said, "Go back quickly, brother will bring you delicious food later."

Zhou Shi looked at the car going away from Juechen, and stood in a daze in the cold wind, his back was lonely and bleak.Her heart was empty, as if something had stopped abruptly in the deepest part of her heart.

Wei Qing snuffed out the cigarette, came out of the darkness quietly, and stroked her cheek with his finger, it was cold.

(End of this chapter)