I'm a world apart from you

Chapter 4 The softest you (1)
Mr. Wen likes to eat steamed dumplings. Aunt Xin steamed a basket, put some in a bowl, and asked Wen Ge to serve them out first.

After noon, Mr. Wen locked himself in the study and did not come out.

Wen Ge walked to the door of the study room and knocked on the door: "Grandpa, I'll bring you the dumplings that Aunt Xin just steamed."

It was quiet inside the door, without any response.

Just as Wen Ge was about to knock on the door again, Mr. Wen's deep and hoarse voice rang out: "Leave the door open."

Open the door?The implication is that he doesn't want to see her anymore.

Wen Ge stared at the steaming steamed dumplings, suddenly at a loss.

At this time, the street lights had already been turned on, and under the dim light, the snow was falling more and more heavily, and it was hard to distinguish whether it was snow or rain, and it was falling extremely fast and pouring down.

Wen Ge looked at the heavy snow outside the window, and felt a chill in his heart.

She pursed her lips and was about to knock on the door again, but before she lifted her hand, she heard light footsteps coming from far and near.She followed the sound and saw a slender man standing at the top of the stairs, a few steps away from her, and looked over quietly.His dark eyes were stained with ink, and in this dimly lit corridor, they seemed more and more bottomless.

Wen Ge looked at him in astonishment.

Wen Shaoyuan obviously didn't expect to see her here, he walked up to Wen Ge, bent down slightly, looked at the steamed dumplings in the bowl that were completely cold, and then at the closed study door, and immediately understood .

He took the bowl and chopsticks from Wen Ge, picked up a steamed dumpling and took a bite. He seemed to think that the taste was not bad, and quickly finished the whole bowl of steamed dumpling. Then, without waiting for Wen Ge's reaction, he took her hand Just go downstairs.

For a split second, Wen Ge was in a dazed state.She felt that Wen Shaoyuan held her tightly tightly, and the heat from his fingers came from the touching skin, ironing her heart.

His voice was so low that only she could hear: "Come to me in the future if you don't know what to do." Don't just stand there stupidly like just now.

She looked up at herself, like a lost elk, but when this poor little girl showed such a confused look, Wen Shaoyuan felt very guilty.

There were only the last few stairs left, Wen Shaoyuan simply carried her down, and held her up to his eye level to confirm again: "Remember what I just said?"

His eyes were too serious, Wen Ge subconsciously nodded.

"Good." Wen Shaoyuan was obviously satisfied with her obedient response. After letting her fall to the ground, he scraped the tip of her nose with his fingers, then raised his finger and pointed in the direction of the kitchen, signaling her to go over to do business.

The place where he was standing happened to be at the junction of the dark staircase and the bright living room, his face was very handsome under the interlacing of light and shadow.

Wen Ge looked back at him with some unease, saw that he was leaning on the handrail of the stairs in a leisurely posture, and didn't walk away immediately, so he went to the kitchen.

The temperature of his fingers still lingered on her hand for a long time.

The New Year's Eve dinner was almost ready, Wen Ge tasted the two steamed dumplings that Jiang Junyu fed, and remembered how Wen Shaoyuan didn't even frown when he ate the cold dumplings just now, and for some reason he wanted to laugh.

The dinner was sumptuous, and a long table was filled.

Wen Ge sat at the end of the table, just opposite Wen Shaoyuan.

He came down the latest, he should have just taken a shower, his hair was wet, and his clothes had already been changed.

Wen Ge looked at his casual attire, but couldn't remember what he was wearing just now.

Jiang Junyu called Wen Ge several times but got no response. When she turned her head and saw that she was staring at Wen Shaoyuan seriously, she couldn't help laughing: "What's wrong?"

Only then did Wen Ge wake up, and when she turned her head, she saw that everyone at the table was looking at her, especially Wen Shaoyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, with a small smile in his eyes, even the subtle smile on the corners of his lips was hanging in the air. The crystal chandelier above the dining table shines brightly.

She was stunned, seeing that he inadvertently smiled at her, and immediately lowered her head, her ears flushed.

Jiang Junyu looked deeply at Wen Shaoyuan, and then turned his head away as if nothing had happened.

At this time, Wen Shaoyuan, who had been silent since taking his seat, suddenly said, "What do you call me?"

Because he had something in his mouth, his voice was muffled, and he couldn't even hear the tone.

Wen Ge looked up at him, his eyes were as bright as stars.

For a moment, she actually wanted to escape, but she didn't, she just bent her eyes and smiled, and called out sweetly: "Uncle."

Uncle?Wen Shaoyuan felt that everything around him had disappeared, only her eyes were bent like midnight, looking at him with a smile, her warm voice seemed to be injected with heat, which made his heart tingle slightly.

I still remember seeing her for the first time, like a bird whose wings were broken and locked in a cage, and those clear eyes were as clear as spring water, and the stubbornness and perseverance in the eyes shocked him even more .Through such eyes, it seems to see her many years later through time and space, strong and independent, brave and decisive.

He is not a person with rich feelings, and even in the eyes of most people, he is ungrateful and incomprehensible, but at the age of 21, Wen Shaoyuan's most soft-hearted age, he met her so justly - he needs to be redeemed, maybe Only he can redeem Wen Ge.

Fireworks were lit outside, and huge fireworks bloomed in the dark night, bright and colorful.The atmosphere on the dining table was also exceptionally harmonious. Under the bright crystal lamps, the food exudes a tempting aroma. Everyone has a happy smile on their faces, pushing a cup for a change.The footsteps of the new year are really approaching.

Satisfied with wine and food, amidst the laughter and laughter, the always serious Mr. Wen couldn't help but smile a little on his face.Because he drank a few sips of wine, his face was ruddy, his eyes sparkled, and he looked radiant.

Glancing at everyone, Mr. Wen cleared his throat, and said solemnly: "Only Shaoyuan and Wenge are the only juniors in the family. Come, come and get the lucky money." As he spoke, he took out the red envelope from somewhere and put it in the on the table.

Wen Ge was pushed over by Jiang Junyu. She didn't know whether it was affected by the atmosphere or flattered. She blushed slightly and did not dare to look at Mr. Wen.

"As for me, the more I live, the more stubborn I become. I know this problem myself." Mr. Wen sighed, and took a careful look at her.

A 13-year-old girl, with regular and delicate features, is as beautiful as a porcelain doll, especially her eyes are shining like obsidian, which is very pleasing to look at.

Mr. Wen handed her the red envelope, with a smile in his deep and old voice: "From now on, you will live here with peace of mind. Your aunt Xin has been lonely all her life, and you just happen to be her companion."

Wen Ge subconsciously glanced at Wen Shaoyuan, saw him nodding his head lightly, then took the red envelope, and bowed seriously: "Thank you, Grandpa."

In the warm light, the girl's eyes were serious and stubborn, with a smile just right, which made old man Wen's heart soften immediately - after all, he was a child with a poor background.

He shook his head and laughed, with a slightly complicated tone: "It's a smart one."

Old Man Wen had something to discuss with Wen Shaoyuan and Wen Jing, and Wen Ge consciously went upstairs to read.There is no TV in her room, and the only thing to pass the time is the books "borrowed" from Wen Shaoyuan's room.

I don't know how long it has passed, but someone knocked on the door a few times.

Wen Ge thought it was Jiang Junyu, and jumped to open the door. After opening the door, the corners of his mouth hadn't opened yet, but when he saw the person standing outside the door, he froze.

"Uncle?"

Wen Shaoyuan was buckling his watch strap, when Wen Yan hummed, he lowered his eyes and glanced at her: "Get dressed, let's go out."

He had already changed into a gray sweater, black trousers, a coat and a long scarf draped over his arms.

Seeing that she was still standing there, he flexed his fingers and flicked her forehead: "Need me to say it again?"

Only then did Wen Ge come to his senses, and ran back to the room to get his coat in his slippers.Afraid that he would wait too long, she put on while walking, but became more and more flustered, the coat got entangled somewhere, and she couldn't put it on.

Wen Shaoyuan stood at the door and watched for a while, and couldn't help shaking his head, his voice was cold and helpless: "Come here."

Wen Ge walked up to him obediently, and looked up at him.

From such an angle, only the curvature of his chin can be seen, smooth and perfect.

He lowered his head, and seemed to realize that she was short, raised his hand to press her head, and compared it with himself.Obviously, he will be 14 years old after the Chinese New Year, but his height has not reached the standard that a 14-year-old girl should have. He is thin and small, and only reaches the bottom of his chest.

Wen Shaoyuan bent down, took off Wen Ge's coat first, shook it slightly by the neckline, and motioned for her to put it on.

He obviously didn't have such experience, he was clumsy and couldn't adjust to match Wen Ge's posture, and when Wen Ge put his clothes on, he was crooked.

Wen Shaoyuan obviously noticed it too, bent the corners of his lips, straightened the hem of his clothes, and fiddled with her cuffs again.

The warm fingertips slid across her wrist, itching slightly, she couldn't help but want to laugh.

Wen Shaoyuan raised his eyes to look at her as if aware of it.

Wen Ge immediately pursed his lips and looked serious.

In order to cover it up, she started to fiddle with the buttons, but just as she undid the middle one, she saw him looking over with deep eyes, lowered her voice and gave a slight warning hum, and only then did she realize that it was him who she undid. Just snapped it on.

She buttoned the button back without saying a word, as if nothing happened, and looked at him with bent eyes and a smile: "Uncle, where are we going?"

He was arranging her collar, frowning, his eyes were dark and bright.

Hearing this, he glanced sideways at her, and replied without sincerity: "You will know when you go."

After finishing the neckline, Wen Shaoyuan stood up straight, looked her up and down, and then looked away expressionlessly: "Let's go."

Wen Ge let out an oh, first went to turn off the lights, then closed the door, and when he turned around, he found that Wen Shaoyuan was no longer in the corridor.

Almost instantly, Wen Ge felt empty in her heart, and the warm wall lamps in the corridor seemed to have double shadows, which made her feel a little panicked.

She ran to the stairs in a hurry, and before she could rush downstairs in one breath, someone grabbed her by the collar from behind.

Wen Ge looked back stiffly.

At the stairway where the lights were not bright, he was looking at her with a smile that was not a smile, and he didn't intend to let go at all, just holding her by the back of the stairs and going down the stairs: "Why are you running?"

"I'm afraid you'll disappear." Her voice was small and soft, like a breeze blowing gently across Wen Shaoyuan's heart.

He looked down at her.

The light was dim, Wen Ge couldn't see his eyes clearly, but he felt his hand loosen his collar and let her go: "I won't miss you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cluster of fireworks exploded in the night sky behind him, reflecting his silhouette clearly and profoundly.

Probably seeing the blooming fireworks in her eyes, he turned and looked out the window.

Under the dark night, the fireworks are extraordinarily bright and bright.

In an instant, for some unknown reason, a sentence popped up in Wen Ge's mind - don't miss the good times.

There was only one lamp left in the living room, and no one was there.

Wen Ge followed him to the porch to change his shoes, and when he got out, he remembered to ask, "Will you tell Aunt Xin?"

"Aunt Xin knows." He opened the door and motioned her to get in the car.

Wen Ge sat in the co-pilot's seat and buckled up the seat belt obediently.

Wen Shaoyuan started the car and asked, "Which places have you been to in City A?"

Wen Ge thought for a while, and counted with his fingers: "Tesco Supermarket, Yinhe Shopping Center...and the central square."

"Have you ever been to Star Lake?" He asked.

Wen Ge shook his head.

Although she has been here for a while, she seldom goes out to play except to buy the things she needs. The only time is when Wen Jing and Jiang Junyu took her to the central square.

At the age of 13, she can't play the games of the children, and she can't play the games of the mature ones, so she walked around the square, bought a bunch of sweet and sour candied haws and went home.Even so, Wen Ge felt very satisfied.

Wen Shaoyuan brought her to Xinghu.

Because it was New Year's Eve, there were not many pedestrians, and the people who came were all to watch the fireworks feast on the open ground.

There is a white jade bridge on the lake, and the bridge lights are turned on, as bright as day.Underneath are two wooden plank bridges that cross the arch bridge and are erected on the water. The cobbled path seems to have no end.

He seemed to just want to come out for a trip, he didn't pay attention to the fireworks constantly blooming above his head, and looked calmly at the wooden bridge not far away.

Wen Ge has never seen such a splendid scene of fireworks blooming, this is the prosperity that the town she lived in before did not have.

Passing through the wooden plank bridge under the bridge arch, you can have a wide view.

On the open space not far ahead, there is a huge chessboard, which is full of chess pieces in a patchwork pattern. The characters on the chess pieces are flickering and dimming due to the constantly changing lights.

"like?"

Wen Ge nodded, and couldn't help raising a big smile: "Thank you, uncle."

He also seemed to bend his lips: "I'm going to make up lessons on the fifth day of junior high school."

He paused, looked sideways at her, and said softly with a slight smile, "The school has been arranged."

Many years later, Wen Ge still remembers that night.

The surprise without warning, the warm smile in his eyes, and the gentle tone that seemed to make her happy.

Wen Jing and his wife were ready to leave on the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

For some reason, Mr. Wen was so upset that he kept the door closed. Aunt Xin even brought the breakfast herself.

"When the old man was young, he was like a stubborn donkey. He couldn't pull back nine cows when he decided on something. He has a really weird temper..." Aunt Xin muttered and sighed, "I think Wen Jing is fine, but he doesn't like it." I don't like it, and I don't understand it, so I never send him away from home, and when it comes to this kind of time, I don't see him behind closed doors, or I will get angry upstairs."

Wen Ge listened carefully and helped Aunt Xin pack the cakes that Jiang Junyu wanted to take away.

Aunt Xin is the only one in this family who keeps every bowl of water level. Knowing that Jiang Junyu likes her cakes, she is afraid that they will not be fresh if she makes them too early, so she is busy in the kitchen before dawn.

"Jun Yu entrusted you to me." She suddenly remembered something, smiled, and looked at Wen Ge, "I can't guarantee anything else, Aunt Xin will definitely have something to eat for Wen Ge." Responding, she said again on her own: "This young couple is really kind to you."

Hearing the song was silent.

Last night, Jiang Junyu slept in her room, the two turned off the lights, and talked all night by the dim street light outside the window.

Jiang Junyu was especially sorry for keeping her.

In fact, this is not a big deal in Wen Ge's heart. Jiang Junyu and Wen Jing gave her a home, and gave her a lot of warmth that she had not felt for a long time. She can eat and wear warm, and can continue to go to school. She is very grateful.

They are still so young, it is actually very inconvenient to take her with them.Wen Ge hoped that they would have their own lives, and not be restrained, restrained, or suppressed because of her existence.

Because of the mood of parting, Wen Ge was depressed all morning.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Wen Shaoyuan rushed back and drove Wen Jing and Jiang Junyu to the airport.

Because Wen Shaoyuan had to go back to the hotel later, according to the plan, Wen Ge was originally going to stay at home, but watching Jiang Junyu open the door and leave, his back gradually faded away, as if he was about to disappear, in a trance, Wen Ge's An indescribable panic filled my heart, and I almost subconsciously chased after him.

When she realized what she had done, she was already lying on Wen Shaoyuan's car window and begged him: "Uncle, can I go too?"

Wen Shaoyuan looked sideways at her, put his slender fingers on the steering wheel and tapped twice, thought for a few seconds before nodding, signaling her to get in the car.

Wen Ge cheered, and hastily opened the rear door to get in the car.

Jiang Junyu laughed, and shook her head helplessly: "Didn't you say there will be important things in a while? You still indulge her like this."

Wen Shaoyuan glanced through the rearview mirror at Wen Ge, who had already held Jiang Junyu's arm and leaned towards him with his whole body, his brows and eyes relaxed, and he said with a light smile, "It's rare that someone makes me want to indulge."

Wen Jing gave a deep laugh, and said jokingly, "It's hard to buy your willingness. Since you have hit it off with Wen Ge, help me take care of her when I'm not around."

Without hesitation, Wen Shaoyuan nodded and agreed.

As everyone knows, this promise cost him his whole life.

Wen Jing and Jiang Junyu were sent off, and Wen Shaoyuan accompanied Wen Ge to look at the tarmac for a while in front of the French windows of the airport.

(End of this chapter)