Mahjong

Chapter 77

Chen Shen thought that Tang Shanhai was just being polite, but he didn't expect that he really invited him to dinner at home the next day.To Chen Shen, such an invitation was neither unexpected nor abrupt.Both of them knew that there were actually many temptations behind this seemingly happy meal.

There were only two men working in the kitchen, Tang Shanhai was very skilled with knives, and Chen Shen stood aside to help wash the vegetables.

They talked occasionally, but not much.With their identities, they are very clear about the knowledge of the dialogue. They seem to be casual, but they are actually vigilant and relaxed.

Li Xiaonan still had that carefree look, no stranger to anyone, sitting on the sofa in the living room eating snacks.

Tang Shanhai is a person who is very particular about the quality of life, and his home is also very well decorated, and the decoration of the whole house is very grand.

As usual, various delicate snacks are placed on the exquisite coffee table, and a cup of green tea is green and clear.There are two calla lilies in a white vase on the tea table.Li Xiaonan knew that this was Xu Bicheng's taste, and this kind of taste always made her like and admire her unconsciously.

Xu Bicheng came down from upstairs with a few books in his hands, and said to Li Xiaonan, "You should read these first."

The exquisitely tailored dark blue cheongsam wrapped her exquisite figure, making it noble and beautiful.Li Xiaonan patted the food scum on his hands, and subconsciously planned to wipe it on his skirt. After thinking about it, he smiled embarrassedly and asked Xu Bicheng for a handkerchief.She wiped her hands clean before taking the book Xu Bicheng handed over and flipping through it.The top of those books is "Selected Poems of Tagore".

Xu Bicheng said: "I don't know what you like to read, so I just randomly selected a few books that I like."

Li Xiaonan kept saying yes, and after sitting for a while, he felt that he was too uneducated to talk about books all the time, so he leaned forward and moved closer to Xu Bicheng, comparing the chain around his neck and asking: "Do you think this necklace looks good on me?" ?" Xu Bicheng held the pendant nearby and couldn't stop nodding, "I wanted to ask you when I first entered the door, it's so beautiful, just like a ginkgo leaf."

Li Xiaonan never knew what being reserved was, so he said carelessly: "Chen Shen helped me choose. Don't tell me, he still has a good eye for shopping. The hats and clothes he helped me choose are all praised for their beauty. "

Xu Bicheng's hand holding the necklace stopped in vain, and the pendant in his hand also burned his hand.She smiled sadly and said, "That's also because the boy is good-looking."

Li Xiaonan felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, and said with curly hair, "Really? I'll just take it as your compliment."

Xu Bicheng nodded, his voice was as soft as a whisper, "Really."

The dishes were almost ready, Tang Shanhai and Chen Shen each lit a cigarette in the kitchen and smoked, the two were speechless for a while.

There will never be so-called trust between him and Chen Shen, and there is no need to try to gain trust in too many ways. They are both veterans in this circle. If necessary, they can naturally become friends, or enemy.

Tang Shanhai caught a glimpse of Xu Bicheng looking enviously at Li Xiaonan's necklace in the living room, took a puff of cigarette and asked Chen Shen: "Do women like jewelry?"

Chen Shen glanced at Tang Shanhai and smiled, "Not necessarily, but you should be able to tell from her eyes."

Tang Shanhai turned to look at him.Chen Shen said: "If a woman likes a man, her eyes will shine. If she looks at something with the same affection as she looks at you, it means she likes it."

Tang Shanhai observed Xu Bicheng's expression, and clearly felt that she was very fond of that necklace.He is not very emotional, and sometimes he can even be called boring.He glanced at Chen Shen next to him, and laughed a little, "It seems that Captain Chen knows women very well."

Chen Shen leaned lazily on the kitchen counter, "Actually, I don't understand. But women's world also has their communication props, such as hairstyles, clothing, and jewelry. This allows them to have common topics when they get together, Praise each other, or compare each other. Just like men’s world has cigarettes and alcohol, power and interests. These things can help us open a door to communicate with others, so as to find like-minded people.”

Tang Shanhai flicked off the cigarette ash, "Whenever something comes to you, you can always come up with a set of fallacies, no wonder you can be like a fish in water among women."

Chen Shen pretended to be a master of love, "It's not a fallacy, it's a philosophy. As long as you are willing to spend money, women usually don't hate you. And all women will like gifts, because it is a manifestation of her personal charm, and it also represents you. Pay attention to her." Chen Shen looked at him and smiled meaningfully, "But if you can marry Xu Bicheng, you should be familiar with it."

Tang Shanhai was taken aback for a moment, then smiled awkwardly, and the conversation ended abruptly.

In the living room, Li Xiaonan and Xu Bicheng were talking happily.

Li Xiaonan took Xu Bicheng's hand and said: "Although Chen Shen is not as gentle and elegant as Mr. Tang, he is very good at taking care of others. Last time a local ruffian bullied me, and he went to the film studio to teach him a lesson for me. Oh, that looks so manly!"

Xu Bicheng kept a smile on her face, but her twinkling eyes revealed her sadness.She got up to get the hot water bottle to refill Li Xiaonan's water.She is a person who is not good at hiding her emotions, and she doesn't want the other party to feel her displeasure.

As far as he could see, Tang Shanhai was cooking in the kitchen with his back turned to him, while Chen Shen was leaning against the stove, looking at him.

Li Xiaonan was still talking: "I'm not afraid of your jokes, I was moved to tears that time. You said that if a man is willing to cook for you and is willing to risk his life to protect you, can you marry him?" gone?"

Xu Bicheng forced a smile, "Of course. Are you two getting engaged soon?"

Li Xiaonan nodded, "It's almost time. Mrs. Bi has already picked a date for us, but Chen Shen always excused him and said it's too early. Look, he's already in his 30s. Why is it too early? He's just playful, and he's too early Attract women to like."

"Of course a good man attracts women." Xu Bicheng echoed, trying to keep his demeanor and tone as natural as possible.

Li Xiaonan patted his thigh, "So, I have to cling to him all day long, and beware of other women snatching him away. Fortunately, you are already married, otherwise I have to guard against you."

Xu Bicheng's face showed a bit of embarrassment, and the hand holding the teacup even sweated, feeling guilty inexplicably.She said, "boy, don't make fun of me."

"It's true, he always praises you in front of me." Li Xiaonan held up the stack of books and said, "So, I have to learn from you, if I learn all the good things about you, he will definitely like me more of."

Xu Bicheng looked at Li Xiaonan who was as delicate and beautiful as a flower in front of him, and was sincerely moved by her frank and innocent character.Once upon a time, I lived so purely and kept that purity in my heart.It's just that since the gears of fate started to turn, she has no way out, she has put up her disguise.

Xu Bicheng said sincerely: "Little man, you are so cute. If I were a man, I would like you too. It is the truth."

Li Xiaonan shook his head, "That's wrong, as long as a man is a man, he will like a gentle and delicate girl like you, so he won't be a man like me."

Xu Bicheng smiled and shook her head, she couldn't tell Li Xiaonan how much she envied her.

The atmosphere of the dinner was surprisingly harmonious. In other words, except for Li Xiaonan, the other three played their roles very conscientiously.

After dinner, Li Xiaonan dragged Chen Shen back to his apartment.Leaning on the sofa and rubbing his stomach, Li Xiaonan hiccupped and yelled loudly: "Oh, I'm full again." Tang Shanhai's craftsmanship is really good, and he is also gentle and refined. of everyone.But she didn't say anything later, she just kept rubbing her belly.

Seeing that she was still holding a few books borrowed from Xu Bicheng, Chen Shen couldn't help laughing and said: "Who said that day that he would never imitate others? Do you understand how to read like others?"

Li Xiaonan couldn't bear face, so he raised his eyebrows and said, "Who told you, I borrowed it to read? Can't I use it as a table foot?" Make a gesture of surrender with both hands, "Okay, I don't care."

He turned and wandered around the house.

Seeing him looking at the furnishings in the room, Li Xiaonan raised his eyes and moved closer to him, "Have you noticed any changes?"

Chen Shen nodded, "The curtains have been changed."

"anything else?"

Chen Shen noticed that the tablecloth had also been changed, and there were two calla lilies in a white vase on the table.These furnishings are almost exactly the same as Tangshan Haijia.Li Xiaonan said: "I bought them when I went shopping with Bicheng."

Chen Shen smiled, "It's really hard for me to understand that Dong Shi has reached your level."

Li Xiaonan was indignant, "Is it so difficult for you to praise me? You just say whether it looks good or not?" She didn't do this for him to like her more.Chen Shen comforted her with a smile, "It looks good. My aunt, what did you and Xu Bicheng talk about when we were cooking?"

Li Xiaonan spread his hands, "Let's see if there is anything else we can learn. Learn all her tricks and see if you can like it."

Before he finished speaking, he burped again, so he had to get up to pour some water.

Chen Shen looked at the back of her standing up and pouring water, and rarely said seriously: "Actually, you don't need to bother...I..."

"You only treat me as a brother." Li Xiaonan interrupted Chen Shen, "But so what? Anyway, you don't want to run out of my palm in this life, just accept your fate." Chen Shen sighed and knew It's useless to talk too much, he understands Li Xiaonan's intentions, but he has no luck to accept the beauty's favor.

Li Xiaonan said: "Hey, but why do you want to know what I said to Bicheng? You never cared about what I said to other people." Chen Shen frowned and pretended to be thinking, "Really? Maybe I really like her a little bit."

(End of this chapter)