Gentlemen's Friends

Chapter 30 Part 5: Eight ([-])
Zhuang Wei has one more thing to do, which is to hypnotize him: "What are you worried about, I'm here."

Whether it is reading in the daze booth or at other times, as long as he feels the man's shaking, Zhuang Wei will start to describe the future for him, tell him about his work, those interesting friends and places in the United States, and what he can do in the future Big and small, including feeding those squirrels outside the house.

Probably hope is the best cure.These contents repeated many times seemed to reassure the man every time, and soon he calmed down from the panic, leaned against Zhuang Wei, and gradually fell asleep.

On the way back, Qu Tongqiu also bought English books and dictionaries, and read them carefully with a half-knowledge, trying to pick up the unfamiliar English. When he went to that strange country in the future, it would be easier to make a living.

Zhuang Wei was not very happy with his hard work. Once Qu Tongqiu focused on the book, he became even more bored.

"What's the use of reading only, the ability to speak is the most important thing. I'll practice with you."

But after a few conversations, Zhuang Wei said: "What a bad pronunciation, the tongue is so stupid. Follow me and be more flexible."

His sharp teeth and unrelenting attitude made the man helpless, but he felt that the man had no dissatisfaction with it.

He isolated Ren Ningyuan from his life for him, and never mentioned the word "daughter" again, so as not to make him feel uncomfortable.

Unable to face and fight for, the man chose to escape after all.In fact, there is nothing wrong with it.After all, it was too difficult to heal the festering place, and he couldn't get through it.Cutting it off with a knife, and then installing a prosthesis, although it is a bit stiff, I gradually get used to it, and life may not be easier and happier.

After the spring break and starting a new year's work, Zhuang Wei took Qu Tongqiu with him and asked him to watch, learn a little bit, and help a little.

Qu Tongqiu is also willing to be so busy, busy makes him full and tired.Every day I read books and do chores hard, and I don’t have the energy to think about other things, so time passes more easily.

This day I went out to take a group of themed photos. Although the lakeside in early spring was a bit sunny and chilly, the participants were very dedicated, because Zhuang Wei also came to the scene.Originally, his appearance had nothing to do with generosity and gentleness. He was extremely strict in his work, and easily made people look bad. If he sat there with his thin lips straight, he would probably have to start all over again.

When the filming came to an end, Zhuang Wei didn't express any dissatisfaction, so it was passed, and everyone dispersed to rest.

Zhuang Wei helped Qu Tongqiu with a lunch box, which was his reward for helping to carry things and props today.Men don't ask too much, and he thinks it's good to do something practical.

The two were sitting in the car eating, and Zhuang Wei asked, "Which item do you think is the best among the photos taken today?"

Qu Tongqiu thought for a while: "That black coat looks pretty."

Zhuang Wei snorted: "You really have no fashion sense at all." Then he glanced at him again, "But if you work harder, you can barely be a qualified employee."

Qu Tongqiu ate too slowly, even after Zhuang Wei rinsed his mouth, he was still chewing the rice slowly.Zhuang Wei was reaching out to touch his stomach mischievously, but the car door was suddenly pulled open from the outside.

The visitor gave an unexpected "uh", Zhuang Wei was not embarrassed and said with a smile, "I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry," Ye Xiutuo also smiled, "Excuse me. I just delivered some clothes, go and have a look."

All the works of Ye Xiutuo were used in this shoot, and Qu Tongqiu didn't know until today that this man is not only the owner of the bar, but also a famous designer, so he couldn't help feeling in awe.

Zhuang Wei got out of the car, and Ye Xiutuo turned his head to look at Qu Tongqiu who was still embarrassed before he followed him away, and said with a smile, "I remember seeing you somewhere, but you are so different from what I thought. A lot, so I didn't remember it for a while."

Qu Tongqiu let out an inexplicable "ah".

Ye Xiutuo reminded: "You know Ren Ningyuan, right. I'm his good friend."

Qu Tongqiu looked at him with frightened eyes as if he had been stabbed by that name.

Ye Xiutuo smiled again: "Don't get me wrong, I will never persuade you. I think you are doing well now, so let's go on like this. It's a good thing for everyone."

Qu Tongqiu was very grateful, and was about to thank him when he heard him coldly: "Because you are not worthy of Ren Ningyuan at all."

When Ye Xiutuo walked away, Qu Tongqiu finally realized that he was being ridiculed, and was a little dazed.

He didn't think Ye Xiutuo was a mean person, but he didn't know what the sudden dislike for him was for.

But he didn't think about it for too long. After eating, the short break was over, and the scene became busy again, and he was needed to be a member of the errands.He's just trying to be better than before.

When returning home from work in the evening, Qu Tongqiu was also exhausted, but there was still a booklet of daily English conversation in his pocket, and when Zhuang Wei was driving, he squinted his eyes sleepily to read it.

When getting out of the car, Zhuang Wei took out a paper bag from the back seat and handed it to him: "Hey, take it."

Qu Tongqiu took it and followed him into the elevator while opening the bag.What came out was a familiar black coat.

Zhuang Wei pressed the floor button and looked up at the number displayed on it: "Just wear it if you like it. But it doesn't mean I agree with your vision."

"Thank you, thank you..."

Zhuang Wei only glanced at his blushing face and said nothing.

He opened the door of the apartment, turned on the light, and before he had time to change his slippers, he saw a person standing in the living room, like a ghost, and both of them were shocked.

Chu Mo stood in the living room with luggage at his feet.He probably didn't expect that there would be two people waiting, so he could only stare at them for a while, his face turned blue, and he said through his teeth after a long time: "Okay you."

I don't know what "you" is referring to. .

Zhuang Wei frowned: "What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing?" Veins clearly popped out on the man's forehead, "It's not for you, you think it's fun for me to fly back and forth for dozens of hours like this? What are you doing to me like this, you?"

Zhuang Wei sneered: "We've been fine for a long time, how many times do I need to say it? Do you not understand people's words? Or are you so stuffed that you don't even know who you are?"

"Zhuang Wei, there should be a limit to playing with your temper. In the past, I did not do it right. I will admit how you make trouble. But it has become like this," Chu Mo pointed at the man who stood at a loss , fingers trembling a little, "You are going too far."

Compared with his anger, Zhuang Wei was much calmer, and said with a smile, "You are not the same. If I do it, you can't stand it? Besides, who am I now, what does it matter to you?"

Qu Tongqiu watched from the side, feeling more and more embarrassed, and took a chance to say, "I'll go back to my room first..."

Zhuang Wei stopped him: "Don't go. What are you hiding? You didn't do anything wrong."

Qu Tongqiu stood in some embarrassment, met Chu Mo's eyes, and wanted to say something, but Chu Mo spoke first: "Then who are you?"

Zhuang Wei smiled again: "You saw it too, he lives with me. What do you think?"

Chu Mo's expression became complicated, as if holding back, he said after a while, "Zhuang Wei, I know you are interested in him, but is this interest worth your seriousness?"

Zhuang Wei looked at him from the corner of his eyes: "What do you mean?"

"Where do you like him, can you tell?"

"..."

"His appearance? Talent? Just this muddy temperament? Are you trying to deceive others or yourself? What's the point of deceiving yourself?"

"..."

"You're just playing around. The more you can't get it, the more you miss it. If he hadn't dropped out of school and followed you back then, would you still be able to see him now? You'd be tired of it long ago. Sooner or later, you'll be bored." , do you dare to say that you are playing for real with him?"

Qu Tongqiu was taken aback for a moment.

Zhuang Wei's almost transparent skin finally changed color, and the movements of grinding his teeth showed anger: "Shut up, get out of here."

Chu Mo looked at him: "Is it right?"

Zhuang Wei was extremely angry, and after a while he calmed down and said with a smile, "Do you know that your biggest problem is not that you can't understand people's words, but that you are self-righteous?"

"Zhuang Wei, I know better than you what you want."

"Then you should also know that it's time to get out. And, again, please return the key to me. This is not a place you can come and go casually. It's no fun to deceive yourself."

Chu Mo picked up his luggage and left. Zhuang Wei closed the door forcefully behind him. He was obviously spoiled and in a bad mood. When he turned around, he looked ugly. Looking at the man standing there, he still walked over and touched his. head, hug him.

"Don't listen to Chu Mo, don't think about it."

"..."

"Do you think I'm that despicable?" Zhuang Wei touched the man's forehead when he spoke, and held the man's slightly trembling shoulders, "I didn't lie to you when I said I would take you abroad."

"..."

"There are many liars, but you can trust me."

"..."

"real."

The man struggled to open his eyes from too close a distance, trying to see his expression clearly.When the eyelids were also kissed, she finally closed her eyes a little bit shaken, then stretched out her hand and hugged him slightly trembling.

Soon there will be a large-scale book fair after the festival. The venue is very lively. Because the magazine bought a new toy magazine, there is a furry mascot in front of the booth. I can’t tell what kind of animal it is, but it looks very attractive. Women and children like it, and everyone who passes by will touch it, hold hands, and take a photo together.

In such a well-heated and crowded place, it will not be a comfortable thing to be stuffed in such heavy clothes and headgear, but it is obviously very dedicated, patiently cooperating with the children, letting them pull its front paw, or pull it Tail.Although a little clumsy, the swaying slowness is also cute.

The tall man held a few book bags in one hand and led the little girl with beautiful long hair in the other as he passed the booth, he couldn't help paying attention.

Today's popular mascot just finished taking a photo with a group of children, and his tail was pulled for a long time. He was standing there in a daze, as if he couldn't tell the difference between east, west, and north.

"so cute."

Ren Ningyuan looked down at her, smiled and said, "Do you want to take a group photo?"

The little girl hesitated for a moment, walked over slowly, and stroked the fur on his clothes.

The mascot just stood still, looking even more stupid.

"It's really cute."

Qu Ke pulled its palm, touched its big fluffy tail, and hugged its round waist. Ren Ningyuan helped them take several photos, but she was still reluctant to leave and stood there all the time.

"What's your name?"

The mascot stayed for a while, only waving its thick front paws to show that it could not speak.

"It's okay, I'm not a child, I know there is someone inside you."

"Xiao Ke, don't make trouble with it."

"I want to know what this is called," Qu Ke stroked its fur, "it feels good to me, like..." The little girl was wilted again, and after touching it for a long time, she asked, "Would there be such a doll?" , can I buy one?"

"I'll ask."

When Ren Ningyuan approached, the mascot turned around and pointed to the inside of the booth with a front paw.

"Thank you."

Ren Ningyuan went to ask the staff, and Qu Ke held the mascot by its fore paw, stood quietly, and suddenly put its fore paw on top of the sad-faced little girl's head.

Qu Ke looked up at it and smiled suddenly: "You are so gentle."

Ren Ningyuan quickly turned back, and said gently to the little girl, "It's not on sale yet, if you like it, I'll order one of this size for you."

Only then did Qu Ke become happy and nodded.

There was a commotion at the booth in the distance, probably because some peripheral gifts were being distributed, Ren Ningyuan smiled and said: "It's almost time, if you don't queue up, you won't be able to get the signed poster later."

Qu Ke let go of the mascot with a cry of "ah", and ran over with a "thump, thump, thump".

The mascot was still standing there, watching her run away, Ren Ningyuan also looked at it, it stood for a while, then turned around, silently dragging its tail to face Ren Ningyuan.

Ren Ningyuan watched it take a photo with the new mother and child, and waited for them to leave before walking in front of it.The mascot was quiet for a while, and awkwardly made a pose for a group photo.

"is it you?"

The mascot didn't move, just blankly.

"Qu Tongqiu, is that you?"

The mascot didn't move or make a sound, as if he couldn't understand, Ren Ningyuan reached out to touch its headgear, but it suddenly pressed it with its front paw, and took a big step back.

Ren Ningyuan withdrew his hand, looked at it, and softened his voice: "Okay, I won't force you, if you want to talk to me like this, that's fine."

"..."

"Are you ok?"

"..."

"I'm very happy that you can come out to work."

"..."

"You are at Zhuang Wei's place. Is he treating you well?"

"..."

"Of course."

Ren Ningyuan turned his head and looked at the person behind him who answered him: "Zhuang Wei."

"It's not easy for him to be like this now. Even if he has a job, he can't make much money in an hour. Just let him go."

The mascot was still holding the headgear tightly, and stood at a certain distance from him. Ren Ning looked at it for a while, nodded to Zhuang Wei, turned and walked away.

Zhuang Wei stopped him: "Ning Yuan, I have something to tell you."

Ren Ningyuan turned his head.

"After a while, when the procedures are completed, I will take him abroad. He is willing to stay with me."

Ren Ningyuan looked at him.

"I don't want any more turmoil, and he can't stand it either. If you want to make up for him, let him go smoothly this time."

Ren Ningyuan was silent for a moment: "Why do you say that?"

"I know you were the one who called Chu Mo back. Maybe you were doing it for Chu Mo's own good, but it has long been impossible for me and him."

"Zhuang Wei."

"I haven't finished yet. Chu Mo is a dead-headed person who doesn't know the importance of doing things, so don't incite him, otherwise he won't be able to stop him. If he vents his anger, he can kill Qu Tongqiu. That's not what you want result?"

Ren Ning looked at it from a distance, pressing its hood and standing there from a distance.Quiet, and finally did not say anything.

It was close to closing time, and the number of people gradually decreased. Zhuang Wei patted the mascot on the back: "It's time to call it a day, go and change your clothes."

The mascot went to the back compartment, but did not come out for a long time. Zhuang Wei went in and saw that it was still standing in that suit.

"Fool, if you want to take off your clothes, don't you feel uncomfortable in it?"

Zhuang Wei helped it take off the costume, but the man still put on the hood.

"It's okay, I won't laugh at you."

The headgear was taken off, Zhuang Wei looked at him, took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it over: "Wipe your face."

"..."

"Did you see Qu Ke?"

Qu Tongqiu nodded, still holding the handkerchief in embarrassment, Zhuang Wei heard the sound of him blowing his nose, and put his arm around his trembling shoulder: "Don't be sad, she will have a good life with Ren Ningyuan, and she will definitely be very happy in the future." Promising, you will be happy for her."

"..."

"You still have me."

Zhuang Wei took him into his arms so that the old man who became a father without a daughter could hear his heartbeat.

After the busy book fair, he finally got a day off, and Zhuang Wei didn't want to go out anymore, he just planned to spend it lazily at home.Qu Tongqiu went out to buy vegetables, and when he came back, he cleaned, scrubbed, washed the vegetables and cooked.

Qu Tongqiu was cooking the dishes dutifully in the kitchen, and Zhuang Wei was free to watch him stir-fry the cumin mutton in the pot, and then put the pot on the plate.

"The appearance is not bad, but I don't know how it tastes?" Zhuang Wei opened his mouth, waiting for Qu Tongqiu to feed him a chopstick.

After the feeding, the man's face was flushed and he was sweating. He hurriedly lowered his head and rinsed the pot, preparing for the next dish.

Zhuang Wei was resting his chin on his shoulder, watching him busy.The mobile phone in his pocket started to ring loudly. Zhuang Wei took out the mobile phone, frowned when he saw the calling number, and answered the phone impatiently: "What's the matter?"

On the other end was an unfamiliar young male voice: "Excuse me, is this Zhuang Wei?"

Zhuang Wei frowned more and more unhappy: "Yes. Who are you?"

"Hello, I don't know what your relationship is with the patient, but your number is the first emergency contact, and I want to inform you to come to the hospital."

Zhuang Wei put the phone down from his ear, his face turned blue.Qu Tongqiu felt his stiffness, and turned to look at him: "What's wrong?"

"Chu Mo got into a car accident."

(End of this chapter)