Chapter 75: How much alcohol can you drink?
Chen Xing nodded vigorously, then looked around.
Only then did they realize that except for their area, all other lights in the living room were off, and the villa was unusually quiet.
Chen Xing stood up and scratched his head: "Where are they? I just remember that Yue Ge's succulent died, and then what? Where are they?"
After he finished speaking, a light laugh came from the side.
Xia Huanming also stood up and pulled his little finger and said, "Your memory is still stuck on Duosui's death? They have already finished the funeral and have been out playing for more than two hours."
"Funeral?" Chen Xing's eyes widened when he heard the word, "Where was it held?"
"I'll take you to see it." Xia Huanming took his hand and walked out.
Chen Xing followed Xia Huanming to the back garden.
Under a lush camphor tree, a small mound of earth was particularly eye-catching, with a bamboo stick stuck crookedly on it.
"I saw him buried, and then I went back," Xia Huanming pointed at the mound, "I don't know how they're going to do the funeral afterwards."
Chen Xing squatted down, lightly touched the bamboo stick with his fingertips, and unconsciously lowered his voice: "Brother Yue is so kind, he even thought of holding a funeral for the dead plants. Such a small grave, I thought I would not see it after our Tun Tun died. It's so cute."
"Duntun?" Xia Huanming squatted down beside him.
"It's the cat my mom raised. It accompanied her in dating and marriage. It's our family's mascot," Chen Xing put his hands on his knees, his eyes as gentle as a pool of water. "Tuntun weighed 13 kilograms when he was alive, but in the end, such a small grave was used to hold his ashes."
Tuntun is the most well-behaved kitten Chen Xing has ever seen.
Even though cats hate taking a bath the most, it never makes a sound. When its mother calls "Tuntun" in the bathroom, Tuntun will slowly walk over with its tail dragging.
He still remembers his mother saying that when he was very young, he was very curious about what Tuntun tasted like, so he bit Tuntun's ear with his mouth. Tuntun just barked once and ran away until the adults came.
How long can a cat accompany a person?
At least they spent seven years together.
For a cat, seven years is almost half of its life.
"Before it passed away, it waited until my mother came and then it closed its eyes," Chen Xing said, looking at the ants crawling on the dirt. "My mother hugged Tun Tun and cried for a long time, saying that they should meet sooner in the next life and become our kittens again. She would definitely feed it with lots of cat food."
Xia Huanming stared at Chen Xing's profile, and after a long silence, he asked, "Will you keep pets in the future?"
Zhao Xingyu seemed to have asked this question last time, but Chen Xing did not give a detailed answer.
This time Chen Xing nodded: "Yes, I will raise one after I pay off all the medical expenses. I will make more money and get another pet, a cat or a dog. Let's see if there is fate and if there are any small animals willing to meet me."
Of course there will be. Chen Xing will be a good master.
Xia Huanming's voice became a little softer, his eyes were fixed on Chen Xing's face: "I thought you would be afraid that your pet would die and would not keep another one."
Chen Xing shook his head and whispered: "Water is unpredictable, flowers are ephemeral, we will meet again, but life grows in separation. This is a poem I like very much."
Chen Xing raised his head and smiled at Xia Huanming.
"If you keep worrying about separation, you won't be able to treat the person you are meeting well, right?"
The afterglow shines through the branches of the camphor tree, casting mottled shadows on the two people.
Xia Huanming knew that there was always a gentle ocean in Chen Xing's heart, which never stopped because of the past and flowed towards the future.
This vast ocean took him back to a few hours ago.
After Xu Yuancai said that, he felt as if the blood in his body was flowing backwards.
"Is this his wound?" Xia Huanming's face was grim and ugly, his fists were clenched until his knuckles turned white, and he squeezed out these words from between his teeth.
Xu Yuancai shook her head and said, "That's not the case. These are the wounds on my body. We were fighting with that idiot and everyone has these marks on their bodies."
Xia Huanming breathed a sigh of relief at the first moment, but he was still very nervous.
Xu Yuancai told him the origin of the scars.
It turned out that the person who beat the man was a former senior in their band.
This happened in the second half of my freshman year.
This senior was impressed by Chen Xing's creative ability and talent, and had always been close to Chen Xing. On the surface, he took good care of him and had a good relationship with him. But when the time was right, he stole Chen Xing's song and sent it to the company that had originally selected Chen Xing before Chen Xing did. When the song was finally released, he turned the tables and accused Chen Xing of plagiarism.
Fortunately, Chen Xing had backup time records, which allowed him to prove his innocence.
In the end, the school punished the senior by expelling him from school, and the company terminated the contract and paid liquidated damages.
I thought the matter was over, but when their band went out for dinner, this senior brought five people to surround Chen Xing on the street.
Of course the band members helped Chen wake up and rushed forward to fight.
But they had a trick up their sleeve. They didn't hit each other directly, but pretended to be defeated by the other party, and waved the chairs and small stools in their hands casually, and finally pretended to fall to the ground.
Finally the police came and ruled that they were acting in self-defense and the other party was causing trouble.
The people over there were very arrogant because they relied on their senior's wealthy family, but unfortunately, among those who were beaten was Xu Yuancai.
Xu Yuancai knew very well that this group of people were parading around in public and must have backers, so in order to get them a heavier sentence, she deliberately let them snatch her necklace and bag.
Unexpectedly, one of her bags cost 20,000 yuan, and the necklace cost 110,000 yuan. Moreover, she refused to mediate, and the robbery of 130,000 yuan directly increased their sentence.
Besides, she had plenty of money to hire a lawyer. Except for the senior, all the people on the other side would have to spend many years in jail.
"Why should I tell you something? Because Chen Xing is a very good person. No matter how difficult his past was, no matter how coldly he was treated, or how he was betrayed, he would always treat others sincerely." Xu Yuancai's eyes suddenly turned cold, as if they were frozen. "But I am not."
She slowly raised her hand and drew a sharp arc with her thumb across her neck: "If you cheat on him like that guy, I will never forgive you."
Xia Huanming looked her straight in the eyes: "Of course I won't lie to him."
Xu Yuancai smiled at Xia Huanming: "I know you are a good person. I have seen your attitude towards him. I am just taking precautions."
Xia Huanming looked at her and said, "You care about him a lot."
"Because he's very talented," Xu Yuancai spread her hands and shrugged. "It's hard to find a soulmate, and he has a good personality, so people will naturally care about him. I once told him that if I had met him earlier, our family would have been able to pay for his father's medical expenses, and he wouldn't have lost all his relatives within a year... Guess what he answered me?"
"What did you say?"
Xu Yuancai smiled a little: "He said it's not necessary. If we do that, we won't be friends, but debtors and creditors."
No wonder he had to calculate the money carefully when delivering cake rolls at that time.
Xia Huanming thought that Chen Xing was particularly sensitive to money.
"He said that everyone is mortal, and living in the past will only hinder one's progress. He was never afraid of separation." Xu Yuancai looked at the huddled figure with a hint of admiration in her tone, "I only realized then that his heart was stronger than I thought."
"That's right," Xia Huanming agreed deeply.
He discovered this fact very early, and listening to others complete Chen Xing's past made Chen Xing's personality more complete.
Like Xu Yuancai, he also wanted to go back to an earlier time to meet Chen Xing.
But if Chen Xing is asked to choose, he will not agree.
Because he is determined about the future and will never be bound by the past.
After talking with Xu Yuancai, Xia Huanming felt for the first time that he was in contact with Chen Xing's life, and no matter at which point he knew Chen Xing, he should like Chen Xing.
Love is never an emotion that can be commanded by anyone, but a free choice and an inevitable destination.
Just like now, he would be moved by every move of Chen Xing and wanted to hold Chen Xing in his arms.
The breeze in the shade of the trees is so cool.
When Chen Xing tried to stand up, he felt his shoulders sink and his hair rubbed against his ears.
Xia Huanming leaned on his shoulder.
Because of the height difference between them, Xia Huanming rubbed his neck like a cat, then raised his head a little and put it close to Chen Xing's ear.
Chen Xing didn't know why Xia Huanming suddenly acted like this, so he raised his hand and gently pinched Xia Huanming's chin: "What's wrong?"
Xia Huanming said softly: "If the show is over, will you contact me?"
Chen Xing chuckled: "Your worries are completely unnecessary. I just want you to remember to contact me."
"We need to keep in touch." Xia Huanming counted the places where they might meet in the future, "At brand launches, theaters, and award ceremonies, talk to me when you see me."
Press conference... Chen Xing must look very handsome in a suit.
Xia Huanming thought.
Chen Xing pressed Xia Huanming's hand and added amiably, "More than that. If we are free, we can go out and play. We have team building every year."
"Yeah." Xia Huanming nodded deeply.
After leaving the grave mound, they wandered around the lake for a while. The production crew called them and asked them to come back for lunch, and everyone went back to the villa together.
After lunch, everyone played some games and visited three parks.
"Since we are all adults, whoever loses can ask an adult question," Zhao Xingyu said enthusiastically.
As a result, he was the first to lose.
Zhao Xingyu lay on the table in frustration: "Why? Why can't I remember plants? Use your stupid brain!"
"Okay, let me ask a question." Wang Baiyue rubbed his hands and approached Zhao Xingyu with a playful smile, "I want to ask you--"
Everyone was looking at Wang Baiyue. In order to prevent the program from becoming 18+, the staff of the program team had already squatted down, waiting for the opportunity to call a halt.
Wang Baiyue: "How much have you paid for the five social insurances and one housing fund?"
Zhao Xingyu: “…”
Everyone: “…”
Is it a bit too adult?
The staff member patted his chest and made a gesture of invitation: "If you have such an adult question, then feel free to ask it."
So the next painting style becomes:
Chen Xing lost, so he asked him how much the copyright fee was; Xue Si Nian lost, so she asked her if she had ever written essays for others when she was a student; Wang Baiyue lost, so he asked him to make a video call with his girlfriend, and it would be considered a success only if she asked "What's wrong with you?"
"No, why is it so difficult for me?" Wang Baiyue said while turning on his mobile phone.
Zhao Xingyu covered his mouth and laughed secretly: "Who told you to show off your affection all the time? This is your retribution."
Wang Baiyue: “…”
How did Wang Baiyue succeed in the end?
When he stops calling his girlfriend by her nickname, she will be surprised and ask, "What's wrong with you?"
Wang Baiyue kissed the camera twice with great joy, and the two of them were in love again.
"Baby~"
"Baby~"
Everyone: “…”
Zhao Xingyu covered his eyes and slammed the table angrily: "Whoever proposed this punishment will be banned from now on and will never have this punishment again!"
Everyone nodded, only Wang Baiyue protested, but the protest was ineffective.
They played for a while, then Matisse and Zhao Xingyu went to his room to play games, and Chen Xing brought Xu Yuancai to visit his and Xia Huanming's bedroom.
"Wow, it's pretty good. I was wondering how you found time to record songs. You brought all your stuff with you," Xu Yuancai walked to Chen Xing's computer desk first and touched the data collector on it. "This is the one I bought for you. It's a pity that I didn't bring your u87."
Chen Xing at the door nodded: "U87 is too expensive, it's not easy to bring it out."
Xu Yuancai was quite surprised by this room.
In her impression, Chen Xing's house was full of musical instruments, but this place was very clean and tidy.
Xu Yuancai said with a smile: "I thought it would be very messy, but I didn't expect it to be so clean. What a surprise."
"We are all roommates," Chen Xing pulled the sleeve of Xia Huanming next to him, "My roommate likes to be clean. If he doesn't procrastinate, I will be clean naturally."
Xu Yuancai looked at him and suddenly asked, "Is it the same when you and Qi Yinrui are in the same room?"
Chen Xing nodded without hesitation: "Almost."
"Oh..." Xu Yuancai showed a sly smile, "So do you want to be roommates with him or with Xia Huanming?"
Why do you have to ask him this question?
Chen Xing took Xia Huanming's clothes and took a step forward: "Our Ah Huan."
Xu Yuancai asked: "Why? Is Qi Yinrui not clean?"
Chen Xing answered him seriously: "It's clean, but I'm more familiar with Ah Huan."
Xu Yuancai looked over and saw Xia Huanming standing with his hands behind his back, smiling faintly.
Xu Yuancai couldn't tell whether he did this because he was happy to have surpassed Qi Yinrui or if he just felt normal.
"Okay, whatever you think is good." Xu Yuancai waved at Chen Xing, "Come here, I have something to tell you."
Chen Xing let go of Xia Huanming's clothes and walked over.
Xia Huanming stood there motionless.
Xu Yuancai said a few words in Chen Xing's ear. Chen Xing widened his eyes and nodded.
What was it about? Was it about him? Or something else?
Xia Huanming was very curious, but he couldn't ask. Moreover, seeing the two of them whispering in each other's ears, his heart felt like it was being eaten away by ants.
He knew that Chen Xing and Xu Yuancai were friends and would not cross the line.
But he was someone who even Zhao Xingyu was jealous of, so seeing such a scene was even more indescribable.
Fortunately, the two separated after they finished talking. Xu Yuancai casually patted Chen Xing's shoulder and said, "Got it?"
Chen Xing nodded repeatedly: "Thank you Princess for your guidance."
It seems that the two of them really didn't talk about anything important.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, the bus arrived.
Matisse and Xu Yuancai stood in front of the bus and said goodbye to everyone. Xu Yuancai then chatted with Zheng Peiya and Xue Si Nian for a long time.
Matisse gave each person a handwritten letter, specifically asking them to open it when he left.
Matisse was very grateful for Xia Huanming's care during these days and spoke many heartfelt words to Xia Huanming in French.
Finally, Matisse took off his hat and said gentlemanly: "Thank you, I will miss you."
Xia Huanming and Mathis hugged each other briefly. As soon as they let go, Xu Yuancai came over and said to him, "Before you leave, I have something to tell you."
Matisse walked away tactfully and went to find Chen Xing happily. He gave him a hug before he even said anything: "Oh! Good brother!"
Chen Xing also said happily: "Good brother!"
"..." Xia Huanming stared at Chen Xing in the distance, then turned his gaze back to Xu Yuancai, "What?"
"Let me tell you something about Chen Xing," Xu Yuancai covered her mouth with the back of her hand, "If he gets drunk, something unexpected will happen. Please take good care of him for me."
Xia Huanming: “…”
Xu Yuancai patted Xia Huanming on the shoulder and said, "By the way, his alcohol tolerance is five taels of white wine. How much can you drink?"
Xia Huanming: "...three."
Xu Yuancai: "Three taels? That's fine too."
Xia Huanming: "Three."
Xu Yuancai: “…”
Xu Yuancai was silent for two seconds, then patted Xia Huanming's shoulder heavily: "Usually it's the kids' table, right?"
Xia Huanming rolled up his sleeves, glanced at his nonexistent watch and said, "It's time. You should leave."
"You don't like to hear the truth again." Xu Yuancai pouted in dissatisfaction, "Okay, I won't joke with you anymore. See you again if there is a chance in the future."
"Um."
Xu Yuancai took the opportunity to find Chen Xing, who was standing there like a receptionist, and anyone could chat with him.
Xu Yuancai hugged him and said, "Remember what I told you, and remember to come to me if you have any problems."
Chen Xing nodded obediently: "Yeah, I'll remember it."
Xu Yuancai and Matisse walked onto the bus, sat on the bed and waved to them.
Xu Yuancai made a heart shape with her hands towards the two girls again. Xue Si Nian and Zheng Peiya bent their arms, crossed their heads, and made a heart shape together.
A group of people stood on the lawn and watched the bus go away.
Zhao Xingyu pointed at his eyes and said to Zheng Peiya, "I thought you were going to cry."
"We had a chat yesterday. It's not like we won't see each other again after a short separation." Xue Si Nian hooked her arm around Zheng Peiya's shoulder, "We can still go out and play together after the show is over."
"Has it been ordered so quickly?" Wang Baiyue asked.
"yes."
…
As these people were talking, they walked towards the villa. Standing on the lawn were Chen Xing and Xia Huanming.
The green grass was stained with artificially sprayed dew, and the friction sound after stepping on it was much louder than usual. The shadows of the two people overlapped diagonally on the wet grass, and their fingers were secretly entangled.
"You two are getting along better," Chen Xing said happily, "I was worried at first that you and Cai Cai wouldn't become very close in the end."
"After talking on the ship, we became a little more familiar with each other."
"Ship? What did you talk about?" Chen Xing looked at Xia Huanming.
Xia Huanming raised his hand and pinched Chen Xing's cheek, and said with a smile: "What else can we two talk about? We can only talk about you."
Chen Xing rubbed the part that had just been touched and accidentally spotted a dragonfly flying low in the sky, then looked up at the sky.
Lead-gray clouds are slowly gathering, gradually blocking out the only light.
"It's going to rain. I saw in the weather forecast that there will be thunderstorms recently." Chen Xing stretched out his hand, as if to catch the rain, but unfortunately no raindrops fell. He couldn't help but feel a little regretful, "It would be nice if it was just a light rain, so I can come out and step on the water."
"I don't like the rain very much," Xia Huanming did not raise his head with Chen Xing, but kept staring at Chen Xing, "It's very uncomfortable when it's wet."
Chen Xing nodded and smiled in understanding: "Indeed, some people don't like it."
Thirty hours later.
The rainstorm outside the window was like an out-of-control drumbeat, slamming against the glass of the villa. Occasionally, a flash of lightning would flash by, instantly illuminating the overlapping figures on the big bed on the right.
Chen Xing was completely trapped in Xia Huanming's arms, his knees bent unconsciously, his hair rubbing against his neck, his brows relaxed, and he was having a deep sweet dream.
Xia Huanming's arm was loosely around Chen Xing's back, with his palm suspended in the air.
The sound of rain was deafening, and there was another roar of thunder.
Xia Huanming's eyes glowed with a deep light in the darkness, like a dormant snake.
The body temperatures of both of them penetrated each other through the thin pajamas, and there was the touch of his inner thighs and knees.
Whether it was Chen Xing's body temperature or the faint fragrance of his hair, they made him so alert that he couldn't fall asleep.
Xia Huanming maintained this posture for an unknown period of time.
When the thunder rolled across the sky again, he finally closed his arms, letting Chen Xing fall deeper into his arms, with his chin gently resting on the soft top of his head.
"What should I do?"
These words mixed with a sigh fell into Chen Xing's hair.
Xia Huanming can be sure.
At least until he said that to Chen Xing, and until four hours ago, he was still a person who "didn't like rain".
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