Long shooting technique.
But...Xu Xu was troubled. Why is she the only one who thinks Ji Bai looks rather unserious? My fingers inadvertently rubbed the back of her hand, and my breath was gently exhaled.
On her cheeks, there were those thoughtful eyes, the same expression as when she was in bed at night...
Ji Bai was certainly not bothered at all. Looking at his wife standing in his arms with a cold expression and a red face was indeed one of the great pleasures in life.
There was also a little girl who took advantage of Xu Xu's absence and came up politely: "Director, can you give me some advice?"
Ji Bai: "Zhao Han, come here and teach people."
☆、51
Near noon, Ji Bai said goodbye. Xu Xu sent him downstairs. The two of them thought about what happened from last night to this morning. They both wanted to laugh, but were reluctant to leave.
“Then… contact me later.” Xu Xu waved at him.
Ji Bai directly grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.
There were people coming and going in the corridor, but Ji Bai didn't care. He lowered his head and stared at her: "Your family is all well."
"That's natural."
A smile rose in Ji Bai's eyes: "I just mentioned it to your father. Come back to Beijing with me on the eleventh to meet my family."
Xu Xu looked at him.
She knew he was doing this out of courtesy - because he had already met her family today.
"Meeting my dad and the others today was an accident. You don't have to take it too seriously. Don't be so hasty."
Ji Bai stared at her and smiled: "It's the same sooner or later."
Xu Xu's face got a little hot again: "It's still a few months until the eleventh, we'll talk about it then."
In fact, Ji Bai was not in a hurry. After all, they had just started dating and had never thought about meeting their parents before.
But according to the education he received since childhood, since he has already taken on some responsibilities in front of the girl's elders, he should also let her get the recognition of her own elders. This is the respect for her.
He didn't want her to give in in the slightest.
——
Xu Xu returned upstairs, and Xu Jun went to the kitchen to cut watermelon, leaving the father and daughter alone in the living room.
Xu Xu sat down next to his father: "How is it?"
Father Xu looked at her and smiled lovingly: "You are a very good young man, smart and sophisticated, open and steady. Your vision is much better than Xu Jun's."
Before Xu Xu could reply, Xu Jun in the kitchen shouted, "Dad, you are too biased. I am your son. And this is only the first time we've met, is it necessary to give me such a high evaluation?"
All three laughed. After laughing, Father Xu said gently: "Your brother is right. I think highly of him, but it is just my first impression. What makes me doubtful is that his family background is a bit special.
Chinese society is first and foremost a power-based society, and only secondarily an economic society. Even though many people are unwilling to admit it, there is indeed a small group of people who stand at the top of power in this society.
If a person stands at the top of the pyramid since childhood and can obtain many things more easily than others, his mentality and what he sees will definitely be different from those of us ordinary people.
Xu Xu, you studied psychology, so you know very well the impact of a person’s growing environment on their personality and values. I will not interfere in your affairs, but I hope that you will carefully consider in the future whether he can always be loyal to you and love you equally and with respect. ”
Xu Xu thought about it and nodded: "I can't say for sure that we can go to the end, because any relationship has risks. But the influence of his family on him will not be a problem. Because he realized this much earlier than us, when he was only 18 years old and had just entered the police academy.
Dad, how many men have you seen who, at that age, can give up the protection of their ancestors, give up the familiar growing environment, and choose a life path that no one like him has ever taken? And not in a rebellious, decadent, or negative way, but in a positive, independent, and tenacious way. ”
A hint of tenderness rose in her eyes: "Dad, he is really good. From a probability perspective, I may meet someone like him in my lifetime, I must seize the opportunity."
Dad, brother, he is a shining gem by your side. Even though I am as ignorant as I am in love, I can't bear to miss him.
——
In the afternoon, my father and brother left. After Xu Xu cleaned up the house, he called Ji Bai.
Ji Bai was playing tennis with a few friends in the neighborhood. It was sunset at this time, and the setting sun shone obliquely on the red rubber sports field, bright and gorgeous. Ji Bai heard his phone ringing, called another friend to take his place, and walked to the sidelines.
"Are they all gone?" Ji Bai asked with a smile.
"Yeah." Xu Xu couldn't help laughing. It seemed that after last night's intimacy, the tone of their conversation was different - there was a kind of tenderness in it that only the other party could understand.
"Have you eaten?" Ji Bai asked.
Xu Xu replied: "I just ate. How about you?"
"I ate it, too."
The two of them were silent for a while, and Ji Bai's voice softened a little: "...Does it still hurt?"
Xu Xu was startled, his cheeks getting hot: "Well, it's okay."
Ji Bai just laughed softly and said nothing.
This made Xu Xu even more embarrassed, but he changed the subject lightly: "What are you busy with?"
Ji Bai raised his eyes and looked at the court behind him: "Xu Xu, do you want to come and play ball with me?"
——
Ji Bai has lived in this community for several years and has become quite familiar with some of the neighbors. Every weekend, everyone would organize some activities and sometimes invite him to join them. There were no special activities today, just a few young people playing ball in the community stadium.
When Xu Xu arrived, Ji Bai had been waiting at the gate of the community for a while. He took her hand and led her to the crowd: "My girlfriend, Xu Xu."
Everyone laughed, and someone said, "The bachelor for years finally got a girlfriend. The last bachelor in our community has been conquered."
Some people also said to Xu Xu: "Ji Bairen is very nice, Miss Xu, you are so lucky."
Xu Xu followed behind Ji Bai, nodding frequently. Ji Bai hugged her shoulders and said, "I am lucky."
Everyone laughed at him and said that he was really different after having a girlfriend. He spoiled her like crazy. Xu Xu's cheeks turned slightly red, and Ji Bai smiled faintly without saying a word.
At this time, someone suggested: "Come on, new couple, come on stage and play a game." Ji Bai handed a racket to Xu Xu: "Try it?"
Xu Xu looked at him: "Are you sure? I'm not good at this kind of sport."
Ji Bai smiled: "I'm here, just follow me and cooperate with me."
Ji Bai was not bragging when he said this, so far he was invincible in the entire community. It's just that this is an upscale and fashionable neighborhood with a lot of couples of similar age. Everyone always likes to play doubles, mixed doubles, and husband-and-wife teams. Although every time he pairs up with just someone, he can still dominate. But looking at the couple opposite, the girl lost and got angry while the boy coaxed her and admitted his mistake, and finally they sat on the sidelines holding hands and wiping each other's sweat and drinking water. Of course, he and the sweaty old man just high-fived each other to celebrate the victory.
This kind of competitive sports activity, which is originally very intense, will become a bit boring if the losers are not depressed and the winners are not excited after it happens too many times.
Things are different now with Xu Xu. She's not good at it? It didn't matter, he was strong enough and could lead her in the fight. The feeling of victory must be very satisfying.
However, Ji Bai did not expect that Xu Xu could be so "unskilled" to this extent.
Although she reacts quickly and moves accurately. But she was too small, her arms and legs were too short, and her arm strength was too weak. Not to mention that he often fails to catch up with the trajectory of the ball, even if he does, it often goes straight into the net with one shot.
Of course, the opponent soon discovered this disadvantage, and almost every ball was thrown towards Xu Xu. Even if Ji Bai tried his best to rescue, it was too late.
He lost, and the others were so excited that they even said they would bring Miss Xu to play ball more often in the future to cultivate their relationship. Some people also said that today was a day worth remembering. The ever-victorious General Ji Bai was defeated, and it should be recorded in the community annals...
Although Ji Bai was a little frustrated, he didn't care too much. Everyone sat on the sidelines to rest. He looked at Xu Xu's red, sweaty face and asked, "Are you tired? Drink more water."
Xu Xu had been silent since he lost the game. He raised his head and smiled at the others: "You'll be tired after playing for a while. Do you want to play something else? I suggest playing poker."
Just as someone was about to nod, Ji Bai laughed and held her hand: "It's so late, why are you still playing cards? Let's do it another day." He whispered in her ear: "It doesn't matter, there will be plenty of opportunities to win it back in the future."
The little guy is quite competitive. But the night was long, and he just wanted to be with her, so how could he let other people waste his time?
——
As the night deepened, the whole room was shrouded in warm light. Ji Bai went to take a shower. Xu Xu lay on the bed, propped up his chin, and looked at the quiet starry night outside the window.
Footsteps sounded behind her, the bed sank slightly, and a warm breath surrounded her from behind.
"Take a look. Do you like it?" Ji Bai's deep voice sounded in her ears.
Xu Xu looked down and saw that he was holding a transparent emerald green bracelet.
She looked up at him again: "A token of love?"
Ji Bai smiled: "Yeah." He picked up her wrist and put the bracelet on it. Fortunately, the bracelet is delicate and will not fall off. The snow-white hands and the green jade are very compatible.
"My grandfather gave it to you. Wear it when you go see him later."
Xu Xu was stunned. If that was the case, the bracelet should be prepared for his future wife.
"This is too valuable. Is it inappropriate to give it to me now?"
Ji Bai understood what she was thinking. Their relationship had only started for a few months, so it would be too early to give this as a gift to Ji's daughter-in-law.
But on the other hand, after meeting her father today, he felt it necessary to express his gratitude to her. on the other hand……
No matter what the future holds, and no matter whether they can be together for the rest of their lives as they wish, he hopes that this bracelet, which has accompanied him in waiting for nearly thirty years, belongs to the woman in front of him.
What's more, the possibility of the two of them growing old together is very, very high. It should be said that he can hardly think of any impossible factors.
So he smiled and replied: "What era is it now? Don't think too much. You also said that it is a token of love, keep it well."
After he said that, Xu Xu did not refuse. I just looked at the round and smooth bracelet and wondered: What kind of token of love would she give him? What could properly express her feelings for him? It's a headache.
——
On Monday night, the bureau arranged a celebration banquet to commend Ji Bai and Xu Xu for their contributions to the Burma operation.
As the lights came on, the spacious banquet hall was bustling with hundreds of people sitting at dozens of tables, laughing and talking happily. Xu Xu and Ji Bai sat at the head table with the leaders of the provincial department and the municipal bureau. Most of the time, it was Ji Bai who answered the leaders' questions on their behalf and blocked the toasts from colleagues at other tables.
Director Liu also came today. Seeing how proud he was, he deliberately teased him, "Ji Bai, you should drink three cups as punishment. When I wanted to transfer Xu Xu away, who rushed back to stop me? It turns out that he fell in love with that girl."
The leaders all laughed. Ji Bai was willing to punish himself and replied with a smile: "I also want to thank Director Liu for matchmaking for us." Director Liu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He shook his head and said: "Come on! No one can take away the person you like. Xu Xu is such a good girl, you should just be content."
Ji Bai was calm and composed. Xu Xu had never been teased by the usually serious and mature leaders before. He felt a little embarrassed and could only eat his food in silence. After a while, I got up and went to the bathroom.
As soon as I reached the corner of the corridor outside, I saw a familiar graceful figure standing by the window. It was Yao Meng.
Xu Xu was silent for a while, then walked forward and stood beside her a few steps away.
Yao Meng turned around and saw her, smiled slightly, and said nothing. People were coming and going behind him from time to time, especially colleagues from other departments, who would greet Xu Xu with a smile when they saw him. But when it came to Yao Meng, everyone just nodded slightly or just ignored it.
After a while, Xu Xu asked, "I heard you're leaving tomorrow, how's your new job going?"
Yao Meng looked out the window at the night, a smile on her face. Instead of answering, she asked, "Xu Xu, many people say behind my back that I'm dating a rich man. Why did you come to ask about my business?"
Xu Xu was silent for a moment, then answered, "You don't have the personality to be with rich men. They misunderstood."
Yao Meng was startled and turned to look at her. After a few seconds of silence, she said, "They are right. I do have a very rich boyfriend."
"Then you must really like him." Xu Xu said calmly.
Yao Meng remained silent now. She looked at Xu Xu with a complicated smile in her eyes: "Xu Xu, thank you."
The two were silent for a while, and Xu Xu said: "Actually, you don't have to be like this."
Yao Meng was stunned when she heard Xu Xu say, "Be passive and slack. This will make people misunderstand you."
Yao Meng looked at her quietly.
She was right, it was unnecessary. However, she had once vowed to devote her life to a career, but now she had decided to give it up. She actually did not want to face her former colleagues who had fought alongside her. What kind of mentality is this? She couldn't analyze it clearly. Is it the inferiority complex after being rejected by Ji Bai? Is it self-blame for the Lu Ge case? Or is it the shame of being unable to stick to one's past ideals in the face of better development opportunities and greater temptations of fame and fortune?
But Xu Xu seemed to understand her.
The night was still dark. Yao Meng looked at the vast sky and the brightly lit land before her and said softly, "Xu Xu, I'm sorry."
Xu Xu nodded: "I accept."
Yao Meng couldn't help but laugh, so she walked over and hugged her gently.
Yao Meng left the table early that day, and got into her boyfriend's luxury car under the respectful gaze of the restaurant waiter and the sidelong glances of passers-by.
My boyfriend Lin Qingyan is in his thirties, wearing a well-made black suit. He is tall, thin, and handsome. He is an executive of a listed company. He gently held her hand: "Is it going well?"
Yao Meng felt a little emotional, but her mood became better because of Xu Xu, and she nodded: "It went very smoothly."
Lin Qingyan smiled slightly, pondered for a moment, and said: "Although you have resigned, you should interact more with your former colleagues in the future. You are still young, and the friends you make in your first job after graduation are often lifelong. It is very worthy of attention."
Although they had been dating for less than two months, he was more than ten years older than her, and saw things in a mature and calm manner. To her, he was both her boyfriend and a mentor on her life journey. This is also why Yao Meng was deeply moved by him. She leaned her head against his chest: "Well, I'll listen to you. Thank you Qingyan."
Lin Qingyan looked at the girl's beautiful face in his arms, which was as plump as a peach blossom. Tenderness rose in his heart. He hugged her gently and bent down to kiss her.
——
This weekend, neighbors in Jibai Community organized a self-driving trip to the suburbs. Ji Bai naturally brought Xu Xu with him to participate.
It was late when we arrived in the suburbs on Friday night. The moonlight is sparse in the valley, the water is deep, and occasionally fish startle the water, making it quiet and pleasant.
Some people are fishing, some are boating, and some are barbecuing and singing around the campfire. Ji Bai liked fishing, so he and Xu Xu each had a fishing rod and sat by the pond. Soon they caught a few big fish, which surprised everyone.
At this time, someone shouted: "Ji Bai, come with your wife to eat skewers."
Ji Bai took Xu Xu's hand and walked over, smiling faintly, "My wife likes spicy food, so add more."
When Xu Xu heard this name, his cheeks felt slightly hot, but he remained silent.
That night we set up tents and slept on the mountainside. The next morning we climbed the mountain to watch the sunrise. At almost three o'clock, someone woke us up and we walked up the dark mountain path. Although it was a dark and windy night, most of the people present were lovers, and the couples holding hands and whispering to each other did not make it boring.
When we were almost at the top of the mountain, someone suggested: "Let's run! Let's see who reaches the top first. The loser will buy the winner breakfast."
Everyone agreed, but Ji Bai smiled and said, "What's the point of just running? Why not just carry your wife on your back and run. Whoever gets there first wins."
Everyone thought this was more interesting and agreed.
Ji Bai squatted down in front of Xu Xu and said, "Come up." Xu Xu climbed up, but heard him whisper, "I didn't break my promise. I'll win it back for you today."
Xu Xu was startled for a moment, then realized what was happening - when they lost the last time they played, he said there would be a chance to win back. I still remember it today. At this time, someone gave an order, and the men, carrying their wives on their backs, all rushed towards the mountain path.
Soon someone reacted: "Ji Bai is so mean! His wife is the lightest!"
Xu Xu lay on Ji Bai's shoulder and couldn't help laughing.
Sure enough, they were the first to reach the top of the mountain. Leaving the others far behind. But it was not yet sunrise, there was only a gray light on the top of the mountain, and the surrounding mountains were silent.
More and more people reached the top of the mountain, waiting quietly. Ji Bai was bored waiting, so he grabbed Xu Xu's waist and was about to kiss her, but she took something out of her arms, her cheeks still a little red, and patted his palm: "Open your hands."
Ji Bai spread out his hands as he was told.
The light is not good, but I can vaguely make out that this is... a gray stone?
Ji Bai held the stone and listened to Xu Xu's explanation: "This is a fossil. My father left it when he was on a scientific expedition. It's not a very valuable thing, but what's valuable is that there is a very small flower and a leaf inside. Look carefully against the light later..."
Seeing Ji Bai remained silent, she looked at him hesitantly: "This is a token of love. Do you like it?"
Ji Bai suddenly laughed and raised his arms to embrace her.
You expressed your love through the vicissitudes of life. Of course I like that. I like it very much.
At that time, thin clouds were floating on the top of the mountain, and a red sun slowly broke through the sky from the distant horizon. The rosy glow is like broken gold, slowly illuminating the earth. Many people cheered loudly. Xu Xu was also in a very good mood as he looked at the magnificent and beautiful scenery in front of him, but for Ji Bai, the most beautiful scenery was already in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and in the brilliant light and shadow between heaven and earth, he kissed her slightly red face deeply.
☆、52
Four months later.
As summer turns to autumn, Lin City is often shrouded in a thin mist, and the whole city is cool and pleasant with lush greenery.
That night, the moonlight was bright and the autumn atmosphere was in full swing. Xu Xu was wearing a loose T-shirt and sitting in front of the computer, his fingers moving very fast. With a cup of strong coffee at hand and a pair of earplugs in my ears as usual, I didn't even hear the person pushing the door behind me.
Ji Bai was assigned by the provincial department to go on a business trip out of town for two weeks, and he just rushed back today. She thought she would see the little guy sleeping soundly, but she didn't expect him to be away from home. She was actually enjoying herself.
He put down the luggage in his hand and walked forward slowly. She was wearing his T-shirt, which almost covered her whole body, revealing only her slender, snow-white legs... Ji Bai bent down and picked her up from the stool: "Wife..."
Xu Xu was concentrating on looking at the computer. He shuddered in fear at first, but then he smiled when he felt his breath and body temperature.
He still carried the coolness of the night, and his slightly cold lips pressed heavily against hers. After a passionate entanglement, his breathing became a little unstable, and he carried her to the bedroom.
“Wait!” Xu Xu pushed his chest away and glanced at his coat. “Go take a shower first.” After saying that, she jumped out of his arms and sat back in the chair.
Ji Bai's arms were empty. He glanced at her slender figure, leaned over and hugged her again: "What are you busy with?"
Xu Xu bit the tip of the pen and stared at the screen and answered, "Write a column for Yao Meng's magazine. Her magazine focuses on women's lives, and mental health is also an aspect of it."
Ji Bai glanced at the computer screen: "Why are you interested in doing this?"
Xu Xu opened the drawer, pulled out two beautiful tickets and handed them to him: "I didn't ask her for money. The reward she gave me was two VIP tickets for the concert - don't you like this band? I wrote this for her."
Ji Bai took the ticket, looked at it for a few seconds, put it on the table, lowered his head and kissed her deeply.
He went to take a shower. Xu Xu focused on the screen again. He had just typed a few times when he heard him shout in the bathroom, "Wife, I didn't bring a towel."
Xu Xu stood up, took a bath towel and walked over. The door was opened a crack, and the sound of dripping water could be heard. Xu Xu raised her eyes - Hey, isn't the bath towel on the shelf inside? Before she could come to her senses, a strong wheat-colored arm reached out from in front of her and pulled her in.
Xu Xu laughed and pushed him: "I haven't finished my work yet!"
Ji Bai was not willing to do that. He carried her and her clothes under the shower and closed the bathroom door.
A room full of obsession.
It was several hours later when the two of them lay quietly in bed, hugging each other.
Ji Bai has been working non-stop these past few days, and he was a bit too harsh just now. Now he is satisfied and exhausted. But Xu Xu lay there with his eyes closed for a while, but couldn't fall asleep - he drank too much coffee, so he just sat up: "You go to sleep first, I'll finish my work."
Ji Bai glanced at the clock on the wall - it was two o'clock. Seeing that she actually turned on the computer and seemed to be planning to stay up all night, he couldn't help but frown: "Come and sleep."
Xu Xu: "Don't worry about it."
Ji Bai stood up and walked over, raising his hand to close her screen cover: "What time is it?"
Xu Xu was in the middle of writing when he was suddenly interrupted by him. He couldn't help but frown and look up at him. Ji Bai also stared at her without hesitation, his dark eyes were deep, and his usual stern expression naturally appeared.
Xu Xu glanced at him and turned on the screen again: "Have you forgotten the rules of living together? Don't interfere with each other."
Ji Bai looked at her indifferent expression, and a little anger rose in his chest.
It’s not that he had to interfere with Xu Xu, but he had been working hard outside for more than half a month and hadn’t had a good night’s sleep. As soon as the case was over, he refused to spend the night away and rushed back immediately. In fact, he was already extremely tired and just wanted to hold the beautiful girl in his arms and sleep with her, but she didn't appreciate it.
Besides, it was too late, and he couldn't bear to see her not taking care of herself!
After a moment of silence, he finally suppressed the urge to force her back to bed. He pulled a chair over and sat next to her. "Okay, I won't interfere. It's okay for me to sit here by myself."
Xu Xu glanced at him, said nothing, and continued typing on the keyboard. Ji Bai put his hands behind his back and stared at her quietly. Looking at her fair and quiet little face, his anger subsided - she was just such a straightforward person, what was there for him to be angry about?
Xu Xu was actually having trouble focusing on her work as he was stared at like that. Thinking that he just came back from a business trip, it’s already so late and why hasn’t he gone to bed yet? Can he physically handle it?
After a while, she decided to compromise. When I turned around, I saw that his head was tilted, his eyes were slightly closed, and his breathing was even and long - he had fallen asleep sitting in the chair.
Xu Xu pushed the computer away, stood up and squatted in front of him. Looking closely, I discovered that his eye sockets were slightly sunken and his handsome brows were filled with fatigue.
Xu Xu immediately felt heartbroken and reached out to gently push him: "Third brother, third brother... I'm sorry, I don't want to work anymore, let's go to bed."
Ji Bai didn't open his eyes, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Xu Xu was startled, then realized—he was pretending to sleep to gain sympathy!
Ji Bai had already reached out and picked her up and put her on the bed, holding her tightly in his arms, feeling happy physically and mentally: "Third brother accepts your apology, be good and go to sleep."
——
In fact, at the beginning, Xu Xu didn't want to live together. First, she was used to doing things her own way and was not used to having someone suddenly appear in her life; second, the two of them were colleagues, and if they lived together, they would be together almost 24 hours a day.
Xu Xu believes that appropriate distance will deepen the beauty of love, but being too close may have the opposite effect.
But Ji Bai didn't think these thoughts of hers were a problem - how could he get tired of them? We are so busy at work that we don't have enough time to spend together.
His goal is to live together as soon as possible, completely integrate the little one into his life, and firmly cultivate their relationship. Xu Xu had a simple personality, but he was determined and cautious in his actions. The result was predictable.
He was hungry at night and no one cooked him a midnight snack; he was tired from work during the day and wanted her to take care of him on the weekend; he wanted to smoke again and needed her supervision; he suddenly drove to her house to pick her up... With excuses like these, he moved Xu Xu's clothes home little by little. Sometimes he stayed at his house for several days a week. In the end, his own home was not as convenient as Ji Bai's... Before they knew it, they were living together.
Later, Xu Xu also realized his feelings, but was reluctant to refuse.
Fortunately for Xu Xu, during the third month of living together, the two of them hardly ever quarreled. Even if there are conflicts, they are just minor frictions like the one just now. Always quick and accommodating.
Occasionally, when there was a big friction, Ji Bai would give in to her a little. No matter who was right or wrong, he would always try to coax her slowly. Xu Xu felt very touched by this. Sometimes when I mentioned this to Xu Jun, even he would say, "Ji Bairen looks quite arrogant, but he actually has a big heart, and is quite manly."
——
The concert was on Saturday night at a theater in the city center. When Ji Bai and Xu Xu arrived, the theater was almost full. The huge theater was brightly lit and everyone was dressed neatly.
Their seats were in the middle of the front of the theater, a very good location. As soon as they sat down, they saw Yao Meng holding Lin Qingyan's arm, sitting in the front row, turning around and smiling at them. There were some young men and women sitting around, and they looked over when they saw this. They should be Yao Meng's colleagues from the company.
Compared to a few months ago, Yao Meng looks more mature and beautiful. With silky long hair, an exquisite and elegant evening gown, light makeup and bright eyes, she looks even more beautiful and charming sitting in the crowd. It's like a piece of unpolished jade, finally shedding its dust and completely blooming with brilliance. Lin Qingyan was tall, straight, handsome and elegant, and the two of them sitting together were a perfect match.
Although they didn't interact much, Ji Bai and Xu Xu both had a good impression of Lin Qingyan. The two men smiled and greeted each other. Lin Qingyan politely complimented: "Xu Xu looks very beautiful today."
Ji Bai looked at the woman beside him - she was wearing a beige V-neck sweater and a short tweed skirt. Although she was not as glamorous as the other women, she was fresh and cute like a soft little animal. She was indeed the most beautiful in his eyes.
Xu Xu smiled and said to Lin Qingyan: "The most beautiful one is by your side."
The four of them laughed. Lin Qingyan looked at Yao Meng, who was as beautiful as a pearl and jade, beside him. When the lights dimmed, he turned his head and gently kissed her face. Ji Bai also took Xu Xu's hand and kissed it on his lips.
Her every frown and smile touched his heart. This is true for all lovers in the world.
——
When the concert ended, it was just the right night, with the pool outside the theater illuminated by lights, and the flowers and trees green. The exit was at its peak hour, so Ji Bai did not take Xu Xu home immediately. Instead, he walked into the shade of trees and paced slowly.
I had just taken a few steps when the phone rang. He took one look, smiled slightly and answered, "Mom."
Ji Bai didn't have much contact with his family, and Xu Xu had never had any direct contact with his parents. At this time, she stood quietly beside him and accompanied him.
Hearing her son's cheerful voice, Ji's mother smiled and said, "It's almost November 11th and Mid-Autumn Festival. Are you coming home?"
Ji Bai glanced at Xu Xu and said, "Let's go back. I'll bring Xu Xu back with me."
On the other end of the phone, my mother was silent for a moment, then answered, "Tell us after you've booked the flight, and I'll send a driver to pick you up."
"Okay." Ji Bai smiled faintly.
——
After returning home that day, Xu Xu went to take a shower, and Ji Bai went to the balcony alone, chewing dates facing the night.
Under the supervision of my wife, I have completely quit smoking. Only sometimes when he got addicted, Xu Xu would always stuff a piece of red date into his mouth, saying that it could be used as a substitute and could beautify the skin, replenish blood, and so on… Although it was a bit strange for a criminal policeman to chew red date slices in public for the purpose of beautifying and replenishing blood, once he said it was his wife's order, everyone around him would become envious.
At this moment, Ji Bai was chewing on jujube slices and thinking: Bringing Xu Xu back to Beijing this time will make it difficult for my mother.
He had mentioned Xu Xu's matter to his family several times before. Everyone else was fine except his mother, who seemed to be deliberately avoiding the topic and never answered it.
Ever since he chose his career, there have always been conflicts between mother and son, and neither side has been willing to compromise. I just couldn't get rid of him, so I slowly accepted the reality.
Now he did not follow her wishes and marry someone of equal status, but instead found a girl from another place, who was a criminal police officer. Of course, his mother was not happy.
However, it won't be that difficult.
Ji Bai took out his cell phone and started calling people one by one.
The first call was to his grandfather who loved him the most.
"Grandpa, I will return to Beijing next week. I will give you a surprise - yes, I will bring my granddaughter-in-law to see you. Please send a car to pick her up. She said she wants to see you first... and then she can go to see my parents..."
The second call was to my eldest brother.
"Brother, I will bring Xu Xu back next week. You have to come back on the day of dinner at home."
Then call Shu Hang.
"I'll bring your sister-in-law back next week... Well, you can spread the news if you want, just say it openly, Ji San is getting married. What's my mother's attitude? Shu Hang, you can only use your troops for a moment, so let your mother and the others go and persuade my mother..."
Shu Hang on the other end was amused: "Why don't I go to my mom and cry about it - tell her that you found a girl with a clean background, smart and cute, and everyone is jealous and envious? I swear to find someone similar."
Ji Bai smiled faintly and replied: "Okay."
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On the eve of returning to Beijing, Xu Xu carried a lot of things home.
Ji Bai opened it and saw: a pair of jade earrings as delicate as dripping water. Xu Xu explained: "You said your mother likes jade. I asked my brother to ask someone to buy this for me."
A silk shirt that feels good to the touch - "I gave it to Grandpa. It's close-fitting and comfortable for him to wear. It's all handmade."
Unfolding one by one, they may not be very expensive, but you can tell that a lot of thought went into them.
Ji Bai raised his eyes and looked at her: "I will ask someone to prepare these, you don't have to worry about it."
Xu Xu said, "You can tell who bought it at a glance. And the intentions behind it are different."
Ji Bai was silent for a moment, then said, "Wife, my mother has always been upset about me being a police officer. This time when I return to Beijing, she may have some misunderstandings about you because of me. But you don't have to worry about it. She can't affect the overall situation."
Xu Xu was slightly startled.
Her mother died early, so she didn't have much experience interacting with female elders. But she could make a judgment - despite Ji Bai's sophistication, he was not able to completely convince his mother to support him, which showed that his mother must be rather stubborn and perhaps not easy to get along with.
After all, they were discussing elders, so both of them fell silent. After a while, Xu Xu asked: "Do you mind if I ask a question?"
"explain."
"Who has the most say in your family?"
Ji Bai smiled slightly: "My grandfather, followed by my eldest brother."
Xu Xu nodded, and thought calmly for a while, then looked up: "Have you won their support? We should avoid the important issues and control the overall situation."
Ji Bai hugged her into his arms and laughed in a deep voice.
Once the little guy sets his mind to something, he's more scheming than anyone else. For her, the trip to Beijing and the Ji family was a smooth journey!
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In autumn in Beijing, the sky is clear and high, and the sun is dry and warm. It is a rare comfortable and pleasant season of the year.
When Ji Bai and Xu Xu got off the plane, there were already several cars waiting on the tarmac: home, grandfather's house, and Shu Hang and a few childhood friends standing next to the cars with smiles on their faces.
This posture made Xu Xu look at Ji Bai - he has always been low-key, but today he mobilized a large force, which was naturally intentional.
She followed his instructions.
Ji Bai was wearing a black windbreaker she bought for him today. The neat cut and clean color made him look even taller and more slender, and he looked handsome and refreshing. As if he could sense Xu Xu's thoughts, he silently held her small hand tightly and walked towards the crowd with a faint smile.
After Shu Hang and the others hugged Ji Bai, they saw Xu Xu and deliberately nodded and bowed in a flattering manner: "Sister-in-law! You are here! The imperial capital is honored!" "Now that you are here, don't go back. Everyone misses you!"
Xu Xu couldn't get along with these smooth talkers and could only smile shyly. Ji Bai put his arm around her waist and knocked on Shu Hang's car hood: "Let's go to Grandpa's house first, and then we'll get together in two days."
"Okay. Sister-in-law, make a list of what you want to eat and play. We will go through fire and water to get you there. We will even pick the stars in the sky for you..."
Xu Xu couldn't help laughing, and Ji Bai also laughed: "It's not your turn to pick stars for her, let's go!"
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The car sped along the road and soon arrived at grandpa's house.
This is a quiet courtyard in the city, shaded by plane trees and with quiet and deep corridors. Ji Bai carried the gift and walked straight inside holding Xu Xu's hand. The guards and nannies were all familiar faces who had worked for him for many years. They all smiled when they saw him: "Ji Bai is back? Is this your girlfriend?"
Ji Bai smiled and nodded, and asked Xu Xu to call everyone one by one, and then asked: "Where is Grandpa?"
"The commander woke up from his nap and was basking in the sun in the backyard. He's been waiting for you for quite some time."
When Xu Xu and Ji Bai stepped into the backyard, they saw an old man sitting in a chair under a tree. The sun shrouded his entire body. He was wearing a very ordinary blue shirt and loose cotton pants, and looked quiet and kind.
Ji Bai walked over, leaned over, and said softly
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