Xie Luyu tucked the sign under his arm and took the luggage cart from Gu Qingchi.
"go home?"
Xie Luyu was thinking about the things prepared at home.
The cake had been prepared long ago, and he also planned to cook a few dishes. He had prepared all the ingredients and was just waiting to put them into the pot. In addition, there was a pot of steaming pork rib soup that had been simmering for several hours to keep it warm.
Gu Qingchi didn't say anything, but glanced at Xiaoke. Xie Luyu understood and took the initiative to greet him.
"Xiao Ke, where are you going? Your brother Gu and I live close by, so I'll take you home first."
Xiaoke waved her hands quickly. She was still a little scared in front of Xie Luyu.
"No, no, thank you, Mr. Xie. I can just take a taxi back by myself."
Xie Luyu shouted hi.
"You're welcome. If you're Xiao Gu's friend, then you're my friend."
"Besides, it's inconvenient for a young girl to carry luggage by herself. It would be a waste if you don't take a taxi. You have to pay for it yourself. We can take you there and carry your luggage for you."
Xiao Ke agreed.
Xiaoke's residence was assigned by the company. It was not far from Gu Qingchi's and he could just go there on his way.
After Xiaoke got out of the car, only Gu Qingchi was sitting in the back seat. As Gu Qingchi sat there, he became limp, as if he had no bones, and his upper body slowly slid to another seat in the back row.
When Xie Luyu looked up at the rearview mirror again, he could no longer see the person. It was a red light, so Xie Luyu looked back.
Then I saw Gu Qingchi lying on the back seat. He was wearing a sweatshirt and a hat, revealing only his handsome chin and a few strands of hair.
He curled up there with his back slightly bent, a defensive and somewhat fragile posture. Even if one couldn't see Gu Qingchi's expression, anyone who saw it could confirm that he must be exhausted and a little depressed.
Xie Luyu's heart inexplicably tightened. Although the scene was beautiful, he wanted to break the silence and make bright flowers bloom around Gu Qingchi, making the place lively and bustling all the time.
"Xiao Gu, don't sleep. You haven't eaten yet. It's not good for your stomach."
Gu Qingchi didn't move. After a while, he hummed to indicate that he was not asleep.
The red light came and Xie Luyu started driving. He looked ahead and muttered something.
"Are you a little carsick? I've always noticed that you don't have much energy when you get in a car."
Gu Qingchi didn't get up, but still hummed.
But when Xie Luyu heard his voice, he felt a little relieved.
Gu Qingchi stayed there quietly, and Xie Luyu always felt that he would disappear at any time.
"I know a folk remedy for motion sickness. I'll try it on you some other day."
Xie Luyu was a little depressed. He guessed that Gu Qingchi was tired today. He thought of everything, but he didn't expect that little Gu would be so exhausted after a long journey.
At this time, Xie Luyu didn't have the heart to pick up the ball and scatter the sequins and ribbons all over him.
The surprise that had been planned for several days had to be postponed.
But after a while Xie Luyu became active again and talked nonstop.
"I made some soup today. You can have it in time when you get back. Drink some and take a nap. You will feel better the next day."
Xie Luyu kept chattering all the way, and Gu Qingchi responded from time to time in the back, and the atmosphere was surprisingly warm.
Gu Qingchi had two pieces of luggage, a backpack and a suitcase.
Xie Luyu did not open the door for Gu Qingchi. He had never used this etiquette on Gu Qingchi before. It seemed too polite and corny.
Xie Luyu first went to the trunk to get the luggage. He carried the bag on one shoulder and pulled the suitcase with the other hand.
He is tall, so his luggage looks small.
Gu Qingchi was about to get one, but was avoided by Xie Luyu.
"Let me do it. I'm afraid you'll fall asleep and bump the box against the railing."
Gu Qingchi did not insist. He yawned, put his hands into his sleeves, and walked in front listlessly.
When he reached the upstairs, Gu Qingchi stopped. On one side was Gu Qingchi's own home, and on the other side was Xie Luyu's home.
Gu Qingchi knew what his place looked like without opening the door. It was empty, except for the wardrobe and the shoe cabinet by the door which showed that someone lived there. Everything else was no different from before.
It's empty and deserted because people always forget to turn on the air conditioner. It's a bit cold most of the time and the silence is crazy.
He is a plant that grows in the shade, with his back to the sun.
Xie Luyu's place was completely different. He decorated it carefully. There were beige walls, soft cushions on the floor, and a checkered tablecloth covered with freshly picked flowers on the dining table every day.
Xie Luyu is a person who knows how to live well. Even if he lives alone, he always keeps everything in order. He is a light-loving tree, growing vigorously towards the sunshine.
There is almost no hesitation in choosing which side to go, or in other words, as long as it is not there, anywhere is fine.
Even little Lihua likes to run to Xie Luyu's house whenever she has time.
Even in Ye Li's office, Gu Qingchi felt more comfortable there. He was always alone there. Gu Qingchi was not a person who could take care of himself. On the contrary, he always did a terrible job in taking care of himself.
Xie Luyu was a little confused when he saw Gu Qingchi didn't move.
"What's wrong? Did you forget to bring your keys again?"
Xie Luyu saw Gu Qingchi nod slowly from behind.
"Then go to my house first. I've prepared a room for you. Little Lihua must miss you too."
Xie Luyu opened the door and went in with the luggage.
He blocked the mechanism behind the door and hid it, then he calmly invited Gu Qingchi in.
The air conditioner was on and the room was warm. Little Lihua was on the cat climbing frame. When he saw them come back, he turned around and called out excitedly. He jumped over to Gu Qingchi and circled around his feet.
Only after Gu Qingchi sat on the sofa did the little tabby cat calm down and nestle quietly against Gu Qingchi.
Xie Luyu entered the kitchen.
"Don't sleep even if you're sleepy. You'll have stomachache if you stay hungry. I'll get you a bowl of soup first."
The soup has been cooking for an entire afternoon, and the ribs in it are now so soft that they are almost falling off the bones.
Xie Luyu removed all the bones just like last time, leaving only the meat.
Even through the small ceramic bowl, it was still a little hot, so Gu Qingchi held it in both hands. The slightly warm feeling made him feel at ease for some reason.
Xie Luyu was still in the kitchen. The ingredients were all ready, not to mention that a large number of ingredients had already been prepared in order to prepare for Gu Qingchi's "birthday", so he could cook whatever he wanted quickly.
He thought about it for a while and finally gave up. It was too late to fry or stir-fry. Xiao Gu had a bad stomach and was prone to stomachache.
Gu Qingchi held the small ceramic bowl and sipped the soup, while Xie Luyu was busy over there.
He got Gu Qingchi a new set of pajamas, underwear and toiletries, and did not forget to turn on the air conditioner in Gu Qingchi's room. He carefully adjusted it to a suitable temperature. As autumn came, the weather began to get cold.
Cheng Xian had just finished filming, and it was already midnight.
He is quite popular and people kept greeting him on the way to the lounge.
Cheng Xian responded to all of them one by one. Sometimes if others said a few more words, he would also follow suit. He was a big boy, famous for being humble and loving to laugh. His sunny eyes and curved eyebrows could heal a lot of people.
Only the assistant followed Cheng Xian nervously, for he was afraid that Cheng Xian would accidentally reveal his true nature and drive with someone else.
Cheng Xian breathed a sigh of relief when he returned to the lounge and collapsed on the sofa.
"I'm dead, I'm dead. What do you think of that second female lead? Even if she was paid to get in, her acting shouldn't be that bad—"
Cheng Xian's long drawl, coupled with that little puppy face, sounded like she was acting coquettishly.
If only he wasn't making some rather sarcastic comments.
The assistant calmed him down skillfully as if nothing had happened.
"Then getting into the crew is a skill. Besides, it's just an idol drama, so just being good-looking is enough."
Speaking of beautiful, Cheng Xian sneered.
"Then it would be better to look at Gu Qingchi."
The assistant nodded in agreement and wondered.
"It sounds like you have a good impression of Gu Qingchi. Didn't Gu Qingchi steal your role?"
Cheng Xian grabbed the phone next to him, and his words were as sharp as ever.
"You just listen to other people's nonsense. Can you believe what my agent says? Director Wang, if someone can get in through the back door, then the Chinese film industry is doomed. There is no hope."
"Besides, I watched the movie. The actors acted well and looked great. I don't know what they look like in real life. I even took a screenshot from the movie and used it as my desktop wallpaper."
Cheng Xian was scrolling through his phone when he suddenly exclaimed.
"Cheng Ke will beg me for help one day."
Cheng Ke sent a very simple message.
[Do you have Gu Qingchi's contact information? ]
Of course Cheng Xian didn’t. Although they were both in the circle, the entertainment circle was not big. This name was mentioned again and again in his ears, but Cheng Xian had never met Gu Qingchi.
Cheng Xian sent a reply and asked a series of questions.
[Who are you asking for this for? Your girlfriend? Your idol-chasing friend? It can’t be you who’s idolizing him, right? This is too scary.]
It was already very late, and Cheng Xian didn't expect Cheng Ke to come back, but after a while, Cheng Ke sent a message.
[Stop talking nonsense, okay? ]
[Yes, call me brother and I will give it to you. I want voice.]
Cheng Ke is four years younger than Cheng Xian. When he was little, he always called Cheng Xian "brother". But as he grew older, he became more and more taciturn, becoming like an iceberg that no stranger could approach.
But the more this happened, the more Cheng Xian loved to tease him.
There was a pause, and then a voice message came in.
Cheng Xian's hand shook and the phone almost hit his face.
"Fuck, it actually happened."
Cheng Xian turned over and sat up, looking at his phone with a serious look.
He could tease Cheng Ke, but whenever Cheng Ke had something to do, Cheng Xian would always be the first to rush out, without hesitation.
This is not just because of his blood relationship with Cheng Ke.
Also because Cheng Xian is always at a disadvantage in front of Cheng Ke.
Because he was a despicable villain who escaped from his own destiny and left it to his younger brother.
It’s still the same old-fashioned plot, with a conservative father, a weak mother, a family business in need of an heir, and a rebellious child who pursues his own dreams.
But now there is another child in the story. When he was a child, he loved the violin and loved to laugh. He told his family that he wanted to become a famous violinist.
Later, when the child grew up, he silently accepted his parents' arrangement.
He followed his parents' expectations and entered business school. With excellent grades and a stable personality, he was undoubtedly a leader among his peers.
The existence of the child eased the contradictions and conflicts in the family, so Cheng Xian's extraordinary behavior was supported by his family. Now Cheng Xian can go home and complain to his mother about what happened while acting.
But that child never touched the violin again, and no one forgot that Cheng Ke once had a brighter smile than Cheng Xian.
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