Twenty-seven years old.
Small town.
At this time of year, everyone has gone home to prepare for the Spring Festival, and only a few people remain in the staff dormitory.
One of them was Zhang Hanyuan, who was homeless.
He prepared New Year's goods as usual, but this year's goods were exceptionally good and there were an extra amount of them.
Nearly three years have passed, and Sheng Qian's appearance has changed the trajectory of his life.
He is now a well-known boss, and he has obtained the status and money he once wanted, but he has lost a true sense of belonging.
He prepared paper and ink himself, and spread them out on the table to write couplets.
It was nearly dusk, and he kept looking outside while writing the couplets. Although Sheng Qian had called to say so, he had been waiting for the past few days.
"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang!"
Someone shouted.
Zhang Hanyuan put down his pen and went outside. The employees who stayed behind were calling him to come over for dinner.
Zhang Hanyuan refused.
It wasn't that he disliked someone; rather, he was waiting for someone.
“Mr. Zhang, you’re always alone. It’s too quiet here when a few of us get together to make it lively.”
The staff warmly called him over again.
Zhang Hanyuan said, "I've prepared the food here, so I won't go over. I would only spoil your fun. I have some things to do, so I won't bother you."
"I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. Zhang, you're too kind."
They didn't have any ulterior motives; they just wanted to invite him over for dinner.
Zhang Hanyuan simply waved his hand.
"If Mr. Zhang feels embarrassed, he can bring the food over as well, so that we can have a table together and it will be more lively!"
Zhang Hanyuan said, "You guys eat your food. I just want to eat well and get some rest. I've been busy from the beginning to the end of the year, so please let me have a break."
The workers then stopped.
Zhang Hanyuan looked at the main road ahead for a while before turning around and going into the house, where he wrote a couplet.
He sensed someone standing in front of the door and suddenly looked up.
Their eyes met, and they were both taken aback.
When they met again, the two had changed so much.
Zhang Hanyuan, who was already handsome, became even more mature and charming. No wonder Sheng Qian said that many girls were chasing after him.
Zhao Niangen smiled, and in that instant, Zhang Hanyuan seemed to see that person from back then.
The Zhao Niangen before me looked much more resolute than before, and had a somewhat scholarly air about him.
She looks fair and clean; she seems to be doing well there.
He had also grown quite a bit taller, and Zhang Hanyuan subconsciously took a few steps forward.
Zhao Niangen immediately noticed that Zhang Hanyuan was half a head taller than him. He thought he was stronger than Zhang Hanyuan, but he still looked rather thin.
Because Zhang Hanyuan travels around all year round, encounters different people, and handles different things, his composure and maturity make Zhao Niangen feel both unfamiliar and gratified.
"Dalin! You've grown taller and changed a lot!"
Zhang Hanyuan averted his gaze and said, "You've changed a lot too. Sheng Qian said long ago that you would come back, but I didn't know when you would return. Did you walk back alone? Was there no one to see you off?"
Zhang Hanyuan didn't hear any car sounds outside. Thinking of Zhao Niangen walking into town on his own two legs, he raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhao Niangen's feet.
Zhao Niangen hurriedly explained, "I couldn't resist having them stop the car ahead so I could walk around and take a look after all this time since I've been away for so long."
"Have you got a meal yet?"
"not yet."
"Perfect timing, I've cooked a whole table of food."
Zhang Hanyuan pulled him inside.
"Dalin, your cooking skills have improved," Zhao Niangen said, recognizing the carefully prepared dishes on the table.
Zhao Niangen was used to doing delicate work, but after he went there, he never had to lift a finger.
Zhang Hanyuan said, "My table is probably not even half the size of yours. Please make do with what you have tonight."
Zhao Niangen said with a smile, "Dalin, when did you become so modest?"
He then sat down and took the food that Zhang Hanyuan handed him.
Zhang Hanyuan then took a bottle of wine. The red wine was brought back from abroad by a certain boss; it was quite old and expensive.
Zhao Niangen doesn't understand alcohol and doesn't like drinking it. His career requires him to keep a clear head: "I don't drink these things."
"It's rare for you to come back, so it's no problem for you to have a couple of drinks with me."
"You know I can't drink this; it makes my face flush."
"As long as it doesn't make you drunk, just two drinks will do."
Zhao Niangen pursed his lips and nodded, "Okay."
Zhang Hanyuan didn't ask him what he did there, or what achievements he made. Zhang Hanyuan kept track of all that he had done.
No need to ask any more questions.
How long will you stay this time?
“I have to go back on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Their car will pick me up on the first day of the Lunar New Year,” Zhao Niangen said, not wanting to trouble others to wait any longer.
Actually, what they meant was that we could stay for two more days.
But when he thought of the two people who had returned with him waiting for him in the county town, he couldn't bear it.
We just talked about the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Zhang Hanyuan frowned: "So urgent?"
“We have another research project underway, and I have to rush back to participate.”
Zhang Hanyuan remained silent.
But his deep-set features gave off a somber air.
Zhao Niangen cleared his throat and smiled, "Dalin, my teacher changed my name."
"Changed your name? Why did you suddenly change your name?"
Zhao Niangen was a little embarrassed. He put down his wine glass, and the wine color flushed his face, turning his cheeks red.
It has a fatal allure.
"Zhao Sinian, what do you think?"
He didn't say why he wanted to change his name.
Zhang Hanyuan withdrew his gaze from his face and said, "It sounds very nice. Have you become a disciple?"
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