Chapter 298 Xiao Zheng picked up Zhao Yubai and returned home...
The wonton shop is located near the entrance of the alley, and it takes only a few minutes to walk to the intersection.
For Zhao Yubai, this road was too short. Before he could figure out how to start a conversation with Xiao Zheng, he had already reached his destination.
Xiao Zheng stopped a taxi, opened the door, and looked back at the man behind him: "Yubai, the car is here."
"So fast!" Zhao Yubai said this subconsciously, then immediately changed his mind when he realized something was wrong: "I thought I had to walk a long way to get a taxi."
He felt deeply reluctant, but couldn't show it. He pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly and said, "Then I'll go first."
Xiao Zheng's eyes were glued to him and he couldn't take them away.
He suppressed the urge to hug Zhao Yubai and tried hard to smile: "Be careful on your way. Goodbye!"
Zhao Yubai got into the car, looked up at him through the window and said, "Goodbye!"
It was clearly a very ordinary farewell, but both of them felt inexplicably sad.
The taxi merged into the traffic flow and gradually disappeared from sight...
The shadow of the vehicle had long disappeared, but Xiao Zheng was still in his original position without moving an inch.
It wasn't until he felt a tingling sensation in his legs that he slowly came back to his senses.
"Yubai..."
Xiao Zheng gently called out Zhao Yubai's name, his lowered eyes filled with sadness.
*
The evening sunset glows on the horizon, and the city is shrouded in glow.
The afterglow penetrated the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting light and shadows on the floor.
The office was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of writing coming from it.
Xiao Yu finished processing the last document, tidied up his desk, and prepared to go home to be with his young wife.
Standing in the elevator, the phone rang.
Seeing that it was his father calling, Xiao Yu's eyes darkened and he hesitated for a few seconds before pressing the call button.
"Ayu, are you off work?"
There was a smile in Xiao Zheng's voice, and a hint of deliberate flattery.
Xiao Yu frowned: "Something wrong?"
Xiao Zheng, who was clearly sensing his son's distance, paused before speaking on the other end of the phone: "Yun Sheng's parents came to our house today to offer the betrothal gifts, and they're planning to go to Yun Sheng's house the day after tomorrow to deliver the betrothal gifts."
"He's quite fast."
When Xiao Yu mentioned Jiang Yunsheng, a smile appeared in his voice. "I'll make a list of the gifts later and you can take it over the day after tomorrow. Since he wants me to marry him so much, I naturally can't let him down."
Xiao Yu doesn't care who marries whom. He and Jiang Yunsheng have been through so much and are no longer separate.
Xiao Zheng hesitated to speak: "Ayu, I saw Yubai today..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yu's face changed drastically: "Why are you provoking him again? If you really care about him, you shouldn't always appear in front of him."
"No..." Xiao Zheng hurriedly explained, his voice trembling: "I met him at the wonton shop, and he happened to be eating wontons. We...we had a meal together."
Xiao Yu sneered, "He's never been married. Do you think he'd be interested in a divorced man with children?"
Xiao Zheng heard the sarcasm in his tone and was silent for a long time before speaking: "I have never thought about being with him again. I also know that I am not worthy of him. I just..."
At the end, there was only a long silence.
Xiao Yu was upset, his tone full of resentment: "What's the point of saying this now? If you had considered him a little more back then, he wouldn't have ended up like this. I think it's good that he doesn't remember what happened in the past. At least he's truly happy now."
Xiao Zheng's fingers were shaking violently as he held the phone.
He knew that what Xiao Yu said was true, and he also understood that he should not disturb Zhao Yubai's life.
But when Zhao Yubai looked at him with his clear eyes, he couldn't help but want to get closer to this man.
Even if I just talk to him and see his smile, I will feel extremely happy.
Xiao Yu saw Zhao Yubai fall ill with his own eyes. He would rather not recognize his biological father than put Zhao Yubai's life in danger.
"Don't go see Zhao Yubai again. We should all learn to forget the past."
Xiao Yu knew that this was cruel, but it would benefit both of them.
Xiao Zheng: "Ayu, I understand."
Xiao Yu heard the sadness in his father's voice. He wanted to say a few words of comfort, but in the end he said nothing.
In fact, he was still blaming his father in his heart.
If my father had been more decisive, this tragedy would not have happened.
The sunset glow has faded and the city is gradually shrouded in darkness.
Xiao Yu stood downstairs of the company building, looking at the scenery in the distance swallowed by darkness, feeling uncomfortable in his heart.
I drove back home, opened the door, and the room was bright.
Jiang Yunsheng was sitting under the light, and the moment he turned around and looked at him, his eyes were particularly gentle.
Xiao Yu walked over and hugged him tightly in his arms.
Jiang Yunsheng sensed his abnormality, and a look of confusion flashed across his eyes: "What's wrong with you?"
Xiao Yu held his face and kissed him deeply on the lips.
…
There were a lot of things scattered on the floor, and sofa cushions were thrown here and there randomly.
Jiang Yunsheng broke free from the man's arms, turned around and straightened his clothes.
"Xiao Yu, there's something really wrong with you today."
Jiang Yunsheng turned around and glanced at him: "I think you took the wrong medicine."
"It wouldn't be like that if you took the wrong medicine."
Xiao Yu reached out and grasped his waist, pulling him into his arms again.
She lowered her head and kissed the back of his head: "My dad called me today and said that your family went to pay the betrothal gift."
Jiang Yunsheng narrowed his eyes: "You hold a grudge and come back to bully me like this? What? Do you feel wronged by marrying me?"
He turned around and pinched Xiao Yu's jaw with his fingers: "Follow me and I will let you eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks, and live a good life of luxury from now on."
Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows: "Where do you get your confidence from?"
Jiang Yunsheng's eyes widened: "What did you say?"
Xiao Yu: "I am now managing your company and I am the one who pays your salary."
Jiang Yunsheng: "Have you ever seen a big boss personally manage a company? As long as the highest decision-making power is in my hands, I will always be your leader."
"Then the leader must take good care of me."
Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows and chuckled, which revealed a bit of evil, making Jiang Yunsheng's heart burn.
He leaned over, pressed his lips against the man's, and said, "Work hard, and the leader will take care of you."
Xiao Yu hugged him and pressed him down on the sofa...
They made a lot of noise until very late before they finally had dinner.
Xiao Yu placed the dishes on the table and sat down before saying, "My dad called and told me that he met Zhao Yubai today."
"What? Did you see your uncle?"
Jiang Yunsheng's eyes widened, and he asked in surprise: "What did Uncle Xiao and my uncle say? Did they mention the past?"
Xiao Yu: "They just had a meal together."
"Actually, I don't think we need to be overly nervous. Maybe my uncle doesn't resent Uncle Xiao."
Jiang Yunsheng leaned back in his chair, raised his eyebrows and said, "Uncle Xiao is single now, and my uncle is also single. They are doing well together."
Xiao Yu frowned deeply. "He was sent to the hospital for just a bowl of West Lake beef soup. If he knew the truth, do you think he could bear it?"
Jiang Yunsheng was silent for a long time before he sighed heavily: "What should we do? We will meet again in the future, we can't keep avoiding each other."
"If my father wants to avoid me, he'll always find a way. I'm just afraid he'll deliberately approach Zhao Yubai."
Xiao Yu frowned and said, "I told him today to stay away from Zhao Yubai."
Jiang Yunsheng: "I think it's unfair to Uncle Xiao to say that."
"What about Zhao Yubai? Who treated him fairly?"
Xiao Yu raised his voice and his heart ached.
He lowered his head, and deep sadness floated in his dim eyes.
Jiang Yunsheng reached out and shook his hand firmly: "Maybe it's not as serious as you think. Two people who truly love each other will never forget each other. Maybe little uncle will slowly remember Uncle Xiao."
Xiao Yu picked up some food for Jiang Yunsheng and said, "Let's eat! Let them solve their own problems."
*
The living room is illuminated by warm orange lights.
Xiao Zheng sat on the sofa, holding his phone and looking at Zhao Yubai's WeChat Moments.
In recent years, Zhao Yubai has lived a rich life abroad. In addition to work, he likes to travel to various places.
He took a lot of photos, including scenery, food, architecture, and people... He rarely took selfies, and the few photos he took were looked at repeatedly by Xiao Zheng.
He looked for a long time until a message jumped into his field of vision and he came back to his senses.
The message just now flashed by. Xiao Zheng didn't see who sent it, so he didn't care.
I changed the circle of friends and continued reading.
An hour later, he exited the Moments and opened the dialog box.
Zhao Yubai's information was at the top, followed by a red circular mark.
Xiao Zheng quickly clicked on it and saw the message he had sent an hour ago: [Today's meal money has not been transferred to you yet.]
The message was followed by a red envelope.
Xiao Zheng stared at his message in a daze, feeling that every word was so precious.
His eyes felt hot and painful.
Xiao Zheng's fingers wandered for a long time, wanting to reply, but he was afraid that too much contact would make Zhao Yubai sick.
While he was hesitating, another message flashed into the dialog box.
Zhao Yubai: [Mr. Xiao, are you busy?]
Zhao Yubai: [Thank you so much for helping me get a taxi today. If I were alone, I would definitely not be able to find the way.]
Zhao Yubai: [It's getting late. Go to bed early after your work. Remember to collect your red envelope. Good evening!]
Zhao Yubai had already said his closing remarks, and Xiao Zheng knew that it was okay for him not to reply, so that he could successfully widen the distance between them.
But his fingers moved uncontrollably on the screen.
By the time he came to his senses, he had already sent a message: [Forget about the meal money.]
Xiao Zheng reacted and tried to withdraw his reply, but Zhao Yubai had already replied: [I'm sorry to ask you to treat me to a meal, how about I treat you to a meal tomorrow!]
This message extended many tentacles invisibly, reaching out to Xiao Xu, tightly entangling his reason, making it impossible for him to control the urge to get close.
Xiao Zheng typed one word: [OK]
Just before sending it, he reacted and deleted it quickly.
【I've been very busy lately and haven't had time to go out. 】
He typed this sentence quickly and pressed the send button.
I didn't dare to hesitate for a moment, for fear that I would be tempted to change my mind and agree.
Zhao Yubai: [Then we’ll do it another day.]
These three short words made Xiao Zheng feel depressed and disappointed.
Xiao Zheng quickly turned off his phone and leaned back on the sofa, his eyes swollen and painful.
Xiao Zheng couldn't sleep that night.
His mind was full of Zhao Yubai, and he almost stayed awake until dawn.
The sun gradually rises from the horizon, and its sunlight shines on the earth.
Xiao Zheng came out of the room and went to the garden to water the flowers.
In order to avoid running into Zhao Yubai, he did not go out that day.
But in the evening, he still received a WeChat call from Zhao Yubai.
The man's clear and pleasant voice came over: "Mr. Xiao, I'm off work. I passed by a very famous dim sum shop and bought some dim sum. It's at the entrance of the alley now. Last time I heard you say your home is nearby. Would it be convenient for you to come and pick it up?"
Xiao Zheng was startled and said subconsciously: "I'm not at home, you go back!"
"He's not at home!"
Zhao Yubai's voice was filled with deep disappointment. "Then can I wait for you to come back?"
Xiao Zheng's heart ached, but he still refused cruelly: "I will be home very late."
"It's okay! I'll wait for you to come back."
Zhao Yubai said quickly, "I won't bother you anymore. I'll just take a walk around the area."
Before Xiao Zheng could respond, the call ended.
Thinking that Zhao Yubai was right at the entrance of the alley, Xiao Zheng wanted to rush over and take him home regardless of the consequences.
But in the end I held back.
Xiao Yu was right, he was not worthy of Zhao Yubai at all now.
Xiao Zheng suppressed the impulse in his heart and stayed at home without going out.
Time passed minute by minute, and there was no more news from Zhao Yubai on WeChat.
Xiao Zheng looked out the window. The courtyard was shrouded in darkness, with not a single ray of light.
As the night deepened, his mood became more and more complicated.
Da da!
The raindrops hit the glass windows, making crisp sounds.
Xiao Zheng was suddenly startled. He looked out the window and found that it was raining.
Thinking that Zhao Yubai might still be in the alley, he quickly picked up his umbrella and rushed out.
Xiao Zheng found the wonton shop with an umbrella, but did not see the familiar figure.
He breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart finally settled down.
It seems that Zhao Yubai has left!
It's raining so hard, he shouldn't be waiting here.
Xiao Zheng thought so and turned around to return home.
His sight suddenly fell on a figure——
Zhao Yubai squatted on the steps and carefully hid his body under the eaves.
But the area that the eaves could protect was too small, and most of his body was still wet. He looked helpless and pitiful.
Xiao Zheng's pupils shrank and an intense pain spread through his heart.
He strode forward and held the flash above Zhao Yubai's head.
"Why haven't you gone back yet?"
Xiao Zheng's tone was filled with obvious anxiety, and he was now a little exasperated.
Zhao Yubai was startled and looked at him bewilderedly: "I... I'm lost!"
He lied!
He just wanted to wait for Xiao Zheng to come back and see this man.
He didn't know why he had such a crazy and stubborn idea.
"I'm sorry! I've caused you trouble."
Zhao Yubai lowered his head like a child who had made a mistake.
But Xiao Zheng knew that he had done nothing wrong, it was he who was wrong.
If Zhao Yubai had left home earlier, he wouldn't have been caught in the rain.
"Don't apologize, it's my fault."
Xiao Zheng held the umbrella over Zhao Yubai's head and said, "It's raining heavily right now. It's hard to get a ride here. Let's go to my house first to take shelter from the rain."
Zhao Yubai looked down at the puddles in the alley and said awkwardly, "My shoes are wet."
It sounds really hypocritical to say this now, but the stagnant water in the alley looked awful dirty.
Zhao Yubai really couldn't bring himself to move.
An umbrella was suddenly stuffed into my hand, and a man's voice rang in my ear: "You hold the umbrella."
He subconsciously asked: "What are you going to do?"
The next second, he was picked up by Xiao Zheng.
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