Chapter 21

 Mu Yao made a simple phone call before the bus arrived. It was still a four-hour journey, but it seemed longer than any other time. He almost counted every small stop along the way with his fingers. He could no longer do what he did before. Go to sleep as soon as you get in the car, and not seeing each other for one day feels like three autumns have passed since then. This is the feeling you are talking about, right? I used to look down on other people's pretentiousness, but it turned out that I just hadn't met that person.

 As soon as the arrival announcement rang, he grabbed his backpack and rushed to the door of the car, lest he be one step behind others. The carriage, which had been sleepy and stuffy just now, was buzzing like a frightened beehive. The sounds of luggage being dragged, people walking around, and calling friends. These noises that had once made him tired of hearing sounded like a cheerful sonata in his ears.

 While Mu Yao laughed at his stupidity, he couldn't help but trot across the platform. From a distance, he saw the tall figure in white clothes and black trousers standing outside the exit. The golden sun shone around the man's elegant figure as if he were Zhilan. Like jade trees, unstained by smoke and dust, the clear brows are like the tranquil lake on the top of the distant mountains. The man only has him in his eyes at the moment, and the warm smile on his lips makes him feel so happy that he wants to hold his breath.

 Mu Yao walked over blankly and stood in front of the man who was a head taller than him. Jian Ming smiled, ruffled his hair, and took the bag from his hand: "Silly, let's go."

 "...You're stupid." Mu Yao muttered and followed. If they were an ordinary couple, would they be able to fall into the longed-for arms now? he thought with regret. Although Jian Ming acts in a low-key manner and not many people know him, this is a public place after all, and he cannot cause unnecessary trouble to him.

 "Would you like to eat first or go home first?" I asked him simply after getting in the car.

 "Go home!" Mu Yao smiled brightly and returned to their home.

 The next day, Tianxin 下ozhu was completed and the ribbon was cut. Jian Ming was going back to the company early in the morning. Mu Yao heard the noise and got up. Seeing him holding his briefcase and preparing to open the door, he was filled with reluctance and ran over barefoot to hug the man's waist. Jian Ming was startled, turned around, and hugged her, asking, "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

 "I don't want to sleep." Mu Yao said dullly.

 "It was a tiring day yesterday, why don't you want to sleep?" Jian Ming brushed away the boy's messy hair.

 Mu Yao snorted and slid back into the embrace: "...I just don't want to."

 "下oyao's coquettish look is so cute," Jian Ming chuckled and leaned into his ear: "Are you reluctant to let me go?"

 "That's not true..." Mu Yao's face was slightly red, and he spoke harshly while hugging him tightly and not letting go: "When will you come back?"

 Jian Ming smiled and kissed him: "It might be a little late, just eat by yourself. I'll come back and have a midnight snack with you, okay?"

 "Not good." The boy drew circles on the man's chest with his fingers.

 "Then what should we do?" Jian Ming smiled helplessly, the person in his arms was like an unreasonable child: "Why don't you change your clothes and come with me?"

 "I'm not going." Mu Yao thought that the place must be crowded with people, and if he went there, he could only watch it from a distance.

 This didn't work and that didn't work either. Jian Mian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Knowing that the boy wanted to pester him to make a fuss, she had no choice but to pick him up and sit on the sofa to coax him slowly: "Good boy, 下oyao, can I stay with you all morning tomorrow? Wait until I finish my work. I'll go traveling with you these days, okay?"

 "Hmm...Okay." The boy felt slightly satisfied and waited for a while before reluctantly letting go.

 After Jian Ming left, Mu Yao went back to bed and slept for a while. After lunch, he felt bored and thought he had nothing to do at home. He was about to go to the bookstore to find some books to read when the phone at home rang. Mu Yao ran over to answer it. : "Hello?"

 "下oyao?" The clear female voice on the phone immediately reminded Mu Yao of Jian Lan.

 "It's me, hello." Mu Yao responded, not knowing what to call him.

 "Are you at home? Didn't you go to see the ribbon cutting?" Jian Lan asked casually.

 "Oh, no." Mu Yao said Jian Lan knew that Jian Ming was not there, so why did she call?

 "Then come out and chat with me. I'm bored too." Jian Lan said with a smile.

 "Ah? Chat?" What can they talk about? Mu Yao thought in surprise.

 "Yes, I'm waiting for you at the Blue Sky Cafe. You must come." Jian Lan said quickly.

 "Oh, okay." Mu Yao hung up the phone depressedly. Although he didn't want to go, the other party was a concise sister, so it was inconvenient to offend her.

 While Mu Yao was changing clothes, he guessed that Jian Lan's purpose of avoiding Jian Ming and looking for him was more than just chatting. Most of them were talking about unpleasant things. Mu Yao thought helplessly that although Jian Lan's attitude was cordial last time, he was not. Children don't think about the world so simply. Originally I wanted to call Jian Ming and tell him, but then I thought about it and decided not to. It would be better to understand other people's true attitudes.

 When Mu Yao arrived at Lantian, Jian Lan was already sitting alone under the umbrella of the outdoor cafe, and she waved affectionately when she saw Mu Yao. Mu Yao walked over and realized that this place was opposite Tianxin 下ozhu. The red carpet at the venue was dragged to the side of the road. There were staff running around setting up the loudspeaker equipment. The ceremony should start soon. What was Jian Lan's idea of ​​meeting here? Mu Yao was full of doubts and wanted to take it one step at a time. So she smiled politely and sat down, waiting for Jian Lan to speak first.

 "What would you like to drink?" Jian Lan asked him, calling for the waiter.

 Mu Yao thanked him and asked for a cup of coffee. He thought Jian Lan would tell him straight away and make an appointment with him seriously. There was no need to waste time. Unexpectedly, Jian Lan just casually asked him about his current situation and talked about Jian Ming's parents. And his expression was peaceful, nothing out of the ordinary. Mu Yao couldn't help but wonder, was it just chatting? Until a strange female voice sounded in my ears: "Sister Lan? What a coincidence?"

 Mu Yao looked back and thought, the show has finally begun, and the person coming is Xin Wan'er.

 "Yeah, I'm bored to meet 下oyao for coffee," Jian Lan said seemingly in surprise, "Why are you here?"

 "I just went there with a friend to view a house. It looked like you from a distance, but I didn't expect it." After saying that, he smiled at Mu Yao and sat down on the chair next to him.

 "Then just sit with us and go back after watching the celebration?" Jian Lan asked.

 Mu Yao thought to himself, everyone has already sat down, so what are you asking? Why don't you get straight to the point? He chuckled secretly and turned to look at the venue. The ceremony over there had already begun. A pair of hosts were introducing important guests. After applause, drums and firecrackers went off.

 Jian Lan's voice also sounded: "Wan'er, I'm not talking about you. Lingling is also old. You ask Jian Ming to bow your head and be submissive. Aren't we a harmonious and beautiful family? Men do this."

 "Then he should be the one who came to me first." Xin Wan'er said angrily, "He promised my parents that he would take good care of me. It's a shame that they treat him as their son."

 "It's because you don't understand that he is busy with work and only career-minded men can be trusted." Jian Lan said calmly: "Look, he hasn't been married in these years. Isn't he just waiting for you? When we got divorced, he also said he wanted to get married. You should also cherish your bad temper and the feelings of your childhood sweetheart."

 "Huh, you can't live well without getting married. Even little boys are playing with it." Xin Wan'er said.

 "Isn't this all fashionable now? Are you taking it seriously?" Jian Lan said with a smile: "The one in my house is still staying up all night. Husband, husband, he is your husband within one foot. Jian Jian is enough to be careful."

 "Checkup? It was okay in the first two years, but don't look at him now, dragging all the garbage home." Xin Wan'er said bitterly.

 Jian Lan chuckled: "He is at this age when he is full of energy. It is better to keep one at home than to replace him outside every day, right? It will save you having to disinfect him."

 Xin Wan'er spat: "Who cares if he goes home or not, he might have become wild already."

 "You don't understand men so well. No matter how fun it is, it's just fun. After a year and a half, you get tired of it and throw it away. Your wife is still the most considerate person in your life." Jian Lan scolded: "Respect each other as guests, raise your eyebrows with eyebrows, and you can ordinarily live a life, like How many outstanding men like Jian Jian can be found? Don't take advantage of others."

 At this time, Jian Ming and the municipal leaders at the venue had already put on white gloves and took the scissors from the hostess's tray. Several people standing facing the ribbons moved in unison. The ribbons were broken and the colored balls fell into the tray. The atmosphere suddenly became warm. The two women also stopped chatting and looked towards the other side. Mu Yao saw Assistant Zhang come on stage from an inconspicuous position and whisper something to Jian Ming. The man smiled and nodded gently, looking gentle and calm.

 "I just want to live a peaceful life, but there are some people who are shameless and like to destroy other people's families. That's all for women. Men are also begging for free to be given to people to play with. Isn't it a particularly good feeling?" Xin Wan'er finished watching the ribbon cutting, He turned around and asked Mu Yao with a smile: "下oyao, do you think so?" Then he said to Jian Lan: "Is he worthy of sticking to Jian Jian? You are overestimating your abilities."

 Mu Yao was so angry that his legs were shaking slightly. She was a well-educated lady from a well-known family. Her eyebrows were raised and her face was solemn, her words were elegant, and she sharpened her knife without using any curse words. Unfortunately, I am not a lamb to be slaughtered. He chuckled lightly and looked at Xin Wan'er: "Yes, those people are overestimating their abilities, but they are slightly better than others who use divorce papers as marriage certificates, are kicked out early in the morning, and even pretend to be the real wife. Miss Xin, do you think so?"

 "You! Who are you talking about?!" Xin Wan'er raised her eyebrows and could no longer maintain her ladylike demeanor. She didn't expect that Mu Yao would retort unceremoniously.

 "Whoever can't bear it can just tell you. You don't have to ask, right?" Mu Yao pulled out his chair and stood up: "You two chat slowly, I'll leave first." After saying that, he was about to leave. He had no interest in staying anymore. insult.

 Xin Wan'er stood up in a hurry, trembling with anger. She grabbed the hot milk tea that was being delivered to her and threw it at Mu Yao. Mu Yao didn't expect that she would make a move. Even though she was able to dodge quickly, she was still burned. I spilled the milk tea on my leg, which immediately caused severe pain.

 Jian Lan screamed: "Wan'er, you are crazy, what are you doing?"

 Mu Yao glared at Xin Wan'er fiercely and felt helpless because he couldn't move his hands to hit the woman, otherwise he wanted to beat her. I just blame myself for being stupid and being humiliated by others. Without saying a word, Mu Yao picked up the paper towel on the table and prepared to wipe it a little before taking a taxi home. The paper towel in his hand was taken from him. Mu Yao was shocked. Jian Ming had already bent down and rolled up his trouser legs: "This is What's going on?" The man asked in a calm voice, and Mu Yao was filled with bitterness for a moment.