As the host, Ruan Cunyun and his three friends, including Jiujiu Dog, who came from afar, played all over the streets and alleys of Shenzhen.
The last stop was the secret base that Xu Feifei had been longing for. She said she must bring outsiders to see the two-dimensional paradise in their city.
The appointment was made just after get off work, and Qin Fanglu didn't want to eat alone, so he stood in front of Ruan Cunyun with a pleading look, and Ruan Cunyun immediately surrendered.
Everyone had already met Mr. Brother-in-law anyway, so there was no big deal in having fun together for a night.
In the secret base, Xu Feifei was the most skilled local boss. He led a group of people on a long tour of the secret base and was satisfied to receive everyone's envious praise.
Chuchu Dog whined, "Why can't we have a store like this in our city?"
Xiao Meng kept saying “Wow” and was immersed in this happy atmosphere.
Xu Feifei smiled proudly: "Hehe, that's impressive! You have come from far away, today I will treat you!"
But the tone was extremely arrogant, as if this was the shop he opened.
Cheng Kai shook his head regretfully, but his tone was clearly high: “I’m not.”
"You are here every time I come to the secret base. Don't you have a job?" Xu Feifei was really confused.
"Singing." Xu Feifei said, "Awesome!"
Jiujiu Dog took the handle: "Thanks."
Xu Feifei sighed: "My mother originally planned to come to see me in person, but she had work arrangements that day, what a pity."
"What are you going to do?" Xu Feifei asked, "Are you asking me for an autograph? No."
"Speaking of this." Qin Fanglu quietly pulled Ruan Cunyun's sleeve and said to him, "My mother has returned to China."
Recently, Qin Fanglu has been busy dating her boyfriend under her new identity, and Cheng Kai has been busy preparing the booth for the game studio at the comic convention, so the two have not had a chance to meet.
Cheng Kai waved his hand, sat down next to Qin Fanglu, and joined the conversation.
Cheng Kai choked: "What do you mean it's me again?"
Xu Feifei shouted childishly: "Haha, then I win this round!"
"Well, he is usually here at night." Qin Fanglu nodded.
Now that they met in the secret base, Qin Fanglu raised his arm, wanting to greet Cheng Kai from a distance, only to find that Cheng Kai didn't even notice him at all. His arm froze in mid-air with sadness.
Cheng Kai was so angry that he felt dizzy: "Fuck, I'm telling you this store is mine—"
Cheng Kai got a bargain and acted cute: "I want the upgraded version with pork chops."
There were no more secrets during the dinner. Xu Feifei asked Ruan Cunyun, "How is your dancing practice going?"
The two rookies started pecking at them. Ruan Cunyun looked at them with a smile, as if he was looking at two kids in kindergarten.
Cheng Kai glanced at Xu Feifei and generously offered his controller to her: "Who wants it? I'm tired of playing."
Ruan Cunyun put down the Coke and said, "It went well. We're just waiting for the rehearsal."
"Yes." Xu Feifei put her hands on her hips and laughed, "I am a distinguished member of the secret base, are you?"
Ruan Cunyun was stunned and tugged at Qin Fanglu's sleeve: "Boss Cheng is here too?"
"Of course I do." Ruan Cunyun said, "It's rare for Auntie to come back to China. When is convenient?"
With a "bang", Xu Feifei's back suddenly bumped into someone. When he turned around, it was Cheng Kai.
Ruan Cunyun knew that Feifei's mother was very supportive of his hobbies, so he immediately smiled and said, "I'll record a video and send it to Auntie."
Unfortunately, there were too many people in the store today, and there were also guests present, so the game could not accommodate so many people, so two groups had to take turns playing. After they took turns, they went to eat desserts or play with cats, which was quite fun.
Jiujiu Dog stuck his head out and interrupted, "Fei Fei, is this your friend? How about joining us?"
Cheng Kai was the first to hear about Teacher Dan's high-profile live confession, and then he scolded Qin Gou for being too ostentatious, but he still congratulated him on finally being completely honest with his boyfriend, and he was almost about to open two bottles of Coke to celebrate.
Ruan Cunyun suddenly became nervous: "Ah, then when would it be more convenient for me to visit you?"
In the chaos, Bai Qiangwei and Qi Chang also came over and greeted Cheng Kai with a smile: "Hey, long time no see."
Qin Fanglu asked seriously: "Do you want to meet her? It doesn't matter if you don't want to."
"Oh, Teacher Meng, I'm sorry, sorry." Xu Feifei apologized with a smile, handed her the handle, and sat next to Ruan Cunyun to chat.
The six of them hadn't gotten together for a long time, and when they met again they recalled the joy of the last big fight.
"Cheng Changqiang, do you want to join us?" Xu Feifei didn't care what Cheng Kai had just said. She acted like a host, glanced at the menu, and said generously, "I'll treat you to an omelette rice."
Xu Feifei's eyes widened: "Why is it you again?"
Cheng Kai raised his chin towards Xu Feifei and asked, "What is Xu Yishuai going to perform?"
"Okay." Xu Feifei waved her hand cheerfully, "You're lucky. Today's my treat! You order."
Cheng Kai raised his voice: "Who wants your autograph?"
Cheng Kai laughed with a foxy look in his eyes, and said happily, "Are you inviting so many people?"
Cheng Kai also boasted: "I want to go to the comic convention too."
Xu Feifei and Cheng Kai were having too much fun playing, so Ruan Cunyun pulled them off and said, "Let Xiao Meng play two rounds. Didn't you see that she has been waiting anxiously for a long time?"
Qin Fanglu finally squeezed over and said calmly: "Cheng Kai, long time no see."
"I don't know either." Qin Fanglu said, "I need to make an appointment with her."
Ruan Cunyun laughed: "Do you still need to make an appointment?"
Qin Fanglu nodded: "Because I don't know her schedule and time arrangement."
"It seems like you don't contact each other often." Ruan Cunyun said without hesitation.
"Well, because we each have our own careers, we usually live our own lives and only meet on important holidays," said Qin Fanglu.
"How amazing." Ruan Cunyun looked up, "I feel like this kind of parents are rare, unlike my parents... They wish I was under their noses every day."
"She is indeed special." Qin Fanglu smiled. "She has always said that we are equal and independent since we were young. She wanted me to go to a boarding school, choose the subjects I like, and live my own life. I thought this was normal when I was young, until I saw the parents of some classmates and realized that my mother seemed to care too little about me. But I don't care because she also has her own life to live."
Qin Fanglu seldom mentioned his family, which made Ruan Cunyun somewhat curious about what kind of parents could raise such an amazing child like him, who on the surface seemed to be a rational, excellent and independent entrepreneur, but in private was actually a otaku with excellent painting skills.
It was purely out of curiosity before, but now there is an extra pressure because Ruan Cunyun is going to meet his parents.
Ruan Cunyun planned to start with a simple question: "Why is your mother abroad? Is it because of work?"
"Well, because her sculptures have been exhibited abroad in recent years." Qin Fanglu replied.
Ruan Cunyun's eyes widened: "Wow, he's an artist!"
"I guess so. But she never thinks so. She says she is just a carver."
Qin Fanglu smiled and continued, "She is not only abroad for work reasons, but also because her recent boyfriends are all Europeans."
Ruan Cunyun was stunned for a moment: "Your mother's...boyfriends...recently... ?"
What about Qin Fanglu's father? Ruan Cunyun wanted to ask.
Qin Fanglu seemed to know what Ruan Cunyun was thinking. He didn't hide anything and spoke calmly without any emotional fluctuations: "My mother brought me up since I was a child. My biological father was a businessman. He cheated on her when she was pregnant, so my mother divorced him. My mother told me all the information about my father and didn't stop me from looking for him, but I didn't want to go at all."
"… "
Ruan Cunyun didn't know what to say. The secret base was still filled with laughter, but he felt cold in this happy atmosphere.
Holding Qin Fanglu's hands with both hands, Ruan Cunyun rubbed his shoulders: "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard." Qin Fanglu answered seriously, "I'm very grateful that my mother made the decisive choice at that time. The man's behavior directly shows that he is not qualified to be a father. If he participated in my growth, I might have grown up to be a bad person."
Ruan Cunyun pursed his lips: "Then your mother has worked hard."
"Well, she has worked hard." Qin Fanglu said lightly, covering up many past events that were not worth mentioning.
"So now she can live the life she wants, and I'm very happy."
Ruan Cunyun smiled: "Auntie's previous boyfriends must be very handsome."
Qin Fanglu was silent, and flipped through the photo album to show Ruan Cunyun: "She showed off her latest one to me. She is sixteen years younger than him, an Italian model."
When he got closer, he saw that her eyes were deep and masculine, and she was very handsome. Ruan Cunyun smiled for a while, thinking that she was indeed a free and pioneering woman, and suddenly thought: "Then your mother will definitely not object to your liking the second dimension, right?"
"Not only do I not object..." Qin Fanglu paused for a rare moment, "Why else do you think I started reading comics when I was nine or ten years old?"
Ruan Cunyun reacted for a while, then suddenly laughed: "Don't tell me that the second dimension is your prenatal education?"
"It's not that exaggerated." Qin Fanglu said, "My mother has a wide range of interests and is willing to try everything. There are all kinds of books at home, and comics are my favorite."
Ruan Cunyun was inexplicably impressed: "It seems that you are actually quite lucky..."
If the families of Qin Fanglu, Ruan Cunyun and Xu Feifei were put together, they would be three completely different families. The similarity is that they are all a mixture of bitterness and sweetness, with some good and some bad mixed together.
Some families are fertile soil, some families are rocks, but no matter what, every sapling that sprouts and grows from them deserves to be blessed.
"Then when can I meet my aunt?" Ruan Cunyun asked.
He was not panicked at all now, and was even a little excited.
Qin Fanglu showed him the chat records between himself and his mother. He was used to this kind of situation: "It's hard to say. She ignored me for two days. Maybe she went out to play by herself again."
"Pfft." Ruan Cunyun stroked Qin Fanglu's head lovingly, "You lonely old man."
Qin Fanglu raised his eyes to look at him, and pulled her into his arms: "I have a beautiful woman in my arms, I don't feel lonely at all."
"Oh my!" Xu Feifei and Cheng Kai occupied another game console. She saw two figures stacked on top of each other out of the corner of her eye and protested loudly, "Public displays of affection are prohibited in the secret base!"
Xu Feifei had no deterrent power at all. Ruan Cunyun still nestled in Qin Fanglu's arms without moving. Qin Fanglu raised his eyebrows and smiled, looking calm.
"Damn." Xu Feifei was really hurt, leaving behind a lonely back.
A group of handsome men and beautiful women will attract attention anywhere, especially when they are all cosplayers and appear in a two-dimensional coffee shop.
The two girls who were walking arm in arm suddenly stopped, took two steps back with rosy faces, then covered their mouths and whispered to each other with excited expressions.
They whispered for a while, and the girl with high ponytail pursed her lips and smiled and went to the side to call someone, and soon the other three boys followed.
Ruan Cunyun felt an inexplicable sense of crisis. He silently stood up from Qin Fanglu's arms and moved slightly to the side.
The next moment, he heard a boy whisper, "Yes, that's right! That's the tiger tooth! Even though she's not wearing makeup or a wig, I think I'm seeing things!"
"Oh, sister Ya, is that you?" A girl almost jumped in front of Ruan Cunyun, waving her cell phone excitedly.
Ruan Cunyun felt that Qin Fanglu stood a little further away, leaving space for them.
"Yes, it's me." Ruan Cunyun nodded, "Hello, hello."
"I, I want to ask a question!" The girl was so excited that she stuttered a little, "Girl Ya, are you really going to attend the comic convention with Mr. Dan?"
Ruan Cunyun subconsciously glanced in the direction of Qin Fanglu and nodded, "Yes, I will."
The girl followed Ruan Cunyun's gaze and looked over there. Her eyes fixed on Qin Fanglu for a moment and then turned back, as if she was surprised why such a professionally dressed and bossy guy would appear in a two-dimensional place.
Hearing Huya's answer, the girl was very happy: "I'm really looking forward to it! Sister Ya, you are my role model for idol chasing, woo woo woo."
The fans asked if they could take a photo together. Ruan Cunyun didn’t want her bare face to be posted online, so she said, “You can take the photo, but please don’t post it.” The girl nodded and promised that she would definitely not post it, and she would keep it for herself as a souvenir.
When the shutter was pressed, Ruan Cunyun saw half of Qin Fanglu's profile in the upper right corner of the photo, with a clear outline.
Ruan Cunyun wanted to suggest taking another photo, but the girl put away her phone as if she had found a treasure, turned around and jumped to Xu Feifei, and asked in a lively manner: "Hello, Feifei, is this Feifei?"
Xu Feifei was so focused on punching Cheng Kai that he didn't notice anyone calling him.
Instead, Cheng Kai let go of the handle and glanced towards the girl.
"Hey, why aren't you moving!" Xu Feifei shouted.
Cheng Kai pouted: "A girl is calling you."
Xu Feifei was still staring at the screen, her fighting spirit burning: "I don't know any girls, hey Cheng Changqiang, hurry up, pick up the knife and fight!"
The girl stood aside, covering her mouth and laughing: "It's okay, I'll wait for Teacher Feifei."
Hearing the word "teacher", Xu Feifei finally raised her head and saw a strange girl. She was stunned: "Ah, hello."
The girl was very happy: "Are you the cosplayer Feifei? Can I take a photo with you?"
Xu Feifei immediately smiled brightly. Seeing that the girl had other friends around her, she immediately started chatting with them: "Sure! Are you locals?"
"We are here to visit the comic convention. We came here a few days in advance. We didn't expect to meet so many cosplayers here!" the boy said excitedly. "The secret base is indeed a paradise for the second dimension. We can really catch treasures!"
Xu Feifei did not forget to praise: "The secret base is really great, right? I come here often."
Not far away, Cheng Kai's lips curled up high.
Another boy came over and said to Xu Feifei: "Fei Fei, you are more handsome in person than in the photo. You are so energetic!"
Xu Feifei praised him without hesitation, and praised him to the sky with just two sentences: "Hehehe, you have a keen eye for talent!"
Xu Feifei is eloquent and can make everyone laugh with just a few words.
The girl took out an unopened cup of milk tea from her bag and handed it to Xu Feifei, her face slightly red. "Teacher Fei, we met so unexpectedly that I didn't even bring a gift with me. I just bought you this milk tea!"
She then stuck out her tongue and said, "Although your cosplay always reveals a silly temperament... but your personality is really cute! I like you very much, keep it up!"
Xu Feifei's mood was reflected on her face, from happy to sad and then back to happy. In the end, she happily accepted the milk tea and argued aggrievedly: "My cosplay is stupid? You must be lying to me. They are obviously very smart!"
Cheng Kai watched from a distance, his mouth a little stiff.
Although business was booming, Boss Cheng looked a little unhappy.
This place was like a small fan meeting. Xu Feifei was so excited that she took the orders for several tables in her hand, held the gifts given by fans, and went to the front desk to pay the bill.
"I bought these together! Please remember my membership number. Thank you, miss." Xu Feifei blinked and then fluently recited a long string of numbers.
With a hand on the cash register, Xu Feifei turned around and saw that it was Cheng Kai.
Cheng Kai said, "Xu Yishuai, don't pay. I'm happy today. I'll treat you."
Xu Feifei waved her hands repeatedly: "You are boring now. And do you know who I am? I am a distinguished member of the secret base and the person who comes here most often!"
Cheng Kai could no longer bear it: "Do you know who I am? I am the owner, the boss, the head of this place! I built this place, so if I say I will treat you, then I will!"
Xu Feifei suddenly became quiet, staring at Cheng Kai with his puppy eyes full of shock, not blinking.
Cheng Kai was pleased by his expression and was about to act cool when he heard a burst of laughter beside him.
Xu Feifei patted Cheng Kai on the shoulder and laughed: "Why don't you brag without thinking! How can you have such good taste in decoration as the owner?"
Cheng Kai was stunned, not understanding what was going on in this guy's brain!
He always felt like he was being praised, but he had no evidence, and it sounded like he was being scolded everywhere.
The boss had lost all his composure and was eager for the clerk to help him prove his noble status.
Cheng Kai asked the cashier: "I am the store manager! Can you be my witness?"
The young lady covered her mouth and laughed, and said to Xu Feifei: "Ah, yes. This is our boss Cheng."
Xu Feifei paid the bill and walked out, saying to Cheng Kai enviously, "The young lady is so cooperative with you! Is it because you are more handsome than me?"
After returning home in the evening, Cheng Kai was angry and wanted to laugh.
Boss Cheng has lived a carefree life and has never been misunderstood like this!
He had never sent a message to Xu Feifei, and their communication before was limited to online games.
Cheng Kai rummaged through the boxes and found a copy of the secret base's business license, with the words "Cheng Kai" written in large letters on it.
He took a photo and sent it directly to Xu Feifei's WeChat.
After a while, Xu Feifei replied with four words: [Fuck, awesome.]
Cheng Kai felt very refreshed after hearing the brief and powerful compliment.
With a "ding" sound, Xu Feifei continued: [The customer is God, so I am not your God! Oh, oh, oh, oh! ]
Cheng Kai almost choked to death: [? ]
Xu Feifei said in a domineering tone: [God wants you to play games with him now. Log in! ]
(End of this chapter)