Luo Lingsheng heard the questioning behind him, and as soon as he turned around, he was bumped into his arms.
"… Well."
The man in his arms groaned, causing Luo Lingsheng to look down.
It's still those eyes that are too impressive, but the sly smile in the bottom of the eyes has turned into a halo of intoxication, and the ends of the slightly raised eyes are now stained with a little red.
- Shi Yunan.
Luo Lingsheng flashed the name in his mind, and before he could say anything, the other party grabbed his tie, "Who are you? How did you find it here?"
"..."
Luo Lingsheng smelled the smell of alcohol on his body, but it was mixed with a refreshing aroma that was indescribable and unclear, making him no longer resentful in the past.
After a short silence, Shi Yunnan, who was in front of him, came closer to his arms again, and pointed at the embroidered label on the clothes with drunken eyes, "It's a coincidence, the clothes for the two of us... The clothes brands are the same."
Luo Lingsheng was silent and didn't answer, and in the blink of an eye, Shi Yunnan loosened his tie again.
The other party's free fingertips suddenly poked his cheek, "You! You are quite discerning! This is a niche brand in Austria, hic-"
At the end, I took a little wine burp.
Luo Lingsheng glanced at the fingers below, inexplicably felt that the person in front of him was a little interesting, he took a half step back, "Do you know this designer?"
"Of course I do." Shi Yunnan raised his chin proudly, but in fact he was swaying and trying to keep his feet steady.
"I, and my brother's clothes, were all chosen by me! It's my birthday present for us. I've been saving it for a long time."
In the last half of the sentence, the voice became muffled.
According to common sense, Luo Lingsheng should ignore this confused 'little drunkard' and just walk away.
But he accidentally bumped into the dispute in the side hall, and learned from his friend Yu Shuo what happened to the brothers Wen Yibei and Shi Yunnan.
So at this moment, Luo Lingsheng stood still, and of course didn't speak.
The opposite Shi Yunnan waited for a while, then suddenly frowned, "Hello!"
He approached again, his fingers quickly wrapped around Luo Lingsheng's tie and pulled it forward, looking a little unspeakably confused.
Luo Lingsheng furrowed his brows, and his neck was a little uncomfortable.
Just as he was about to break free from Shi Yunnan's inexplicable pull, he heard the other party ask aggrievedly, "Why don't you praise me?"
Luo Lingsheng didn't respond for a while.
Shi Yunnan got closer again, and he tried his best to raise his head, trying to make up for the difference in aura caused by the height difference.
"I just praised your eyesight, why don't you praise me? No, don't take you like this!"
In a fierce tone, say the most aggrieved words.
Luo Lingsheng hooked his lips subconsciously, he had never met such a person before—
The peers in the family are years apart from him, and the only two adjacent age people are still girls, and because of the identity of the young master of the Luo family, his circle of friends has almost been framed.
Except for Yu Shuo, a good friend who can talk to each other, almost everyone approached him with the purpose of 'climbing'.
There is only one person who is drunk like Shi Yunnan and dares to splash in front of him.
"Hey!"
Shi Yunnan suddenly stood on tiptoe again.
Because of the excessive force, the distance between the faces of the two was pulled extremely close all of a sudden.
Luo Lingsheng saw his face from his watery eyes. In addition, the tip of his nose was still the refreshing fragrance mixed with alcohol.
I don't know what kind of shower gel this person is using, but it smells good.
Unusually, Luo Lingsheng did not hide. For the first time, he usually used a low tone to coax a child, "Your clothing taste is also very good."
Shi Yunnan, who was about to fall into his arms, snorted twice, he didn't stand on tiptoe for a while, and his footsteps fell backwards and faltered for a moment.
Seeing this, Luo Lingsheng quickly grabbed his arm, "Be careful."
Shi Yunnan let out a groan of untraceable satisfaction, his drunken eyes gleaming with water, his eyes fell on Luo Lingsheng's handsome face, and he refused to leave.
"...You haven't told me yet, what's your name?"
He was clearly drunk, but the problem was clearly sorted out.
"Luo Lingsheng."
Luo Lingsheng announced his name.
Instead of going back to the front yard and being harassed, it's better to hide here and gossip with this little alcoholic.
Shi Yunan nodded and shook his head again, "Oh, I haven't heard of you before..."
He patted Luo Lingsheng on the shoulder and said earnestly, "But don't be sad, I have been staying abroad, and the young masters I know in the imperial capital circle do not add up to more than one hand."
"..."
Faced with this sudden comfort, Luo Lingsheng's mouth twitched again with a hint of helplessness.
Suddenly, the street lights outside the courtyard wall suddenly came on, adding a dim yellow light to the relatively dim backyard.
Shi Yunnan happened to stand under the slanted light, his finger pads rubbed against the bridge of his nose, his delicate and youthful brow bones, and his thin red lips that exhaled lightly.
Luo Lingsheng has seen many young masters and daughters from wealthy families, some are gentle and well-behaved, some are unruly and arrogant, but there has never been anyone like Shi Yunnan—
The boundaries between youthfulness and seduction blurred on him, making people unable to look away.
Luo Lingsheng felt that he was fascinated, and after regaining his senses, he immediately took a half step back.
The opponent's fingers were still wrapped around his tie. Not only was this retreat unsuccessful, but Shi Yunnan, who was also stunned, was brought back to his senses.
"Well."
As early as the moment the light was turned on, Shi Yunnan subconsciously stretched out his hand to cover it, and his slightly narrowed eyes stopped right on Luo Lingsheng's face through his fingers.
"Luo Lingsheng." Shi Yunnan took the initiative to stand up, smiling brightly and boasting sincerely, "You are so beautiful."
Perhaps because of being drunk, Shi Yunan blurred the boundaries of normal communication.
Between the lips and teeth, the warm breath he exuded hit Luo Lingsheng's lower lip, giving people the illusion of asking for a kiss.
Or maybe, this is not Luo Lingsheng's illusion.
Because in the next second, Shi Yunnan asked drunkenly, "Do you like boys or girls? Do you have a lover? Can I chase you?"
Asked three times in a row, straightforward and enthusiastic.
Luo Lingsheng, who has always been more mature and stable than his peers, seldom got stuck, he rolled his Adam's apple, "...It's only the first day we met, why are you joking when you're drunk?"
He is a few years older than Shi Yunnan, but he has never been in love.
The first is because of his own attitude towards feelings that he would rather be lacking than indiscriminate, and the second is because of the family forces that are too intertwined behind him, and he cannot indulge his feelings for the time being.
"Just kidding? Who are you kidding?" Shi Yunnan frowned, "I-I'm eighteen years old!"
Speaking of this age, there is still a little pride in his drunk eyes.
"My foreign friends have reached my age, and they have talked about love and breakup for several times."
When Shi Yunnan gave an example, he burped again.
Luo Lingsheng looked at him silently, "Oh? You too?"
Shi Yunnan seemed to be afraid of Luo Lingsheng's misunderstanding, so he quickly shook his head, "No, I'm usually pretty good and don't mess around."
"..."
You are quite messed up right now.
Luo Lingsheng suddenly had this idea, and for a moment forgot to say no.
The drunk Shi Yunnan didn't think so much at all. Seeing that Luo Lingsheng didn't refuse, he couldn't help tightening the tie in his hand, and his empty little finger tentatively hooked the Adam's apple in front of him.
Touching it carefully, it brings an unprecedented numb touch.
Luo Lingsheng's breathing tightened, for no apparent reason, his slightly darkened eyes fixed on Shi Yunnan who was close at hand.
Shi Yunnan was already dizzy from the drink, but after meeting his eyes, he suddenly became more courageous and leaned forward with his head raised.
The cool lips seemed to rub against Luo Lingsheng's chin, and the interlaced breathing sound drew each other.
At the critical moment, the front yard suddenly exploded with cheers.
Luo Lingsheng's rationality quickly converged, and he quickly tilted his head back as soon as his soft lips touched it.
At the same time, Shi Yunnan frowned, showing obvious pain.
"-vomit!"
Shi Yunnan trotted to the sewer in the backyard and vomited loudly.
"..."
Seeing Shi Yunnan's exaggerated physiological reaction, Luo Lingsheng showed an indescribably complex expression for the first time in his life—
how
The lips that seemed to have nothing to do with him were not enough to even kiss, so I wanted to vomit
However, Luo Lingsheng quickly withdrew from Shi Yunnan's pitiful whimper, the thought that was just out of tune—
The other party is not psychological disgust and his unsuccessful kiss, but a normal physiological reaction after being drunk and dizzy.
Shi Yunnan didn't have much in his stomach, so he couldn't take it out of the discomfort at the moment. He looked left and right, and in the end he could only aim at Luo Lingsheng with a soft look for help.
"Luo Lingsheng, I want water."
Simple six words, the command is taken for granted.
Luo Lingsheng frowned slightly, and quickly walked away from Shi Yunnan to the outside courtyard. In less than a minute, he walked back with mineral water and tissues.
Luo Lingsheng's sight searched for the target, and his pace paused slightly—
Shi Yunnan was sitting on the lawn not far from the canal, buried his head on his knees, just looking at the huddled back, there was an indescribable, abandoned feeling of loneliness.
To be honest, if it were normal, Luo Lingsheng would never want to have contact with such an alcoholic, but there were exceptions to everything.
Luo Lingsheng approached quickly. He looked at Shi Yunnan, who was curled up on the ground and didn't move. He just squatted down and patted his shoulder, "...I brought you the water. Rinse your mouth before drinking it."
Shi Yunnan raised his head slowly, his eyes redder than before.
He looked at Luo Lingsheng who had reappeared in front of him, and pursed his mouth as if he couldn't control it, "I thought no one would care about me."
"I ignore you."
Luo Lingsheng heard the unease in Shi Yunnan's words, and the answer was a gentleness that he had not noticed himself.
He opened the cap of the mineral water and handed it over again, instructing word by word, "Rinse your mouth before drinking water."
"Oh."
Shi Yunan obeyed obediently.
He first ran back to the drain to rinse his mouth and spit water, and then gulped down the remaining half of the bottle of water.
Luo Lingsheng saw Shi Yunnan who was still dizzy and walked to his side, and said, "Follow me to the main house. There should be a separate rest room on the second floor. Find a waiter to take you to rest."
Since Wen Yibei is Shi Yunnan's twin, the other party should take care of him.
Shi Yunnan didn't say a word, just grabbed Luo Lingsheng's wrist and pulled him hard in one direction, "I'm not going to the main house, you come with me."
Luo Lingsheng didn't need to defend against a drunken person like Shi Yunnan. After he stayed in place for two or three seconds, he finally stepped forward and led him—
Half a minute later, Shi Yunan took him to a platform off the backyard.
There was still half a bottle of whiskey on the wooden floor in the open air. Obviously, this was the 'secret place' where the other party had been staying after he ran out of the main house's banquet hall.
Shi Yunnan sat up on his own and handed the whiskey to Luo Lingsheng, "...Drink? I still have a lot left."
Luo Lingsheng saw the remaining amount of whisky, and his heart felt helpless, "Did you drink so much just now?"
That burst of wine went crazy, so he thought he had filled a whole bottle.
Luo Lingsheng put the whiskey back on the platform. When he was drinking outside, he was used to ordering it all the way.
Luo Lingsheng stood diagonally in front of Shi Yunan and asked casually, "Why don't you want to go back to the front yard with me? The birthday party isn't over yet."
As one of the protagonists of this birthday banquet, how could Shi Yunnan be attacked by the words of others? And one can't think of hiding here and drinking boring wine
"What am I going to do? These people didn't come because of me." Shi Yunnan said glumly, then took a sip of whiskey and took a sip to himself.
Luo Lingsheng didn't have time to stop him, and of course he didn't have the position to stop him.
Luo Lingsheng guessed again, "Do you have a bad relationship with Wen Yibei?"
Hearing this guess, Shi Yunnan immediately gave him a vicious look, "Don't talk nonsense! My brother and I have a good relationship! Be careful I beat you!"
"..."
Why did you suddenly turn your face and don't recognize anyone
There was a helpless smile on Luo Lingsheng's mouth, not afraid of his fake threat at all, and his curiosity couldn't help but grow stronger.
As far as he knew, the Wen family was considered a musical family, and the Shi family was also a small wealthy family in the imperial capital circle.
Since they are two brothers with the same father and mother, and they have a good relationship, why is the treatment so different? If I remember correctly, only Wen Yibei's name was written on the birthday party invitation today.
Shi Yunnan was addicted to vegetables, and took another sip of wine, "Anyway, no one here knows me, and it's no use if I go to the front."
The Wen family told Wen Yibei early that they were going to hold a birthday party for Wen Yibei.
At first, Shi Yunnan insisted that he did not want to participate, and his attitude was very firm. He even refused to return to Wen's house in the name of vacationing with friends, so his name was not on the invitation letter at all.
However, Wen Yibei called him again yesterday.
For the two brothers whose father is not in pain and mother is not, the eighteenth birthday means adulthood, and it also means that they have the ability to take on everything and live a good life.
Parents can be absent, but they cannot be absent from each other, so Shi Yunnan still came.
He worked hard to save living expenses, and bought a three-piece suit a long time ago as a coming-of-age gift for himself and his brother.
Shi Yunnan glanced at his clothes, couldn't help but took another gulp of whiskey, and he took a deep breath when he accidentally choked on the spicy smell.
"Hey, what's the use of buying this suit for yourself, it's not being scolded by someone's nose."
—Today's birthday party is all for Wen Yibei, do you think someone knows you? You grew up being trash that nobody wanted.
Luo Lingsheng thought of the remarks he had just heard on the stairs, and a trace of unbearableness crossed his eyebrows.
Although he didn't understand the cause and effect, nor did he understand the grievances between the Wen and Shi families, those words were indeed poignant and excessive for a boy who had just turned eighteen.
Just as he was thinking about it, there was suddenly a suppressed gasping sound in front of him. Luo Lingsheng returned to the wandering thoughts and looked down—
Shi Yunnan lowered his head so hard that no one could see the expression on his face. His hands were tightly clasping the mouth of the whisky bottle, his knuckles were turning white with force, he must be holding back his emotions.
However, how much sadness and grievance can an eighteen-year-old just come of age hold back
It didn't take long for Shi Yunnan's shoulders to shrug slightly, and tears fell on the trouser legs one by one, dipping the dark blue suit even deeper.
Luo Lingsheng realized something, advancing and retreating was not, he had absolutely no experience in coaxing people.
However, the paper towel that I had been holding in my hand and was not used seemed to have an effect at this moment.
Luo Lingsheng took the initiative to take two steps forward and handed down the tissue, "Wipe, how can anyone still cry when they are eighteen?"
"..."
Shi Yunnan raised his head while holding back his crying.
Luo Lingsheng met his red eyes, inexplicably thinking of the small animal abandoned by the owner.
The moment this thought appeared, Shi Yunnan caught him off guard and hugged him.
After the silent tears were suppressed, they burst into tears, "Well... today everyone is here for my brother, he can be the protagonist of the birthday party, and I, I can't even be a supporting role. ."
Luo Lingsheng listened to the unconcealed grievance in his voice, and the hand that wanted to break free stopped in the air.
"Besides my brother, no one wished me a happy birthday today, and many people didn't know who I was."
Even though Wen Yibei, as his elder brother, has always given him enough care and care, on such an occasion, Shi Yunnan still has an indescribable sense of difference in his heart.
The feeling of drinking has reduced Shi Yunnan's former self-control, and his backlog of sadness over the years can't be stopped at this moment.
Since it was silent, no one cared.
"...I also want to have a birthday, and it's been a long time since I had a birthday."
Luo Ling made it clear that some people seem to be from a superior background, but many times they are forced to grow up by reality before they have time to vent.
Just like Shi Yunan at the moment.
Such repressed and explosive emotions must be the result of years and months, not overnight.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Luo Lingsheng slowly put his hand on Shi Yunnan's back.
Soothing again and again, from stiff to natural.
Shi Yunnan's crying didn't last long before it quieted down, and even the hand that was tightly wrapped around his waist loosened.
Luo Lingsheng couldn't see his expression, so he could only move away carefully, only to find that the other party squinted.
Shi Yunnan got drunk and started to fall asleep again.
"..."
Luo Lingsheng caught a glimpse of the whisky beside him from the corner of his eye, and he couldn't help the little drunkard's light drinker.
Shi Yunnan lost his 'pillow', his head sank sharply, a habitual burp came from his throat, and he rubbed his eyes in a daze, "Huh?"
Luo Lingsheng smiled but not laughed, "Don't cry anymore?"
Shi Yunnan muttered indifferently, "...No, I'm a little hungry."
Luo Lingsheng heard his inaudible whisper, and his heart softened for a moment, "Wait for me here."
After saying that, he walked quickly towards the front yard.
Shi Yunnan stared at the back of his leaving drunk and didn't speak.
The night was a little deeper.
I don't know how long it took, Shi Yunnan saw a figure in his drunken eyes, and there seemed to be a faint light shining in front of him.
It was not until the distance between the two sides was narrowed that Shi Yunnan could see everything clearly—Luo Lingsheng was holding a sliced cake with a lit candle on it.
Shi Yunnan reacted with hindsight, the tip of his nose was sour for no reason, but he couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes.
In fact, Luo Lingsheng felt that he was a bit of a nosy, but after receiving Shi Yunnan's not sober but absolutely pleasant wink, he simply indulged his impulse.
"Although it's the first time we've met, but..."
He paused and showed his first obvious smile tonight, "Shi Yunnan, happy eighteenth birthday."
I know your name and I wish you a happy birthday.
…
When Wen Yibei approached, Shi Yunnan was holding Luo Lingsheng crying and refusing to let go.
The two sober people looked at each other, and then looked at an insane alcoholic.
Wen Yibei recognized Luo Lingsheng's face and hurried forward, "Master Luo? I'm sorry, my brother hasn't drunk before, did he cause you trouble?"
Luo Lingsheng looked at his suit jacket, which was half wet, and shook his head slightly, "Master Wen, you should take care of him, lest he come out to toss other people."
"I'm really sorry."
Wen Yibei quickly answered the call and stepped forward to pick up the person.
Shi Yunnan squinted to see Wen Yibei clearly, and acted like a spoiled brat by drinking alcohol, "Brother, I don't like so many people's birthday parties."
More childish.
Wen Yibei rubbed Shi Yunan's head habitually, and apologized in a low voice, "I know, I asked others to help arrange the early exit. I'll take you out of the backyard door first, okay?"
"I prepared a gift for you at home, and your favorite dessert cake, just for the two of us."
Shi Yunnan heard the word "cake" and licked his sweet lips. Obviously drunk to the extreme, he seemed to have suddenly remembered something, and turned around to look for it with all his strength.
Luo Lingsheng was still standing in the same place, and the two easily met eyes.
Shi Yunnan smiled brightly at him, but there was no trace of sadness in his eyes, "...Luo Lingsheng."
"Ok?"
"I won't forget you, see you next time."
Wen Yibei, who was beside him, was surprised. Obviously, he didn't expect that his younger brother would have an intersection with Luo Lingsheng in just a short while.
However, he quickly adjusted his mood, and after a simple nod with Luo Lingsheng, he took his brother out, who was completely drunk.
Luo Lingsheng stood alone in the darkness, involuntarily chuckled and read, "See you next time."
…
"Luo Lingsheng..."
The murmur of the man in his arms and the overlap in his memories easily pulled back Luo Lingsheng's thoughts.
Shi Yunnan moved restlessly in his arms, found a more comfortable sleeping position and fell asleep obediently.
"Luo Lingsheng, I won't forget you, see you next time."
"Mr. Luo, if I remember correctly, this is the first time we two meet?"
Luo Lingsheng thought of the first meeting and the two sentences after the official reunion, and there was a tenderness between his eyebrows.
He kissed Shi Yunan's forehead, but couldn't help but mutter something in his heart—
you little liar.