I don’t know if it’s because of my conscience, or because I feel like I’ve been neglected by Lan Xin because of the recent infighting in the Zhao family. Xiao Zheng always felt a little guilty in his heart. Especially since the two have been in a relationship for three months. According to the normal process of dating between a man and a woman, they are almost past the honeymoon period, but the number of times they meet or have dinner and chat is only a handful. This made Xiao Zheng, who had never been in love much, feel a little sorry. That's why he took the initiative to visit his elder brother on the first day of National Day. In addition to making Lan Xin happy, it is also an explanation of this relationship.
After all, Lan Xin is a gentle woman that no man can bear to hurt. She is beautiful, kind, has all the advantages of women, but avoids all the annoying shortcomings of women. For example, being unreasonable. During the long and short three months of getting along, Lan Xin gave Xiao Zheng enough space and freedom. She never interfered in Xiao Zheng's private life, and was even passively available. Xiao Zheng did not take the initiative to invite her to eat or go shopping, and she never took the initiative to disturb Xiao Zheng. And once Xiao Zheng sends the signal, even if she is so busy that her feet cannot touch the ground, she will go to the appointment on time. Of course Xiao Zheng knew what Lan Xin had done for Xiao Zheng, and he was deeply moved by it.
Therefore, he hopes to do something for Lan Xin, even if it is not enough, it cannot fill the guilt caused by the lack of morality in his heart. He still has to do it. Not only do it, but do it well enough. After all, Lan Xin was the first woman in the world who loved him and had loved him for eight years. What reasons and qualifications does he have to hurt Lan Xin
Even if one day, Lin Huayin discovered Lan Xin's existence and put pressure on Xiao Zheng frantically. Xiao Zheng felt that he would not do anything to hurt Lan Xin. Even the current state is already a kind of harm to any woman.
Of course, the lucky Brother Azheng hopes that this day will not come. At least don't come too soon.
Ding dong.
Xiao Zheng rang the doorbell. He cleared his throat, adjusted his tie at the collar, and tried to look energetic.
"Coming."
It's like I've been waiting for the doorbell to ring. The door was opened quickly. The person standing at the door was none other than Lan Xin, who had gotten up at eight in the morning to dress up and was waiting anxiously for Xiao Zheng's arrival.
She wore a very beautiful home clothes at home. Although it was not as unique as workplace clothes, her whole body was filled with the gentle aura of a good wife and mother. The delicate makeup on her beautiful face also adds a bit of virtuous and virtuous temperament to her. The whole person looks comfortable and warm.
This is the blue heart. After eight years of love and eight years of waiting, this was the first woman to break into Xiao Zheng's heart and occupy his heart.
"It looks so good even in home clothes." Xiao Zheng handed the gift in his hand to Lan Xin and said with a grin. "It's such a huge profit."
"Not serious." Lan Xin's beautiful eyes were filled with happiness, but a trace of anger flashed across her face, and she pushed Xiao Zheng, who had just put on slippers, into the living room.
At this moment, a middle-aged man and woman also walked out of the kitchen. The man is polite and elegant, and his whole body is full of academic style. The woman was gentle and kind, looking at Xiao Zheng with a harmless look. With a smile on his face, he said: "Come as soon as you come, bring anything else."
Although the words were polite, they were said very sincerely. Nothing feels hypocritical at all. Facing the warm welcome from the couple, Xiao Zheng also bowed humbly and said, "It's our first time meeting you. Please take care of me, aunt and uncle."
"Stop standing still." Lan Xing took off his apron and called Xiao Zheng to the living room. "Come on, let's play a game of chess. Let the mother and daughter cook."
Halfway through, Lan Xing turned around and told Lan Xin: "Come over to make a pot of good tea. I bought a few boxes of Yuqian Longjing from Hangzhou a few days ago. This year's new tea is said by friends to be fresher than previous years."
Chen Xiu said angrily: "If you want to play chess, won't you go downstairs to find someone else? Ah Zheng played chess with you the first time he came to play. Aren't you afraid that Ah Zheng won't come next time?"
After saying that, he still went to get the tea leaves and asked Lan Xin to make tea.
In just a few words of conversation, the atmosphere of harmony between the family was overflowing. Xiao Zheng felt the real warmth of family. Unlike Lin Chaotian, when he appeared, he seemed to want to step on him severely. Apart from being embarrassing, I can't even taste the warmth of family. Even Aunt Dong, who has a great attitude, is also very gentle to herself. Xiao Zheng also felt that he always maintained some distance. I don’t know that it is a habit developed by Aunt Dong for many years, living in the upper class society. It was still clear that Lin Chaotian was not satisfied with him, so he restrained himself a little.
But no matter what, the Lan family is like Lan Xin, giving people great warmth and consideration. On the other hand, the Lin family is like the cold Lin Huayin, cold and cold, keeping strangers away.
"Uncle, I can only play chess. I can barely understand Go." Xiao Zheng said politely.
"Then let's play chess." Lan Xing handed Xiao Zheng a cigarette and said with a smile. "Smoke?"
"Yeah." Xiao Zheng didn't pretend, so as not to get greedy for cigarettes at the dinner table later. After taking the cigarettes, the old and the young began to place chess pieces against each other.
"In our community, I can easily reach the top three." Lan Xing said with a smile. "Ah Zheng. If you are capable, just use it. But don't be soft. Otherwise, you will be killed by me and your armor will be thrown away. Don't blame me for not warning you."
Xiao Zheng sat upright and said: "Uncle, don't worry, at my level, even if I don't give in, I may not be your opponent. I don't dare."
"That's good." Lan Xing smiled slightly, lit a cigarette, and concentrated on playing chess, not daring to be careless at all.
It is often said that a brand is like a character. But that is just to judge a person's quality and cultivation. On the contrary, it is the quality of chess that can distinguish the character of a young man. This game of chess can be said to be Blue Star's test for Xiao Zheng, and it is also Blue Star's way to understand Xiao Zheng. Compared with all kinds of insinuations or probing questions, Xiao Zheng naturally preferred this gentle and kind approach. Instead of being like Lin Chaotian, he would kill himself by opening and closing his mouth. Too bloody, too brutal.
In the middle of the match, the old and the young are competing against each other, with an undercurrent surging, and no one can do anything to gain a single point from the other. However, Blue Star is obviously more aggressive and hopes to gain the upper hand in this tug-of-war. Xiao Zheng's chess style is unpredictable and unpredictable. Sometimes swift and fierce, sometimes wily. It’s hard to guard against.
Half an hour later, there was one cannon and one horse left on the Blue Star chess board, and Xiao Zhengze had one army left. The bishops on both sides were eaten, leaving only the two men. Looking at the chess game, it’s a half-match, and there’s no big difference between victory and defeat.
Xiao Zheng respectfully handed Lan Xing a cigarette, lit another for himself, and said with slack fighting spirit: "Uncle, looking at the current situation, we seem to be in a draw."
"A draw?" Lan Xing lit a cigarette and said with a smile. "I have a little pawn here. The little pawn who has crossed the river is unparalleled in the world."
Xiao Zheng smiled slightly and joked: "Even so, you don't seem to be able to defeat me."
"No one knows victory or defeat until the last step." After Blue Star said this, he continued to advance with a frantic attack. Soon, Xiao Zheng was forced into a desperate situation because of his lack of chess. Blue Star is also becoming more cautious in its moves.
At this juncture, if you make one wrong move, you will lose everything.
Finally, Blue Star ate up Xiao Zheng's last remaining force at the expense of a horse, and firmly took control of the situation.
"I lost." Xiao Zheng said regretfully. "In that move just now, I should have forced your pawn to go to the bottom."
"If that's the case, then we really have a draw." Lan Xing, who had won the chess game, was extremely happy and patted Xiao Zheng's shoulder lightly. "Young man is very young, but your chess skills are quite impressive. In a few years, I may not be sure that I can beat you."
After that, he pulled Xiao Zheng towards the restaurant.
At this time, Lan Xin and her daughter had already prepared a table of food. Because of Xiao Zheng's arrival, Blue Star even opened a bottle of Maotai. He took Xiao Zheng's arm and said, "Come on, let's go one by one."
Lan Xin saw that her father had completely occupied the home court and did not miss Xiao Zheng's posture at all. She could not help but roll her eyes at her father and said angrily: "Dad, Ah Zheng will have something to do later, so don't get him drunk."
"Is your dad such a no-nonsense person?" Lan Xing glared back at Lan Xin. "It's nothing better. Your elbow is turned outward?"
Lan Xin was scolded by her father, her pretty face turned red, her head dropped and she was speechless.
Lan Mu just kept picking up food for Xiao Zheng, with a loving expression on her face. It seems that he is afraid that the reception will not be good and leave a bad impression on Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng, who has not experienced much ordinary family life, sincerely laments that although such a family is quite difficult for Xiao Zheng to refuse, from another perspective, isn't this kind of life the kind of family that Xiao Zheng longs for and hopes to build?
So Xiao Zheng was eating and drinking. No matter how often Lan Mu brings him food, he always accepts them and praises them for a job well done while eating. Every time Lan Xing drank a glass of wine, he also drank one glass after another. While drinking, he also praised the wine. After eating the whole meal, the atmosphere was indescribably pleasant. Lan Xing and Lan Mu looked at Xiao Zheng with more and more fondness. She seemed happy that her daughter had found a good man.
After eating and drinking, Lan Xin took the initiative to smooth things over for Xiao Zheng, dragging Xiao Zheng out of the door. Very cute in a hurry.
"call-"
Lan Xin, who was walking in front, stretched her delicate body, turned back and said with a smile: "Are you full?"
"It feels good to eat." Xiao Zheng said softly.
"That's good." Lan Xin smoothed her hair from her forehead and said with a smile. "Then when will you come again next time?"
"When I'm done, I'll come and eat as soon as possible." Xiao Zheng said with a smile.
"You must keep your word." Lan Xin said.
"certainly."
After Xiao Zheng said that, he suddenly hugged Lan Xin's soft body and whispered in her ear: "Wait until I come back."
"Yeah." Lan Xin hugged Xiao Zheng back and whispered. "I'm waiting for you."
In an instant, happiness surrounded the two of them, as if it was too thick to dissolve, and filled the entire community.
The so-called happiness is probably as simple as a sentence or an action, right