From that day on, the name He Cheng began to appear frequently in Xu Ran's ears.
Even the uncle at the noodle shop next door is feeling sorry for himself, the owner of the newly opened coffee shop is so young and handsome, he looks out of place on this uninspiring long street.
Turning around, he asked Xu Ran again, "Hey Xiao Xu, are you the same age as him?"
Xu Ran knew that he was not malicious, nodded, "Yes, we are the same age."
"Hey, everything is fine." The uncle grinned and looked at Xu Ran's legs, "Did you go to the hospital recently? What did the doctor say?"
Having not stood up for three years, Xu Ran actually has nothing to hope for, but he still goes to the hospital for regular checkups. As Mom and Dad always say, always have hope.
"It's still the same," Xu Ran took a bowl of hot noodle soup from him and said with a smile, "It's okay, I'm used to it."
The uncle let out a long sigh of regret, and he didn't know whether he was lamenting the impermanence of the world, or simply feeling sorry for him.
It is indeed a pity that he is only thirty-one years old, and he has not yet reached the age of desperation. Xu Ran doesn't know if he will be able to stand up on his own legs in the future. He tried many methods, including acupuncture and massage, but nothing improved.
Fortunately, he stroked Xiao Hei who was sleeping on his lap. The cat's soft neck fur warmed his palms. He also had Xiao Hei. Although this cat was a bit naughty, no matter how crazy it was outside, it would always remember to come back.
The existence of Xiao Hei dispelled the loneliness in his heart. When he picked it up back then, Xu Ran never thought that one day he would leave a door for this little guy, and his closed heart was also healed because of its appearance. Open again.
He didn't know if this place was a convenient safe haven for Xiao Hei, but since it was here, it proved that it liked this place.
So Xu Ran was quite critical of Xiao Hei's behavior of running out to find He Cheng to play every now and then.
"Do you like him very much?" Xu Ran frowned, raised Xiao Hei's two front paws, and shook them lightly, "What's so good about him?"
It's not that Xiao Hei has never been attracted by the snacks given by others, but he has never liked to look for them every day like he did to He Cheng.
Xu Ran was a little angry, not because he was angry with Xiaohei, but because he felt that He Cheng was too much, even wanting to snatch a cat beside him.
He Cheng took away his first love in high school, college took away his future, and after entering the society, he even took everything he had at that time. Xu Ran didn't know what else he wanted this time, looking around, he felt that he had nothing left to lose.
Xiao Hei hangs lazily on his arm, allowing him to fiddle with it. Last year, he was sent to have a click, but this spring Xiao Hei is extraordinarily peaceful, like a disillusioned cat with no desires or desires.
Xu Ran had no idea what He Cheng deserved to be liked, but after a while he discovered that He Cheng had become a big celebrity in their street at some point.
As the boss, he frequently appeared in the coffee shop, attracting many students who came here to "visit". Xu Ran admits that he has a good skin, and outsiders can never see the real appearance under this skin, but it is that deceptive face that has brought a lot of business to the small coffee shop.
While happy, Tong Fangfang became entangled instead.
Of course, she hoped that the boss would stay in the store as long as possible, but in this way, Xu Ran would not accept her invitation and went to the coffee shop to play.
"Otherwise, the boss is two or four, and you are one, three, five." Tong Fangfang racked her brains to think of bad ideas, "I'll keep an eye on you on weekdays, and I'm sure you won't come across it."
"... How often does he come?"
Did He Cheng really put his business into the catering industry, or was he just too idle? Xu Ran remembered the days when He Cheng was so busy at home that he couldn't close his eyes for a few days. If he was doing this part-time job, how could he have so much time to hang out here
Where he couldn't see, Tong Fangfang stuck out her tongue. Of course the boss is not idle, the only reason why he always appears in the store, normal people can think of it with their noses.
But only the other party didn't think of it.
The streets are full of small shops, and the relationship between neighbors is much more familiar than in ordinary commercial streets. Soon, He Cheng's good reputation spread throughout the street.
Some words sounded like jokes to Xu Ran, but those aunts spoke seriously, as if they really wanted to praise He Cheng to the sky.
Xu Ran sometimes wants to interrupt them, but don't say anything, I know better than you what kind of person that guy is.
But after brewing for a long time, Xu Ran still shook his head and let them go.
No matter whether the current He Cheng is really getting better or not, I don't need to tear him down.
When other people were chatting and gossiping, Xu Ran silently concealed his relationship with He Cheng. If you say it, everyone will be shocked, and the aunts will never think that the "object" in He Cheng's mouth will be a man.
What kind of person is his new lover? Xu Ran couldn't imagine it at all.
Qiao An went abroad again last year, saying that she had finished her studies in China and wanted to continue her career outside. Before leaving, he sent a long message to Xu Ran, explaining a series of things from his return to China to the next.
Finally he said: Some things, the person who made the mistake was not me, but it was also because of me. I owe you an apology. Sorry.
That day, Xu Ran stared at the last sentence for a long time.
He never thought of asking Qiao An to apologize, just like what he said in the text message, he was not the one who made the mistake, and he has no obligation to pay for He Cheng's mistakes. But it is like this a lot of times, even if the situation is not what you want, as long as you are caught in this circle, you will inevitably be involved. Joan also couldn't help himself, and he didn't know that returning to the country once would cause so many troubles in the follow-up.
Xu Ran himself didn't think he could blame Qiao An for these things. If He Cheng were replaced by another person, a better person, maybe it would be impossible to get to where he is now.
He Cheng is the fuse of everything, but there is always someone who has to stand up and speak for him. Xu Ran didn't like this feeling, as if their lives were controlled by He Cheng, but He Cheng himself was always on top, without paying any price.
When He Cheng said that he had to wait that day, who did he want to wait for
Xu Ran thought for a long time but did not come up with an answer. Could it be that He Cheng hasn't learned a lesson from what happened three years ago, and is chasing the shadow of his old lover in front of his lover? Then Xu Ran really wants to look down on him, no man is so useless, now Xu Ran only hopes that he can stay with his lover safely, but don't make the same mistakes again.
He is not Qiao An, and he does not have a strong heart that can take such a big responsibility. If the past happened upside down, Xu Ran would definitely not be able to bear it.
This is in his hometown. He could go home if he was injured before. Now if something happens again, where else can he escape
The feeling of dissatisfaction has always been entrenched in his heart. As the days passed, He Cheng's reputation among the people on the street became better and better, and Xu Ran's rejection of him became deeper and deeper.
He didn't know if He Cheng had really changed, but if a person could change so easily, then what were the pains he experienced before
Xu Ran angrily put the takeaway on the table. He just went to a noodle shop for lunch, and met He Cheng chatting with his uncle in the shop.
The business in the noodle restaurant was cold, and the two chatted happily. The uncle laughed and waved to him, "Xiao Xu, Xiao Xu, come quickly, Xiao He is really interesting, you two are about the same age, come over and have a chat, make friends." a friend."
Xu Ran squeezed the armrest of the wheelchair tightly, neither moving in nor retreating.
It was He Cheng who stood up first, "Uncle, I have something to do later, so I won't sit down, you are busy with your work, I will come back next time."
Said, but also nodded to him, as if to apologize.
Xu Ran also nodded expressionlessly, and said to himself, why are you pretending to be good, didn't you look down on the snack bars on the street the most before
In the past, He Cheng never cared about the food stored at home, but no matter how busy Xu was at work, there would always be times when it was too late to buy groceries. Unable to cook, he thought of going to the small shop downstairs to buy some, and he didn't need to run away, he just had to wait at home. But He Cheng said with a cold face that the shop is not clean, and you have to eat it yourself. Then he put on his clothes and went out, and didn't come back all night.
There were also times when Xu Ran wanted to make a date, but He Cheng refused with "the things outside are not good".
He Cheng himself may have forgotten these things, but Xu Ran remembered them all.
Sometimes Xu Ran doesn't know whether he has a good memory or a narrow mind. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that He Cheng is really nice to the uncles and aunts on the street, he is polite and can speak, without the arrogance of young people at all, but Xu Ran just feels uncomfortable.
Over time, he didn't even want to go to the noodle shop, and bought an insulated lunch box to bring his own meals every day.
The uncle of the noodle shop was still looking at the door every day, and said, "Oh, why hasn't Xiao Xu come here recently?"
He Cheng followed suit for a long time before saying, "Maybe he's busy."
"It's just a small bookstore, and the students haven't finished school, what are they busy with?" The uncle shook his head, "Don't look at Xiao Xu's inconvenient legs and feet, he is smart, even after working for several years, he won't hire a part-time job to help, We do everything by ourselves, and we wanted to take care of him, but he refused. What are you talking about about this child?"
Thinking of Xu Ran's effort to keep a straight face and not look at him, He Cheng lowered his eyes and smiled.
"Maybe, he has his own reasons."
"The neighbor is not an outsider. As soon as he buys goods, he gets tired and doesn't let us help. He doesn't torture himself like this." The uncle sighed, "You have seen his physical condition. , you are both young people, if you have time, you can persuade him for me."
He Cheng was silent for a while, then nodded, "Okay."
Turning around, He Cheng called Bai Jinming, "Is there any news about the doctor you were asked to see earlier?"
Bai Jinming said, "What's the use of me just looking for a doctor, you have to bring someone here."
When He Cheng fell silent, Bai Jinming thought it was funny, "You haven't settled it yet, have you?"
"He doesn't believe me." He Cheng touched his coat pocket, but couldn't find a cigarette, and then remembered that he had quit a long time ago, and shook his head helplessly.
"...It deserves it." Bai Jinming said these two words from the bottom of his heart.
He Cheng didn't refute him, but just asked, "What should I do?"
"I don't know, it's not me who hurt people so badly," Bai Jinming said, "Because of you, he can't do anything with the previous one, what's his name, the one surnamed Lin is good, do you think he can treat you now? Pleasant?"
At the mention of Lin Shen, He Cheng gasped again.
But he still lowered his voice, "Do you think he will forgive me?"
"Yes." Bai Jinming smiled, "Ten years later."
"..." He Cheng took a deep breath, "That's good."
Bai Jinming was taken aback, "You really have to wait that long?"
"If he thinks it will take so long to forgive me, then I have nothing to wait for." He Cheng looked at the closed door of the bookstore not far away, and said slowly, "A mistake is a mistake, the past Things won't disappear just because I'm doing well now, I know what I should do, and I also know that just saying I'm sorry can't make up for his youth. So, no matter what he wants to do now, I agree."
As long as he can speak.
You must never ignore me. He silently said to Xu Ran in his heart, whatever you want me to do, I will do it.
Even kneeling in front of him and begging for forgiveness, he could do it. But the premise of all this is that Xu Ran is willing to look at him.
He Cheng was not afraid of Xu Ran punishing him, the only thing he was afraid of was that Xu Ran didn't want anything.
You can't be like two strangers, one chasing and the other rejecting, and finally drifting away.
He Cheng absolutely didn't want to become like that, he chased after him because of Xu Ran, other things didn't matter.
Once Xu Ran took out his heart and handed it to him, but he dismissed it. Now his heart has to roll a few times on the ground and be stepped on a few times before he is qualified to say that he loves you.
Knowing how stubborn his temper is hidden under his soft exterior, no matter if he waits another ten or twenty years, He Cheng is already mentally prepared.
The author has something to say: I forgot to set the time for automatic publishing after I added the manuscript today... I am so sorry for crying stupidly
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