There was a few seconds of silence in the air again.
The teaching director used to teach Chinese when he was a subject teacher, so he understood the subtle differences between tone and words.
In the past few seconds, his mind has turned a thousand times, thinking-
"Daddy" and "Daddy is good", the latter is obviously more polite and not so close, which son would talk to his father like that
In addition, when Painter Shen just walked over, he said that he wanted to visit his daughter in the first class, but he didn't mention that he had a son at all.
This is worth thinking about.
So is this son adopted or picked up
Oh yes, I heard that he got married some time ago. Since his daughter is still married at this age, it must be his second or third marriage, so this son is most likely a stepson.
Putting his biological daughter and stepson to study together, seeing the natural intimacy just now, the two are still getting along very well, this painter Shen is really talented.
The head of the teaching director was running fast, and then combined with the known information, he deduced such a result that seemed logical and flawless.
He straightened his glasses, smiled slightly, and was very satisfied with his reasoning ability.
At this moment, the step-son Benzi said "uh" and changed his words, "No, hello, Uncle Shen."
The dean's smile froze.
Shen Guangyao nodded at Lu Xingyan, and his eyes fell back on Shen Xingruo.
Obviously, neither Shen Guangyao nor Shen Xingruo had time to pay attention to his slip of the tongue.
It's just that Shen Xingruo still has class, and before they could talk about anything, the class bell rang.
Shen Guangyao looked in the direction of class one, and said in a deep voice, "Xingruo, Xingyan, you go back to class first, after school is over, I'll have someone pick you up and have dinner together."
His voice was gentle and restrained. Although Shen Xingruo had splashed his shirt wet, he still had the refined temperament of an artist standing there.
If Shen Xing didn't speak, it was Lu Xingyan who accepted the meal in the end, and brought her back to the classroom
For the next few classes, Shen Xingruo was absent-minded.
After school in the evening, there is a car waiting at the door.
Although Lu Xingyan really wanted to follow along to confirm the progress of recognizing his father, the father and daughter obviously needed a chance to chat alone, so he made up an excuse, watched Shen Xingruo get into the car, and left.
Shen Guangyao chose an antique restaurant with elegant seats on the second floor by the window. The carved and hollowed-out windows are open. Looking down, you can see a small bridge in the atrium, gurgling water below, and the faint and distant sound of the Guqin.
The waiters who came to order were all dressed in cheongsams.
Very elegant.
"... add a little bamboo shoots fried with kimchi, and stewed chicken with mushrooms. It's ok, thank you."
Shen Guangyao closed the menu, nodded to the waiter, poured another cup of tea for Shen Xingruo, and asked, "Why didn't Xingyan come?"
"No time."
Shen Xingruo looked down at the teacup.
Shen Guangyao paused.
After pondering for a moment, he picked up the tea, but he didn't know what to think of, put it down without drinking it, only looked at Shen Xingruo and said, "Dad visited the Lu family in Xingcheng last night, and your Uncle Lu and Aunt Pei have been praising you all the time. "
"You were in class just now, and I also went to see your head teacher. The head teacher said that you performed very well in school."
Shen Xingruo said "um" in a neutral manner, "I'm fine."
Shen Guangyao looked at her, "Is it really good? Then why is the living expenses paid by your father useless?"
The assistant he gave to Shen Xingruo's card every month on time.
He never thought that Shen Xingruo would silently resist his decision by waiving living expenses.
If Fang Min hadn't reminded him to see if the living expenses for Shen Xingruo were enough, he probably wouldn't have found out in a long time.
Shen Xingruo didn't answer his question, took a sip of tea, took out his phone, and checked the time.
Shen Guangyao put his hands on the table and fell silent for a while, only the platinum watch on his wrist moved forward silently.
Shen Guangyao is forty-two this year. He became famous when he was young, and he has never had any troubles along the way. Today, he is also an important figure in his own field. Anyone who meets him is always a teacher. He dare not neglect him. , Frowning slightly, many people feel the pressure doubled.
But this sense of oppression does not apply to Shen Xingruo.
She was sitting opposite Shen Guangyao, her expression could not be called cold, but she did not show hospitality either.
Shen Guangyao put aside his usual gentleness and alienation, looked carefully at Shen Xingruo, and suddenly said, "Father agreed with you to come to Star City, and didn't force you to attend the wedding, and gave you a long time to calmly think, but now it seems that you still Didn't figure it out."
Shen Xingruo met his gaze, did not dodge in the slightest, and asked instead, "What do you want me to figure out? I didn't stop you from getting married, and I also tactfully made room for the three of you to enjoy your family. Don't you insist on forcing me to marry you?" Would you like to send your blessing?"
"You know that's not what Dad said." Shen Guangyao stopped the waiter from coming up to refill tea for them, "Xingruo, you don't have to talk to me, your current attitude is cold and uncooperative. Did Dad teach You, don't choose to escape when you do anything, on this matter, Dad has always hoped that you can have a good talk with Dad in a calm manner."
Shen Xingruo nodded, "Okay, tell me."
Shen Guangyao didn't speak in a hurry, and first recalled the days a little, "Your birthday is less than half a month away, this year...you are seventeen, and you will be an adult soon."
"Your mother and I met when we were seventeen years old, at the Conservatory of Music."
Shen Xingruo has heard the love story of Shen Guangyao and Song Qingzhao many times.
The painter who became famous at a young age and the elegant and romantic violinist are both talented people. Because of their connection in art, and their family backgrounds are quite male and female, they are the best match.
But when they were discussing marriage, Shen Guangyao's parents, that is, Shen Xingruo's grandparents, died suddenly in an earthquake in another province.
Shen Guangyao was immersed in grief, plus he was an artist and knew nothing about inheriting the family business, so he was swept away by his trusted uncle in a few moments.
Naturally, the Song family was unwilling to marry again.
But Song Qingzhao, who is in love, is also a staunch character. He values love and righteousness but does not know how to be tactful.
As far as Shen Xingruo could remember, the relationship between their family and the Song family was very weak, and they seldom moved around during the holidays.
After her mother passed away, she didn't have any contact with that side. After all, there are many Song family members, and there is no shortage of these two granddaughters.
Shen Guangyao: "Your mother and I really loved each other at the beginning, but love is... not such a constant thing. It is true that we have loved each other, and it is true that our relationship has faded. Now I am in love with your teacher Fang, and this is also true. "
"One thing you must be clear about is that your mother has passed away for more than five years. Even if your mother has not passed away, we still have to separate. Your teacher is not a meddler, and father also has the right to pursue love."
"She didn't get involved, but she knew everything about you and our family from me. I trusted her so much, she turned around and seduced my father behind my back. I did treat her like a mother, but I don't really want her to be my stepmother instead. Dad, are you clear about this?"
When saying these few words, Shen Xingruo's emotions were rarely revealed.
Shen Guangyao reminded in a deep voice, "Xingruo, be careful when you speak."
"Dad and your teacher Fang have explained this matter more than once. Do you think it is because she knows me that we fell in love? Then Dad can go to the dating agency to register the information, and report the current status of assets, family history, List them all, isn't this kind of understanding more intuitive?"
"Xingruo, your teacher is not as bad as you imagined. I don't agree with the transfer of assets before marriage. She is my legal wife and should share my property."
"It was your teacher Fang who offered to transfer most of the assets to your name, and she said that if I didn't do this, she would not want to marry me. Your teacher Fang didn't let me tell you about this, lest you know I don’t agree, but what you said today is too much.”
Shen Xingruo was slightly taken aback, but after a while, he returned to an indifferent look.
"Blame me, I'm not responsible enough as a father."
Shen Guangyao sighed and leaned back.
He knew that Shen Xingruo had been a stubborn child since he was a child.
When she was in kindergarten, she helped the little girls in the class to scare the bully boys into tears. After the kindergarten teacher understood the ins and outs, they asked them to apologize to each other. At that time, Shen Xingruo knew that "I was right, why not Want me to apologize?"
Finally, the kindergarten invited him and Song Qingzhao over.
They think that Shen Xingruo's personality is very good, and not everyone in this world needs to survive in a smooth and sophisticated way, so they have been playing with her stubbornness.
In essence, Shen Xingruo can be regarded as inheriting this from him.
Just like the remarriage, Shen Xingruo firmly disagreed.
He is also very determined and will not be dissuaded by anyone, including his favorite little girl.
After a moment of silence, when the dishes were served, Shen Guangyao sat forward and scooped a bowl of chicken soup for Shen Xingruo.
The two ate in silence.
It wasn't until Shen Xingruo put down his chopsticks that Shen Guangyao followed suit.
Shen Xingruo looked at the time, said that he had to go back to study by himself in the evening, and was about to get up, Shen Guangyao called to stop her, "Xingruo, wait, Dad, say one more thing."
Shen Xingruo glanced at him, remained silent for a while, and then sat down again.
Shen Guangyao thought for a while and said, "Before you left Huize, Dad told you his point of view. Dad thinks that everyone has the right to pursue love, regardless of age, status, or gap. Dad does the same. Yes, as for whether it can go to the end, this is something that needs time to verify, what we need to do is to enjoy the process."
"My point of view is still the same now, including what kind of person you like in the future, he may be very good, or... not so in line with the public's eyes, it doesn't seem to be a good match for you, Dad will give you some opinions, but absolutely not Will interfere with your decision."
"It's just that in the process of pursuing love, Dad may have neglected the fact that he is still a father. Dad always feels that you have grown up and should be able to understand Dad's feelings. In the words of you young people, old man The house is on fire, yes. But I didn't understand your mood from your point of view, for this, Dad should say sorry to you."
Shen Xingruo's lips were tightly lined.
Shen Guangyao continued, "I have always thought that if my star is connected with my heart, it only takes a little time to think calmly, and then I will be able to think clearly. But this time when I went to Rome with your teacher, your teacher kept persuading me I came to see you and said that you are still a little girl, what you need more is the love from your father, what you may care about is not my remarriage itself, but that I will no longer love you like before."
"I don't know if you think so, but I've thought about it for a long time, and I have to admit that your teacher Fang really knows how to be a qualified parent better than me, so I listened to her advice and came to see you."
"Dad still needs to listen to opinions before making the decision to come to see you. This is enough to prove that Dad is not qualified enough, but Dad is willing to learn to become a qualified and better parent to balance you and this marriage. contradiction."
"Your teacher Fang is right. Sometimes many things are not wrong in themselves, but not everyone can accept them emotionally. You may still not be able to accept Dad and your teacher together in the short term, but it doesn't matter. , Dad will often visit you in the future, whether you accept Dad's marriage or not, it doesn't matter, you will always be Dad's little princess."
The air was quiet for a few seconds.
Shen Xingruo got up suddenly, carrying his schoolbag and wanted to go out, his eye circles were slightly red.
Shen Guangyao also stood up, "Father will see you off."
Shen Xingruo stopped walking, did not speak, but did not refuse
Shen Guangyao sent Shen Xingruo all the way to the gate of Mingli.
When getting off the car, Shen Xingruo didn't say anything.
After walking a certain distance, she suddenly turned around again, waved to Shen Guangyao, then turned and left.
Shen Guangyao lowered the window and waved at her back, finally a smile appeared on his face
When Shen Guangyao met Wang Youfu before, he asked Shen Xingruo to take leave of absence. Shen Xingruo actually didn't have to study tonight.
Walking into the school, she first found a bathroom.
After the mood calmed down a little, I went back to Class 1 classroom.
The evening self-study for the first quarter had already started, and when Shen Xingruo came in suddenly, all the chicks in Class 1 subconsciously looked up at her.
Lu Xingyan also raised his head.
In the evening, Xu Chengzhou and the others actually asked him to play golf, but he didn't go, so he just sat in the classroom and wrote the book-like English reading comprehension assigned by Shen Xingruo that day.
Seeing Shen Xingruo coming back, he followed her eyes all the way until she sat down beside her, and then he asked, "How is it?"
Shen Xingruo looked at him, "How about what?"
Lu Xingyan paused, "How's the food?"
"..."
Shen Xingruo ignored him.
Lu Xingyan looked closer, and suddenly asked, "You're okay, why are you crying?"
He subconsciously stretched out his hand, wanting to touch Shen Xingruo's eyes.
Shen Xingruo slapped his chicken paw away mercilessly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Lu Xingyan: "Who is talking nonsense, you didn't even apply BB cream evenly."
From his angle, he could see that there was a slight pink mark around Shen Xingruo's eyes, and the smell he would never forget in his life was the smell of the bb cream that Shen Xingruo had put on his mouth back then.
At first glance, it was painted on the eyes to cover the traces of crying.
Shen Xingruo put down the pen, took out a small mirror from the pencil case, and took a careful look at it.
-It really is.
Facing the mirror, she patted the powder mark next to the pink mark with the pulp of her ring finger to slap it away.
Lu Xingyan sneered, "I still don't admit it."
Shen Xingruo didn't say a word, but stomped on him hard.
After that, Lu Xingyan asked a few more questions, but she refused to say more. When she got tired of asking, she mercilessly pointed a book at his head.
It's just that Lu Xingyan discovered that Shen Xingruo's condition has recovered a lot since that night, and the specific thing is of course that the blows to him have become more precise and ruthless)
The final exams are approaching with the scorching sun, and the birthdays of Lu Xingyan and Shen Xingruo are also coming as scheduled.
They both have exams on the second day of their birthdays, and everyone is not in the mood to get together, and those who are in the mood to get together don't dare to come out. After all, this kind of thing, if you want to know it with your toes, you will be scolded by your parents if you say it. head.
So everyone said that they would make up for it after the exam.
However, both of them received a lot of gifts in advance.
When the classmates knew that the two had the same birthday, they were quite surprised.
Someone joked in private, "Lu Xingyan and Shen Xingruo are actually quite a match. They both have good looks, have similar names, and they are at the same table and have the same birthday. What kind of fate is this..."
"What is the match? You don't even look at the results. You can't even catch up with a helicopter."
There are also people who pay more attention, such as Li Chengfan.
After he heard that Shen Xingruo and Lu Xingyan had the same birthday, he caught the two of them and asked, "Hey, you two have the same birthday, then when were you born, and who is older?"
When it comes to this, Lu Xingyan is very sensitive, "I am in the morning and she is in the middle of the night, and I am older than her."
And when someone came to ask him, he had to explain it again, and the word "big" had to be crazily emphasized, and he almost wrote a line of writing on the blackboard "I was born 20 hours earlier than Shen Xingruo".
Shen Xingruo got tired of hearing it, and patted his desk while writing the test paper, "Stop arguing, so what if you are older than me, do you still want me to call you brother?"
"..."
Lu Xingyan touched the back of his neck, pretending to be indifferent and said, "You can call it that if you want."
"Shut up."
Lu Xingyan became interested and rubbed her head, "Sister Shen, sister Shen Daiyu."
Shen Xingruo looked at him coldly, "If you don't shut up, I'll bury you like a flower."
Lu Xingyan "..."
There were two days off before the exam. While going home to prepare for the exam, Shen Xingruo and Lu Xingyan put the birthday presents they received in the trunk together and dragged them back to Luoxing Lake.
After dinner in the evening, the two of them stood to eat while unwrapping presents in the living room.
When Lu Xingyan opened the presents, he saw a beautifully wrapped gift box from Shen Xingruo's pile, with an envelope inserted in the middle, with the words "He Siyue" written on it.
He reached out to grab it, but was cut off by Shen Xingruo.
Shen Xingruo looked at him coldly, with the meaning of "If you do anything else, I will make it impossible for you to celebrate your birthday this year".
"What is it, take it apart and have a look."
He said disapprovingly.
Shen Xingruo ignored him, took out He Siyue's greeting card and put it aside, then unwrapped the gift.
Inside is a very young girl's notebook, and the cover is a watercolor starry sky, which coincides with her name, which is very heartfelt.
Lu Xingyan leaned over to take a look, and then snorted, "No idea."
Shen Xingruo looked at him, and he became more energetic. His eyes swept over all of Shen Xingruo's presents, and he added, "No idea."
"Then what fresh and refined gift did Young Master Lu prepare for me?"
If he didn't mention this, Shen Xingruo had forgotten about it, and he said before that he had prepared some kind of thank-you ceremony.
Lu Xingyan raised his eyebrows, and said casually, "You will find out on your birthday."
Shen Xingruo sized Lu Xingyan up and down, feeling a little worried, always thinking that his goldfish brain would do something shocking to the world
On my birthday, the sun was shining brightly.
Shen Xingruo was woken up by Shen Guangyao's phone call after nine o'clock.
On the phone, Shen Guangyao said that he was driving over from Huize, had already ordered a meal for Pei Yue, and would have dinner with them today.
Her attitude was cold and indifferent, but she still said "um".
After waking up from sleepiness, she was not in the mood to take another nap. After washing up and going out, she found that the door of Lu Xingyan's room was ajar.
She walked over and knocked, but no one answered. She opened the door and looked inside, but there was no one.
—Lu Xingyan actually got up earlier than her.
she goes downstairs.
Both Aunt Zhou and Pei Yue were already preparing lunch in the kitchen. Seeing her get up, Aunt Zhou walked to the door of the kitchen and reminded her, "Xingruo, breakfast is on the dining table. You can eat something to pad your stomach first."
"Okay, Aunt Zhou."
She responded, walked to the table, took a piece of toast, and looked around.
What about Lu Xingyan
She was thinking about Cao Cao, and Cao Cao came back.
There was a movement outside, she bit her toast and walked out of the house.
Then I saw Lu Xingyan get out of the car and get a box out of the trunk with Uncle Liu.
Seeing her, Lu Xingyan raised the corners of his lips, "Shen Xingruo, come here, your birthday present has arrived."
Shen Xingruo moved his gaze down to the cardboard box, didn't speak, but approached honestly.
The cardboard box was very big, so Lu Xingyan went to the house to get the scissors and opened the box.
Shen Xingruo was watching from the side.
After working for a long time, Lu Xingyan finally opened the box. He beckoned for Shen Xingruo to come over, "Come and see quickly!"
She leaned closer and looked into the box.
Inside the box is a small white one with not very thick hair... um... It seems to be a bird, but I don't know what it is.
Lu Xingyan took it out, and Shen Xingruo could see it more clearly now, the bird was alive and kicking, and its wings were flapping happily.
Lu Xingyan put it on the lawn and asked, "How is it, does it feel familiar?"
"Hmm..." Shen Xingruo regained his composure, "It's quite familiar, you... your gift is very fresh and refined."
Also really shocking.
After hearing this, Lu Xingyan deserved to be praised, and the expression on his face seemed a little smug.
Shen Xingruo thought about it for a while, but he couldn't figure it out, so he couldn't help asking, "So why did you give me a chicken, or a white-feathered chicken?"