Although the atmosphere was still slightly cold, they were finally sitting at a table.
Shen Li sat next to Shen Zhijin, looked at the meal on the table, and said with some surprise:
"Yam glutinous rice porridge? Dad, don't you like this very much?"
Madam Gu smiled and said:
"Zhijin, try it quickly, does it taste the same as before?"
There seemed to be something flashing in Shen Zhijin's eyes, and the corners of his lips curled into a shallow curve.
"thank you."
"Thank you." Mrs. Gu smiled and shook her head, "Old Ding knew you were coming tonight, so he made it up on purpose."
Lao Ding is the head chef of the Gu family and has been in the Gu family for many years.
Shen Zhijin helped Shen Li fill a bowl first, and when he heard this sentence, he paused.
Shen Li also looked over subconsciously.
She didn't ask too many questions about the Gu family and Shen Zhijin.
But as she got along longer and longer, she gradually discovered that the gap between them was very deep, but at the same time, there was also a deep bond between them.
The Gu family should have liked him very much back then, otherwise how could even Lao Ding remember his taste so clearly.
What's more, it's been so many years.
Furthermore, if it wasn't for the acquiescence of Mr. and Mrs. Gu, this bowl of porridge probably wouldn't be served.
Shen Zhijin put the bowl of porridge next to Shen Li, and served it for himself.
Shen Li took a sip, then rolled her eyes:
"It's delicious."
Seeing that she was happy, Mrs. Gu was also happy.
"A Li has been meeting with Zhijin these two days, how do you feel?"
Shen Li savored the taste of the porridge, and nodded upon hearing the words:
"It feels very good, and I have gained a lot. The middle dad even took me to visit the Mill Lab."
Ordinary people are not qualified to enter the interior of this top-level laboratory, let alone lead people.
But Shen Zhijin certainly has this right.
Mrs. Gu couldn't help laughing and said:
"I heard from Qi Yang that the laboratory has a very high standard. Have you been honored by your father?"
Shen Li blinked:
"That's right! Is it normal for me to touch my father's light?"
Mr. Gu glanced this way, and said lightly:
"If you want to go, tell your family that the laboratory is also invested by your uncle."
Shen Li: "."
She stirred the spoon and said softly:
"Then you didn't say that before."
Where could she have thought of this
Shen Zhijin said:
"Tangtang published "Universe" before, so she was also eligible to enter."
Mr. Gu's face softened a lot.
"That's right."
What kind of laboratory can't A Li get in
Shen Li listened silently at the side, and finally understood that what Old Master Gu said just now was not aimed at Shen Zhijin, but at Mill Lab.
She glanced at Shen Zhijin out of the corner of her eye, and saw that his expression was calm, as if he had already expected that Mr. Gu would say this.
I have to say that even though we haven't seen each other for so many years, her father still knows her grandfather quite well—
"Actually, this time it was mainly because the assistant was temporarily replaced by Tangtang, and the Mill Lab didn't communicate well in time, so Tangtang was not formally invited to visit."
Shen Zhijin said,
"I talked to the person in charge of their laboratory before. They had wanted to invite Tangtang for a long time, but at that time Tangtang was busy with the final exam, so I didn't tell her about it."
Shen Li looked at him in shock:
"dad?"
He just refused for her!
That's Mill Labs—
"Well, you can go to the laboratory anytime, and you can't delay Ali's exam."
Mr. Gu rarely showed a hint of approval, obviously very satisfied with Shen Zhijin's approach.
Shen Li: "."
She picked up a small rib and began to feel that there was a communication barrier with the two of them.
Mrs. Gu seemed to see something, and persuaded:
"Zhijin, no matter how you say it, you should tell Ali first."
Shen Li immediately nodded in agreement: "Yes—"
"It's also good for Ali to choose a time she likes. You can see that the past is a bit rushed this time."
Shen Zhijin thought for a while, then seriously nodded:
"What you said is, I will pay attention next time."
Shen Li: "."
Forget it, when I didn't say it.
Madam Gu then asked about the school.
Since Shen Li entered Xijing University, she has been following Shen Zhijin's research group. After a few months, Shen Zhijin still knows her situation in school very well.
He picked something to say.
Mrs. Gu nodded again and again. Although Mr. Gu didn't say much, he was obviously in a much better mood than before.
After a meal, the icy breath at the beginning melted away virtually.
Mrs. Gu finally asked:
"Zhijin, Ali said, you are staying in the hotel arranged by the laboratory in the past few days in Hong Kong City?"
Shen Zhijin nodded.
Mrs. Gu hesitated to speak, and finally looked at Mr. Gu.
Mr. Gu was silent for a long time, and finally said slowly:
"Tomorrow morning, you... take Ali to see Yinyin."
Shen Zhijin froze, and his fingers trembled slightly.
Shen Li came here on New Year's Day, and it has been a whole week since today.
For such a long time, he always thought that the Gu family should have taken her to pay homage to Yin Yin.
Turns out, not yet—they'd been waiting for him.
His throat was tight and extremely dry.
After a long time, he said softly:
"good."
"Father, mother, thank you."
At nine o'clock in the morning the next day, Shen Zhijin took Shen Li to Qibao Mountain together.
This place is very close to Suyue Mountain. A small path of stone steps spreads along the mountain path, with lush trees and quietness.
Shen Zhijin held a handful of red camellia in his arms, and Shen Li followed behind him.
The two walked in silence all the way, and finally came to the middle of the mountain.
A stone tablet stood quietly - it was Gu Tingyin's tomb.
Different from the expected quietness and solemnity, there are large tracts of camellia planted around the stele.
Red, white, silent and lively blooming.
The mountain wind blows, rustling, and the shadows of flowers swaying.
Shen Zhijin stood still in front of the stele, his eyes fixed on it for a long time.
Shen Li stood beside him, silently accompanying him.
"Yinyin."
After a long time, Shen Zhijin finally spoke.
His speaking speed was a beat slower than usual, and his clear and clean voice became deep and gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing someone's dream.
"I'll bring Tangtang to see you."
He said, and handed her the handful of camellia:
"Tangtang, go and give the flowers to Mom."
Shen Li took it and stepped forward to put down the bouquet.
She looked at the name engraved on the stone tablet.
—Gu Tingyin.
Strange yet familiar, distant yet close at hand.
She had heard this name from many people, but she didn't know it at that time, it was her close relative.
The sourness surged up and overwhelmed the sky.
Numerous pictures and sounds flashed.
A tear fell and fell into the camellia.
Her lips moved slightly, and she finally called out in a low voice.
"Mother."
She thought that she would never yell this again in her life, but it turned out that she never had this chance again.
Shen Zhijin gently rubbed her hair, and a faint smile appeared on her handsome and elegant face.
"Yinyin, Tangtang is home today."
The remaining two are very late
(end of this chapter)