When getting out of the car, Cheng Xi realized belatedly that he had been staring at his cell phone and texting Tao Shiyan the whole way, ignoring Lu Xingzhi next to him, which was very rude.
He quickly explained: "Sorry, Brother Lu, I was caught off guard and had a kitten just now. I was a little excited and forgot to chat with you!"
"Kitten? Tao Shiyan gave it to you?"
Cheng Xi nodded repeatedly, unable to hide the smile on his face, "Yeah, his September - a big orange just gave birth to a baby, so he gave me one as a gift."
"I remember that you loved pets when you were a child, and you always went to Aunt Liu's house to look after the cats." Lu Xingzhi paused, "If you like them, I can give them to you. You can choose a cat or a dog, or you can have both."
Cheng Xi always felt that Brother Lu's words were strange, as if he was arguing about something.
But many things in the world are on a first-come, first-served basis, and already...year after year, he can no longer share the same amount of love with other small animals, which is unfair to other small animals.
"Thank you, Brother Lu, but one is enough for me. When I get him back, I will take him to see you."
Because he was in a good mood, Cheng Xi spoke softly and added an "oh" at the end. Lu Xingzhi couldn't help but recall that he hadn't seen such a little joke in more than ten years.
After being rescued from the mountains, Xiao Xi became silent and introverted. If he sensed that someone might hurt him, he would show his claws first.
It was like he was wrapped in a hard shell with thorns. Before he could touch his inside, he was already covered in blood and bruises.
And now, he is peeling off the shell bit by bit, revealing the original soft flesh.
Lu Xingzhi stretched out his hand and smoothed the hair on his head very gently, with a soft voice:
"The wind is blowing, let's go back to the house."
Brother Lu's words and actions tonight were different from usual. Something seemed to have changed, but Cheng Xi couldn't tell what it was.
He didn't obey and went back to the house first, but insisted on standing at the gate, watching Lu Xingzhi's car gradually disappear from sight. As people grow up, many of their childhood friends have long been scattered in the sea of people, but Brother Lu is still there, and he still treats him as before.
So good, it was a gift from God. He was very touched and grateful.
On the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, Cheng Xi was called back to the company to shoot a short video for fans to celebrate the New Year. Zhao Xiaotao asked the stylist to put him into a red Tang suit, holding two strings of firecrackers in his hand, and said good luck while using b-box to simulate the sound of firecrackers.
His words were so stupid that he almost fainted.
After completing the New Year video, Zhao Xiaotao led the team to hold the last working meeting of the year to plan activities after the filming of "Hunting Sun" was completed, and by the way, the production of digital singles and second albums were put on the schedule.
The first album was produced nearly two years ago, and the style should be updated. Cheng Xiren is on the crew and cannot participate in the production, but at least choosing songs and giving opinions is not a problem. If you have the energy, you can also preview the dance in advance, which can maximize
save time.
There are two song award ceremonies scheduled to be held in March and April. Compared with just debuting and watching his seniors win awards on the TV, Cheng Xi really wanted to experience the feeling of standing on top this time.
After finishing work in the morning, Cheng Xi went to the cemetery to chat with his mother for a while as he wished in the afternoon, and then went to the mall to buy Christmas gifts. Among them were Aunt Yuan, Zhao Xiaotao, Brother Lu, Uncle Lu, Lin Xuefeng, Tang Yuqing, and Tao Shi.
Yandu had a share. Since Xu Lichu, Shen Yi, and Wang Zihan were not in the local area, Cheng Xi had already bought them in advance at a certain treasure and sent them to them.
Before leaving the mall, he passed by a commercial brand counter. He walked back and forth between the first floor and the parking lot twice, and finally gritted his teeth and went in to buy two sweaters.
As he was walking back with large and small parcels, he unexpectedly received a call from Aunt Yuan. As in previous years, she advised him to return to the mansion to celebrate the New Year.
Every time he rejected her, Cheng Xi felt very guilty: "Aunt Yuan, I'm sorry, I decided to celebrate the New Year in the villa this year. Don't worry, I'll go back to see you in two days."
"Hey, Xiao Xi, you haven't been home for the New Year in four years. Don't talk about me, your dad also wants to have a New Year's Eve dinner with you!"
His father? Cheng Liguo?
Cheng Xi couldn't help but laugh at himself: "Aunt Yuan, don't use my dad as a cover. He definitely wants to have New Year's Eve dinner at the company more than with me."
"Look at you kid, what are you talking about?" Aunt Yuan said, "Mr. Cheng asks me to call you every year. How could I not miss you?"
Cheng Xi was startled for a moment.
Is it really Cheng Liguo who asks Aunt Yuan to call him every year?
"Then," Cheng Xi pursed his lips, "Why didn't he come to me on his own? Are you lying to me?"
"Even if he comes to find you, you won't be able to listen to him. Last time he asked you to go home for my wife's memorial day, didn't you disagree with him at first?"
...Yes, if Cheng Liguo made the call in person, he would only feel that his father was perfunctory and symbolically fulfilling his obligations as a father.
After a long time, Cheng Xi squeezed out the word "good" from his throat.
Since he decided not to celebrate the New Year in the villa, there was no need for general cleaning here. Cheng Xi simply cleaned up the expired instant noodles and drinks, listened to the demo sent to him by the composition teacher several times, and after several rounds of discussions in the group, he unknowingly
By this time, it was already completely dark.
After washing up and it was time to go to bed, he didn't feel sleepy as always. But it wasn't because of insomnia, but because of Nian Nian.
Although he hasn't seen Nian Nian with his own eyes, once he realizes that "Nian Nian is his cat", he can't help but start thinking about it. He wants to know if it eats well, sleeps soundly, and whether it has
Grow up a little.
So Cheng Xi found the photos and videos, and prepared to take a puff before turning off the lights. However, he found that he did not have beautiful single photos every year. In the short video posted by Tao Shiyan, the photos were all group photos.
, the more it sucks, the more it itches, and it’s not satisfying at all.
Either...
Cheng Xi turned over and lay on the pillow, clicking the emoji: [Lion Probe.jpg]
Two minutes later, Yan: [in]
orange:【Are you awake?】
His response was a video request. Tao Shiyan found it troublesome to type, so he played the video directly.
Cheng Xi lowered his head and looked at the pajamas he was wearing today. They were very handsome. He also looked at the hairstyle on the screen. It was a little messy but it did not affect his appearance at all. He pressed the button with confidence.
The network in the villa area is very average, and the phone lags for a while before the screen comes up. The man on the other side of the camera is leaning on the bed, wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and holding a book in his hand.
Under the cold light of the small wall lamp, her skin felt as cold as porcelain. With her glasses, she had an inexplicable air of asceticism.
It is said that beauty is seen under the lamp. This scene is indeed... quite beautiful. Cheng Xi shrank into the quilt.
Hearing the rustling sound, Tao Shiyan knew that the video was connected. He put down the book, took off his glasses, and pressed the bridge of his nose, "What's the matter?"
"...It's nothing," Cheng Xi said, "I'm sorry to bother you with your reading. You can continue."
"I just happened to finish reading it, so I said."
"Um..." Cheng Xi was a little embarrassed to trouble others, "I want a solo photo of Niannian so that I can remember him when I miss him in the future."
That's it?
It's almost 11 o'clock now. I'm staying up to look at a picture of a kitten. Do you really like it that much?
Tao Shiyan glanced at the camera. The boy was huddled under the quilt, with only his small head exposed. He might have just rubbed his eyes, but his single eyelids were slightly pink, and his eyes were bright black, shining with anticipation.
.
......Fine.
"They may be asleep at this point, I'll go down and take a look."
With that said, Tao Shiyan put on his shoes and went to the floor. As the camera shook, Cheng Xi discovered that there was a large bookcase occupying the entire wall in Tao Shiyan's room. The bookcase was full of books related to performances, movies, etc.
After leaving the bedroom and passing by the cloakroom, Cheng Xi looked in curiously and was instantly blinded by the customized watches on the two display racks.
Then, he heard the sound of the bedroom door opening, and a female voice: "Yanyan, it's so late, you're still not sleeping."
It's a typical Jiangnan water town accent, with a thin voice. He must be a little older, and he sounds very kind.
Tao Shiyan said "Yeah", "I'm going to the pet room."
"When can't you see the cat? It's hard to get home again. You should have a good rest."
"It's not what I want to see," Tao Shiyan paused, "Someone is so greedy that he can't sleep. I'll take a photo for him."
Cheng Xi: "..."
The greedy man who couldn't sleep huddled under the quilt again.
It can be guessed from the conversation that the woman should be Tao Shiyan's mother. When she heard that her son wanted to take pictures of others, she suddenly became interested and asked a series of questions: "Who is it? Boy or girl? When did we meet? How did we grow up?
Does it look good? Do you want to take it home for the Chinese New Year?"
Tao Shiyan ignored her question and walked downstairs quickly.
The pet room was on the left side of the nanny's room on the first floor. When the lights were turned on, the little ones were indeed asleep. Tao Shiyan pointed the camera at Nian Nian and said, "Let's take a look."
Cheng Xi frantically took screenshots and asked, "Will it wake them up?"
"No, they slept very hard." Tao Shiyan sat next to the cat's nest, holding the phone steady so that the boy could see it all at once.
After taking dozens of screenshots, Cheng Xi was satisfied and finally looked away from Nian Nian: "Okay, thank you."
After Yun sucked the cat, Cheng Xi didn't ask to hang up the video. He was too busy today and he hasn't contacted Tao Shiyan. Now he wants to... talk to him.
However, "chatting" was Cheng Xi's blind spot. He racked his brains and praised dryly: "Nian Nian is really cute."
"If you are willing to watch it," Tao Shiyan said, "I will take time to video chat with you every day from now on."
"Really?" Cheng Xi swallowed, "Will it delay you?"
"As long as you don't look at it for too long."
It would be so dreamy to see Nuan Nian every day! Cheng Xi was naturally willing and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
The first topic ended, and neither of them spoke anymore. The atmosphere was slightly awkward. Cheng Xi continued to rack his brains, "By the way, was that aunt just now?"
"Well, it's my mother."
"Why didn't you answer her question?" Cheng Xi was curious.
"No reason."
Tao Shiyan paused for a few seconds before saying, "She thinks you are my partner."
Right...object?!
Cheng Xi's heart skipped a beat!
He is a boy, and Tao Shiyan is also a boy. How could Tao's mother possibly think that the two of them are in a relationship?
Is it true that Tao Shiyan's sexual orientation is same-sex as rumored outside?
However, even if Tao Shiyan is really gay, he should still like Meng Bai's kind of effeminate guy. He and Meng Bai are so different from each other. They don't have the desire to protect, and they don't have big eyes. They definitely don't fit in with each other.
Aesthetic.
Therefore, Tao Shiyan most likely dislikes him.
Coming to this conclusion, Cheng Xi was inexplicably irritated. He pursed his lips and rubbed the broken hair on his forehead. He turned around and realized that maybe his heartbeat was uncontrollable just now, which caused him to lose control of his hands. He didn't know when to end the video.
Already.
Forget it, just hang up. Tao Shiyan's biological clock is to go to bed at eleven o'clock, and it is too much to delay him for so long.
Moreover - Cheng Xi suddenly realized that there was no need for him to guess whether Tao Shiyan liked him or not!
Tao Shiyan likes whoever he likes, and it has nothing to do with him! Yanxi is just a cp imagined by fans. If one day it is dismantled...just dismantle it, it doesn't matter.
Cheng Xi flicked out the desk lamp depressedly.
On the other side of the phone, Tao Shiyan was still sitting next to the cat's nest without moving. After waiting for a few minutes and confirming that the other party had hung up the video and was not planning to call back, he realized very clearly that he was in the boy's place.
The positioning is just to look at cat tool people.
Running away after watching it is quite heartless.
The big oranges in the nest are sleeping peacefully, with their little bellies bulging. They are indeed very cute. So cute that they are a bit...yummy.
Tao Shiyan frowned slightly, stretched out his index finger and tapped Nian Nian's head gently: "I've known him for half a year, why is it not as important as you who have known him for just one day?"