Reserve the sun

Among the messy piles of books, two young men sat on the sofa relatively speechless. On the corner of the coffee table, which was obviously just cleaned up, there was a file folder, and the mug that was placed next to it was steaming. The expressions of the two.

Ji Yu has been working on this plan for a long time, trying to achieve the effect of "blockbuster" proposed by Jiang Liu. All the themes and details are designed in accordance with the traditional Chinese celebration method, and only some improvements and avoidances have been made in the areas that are contrary to Western etiquette. .In order to find relevant information, Ji Yu even specially asked his father's friends to give him a very systematic explanation and study, hoping to restore the scene as much as possible during the event, so that Westerners can truly experience Chinese culture.

Jiang Liu was sitting on the single sofa, with her legs folded casually, her right hand resting on the armrest of the sofa to support her chin, and her left hand was ready to read documents at any time.His movements were very slow, and the sound of paper rubbing was very soft, but every movement made Ji Yu nervous.Jiang Liu looked very seriously. Judging from the movement of his eyes, he would look at the place he was interested in several times, as if he was thinking about the feasibility.

After an unknown amount of time, the document was turned to the last page. Jiang Liu straightened up and tidied up the things on the table. He raised his head and looked at Ji Yu who was not far away, with a smile in his eyes.

"Excellent, almost impeccable."

A bigger smile appeared on Ji Yu's face, "Really! I knew this case would be fine!" He was a little excited, after all, it was his own brainchild, and he got Jiang Liu, the "big boss" again. I'm sure, that person may be tolerant of himself at ordinary times, but he never mixes personal feelings in his work, and he will only say such things if he really thinks that the project is well done!

"If you can't make such a plan, Donald will not choose Yuzhou." Jiang Liu said very bluntly, strength is indeed the most important factor for Donald to choose Yuzhou to cooperate.

"This can only show that Donald's vision is still good. Yuzhou is a good horse!" Ji Yu was not modest, and happily followed Jiang Liu's words to put gold on his face.

After taking a sip of hot tea, Jiang Liu said, "Then my Bole is pretty good?"

"My Maxima is almost exhausted. I have to take care of Bole's food every day. Why don't you say that you squeeze labor?" Ji Yu silently rolled his eyes while leaning on the sofa.

Jiang Liu shrugged, "You asked for it yourself, but I accepted it passively."

"That's right, we are engaged in literature and art, but we can't compete with you evil capitalists! It's true that you've exhausted all the right words and irony, and we are all asking for it." Ji Yutan didn't even look at the other party's face. Spread your hands helplessly.

"You are also a capitalist." Jiang Liu looked at Ji Yu jokingly, "The employees outside all depend on you for a living."

Hum—hum—Ji Yu's cell phone vibrated.He grabbed the phone and glanced at it, quickly sat up straight, stretched out his hand to make a gesture for Jiang Liu to keep quiet, took a few deep breaths to adjust his mood, cleared his throat, and then pressed the connect button.

"Mom~"

Ji Yu's voice was already clear, but his mother's cry made him feel energetic and energetic, and it didn't match the dark circles under his eyes.

"Son, I heard Wei Qiu say that you and Donald are almost done with your business and you haven't been back for so long. I miss you a lot. Let's go home for dinner tonight!" Mother Ji's voice was very young, except for Concern also has a hint of coquettishness. If it weren't for Ji Yu's mother, Jiang Liu would have thought that the person talking to him on the phone was his sister.

Glancing at Jiang Liu, Ji Yu was a little helpless, "Mom, things are almost the same, but I have promised others to have dinner together..." He promised in the morning that he would take Jiang Liu to eat crayfish as long as everything goes well, but now he regrets it It is really inappropriate.

Ji's mother on the other end of the phone said to her husband aggrievedly: "Old Ji! My son said he has an appointment, what should I do?"

When Ji Yu heard this, the thin sweat on his forehead condensed into a huge drop of water.

The other end of the phone was still going on, and Ji's father comforted his wife in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it!" As Ji Yu said that, he heard his own father's voice: "Stinky boy! You dare to invite me if your mother invites you!" Reject!? Are you trying to rebel?"

"I didn't, Dad! You're so sudden, I..."

"I don't care who you dated, I just know that your mother made dumplings for you all afternoon! You must come back!" Ji's father always put his wife's needs first, Ji Yu, the extra one .

"But..." Ji Yu wanted to say something, but Jiang Liu stopped him, his lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.He was saying: Leave me alone, go ahead.

Mother Ji's voice was far away, and she said, "Oh, who is the person my son is dating? Why don't you take it home for dinner?" She snatched the phone back from Father Ji, "Son, my mother made dumplings today. Why don't you come back with your friends!"

Ji Yu glanced at Jiang Liu, and replied: "Mom, wait a minute, I'll ask him." He put down the phone, "My mother told me to take you home for dinner, will you go?"

Go home for dinner?These four words have an irresistible temptation for Jiang Liu. After his family died, he had no home.Not to mention, the person who suggested these four words to him was Ji Yu. "Me? Is it okay?" Jiang Liu's eyelashes trembled, dazzlingly bright, but she restrained herself from acting too urgently.

I don't quite understand Jiang Liu's reason for acting like this, but Ji Yu understands his desire.Holding up the phone again, he said to his mother: "Mom, please pack more, my friend agreed."

The voice on the other side suddenly cheered up, "No trouble, no trouble! Come early! I'll hang up first."

"Okay, Mom, see you later."

After hanging up the phone, Ji Yu obviously breathed a sigh of relief, he shook his head and smiled and said to Jiang Liu: "I'm sorry to cause you trouble, my mother is just like a little girl, and she is still like a little girl. It came out right away. My dad spoiled me."

"No, I'm very honored to be able to taste Aunt Ji's handicraft. Moreover, it shows that your family is very harmonious and your parents are loving." Jiang Liu didn't mind at all. There is nothing wrong with letting him rely on him innocently and naively for the rest of his life.

Ji Yu's expression suddenly became very tangled, "Yeah, they are harmonious, and I am redundant!" He said angrily: "In my house, I am like a pet. My mother just teases me on a whim. For fun, if she didn't want me to bother her, she locked me in the study and stuffed a pile of books for me to read. The damn thing is, my dad is relentlessly facing my mother, and I am not allowed to resist at all, and I have no status at all."

"So you were named Ji Yu?"

Ji Yu nodded, "Yes, from the beginning I was a grassroots."

Jiang Liu didn't speak up. It's not that he has nothing to say, but he can't.Although this society is constantly improving, it is still far from being fully inclusive of gay people.He could not care about his own reputation and position, but he couldn't care less about Ji Yu's.In addition, the national conditions of the two countries are different, and their attitudes towards this matter are also different. Britain is open, but Chinese public opinion can easily destroy a person.Therefore, even though he had fully confirmed his intentions, Jiang Liu still couldn't really confess.

Ji Yu was born in a scholarly family, and he has been exposed to poetry and poetry since he was a child, and he learned the way of a gentleman. Such a person may not have the idea that he will one day spend his life with someone of the same sex.In a worse situation, Ji Yu may not be able to accept homosexuality at all, and will completely alienate himself because of this, and even have no friends.Taking a ten thousand step back, Ji Yu is so good, even if he really doesn't mind being with him, Jiang Liu will hesitate, because he always feels that the person he loves the most should not be hurt because of his own selfish desires.

Everything is good, only this matter, he really can't confidently recommend it to Ji Yu.

"What kind of family do you want to have in the future?" Sitting in the co-pilot, Jiang Liu asked a question he had always wanted to know. He wanted to know about Ji Yu's vision and expectations for his family, and whether he was "possible" 'It's what he wants.

"I probably can't be like my dad. You should have noticed that I am very selfish. If you marry me, it will probably be very hard." With one hand on the steering wheel, Ji Yu is concentrating on going around the front trucks, overtaking to a safer road ahead.

Carefully comprehending Ji Yu's evaluation of herself, Jiang Liu felt that he knew herself well, and the circle of her heart became smaller, and Ji Yu's heart might not be able to hold a slap in the face.Just like the old people say, pay attention to people who laugh at everyone, they are all biting, ruthless and sudden "smiling tigers". In order to gain weight, drink well.Although Ji Yu can't do it, but his temperament is not the armor that separates him from close friendship with others. If you look in the wrong direction, you will step into the trap, bleed dry, and no one cares about it until you die.

"In this way, you probably need someone who is very tolerant." Jiang Liu said.

Ji Yu shook his head, "Women need to be pampered. I am marrying a wife and not looking for a stepmother. Where can I find such a good partner now? Besides, if there is one, it must be love. Transforming love into family affection, a woman's love will always be polished in the daily necessities."

Jiang Liu was a little surprised, he thought that with Ji Yu's parents like that, he would look forward to love more. "But isn't the love between your parents very long?"

"Yes, but they are not a common phenomenon. And to maintain this relationship, both of them have contributed a lot, not only my father's unilateral contribution. But I, who can't do unilateral contribution, have forever cut off the development of such a relationship. Possibility of relationship." Ji Yu's tone was flat, as if he was analyzing the work plan for the next quarter with his subordinates, and he had two diametrically opposed ideas about love.In his heart, like a romantic poet, he yearns for a unique, long-lasting and passionate relationship, but in reality his rationality keeps reminding himself that the chance of meeting true love is too low.

This world is too big and there are too many people, how can he guarantee that he will meet someone who is willing to give everything to him.In other words, even if you meet someone you are willing to give everything to, how can you be sure that the other party will accept your sacrifice?

If it was changed to four months ago, Jiang Liu would definitely appreciate Ji Yu's thoughtful, logical, and predictable way of avoiding risks for his own life.But now, he meets Ji Yu, the person he believes has completely entered his heart and is willing to give everything for it.Jiang Liu couldn't find any words to persuade Ji Yu to change his mind, because he once firmly believed that he would form a family with a suitable person.After hesitating for a long time, I could only choke out one sentence, "You're right..."

Ji Yu stepped on the brakes and stopped the car steadily, "What about you? What do you think about marriage?"

"Before, I thought the same as you."

"Before?" Ji Yu paused with his finger tapping on the steering wheel, "What about now?"

Jiang Liu turned his head to Shang Jiyu and looked into his eyes, his eyes flickered and his tone was soft. "I was thinking, when I meet someone I really like, no matter what he likes to do, I want to be with him; no matter what little problems he has that cannot be changed, I am willing to tolerate everything about him; No matter what kind of big trouble, I will take care of the aftermath for him; no matter what he wants, I will work hard to help him get it. Even if the whole world is against me, even if the whole world is against me, even if he is the only one left around Alone, as long as he is there, he is already happy."

For no reason, Ji Yu's heart seemed to be shocked by electricity, and he lost his usual rhythm for a second.Jiang Liu's confession-like love words are like a thin spider's thread, grabbing his moment of absent-mindedness and sneaking in, accurately finding the fragile apex of his heart, and slowly perching, entangled, and glued along the texture of the muscles .Integrate into the flesh and blood in an instant, and it is not easy to find, but the owner of the spider silk will evoke the heartstrings with a slight pull

Beep, beep—the car behind couldn't help but honk its horn to express its dissatisfaction.

Ji Yu quickly turned his face away from the intersecting eyes of the two, stepped on the gas pedal, and quickly threw the car behind him away.His ears were red, his knuckles were white, and his heart was beating much faster than usual.He knew that Jiang Liu had already looked away, but his cheeks seemed to be stamped by the man's gaze, so sticky that he couldn't shake it off.

"Haha, Jiang Liu, I didn't expect you and my dad to have something in common! When you get to my house later, you can talk to him!"

Ji Yu's voice was obviously raised a lot, Jiang Liu guessed that he was probably feeling shy, but he couldn't figure out what Ji Yu was thinking.What he said was too explicit, apart from the lack of a subject, there was basically no cover-up. He didn't know whether he wanted Ji Yu to understand or hoped that Ji Yu could not understand, but he might be able to deceive himself, at least for this moment, Ji Yu Yu Shi blushed shyly because of his confession.

Ji Yu's parents are getting older every day. They seized the opportunity to buy a small villa in a suburban villa area far away from the city center when Ji Yu was studying abroad. This neighborhood is not very high-end. But the advantage lies in the good location, surrounded by trees and lakes. In summer, the body temperature is several degrees lower than that in the urban area.The clear purpose is to prepare for the two elderly to enjoy their old age in the future, thinking that there is a yard, and they can also experience the leisurely living in the garden.At that time, Ji's mother was still working in the university. In order to make her work less difficult, the husband and wife only lived in the villa for a few days during the holidays, which was regarded as a summer vacation.Later, when Mother Ji reached the retirement age, she was hired back again, and the course was reduced to only three days a week. The two discussed to vacate the house in the urban area and officially moved to the villa.

After returning to China, Ji Yu was busy with the development of fishing boats. Especially in the first few years, staying up late and working overtime was normal, and he didn’t have much time to visit his parents in the suburbs. How to communicate while abroad.Sometimes when Ji's mother thinks too much, she takes her wife to Ji Yu's house to cook some soup for him, make some dumplings, and have a family meal.In the past few years, the company has gradually moved on the right track, and Ji Yu's burden has been lightened. Occasionally, he has the opportunity to go to his father's museum to study with him, and to visit his mother in the villa.Try to maintain the frequency of monthly family gatherings.

In the past half a year, Yu Zhou has entered a new tense period because of Donald's affairs. It has been 3 months since he has seen his mother, and it is no wonder that his mother dragged him home for dinner this time.

Cherokee followed the road planned by the community and turned to the entrance of a villa. The house looked very clean, with white walls and transparent glass, green leaves and wooden fences, and a huge yard was opened. A small piece of land, planted some vegetables.Jiang Liu didn't recognize everything, only knew that there were cabbage and lettuce, and some small tomatoes that were not so red.Just standing at the door, the warm feeling has already rushed over.

"Your home is really nice." Jiang Liuyi was at a loss for words, he didn't know what words to use to express his feelings at the moment, if he really wanted to say it, he felt that home should be like this.

As soon as Ji Yu got out of the car, he heard these words, turned his head and looked at the small yard where his parents were working hard, and smiled gently, "The biggest advantage of my parents is that they can live well. No matter who they are, the first reaction to my home is that they feel warm. comfortable."

He took out the key to open the door, grabbed Jiang Liu's forearm and dragged the person who stayed in place inside. "Don't be dazed, come in."

The scenery inside the door also did not disappoint Jiang Liu. It continued the simple style of the outside, and the interior decoration was also generous and decent. There were not many things but definitely enough.The warm-colored lighting in this house looks like the tender pink cheeks of a baby. The original wooden furniture has a unique design, and some shadows of Chinese-style furniture blend harmoniously with modern metal accessories.In the vase in the corner are a few small flowers of the same species as those in the yard. They are not very delicate, but they are more casual and natural, making the house full of dead things alive.

In the dining room in the distance, two figures flickered back and forth. Hearing the sound of Ji Yu and Jiang Liu entering the door, they hurriedly put down what they were doing, as if they wanted to go this way.But within two steps, he was stopped by the people around him, so he could only turn around and go to the kitchen connected to the dining room, and shouted to his son, "Son, is your good friend here? The pair of new slippers at the door are for him, you Greet yourself carefully!"

Ji Yu bent down and placed the shoes at Jiang Liu's feet, "Understood, Mom, don't worry."

"Thank you, I'm sorry." Jiang Liu put on her slippers and thanked Ji Yu a little embarrassedly.

The two took off their heavy coats, and Ji Yu led them to the dining room.The two boys made a lot of noise as they walked, and Ji's father greeted him without stopping his hand rolling the dumpling wrappers, "Are you back?"

"Hey, why don't you look down on people when you speak like this! Can't you set a good example for your son!" Mother Ji came out of the kitchen, complained angrily, put two cups of hot tea in a clean corner of the dining table, and smiled. Yingying looked at the two of them. "Son, your friend looks really good-looking, as if he walked out of a western oil painting!"

Jiang Liu was actually a little afraid of seeing Ji Yu's parents. After all, he had a heart for his son, and if the two elders knew about it, they wouldn't be able to kick him out.But Mama Ji's thoughtless praise and praise calmed him down virtually. He smiled and called out sweetly, "Hello, Auntie."

Although Ji's mother has retired a long time ago, she has taken good care of herself. She is not the kind of youth created by the accumulation of skin care products, but a carefree youth. When she saw Jiang Liu's smile, she almost walked to the hospital with some excitement. Father Ji patted him on the shoulder and said, "Look! It's rare for me to see a child who is prettier than our son. Look at how handsome he is when he smiles!"

Ji's father reluctantly raised his head, he had seen Jiang Liu a long time ago, and when he saw that face clearly, he knew that his wife would definitely behave like this.Nodding towards Jiang Liu, "It's Jun."

Ji Yu quietly turned his body, raised his neck slightly and whispered in Jiang Liu's ear, "Don't mind, it's because my dad is jealous."

The warm breath mixed with the elegant woody fragrance fluttered in Jiang Liu's ears, his face froze, and he relied on the bulging veins on his neck to hold back the trembling of his body.This stimulation was too much for Jiang Liu, for the first time in his life he knew that he could not stand being teased so much.People who have done bad things are unaware and run away after teasing.Steady, Jiang Liu also nodded to Papa Ji, "Hello, Uncle."

"Mom and Dad, this is my good friend. He is the head of Donald's art investment department and the person in charge of this cooperation. His name is William Donald, but he has a Chinese name, Jiang Liu." Ji Yu looked at After greeting him, he made an introduction for Jiang Liu.

Speaking of which, Ji Yu pointed to the gift box beside him, "This is the black tea that Jiang Liu insisted on bringing for you, so don't push it, accept it."

Mother Ji slapped Ji Yu on the head, "What are you talking about! What do you want to do with the things they brought!"

Jiang Liu glanced at Ji Yu, smiled and shook her head, "Auntie, it's not something expensive, I drink it myself, I came in a hurry, and I didn't have time to buy anything, so I can only show myself. It's good that you don't dislike it .”

"Hey, I forced you to come here. What else do you bring! Xiao Liu, my son is not sensible, don't mind too much, he is spoiled by us." He slapped Ji Yu with a slap, "Look at how sensible he is, learn from me!"

"Ouch! Mom, I'm so busy that I haven't seen you for three months. As for tarnishing your son's image like this!" Ji Yu dodged behind Jiang Liu, afraid of being slapped again.

"Still talking back?!" Ji's father finished rolling out the dumpling wrappers, and waited for Ji Yu, "Your mother is right, Xiao Liu looks so calm, unlike you, only the outer layer of skin can see people."

Cursing his lips, Ji Yu dragged Jiang Liu out, complaining as he walked, "When I get home, I'll be scolded. I really don't know if it's my own."

Jiang Liu turned her head and nodded to the two elders, "Uncle and aunt, then I'll go out first, sorry I can't help much."

"Go, go, save me watching my son being compared to others." Mother Ji waved her hand jokingly.

The two of them didn't stay in the living room, Ji Yu dragged Jiang Liu upstairs all the way, when going up the stairs, Jiang Liu's attention was all attracted by the family portraits arranged one by one on the wall.Originally, Ji Yu's speed was not fast, but with Jiang Liu's slight force, the two stopped on the stairs.

The photos are probably placed in chronological order. The closer to the first floor, the older the age. The first photo is black and white. It shows a young man and woman. Hold together, smiling youthfully.Looking at the photo, Jiang Liu felt that Ji Yu's profile was more like his mother's, but his eyebrows and eyes were more like his father's. The combination was gentle and handsome.There is a little radish head between the two people at the back. The villain in the photo is clearly white and tender, and there is still baby fat that has not faded, but every photo has a moderate expression, and it does not show a mouthful of white when it smiles like ordinary children. Teeth, just tilted up the corner of the mouth and cracked a thin gap, like a little adult.

Standing in front of a photo, Jiang Liu felt as if he had seen Ji Yu in the photo somewhere, but the sudden inspiration was fleeting. He was sure, but he hadn't had time to find evidence.It's not good to stay longer on the stairs, he and Ji Yu walked up the stairs side by side, from baby to toddler, from teenager to youth, from youth to the mature man standing beside him, Jiang Liu felt that I seem to have experienced Ji Yu's growth.

"You don't seem to have changed much since you were a child." Jiang Liu looked up at Ji Yu who had already stood on the second floor and said, "You are obviously a child, but you still pretend to be an adult."

"Are you complimenting me?" Facing the chandelier in the living room, Ji Yu's eyes were surprisingly bright.

"Yes, it's important to maintain a childlike innocence." Jiang Liu, who was standing against the light, looked a little confusing in the shadows.

Ji Yu smiled and pretended to be angry, "Aren't you trying to insult my childishness?"

Lifting his feet up the last step, Jiang Liu bullied himself to get close to Ji Yu. The advantage of his height made Ji Yu's pretended aura disappear. He was smiling, but what he said was serious. "Some people want to be naive, but are forced to pull into reality. You don't know how many people are envious of you."

"Are you one of many people?" Ji Yu didn't like Jiang Liu's state, like the fallen angel Lucifer who could never walk into the sun.

"Yes." Jiang Liu turned around and sat down in the separate rest area on the second floor, half of his face facing Ji Yu was in the light, and the half of his face facing away from Ji Yu was in the shadows.The two eyes are like a Persian cat with heterochromatic pupils, which is weird and attractive.

At this moment, Ji Yu realized for the first time that the person in front of him who he thought was so strong that he had almost no weaknesses actually had a vulnerable side.Whether it's the all-or-nothing when talking about marriage or the heartfelt confession in front of the yard, whether it's the tenderness when seeing the photo wall or the advice and evaluation of himself just now, William Donald's family doesn't seem to give him enough sense of security and belonging feel.Probably, the childhood of this outstanding young master was not as happy as everyone imagined.

Ji Yu, who always puts himself first and pays no attention to others, suddenly wants to get to know this person better.He wanted to know what kind of people Jiang Liu's parents were, what he had learned when he was a child, and how many childhood playmates...

He wanted to know what kind of force majeure dragged him from the fairy tale to reality.