red and white roses together

"Get out of the car, maybe they will... Sheng Huai?"

Ji Congxiao glanced at the driver's seat, and the action of pushing the door to get out of the car stopped instantly.Sheng Huai was short of breath, his chest heaved greatly, his fingers were tightly gripping the steering wheel, his knuckles were turning white, obviously he was not in the right state.

"Sheng Huai?" Ji Congxiao called out again, putting his hand on his arm.

The warm body temperature passed through the shirt, and Sheng Huai regained his senses.He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was afraid.It took a while to calm down, and got out of the car with Ji Congxiao.

"You don't think we'll be scared when we're about to crash, do you?" Ji Congxiao teased.

"Yeah, timid."

Ji Congxiao shrugged, he didn't believe it.

Sheng Huai smiled and changed the subject: "How did you open the gate?"

"There is a license plate recognition system here, I am a regular customer here."

"...but it appears to be my car."

"Then I'm probably more advanced, the one who brushes my face?"

Ji Congxiao's face was calm and deceptive.Sheng Huai didn't ask, everyone has things they don't want others to know.He followed the people onto the elevator and entered the lobby on the first floor.When no one noticed him, he immediately walked out through the small door next to the back kitchen.

Behind the door is a slightly narrow alley with dim lights and no one there.There are many large trash cans on the side of the alley, and there are many stray cats and stray dogs picking food there.

Ji Congxiao stretched his waist, turned around and saw Sheng Huai frowning staring at the trash can.Immediately understood, the great film king has never been in such a messy place before, he must not be used to it.

He pulled people out.

"Thank you, Brother Sheng, for your rescue. I'm very sorry that I got involved all the way. In order to express my gratitude and apology, would you like a cup of coffee?"

"Wait--"

Sheng Huai was thinking about it, but he was caught off guard, and a group of cats and dogs were startled by the movement and ran away.Sheng Huai shook his head, freed himself from the hand on his arm, and stood side by side with Ji Congxiao.

"Didn't you still call me by my name just now? Why did you become brother again?"

He made a joke.Having gone through the same tribulation, leaving aside the unfamiliar etiquette and politeness, the two are far more familiar than they were a few hours ago.

"To show respect for the elders?"

"...I don't seem to hear it?"

"I only know that some young people don't have good eyesight, but I didn't expect Brother Sheng to have bad ears."

Sheng Huai smiled: "Xiao Ji——"

Ji Congxiao turned around: "What are you calling?!"

"Xiao Ji, is there a problem?" Sheng Huai raised his lips, but did not hide the obvious smile in his eyes, "In order to show the senior's love for the younger, Xiao Ji, did you hear it?"

Ji Congxiao: "..."

"Brother Sheng, let's have a discussion?" He put his hand on Sheng Huai's shoulder, smiling very cutely, even the lines were softer, "I promise that I will love and respect you sincerely in the future, please change your name." chant?"

Because of the homonym of the name, being called "Cong Chong" and "Little Chong Zi" by some close people and fans has made it difficult for him to accept, and he does not want to have the nickname "Chicken" again.

Sheng Huai turned his head to the side and laughed in a low voice, before the hands on the shoulders became tighter and tighter, he changed his words politely: "Cong Xiao."

……

"A cup of Americano, a cup of Mocha, your coffee, please take it~"

The young girl in the coffee shop handed coffee to the handsome man in front of her with a smile on her face, and watched him leave until the glass door was closed and the man walked away, then she reluctantly looked away.

The colleague next to her bumped her arm: "Come back to your senses, everyone is gone."

The girl twitched her lips: "It's rare to meet a handsome guy with good looks and good manners, and he always looks a little familiar."

"You feel familiar when you see a handsome guy." The colleague complained sharply.

The girl looked at the sky silently: "...that's true."

In the corner outside the coffee shop, Ji Congxiao took the Mocha from Sheng Huai and asked, "Not recognized?"

He wanted to invite Sheng Huai to drink coffee, but if the two of them entered the coffee shop like this, it would definitely attract a new round of onlookers and reporters.Therefore, Sheng Huai, who claimed that he would not be recognized by others, took the initiative to take over the job. □□A handsome face walked in blatantly, and came out safe and sound, as if...it didn't cause any sensation.

Sheng Huai shook his head, the old and the new are changing too fast in this circle, how could anyone recognize this face in five years.

"Maybe I met a diehard fan?" Ji Congxiao took a sip of Mocha, and the sweet milk froth slid down the tip of his tongue to his throat. This was a novel experience for him.

"How can it be such a coincidence?" Sheng Huai smiled, but his eyes were always on Ji Congxiao's new image.

Wearing a straight shirt and trousers, but wearing a nondescript cap and a sterile mask... Sheng Huai raised his forehead, is it 100% sure to turn heads when you go out dressed like this?Out of ten people, nine of them must recognize him, and the remaining one probably has bad eyesight and forgot to wear glasses.

He had no choice but to hand over two cups of coffee to Ji Congxiao, and then went to the shopping mall.After a while, he came back with several bags.

"Shall I help you?" Habitually ask first.

Ji Congxiao nodded, curiosity flashed across his eyes.

Sheng Huai first took off his hat and mask, then reached out to mess up his well-groomed hairstyle, removed his bangs to cover his smiling peach eyes, and then took out a pair of black-rimmed plain glasses for him to put on.Immediately afterwards, he deliberately crumpled the shirt, pulled out the hem, and then took off the cuff buttons, leaving the cuffs open.Finally, he hung the empty computer bag on his shoulder, and put on his hat together.

Finally, he patted the top of his hair: "Okay."

Ji Congxiao let him toss, holding the coffee without moving.As soon as the words came out, he immediately took a few steps forward and looked at the reflection in the French windows of the coffee shop.

The young man in the floor-to-ceiling window was covered by a hat and was wearing a computer bag. His clothes were crumpled and his sleeves and necklines were crooked. At first glance, he looked like a carefree programmer.

The brows could not help but be raised.

He slightly adjusted his standing posture, relaxed his shoulders, and instantly bent his straight back. The energy that originally belonged to Ji Congxiao was immediately drained.

"A programmer who works overtime for several nights and is liberated is decadent enough." Standing beside him, Sheng Huai affirmed Ji Congxiao's acting skills.

"Brother Sheng made a good look." Ji Congxiao complimented each other modestly.

The two looked at each other, shut up at the same time, and stopped the signs of business bragging.

Sheng Huai's car was left at the hotel, and Ji Congxiao called Gu Yangyang to pick him up.The two of them had nothing to do at the moment, walking along the bustling street.

It was after nine o'clock at night, it was still early, and the nightlife had just begun.

A tired white-collar worker who just got off work has faded away from his calm and meticulous work, holding the phone and whispering coquettishly, and wants to watch a movie with his boyfriend on a whim; students with schoolbags and school uniforms come in groups calling for friends and arguing Which restaurant has better food, and which KTV has better equipment; the clothes are neatly dressed and the makeup is exquisite, as if the elites who have just left the banquet are wearing small dresses and stepping on small high heels to go shopping from one shopping mall after another, and there are still many on the back of their hands. a shopping bag; a family of three leading their children for a walk together; young lovers arguing standing in front of the fountain; the world seems to be in sight.

Sheng Huai looked around at the familiar silhouettes of the same ethnic group, and listened to the ears full of Chinese, and only then did he really feel like returning to his hometown.The years of being away from home seem to have disappeared in this smoke and fire.

Suddenly I have the desire to chat, and I want to talk to people about the coldness and monotony abroad.He turned his head and looked at Ji Congxiao, only to find that this man was kicking small stones from nowhere, with his head lowered, most of his face was covered by the shadow of the brim of his hat, so he couldn't see his expression clearly.

Ji Congxiao was keenly aware of the gaze cast on him, and suddenly raised his head, only to find that it was Sheng Huai.Only then did he stop his vigilance and asked him, "What's wrong?"

With the brim of the hat covering his eyes, he raised his head slightly, raised his brows when he asked, with a bright smile on his lips, and flying flavors at the corners of his eyes and brows.

"Is it boring?" Sheng Huai asked.

"How come?" Ji Congxiao laughed.Although it's not as good as having a drink with friends and foxes, at least there are two people. Even if there is no conversation, the other person does exist.At least you can still see a figure that is not far or near when you turn around, and at least there will always be a voice that can pick up when you want to speak.

"Are you bored?" He asked back, feeling more and more that this was the truth.Immediately pondered for a while, pointed to the front and said, "It's really meaningless if you don't shop here. There is a square a little further ahead. It's more fun than this. I'll take you there."

The square he was talking about was not far away. Both of them had long legs. Even if they were chatting and walking at a leisurely pace, they would arrive at their destination in five or six minutes.

The square is very large and is actively divided into several areas by the crowd.

Sheng Huai picked a direction at random, and before he got close, he was stunned by the sudden thunderous sound of music, and it was rare for him to lose his composure.He didn't move, and looked over there through the shade of the trees.I saw that the open space was occupied by a group of middle-aged women, standing neatly in a row, imitating the movements of the leader and dancing.A calf-high black speaker is placed aside, and the familiar and very ethnic melody can be heard clearly from a distance.

He stopped in his tracks, with surprise in his eyes, and turned to look at Ji Congxiao.

The scene just now is really familiar. Although he has not been to the scene in person, he has heard of this particularly popular national activity in the motherland and has watched many videos.It's just that the video is not as shocking as the live scene, especially... when the music first started.

Ji Congxiao was still wondering why Sheng Huai stopped suddenly, but when he saw his subtle expression and then looked forward, he was overjoyed.He raised his hand, put it on his shoulder, supported his waist and bent forward, as if he would fall to the ground with a smile if he didn't notice, he smiled and nodded: "Yes, square dance. Isn't it very magical and special? Shock? This is a characteristic of China! You have to get used to it... no, Brother Sheng, your expression is so funny, let me take a picture for you to see again?"

Sheng Huai silently took the hands off his shoulders, turned around and walked in the other direction, not intending to disturb the hustle and bustle here.

Ji Congxiao followed behind him, and it took him a while to stop laughing.Only then did he seriously take Sheng Huai to the place he had originally planned.

That is the most central part of the entire square.The long arc-shaped flower beds are scattered and intertwined, forming a wide circle around the central part.In the center of the circle is a three-story square fountain, surrounded by low railings. At this moment, the water column is advancing from the outside to the inside, one after another, soaring into the sky.

There are quite a few people here, but unlike the square dance, there are more young people here, children practicing roller skating, teenagers jumping over with skateboards, girls selling small handicrafts on small tables, and A wandering singer who sings little love songs over and over again...

"Boys who play skateboards have good grades, but they like to play truant. They are in the second stage of middle school. They just want some freedom and resist the ravages of education. They have been caught by teachers and parents several times."

"There's a violin player over there. He comes here occasionally. His level... I can't tell, but he's a good-looking guy. Many girls come here just to squat him."

Ji Congxiao led Sheng Huai around, introducing him to things from time to time.He has come here many times, and he has a lot of gossip and inside information at his fingertips.

They stopped near a young man playing the violin surrounded by girls.Sheng Huai stood on the periphery of the crowd. He was tall, 1.8 meters [-] tall. He didn't need to get close and he could see the people surrounded by a group of girls without getting close.

Probably still a student, with a childish look on his face, he closed his eyes and quickly pulled the bowstring, and the melodious sound of the piano flowed out.

Familiar tunes played in his ears, Sheng Huai pointed his fingers, looked away, followed Ji Congxiao's words, and made a judgment on the performer: "The emotion is in place, and the skills still need to be practiced."

Ji Congxiao was stunned for a moment before he realized that he was answering the words just now. He clicked his tongue lightly and shook his head to tease: "Acting, drag racing, modeling, music...Brother Sheng, is there anything you can't do?"

This was just a joke, but Sheng Huai actually thought seriously, then nodded, and told him, "Does it count as raising something or dying?"

Ji Congxiao: "..."

Sheng Huai bent his lips and was about to speak, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw two girls not far away holding their mobile phones facing them, whispering excitedly.Immediately, he folded his eyebrows, raised his hand and pushed down Ji Congxiao's hat brim, and pulled him away quickly.

The two of them didn't stay outside too long, Ji Congxiao received a call from Gu Yangyang not long after leaving the square.He intends to give Sheng Huai a ride, but Sheng Huai resolutely refuses one to the east and the other to the west.

Ji Congxiao sent Sheng Huai away, and then turned around and got into Gu Yangyang's car parked by the side of the road.

The temperature in the car is suitable, there is quiet and soft pure music playing, and there is warm hangover tea in the thermos beside him, as always, he is considerate and thoughtful.

Ji Congxiao tapped his thermos cup, raised his head, and looked at the assistant girl who was always paying attention to his situation in the rearview mirror. After a long time, he uttered a sentence——

"Yang Yang, how much is your salary?"

The author has something to say:

The origin of Ji Congxiao's nickname:

Ji Congxiao→Xiao Congji→Xiao Chong Ji→Chong Chong

small theater:

Ji Congxiao took a selfie in the "mirror" outside the floor-to-ceiling window, and exchanged views with Shenghuai Business.

In the coffee shop, the customers by the one-way glass looked at the two people outside: These days, not only women love beauty, look, men are taking pictures for so long.