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Since Liu Tang was 26 years old, Ms. Chen Meimei has often arranged blind dates for him, and since he fell ill, the frequency has become more frequent.

Liu Tang didn't like this way, but he couldn't refuse.

He knew very early on that he was gay, and had a vague crush on him, but he never thought of piercing that layer of window paper, nor did he think of looking for the same kind.

He thought that if possible, he would find a girl to marry, but he felt that this was the best way intellectually, but he couldn't agree with it emotionally, so he put it on hold.

Until now, he has no idea of ​​getting married, and he will eventually become a drag, which is not fair to others.

But he still couldn't reject Ms. Chen Meimei's blind date very strongly. He knew her concerns and knew that she loved him, so he couldn't say anything cruel, so he had to surrender.

While waiting, he thought of Shen Wen'an.

He once thought that if he was in good health, he would be with Shen Wen'an and possibly come out to his family.

But that is only if, the fact is quite the opposite.

The girl Chen Meimei introduced was Wen Wei, who studied animation design and now works in an advertising company.

She seemed in a hurry when she rushed over, and apologized to Liu Tang: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I worked overtime for a while at night!"

As soon as she spoke, Liu Tang could tell that her articulation was not very clear, maybe it had something to do with her ears.

"It's okay!" Liu Tang shook his head and asked the waiter to bring over the menu, "What do you want to eat?"

Wen Wei sat down and took the water from the waiter: "Thank you! Just order it! I can eat anything." The second half of the sentence is for Liu Tang.

Liu Tang didn't force it, and ordered a few dishes.

They didn't talk much, maybe because of their health, Wen Wei didn't take the initiative to start the topic, and only spoke when Liu Tang asked.Liu Tang also felt that he had nothing to say, since he was a stranger after all, even if he was asked to delve into Wenwei's work and family, he couldn't do it.

After dinner, Liu Tang said to send her back, Wen Wei nodded in agreement.

After getting in the car, Liu Tang just started the car, and then remembered to ask: "Do you live with your parents?"

Wen Wei looked ahead, but didn't respond.

Liu Tang frowned slightly, stretched out his hand and waved in front of her eyes, she woke up startled, and asked him, "Ah? What's wrong?"

"Are you still living with your parents?" Liu Tang asked again.

"Oh! No," Wen Wei shook his head and reported the address.

She lives in Hanjiang District. Liu Tang clicked on the navigation and entered the address, and the time required to see it was about to collapse.

"You can send me back to my parents' house, tomorrow is Saturday, anyway, I'm going back," Wen said with a smile.

"Okay!" Liu Tang breathed a sigh of relief, his aunt's house is not very far away.

After sending her home, Liu Tang thought about whether he wanted to go to his aunt's house, but he thought it was so late.

It was past ten o'clock at night when he got home, and his parents were already asleep.

Having avoided a torture, Liu Tang felt relieved and went to bed after washing up.

Early the next morning, Liu Tang heard Ms. Chen Meimei say: "That girl has a good impression of you and thinks you are a gentleman. It happens to be two weekends, so hurry up and call her to ask her out."

"..." Liu Tang was speechless, "We didn't exchange phone numbers."

"Ah!" Chen Meimei was stunned for a moment, and immediately hated iron and steel, "How can a blind date not exchange phone numbers? How can this be forgotten!" She thought for a while and said, "Okay, I'll ask your aunt."

"Mom, I don't think it's appropriate," Liu Tang said helplessly.

"Inappropriate? Where is it inappropriate?"

Liu Tang sat down to have breakfast: "Nowhere is suitable, Mom! I don't want to get married, can you stop worrying about it?"

He finally spoke up.

When Ms. Chen Meimei heard this, the smile on her face faded, and she sat at the dining table and patted Liu Tang's head: "My son! How can this person not get married? Look at those old people who have no children, are lonely, Is life easier?" She paused, and then said, "Mom and Dad can still move and take care of you, but if we are gone, what will you do?"

Liu Tang lowered his head and chewed the steamed stuffed bun. He understood what Chen Meimei said, so he felt even more depressed.

He took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Mom! I think my life is meaningless, I can't live independently, I can't leave your care..."

I don't even know why I am still alive?

For a long time, Liu Tang has been thinking about this question, but has no answer.

Tears streamed down, and his voice became choked up: "Mom! I don't want to be a burden to anyone, let alone entrust my future life on a woman."

Chen Meimei's eyes were also red, she cried and said, "We are worried about you!"

"Mom, I don't want to make myself so pitiful!"

"Okay!" Chen Meimei finally let go.

The decoration of the shop is coming to an end, but Liu Tang's affairs have not diminished.

He plans to open a bookstore, and has met with the bookseller before, but the books have not been selected yet, and the price is still being negotiated.

In addition to books, he also plans to sell some things, such as drinks and snacks. For drinks, he plans to sell milk tea and coffee, and he has to buy a few machines.

He plans to finish all preparations in early May and open in mid-May.

This caused things to pile up together, leaving him at a loss for what to do. Fortunately, the previous designs have been completed, and he has not received new ones recently, so he can breathe a sigh of relief.

In early May, Liu Tang went on a business trip and signed a contract with the bookseller.

Books arrive on May [-]th.

Liu Tang nestled in the store all day, busy all day sorting and arranging the books.Most of what he sells are literature books, and there are also a few professional books and the necessary materials for the CET-[-] and CET-[-].

He was so busy that he didn't touch the ground, Chen Meimei felt distressed when she saw it, so she came to help him.

Seeing that Liu Tang had a hard life recently, Fei Wenxin dragged him out for a drink.

Liu Tang didn't have much interest in sitting on the street eating barbecue at night, mainly because the weather in Jiangcheng was a bit weird during this period, not to mention the weather changes a lot, day and night were not the same season at all.

But Fei Wenxin strongly invited him, so he still went, but his face was not very good, and Fei Wenxin became angry when he saw it: "What's wrong with you coming out to have a meal with me? I didn't miss a piece of meat!"

Liu Tang glanced at Fei Wenxin: "Do you know how dirty this place is?"

"Okay, okay! I'll eat! You can watch me eat!" Fei Wenxin knew that he didn't eat roadside barbecue much, so he had to change the subject, "How is your restaurant?"

"It's almost there, I plan to open NO.18," Liu Tang poured a glass of beer and drank it.

Fei Wenxin asked, "Do you need me to send a flower basket?"

"No need, it's not a big shop, I just want to find something to do for myself," Liu Tang said with a serious expression, showing no signs of happiness or anger.

"How can you say that, no matter how small the shop is, it's a career!" Fei Wenxin said with a playful smile, "That's it, I'll send you two flower baskets!"

Liu Tang didn't say anything, but asked him, "Has your wedding date with Huang Huan been fixed?"

Fei Wenxin showed distress: "Not yet!"

"what happened?"

"Her mother thought I was earning less, so she introduced a rich man to her. I've met that man. He's over 30, short, filed and bald!" Fei Wenxin was emotional, "You said she What do the parents think? Is this going to marry the daughter or sell the daughter?"

Liu Tang thought this was quite weird, and asked him, "Then what does Huang Huan think?"

"She definitely won't agree! Except that I don't have the money in my family, that guy can't compare to me. It's just that her mother has made troubles several times, and she is also sad," Fei Wenxin sighed.

Fei Wenxin works in IT. The team leader who was just promoted this year has a high salary. It can be said that he has a bright future.Although he only had a down payment for the house he bought last year, it was not difficult for him to repay the loan. Such conditions are really good.

Moreover, Fei Wenxin and Huang Huan are college alumni, and they have been in love for many years. The parents of both sides have also passed the bright road before. Liu Tang always thought that it was logical for the two of them to get married, but this happened.

Liu Tang didn't know what Huang Huan's mother was thinking, was money really more important than her daughter's happiness.

"We said we went to get the certificate secretly, but her mother hid the household registration book." Fei Wenxin looked irritated, "What do you mean by this?"

Fei Wenxin was in a bad mood, so Liu Tang accompanied him to drink.

Liu Tang didn't drink much, and the beer was too cold, which was not good for his health.Fei Wenxin had no intention of pouring him alcohol, and just drank alone, thinking that he was being forced hard.

After drinking, Liu Tang sent Fei Wenxin back.

His home has just been renovated, and he has not moved in. He still lives in a rented house.

Liu Tang stood downstairs and looked up. The lights in Fei Wenxin's house were still on, maybe Huang Huan was still waiting for him.

Huang Huan is two years younger than them. He is neither tall nor thin. He loves to laugh.But when she opened the door, Liu Tang almost didn't recognize her. She looked much thinner, her complexion was very bad, and her eyes were red.

"Sister-in-law, Wenxin is drunk, I'll take him back."

"Yes," Huang Huan replied, helping Fei Wenxin into the room.

Putting him on the bed, Liu Tang watched Huang Huan wipe his face with a wet towel, Liu Tang comforted her and said, "It will all pass."

Huang Huan shook his head, but smiled at him: "Thank you for sending him back."

Liu Tang had a bad premonition in his heart, but it seemed wrong to say anything at this time, so he could only say: "Call me if you have any difficulties, and I will definitely help if I can help."

"Thank you!" Although Huang Huan was talking to Liu Tang, his eyes were focused on Fei Wenxin.

"Then I'll go back," Liu Tang said.

Huang Huan stood up: "I'll see you off."

"No need, I can go back by myself," Liu Tang shook his head and walked out.

Huang Huan sent him to the door of the house. When he went downstairs, he saw her standing at the door, holding the wall with one hand and the door with the other. Half of her body was covered, and the warm light came from the back of her head. She couldn't see her face clearly, but she could see her face. It's easy to feel her sadness.

The streetlights in the neighborhood were either broken or not turned on, it was pitch black, with only faint light coming from a few sporadic windows.

The sky is like a black curtain, no moon, no stars.