Arty Records

As soon as Fang Sishen appeared at the intersection, Hong Xinyao saw it immediately.

Dark trousers, light-colored top, well-proportioned hairstyle, and an old schoolbag that has been washed white, seem to be no different from any student who comes and goes in a hurry.However, for some reason, nerds have such a special smell that they can always be distinguished from other people immediately.

After all, Young Master Hong lacks good taste, he can recognize the brand, but he can't tell the origin.You know, Fang Sishen's dark blue slacks and light snow green down jacket are the result of careful matching by Fang Duzhi, President Fang Duzhi.Of course, Fang Sishen fully approves of his father's aesthetics, because he feels ashamed of cheating on many important things, such as buying clothes, which fully reflects his father's love and is innocuous, so he behaves very obediently.It was an ordinary young man, he couldn't help scratching his head and making poses, but he didn't have the intention of deliberately grooming at all, instead he wore a few famous brand products in a natural style, as refreshing as white clouds high in the sky on a clear winter day.

Hong Xinyao saw him standing on the sidewalk, squinting his eyes to look at the parking lot, then lowered his head to take out his schoolbag, probably planning to use his mobile phone to make a call.That calm and slow look made him look like a fool even more.Annoyedly throwing away the cigarette butt, he pressed the shortcut key.Sure enough, the nerd was startled by the sudden ringtone, and the phone almost fell to the ground.

Young Master Hong curled up his mouth and smiled, his eyes fixed on the target.After he fed it twice in a row, he said, "Stay there and don't move, I'll drive over."

A black car stopped just in front of him.The car door opened automatically, Fang Sishen bent down to take a look, and was stunned.

Hong Xinyao said impatiently: "Will you make it? I can't wait for you to create scandals."

Only then did Fang Sishen confirm that there was no mistake, and he didn't pay attention to what he said, so he quickly sat in.

I couldn't help taking another look: "Since when did you become short-sighted?"

First Young Master Hong stretched out his right hand, gently pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, forcing a gentle look, and said indifferently: "Plain glasses, for styling."

The contrast between the present and the past is too strong, Fang Sishen "chuck" and laughed out loud.

Hong Xinyao thought of Liang Ruogu and the others seeing their new outfit for the first time, and the partners jumped up and tore off their glasses before stomping on their feet, which shows how impressive they are.

After the effect is achieved, take it off and put it in your pocket: "What's so funny, didn't you learn this trick from you?"

"How can it be the same, I am..."

The two chattered like this, and the awkward opening that was inevitable had been revealed in this way.It just didn't last long, and there was nothing to say.However, as soon as the atmosphere cooled down, the speed of the car also dropped, and the destination had already arrived.Fang Sishen knew that Hong Xinyao would definitely find a quiet place, but he didn't expect it to be so close.

When I got out of the car, I saw a vermilion lacquer gate, and there was a bronze doorplate on the blue brick wall: "No.A few dry and thin branches are picked out from the top of the wall, reflecting the blue sky and gray tiles, like a corner of an ink painting in the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

Not far away, several high-rise buildings are about to be capped, tower cranes stand upright, towering into the sky; tankers roar, and the ground shakes.After it is completely frozen, construction will be impossible, so the workers are working overtime, trying to do more work before the year.

"The original Huangpa Xie Street will be widened to six lanes and become the main road connecting Xuefu Street. Those buildings are the best real estate on the street. No houses will be built in the middle, and a miniature park will be built, separated by rockery , and then come to our yard. At that time, make sure that it will not be seen from the outside at all. The half of the hutong will not be demolished for the time being. All well-preserved yards will be remodeled according to this model. Those that do not meet the standards will be demolished and turned into green spaces. Plant some flowers and trees, and strive to form a courtyard community..."

The construction site was very noisy, Hong Xinyao was next to Fang Sishen, bent down, explained and gestured with his ear.

The scene in front of him was shocking, Fang Sishen didn't pay attention to the distance between the two of them at all.In the past, I followed Wei Deli to watch "Save the Memory of the City" here, and the trance happened just yesterday, and I only found out that a year and a half had passed.In this fast-paced era, one and a half years is enough to turn the world upside down and change with each passing day.

Hong Xinyao reached out and pressed the doorbell. After a while, the door opened, and a woman in an old-style double-breasted jacket poked her head out: "Young Master Hong, are you here? Please come in."

The woman is not young anymore, her hair is coiled.She wasn't very pretty, but her temperament was extremely gentle and generous, which matched her moon white and dark green clothes very well.

Hong Xinyao introduced: "This is Mrs. Qiu, helping to manage the stall for the time being."

The woman greeted warmly: "Young Master Hong said he would bring his classmates here today, but they are rare visitors."

Hong Fang and the two, the young and mature, the old with tender faces, said they were classmates, and there was nothing wrong with them.

Fang Sishen smiled, nodded, and walked in.

Aunt Qiu closed the door behind her.With the sound of "squeak", all those clamoring people were immediately blocked from the door.

Passing through the one-foot-eight door opening, you can see a large tile vat on each side, with a few dead lotus stuck in it crookedly.There are many gourds, big and small, hanging from the eaves, with vines and leaves, all the way to the bamboo frame in front of the porch.The stone table and stone drum are simple in shape, and there is half a bowl of dew in the celadon tea bowl on the table. With a sound of "meow", a big white cat came out from under the door curtain of a side room, and then got in from under the door curtain of the next room.

Everywhere is bleak and full of people, it looks elegant and interesting.

Fang Sishen stopped and shook his head.The scene in front of him was inexplicably familiar, making his heart palpitate.At first I thought it was because I had seen the photos, but soon realized it was not.The demure figure of Mrs. Qiu walks ahead, passing through the corridor, branches and leaves, people and scenery blending into one, as if the time is reversed in an instant, and you are in the depths of the dream soul.

The intimate feeling that was about to come out actually made him faintly nervous.

Fang Sishen stopped in his tracks.Just walking to the atrium, the four sides of tile eaves outline a blue sky above the head.

He remembered that when He Shensi was a child, a considerable part of the many scenes He Shensi had described were the scenes he was in right now.From the age of 11 to 17, He Shensi lived with his parents in a courtyard allocated to them by the organization.

Instant mixed feelings.Fang Sishen raised his head to look up at the sky in order not to let people notice his wet eye sockets.

Hong Xinyao thought he was looking at the scenery, and pointed to the half-high building protruding from the roof and said: "It is estimated that in three years, this place will become the most prosperous area in the northern district of Beijing. Our goal is to build a modern, classic and It is a benchmark community that not only achieves economic benefits, but also embodies cultural values, and at the same time ensures the sustainable development of the environment. Of course, Jingshi University has a ready-made opportunity at the right time and place..."

Fang Sishen came back to his senses and secretly laughed at himself.Time has passed, and the past has disappeared.No matter how it looks on the surface, it is not.

Since last year, Hong Xinyao has gradually gained his father's approval and formally intervened in Xintai Real Estate. It can be said that he has devoted all his body and mind to this matter.At first the idea was very simple, but to keep the yard.However, in business and business, if you want to save your life, you must create economic benefits.In the process of interacting with experts Huang, Fang Minzhi, scholars from the School of Humanities, and senior executives of Xintai Real Estate, Mr. Hong showed excellent absorption and coordination skills, and finally persuaded his father Hong to change his mind. , adjusted the development direction of the entire Huangpa Xiejie project.

The so-called benchmarking community that integrates fashion and classics, realizes economic benefits, embodies cultural values, and ensures sustainable environmental development is born in this way.

Although most of the rhetoric is speculation and selling, he has really worked hard.Now he is talking eloquently, pointing out Jiangshan, berating Fang Qiu, and he doesn't look like an ignorant playboy at all.Talking about the complete overall plan, it began to show off the details again, where cultural awareness is reflected, where the concept of environmental protection is run through, where it is in line with international fashion, and where it is combined with classical aesthetics...

Fang Sishen gradually listened, and occasionally interjected to ask questions.No matter how dull he was, he also figured it out at this moment. The so-called "Xintai Real Estate" must be the Hong family's own business.The mood is very delicate.On the one hand, I saw the naked power of money and power again, on the other hand, I remembered the unclear human relationship that involved me, and the large tracts of darkness and chaos between right and wrong, black and white.

The two were led to a small hall, Mrs. Qiu set the dishes by chopsticks herself, and left quietly when the food was ready.

Hong Xinyao asked: "Do you still remember Xiao Zhao?"

Fang Sishen nodded.When I was injured last year, I was grateful to others for taking care of me for several days, how could I forget it.

"This girl is a native of the capital, an authentic alley stringer. Mrs. Qiu is his cousin. She married a foreigner 20 years ago. Recently, her husband died and came back to take care of her. She just introduced her to help. She knows a little about ancient literature and poetry. She speaks Spanish fluently, she likes this yard very much, I will live for her for nothing, and she will work for nothing for me.”

Seeing that Fang Sishen didn't move his chopsticks very much, he urged: "Eat it. This fish is delicious, try it?" As he spoke, he stared at him without blinking.

If you don't eat it, I'm afraid it will be directly put into the bowl or even brought to your mouth in the next moment.

Fang Sishen regained his energy and ate seriously.Put your mind on eating, and immediately feel the delicacy of the food.

"The cook is hired alone. It is said that the ancestor was the imperial cook in the palace. He was arrogant and had two nostrils upturned. Don't mention the price. It took several relationships to meet him. My father and Hong Da—Hong Da are three The eldest grandson of my uncle's family, he is the boss in this generation, and he looks after the business in Beijing for my father. At first, neither of them bothered to talk to me. I begged the money from my second sister. Especially Hong Da, who was always planning I tried to persuade my father to take me back to Hejin, so that he could be a powerful figure in Beijing. Later, I dragged them here, not this room, and in the lobby at the front, I invited some small models to act as palace maids, and put him The two greeted the emperor and ate an imperial meal. Haha, my dad can still bear it, and Hong Da got drunk on the spot..."

Fang Sishen did not come to this meal to listen to gossip about the Hong family.So he interrupted the other party: "You don't have to tell me this."

Hong Xinyao was innocently surprised: "Why?"

"After all, this is your family's business..."

Hong Xinyao put down his chopsticks: "Do you dare to say that this matter has nothing to do with you? Do you know how difficult it is to deal with my dad's stubborn old man and Hong Da's fox?"

"No, I mean..."

Hong Xinyao slumped his shoulders, half lying on the table, with a pitiful look: "Yes, it's my own pleasure, it's my family's business, don't you even want to listen? Besides telling you, I can also tell you Who said? Send an email and make a phone call to tell the foreign devils? I’m sick, right?”

Fang Sishen was speechless: "Then, you can continue."

"Hmph! Young master, I don't care to talk about it." Hong Xinyao snorted angrily, chewing a piece of beef tendon into his cheeks.

No matter how depressed Fang Sishen was, he still smiled.Then said: "I mean, it's not good to spread these words."

Hong Xinyao immediately asked back: "Call it out? Do you spread it out or should I spread it out? If I can't even trust you, who else can I trust?"

Fang Sishen did not expect to elicit his words.After being stunned for a while, he said, "Don't say that. You have parents and sisters, and they are the ones you can trust."

Hong Xinyao shook his head and muttered in a low voice: "It's different. You clearly know... I like you, how can it be the same?"

Both were silent.

Seeing that the nerd seemed to be about to say something, Hong Xinyao laughed: "I haven't finished yet! That guy Hong Da slaughtered Lao Tzu for an imperial meal, and he must have made him bleed. It happened that Liang Zi told me that he was in the bookstore I saw the book you wrote, and he bought a copy. I immediately conveyed the old man’s latest instructions to Hong Da: to build a corporate culture. I asked him to buy back all the rest of the publishing house, and everyone in the company has a copy. Haha, How is it? Thank me?"

Fang Sishen glanced at him: "Those who don't want to read are holding a pile of waste paper, and those who are willing to read can't buy it even if they want to buy it."

Young Master Hong proudly retorted: "How can I be so ignorant? There was a knowledge contest in the company, and the first prize was 1 yuan in cash. In the end, haha..."

Fang Sishen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he was really useless, and finally said: "Don't rely on your money and power to get angry at every turn."

"It's not my fault to be rich and powerful!"

"Don't misinterpret my words on purpose."

"When did I mess around? Think about an idea eight times! When did I have to spend this brain, it was very hard, do you know?" Hong Xinyao propped his chin: "Stop training me again. The second sister is getting married , I will stay at least a month when I go back this time, and no one in Beijing is watching. What if Hongda is behind the scenes? Once the second sister gets married, I am not sure whether my father will let her take care of the mine. Looking for someone to rely on for money..."

The family gossip got deeper and deeper, Fang Sishen could only listen silently.Without Hong Xinyao, this alley would have already been turned into ruins, and high-rise buildings were erected on the ruins.In any case, no matter what the purpose was, the boy in front of him tried his best to obtain the best possible result in a realistic situation.

Hong Xinyao spoke in a depressing manner, a bit deliberately exaggerated and put on a show; a bit of the truth, troubled and worried.

Among the three older sisters, the older sister Hong Yumei was too far apart in age, and when Hong Yaoge had three daughters in a row, he thought he was destined to have no children, so he recruited a son-in-law for the eldest daughter early on, and the relationship between the siblings was naturally not good. close.The third sister, Hong Yulian, is five years older than him. She is open-minded and aggressive. She wanted to go abroad before graduating from high school. Now she is happy outside.Although the relationship between siblings is good, they can't see each other all year round.Only the second sister Hong Yulan, whose parents were busy when she was young, is equivalent to half a mother, and she is very close.For Hong Yaoge, before his son was an adult, his capable second daughter was the right arm and the pillar of the family.

"Second sister's husband's house is very far away. By the way, it is Qingqiu Baishui. Didn't you say that you grew up there when you were young? When will we go there to play? You said that my second sister will go so far with her husband. Dad is beating me up, who should stand in my way."

Fang Sishen smiled: "You are so powerful now, how could your father still beat you."

"Tch, you don't know, when my grandfather was alive, he would pick up a hoe and beat my dad when he was almost eighty!" Speaking of his father, he suddenly remembered the exam, "By the way, how did I do in the exam this time?"

"I don't know anything else. The phonology and exegesis are not bad. I'm in the seventies. Class B."

"Only seventy? I thought I'd be able to get into eighty, so at least I'd get a first class." Hong Xinyao was a little disappointed, and then discouraged, "Seventy, let's say seventy. Anyway, whatever you pass in the exam, you will be recruited." Break your mouth, as long as you don't make up the exam."

Fang Sishen said: "People don't live for what other people say." After a pause, "I don't think you took notes in class, but you memorized the answers pretty well."

Hong Xinyao choked in his throat with a mouthful of vegetables: "Cough! Cough! Did you watch me in class? Why didn't I know?"

Fang Sishen was a little embarrassed by his reaction that completely missed the point, and corrected the direction: "From your review, it can be seen that you basically memorized it by rote, and you don't really understand much."

"So what? I don't take bribes or cheat. You are not convinced that you passed the test with a real knife and a gun?"

"No. I'm just rethinking the exam method. But if you increase the proportion of homework, it will actually increase the possibility of cheating in a disguised form, which is not as fair as the closed-book exam." Slightly sighed, "Without self-consciousness and self-discipline, external The monitoring role is ultimately limited.”

Young Master Hong was a little annoyed: "I said why do you do this..."

Scratching his head, he smiled: "If you don't want to watch memorization by rote, you can save more homework. I will copy it for you after I know it by heart."

Fang Sishen thought of his phrase "I'll show you the truth" and was speechless.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Hong Xinyao accompanied him carefully and said, "Don't be angry, I'm just joking. Anyway, I'm sure you're not sloppy with your class, just ask you a few more times if you don't understand, right?"

Fang Sishen pointed to the door: "You have your strengths, you shouldn't have come to learn this."

"Then I don't like you," changed my words, "I like Chinese studies! No one stipulates that if you like it, you must become an expert, right? If you want me to study other things, you can deal with it the same way. Anyway, I end up going home and studying in college. What's not to be a jerk?"

Fang Sishen looked at him, and said seriously: "Hong Xinyao, I like what I say, please don't say it again."

Young Master Hong pressed the table: "Why?"

Fang Sishen lowered his head and stared at the mother-of-pearl pattern on the table.After a long time, I slowly said: "I have known you for so long, it is a fate. Now that things have happened, it is very difficult for me to turn against you, and it is impossible for me to treat you as a stranger, but it is even more impossible to give you a positive response. After much deliberation , at most keep a few gentlemen's friends, there is some room for meeting each other. You are only 19 years old, and the situation at home is like this. I heard that you have already made a girlfriend..."

Hong Xinyao exploded, growling: "Don't believe their nonsense!"

Fang Sishen raised his head, his face was peaceful: "Have you ever liked a girl? Tell the truth."

Young Master Hong remembered that when he was in junior high school, he was robbing the school belle, leading a group of gangsters to fight and almost killed him, so he opened his mouth and turned his head away.

Fang Sishen looked at his expression and smiled faintly: "I think so too."

Young Master Hong immediately wished he could find a way to get in.

"After you graduate from university, you must go back to inherit the family business. As the only son, it's only natural to start a business. Between you and me, it's just an occasional intersection. I like a simple and quiet life. Please understand, okay?"

Hong Xinyao tried his best and made sufficient preparations to set up this game to please the nerds, but unexpectedly, his few words were picked up by him, and he couldn't utter a single rebuttal.Those nonsense, rhetoric, flashbacks, and the nerd's calm and somewhat tired and sad eyes instantly disappeared.

"I...I won't do anything to you. I just like you...Is it okay to like you? Don't say you don't like me, that's two different things. Just say can I like you? "

Fang Sishen replied with difficulty: "That's not the case. Words accompany actions, and actions drive relationships. How can it be so clearly distinguished. What do you plan to express when you say you like me? And then? How do you continue? What do you like about me? ? Maybe you will soon find that there is a world of difference between what you think and what you see and hear, the so-called human heart is like water..."

"Don't drag the text with me!" Hong Xinyao thumped the table.

Fang Sishen shut up.

"I know, you don't look down on me at all. You may hate me to death in your heart, but it's a pity that you are used to being soft, and you can't say harsh words, right? What do I like about you? If only my mother knew! First I get annoyed when I see you, and then I get annoyed when I don't see you. Like it or not, how can there be so many twists and turns? I knew a long time ago that you are different, you are different from them..."

The voice became softer and softer: "Fang Sishen, I like you. When I think of you in the middle of the night, I feel both happy and sad. Don't mention to me those women who only have money in their eyes. When they see money, they will pounce on them. If they don't give money, they will immediately cheat. Pretending to be high-minded, being a whore and playing cards. I just need to entertain them, just like other entertainment, you don’t understand..."

He was silent for a while with a cold face, and suddenly said: "You are a friend of a gentleman, right? No problem. I want to learn from you, how a gentleman makes friends. As for my family affairs, you don't have to worry about it. Hmph, take care of the world, Nobody cares who I like!"

Fang Sishen looked at him with an unreasonable face, and thought helplessly, in this world where the sun and menstruation flow through the sky, the person in front of him is really a dark cloud and a grain of sand.