Good Night, Liang Xiao

Since then, Ye Ji'an often had lunch with Liang Xiao, and occasionally brought a few other young colleagues with him, but most of the time they were alone.

It was Liang Xiao who started it at the beginning, just a few days after he mentioned the "secret", he stood in front of Ye Ji'an's table after the morning meeting, "I saw a soup dumpling with good reviews, seniors, why don't you try it together?" ?”

Ye Ji'an was a little surprised. According to his observation, this person has never been short of friends, and he is not a makeshift person like himself who silently eats rice balls and bread.But what was shining brightly in front of his eyes were those two unbending gazes, as if he would never blink unless he heard the promise. Out of some guilty conscience, Ye Ji'an still agreed.

The soup dumpling that day was really good, and the duck blood vermicelli soup was probably authentic, and the people sitting around were office workers who came out to have a dental festival. Ye Ji'an was sweating after eating, why didn't he notice such a restaurant before?He recalled the taste of his hometown very specifically in this cold end of October.

"When I was young, I often went to the vegetable market on Cang Lane to help my mother buy vegetables. There was a shop selling this at the door. It was cold in winter, and I would go in if I had enough change left." Ye Ji'an smiled, "And the impression Pretty similar."

Liang Xiao's eyes lit up, "As long as senior likes it."

I haven't been home for more than ten years, since college.Ye Ji'an suddenly thought of it.But he also felt that it was a bit too vicissitudes to be lamented by the local young people, so he bowed his head to eat fans, so that he would not have nothing to say.

Liang Xiao was rather indifferent, he could pick up what he had to say, and in the quiet between the two of them, he also seemed very comfortable, eating every mouthful elegantly, and it was impossible to tell from his expression whether he liked it or not.Instead, he regained his energy after dinner, so he took off his coat and wanted to put it on for Ye Ji'an.

Ye Ji'an was stunned for a while, and suddenly realized that the white shirt would be more transparent when he was sweating. Although there was a vest inside, there seemed to be a few suspicious bruises on the shoulders, arms and the like, just as he As glimpsed in the mirror.And his coat was sent to the dry cleaner downstairs of the company when he just left the house. He planned to go back in the cold and pick it up after get off work.

"It's okay." He raised his head slightly, letting himself look sideways, his waist was stiff for some reason, "I don't know what to do if I freeze you."

"No, I'm in good shape, and I wear thermal underwear," Liang Xiao said solemnly. He casually put his trench coat on his boss's shoulders, and quickly unbuttoned two shirts, eager to prove something. There are cashmere sweaters." He raised his chin, signaling Ye Ji'an to take a good look.

Well, there is, a sweetheart neckline, soft and creamy, with great stretch and pulled up for display.The thermal underwear inside is a comfortable floral gray.

This kid knows how to keep healthy, right?Why don't you see bloat?

Ye Ji'an even started to feel hot, not because of the divergent gazes from the diners, but because the windbreaker was draped heavily on his shoulders, making him feel that he was a fragile little girl, and the one who cared about him was someone who didn't know her well. Strange enthusiastic guy showing thermal underwear to colleagues.

He tugged the clothes up, put on the sleeves and draped them to prevent them from slipping off, "Thank you."

Liang Xiao really smiled, in a carefree way, "This coat matches senior well."

Don't say give it to me, even if you have a mine at home, this is Hermes, Ye Ji'an thought.

Fortunately not.

Since then, there have been many times since then. Two people who don't seem to get along have become meal friends. When they are not so busy, Liang Xiao always sends out invitations naturally, as if he has a real-time updated webpage in his head. The surrounding gourmet map is never mentioned online, and it must be said face to face.And later, when Ye Ji'an thought of any restaurant, he would invite this old gluttonous junior to go with him.

This actually has advantages and disadvantages for Ye Ji'an.

There are too many benefits. To put it simply, Ye Ji’an’s lunch break, which has been boring for so many years, has suddenly changed a little bit. Of course, the quality of life and happiness index have improved. Occasionally, his eyes will skip the work station obliquely in front of the glass wall, and see the person who has no distractions. He even had a few flashes of his back, hoping that the door would be knocked open at noon, and Liang Xiao would come in with a lot of ideas on his face.

The disadvantage is nothing more than that his fan friend does not seem to have any concept of money. The only thing he considers is food, and the per capita consumption is completely out of the scope of measurement.Usually simple meals are fine, but there were two times when he made an appointment with Ye Ji'an at a restaurant that he never thought he would set foot in, and he thoughtfully made reservations many days in advance, Ye Ji'an bit the bullet and followed him in, maintaining his calm appearance , the taste is really good, and the meat is really painful.

Of course Liang Xiao is still unrestrained, before AA, he didn't even look at the bills.

"Senior is too strict with himself." He said so.

"You can't push yourself too hard, or work hard just for a bank card?" Seems to make sense.

Ye Ji'an looked at the smooth and fair skin on his cheeks, and thought to himself, this is a friend who tempts me to be extravagant and lustful, but he is young and lively, so it is really different.I thought again, come on, I spend money to buy happiness.

Such lofty ambitions often end up in a despondent queue to buy roasted sweet potatoes after he squeezes out the evening rush hour subway.

One day, if you really can't pay the mortgage, you can take the dog with you. Anyway, if you buy insurance, you won't even have a place to bury it, Ye Ji'an thought normally.Holding the paper bag in his hand, he breathed the heat, and was about to go home and tidy up the closet, find out his thermal underwear and wear them.

And so it was the end of December.

Before the New Year's Day holiday, Ye Ji'an worked in the office for most of the day when the company organized free medical examinations, and so did Liang Xiao.Ye Ji'an was looking at his back through the glass again, thinking that this buddy is really determined to do this thankless and stupid thing with me.What is the secret?Tell me in such a hurry, but I can't see anything in the past two months, I walk like flying, I eat delicious food, and the time for exercising every day is not shorter than me, so what is it?

Could it be some unspeakable little problem, such as... having six toes?

Only children who haven't been beaten by society will treat it as an important secret.Ye Ji'an felt that Liang Xiao could do this kind of thing.

At eight o'clock in the morning on New Year's Day, a great holiday, the two made an appointment to meet in the medical examination building.Liang Xiao arrived earlier, standing in the middle of the lobby as if at a loss, wearing a pullover, jeans, basketball shoes, and a soft puffy down jacket, this kind of casual attire was the first time Ye Ji'an had seen.He looked down and felt that he was dressed like an old man doing morning exercises.Thinking about it again, this hospital is opposite his own community, and he got up at 07:30 and walked two steps to get there, but he didn't know where Liang Xiao lived, how he got there, and how long it took him.

"Morning, senior." Liang Xiao smiled when he saw him.

"Early, early," Ye Ji'an felt relaxed. He walked over and led someone to the self-service registration machine. He specifically asked the office of the General Affairs Department in advance. This guy has returned to China and applied for medical insurance, so it will be much more convenient. "I haven't used it by myself Let’s go to the hospital, let me see how these are used.”

"Yeah." Liang Xiao stood obediently by the side, staring at him without blinking, he was such a hard-working top student.

"Get your blood drawn later. It's too early to wait in a long line. I brought bread and I can make a cushion after it's drawn." Taking the list for the two of them, Ye Ji'an turned to the escalator familiarly. "The blood draw is on the second floor." , After the project is over, the project will be complicated, you can join me if you want, or you can split up if you want to act."

Liang Xiao didn't say a word, just followed silently, Ye Ji'an looked out of the corner of his eye, I'm too old to be annoying?he thought so.

Unexpectedly, halfway up the second floor, Liang Xiao suddenly spoke again.

"Are you still afraid of me now?"

Ye Ji'an didn't react for a while.

Liang Xiao didn't wait for him to answer, and asked again: "Senior, you haven't forgotten that secret, right?"

Ye Ji'an's eyes widened, "Yes."

"But you haven't asked me, I'm very grateful," Liang Xiao smiled, and he walked down the escalator first, "Senior, you are really a good person, you are good to everyone, you care more about other people's feelings than your own. own curiosity."

The blood collection room is on the side of the escalator, and you don't even need to enter the corridor. Ye Ji'an hurriedly followed, "Can I ask now?"

Liang Xiao suddenly turned his face back, "Oh, yes, of course." It was a bit like waking up from a dream, and a bit like a dream. He turned his head and walked quickly, "I'm afraid of injections, blood draw I don’t like it either.” The checklist in his hand was crumpled, and he finally stopped, staring blankly at the door plate of the blood collection room in front of him, and said calmly, “Senior, I really hate needles.”