Retreat

Hong Minhang slept like this until the next morning, when it was completely dawn, he turned over, not knowing where he was, opened his eyes and stared blankly for a long time.

After getting out of bed and putting on the clothes and trousers that he had piled beside the bed, Hong Minhang walked outside the suite and saw Li Tang lying sideways on the sofa, sleeping with his legs curled up.

Hong Minhang's footsteps were very light. He walked to the sofa and knelt down to look at Li Tang's sleeping face.

In fact, Li Tang is not particularly good-looking. He is only in his 20s, and when he smiles, he can already see deep laugh lines in the corners of his eyes.But he always gives people a very gentle feeling. Hong Minhang is not sure whether Li Tang is so gentle only when facing him, but he just can't help but fall into it.

He really likes Li Tang.

Hong Minhang kept staring at Li Tang closely, then controlled his breathing, and moved up cautiously.The moment his lips touched Li Tang's, Hong Minhang couldn't help closing his eyes.

But when he left slowly and opened his eyes, seeing Li Tang looking at him, Hong Minhang was startled, leaned back and almost sat on the ground.

Li Tang grabbed his arm and sat up, letting him sit on the sofa too.

Hong Minhang asked, "When did you wake up?"

Li Tang said: "I'll wake up when you come out."

Hong Minhang was silent for a while, and asked, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Li Tang raised his hand and put it on his shoulder, "Are you hungry? Let's have breakfast."

"It's not this," Hong Minhang said, "Since you won't say it, then listen to me, Brother Li, I like you."

Li Tang smiled and said, "I like you too."

Hong Minhang said, "You know that's not what I meant."

Li Tang did not speak.

Hong Minhang then continued: "The liking I'm talking about is the kind of liking when two people are together, can kiss and go to bed."

Li Tang took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

Hong Minhang reached out and grabbed it, "Brother Li, why didn't you answer me?"

Li Tang said helplessly: "You also call me Brother Li, how do you think I should answer you? Do you want to sleep with your brother? What are you thinking in your head?"

Hong Minhang said, "I'm serious."

Li Tang put his arms around his shoulders, "Don't be silly, I told you before, you still have to go to college, and you have to see many things that I have never seen in my life, and you will meet excellent and beautiful girls , she will be very gentle and nice to you, and then you will understand that you are just being stupid now."

Hong Minhang broke away from him and stood up, "I know what I'm talking about, I'm not a child anymore, you don't need to say these words to evade me. I just need you to tell me if you will accept me."

Li Tang fell silent for a moment, put one hand on his chin, and finally said: "Min Hang, it's impossible."

Hong Minhang looked at him and said, "I see."

Li Tang stood up and said to him: "Let's go have breakfast first."

"No need," Hong Minhang said, "I have to rush back to school, and I can still catch up with the first class now."

Li Tang said: "Then I will take you back."

Hong Minhang nodded, "Thank you."

When Hong Minhang returned to school, he began to really bury his head in his studies, and couldn't care about anything else.

Because it is the best foreign language school in the city, the school itself has always had cooperation agreements with several foreign colleges and universities, and every year there are many places for direct admission to foreign colleges and universities.As long as you are a senior high school student in our school, you can fill in the application if you pass the language test organized by the school.

As soon as the language test results came out, Hong Minhang handed in his application.

Soon, Hong Minhang's application was approved.Because it is an American university that has a cooperative mechanism with the school, the various procedures are not complicated with the help of the school. At this time, he only needs to notify Hong Xiangfeng of this matter.

When Hong Xiangfeng heard that Hong Minhang was going abroad, his first reaction was that he was very happy. He patted Hong Minhang on the shoulder hard and said, "Boy, you're doing well!"

Hong Minhang's shoulders hurt from being slapped, so he endured it and did not speak.

Hong Xiangfeng laughed loudly and said, "My son, Hong Xiangfeng, is going to study abroad. For such a big event, dozens of tables have to be set up. Please come and have a good meal!"

Hong Minhang said, "No need."

Hong Xiangfeng was not happy, "What are you talking about? Why don't you call it unnecessary? This is a matter of long face, and everyone should know about it."

Hong Minhang said: "If you want to treat guests, you can invite them, I won't go."

Hong Xiangfeng suddenly said angrily: "Fuck you! Who do you think I am for? Not for you! It's so muddy that you can't get on the wall! You have nothing to say about this matter, I have the final say!"

In the end, Hong Xiangfeng's plan to treat guests was still in vain. That summer, when Hong Minhang was preparing to go abroad, he met a young and beautiful girl. Forgotten.

Hong Minhang never saw Li Tang again until he went abroad.

Hong Minhang has been away for four years. He was a quiet child before he left, and then he left for so long that when many people mentioned Hong Xiangfeng's son, the first reaction was Li Tang, but Hong Minhang gradually faded away. this person.

I don't know if it's because Hong Xiangfeng is so courageous that the money came quickly, or because he was born with good luck. During the days when Hong Minhang left, Hong Xiangfeng's business in Chongfeng City grew bigger and bigger.He has been investing in the real estate market since the beginning of 2000, and until now, his Dihong Group is one of the largest real estate companies in the city.

Hong Xiangfeng is a person who knows no taboos. He often says: You see, I have developed from selling houses to the dead to now selling houses to the living. In the future, I will sell more and more houses. You can see my Hong Jiaxiu wherever you go. out of the house.

Moreover, as the business grew bigger and bigger, the original local ruffians began to fail. The two younger brothers that Hong Xiangfeng relied on in the past became pussies in his eyes. Except for some old brothers in the past, the only ones he really trusted were the old brothers. It's Li Tang.

Although he didn't hold a post, Li Tang seemed to be the real behind-the-scenes boss in Dihong. Most of Dihong's decisions were made by Li Tang. As long as Li Tang nodded in agreement, Hong Xiangfeng couldn't be wrong.Therefore, people outside, whether they want to do business or build relationships, all come to Li Tang.There were even various rumors. Some people said that Li Tang was actually Hong Xiangfeng's illegitimate son, while others said that Hong Xiangfeng's own son, Hong Minhang, had died abroad. The worst thing was that some people said that Li Tang was not Hong Xiangfeng's fault. son?Godfather goddaughter, do you understand what it means?Godfather godson, that is what it means.

It is impossible not to get into Li Tang's ears, but he pretended not to hear all of this.As for Hong Minhang, of course Li Tang knew that he was still studying abroad, but the two of them had never been in touch, and all the news about Hong Minhang was heard from Hong Xiangfeng.

Although the relationship between their father and son is not good, Hong Minhang will still call back to say hello during the holidays.Speaking of this son, Hong Xiangfeng is also more proud, and often tells Li Tang that when Hong Minhang comes back, let him come to the company to follow Li Tang, and let Li Tang bring him out.

Li Tang naturally would not refuse, he said: "I also look forward to Min Hang's return soon."

However, Hong Minhang came back very suddenly. He didn't tell Hong Xiangfeng about getting his degree. He just picked a day, packed up his things, and flew back from the United States directly.

Hong Xiangfeng didn't know, and Li Tang didn't know either, that day was still Hong Xiangfeng's birthday, and there was no big banquet to celebrate his birthday, but Li Tang still arranged two tables for him in the restaurant, and invited the best uncles and brothers over, We all have a meal together.

Hong Minhang got off the plane and took a taxi from the airport to go home. After returning, he found that the old nanny Hua Jie was alone at home.Sister Hua was very happy to see Hong Minhang. She bought this big house from Hong Xiangfeng and came here to cook and clean. It has been six or seven years. She has always liked Hong Minhang, a quiet child.

When Hong Minhang saw Sister Hua, he smiled and hugged her, and kissed her on the cheek, "Sister Hua, I miss you so much."

The old lady slapped his arm lightly, a little embarrassed, "Why did you become like a foreigner!"

Hong Minhang smiled and said, "I'm used to it."

Sister Hua helped him take his things to the room upstairs. The room was very clean, no different from when he left four years ago. Sister Hua said, "I clean it for you every day."

Hong Minhang said: "Thank you. Will my dad come back tonight?"

Speaking of this, Sister Hua suddenly remembered, "Your dad is celebrating his birthday today, and he is having dinner outside."

Hong Minhang said "Oh?" In fact, he didn't remember that today was Hong Xiangfeng's birthday, just like Hong Xiangfeng never remembered his birthday. He asked, "Why didn't I take you with me?"

Sister Hua said: "I don't want to go, I don't like to join in the excitement. You should call your father quickly and ask him to find someone to pick you up."

Hong Minhang nodded, "I see."

At the banquet, Li Tang was toasting one by one.

Hong Xiangfeng was sitting upright, and said to him, "Li Tang, get up and play around."

Li Tang then stood up, starting with the oldest uncle, each made a toast.Each had a glass of white wine, Li Tang clinked the glasses, raised his hand and finished.Everyone at the table watched with great interest, seeing that Li Tang drank five or six cups without changing his expression, they cheered one after another.

Hong Xiangfeng had a smug smile on his face.

Someone said: "Brother Hong, you godson really have nothing to say."

Hong Xiangfeng waved his hand, "Li Tang is filial, he will listen to everything I say, he is a good boy, nothing else."

Another person asked: "How old is Li Tang this year? Is he married?"

Hong Xiangfeng said: "It's almost thirty, you can ask him if you are married or not."

Li Tang just finished drinking with the last person, and when he raised his glass to toast Hong Xiangfeng, he suddenly heard a voice from the door of the private room, saying, "Happy birthday, Dad."

There are only two large round tables in the private room. Although there are many people, there is not much space. Everyone heard the sound, and turned around to see a young man standing at the door, smiling slightly.

Li Tang also turned his head and saw Hong Minhang who hadn't seen him for more than four years. He was wearing a black windbreaker and a pair of glasses. He looked more refined and handsome, with a gentle smile on his face.Since the last time Li Tang saw Hong Minhang, his body looked stronger, he was no longer thin like a teenager, his appearance was no longer green, and his temperament was not as sharp and cold as when he was a teenager.

Hong Xiangfeng stood up from his seat, "When did you come back?"

Hong Minhang walked over, "I just got home and rushed over when I heard you were here." After speaking, he took the wine glass in Li Tang's hand, regardless of the glass Li Tang used, and said to Hong Xiangfeng: "Father, I would like to toast you and wish you a happy birthday, old man."

Then, Hong Minhang drank the whole glass of wine.

Hong Xiangfeng laughed loudly, and patted Hong Minhang's shoulder vigorously, "Okay, my good son, he's promising!" He then picked up his glass and drank a glass.

Hong Minhang toasted Li Tang with the second glass of wine, "Brother Li, I have been abroad for the past few years, and you have worked hard to take care of my father."

Li Tang had no choice but to take another wine glass from the table, filled it up, raised it to clink glasses with Hong Minhang, "They are all my brothers, why are you so polite!"

Hong Minhang smiled and nodded, "Yes, my family members are welcome, our brothers drank this cup."

The two raised their heads and drank the wine in one gulp.

Afterwards, Hong Minhang filled up the wine again and toasted Hong Xiangjun who was sitting next to Hong Xiangfeng.

Li Tang sat down, and now everyone's attention was on Hong Minhang, and he was no exception.Hong Minhang has changed a lot. He will greet these people with a polite smile and toast each elder politely. He makes Hong Xiangfeng feel honored and very satisfied, but he is no longer like Li Tangyan. That Hong Minhang here is gone.

After drinking that night, Li Tang got a little drunk. He sat on the sofa in the private room and smoked silently.

The two elders in the family were still pulling Hong Minhang to talk, asking him how his life has been these years.

Hong Minhang answered them patiently and politely.

When leaving, Li Tang was going to pick up the car to send Hong Xiangfeng off, but Hong Minhang stopped him, "Let me come, Brother Li, you drank a lot."

Li Tang said: "You also drank a lot."

Hong Minhang smiled, "I'm sober."

Li Tang said, "Do you have a driver's license?"

Hong Minhang said: "There are in the United States."

Li Tang stood up and went to get the coat hanging behind the chair, "Okay, let me do it, your driver's license is not valid here, you can take the test again some other day."

Li Tang drove the car out of the parking lot, and Hong Minhang helped Hong Xiangfeng into the back seat.

As soon as Hong Xiangfeng's butt touched the seat, he immediately fell asleep, snoring loudly, and Hong Minhang got into the co-pilot.

While starting the car, Li Tang asked: "Are you still used to it in foreign countries these few years?"

Hong Minhang took off his glasses and wiped them, "It's pretty good, the environment suits me very well."

Li Tang took a look at the glasses in his hand, "Since when did you start wearing glasses? You weren't short-sighted when you were in high school."

Hong Minhang put the glasses back on, "When I was in the lecture hall of the university, I could read the blackboard more clearly. After I got used to wearing them, I didn't want to go. I always felt that it was more comfortable to be separated by such a floor."

"How comfortable?" Li Tang asked.

Hong Minhang smiled, "It seems like this way it won't be easy for people to see through what he's thinking."

Hearing this, Li Tang chuckled, "Does it really work?"

Hong Minhang shrugged, "That's why I said it seems."