Self-cultivation of spare tire

"There is no middleman to make the difference, and the first batch of fruits and vegetables we shipped here earned a lot of money. Seeing that the villagers have money in their pockets, the children's schooling can be easily solved."

The old professor said happily on the other end of the phone that since Fang Xu and Chen Zhu's agricultural supermarket cooperation model was finalized, the economy of the poverty-stricken areas has caught up little by little.

"Now the school and the health center have been built," the old professor paused, and then asked about the situation at Chen Zhu's side, "After the reconstruction of the disaster area, what do you plan to do next?"

Chen Zhu raised his eyes, and in front of him was the mechanical arm of the excavator of the engineering team raised high. On the ruins, new hope rose from the ground.

"The fieldwork has been completed, but the old village chief's injuries are still not healed, and we have to wait for the construction of the greenhouse." He thought for a while, and then said, "I've been thinking about it for the past few days, The future direction of the area. However, no matter what, we will first do our best to help rebuild after the disaster.”

The old professor was silent for a while, and said with emotion: "Chen Zhu, it is the luck of our generation to have a junior like you."

Since that natural disaster, none of them flinched, went upstream, and became clusters of ignited flames and hopes in this land.

In this land, whether thousands of years ago or thousands of years later, there are countless respectable people who have dedicated and struggled for it.

Chen Zhu's parents passed the blaze of hope into his hands, and now, he is the next inheritor.

The embryonic form of the ideal gradually emerged, and Chen Zhu's steps became more firm and steady.

Agriculture is the first step in the development of this land. Special agricultural products, brands, word-of-mouth, and mature commercial products are the direction of future development.

Chen Zhu probably had some plans in mind, and he discussed with Xiao Liu how to develop the agricultural products in poverty-stricken areas into special features.

"Actually, advertising through the media is the most direct and convenient way," Xiao Liu said, flipping through the proposals that he had sorted out these days, "There are a few advertisers who are willing to help us, but I don't know much about it. .”

After all, none of them engaged in scientific research thought that the road to poverty alleviation would be so complicated and difficult.

Chen Zhu flipped through the materials of the advertisers, and when he saw a newly established advertising studio, his eyes flickered.

He pointed to the studio and asked Xiao Liu, "How did you find this small studio?"

Xiao Liu was also a little confused, and said in a daze: "Ah, I remember that this studio took the initiative to come to the door, saying yes, saying yes... Oh yes! It is said that it wants to make contributions to poor mountainous areas, and it can help you for free. We advertise."

"Contribute..." Chen Zhu said helplessly with a smile, "It's hard for that guy to fool such a professional team into such a small studio, and it's free."

Chen Zhu collected the materials and said, "Okay, I'll be responsible for the promotion." He patted Xiao Liu on the shoulder, "It's been a tough few days, and I'll treat everyone to a good meal when I'm done."

Xiao Liu narrowed his eyes with a smile, "Brother Chen, if you want to treat us, we will invite you."

Chen Zhu was taken aback for a moment, only to realize that his birthday will be in a few days.

He smiled and said, "Let's talk about it later."

Xiao Liu thought for a while, and then said, "What are you going to do with the advertising?"

Chen Zhu raised the information in his hand, with a smile on his face, "It's rare for a capitalist to serve the motherland, and I will grant him this time."

After having lunch at the construction site, the research team will follow the construction team into the mountainous area.

Xiao Liu knew that Chen Zhu would have half an hour to spare at this time, "Brother Chen, let's go first."

"Yeah." Chen Zhu didn't look up, because the signal in the mountainous area was not good, so he could only sort out the information by handwriting.

Looking at Chen Zhu's serious appearance, Xiao Liu counted silently in his heart—five, four, three, two, one...

Sure enough, the public phone outside the tent rang on time, not a second later.

"Brother Chen, call." Xiao Liu said with a smile. Although he didn't know who the mysterious person who called at regular times every day was, he guessed that it was probably Chen Zhu's lover.

Xiao Liu sighed in his heart, it was too difficult to be Chen Zhu's girlfriend - Chen Zhu was a complete workaholic, almost immersed in work every day, leaving only half an hour for the other party.

Moreover, Chen Zhu might not be free to answer the phone yet.

As Xiao Liu walked, he looked back at Chen Zhu.I saw Chen Zhu frowned slightly at first, and then packed the materials without haste.

He walked slowly to the phone, with no superfluous expression on his face, the person on the other end of the phone seemed to be very enthusiastic, and he didn't know what he was talking about endlessly.

"Yes." Chen Zhu's answer is usually very simple, "I have eaten it, and I ate it with the people in the group."

His expression was still calm, but Xiao Liu inexplicably felt that the tiredness between their boss' brows seemed to have dissipated a little.

"Baby, are you tired?" The man's gentle and deep voice came, and Chen Zhu seemed to feel that Xu Lanting was hugging him from behind, whispering softly.

Chen Zhu lowered his head, looked at his dusty shoes, and stamped his feet.

"Is it possible not to be tired," Chen Zhu said, "I go up mountains and down rivers every day."

The man was silent for a moment, and then said: "Azhu, I'll accompany you—"

Before Xu Lanting finished speaking, Chen Zhu skillfully rejected him, "What can you do here?"

He is a young master who was raised in a wealthy township, so he probably never went to the countryside of Dalian since he was a child, let alone went to the deep mountains with the research team.

This big boss is here, is he going to help the engineering team drive the excavator?

Chen Zhu smiled, "If you know how to drive an excavator, I might consider asking you to help." He smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, stay well in your new company."

Mr. Xu has been uprooted in that turmoil. Xu Yonglian has been imprisoned and imprisoned for life. Mr. Xu has been dismissed from all real estate projects. Zhang Cunguang is still wanted.

Just when everyone was waiting to see Xu Lanting's down-and-out drama, Xu Lanting easily reached a new level.

The newly established company jumped over many companies in the capital overnight, and ranked among the top [-] companies in the world with tens of billions of assets.

Not only that, but the assets under Xu Lanting also rose at an alarming rate.

No one thought that Xu Lanting would be able to protect herself from the nest and reappear in the public eye as a dark horse.

This man seems to never lose a battle.

Of course, except in front of Chen Zhu.

For the first time, Xu Lanting came up with the idea of ​​learning about excavators.

Listening to the brief silence on the other end of the phone, Chen Zhu laughed, "Xu Lanting, you don't really want to enroll in a class to learn about excavators..."

"Baby," Xu Lanting was thoughtful, "If I drive an excavator to see you in a few days, will you be angry?"

Chen Zhu hung up the phone decisively.

Listening to the beeping sound in the receiver, Xu Lanting held his forehead, feeling a little helpless.

His Azhu is a young boy chasing dreams, Xu Lanting has always been aware of it, but it is only clear that it is clear that not being able to see anyone for two or three days is really torture.

Xu Lanting leaned on the back of the chair, raised his head, and turned his phone boredly.

The assistant knocked on the door and came in. Seeing that Xu Lanting was taking a nap with his eyes closed, he dared not make a sound for a while.

No matter in Xu's company or in today's company, Xu Lanting's behavior remains the same as before. Externally, he is a thoughtful and tactful fox; internally, he is the resolute Mr. Xu.

It's just that, in the past, everyone was afraid of Xu Lanting's ruthlessness, but now, after experiencing a huge turmoil, they have a cautious awe of Xu Lanting.

Xu Lanting was born to belong to this intriguing world, and his means and IQ are almost unmatched.

He can easily get out of the abyss, and he can also trample those villains who are secretly waiting for an opportunity under his feet.

With such a powerful person supporting the company, although everyone is afraid, they also have more admiration and loyalty.

The assistant knocked on the door, "Mr. Xu, are you looking for me?"

These few days they were busy acquiring a construction-based company, the assistant guessed, could it be that Xu Lanting was playing dirty tricks?

Intimidate, win over, alienate, coerce and lure?The assistant figured out Xu Lanting's usual style of doing things, and he was very determined to follow the boss to make a big vote.

He straightened his shoulders, full of confidence: "Mr. Xu, you can rest assured that I will do it very clean."

The man raised his lowered eyebrows slightly, his face expressionless, "How are you preparing for the birthday party?"

The assistant was stunned for a moment, his ambition stuck in his throat, "I, I'm going to..."

Feelings specially called him over to celebrate someone else's birthday?

Xu Lanting glanced at him coldly and reminded him, "What do you mean 'do it clean'?" He tapped the table slowly and said coldly, "You think we are gangsters here?"

The assistant was taken aback, wasn't it like this in the past?

"Tsk." Xu Lanting impatiently picked up a stack of thick documents at hand, and patted them in front of the assistant, "I'll take a good look at them."

Finally, Xu Lanting ordered, "Send a copy to everyone in the company, read it by heart, and use it as part of the performance appraisal."

The assistant slowly opened the folder, and the words "Socialist Core Values" greeted him.

"Don't be so dirty." They are now excellent companies that contribute to the real economy of the motherland. Xu Lanting waved his hands in disgust, "Get lost."

Xu Lanting tapped the table lightly with his fingers, staring at the floor-to-ceiling windows with deep eyes, thoughtful.

It's too shameful for my children to stay outside for so long and never come home.

However, Xu Lanting would not touch Chen Zhu's stubborn nature easily.

If the mountain is not just me, I will be the mountain.

Xu Lanting squinted his eyes, wishing he could take him back to the wolf den immediately...

After thinking for a moment, he made a call.

"Brother Chen, is there any news about the advertiser last time?"

The promotion of agricultural products is going smoothly, but it is only limited to a small range of promotion, which is far from enough.

Chen Zhu screened several advertising companies, and after choosing, the "mysterious" advertising company was the best.

The professionalism of that company can be said to be top-notch, but it doesn't take anything.

It is self-evident who wrote this kind of behavior that is tantamount to charity.

Chen Zhu smiled helplessly, and said, "Don't worry." A certain old fox's wishful thinking was so well planned, it was hard to turn down his kindness.

As Chen Zhu thought about it, the smile in his eyes deepened.

Someone opened the tent and came in, and said to Chen Zhu, "Boss, someone is looking for you."

Chen Zhu was not surprised by the strange names of these guys, put away the materials, stood up, "Who?"

The man was a little hesitant, with a puzzled expression on his face, "He said he was from an advertising company, and came over to negotiate with us."

It stands to reason that this kind of business negotiation has to find a decent place to talk about it. How can anyone come to the valley to negotiate a contract?

Chen Zhu froze for a moment, then seemed to understand something, and walked out of the tent.

The person behind him still murmured to Xiao Liu, "Is the popularity of the advertising company so strong now? It looks like the boss of the superior company."

"Is it that exaggerated?"

"It's true, I didn't dare to go up and say hello to that man when he was stern and silent."

Like a living Hades.

"Living Hades" stood on the ridge of the field and saw Chen Zhu from a distance, the ice in his eyes turned into pools of spring water, and his eyes were full of tenderness.

Looking at the man who smiled comfortably and gently, Chen Zhu saw a trace of Xu Lanting's gentleness... an inexplicable meaning.

It was a seductive and turbulent desire and thought.

Chen Zhu froze in place for a moment, seeing Xu Lanting approaching, thought that the man would do something recklessly, but Xu Lanting restrained himself.

He stopped a step away from Chen Zhu, because of running around, a few strands of hair hung down on his forehead, which seemed a bit like a gentle scum.

He lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the person who was thinking day and night, his eyes wandered across the other's face, and finally stayed on the vermilion lips.

The man's eyes were clearly tearing Chen Zhu's clothes, but his mouth maintained a false politeness, "Mr. Chen, hello. If you have time..." Xu Lanting's voice was low, ambiguous for no reason, "Let's find a place , Let’s talk about cooperation.”

"Well--"

In the secret tent where no one was there, Chen Zhu bit his lips tightly so as not to make a sound.

The man's lips kissed his neck and shoulders fiercely, and then stayed infatuatedly at the end of his eyes again and again.

The canopy bed in the tent couldn't accommodate two tall men, so Xu Lanting hugged him and pressed him on the desk.

The breath that belonged exclusively to Xu Lanting wrapped Chen Zhu tightly, and the man's forceful kiss made Chen Zhu's heart beat faster and faster.

The ballpoint pen on the table rolled a few times and fell to the ground lightly, making the overwhelmed table creak and shake.

"Xu Lanting," Chen Zhu tilted his head, "Don't, there are still people."

Xu Lanting looked down at Chen Zhu's blushing lips, breathing heavily, "Baby, miss me."

Before Chen Zhu could answer him, the man leaned over again, and bit his lips gently, "Looks like not."

"Little heartless."

Usually, he would answer the phone intermittently, and when he was busy, he would never remember that there was another person who missed him so much that he was waiting for him to go home day and night.

Chen Zhu raised his hand and lightly pressed on the man's broad shoulders so as not to fall off.

"Miss me?" Xu Lanting was relentless, and Chen Zhu didn't speak, so he just asked and kissed until the back of the other's ear was stained with an ambiguous red, and he refused to let go, "Do you miss brother?"

Chen Zhu was so kissed that he fell back again and again, and had no choice but to answer in a muffled voice, "Yes."

Think or think.

Life in the mountains is not easy, and it is not without food and sleep.

Every time when he was so tired that he didn't even want to talk, those beautiful fox eyes that were thousands of miles away made Chen Zhu feel a little bit of comfort in the pain.

Xu Lanting got the answer he wanted, flicked the fox's tail, hugged the person, and slowly found a stool to sit down.

Looking at the man's hand on his waist, Chen Zhu laughed, "Mr. Xu, is this the way you usually do business with people?"

Xu Lanting shook him and hugged him even tighter, "With others, you have to sit and talk face to face."

"You," the man licked his lips and said in a low voice, "of course you are sitting and talking on my brother's lap."

"That's right." Chen Zhu smiled faintly as if remembering something, "It's business with others, and Xu always comes here to do charity."

"Know it early?" Xu Lanting is indeed the person in charge behind the mysterious studio, but he himself did not show up. First, he wanted to coax Chen Zhu, and second, Xu Lanting didn't want to have any more ties with Chen Zhu in the open. contacts.

From Xu Lanting's point of view, with his own identity, he could only hide in an unoccupied corner and guard Chen Zhu silently.

But, even so, he was satisfied.

Chen Zhu's pursuit of a great future, his pursuit is Chen Zhu.

Chen Zhu understands the significance of Xu Lanting's actions, and he also understands the man's quiet protection.

It's just that the man who has always been a star is now willing to curl up at the bottom of his feet, acting as a gray shadow.

Chen Zhu pursed his lips, slightly bent his hand on Xu Lanting's shoulder, "Xu Lanting..."

They were originally two parallel lines that never met.Chen Zhu is the future of a country that is always sunny, while Xu Lanting is a cunning capitalist.

The evil ghost also has a day to succumb to love, Xu Lanting put away his minions and surrendered at the feet of his lover.

As his shadow, accompany him.

"Every time you come to see me, you have to hide." Chen Zhu looked at Xu Lanting and asked him, "Are you wronged?"

Chen Zhu had already dedicated everything to the country, so he was destined not to be able to give Xu Lanting an upright identity.

Under the bright and smooth road, Xu Lanting can only exist as a shadow.

"Ah Zhu," Xu Lanting approached, and lightly touched his forehead, smoothing Chen Zhu's slightly frowning brows, "I am willing."

To Xu Lanting, it is the greatest gift for Xu Lanting to find the love he once thought would be lost forever.

Xu Lanting smiled calmly, "Children only care about status," he kissed Chen Zhu's lips again, "What I want is you."

What he wants is Chen Zhu who can be hugged, kissed, and seen.

"Baby, do you know," Xu Lanting kissed him fiercely, "As long as you hook your fingers, I will give you my life."

Chen Zhu bit Xu Lanting's lip back, and wrapped his arms around the man's shoulders.

What is going to die or live, you nasty old fox.

"Team Leader Chen" and "Mr. Xu" had a friendly exchange in the tent for more than half an hour, and finally settled on the matter of cooperation.

When Xiao Liu saw Chen Zhu coming out of the tent, he was faintly worried. It seemed that things were not as smooth as they had imagined.

Their boss's mouth is worn out, and his face is still flushed. Could it be that his face is red from arguing and his cooperation is yellow?

Before Xiao Liu could ask, Xu Lanting was able to swing out of the tent slowly.

The man met Xiao Liu's apprehensive gaze without hesitation, and with a satisfied expression, he slowly buttoned up his buttons.

He shook hands with Xiao Liu and said that the cooperation went smoothly.

The man's eyes swept across Chen Zhu's slightly red lips, and said meaningfully, "Looking forward to the next, deeper, cooperation."

Xiao Liu breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you! Thank you!"

Xu Lanting curled his lips calmly and smiled, "You're welcome."

"Mr. Chen," Xu Lanting stretched out his hand towards Chen Zhu, "It's a pleasant cooperation."

Looking at the man who was pretending and enjoying himself, the unhappiness in Chen Zhu's heart dissipated, and it was clear that Xu Lanting came here for the sake of public benefit.

What does he still sympathize with this old fox?

Chen Zhupi stretched out his hand with a non-smiling smile, the slight sting from being bitten by a man still remained on his lips, "Have a nice cooperation." Bastard...

Xu Lanting leaned over, leaned closer, and whispered softly in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Remember to go home, I miss you very much."

Chen Zhu turned his head and lowered his eyes in silence for a moment.

In the end, he responded in a low voice, "Got it."

I don't know when, that small dilapidated house far away in the capital became Chen Zhu's "home".

Perhaps, there was an extra person in the house who was looking forward to his return day and night.

Chen Zhu's leave was quickly approved.

Firstly, the work in the impoverished counties is progressing smoothly; secondly, Chen Zhu has hardly had a rest.The leader above quickly agreed to Chen Zhu's request for leave and gave him additional instructions asking him to take a good rest and be with his family.

Chen Zhu was not in a hurry to return to the capital, but spent a few days with his grandfather in Guizhou.

On the night before going to the capital, Chen Wenguo was unusually silent.

Chen Wenguo didn't say anything, but Chen Zhu understood it in his heart.

He bent and knelt beside his grandfather, the light in his eyes was the same as before.

"Grandpa, I know you are worried about me." Chen Zhu supported Chen Wenguo's knee and said solemnly, "This time, I will not let you down again."

The 20-year-old Chen Zhu has nothing, but the 25-year-old Chen Zhu has everything.

He is no longer afraid of that fiery love, nor is he the boy who was easily crushed.

Chen Wenguo frowned, "You never let grandpa down." Whether it was then or now, Chen Zhu will always be his pride.

"Zhu'er, grandpa is telling you the truth." Chen Wenguo sighed, "Until now, I still hate that bastard who ruined your future."

"I'm old, and I can't watch you forever," Chen Wenguo shook his head and sighed, "To be honest, I don't feel at ease to entrust you to any grandpa. Fortunately, our Zhu'er has grown up, and we will go our own way in the future. road."

Chen Wenguo said earnestly: "Grandpa still said that, love is nothing more than icing on the cake, ideals are worth pursuing in a lifetime."

"I know." Chen Zhu understood what Chen Wenguo meant. Chen Wenguo couldn't forgive Xu Lanting, but he also made the biggest concession - he would not stop Chen Zhu from being with the one he loved.

Chen Zhu: "Thank you, Grandpa." He said, "I will not let you down, never before, never in the future."

The old man was still sitting upright, but there was a trace of weakness on his ravine-ridden face.

Chen Wenguo wanted to be strong for a lifetime, but at this moment, he raised his hand and touched Chen Zhu's head.

"Our Zhu'er has always been the pride of Grandpa."

The car drove steadily into the suburbs, the people in the car had their eyes closed, and there was a remaining hickey on their lips.

Xu Lanting embraced him, and gently hugged Chen Zhu in his arms, "Extremely tired?"

Speaking of which, Chen Zhu was tall and slender, with broad and straight shoulders, but Xu Lanting could easily hold him in his arms every time.

Chen Zhu raised his eyelids and glanced at Xu Lanting, then suddenly asked him: "I've obviously grown up."

Why was Xu Lanting still holding and hugging him, making his tall 1.8 meters/1.6 meters look like [-] meters.

The man looked at Chen Zhu's dazed look, and said with a smile, "You will always be a child with me."

As he said that, Xu Lanting still hugged him and shook him, his eyes were full of doting, "Call brother to listen."

Chen Zhu closed his eyes and concentrated on resting, "Shut up."

Originally thought that Xu Lanting was going to take him to Ziyu Villa, but the car drove towards Ping'an Lane.

Chen Zhu fell asleep all the way, and when he woke up, he saw the familiar alley in front of him.

A closer look is a little different.

The shops on both sides of the street seem to have returned to many years ago, back to the summer when Chen Zhu went to high school.

Always in a sports equipment store with discounts, basketballs are neatly arranged in the window, and the boss sits under the air conditioner holding half a watermelon.

The vegetable market is not as dirty as it used to be, but it is still familiar.

Even the shops selling candy on the street reappeared before my eyes.The sweets are wrapped in bright sugar paper, which reflects brilliant colors in the sun.

Suddenly, time seems to have never left, just quietly waiting for the return of the boy who left home.

Even... Chen Zhu looked at the man beside him, and the people standing beside him looked like they were back then.

The eyebrows are handsome and beautiful, and the smile on his face is gentle and affectionate.

The man seemed to have been standing there waiting for many years, and now, the boy who had finally waited for him looked back at him.

Xu Lanting stretched out his hand to Chen Zhu and said, "Azhu, welcome home."

Chen Zhu looked at Xu Lanting's scarred palm, which was the scar left when he rescued him in the disaster area.

He slowly stretched out his hand, and the moment the two palms touched, they both felt the vibration of each other's soul.

Chen Zhu lowered his eyes, looked at Xu Lanting's hand, and didn't know whether to sigh with emotion or sigh, "It's been so many years."

He concealed the water in his eyes, and said softly: "Xu Lanting, we have missed each other for many years."

Xu Lanting took Chen Zhu's hand and kissed his fingertips slowly, "Don't be afraid, we still have many years."

Enough to make up for all regrets and vacancies.

Chen Zhu sniffed and responded softly.

He looked at the shops on both sides of the street, and said with a smile, "That's why you bought this street?"

To keep that summer full of tears and sweetness;

In order to make up for the boy who couldn't eat cake at the age of 20;

In order to make the faint scar in Chen Zhu's soul completely disappear.

Xu Lanting didn't answer, he led Chen Zhu and walked slowly in their memories.

Chen Zhu couldn't help looking at everything around him. For the first time in his life, he felt the tenderness of time and touched the veins of time.

He could feel that the small hole in his heart was slowly and gently healing.

"Huh?" Chen Zhu stopped in front of the basketball window. He was no longer the boy who couldn't afford a basketball, but he still saw a special, even worn-out basketball among so many basketballs.

"Xu Lanting, you..." Chen Zhu was a little surprised. He was very familiar with that basketball, but he clearly remembered that it was bought by a child back then.

"Cough, I found the child and bought it with candy." Xu Lanting explained in a few words.

But Chen Zhu understood. He had a fight with Xu Lanting because of basketball, so he thought the man didn't care.

Yes, but...

"When did it happen?"

Xu Lanting seemed to be casual, and slowly covered the subject, "I don't remember."

Although the basketball was worn out, it was still usable.

Chen Zhu thought about it, it was probably when he went abroad.

Back then, Chen Zhu walked simply and never thought of turning back.He never thought that after he left, Xu Lanting would pick up his broken heart little by little, and put it together carefully.

Chen Zhu took a breath and said with a smile: "It's broken like that, I can't beat it anymore."

"Ancestor," Xu Lanting smiled helplessly, and raised his finger to rub Chen Zhu's hair, "I just got my legs back, so don't mess around anymore."

"Let's go," Xu Lanting took Chen Zhu's shoulders and shook the key in his hand, "I'm going home with my brother."

Passing through the narrow corridor, Xu Lanting walked to the door, the door lock was turned, and the man's tone was a little nervous.

"Azhu, you..." Xu Lanting paused and said, "Close your eyes first."

"Oh." Chen Zhu was very calm. He estimated that according to Xu Lanting's temperament, he probably prepared some birthday present and wanted to give him a little surprise.

Chen Zhu closed his eyes and heard the sound of the iron door slowly opening.

Then, it was the man's nervous but firm voice, "Azhu, come here."

Chen Zhu was led by Xu Lanting, and walked into the room slowly.

He heard some small voices, but wasn't sure.

Until the man clung to his ear and said, "Baby, happy birthday."

Then, there was the sound of fireworks blooming brilliantly.

Chen Zhu opened his eyes, and in front of him were colorful fireworks slowly falling, and there were familiar faces.

"Chen Zhu, happy birthday.", "Brother, happy birthday!", "Chen, happy birthday!"

Countless voices of blessings surrounded Chen Zhu, and everyone had the most sincere and warm smiles on their faces.

Huge happiness fell into his arms, and it fell in front of Chen Zhu's eyes, and he didn't know how to take it for a while.

"Mr. Shen, Ye Xi, professor..." Chen Zhu's gaze slowly turned, looking at the people in front of him one by one.

These people were the ones who showed him kindness and warmth during the most difficult and difficult times in his life.

It is precisely because of so much goodwill that Chen Zhu has so many good memories during his difficult study.

Xu Lanting collected all the tenderness in the world and put them in Chen Zhu's hands.

The man hugged Chen Zhu from behind, and in front of this grand surprise, he hugged the person in his arms tightly.

Xu Lanting: "bwi shot stomysheart."

"Azhu, happy birthday."

"Hey! There are so many people surnamed Xu, can you be more reserved!" Fang Xu held a huge bag and handed it to Chen Zhu, "Brother, happy birthday!"

Chen Zhu took the gift, smiled and said thank you.Then, his sight was attracted by a familiar voice.

"Brother!" Although Ye Xi forced a smile, he couldn't hide the sincerity in his eyes. He took a few steps forward, hesitated, and stretched out his hand, "Long time no see."

Chen Zhu was not so restrained, Ye Xi accompanied him through the most difficult days, even though the two were no longer lovers, in Chen Zhu's heart, he was very grateful to this sunny boy who had brought him happiness.

"Thank you." As Chen Zhu said, he extended his hand generously and shook it with him.

The brief touch made Ye Xi's eyes turn red, but he still said to Chen Zhu with the brightest smile, "Brother, I've grown up now, I won't play childish temper in the future—"

The man embraced Chen Zhu's shoulder without any trace, looked down at Ye Xi, and smiled, "Azhu, let's go see the birthday present?"

Ye Xi stared at Xu Lanting, his smile slightly restrained, "Uncle Xu, you have to be nice to brother, otherwise, I will snatch him away at any time."

"You?" Xu Lanting raised his eyebrows, "I don't have that ability yet."

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two of them was starting to go wrong again, Chen Zhu simply avoided such a tense situation.

The house has obviously been remodeled, retaining the original layout and decorating.

And Shen Qingqu sat quietly at the side, watching Chen Zhu tenderly.

"Mr. Shen, long time no see." Chen Zhu greeted him.

Shen Qingqu smiled, "Chen Zhu, I am no longer your teacher."

Chen Zhu paused, then realized, "That's right, now you are a professor."

Shen Qingqu didn't say much, just took out a small black box from his pocket and handed it to Chen Zhu, "Chen Zhu, happy birthday."

When Chen Zhu opened the box, he was a little dazed. Inside was the brooch that Shen Qingqu gave Chen Zhu back then.

At the beginning, Chen Zhu rejected this precious gift, and also rejected Shen Qingqu's love invisibly.

"Chen Zhu," Shen Qingqu smiled lightly, and said frankly, "That sentence is right. Once a person meets that amazing person in his life, he will never forget it for the rest of his life."

"Let's be friends," Shen Qingqu said, "May our friendship last forever."

This was Shen Qingqu's last insistence, he raised his hand and gently hugged Chen Zhu, "Chen Zhu, happy birthday."

"Thank you." Chen Zhu said, "But, this gift is too expensive, I can't take it. However, I like this box very much."

Chen Zhu returned the brooch to Shen Qingqu, and accepted the beautiful gift box.

From the beginning to the end, Chen Zhu never thought about accepting Shen Qingqu's heart, but left Shen Qingqu with the last decency.

Shen Qingqu smiled helplessly, "Chen Zhu, thank you." Even if he had never loved, never trampled on his sincerity.

"Why," Huo Yan sneered, raised his arm and slammed into Xu Lanting who was beside him, "I invited someone here, now I'm shooting myself in the foot."

Xu Lanting smiled, "As long as we, Ah Zhu, are happy..."

"Oh, is that so?" Huo Yan said, "Then why did you have the expression of wanting to kill Shen Qingqu just now?"

Huo Yan: "What's wrong with a hug between good friends?"

Before he finished speaking, the man got up and walked to Chen Zhu's side.

Xu Lanting took Chen Zhu's hand, nodded towards Shen Qingqu, and stood between the two without a trace.

"Azhu, let's cut the cake."

Shen Qingqu looked at the backs of the two leaving holding hands, and remained silent.

Ye Xi, who was on the side, was quite open-minded, "Feng Shui turns, as long as I live longer than that old fox, I will still have a chance." He patted Shen Qingqu on the shoulder, with a regretful expression on his face, "Unfortunately, you are not as young as me, I'm afraid I can't survive that doggy Xu Lanting."

Shen Qingqu was not as childish as Ye Xi, he just said: "As long as Chen Zhu is happy, that's fine." If Xu Lanting failed Chen Zhu, he would never let him go.

Hearing this, Ye Xi muttered for a while, but didn't say much.

That's right, isn't what they hope for is Chen Zhu's happiness and happiness?

The candlelight was flickering, the way Chen Zhu looked at Xu Lanting in front of the cake had already proved everything.

"Happy birthday to you."

Chen Zhu is surrounded, surrounded by warmth, surrounded by all the good things.

Also, the person he loves is by his side and tells him, "Azhu, make a wish."

Chen Zhu closed his eyes, his eyes were no longer pitch black, but a gentle warm yellow.

desire…

The world is peaceful, the country is peaceful and the people are safe.

And, and...

Chen Zhu wanted to ask for a lifetime, a lifetime, and that person's lifetime.

A lifetime with Xu Lanting.

"Baby." Hearing the man's call, Chen Zhu opened his eyes.

In front of them, everyone silently retreated to the side without knowing when. A tall man walked towards him from the crowd.

In the warm yellow candlelight, Xu Lanting's eyebrows and eyes were extraordinarily gentle.

He came towards him, again and again.

This time, the man had an extra piece of thin letter paper in his hand.

Chen Zhu didn't know what Xu Lanting was going to do, but when he saw the other party's trembling fingertips, Chen Zhu couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat.

"20-year-old Azhu—" Xu Lanting lowered his brows and eyes, and his straight eyelashes swept a circle of shadows, making his eyes hidden in the darkness.

"I'm sorry, brother is a bastard. I didn't know how to love someone this year, but I fell in love with you when I was the least capable of loving someone."

Xu Lanting paused, raised his eyes, and looked at Chen Zhu.

The man's eyes were like galaxies surging. He didn't say anything about the regrets, guilt, and pain of that year, but Chen Zhu could clearly see them all in Xu Lanting's eyes.

The past is already the past, Xu Lanting paused, took a deep look at Chen Zhu, and then continued, "Azhu, I don't think I will be able to reach your height in my life—sorry, I will never understand your height." Faith, your persistence, I am just a scum who loves you and loves you very much."

"love you