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On Christmas Day, Qiu Yisen called me and asked if I was free to help choose gifts.He was going to visit his new boyfriend's house in two days, but he couldn't help being cautious because he had never been there before.It happened that I was outside, and I didn't plan to go back to the company, so I drove to his hair salon to pick him up, and then we went to the department store on Fuxing South Road.

Qiu Yisen always picks and chooses when shopping, and after shopping around, he finally bought a shawl from Hermes.But he didn't look very satisfied, but he really didn't see anything more suitable.

Instead, I was with him by myself. I didn't want to buy anything and was about to leave when I suddenly saw a new set of silver cufflinks and bought them without much hesitation.

Qiu Yisen didn't say anything at that time.Afterwards, he went upstairs to Wedgwood for tea, and when the refreshments were ready, he asked, "You didn't just choose this as a Christmas present, did you?"

I was taken aback, smiled, and replied, "Oh, no."

After thinking about it, I told him about the gift exchange before.He listened, looked at me and laughed, laughing so that I was almost embarrassed.

I drink tea to cover up the embarrassment on my face.Qiu Yisen finally laughed enough, as if sighing: "I didn't expect it——this is considered settled."

I glanced at him, and said with a smile: "What are you talking about? It's not settled. It's just an exchange of gifts, and it's not about marriage."

Qiu Yisen seemed to disagree, and said: "Maybe, and why can't we talk about it? It's illegal here, but there are many places where it can be legal."

I smiled and said nothing.It's not just him that's having trouble, it's also my part.But taking one step at a time is not entirely unoptimistic.I don't want to assume such a situation, also because it is too far away.

Seeing that I didn't answer, Qiu Yisen didn't delve into it, so he changed the subject.

He talked about his new boyfriend, the same guy who had shown me the picture last time.The other party chased him very diligently, was also gay, and came out with his family just like him.He said: "He asked me to go to his parents' house together. I said yes, but I immediately wanted to go back. Of course, I didn't say it. I forced myself to buy gifts today. If I bought it, I could only go. .”

I deliberately reminded: "Buying is buying, but giving it away is another matter."

Qiu Yisen cast a sidelong glance, then sighed again, "Anyway, it's just a visit, and it doesn't mean anything. I don't want to think too deeply."

He has always been open minded, no more than me.I will not say more.We talked about other things later, and after a while, seeing that the time was about the same, I paid the bill and left.

When taking the escalator, there were two girls in front of them chatting about a news from the day before yesterday, which was a scandal about a female star.He was arrested for smoking marijuana, and his past deeds were reviewed again and again, regardless of work or relationship.

She was also one of Zhao Kuanyi's former girlfriends; this matter was brought up by weekly magazines and some talk shows.Those who call themselves news commentators talk about the reasons why actresses and wealthy families miss out.

Zhao Kuanyi never paid attention to such news.Still don't know what month it was a few years ago.I couldn't help laughing at the speculation.

Qiu Yisen was straightforward, scoffed, and scolded this kind of news for being too unnutritious.

On New Year's Day, Ms. Zhao went out as she said before.I don't know where to play, and it will take a full week to come back. I still remember to ask Zhao Kuanyi for dinner.I was asked that time too, but I didn't go.Looking back, Zhao Kuanyi didn't say anything; he never talked about the meeting.

One day later, Ms. Zhao called and came to meet me for tea.

Because I couldn't excuse it, I had to find time to go to the appointment.Fang sat down, and first heard Ms. Zhao complain: "You didn't come last time, it's a pity I brought a girl to meet you."

I smiled and said, "Oh? If you don't tell me first, I'll go that time."

Ms. Zhao said in surprise: "Why didn't I tell you? I mentioned it to Kuan Yi on the phone and asked him to ask you to come together. So he didn't tell you?"

I paused and said, "Then he probably said something, but I didn't listen."

Ms. Zhao smiled and teased me: "Maybe you are dating someone, so that's why you don't listen to it, right?"

I didn't know how to answer for a moment.It's not right to deny it in front of her, and it's even worse to admit it.

Ms. Zhao still smiled, looked at me and said, "Actually, I've heard about it for a long time, but I haven't heard you talk about it." Seemingly looking at me carefully, she asked again, "Could it be someone who can't be disclosed?"

I couldn't help smiling wryly, but I still couldn't resist not opening my mouth, otherwise I would be even more overwhelmed.

Probably when I acquiesced, after a while, she sighed deeply.She seemed to sigh with emotion: "There is nothing young people can't be generous about."

I answered vaguely, and drank coffee.Fortunately, she didn't talk anymore, but talked about the situation of their mother and son having dinner that day.The girl who called out was a student in her dance studio, and because I wasn't there, she left after a short time.

After that, she called He Baoling.

It was Friday, and there was a new movie released. She asked Zhao Kuanyi to buy tickets, and said that three people would watch it first, but later she excused something, and only two people entered the theater.She smiled and said, "If you go, it's time for a double date."

I smiled, perfunctory.

Sit down for a while, I pretended to have something to do with the company, and she didn't hold me back.When I go back to the company, I continue to work.But not very focused, always thinking about the situation that day.Zhao Kuanyi did come back a little late that day.

I know that such things are inevitable.Of course, there is no need to ask Zhao Kuanyi.He didn't say it at the time, and I could guess the reason, but I just wanted to worry about this relationship for no reason.

Two days later it was Sunday, and in the afternoon, Mr. Zhao called Zhao Kuanyi.

The couple had just left from a friend's house and planned to come back to sit with him.We were outside when Zhao Kuanyi answered the phone.So he changed his mind and asked him to drink tea in the Wisteria Cottage.

Zhao Kuanyi said to me, "Let's go for a while."

Usually he goes back to visit the two elders every half a month.Sometimes the frequency is not so long. The old lady wants to have dinner with him, and she often calls; if there is nothing important, he will put things aside.He asked me every time before, but after the dispute last time, he asked me very little.But he asked, and of course I always said yes.

But I don't know why, after each question and answer, there is a period of silence, unable to continue the original topic.At this moment, after I finished my answer, Zhao Kuanyi did not say anything.

I was speechless for a while.

Wisteria Cottage is a two-story wooden building with a courtyard, located in an alley on Xinsheng South Road.There is a kind of leisurely and comfortable here, even if there are many people on holidays, the atmosphere will not change.

Zhao Kuanyi parked the car nearby.We walk over.By that time, the two elders were already inside; the tea tray and tea set were spread out on the table, and the mountain spring water was boiled on the alcohol lamp stove, gurgling.

Seeing me, the two elders seemed surprised.

I smiled and greeted: "Hi, both of you."

The old lady didn't speak, it was Mr. Zhao: "Did you just have dinner together?"

Zhao Kuanyi nodded, pulled out the chair, first motioned for me to sit down, and then he sat down himself.I dare not be too casual, he should not be restrained, just make tea by himself.

Mr. Zhao asked Zhao Kuanyi about his work.The old lady seemed to be unbearable, and interrupted him: "Hey, can you talk? Today is Sunday. When I saw someone, I said I was working. It's a disappointment."

Mr. Zhao raised his eyebrows and said, "Okay, you can talk, so let's talk."

The old lady hummed, but she still didn't speak.Zhao Kuanyi put a cup of tea in front of her.She glanced at him.

Zhao Kuanyi said lightly: "It's still very hot, wait a while before drinking."

The old lady said, "Oh."

Old Zhao coughed.Zhao Kuanyi also put a cup of tea in front of him.He said to me: "This pearl dew is fragrant and mellow when brewed. Only hand-picked tea can maintain this flavor. You will choose."

I laughed and said, "I don't really understand. A friend knows the owner of the tea house, and he introduced it to me."

Old Zhao said: "That boss is very real. Where is it? I'll go and see next time."

I said to him.When he heard that he was in Jinshan, he said with a smile: "Coincidentally, a friend of ours also lives there, and just came back from a visit there."

I said: "Oh?"

The old lady took a sip of tea and said, "Their granddaughter-in-law gave birth to a son. Today is the full moon. Let's go and see." After a pause, he looked at Mr. Zhao, "Isn't Fang Ping's grandson about the same age as them?"

Zhao Laodao: "I remember that when he got married, he was 30 years old. As soon as he got married, he had his first child. Now he is two or three years old, that's about the same."

The old lady nodded, as if taking a look at Zhao Kuanyi.

Zhao Kuanyi didn't open his mouth and drank tea alone.The old lady seemed bored, her face darkened slightly.Mr. Zhao looked at me and smiled.

"In the past, people talked about starting a family and starting a business, but now it's the other way around. It also conforms to the times, but we should still pay attention to the matter of starting a family."

I smiled slightly, glanced vaguely at Zhao Kuanyi, and then agreed: "You are right."

The following topics kept going in this direction, and the old lady hardly spoke, or only talked to me and Mr. Zhao.I feel strange, but it is inconvenient to ask.

Because there are some exhibitions in the next door, the old lady probably got tired of sitting and said she wanted to see it, so she got up.Zhao Kuanyi glanced at his grandmother's back, and suddenly pushed away the chair and stood up.

He said, "I'll go see it too."

I was startled and saw him walk away, and I heard Mr. Zhao sighed in my ear.Thinking about it, I asked, "The old lady doesn't seem very happy."

Mr. Zhao chuckled, and said: "She gets upset too often—anyway, she won't be angry for long. After Kuan Yi coaxes her well, you can see how happy she is."

I can't help but smile.

While making tea, Mr. Zhao said: "At our age, most people want their sons and daughters to get married. It would be great to have a grandson to hug. We should see that there are not many grandsons who get married and have children, so we can't help but look forward to it. .”

I smiled and said, "It's fashionable for everyone to marry later, it's too difficult to see grandchildren get married."

Elder Zhao smiled and said, "That's right, that's why the old lady was making trouble there. Last time she introduced a partner to Kuan Yi, but Kuan Yi said in person that she would not consider getting married within two or three years."

I can't help but froze.

Mr. Zhao continued: "She kept asking me when she came back, is there someone Kuan Yi is actually dating... I haven't seen his scandals for a while, and I'm afraid he's raising someone to talk about." He paused and smiled: "Actually, I'm not against him dating people from the entertainment industry. As long as he's innocent, there's nothing wrong with it."

I nodded, speechless for a while.Because suddenly I don't know how to speak.

"Is it possible for you to know?"

I paused, looking at Mr. Zhao's stern yet vaguely benevolent face, and struggled a little.But in the end, I still couldn't figure it out.

Elder Zhao nodded.Never asked again.

It must have been coaxed, the old lady looked in a good mood afterwards.After dinner here again, Zhao Kuanyi and I accompanied the two elders and waited for the driver to drive over before heading to the parking place.

Along the way, I wanted to ask Zhao Kuanyi several times about getting married, but I hesitated and finally didn't ask.But thinking about it still shakes my heart.I suddenly had a sense of ease, even though he still didn't say love or not.But that doesn't seem to matter much anymore.