Embrace the light

Looking forward, waiting, the National Day of the Empire has finally arrived.

Ian got up early in the morning and had already prepared a variety of fried melon seeds and melon seed snacks, just waiting for Minuo's arrival.

Although the National Day of the Empire has ten days, Mino only has five days off. After five days, he will return to school to continue participating in the implementation of the project.

After finishing the work at hand, Yi An hugged Hehuan and sat on the steps of the courtyard gate.

Hehuan has grown up a bit, his body is elongated but still cute and fleshy, his head is round, very soft and cute.

Hehuan's temperament is different from before. He still likes to cuddle with Ian and act coquettishly, but he is very aloof at other times. He walks with his head held high and his toes high, like an overlord patrolling his own territory.

He Huan squatted between Ian's thighs, with his head facing outwards, his tail against Ian's stomach and wagging from time to time, looking towards the direction of the road together with Ian.

Ian stretched out his hand to touch its head, neck, back and tail, then moved the acacia to his knees, and then gently placed his chin on the plush head of Acacia, one person and one cat looked at it intently. Far away, waiting.

Heng is still asleep. The National Day holiday is a very busy time for the bar industry, and he does not have a holiday during this period.

At ten o'clock, a black shadow appeared in the sky not far away, and then gradually grew larger, and it could be clearly seen that it was the shape of a phoenix.

It's the captain.

Ian waved to the captain, and the captain waved his wings to Ian.

After landing, the captain came over and gave Ian a big hug.Then Mino came out from the cockpit inside the captain's body and gave Ian a big hug.As for Zixing and Ziyue, they can only hug Ian's fingers with their tentacles.

Mino looked around Ian carefully, "Well, neither fat nor thin is just right."

Ian touched Mino's cheek, "But Nuonuo, you've lost weight, your studies are hard."

Hehuan has been staring at Mino. After receiving its gaze, Mino stretched out his right hand towards Hehuan, "Hello, Xiaohehuan."

Hehuan looked at Mino's face, then at Mino's palm, yawned lazily, and ignored it.

"Haha." Ian smiled, "Xiao Hehuan didn't want to shake your hand and gave you a yawn."

In fact, it will not hold.Ian didn't specifically teach Hehuan some skills, but let him grow freely with his nature.

Mino reached out and nodded Hehuan's round head, "You little villain, I'm so handsome, handsome and charming, I really don't know how to appreciate it."

The captain also stretched out his wings curiously and stroked Acacia twice. Because the three members of the family were very busy, Mino's family did not keep pets, and the captain rarely came into contact with cats and dogs.

When in Ian's arms, Acacia is very well-behaved, it will not refuse when a stranger touches it.But after leaving Ian's arms, Hehuan is cold and alert, and the touch of a stranger will make it wave its sharp claws unceremoniously.

"Let's go in." Ian hugged Acacia and led Mino and the captain into the yard.

The sunflowers in the yard have been harvested, and a round dustpan is placed on the open space in the yard, where the sunflower seeds are being dried.

Mino picked up a melon seed, cracked it open with his teeth, chewed the melon seeds, and said, "It's full and slightly sweet, but it feels hard to eat now."

Ian said: "This year's sunflower seeds are big and plump, and the taste is better than last year's after frying."

After entering the living room, Ian put down the acacia and let it move freely.Hehuan seemed to be very interested in the captain, and began to walk around and look at the captain in 360 degrees.The captain's body material is very tough, and he is not afraid of the cat's scratching, so he calmly allows Hehuan to look at him.

He Huan tried to climb onto the captain, but failed. The captain's body was very slippery and it was difficult to use strength.Seeing this, the captain took the initiative to stretch out his wings towards Hehuan, and after Hehuan jumped onto his wings, he sent Hehuan to his back.

Mino looked at the closed bedroom door and asked in a low voice, "Is Heng still sleeping?"

Ian nodded, "He doesn't come back until around three o'clock in the morning every day." Looking at the time, "He should get up soon."

As soon as the voice fell, the bedroom door was opened from the inside.

"Morning, Heng." Mino said.

Heng nodded to Mino as a greeting.

Heng went to the bathroom to wash up, while Ian went into the kitchen, and brought out several plates of fried melon seeds and small snacks one after another.

"Heng, let's eat some snacks first, I'll prepare lunch later." Ian said to Heng, then turned to Mino, "Nonuo, you should try some first, but don't be greedy, I'll have lunch later .”

Yesterday Ian had already told Heng that Mino would visit today and lunch would be earlier, so he didn't leave breakfast for Heng.

Minuo first picked up a piece of melon seed kernel halva, which is full of melon seeds. The halva is browned on the outside and smells sweet. Put it in your mouth and taste it, it is crispy and sweet.

"An'an, every time I come to your house, I feel relaxed and happy. I really like this kind of home atmosphere, and I really want to live with you." Mino said with emotion.

Ian smiled, "Come here often when you are free, I always welcome you, you know."

"I know, but now we are not on the same planet, and I am really busy. I used to go out to watch dramas, movies, listen to music, etc. after class, but now I am busy until midnight every day, so tired that I just want to Sleep. On weekends, I have to continue working on projects, and I don’t have time to come back and have a look.”

Ian patted Mino on the shoulder to comfort him, "If you are not proficient at the beginning, you will definitely be busy and hard, but it may be fine later. By the way, I met Liang Xiao and his sister Liang Xiao at a restaurant near here not long ago. Yue."

Mino blinked at Ian, "How do you feel about Liang Yue?"

"It's cool and has a lot of personality."

"How about I lead you a line?"

Ian almost choked on Guaziren, "What, Nuonuo, don't mess with the mandarin ducks."

Mi Nuo patted Ian on the back, giving him comfort, "The Liang family has a rich family background and a good family style. And Liang Yue, one is about the same age as you, and the other is that she is decent and neat. Even my father praised her. Well, although she is young, her abilities are outstanding among the Liang family's generation, so her words are very powerful. Now, isn't it normal for you unmarried men and women to get acquainted and fall in love?"

Yi An was puzzled, "Nonuo, don't you know that Liang Yue has a lover?"

Mino shook his head, "I've never heard of it."

"She answered the phone during dinner, and Liang Xiao also said that they have been in love for a long time and have always been sticky, like that."

Mino took a bite of oatmeal melon seed shortbread, touched his chin, "Well, I guess I don't want to make it public."

"So, don't mess with the mandarin ducks."

Mino smiled and sighed, "An'an, you're like a little monk."

Ian also smiled, "It's nothing bad. Over the years, I haven't been attracted to anyone. Love is something you can't find, just let it happen. And, now I have a home, where there is persistence and acacia, Everything is perfect."

Mino was jealous, "I also want to join this family."

"You are welcome anytime." Ian pointed to Zixing and Ziyue, "However, there are still people who want to start a family with you."

Mino rolled his eyes towards the sky, "Wrong, there are fish. But in the past month or so, except for dreaming about Mo a few nights ago, basically it has nothing to do with him in life."

"Did the uncles find any way to release the contract recently?"

Mino shook his head, "It's the first time they know about the real existence of the mermaid, and in order to keep it secret, they can only inquire and consult with people they trust, and there is no progress for the time being."

"Well, don't worry, a solution will definitely be found. Moreover, as far as the current situation is concerned, Mo has not caused any trouble to you for the time being."

"That's right, let's talk about the future, I'll live the present first."

Seeing that Heng ate a few pieces of pure melon seed shortbread and did not touch other flavors of shortbread, Ian said: "Heng, if you like this kind, I will make some more for you as a supper."

Heng nodded, "less sugar."

"Ok."

After eating the matcha-flavored melon seed crisps in his hand, Ian got up and went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.The fresh chicken and pork are already stewed in the pot, and the vegetarian dishes have been washed and cut, so the cooking is very fast.

Put the tableware and dishes on the table one by one, and the lunch can officially start.

The tastes of Heng and Minuo are similar to those of Ian, and Ian knows the preferences and taboos of the two, so the dishes they make will naturally not be thunderous, and the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.

"Heng, how do you feel working in the bar?" Mino asked Heng.

"Good."

"Yao wine, I don't drink much." Mino said, "But my father likes to make a glass in his spare time, and drink lightly to relax."

Ian said: "I went to the bar to drink once, but I can't hold alcohol. I chose a very low-strength one. After drinking, I was still a little drunk."

"Have you ever drank the Yao wine made by Heng?"

Ian shook his head, "When he went to the bartending club to study, I worked at home. After that, there were no bartending utensils and materials at home. So..."

Mino suggested: "How about we go to the bar where Heng works tonight?"

Ian didn't think about this before, after all, if you don't have the strength to drink, it seems that going to the bar will lose the fun.However, if you have Mino as your company, it's not bad to go to the lively and lively to try something new.

"Is it okay? Heng?" Ian asked Heng for his opinion.

There is nothing to object to, Heng nodded.

Ian and Mino had previously agreed that Mino would stay at home for a day today, and then leave for his home at noon tomorrow to attend the palace dinner.

As for General Auston, he was busy with the regulation and supervision of the military parade, and Mitchin was also busy with this matter. The two parents were not at home, and Mino was too lazy to go back and be alone.

For dinner, it is relatively simple. It is the shredded pork noodles with sauce made by Ian.

"I'm a little envious of Heng." Mino hugged Ian with his arms, "I can eat fresh and delicious meals every day, but I can only eat the project room set meal. An'an, I'll take you away, okay? "

Ian could tell that this was a joke, and said to Mino, "Okay, I'll stay in the captain's belly and be your snail prince."

The captain was not happy, "Dear An'an, you can't say that. Although I can support a boat in my belly, but the 'big belly' sounds a little greasy for middle-aged people."

"Okay. Let me correct it, it's 'in the belly of the captain's prime minister'."

The captain nodded in satisfaction, and continued to stroll around the house and yard with Hehuan on his back.

When Heng left for work, Ian and Mino followed.

The last time I came to Polar Night was during the daytime, and the place was empty and quiet. Now that Polar Night is about to open, the colorful lights make the bar sometimes bright and sometimes dark. The brisk and rhythmic music makes people feel melodious. The hall is still quiet. After entering the dance floor area, it becomes lively and boisterous in an instant.

The two followed Heng to the second floor, and sat down at a corner of the bar under the guidance of Heng's words, while Heng went to the dressing room to change clothes.

Because it has not yet officially opened, there are fewer customers in the bar, and there are fewer people on the second floor than on the first floor, which shows that it is very quiet in comparison.

After Ian and Mino sat down, a young man next to them spoke to them, "Are you also waiting for Anand?"

"Annard?" Ian shook his head, "We are here for the first time, and we don't know the other bartenders here."

Mino and Ian whispered, "I shouldn't be in the wrong direction, right? Didn't Heng mean the corner of the bar here?"

"That's right, Heng just said to wait for him here."

Hearing that the two were not waiting for Anand, the young man said to them, "You can try the yao wine made by Anand, which is different from the yao wine made by other bartenders."

Ian nodded, seeing that the young man who was talking suddenly looked behind the two of them and waved his hands in that direction.

The two turned around curiously. Isn't the person at the entrance of the bar just Heng who has changed into a bartender uniform?