Still tide

Chen Chao was not gentle on the phone either. If it was the past, when he drank too much, he would speak with a little nasal sound, and the ending sound would be a little longer, making him appear soft.

But not this time, he still sounded sensible, with a distance.She didn't soften up because of Miao Jiayan's "scared".

For the next two days, Chen Chao remained in this state. He didn't seem to want to talk to anyone, and Miao Jiayan didn't keep looking for him all day, and only sent him messages occasionally.

Chen Chao during this time somehow made Miao Jiayan think of him when he was a child.

The cold, tempered and angular Chen Chao.He used to be like this.

Miao Jiayan hasn't seen him like this for some years, it's not that his personality has changed, it's just that he hasn't done anything to Miao Jiayan.

"You know I never recruit people here, and I don't like those who can come in directly." Zhang Mingyang sat sideways on the table in front of Chen Chao, tapped on the edge of the table with a pen, "Brother Qi I can't even look down on it."

Chen Chao smiled helplessly and called "Brother".

"Brother Qi asked me to sign the contract with you directly, and I will detain you here first no matter what is cheating and abducting." Zhang Mingyang raised his eyebrows at Chen Chao, "Do you think Brother Yang cheated on you?"

"You can't fool me, brother." Chen Chao's eyes were still on the computer screen, "You let me finish this first."

"Don't do it, you won't be paid for the work." Zhang Mingyang pushed Chen Chao's computer screen, "Talk to me first. What's for dinner?"

Chen Chao had no choice but to put down the mouse, raised his head and said, "Anything is fine."

"When will I sign?" Zhang Mingyang asked.

Chen Chao laughed: "Brother, I haven't graduated yet."

Isn't this right now? Zhang Mingyang asked, "When will you sign?"Brother Qi gave me a task. "

Brother Qi liked me, and Brother Qi took good care of me when I was here. "Chen Chao looked at him and said, "But I can't sign it now, brother." "

Zhan Qi is Zhang Mingyang's partner, in his 40s, a well-known architect.I have been in Shanghai for the past few years, and came back here later. Zhan Qi led Zhang Mingyang to build this studio, and most of the resources belonged to him.At that time, Zhang Mingyang wanted to make lamps, but he was young after all, and he couldn't support himself, nor could he make high-end lamps.

Over the past few years, Zhan Qi has really started to do it. Before going out, Zhan Qi asked Zhang Mingyang to bring Chen Chao back. He liked Chen Chao very much.

"What's the matter? Didn't plan to come back?" Zhang Mingyang brushed Chao Chao's back with the tip of a pen, "Do you really plan to stay there? Won't you come back?"

Chen Chao said "no".

"That's terrible, then where are you going if you don't come back to my place?" Zhang Mingyang said, "The ones from those companies came to me and Brother Qi didn't keep any of them. Brother Qi told you to let you go out to study for three years when you were studying here."

Chen Chao couldn't bear it anymore, so he laughed and didn't speak.

In the past few days, Chen Chao has never let go. Zhang Mingyang said everything to his point, but Chen Chao didn't agree verbally.

It's not that he doesn't look down on this place, in fact, as Zhang Mingyang said, it's a very attractive place for young people.The starting point is high, and there are many opportunities. Young people are also free. Being a minority in a high-end studio is not the same as going to a large firm to work as a painter for a few years. You can bring yourself a few projects when you come back.

Chen Chao has been here all the time in his senior year and fifth year. At that time, Zhan Qi took him with him for everything, just as an apprentice.

Chen Chao also knew that this place was good, and everything was good.

"It's time to talk, you can think about it again." Zhang Mingyang said to him during dinner that night.

"I'm thinking about it, I know it well, brother." Chen Chao said seriously.

"Aside from that, let's talk about our relationship in private." Zhang Mingyang took a sip of ice water, looked at Chen Chao and said, "Nowadays international students don't enjoy themselves so much outside, you are capable and carry so many awards, I know Unless you can really go to the famous ones to get gold plating, but you will leave after a few years, why will they give you resources. Where will you go when you come back? There is no place to directly Let you be the person in charge, you still have to work hard. We are all coming back from the outside, which one is not pretentious, and we almost lost our spirits when we came back to the university."

Chen Chao said "hmm" and said, "Understood, brother."

"Brother Qi will serve as a springboard for you, don't be confused." Zhang Mingyang finally said, "Brother Qi insists on who he wants to arrest for the first time. You two look like him. He really wants to see you."

Chen Chao nodded and said with a smile, "Brother, thank you Brother Qi for helping me."

"Hurry up, if you want to follow Brother Qi to do your broken pictures, you can make a lamp with me." Zhang Mingyang said, "Do something artistic."

Zhang Mingyang’s group is responsible for architectural lighting and interior lighting. Last year, a group of geometric streamline lights they designed won an award abroad. This year, half of the interior decoration simulation drawings are made with that set of lights. , online and offline are all piracy, and the outsourced legal affairs of the office have been suing piracy this year.

There are not many lamps in China. If this industry does not really make things, it will be difficult to get ahead.But if it is really done, a perfect balance between ideal and reality can be achieved.After all, most people still refer to interior lighting as an overall design, and the customer group who are willing to divide the lighting design into a project is the part of the high-end crowd who pay more attention to atmosphere and experience.

Chen Chao also worked with several of their projects back then, but at that time most of the work was still architectural scenery, and there were few interior lights.

"But I guess you still want to do architecture, don't you have a pursuit?" Zhang Mingyang smiled, "You are really similar to Brother Qi."

Chen Chao also smiled, but did not speak.

Chen Chao didn't sign a contract in the end, and he was unwilling to agree in advance until he really came back.His character is rigid and serious, and he is unwilling to perfunctory others, and he is unwilling to give uncertain promises.

What Zhang Mingyang said is right, this is indeed a place where young people today want to come, but Chen Chao's plan is not easy to change, unless he really wants to do it himself.

After chatting with Zhang Mingyang for so many days, Chen Chao and Zhang Mingyang basically reached an agreement.

Zhang Mingyang said with a smile: "You are really annoying, next time Brother Qi asks me, tell him yourself."

Chen Chao nodded with a smile: "I said."

Opportunities are rare, but so is Chen Chao.

The reason why Zhan Qi and Zhang Mingyang put so much effort to get him back is because there are many young people, capable and thoughtful, but there are not many like Chen Chao.The biggest difference between Chen Chao and other talented players is that he can stand still, and his steady and down-to-earth energy is very attractive.

It has been more than seven years since Chen Chao decided on his major, and he has been looking up firmly, and he has not lost his enthusiasm for a day.When the other students were still working on the model grinding software, Chen Chao had already started to follow the scene with the blueprints. He was playing games at home during the holidays, and Chen Chao was grinding the wiring with the circuit engineer in the mountain shed for Zhan Qi.Chen Chao's resume when he applied for the school was quite beautiful, and Zhan Qi said that his resume was enough to apply to any school.

He always has a very positive determination, neither ostentatious nor stingy, his vision and pattern are all there, but he is not impetuous.

Over the years, Chen Chao has accumulated a lot of contacts and resources for himself. If he comes back now, he will have many options to sign.Of course, Zhanqi must be the best here.

The construction industry is indeed not like the era when "pigs can climb trees" ten years ago, but for a small number of people, the difference is not that big.

After a busy day, Miao Jiayan came back at night to spend time with her grandma downstairs, went upstairs to take a shower, and sent a message to Chen Chao.

—Brother Chao, will you come back before you leave?

After a while, Chen Chao wrote back: No more.

Miao Jiayan looked at those three words, lying on the pillow with her mouth slightly open, in a daze.

A few minutes later he asked again: Do you go straight there?

Chen Chao: Yes.

Miao Jiayan closed her eyes, buried her face in the pillow, and lay there for a long time.

The distance between lovers is not the most terrible. They used to be half a world apart, but their hearts are close.Now Chen Chao is in China, but this is the first time that Miao Jiayan feels far away from him.

Only after this experience can I realize how close they are.

Miao Jiayan lay down with chest tightness, turned her face away, sniffed, and sent another message to Chen Chao.

—Brother Chao,

can i give you a call

Chen Chao said: Inconvenient.

Chen Chao's intention of ignoring him was obvious, Miao Jiayan seemed to be pinched, he was lying on his side looking at his phone, breathing slowly.

Chen Chao was leaving again in a few days, more than ten hours away.

He didn't want to take another look at himself before leaving.

Miao Jiayan slowly scrolled through Chen Chao's recent short messages, feeling that she was going to lose him.

"Brother Chao, you stay for two more days, how long will it be since you leave!" Zhang Kai whimpered.

Chen Chao directly refused: "No."

"Aren't you leaving in a few days?" Zhang Kai asked him.

Chen Chao remained silent, drinking juice there.

"Sister-in-law is looking for you?" Zhang Kai pointed at Chen Chao's cell phone with his chin, "I haven't seen you two contacting either."

Chen Chao said, "You can still see the contact?"

"No, we don't want to." Zhang Kai waved his hands and said to the younger brother next to him, "Our sister-in-law is quite beautiful."

The younger brother is an intern at Zhang Kai's place. He is a photographer. He is taking pictures with Zhang Kai and the others recently. Zhang Kai took him with him for dinner at night.The younger brother was quite curious when he heard that his sister-in-law was pretty, and said, "Give me Kangkang."

"You are well." Zhang Kai deliberately imitated him.

"Huh? From our place? I know him?" the younger brother asked in surprise.

Zhang Kai laughed and said, "I brushed it this afternoon, you watched it with me."

"Ah?" The younger brother was completely taken aback.

Zhang Kai said: "Can you not be so dead if you don't mention your gender?"

The little brother didn't understand at first, but after a while he suddenly yelled "Damn", his eyes widened: "That lady in the afternoon... isn't it, little brother?"

Zhang Kai shrugged: "I told you it was over."

"My God..." The younger brother looked at Chen Chao, not knowing what to say.

They learn photography, and they have a subconscious closeness and longing for beautiful things.

The little brother looked at Chen Chao with sparkling eyes, admiring and envious.

"What look?" Zhang Kai patted the back of his head, "You're almost done, brother Chao will hit you later."

"Is there a chance I can meet you?" The younger brother looked at Zhang Kai staringly, "Brother Kai, can we see each other?"

"Take you with me when I meet next time." Zhang Kai dealt with him casually, "I just don't know when."

"Yeah," the younger brother nodded longingly, "Brother Kai, you are really amazing."

"Get out," Zhang Kai said, "Straight men don't compliment each other, it sounds disgusting."

It rained lightly outside for half the night, and the raindrops slapped on the glass, the sound was not loud, but it continued to disturb people's nerves.

Miao Jiayan couldn't fall asleep. He hugged the pillow and turned over after a while, but he didn't feel sleepy at all.

He misses Chen Chao very much.

Miao Jiayan didn't click on the messy group messages on her phone, and there were quite a few night owls in Moments, so Miao Jiayan slid down unconsciously.

Jiang Xun should have gone drinking again, and just posted a photo of the backstreet and alley of the bar.

Miao Jiayan withdrew from Moments and sent him a message: Brother Xun, take your phone and put it in your pocket.

Before, Jiang Xun drank too much and lost his mobile phone. Later, he made a new card and made a backup for several days, which was very troublesome.

Jiang Xunshou replied: I'm home, why didn't you sleep?

Miao Jiayan: I'm going to sleep, good night Brother Xun.

Jiang Xun: Go to sleep.

Miao Jiayan exited the chat box, and then looked at Moments boringly.

He slid down mechanically, and gave a thumbs up to Ding Wentao's decoration drawing sent in the afternoon.

I have turned to yesterday's, so I don't have to read it. Miao Jiayan refreshed the little red dot that was just updated before quitting.

He froze his fingers when he was about to tap the exit button, and suddenly saw Chen Chao's photo in Moments, Miao Jiayan stared at it in surprise for a long time.

There are two photos in total, Chen Chao, Zhang Kai, and a young boy he doesn't know.

In the first photo, there is only Chen Chao looking down at the phone, with a calm expression, long fingers, and beautiful hands.

In the second photo, there are three people. Zhang Kai is sitting next to Chen Chao with his arms around his shoulders. It should be taken by a young boy holding a mobile phone. He squinted and smiled, squeezed between Chen Chao and Zhang Kai, and his smile was very sweet. .

Miao Jiayan stared at the photo and saw that the screen of the phone was turned off.He turned on the screen again, and continued to look at Chen Chao, and the boy who was sticking to him.

Youth is written on the face and in the eyes, some people always smile very sunny.

Miao Jiayan originally thought that Chen Chao should be sleeping at this time, so she couldn't sleep and didn't dare to talk to him.

But apparently he was the only one who couldn't sleep.

In the photo, the warm yellow overhead light shone on Chen Chao, making him look warm.Although he didn't smile, there was no indifference or impatience in his eyes.

It was only now that Miao Jiayan was really willing to admit that his recent indifference was only aimed at herself.

He sat up, frowned gradually, and clicked to save the photo that Zhang Kai just sent.

Chen Chao came back too late yesterday, Zhang Kai was like an annoying monkey, the little followers had finished taking pictures and went home to sleep, Zhang Kai didn't let Chen Chao go, instead he dragged him to drink.In the end, Chen Chao got him drunk, took Zhang Kai's arm and took him back to the hotel to open a room and throw him in.

After Chen Chao took a shower and fell asleep, it was almost dawn. He set an alarm clock for [-]:[-] in the afternoon, and he had to get up at [-]:[-] at the latest to clean up.

After drinking alcohol, I always fall asleep very heavily. I get up and go to the toilet in the middle, and then I go back to sleep.

The phone was turned on silent, and no calls or messages were heard.

The door was knocked on for a long time before Chen Chao woke up dizzy.

Chen Chao thought it was Zhang Kai, so he didn't bother.The door knocked endlessly, and Chen Chao turned over irritably. He was always angry when he got up, and he closed his eyes and said, "Get lost, go to work!"

The door was silent for a while, and after a few minutes, the knocking became louder.

The anger on Chen Chao's head was almost at its peak, and he finally lifted the quilt and got out of bed with bare feet.

"Is there something wrong with you?" Chen Chao went to open the door. He thought Zhang Kai would be at the door, but when he saw Miao Jiayan carrying a bag at the door, he was stunned.

He even turned his head and looked around to confirm where he was.

"Where am I going?" Miao Jiayan looked up at him, her eyes were wide open, her voice was unsteady.

Chen Chao was obviously sleepy. At this moment, his whole body was in a frozen state. Looking at Miao Jiayan, he couldn't react for a long time and asked, "Why is it you?"

Miao Jiayan choked for breath, looked at him and asked, "Then... who is it?"

Chen Chao is dull now, he rubbed his forehead, and stepped back to let Miao Jiayan in first.

Miao Jiayan walked in and closed the door with her backhand.He called Chen Chao many times but didn't answer, and the downstairs front desk refused to check. Later, he still dialed Zhang Kai's room number.

Chen Chao went to the bathroom, Miao Jiayan stood at the door and waited without moving.

Washing his face, brushing his teeth and shampooing his hair, after a set of procedures, Chen Chao was completely awake.After he realized it, he ignored the water in his head and looked out at Miao Jiayan.

Miao Jiayan was lowering her head and didn't see him.

When Chen Chao finished packing and came out, Miao Jiayan was still standing at the door like a punishment.

Chen Chao took a bottle of water and unscrewed it to drink, and asked him, "How did you get here?"

Miao Jiayan replied quickly: "Airplane."

"Where's grandma?" Chen Chao asked.

"I left after talking to grandma in the morning." Miao Jiayan replied.

Chen Chao didn't wear his upper body, but he wore shorts underneath.He went to put on his slippers, came over and took off Miao Jiayan's bag and put it aside, and said, "Sit down, who made you stand up."

Miao Jiayan didn't move, just looked at him fixedly, and said: "You still let me go..."

Chen Chao looked into his eyes and felt that he was holding back his energy today.At this moment, he pursed his lips and stood here, quite imposing.

Chen Chao smiled and said, "I didn't tell you."

"Who did you tell that to?" Miao Jiayan asked right after his words, "... Who else will come?"

Chen Chao didn't say a word, but raised his eyebrows.

Today's Miao Jiayan is really different, her usual soft and gentle energy is much lighter, and when she looks straight at Chen Chao, she is quite fierce.

"Do you doubt me?" Standing in front of him, Chen Chao raised his eyebrows and asked him.

Miao Jiayan said, "No."

"Then what are you asking?" Chen Chao said.

Miao Jiayan remained silent.

He was wearing a hat, under which his hair was a little messed up.He was wearing a jacket and jeans underneath. This suit was suitable for home, but it was a bit hot here.

Chen Chao reached out to take off his hat, and Miao Jiayan's entire face was exposed, and he subconsciously tilted his head.

"Don't move, I'll take a look." Chen Chao pinched Miao Jiayan's face, and turned the side of his face that he turned away from.

The wound that was hit by a wooden board before has not healed yet. Although it is not swollen today, it is still a little blue, and many thin scratches have formed scabs on the forehead.

Chen Chao frowned and asked, "Does it hurt?"

Miao Jiayan lowered her eyes and said quickly, "It hurts."

Although Chen Chao still frowned, he wanted to laugh and said, "What's going on today."

Miao Jiayan was left cold by Chen Chao for so many days, she felt really uncomfortable in her heart, and the pain was really painful, but there were also some other emotions that were suppressed day by day.

It was a kind of shallow anger that I had never felt before.Not at first, but as the days went by, the anger-like element in the grievance gradually increased, and it suddenly broke through a small threshold last night.

Chen Chao didn't let go of his hand pinching his face, and asked him, "What are you doing here?"

"Look at you." Miao Jiayan raised her eyes and said, "I can come if you don't come home."

"What are you looking at me for?" Chen Chao asked.

Miao Jiayan asked back: "I see... my boyfriend, do I have to find a reason?"