night torrent

For several days in a row, the howling north wind howled over the city of S. The rows of sycamore trees on the boulevard could not be broken by the autumn wind, and the golden leaves sank from the branches like tired butterflies.

At 08:30 on Sunday, Yan Chen arrived at Xinke Railway Station. It was drizzling outside, and the wet and cold weather cast a gloomy color on his mood.

The blind date was arranged at one o'clock in the afternoon, at a teahouse in the hometown town, and the parents and introducers of both parties would be there.

Because it was the first time on a blind date, she couldn't just go out with a T-shirt as usual, Yan Chen didn't think about what to wear until yesterday, and finally found a polo shirt with a contrasting color trim on the collar that she doesn't often wear A plain shirt, black glossy suit pants on the lower body, and casual leather shoes on the feet.

Maybe it's because he's not used to wearing shirts, Yan Chen always feels uncomfortable when sitting on the train with a tailored shirt.The three-and-a-half-hour drive passed while feeling uncomfortable all over, Yan Chen got off the train and rushed to the destination immediately.

Mother and aunt were already waiting in the store, and after Yan Chen sat down, aunt came up to teach him.

"When the girl arrives later, take the initiative."

"To seize the opportunity, you are not too young."

After a while, a girl in a pink plaid coat entered the store holding the arm of a middle-aged woman who looked like a god.

"Hello Auntie."

Yan Chen stood up and said hello.The girl's mother was wearing a silver-gray windbreaker, her hair was combed in a neat bun behind her head, and her pair of red phoenix eyes were shining brightly behind the lenses.

The aunt who introduced them as a matchmaker talked to the mothers about their parents, while Yan Chen and the girl only had to answer the questions raised by the parents of both parties.

"Do you have any plans to come back and develop in the future?"

"I haven't considered this yet."

"A person has to do everything by himself in a big city, isn't it very hard?"

"Just get used to it."

The girl's mother asked Yan Chen, with a half-hearted smile on her face, she seemed dissatisfied.

"Ah, the two of you can go to the small park in front of you for a walk and chat."

"Girls are shy, Ah Chen, you have to take the initiative."

The aunt pushed Yan Chen to stand up like she was trying to catch a duck on the shelf, and the girl cast a questioning look at her mother.

"Go."

Her mother nodded, and the girl got up obediently.

The two walked side by side along the street, and Yan Chen noticed that the girl was not tall, wearing high heels, and her height only reached his shoulders.

Across the road is the park that my aunt never forgets, and the two of them are sitting on a bench by the artificial lake.

"Are you busy with work?"

"good."

"What do you like to do in your free time?"

"Watching TV, shopping."

The girl's voice was soft, and she would answer whatever Yan Chen asked.

As a man, he should talk about some interesting topics to arouse the interest of the woman, but Yan Chen is not a smooth talker, he can only talk about extremely ordinary topics.It's boring for two people to stay together for 10 minutes.

The girl beside her didn't say a word, her mouth was tightly closed like a clam's mouth, and she didn't know what she was thinking.Yan Chen knew that his performance was not good, but he didn't care.

After two o'clock in the afternoon, the girl and her mother went back, Yan Chen heaved a sigh of relief.

"How about it?"

"Did you ask the girl for her number?"

Aunt anxiously asked Yan Chen.

"We exchanged WeChat IDs."

"Seize the opportunity, it's great that the girl is gentle and quiet."

"The girl's mother works as an accountant in your uncle's unit, and her father is an elementary school teacher. The family conditions are quite good."

The aunt chattered endlessly, wishing Yan Chen could express her agreement on the spot.Yan Chen didn't speak, he was calculating the time in his mind, where can he go for a drink if he rushes back now, alcohol is a good medicine to soothe the soul for Yan Chen.

After returning to the city, life returned to calm.The cold breath of winter is gradually approaching. During the day, the autumn air is crisp and short-sleeved and you can’t feel the cold. At night, the temperature drops to about ten degrees, and the two arms that are exposed outside are a bit unbearable when the wind blows.

In late November, the rainy weather increases and the temperature drops.Yan Chen is used to wearing a thin jacket over a T-shirt when going out in the morning, and an umbrella is always in his backpack.

However, there are always times when people are negligent. This day, when he was about to leave work, Yan Chen turned off his computer and was about to leave work. When he walked out of the company and saw the dense clouds above his head, he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to bring the umbrella when he went back the day before yesterday.

Yan Chen quickened his pace and walked towards the subway station, hoping in his heart that it would not rain on the way.But God never goes as one wishes, just after walking out of the subway station, the rain fell, Yan Chen hurriedly ran into a shop on the side of the road with his backpack in his hands to hide from the rain.

Seeing that the sky was getting darker, the fine rain swallowed the dim light of the street lamps.The cold and wet clothes sticking to his body was very uncomfortable, Yan Chen gradually lost his patience.Or just run back and forget it. If you run for half an hour, about 15 minutes is enough. Take a shower and change clothes immediately when you go back. This level should not cause you to catch a cold and get sick.

"What a coincidence."

"what!"

The man who greeted him was wearing a well-pressed suit, with his hair styled in perfect order, but the shabby bento in his hand ruined his impeccable demeanor.Yan Chen recognized the man, he had left a business card with his name on it - Lu Yao.

"I watched you in the store for a long time, your expression is really interesting."

"My house is right in front, do you want to go up and have a seat?"

"no need."

Yan Chen coldly refused.He didn't want anything to do with this playboy type man.What happened last time was just an accident. He would only agree to the man's invitation if he drank too much. Fortunately, he woke up in time, otherwise... Even though he thought so, Yan Chen couldn't take his eyes off this man named Lu Yao.There was an indescribable special charm about this man, which aroused his curiosity.

"It seems that the rain won't stop for a while, are you going to continue waiting here?"

"..."

"I'm not a scourge, can I still eat you?"

A man's deep voice came from next to his ear, and an incredible shudder rolled over Yan Chen's back, Yan Chen tensed his body and stood on the spot.

Lu Yao opened the black umbrella, looked at Yan Chen with a smile and said, "Let's go."

Dense raindrops made a rattling sound as they hit the umbrella surface. Outside the umbrella was a misty world of rain and mist. Yan Chen sneaked a peek at Lu Yao, feeling uneasy.

The first time we met, I took myself to a love hotel. This time I directly invited myself into the room. There was no shame or hesitation in the man's behavioral intentions, and it was even more incredible that I accepted the invitation twice.

The two entered an old apartment building at the right corner at the end of the street, and Yan Chen followed Lu Yao's broad shoulders up the terrazzo spiral staircase.

The winding stairs were like a tangled cycle, Yan Chen retreated for a while, but time did not give him a chance, Lu Yao twisted the key and opened the door.

Lu Yao's apartment was spotless from the entrance to the corners. The eight-square-meter kitchen was fully equipped with cooking utensils, tableware, and a large room of sixteen square meters was carpeted. bed.

Even with the lights on, the room was still a bit dark.The rain outside the window is still falling non-stop.

"Just sit down."

After entering the house, Lu Yao put the bento on the coffee table and went into the kitchen to get a beer.

"are you not hungry?"

Lu Yao sat down beside Yan Chen, handed Yan Chen the cold beer, and drank it on his own.

In the weird atmosphere, Yan Chen finished his dry bento with beer.Lu Yao drank three cans of beer and then brandy.

"What do I have to do to go straight back?"

Yan Chen finally couldn't help expressing the troubles in his heart, but the moment he said it, he felt abrupt again. Yan Chen didn't dare to look at Lu Yao, and his eyes fell on the leftover broccoli in the lunch box.

"Why do you think so?"

"...I'm on a blind date."

"It's the same as marrying anyone, there's no need to get entangled."

"What do you mean?"

"If everyone is the same, why get married?"

Yan Chen stared at Lu Yao as if looking at an alien.

"Then what do you think marriage is for?"

"Two people who love each other commit their lives to each other. This is my concept of marriage."

"It's really romantic, but in fact love and marriage are two different things. Love starts with self-deception and ends with deception. It's a feeling of uncertainty, while marriage is a responsibility. Otherwise, why the country didn't issue a license for love."

"If you don't love, why take this responsibility?"

"Because there is something you want to exchange, and you are the same, aren't you?"

"..."

Yan Chen showed a flustered expression after being told what was on his mind.

"The rain stopped and I almost..."

The pattering rain outside the window didn't know when it stopped, Yan Chen got up and wanted to go back, when Lu Yao suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm like a beast waiting for an opportunity.

"what......"

Yan Chen was pushed down on the sofa, Lu Yao pressed against Yan Chen's dodging faces, and blocked Yan Chen's lips with his mouth reeking of alcohol.This posture was maintained for a long time, and the strong resistance gradually weakened. After a while, Yan Chen's body became docile as if admitting defeat.