fish in cage

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At noon the next day, He Ling pretended to be hungover and just woke up to call Bai Heng, and decided to use his drunkenness to forget everything that happened last night.

"Xiaobai, I saw our call record, sorry, I was drunk last night, didn't I disturb you?"

Bai Heng's voice was clear and clear, "No."

"Then what did we talk about? I'm too drunk to remember." He Ling took the time to pour himself some water and said apologetically, "When I'm drunk, I can speak freely. I didn't say anything I shouldn't say. Bar?"

The tone on the other side of the phone was a bit aggrieved, "No..." After a pause, he hesitated, "Have you forgotten?"

"Yes," He Ling answered without any guilt, and took a sip of warm water to moisten his throat, "What's wrong?"

Bai Heng replied sullenly, "It's fine."

"That's good," He Ling smiled silently, pretending to suddenly realize, "By the way, I've been too busy with work recently, and I almost forgot what I promised you. Xiaobai, I'm free next Wednesday. We'll be at Chunhua Wu at eight in the evening. See you on the road?"

He let Bai Heng hang out for a week, and it was time to ask someone out to meet again.

Hearing him talk about the bar, Bai Heng's tone sounded a little lighter, "It's ok."

"Then let's get in touch again," He Ling shook the glass, watching the water rippling inside, and said sincerely, "This time I will definitely be on time for the appointment."

Bai Heng was indeed very coaxing, and hummed happily.

In the next few days, He Ling didn't worry about Bai Heng any more. Although he was greedy for beauty, his career never failed. He had been in so many love affairs, and he understood that feelings can only be the seasoning of life. The potion will go bad one day, and what is loyal to him will always be the money in the treasury.

It's okay to block his peach blossoms, but he must not block his wealth.

In fact, He Ling wasn't all lying to Bai Heng, he was in charge of a wedding ring project in the company recently, and he was really busy.

Nowadays, most people in the market still use diamonds as the main wedding rings. Few people use colored jewelry, and there are only a few styles back and forth. Therefore, it is quite difficult to make the design stand out. He Ling spent several hours It was a long night before the manuscript was submitted before the stipulated date, and the manuscript was revised two or three times, and finally it was finalized as a sample.

After finishing this project, He Ling was free, and naturally had time to hang out with Bai Heng.

What surprised him was that Bai Heng would also send him a message. Presumably, he couldn't find a common topic, so he held back, "Do I need to prepare anything?"

On social software, He Ling always looks cold on purpose, not as easy-going and brisk as they chat, "No need."

Bai Heng didn't reply to him again, He Ling was playing hard to get, so naturally he wouldn't rush to continue sending messages.

Fast forward to Wednesday.

He Ling came home from get off work and took a shower, dressed in a simple white shirt and black pants, and sprayed on a light perfume.

He prefers woody fragrances. The top notes of rose cypress and sandalwood are in line with his first impression of cleanliness and cleanliness. The back notes of musk, vanilla and cedar add a touch of gentleness and calmness to him. The reliable and warm temperament that young teenagers most yearn to rely on.

He Ling drove to the meeting place ahead of time, parked the car and stood under the street light to wait for Bai Heng.

Before eight o'clock, he saw Bai Heng appearing alone in a crowded street.

In the deep night, Bai Heng was like a walking pearl in the deep sea, shining brightly wherever he passed, setting off the gorgeous neon lights on the street to a dark gray, men and women of all colors walking by him couldn't help but give a little Pay attention.

He Ling admired her good eyes more and more.

Bai Heng also saw him, his black pupils suddenly brightened like stars, he quickened his pace and even trotted towards him, like stars falling from the mundane world, automatically falling into He Ling's palm.

Clenched tightly, collected.

He Ling felt the long-lost throbbing in his heart, but he returned to normal when Bai Heng approached. Bai Heng's almond eyes stared straight at He Ling, and the tips of his ears turned pink inexplicably.

"Did you come by yourself?" He Ling noticed that there was no one else beside him.

Bai Heng nodded his head, "I told my aunt that there were activities in the school club, so I took a taxi here." He blinked as if asking for a reward, "I didn't say anything."

It was too obvious that he was asking for praise, but He Ling pretended not to see it, and just smiled, "My friend's bar is right in front, let's go."

Bai Heng pursed his rosy lips slightly, and followed He Ling step by step.

He was a little unspeakably excited, because it was his first time going to the bar, and also because he went to the bar with He Ling.

Bai Heng quietly looked at He Ling's cold side face when he was not smiling, and approached He Ling without any trace, He Ling noticed his small movements, thought for a while, held Bai Heng's hand, and raised his eyes With a little ambiguity, he said, "There are too many people, let's lead."

Bai Heng had never been so close to anyone other than his family, but he didn't reject him, his cheeks were slightly flushed, and he let He Ling lead him.

He Ling didn't let go until he walked into the bar.

It's already past eight o'clock, the bar is getting more and more people, the lights of five colors are flickering, people in the deck are playing cards and fighting for drinks, the hot music, the swinging dance floor, the laughing crowd, Bai Heng's pure and white world has been cut open, The splendor and noise of the outside world took advantage of the void.

He Ling is obviously a regular customer here, and he greeted several bartenders inside. Looking back, Bai Heng's beautiful face was a little bewildered, and he was very uncomfortable. He Ling stretched out his hand towards him, quietly look at him.

In an unfamiliar environment, He Ling became Bai Heng's only reliance, he held He Ling's hand without thinking, seeking a sense of security.

He Ling led Bai Heng through the colorful lights, came to the booth in the corner, and pressed the young master who had strayed into the "magic cave" on the soft sofa. Finally, he couldn't help laughing out loud. He smiled sincerely, his eyebrows and eyes stretched Come.

Bai Heng gritted his teeth, "What are you laughing at?"

He Ling suddenly leaned in front of Bai Heng, watched Bai Heng's blushing face, and said in a drawn out voice, "Guess?"

Bai Heng shrank back and said nervously, "You're laughing at me."

"I just," He Ling said sincerely, "I haven't met such a lovely person as Xiaobai for a long time."

Whatever thoughts he has are clearly written on his face, he doesn't need to bother to guess.

The tips of Bai Heng's pink ears gradually turned red like sunset glow, he looked at He Ling who was close at hand, his breath was not smooth.

When He Ling saw it, he put it away, straightened up, and asked, "Are you going back to school or going home?"

"go home."

"Then I won't order you a drink. I remember that my friend has coconut milk in his office. I'll ask him for it."

No matter how naive Bai Heng was, he had never heard of anyone going to a bar to drink coconut milk, he felt annoyed at being treated like a child, he quickly grabbed He Ling's wrist who had already got up, and said, "I don't want coconut milk. "

"The milk?"

Bai Heng's beautiful eyebrows frowned, and he said forcefully, "Nor do you want it."

"Do you want to drink?" He Ling was a little distressed, "What if your family finds out?"

Bai Heng stared at him, "I'm not a child."

But your family treats you like a child, He Ling slandered, but after thinking about it, he decided to let Bai Heng enjoy himself, "Well, let's drink low-alcohol fruit wine."

Only then did Bai Heng show a smile like a lotus flower in satisfaction.

"You wait for me here, don't run around." He Ling instructed.

Bai Heng slowly let go of He Ling's hand, and nodded obediently.

He Ling got up and went to the bar. Before leaving, he turned his head and glanced at Bai Heng who was sitting upright in the booth. The gorgeous lights shone on his fair and delicate face, which was shockingly beautiful.

His heart beat twice again.

Because the bar counter was some distance away from the booth, He Ling soon lost sight of the situation there.

He found a familiar bartender, ordered a glass of low-alcohol fruit wine for Bai Heng, chatted with his friend for a while, and then turned and walked to the booth.

But less than 15 minutes after he left, something happened to Bai Heng.

A few drunken drunkards thought Bai Heng was a girl, surrounded the booth, made teasing words, and refused to let Bai Heng leave.

When He Ling arrived, what he saw was Bai Heng standing and staring at the man frowning, his always well-behaved expression was inexplicably tinged with hostility in the psychedelic light, like a thorny and charming white peony , becoming more and more coveted.

He knows best how innocent and good-tempered Bai Heng is, but now he is showing an expression of disgust, he must be very angry, He Ling is angry from the heart, walks over quickly, and pushes away the person in front of Bai Heng. The drunkard, standing in front of Bai Heng like a flower protector, scolded coldly, "You are drunk, please leave immediately, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."

It's not that he didn't meet a drunk in the bar, but it was about Bai Heng, He Ling felt like a fire was burning in his heart, only the last restraint was left to keep him from yelling.

The drunken man squinted his eyes, saw He Ling's face clearly, and laughed wantonly, "You two are ashamed, how can you not be polite," he stretched out his hand to touch He Ling's face, teasingly said , "It's better to call brother to listen, brother invites you to have a glass of wine."

He Ling was about to open the dirty hand stretched out in front of his eyes, but his white and slender knuckles pressed the man's wrist one step ahead of him.

Before he had time to react, he saw Bai Heng, who had been protected by him, stand up like a swift wind. He didn't even see how Bai Heng made the move. The drunk man was already punched to the ground. Bai Heng Without giving him a chance to stand up, with a light lift of his long legs, the man's body, which seemed to weigh at least 170 catties, was kicked out like a broken sack, knocking down the wine glass on the table.

He Ling stared blankly at Bai Heng's tall back, unable to speak for a long time.

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Xiaobai: I didn’t expect that, I would fight (proud