Chapter 44: The so-called loneliness
Just when the undercurrent was surging in Shanghai, Chen Yufeng received an invitation from Xia Zhihan to meet at a café in the afternoon of the next day.
"Why would she invite me?" Although Chen Yufeng was full of doubts, he still decided to go to the appointment.
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The café is called Natsume, which reminds Chen Yufeng of the famous Japanese writer Natsume Soseki. The "I Am a Cat" he wrote was highly admired by Chen Yufeng. This masterpiece criticizing the money worship of Japanese society made Chen Yufeng want to stop watching, after all, in modern society, this bad atmosphere is still relatively prevalent. It's like the amazing words of a certain topic woman in a famous blind date show: "I'd rather cry in a BMW than laugh in the back of a bicycle." This kind of remark can be said to be what Chen Yufeng hates the most!
Xia Zhihan had long been sitting in a secluded corner of the café, drinking cappuccino alone. The early morning sun sprinkled on Xia Zhihan's corner, under the action of light and heat, Xia Zhihan looked extraordinarily noble, a scene that could not be described in words.
Chen Yufeng came to Xia Zhihan's side, also ordered a cappuccino, and sat opposite Xia Zhihan. "Sorry, I'm late. ”
Listening to Chen Yufeng's apologetic words, Xia Zhihan chuckled and said, "It's not a big deal, I've just arrived." ”
"Why did you call me here today?" Chen Yufeng said to Xia Zhihan.
"Because I'm lonely. ”
As soon as Xia Zhihan's words came out, Chen Yufeng couldn't help but be shocked, and felt a little difficult to believe. Xia Zhihan's family background and wealth are incomparable to ordinary people. This kind of life, which is the envy of many girls, was said to be lonely by Xia Zhihan!
"Do you know why I chose to come to this café?" asked Xia Zhihan.
"I Am a Cat. Chen Yufeng replied.
Xia Zhihan smiled slightly: "You really know a lot, this is indeed one of the very important reasons, but there is another reason." ”
"There is another reason?, what is it?" Chen Yufeng said puzzled.
Xia Zhihan didn't answer, but asked, "Have you watched "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?"
"I've seen it, and it's an epic masterpiece. Chen Yufeng replied.
"Yes, it was a bit boring when I first read it, and I even had the idea that reading it was just a task!" Xia Zhihan said with a smile.
"That's really bad!" Chen Yufeng said with a smile as he drank the cappuccino he had just brought from the attendant.
"Who says it's not?" Xia Zhihan watched Chen Yufeng drink a cappuccino, and a knowing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
But when you read it closely, you see the difference. Although it is known as a monumental work that reproduces the historical and social picture of Latin America. But I think that's the best way to be alone. Xia Zhihan said.
Chen Yufeng was noncommittal and said: "There are also some absurd things inside, such as the beautiful and moving Remedis. It's hard for me to imagine how charming she is, and how she can put several men to death just because of the strange smell on her body! Finally, she grabbed a snow-white sheet and broke away from the shackles of gravity! I don't know if you were thundered, but I was amused anyway!"
"Hehe, this is quite an interesting scene, the smell on her body is the most uncomfortable!" Listening to Chen Yufeng's last words, Xia Zhihan couldn't help but be amused.
"You see, Marquez likes to be 'irritated' like this! I can't stand it!" Chen Yufeng shook his head and said.
"The past is all fake, memories are a road of no return, all the past springs can not be restored, even the most fanatical and loyal love, in the final analysis, is just a fleeting reality, only loneliness is eternal. Xia Zhihan read the famous sentence in "One Hundred Years of Solitude", and the confusion and loneliness in her eyes were even better.
Chen Yufeng frowned, he felt that Xia Zhihan was a little abnormal today, so he asked, "Zhihan, is something happening? Why do you look so sad today?"
"Didn't I say it was because I'm lonely?" Xia Zhihan smiled reluctantly.
"Lonely? Why are you lonely? Just because of your family background? Lao Tzu told us to pay attention to going with the flow, we actually live in this rich family is already a blessing from the previous life, what more can we ask for? Look at those children in the poor mountainous areas, they may not have enjoyed what kind of food is in their lives! Maybe for them, even if it is a steamed bun, it is a rare delicacy!"
Chen Yufeng paused, and then continued: "But I know that they don't feel lonely. ”
"Why?" Xia Zhihan asked.
"Because they have their own dreams. ”
Chen Yufeng's words made Xia Zhihan a little stunned, how could she have thought about this.
"Because of that hope to get out of the predicament, they can't get involved with loneliness. Even in "One Hundred Years of Solitude", we can see the struggles of the characters in it, alchemy, revolution, favorite girls, etc., these are the hopes they pursue, or they can be called ideals! If a person does not have these two things, what is the difference between him and the walking dead? What is the purpose of living in this world? Just to keep making money?
Chen Yufeng's "tirade" made Xia Zhihan silent, she knew that what Chen Yufeng said was right.
"You're right, what loneliness is, it's all an excuse to hide your heart! It's a shame that I've fallen into the inferior!" Xia Zhihan said embarrassedly.
"It's nothing, it happens to everyone, it's not unusual, don't worry. Besides, I've been through it too. Chen Yufeng comforted.
"You ...... too" Before Xia Zhihan finished speaking, she saw Chen Yufeng shaking her head, and stopped what she was going to say next.
"Do you know why I like cappuccinos?" Xia Zhihan suddenly changed the subject, which caught Chen Yufeng a little off guard.
"Is it because of interest, or is it a hobby?" asked Chen Yufeng tentatively.
Xia Zhihan shook her head and said, "No, do you remember the song that Carmen sang in the opera house on your birthday night?"
"Love is far away, you can wait, don't wait, it's here!" Chen Yufeng couldn't help but say one of the lyrics.
Xia Zhihan nodded and said, "That's it, I still remember that I said that the desire for love is what every spring girl hopes to have." Really?"
"It seems like yes. Chen Yufeng's expression was a little unnatural, and he replied vaguely.
But Xia Zhihan didn't give Chen Yufeng time to think, but pressed step by step: "Actually, there is another meaning of cappuccino, do you know?"
"I don't know. Chen Yufeng drank the cappuccino in his hand and didn't look at Xia Zhihan's eyes.
“Cappuccino-Tiramisu。 ”
"Cappuccino and Tiramisu?" Chen Yufeng said with some surprise.
"Well, you should know that now. A hint of blush appeared on Xia Zhihan's pretty face, and she looked particularly beautiful.
Chen Yufeng silently put the cappuccino in his hand on the table, looking at a potted plant placed on the windowsill of Natsume, on which bellflowers were planted. The lilac color renders the morning sun warmer. Chen Yufeng seemed to hear that something in his heart had cracked, and it was constantly spreading, and he believed that it would not be long before it would be completely shattered.
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Cappuccino is sweet and happy, its unique milky aroma can turn bitter coffee into mellow and thick, even people who can't taste coffee will be fascinated by it;
Cappuccino, I love you, Italian cappuccino translated into Chinese means, I love you, and it is like love, sweet with bitter, bitter with sweet;
Cappuccino is sorrow that hurts to the bones! Sweet, happy, giving, reciprocating, wishing, praying, honest, kind, innocent, lovely, but also loving, hurting, and hurting......