Memories are distant and vague, yet a moment is so clear. Zhou He closed his eyes and let the cold wind outside the window hit his face.

She began to suffer from insomnia, lying in bed for a long time and unable to sleep, and had to go downstairs to see Aunt Qi several times at night to relax her heart.

Xu didn't sleep well, Xu thought too much. When she got up in the morning, her head began to ache faintly again. She didn't dare to let Aunt Qi find out, so she found painkillers and took them, wrung a hot towel and applied it over and over again. It wasn't until the pain subsided that she let out a soft breath and began to prepare breakfast.

Before the operation, I need to eat something nutritious to replenish my body, and the breakfast is very rich. Zhou He boiled shrimp porridge, steamed small quicksand buns and dumplings, made his own improved pancakes and egg rolls, and heated the milk.

Qi Yun knew that Zhou He was nervous, although she was independent, strong and assertive, she was extremely insecure. In the years since she arrived, she has often woken up from nightmares.

Although it was a waste that the two of them couldn't eat so much, she also relied on her and ate more than usual.

Zhou He was really happy, packed up the dishes and chopsticks and took the vegetable basket out to buy vegetables. Said to buy some fresh vegetables, by the way to see if there are any old hens to sell, by the way to buy one back to make soup.

Qi Yun let her go, the weather was cold and slippery, so she was careful on the road.

Zhou Hecheng responded, put on a thick cotton suit, covered half of his face with a scarf, and then went out.

She didn't go to the big market, but to the small market, which was a little far away. They live next to the outskirts of the city, and there is a small market on the other side of the vegetable market, and the flow of people is not large, and there are not many types of vegetables. But everything is grown by the nearby villagers themselves, which is cheap and fresh.

Zhou He came to buy chickens, and only here can you buy domestic chickens. I also want to buy some eggs and go back to Aunt Qi to replenish her body.

Although the weather is cold, because the New Year is approaching, there are many villagers who come to sell things. Zhou He's luck was not bad, and when he got to the side, he saw some villagers squatting on the side of the road selling chickens and eggs.

Although the chickens are not old hens, they are raised by their own families. She bought the eggs with her. Today is a fair, and there are all kinds of things sold. She picked and bought a lot of things, and then went back.

When I came, I came by bus, and I had to walk a long way back to get a car. There were too many things to buy, so she took a black tricycle. The road in the alley is not wide, and the driver is reluctant to go in when he arrives at the entrance of the alley, so Zhou He paid the car and got out of the car, carrying things and walking back slowly.

It was still so far away from the gate of the courtyard, and as soon as I looked up, I saw Xu Yuanning standing at the door. He wore a black coat with a plaid scarf around his neck. Looks like I've been standing for a while.

Zhou He didn't know why he came over again, he was stunned for a moment, and then quickened his pace and walked over.

Xu Yuanning didn't know what he was thinking, and he didn't even notice that she was closer. Zhou He could only speak out and shouted, "Senior brother." She placed what she was carrying on the ground.

Xu Yuanning turned around, looked at a large pile of things on the ground, showed a smile on his face, and said, "Did you go out to buy vegetables?"

Zhou He nodded, hummed, and asked, "It's still early, why did you come over?"

She woke up early in the morning, and it was only ten o'clock at this time.

"I've just come here. Xu Yuanning said vaguely, then looked into the courtyard and said, "Can you find a place to sit?"

Zhou He remembered that he had never invited him into the house, so he hurriedly said, "I'll open the door immediately." ”

As she spoke, she pulled the key from her coat pocket.

Xu Yuanning didn't go in, and said, "I won't go in, you bring your things back first, and I'll wait for you outside...... There's something I want to tell you. ”

Zhou He's movements paused, but he didn't say anything, answered the hello, and carried his things to the yard. Aunt Qi was dozing off in the house, Zhou He lightly carried the things to the kitchen, took a blanket to cover her, and then gently closed the door and went out.

Xu Yuanning was still standing in place, Zhou He went out, looked at the other end of the alley, and said, "There's a café over there." ”

As she spoke, she led the way.

The café is not far away and is a converted old house. There is a terrace vacated at the entrance with a lot of flowers and plants, and because the owner has taken care of it, it is full of life even in winter.

There is not much traffic here, and the store is located in the depths of the alley, so there are hardly any people. The boss is a young woman, and she is not in a hurry when she sees people coming, but she still slowly finishes watering the flowers, and then she stepped forward and asked casually, "What to drink?"

"A glass of lemonade. Zhou He replied, looked at Xu Yuanning, and asked, "What does Senior Brother drink?"

"A glass of Blue Mountain, thank you. Xu Yuanning replied.

The boss left quickly, and only Zhou He and Xu Yuanning were left in the small café. Outside, the drizzle was falling from the eaves, and it was silent.

Xu Yuanning didn't speak, Zhou He looked at the time and asked, "Senior brother, what do you say?" ”

She was worried about Aunt Qi and wanted to go back soon.

Xu Yuanning seemed to be thinking of appropriate words, looked up at Zhou He, and whispered after a while: "Ah He, don't move Auntie's surgery for the time being, I'm already contacting the doctor." ”

His tone was serious, not at all like a joke.

Zhou He was stunned for a moment, and immediately thought of Doctor Jia, and asked, "Is there a problem with the doctor?"

Xu Yuanning shook his head and said, "No." ”

Zhou He's tensed nerves loosened slightly, and the doubts in his heart were even heavier, I don't know why Xu Yuanning suddenly came to ask him not to have surgery for the time being.

She looked at him.

The boss brought the coffee up, Xu Yuanning took a sip of the coffee before asking, "Do you know who Mr. Cheng is?"

Zhou He was stunned and looked at Xu Yuanning like that.

Xu Yuanning's expression was complicated, and he said in a low voice: "His identity is not as simple as a foreign trade businessman. After a slight pause, he continued: "I have found someone to check on him, but I only know that he came back from abroad, and nothing else can be found." ”

He stopped at this point. Zhou He's face was calm, he took a sip of lemonade and said, "I don't know what Senior Brother wants to say." ”

She was so calm was unexpected by Xu Yuanning, he was stunned for a moment, and then said: "His background is blank, and it should have been deliberately erased." This is enough to show that he is not as simple as it seems. Ahe, I know my proposal is a bit abrupt. But please believe me, don't do my aunt's surgery for the time being, I've already asked people to contact the doctor again......"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou He, her face was light and detached, she smiled lowly, looked directly at Xu Yuanning, and said, "I understand what Senior Brother means, he may have impure motives. After a slight pause, the corners of her lips curled up with some sarcasm, and then she said, "What about Senior Brother? I am just an alumnus with Senior Brother. Senior brother is so selfless to help me, it can't be just simple sympathy, right? There are more poor people in the world than us, and I am afraid that Senior Brother will not be able to sympathize. ”

Her tone was indifferent, revealing more detachment.

Xu Yuanning unconsciously checked Cheng Wei to the bottom, and even Doctor Jia had already checked it. Of course, she is not immune.

It doesn't feel good. She didn't turn her face and leave, which can be regarded as polite. But he didn't plan to stay any longer, so he took out the money and pressed it at the bottom of the cup, saying, "Thank you Senior Brother for your concern, I, but it's just a bad life, so I won't worry about it anymore." It's cold to come out early in the morning, so I won't send it if my brother walks slowly. ”

She stood up to leave.

Just pulled the chair away, Xu Yuanning raised his head and looked at her, and said, "Ahe, don't you remember Huaihua Lane?"

Zhou He's movements paused, and the whole person froze in place all of a sudden. After a while, he turned back to look at Xu Yuanning.

Xu Yuanning's expression was complicated, with a hint of sadness, and then said, "I used to live next door. ”

Zhou He rarely thought about the past, and the dusty memories were suddenly pulled in front of him, and even a lot of emotions came over.

She quickly suppressed these emotions, looked at Xu Yuanning, and asked calmly: "So it wasn't an accident that I went to the restaurant that day, right?"

She was referring to the fact that Xu Yuanning went to greet the old man that day. After saying that, he sat back in his chair.

Xu Yuanning did not deny it, nodded, and said, "Yes." I didn't dare to confirm until that day...... Only then did I know that it was really you. ”

Zhou He was extremely quiet when he was a child, and rarely played with the children around him. Most of the time, the old grandmother is accompanied by the old grandmother in the yard to draw pictures or read books. The only thing they have in touch is saying hello every day when they go to school or come home from school.

He had been paying attention to her for a long time, and he inexplicably felt that she was the little girl she had been. He also observed behind her back for a long time, and he was even more suspicious when he learned that she was living with her adoptive mother. But there was no chance to get close to her until that time she was taken to the hospital.

Zhou He was silent for a long time, yes, she was indeed a little out of control that day. She lowered her head, the corners of her mouth curled into mockery, in fact, even if she stood in front of them, they might not recognize her. She shouldn't have gone that day. But time can't be turned back.

She slowly raised her head, looked at Xu Yuanning, and said, "Senior brother, if you still treat me as a friend, we haven't seen each other today, and it's impossible to see each other before." ”

She knew that Xu Yuanning didn't tell anyone, and if she did, out of shame, no one would come over.

Xu Yuanning didn't speak for a while, and only said after a while: "It's useless." Uncle Lai...... Even your little uncle is looking for you. He should be coming soon. After so many years, it was strange for someone to suddenly look for her, Xu Yuanning explained: "Your grandmother has been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for many years, and I heard that she has been talking about seeing you for half a year." Your little uncle was sent to the United States after you left, and when he returned home at the beginning of this year, he began to look for you. ”

After so many years, there are still people who think about her, and Zhou He's heart has all kinds of mixed feelings. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Is Grandma's health okay?"

She was finally willing to mention the past, Xu Yuanning nodded hurriedly, and said, "Except for the fact that I can't remember things, my body is fine." ”

Zhou He didn't speak again, stood up after being silent for a while, and said, "Senior brother, I'll go back first." She said and walked straight outside.

Xu Yuanning wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't speak. watched Zhou He's thin figure disappear into the drizzly alley.

Zhou He went home, did not enter the courtyard immediately, and stood outside for a while before entering. There was a faint sound of talking in the house, and when she entered the house, she found that the aunt from the next door had come. Aunt Qi was skillful, she came over and asked Aunt Qi to teach her to knit a sweater.

Zhou He greeted politely when she entered the house, the smile on her face was reluctant, and she was afraid that Aunt Qi would see something if she stayed, so she said that she wanted to go out to buy something.

Aunt Qi responded and told her to be careful on the road.

Zhou He didn't even change his shoes and went out of the house again, and as soon as he closed the door, he heard the neighbor's aunt sigh and said, "This child is careful and careful, you two have been dependent on each other for so many years, you must not say anything more frustrating, what if you really have something to do with her?"

Aunt Qi smiled and agreed. The two did not continue on this topic, and discussed the stitch tricks.

Zhou He stood for a moment and slowly walked out of the courtyard.

There was a drizzle in the sky, and she said she was out to buy something, but in fact she had nowhere to go. She walked down the alley blankly, and when she got to the bus stop outside, she didn't look at the car, and when she saw a car stopped, she sat on it.

It was as if a lot of things were stuffed in my mind at once, and a lot of dusty memories surfaced from time to time. She reached out and covered her head tightly.

Xu hadn't remembered it for too long, she was in a trance, and when she came back to her senses, she found that she had arrived outside Cheng Wei's apartment.

She was frozen cold, and after standing in the doorway for a moment, she took out the spare key and opened the door.

Cheng Wei turned out to be at home, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses and walking out of the study with a book in his hand. Seeing that his coat and hair were already wet, Zhou He's brows wrinkled slightly, and said, "Why is it so cold?"

Zhou He came over completely unconsciously, and was stunned for a moment when he heard Cheng Wei ask, lowered his head, and said, "Come and clean up." ”

You can't just say you have nowhere to go.

Cheng Wei took a dry towel and threw it to her to wipe the water from her hair, frowned and said, "It's too cold in the future, so you don't have to come back." ”

Zhou He didn't look at him, and hummed lowly.

Cheng Wei realized that something was wrong with her, didn't speak again, and took another cup of hot water and handed it to her. Only then did he say lightly: "I haven't been here for a few days, so I don't need to clean it." Take a break and go back when you're warm. ”

He didn't stay in the living room for long, left the space to Zhou He, and went back to the study with the book.

The living room was quiet all of a sudden, Zhou He didn't drink the hot water, and sat so blankly holding the cup. The frozen body gradually warmed up in the heat, and she came back to her senses and drank the water one by one.

Cheng Wei didn't know if he had been paying attention to her or what, seeing that she came back to her senses and walked out of the study, lit a cigarette and glanced at her, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhou He shook his head and whispered, "Not much." ”

Cheng Wei didn't speak anymore now. After a minute or two, Zhou He suddenly asked in a low voice, "Can you give me a cigarette?"

Cheng Wei raised his eyebrows, smoked a cigarette, and then asked, "Do you know how to smoke?"

Zhou He didn't speak, just took his cigarette. I took a lighter and lit it myself.

Her movements were clumsy, and she coughed violently after taking a puff from the cigarette. Cheng Wei looked at it coldly, took the cigarette that had just been lit from her hand, snuffed it out and threw it into the trash, spit out a smoke, and said, "If you can't smoke, don't smoke." ”

His tone was understated. As he spoke, he took another puff on his cigarette.

Zhou He was so choked that he almost coughed up tears, his body stiffened when he heard this, and he suddenly approached Cheng Wei, who was sitting on the side, and kissed him on the lips before he could react.

He still had smoke in his mouth, and Zhou He clumsily and jerkily bit it. Cheng Wei didn't expect her to make such a move, and the cigarette in her hand almost burned her. He snuffed it out in time, and reached out to tear Zhou He down. Who knew that Zhou He seemed to have expected it, and pulled his clothes tightly.

She's so jerky that she won't even stick her tongue out. I just know how to bite lightly. This kind of light bite is undoubtedly the most sensitive, Cheng Wei let her kiss in an orderly manner for a while, and the big palm suddenly pressed on the back of her head, but passive to active.

Compared with Zhou He, Cheng Wei is much more rhythmic. It wasn't until Zhou He was out of breath that he let go of her. Zhou He's lips were red and swollen from kissing, his eyes were tightly closed, and he reached out to wrap his arms around his waist before he got up.

This is undoubtedly a silent invitation, Cheng Wei's eyes were slightly dark, and he asked in a low voice, "Do you know what you are doing?"

Zhou He didn't speak, and he didn't let go. Cheng Wei paused, reached out and took Zhou He's hand away little by little, and asked lightly, "What stimulated you?"

He's pretty direct.

Zhou He didn't say anything and sat up straight. Cheng Wei glanced at her lightly and said, "It is recommended that you go out and run two laps to clear your mind." ”

He was like this, and he couldn't tell that he was in love just now. With that, he went to the bedroom.

Zhou He's whole person is wooden, and after sitting for a while, he stood up, opened the door and walked outside. didn't go far downstairs, Cheng Wei came out in an outdoor sportswear. As if he couldn't see that Zhou He was leaving, he reminded her: "The runway is over here." ”

Zhou He's figure paused, Cheng Wei raised his wrist to look at the time, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Let's start." Five laps, I'll count them for you. ”

He himself obviously didn't plan to run, but just came to keep an eye on Zhouhe.

Zhou He stood for a moment and really started running.

Running in the rain was quite slippery, and the shoes she wore on her feet did not fit, and it was very difficult to run. I don't know what kind of psychology it is, she didn't stop, gritted her teeth and kept running.

The five laps were six kilometers long, and Zhou He was panting and sweating in the winter, and the cold air was exhaled into his lungs with bursts of tingling.

Cheng Wei naturally didn't feel her pain at all, and when he counted for her very professionally, he criticized her speed and snail, and he could compete to see who was faster and who was slow.

Zhou He gritted his teeth and ran, and as soon as the five laps arrived, his whole body was about to sit on the wet grass as soon as he lost his strength. Cheng Wei grabbed her with one hand, pushed her, and said, "Trot a few steps and then slowly stop." ”

Zhou He had to run another half lap before stopping.

It was quite noticeable that the two of them were running in the rain, but Cheng Wei seemed to not see all kinds of curious glances cast by others, so Zhou He slowed down and motioned for her to go upstairs.

She was sweating profusely, and her clothes were so wet that she had to change.

Cheng Wei was no different from when he came down except that his hair was a little wet, and after entering the elevator and pressing the floor, he glanced at Zhou He, and asked slowly: "Are you sober?"

Zhou He didn't say anything, he naturally didn't wait for her to answer, and the elevator door opened and he was the first to get out of the elevator.

probably felt that it was not easy for Zhou He to run these laps, Cheng Wei did not let her cook again, and the dinner for the two of them was fried steak, and it was accompanied by Cheng Wei's collection of red wine.

Compared with Cheng Wei, who tastes wine slowly, Zhou He is completely a cow drink. Drink it all in one sip. Cheng Wei didn't stop her, and cut the steak slowly and gracefully.

Zhou Yiyi drank three glasses in a row, and his originally slightly pale face turned red. That's when she started cutting the steak. Her movements are also skillful and elegant, not at all like a girl who grew up in the bottom of the market.

Cheng Wei ate a piece of steak as if he didn't notice it, and then swept towards her and asked, "The sky is falling?"

Zhou He's movements paused, but he still didn't say anything.

She didn't answer Cheng Wei and didn't mind, still eating the steak elegantly.

The meal passed so quietly, and there was already a light outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Cheng Wei rarely cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and then said to Zhou He, who was nesting on the sofa: "Let's go, I'll send you back." ”

Zhou He's eyes were a little confused, he didn't move, and he didn't know if he was a little drunk. I hugged a pillow and sat still.

Cheng Wei's eyebrows were raised, and he was not polite to her, so he stepped forward and took her out of the sofa. Her clothes had changed from sweat, and now she was wearing his clothes, wrapped like a big bear. But she's lightweight, so she doesn't have much trouble carrying it.

When she got to the entrance, Cheng Wei put her down and asked her to change her shoes.

Zhou He looked down at the ground, did not change his shoes, and suddenly reached out to hug Cheng Wei's waist. Bury your face in his chest.

The faint smell of smoke on his body was undoubtedly reassuring, but in a moment she stood on tiptoe to find his lips. There was still a mellow and slightly astringent taste of red wine on her lips, Cheng Wei's body was tense and didn't move, and after a minute or two, she reached out and lifted the clumsy Zhou He away, and asked in a low voice: "Isn't your brain awake yet?"

Zhou Ji didn't answer his words, but still reached out and put his arm around his waist to find his lips.

She was short and had difficulty moving by Cheng Wei, so she didn't kiss his lips smoothly this time, and her soft lips stuck to his Adam's apple.

Cheng Wei's body tensed tightly, and suddenly grabbed her and pushed her against the door. One hand held her hand high, and her lips pressed down.