Unexpectedly, Lao Li's life experience was somewhat similar to himself, Gong Changqing looked at the back of the old man who was busy in the back kitchen, his eyes were a little sour, which reminded him of Uncle He, once upon a time, those days together.

After being silent for a while, Gong Changqing cleaned up his mood and asked, "Luo Chu, you didn't bring me here today just to introduce Grandma Li, right?"

Luo Chu's clear gaze shifted to Gong Changqing, looking at the latter, a trace of cunning flashed in his eyes: "Of course not, I worked hard to save that little bird this morning, I guess you should like small animals very much, so I specially took you to Grandma Li." ”

"And then?" Gong Changqing spread his hands, vaguely guessing Luo Chu's intentions.

I heard the girl continue: "Brother Gong, I sincerely invite you to participate in this weekend's small animal promotion and protection meeting. ”

"Why?" Gong Changqing looked at the girl and smiled lightly.

"I know you love animals, you love them, no, it's a chance to get close to them on the weekend. Luo Chu raised his little face and replied seriously, already deciding how much the latter liked small animals.

Hearing Luo Chu's words, Gong Changqing's face suddenly cried and laughed, he couldn't guess the girl's thoughts, he didn't know where Luo Chu came to this conclusion at all. "Do I have a choice?" he smiled wryly.

"Of course not, you have to attend, or I'll tell him the bad things you said to my cousin today. At this moment, Luo Chu was like a little fox.

"By the way, Brother Gong, you'll have to help us move our things then. Then, Luo Chu couldn't help but add, a pair of beautiful eyes full of smiles.

"That's what you're really for. ”

"Of course not, this event allows you to get up close and personal with some of your favorite critters and help out with things that are just a matter of effort. The girl stuck out her tongue and smiled with her hands behind her back, and the whole shop was suddenly full of energy.

Soon, Grandma Li came out with the washed fruit, and said as she walked: "What are you discussing, so lively." ”

Luo Chuxiao jumped forward, took the plate in the old man's hand, and said, "Grandma Li, Brother Gong has promised to go with us to participate in the small animal publicity and protection meeting on the weekend." ”

The smile on Grandma Li's face became even stronger after hearing this, and then she seemed to think of something, and asked worriedly: "Changqing, Xiao Chu, this girl didn't force you, right?"

"Why, Grandma Li. Luo Chu took the old man's arm and shook it affectionately, "Brother Gong is voluntary, he is caring, don't you see, Brother Gong didn't even care about his own safety in order to save a little bird in the morning." You can see how much he likes these little animals. ”

Gong Changqing was silent, he seemed to remember saying this in the morning, "There can be no less." But the girl thinks that she likes small animals, and it seems that she can't explain it.

Gong Changqing sighed, "Grandma Li, I am very happy to participate in this event, can you tell me more about what the Small Animal Publicity and Protection Association is?"

"The small animal publicity and protection will be once a year, at this time of year there will be some caring people spontaneously to the largest square in the West Sea, that is, in the World Trade Plaza to hold a large-scale publicity meeting, we will bring the animals in the store to go, then there will be some people to buy as pets, so that these abandoned animals can be placed well, we will also have funds to take care of more abandoned animals. ”

Grandma Li explained to Gong Changqing with a smile, her voice calm and gentle.

"Brother Gong, your task at that time is to help us move these things in the store. Luo Chu blinked his big watery eyes, looking a little playful, "By the way, there will be a reward at that time." ”

"For the word reward, these rough chores will be handed over to me. Gong Changqing chuckled, officially agreeing to the girl's request.

"Okay, it's not too early, Changqing and Xiaochu haven't eaten yet, I'll eat dinner here today, my wife and I cook it myself, and I hope I don't dislike it." Grandma Li beckoned the two of them to sit down, and without waiting for them to answer, she went into the kitchen and got busy.

"This ......" Gong Changqing thought about prevarication, but before he could say it, the old man disappeared from his sight, and he had to turn his gaze to Luo Chu.

The girl was not a little surprised, as if she guessed that Grandma Li would do this, she raised her good-looking eyes, looked at the helpless youth, and said: "Brother Gong, I brought you here today to let you taste Grandma Li's cooking, Grandma Li's cooking is delicious, and this is also to thank you for helping me in the morning." ”

After speaking, Luo Chu winked playfully at the latter, and went to the kitchen to help.

"This girl. Gong Changqing smiled and shook his head, staying with Luo Chu, it seemed that his mood was much younger, "It's good to be young!"

The night of the West Sea was completely pulled down, and countless lights were lit up, re-illuminating the city, and the streets at night cut through the coolness of autumn, making the trees on both sides a little gloomy, and in the dim light, a little lonely.

This small shop is harmonious, the white light is evenly sprinkled in every corner of the store, reflecting the cute little animals, Gong Changqing leans leisurely on the bench, in front of him is a pure white unknown bird, listening to the sound of ping-pong in the kitchen, plus the laughter of an old man and a young from time to time, his heart is quiet.

"Alright, here comes the dish. I don't know how long it took, the dazed Gong Changqing heard the girl's voice sound, he opened his eyes, and what caught his eyes was a pure and moving little face, under the light, the beauty was like jade, like a fairy.

"How. Nu Luo Chu smiled sweetly, and there was a hint of metaphor dancing in her beautiful eyes, "You're asleep." ”

Gong Changqing touched his nose awkwardly, maybe it was too comfortable here, or maybe it was a little warm here, so he fell asleep inexplicably.

"Uh, Luo Chu. Gong Changqing smelled a fragrance from the kitchen and said with a smile: "I was telling Zhou Gong just now how fragrant your food is!"

"Okay, don't be poor, why don't you come to dinner soon. Luo Chu gave him a blank look, and then brought these dishes to the table one by one.

Although there are only a few of them and the ingredients are very common, each dish is full of color and flavor, and you can't help but eat it.

Gong Changqing couldn't wait to move the chopsticks, put them in his mouth, and the entrance was a piece of deliciousness, "Grandma Li, you don't have to say anything about your craftsmanship." In addition to the dishes, Gong Changqing couldn't help but praise.

Grandma Li's wrinkled face was full of smiles, "These dishes have a lot of credit to Xiao Chu." ”

"Grandma Li, don't praise me, I've been learning to cook with you for so long, but it still hasn't worked, I can only do chores for you. ”

"Brother Gong, you eat slowly, leave me some, hum. ”

This meal warmed the whole shop, the cool breeze outside the store, and the warmth spread inside the store.

……

This is the best meal that Gong Changqing ate for the first time after returning to China, sometimes, the food is secondary, and the person who eats with you is the most important. In those days of mission abroad, although he and Uncle He ate grass root bark together, they were the happiest.

When the last grain of rice is down, the hour hand on the wall gradually moves up with the turn of time.

Gong Changqing sat aside, listening to the conversation between the girl and the old man, and interjected from time to time, which made the girl smile smartly. Time passed in joy, and in the blink of an eye it was time to say goodbye.

"Grandma Li, the weather is starting to get cold, you should pay attention to keeping warm, and we'll see you on the weekend. The corners of Luo Chu's eyes were a little red, and she was reluctant to leave.

The old man's cloudy eyes glistened with tears, and a pair of calloused hands gently tightened the girl's clothes. "Let's go, be careful on the road, remember to bring Changqing to sit when you have time. ”

"Goodbye Grandma Li. Gong Changqing touched his nose, a little moved, the relationship between the old man and the little girl is so pure, without a trace of impurities, this kind of emotion is too rare in today's society.

……

The streets of the West Sea, the cold wind at night crossed, stroking the green silk in Luo Chu's ears, adding beauty to her at night, the lights stopped for her, the sparse shadows swayed for her, and the girl became the elf of autumn.

"Luo Chu, I'll send you home. Gong Changqing looked at the girl beside him and said softly.

"Hmm!" Luo Chu didn't refuse, nodded his head, and responded slightly.

On the streets of Xihai, two figures walked side by side, letting the evening breeze blow around them.