Chapter 6: The Heart of a Child
The screen of my phone went off and on, and all kinds of messages poured into my information side, but I rarely ignored it. It was getting dark, and I was in a lonely office, and my thoughts were in turmoil.
For the first time, I regretted leaving him, and I don't know how difficult it was for him to suffer from such a heart disease in the past six years. Maybe the signs are still earlier, I always knew that he worked hard, music was his dream and his belief, and he could do everything to do it. Come to think of it, staying up late is the norm, and there must be all-nighters.
Zhou Zhenan has never been accustomed to people worrying about him, and he is a slender person with a strong sense of responsibility for the world around him, for me, for Li Mo, for the company, for fans, and for partners, so he is used to having high standards and strict requirements for himself, which must make him very tired. But he didn't say a word.
The problem has arisen, and we have to face it. The first thing I considered was whether to suspend work and let him adjust his mentality. But his anticipation for the new album is in my eyes, and the long-term lack of output may make him even more frustrated. So I decided to continue with the original plan, and I didn't want to tear the scar directly in front of him, maybe subtlety was a better treatment.
Taking a deep breath, I returned to my original neat appearance, at least from now on, Zhou Zhenan has me by his side, and I will block the wind and rain for him. It took me six years to hone my courage to support him.
When I turned on my phone, Li Mo had already sent me the time and address, and I didn't have time to delay here. Hurry home to change clothes, and then rush to the battlefield that belongs to me.
Zhou Zhenan fell asleep, curled up in a protective posture, it is said that such a person is typical of insecurity, even in a familiar home, he can not be completely relaxed. Even though he is 26 years old, he still looks like a child.
The sound of cheerful footsteps crept closer, and then a small, soft object climbed onto Zhou Zhenan's bed.
Zhou Zhenan was awakened almost instantly, and he trembled with fright. The little man chuckled at Zhou Zhenan's reaction. Then he got into Zhou Zhenan's arms inch by inch, put his little hand around Zhou Zhenan's neck, and called glutinously: "Uncle." ”
"Xiao Sheng, it's you. Zhou Zhenan breathed a sigh of relief, and then picked up the child lovingly, one hand to ensure that the child could sit comfortably, and the other hand rubbed his sleepy eyes, "Mother-in-law asked you to call me to eat, didn't you?" ”
Zhou Zhenan teased his little nephew downstairs, and he was obviously in a good mood. He let Xiao Sheng into his sister's arms: "Sister, you're back, I'll wash my face first." ”
My sister hugged Xiao Sheng and followed him, and said angrily: "I don't know if I say it in advance when I come back." I'll let you pick up Xiao Sheng. You only come back a few times a year, and Xiao Sheng likes you the most as an uncle who is not at home. Xiao Sheng didn't quite understand what the adults meant, but he danced happily when he heard his name.
Zhou Zhenan washed up briefly, afraid that his sister would be tired, so he hugged Xiao Sheng into his arms again: "I just changed my agent, I didn't expect such a good talk to really let me come back." Earned. After speaking, he smiled mischievously and played with Xiao Sheng.
"You're not too young, you're still messing around like this, you used to be just messing around with every day, and now you're not serious with Xiaosheng," my sister patted him gently, as if it was a lesson, but her tone was pampering, "When you meet a girl with the right eyes, there is also someone to take care of you." ”
"Alas, sister, this matter has to be fate, right? Zhou Zhenan said while playing a game of lifting high with Xiao Sheng, and Xiao Sheng laughed happily.
"You like Xiao Sheng so much, it's okay to bring him back to City B. My sister pursed her lips and smiled, "I'm going to City B for a meeting next month, I'm very busy, if you have time, help me bring Xiaosheng." ”
"Where's my brother-in-law?"
"You stupid boy, don't you know that I sent Xiao Sheng to take care of you?" ”
"Sister, how can I have your son and not make people worry!" Zhou Zhenan really showed a look of grievance. My sister couldn't help laughing, and the people in the restaurant also looked over, and Zhou's father looked at his eldest son majestically and with relief, and his younger brother, who was already a high school student, happily beckoned to his long-lost brother. The brother-in-law also smiled and nodded.
Mother Zhou smiled kindly: "Silly boy, come over for dinner." ”
What a warm picture.
The family had a happy meal, and Zhou's father specially called Zhou Zhenan to the study.
"How have you been outside in the past few years?" Zhou's father poured Zhou Zhenan a glass of wine and raised his glass to his eldest son, who had grown up.
"It's all good. Zhou Zhenan said, inexplicably a little sour. He looked at his father, and the fine lines at the corners of his eyes deepened, but he was far from good enough, and he only hated that time could not be slower.
Father Zhou's eyes were more gentle: "You kid, you always report good news and not bad news." What can't I tell my parents?"
"It's really good, but when I was studying abroad, I missed you. ”
"We miss you too," Zhou's father, who has been in the company all year round, also softened, "Your mother often says that you haven't been home for too long, and Xiaomi is not happy." Zhou Zhenan's eyes were completely red, and he lowered his head and didn't say a word.
"You go and learn music, it's good. If you choose this path, you must go down firmly and walk well, this is the backbone of our Zhou family. Father Zhou patted Zhou Zhenan's shoulder and encouraged his beloved eldest son, "This road is very hard, you have persevered for so long, I am very proud of you, but son, don't grit your teeth alone, the family will always be your dependence." ”
"Don't worry too much about us, everything is fine at home. ”
"I've given you some money, don't be too bitter about yourself. ”
"Mom and Dad, my sister and brother, and your little nephew, all believe that you can do it. ”
"Don't cry, Nannan. Keep at it. ”
The most famous restaurant in the city, tonight's dinner is scheduled here.
Quietly swallowing the hangover pill, the profiles of the two teachers flew through his mind. I pulled my hair together, straightened my waist, and adjusted to my best. Maybe in the next second, the person I want to see will push the door in. The battle has begun, and for the sake of Zhou Zhenan, I will not allow myself to take a step back.
The door opened, and Li Mo walked in first, followed by Si Qian. This woman does not allow herself to suffer at all, even if she makes a deal with me and wants to introduce me to contacts, she does not forget to pull her boss to make a familiar face in front of the teacher.
"Miss Jiang," she smiled and nodded at me, and then beckoned Si Qian to sit closer to the main seat, "Teacher Bai and Teacher Akagi will be there soon." Si Qian also greeted me politely, his family background is good, and his gestures exude some nobility.
I smile back.
A few years ago, Si Qian and Zhou Zhenan were still unruly teenagers when they debuted together, and now they have been infected with the breath of a man. However, Zhou Zhenan has also become more mature than when he first debuted. Si Qian and Zhou Zhenan have a good relationship, but in front of Zhou Zhenan, Si Qian is just a chess piece to me, a step.
There are too many such things in the circle, and the friendship between friends can only be pure between two people. Because of limited ability and interests, many things are not determined by friendship.
But Zhou Zhenan always didn't seem to understand this, he was too sincere. Friends will break down and cry when they leave, he will be sincerely sad when his friends are lost, and he is always obligated to do his best for his friends' dreams. He will always be that young man. Always have a pure heart.