For the next month, Xu Hui spent the next month in self-blame, anticipation and disappointment, during which he begged Cheng Jing to bring two letters, but they were all lost. He also went to the gate of the Affiliated Middle School, and although he was frightened, he still persevered in the cold wind for nearly two hours, but he still did not see Zhang Yi.

The tenth issue of the planned "Wilderness" also died in Xu Hui's restless state, recalling the bits and pieces with Zhang Yi when the ninth issue was published before, he really didn't want to touch those wax paper and engraved pens again, and the literary club ended without a problem.

One day between classes, Xu Hui, who was sleeping on the desk, was dragged awake by Cheng Jing, "Wake up, Wenhao." ”

Xu Hui opened his sleepy eyes, he was surprised that this cold 'sister-in-law' would take the initiative to find him, in his memory, since he had an awkward relationship with Zhang Yi, the other party had never given him a good face, could it be that the sun rose from the west today?

"Zhang Yi gave it to you. Cheng Jing handed a very chic letterhead to Xu Hui, "Give me a reply before school." ”

The familiar font suddenly made Xu Hui feel a lot more energetic, he couldn't wait to open the letterhead, there was only one sentence in it, "Saturday is my birthday, I want to invite you to my house to attend a party, ten o'clock in the morning, don't push back." ”

Xu Hui was excited, if it weren't for the other classmates in the classroom, he really wanted to shout excitedly, the boredom of many days was swept away, and he was invited to his home to attend a birthday party, what kind of treatment is this? At least it proves that Zhang Yi has long been not angry and has forgiven him a long time ago.

At this moment, Xu Hui wanted to ask Cheng Jing how many people were invited to the birthday party, but he couldn't save face, so he had to give up.

Xu Hui was puzzled, but after a while, he was relieved that on the day of the party, all the problems would be solved.

Regarding the birthday gift, Xu Hui didn't bother too much, when he was in school in the south, he occasionally got a palm-sized red coral, the shape is very special, he can't put it down and always carry it with him, it is said that it symbolizes Ruixiang in Buddhism, and it also has the effect of warding off evil spirits, and it is very suitable to give it to Zhang Yi.

On Saturday morning, Xu Hui followed Cheng Jing into the gate of the family courtyard of the Press and Publication Bureau, he walked into this compound for the first time, and was shocked by the scene inside, such a large territory, and rows of neat dormitory buildings, the front two rows are tube buildings, although it is not worth mentioning, but it is much stronger than the cultural compound full of bungalows all over the world.

The latter is even rarer, only the Dachang mine can see the modern new residential unit building, there are two rows of six buildings, the last row of buildings is much wider, and the architectural pattern is obviously different, Zhang Yi's house is in the second building in this row.

Could it be that Zhang Yi's family is a high-ranking cadre? Xu Hui's brain was a little insufficient, and the gangsters had already gone up to the third floor, Chen Jing did not knock on the door, but reached out and pressed a round lump on the side of the door frame, and the sound of "Ding Dong" was very good.

The red metal door with gilded trim opened, Zhang Yi stood at the door with a smile, she wore a pink turtleneck sweater today, which was more ladylike than usually wearing a student uniform, but Xu Hui still noticed that there was a trace of imperceptible gloom in the corners of the other party's eyes, and her face seemed to have lost a lot of weight.

"Happy birthday!" Cheng Jing screamed and jumped up and hugged Zhang Yi, but didn't do much entanglement before letting go, pointing at Xu Hui behind him, and half-jokingly: "Fortunately, I have not disgraced my mission." ”

"Happy birthday!" Xu Hui was a little cramped, and the heat on his face made him smack his tongue, daring to love that there was heating in this building.

"Thank you. Zhang Yi's smile was much more relaxed than just now, and she said to one side, "Come and sit inside." ”

It's a big house, it's a big living room, and there seem to be a lot of rooms on both sides of the corridor connected to the living room. Although Zhang Yi's house is not furnished, it is exquisite, with elegant walls, maroon wooden floors, and carpets under the dining table, Xu Hui secretly smacked his lips, thinking that in the cultural compound, even the self-proclaimed luxurious home of the head of the repertory troupe is far from being comparable.

"Let's sit in my room first. Like Grandma Liu, Xu Hui followed Cheng Jing's heels to a sunny room in the depths of the corridor, where there was also a quiet girl wearing black-framed glasses, and stood up as soon as she saw Xu Hui and the two.

"This is my classmate Wang Wenjuan. Zhang Yi enthusiastically introduced, "This is Cheng Jing, you have met, my good friend, and this ...... Xu Hui. ”

Speaking of Xu Hui, Zhang Yi's face was obviously red, and he vaguely did not have a definite title.

"He's Xiaoyi's boyfriend. Cheng Jing's words were amazing, for more than a month, she was about to be tortured and crazy by the two people in front of her, one was crying and making an apology, the other was self-pitying, and begged her not to reveal her recent situation.

This big vernacular made Xu Huile's fart upset, but Zhang Yi's face was flushed with shame, but in front of her good friends, she tried her best to let herself look directly at Xu Hui, and she didn't refute it, which can be regarded as a tacit acquiescence, which requires courage for a girl's family.

"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. Wang Wenjuan was very generous, and took the initiative to stretch out her right hand, for this boy who had met in the attached middle school, she was also very curious, what magic would the guy who looked like a hooligan before, make the arrogant Zhang Yi period Ai Ai, uneasy.

"Me too. Xu Hui reacted from the great joy, and hurriedly stretched out his right hand, but he just touched the other party, and the meaning was good, on this occasion, he didn't dare to make Zhang Yi unhappy.

"Sit down, don't all stand. Zhang Yi's greeting was full of happiness, but there was still a trace of strangeness that could not be concealed, but Xu Hui caught it, which felt very strange.

At this time, a middle-aged woman entered the house with a plate full of fruits and greeted everyone very warmly, "It's all Xiaoyi's friends, come and eat some fruit." ”

This is probably Zhang Yi's mother, Xu Hui naturally didn't dare to slack off, and quickly stood up and said, "Auntie, don't be busy, if there's anything, we'll do it ourselves." ”

It's been almost two years since she came to Xiping, and Xu Hui's words still have a slight southern accent, which sounds sven, which makes middle-aged women very useful, and she hurriedly said, "Not busy, not busy." Sit down, young man, you're welcome. ”

"Aunt Liu, you go and get busy first, we don't have to worry about it here, it's okay to have lunch half an hour earlier. Zhang Yi knew that Xu Hui had misunderstood, and she was angry and funny in her heart, so she hurriedly instructed the middle-aged woman without being salty.

Zhang Yi's tone made Xu Hui stunned, how could it sound a bit like telling his mother, he was usually casual at home, and he didn't dare to talk to his father and mother in such a tone.

"That's Zhang Yi's nanny, don't take it personally. Cheng Jing watched Aunt Liu go out of the door, so she reminded in a whisper.

Xu Hui was taken aback, it seemed that Zhang Yi's father must be a big official, and he could actually afford to hire a nanny? Although his expression did not reveal anything, he suddenly felt ashamed of himself in his heart.

Feeling that Cheng Jing's tone was quite heavy, Zhang Yi glared at her fiercely, and then looked at Xu Hui's seemingly calm expression, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Before everyone could talk a few words, Aunt Liu knocked on the door outside, and after entering the house, she carried a flat cardboard box in her hand, and shouted, "Xiaohui asked the driver to send a birthday cake, saying that he couldn't come back at noon, and he would give you a good birthday in the evening." ”

"Got it, Aunt Liu, then it's just a few of us at noon today. Zhang Yi's mood dropped a lot.

"Hey, I understand, sit down, just sit down, just a little bit. Aunt Liu turned around and went out with the cake.

"Just us, uncle, aunt won't come back for lunch?" Cheng Jing's question is exactly what Xu Hui wants to know, I feel that the atmosphere of Zhang Yi's house is a little weird, who is that Xiaohui in Aunt Liu's mouth just now?

Zhang Yi pursed her mouth, angry and aggrieved, "Where can they care about going home for dinner, they are either on a business trip or in a meeting all day long, and when Aunt Liu prepares the dishes, I don't let them prepare more." ”

Sure enough, the senior officials and leading cadres will be busy all day long, Xu Hui knew in his heart.

"Okay, don't be born in the blessing and don't know the blessing, if you love your brother so much, be content. Cheng Jing's tone was full of envy, and I am afraid that it was also a little touching. Xu Hui knew that the other party also had an elder brother, but he was quite fucked, and he was mixed with Niu Ba Dan and others all day long, and it was said that he almost had a conflict with Hei Niu.

"Forget it, forget it, don't mention them. Zhang Yi threw away the melon seed shell in her hand, and suddenly stood up and inserted her waist, with a cute expression of a little girl, "Today is my birthday, while I am happy, I also hope that you are all happy." Where's my birthday present?"

"Happy birthday!" Cheng Jing first took out the gift she had prepared, which was a beautifully packaged hero brand fountain pen, and when she looked at the red velvet-wrapped shell, she knew that it was worth a lot.

"Thank you!" Zhang Yi took it with a smile and hugged Cheng Jing again.

Next is Wang Wenjuan's birthday gift, a picture folder, the size of a small half desk, which can be carried diagonally to sketch outdoors, "I hope you have a wonderful pen and flowers, and record our childhood and youth on it, happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" Zhang Yi was overjoyed.

Finally, Xu Hui, he was a little embarrassed, the palm-sized coral in his pocket, because it had not been nourished by water for a long time, it was gray like a stone, and other people's gifts were very bright and novel, and his own things were too casual.

But he heard his grandfather say that the value of corals is very expensive, especially the unique red coral, which is very rare and expensive, and this one in his hand is too small, otherwise it can really be called a treasure, but I am afraid that these little girls do not know the goods.

Everyone's eyes were on Xu Hui, although Zhang Yi was smiling, she was really worried that this guy was not prepared in advance, and the little brain melon began to think about how to round the field, at least let the other party get off the stage.

Unexpectedly, Xu Hui gritted his teeth, stomped his feet, and stood up, he took out the red coral that had been held by his hand for a long time from his pocket, and said that he would lose it this time.

"Happy Birthday!"

Zhang Yi looked at the strange-shaped gray stone in the other party's hand and was stunned for a moment, while Cheng Jing was angry, and said that this kid doesn't take Zhang Yi seriously, even if the birthday gift is prepared randomly, he won't take out a stone, isn't this a heart?