In front of the tulip road in the golden autumn, I went to the barber shop next to the "Wutong Hotel", cut a very spiritual hairstyle, and specially asked the hairstylist to help me take care of it with hair wax, and I went to the mirror to look left and right, and after feeling quite satisfied, I finally paid 10 yuan.

I went to the cake shop next to the convenience store and ordered a cake of a large size, and then stood under the eaves between the convenience store and the cake shop and waited. A gust of evening wind blew, and I smelled corn as if by illusion.

I looked back, and there was a purity on the glass window, and in this purity, I saw the appearance of Xiao Ai running panting and waiting at the door with corn in his hand.

This picture is so dear in my heart, I subconsciously smiled, then took out my wallet from my pocket, took out 4 coins from it, and prepared to go in and buy a corn, and because of the price increase after the year, I haven't bought corn for a long time.

Actually, I'm a person who likes to make excuses for myself, and since Xiao Ai left, not only did I not buy corn, but I didn't even buy cigarettes at this convenience store, but the price of cigarettes has not increased. Come to think of it, I just don't like that this place has become a place that people will only miss without the smell of Xiao Ai, while the corn and smoke are still the same as before, and they have not changed.

The freshly cooked corn exuded an unacceptably high temperature on my hands, but I didn't let go, and after rubbing my hands for a while, I took a bite, but I couldn't eat the taste of four dollars, it was still the same as when it was two dollars, a little sticky and sweet.

I don't know what she did with the corn I worked so hard to send to Xiao Ai to the airport that day. I hope that she will be eaten after she arrives in Taipei, so that the fate of Nanjing and Taipei can be connected, and I will feel that I have something in Taipei, and we are not too far apart......

Alas! I miss her a little, and I always feel that there is such a woman who loves to toss around me, and life is tasteless, like a vat of clean water.

……

A moment after the street lights came on, Jin Qiu finally came, like a strong wind, she opened the window and motioned for me to get in the car, but I was surprised that she was wearing makeup today.

Jin Qiu, a woman, is usually very simple even if she wears makeup, but today is different, so I think she is a little sexy, especially her lips, which are a touch of bright red, making her look mysterious and enthusiastic.

I said to her, "Wait a minute, I ordered a big cake for your dad, and it'll be ready soon." ”

"Let's just buy one, I've already ordered it."

Only then did I react, Jin Qiu and I said that we would play a couple in front of Lao Jin, so as to save him from the endless chatter, since we are a couple, why do we have to buy two cakes?

After ordering the cake, I stayed in the cake shop for the time being, and then got into Jinqiu's car, and I asked her, "If I'm not mistaken, today is our dad's 50th birthday, right?" ”

Jin Qiu stepped on the brakes, glared at me and said, "Do you want to be ashamed, what are our fathers, our fathers." ”

"I thought you'd compliment me! After all, I got into the state of a couple so quickly, but I didn't expect you to react so strongly! …… Alas! So the two of us always quarrel, not for nothing, we have no tacit understanding, as if I am an animal, but you are a piece of wood! ”

I thought Jin Qiu would be angry, but she suddenly turned calm and asked me, "Do you like to quarrel with me?" ”

I replied with an exaggerated expression: "I like it so much, I feel like I am meeting an opponent in chess!" ”

"Okay, then let's quarrel for the rest of my life."

……

When I came to the hotel for Lao Jin's birthday, I was a little stunned by the five-star scale, and pulled Jin Qiu, who was unbuckling his seat belt next to me, and asked, "Why do I feel that your father's birthday is a bit big?" ”

Jin Qiu didn't pay much attention to it, she replied: "How big can it be, that is, seven aunts and eight aunts or something." ”

I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's not a lot of tables." ”

"Hmm."

Jin Qiu walked in front, I walked behind with a cake, we have not yet become a couple, and even some time ago we had a quarrel because of the coffee shop, and we were unhappy with each other for a long time, which gave me a sense of urgency to catch the ducks on the shelves, God knows what we will do in front of Lao Jin later.

Lao Jin set up a banquet on the 6th floor of the hotel, this hotel I am quite familiar with, because many customers used to hold weddings here, so I said to Jin Qiu: "I remember that the 6th floor of this hotel is specially used for large banquets, right?" ”

"Really?"

I nodded affirmatively, and Jin Qiu's face also showed a trace of doubt, but I didn't seem to think deeply, and I walked out of the elevator one after another, and the waiter who had been waiting for a long time led us to the hall where the banquet was held.

My vision gradually widened, and I was shocked by the sight in front of me and slapped my thigh: "Ouch,! ”

I was screaming so loudly that the people leaning against the door looked at me and Jin Qiu, and Jin Qiu was also a little dazed by the huge pomp!

At this moment, in the hall of more than 1,000 square meters, there are 100 tables of wine banquets, and there are people from all religions and nine ranks! It is clear that all the friends that Lao Jin and Luo Sumei have made in the network have arrived.

Before I could calm down, the master of ceremonies who presided over the birthday banquet took the microphone to me and Jin Qiu, and said, "Miss Jin Qiu, Mr. Jiang Qiao, please go and take a seat at the right head of the south." ”

Jin Qiu and I glanced at each other, both of them were still dazed, I lowered my voice and said, "I have a little urgency, can I go to the bathroom first?" ”

"You've been doing weddings for so many years, what scene haven't you seen, can you not be cowardly?"

I said incoherently: "I'm not cowardly...... I just have a toothache! ”

Jin Qiu replied speechlessly: "Aren't you in a hurry just now, why do you have a toothache again?" ”

I hummed and chirped: "I not only have a toothache, but also a liver ache, a heart ache, a lung ache, and it hurts everywhere!" ”

Although I talked a lot of nonsense, I finally walked into the hall, and when I passed by the master of ceremonies, he looked at the cake I was carrying and said: "Mr. Jiangqiao, Miss Jinqiu, you only brought a box of birthday cakes, can we understand that this is your common heart and gift...... ”

This master of ceremonies had worked with me on many weddings and was an acquaintance, so I glared at him and scolded, "Stupid, don't make a fuss!" ”

The priest smiled at me very cheaply, I sorted out the feelings, ignored them, and then walked with Jin Qiu to the table where Lao Jin was sitting with steady steps.

After taking a seat, Jin Qiuxian said: "Dad, I wish you a happy birthday and eternal youth, this is a gift for you." ”

Lao Jin smiled and took the very delicate gift box from Jin Qiu's hand, praised Jin Qiu for being sensible and filial, and then looked at me again.

I put the cake on the table and said, "Uncle, this is my gift to you, it's bigger than the one in Jinqiu, you can drink less and eat more cake later!" ”

Everyone praised: "Lao Jin, your prospective son-in-law is really not stage frightened, and he is quite funny when he speaks. ”

I smiled at the person who was talking, and thought to myself, "Another one who doesn't have back pain when he stands and talks, and my legs are turned into vibration mode, and I'm almost scared to pee!" ”

Lao Jin patted me on the shoulder affectionately, and replied to the man with a smile: "This kid is less than 20 years old, and he has followed me for weddings, and he has seen a lot of big and small scenes, so this is still very good." ”

I smiled dryly, and glanced at Jin Qiu again, she was holding a cup of hot tea, drinking it by herself, although she had no expression, she probably felt distressed about such an occasion, and this sudden big scene made me suspect that this was designed by Lao Jin in advance, and he wanted to take this opportunity to settle the matter between me and Jin Qiu.

Old fox, absolute old fox, I'm afraid he would have already exposed the trick between me and Jin Qiu, and simply used such a big scene to force us to do a fake show!

Sure enough, halfway through the banquet, the master of ceremonies began to incite the guests, asking Jin Qiu and I to perform a show on stage to add to the fun.

Jin Qiu and I really couldn't stand the coaxing of that large group of people, and finally walked on the stage and discussed in whispers what kind of show to perform, but the emcee was not in a hurry, and said to us: "Mr. Jiangqiao, Miss Jin Qiu, today is Boss Jin's 50th birthday, do you have any more special gifts for him?" …… I think there is! ”

I muttered to myself, "I think you're being squeezed by the door to make you such a big traitor!" ”

Jin Qiu and I pretended to be a couple, only in front of Lao Jin, I didn't expect to be skilled, and I got such an occasion, of course I didn't want to admit it, and I didn't want to cause more trouble in the future, but I didn't know how to deal with it, so the scene was a little stiff.

I deliberately held my breath, and after my face turned red, I stammered and said to Jin Qiu: "No, the wine is up, I want to vomit...... Uncomfortable! ”

Jin Qiu understood in seconds, made an apologetic gesture to everyone, and hurriedly helped me to walk out of the hall.

……

At the door of the bathroom, I lit a cigarette, Jin Qiu stood against the wall, we were all a little helpless, this delaying strategy could not solve the fundamental problem after all.

I took a deep puff of cigarette and finally asked Jin Qiu, "Actually, there is a question that I have been wondering about in my heart, why is your father so keen to bring us together?" …… Even if I join your family, others will definitely think that I have taken advantage, because my conditions are really poor in all aspects, but you are so good! ”

Jin Qiu was silent for a long time, and finally replied: "You don't have to ask so much, as long as we understand that there is no love between men and women between us, no one can force us to be together." ”

"That's right!"

"Hmm...... You go back first, and I'll take care of the rest!" ”

"Are you sure you can handle it alone?"

Jin Qiu nodded, I was also afraid of the pressure generated by the public, so I left Jin Qiu and left alone, although this is a bit unrighteous, but it is a very correct choice, because some things can't be spread by other people's mouths.

……

Back on Tulip Road, I took back the box of cakes I had ordered from the cake shop, and then staggered towards my accommodation.

I vaguely saw a person sitting at the door of my house, as I got closer and closer, her appearance gradually became clear, it was Chen Yi, her side face looked a little melancholy against the background of the moonlight! It's like sitting alone on a night many years ago in front of her house.

I came to her side and looked at her......

She looked at me as well and asked after a moment, "Did you drink?" ”

"Well, today is Jinqiu's father's 50th birthday, and I'm going to the banquet...... Did you come to me for something? ”

Chen Yi shook his head and replied, "I've been relatively idle in the past two days, so I want to come back and have a look, I just sat in your coffee shop for a while." ”

I smiled and asked, "The coffee shop looks pretty good now, right?" ”

Chen Yi avoided my question, she looked at the cyan wall opposite a little distractedly, the old street lamp was blown by a gust of wind, and the light flickered on her face, which made her look preoccupied......

She finally looked at me: "Jiang Qiao, I beg you with our more than 20 years of relationship to leave the mood coffee shop, okay?" ”

The warm wind blew in gusts, but I felt suffocated, is this coffee shop already too big, and she needs to use more than 20 years of feelings to plead with me, or is it that the feelings of more than 20 years are very cheap in her heart?

I don't speak, I just want to smoke.

"Jiangqiao, give yourself a way, and give others a way to go...... Actually, you and Qin Miao are just angry, you let her a little, and when she straightens out this tone, she won't be so extreme! ”

I smiled bitterly: "Hehe, I don't have as much of a deal as hers, I use the coffee shop as the object of anger, she will give me a way to live when she is happy, and fix me if she is not happy...... In my eyes, this coffee shop is a promise, a livelihood, and an expectation...... Now this coffee shop is no longer my own payment, and I will definitely not give up because of Qin Miao's personal likes and dislikes! ”

"Why are you both such radical people...... Why did you still give me such an answer when I begged you with more than 20 years of affection? …… Why? ”

Chen Yi's appearance of not crying made my heart cramp, and I inhaled my cigarette violently, and those smoke were like a fog that covered too much truth and emotion.

I replied in a hoarse voice, "I want to ask you too...... Why is it that in the past year, when we get along with each other, there is no more relaxation, no laughter and laughter in the past? …… All happiness can only be obtained by recalling the past that is going farther and farther away? …… Why, you say? …… Why? ”

I gasped, and the love that I had accumulated for more than half a year seemed to be released at this moment.

Chen Yi and I made the mistake of starting that love that would not bear any results at all, and since then, we have not laughed from the bottom of our hearts, and all the expectations for the future are not as real and reliable as those bits and pieces of the past.

Based on this, can we still be happy?

We're all just lost in love, pathetic people!

Because every time I see Chen Yi's beautiful face, I will see the cruel reality, so I am no longer a man who can appreciate her beauty!