Chapter 47: Christmas Eve
Yu Liang didn't stay in Manchester too much, and after two days of recovery training there, he returned straight to Antwerp.
Although the temperature in Antwerp is not very low, the icy rain can still bring a touch of coldness.
After leaving the train station, Yu Liang quickly called a taxi and rushed back home.
Although he is not reluctant to winter, he does not like this rainy weather, which gives people a wet feeling and is very uncomfortable. After the heating was turned on and his body was warmed, Yu Liang felt a lot more comfortable.
From Manchester to Antwerp, all shop windows are hung with the words Merry Christmas, just like the Spring Festival couplets in China.
Elaborately decorated Christmas trees have appeared at the entrances of major shopping malls and shops.
Children are happily chasing Santa Claus in the streets. When people meet, they often say Merry Christmas. The festive atmosphere is gradually getting stronger.
Christmas is just a day away, and tomorrow night will be Christmas Eve.
Yu Liang, who has never had Christmas and Christmas Eve, is about to usher in his first Christmas in a foreign country.
As for whether it was over or not, Yu Liang was a little hesitant.
And for him personally, it doesn't make much difference whether it's over or not.
Yu Liang, who was sitting alone on the sofa, once again realized what it means to miss relatives every festival. Although Christmas is not a traditional festival in China, but in a foreign country, in their traditional festival, Yu Liang can't help but think of his parents.
"It would be great if I could go home for the Spring Festival!"
After sighing, Yu Liang was interrupted by the ringing of the phone.
"Uh, you haven't come home yet?"
The call came from Deng Yu, and universities in Belgium are usually closed before Christmas.
However, some schools have a three-semester system, while others have a two-semester system. Three-semester universities have a holiday before Christmas, and the second semester starts in mid-January. The two-semester system has some of the same vacation methods as in China, and there are winter and summer vacations.
Deng Yu's school is a three-semester system, so she basically has no time to return to China for the Spring Festival.
can only take this time to return to China to accompany his family, but what Yu Liang didn't expect was that Deng Yu hadn't returned to China yet.
After hanging up the phone, Yu Liang was a little excited.
Because Deng Yu wants to spend Christmas with him.
But what do you need to prepare for Christmas?
Christmas trees are certainly indispensable, and so are gifts.
What else is needed?
Yu Liang didn't know, so he searched the Internet directly.
After making a list of the things he should prepare on a piece of paper, Yu Liang went directly out to make a big purchase.
By the time I got home again, it was already two hours later.
In fact, these materials are very easy to buy, because before Christmas, there will be a kind of market in many European cities, called Christmas market. At this bazaar you can buy everything related to Christmas, including Christmas trees and turkeys.
As Belgium's second largest city, Antwerp is certainly home to such markets.
It's just that because there are so many things to buy, it only took two hours.
Looking at the things in the living room, Yu Liang hadn't even started to dress up when there was a knock on the door.
"Why are you here now?"
Yu Liang saw Deng Yu standing outside the door, and immediately let Deng Yu in.
"It's a bit messy in the house now, and it hasn't been set up yet."
Seeing that there was nowhere to put his feet in the living room, Yu Liang scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly.
"Let's dress up!"
"Okay!"
Saying that, Yu Liang and Deng Yu decorated the room together.
It took more than an hour of busy work for the two of them to decorate the room.
Some empty rooms, decorated with some pendants, immediately ceased to be monotonous and became full of layers.
After decorating the room, Deng Yu went directly into the kitchen and started cooking dinner.
And Yu Liang, who has nothing to do at the moment, wants to help, but he can't intervene, so he can only choose to watch from the side. With a smile on his face, he enjoyed it all very much.
Looking at Deng Yu's busy figure, Yu Liang had an illusion. It's as if a wife is preparing dinner in the kitchen, while her husband is waiting to have dinner with his wife. The scene seemed so harmonious.
"It's time to eat!"
After being woken up softly by Deng Yu, Yu Liang felt that he was thinking too much.
How old is I, and I will only be nineteen years old after the New Year. Marriage is still too far away for him.
By the time the dinner was over, night had fallen. The drizzle of rain continued to dance in the air with the north wind.
"Otherwise, you can stay here for the night!"
As soon as Deng Yu was sent downstairs, Yu Liang frowned as soon as the cold wind blew.
Yu Liang saw that Deng Yu did not respond, and thought that Deng Yu was angry. But when she looked at Deng Yu, she found that she was looking at herself with strange eyes.
"Uh, it's so cold at night, and it's raining, in case you feel ......"
"Thank you! But I have to go back, see you tomorrow! ”
Saying that, Deng Yu took the umbrella from Yu Liang's hand, and disappeared from Yu Liang's eyes after a while.
Christmas Eve, it's Christmas Eve. On this night, many people will put down their work and reunite with their families to enjoy the fun of family.
It can be said that in Yu Liang's life, he has never looked forward to the arrival of the night so much.
The newly decorated room is brightly lit, and the table is filled with prepared food and, of course, champagne.
After changing into more formal clothes, Yu Liang sat at the dining table and waited for Deng Yu's arrival with a hint of anxiety.
"Knock Knock Knock ......"
The knock on the door soon sounded in Yu Liang's anticipation.
After tidying up his clothes, Yu Liang took a deep breath, then walked over and opened the door.
"Merry Christmas!"
Seeing King Dong standing outside the door, Yu Liang was a little stunned. They hadn't been in touch with each other for a long time, and he didn't expect King Dong to come over on Christmas Eve.
After seeing that there was indeed no Deng Yu outside the door, the disappointment was overflowing.
"Merry Christmas!"
"Holy. Who are you going to spend Christmas with? ”
King Dong entered the house and saw the decoration in the house, and immediately screamed in surprise there.
He did not return home or return to Manchester during the winter break, and he was ready to stay in Antwerp and continue training to improve his level.
On Christmas Eve, when everyone was celebrating the festival, he felt a little lonely, so he came to Yu Liang and prepared to ask Yu Liang to go out to eat together.
didn't expect Yu Liang to give him a surprise, but he was sure that Yu Liang was definitely not waiting for him.
"Ugh! I ......"
Just as Yu Liang was about to explain, there was a knock on the door again.
"I'll open the door!"
"Merry Christmas!"
As soon as he opened the door, there was a congratulatory voice, and then Deng Yu, dressed in red, appeared in front of Yu Liang.
"Merry Christmas!"
Before he had time to take a closer look at Deng Yu, he was another blessing.
"Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas!"
Looking at Lele who appeared in front of him, just like he had just seen King Dong, there was a look of surprise on his face.
"What's the matter, is my presence bothering you two?"
As soon as he saw Yu Liang's expression, Lele was immediately unhappy.
Listening to Lele's words, Yu Liang hurriedly said that he didn't mean it, and invited the two of them into the house at the same time.
When Lele sent Yu Liang's blessings, King Dong in the house heard it.
Since the last time he was counted by Lele, King Dong has been working hard to improve positive changes, and he hopes that he will pursue Lele again in a perfect state. But he didn't expect to be able to see Lele again so soon, and he was a little unprepared in his heart.
Standing in the living room, watching Lele and them enter the house, some of them sent a blessing.
Lele didn't expect King Dong to be here.
After glancing at Deng Yu, Lele glanced at Yu Liang again, and she suspected that the two of them had deliberately created an opportunity for her to get along with King Dong.
Although he was a little suspicious, and even a little embarrassed to see King Dong, he still generously sent his blessings to King Dong: "Merry Christmas!" ”
In fact, after Lele said that King Dong was beaten, he also paid attention to King Dong's performance, especially in the three league games before Christmas, King Dong scored three goals in three consecutive games and scored four goals. Although Lele is not sure that King Dong's attitude towards life has changed, she can feel a trace of King Dong's change from the game.
After exchanging blessings, the four of them sat down at the table and began to enjoy the Christmas Eve dinner.
Because he didn't expect King Dong and Lele to come, Yu Liang didn't prepare enough food. He could only take out the portion of food that he was going to eat tomorrow.
Although there was a trace of embarrassment between Lele and King Dong at the beginning, in such a beautiful festival, the awkward atmosphere gradually dissipated in such a beautiful atmosphere.
They chatted while eating, from Christmas, to the Spring Festival, and from the Spring Festival to Valentine's Day. From family affection, to love. From the longing romance to the real life. Everyone showed their attitude towards life, everyone expressed their pursuit of life, and everyone had an initial dream.
Young people, they have nothing to talk about. After talking about the whole world, the sea and the sky, they finally brought the topic to football.
Although Lele and Deng Yu don't know about football, the opinions they occasionally put forward can make Yu Liang and King Dong refreshing.
The harmonious atmosphere and positive communication made them talk until late.
Christmas Eve, for Yu Liang and them, may not be a traditional festival with special significance. But on this cold and rainy night, it did leave a deep memory for them.