This is a suburb, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, as far as the eye can see, the forest and the sea are turbulent, the green grass is like grass, the wildflowers are vibrant, the birds are chirping, the verdant broad-leaved forest, stretching among the mountains, the blue sky is full of white clouds, like a huge mass of marshmallows, which makes people feel particularly comfortable.

After a few more moments, the car turned a few sections of winding mountain road, and came into view of a light blue lake, the surface of the lake was quiet and serene, without a trace of ripples, a few water birds hovered above the lake, and the reeds surrounded the shore mightily, and occasionally a few frogs and birds could be heard.

Lowered the window, a fresh breeze into the car, the air with a humid smell, Wang Ling sneezed, I hurriedly closed the window and said: "Your dad will really enjoy it, this can be called a fairyland on earth, a paradise." ”

Wang Ling snorted and said, "Only people with cranial nerve problems will go to the mountains to build a house." ”

I smiled wryly: "Scarcity is expensive, you can build a villa in the mountains, it is also one of the few, the city has a large population, the living pressure is high, and the air quality is not as good as a year after year, moving to the fields and mountains is the most advocated by the rich and rich at the moment." ”

", I don't like it anyway, it's like a prison, lying on the window, in addition to the endless mountains and rivers, there are also endless mosquitoes."

She drove intently, the sun shining through the window, casting a golden halo on her delicate cheeks, her side face was very attractive, I had never observed her like now, the shadows of the trees were swaying, the car was whistling, we were like passengers chasing time, rushing to the tomorrow full of temptation and unknown.

In the evening, the car stopped in front of a single-family villa, where the scenery is picturesque, the air is fresh, and within a radius of dozens of miles, a small villa building, like a wooden house under the Alps, feels the four seasons are distinct, and the time changes.

"It's here."

Wang Ling smiled, she walked out of the car, raised her arms above her head, and stretched.

I took out a large bag of nutrition and fruits in the trunk, and saw an old man who looked like a housekeeper walked out, he was a dragon, his hair was gray, he was wearing a pair of glasses, and he was wearing a decent Zhongshan suit. ”

Wang Ling snorted twice, then took my hand and walked into the house.

"Come on, I'll carry it for you."

He followed behind me and Wang Ling, holding out a hand and being humble in his attitude.

I muttered to myself that these things in my hand were not heavy objects, but it was a little uncomfortable to let the elders help carry them.

Wang Ling said casually: "Give it to him, he is my father's housekeeper, you can call him Uncle Chang." ”

I hesitated for a moment, then handed it to him and said, "That's troublesome." ”

It is a three-storey villa with a dining room and checkerboard on the first floor, as well as a variety of fitness equipment, and a large plot of land.

Wang Ling took me to the second floor, where there is a spacious study, near the floor-to-ceiling windows on the south side, there is a potted plant room, there are two bedrooms on the south side, and a crystal chandelier hangs on the bright glazed ceiling.

Walking into the study, a light and elegant fragrance rushes to the face, the exquisite mahogany bookshelf is full of all kinds of books, not far from the bookshelf, there is a desk that is not big or small, in front of the desk, there is a brown sofa, there is a coffee table in front, the tea set is readily available, and an ink painting is half-open and half-hidden there.

An old man sat at his desk, his sideburns were gray, his body was slightly chubby, the wrinkles on his face seemed to be deep and shallow, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses hung on the high bridge of his nose, and a pair of deep eyes revealed an inscrutable ability and wisdom.

He wore a loose gray cloth shirt on his upper body, a pair of black trousers on his lower body, a pair of dark green cotton slippers on his feet, and a book in his hand.

"Dad."

Wang Ling let go of me, strode up to the old man, and said happily: "This is Wang Tao, I told you before." ”

The old man snorted, he frowned, and said lightly, "Please take a seat." ”

I was nervous and confused, and I rubbed my fingers twice, and said, "You, hello uncle." ”

"Don't be polite, sit down and talk."

He closed the book, looked at Wang Ling and said, "Ask your Uncle Chang to arrange dinner, oh, by the way, what kind of dishes does the young man like to eat?" ”

He shifted his gaze to me again, and I felt that my cheeks were a little hot, and I thought to myself, in such an embarrassing occasion, it didn't matter what I ate, but when the words came to my mouth, I swallowed them back again.

"Well, I'm not a picky eater."

I smiled wryly, my forehead already covered with sweat.

The old man looked at me with a smile and said, "It's good not to be a picky eater, you can live anywhere, right?" ”

I was stuck in my throat and speechless, but he seemed to see through my thoughts, so he instructed Wang Ling: "Let's eat Western food for dinner, and a lot of high-quality beef tenderloin happened to be flown in from Argentina this morning." ”

Wang Ling nodded, glanced at me again, and walked out of the study.

For a while, the air seemed to freeze, I was at a loss for what to do, I scratched my hair hard, dandruff slipped down like snowflakes, and those burning eyes were aimed at me like a gun, even though I repeatedly calmed myself and said: relax, don't be nervous, it's not a big deal. But I was still in a panic, and I unfolded the ink painting on the coffee table, which was a drizzly and hazy landscape picture, signed by the dragon flying and the phoenix dancing, so strong and fluttering that I couldn't tell who the author was.

The old man stood up, walked up to me and said, "This painting is called Bodhi Lin, its meaning is far-reaching, the style of painting is sharp, and the young man also has a study of calligraphy and painting?" ”

I hurriedly closed the scroll and said, "No, I don't know anything about calligraphy and painting. ”

"So, what are you good at?"

He bowed down, picked up the purple clay pot on the coffee table, filled a jet-black water cup, and slowly pushed it in front of me.

I took the teacup and drank it down, pursed my lips and said, "I'm good at learning." ”

"Very well, I am very satisfied with this answer."

He smiled, walked to the desk and sat down again, and said: "You and I should have dealt with each other, as the so-called don't fight and don't know each other, the same people, uneven, vulgar, benevolent, benevolent, people are afraid, words are too secret, and the color is not flattering, how many words can you understand." ”

I scolded in my heart, I understand that you are an ancestor of the eighteenth generation, come up and tell me what three-character scriptures, disciple rules, knowing that I have a limited diploma, no ink in my chest, and deliberately do it, it is really annoying, but I can't show my emotions, just said lightly: "You are a respected elder, Wen Taowu, strong, developed career, is a model for our juniors, to be able to deal with you, it is a blessing for three lives, I can't ask for it." ”

He smiled heartily: "Good eloquence, listen to Xiaoling, you are in the clothing wholesale business, this industry is very deep, but it is not too difficult to make some achievements." ”

I wiped the sweat from my forehead and said, "I'm a beginner yet, and I still need to learn a lot from my seniors." ”

He nodded approvingly, and then he was silent, and the study fell into silence again, it was a deathly silence, the sunset shone through the blinds, sprinkling a dappled light and shadow on the desk, time was passing silently, and the European-style wall clock on the wall was rattling, as if to warn the two people in the room that it was not too early.

"I owe her so much."

He spoke suddenly, in a hoarse voice, and I didn't say anything, at least not to interrupt him politely.

"Xiaoling is like my life, when she is happy, I can smile, she is bored, I will be very lost, after her mother divorced me, I rarely see her smile."

He sighed and continued: "Once upon a time, I worked hard to give her a better life, but I didn't expect that I won the career, but lost my family affection. ”

I licked my dry lips and muttered, "She's grown up, maybe she's lived abroad for too long, she hasn't been connected to you enough, and the impact of the environment on a person is huge." ”

He glanced at me, and a pleasant smile appeared on his old cheeks, and then he stood up and said, "So, Xiaoling's marriage, I don't participate too much, it's good for her to recognize it, at least in this matter, I don't want her to be sad." ”

I hurriedly stood up and said, "You mean, agree that I am married to her?" ”

He didn't nod or shake his head, just looked at me intently, and saw that I was a little frizzy in my heart, and after a while, he said with a serious face: "The beauty of a gentleman as an adult, the villain is loved by many people, you two can tie the knot, there is a providence in the dark, not I contributed to it, but you have to keep in mind that after my daughter gets married, she must not be bullied at all, if you let me know that she washes her face with tears every day and suffers insults, then you can ask for more blessings." ”

He saw that my face was blue and his expression was wooden, so he walked over, patted me on the shoulder and said: "Ugly words are said in front, and it will be good to see you in the future, you are a very strong person, run a business and do business, don't be impatient and rash, after Xiaoling marries you, I hope to see you have a greater change, understand?" ”

I nodded and said, "Don't worry, uncle, after Wang Ling marries me, I will definitely take care of her in the palm of my hand." ”

He laughed dryly twice, and said stupidly: "I should be a flamboyant tongue in everything you say now, now there are many people who can speak and speak, but few people who can take action, I hope you are not that kind of person, let's go, go downstairs to eat." ”

After speaking, he walked out of the study without looking back, looking at his back, I took a long breath, this conversation was more nervous than the interview.

After digging deeper, I found that he was not so terrible, nor was he aggressive and difficult, I think this is the difference between a well-educated person and a nouveau riche.

The decoration style of the restaurant is very rustic, there is a woman about 40 years old busy in the kitchen, Wang Ling is sitting on a chair playing with her mobile phone, seeing me and his father walking slowly, he pouted and said, "I don't eat dinner anymore, lose weight." ”

"Sitting quietly without eating is polite and hospitable."

He rubbed Wang Ling's beautiful curly hair, revealing a doting look on his face.

There were porcelain plates, knives and forks on the table, steak and red wine, and candlelight, but I had no appetite, Wang Ling pinched me and said, "Don't you like to eat steak?" ”

I was stunned for a moment, then leaned into her ear and said embarrassedly: "I don't know how to use a knife and fork, I can't eat steak with chopsticks, it won't be a pie." ”

After Wang Ling heard this, he actually giggled, and when Wang Wenwen saw this, he reprimanded in a low voice: "Xiao Ling, sit on the chair, eat and laugh, what kind of system do you become?" ”

Wang Ling grimaced at him, stuck out her tongue and said, "I want to eat pasta." ”

Wang Wenwen glanced at her, and said unhappily and slowly: "Didn't you just say lose weight?" Changed your attention so quickly? ”

I sat down in a chair and said, "Uncle, the pasta was ordered for me, but I don't really know the etiquette of Western food, and I'm not very skilled in knives and forks, so..."

"It's okay, you'll learn these things in the future."

After saying that, he waved his hand, and the old woman hurried over.

"Make this lad a tomato beef noodle."

The old woman glanced at me and walked away.

During the dinner, I chatted with him a lot, such as my parents' work, my hometown, my academic qualifications, and career plans for the next three years, etc., I have to say that he is a very wise person, whether it is in work or life, he is comprehensive and targeted.

He also invited me to come as a frequent guest in my spare time, and after dinner I played a few games of chess with him, and in this bookish atmosphere, I let go of my impetuousness, as if I were talking to a retired teacher, who was not smiling, but could tell some innocuous allusions.

The sunset sank on the side of the mountain, the afterglow of the sky gradually dissipated, the lake surface remained with a halo that seemed to be nothing, the earth was quiet, the mountains and forests were sleeping, there were no old farmers in the fields, the evening breeze blew through the plane trees on the side of the road, as if they were whispering a nickname, and as if they were telling love words, everything became so intoxicating, intoxicated and sad, and throbbing.

After the housekeeper drove me to the basement, he left in a hurry, walked into the yard, and saw Qin Yan and Brother Scumbag drinking, I salivated and laughed: "What are you doing to eat?" ”

"Boiled mutton, just served, eat it hot."

Brother Scumbag got up, took out a wine glass in the cupboard, poured it full of wine and handed it to me, scooped up a hot lamb bone and put it in my bowl, and said with a smile: "This is a freshly slaughtered sheep, the taste is delicious, the meat is tender, taste it." ”

I blew on the lamb bones and took a bite of the fat and lean meat, the unique umami of mutton filled the mouth, making people have an endless aftertaste, and the joy was like a fairy.

Qin Yan took a sip of wine and said, "What did you do?" ”

"Personal matters, it's been taken care of."

I tore another piece of mutton and threw it in my mouth, chirping and chewing.

"You have a fart personal matter, it's nothing more than dating Wang Ling's little lady, do you know how much work I did today? My leg is about to break, the industrial and commercial bureau, the tax bureau, department stores, vegetable markets, and busy with the things in the store. ”

Qin Yan's face was red and his speech was slurred, but it could be seen that he was very tired, and I did feel a little guilty, but things were all together, and I couldn't get out, so I knew that I should have told him.

I patted him on the shoulder and said, "Tired brother, Xue Yao called me, and when I finish the resignation procedures, I will come over to help, and you will be able to rest then." ”

Qin Li glared at me, and didn't say much, just drank angrily, I shook my head helplessly, looked at the scumbag brother and said, "That batch of clothes has fallen." ”

"Boss Feng agreed?"

Brother Scumbag lit a cigarette with a look of joy.

I nodded and said, "Yes, Boss Feng is indeed good, but the biggest credit should be Wang Ling and Zhou Ziran." ”

After hearing this, Qin Yan grinned and asked, "Why?" ”

"Because Wang Ling's father and Boss Feng are very good friends, besides, when I went to negotiate this matter today, Wang Ling happened to be there, and then it was logically promoted."

Brother scumbag said: "The relationship is good, and acquaintances are easy to do." ”

Qin Yan said disdainfully: "It turns out that you approached that little lady for a purpose." ”

"That's not, I, Wang Tao, will never spend a penny on a woman, and between me and Wang Ling, it's not as unbearable as you think, and besides, she's pregnant now."

"What, wait."

Qin Yan interrupted me, and he said stupidly, "Pregnant? Are you sure it's your doll? ”

"What do you mean?"

I'm a little annoyed.

Qin Yi laughed and said, "Yo, what's the hurry, don't you ever think about things in your head?" ”

"Don't mess with me, just talk to me."

My face was gloomy and my words were cold.

He shrank and said, "What are you yelling at me, is it your child, just do a DNA test." ”

"The child is not formed, how to identify it?"

Brother scumbag frowned and said: "Okay, don't quarrel, in my opinion, that girl has a very good personality and doesn't have much scheming, there is no need to coax others with this matter, you both relax, don't be crooked because of this kind of brainless, are you all full?" ”

Qin Yan glanced at me and whispered, "It's him who shouts at every turn." ”

I gasped for a few breaths and didn't squeak.

Brother Scumbag glanced at me and said, "You too, now that your career has just improved, don't take it lightly, the store must be managed well, pay so much, and in the end you don't get any fart, so what's the point." ”

I hummed twice, drank two more glasses, and went back to the basement and fell asleep.

I constantly need comfort in my sleep, and my comfort at this moment is to casually sing a pop song from many years ago, and there are still old feelings, new discoveries.

Those few lyrics, in the past, were just hummed gently, but in the dream, but got rid of the impression of inertia, slowly chewed out the true taste, there are countless cars speeding around, everything becomes like a separation, the chaos in front of the face, the blink of an eye, as if all unfair things will eventually be compensated.