"You're here, please?"

Liu Xiaoguang and Cheng Xuedong cast suspicious glances at the same time.

Nan Binghuai looked relieved because Cheng Xuedong promised to go to Jizhong again, and said with a smile: "Yes, in addition to you, I also want to invite Xiao Zhu together." He's done a lot for our team, and I haven't had time to treat him. ”

Liu Xiaoguang was a little uneasy: "Since this is the case, is it still convenient for Mengmeng to participate?" ”

"Absolutely. She's not an outsider to us anymore. Besides, our observatory told her that going in and out was like her own home. ”

Cheng Xuedong was surprised: "Do you want to invite at the observatory?" ”

Nan Binghuai nodded: "Yes, I will invite you to taste sauerkraut stuffed dumplings in this office!" ”

Liu Xiaoguang couldn't help but look at Cheng Xuedong, and secretly said in his heart that Professor Nan would not stop if he didn't share his favorite dumplings with everyone.

Cheng Xuedong shifted his attention to the fact that he couldn't go home in time, maybe his beloved wife was excited because he was about to go home. Should I suddenly pour cold water on her at this time? Therefore, he did not have any reaction to Liu Xiaoguang's eyes.

Nan Binghuai saw that the time was not early, so he said loudly: "Xiao Liu, you can notify Mengmeng to come over." As for me, I'll go to the cafeteria immediately and arrange it myself. As for Xiao Cheng, he hurriedly called Shuzhen to explain the reason for postponing his home. ”

"Okay."

Liu Xiaoguang happily withdrew. At this time, he didn't have to worry about choosing a restaurant, and at the same time, he could let his beloved girl taste delicious dumplings again.

Nan Binghuai also walked out of his office, but before going out, he patted Cheng Xuedong, who had a solemn expression, on the shoulder: "You can call Shuzhen here." ”

Nan Binghuai's office was left with Cheng Xuedong alone, when he picked up his mobile phone, but fell into a dilemma, he already knew that his beloved wife was looking forward to him, if he couldn't go back early, it would have made him feel a little regretful, not to mention that it would have to be postponed for a while.

After thinking about it, he really couldn't bear to call back at this moment to pour cold water on his family. So, he decided to call Liu Yan back before leaving for Jizhong, explaining to her that there was an important task temporary, and he could only postpone his return for a few more days. He thought that with his beloved wife's reasonableness, he would definitely not mind, and help him do his daughter's ideological work. No matter whether his daughter did well in the exam or not, he could always say encouraging or comforting words to his daughter afterwards.

Cheng Xuedong didn't breathe a sigh of relief when he thought of this, but sighed heavily, with helplessness written on his face.

That night, in Nan Binghuai's office, the desk turned into a dining table, and a circle of people sat around. They were Nan Binghuai, Zhu Xu, Cheng Xuedong, two young staff members (they were assistants who followed Cheng Xuedong on the expedition), and Liu Xiaoguang and Li Mengmeng. On this substandard table were just a few plates of steaming dumplings.

In order to entertain them, Nan Binghuai had already taken out all the quick-frozen dumplings at the bottom of the freezer. In his opinion, the sauerkraut dumplings that his wife worked hard to make for himself are the most luxurious delicacy to entertain guests, which also shows how much he attaches importance to the guests seated.

Li Mengmeng's mood has improved a lot, especially on this occasion, she is not the main object of attention, so she can hide the pain in her heart that has not yet dissipated. She just began to force a smile and exchanged a few words with everyone, and then she lowered her head without saying a word, thinking about her thoughts.

Since Liu Xiaoguang didn't know about the upheaval in her family, her low mood could only be understood as her recent bad mood and shyness on such occasions. After all, she is the only girl here, and she is still an 'outsider'. However, because of this occasion, Liu Xiaoguang couldn't feed her dumplings, and he couldn't even focus on her.

In fact, the theme of this dinner is still for Cheng Xuedong. So everyone's attention is focused on the dialogue between Nan Binghuai and Cheng Xuedong.

"Xiao Cheng, the two data you are going to survey are very important for this huge instrument to settle down there, so you must make sure that the data is accurate."

Although Cheng Xuedong was full of worries, he was not ambiguous at all on this occasion: "Please rest assured, Mr. Nan, I promise to complete the tasks assigned to me by you and my superiors." ”

Nan Binghuai nodded with satisfaction: "Well, I believe that you can accomplish this task excellently." In order to rush for time, you will depart tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. on the 304th express train. I can't send you off, and I only send two assistants, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li. Tickets have been bought for you, I hope you don't arrive late. ”

Cheng Xuedong's heart sank, he didn't expect this business trip to be so urgent, he had planned to return to Shangjiang by high-speed train at noon tomorrow.

Nan Binghuai saw that he didn't react, and couldn't help but be shocked: "Do you feel embarrassed?" ”

Cheng Xuedong was stunned and quickly shook his head: "No, no, we promise not to miss it!" ”

Two other assistants also made assurances.

Nan Binghuai's heart was then steady, and he gave them an explanation.

Cheng Xuedong hid the heaviness in his heart, and when he finished eating the dumplings, he stood up and used the excuse to pack up his belongings and leave first.

Nan Binghuai was not reluctant, and at the same time explained to the other two assistants: "Xiao Zhang Xiaoli, you two should hurry up and prepare, rest early, and you must have enough energy to go." ”

"Okay." The two assistants agreed and left with Cheng Xuedong.

Nan Binghuai glanced at Zhu Xu, who was still chewing slowly: "Xiao Zhu, how is the situation with Yuzhu?" ”

Zhu Xu didn't know the hidden dangers caused by his wife's pregnancy, so he immediately nodded: "She's fine." ”

Nan Binghuai looked very cautious: "You haven't been home for a few days, how do you know if she's okay?" When you're done eating, let's go home. ”

Zhu Xu disagreed: "She has her teacher and mother to take care of herself, and she will definitely be safe." ”

Nan Binghuai's face was slightly serious: "Even if there is nothing wrong with her body, but what about her spirit?" You'd better spend more time with her, right? For pregnant women, what is often needed is spiritual companionship. ”

Zhu Xu didn't want his wife to be fake, and when he heard Nan Binghuai's reminder, he quickly reached out and wiped his mouth: "I listen to you, go home now." ”

Nan Binghuai felt that he was a little anxious, so he asked with concern: "Have you eaten well?" ”

"Eat well, the dumplings made by my wife are so fragrant."

"Really? Then you can bring back a little bit and give Yuzhu a taste. ”

Zhu Xu glanced down at Liu Xiaoguang and Li Mengmeng beside him, and then said with a smile: "No, my wife is currently taking care of Zhuzhu, and she can make dumplings for her at any time." ”

Nan Binghuai thought that his wife was currently at his house, and once she learned that she used the dumplings she had worked so hard to make to entertain others, she would turn to blame herself, so she had no choice but to give up.

As soon as Zhu Xu left, only Nan Binghuai, Liu Xiaoguang and Li Mengmeng were left in the office.

Because Li Mengmeng's grief in her heart has not dissipated, this has seriously affected her appetite, so she eats dumplings more slowly. Liu Xiaoguang also seemed to be more sven than usual, and as a result, there was still more than half of the dumplings left on the plate in front of them.

Nan Binghuai saw it in his eyes and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Mengmeng, is this dumpling not to your taste?" ”

Li Mengmeng saw that he had shifted his attention to herself, so she cheered up and covered up: "No, the dumplings are quite delicious." ”

"Oh, then why are you eating so slowly?"

"This..."

Li Mengmeng squirmed her upper and lower lips, not knowing what kind of sound to make.

Liu Xiaoguang hurriedly helped: "Mengmeng is a girl after all, she usually doesn't eat fast, let alone in front of everyone." You see, I'm embarrassed to eat it. ”

Nan Binghuai smiled kindly: "Now that they are all gone, there are no outsiders in this house." You both eat steadily. ”

Li Mengmeng fell ill at home for two or three days, almost never eaten, after some exercise, the body was about to collapse, even if there was no appetite in the mouth, but the body needed food very much, so under the persuasion of Nan Binghuai, she accelerated the speed of eating.

Nan Binghuai and Liu Xiaoguang looked at each other and smiled as soon as they saw that she had let go of the amount and started eating.

Besides, Cheng Xuedong didn't have a good rest last night, it was because of the excitement of going home, and now it has become empty, which makes his head very unclear, so he didn't carefully pack his bags and rushed to the bed. He needed a sleep to adjust the chaotic thoughts in his head.

However, although he felt very sleepy in his brain, he couldn't sleep, and even his heart was panicked. What the hell is going on?

After some struggle in bed, he had to sit up and pick up his mobile phone from the pillow to call Liu Yan.

However, when he thought about it calmly, he had to hang down his phone again - should he let Shuzhen lose sleep at this moment?

He was full of melancholy but difficult to get rid of, although he knew that his wife could understand him and help him persuade his daughter, but he could never get over this hurdle in his heart. Since he left home for more than half a year, he has accumulated his thoughts about his beloved wife to the extreme, because the day of his daughter's college entrance examination is approaching and it is becoming more and more inflated, but now he needs to forcibly suppress the outbreak, what kind of destruction is this to his body and mind?

Liu Xiaoguang, who is in the same dormitory, has not come back yet, maybe after eating the dumplings, he will have a flower with his beloved girl. , but he himself had to bear the pain of longing, which made Cheng Xuedong restless, and immediately got out of bed and walked out of the bedroom.

His destination is the terrace on the top of the building, which is not only a place for Liu Xiaoguang to smoke and relieve his emotions, but also a platform for him Cheng Xuedong to let go of his longing for his wife. He wants to release all his inner torment.

However, when he reached the terrace after several rounds, his newly poked head retracted. It turned out that the terrace was already occupied by someone else. They are Liu Xiaoguang and Li Mengmeng, and they hug each other, like an inseparable pair of life and death partners.

Cheng Xuedong couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head, in order not to alarm others, he had to turn around and return quietly.

When he lay down on the bed again, his heart was a little calmer, and his mind couldn't help but recall the scene he had just seen in his mind, and he couldn't help but recall the scene when he was young and in love with his wife. Perhaps it is through a warm memory that can alleviate his depression and suffering. He finally went to sleep with a piece of sweet memories...

The next day, when Cheng Xuedong opened his eyes, it was already bright outside. He rolled over in bed and looked at the time first, it was exactly 6 o'clock, although it was still too late, but the time given to him was not enough.

He subconsciously glanced at Liu Xiaoguang's bed, and found that the other party was still asleep, with a smile on the corner of his eyes, maybe still in a sweet dream, and he couldn't help but show envious eyes. He didn't know how long they had been interacting with that beautiful girl last night, because he was the first to fall asleep when they came back to bed. In order not to alarm his colleagues, he had to take the movement lightly.

When he simply packed up his belongings and walked out, the two assistants were already waiting for him.

"Cheng Gong, can we go?"

Cheng Xuedong looked at the two assistants who were ready to go: "You go out and wait first, and I'll go and say goodbye to Professor Nan." ”

The two assistants glanced at each other: "Okay, you have to hurry, the car outside is already waiting for us." ”

"I know."

After Cheng Xuedong took the two assistants, he hurried to Nan Binghuai's dormitory. He knew in his heart that Mr. Nan must be in the office at this time.

When he arrived at the door, he still didn't knock, but gently unscrewed the door...

When this office was clear at a glance, his eyes were touched by one of the scenes again!