growing up

Aunt Chen's mother probably mentioned it. During the third class, she sent a message to Ling Chao asking him if he had any friends to go back for dinner at noon.He didn't even remember his own birthday before, so naturally he didn't mention it to anyone else.Ling Chao thought about it, but he still only wanted to be with Gu Yuan, and told Aunt Chen to help prepare meals for the two of them.

This morning was no different from usual, except that some of Ling Chao's excitement was exposed when school was over at noon.

He was in a hurry in the morning and didn't come to ask any more questions. What Gu Yuan said about giving him a birthday present at noon has always affected his curiosity and anticipation.

As soon as the bell rang, as soon as Mao Feng announced the end of the last math class, Ling Chao grabbed Gu Yuan and ran outside.Wang Tian, ​​who was sitting in front of him, knocked on Xu Ziqiang's table and asked, "Did you see clearly just now? Is my idol rushing to pick up money or reincarnate?"

Xu Ziqiang had lowered his head and was calculating the last question given by Mr. Mao, but was interrupted by Wang Tianyi, who wrote the formula wrong again. He gritted his teeth and raised his head and said, "I don't know what he is in a hurry for, but I know what I am doing now." What do you want to do." He clasped Wang Tian's arm and said, "Come on, tell me this question again."

Wang Tian saw Xu Ziqiang's expression, and said with a smile: "Hey, I'll tell you later, let's go, I'll treat you to the Yizhong Hotel."

"Eat your head." Xu Ziqiang wasn't really angry, but he felt the real pressure this semester. He let go of Wang Tian listlessly, and glanced at the two tables behind, "When will I be able to be like that?" The latter two are like gods, and they don't worry about studying at all."

"Don't do that, let's do our best. A famous person said, 'The biggest difference between people is the difference in IQ'. Of course, you also have your strengths."

"Which celebrity?" Xu Ziqiang asked.

"Me." Wang Tian blinked and said.

Xu Ziqiang, who was fooled, laughed angrily. He nodded Wang Tian's shoulder, and looked at the exercise just now, still a little frowning.

"Let's go, come to the classroom after dinner and I'll tell you." Wang Tian stood up and said seriously.

Ling Chao pulled Gu Yuan out of the classroom, rushed all the way outside the school gate, and then gradually slowed down.

The temperature at noon was warm, and the foliage on both sides of the street outside blocked the sun.

There are no pedestrians on the street, they are running too fast today.Usually, when they came out, the whole street was already full of No. [-] Middle School students.

"Phew." Ling Chao stretched out his arms, looked at Gu Yuan who ran down with him beside him, and said, "Come on, Aunt Chen cooked something delicious today."

"Let's go to the pedestrian street first," Gu Yuan said, "I ordered a cake yesterday."

Ling Chao was very happy when he knew that Gu Yuan remembered his birthday in the morning.He brought him breakfast and presents at noon, which already satisfied him.Unexpectedly, Gu Yuan even ordered a cake for him.

"It's just the two of us, why are you still ordering cakes?" Ling Chao asked.

"Don't everyone have a birthday cake?" Gu Yuan said.

"All right. Anyway, I have you to accompany me to celebrate my birthday, so I can do whatever I want." Ling Chao said as he rubbed Gu Yuan's hair every day.

The cake shop was close to the supermarket, so they naturally took the path again.

The waiter has already packed it, and Gu Yuan can take it away directly after taking the receipt.

There is a purple pattern on the beige square box, and the ribbon of the same color is tied up for easy lifting.The box was not too big, so Gu Yuan took it and thanked him, then walked back with Ling Chao.

"It's a pity that today is not the weekend." After leaving the door, Ling Chao sighed suddenly.

"Then I'll give you another one this weekend?" Gu Yuan said with a smile.

"No, it's still meaningful to celebrate birthdays on the same day. My parents were planning to come here, but they didn't make it on a temporary business trip, but luckily you're here." Ling Chao said.

When they were about to reach the entrance of the supermarket, Gu Yuan stopped suddenly.

Ling Chao didn't know why, so he stopped and found that Gu Yuan's face was not very good-looking.

"What's the matter?" Ling Chao asked, following his gaze and looking forward.

There is a lottery point next to the gate of the supermarket, and a group of people are squatting or standing on the front steps.The dressing styles of those people were somewhat familiar, but Ling Chao didn't find anyone he knew after checking.

Gu Yuan only stopped for a few seconds, he raised his hand and pushed down the brim of his hat, lowered his head and pulled Ling Chao deliberately to the other side of the street for a few steps before walking forward.

Ling Chao could see that Gu Yuan definitely knew people there, and it was not a good meeting.He didn't ask any more questions, and followed Gu Yuan away.

It wasn't until they turned a corner into the alley that Gu Yuan made sure that no one was following him before he said, "The group of people just now belonged to Daban."

"Ah?" Ling Chao thought for two seconds before he remembered who 'Da Ban' was.One and a half semesters have passed, and after that fight, Ling Chao never saw them again.

"I heard that he went to the south before, but I didn't expect to come back again." Gu Yuan remembered the smile when Da Ban saw him just now, although he didn't move too much in the end.

"Is he in the group just now? I didn't see red hair." Ling Chao thought for a while and said.

"The one leaning against the corner smoking is him. His hair has been cut and dyed. It's not red, it's black." Gu Yuan said.

"Oh." Ling Chao doesn't care, it should be fine if he doesn't get in touch with this kind of person, but Gu Yuan's reaction just now made him a little worried.

"Forget it, leave him alone, let's go back quickly." Gu Yuan said with a relieved smile.

He didn't want Ling Chao to think too much, the avoidance just now was a subconscious reaction.Although Ling Chao fights fiercely, he has always lived in a safe and warm environment.He didn't want Ling Chao to get too involved with those people, even if they thought Gu Yuan was afraid of them, it didn't matter.

The doubts in Ling Chao's heart didn't last long. From his point of view, he wouldn't attack if people didn't offend him, and if people offended him, he wouldn't be afraid of people.There is no deep hatred, and the boss is not a heinous person.Just a little punk.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the community, he was stopped by the guard uncle.The gift my mother said has arrived.

Ling Chao thanked Uncle, the package is quite big, I don't know what's in it.

When I got home, as soon as I opened the door, the smell of food filled the room.

Ling Chao put down the express box in his hand in a hurry, and went to the restaurant first.Aunt Chen cooked a table of dishes, all Ling Chao's favorites.She also prepared a small card with birthday wishes for Ling Chao written on it.Next to it was a box of cookies she made at home.

Aunt Chen is a kind and warm-hearted aunt. She rarely sees Ling Chao except on weekends.When she came, Ling Chao was in class, and when Ling Chao came back, she had already done everything and left.She remembers all Ling Chao's favorite food, and cooks for him as much as possible every day.

Looking at the things on the table, Ling Chao was moved.Leaving home to go to school here, I was originally alone, but now I have Gu Yuan, and the aunt who takes care of my life is so good, I am very satisfied thinking about it.

He put the courier on the chair, went to the kitchen to find scissors and cut it open.

Inside were two pieces of clothing and a camera case.

The jacket was the exact same baseball jersey, with a different size.Ling Chao knew at a glance that his mother bought one for himself and Gu Yuan.

Inside the box is a retro-looking Polaroid, with a postcard pressed under the machine.

Ling Chao took out a postcard with his mother's handwriting on it.

——Happy birthday to my favorite baby!

If you received this delivery, Mom is sorry for not being able to witness your coming-of-age day.

I saw the clothes by accident when I went to the mall to do business a few days ago, and at first glance I thought it would suit you and Gu Yuan very well.And the camera is my birthday present for you.Hope allows you to record all the moments you want to record at any time.

I wish my baby all the best!

always love you mom and dad

Ling Chao's eyes were a little hot, and he tried not to let himself cry.He read the passage twice from beginning to end, and then slowly put it in the box.

Gu Yuan took out the cake, inserted a candle and brought it to the table, just as he saw Ling Chao raised his head and pressed his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Gu Yuan put down the cake and walked to him and asked.

"It's okay." Ling Chao took a deep breath, picked up the dress that was one size smaller, and said with a smile to Gu Yuan, "You have a share of the gift from my mother."

Gu Yuan had just gone to make cakes, and did not see the process of Ling Chao unpacking the package, but now he suddenly heard Ling Chao say this, and felt a little embarrassed: "Your birthday, why did Auntie bring me a copy? "

"Because you are my boyfriend, this is to please my future daughter-in-law." Ling Chao pushed the clothes into his arms, seeing that Gu Yuan blushed and stopped teasing him, "The clothes are not a gift, it's just that my mother didn't mean to When I saw it, I bought it for us. Don’t worry about it.”

"Okay." Gu Yuan took it, "Say thank you to Auntie for me."

"You can thank me, just give me the gift you prepared quickly." Ling Chao opened his hands and looked at Gu Yuan and said.

"Let's watch after eating. The food will be cold in a while, which is a waste of Aunt Chen's heart." Gu Yuan was still keeping the secret, so he walked over and sat down opposite.

Seeing him running away, Ling Chao thought he would give it to him anyway, so he was not in a hurry.

He took out the camera, asked Gu Yuan to sit down, took a picture of him first, and then took a picture of the food and cake on the table.

The photos are not bad.Ling Chao sat down after playing enough.

"Shall I blow out the candles first?" Gu Yuan asked.

"It's all right." Ling Chao said.

Gu Yuan took out the lighter and lit the candles on the cake.

Few people should blow out candles at noon.The room was brightly lit, and the candlelight had no effect.

"Aren't we stupid? It's noon." After Gu Yuan ordered, he looked at the picture in front of him and smiled.

"I don't have time at night, it doesn't matter. I didn't even think about having cake, and I have to thank you for preparing it for me." Ling Chao said.

"Okay, let's make it a point." Gu Yuan said, "I'll sing you a birthday song, and you make a wish, and we'll finish what we have to do."

Ling Chao followed what Gu Yuan said, closed his eyes, and made three small wishes in Gu Yuan's gentle happy birthday song.

He hopes that all the elders he loves and loves him will work smoothly, be healthy and happy.

He hoped that Qingqing's health would improve and a miracle would happen.

He hopes... the third wish cannot be said, so let him keep it in his heart.