Greedy.

It was completely dark.You have hastily settled the dinner. To be honest, what Qiao Qing said is more memorable than what you ate.

After the meal, you went shopping again, Qiao Qing insisted on sending you home before leaving.You feel like a shameless and chattering duck today, but when it comes time to part, you still feel reluctant.

You all stand still.

The entire residential building not far away was completely dark, only the street lamps were working diligently.You stand in the shadow under the lamp, and Qiao Qing stands at the junction.Light and shadow perched quietly on his face, making his outline appear deep, and for a moment there was an illusion of indifference and mystery.

However, his eyes are like warm water, affectionate but not hot, everywhere, but not aggressive.

You look at him well.You haven't thought about whether to ask him out or not.However, you have been fooling around for two days in a row, will it be too tight to make an appointment again?You are always worried. From Qiao Qing's point of view, you have not known each other for a long time.

... Although he once said, "It seems to be familiar from an old friend".

You remind yourself.Although you don't have a life of your own, he does.

You take a deep breath, take a step back, and say, "Then... I'll go first."

"Wait." Qiao Qingfei said quickly, "Do you have time tomorrow night? Maybe we can...have dinner together?"

The surprise came too suddenly.

"Yes." You said firmly.

You have finished everything, and Qiao Qing's information point was long overdue: "At my house?"

You glanced at him, a little unsure of his plan.Home is a very private place. You and Qiao Qing have met so many times, let alone entering his house, you don't even know the address.This invitation is far more serious than it looks.

But no matter what the plan is, you can't let the duck you got fly away.His home is his home, and the focus in your eyes is only "him", and "home" has to be further behind.

So you clapped your hands together happily: "So you want what you want."

The appointment is tomorrow night, but you can't shrink the blank day to an inch, and you have to endure it every second.

You walked around the 16-square-meter room, feeling bored, but you struggled, but you still didn't bother Qiao Qing.Walking from the aisle to the study at No. [-], you walked along a stack of white papers that were randomly placed inside.

You are going to paint.

In order to add interest, you are too lazy to draw anything else, so you just catch Qiao Qinghua.You originally thought that you knew his expression and appearance well, but when you started to write, you realized that your memory was not so clear.

You are clearly full of him with crooked brows and eyes, and you write a draft, but Qiao Qing on the paper seems to be indifferent and alienated.This is the case for several pictures in a row.You were short of breath, so you had no choice but to add a few more Q version of Qiao Qing with round heads, big brains and small bodies, finally pleasing to the eye.However, it looks too stupid, and it doesn't look like him.

You put down your pen and brace your jaw to remember.For some reason, the scene of Qiao chuckling and making noise flew by, just like the slot machine he played before, dazzlingly colorful, but the picture was finally frozen in the glimpse of a long time ago, silent as black and white.It was an unprepared look at each other, Qiao Qing's eyes were like a poisoned knife, but the blade pointed at himself.

You recall time effortlessly.This is the first time you face the disillusionment of your dream, but you can't help but peep at him.This hasty glance turned out to be your deepest and deepest impression of him.

In midsummer, the sun is scorching like fire, and your heart is cold.

You originally planned to destroy those papers, but after some hesitation, you found out the folders and kept them one by one.Now that everything is different, shouldn't you deny everything as pessimistically as usual?

Maybe you should face it, so that you can change.

Out of some mentality, you added a tie to your usual shirt before going out.

You just went out in a suit and leather shoes, and when you saw Qiao Qing who came to pick you up in a tracksuit, you were all taken aback.

Qiao suppressed a smile and teased, "So formal?"

You were speechless, only to realize that the superimposed tie looks like a peacock spreading its tail, revealing a bit of subtle coquettishness.

However, the screen has already been opened, and it is difficult to retract it under the eyes of everyone.You had no choice but to cough calmly, and said reservedly: "Yes."

Joe chuckled like a fox who just stole a chicken, very flat.

You have to turn your head away, out of sight.After walking a few more steps like this, you are still hesitating when it is convenient to turn your head back, and you feel Qiao Qing hugging your shoulders, whispering softly: "Here."

You are alive and well.What's worse is that Qiao Qing must have felt it, because his smile became even more playful, just like a capital oh, three times, and a tilde.

While waiting for the elevator, Qiao leaned lightly on the wall beside her and said calmly, "Zhou Huai, your ears are already red all the way."

You don't feel anything, but it's not surprising at all.You glanced at the mirror wall next to you calmly, and then turned your gaze back in self-defeating.Let's be silent, silence is Cambridge tonight.

It wasn't until getting out of the elevator that Qiao Qing pinched your earlobe and said with a smile, "I lied to you, I just became popular just now."

you:"……"

He had just taken two steps, and he turned around and added, "I saw it was red, and it was red very fast, as if activated by voice."

There is no end!

Before you adjusted your expression, Qiao Qing opened the door with a click.Qiao Qing is smoking, you are almost cooking yourself, you have no time to lament that your daughter-in-law has become a mother-in-law for many years, so you just lifted your foot and followed into the door.

After struggling and waiting for such a long time, how much painstaking and moaning, when it was finally delivered, it turned out to be only such a step.

There are already some cups and saucers on the table, sealed with a thermal cover.When you glanced over, you were a little stunned.

A small bowl of fried rice was placed on each side of the square table, and several dishes were placed in the middle, each of which was small in portion, but included all the ups and downs, bitterness, spicyness, and saltiness.Among them, there are more sweet dishes, especially char siu.You searched for Qiao Qing's favorite dishes, but only found bitter melon, apparently to make a bitter dish.

But it's not these that startle you, but...these don't seem to be made by robots.The bitter gourd was cut in different thicknesses, and some were even broken.A small carrot flower is adorned next to the char siu. At first glance, it looks similar, but the center of the flower is a mess. When you look closely, it seems that one petal is missing.

Your heart warmed up a little bit.You were stunned, but still asked in disbelief: "This... did you do it yourself?"

Qiao laughed softly: "It's not well done, please forgive me. There are still some noodles and vegetables that don't taste good after being kept for a long time, so I didn't make them first. Just wait a little longer, it will be ready in a while."

You leaned against the kitchen door, folded your arms, and watched silently.You suddenly thought of something, and asked: "So you made a big fuss and invited me into the house just for the convenience of you?"

Qiao nodded without looking back, and asked instead, "Shouldn't you go in?"

You were speechless for a moment.There is nothing more powerful than this sentence, he has accepted you from the bottom of his heart.And the funny thing is, you yourself are still timid.

You shook your head and laughed.You said: "In that case, do you want my help?"

"I need it in the future," Joe tapped you lightly, "this meal won't work."

Why?Because it's the first meal?You waited for him to explain, but Qiao Qing didn't speak any more.

Ten minutes later, Qiao Qingji brought out two bowls of macaroni and then fished out dumplings, dumplings.

You froze solidly.Previously, if the heart spring was bubbling and bubbling when cooking on a low fire, now it is like being bombarded by a cannon, and you feel that a piece of your heart is about to be knocked off.

It is just right to insert Qiao Qing in the vacant place.

Qiao glanced at the table and removed the heat preservation devices one by one: "It's done, you can eat it."

You were stunned for a few seconds before picking up a dumpling and biting down, which happened to be stuffed with corn.You eat very slowly, but you can't taste it anyway.Still, you feel more than satisfied.

You said softly: "Why do you think of making dumplings? Don't you not like eating them?"

Qiao Qing raised his eyes: "You told me yesterday that in your dream you cooked dumplings for me to eat, but I didn't eat them at all. I just wanted to make a meal and make up for it." He paused for a while and continued. : "And you mentioned it in the previous phone call, so you should like it."

"So you don't want my help?"

"It's all made by myself to be sincere," Qiao said with a light smile, "although it's just a vegetarian dumpling."

Because this is a compensation, an apology, so I don't give it to others.

Your eyes are a little hot.

"Even if the source is just my absurd dream...is that the case?"

Qiao put down his chopsticks lightly, as if it was a matter of course: "But it makes you sad."

Maybe your expression is too scary now, Qiao Qing said again: "What's more, I didn't do anything...Efforts can't be counted, the dumplings are all ready-made."

You just shake your head.

Maybe it's because you haven't received a response for a long time, you are extra sensitive and grateful for others' concern, and a little bit of care is enough to make you flattered.A sincere heart is a priceless treasure in my opinion, but if it is gouged out bloody and given to others, they may still think it is dirty, so I don't want it.

You are used to expressing your sincerity lightly as if it were something funny, trying to make the audience listen with gusto, so as not to get tired of your self-pity and chattering, but you never thought that you could be so cherished.You are like a wage earner who picks up a lottery ticket on the way to work. You don’t expect how much it’s worth.Then you check online, and you actually won 500 million.

In addition to being ecstatic, there is more confusion and guilt.

You stand too high too high.You have no time to look at the scenery, only worry that you will step on the ground.

During the next meal, Qiao Qing thoughtfully did not bring up the topic again.

You finish your macaroni quietly and suddenly say, "I want to drink."

Qiao Qing didn't move.He frowned, looking disapproving.

"Let me drink it." You looked at him, "Just once."

Joe didn't move you lightly, and finally got up.However, he stayed behind and only took a few cans of beer.

You see, smile slightly.Qiao Qing thought it was safe, but you know that you can still get drunk with beer.

You said first: "I'm bothering you."

According to your experience, you won't make much fuss when you're drunk, so just drink boldly and rush to get drunk to relieve your worries.

But today is not the same as before, you are not alone here.So a reaction that hadn't happened before crept in - your chatter is getting bigger and bigger, and everything is going out.By the time you realize it, it's completely unstoppable.