Tropical Allergy [ABO]

The landlord and his wife came to visit before dinner and brought Sui Sui's favorite blueberry pie.The sweetness of the cream penetrated into the sense of smell, and the taste of the farewell was really missed, but it was a pity that Qiao Jue allowed her to eat only one piece at most.

The little girl looked sad and disappointed, but she didn't show any signs of making trouble, and she didn't ask others for help. She obediently put the leftover pie into the refrigerator; On the contrary, he secretly marveled: he was really ruthless.

If I leave it to myself, if my daughter acts like a baby and makes a crying expression on that little face, she will be defeated immediately, right?

It seems that there is a long way to go to adapt to the educational philosophy in the future... No, it is too early to think about this.

The couple still have doubts about this Alpha who once abandoned Qiao Jue and failed to fulfill her parenting responsibilities to Wendy. Outsiders can't get in on the short matters of the parents, just be polite on the surface.However, judging from the past few days, Jiang Shuo's attitude is beyond words, meticulous and thoughtful in all aspects, and can pass the preliminary assessment period.

They were chatting in the living room, talking about the gathering tomorrow night, all in the local language, and Jiang Shuo was making hazelnut jam in the kitchen with Sui Sui for tomorrow's breakfast, and he was very proficient in using his daughter's translator: "Dad, they are saying What?"

The child stood on the bench and was held in his arms, his eyes were full of sweets, and he explained kindly, "Are you talking about a rally?"

"What rally?"

Sui Sui dipped some sauce with his index finger, put it in his mouth and licked it, he was very satisfied with the taste.She said a very awkward word (it's hard for such a young child to remember how to pronounce it), which was probably the name of the market. Of course, Jiang Shuo couldn't understand it, and it was derived from his own business travel experience in other countries: "Yes Isn't there lights, lots of people, and stalls selling things, and there's a show...like Christmas?"

The expression was very abstract, but fortunately Sui Sui understood it, and nodded, keeping his eyes on the bowl in front of him: "If you don't do it again, it will freeze!"

Jiang Shuo spread the sauce on her face, and drew a few cat whiskers: "You little girl, you know how to eat."

After dinner, Jiang Shuo put the tableware into the dishwasher, and by the way, Qiao Jue looked at him with complicated eyes: "Do you want to go?"

Jiang Shuo snatched the passing little girl over as a shield: "Sui Sui wants to go. Don't you?"

The kid had no position, looked at his uncle and then at his father, and nodded vigorously.

The father and daughter looked at him with the same expression and similar outlines, Qiao felt it was difficult to say "no" to any face.

"...Okay." He gave up resisting, "if you behave well."

I don't know who it is.

Compared to the fact that every city in the country is divided into several irrelevant districts, this place is more like a series of connected small towns, some are quiet and some are lively, and the one they live in seems to be celebrating Christmas all year round.Always warm, always friendly, always full of energy, and always full of endless love for the world.

The rally is one of the most important events in the town, and almost all the residents will come to participate, those who set up stalls, hang out, and there are tourists who find it interesting to see everything, such as Jiang Shuo.The winter nights in the northern country started in the afternoon, and sometimes he watched slowly throughout the night, and he also took the opportunity to take good pictures—although he was still not allowed to take pictures of the father and daughter. (If he only took a few photos quietly, he should not be discovered, right?)

Children holding milk and cocoa nimbly slipped through the crowd, and the adults following behind each had a cup of hot orange wine in a paper cup.South orange and north trifoliate, like oranges, which should grow in the tropics, can't accumulate sugar in such a cold place, sour and astringent with a hint of bitterness, it has a special flavor after being brewed.

In addition to the traditional recreational items, some residents brought home-raised elk, which looked like the big-horned deer in the movie and attracted a lot of attention.The animal is tall and docile. After the owner smiled and nodded, Jiang Shuo hugged the child on the elk's back. Sui Sui held the rein with one hand, and carefully touched its smooth fur and artwork-like horns with the other, his eyes full of surprise.

Both sides of the long street are full of temporary shops, most of which sell handmade products, which are necessary for home travel, complicated and interesting, and have everything you expect.According to Chinese etiquette, one always needs to bring something for close family and friends when traveling. Jiang Shuo racked his brains to use all the improvised words, mixed with English and body language to communicate with the store, and the shopping went smoothly.Even Sui Sui, who grew up here, couldn't resist the temptation to buy two hats, a gift of berries and peaches, although it may be a little too big for a cat.

The market will soon usher in the most important part: fireworks.

It wasn't until Jiang Shuo went back that he knew that the gathering was to celebrate the half of winter, and the spring was getting closer and closer, but he didn't know anything about it now and it didn't prevent him from blending into the atmosphere.The first flash of light and the first roar stopped everyone in their tracks, and they looked up at the night sky.Thousands of flaming bouquets competed to bloom, stars fell like rain, and admiring applause sounded around.

Originally, the two were holding Sui Sui, one left and one right, but at this moment they stopped, Jiang Shuo covered Sui Sui's ears, the child leaned against him, and said "wow", with the beautiful light and shadow reflected in his eyes.Qiao Jue also raised her head, and the profile of her face was covered with light and dark.Jiang Shuo looked at him, thinking of many things in the past.

"Do you still remember, the first year we met, we also watched fireworks on the night of New Year's Eve." Jiang Shuo sighed, "It's been so long, sometimes I feel that you are still that shy newcomer. I can see you in the office when I go upstairs..."

Qiao Jue pursed her lips, even though she didn't respond, she couldn't help falling into memories together.

Of course he remembered the fireworks that year, it was the first time he liked this person and passed through with him.The nights were cold, yet more satisfying than ever.At that time it was still his unrequited love in the dark, how could he expect that one day it would be like this now, the feng shui turns, and the one who is hesitant becomes himself instead...

The perfect atmosphere, but someone disrupted the situation.

"Hey, Xiao Qiao, when will you come back—" the voice paused, and then changed into a teasing tone, "Okay, this speed has already brought you here."

"He insisted on coming." Qiao Jue explained with a little embarrassment, although the explanation was pale and weak.

It has been a month since I saw Cen Huaixi last time, and the memory of the dispute and embarrassment is as vivid as if it happened yesterday.It was finally Jiang Shuo's turn to show his possessiveness. He hugged Sui Sui and told Qiao Jue, but his eyes were fixed on the other Alpha: "Go back early, don't freeze the child."

No matter what the considerations were, Qiao Jue rarely obeyed.The adults said goodbye politely and walked in the opposite direction.Cen Huaixi walked for a while and then stopped, turned around and watched the three people.It really looks like a family, doesn't it?

Sui Sui put his arms around Jiang Shuo's neck and looked around, and saw him when he turned his head, and waved happily.Cen Huaixi followed her example and waved his hands, mouthing goodbye.

Goodbye, Wendy.

It's probably true this time, it's hard to see you again.

The snow was getting bigger and bigger, and it was so thick that it blocked the line of sight. The umbrella I had been holding all the way finally came in handy.The two switched roles, Jiang Shuo held the child, Qiao Jue carried things and held an umbrella.

The umbrella is not small, but it is still a bit difficult to cover three people, and they must be very close together.Qiao Jue avoided the eyes of the people next to him, and caught a glimpse of something small in Sui Sui's hand. He didn't remember buying it before: "What is this?"

The child opened his hand, and the sign hanging on his wrist hung down: "It belongs to uncle."

I don't remember which little shop I found it in just now. It is engraved with winding patterns and crosses, and the golden lacquer base is dotted with shiny black. It caught my eye at a glance.He remembered the peace card that he and Qiao Jue asked for a long time ago, but he didn't know where he lost it. Although the style was completely different, he bought it without bargaining.

Qiao Jue stared at it blankly, and Jiang Shuo wrapped the Ping An card together with Sui Sui's hand, without explaining too much, just smiled: "Go back and hang it on the car."

Did he notice it?

So he still remembers?

It turns out that I am not the only one who cares about such an inconspicuous little matter...

Jiang Shuo saw this person looking at him wordlessly, and teased, "Why, you were moved by me?"

Qiao Jue was noncommittal and did not look away.

"—I warn you, if you look at me like this again, I'm going to kiss you."

"..."

"I will do what I say?"

Qiao Jue still didn't move.

This is not only a hint, but a provocation at all, right?There is no reason not to eat the food that was delivered to your door, and Jiang Shuo didn't care what the consequences would be if he made his own claim, so he covered Suisui's eyes and bowed his head over the umbrella handle to kiss him.

He saw equal amounts of longing and fear in his eyes, the increasingly dense snow isolated them from the world, the surroundings were muted and suspended, leaving them, only them.

But he stopped a second before his lips touched.

……wrong.

Not yet.

They returned to a safe distance, and heard a sigh that they didn't know who it belonged to.

On the way back, no one spoke again.They walked very slowly, the snow became gentle, and the road was as long as half a lifetime.

Suisui was already asleep when she got home, Jiang Shuo put her on the bed and covered her with a quilt, the adult closed the door and went to the corridor.

"You go to sleep too, I have to... think about something." Jiang Shuo wanted to hug him, but in the end he just brushed off the unmelted snowflakes on his shoulders and smiled, "Good night."

Qiao Jue also wanted to respond with the same expression, but she couldn't make a smile anyway, so she could only respond in silence.Jiang Shuo took a deep breath, and went downstairs without looking back as if he was afraid that he would regret it.Seeing him disappear around the corner, Qiao Jue suddenly remembered that it was Jiang Shuo who looked at his back the first day he came here, but now it's the other way around.

Just like many, many times before, he couldn't take his eyes off Jiang Shuo.

It was him again, always him.

It shouldn't be like this.Repeating the same mistakes again.

Do it a thousand times ten thousand times, how could he still love this person.