Mindful

The program was mainly filmed at the street police station where Cheng Liye worked. It was already late at night when work was over, and everyone went back to Taiwan to work overtime. On the way, they decided to go to McDonald's for a little supper.

Qiao Yuanlin didn't want to eat, so he went back to the news center first. The study habits of his youth transitioned to work, and he always felt that things should be done in one go.

It was too quiet in the early morning, and he listened to white noise with headphones on. His ten fingers, which hadn’t touched the piano for many years, danced on the keyboard, and the joints became more distinct.

Although the members of the Octopus team were idle, journalists were no strangers to staying up all night. When it was halfway through the night, they took out pillows, sleeping bags, and Brother Dazhi even had a camp bed.

Qiao Yuanlin was wearing a denim jacket. After he was busy, he went to the editing room to check the progress. He was a little dizzy when he walked. He hid in the tea room and drank medicine, because he felt a stomachache after drinking it on an empty stomach.

A white line appeared in the sky in the morning light, the phone rang, and he opened WeChat, which was just the official account he subscribed to push messages.There were four or five headshots on the list. Qiao Wenyuan asked him what time he was going home last night, and He Jie told him not to stay up late. The others were all sent by his colleagues.

Further down, Liang Cheng's little white dog head looks like a different kind.Qiao Yuanlin poked it open, the series of questioning made him at a loss, and when he called back, Liang Cheng's question made it even more difficult for him to answer.

Give him a birthday present, why didn't he give it when he begged?

Qiao Yuanlin turned to the calendar, and there were three days left until August [-]th. However, he was entangled in a day that didn't exist.

Returning to WeChat, he guessed that Liang Cheng was sleeping, so he threw a dry opening sentence: Where did you reply last night?

In just two seconds, Liang Cheng: No reply.

Qiao Yuanlin: Huh?

Liang Cheng sent a location, showing Le'an Temple.

Qiao Yuanlin: Why are you in the temple?

Liang Cheng: I have become a monk.

Qiao Yuanlin felt that this person lied to him to call him again, he was not fooled, and searched for the angry emoticon package, when Bao Chunshan's loud voice came from outside.

He hurried out and saw Bao Chunshan standing outside the office door, with one hand on his hip, and said, "This interview is well done. I just received a notice that the Municipal Public Security Bureau will release a promotional video, and let our column be responsible."

Everyone was bleary-eyed, but all of a sudden they became energetic. Bao Chunshan yawned with his mouth wide open, and said, "Okay! Everyone has half a day off, go home, clean up and sleep!"

Hearing the good news, Qiao Yuanlin relaxed all over, went to the work station to pack his bag, the phone rang again, he opened the message and saw that Liang Cheng had sent a photo of a table of Vegetarian Food.

What kind of situation is this, I have eaten in the cafeteria in the temple, so I can't really become a monk, right?

Unable to be a reporter without curiosity, Qiao Yuanlin left the TV station and took a taxi to Le'an Temple.It was just dawn, and it would be here in half an hour.

Le'an Temple is located in the urban area, it has been around for a long time, next to a green low mountain.Because the scale is too small to form a landmark scenic spot, all the people who come to burn incense are local citizens.

According to Wang Ruizhi, she kowtowed before Lin Chengbi's college entrance examination, and then Lin Chengbi was admitted to a prestigious university.She came to offer incense again when Lin Chengbi was due to give birth, but Qiao Yuanlin... She never came again.

Some rainwater had accumulated on the uneven stone steps, Qiao Yuanlin stepped on them carefully, and when he reached the door, the temple door was ajar, and a young monk who was hospitalized was cleaning the fallen leaves.

Like the plot of a TV series, he asked: "Hello, is there someone named Liang Cheng..."

The monk replied, "Oh, Mr. Liang is inside."

Qiao Yuanlin's heart skipped a beat. After thanking him, he entered the temple. He didn't dare to say anything, so he turned lightly to a long corridor and turned his phone to silent.

After adjusting his head, Liang Chengli was not far away, he probably hadn't slept yet, his jacket and trousers were wrinkled and damp, his whole body was relaxed and handsome.

A bright line like morning light and Buddha's light came down from the eaves of the corridor, and the sense of sharpness was blurred. He exuded a peace that was close to gentleness, and shouted: "Qiao benefactor?"

Qiao Yuanlin's eyes trembled with fright, and he asked in a low voice, "What happened?"

There was an accident in the hospital, the patient died, and the family members led people to make trouble again. Under the multiple blows, he had a mental breakdown, became enlightened, and stayed away from the world of mortals... He was thinking in a mess, walked up to Liang Cheng, and raised his hand to touch the other's short hair.

Liang Cheng: "What are you doing?"

Qiao Yuanlin frowned: "It's real hair, luckily it hasn't been shaved yet."

Liang Cheng: "..."

Hanging up the phone yesterday evening, Liang Cheng came to the temple to pray for the bell, but he came a little later, the temple gate was closed and no longer received pilgrims.He knocked on the door tirelessly, and all the monks sat in the corridor, as if having a tea party.

It turned out that the wiring in the temple was aging, and the power went out. The wing room was too hot to sleep without the air conditioner, so we all stayed outside and listened to the rain.Liang Cheng said that he might be able to fix it, so he helped to check and repair it, and it took almost two hours to get it done.

Just as the rain was getting heavier, he excused that driving was unsafe and stayed in the temple to hide from the rain. In order to thank him, the abbot was willing to give him a blessing bell.

Not only that, the abbot consecrated him overnight, personally taught him how to weave a chain, and spent the night in the temple without knowing it.

Qiao Yuanlin was dumbfounded for a long time, he couldn't tell if it was the 21st century now, why did he feel like he was poisoned and Liang Cheng asked an eminent monk for medicine.

He asked, "Is it worth it just for a little bell?"

Liang Cheng also felt abnormal. In his nearly 30 years of life, he was rarely impulsive like this, but he felt it was worth it, and said, "Just thank you for your safe knot for always protecting me."

Qiao Yuanlin glanced at his flat trouser pocket and said, "Then, where is it?"

Liang Cheng pretended to cough, and turned his face away: "It's not easy to make up, I haven't learned it yet."

"... Didn't learn it all night?" Qiao Yuanlin said, "It's easier than suturing, I'm speechless."

The little monk in the side room poked his head and called the two benefactors to have dinner. Qiao Yuanlin had just finished spitting, his face softened, and he folded his hands obediently to thank him.

They had a small table alone, facing the door, the rain dripped from the eaves, and there was a sense of tranquility isolated from the world.There are two bowls of porridge on the table, mixed with bamboo shoots and pickled radish, and a plate of tofu rolls, which are fragrant and delicious.

The colic in Qiao Yuanlin's stomach finally eased, and when he was about to finish eating, he whispered to Liang Cheng, "Are you full? I want another plate of tofu rolls."

When this is a snack bar ordering food, Liang Cheng asked: "So?"

"But I'm embarrassed to say." Qiao Yuanlin said, "You help me get it."

Liang Cheng was also speechless: "I'm embarrassed?"

Qiao Yuanlin said, "Then I'm going to be hungry."

Liang Cheng sighed, he had never begged anyone in his life, and now he was defeated by a plate of tofu rolls.He grimaced and asked for one, and after eating, he donated incense with Qiao Yuanlin before leaving.

The sky was bright, and there were more people on the street.There are nearly a hundred people gathered under the steps outside the temple. Some of them are holding signs in their hands, and some are holding paper and pens. It is comparable to the school recruitment meeting before graduation.

Liang Cheng caught a glimpse of the two uncles leaning against the front of his car, chatting enthusiastically, and couldn't help but said: "It's still quiet in the temple."

Qiao Yuanlin said, "It's still too late for you to go back and get a shave."

"No need." After the rain, Liang Cheng looked down, unable to see any jokes or seriousness, "I haven't tasted enough of the mundane world, at least let's talk about someone."

This sentence seems to have attracted attention, they walked down the steps, surrounded by uncles and aunts.

Liang Cheng pulled Qiao Yuanlin to his side and stood next to him, seeing clearly the sign in an aunt's hand. Her daughter, 29 years old, undergraduate, with a stable income, a house and a car... This is a fucking blind date corner.

An old man asked them: "Are you married? Do you have a partner?"

Liang Cheng and Qiao Yuanlin shook their heads at the same time.

Another uncle asked, "Is it a local registered permanent residence?"

Liang Cheng and Qiao Yuanlin said in unison: "Yes."

"Education."

"postgraduate."

"where do you work?"

Liang Cheng said the hospital, Qiao Yuanlin said the TV station.

The uncles and aunts were very satisfied, with a good education and a large unit. An aunt pointed to Liang Cheng and said, "Oh, you are so handsome, but your age is more appropriate. The one next to you is too young."

Liang Cheng took out the car keys and made a gesture to leave. An old man shouted: "It's driving fast!"

The uncle said: "Why are you still single when the conditions are so good?"

Liang Cheng said casually: "It's not suitable."

"Then what kind do you like?" Everyone asked randomly, "Leave a WeChat account, what is the standard, what type of girl do you like?"

Liang Cheng had blocked Qiao Yuanlin behind him, Zheng Yandong didn't understand, he could only be responsible for his own orientation, he didn't look back, and replied with a volume that everyone around could hear: "Unfortunately, I like the young man. "

There was a dead silence, and the uncles and aunts were all stunned. Their eyes gradually changed from surprise to inquiry, and then they suddenly realized.

Qiao Yuanlin's face was as bright as the morning glow, and he wanted to escape in a panic, but Liang Cheng clasped his arm tightly, opened a path under the eyes of everyone, and pulled him away.

The air-conditioning in the carriage was wafting, but Qiao Yuanlin felt weak and hot, with thin sweat on his forehead.Liang Cheng took out a tissue and handed it to him, but he refused to answer it and asked, "Why?"

Since the reunion, he could feel Liang Cheng's initiative, and had questioned over and over again, what do you think of him now for being so decisive back then?A stepbrother, or an old acquaintance with some friendship?

He reminded himself over and over again, don't bother others, let alone be affectionate, but he is an adult, as of now, he can no longer ignore Liang Cheng's hints.

He asked again: "Why would you say that to a stranger?"

Liang Chengdao: "I'm talking to you."

Qiao Yuanlin leaned against the back of the chair stiffly: "I don't understand."

"Qiao Yuanlin." Liang Cheng's voice was deep and solemn, "I like men, the same sex, eight years ago."

Qiao Yuanlin turned his face to the window, hiding, a fragile tendon stretched on the side of his neck, the current ambiguity made him confused, and with it came a sense of fear.

He couldn't bear the embarrassment and pain in the past, and the culprit said again: "We—"

"Nothing happened to us!" Qiao Yuanlin said harshly, "I have long forgotten about the past, so don't mention it again. It's your freedom to choose who you like, and it has never mattered to me."

Liang Cheng gripped the steering wheel, his Adam's apple slipped, and he was interrupted again before he opened his mouth.

"Please do me a favor." Qiao Yuanlin came hard and then softly, full of grievances, "You made my heart flutter, and it also broke my heart. My heart is not good, please forgive me. "

At the gate of the community, Qiao Yuanlin unbuckled his seat belt and left as if fleeing from a wilderness, even forgetting to close the car door.

From then on, Qiao Yuanlin avoided Liang Cheng, afraid of meeting him at home, so he went to stay at his aunt Qiao Wenbo's house for two days without thinking.

Fortunately, he was so busy at the station that he didn't have time to think about it. He was exhausted after a busy day. He sent and received dozens of messages on his mobile phone every day, and the little white dog's head was behind him and he couldn't see it.

The exclusive interview with Cheng Liye was officially broadcast, and because it was exclusive news, the ratings of Octopus hit a record high for the first time this year.Cheng Liye, as a veteran policeman, was rewarded for his bravery on the one hand, and reflected on and repented on the other. The comparison of the two types of cases aroused great discussion, and many media analyzed and reported on it.

In the news center, the column team gained a sense of presence, and there will be a public security promotional film in the follow-up. Although it is not a big turnaround, it is definitely a brilliant battle.

Qiao Yuanlin clicked the mouse, and the news screen on the computer was frozen, and his name was marked in the reporter column.He prefers to think of it as a new beginning.

Not only are they spiritually satisfied, but they have received new sponsors, and this month's bonuses are gratifying.

The office was almost gone, Qiao Yuanlin turned off the computer and got off work, the desktop became dark, and the numbers printed in gold stamps on the calendar glowed with a faint light.

Tomorrow is the fifth.

The elevator was halfway down, the phone vibrated, Qiao Yuanlin stared at the caller ID, the signal was not good, he had a valid reason to refuse the call.

When the door of the first staircase opened, the sound was still ringing, and it seemed that there was no way to avoid it. He connected and walked out of the elevator: "Hello?"

There was a TV sound inside, Liang Cheng was at home, and said: "Make dumplings tonight, Uncle Qiao asked me to call you back."

Qiao Yuanlin said, "Okay."

Liang Cheng answered without asking: "I'm on duty at night, and I'll leave after dinner, so I won't stay at home any longer."

Qiao Yuanlin was very uncomfortable, and confronted Liang Cheng through the phone, when suddenly, someone called him from behind.

Looking back, Lei Junming just got out of the elevator and greeted him: "Yuan Lin, are you off work?"

"Yeah." Qiao Yuanlin moved the phone away a little.

Lei Junming said regretfully: "It is not convenient for you to leave the interview department to meet, how is it, are you still used to the new column?"

Qiao Yuanlin replied, "It's okay."

"I watched the latest issue, it's great." Lei Junming said, "I know you will be outstanding wherever you are."

Qiao Yuanlin smiled and glanced at the screen, Liang Cheng hadn't hung up yet.

Lei Junming approached and asked, "Are you free tomorrow night?"

"Tomorrow night..."

"On the fifth, it's time to pay wages." Lei Junming said, "Let's have dinner together, or go to drink something to relax, choose what you like."

Qiao Yuanlin held the phone, and if there was a faint sound of breathing coming from it to his ears, he pursed his lips, unable to figure out what was in his mind at the moment.

"Qiao Yuanlin." Liang Cheng seemed to be calling him.

And he replied: "Then tomorrow, I will treat you."