A bowl of sweet soup

evening.

When Tang Xuen arrived home, he saw a black SUV with a Bentley logo parked in the parking lot outside the alley. It was square and huge, like a large beast.When he wanted to buy a car before, he glanced at it, and the original factory cost 800 million.

He thought to himself, is Ji Wei here?When did you get a new car?

Ji Wei is Tang Xuen's best friend. In recent years, his younger brother has been studying outside. He is empty and lonely, and hangs out with Ji Wei from time to time.

At that moment, Ji Wei was probably waiting for him at home, Tang Xuen was very happy, and his steps became a little lighter.

he thinks.

What a great day today.happy.

Then he turned a corner, walked for a while, passed through a champion archway built in the Ming Dynasty, and then entered the Xiaoqiaohefang where he lived, looking up at a piece of quaint blue tiles, carved beams and wooden buildings.

In this steel forest-like city, this small square block is like a mother-of-pearl lacquer plate held in the palm, delicate and elegant, leisurely and pleasant.

This is the case, but in fact it was a dilapidated old street [-] years ago, and the roads and tiles were slowly repaired with funds allocated by the government for cultural construction in the past ten years.

It can't be called a scenic spot.

So there are not many people on the road, and there are a few shops scattered along the street, all of which are old-fashioned watch repair shops, stamp engraving shops, calligraphy and painting mounting shops, and there are not many customers.

An old man strolling with his hands behind his back approached him, with white eyebrows and deep smile lines around his eyes and cheeks. Seeing him, he asked, "Boss Tang, I wanted to go to your shop to drink sweet soup. Why did you close so early today?"

Tang Xuen said cheerfully: "Today my third brother comes home, I'll go buy some delicious food and make a table for him."

The old man said, "Oh, Xiao Yuan is back? I remember he recommended graduate students, right?"

Tang Xuen nodded: "Yes, yes."

The old man stroked his beard: "You are really capable, and you are so promising in raising two younger brothers! As expected of us who came out of the alley, you are outstanding."

As soon as Tang Xuen's two younger brothers were mentioned, he immediately felt proud of being the eldest brother.

His mother left early, and his father was busy with work. He was the one who took care of his two younger brothers when he was young.

By the time he was 15, Dad too was exhausted and fell ill.

At that time, he was just in high school, he had to go to the hospital every day, he had to go to school, and he had to take care of the two little boys who raised their heads and said to him every day, "Brother, I'm hungry", it was really exhausting.

Dad lasted for three years, and he passed away completely in that year.

He was left with an old house that was handed down by his ancestors and sold several times with only one courtyard left, and a debt owed for medical treatment.

Fortunately, his family still has a pavement attached to the backyard. Because the location is remote, there is not much rent to rent out, so Tang Xuen simply set up the door and opened a sweet soup shop, cooking several large pots of sweet water porridge every day.

When his younger brothers were about to take the university entrance examination, he finally paid off the foreign debt.

And his two younger brothers—the second brother Tang Zheng and the third brother Tang Yuan—both were admitted to prestigious universities.

Especially the youngest brother Tang Yuan, who is a seed for studying, has skipped grades several times, and was admitted to the university with the city champion. He is only 20 years old this year, and he is already a graduate student of Q University.

The second brother, Tang Zheng, is 21 years old and a sports student. He goes to school step by step and is a junior this year.This kid is not very smart, but muscular. He was selected to practice running when he was a child. He ran and ran all the way, and won many awards. In this way, he was specially recruited into F University.

There are not many families in the whole street who are more promising than his two children.

Not only that, he and his two younger brothers are brothers and sisters, and there are minor quarrels, but there are no major conflicts.

When the younger brothers earned their first sum of money after going to college, they would call him as soon as possible, which made Tang Xuen very pleased and felt that he was good at teaching his younger brothers.

Finally arrived at the door.

Tang Xuen thought that his younger brothers had all returned home, the family was reunited, and seeing his friend Ji Wei would be more fulfilling, and he was very happy.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he crossed the threshold, without taking two steps, his second brother Tang Zheng rushed over wrapped in a gust of wind, with a distorted expression, and said in a low voice: "Brother, it's not good, it's not good."

Tang Xuen asked, "What's wrong?"

Tang Zheng was originally born to be a fool, so he said mysteriously: "Xiao Yuan brought a man back."

Tang Xuen hadn't realized the seriousness of the problem yet.

He didn't understand: "Ah? A classmate?"

While speaking, he stuffed two bags of fresh ingredients into Tang Zheng's hands and said, "Take it to the kitchen."

Tang Zheng hesitated to speak, "No..."

At this time.

Tang Yuan walked from the lobby to the yard by himself, and called out, "Brother."

Tang Xuen followed the sound and saw a man walking out beside his younger brother Tang Yuan, calm and composed. This should be a man about his own age, maybe a few years older.

It's a handsome old man.Dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with a clean and straight face, thick eyebrows and a high nose, deep and tall, with an extraordinary bearing.I don't know if it's because the eye sockets are slightly deep, making her look thoughtful and difficult to approach.

Tang Xuen's heart skipped a beat at that moment.

It started to feel wrong.

It's not like Tang Yuan's classmate, nor his teacher.

This man looks like a shrewd businessman.He shouldn't be able to get along with a little nerd like his brother Xiao Yuan.

——Who is this person?

Seeing Tang Xuen, the strange man walked over, such a tall man, but slightly arched his shoulders, held out his hand in a modest way, and said, "Hello, big brother, I'm Meng Tianyou."

Tang Xuen's mind was frozen, he shook hands with him, and said slowly, "Hello." After thinking for a while, he said, "Hello."

Vaguely, he suddenly realized that the car at the entrance of the alley probably did not belong to Ji Wei, but to this man.

Also, Ji Wei doesn't like to drive this kind of car.

The man named Meng Tianyou said again: "Are you cooking? Let me help you."

Tang Xuen looked at his expensive suit and said repeatedly: "No, no, you are a guest, you just sit and wait for the food. I will cook now."

Tang Zheng followed into the kitchen, lowered his voice again and said, "Brother, why do I think this man is..."

He was only halfway through when the sound of approaching footsteps sounded.

Look back.

It was Meng Tianyou who came over. He had already taken off his coat, folded his shirt sleeves neatly, exposed his forearms, and untied his tie. He said with a smile, "I'm embarrassed to sit and wait for nothing, please let me help you." Bar."

So what can Tang Xuen say?

People are so attentive!

Tang Zheng was squeezed out of the kitchen.

Not knowing what was going on, Tang Xuen stared in confusion and awkwardly cooked a meal with this strange man he just met.

Not to mention, this guy's craftsmanship is quite good.

Moreover, he knows the taste of his third brother Xiao Yuan very clearly, and there will be a sudden "Xiao Yuan likes sweeter ones", which makes Tang Xuen's heart tremble.

There are meat and vegetables for a table, big dishes and small dishes, and it is almost in time for the Chinese New Year.

It was supposed to be the three brothers celebrating the family reunion, but now there was a tacit silence at the table, and no one spoke.

Meng Tianyou spoke first. He opened a bottle of Moutai he had brought, held it up with both hands, filled Tang Xuen's cup respectfully, and said lightly, "Brother, I think you have guessed it more or less." Bar."

"I'm not just Xiao Yuan's friend, to be precise, I'm his boyfriend."

Tang Xuen didn't answer, didn't look at him, took a breath, held it in his chest, and looked at his younger brother slowly.

Tang Yuan sat there awkwardly, his face was already red like a red apple, his eyelashes were itchy and he blinked several times, he pushed the glasses frame uncomfortably, he didn't dare to look back at his elder brother, but he still nodded shyly .

Tang Xuen felt that he was about to faint, he was so shocked that the sound of breathing disappeared.

No one spoke.

Tang Zheng, the second idiot poked his head out, and suddenly asked, as if he was watching the excitement, "Xiao Yuan, are you coming out of the closet?"

Tang Yuan stammered, "Yes, yes, yes."

He took a deep breath, held his boyfriend's hand under the table, as if giving himself enough courage, raised his head, faced his eldest brother, and said, "Brother, I am in love with him on the premise of getting married."

Tang Xuen felt that his heart was about to explode, and his brain hurt a little.

He was originally a mild-mannered and good-natured person who never loses his temper, but now he was so dazed that he even nodded his head.

Tang Yuan felt that this was his approval, so he relaxed all of a sudden, turned his head and gave his boyfriend a bright and sweet smile, and said, "Let me just say that my brother is very good. He will definitely bless us."

ah? ? ? ! ! !

Tang Xuen was even more dumbfounded.

I didn't react to your brother, didn't I agree!I nodded just to show that I heard it!

But looking at his younger brother's innocent smile, Tang Xuen really couldn't say anything disappointing.

His life so far has revolved around making his younger brothers happy and putting smiles on their faces every day.

If he said that he disagreed, Xiao Yuan might cry, right?Tang Xuen thought distressedly, and said nothing more.

He was just very dazed, feeling like a dream, so unreal.It can't be called happy, but it can't be called humiliating and sad.This is something out of common sense in his life.

What is it called?Gay, right?

Huh?

When Xiao Yuan was in adolescence, why didn't he discover that Xiao Yuan was actually gay? ...Forget it, gay or not, this is his baby brother.

It's just... the mood is a little delicate.

So shocked.

I really want to talk to someone.

While Tang Xuen buried his head in cooking, he thought to himself, when he returns to his room next time, he will ask Ji Wei if he has time to come out for a meal.

As for the second brother Tang Zheng, he is really a standard second idiot. He has quickly accepted the new setting, and he is asking his younger brother:

"Xiao Yuan, how did you know him?"

"How long has it been better? How come I don't know at all? You don't talk about brotherly loyalty!"

"Hey, if you two men get married, who will marry who?"

"How old are you brother-in-law?"

The chat was in full swing.

When Tang Xuen heard that this man had known Xiao Yuan for more than a year and had been in love for half a year, his heart sank half an inch.

I heard that he is 33 years old this year, so old, and my heart sank another half inch.

the most important!Not a native!My heart sank to the bottom!It's fine if he's a man, but he's not a local!Can this be tolerated?

Tang Xuen, who was silent, said that the eldest brother was very tired, and his mind was full of thoughts about going to drink with Ji Wei.

After dinner, Meng Tianyou was sent away.

Tang Xuen called Tang Yuan into the study, intending to have a long talk.

Just sat down.

Tang Yuan said foolishly and cheerfully, "Brother, I knew you would understand me."

Tang Xuen, who didn't know where to start, asked, "Why?"

Tang Yuan leaned his upper body towards him, and said softly and caringly, "Brother, you don't have to hide it from me, you and Brother Ji Wei are actually a couple, right? I guessed it a long time ago."

Tang Xuen: "???"