small beast

Chapter 56

The competition was in full swing, and Zhao Xiaobao's practice never stopped.The repertoires for later competitions are all options provided by the organizer.During the breaks between the competitions, Zhao Xiaobao practiced the piano in the hotel room, or was dragged out for a walk by Tan Xiaozhe.

As his eyesight began to recover, Zhao Xiaobao's mentality became better and better.Lu Shi would call him every two days, tell him to take the medicine on time, rest on time, and ask about the recovery of his eyes.Zhao Xiaobao's resistance to Lu Shi gradually disappeared, and he would chat with Lu Shi occasionally.

Both are simple greetings, but the rift between the two has been repaired.

Uncle Wu said, "You guys had better stay away from Xiaobao."

Lu Shi knew that Uncle Wu had seen the tape.At the same time, I thank Uncle Wu for not telling Zhao Xiaobao the truth.Even so, he couldn't agree with Uncle Wu's words.He admits that he has done something to be sorry for Zhao Xiaobao, but he was only a child at that time, and a child raised in such a family only knows that his father cannot have an illegitimate child living in this world.Simply because of that.

Later, he always wanted to compensate Zhao Xiaobao.

But an old man like Uncle Wu always got it right, "As long as Xiaobao stays away from you, that's your best compensation for him."

"Don't restrain him, let him live on his own. When his eyes are healed, let him see the world." Uncle Wu called Lu Shi from thousands of miles away, "I know you have taken care of the little one." Bao’s idea, but I advise you not to ask for trouble. Otherwise, Zhao Xin’s today is your tomorrow.”

Because of these words, Lu Shi delayed Zhao Xiaobao's surgery.I always think that if I can delay for a while, I can make Zhao Xiaobao stay longer.

But then I still couldn't bear it.Zhao Xiaobao's mental state was so bad that Lu Shi was in a state of anxiety every day.Uncle Wu's words echoed in his mind like an alarm bell.

"Zhao Xin's today is your tomorrow."

It cannot be ruled out that they are really kind to Zhao Xiaobao.But that's okay, it always looks hypocritical in the face of the truth.In the end, it will only make Zhao Xiaobao feel that all the good things they did to him were just to cover up the stains of their past.And when the smudge was spread out and exposed in front of Zhao Xiaobao, it was the biggest stimulus to Zhao Xiaobao.

Uncle Wu is right.Lu Shi himself felt the same way, he and Zhao Xin were indeed right.The only difference is that Zhao Xin has been torn apart and exposed, and he can temporarily hide the past.

Lu Shi is a self-aware person.Although Uncle Wu didn't say it clearly, how could he not understand the meaning behind the words.

Uncle Wu was just saving face for him.

If there is no room for it, Uncle Wu can say bluntly, "You people with a lot of bad deeds should go away, you are not worthy to stand shoulder to shoulder with him."

******

Lu Shi heard Tan Xiaozhe's urging voice from the phone, "Xiaobao, Xiaobao, are you okay? My brother is still waiting downstairs."

"Okay, okay." Zhao Xiaobao responded, and then explained to Lu Shi on the other end of the phone, "I'm going to a friend's house for dinner now. Let's talk next time."

"Well, Merry Christmas." Lu Shi chuckled lightly, wishing the child opposite.

Zhao Xiaobao replied and hung up the phone.

Tan Xiaozhe saw that he hung up the phone, jumped up with burning buttocks, and pulled Zhao Xiaobao to go out.Zhao Xiaobao hurriedly took the room card and gifts and went out with Tan Xiaozhe.The two went downstairs in a panic, and saw Tan Jin in the driver's seat with a dark face, as if someone owed him money.

Tan Jin stared closely at the hands held together by the two children, his eyes revealing a dangerous message.

Tan Xiaozhe didn't feel anything, but Zhao Xiaobao noticed it first.Zhao Xiaobao withdrew his hand extremely unnaturally, and sat in the back seat holding the gift.Tan Xiaozhe is still very nervous, just a kid, he has been acting as Zhao Xiaobao's guide for the blind all this time, and he doesn't think there is anything wrong with it.

Moreover, Zhao Xiaobao is not a person with a big mouth.He wouldn't say that he was threatened by Tan Jin, and he sued Tan Xiaozhe in private.Regarding the conversation with Tan Jin, Zhao Xiaobao just chewed and swallowed it into his stomach without telling anyone, just like many times in the past, he swallowed it by himself when he felt wronged.

When he arrived at Tan's house, Zhao Xiaobao handed out the gift himself.Because Tan Xiaozhe informed Zhao Xiaobao that they were going to spend Christmas together a few days ago, so Zhao Xiaobao went out to pick out Christmas gifts on purpose.The most important thing is to talk about mother's gift. Zhao Xiaobao took a long time to choose a printed hairpin from many gifts.It took Zhao Xiaobao's meager savings, but it was a gift worthy of Tan's mother.

As for Tan Family Brothers, Zhao Xiaobao just made do with it and bought it.Anyway, they didn't lack anything, so Zhao Xiaobao randomly picked a tie as a gift from the shop where he bought clothes for himself.Just buy it casually, and it’s fine if you don’t come empty-handed.

Tan's mother is a very gentle person.Zhao Xiaobao has only seen her on the screen and heard her play the piano.Seeing it with my own eyes now, although I can't see the specific appearance clearly, Zhao Xiaobao likes it just by listening to the sound.It will make Zhao Xiaobao unnaturally think that this is his mother's voice.

Dinner is made by Tan's mother.Zhao Xiaobao followed suit in the kitchen.He didn't dare to show off when his eyesight had not fully recovered.When you can save it, it is disgusting if it is not delicious.Tan's mother was quite amazed. She looked at Zhao Xiaobao while eating and said, "I originally wanted a daughter for my second child. It turned out to be a debt-collecting son. The older I get, the less cute I am like my brother!"

Tan's mother complained, but Tan Jin's mouth twitched, and without saying a word, he continued to pick up vegetables expressionlessly and chew silently, as if he had become used to it.Tan Xiaozhe changed his seat and sat next to Tan's mother, trying his best to act coquettish and cute to invite pets to make Tan's mother happy.

Until Tan's mother smiled softly and praised, "Xiao Zhe is very cute."

Tan Xiaozhe chattered nervously, with the attitude of a winner.

"Tan Jin, don't just focus on eating by yourself, remember to bring some food for Xiaobao." Tan's mother sat far away from Zhao Xiaobao, and gave orders to Tan Jin.

Zhao Xiaobao quickly declined, "Thank you, Auntie. No need, I can do it myself."

"He said he can do it himself." Tan Jin said coldly, continuing to eat the rice in his bowl.

Tan's mother pretended to be angry, and shouted loudly, "Tan Jin!" She was a little puzzled. Although the eldest son was cold and unlovable, he still knew how to take care of others.He just had a special opinion on Zhao Xiaobao, as soon as he entered the house, he kept giving Zhao Xiaobao a face.Now he looks so cold again.

Not wanting to make Tan's mother angry, Tan Jin reluctantly picked up the chopsticks next to him and put vegetables on the plate for Zhao Xiaobao.Then he raised his eyebrows and looked at Tan's mother, meaning "Is this okay?"

Tan's mother saw that he obeyed honestly, so she was willing to let him go.

Xu Shixin found out that Tan Jin continued to put many dishes on Zhao Xiaobao's plate.Zhao Xiaobao ate the food on the plate while thanking him.Only now has he finally escaped the tragic fate of eating only the two courses in front of him.A face-saving child, because he can't see the dishes on the plate clearly, he is afraid that if the food is not picked up, it will fall on the table and make a fool of himself, so he only eats the ones that are close to him.

"Auntie's cooking is great." Zhao Xiaobao praised sincerely.Tan's mother's cooking skills are really good, so good that even Zhao Xiaobao was surprised, he always felt that a woman like Tan's mother should disdain cooking.After all, she is such a temperamental beauty, how many people think of her as a goddess.

Tan's mother smiled happily, and said softly, "I'll admit that I'm not good at playing the piano, but if anyone says that my cooking is not delicious, I will turn my face off. Xiaobao eat more, and next time my aunt comes over, I'll make it for you. "

Zhao Xiaobao nodded and continued to eat.

"Huh?" Tan Xiaozhe suddenly exclaimed, and shouted at Tan Jin, "Brother, don't you don't eat fish?"

At this moment, Tan Jin was carefully picking the fishbone, and after picking it clean, he replied to Tan Xiaozhe without raising his head, "Eating fish is good for your eyes."

Tan Xiaozhe is still in a daze, my mother must have said this a long time ago.But no matter how many times you say it, you still firmly refuse to touch any fishy smell.what now?

Then, Tan Xiaozhe saw that Tan Zhe put the fish in Zhao Xiaobao's bowl calmly, and continued to pick up other dishes.Careful without exception.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Zhao Xiaobao's ears were burning red, and he didn't know how to speak.And Tan Jin has always been an iceberg face, doing these things calmly.

Until the time he left Tan's house, the heat in Zhao Xiaobao's ears never dissipated.Tan Xiaozhe secretly drank a few glasses of wine, and was lying in Tan's mother's arms with a blushing face, so Tan Jin had to send Zhao Xiaobao away.Along the way, the two of them had nothing to say.Tan Jin sent Zhao Xiaobao to the door before leaving.At the door, I met Zhao Xin who was waiting for Zhao Xiaobao to come back. Tan Jin greeted Zhao Xin before leaving.

The scar on Zhao Xin's face has fallen off, leaving a small red mark that has not faded away, which is extremely eye-catching.Xu Shi was stimulated by Tan Jin's appearance, and Zhao Xin was in a tense state, ready to go.He regarded Tan Jin as a rival in love, but he hit a ball of cotton with great force, Tan Jin had no intention of confronting him, he just greeted him politely and turned to leave.

After Zhao Xiaobao opened the door, Zhao Xin pushed the door open and walked in.Ignoring Zhao Xiaobao's obstruction and glaring, he walked to the sofa and sat down, completely doing as he pleases.This kind of rogue attitude was the most headache for Zhao Xiaobao, knowing that no matter how much he beat and scolded Zhao Xin, he would not leave, so Zhao Xiaobao simply regarded this person as air.

Zhao Xin just made do with the night lying on the sofa in the living room.Early the next morning, he opened the door to get breakfast and came over, and put the breakfast on the coffee table after Zhao Xiaobao woke up.Zhao Xiaobao just gave him a cool look, and left the room without saying a word.

******

talk home.

"Xiao Zhe, didn't you say that you invited Xiao Bao to practice the piano together?" Tan's mother urged Tan Xiaozhe who was writhing around in the room. It was already eight o'clock, and Tan Xiaozhe was still in the room and refused to come out.

Tan Xiaozhe scratched his hair, looking irritable.Just after eating breakfast, Tan Xiaozhe saw a beautiful hairpin stuck into Tan's mother's curled up hair, and after asking, he found out that it was given by Zhao Xiaobao.Seeing that Tan's mother's gift was so good, Tan Xiaozhe remembered his own gift, and ran back to the room to start looking for it before finishing eating.

He clearly remembered that Zhao Xiaobao brought three gifts over last night.But after searching for so long, there was no sign of the gift at all, and she shouted to Tan's mother outside the door, "Mom, have you seen the gift that Xiaobao gave me?"

"Isn't it in the living room?" Tan's mother remembered that when she returned to her room last night, she only took away the gift that belonged to her, leaving everything else untouched.She looked at the pile of presents on the coffee table in the living room, "There are a lot of presents here, look for it and see which one it is."

Tan Xiaozhe poked his head out of the room, shaking it like a rattle, "Neither of them!"

Tan's mother spread her hands and said helplessly, "Ask your brother. Didn't he receive it too?"

Just as Tan Jin came out of the study, Tan Xiaozhe shouted at Tan Jin, "Brother, did you see the gift Xiaobao gave me yesterday? It's just this big box, the one with dark blue wrapping paper." Tan Xiaozhe While talking, he gestured with Tan Jin, roughly this long and wide.

Tan Jin tightened the tie around his neck, and replied coldly, "I didn't see it."

"How come? Then what is the gift that Xiaobao gave you? Show me." Tan Xiaozhe didn't give up. His mother's gift is so thoughtful, so his own gift must be great too.

Tan Jin frowned, and reprimanded displeasedly, "I'm so annoying. How do I know what he gave you. Are you going?"

Tan Xiaozhe shook his head and opened all the gifts on the table, but he couldn't find the gift he wanted.Then before Tan Jin got angry, he followed Tan Jin out.

Tan Jin sent Tan Xiaozhe to the practice room and drove away.

Tan Xiaozhe sat in front of the piano with a sad face, and he was embarrassed to ask Zhao Xiaobao when the gift was.After all, he lost the gift himself, and he was afraid that Zhao Xiaobao would be unhappy if he asked.

Zhao Xiaobao was also restless this day, and did not notice that something was wrong with Tan Xiaozhe.At noon, talk about the meals my mother came here to deliver.Zhao Xiaobao stayed in the practice room to eat, so he didn't go back to his room.His game was scheduled for the afternoon, a match to advance to the top five.

Take a nap in the backstage lounge at noon.After waking up, I began to adjust my state and find a sense of music.Having come this far, he doesn't want to lose.

Tan Xiaozhe's number is still ahead of him, with high scores all the way to the promotion.

Zhao Xiaobao constantly relieved his tension, and finally suppressed the uneasy mood before going on stage, and when he walked on the stage, his face was still radiant.The state is not bad, and the repertoire of this competition was personally taught by the teacher who was invited by Lu Shi when he was in the research institute.Zhao Xiaobao performed very well and left amidst warm applause. Unsurprisingly, he got a high score and successfully advanced to the top five.

By this time, only Zhao Xiaobao and Wen Hengyuan were left among the domestic players.Tan Xiaozhe is not a domestic nationality because of his birthplace.

After this one is over, there is only the last one left.

Zhao Xiaobao said goodbye to Tan Xiaozhe, and when he returned to the hotel suite, he found that Zhao Xin was still there.He had already changed his clothes, and was sitting on the sofa calmly looking at some documents.Seeing him come back, he smiled gently at him, "I've watched the game, it's great."

"How long are you going to be like this?" Zhao Xiaobao finally couldn't bear it.He didn't know how Zhao Xin got in. Such a situation made him lose control of his emotions and his voice became shrill.

"When you are willing to face me, when you are willing to start living with me again." Zhao Xin put the documents in his hand on the table, then looked up at Zhao Xiaobao with burning eyes, "You can continue to be like last night." Ignore me, I don't mind."

The author has something to say: Yesterday, a girl sent me a private message on Weibo asking if I could make a custom book if I was not familiar with it... Then, I said that if I did, I would write the whole story, and then write a lot of extras.

Then, I went to proofread the manuscript.Less than a tenth of the proofreading was done, so I silently replied to this lovely girl on Weibo: "It's so complicated to open a custom, let's not open it. Let's just look at the electronic version_(:з" ∠)_”

then, no more

The girl replied to me - you liar! ! !

Suddenly there is an illusion of being a heartless person... I am so ashamed...