Follow the sound and follow the way

The car is driving along the lake, and there are ducks and swans wandering by the lake, each of which is noble and glamorous, as if they have already occupied the lake as king, and do not pay attention to the passing creatures.

Mu Kang said with a clear taste: "It's really likable."

Lin Yan said with disgust, "I don't like them."

Mu Kang looked at Lin Yan amusedly: "How did they offend our three-year-old Lin Yan?"

Lin Sansui, who was splashed with water some time ago and almost caught a cold, said seriously: "They have a bad temper."

Mu Kang asked slyly: "You know that you have a bad temper? Is this the rhythm that God has been friends with for a long time?"

Lin Yan drove without looking sideways: "What is 'Long time friendship'?"

Mu Kang was speechless for a while: "Lin Sansui, do you really not understand or pretend to understand?"

"I really don't understand." Lin Yan changed the topic without changing his face, "Smoking? You can park here."

Don’t talk about it, I still feel it, but when I mention it, my heart feels itchy. Mu Kang hastily said: “Puff, pump.”

The car was parked on a lawn facing the lake, and there happened to be a trash can with an ashtray next to it.Mu Kang lit his first cigarette in more than ten hours, silently following a green teal.

The blue lake water is almost transparent when seen from a close distance. The warm winter sun is bright and not too hot. It penetrates the water directly and casts mottled light and shadow on the rocks. The teal leans against the rocks in the sunlight and licks its feathers leisurely.

Mu Kang was fascinated by the sight, pointed to the teal and asked Lin Yan: "Where is your temper?"

Lin Yan and Mu Kang inspected the teal together for a long time, and he also felt that he was a bit generalized: "This may only be an exception."

He has lived in Switzerland for six years and has long been accustomed to the natural environment surrounded by lakes, grasslands, animals and mountains. It is the first time in a long time that he observed a teal in such detail.

It seems that the temper is not... so bad?

With growing curiosity, Lin Sansui walked to the lake, wanting to admire the green and blue feathers of teal ducks up close.

As soon as he bent down, the waterfowl, which was originally blind to humans, suddenly jumped up like a drug, slammed into Lin Yan, flapped its wings and slid to the surface of the lake more than ten meters away with lightning speed. .

It glanced at Lin Yan from a long distance, and swam away as if nothing had happened.

Lin Yan: "..."

Poor Lin Zhi was splashed with icy water again for no reason, and sneezed three times in a row.

Mu Kang: "Hahahahahaha."

Lin Yan took out a towel from the trunk, wiped his head and said firmly, "I really have a bad temper."

Mu Kangyan almost laughed out: "Got it, hahahaha, I really have a bad temper, hahahaha."

Lin Yan sat back in the driver's seat: "Let's go, we'll be there soon."

Lin Yan lives in a mountain town by the lake, [-] minutes' drive from L city.

The town is as beautiful as a fairyland, the hillside is covered with green grass and wild flowers, scattered with spiers of houses, every household faces a quiet lake, the lake is as blue as the color of a dream, and the other end of the lake is endless , snow-capped Alps.

Lin Yan's house was a small two-story villa. As soon as Mu Kang got out of the car, his face was covered with plants in the yard, he put his luggage on the long wooden chair in front of the door, and started a mini flower viewing tour.

Although the chill by the lake has not faded, the cold wind makes people shiver, and most of the flowers have not even grown "buds" that are ready to bloom, which does not hinder the elegant mood of Mu Dacai.

He squatted in front of a bunch of small white and yellow flowers flaunting youthfulness, and asked enthusiastically, "What kind of flower is this?"

Lin Yan also squatted over, and the familiar ebony aroma rushed into Mu Kang's nostrils with warmth.Lin Sansui looked left and right for a while, and said honestly, "I don't know."

Mu Kang: "...Huh?"

Lin Yan: "I didn't plant it, I grew it myself."

Mu Kang: "Which ones did you grow?"

Lin Yan pointed to a few corners where there was only grass for the time being: "It hasn't opened yet."

Mu Kang regained his interest: "What kind of flowers are they?"

Lin Yan said honestly: "I don't know, the neighbor gave it to me."

Mu Kang: "..."

He and the innocent Lin Yan stared at each other for a while, then finally gave up, stood up and said helplessly, "Go in, Lin Sansui, it's so fucking cold."

Lin Yan stood up and opened the door, and said to Mu Kang: "I unpacked all the boxes you sent, put the clothes away, and other sundries are in the study, you can take a look again."

The heating in the room was sufficient, and Mu Kang took off his drab windbreaker, leaving only a light gray shirt and casual trousers.Lin Yan, who was still wearing a sweater, asked, "Isn't it cold?"

"It's very hot." Mu Kang said casually, "Where do I live?"

Lin Yan introduced: "There are two bedrooms upstairs, both of which have bathrooms. We each have one room, and the study is on the first floor."

Mu Kang: "Understood."

Lin Yan led Mu Kang upstairs: "Take a shower and rest first? I'll call you when I'm eating."

"I'm not going to rest, or the jet lag will be bad, so I'll take a shower." Mu Kang asked as he walked with his luggage, "What's for dinner?"

Lin Yan: "Look at you, do you want to go out to eat?"

Mu Kang: "I don't really want to."

Lin Yan: "Then do it yourself."

Mu Kang walked into the bedroom that was supposed to be a guest bedroom, and was surprised to find that the area was about the same size as his master bedroom.The entire east wall of the room is a wardrobe, and a set of small sofa coffee table and floor lamps are placed next to the south window, together with the bed and bedside cabinets, there is still plenty of space, and skipping a rope is probably no problem.

"Isn't this guest bedroom too big?" Mu Kang was a little confused.

"Not counting the guest bedroom, the two bedrooms are the same size." Lin Yan asked tentatively, "Do you think it's okay?"

Mu Kang said simply: "Okay, that's great."

"That's good." Lin Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then urged, "Hurry up and take a bath, let's take a rest, I'm downstairs, call me if you need something."

Mu Kang nodded and said "OK", Lin Yan turned around and went out, closing the door behind him.

Mu Kang looked around quietly, and finally let out a long breath.After more than ten hours of turbulence, although I lay down almost all the way on the plane, I definitely couldn't sleep well, and it was impossible not to be tired.

The strange climate, strange pedestrians, strange town, and strange room gave Mu Kang a strange sense of belonging of "going home".

Perhaps it was because there were a few small score manuscripts hanging on the west side of the room, which happened to be similar to the decoration on the wall of his house; maybe it was because he saw the piano and the bookshelf full of music scores as soon as he entered the door, which made him feel familiar and friendly; or maybe It's just because the person who brought him in was Lin Yan.

This is Lin Yan's home, but Mu Kang entered the house with peace of mind, and consciously took this warm and comfortable house with a small garden courtyard into his territory.

Lin Yan has already hung up all the clothes that Mu Kang sent, sorting them according to season and color, and it is clear at a glance when you open the cabinet door.The clothes only filled up less than a quarter of the closet, Mu Kang thought to himself, let's buy some thicker clothes when he has time.

The bathroom has a huge bathtub, bigger than the one at Mukang's that took more than a week to get.In addition to bathing necessities such as towels and shower gel, there are several bottles of mineral water on the shelf next to it.Mu Kang was very satisfied, and while turning on the hot water, he thought: Ah Yan also knows how to live.

He finished his shower in the shower, took a bottle of mineral water and stepped into the bathtub.

There was a faint scent of ebony on Lin Yan's body in the air, and there was faint music from downstairs, which seemed to be Debussy's chamber music.Mu Kang closed his eyes comfortably, and the scent, music, and hot water surrounded him gently, dispelling the lingering chill in his bones and relieving the fatigue accumulated from the journey.

He soaked for 10 minutes, drank a bottle of water, and was so satisfied that he felt that he was dead without regret.

However, when he packed his luggage, changed into home clothes and went downstairs, he saw Lin Yan who was making tea on the sofa, and felt that it would be a pity that he would not be able to see A Yan if he died now.

He couldn't help shouting: "A Yan."

Lin Yan turned her head when she heard the words, and said with a smile, "It's just right, let's drink tea."

Debussy's piano trio had run out, and the background music changed to Ravel.Mu Kang strode over and sat down: "What tea?"

Lin Yan: "I don't know, Li Chongyuan sent it."

Mu Kang took a sip, then picked up the teapot and looked at it again: "Junshan Silver Needle."

Lin Yan really didn't understand a single word this time: "...what?"

Mu Kang explained: "Look at the tea leaves in the teapot, they are all standing up."

Lin Yan took the teapot and observed it for a while, his eyes lit up: "Yes!"

"Like a silver needle." He was afraid that Lin Yan wouldn't understand, so he said it again slowly, "Silver———, Junshan is a place name."

"Understood." Lin Yan admired, "The name is really good."

"Chinese learning needs to be strengthened, Lin Sansui." Mu Kang laughed, "No middle school student at your level can compare."

Lin Yan smiled and nodded, indicating that he had listened.

The two drank tea and listened to the entire collection of chamber music by Debussy and Ravel. The hour hand on the piano pointed to 05:30, and the sky outside the window was still as blue as before, and there was no intention of sunset at all.When Mu Kang opened the door, he could see the snow-capped mountains and the sparkling lake water covered by clouds and mist. The sun was dancing and flickering on the water surface, exactly the same as when he came back at noon.

Such a beautiful scene, so unobtrusively seen in the world, Mu Kang couldn't take his eyes off for a moment.

Lin Yan said behind him: "It doesn't get dark until eight o'clock, are you hungry?"

Mu Kang, who was wearing home clothes, shivered from the cold, and reluctantly went back to his room and closed the door: "I'm hungry."

Lin Yan immediately got up and went to the kitchen: "I'm going to get something to eat."

Mu Kang followed: "What to eat?"

"Steak and salad?" Lin Yan took out the ingredients from the refrigerator, "I can only cook some simple dishes."

Mu Kang: "No problem, do you want me to help?"

"It's all ready-made, just fry a steak." Lin Yan asked, "What kind of oil do you use? Can Butter be used?"

"Yes." Mu Kang reminded, "Have to be half-cooked."

Lin Yan rubbed the still-frozen steak with sea salt and black pepper, warmed the pan over low heat, cut a piece of butter and spread it evenly in the pan, and skillfully put the steak in.

There was a sizzling sound in the pot, and a faint smell of butter came out.

Mu Kang applauded and said, "The technique is very professional."

"Thank you." Lin Yan easily turned the steak over, "It's still far behind Auntie."

Half-cooked steaks are enough to fry for 3 to 15 minutes on each side. Lin Yan spent [-] minutes to prepare the main course for two people, and then divided a large box of mixed vegetable salad into two servings, served with a bottle of red wine, a meal of meat and vegetables , Nutritionally balanced, yet delicious dinner is ready.

It took less than half an hour, and the conductor's methodical aura really permeated every detail of life.

When the dinner was open, Lin Yan said to Mu Kang: "This meal is a welcome meal for you. You should go out to eat, but today is Saturday, and the good restaurants here are not open. If you want to eat, you have to go to L City."

Holding his wine glass, Mu Kang said nonchalantly, "This is very good."

"Go again in the future, there are many opportunities." Lin Yan also raised his glass, "Then, wish us a happy cooperation?"

The room was full of sunlight, Mu Kang leaned over and clinked glasses with Lin Yan lightly, the wholeheartedness on his face was clearly visible: "It's a pleasure to work with you, Maestro."