In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend, and it started to rain a few days after it was sunny. The late autumn rain mixed with the cold wind pierced into the neck, making people shiver.
Qu Cheng was sitting in the back seat of the car in a straight black suit, half-squinting his eyes, unable to tell whether he was sleeping or thinking about something.
"Brother Cheng, let's go directly to my sister-in-law... er... Mr. Xu's house?" Ah Si turned around and asked him.
Qu Cheng raised his eyelids and glanced at him, "If I want to stop people at your sister-in-law's house, do you want you to accompany me to the banquet?"
Ah Si stuck out his tongue and smiled, "That... Brother Cheng, I want to ask you a question, have you not taken down your sister-in-law yet? Otherwise, why did you call him so many times, and he didn't Promise to be your dance partner?"
"..." Qu Cheng's face darkened, he raised his hand and knocked on his head, the little bunny really can't open the pot and lift it.
After investigating Xu Cinian's identity that day, he kept calling, but the peacock didn't know whether it was really unwilling to see him, or there was some other reason, so he never answered the phone and sent him text messages to test Xu Xinian. He didn't respond to the matter, he invited him to be a dance partner, and directly replied with two words [Not available].
This kind of soft knife sharpened Qu Cheng's teeth. He wanted to catch this bird and put it in a cage, but when they met again, he used the wrong method. If he forced Xu Cinian to do things he didn't like. , I am afraid it will make things worse and worse, so he has been holding back, trying to overcome rigidity with softness.
Unfortunately, after waiting for two days, Xu Cinian didn't let go. Seeing that he was going to attend the Xu family banquet in the afternoon, Qu Cheng couldn't hold back any longer and directly asked Ah Si to drive to Xu Cinian's house. Anyway, it was not the first time for him. After entering the hall, no matter whether the peacock is involved with the Xu family, he must let Xu Cinian be his dance partner.
The car drove all the way, and the rain outside was getting heavier and heavier. When it came to a small slope, a car suddenly blocked the road in front.
Ah Si raised his hand and looked at his watch. Fearing that the time would be too late, he honked the horn impatiently.
Qu Cheng opened his eyes and glanced out. Through the fine rain curtain, a motor tricycle was stuck in the pit and couldn't get out. A tall and thin man was pushing hard behind him. When it became a piece, the car owner raised his hand to wipe the rain and sweat on his forehead, gritted his teeth, and pushed it forward a few times.
Seeing that the man was not good, he used his whole body to block the car and barely stabilized the car on the half-slope.
Ah Si stuck his head out and glanced at it, then turned around in surprise, "Brother Cheng, it seems like a sister-in-law... eh? Where's the person?"
Xu Ci Nian was so tired that he was out of breath and didn't know what to do for a while. At this time, a pair of big hands reached out to help him hold the car steadily.
"What are you doing running out in the rain?"
Hearing the expected voice, Xu Cinian lowered his head and secretly raised the corner of his mouth.
"Why are you here?" He raised his hand and wiped his face, looking a little embarrassed when he met Qu Cheng's deep gaze.
"It should be me asking why you are here?" Qu Cheng glanced at him and wanted to help push the cart.
"No, I'll do it myself. You're going to a banquet dressed like this, right? Hurry up and don't delay here."
Xu Cinian was not used to getting help, so he reached out and stopped him. As a result, because he was wearing too little, he sneezed coldly, and his embarrassed ears turned red.
Relying on his tall figure, Qu Cheng looked at him condescendingly. He was wearing an old white shirt and jeans, and a half apron was stuffed in his pocket. He didn't have any clothes to keep out the cold. At this time, the tip of his frozen nose was red, and his hair The water was dripping wet, and it looked a bit shabby.
"You wear a shirt in this weather? Come with me, buy some clothes together, and accompany me to the banquet later." Qu Cheng frowned, and without saying a word, he took off his coat and put it on Xu Cinian.
"I said, I really don't have time to go to any banquets, and don't you think it's strange to find a man as a dance partner?" Xu Cinian sniffed and reached out to take off his jacket.
"Don't take off your clothes." Qu Cheng held his hand and said a pun, "Do you want to go or is there someone you can't see, so you don't dare to go?"
Xu Cinian paused, then looked at him as usual, "Of course, I don't dare to go, you are the boss of the Qinglong Gang, what if I go with you, what if someone is staring at me, I still want to keep a small life to support a son."
The car pushed the slope smoothly, Xu Cinian put the jacket back into Qu Cheng's hands, and shuddered again, "Thank you for your help today, I should repay you, but I really can't handle being a dance partner, let alone. Xiaomao, oh that is the friend I met at my house that day, he is sick and hospitalized, and I am in a hurry to take care of him, will you forgive me? I will definitely invite you to dinner the other day, okay?"
Xu Cinian didn't bow his head in front of Qu Cheng easily, but now his eyebrows are slightly together, a pleading look in his eyes, and the drooping corners of his mouth are a bit cute. gone.
It's rare for him to be soft on himself, so why force him to do things he doesn't like?
Qu Cheng felt that he was trapped by this bird, and he smiled helplessly. He used a chance to be a dance partner in exchange for Xu Cinian's active invitation. No matter how he thought about it, he earned it.
"Okay, I'll let you go this time. I'm waiting for you to invite me to dinner. Don't forget it, otherwise, be careful if I go to Chengnan Street to block you. You also know that I professionally collect protection fees."
Xu Cinian was amused, and he stretched out his hand and patted Qu Cheng's chest, "It's cheap for you, hurry up, I'm freezing to death."
Qu Cheng sneered, took out a blanket from the car, and wrapped it around him involuntarily. After wiping the oil, he turned around reluctantly and got into the car.
The car drove away, and the temperature on the blanket made Xu Cinian feel very warm. Looking at the shadow of the car disappearing in the rain, he took out the invitation from Qu Cheng's jacket from his cuff and hooked it silently. Mouth raised.
***
The Xu family had been silent for many years, but suddenly it was extravagant to celebrate the birthday of the youngest son, which was supposed to be both grand and festive.
Seven years ago, Mr. Xu died suddenly, and the eldest son disappeared. Everyone in the circle thought that Xu Jianguo was middle-aged, and even if he had another son, he would not be able to cultivate a talent. 's illegitimate child, the whole upper circle heard the news for a while, and they all rushed to see what happened on this day.
The Xu family has been wealthy and wealthy for many years. The venue is decorated with flowers and ribbons. The huge "Happy Birthday" is made of broken diamonds on the top of the big screen, which is particularly dazzling and eye-catching.
Xu New Year was wearing a white dress, with brown hair held behind his head with wax, as handsome as a Prince Charming walking down from a pictorial, Xu Jianguo smiled and patted his shoulder, "New Year, you are also turning 30 years old, I was also very satisfied with your performance in the company before, and I can rest assured to hand over the Xu family to you after today."
Xu Xinnian's heart was pounding, and his palms were sweating. He had been waiting for this moment for too long, and now everything was within his grasp, and he almost burst into tears, "Dad, thank you for accepting me, I will do my best in the future, absolutely Don't embarrass you."
"Well, not bad." Xu Jianguo nodded with satisfaction, "Then I'll go greet the guests first. You should get to know more ladies and ladies, and it's time for me to hug my grandson."
After he finished speaking, he turned to leave, Xu Cinian took a deep breath and walked down the stairs with his head held high. Everyone around him turned their attention to him. At this moment, he felt like an emperor who had seized the country and finally realized Xu Cinian. The taste of the scenery was infinite.
Since his rebirth, Xu Cinian has been his nightmare. This man is better than him in everything. When it comes to the Xu family, no one knows who he is, only the shrewd and capable Young Master Xu. Saying goodbye to the new year is just a handful of yellow sand, and everyone will only know that the future of the Xu family is his Xu New Year.
The door to the banquet opened, and Xu New Year saw Qu Cheng who walked in with his pockets at a glance. He adjusted his collar and made sure that his outfit was perfect before running over, "Brother Cheng, you're here, I'm all here. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Qu Cheng glanced at him and nodded expressionlessly.
"Where's your dance partner? I even called to remind you, how can you forget it?"
He bent his eyes and walked beside Qu Cheng. The waiter at the door saw that they knew each other and no longer asked to see Qu Cheng's invitation letter.
Without Xu Cinian's company, Qu Cheng's interest was waning, and he kept a distance from him before he spoke loudly, "If you don't have a dance partner, you won't dance at most. Anyway, this is a birthday party, you are the protagonist, and others will not steal the limelight. ."
This sentence was secretly sarcastic, but it turned into a taste in Xu New Year's ears, as if Qu Cheng had already acknowledged his identity, his ears turned red.
In front of Dong Feng and others, he can be exquisite, but he doesn't know why when he encounters Qu Cheng, he can't think seriously, and there is only joy in his head.
"I don't have a dance partner today. Can I invite you to dance later? Just um... I wish us a happy cooperation?" He bowed his head, his cheeks flushed, and he invited Qu Cheng.
As if he didn't see what he was thinking, Qu Cheng said coldly, "Sorry, I have a business to deal with in the company today. I'll be leaving in a while. I don't think I can wait for the dance, but I wish you a happy birthday."
He didn't even bother to prepare a gift, so he just wrapped a red envelope and handed it over. Xu Xinan was already in a good mood, and he was very happy to see that he was willing to attend, and he didn't care about the sincerity of the gift, so he asked, "Anyway, next time There is still a chance, there will be a recording of my growth at the beginning of the banquet, can you record two sentences for me as a friend?"
"So your brother also likes to do this on his birthday?"
Qu Cheng suddenly asked a question, and Xu Xinnian snorted subconsciously, "He doesn't have that kind of interest."
It was too late to say the words, Qu Cheng's eyes suddenly sharpened, grabbed his wrist, and asked with a smile, "Oh? New Year, I remember you said that there are no other brothers."
"I..." Xu Xinnian was horrified, and his heart was up and down, and he quickly covered it up, "My brother... he died seven years ago. I thought that since he was gone, there was nothing to say, so I..."
"Oh, that's it." Qu Cheng nodded and joked, "I heard what the person at the door said about the young master of the Xu family, and then I remembered and asked, why are you so nervous? Could it be that your brother died seven years ago? Is there something hidden that you don't want to tell me?"
Xu New Year's face turned pale, and he squeezed out a stiff smile. He was just about to make an excuse when he heard Xu Jianguo calling him not far away.
Finally finding a reason to escape, he let out a long sigh of relief, shook off Qu Cheng's hand, and said, "I'm sorry Brother Cheng, my father is looking for me, I'll excuse me first, you have fun."
After he finished speaking, he left in a panic. Qu Cheng stared at his back and narrowed his eyes sternly. He always felt that everything was connected by an invisible thread, which had a vague shape but could not be seen.
He couldn't figure out why if Xu Ci Nian was really the eldest young master of the Xu family, why would he go to prison? If everything was a coincidence, why did the two things happen at the same time seven years ago?
Just when Qu Cheng's face was gloomy and uncertain, the lights of the venue suddenly dimmed, the large screen in the center flickered a few times, and several technicians in tooling beside him were finally debugging the equipment.
His eyes swept away, and in the dimness, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure. Xu Cinian was very suspicious. He wondered if he was dizzy. He squinted and stared at it for a long time. It was so similar that he quickly chased after him without even thinking about it.
His skills were very fast, and he chased after a few steps, but the man turned around with an unfamiliar face, "Sir, what are you doing?"
"Uh... No, I'm sorry for admitting the wrong person." Qu Cheng smiled politely and took a few steps back, lamenting in his heart.
He thought that he must be a demon, and thinking about the peacock in his heart, he could see others as to him.
Rubbing his forehead, he turned and left the big screen. The dim venue covered everything up. Xu Cinian, who was hiding behind the curtain, patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief, almost breaking out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately, I hid quickly and was not found...
At eight o'clock, the banquet started on time. Xu New Year and Xu Jianguo walked from the red carpet side by side. The spotlight was on them. Xu New Year's face was very handsome, like a prince walking out of the castle.
Xu Jianguo stepped onto the small stage gracefully and said into the microphone, "Thank you for coming to the dog's birthday party. Xu is very honored. Today, I would like to take advantage of this good day to officially introduce my youngest son Xu New Year to everyone."
Saying that, he took Xu Xinnian's hand and let him stand in the center of the spotlight, "Xu has been looking for his little son who has been living abroad for so many years, and now he has finally found it, and he is very excited. Now he has recognized his ancestors. Zong, I'm getting old, and everything in the Xu family will depend on him to take care of it in the future. I hope that all my friends will help him a lot. If anyone has a daughter of the right age and looks like a dog, Xu will also pull it down. This old face is going to be with you all."
As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed and applauded loudly. Xu Xinnian cooperated with a decent smile, and no matter how proud he was, he couldn't help but say angrily, "Dad, when you say this, it seems that I want to marry a daughter-in-law. It's like, all uncles and uncles are making jokes."
There was another burst of laughter, and everyone around him echoed, almost holding Xu New Year to the sky, and the atmosphere was pushed to the top. Xu Jianguo hugged Xu New Year cordially. Taking the opportunity, he spoke into the microphone passionately, "The following is the growth experience of Mr. Xu New Year and the blessings of friends. Let's wish Mr. Xu a happy birthday!"
applause.
The huge screen slowly fell, everyone's eyes were cast, and Xu Xinnian raised the corner of his mouth proudly.
But at this time, a loud noise suddenly came from the stereo, and two overlapping people appeared on the dim screen...
"Brother Feng... ah... work harder! Hmm..."
The exciting speeches sounded, and the audience was instantly silent. Xu Xinnian turned around, his entire face suddenly pale, and there was no more blood...