Chapter 6 Chapter Six

Later, Jiaqi realized that she was wrong, because she and Ruan Zhengdong would still bicker even when they were eating. Just for what to eat, the two fought all the way.She wanted to eat shabu-shabu, but Ruan Zhengdong insisted on eating porridge: "Patients should eat light." Going back and forth between the narrow side streets, she turned so badly that she couldn't even recognize the north, south, east, and west. Then she stopped the car at the entrance of an alley and said to her, "Go in, the car can't drive." Go in." She got out of the car first, and she looked around suspiciously, although there were street lights, it looked narrow and winding, like the most common alley, and it didn't look like a winding path.But he urged her: "Go quickly, the door will be closed if it is late."

Still so unkind to the patient, Jiaqi followed him and walked forward until he turned into a courtyard, only to see a small light box signboard with only three words written on it: "Cantonese porridge". The porridge with preserved eggs and fish fillets is fresh and hot, and the rice grains have long been boiled to a perfect state, and there is no taste in the mouth. It is extremely sweet and fragrant.Jiaqi drank the porridge, a thin layer of sweat broke out from her vest, and her nose was ventilated, and she suddenly became enlightened.Ruan Zhengdong ate a bowl of white porridge, and under the light, he could only see the warmth and sweetness.The room is completely home-style, there are only three tables inside and outside, but it is full of a dozen people eating porridge, and everyone is sweating profusely while eating with a bowl.She couldn't help feeling: "Even if you can find this kind of place, you are really not ordinary delicious."

Ruan Zhengdong seemed too lazy to talk, after all he just ate his own porridge.Just then the boss came in, and the diners seemed to be very familiar with him, and greeted him one after another, calling him "Old Mai". Lao Mai is about thirty years old, but he is called "Old Mai" for some reason.He is trimmed and looks handsome. There is a scar on the tip of his left eyebrow, but it is not noticeable. He wears a well-tailored black Chinese jacket, which adds a bit of elegance. Because he is young, he does not look like a porridge shop owner, but rather a painter. Or people in the literary circle.But between the demeanor, there was a kind of arrogance faintly, and he talked to Ruan Zhengdong with a smile on his hands: "Yo, this is the first time I see that you are not alone."

Ruan Zhengdong smiled: "It's not that I won't give you money, what are you talking about." Jiaqi whetted her appetite and ate another bowl of shredded chicken porridge. The shredded chicken had been boiled away, but the fragrance remained on her teeth and cheeks.She had a slightly sick face at first, but her eyes were bright and her teeth were bright, and she smiled like a child, and she just kept praising the food.Old Mai smiled openly, even the scars looked like laugh lines: "I love to hear people praise me for the good porridge, and my sister is a kind person and a good heart."

Ruan Zhengdong said: "Praise you for your good porridge, and you just say that he has a good heart. Hypocrisy!" Lao Mai has a serious expression on his face: "My old Mai has never lost sight of people. This sister has a good heart. Don't bully her." Jiaqi smiled, and Ruan Zhengdong dropped the spoon in his hand: "Hey, what about brothers and sisters, they don't even know their names, so they just want to be brothers." Old Mai sneered: "You don't want to inquire about it. When did I recognize my sister casually? Your taste has been getting worse and worse in the past few years. At any rate, your eye for picking women has finally improved. It's rare that this sister falls in my eyes." Said to Jiaqi: "My name is Mai Dingluo, just call me Lao Mai. If you really want to, just call me brother, I guarantee you will not suffer."

Jiaqi also felt that this person was quite interesting, so he replied straightforwardly: "Brother, my name is Yujiaqi." Lao Mai agreed, very happy, and told Jiaqi: "If he really dares to bully you, Jiaqi, you can tell me, brother, I will vent my anger on you." Ruan Zhengdong smiled and said: "How can I say that I look like a villain." Lao Mai patted him on the shoulder and said: "Today is a good day for you. For my sister's sake, I will buy this porridge." "Stingy," Ruan Zhengdong smiled, "He really called you big brother, and you sent us away with a few bowls of porridge?"

Lao Mai laughed and said, "Who are you trying to trick me? I'm not going to be fooled by you." Even though he said that, he took off the string of bodhi beads on his left wrist and said, "This is from a few years ago. Mount Wutai invited me." Without any explanation, she was caged for her, but Jiaqi refused to take it, Ruan Zhengdong said: "You can take it if I give it to you, don't be ignorant." As if to teach a child again, she glared at him fiercely, but he pretended not to see it.Lao Mai also asked her to take it, she felt that it was hard to turn down the kindness, and this kind of bodhi seed beads is the most common magic weapon, and it is not a precious ornament in terms of material, so she had to thank her and accept it.Ruan Zhengdong said, "I'll take it for you." He stretched out his hand and retook the silk rope that tied the beads for her. His fingers were long and slender, and his fingertips were slightly cold because of the silk rope. Very thin, so he leaned over and got very close to her.

He has a cool mint aroma and a sweet smell of porridge.But the breath was light and warm, and it was itchy on her chin, she blushed for some reason: "I'll tie it myself." Ruan Zhengdong said: "It's ready." It's rare to see a man tie such a delicate knot, she just thinks it looks good. In fact, Ruan Zhengdong's friends are all excellent, humorous in conversation and calm.Although she didn't know the identity of Lao Mai, she always felt that he was quite open-minded and forthright, with an old chivalrous style.When she came out in the car, she couldn't help but praise like this, Ruan Zhengdong snorted and said, "You have a good eye."

I don't know whether to praise her or mock her. He sent her downstairs to the apartment, and she took the elevator up alone, feeling extremely tired, and just wanted to get home quickly to take a shower and sleep, but stood in front of the house and searched through the handbags, but couldn't find the key anyway. She couldn't laugh or cry, why did she have such an oolong again.Standing there racking my brains, I just can't remember whether I forgot it at the company or dropped it while looking through my handbag in the hospital. But no matter what, this door is impossible to enter.

She stood in front of the door in a daze for a long time, extremely depressed. She had had a delicious dinner and was in a much better spirits, but God came here again—it was almost midnight, what should she do? After much deliberation, I had no choice but to call Ruan Zhengdong and ask him to find out if the key was lost in the car. Of course there was no one in the car, Ruan Zhengdong said on the phone: "Why did you even lose the key?" She didn't mean to. After being stunned at the door for a long time, I finally decided to go downstairs and stay at Zhou Jingan's house for the night, but it was so late, and then I took a taxi across half of the urban area?It's better to just find a hotel nearby.Thinking like this, he walked down the steps and saw the lamppost of the car turn around in the night, and it was Ruan Zhengdong's car driving back.

She was very grateful, and when she got in the car, she said, "Just find a hotel and drop me off." Surprisingly, almost all the nearby hotels were full.The lady at the front desk all looked apologetic: "I'm so sorry, we don't have any rooms." Jiaji was discouraged. Ruan Zhengdong said, "We're having a meeting, of course the hotel is full." It seemed that I had to go to Zhou Jingan's place, but the cell phone that called her was out of service area, and no one answered her landline for a long time.Jiaqi is in such a hurry, this week Jing'an, how could she suddenly disappear at a critical moment?She dialed the number over and over again, just distraught. Ruan Zhengdong said suddenly: "It's really not possible, just come to my place and make a living." She hesitated for a moment, how can that be? He had a half-smile: "Are you afraid that I will eat you?" When he said this, she reacted and went away. Could it be possible that he could really eat her? He took her to an apartment in the west of the city, the location was very good, a typical quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.The entrance of the community is not very eye-catching, but the security is strict.The car drove a long distance before seeing the buildings. The sparse apartment buildings were separated by large expanses of lawns and green trees. In such a land where every inch of land is precious, suddenly seeing such an open green space makes one feel extremely extravagant.He lives on the sixth floor, which is also the top floor of the apartment. The house is not very big, less than a hundred square meters, and it is very tidy. You can see the atmosphere of a typical single man's house. There is not even a pair of slippers in the entrance.Fortunately, the ground was all wooden floors, and it was underfloor heating. Jiaqi walked in barefoot, pretending to be disappointed: "I still want to see what the mansion looks like." Ruan Zhengdong smiled: "Okay, when will I take you to visit the villas of the rich, and I will let you see all the mansions you like." I didn't expect him to live in such an apartment, but a person would always want such a place.It is not big, and the decoration is simple. There is not even a calligraphy or painting on the wall.The black velvet surface of the sofa has a faint blue luster and is very comfortable. Once a person sinks into it, it feels like there is no bone.She nestled inside and didn't want to move. She sat cross-legged and squinted her eyes comfortably: "I'll just sleep here, okay?" He nodded: "Of course you sleep here, do you think I still have a bed for you?" Jiaqi couldn't laugh or cry, Ruan Zhengdong went to find a new towel and toothbrush for her to use, and pointed her to the bathroom and toilet.The only bathroom was attached deep in the master bedroom, so she had the honor to visit his bedroom under his guidance.Although this matter sounds ambiguous, it is actually just passing by.But Jiaqi still felt a little embarrassed, so she deliberately joked: "Is there any trace of lace or something, you should hide it first." Ruan Zhengdong smiled: "I guess not, even my mother doesn't know about this house, only my sister came here once." Jia Qi was taken aback for a moment, but instinctively felt that he was not lying, so she nodded, "Three caves of the cunning rabbit." He opened the closet and found a set of clothes for her: "It's new, I haven't worn it yet." I didn't expect him to be so careful, so I took it.He opened the bathroom door and said, "Use it, I'll go play some games." There are only a few cleaning supplies on the washstand, razors, shaving water... pure masculinity, and a faint mint fragrance in the air, which makes people feel refreshed.She closed the door and took a delightful hot bath. She adjusted the water very hot, and the hot water line stimulated the skin, bringing slight burning pain and comfort.But in the middle of washing, she suddenly realized that something was wrong. ——The most embarrassing, helpless, and deadly moment in my life is probably this moment.Jiaqi just felt that she couldn't cry. She forgot that as soon as she took antibiotics, her menstrual period would suddenly come earlier. God! Terrible! Why did you have to come at this time? Want to cry but have no tears! She couldn't think of a way at all, she was really unlucky today, if it wasn't for the damn key, if she could find Zhou Jing'an, if she hadn't come here out of desperation... But what would she do? Who said that there is no unparalleled road?In the current situation, who will show her the way out? The water from the shower is still spraying on her body. She can't spend her whole life in this bathroom, but how can she get out? The steam in the bathroom was steaming, her mind was stiff, and she couldn't think of a way out. Standing under the diffuse water pouring from the shower, she was so anxious that she broke out in sweat again.Finally, I saw a large box of facial tissues on the shelf, and I was in a hurry. The rivers and lakes are in an emergency, let's go out first. After hastily dealt with it, she put on her clothes and went out. The clothes were too long and too big. She folded the sleeves and trousers several times, but couldn't care about it anymore.Every step is like the Little Mermaid, walking barefoot on the edge of a knife. Can't even cry. Ruan Zhengdong was playing online games in the study room, he only raised his head when he heard the rustling of his clothes.For a moment, there seemed to be a flash of light in his eyes, like a bolt of lightning splitting the silent night sky.She stepped on the mirror-like black ebony floor with pure white bare feet, like a white lotus blooming in a quiet pool, with loose wet hair hanging on her shoulders, dotted with crystal water drops, lining her pointed face, her black eyes Under the light, it almost shone like a jewel.The clothes were too big, and they were empty on her body, making her look more like a child, and her cheeks were flushed like a baby's. I didn't expect her to be so clean and beautiful when she didn't wear makeup.Like a shallow stream, flowing in the winter sun, it is almost breathless in its purity. "That..." She was as timid as a child, "I'm going to do some shopping, is there a convenience store nearby?" He froze for a moment: "What to buy?" She bit her lip and didn't answer, her snow-white teeth sank deeply into her red lips. This tiny movement made his throat suddenly feel tight, and his heart felt like ten thousand crabs crawling. I was sweating, and the mouse in my hand was too greasy to hold.He put away the mouse and stood up: "What do you want to buy, I'll help you buy it." If he didn't go out immediately to get some air, he couldn't guarantee what he would do. "No need," she was almost crying in embarrassment, her voice was low, "I'll just go and buy it myself." He stared at her in bewilderment. She had never been so embarrassed in her life, and the book always described that she wanted to dig a hole and get in.She really wished that there would be a hole in the ground for her to hide in, so that she would never see someone else forever. He suddenly seemed to understand at once that he was always a smart person.She was terribly embarrassed, and he was also embarrassed. As a person like him, he was always calm, but at this moment he seemed as embarrassed as she was.But after a while, he seemed to regain his composure and said, "I see, I will buy it for you." She lowered her voice: "I'll go by myself." He turned his face away to get his coat, and said as if he didn't care, "It's not convenient for you to run around." But at that moment, she saw that his face was flushed. He was obviously a big man, but he was really cute when he blushed. It took him more than half an hour to come back, and he brought back two big bags of various brands and models. He must have bought her a bag of everything he saw on the shelves. Jiaqi suffered from insomnia for the first time in her life, perhaps the sofa was too soft for her to fall asleep. Or maybe today is really unlucky and embarrassing, so I can't sleep. Maybe it's because of the abdominal pain, so I can't sleep. She tossed and turned, finally got up, and tiptoed to the kitchen, trying to pour herself a cup of hot tea.It took a while to find the light switch, the light was very bright, it took her eyes a while to adjust to the light, but she was startled.As expected, the kitchen was spotless, and there was no smoke. What was unexpected was that on the empty cabinet, there was an empty red wine bottle, which had been washed crystal clear, and the cork was put aside. At this moment, she didn't know what was going on in her mind.Behind is the dark night, the house is silent, but there is an orange halo in the kitchen, and the soft light from the overhead light shines on the bottle, like an excellent photographic work in a print advertisement, as clear as a crystal bottle. There is a crystal light shining under the spotlight.She finally just filled the red wine bottle with boiling water, plugged the cork and held it in her arms. She went back to the sofa. The eiderdown quilt was very light and warm, and she seemed to be relieved all of a sudden. With the warm heat in her arms, the pain finally faded away, and she fell asleep. She was awakened by the sound of the doorbell. She got up in a daze, went to the porch and pressed the door, but there was no response after several presses. Finally, she noticed the strange video doorbell, and realized that she was not at her home, but was shocked. Break out in a cold sweat.In such an early morning, the lonely man and the widow were in the same room, no matter who came, I'm afraid it would be misunderstood.She ran to the bedroom and knocked on the door: "Ruan Zhengdong! Ruan Zhengdong! Someone is ringing the doorbell." Ruan Zhengdong came out, gestured at her, and hurried to the entrance.She rolled up the quilt and pillows on the sofa indiscriminately, and stuffed them all into the bedroom without thinking too much, then shrank back and hid in the bedroom. Just listen to the movement outside. There were people talking and moving, but she didn't dare to breathe out, hugging the pillow, nervous so much that the hairs all over her body stood on end.I just thought it was funny, there was nothing shameful, how could it be like a thief? The man was outside, just talking to Ruan Zhengdong, and after a while the door lock clicked, she almost jumped up in shock, and it turned out that it was Ruan Zhengdong, who raised his index finger to compare with his lips.Whispering in her ear, she said softly, "My cousin, he ran away from home suddenly and came to me. Don't go out. I lied to him and told him to come in and change clothes, and take him to have breakfast." Then she can escape smoothly.She smiled at him, like a child who planned to do bad things, she didn't plan to go out even if he asked her to go out without his explanation.He was too close to her, and she hadn't washed up yet, but there was still a pleasant and elegant fragrance on her body, not the smell of perfume. In such a morning, she just felt fresh and dewy, which was misleading.But at this moment, the half-hidden door was suddenly pushed open again, and a young face poked in, with a sunny smile, stubborn and narrow-minded, and shouted triumphantly: "I caught it!"