"Yeah. Didn't I tell you before?" Lou Deguang stared at Erzi.
"It's been too long …" Erzi slapped his forehead in regret.
Back then, when his grandfather had mentioned the relatives over there, he hadn't been paying attention at all and had forgotten about it.
After a few seconds, he asked, "When did Fourth Grandpa leave?"
"Didn't I tell you? They left long ago! "Lou Deguang was a little angry and took a puff of his pipe.
Under Lou Zhilin's puzzled gaze, Erzi paced back and forth and suddenly said, "Grandpa, give me Fourth Grandpa's phone number. I'll call to say hello and apologize."
When Lou Deguang heard this, he immediately calmed down and smiled again.
"That's more like it! Well, the number is … "
He was very happy to see that his grandson cared about his relatives.
After writing down the number, Erzi dialed it directly. After a while, he heard an old and puzzled voice.
"Hello?"
"Hello, Fourth Grandpa. I'm Erzi." He smiled and said his name directly, so as not to be mistaken as a swindler.
"Erzi? You're home? Why did you call me? "Lou Debang was pleasantly surprised.
Erzi said respectfully, "I was too busy and couldn't make it back in time. Can I apologize to you?"
"No, no, business is more important." Lou Debang was a little flattered.
"I remember the last time I saw you was when I was in my teens. It's a pity that I missed you. How about this, Fourth Grandpa? I'll come to visit you during the Spring Festival. Please leave the door open for me," Erzi said warmly.
"Okay, okay! Anytime! "Lou Debang replied happily.
After chatting for a while and asking about Fourth Grandpa's health, Erzi hung up the phone and looked at his grandfather, who looked satisfied. Then he turned to his father, Lou Zhilin, and said, "Dad, let's visit Fourth Grandpa's family more during the Spring Festival."
He couldn't show too much enthusiasm. The best way was to visit relatives and warm up to them gradually.
Not to mention the Wuyue Club of the Ice God Sect, a 19-year-old Professional Sixth Pin of the Dan stage was already a big shot.
"Ah?" Lou Zhilin looked at his son in surprise, his face full of confusion.
He couldn't understand why his son's attitude would change so quickly. It was as if he was possessed!
…
In the living room of Lou Zhiqiang's house, Lou Debang put down his cell phone. Satisfied with being valued by his relatives, he smiled happily.
"Erzi's not bad, Erzi's not bad. You respect your elders very much." He nagged and started to discuss Erzi enthusiastically with Father and Mother Lou.
Even now, Lou Cheng, who was sitting on a chair in the living room, still didn't know Erzi's name. He smiled thoughtfully and continued to chat with his little fairy girl on his phone.
"I'm done. You can send me the picture of the tofu feast ~!" Yan Zheke replied.
Today, her family's dinner was late because there were relatives coming over.
"Sure." Lou Cheng sent the photos of the Hydrangea Tofu, Steamed Tofu, Crab Roe Tofu, and Braised Pork Tofu.
"They are all tofu. There are so many varieties and they look delicious." Yan Zheke said with a salivating expression.
Lou Cheng replied with an evil smile, "But they are missing my favorite tofu."
"Rogue!" Yan Zheke replied with an angry expression.
"What are you thinking of … I'm talking about that kind of crispy tofu, the kind that can absorb the juices. You put shredded radish in it, soak it in vinegar soy sauce, and take a bite. Tsk tsk … Am I such a hooligan? What are you thinking about? "Lou Cheng replied with an expression of pushing up his sunglasses.
"… I, I won't talk to you anymore …" Yan Zheke replied with an emoji.
Lou Cheng almost laughed in front of the elders. In order to hide his abnormality, he got up and walked to the balcony. He saw his young cousin Ma Xi looking at the night scenery.
"Xiushan is developing fast." Lou Cheng glanced out of the window. There were many residential areas nearby, tall buildings, and bright lights.
"I'm so envious of you now …" Ma Xi sighed without answering his question. Her tone was full of sadness.
"Why are you so sad at such a young age?" Lou Cheng scolded with a smile.
Ma Xi was amused by him. She laughed and said, "Brother, did you not go through puberty? Don't you know that kids at this age are very rebellious and sentimental? "
"I wasn't rebellious or sentimental when I was in puberty …" Lou Cheng was speechless.
He had studied hard in junior high and high school, and his grades had paid off his hard work. Usually, he would read novels and play games. He didn't have many friends, but they were all nice people. He had never been rebellious or sentimental.
As for his crush on Yan Zheke, he didn't think he had a chance at all. He just saw it as a pure and beautiful experience.
"… Humanoid Gundam!" Ma Xi couldn't help but complain. She paused and said, "Brother, I'm living on campus now."
"Living on campus?" Lou Cheng asked in surprise.
"Well, I always stay at home and feel unhappy when I see my parents spoiling Ma Jiale. It's better to live on campus. Occasionally, my parents call me, and I'm quite happy." Ma Xi looked out of the window and said in a mature tone that was beyond her age.
"That's good. What's close to you?" Lou Cheng wanted to drop a book bag, but he couldn't remember that sentence.
"It's not right to use this sentence to describe it!" Ma Xi retorted with a smile. "Brother, your level of knowledge has dropped a lot!"
"Well, let's not talk about professional knowledge. The third year of high school is the peak of my comprehensive knowledge." Lou Cheng blushed.
Seeing that his cousin had thought things through by herself, he was relieved.
…
A few days later, Lou Cheng was alone again. Yan Zheke's father, his future father-in-law, had started to rest. The Empress Dowager's company also entered a long holiday. The family of three went back to Yan Zheke's grandfather's house in Zhengque County. They would spend the New Year there until the third day of the new year.
Lou Cheng was a little depressed. He thought that the Yan family would bring the elders and relatives to Xiushan for the New Year, but he and Ke would be separated for a few days.
The first day of the new year, the second day of the second month of the Gregorian calendar, was his 20th birthday!
The depression didn't last long. When Lou Cheng received a call from his master, he was completely relieved. He was told to go to Wuyue on the first day of the new year to burn incense for the ancestors. The first time for a new direct disciple was relatively formal, so it didn't have to be on the first day of the new year.
Well, since both sides were busy, this was the only way!
Lou Cheng stayed with his grandparents for two days. When he came back, it was already the eve of the new year. Before dawn, he continued his training in the biting cold wind. He felt that he had gotten rid of the word "weak" of Sixth Pin.
At this time last year, he was just a rookie trying to reach Professional Ninth Pin!
After finishing his morning exercise, he jogged outside. Just as he took a few steps, he suddenly stopped. He saw a beautiful girl in white sitting on a bench next to the park. She was looking at him with a smile.
Lou Cheng blinked and shouted in surprise,
"Ke?"
Isn't she at her grandfather's house in Zhengque County?
Yan Zheke stood up, pursed her lips, and looked to the side.
"There's something I forgot to give you."
"What's that?" Lou Cheng took two quick steps forward and came before the girl.
"Here, your birthday present. I asked someone to make a custom-made wallet." Yan Zheke pretended to be careless and handed a dark blue wallet to her boyfriend.
Lou Cheng couldn't hide his smile. While holding the wallet, he also held the girl's hand, which was cold in the wind. "You coming here is the best present."
"Meat, numb …" Yan Zheke rolled her eyes and scolded him silently. Then she said, "I don't like that wallet of yours for a long time!"
She used this excuse to hide her intentions.
Lou Cheng moved his heat flow to warm her delicate hand. He pulled her to sit down again and recalled the past.
"Last year, when you called me to say happy birthday and sang the birthday song, I was so surprised that I wanted to shout from my aunt's balcony!"
"Humph, I mustered up my courage to call you, and you still forced me to sing!" Yan Zheke's eyes were full of sweet annoyance.
"Hehe, give me an inch and I want a yard." Lou Cheng held the girl's waist and kissed her when no one was around. He expressed his meaning with his actions.
After a few minutes of whispering sweet nothings, Yan Zheke suddenly woke up and said,
"I have to go back. I told them I was going to buy something, but I ended up in Xiushan!"
She had come by the earliest train and had to get back before lunchtime.
"Uh …" Lou Cheng's heart skipped a beat. "Then, I'll send you back to Zhengque."
"Okay." Yan Zheke didn't refuse and nodded in surprise.
…
On New Year's Eve, Lou Cheng, who had just returned from Zhengque County, happily spent the New Year at his grandfather's house. From time to time, he put his hand into his pocket and touched the new wallet.
Since he was successful, Lou Yuanwei didn't make a fuss last year. The family was very comfortable, without any hidden worries, and happily welcomed the New Year.
When it was almost twelve o 'clock, Lou Cheng was about to sneak to the balcony to call Ke when he suddenly felt his phone vibrate.
He looked at the screen and saw the name "Little Fairy".
"What a coincidence. I was just about to call you." On the balcony, Lou Cheng leaned against the corner and said happily.
"Isn't it because it's almost your birthday?" Yan Zheke replied proudly. "I was just waiting to say happy birthday to you and then go to bed!"
"Anyway, I'm very flattered." Lou Cheng smiled to express his feelings.
"Hehe." Yan Zheke laughed.
After a few words, the firecrackers outside started to sound fiercely, covering all the sounds. Lou Cheng and Yan Zheke didn't talk, just like last year. Relying on their keen senses, they quietly listened to each other's breathing, which went deep into their hearts.
When the crackling sounds died down, Lou Cheng said in a warm and peaceful mood,
"Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year ~ and happy birthday ~"
"Happy birthday to you too."
"Pfft. How can I say happy birthday to you?"
"Of course you should celebrate my birthday with me."
"Okay, okay."
"Can you sing another song today?"
"What do you want to hear? Birthday song? "
"Sing 'I'm going to marry you tomorrow'."
"No!"
"Sing it."
"… Just one sentence, one sentence!"
…
Outside the window, fireworks were everywhere. The beginning of a new year was bright and glorious.
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