At night, when the two little ones were sound asleep, Xu Qing perked up his ears to listen for a while and quietly turned on Butter on the computer.
At one point, he had the idea of moving the computer into the bedroom. Now, he wanted to play with it in the living room, but he still had to be wary of the two little ones.
As a mature couple, their personal space had been reduced to nothing.
Jiang He originally wanted to go to sleep, but she took a look, then another look. Eh? New?
So she sat next to him and looked at him in disdain.
"New, there are several branch endings."
"Wretched!"
"Games are for people to play. How can you call it wretched?"
"Wretched!"
"Then don't watch it."
"Hmph!"
Jiang He not only wanted to watch, but also to play. She was unhappy when she saw Xu Qing blindly clicking on the options. She preferred to follow a pattern and order, walking through each line one by one.
So, Xu Qing was pushed away by Jiang He.
In the middle of the night, the computer in the living room glowed faintly. The couple was wearing pajamas, concentrating on studying Little Butter. They played until one o 'clock, then reluctantly returned to their room to sleep, hugging each other to sleep.
Compared to watching porn, playing games was the real relaxation. It was a kind of fun, exploring the plot and reaping benefits. It was not mixed with too much lust, and it was very satisfying.
Watching porn was too low-class and a waste of life. Wasn't it better to go back to the room when there was time? … In short, games were for two people, and porn was for single people.
Of course, Xu Qing was not a single person. At this age, watching porn was even a little disgusting. It was more fun to watch 2D games. It was hazy, erotic, but not obscene.
Soon, it was summer. No one knew when it started, but the chirping of cicadas could no longer be heard in the city. There was only the fierce sun and the scorching temperature. The air on the asphalt road was refracted by the rising heat waves and was somewhat distorted.
When Xu Qing was hungry, he would grab a durian and bring it back, trying to let the siblings enjoy the delicacy. However, Xu Jin and Shi 'an would cover their noses and hide far away, insisting that it was sh * t. Therefore, he could only eat it by himself sadly.
Jiang He pinched his nose and dug out a piece and placed it in front of White Gourd. White Gourd sniffed it and made a gesture of digging the ground to bury the cat litter. This further proved that Xu Qing ate sh * t. He was so angry that he bought two more. In the end, he was kicked out of the house by Jiang He and had to sleep on the sofa. He could only come back when the smell dissipated.
"You didn't ask me to go back!"
Xu Qing grumbled unhappily. Fortunately, the sofa in the living room was like a king-sized bed. It was soft and big. In some ways, it was more comfortable than sleeping in a bedroom. At least he wouldn't be rubbing his legs with his little feet.
Xu Shi 'an brought Xiaoxiao over to play. He generously let her hold Xu Jin's doll and play dress-up games. For this, he paid the price of several precious cars and a whole set of puzzles.
Both siblings had puzzles, and now they belonged to Xu Jin. After they were put together, he asked his father to glue them together and hang them in the room. The picture of a female elf playing with animals in the big forest looked very good.
This child must have inherited some of Jiang He's flower arranging talent. She knew how to dress up and had better taste than Shi 'an. Shi' an's room had nothing.
"Isn't this a bit too much?"
Qin Hao left the two dolls playing on the side. Seeing that Xu Shi 'an wasn't drooling over his daughter, he felt relieved and turned around to look at Xu Qing. He flipped open the bookmarked books on the side of the bookshelf. The introductory French books made his head buzz.
He flipped to the side and saw books related to German.
Damn it … that brat from Wang Zijun's family could only learn English at most. How did he learn English, French, and German?
"If a man doesn't study, he'll be worse than a pig." Xu Qing pointed at him. His meaning was obvious.
"How can he learn at such a young age? Are you going to be a translator in the future? "Qin Hao felt dizzy after just a few glances. He was full of sympathy for the Xu siblings.
"Who said I'm going to teach them? I learned it myself. "
"What?" Qin Hao raised his voice by an octave.
"I have nothing to do anyway."
"I've never heard of such a leisure method!"
Wang Zijun went to tinker with the wheelchair when he had nothing to do. When he had nothing to do, he would accompany his daughter and bring her around to play. They would go for a picnic by the Lan River, go to Jiangcheng Square to find snacks, go to the swimming pool to learn how to swim …
It seemed that Xu Qing's boredom was acting up.
He was either practicing the Tiger Fist or practicing the Tiger Fist … Anyway, there was something wrong with him.
"I won't be surprised if you start cultivating." Qin Hao picked his ears and said.
"Ignorant and stupid."
Xu Qing didn't intend to say much to him. This guy only thought about catching thieves and becoming a criminal police officer. Now, his mind was filled with his daughter. If it wasn't related to his profession, he wouldn't be able to understand. Outside and inside the circle were two different worlds.
In their opinion, learning these was nothing more than being a translator, acting cool and having a wide range of knowledge. But for Xu Qing, it was after experiencing a lot of inconveniences that he made up his mind to learn some basic Japanese, French and German. He didn't need to be fluent. He just needed to be able to listen and watch.
As a film critic, the accumulation of the number of films he watched would form an information network. He could easily see the quality and merits of a film. From a new film, he could see many parodies or homages to other old films. This was only the most basic.
When the number of films he watched increased, he wouldn't be satisfied with the rating. There was more room for improvement. After so many years of development, the library of films was really vast. He had to find some novel films, be it new or old, Chinese or foreign. Some films weren't widely spread and had a very small audience. When watching foreign films, the translation was always not as comfortable as watching it yourself. Moreover, many old and niche films didn't have translations at all. He could only download them from the internet and watch them himself.
At the same time, he could understand the meaning behind the film's plot, the era's background, and the history of its development. This would become the foundation of a practitioner.
Other people might find this scene baffling, but he could see that it was a tribute from the younger generation to the older generation. Apart from being stronger than other critics, it was also a kind of communication that transcended time and space — transcending national boundaries and time. At that moment, he and the video producer smiled knowingly.
He had been editing videos since he was a teenager. Now, he had changed the format. In this life, he was inseparable from movies …
Xu Qing shook his head and smiled. He didn't produce movies. He was just a spectator. He and the producer mutually benefited each other.
The piano needed people to listen to it.
At the same time, he could earn some money … He typed away in front of the computer. He had agreed to hand in the manuscript today, so he couldn't drag it to tomorrow.
"I heard that you guys got divorced?" Xu Qing asked Qin Hao when he saw Shi 'an taking Xiaoxiao to the balcony to play with the car.
"They remarried again."
Qin Hao didn't hide it, but he was curious how Xu Qing knew. "Who did you hear it from?"
The divorce between the two of them was a secret. How did this guy know about it?
"Other than your old man, everyone else knows." Xu Qing glanced at him. "When you have time, talk to the uncles and aunties downstairs. You'll know that they know everything."
"What the f * ck …"
Qin Hao wanted to curse. What the f * ck were these uncles and aunties?
"Hey, you secretly divorced and remarried. What are you guys playing at?"
"We've been divorced for two months. It's not considered a divorce."
Qin Hao's gaze fell on Xiaoxiao, who was pushing the cart with her butt in the air. He paused and said, "Actually, we're just trying."
"Divorce is like buying vegetables. You're just trying to fool a fool."
"Anyway, it's all good now."
Qin Hao didn't say much. He leaned on the sofa lazily, enjoying this rare rest.
Solving big cases and being a criminal police officer were no longer important. Spending time with their daughter was more important. After a divorce, both of them had understood a lot.
Divorce was easy. It was just a procedure. Shan Fei lived it alone. At that time, she thought it was simple. She even breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she didn't have to quarrel anymore.
However, walking alone on a small path meant for two people, returning home to the cold tables and chairs, the dark room with no lights, and saying goodnight to the empty space beside him without any response, only those who had experienced it would know how it felt at that moment.
"You slept on the sofa? Did you quarrel? " Qin Hao pulled a pillow from the sofa and leaned against it. If someone slept on the sofa, it would definitely be Xu Qing, not Jiang He.
"I need some peace and quiet. If I want to go back, I'll go back."
"Go on and brag. When you smash the glass, take a video for me to see!"
Qin Hao lowered his head and looked at the ground to see if there were any glass shards. He felt that Xu Qing might really do such a thing. He must have not taught him in the past. For example, placing two books in his pants. Xu Qing was a naughty boy. Now that he was older, he was full of evil tricks.
"I'm not as disdainful as you." Xu Qing's words were full of disdain. He couldn't even handle a woman and still had the cheek to laugh at him.
Qin Hao laughed. He heard from Wang Zijun that Jiang He seemed to be very capable. In fact, he could tell from the time when they were dating. Xu Qing's wrists were bruised …
He crawled over and looked at what Xu Qing had done for most of the afternoon. Two good movies and one bad movie.
"Why don't you teach him how to film?"
"I'm just a movie watcher. I speak my feelings. I should praise and scold. Isn't it crazy to teach a director how to make a movie?" Xu Qing said.
He checked the script and sent it out. He stretched and relaxed. The kids outside did not find it hot. Although there was an awning, it was still summer.
When the sun moved to the west, Xiaoxiao reluctantly left with Qin Hao. Xu Shi 'an felt a sense of emptiness.
"Shi 'an, why don't you stay at Xiaoxiao's house?" Xu Qing teased him.
"Can I? … Aiyo! "
Xu Shi 'an was just surprised when he was patted by Xu Jin.
"Childhood sweethearts, childhood sweethearts."
Xu Qing was a little envious. When he was young, he only had a black fatty to pick up ice cream sticks and put together a fan. They played a game of pick and choose.
Then he thought about Jiang He. Eh, he was not envious anymore.
After staying in the living room for a night, he slept quite comfortably. When he woke up in the morning, he did not feel so good. Without a soft body to hug, he felt uncomfortable all over. He had to think of a way to go back.
When Jiang He closed the shop and came back, Xu Qing was listening to a German recitation on the computer. The gibberish was similar to that of an uncivilized savage. An image of a savage dancing and gesticulating kept appearing in her mind.
Without gesticulations, how could anyone understand this kind of language?
"What are you looking at?" She came over and saw Xu Qing supporting his chin with his hand. She followed his gaze. The evening was cool, and there was a little wind on the balcony. Xu Jin and Shi 'an were grabbing each other outside, using the little grappling moves that Jiang He had taught them. One was trying to challenge the authority, and the other was trying to suppress them.
"Have you ever thought …"
Xu Qing looked at the siblings outside thoughtfully. "… Will no one dare to marry your daughter in the future?"
Jiang He's eyebrows twitched.
Xu Qing continued, "You see, she is very good at fighting. Brother-in-law is also trained. Mother-in-law can break a tree with one arm. Father-in-law … although he is not very good, he once made someone fall to the ground with one slap."
"There will always be stubborn people. I used to point a sword at you and ask you to explain where the people on TV came from." Jiang He flipped his hair and watched the siblings play with Xu Qing through the window.
"What do you mean? I'm stubborn? "
"You're not stubborn?"
"That's my wisdom. I use my wisdom to suppress you …" Xu Qing said as he looked at Xu Jin again.
Oh no, this daughter is not only powerful, but also very smart.
This is too scary. Xu Qing mourned for his future son-in-law in advance.
Jiang He turned and left. She thought it was pitiful for him to sleep on the sofa and wanted to let him in after a few days. How dare he say that he was suppressed by his wisdom and that he had to bray like a donkey before he could be let into the house. This time, she wanted to record it.
Jiang He wanted to record the scene of Xu Qing braying like a donkey. He couldn't help but want to laugh when he thought about it.
One day, he will drink the water that I wash my feet with.
After dinner, they enjoyed the cool air on the balcony and watched a movie on the tablet. When it was time to sleep, Xu Qing lay on the sofa and covered his stomach with the quilt. He looked very peaceful.
Jiang He hummed softly as she made Xu Jin's bed. She told her not to sleep with her stomach exposed. Then, she turned off the lights and walked out of her daughter's room to Shi 'an's room.
"Both of you, be careful. If one of you catches a cold, the other will catch a cold too. Don't kick the quilt …"
As she spoke, she helped Shi 'an fold the quilt. She only folded it in half and covered his stomach with it. His legs and arms were exposed. Otherwise, he would definitely kick the quilt when it was hot at night.
"If my sister passes the cold to me, won't I catch a cold too?" Xu Shi 'an patted the quilt on his stomach. "How about I catch a cold first?"
"Be good and stay here!"
Jiang He couldn't help but give him a slap on the face.
After adjusting the pillow, Jiang He got up and turned on the light switch. "I'm going to turn off the lights. Hurry up and go to sleep."
"Okay. Good night, Mom." Xu Shi 'an waved his hand and looked out the window. "Goodbye."
"Who are you talking to?" Jiang He asked in surprise.
"My little friend."
"What little friend?!"
Jiang He's heart skipped a beat. She turned to look out the dark window. The glass reflected the light, and she felt a chill down her spine.
Why would there be a little friend on the top floor?
"No! Mom, I'm going to sleep! "Xu Shi 'an closed his eyes and lay down properly with both hands on his stomach.
"…"
Looking at the dark night view outside the window, Jiang He suddenly thought of Chu Renmei, who came out of the toilet, and Sadako, who popped out of the television …
Back in her room, Jiang He still felt a chill down her spine. She stared at the ceiling and thought for a while. She couldn't fall asleep. She turned her head to look at the curtain. It was so dark that it seemed to hide something terrifying.
The wind blew through the screen window, and the curtains moved slightly.
"Xu Qing! Xu Qing! Come in! "
Jiang He ran out in her slippers and dragged Xu Qing back into the room.
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