Pavilion in the garden

The phone vibrated violently, and Ji Yi's stiff fingers trembled accordingly. He frantically clicked on the message he had just received.

Only a short sentence.

He read it several times, and said it in his mind nervously, as if he had memorized it in his heart, then put down his phone and put it aside casually.

Is brother asleep?

Why didn't you call me back?

what is he doing now?

Is he alone, is he... mad at me?

No solution.

Ji Yi let out all of his strength and lay down on the bed.

His eyes were fixed on the shiny white ceiling, which was so pure and dazzling, but at this moment, it was a little less chilled by the warm yellow light.

He rested for a night, and he didn't feel tired, but his body was extremely tired, as if his strength had been drained, he was so weak that he had difficulty even moving.

Still staring at that point of emptiness, not even for a moment.

Gradually, the eyes became sore, the eye sockets became red, and a tear slid down the corner of the eye.

Ji Yi rolled his eyes, but the astringency became more and more obvious, and it was painful.

He finally closed his eyes feebly.

Tears flowed more and more, slowly seeping out from the corners of his eyes, sliding across his skin drop by drop, and even falling on his ears.

Slowly his breathing became heavy, his wheezing became louder, and it became difficult to breathe.

"Xiaoyi, come out, it's time to eat."

A clear female voice came, accompanied by a crisp knock on the door.

Ji Yi moved his body, moistened his hoarse throat, and quickly responded, "Okay."

He got up slowly and dragged his weak body to wash his face.

Looking at himself in the mirror, his eyes were dull, his eye circles were black and his face was tired.

It sucks.

Ignoring it, he left the room and went straight downstairs.

"elder brother."

A slightly immature but loud voice sounded, and Ji Teng greeted him affectionately with an undisguised bright smile on his face.

Ji Yi smiled, walked over, sat down beside him, and stroked his soft hair.

This time, Ji Teng laughed even more.

"Xiaoyi, didn't you sleep well last night? You didn't come out for breakfast either."

Xue Jing looked at his obviously unwell face, she looked worried, and her beautiful brows were frowned.

"No, there will be an hour and a half jet lag."

With a smile on his face, Ji Yi motioned for everyone to move their chopsticks.

"It's nothing, I'll get used to it after two days. If you haven't been home for so long, just take it easy." Ji Shouning said with a light smile.

The face that has always been calm and prudent is filled with obvious softness, and it is not difficult to see the meaning of satisfaction in it.

"That's right. It's thirty years old tomorrow. It's a happy family reunion. What a wonderful thing."

"Yeah, it's so rare for my brother to come back, this time you must play with me for a while!"

"You little naughty."

Xue Jing looked at her clingy young son, and shook her head amusedly.

"Eat quickly." Ji Shouning reminded, but with a smile.

The faces of the husband and wife are full of pampering.

It is said that the dining table is the epitome of life, and there is no doubt that there is a warm and happy family in front of you.

A harmonious atmosphere densely enveloped the home, as if completely isolated from outside interference.

Whether it has been or has been lost, pain or joy, are covered up tightly, and the original appearance can no longer be seen.

At this moment, nothing is necessary except the people sitting at the table.

"Xiaoyi, why don't you eat? I asked Aunt Qing to cook your favorite dish for you. It tastes very good."

Saying that, Xue Jing put another piece of sweet-scented osmanthus fish into his bowl, and then picked another piece for Ji Teng.

Ji Yi came back to his senses, thanked him, picked up the fish with his chopsticks, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.

But tasteless.

I no longer pick up vegetables, and start to eat bite by bite. After a while, a bowl of rice will bottom out.

Until his mouth was filled with the slightly sweet taste of starch, his stomach felt sour.

He finally put down the dishes.

"Why don't you eat vegetables, doesn't it suit your taste?"

Xue Jing stopped her chopsticks, with a worried look on her face.Ji Shouning and Ji Teng also looked at him.

"No. It's just that I just woke up and have no appetite."

"Eat slowly."

With an apologetic smile, he got up and left the dining table, and went straight upstairs.

After closing the door, Ji Yi took off his coat and put himself on the bed with only his single clothes on.

After lying down for a while, the feeling of nausea and vomiting decreased a lot.

At this moment, he was extremely anxious, something was wrong all over his body, and he felt a sense of fear of leaving the ground like weightlessness.

Ji Yi knew the reason.

It's because he's not by his side.

Can't stand it.

He forgot the time and didn't pay attention to the time difference between the two of them. He took the mobile phone and dialed the very familiar number.

Can't get through.

The mechanical female voice on the phone reminded me that the connection could not be made.

Yes.He even forgot that Ji Tingxie must turn on airplane mode when he sleeps.

Consciousness gradually returns.

I couldn't help but secretly rejoiced that my brother's sleep was not disturbed, and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

The backlog of anxiety in my heart did not decrease in the slightest, but continued to accumulate.

He was so uncomfortable that he panicked.

The eyes started to heat up again.

The burning transpiration seemed to ignite his whole body, and the blood in his whole body boiled up and surged up together.

Ji Yi suddenly turned over and got up, quickly entered the bathroom and turned on the water valve, the cold water flowed down, instantly extinguishing his scorching hot skin.

It was terribly cold.

His body trembled involuntarily.

That's when I remembered that I didn't take off my clothes.He raised his cold and stiff hands to unbutton his shirt, but his movements were slow and he couldn't undo it for a long time.

As soon as he tried hard, the sound of cloth breaking could be heard, but it was buried by the sound of rushing water.

After a while, the water gradually heated up, from cold to warm, and then from warm to hot.

Ji Yi stood motionless, letting the warm water pour over his body.

For a moment, I didn't know where I was.

Looking up and looking around, I saw that the layout of the bathroom was roughly the same as the place I had been living in. They were all white and smooth tiles, with bright white lights.

But after leaving the bathroom, and then leaving the room, there was no such person.

His heart throbbed.

It was as if the flesh and blood on his body had been stripped alive.

Heart-piercing.

"Wow, I'm so dead!"

When Ji Tingxie opened the door, Qi Ye quickly followed into the living room in two or three steps, and as soon as he let go, the heavy shopping bag fell on the coffee table.

Then the whole person collapsed on the soft sofa and let out a soft snort as if liberated.

"Never buy so much next time. Almost broke my hand!"

Qi Ye complained in a low voice, stretched out his hand and rubbed his bruised skin, his heart ached, and he almost shed a few tears.

Those who didn't know thought that some kind of tragedy happened to him.

Ji Tingxie is used to this.

He poured a cup of hot water for the two of them and went to the kitchen with the ingredients without taking a break.

First, pick out the ingredients you want to eat today, put the fruits and vegetables that can be stored in the refrigerator, and arrange the condiments and other condiments neatly.

Ji Tingxie doesn't like greasy food, and most of her diet is light.

Then I thought about braised mutton, stewed chicken soup, and steamed sweet-scented osmanthus fish.

In the next second, it occurred to me that there was another person eating.

So he took a few steps to the kitchen door and leaned out, "Qi Ye, what do you want for lunch?"

Qi Ye, whose name was suddenly called out, was so surprised that he forgot about the trivial matter of his hand pain, and hurriedly responded.

"Oh, I can do either. You decide."

Ah, how he would ask for my opinion!

Thinking of this, Qi Ye, who had been unhappy all along, immediately became excited.

My mind was full of pink bubbles, crowded and floating around, almost overflowing.

It seems that I still have a good chance, hahaha.

Qi Ye was so excited that he almost didn't dance, he bounced off the sofa and ran to the kitchen.

"Tingxie, I'm here to help."

The tone is brisk, and at the same time, he is looking around, obviously eagerly looking for an opportunity to show courteousness.

Ji Tingxie felt powerless for a while, he didn't expect Qi Ye to be of any help, it's good not to make trouble.

"Well. I'll do it."

The voice is soft, full of thoughtfulness, but the body can't help but make a gesture of rejection, motioning him to go out.

"Tingxie, you haven't tried it yet, how do you know I can't do it?"

Qi Ye's tone was a little bit aggrieved, and there was a taste of accusation.

"..."

"Since you haven't tried it, how can it work?"

Ji Tingxie felt weak again, and before he could say more, he spoke again, "Wait outside. Don't you want to try my handicraft?"

"what?"

So half pushed and half agreed, Qi Ye was kicked out of the kitchen in a daze.

I had no choice but to go back to the living room, turn on the TV, and start watching while slumped on the sofa.

Before he knew it, more than an hour passed, and Ji Tingxie came out with a plate.

Qi Ye's sharp eyes caught his figure in an instant, and his whole body was revived with blood.

"I'll serve the plate! Ah, and the rice."

Before Ji Tingxie could respond, he happily ran to the kitchen and actively started his work as a waiter serving dishes and serving meals.

Full color and flavor.

After Qi Ye swallowed his last bite of food, he finally made the most comprehensive summary.

"Where can I find a man like you?"

Qi Ye reluctantly put down the bowl and chopsticks, and the exaggerated pile of food scraps beside him was evidence that he had a full meal.

Picking up a paper towel and wiping the juice on his hands, he sighed involuntarily.

"You are good too."

Ji Tingxie saw that he was eating to his heart's content, and thought that he was indeed a child, so easily satisfied.

"Ah, why?"

Qi Ye, who was suddenly praised, was a little puzzled, and looked at him suspiciously.

"It's a blessing to be able to eat."

As he spoke, he let out a laugh, hearty and undisguised.

That's the beauty of food.

If people can feel the food itself, it is natural to enjoy the pleasure of tasting food.

This is undoubtedly the most primitive and eternal fun, the fun that only belongs to life.

Ji Tingxie stopped laughing, but the smile on his face did not dissipate, it was extremely gentle, and his whole person was unbelievably beautiful.

Qi Ye had long since lost the shame of being teased, and forgot to refute.

He was completely intoxicated just by hearing that laughter like a jade pendant.

That overly pretty face was right in front of his eyes, and his faint smile made him look even more attractive.

How can there be such a beautiful person?

He was about to pounce!

In just a few seconds, Qi Ye's face changed ever-changingly, and finally froze in the shape of gnashing his teeth ferociously like a hungry wolf.

Ji Tingxie didn't pay attention.

He got up and began to clean up the messy cups and plates on the table.

It was only then that Qi Ye came to his senses, and with the heart that a beauty should never be stained by greasy food, he hurried over and snatched the bowls and chopsticks from his hand.

He said righteously, "I'll just clean it up. You sit down!"

That posture wanted to drive Ji Tingxie out, like a hen guarding its chicks.

"Can you handle it?"

Ji Tingxie was pushed aside by him, and after standing for a few seconds, he still couldn't help asking, after all, he didn't clean up the broken bowl himself.

"Of course."

Qi Ye winked at him seductively, and smiled so confidently.

He walked steadily to the kitchen with the plate in his arms, and looked back at him again.

"There are specialties in the art industry. Serving dishes is one of my specialties."

Qi Ye added a sentence, his whole face burst into laughter.

Ji Tingxie agreed with an "oh".

He continued unhurriedly, "Then you should wash the dishes by the way."

"..."

In this way, Qi Ye washed the dishes for the first time in his life, and since then he has a new skill called "dishwashing".