If the world had no daylight

Chapter 106 The Eighth Birthday

Shi Chen lived in a relatively secluded place.

Bai Tian held the gift and pushed open the gate of the courtyard, Ye Li followed behind her, and subconsciously looked at the appearance of the courtyard.

Ye Wan looked back at the surrounding environment, and estimated the market value of this yard.

When she finally walked in the door, she heard the sound of something being split open, so she couldn't help but look over.

Bai Tian had already walked over, stopped in front of a pile of freshly chopped firewood, and said to the sweaty man, "Uncle, we are here."

Shi Chen took the towel on his shoulders and wiped his face, then turned to look at the two people behind her.

He was wearing a gray coarse cloth jacket, the sleeves were rolled up casually, and the white parts of his temples were wet with sweat and stuck to his face.

"Come here, wash your hands and come help."

Shi Chen said something in a deep voice, then knelt down and picked up the pile of firewood.

Bai Tian turned his head and looked at them with a helpless look.

Ye Li didn't say anything, he took off his coat, hung it on the chair, and rolled up his sleeves.

There are sinks and cutting boards in the yard, and there are even two stoves, one of which is simmering in a small casserole, which smells delicious.

Shi Chen added some more firewood, then patted his pants and stood up.

Bai Tian had already put all his things into the room, and when he came out, he saw Ye Wan was standing where he was, looking at that figure and wondering what he was thinking.

She thought for a while, picked up the vegetable basket, walked over, and stuffed it to her.

"Help wash it."

Ye Wan was wearing a dark blue gown today, with a white silk scarf hanging from the collar on the chest, tied in a simple knot.

The basket of vegetables was stuffed into her arms, immediately staining the silk scarf a few times.

She glanced at Bai Tian, ​​shrugged, turned around and walked to the pool.

Ye Li had already walked to Shi Chen's side, helping him, he didn't look like a man who couldn't cook.

Bai Tian looked at the person washing vegetables on the left, then at the stove on the right, and finally walked to the stove.

"Is it chicken soup with yam?" She smelled the aroma from the casserole and helped to check the heat.

Shi Chen had already set up a big pot and was about to pour oil into the frying pan, when he heard this, he nodded.

Bai Tian turned his head and glanced at Ye Li, his complexion was still worse than usual, so he said, "You can drink more of this soup, it's good for your health."

Ye Li smiled at her, seeming a little shy.

The person who finished washing the vegetables walked to the cutting board and asked, "Are these cut into pieces or shredded?"

Shi Chen looked up, and said, "Squash the cucumber and cut it into pieces, and shred the others."

Ye Wan nodded knowingly, "Shooting cucumbers, right?"

She picked up a kitchen knife and flattened two cucumbers, then cut them into pieces neatly. The way she lifted the knife and dropped it was a bit of a cook's demeanor.

Shi Chen squinted his eyes, and said involuntarily, "It seems like I learned this skill secretly at our house."

Ye Li's gaze paused, and he glanced at Bai Tian.

But she looked at the person who was chopping vegetables, and replied: "She went to the store to learn for a while before filming."

Shi Chen suddenly realized, and laughed, "So it was you, that movie gave our restaurant a good publicity."

Ye Wan came over, handed him the cut vegetables, clapped her hands, and replied, "I've also learned a lot, it's a good deal."

Shi Chen poured the vegetables into the pot, and while frying them calmly, he said, "Doing business now is not as good as before, and publicity plays a vital role. I heard you are also starting a business?"

He looked at Ye Li.

The man who just came back to his senses quickly responded, and replied: "We are playing games with a few college classmates in partnership, and it's just a small fight."

Shi Chen waved his hand, "There's no need to be modest, it's really a good job. The young people in our company love to play."

He poured all the seasonings into the pot, fried it for another five or six times, and then stretched out his hand to Bai Tian.

She had already brought the plate over and handed it to him.

"The food in the back room is almost ready, go and have a look."

Bai Tian responded, and trotted into the house.

Ye Wan put the cucumber on a plate, seasoned it casually, and handed it to Shi Chen, "Do you want to try it?"

He picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, nodded to her, "That's right."

The soup on the side was also ready, Shi Chen said something, Ye Li put on his gloves and picked up the soup, and put it on the gazebo table in the yard.

Behind the gazebo is half a vegetable field, with shallots and green vegetables planted. Shi Chen picked the onions, washed them, chopped them, and put them on the freshly cooked vegetables.

Ye Wan walked into the house, found the kitchen, and saw a person holding a big bowl of vegetables.

"Let me do it." She walked over, put a rag on her shoulders, picked up the big bowl, turned and walked out of the kitchen.

After all the dishes were served, several people were sweating a little.

Shi Chen brought up a bucket from the well with a bottle of wine chilled in it, and handed it to Ye Li to open it.

"Cook a few home-cooked dishes casually, and eat as you go."

He sat down first, and several juniors also sat down in the gazebo.

At this time, the night was slightly dark, the full moon hung high, and the breeze blew from the yard, blowing the aroma of the food more intensely.

Ye Li poured everyone a glass of wine, and the four finally moved their chopsticks.

The food they cooked together seemed to be particularly delicious, even Bai Tian twitched his index finger and ate half a bowl more than usual.

Shi Chen and Ye Li chatted while drinking. Ye Wan held the soup bowl and sipped, looking a little silent.

"...It's like this in the early days of starting a business. You have done a good job, and you are on the right track in three years. I don't know how many stumbles I made at that time..."

Ye Li was unusually talkative today, and seemed to be in a good mood, chatting with someone 20 years older than him was very hit-and-miss.

He poured himself a bowl of soup and said softly: "My mother also loved to make soup for me when she was alive. I also drank this soup during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year. I didn't expect to have it this year."

Shi Chen had already heard about this matter, so he could only pat him on the shoulder without saying anything.

Ye Li looked at him, smiled and said, "It's really delicious, thank you."

Bai Tian had already put down his chopsticks, propped his head up and seemed to be lost in thought.

Shi Chen glanced at her, and suddenly asked, "What are your plans?"

The man with the ponytail raised his head and looked over.

Before Ye Li could react, Shi Chen said again: "No matter what the plan is, I will make preparations here. I have already prepared the wedding room. Although my in-laws are gone, I can still be the master. All expenses are paid. From me..."

Bai Tian lowered his eyes, and involuntarily clenched the hem of his clothes with his right hand on his lap.

Under the stone table, a warm hand suddenly covered her palm.

Ye Wan looked at Shi Chen, opened his mouth, but was interrupted by a voice: "Thank you for thinking so much for us, but this matter mainly depends on the timing. Bai Tian's class will be graduates next year, and I We are also discussing an important project, please let us think about it."

Shi Chen nodded, "In the final analysis, this matter is decided by the two of you, but if you need anything, just mention it, and I will prepare for it."

As he spoke, he looked at the person who had been silent all this time, and said softly, "Your third uncle entrusted you to me before he left. Naturally, uncle will not let you be wronged. You can say whatever you want."

Bai Tian held that hand back, finally raised his head, and looked at the man who was much older than when we first met.

"I know, you will always be my family, and I will not be polite to you."

Shi Chen smiled, picked up the wine bottle and poured himself another glass.

"I wish you all the best."

The four raised their wine glasses and clinked together.

After loosening his hands, the young man raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp.

On the way back, Shi Chen specially asked the driver to drive them home.

All three of them drank, and closed their eyes quietly along the way to rest. Only the driver looked at the rearview mirror from time to time, showing a thoughtful expression.

Ye Li's home was closer. After he got out of the car, he said goodbye to the two of them, thanked the driver brother who was called to work during the holidays, and then turned and walked into the door of the apartment.

The two people sitting in the back seat watched his back melt into the darkness, and finally looked away.

"Where is the next address?" The driver looked at the navigation and asked.

Before Bai Tian could speak, the long-haired woman reported the address.

Then there was no words all the way.

An hour and a half later, the driver who returned to Shi Chen's house knocked on the door of the study room and walked in after getting a reply.

"Sir, it has been safely delivered home."

Wearing glasses, Shi Chen replied while signing the document: "It's hard work, let's go home and have dinner. Say sorry to A-Lian for me."

The driver smiled, "It's okay, I came out after I finished eating. She also said to make some persimmons and let me bring them to you. I said that my husband doesn't like sweet things."

After Shi Chen signed the documents, he took a box of mooncakes from the drawer and handed them to him, "Take them back for the children to eat."

The driver had long been used to his uncompromising character, so he took it directly without refusing.

"Mr. has a heart."

Holding the box, he should have said goodbye, but he stood there hesitating as if he still had something to say.

Shi Chen raised his head and said directly, "Speak up if you have something to say."

The driver paused, then finally opened his mouth and asked, "Do you remember that girl just now? I heard it's Mr. Ye's sister."

The person sitting behind the desk stopped writing and pondered, as if he had no memory.

The driver explained: "Just one night a few years ago, you asked me to take a girl home. She was wearing a black dress. I didn't see it clearly in the middle of the night. After she left, I found that the seat cushion was full of blood. , At that time, I called and asked if you wanted to call the police..."

Shi Chen took off his glasses and interrupted him suddenly: "Don't mention this matter again in the future."

The driver suddenly realized, and quickly said, "I see, then I'll be right back."

The man nodded, and the driver turned around and walked out of the study.

After he walked away, the person sitting behind the desk stood up and walked to the mahogany bookcase beside him.

There were rows and rows of folders piled up in the unlocked cabinet, Shi Chen swiped a random one and pulled out one.

He opened the folder and found a stack of photos among the pages of black and white paper.

Each of those photos is a different girl, the only thing in common is that they are all very outstanding.

Shi Chen took out a photo, flipped to the back and glanced at it, all the information about the person in the photo was displayed.

After a while, he closed the folder, looked at the name written in pen on the cover, and wiped it lightly with his finger.

"Wang Zhu, he should be 60 years old this year."

As if talking to himself, the man with white temples walked back to the desk and sat down.

"For my [-]th birthday, I have to prepare a congratulatory gift."