Contentment

Chapter 25

As a gardener who cultivates the flowers of the motherland, the teacher naturally has to maintain the same routine as the flowers, for example-summer vacation is here.

Haitong entered the first dormant period of the year, feeling both happy and disappointed.The joy is that there is no need to work, and the loss is that there is no need to work.This may be a manifestation of the "holiday syndrome". The desire to rest and the boredom are divided equally, and the competitiveness is comparable.

Another reason is that he was on vacation, but Mr. Shen did not.Haitong stayed at home for two days, boredom began to increase exponentially, and finally fell to the wind.

On a sunny day with a pleasant breeze, he finally chose to pack his bags and go to the office with Shen Leguang.

In fact, in the years when Haitong first became a teacher, the winter and summer vacations were not so idle at all.At that time, Shen Leguang's entrepreneurship was also a critical period. In order to make money to support their family, the two were so busy that they didn't even have time to rest.

Before he became a teacher, Haitong never thought about what a university teacher was like. After becoming a teacher, he realized that it was not as easy as he imagined. Research papers, professional title promotion and teaching evaluation could kill him.He still remembers that when he stayed up all night writing his thesis, Shen Leguang would often look at him with affectionate and regretful eyes.

Haitong knew what it was for, because his teacher would also show a hesitant look when he was busy and disheartened.He comforted Mr. Shen who was as tired as him, and he also wanted to comfort the teacher who hated iron but not steel.

But he thought, he has no regrets.If time could be turned back, he would still make that choice, because Shen Yueguang was waiting for him at the end of the road, so there is nothing wrong with giving in to ideals a little.

Now he is hiding in Shen Leguang's office with a package on his back. Although he still has to write a thesis, he doesn't feel as urgent as before.He is gifted in mathematics, and he can shine like gold without being oppressed by life.

Haitong took off his glasses and stretched, his eyes wandered around, and accidentally turned to Mr. Shen again.The other party was still approving documents, and his concentration was very charming. This was not only out of appreciation for his appearance, but also the correctness of the theory that "working people are the most honorable".

He remembered how he had been staring at Shen Yueguang tirelessly for more than ten years.There is no mirror or camera in front of him, and there is no way for him to see the undisguised obsession on his face.But Shen Leguang knew.From being indifferent at the beginning to being dependent at the end, he has to admit that Haitong is the only reason why he misses the world, allowing him to find a warm heart to cuddle in the ups and downs and barren world.

When the summer is too hot, it loses its vigorous vitality and instead appears infinitely cramped.But Haitong thinks now that the weather outside the window is not unbearable, and he only hopes to have dozens more summers like this with Mr. Shen.

The two went to dinner together after get off work.The employees of the company seemed to know Haitong, and they met several blushing and avoiding along the way.Shen Leguang saw it, and his face became more calm, and the movements of his hands were even more undisguised, from holding Haitong's hand to interlocking fingers.The ring on her ring finger was very proud, and she walked in front of everyone with her head held high and her chest proud.

Shen Leguang didn't care, and Haitong didn't say anything.Society can't approve, but they are indeed happier than many people.Human life is actually so short, and there are countless unexpected accidents along the way, why not pay close attention to happiness?

The proprietress of "Zhe Ye" still looks like no one can look down on her, but a pregnant woman doesn't look too vicious, plus the boss's food supplements, the originally thin face has become plump, It's hard to make those sharp and deep eyes reveal a bit of tenderness.

There are not many people in the store, maybe the weather is really too scary, and the food looks vulnerable in front of the air conditioner.But such an environment is much more convenient for Haitong. He waited for the boss to come and hand over the menu before asking, "Have you guys started the delivery service yet?"

The boss scratched his head, and said with some embarrassment: "A few people came to apply for the job, but the result was either they were dissatisfied or I was not satisfied. I'm really sorry that this matter has been delayed like this!"

Haitong waved his hand, "You are welcome."

After ordering, Shen Leguang told Haitong that he was going to Beijing for a business trip.It didn't take long, just three days, but it was obvious that the other party's face became depressed after a "swipe".

"You go with me, and I'll go back to the hotel to accompany you when I'm done, okay?"

Haitong looked at him, and finally shook his head with a smile. "It's only been three days, I'll wait for you at home. It's okay, you can go to the hotel to rest after you finish your work, you know?" Seeing that Shen Leguang was still talking, he added another sentence: "My thesis is at the critical point. What should I do if I have no inspiration? You pay me!"

He smiled slyly and shrewdly, but his words were full of care.Shen Leguang stroked his hair, but didn't insist anymore.The city of Beijing hides all his unbearable past, and he doesn't even want to go back, let alone bring Haitong there.

While eating, Haitong sent a text message as if he suddenly thought of something.

"What's wrong?" Shen Leguang, who was serving him food, saw it and asked casually.

"Do you remember that I have a student named Wen Zhi. His family situation is not very good. I sent a text message to ask him if he can find a summer job now."

"You want him to come here? Delivering food is still quite hard work, can he do it?" Shen Leguang may be a little touched, and his tone is much gentler when talking about a stranger.

Haitong glanced at the phone, but the other party hasn't replied yet.He rested his chin on one hand and said, "Wen Zhi can endure hardships. Hey, does your company recruit summer interns?"

Shen Leguang thought for a while before answering this question. "If you mean that his family conditions are average, then I think the company's internship may not be suitable for him, and the salary may not be as high as here."

This is actually a serious question.To some extent, the availability of money does determine the degree of willfulness.Shen Leguang knew the situation himself, so he wouldn't make inappropriate hypocrisy.

Haitong nodded, agreeing with this statement.He ate a mouthful of food and said, "Then can I discuss something with you?"

Shen Leguang looked at the flattering smile on his face, and already had a rough guess in his heart, but he kept his composure and even gave a serious "hmm".

"If the two of them reach an agreement, can we let Wen Zhi live in our house?" Haitong said this in a very embarrassed way.If Wen Zhi lives in their house, Shen Leguang will definitely not get used to it. This request is actually forcing him to give in.But how should I put it, maybe it's because Wen Zhi is too much like Shen Leguang from more than ten years ago, he can't ignore it.

Shen Leguang looked at Haitong for a long time, the expression on his face was as calm as a pool of deep water.The person on the opposite side was covered with hairs, obediently lowered his eyes and lowered his head, chewing the celery that was about to faint from the smell.

After eating two mouthfuls, Haitong couldn't hold on, and looked up at Shen Leguang pitifully.The bangs on his forehead haven't been trimmed for a long time, and a few strands of them almost covered his eyes.

Shen Leguang raised his hand to brush him away, and pinched his nose with a smile.

"You're kidding! But you have to promise me that you can't take care of your obligation to be a teacher throughout the summer vacation."

Haitong didn't understand at first, but after a while, his whole ears burned.

"You, you, you," he glared at the happy person sitting across from him, "eat!"

Before the two of them finished their meal, Wen Zhi hurried over, accompanied by another person - Fang Mingyuan.In the text message, Wen Zhi only said that he was nearby, but didn't say that there was another person, which made Haitong a little surprised, but quickly disappeared.

As soon as Wen Zhi entered the store, he saw Haitong, walked over with a clear goal and bowed to him.

Haitong quickly helped him up, got up and sat on Shen Leguang's side, and gave Wen Zhi and Fang Mingyuan his side.

"Let's eat first, the boss is very skilled!" He waved his hand to ask the boss to bring over two bowls, but was interrupted by Wen Zhi.

"Teacher, eat, we've already had dinner." Fang Mingyuan on the side also nodded in agreement.

Haitong looked regretful. To him, the boss's craftsmanship deserves everyone's respect. "By the way, let me introduce. This is my friend Shen Leguang, and this is my students Wen Zhi and Fang Mingyuan."

Shen Leguang looked at Wen Zhi, who was wearing an ordinary white T-shirt and a pair of ordinary black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.He thinks that he is still different from him, Wen Zhi is much better than him, there is a little timidity hidden in his eyes, but there are more things that can shine, such as kindness and tenacity.

He stretched out his hand, and Wen Zhi shook it back very cautiously, but Fang Mingyuan on the side seemed to be trying to compete, he used a little force when shaking hands, and his eyes were a little provocative.

He is still so young, of course Shen Leguang won't take it to heart.Just looking at the expression on his face looking at Wen Zhi, my heart is clear.He smiled, and casually put his ring-wearing hand on the table.

"The boss is very nice, and he won't make things difficult for you on purpose. Of course, you shouldn't force yourself just because I introduced you. If you don't meet the conditions, you must speak up, you know?" Haitong spoke earnestly, for fear that Wen would be wronged. own.

Wen Zhi nodded, took a deep breath, got up and walked towards the counter.The boss thought he was Haitong's friend, but he didn't expect that he came here to apply for the job. He was a little happy for a while, which caused the boss's wife to roll her eyes.

There is a resting cubicle next to the kitchen, and the boss took Wen Zhi there for an interview.Here, Haitong and Shen Leguang ate each other, and Fang Mingyuan, who had eaten, sat there with an appearance of bullying Shuang Saixue.

Fang Mingyuan, who was so bored, had nothing to say to them, so he could only sit there and play with his mobile phone boredly.It's a pity that once people are really bored, even mobile phones can't save them.His fingers continued to poke the screen, but his eyes accidentally caught a glimpse of the ring on Shen Leguang's left hand.

What does the ring on the ring finger mean?got engaged?marry!After reacting, Fang Mingyuan choked on his own saliva.He coughed badly, Haitong quickly poured him a glass of water.

This was even more serious, he could clearly see that the ring on the opponent's hand was of the same style as Shen Leguang's.After taking a sip of water to suppress his shock, Fang Mingyuan frowned and looked at the two of them very strangely.

"What's wrong?" Haitong was taken aback by him, and put down the chopsticks in his hand.

Shen Leguang on the side knew it, but kept silent, deliberately letting Fang Mingyuan guess.

However, thousands of calculations are not as good as heaven's calculations. No matter how airy Shen Leguang is on the sidelines, it can't match the fact that the other party is actually a solid eye.

"Teacher, you two are a couple?" Although there was some hesitation in the tone, the eyes looking at Haitong were full of determination.

Haitong's expression froze for a moment, and soon he smiled at Fang Mingyuan.He never thought of covering up anything, and it's not a big deal to be seen through now.

"Yeah." While talking, he picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and handed it to Shen Leguang, feeding him with a smile.

Fang Mingyuan shuddered, being stimulated by the unaffected love of the two opposite people.He curled his lips and didn't ask any more questions, only thinking about why Wen Zhi didn't come out yet.

Shen Leguang held Haitong's hand, but the other party blinked at him, looking very sweet.

Wen Zhi came out not long after this episode.There was an apology on his face, and the boss also looked very regretful.

"What's wrong?" Fang Mingyuan put down his phone and immediately got up to pull a chair for him.

Wen Zhi sat down and said "Thank you" in a low voice, and took the water that Haitong handed over.

"Boss, there is no place to live here." He was a little embarrassed in front of so many people, his cheeks blushed from the tips of his ears, and Fang Mingyuan, who was watching, was distracted.

"It's not very convenient to go back to school, and the cost of renting a house here is a little higher. So I," Wen Zhi pushed his eyes, avoiding to look at Haitong.

"Wen Zhi, if this is the reason, then you don't have to worry, we have discussed it, you can—"

Haitong's words were interrupted by Fang Mingyuan.

"Come and live at my house, my house is nearby, within 10 minutes!" There is indeed their house nearby, but it's not his, it's his brother's.

Wen Zhi looked at him, but didn't speak.

"It's okay, you can come and live at our house." Haitong frowned, he didn't want to understand what happened between Fang Mingyuan and Wen Zhi, how the little devil king became the Bodhisattva of Transcending Tribulation overnight.

Wen Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, but Fang Mingyuan saw this subtle movement as something extraordinary.He thought that Wen Zhi was going to live at Haitong's house, so he became anxious for a moment and even his tone became aggressive.

"You're a teacher, why is Wen Zhi staying at your house! Besides, you've grown up so much, what's there to talk about when you get together!" Having said that, he still didn't think it was enough, and turned to look at Wen Zhi, She looked so pitiful as if she had changed her face. "I almost caused you to record a crime, give me a chance to make amends!"

What he said was rascal, he just wanted to stretch out his tail and wag it in front of Wen Zhi.But the other party didn't take the bait and didn't give him this chance.

"Don't trouble the teacher, it's still early, I can find another job." After Wen Zhi finished speaking, he looked at Fang Mingyuan, who was beside him, with a soft expression on his face, "You have already invited me to dinner, those Even if the matter is over, you don't have to keep it in mind." After saying that, she wanted to get up, but was held back by Fang Mingyuan.

"I'm really gentle. Students should help each other, not to mention that we are still friends. Besides, my high math is so bad that I can't make up for it. You live in my house and you are responsible for making up for me. Yes!"

Fang Mingyuan's words were guilty, but he saw Wen Zhi's kindness and would not embarrass him in front of so many people, so he dared to say that the two were friends with a shy face.Sure enough, the other party frowned, his eyes showed a bit of embarrassment, and he didn't know how to respond.

The four of them tacitly stopped talking for a while, and the atmosphere gradually cooled down.In the end, it was Haitong who wanted to speak, but was cut off by Wen Zhi, who had quick eyes and quick hands.

"Then you have to take classes seriously next semester, and don't smash my signboard." Wen Zhi made a rare joke, with a playful look on his face, his cat-like lips curled up sharply, looking straight at Fang Mingyuan His mind was rippling, and the water was splashing in all directions.

Having said that, it is inconvenient for Haitong to say more, but he is really worried about Fang Mingyuan, and at the end he still wants to ask: "Bring you to my house during the rest time, and taste Mr. Shen's craftsmanship," after finishing speaking, he looked at him With a glance, he continued: "Don't refuse."

Wen Zhi let out a "hmm", a little shy.Fang Mingyuan next to him didn't care, he smiled complacently and restrained, looking like a fool.

After settling such important matters as accommodation, Wen Zhi then stepped forward to chat with the boss.Knowing that he can work here, the boss grinned and greeted him that he can come to work tomorrow.

After Wen Zhi and Fang Mingyuan left, Haitong took a sip of water viciously, and took another mouthful of food, only to feel relieved.

"What's the matter, are you angry?" Shen Leguang picked a shrimp for him and asked a little funny.

"I'm not angry," Haitong bit his chopsticks and said vaguely, "I just feel that my well-raised cabbage is being pushed by a pig. If that Fang Mingyuan has a wrong heart, it will be Wenzhi who will suffer!"

Shen Leguang smiled, "Don't worry, I've heard a little about the youngest son of the Fang family. It's true that he's ignorant, but he doesn't have the guts to talk about cheating and abducting him."

After hearing what he said, Haitong heaved a sigh of relief, and the stone in his heart was relieved.

Fang Mingyuan, who had returned to the car, hadn't reacted from the great joy before, but when he thought about it carefully, he knew how abnormal his appearance was.

"To my house or back to school to pack up?"

Wen Zhi's previous remarks were originally just an excuse to evade Haitong's good intentions, but he never thought that this person would take it seriously.He looked at Fang Mingyuan, and held back the words of refusal.

"Go back to school."

Fang Mingyuan got Ling Yiru's bone-biting puppy, and he looked very happy.Before the complacency faded from the brows, she began to ask shamelessly, "That teacher of yours is very kind to you." A little displeased, but Wen Zhi didn't notice.

"En." The answer was very light, but the tone was cheerful, as if a hammer had hit Fang Mingyuan's heart, making him want to vomit blood.

"What's the relationship between your teacher and that Mr. Shen?" He asked again without giving up, focusing on eating the flying jealousy.

"Ah, they are," Wen Zhi blushed suddenly, and his voice was a little unnatural. "It's just a normal friendship."

"Really? It doesn't look like it to me." Fang Mingyuan pursed his lips and drooped his eyes, as if he didn't believe what he said.

Wen Zhimo fell silent, he refused to say a word, and Fang Mingyuan regretted what he had provoked, and burst into tears in his heart.After a while, the dull atmosphere in the car was broken by his voice.

"The teacher is a very good teacher." This is a declarative sentence, and Wen Zhi felt that he didn't mix any personal emotions when he said this sentence. "He is not just a teacher to me. I think I will be grateful to him for the rest of my life. I don't have many friends. When you said we were friends just now, I was actually very grateful to you, so it's okay to tell you something."

"The teacher is married, and he treats him very well, and I am happy for him. He told me that life is not long, and fate is extremely scarce. So no matter how bumpy the road ahead is, we must work hard and strive to meet the best other Alone. I was a little confused at first, and always felt that I was not worth it, but later I realized that this matter is not worth it or not, and that hard work is the most important thing to do." After saying this, he began to laugh, looking at Fang Mingyuan's Sometimes I have a sense of innocence that let go of my defenses.

"Don't laugh at me. I know we are different, but being your friend is my effort."

Fang Mingyuan couldn't care less about being jealous of Haitong, so he pursed his lips and didn't speak, only feeling distressed.He thought that he finally had something to do after growing up, and glanced at Wen Zhi, who still had a warm smile on his face, as beautiful as an angel who had fallen into the mortal world.