Zhou Buwen looked at the two guest rooms and sighed: "It's changed a lot. I remember that there was no bathroom on the second floor when I was a child. Do you still live in the previous room?"

"Well, that's the same room."

Zhou Buwen pointed to the room at the end of the corridor, "What about that room? I remember that grandpa used to live in that room, right?"

"Yes, but grandpa moved to the first floor later, and added a room to the back of the study, which serves as both a bedroom and a study."

Zhou Buwen pondered for a while and asked, "Is the study downstairs for guests?"

"The study has not been redecorated, so it's quite comfortable to live in by myself, but no matter how clean the old things are, they will be dirty and not suitable for guests, so I let Wu Julan live there."

Zhou Buwen said in surprise, "I thought you wouldn't be willing to let anyone live in that room!"

"I really don't want to let outsiders live in that room, but since the family is so big, the study room is definitely not suitable for guests, so I can only let Wu Julan live there and save the three rooms upstairs as guest rooms. Wu Julan... ..." I paused and said, "It's my cousin, not an outsider."

Zhou Buwen said, "I never heard you mention your cousin before. I thought you and your mother's relatives were not close, but I didn't expect you to be quite close."

I didn't say anything, and I didn't even think about it myself. After the renovation, when Wu Julan asked me where he should live, I let him live in the study without any hesitation.

Zhou Buwen looked at the two guest rooms and said hesitantly, "These two rooms are well furnished, but they are a little small. Can I live in Grandpa's big suite?"

I smiled and said, "Of course, but that room just renovated the bathroom, and the floor and walls have not been moved. It doesn't look as new as these two rooms."

I opened the door and led Zhou Buwen to look around. Zhou Buwen said, "I like it very much. It's not new, but it feels like home."

"As long as you like it. Then you pack your luggage first, take a rest, and when you're rested, you can have dinner."

I helped Zhou Buwen to close the door and walked downstairs slowly.

When I passed by the door of the study, I stopped subconsciously and heard Zhou Buwen's words "I didn't expect you guys to be very close."

When I made the decision, I didn't hesitate at all, I just thought it was a rational arrangement for the inn business. But Zhou Buwen's words reminded me today that my behavior cannot be explained by saying "for the inn business". It is estimated that in the eyes of people who know me, I will never let outsiders live in this house. Even if I have to live in people, I will move in and give up my own house. But I let Wu Julan live in it so easily and without hesitation at all. No wonder Jiang Yisheng looked at me with that surprised and inquiring look when he first learned that Wu Julan was living in the study.

I'm a little confused, since when did I think Wu Julan was not an "outsider"? I can deceive Zhou Buwen with "he is my cousin", but it is impossible to deceive myself.

"What are you thinking?"

Jiang Yisheng's voice suddenly sounded faintly behind me, which startled me. I slapped him on the shoulder angrily, "It scares people to death!"

Jiang Yisheng said: "I have a ghost in my heart, and I blame me for scaring you!"

I asked fiercely, "Why are you here?"

"I was curious about your first guest, so I came to see. Did you come? What kind of person?"

I didn't playfully say, "Zhou Buwen."

"Big head?" Jiang Yisheng winked and smiled, "The room has been reserved for a month, you said... Datou wants to chase you?"

I straightened my face, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Stop pretending! I've read the qíng book that Datou gave you back then, but you didn't mention it, so I just assumed I didn't know it."

"Nervousness! How old are you? You still urinated when you were young! Do you still urinate now?"

"The more you deny it, the more guilty you will be." Jiang Yisheng smiled and wanted to go upstairs.

I grabbed him, "Wait a minute, I have something to ask you."

"Say!"

I hesitated for a while, and asked in a low voice, "You've had several girlfriends, and you should have a lot of experience in relationship between men and women. What's the difference between a good friend and a boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Jiang Yisheng became interested, crossed his hands in front of his chest, and stared at me with burning eyes, "Girl, what are you trying to ask, can you clarify?"

"I just wanted to ask you, what does it feel like to like someone?"

Jiang Yisheng said: "I think she is very interesting, I like to be with her, and I will not feel bored after spending a whole day."

"I think you are very interesting. I like to be with you. I have been with you for more than ten years, and I have never been bored." I looked at Jiang Yisheng and said blankly.

Jiang Yisheng stared at me silently for a moment, then continued: "I care about her very much, when she is uncomfortable, she will feel uncomfortable; when she is happy, she will be happy for her; when she encounters difficulties, she will try her best to help her; if someone bullies her She will be very angry and want to help her get revenge back."

"I care about you very much. When you are uncomfortable, I will definitely not be happy; when you are happy, I will be happy for you; when you encounter difficulties, I will definitely try my best to help you; if someone bullies you, I will definitely help You call back, this has been verified!" I glared at Jiang Yisheng and said, "You mean to imply that I like you?"

Jiang Yisheng couldn't help laughing and laughing, "You like me, and I like you too. But our likes are different from the one you asked about."

"How is it different?"

Jiang Yisheng frowned, pulled me in front of him, and the two were almost next to each other, "When he holds your hand, your heart beats faster; when he hugs you, you feel short of breath; when he touches you, you feel short of breath; , your whole body will tremble, you want to avoid, and you want to; when he kisses you, you will feel that it is the sweetest taste in the world." Jiang Yisheng whispered in my ear, and wrapped a hand around my waist , a hand gently caressed my arm.

He stared at me, I stared at him, and in his eyes, I could see my own calm and clear eyes.

Jiang Yisheng laughed, "The answer is clearly written in your eyes."

I gradually understood Jiang Yisheng's words, but I was frightened by the fact that I understood and stood dumbfounded.

Jiang Yisheng saw that I was wrong, and was about to ask in detail when Zhou Buwen's surprised voice came from the direction of the stairs, "Xiaoluo?"

Jiang Yisheng whispered: "I'm in trouble!" He quickly let go of me, "Xiaoluo, please explain."

"Explain? Explain what?" I looked around in a daze, and found that Zhou Buwen was standing at the entrance of the stairs, and Wu Julan was standing in the living room. His face was expressionless and his eyes were indifferent.

For a while, I was in a state of turmoil. I lowered my head and said nothing in silence. Not only did I not prove Jiang Yisheng's innocence, but it made the atmosphere even more embarrassing.

Jiang Yisheng had to find the steps by himself and said awkwardly, "Cousin Wu, you, you... when did you come in?"

Wu Julan said lightly: "If you want to ask, did I see some pictures that I shouldn't have seen, the answer is 'I saw it'. Sorry!"

Jiang Yisheng hurriedly said, "No, don't be sorry, I can explain it. We are just kidding, Xiaoluo..." He tugged me hard, wanting me to prove what he said.

But I turned around and walked outside, "I'm going out to buy something." Without looking back, I rushed out of the yard, leaving the three men behind.

I sat on the reef and looked out at the sea in the distance.

Under the twilight of the sky, the làng flowers are surging one after another, but none of them can compare to the surging heart of mine at the moment.

How could I possibly like Wu Julan? No, no, no way!

From the beginning, Wu Julan has not concealed anything, and I know his true face very well - poor, eccentric, mysterious, and he doesn't even have an ID card.

I didn't ask curiously, I just accepted all the facts, thinking that I thought he was just a passer-by in my life and would leave sooner or later.

In fact, many details have already told me the answer.

However, the joy of getting along with him in daily life, the peace of mind when being around him, the panic when facing him, and the unwillingness when being ignored by him were all ignored by me intentionally or not, because I didn't dare to face all the answers.

I struggled until the very last moment trying to deceive myself with "good friends".

I smiled wryly, I will be twenty-six soon, not a teenage girl, how can I like such a person? He is like a dandelion flying in the sky, no matter how beautiful it looks, it cannot hide the harsh truth: no roots, no home, nothing.

Young girls may fall in love with a handsome man like this: mysterious, rambunctious, exciting. They have enough courage, enough youth, and enough enthusiasm to splurge, vigorously, only to have it once, not to last forever.

However, this is not the case with me. The divorce of my parents made me experience the feelings and marriages of three pairs of men and women at a very young age—mother and father, mother and stepfather, and father and stepmother. From one family to another, I have no illusions about "flowing" and "mystery" that a young girl should have, or even disgust. I desire stability, solidity, and reliability more than anyone else in the world.

Probably because I faced the unbearable relationship between men and women too early, I have never been a làng person, I don't believe in a lasting marriage at all, and I even made preparations to be single in this life. Even if I really want to get married, my ideal marriage partner should be: innocent net worth, no bad hobbies, have a certain economic foundation, do not need a good career, but do not need financial constraints, do not need to look good, and do not affect the city appearance.

To put it bluntly, I am one of the countless realistic and rational girls in this world. I will not daydream unrealistically, hoping to meet a prince and save myself; nor will I be dazed and desperate for love, reduce my quality of life, and save men.

How could a woman like me fall in love with a man like Wu Julan?

"Little snail!"

Zhou Buwen's cry came, interrupting my thoughts, I calmed down, hid everything on my mind, and looked back at him with a smile.

"I'm just here to try my luck, but I didn't expect you to be here." Zhou Buwen jumped onto the reef and sat next to me as he did when he was a child.

I moved away subconsciously, "Fortunately, there is no good scenery here, tourists rarely come, and it is still as quiet as when we were young."

Zhou Buwen looked at the gap between us and asked gloomily, "Do you like magic doctors?"

"If you're talking about liking between friends, of course I like him. If you're talking about liking between men and women, I don't like him. We were just kidding."

Zhou Buwen's expression relaxed, staring at me with a smile.

I looked at him and suddenly thought: He should be the love object of my dreams! Knowing the roots, having a successful career, and looking gentle...

Zhou Buwen suddenly said, "Xiaoluo, can you give me a hug? As a gift to welcome me back."

After being stunned for a while, I opened my arms and hugged Zhou Buwen gently. I was very happy and warm, but there was no rapid heartbeat, no shyness or nervousness.

Zhou Buwen said, "Xiaoluo, I'm back."