Uncle Nan and Aunt Nan had also arrived. However, from afar, they saw Jiawei and the other two standing in the middle of the stage. They called out in puzzlement," Xiao Han, what are you guys standing there for? Why don't you find a seat? The results of the award are about to be announced."”
"Auntie, Jiawei and I will find a few empty seats.”Lang Yue said to Aunt Nan. He actually wanted to send Jiawei away and ask him what had happened just now.
But no matter what he asked, Jiawei still looked as if he had lost something. However, how could he know that Jiawei had used so much courage to say those words? At this moment, the inexplicable sadness in his heart was like a volcanic eruption that could not be controlled.
"Lang Yue, I'll go to your place tonight!”After saying this, Jiawei shut his mouth tightly.
From this sentence, Lang Yue could guess that it had something to do with Xiao Han, but why? " Okay..." Lang Yue didn't ask any more questions. If Jiawei was willing to say it, he would say it tonight.
Amidst the noise, Lang Yue still found a few adjacent seats and waved for Aunt Nan and the others to come over. It was unknown what Aunt Nan and Xiao Han were talking about. Shanshan walked behind Uncle Nan and sat in the middle of Uncle Nan and the others like a little bird that didn't want to be hurt. Lang Yue sat next to Aunt Nan, and Jiawei sat on Lang Yue's side. He tried his best not to let Uncle Nan and the others see that something was wrong. He watched as the people on the stage moved the drawing boards back.
When the stage was done, the host walked up to the stage. The judges also took their seats and whispered to each other, as if they had not discussed it yet. The people below the stage were also whispering, and the chattering filled the entire resting area.
" Quiet, quiet..." It was good to be loud. After everyone heard the voice amplified by the microphone, the noise was reduced a lot. "Fengyang District's 30th anniversary celebration. The results are out. Please be quiet and wait for our winner to come onstage.”The effect of this sentence was not bad. The noise was reduced compared to before. People were all looking forward to whether the painting they liked would win the crown. " I'll make it short, so as not to delay the progress of other competitions…" What was with the long story, but he still said a lot of nonsense.
" First place..." The host's loud voice resounded throughout the rest area. The people below the stage had finally waited for him to say this important sentence. " The name of the work is 'Tree of Wish'. The author is..." The host seemed to be a little short-sighted. He narrowed his eyes into a line and leaned closer to the note in his hand. Then, he turned to ask the judges below the stage with his eyes. It seemed that a younger judge understood his meaning. He drew a few pictures on his scoreboard and then raised his scoreboard. The host smiled and nodded. There were so many Chinese characters in China that he didn't even know how to read them! After looking around, he saw a lot of questioning eyes. He didn't explain and just said," The author's name is Jiawei. Let's welcome him on stage with a warm applause.”After saying that, the emcee looked at the audience with his sharp eyes. He wanted to see this Jiawei first.
Jiawei was still looking at the stage, but if one looked closely, one would see that his blurry eyes were distracted!
"Jiawei, I'm calling for you. Do you want everyone to wait for you here in a daze?”Lang Yue elbowed Jiawei. He then said in a joking tone,"Hurry up and go up. Look at the eyes of the host. They're almost out of anxiety."”Only then did he come back to his senses.
" Jiawei, who's Jiawei…" The emcee shouted again, but there was no response from the audience.
"Jiawei, why are you still sitting there?"
"Jiawei, why aren't you standing up yet?”Uncle Nan and Aunt Nan said one after another. Even Xiao Han looked over with joy. She was happy that Jiawei had won first place, even though he had hurt her just now.
With Uncle Nan and the others 'reminder, Jiawei slowly stood up and smiled in relief. The negative emotions from before had also been laughed away. He did not expect to get such a good result. Although he did have this desire in his heart, he had always thought that it was just an extravagant hope and had never taken it seriously.
The host finally saw someone stand up and admit it. He had thought that the person was not offstage. Jiawei walked up the stage from the path that the crowd had made. Many people sighed. Since ancient times, heroes came from young people! The people who supported this painting were even more emotional. Hence, applause continued to ring out as they surrounded Jiawei on stage.
"As the saying goes,'Heroes come from the young'.”After Jia Wei walked closer, the host saw his face clearly and could not help but praise him. "Jiawei, can you tell us about your acceptance speech?”the host asked softly.
Jiawei hesitated for a moment before he took the microphone with a smile. After bowing to the people below the stage, he slowly said the words that he had prepared in his heart,"Thank you for your support. I will continue to work hard!"”It was a short sentence that was very sincere and firm. It was also what he was thinking at the moment.
"It seems that our friend is more introverted.”The emcee saw that after Jiawei finished speaking, he handed the microphone over. He couldn't let others keep raising their right hand to the side, so he took it speechlessly. "Alright, let's not waste any more time. Let's take a look at the next winner!”The emcee looked at the audience and continued," The author of 'Wish' is called Xiao Yahan. He had a certain impression of this girl, so even his tone of speaking was somewhat affectionate. Moreover, he was happy that she had won another award. At this moment, he really felt old. Although he was not yet fifty years old, compared to these two young people, he was indeed old.
Xiao Han, who was below the stage, was also clearly stunned. She was actually there!
She walked up to the stage amidst the applause and stood on the other side of the host. "We meet again! The talented Xiao Yahan." The host said sincerely. He had won two awards in a row. How could he not have some real ability!
" I've seen your work too," the host said as she looked at Xiao Han. " It's an elegant painting, especially the space opposite the girl. It leaves people with a lot of imagination..." The host gave a long description of her painting, seemingly because he had interacted with Xiao Han once on stage. "Then can you explain to us why you did this?”The host asked again. "I think everyone here wants to know!”
Yes, this sentence spoke the hearts of the people! The audience was in an uproar. They were all wondering why the judges chose this painting. Art was about art.
Xiao Han glanced at Jiawei, who was standing on the other side of the host, and took the microphone. "Actually, there's no special meaning behind it. I just hope that the wish under 'Wish' will come true.”
"Then…can you share it with us?”the host asked.
Xiao Han smiled and said humorously," Of course, but not now!”He rejected her tactfully. The host did not intend to continue asking questions. He continued to announce that the next winning work was a picture of a middle-aged man fighting a bull. It was very lifelike.
After Jiawei and the other two received their rewards, they left the stage. There were still many competitions to be held upstairs, so it was good to save some time.
Xiao Han walked behind Jiawei, and they walked back to their original positions.
"Jiawei, you're still better!”
"Uh…what did you say?" After getting off the stage, Jiawei's mood turned gloomy again. As he was walking with his head lowered, he heard someone calling him from behind. Jia Wei didn't expect Xiao Han to take the initiative to talk to him. He thought that Xiao Han was already angry at him.
"I say, you're still better.”Xiao Han repeated patiently.
"Oh…you're not bad yourself!" Xiao Han had already run to Jiawei's side from behind. Jiawei turned his head and saw Xiao Han's smiling face. He did not understand what was going on. Was Xiao Han sick from anger, or was she too angry? His heart was filled with questions.
"Jiawei, tell my parents later that I'm going back to make lunch. After a while, you guys can come back for dinner.”Xiao Han said as she ran in the direction of home, not giving Jiawei any time to respond.
Looking at the jumping figure in front of him, Jia Wei inexplicably felt sad and shook off his thoughts. He walked straight to Lang Yue.
"Half a day!" She finally saw Jiawei, but when she looked back, she saw that there was one person missing! "Where's Han?" Uncle Nan and the other man's eyes followed Lang Yue's words and looked at Jiawei with questioning eyes.
"Uh, Xiao Han said that she would go back to prepare food first.”Jia Wei explained.
"I'll go back and help her. How can I handle it alone?”Lang Yue got up and rushed over. If she wanted to get him, she would have to spend more time alone with him. Lang Yue thought so and did so. No matter what kind of gaze he wanted, he would do his best. Paying too much attention to his surroundings would only increase the invisible pressure.
Jiawei looked curiously at Lang Yue's running figure. Lang Yue liked Xiao Han. It had been so many years, but he had never seen him like this!
Uncle Nan and Aunt Nan looked at each other helplessly. Xiao Han had grown up!
"Xiao Wei, not bad!" After being interrupted, Uncle Nan finally remembered Jiawei's award." Let me see your trophy."”The crystal glass phoenix was the only prize in the competition. There were two lines of words below the prize: 30th anniversary celebration, original painting champion.
"Craftsmanship is fine too!" Aunt Nan sighed.
"Jiawei, when do you plan to go back?”Uncle Nan suddenly asked. "I don't mean to chase you away…You've been away for so long, your parents must miss you!”Uncle Nan was worried that Jiawei would misunderstand him, so he added.
" I…" Jiawei had the urge to tell Uncle Nan the truth, but he held it in. "I don't plan to go back for the time being. I want to make a trip to Fengyang. I called them and told them, and they all agreed with me.”Jiawei lied again. Those who loved to lie would suffer the consequences of their lies sooner or later.
"I see." A hint of disappointment flashed across Uncle Nan's eyes. Jiawei, who was carefully admiring the trophy, did not notice it, but Aunt Nan, who was watching him from the side, noticed this unintentional action.
The tug-of-war competition was also very eye-catching. It was only when Lang Yue called that Jiawei and the others left.
Seeing the alluring dishes on the table, Jiawei's stomach was about to growl! After Uncle Nan and Aunt Nan took their seats, Jiawei sat beside Lang Yue. When he looked up, he saw Xiao Han with red eyes. What was wrong with her?
"Han, why are your eyes red?”Since Xiao Han could talk to him first, Jia Wei felt that there was no need to keep brooding over this.
" No..." Xiao Han, who seemed a little flustered, said," When I was cooking, the chili bounced into my eyes."”
"Be careful." Aunt Nan said with concern.
"You're already so old, yet you're still so careless!”Uncle Nan's tone was still reproachful.
"Are you alright?"
"Do you think there's anything wrong with me?”Xiao Han asked Jiawei.
Only Lang Yue was silently eating…
Leaving Xiao Han's Home
By the time they left Xiao Han's house, the sky was already filled with stars. When they reached the exit of the neighborhood, Jiawei turned around…
"Why? You still can't bear to part with me?"
"It was my first 'home' after I came out. It would be a lie if I didn't miss it.”
"It's not like he's not coming back. Why do you look so sad..." Seeing Jiawei's increasingly distressed expression, Lang Yue didn't even know what to say to comfort him.
Jiawei paused for a long time before replying," Yes…It's just like you said!”
"What?" Lang Yue seemed to have heard something unbelievable. He turned to look at Jiawei, hoping to see from his expression whether he was joking or just now, adding a sense of helplessness...
"Why?" He really wanted to know the reason. He really wanted to…Xiao Han was still in the building behind him. He hadn't officially started his pursuit yet. Could it be that it was over before it started?
" I'm going to start my journey towards my goal..." Jiawei said half a sentence and looked at the black sky as if he wanted to understand its meaning and why it came." I just want to focus on it wholeheartedly. Lang Yue, you should know that if I don't work hard, I can only listen to his orders!”He said it casually, but his tone was firm.
"Maybe it's not like what you said?”It was not the right time yet, so Lang Yue did not intend to tell Jiawei the truth.
" Hehe…" Jiawei laughed mockingly." Would he?”
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore!" Knowing that Jiawei was a stubborn person, Lang Yue didn't want to fight anymore. "Then what should you do next?"
" I think…" Jiawei thought for a while and said," I'll rent a shop first and slowly grow up through my own efforts.”
"Then how much money can you take out?" Lang Yue directly asked the question that Jiawei was most concerned about. His spirit just now was captured by this sentence. How much money did he prepare? How much money did he have?
The stubborn him turned his head to one side and said,"I'll think of a way!"”
"You want face so badly that you have to suffer! How about this, I'll help you…"
"Lang Yue, really?"
"Don't tell me it's cooked!"
"I knew you wouldn't leave me in the lurch.”
"So, you planned this all along!”
"Actually, it's not that. It's mainly because I got good results in the Zhou Qing competition this time, so I suddenly thought of it. I want to take advantage of the situation and introduce myself to more people. That way, I'll become a little famous.”Jiawei explained. He didn't want Lang Yue to have such thoughts and would set up an invisible zipper on their friendship!
"I see! This move is also good!"
The darkness swept over like a whirlwind, enveloping everything around them in silence. The stars in the sky were slightly cold. Jiawei and his wife were still walking on the road, planning for the future...
When they finally reached their residence, Jiawei grumbled unhappily about why Lang Yue had to walk instead of driving straight home! After saying that, she remembered that she was the one who suggested walking. After a few words of self-criticism, she walked to another bedroom and fell asleep. She was tired!
Lang Yue was not in the mood to sleep. She lay on the bed and thought about how she cried when she caught up with Xiao Han during the day. She cried very sadly. She didn't tell herself the reason. She lay on her shoulder and sobbed for a long time…Lang Yue's heart also felt bad. After this, Xiao Han hoped that he wouldn't tell anyone. This was a secret, a secret between them! He felt that this matter should have something to do with Jiawei and not cause her to be so sad. This should be the reason why he rejected her! Lang Yue thought carefully, not wanting to miss a single detail.
On one side was his brother, and on the other side was the person he liked. He didn't want to see either of them hurt. Only by dealing with it properly would he ask Jiawei first. He had to know how he felt about her before taking action. At this moment, Lang Yue felt that what she had done during the day seemed to be wrong!
Thinking about it from the bottom of her heart, she got out of bed again and went to Jiawei's room. She didn't care if he was asleep or not. She pushed open the gently closed door and went in.
" Jiawei..." Lang Yue called out softly." If you're not asleep, let's talk!"”
There was no response for a long time." Sit down!”Just as Lang Yue turned around and was about to leave, Jiawei stopped her.
"I thought you were asleep."
"I was originally very sleepy, but after lying down, I gradually lost my sleepiness. What about you? Why can't you sleep?" Jiawei stood up and leaned against the headboard.
"I want to talk to you about something."
"I also have something to say to you." Jia Wei added.
"You go first!" The two of them said in unison. After looking at each other and smiling, Lang Yue spoke first.
"You and Han…"
"I only address her as brother and sister. If you like her, go ahead and pursue her. You don't have to consider me.”Jia Wei interrupted Lang Yue before he could finish.
"How did you know?" After saying this, he recalled his obvious behavior during the day and smiled.
" Lang Yue," Jiawei said after he answered," I'll move out of Uncle Nan's house tomorrow! Are you free? If you're free, accompany me to see a suitable shop.”
"You're moving out so soon!" He was surprised and said,"Jiawei, maybe I don't have time." I'll discuss it with that man tomorrow. If it's suitable, I plan to buy it.”Lang Yue was apologetic. It wasn't that she didn't want to go, but she really couldn't find the time to go on the same day!
"It's fine. Go ahead and do your work." Since he couldn't force others, Jiawei could only go by himself.
"Why don't you go and take a look the day after tomorrow?”Lang Yue suggested.
"One day is one day. I can't delay any longer. Now is a good time.”
" Well, that's true. You have to be careful when you're alone. Don't be deceived by others..." He told Jiawei a lot of things to take note of. He had no experience in this area. Lang Yue taught him in the tone of a teacher. When it was late at night, she was almost done. She then went back to her room to have a good sleep. Only then would she have the energy to face the negotiation tomorrow!
There were nights and days. Of course, there was happiness and sadness. This was relative, and nothing could break this balance. The cherry-sized stars were embellished in the darkness, causing it to not look so cold. Although it was too quiet, it did make one's mind much calmer…much calmer…
Xiao Han looked at the space that had not been completely devoured by Black. The blinking stars were also looking at her. Looking at everything in the city, she seemed to have a lot of things to say, but she had no way to express it. She could only use her uniqueness to say it…
"What…what should I do?" A sigh echoed in her ears for a long time…Xiao Han stood in front of the window and looked around helplessly. She wanted to find a solution, but who else could help her other than herself?
Facing Jiawei's straightforward rejection, Xiao Han's heart ached so much that she had nothing to say. All her efforts over the past few days had been in vain. All her persistence over the past few days had been in vain…Everything was useless! In the face of love, there was no right or wrong. It was just the environment that was wrong.
Xiao Han couldn't understand why Jiawei did this. Was it really because he didn't like it? Was the gift of the wind chimes fake? Could that focused gaze be fake?，Or did he only treat her as a younger sister? She didn't want it to be the last possibility, nor did she want it to appear. After thinking about this, she decisively cut off her thoughts and continued to think about another way…Taking the initiative to pursue again, love must be persevered!
After clearing the dark clouds, she felt much better. A smile appeared on her lips, and the thoughts in Very Sweet's heart became even more firm! She suddenly remembered that she had not asked Jiawei about the fifty yuan. She made up her mind that she would definitely ask him tomorrow. This was a good excuse!
Lang Yue hadn't woken up yet, but the ringing of the phone woke him up. It was Xiao Han calling to tell them to go have breakfast. After hanging up the phone, she went to call Jiawei and happened to meet him who had just closed the door.
"Let's go, let's go together."
"…Alright!" Jia Wei originally wanted to refuse, but he had to tell them that he still had a few sets of clothes to take with him. When he left, he could take them with him so that he wouldn't have to trouble them again.
When that time came, Uncle Nan and Aunt Nan would still not be around, and they would all go to the supermarket! After Lang Yue finished eating, he went back to his work, leaving Jiawei alone…
The two of them were silent because they didn't know what to say. It was still alright when Lang Yue was around, so they could talk a little.
" That..." Xiao Han said first, but Jia Wei also said the same thing. If one didn't pay attention, they would think that there was an echo. Xiao Han stopped and let Jiawei speak first, but Jiawei also stopped talking.
"What do you want to say?"
"I'm leaving. I've troubled you guys for so long?”Jiawei still said that he would have to face this sooner or later.
"You treat us as outsiders!" After hearing the word 'trouble', Xiao Han was a little angry.
"No, this is my home too.”Jiawei panicked. Xiao Han had misunderstood! "I want to do what I like and pursue my dreams…"
"So, we have to leave?”Xiao Han interrupted.
"Yes…"
"Alright then! Is there anything you need to tidy up? I'll help you." Xiao Han said expressionlessly.
"It's nothing. There are only a few clothes. I can do it myself.”Jia Wei lowered his head and said.
"Then where will you live in the future?"
"Lang Yue."
"Jiawei, will you welcome me in the future?”
"Of course, you can come anytime." Hearing this, Xiao Han was not as gloomy as before. At least she still said this and did not reject it!
"You said it yourself!" As long as she was close, Xiao Han believed that she still had a lot of hope. There was no need to be sad over such a small matter, so Xiao Han returned to her usual smile.
"Of course!" Jiawei saw that Xiaohan was no longer as serious as before. He changed to his normal self and relaxed as well.
"Then what are you going to do next?" Xiao Han asked.
"I'm going to look for a suitable shop.”
"Are you coming over tonight?"
"Uh…what?" Jiawei didn't hear clearly and asked again.
"I mean, don't tell me you're leaving without telling my parents when you come back tonight!”
"Oh, he will." Jiawei also thought of this, but he didn't say it out loud. "Let me do it!" He saw Xiao Han clearing the dishes on the dining table." I've been busy since early in the morning, so let me do it!”As he spoke, he began to make his move.
Xiao Han stopped and let Jiawei busy himself. When she heard the sound of the tap in the kitchen, she really hoped that it could continue like this, but the reality was cruel. She still needed to work hard to have it, but what kind of thing could be obtained without sowing?
Anyway, Jiawei would come back at night, so Xiao Han decided to ask only then so that she could create a chance to be alone. With this thought in mind, Xiao Han was not in a hurry to ask about the 50 yuan.
After Jiawei left, she buried her head in the kitchen. She had to think about tonight's dinner. There would be very few such scenes in the future. She had to prepare a sumptuous dinner to end the present and celebrate the future. God would not play the same joke again!
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