Chapter 1

After the ringtone stopped, Ning Huo sent a WeChat message. "Wife, I have prepared a late-night snack for you when you come home"

The passenger's itinerary announcement arrived on the mobile phone

He had one hand in his pocket, the other lightly tugging at his mask, his eyes wandering aimlessly.

Huang Yiyan listened to those words, responding with "mm mm oh oh". She turned around and sent a WeChat message to Ning Huo, "I will be going home for the Lantern Festival, my parents are coming."

No

"Driver, I am in a hurry, could you please go faster?" said the middle-aged man

She replied: "It will take another twenty minutes"

A heavy "hmph" escaped from Father Huang's lips

The middle-aged man was not angry; he merely complained about the traffic in City S before getting out of the car

Father Huang's complexion was dark, "We, with our thin skin, cannot support a framework; it is better to have thick skin to look good."

The term "Dahuang" was first uttered by Jin Can Can and is commonly used in Hongwo.

The structure of Bei Yu is formed by the staggered overlapping of two rectangular prisms, with commercial spaces to the south and office spaces to the north. So whose company is located in this building

Huang Yiyan waited for a few minutes in the airport waiting area when a mechanical female voice announced the dispatch information on his phone

This passenger is likely a businessman, as he has been on the phone continuously during the ride. His business scope encompasses gaming, catering, and entertainment, covering various aspects.

This road takes a turn and leads to Hongwo. This three-story bar has been in operation for over ten years and is well-known far and wide

Later, because a good friend's son was getting married, Mr. and Mrs. Huang came to City S to attend the wedding banquet. After the banquet, they wished to reunite with their daughter for the Lantern Festival. Having not seen Ning Huo for several days, the elderly couple felt uneasy and had some criticisms regarding their son-in-law

On the way to the train station, Huang's mother asked: "Why marry a man like this?"

After Jin Can Can went missing, the group disbanded. The current Hongwo has a new resident band.

She returned to her hometown on New Year's Eve this year and came back on the second day of the Lunar New Year

Just returned home to rest. She quickly grabbed the order and called the passenger to inquire about the specific location

As you command

Upon arriving at the new destination, the woman took the man's right hand with both of hers and said, "I have arrived"

Huang Yiyan was momentarily taken aback by that form of address. Is it the case that all men, when they cannot remember a woman's name, will substitute it with an affectionate term? For instance, there is a man who calls everyone "baby"; in reality, he cannot remember anyone's name.

Hmm. Huang Yiyan raised a glass of strong liquor

Upon arriving at Yonghu Mountain Villa, the man suddenly stated that he wanted to change the itinerary

Huang Yiyan was about to drive away when a dispatch message came through on her phone. A female passenger was less than 200 meters away from her, with the destination being her residential community

The female passenger was wearing a knitted high-waisted dress. In addition to her hat and mask, she also had a pair of sunglasses. Upon seeing the license plate, she waved her hand.

The passenger is a middle-aged man. After getting on the vehicle, he emphasizes once again: "Beiyu."

Thank you. The word "love" that came out of his mouth is the cheapest word in the world. Most women would be delighted to hear it, but she felt disgusted.

The bartender sensed something and did not continue to inquire. He pushed a Negroni towards her and said, "This drink has a citrus aroma, a bitter taste upon sipping, and only after the astringency fades does the sweetness begin to emerge"

She agreed to the system's order assignment

Ning Huo not only returned, but also brought along lobster and bird's nest soup

When the Golden Yellow band gained widespread fame, Huang Yiyan was performing at the Red Nest. She was the guitarist and backing vocalist, while Jincanzan was the lead singer

A look of confusion flashed in the woman's eyes. She put her sunglasses back on and sat up straight

The car departs from the airport

As the flight arrived, passengers gradually exited the hall and began to book vehicles

Huang Yiyan did not expect that the bartender still recognized her. "Hmm."

As the bartender mixed drinks, his body swayed to the music. Swaying back and forth, he squinted his eyes and scrutinized Huang Yiyan

Huang Yiyan's finger paused on the screen for a second. His eyelids slightly narrowed, then lifted again. Let it be, it may not necessarily encounter that person.

The reflection of the bright moon in the pond of my hometown is just like this, both intimate and distant. She looked at the road ahead: "Get out of the car."

She and Ning Huo have spent little time together. Before today, the two had not seen each other for over a month. The last time they had a meal together was during the Lantern Festival

The two elders simultaneously pulled long faces

"You took off your glasses, and I almost didn't recognize you," he said, pointing to the QR code engraved on the bar, "Self-service ordering"

The man walks slowly, being pulled along by a woman. Both are wearing matching hats and masks. He has a tall and proportionate figure. His sweatshirt is half-open, and he wears the same outerwear in the same style; other men may not be able to carry off such elegance.

Fifteen minutes later, the car turned into Yonghu Mountain Villa. True to its name, it is adjacent to a green lake, featuring a Portofino-style garden design

The man removed his mask, revealing a handsome face that could captivate anyone. "Wife, you are truly wonderful. I love you."

Huang Yiyan did not respond and pressed the order acceptance button

Ning Huo observed all the formalities and did not forget to greet warmly: "Hello, father-in-law, hello, mother-in-law"

Huang Yiyan received a red envelope. Seeing that he had not gotten out of the car for a long time, she said: "You can get in, I still have to pick up other passengers"

This voice sounds somewhat familiar. Huang Yiyan must have heard it before. However, the other party was somewhat concealed, and she could not discern it for a moment. She went to the southeast gate to wait and inadvertently noticed a man.

Huang Yiyan drove towards the roundabout. The car made a U-turn at the roundabout, and she was getting closer to his standing figure.

Mr. Huang cast a cold glance at this handsome son-in-law

After finishing the meal, Ning Huo received a phone call, stating that there was an urgent matter and he had to leave

Huang Yiyan completed this itinerary, went offline from the platform, and wandered around the city. Knowing that Ning Huo was at home, she had the thought of staying out all night.

Only the driver and the passenger remain in the vehicle

He clicked his tongue and asked again, "When will we arrive at Beiyu?"

She has a pleasant appearance. Her shoulder-length, slightly curled short hair, loose dark blue top, and blue jeans create a casual yet stylish look. The arms visible from the sleeves are only half the circumference of the cuffs. As for the thickness of her ankles, the bar counter obstructed his view.

The other party is heading to a shopping mall named Beiyu

Leaving the villa area, they entered the inner ring and arrived at the street. The man suddenly leaned forward, whispering softly, "Wife"

The car stopped in front of the red light, and Huang Yiyan analyzed Ning Huo from his hair to the soles of his feet. When the green light turned on, she managed to squeeze out three words: "handsome."

Lacking sincerity, it is unpleasing to hear. Father Huang snorted through his nose

He set down his wine glass, resting his elbow on the bar, "Hi, are you the big yellow from the Golden Combination?"

Huang Yiyan noticed his actions in the rearview mirror, but she remained composed

She ignored it

Huang Yiyan asked Ning Huo on WeChat if he could come back to take his parents-in-law to the train station

Huang Yiyan came to a steady stop in front of the woman

He replied: "I am not in City S, I am out shooting exterior scenes"

Huang Yiyan turned a deaf ear to the conversation in the back seat

Oh. He withdrew his right hand and heavily placed the hat on his head, then put on the mask. After getting out of the car, he leaned back in and asked, "Has my wife eaten yet?"

The woman got out of the car and hurriedly walked into the villa area

She pressed the accelerator and slowly merged into the congested traffic

The female passenger deliberately lowered her voice, "I am at the southeast gate of Beiyu."

In the early summer of last year, on a sultry day. Everything, both living and dead, was rising up in a "sizzling" manner. Sunlight and the heat were buzzing around like flies, creating a constant din that gave her a headache. The heat spoke many words, but she could hardly remember them; as he waved his hand, she heard him say: "Huang Yiyan, let us get married"

Let us not keep such a precise account between us

In the city, every inch of land is precious, and high-rise buildings are vigorously lined up along the coastline. Year after year, land is reclaimed from the sea, extending the coastline segment by segment. The seaside properties from two years ago now overlook the backsides of newly constructed high-rises. Even earlier, in the low-density seaside areas, what could be seen was not just the backsides, but rather the knees.

The next day, Ning Huo did not appear

... ...

The woman opened the rear car door and gently pushed the man.

Huang Yiyan took a sip of wine. Her phone vibrated. She glanced at it; it was Ning Huo.

A woman entered, holding her skirt, and said, "Yonghu Mountain Villa." Her sweet voice was like a yellow oriole emerging from the valley

Hmm. Huang Yiyan stared at the red light ahead, thinking that it had been a long time since he had heard these two words.

Yonghu Mountain Villa is a small high-rise development that was invested in by foreign businesses in earlier years. It is inconvenient for nine-to-five office workers to live here, but for freelancers Ning Huo and Huang Yiyan, it is quite comfortable

The passenger arrived from the north, wearing three layers inside and out. As he took off his cotton jacket, he said, "It is really hot today"

If it were not for meeting Ning Huo today, Huang Yiyan would have almost forgotten her married status. The bartender even reminded her that she has been married for over a year

Alright. Huang Yiyan took a shortcut, yet still got stuck halfway.

"I will cook for you, why not come up and have dinner before you leave?" His voice was filled with laughter

The man nodded slightly and withdrew his hand

He said on the other end of the phone: "Baby, it's heavily congested here, in another twenty minutes."

"I will take you home." The man's bright peach blossom eyes, peeking from under the brim of his hat, glanced towards the driver's seat. "As for me, I am going back to my home."

Huang Yiyan walked to the bar and sat down

Huang Yiyan was unwilling to listen to the passengers' privacy and turned on the radio

Indeed, the seasons in City S are completely chaotic; it is only April, yet it feels as if everything is on fire around us

Huang Yiyan recalled at this moment that this is the recent variety show star, Xiao Hong

Alright, Huang Yiyan responded

Ning Huo paid a deposit on a coastal property two years ago, contemplating giving it up

Huang Yiyan did not respond

Mother Huang reproached her daughter, who remained calm and indifferent, saying, "Your husband does not return home at night, and you do not even ask a few questions?"

The man entered with his waist low, inadvertently glancing at the driver's seat m. hetushucomcom, and then he pressed down the brim of his hat

The radio played a new song from the recent album of a popular female singer. The singer's high notes are like golden brilliance, but not as brilliant as gold.

Ning Huo gently let out a sound of "he" and sent her a 200 yuan red envelope on WeChat, saying, "Wife, you have worked hard. I will give you a back massage when I get home"

Ning Huo rested one hand on the car door, "Goodbye, my wife." He waited for two seconds, but received no response from her, so he closed the car door

"Isn't it possible for us to go together?" He leaned back against the seat, his outstretched right hand resting on the backrest, his eyes, hidden beneath the hat, gazing at her quietly

This is their residence, commonly referred to as the wedding house. If Huang Yiyan remembers correctly, Ning Huo has not returned for over a month

47 yuan, cash is also acceptable

The sound that came through the mask, in Huang Yiyan's ears, resembled the muffled thunder before a downpour. She nodded in response: "Alright"

A dog cannot change its nature, I understand. She is neither sad nor jealous, it is as indifferent as the weather

How have the days been treating you?" The bartender casually chatted while mixing drinks

Received. Oh, by the way, I heard that you left the band because you got married. Huang Yiyan got married last year. The marriage was quite sudden, and leaving the band was also abrupt. The bartender couldn't help but associate the two events together.

The man tipped the brim of his hat with his index finger and said, "I apologize, I accidentally strayed."

She explained to her parents that Ning Huo was busy with work and could not spare any time

Mother Huang, constrained by the feelings of the situation, inquired kindly

In front of the lobby, Huang Yiyan stepped on the brake, "Your destination has arrived, is mobile payment acceptable?" She almost added the word "passenger" at the front.

The man and the woman did not speak much along the way. The woman attempted several times to hold the man's hand, but he made excuses to move away.

The car arrived at Beiyu, about ten minutes late

Huang Yiyan: "Understood"

The woman lowered her voice and pulled down her sunglasses slightly, "Are you going to my house?"

Seeing her is bothersome. She averted her gaze