Chapter 10

When Li Baoguo introduced him to each person, everyone merely nodded without saying a word

After staying inside for a few minutes, Li Baoguo outside began to call him loudly again. He had no choice but to rub his face and open the door to step outside

Do you find it unbelievable? Gu Fei smiled

And as I walk towards the setting sun, there is no need to say more; I look incredibly handsome

He took off his coat, leaned against the wall, and took several deep breaths, slowly exhaling. He inhaled again and slowly exhaled once more, then let out a gentle sigh

"Let's eat," Li Qian said, reaching out to take the bowl of rice in front of him

Although he was not drenched completely, he was still splashed with water all over, which immediately made him feel so nauseous that his mask nearly flew off.

The window is open

"Uncle." A little girl, who looked to be about four or five years old, called out to him in a very low voice, as if she were startled.

You all..." Li Baoguo pointed over there and seemed to want to say something more, but it appeared he did not know what to say.

Finally, he pointed to Gu Fei's camera and said: "Give it to me, or delete it."

The button in the lower right corner is for deletion, Gu Fei said

Upon approaching, I realized it was the building next to Li Baoguo's residence. A man and a woman were standing downstairs, and there was also a man and a woman at the second-floor window

"What are you arguing about? Why are you asking me?" Sister-in-law shouted in a sharp voice.

"I will settle the score with you all later!" Li Baoguo pointed to another woman and said, "This is your sister, Li Qian, and this is your brother-in-law... your niece, call him uncle!"

This scene actually has background music

A table full of dishes, along with two men and two women sitting beside the table, accompanied by three small children, filled the small living room to the brim

"Are you driving?" Jiang Sheng asked

Gu Fei's suggestion came at just the right moment, and Jiang Cheng hesitated for two seconds: "Why are you taking so many portraits?"

Jiang Sheng stared at him for a full thirty seconds, unsure whether he was speechless or trying to suppress the urge to laugh.

Gu Fei's photograph is taken very professionally, with the composition and color tone exuding a warm atmosphere. If it weren't for the fact that people are currently standing in this location, feeling the cold northern wind, one could truly feel as if they were basking in the sun on a radiator just by looking at the photo.

I don't know," Jiang Cheng said irritably, "Anyway, that's what they told me... I just asked you how others are doing, can you answer directly?

"Well said," Li Baoguo said with a smile, "just like my son"

Hey! You bear-like creatures! I told you to call me uncle!

They walked in silence to the intersection, and Gu Fei turned down the street leading to his home. Jiang Cheng felt no inclination to even say goodbye, but Gu Fei did not say anything either

Quite restored, hmm

Your phone is ringing, Gu Fei said

He hesitated for a few seconds, turned around, and opened the door a crack, looking at Li Qian, who stood outside with a somewhat awkward and uneasy demeanor

Gu Fei quickly moved the camera back and said: "Two hundred sixty-seven years old"

He seemed to have thought a bit too far; he retracted his thoughts and looked at Gu Fei

"What is two hundred sixty-seven years?" Jiang Sheng asked

even more terrifying, creating a sense of oppression

These rumors in the community are somewhat ... ... "Jiang Sheng did not finish his sentence, the community also says that you killed your own father, but he could not possibly say that. Regardless of the internal circumstances, it is a fact that Gu Fei's father has died.

The door behind him was gently knocked twice, and the people outside were still arguing. He even heard the sound of someone knocking over a chair. If he were not leaning against the door, he would not have heard this faint knocking at all

"Are you crazy! A bunch of idiots!" He shouted, "If you have the guts, come out and fight! You must have wasted all your skill points on being a shrew! Coward!"

"A seasoned gambler," Gu Fei answered succinctly, "a level 10 drunkard"

"Are we going back?" Gu Fei asked after putting away the camera

"Xiao Ming's grandfather," Gu Fei said

Last year during the New Year, the whole family went to a photo studio to take a family portrait. I originally thought the photos would turn out well, but when I saw them, I almost tore them up. This incident even led to a heated argument with my parents, and I didn't return home for two days

Oh. Jiang Sheng handed the camera back to him, awkwardly took out his own phone, Wake up and make love with me......

Would you like to take a look first? Gu Fei handed over the camera

What?" Jiang Sheng asked in a rough voice, clearly annoyed

Are you alright? Li Qian asked

This is sufficient, " Jiang Sheng furrowed his brow, but after a moment of hesitation, he stared at Gu Fei, " Are these credible? "

Behind the thin wooden board is his real family, the kind of family that would make one feel disturbed even when watching a TV drama, the kind of people he has always looked down upon. No, it is not even a matter of disdain; they are the kind of people he has never paid any attention to at all.

Jiang Sheng did not respond to his words and entered the house

I will add you as a friend later," Gu Fei took out his phone, "Shall I send you a copy after processing the photos?

In just a brief one or two minutes, Jiang Cheng already felt as if he could not catch his breath

As soon as this voice emerged, the two bears, who were busy grabbing food with their paws, simultaneously raised their faces and began to cry, sounding like an alarm, making one's head feel sore.

Is my easily ignitable and excessively rebellious personality inherited?

After finishing, I was left holding the camera, unsure of what to do next. Gu Fei also remained silent, seemingly quite accustomed to this awkward silence.

If you flip back further, the photos should no longer be from today

What the hell are you shooting!" Jiang Sheng cursed, and at this moment, without the presence of the young friend Gu Miao, he no longer cared about civility.

Jiang Sheng felt that the not-so-pleasant expressions on his face had probably been frozen in time

From a distance, I could hear someone arguing ahead, the argument was particularly intense, and it was a group fight, with both men and women involved

The reasons for the argument are not discernible, but both parties are cursing at each other with great seriousness and clarity in their enunciation

Oh," Jiang Cheng nodded. He also admired Gu Fei's ability to perfectly halt the conversation every time, "a photography enthusiast"

Hmm? Gu Fei was leaning on the bridge railing smoking when he heard the noise and turned his head.

Dad, what are you talking about?" The sister-in-law spoke up, her tone filled with displeasure. "Your son comes back for a visit, and all you do is watch whether he brought anything or not.

If he had grown up here over the past ten years, would he be like them?

He swiftly grabbed the chair behind him and hurled it violently towards the window

"Fun," Gu Fei said

"What's wrong with women!" Sister-in-law raised her voice, "Without me, could you have two grandsons? Relying on your daughter to give birth to grandsons? She can't even give birth to a grandson!"

The people in the room have already taken their seats at the table, and those two bear-like creatures who were engrossed in watching television have also settled down. Not only have they taken their seats, but they have also begun to eat, directly using their hands to grab ribs from the plate and gnawing on them.

After the window glass was completely shattered, he kicked the empty window frame with one foot

The line in Brother Ci's hand

Hmm? Gu Fei raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Biological father? Li Baoguo has two sons? But now that you mention it... you do resemble Li Hui a bit."

Many of the photographs are of street scenes

He pounded for a moment, and the sound of the argument in the living room turned into the sound of banging on the door, which he could not be bothered to listen to

Li Baoguo finally let him go, saying a quick phrase about changing clothes before swiftly entering the inner room, closing the door behind him and leaning against it with his eyes closed

Outside, there is still a clamor; men are shouting, women are yelling, and children are crying out loud. This broken door cannot possibly block out these despairing sounds.

One says they want to delete themselves, but upon seeing the photo, they also do not want to delete it, as they have never taken such a meaningful photo before

Just as he thought that such a photo should represent Gu Fei's photography style, a backlit photo of Gu Miao bending down to grab a skateboard and leaping through the air under bright sunlight made him gasp "Ah".

However, he surprisingly likes the first one very much

"Come here, Cheng Cheng," Li Baoguo closed the door and warmly raised his arm to put it around his shoulder, "Let me introduce you."

The glass shattered into countless pieces on the ground

Gu Fei probably heard it, and although he quickly turned his head away, Jiang Cheng still saw a smile on his turned face

Hmm. Jiang Cheng suddenly no longer wanted to speak

Various genitalia and indescribable scenes surged forth, with some terms occasionally repeating, making Jiang Cheng feel embarrassed for them

The two little boys sitting next to each other watching television glanced over here for a moment, as if they had not heard anything, and then turned their heads back again

Oh," Jiang Sheng suddenly felt a wave of gloom. Not only had the plan to go eat dumplings fallen through, but he was also pulled back into reality once again, having to face a few people with whom he had almost no intersection in life, who had now become family. He suddenly found himself unable to move his legs. "I understand."

Thank you, I will handle it myself, " Jiang Cheng quickly picked up the bowl, " you eat yours.

Gu Fei smiled and said, "It was a candid shot; she flew over a dozen times before this one was taken"

Despite all the effort and sweat, there was still no success

Jiang Sheng does not understand photography, but he can still discern whether a photograph is aesthetically pleasing or not

"May I see some other photos?" Jiang Sheng asked, as he truly could not associate Gu Fei with this impressive professional camera

"What do you call me?" Jiang Cheng felt a shiver run down his spine.

I am asking you! He walked up to Gu Fei and reached out to take the camera

From the moment he entered the room, there was not a single person, except for Li Baoguo, who had ever worn a smile on their face

Gu Fei adjusted his hat and turned his face: "What is he to you?"

Domestic violence, drove his wife away, Gu Fei thought for a moment, "These are the main points, I suppose"

When Jiang Sheng took the camera, he felt a wave of nervousness, heavy and oppressive, always fearing that he might accidentally drop it on the ground. Then he looked at the multitude of buttons on the camera, feeling somewhat bewildered.

The chaotic and desolate background, having been blurred, exudes a faint sense of melancholy, causing a phrase to inexplicably drift through his mind—hometown elsewhere

Jiang Sheng was somewhat at a loss for words. He adjusted the mask that was hanging under his chin, covering most of his face, and only then did he feel a bit more relaxed

"What are you arguing about!" Li Hui slammed down his chopsticks and stood up, not knowing whether this remark was directed at Li Baoguo or his wife

day

What else is there?" Jiang Sheng sighed softly

After shouting, he did not look at the person beside him and turned to enter the corridor

Oh. Jiang Cheng turned around and walked back

"Cheng Cheng, huh?" A voice like an explosion from Li Baoguo came from over there

The two children did not even turn their heads this time

"Let's go together, I am also heading home," Gu Fei said

He has never had much interest in photography, whether it is taking pictures of landscapes himself or having others take pictures of him; he would rather see with his own eyes

Are you almost home? Li Baoguo said, Hurry back, your brother and sister are already back and waiting for you to have dinner!

"It's nothing, I'm not familiar with it," Jiang Sheng patted his arm, wanting nothing more than to quickly free himself from Li Baoguo's loud voice and spittle, as well as the arm resting on his shoulder that made his whole body tense up.

"You look quite photogenic," Gu Fei said, "If you don't mind, I would like to keep it. I have taken many photos of my classmates, and I have kept all of them."

Are you alright? This question should actually be directed at Li Qian

"Shut your mouth!" Li Baoguo glared, "When has it ever been the case in our family that women get to speak!"

There are a total of four sheets, and Jiang Cheng silently flipped through them one by one

Immediately following, a pot filled with leafy vegetables was poured down.

Jiang Sheng recalled Gu Miao's woolen hat

After standing in the room in a daze for a while, he walked to the window, grasped the handle on the window, and twisted it twice

Jiang Sheng was momentarily taken aback as Li Qian took the bowl from his hands and served him rice from the pot beside them

Li Qian turned around to look at the room filled with smoke and said, "Shall I bring you some food to eat in the room?"

But when he opened his mouth, he nodded slightly and said: "Oh"

particularly benevolent

The window did not move

Jiang Sheng patted the water off his body, and there were a few leaves the size of fingernails, damn!

Don't say it has been deleted, even just looking at the photos, I don't know where to press

The window glass emitted a loud cracking sound

This sound made Jiang Sheng feel extremely exhilarated, as if every pore in his body stood on end in that instant, and he lifted the chair and smashed it down once more

Here. Gu Fei reached out and pressed a button on the camera, and a photo appeared on the screen

"Are you still listening?" Gu Fei asked

Oh, then... how are the others?

He can no longer remember how many sighs he has let out these days, enough to inflate a welcoming balloon

Jiang Sheng greatly dislikes being patted on the shoulder or back by unfamiliar individuals, gritting his teeth to refrain from shaking them off

"Come, we should drink some good wine today," Li Baoguo said as he picked up two bottles of wine from the ground, which were likely brought by Li Qian or Li Hui. However, before Jiang Cheng could see what kind of wine it was, Li Baoguo had already opened the cabinet next to him, placed the wine inside, and took out a bottle from the cabinet. "This is my own brew, a thorn fruit wine"

Jiang Sheng was very eager to refuse, as I do not care for this thing

醒来，和我做爱，醒来，和我做爱

"Two hundred sixty-seven." Gu Fei repeated it once more

However, the background music seems somewhat inappropriate

Jiang Sheng stood up, turned around, and returned to his room, closing the door behind him

After flipping through several of his own photos twice, he was at a loss as to what to do next

Hello. Jiang Cheng forced a smile.

Although I usually think I look quite handsome, I still get startled by the front camera every time, almost falling over several times... I didn't expect that the version of myself in Gu Fei's camera would actually be quite something.

It is unclear whether those who were arguing were stunned by his shouting or simply did not understand what he was yelling about. In any case, after both sides lowered their voices and exchanged a few curses, the argument abruptly came to an end.

There was no fierce expression of concern on his face, just a hint of impatience in his gaze

Jiang Sheng's steps paused momentarily

Look here," Gu Fei said

Jiang Sheng stared at him for a couple more moments. Gu Fei was quite difficult to summarize; he usually presented himself as a nonchalant, aloof figure, the kind of person who seemed to end conversations on topics that did not concern him. However, when he was with Gu Miao or when Gu Miao was mentioned, he would appear very gentle.

As he reached the ground floor, a man on the second floor suddenly appeared at the window holding a basin. Upon seeing this, Jiang Cheng quickly jumped aside two steps.

Trees and old houses, snowdrifts and stray dogs, fallen leaves and the footsteps of passersby... These are the things that are so ordinary that they can be seen every day yet often go unnoticed

I walked over here. Gu Fei glanced at him

This is your brother Li Hui, the eldest," Li Baoguo said, pointing to a man in his mid-twenties. He then pointed to a young woman beside him, "This is your sister-in-law, and those two are your nephews... come and call him uncle!

Staring at this window, listening to the chaos outside, he felt as if something within him was about to explode

"Hmm." Jiang Cheng responded.

This photo is truly captivating, Gu Miao is so handsome, " Jiang Sheng turned the photo towards Gu Fei, " Little Flying Hero. "

Li Qian did not speak again, he closed the door once more and locked it.

Many of the photos feature bridges and sunsets. From the lighting, it is evident that Gu Fei spent almost the entire afternoon here, capturing numerous images, including landscapes and people walking across the bridge

Is it written in his genes

Gu Fei remained silent, and directed a few more clicks at him.

but rather his terrifying essence

I know," Jiang Cheng replied somewhat awkwardly

Jiang Sheng gripped the handle tightly and twisted it several more times before beginning to push

Go to hell, you biological mother

The room remains as dilapidated as ever, but today it has gained a bit of vitality

As soon as the sun sets, the temperature drops significantly, and the two of them walk back against the old north wind.

Jiang Sheng felt somewhat shocked, shocked that this family could start arguing over just a couple of casual remarks, shocked that they would quarrel at a dinner gathering where at least a semblance of family harmony was expected. His shock deepened upon seeing the silent couple, Li Qian and her husband.

No, thank you," Jiang Cheng said, "I really... cannot eat anymore.

"Just drink the two bottles of wine that Li Qian brought," Li Hui said somewhat unwillingly, "You keep bringing out this lousy wine as if it's a treasure, it tastes like hot pot water."

I have a grandson because I have a son! Li Baoguo's voice is so loud that it could shatter the broken light above his head. Now I have another son, and I want a grandson; it can happen in an instant! Li Hui, are you still a man? With your wife's disposition, you can't even let out a fart, can you!

These are not rumors, Gu Fei said, "You go home every day, don't you know he plays cards?"

The people on those few streets are almost all acquainted with each other, "Gu Fei said, "Grandparents, uncles, aunts, older brothers, older sisters... they are all old neighbors

After walking for a while, he felt a bit warmer. Jiang Cheng turned his head to look at Gu Fei and asked, "Do you know Li Baoguo?"

However, this indifference does not seem to be an unwelcoming attitude towards him, nor does it reflect any dissatisfaction; rather, it is a natural, innate numbness tinged with a hint of bewilderment.

He put on a mask and walked towards Li Baoguo's house

The sound of keys came from outside the door, and he pushed himself off the windowsill and jumped out directly

"Let her do it," Li Baoguo said from the side, "these matters are just for women to handle"

"Jiang Sheng?" Outside, Li Qian's voice came, equally delicate.

Since the day he arrived, I have wanted to try to open the window, but I have never succeeded. The window is as if it has been welded shut, not even a crack can be seen.

The rebellious phase? Perhaps it is not a rebellious phase at all

"It's nothing," Jiang Cheng replied

"Yo," Li Baoguo slammed the wine bottle onto the table, "Are you saying that your old man's wine is not good? If you think it's not good, why don't you bring your own wine? Coming back empty-handed and still complaining?"

What? Jiang Sheng was taken aback, "What two hundred sixty... how many?"

I... my biological father," he said

As soon as the key was turned, Li Baoguo's door opened. Li Baoguo poked his head out, wearing a smile: "Was it you just now?"