Hello, How Long Has This Been Going On? - Chapter 97

Snowflakes fell quietly on the windshield, and the tiny ice crystals quickly melted into water mist, which was gently swung away by the wipers.

The dark blue car body shimmers slightly like a diamond. This color looks really good against the snow.

The champagne bucket next to the back seat was just used to put the roses bought by Tao Zhiyue, and it was originally used for iced wine and drinks.

Aged vintage gold goes well with rich crimson, and the petals are intensely scented.

The roads on the night of the festival are very congested, and in the bustling traffic, sports cars move forward slowly.

Tao Zhiyue in the passenger seat looked back: “Should I buy champagne roses?”

Huo Ran understood his meaning accurately: “Is this a homonym? No, it’s not a homonym, but a pun?”

“A word with multiple meanings?” Tao Zhiyue followed nonsense, “Two birds with one stone? Two birds with one stone?”

Huo Ranzheng said: “Then kill two birds with one stone, but I like red roses more.”

This was the first time he received roses from Tao Zhiyue, and it was the most romantic day in his memory.

It is not as grand as the movie theaters that are sent all over the city, but it is more unique, from the hidden data code, the fictional game screen, to the bouquet of real and fresh roses downstairs.

In the reflection of the car lights and the night, the corners of Tao Zhiyue’s mouth raised slightly.

“Today’s weather is very cooperative, and the time for snow is very suitable.”

“Did you check the weather forecast in advance?”

“No, I just believed what you said before.” Tao Zhiyue smiled, “Most of the time, the world is romantic.”

Huo Ran was startled, then laughed: “The world is doing very well today.”

“Ninety-nine points can be scored. It would be even better if there were no traffic jams.” Tao Zhi looked sideways at him, “So where are we going to have dinner?”

When going out in the morning, Huo Ran said in advance that he would make arrangements for the evening and would not eat at home.

As soon as this question was mentioned, Huo Ran showed a hint of complacency on his expression.

“It’s a place you’d never guess.”

Tao Zhiyue immediately thought about the usual use of this car: “Is it in a drive-in theater?”

“no.”

“A revolving restaurant in the sky on the tallest building in the city center?” Tao Zhiyue began to imagine, “Overlooking the night view of the city at a height of several hundred meters, and then having a luxurious dinner?”

Huo Ran smiled and shook his head: “That’s too easy to guess.”

“Then I’ll change the direction, a fly restaurant with a good taste?”

“Are you going? I can take you there on a bicycle.”

“Why not me to drive you? I have regained the skill of riding a bicycle.”

“Because I’m heavier, it’s for your sake.”

“…Come on, we are only a little short of height.”

The dark blue sports car passed through the central downtown area and drove to the other end of the city. The road finally became clear.

Tao Zhiyue stopped chatting with him, and concentrated on looking at the scenery outside the window.

The urban area of ​​northern Shanxi is run through by an inland river, and at this time there is a meandering river bank next to it.

There are flickering lights on the other side, and the high-rise buildings are hidden in the brilliant light.

Motorbikes with people on the back seat speeding past by the side of the road, and there were faint screams and laughter in the falling snow.

About to reach the destination, the sports car gradually slowed down.

Tao Zhiyue looked forward in a daze.

There is a restaurant by the river, and the signboard is decorated with red Santa Claus, which is very festive.

He suddenly felt that the scene in front of him was very familiar.

It’s like listening to someone talk about it.

After stopping the car, Huo Ran handed over the car keys to the attendant, and waited for him to react slowly.

There was warm orange light in the glass window of the restaurant, and a garland of pine branches was hung on the wooden doorknob. As the door was pulled open, the crisp sound of bells rang.

Huo Ran’s voice with a smile rang in his ears: “Guess what music is playing in it?”

This time, Tao Zhiyue guessed the answer.

“Jazz, there will be a nice saxophone.”

The door opened with the words, the pine garlands were covered with white snow, and the dining room had a huge dark green Christmas tree with colorful gifts hanging from its branches.

On the front stage, there was a jazz band performing live, light beams fell on the musicians, the music was lazy and melodious, and the saxophone was shining golden.

That was what Huo Sihan had described to him a long time ago, a restaurant decorated with Santa Claus by the river in summer, which had the best grapefruit shrimp salad in the world.

Now, it has crossed the border and appeared in front of Tao Zhiyue.

“I wanted to bring you here last Christmas.” Huo Ran said softly, “But at that time, the boss hadn’t been persuaded to open a multinational branch, and it took a whole year to succeed.”

Tao Zhiyue lost his mind and said, “It’s like dreaming.”

Huo Ran took the opportunity to rub his hair: “Did you feel it? It’s real, not a dream.”

“…” Tao Zhiyue avoided his hands vigilantly and wanted to rub again, “Will there be grapefruit shrimp salad?”

“Yes. I tasted it once in advance, and it was indeed delicious. Sihan did not lie.”

Soon, Tao Zhiyue also tasted it.

The pomelo on the porcelain plate exudes a unique fragrance. The crispy shrimp slices are covered with soft shrimp and pomelo meat. Once you bite down, you can’t help squinting your eyes.

They sat by the window, with a good view, facing the brightly lit river bank.

Amid the moving jazz music, the restaurant was filled with low voices of guests talking, busy waiters were walking back and forth with plates, and the clock on the wall was ticking softly.

There is no booking or special arrangement, just a simple festive dinner, everyday and warm, like all the other guests are enjoying.

The only special thing is this restaurant that traveled through time and space because of him.

The small scented candles are shining with light, and delicate meals are presented one by one.

Tao Zhiyue suddenly thought of a question: “Sihan also misses this dish very much, didn’t you tell her?”

“She has to go to work now, so it’s not good to always ask for leave. I’m going to find another reason to ask her to come over tomorrow, so that she can rest together with the weekend.”

Huo Ran said confidently: “Anyway, tomorrow is Friday and Christmas will be.”

“It makes sense.” Tao Zhiyue agreed, “Then can I come to eat again tomorrow?”

“When we come back tomorrow, remember to pretend to be the first time.”

“Okay, but I think it’s easier for you to reveal your secrets.”

While talking, Huo Ran’s cell phone rang, and when the two of them saw the name displayed on the screen, they felt guilty for a while.

Caller: Sister.

Huo Ran was shocked: “Is this telepathy?”

Tao Zhiyue couldn’t help but look away: “Hurry up and pick it up.”

As soon as the phone was connected, Huo Sihan’s extremely excited voice came out instantly, even Tao Zhiyue who was sitting opposite could hear it.

“Brother! Did you trigger that new easter egg?! Ahhhhhhhhhhh I was too busy with work during the day and didn’t have time to play. I went online to clean up my daily routine while I was eating. I went to poke brother Zhizhi by the way, and a question was triggered. !”

Huo Ran was very calm: “Well, I also triggered it, and then?”

“I counted on my fingers! It’s been twelve days since the public beta test, so I chose it.” Huo Sihan said excitedly, “The choice is right! Then brother Zhizhi asked me if I want to buy milk tea together! So cute!”

“I’m not asking you.” Huo Ran corrected rigorously, “What did you choose?”

“Of course I love drinking too! Standard answer!”

Huo Ran was satisfied: “And then?”

“Then there is a very cute animation of drinking milk tea! Didn’t you see it?”

“Haha, it’s pretty good.”

“…Your haha ​​seems to be full of ridicule.” Huo Sihan said alertly, “What did you choose? Did you trigger other plots?”

Huo Ran was about to show off, but remembered something, and looked towards Tao Zhiyue.

Tao Zhiyue had a tacit understanding, and whispered: “This hidden line can only be triggered today, after which the entrance will be closed.”

Only then did Huo Ran feel relieved, and said in a very flat tone, as if nothing had happened: “I chose to bring a tissue, which triggered the hidden hero, and there are still a few hours of plot behind, and more than a hundred options for interaction, The end result is going on a date together.”

After being stunned for a few seconds, Huo Sihan slapped the table and stood up: “Damn it, I chose the wrong one! Ahhh, it seems that I can’t choose again! I’m going to buy an account that can trigger this question!”

“Don’t waste money, you will fail if you answer wrong once, you can’t answer all the questions correctly, and you won’t see the end.”

“… Is this hidden line actually such a harsh mechanism?!” Huo Sihan said in a daze, “No, then how did you get through it?”

Hearing Huo Sihan finally asked this question, Tao Zhi smiled and lowered his head.

He had already imagined Huo Ran’s answer.

“Because this is a gift from brother Zhizhi, of course I know the correct answer.”

really.

Hearing the shocked voice on the other end of the phone, Huo Ran said goodbye to his sister contentedly.

“So now we’re dating. Next time, bye.”

He hangs up the phone neatly, and a minute later, his mobile phone keeps ringing the message notification tone.

Huo Ran thought for a moment: “She must be madly posting emoticons and screaming, should I temporarily block her today?”

Tao Zhiyue couldn’t stop laughing.

On the phone screen lit up by the message, Huo Sihan’s last message was like this.

[Why haven’t you come on the weekend: I can’t be the only one suffering such a serious injury! I want no one to survive tonight! ! ]

Huo Ran was confused: “What is she going to do?”

“Probably… go to the show like you.” Tao Zhiyue analyzed rationally, “You two are indeed brothers and sisters.”

Ten minutes later, a scarf published by the user “My heart is made of diamonds won’t hurt at all”, gradually caused an uproar in the “New World” player circle.

[I believe all players already know that there is a cute easter egg left by a programmer in the game settings.

I believe that some players have just discovered that from the day of the public beta, shooting programmers continuously for 12 days will trigger a magical question.

But no player should know that behind this question is actually a complete strategy line, with a hidden sixth male protagonist.

One wrong answer will fail, so only one person who knows the correct answer in advance can pass the level at one time.

It’s a Christmas present for lovers from programmers who leave Easter eggs.

I’m really not sour at all :)]

After coming out of the restaurant, the feather-like snowflakes had subsided, and the two of them walked on the street covered with thin snow.

Huo Ran enthusiastically shared his scarf comments with him.

“It’s only reached the fourth question, and I’ve already chosen the wrong one for the second time. Why did they all choose to live together first?”

Tao Zhi laughed more: “Because they don’t understand me.”

“I don’t know when the next player who triggers the question will appear.” Huo Ran looked at his watch seriously, “There are still 123 questions, and there are only three hours left before twelve o’clock fifteen minutes.”

He concluded his submission by saying: “I don’t think they can even see the scene where they clean the house and then fall down.”

“Well, I think so too.”

“The gift channel is about to be closed.” Huo Ran’s joy was beyond words, “I am the only recipient.”

Tao Zhiyue couldn’t help poking him with his hand: “Childish.”

It was a cold winter night, and the hot breath instantly condensed into white mist in the icy air.

Tao Zhiyue’s hand, which was muffled in the pocket of his coat, was suddenly soaked in cold air, and Huo Ran caught it again, and put it back in his pocket.

“I’m going to catch a cold, I didn’t wear gloves today.”

“Yeah.” Tao Zhi thought about it more, “but why did you put your hand in my pocket?”

Huo Ran didn’t change his face and said: “Your pocket is hotter.”

In the pocket of the warm coat, Huo Ran quietly held his right hand, interlocking his fingers, filled with warmth.

Tao Zhiyue turned his face away with a smile, and secretly scratched his palm with his thumb.

The scenery along the road is like a pure white wedding veil covered by snowflakes.

“It’s quiet here.”

There are few people on the street, mostly old houses, showing the bleakness of the suburbs, and there is a railway track overgrown with grass in front, with a striking yellow warning sign on the side.

On the other side of the river is another scene, magnificent and magnificent.

“Contrary to the new city, this is the forgotten old city.” Huo Ran said, “It is the address chosen by the restaurant owner. He should be a very nostalgic person, otherwise there would be no Christmas tree in summer.”

“Maybe this restaurant will make the surroundings a little more lively.”

“Yes.” Huo Ran said firmly, “Because there is another surprise here.”

“What?”

Tao Zhi looked at him more curiously, at this moment, he caught a glimpse of two bright lights in the distance from the corner of his eye.

The sound of the wheels hitting the rails was getting closer and closer, and it seemed empty and deserted in the night.

The sound of the siren cut through the silent night, and the train moved forward, the body of which was dull olive green.

In the sound of hunting wind, Huo Ran withdrew his hand and helped him close the scarf blown away by the wind.

“It’s the only train that goes by this old railway every day. I think you’ll enjoy this scene.”

The passing train is like a grand hallucination.

Winter night, white snow, Christmas wreaths, wrapped scarves, old-fashioned trains going away and long whistles.

Tao Zhiyue likes the world made up of everything in front of him, as if even time has stopped here.

He nodded and said sincerely, “It’s very special, and it’s also like a dream.”

“That’s good, I want to give you a gift in the place you like.”

Huo Ran first smiled, and then looked into his eyes solemnly.

In the reflection of the hazy night, they can clearly see each other’s reflections, filling the whole world.

“Although I didn’t guess the gift in advance, I prepared the return gift very early.”

Huo Ran put his hands in his pockets again.

But this time, not holding hands.

He seemed to be groping for something until he found exactly the right spot.

Tao Zhiyu felt a special coolness in the hot temperature from the palm of his hand.

Then there was a circle of small, cold rings that slowly encircled his finger.