Chapter 6 Chapter Six Autumn Wind

The achromatic street is seen from the achromatic bathroom window.The bathtub is warm, and I slide my limbs slowly in the warm water.The hot water, the air in the bathroom and the feeling outside the window are all the same color and texture, is it because of the dusk? Taking a bath in the evening is really lazy.Lazy and inactive. Shunzheng hates doing nothing.Doing nothing and accomplishing nothing. Shunzheng is almost like a five-year-old child who doesn't know what to do unless his mother is watching him, always looking for something.Shunzheng's enthusiasm.concentrate.And mobility.

Shunzheng will not stop at all.He laughs, talks, walks, thinks, eats, draws, seeks, gazes, runs, sings, draws, and learns. Shun is a treasure trove of verbs.touch.like.teach.go out.look.like.feel.sad.like.angry.like.like.love more.cry.Injuried.harm. My head rests on the edge of the tub, looking at the white walls and ceiling. Chong said he took the plane this morning.Take the flight back to Tokyo this morning. Don't want to go back? I said, but Chongche laughed loudly. No, because it is my hometown now. I raise one arm and look.The arm is out of the water, and the strong resistance of the water is instantly felt.With a snap, he raised his arms above his head.

Chong is over Russia right now.I looked out the window at the dark sky. do nothing.Every day when nothing happens.What's wrong with that?Ma Wu must have said so.Laziness, inaction.What's wrong with this? My personality is suitable for bathing at dusk.In this quiet colorless and calm bathroom. Chong has a taste of Tokyo. After taking a bath, dilute Amaret with some soda water and drink it on the balcony.Although there is no glimmer of light everywhere in the gray, the sky is always dark in the summer of Milan. I invited Chong to dinner last night.Ma Wu must see him. Chong is the perfect guest.He was only two minutes late for the appointed time, greeted Angela with a cheerful and friendly attitude, shook hands with Ma Wu tightly with a smile, and handed me six cans of beer.From the pre-dinner wine to two bottles of red wine, and then to the after-dinner wine, he drank as much as he wanted, smiling and talking all the time.Every question that Angela asked about Buddhism was mundane, irresponsible but full of curiosity, answered concisely but in detail.

After eating the ham that Ma Wu bought back from Pei Ke on the way, he also ate macaroni, vegetables and fish.Chong ate everything cleanly, just like eating the things I cooked in Shunzheng's apartment before. I want to hear you talk about my sunflower, the sunflower I didn't know before. After Ma Wu said that, Chong thought about it. At the beginning, she was a girl who didn't smile very much, but she got to know her very quickly.At that time the Japanese school in Milan was just established, very small and very light-hearted. The way of speaking after careful thinking and careful arrangement.

There is an apricot tree in the campus, which is full of white flowers in spring. We also grow loofahs, during biology class. I suddenly remembered to say. It was like a music room in a warehouse, remember? Memory is like a small but clear river, flowing cautiously across our dining table.When talking about the principal and the sweeping of the school gate in the morning, Ma Wu and Angela's eyes widened in surprise. Chong was relatively small at that time, and it is impossible to imagine that from now on, his sweaters and coats are always loose and loose. Aoi was taller then. very distant memory.

Aoi was an honor student in high school. Chong said. Really!Ma Wu interjected and said: Very good, finally he looks a bit like the Kwai I know. Angela shrugged in surprise. In high school, we were all foolishly cheerful.Thin toast for nutritious lunch, St. Mark's Square for weekend carnival. Very happy! Ma Wu said.There was so much natural love in those words that I suddenly felt lonely. It is very pleasant! She replied as if she wanted to crush this loneliness. Everyone eats and drinks enough.I bought several desserts after the meal, but the four of us couldn't bear it, and no one wanted to eat it.

Where is Aoi in Tokyo? After moving to the living room, Ma Wu suddenly asked. I also want to hear about Tokyo, are you at the same university? Ma Wu said calmly but firmly.Everyone, even Angela, fell silent for a moment. Have you ever been to Tokyo? Chong asked briskly, but Ma Wu said NO. I think you should go there. Very interesting city. Angela responded immediately. Go see it!I saw it once on TV, Asakusa, right?White smoke was rising from the cauldron, and there were many people, as if some religious ceremony was being held. Chong grinned and agreed: I can be a guide. Our school is in the quietest place in Tokyo, and the study environment is very good.

In college, Chang Chong was a top student. I said. Aoi starts off a bit isolating.She always rejects groups and seems to like being alone. Ma Wu responded to Chong with a smile, and said in a half-joking tone: I understand. I went to Tokyo earlier than Aoi, in high school, and I was already very familiar with it. After Chong's words stopped, I desperately grasped the reality to avoid being washed away by the wave of memories that came immediately.The reality of the moment on the sofa in the living room of a cozy apartment in Mavo, Milan. Of course Chong continued his words. Of course, Aoi quickly integrated into friends, (Speaking of which, Chongxiang raised his finger to me as if asking me not to worry.) Very happy, college life.

friend?I smiled self-deprecatingly.friend?Indeed, I found only one friend, and frivolously blended into his life.almost brutal. Fantastic dinner. With the evening wind blowing on the balcony, I shook the ice cubes in the glass, making a cold crunching sound.Amaret soda watered down in the melting ice, almost turning to water.Carbonated water without gas. It's fine.I tell myself.Chong has left. Take care of yourself! Chong said at the entrance last night, hugging me gently, with a smile that feels good. the same as you! I said, Chong nodded with a smile, and then said: They are very nice people.

He spoke in Japanese, and they were very nice.Then he said, that's good! I went inside, put on my cardigan, and poured the water from the glass into the sink.Look at your face reflected in the mirror.It's fine.I pondered again.No one here reminds me of Tokyo anymore. I walked into the kitchen and cooked vegetables and chicken while reading a book.Ma Wu likes to eat chicken. The next day was pleasantly sunny. As usual, I went around to the library before going to work, and had coffee with Albert who had already started working in the workshop.A clean and bright workshop, a workshop with a classic flavor in the smell of medicine.Drinking frothy milk coffee, watching Albert's manual work.The lovely singing voice played on the low volume of the radio is the chorus of the sisters who have become popular recently.

Just feel at peace here.I said. Albert raised his face and smiled and said: Si. After September, Milan still has a rare continuous fine weather. Angela suggested not to worry about Ma Wu, who was too busy to take a vacation, and just the two of us traveling alone. It was the first time I saw Ma Wu's face was unhappy. Don't you like traveling alone?Ma Wu strengthened his tone, since this is the case, why did he bring Kui there?Almost an angry questioning tone. Ma Wu. I wanted to interrupt, but he didn't listen, and finally turned to me and said: Do you know?Aoi, you don't need to deal with Angela. Ma Wu. When I called him for the third time, he responded: What are you doing? I'm going.I put it succinctly, don't you mind?I took the vacation because I wanted to cooperate with you. Ma Wu gently raised his hands. Ma Wu, no one wants to take your sweetheart away, just borrow it!Angela said impatiently. I also said: That's it!Kissed Ma Wu on the cheek. On the eve of departure, after making love with Ma Wu, he kept me in his arms. I want to take a shower. Even so, don't let me go. Do you think I will let you go? His arms tightened.Ma Wu's body with high body temperature. So sad! My face was pressed against Ma Wu's chest, and I couldn't see Ma Wu's expression. I don't want you to go somewhere far away. Ma Wu's strong arms add strength, his voice is calm and full of emotion, but also quite uneasy.Somewhere far away, not where I'm going to travel with Angela.Both Ma Wu and I know. let me go! I speak as softly as possible.Ma Wu was afraid.Although that made me unbearable, I couldn't make Ma Wu feel at ease.I can't tell Ma Wu that I'm not going anywhere, it's fine, I'll stay here forever, don't worry! Clothes are stuffed in a red travel bag.That was a gift from Ma Wu when we first started dating. An old black lambskin bag I had been using before was tucked away in the back of the closet.Along with a lot of old stuff.Before I met Ma Wu, there were only those things around me.I hate collecting.Hate everything that troubles me. After breakfast, Ma Wu loaded the luggage into the car.On a sunny morning, Ma Wu has returned to normal. I have already thought about my winter vacation, let's go to Nordic skiing.To Nordic skiing, then back to the United States for Christmas. When I arrive, I will call you. We kissed goodbye and walked outside into the bright sun. The ride is comfortable and enjoyable.Exactly one hour to Lugano.The moment she crossed the border, the atmosphere in the city was so quiet that Angela was surprised. So beautiful! Angela, who was cheering in the front seat, wore sunglasses on her face and her ponytail fluttered in the breeze, like an American woman in the 1950s.Dressed in crisp blue leggings. Mercedes-Benz on the spacious highway, I thought that I would choose Switzerland for my trip with my lover and sister, of course, because she said that the fresh air and rural scenery are excellent, maybe I also long for this kind of monotonous and rich nature, which is extremely clear and moving color. The crowds in the city are bustling. Although it is a belated vacation, it is still the season of sunshine. We went to the hotel we reserved in Mawu, and we were in a small villa on the hill. We could see the Alps and Lake Luca from the window.After completing the housing procedures, have lunch at the restaurant on the first floor, and then go for a walk.In the quiet hotel, when Angela signed the passenger registration card, she said abruptly to me: Thank you for coming with me. In the evening, take the cable car to San Salvatore, enjoy the night view and have dinner. The next day we headed to Locarno.It is a slightly more noisy leisure place than Lugano.Angela held a bottle of mineral water and looked around every specialty store. I get excited when I go to a strange place, you know?she says. We visited the city of Visconti, walked through the main square, and walked to Lake Majolai. Angela was an impeccable travel companion.Moderately energetic, moderately tired. I write a postcard every day.The first day is for Mawu, the second day is for Daniela, the third day is for Federica, and the fourth day is for Gina and Paula. After Locarno, we went from the Cante Valley to Dumodossola, a cute but boring waterside village that anyone can remember.Ma Wu calls every night.The weather was too good for the trip, and Angela and I got tanned with little resistance from sunglasses and a headscarf. On the sixth day, we returned to Lugano, the same room in the same villa hotel, and Mawu's flowers, fruits and messages had already been delivered. How was the trip? I really want to see you soon. love you. Ma Wu Do you hate Ma Wu? At dusk, at the balcony restaurant on the second floor, Angela asked me while drinking gin and tonic.From the balcony, I can see the lake with a few yachts floating on it and the faint green hills on the opposite side. The wind blowing through the rich green fields brushes my cheeks with gentle and moderate force. Love! I answer honestly.Down your throat while the beautiful red cocktail is still cold. Ma Wu is very serious! Angela looked at the lake and said.The same dark brown pupils as Ma Wu.His face was slightly tired. As for me, it's almost time to go back. I almost missed the opportunity to answer. go back?America? Angela spread her hands and bent her waist slightly, let's go somewhere else!She asked the waiter for olives, and I can't stay here forever! We sip our drinks in silence for a moment. Why did you divorce? Finally said what I've been wanting to ask.Angela looked at my face first, pinched the olives that had just been delivered, and said: Always quarreling!They quarreled badly day and night, yelling as soon as they met, and the guy used violence. I scowled, and Angela smiled. Well, that is also each other.Wrinkled nose, rude fellow, beast! It's past seven o'clock, but it doesn't look like it's getting dark yet. Why did you get married?I asked. Angela looked at the green hill and said clearly: Love! I was so in love with him. Angela especially puts the emphasis on so. Im gonna miss you. I said. Angela slightly lowered her head and smiled. It was foggy and rainy in Milan.It's only been a week since I've been away, and the streets are filled with the scent of early autumn. Taste of Milan!Opening the car window, Angela said emotionally: This kind of melancholy tone. We giggled and giggled at each other. Ma Wu came back from work in the afternoon.After a long and lingering passionate kiss (Angela put her hands on her hips and shook her head with an incredulous expression when we finally parted ways), the three drank tea in the living room. I really want to see you. Ma Wu said it several times. I really want to see you. For the first time, I also answered like this, from the bottom of my heart. The next day, because I had nothing to do, I spent the whole day reading and taking a bath.my daily life.Do nothing and get nothing done. It was raining, and the view from the bathroom window was drizzle and rain-soaked street, trees and street parking. I was so in love with him. I can't forget Angela's words. I was so in love with him. After taking a shower, I wrapped my body in a towel and called Ma Wu's office. Just want to hear your voice.I said. Feeling that Ma Wu on the other end of the phone was smiling wryly, I tried to go back as soon as possible. It's literally a pendulum. I thought so bleakly.After putting it to one side, it must be put back to the other side.Like trying to escape.As if to restore the swing.It was my high school physics teacher who told me about the never-ending hopelessness of this movement. I put on my clothes and played Charles Gounod's Faust at a volume where I could hear the rain.Music slowly filled the room. The following week, I had lunch with Daniela, whom I hadn't seen in days. In the morning, I went to the library first, and then went to the atrium of the Santa Maria Thanksgiving Monastery to read a book.On a cold, overcast day like autumn, the little dome of stucco brick always seemed a little larger than usual. There was also a long queue leading to the restaurant where the paintings were hung.I passed the procession and entered the church door.There is a familiar smell in an instant.A very nostalgic, unbelievably nostalgic taste.Shunzheng taste.Or how we were then. It must be because there are Japanese people among the people in line!I close my eyes for two seconds.It doesn't even matter if it's an illusion.Even an illusion is totally fine, I just wanted to feel that vibe a little more.But as soon as I closed my eyes, the sound of passing vehicles became louder, and I could only feel the ordinary air of this street, mixed with exhaust gas and the smell of cold stone road. I closed the book and looked up at the iron gray sky.Thirty minutes before the appointed time. Daniela exudes warmth and happiness like a budding rose.We met at a diner and had our fill of salads. Headed to the library again?Daniela asked, looking at the book in my hand. I said briefly: Si., her eyes were soft and smiling. It looks like it's going to rain!She said, leaning her elbows on a mosaic-tiled table in moss green, yellow and black. It's the reading weather!I answered jokingly. Daniela shrugged: "Stability is also a charm. It's weird!I fork the shrimp and pop it into my mouth. Preparing for a wedding in the spring, busy looking for a new house, writing invitations, and choosing a bridal gown, Daniela is busy every day.I told her about the trip to Switzerland with Angela, and she said: Very good, I have to go anyway. This restaurant is a bit pricey, but the environment is quiet, the food tastes good, and it is always full.I looked at the brown hair, fair skin, plump hands and the ring on the ring finger of my good friend in front of me.Amethyst is Daniela's birthstone, and amethyst cut into large, round pieces really suits her perfectly.The jewelry of the proof of being loved. Luca and I both love the chocolate cake here, but it's a hassle to gain weight, so sadly, we have to give it up.Daniela said regretfully from the bottom of her heart. After returning from the trip, the sky, which had always been iron gray, finally cleared up on Friday.In the afternoon, go shopping with Angela.My lover's sister will return home next Monday. We detoured from the Rue Montenapoleone to Brera and arrived at the Cathedral Square with three big bags in our hands. I like shopping the most!Angela said happily. Although it is October, it is still the weather where you will sweat after a short walk.The windows of clothing stores are already filled with winter clothes. It's a joy to buy things. With that said, I bought sweaters for myself and Ma Wu. The weather is great!Angela leaned against Victor with the glass canopy.The wall of the Emmanuel mall, looking up at the blue sky through sunglasses and said. The sun also came to add to the fun, and the crowds of tourists in the square were surging.We bought cider from the street vendor. So many pigeons, poor knight! The knight is Victor on the horse.Bronze statue of Emmanuel II. that is true!I answer.Shade the sun with one hand. Ma Wu is a good man.Angela looked at the majestic and solemn cathedral and said, because people are good, so they are not worth cherishing! I didn't understand what she meant and was confused. it does not matter!Angela went on to say, I still like you very much. Tourists filed out of the arcades, and I moved the paper bag slightly away from my feet so as not to obstruct their passage. However, I love Ma Wu. A strong wind blows. I guess so!Angela said, throw the paper cups of cider into the trash.Let's go, I want to see PRADA. The hat of a tourist with a group was blown away by the wind, and several people broke off to chase.A group of pigeons fluttered their wings and flew together, and the bell rang to tell the time.We go through Victor.Emmanuel Mall, go to La Scala, the last place to visit. Come to New York for Christmas shopping!Angela said.