Chapter 66: Suffocating in the middle of the night

Zhou He stood still in place, and after a minute or two, the corners of his lips hooked, and said: "In Mr. Cheng's eyes, it turns out that feelings are a matter of being willing to fight and suffer. ”

Her tone was soft. With a slight sneer on the corner of his lips, he did not linger any longer, and turned to leave.

A cold wind was blowing on the street outside, and Zhou He stood on the dimly lit street, a miserable white ridicule on the corner of his mouth.

Because of love, feelings deserve to be trampled on. Because of love, all the humble givings are just being cheap.

She just stood still on the street, and after a long time, she twitched her reddened nose and stopped the car to go home.

Qi Jingran woke up at eight o'clock in the morning, and when she opened her eyes, she just looked at the snow-white ceiling of the hospital. Don't move or speak.

Her pain is beyond anyone's comprehension, and all words of comfort are powerless. Zhou Ji didn't speak, just silently accompanied him.

Aunt Qi couldn't control her tears, and after wiping her tears many times, she was afraid that Qi Jingran would also be sad, so she said that she would go back and make some chicken soup. Xiao Yuezi hurts her body even more, and she needs to recuperate better.

After Aunt Qi left, the ward was completely quiet, and Qi Jingran was tired and closed his eyes.

She was still infused with potions and her lips were chapped. Zhou He took a cup and took warm water, and dipped her little by little with a cotton swab. She didn't feel it at all, and she didn't even open her eyes.

Later, Aunt Qi made chicken soup and sent it over, Qi Jingran didn't eat anything in the morning, and next week he Sheng chicken soup, walked over and said in a low voice: "Get up and eat something." ”

Qi Jingran didn't seem to hear it, and just lay motionless.

Zhou He knew that she was awake, and said, "Get up and eat something and go to sleep." ”

She still didn't react.

Aunt Qi stretched out her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, and also walked to the bed, saying, "Ranran, the chicken soup is very light." If you don't eat, get up and drink. ”

As she spoke, she reached out to help Qi Jingran, but Qi Jingran turned around and flipped to the other side. Aunt Qi's hand froze in mid-air.

Zhou He's lips pursed tightly, and he just looked at Qi Jingran's pale face. After a while, there was no wave in his voice and he said, "Do you want to get up by yourself or do you want me to pour it on you?"

She didn't move, just stood by the bed and looked at Qi Jingran. After a minute or two, Qi Jingran sat up and took the chicken soup handed over by Aunt Qi.

Qi Jingran spent a week in the hospital before being discharged. From the day after she woke up, she became calm. No longer refusing to eat without speaking, he is as calm as if nothing is happening.

The more she was like this, the more worried Aunt Qi became. But no one had anything to do but keep an eye on her every day, afraid that she would do something stupid.

Zhou He went back to the last time when Aunt Qi was sick, he went home almost every day, and rushed to school early the next day.

The atmosphere at home was depressing, and Zhou He gradually became silent.

Half a month later, Qi Jingran's body gradually improved, and she didn't run back and forth. Xu Yuanning didn't have much work on their side, so she began to find a part-time job again.

There are things to do during the day, and the part-time jobs she looks for are all at night. She always went back late, sometimes around 1 a.m., when the school was already closed. Fortunately, Shu Hua rented a small single room near the school in order to see the store, and she went to her side to squeeze it when she came back late.

For half a month, whether it was a weekend or not, Zhou He was late and returned, Shu Hua's heart was puzzled, and asked, "Ahe, what kind of part-time job are you doing, why do you come back so late every day?"

Zhou He's figure paused slightly, sighed, and said: "In the fast food restaurant, there are few people recently, and they all have to work overtime, and it will be fine in a few days." Did you make a noise, Sister Shu Hua?"

There was apology in her voice.

Shu Hua shook his head and said, "No, I slept quite late." After a slight hesitation, she asked again, "Why do you smell of smoke?"

Zhou He's body stiffened slightly, and then said casually: "There was someone smoking in the car, it should have been touched at that time." ”

Shu Hua still had doubts, but he didn't ask any more, and said tentatively: "Ah He, the recent business in the store is very good, why don't you stop working part-time, can we do a good job in the store together?"

Although the business in the store is okay, she is completely busy alone. This is because I don't want Zhou He to go outside.

Her family was already in difficulty, how could Zhou He agree, and said: "Sister Shuhua, don't worry, after this period of time, when you recruit people, you won't be so busy, and you can go back early." ”

Shu Hua wanted to say something more, but when he saw that it was too late, he didn't say anything more. Zhou He still has class tomorrow, so he told her to go to bed early.

Zhou He squatted in the major bars on Hehuan Street for half a month, and then he saw Luo Kaiwen, who had not appeared for a long time. Qi Jingran lost his child, and he was completely like no one. When Zhou He met him, he was drinking in a bar with a scantily clad hot girl in his arms. There was intimacy between the two.

Zhou He watched coldly in the corner, waiting for the two of them to almost get out of drinking, and then followed out.

The two knew at a glance that they were going out to open a room, but unfortunately Luo Kaiwen was no longer a son-in-law, and he couldn't afford to go to the hotel, so he took the hot girl to the alley.

Zhou He's face was wearing a big mask, and he followed with a wooden stick in his hand. The alley was too silent, and the footsteps were particularly harsh.

Luo Kaiwen's vigilance was quite strong, and he was still so far away from the small hotel inside, he suddenly stopped, hugged the woman next to him and turned around.

Zhou Ji did not dodge, and approached step by step with a wooden stick.

Xu was that she was too blatant, Luo Kaiwen was stunned, pushed away the woman next to him, and stammered and asked, "You, who are you?

He wanted to run, but after drinking too much, his feet were light and fluttering, and he could run anywhere.

Because he couldn't run, seeing that Zhou He was thin and small, he simply made a preemptive strike and rushed towards Zhou He first. His drunken body was far less flexible than Zhou He's, and she avoided it neatly, and the stick fell on Luo Kaiwen's body.

This made Luo Kaiwen wail, and Zhou He's eyes uncontrollably appeared with blood all over the ground under Qi Jingran. Her heart was almost suffocated, and the stick in her hand fell on Luo Kaiwen's body even harder.

Luo Kaiwen was already a puddle of mud, and he didn't even have the strength to fight back. Holding his head and pleading. Qi Jingran squandered his youth for such a man.

Zhou He's heart was desolate, and the wooden stick in her hand was thrown to the ground. Said word by word: "Stay away from her in the future." ”

She didn't linger any longer, and then turned and walked back. As soon as he turned around, he saw Cheng Wei, dressed in a black windbreaker, leaning against the dimly lit wall not far away, smoking a cigarette. The lonely light stretched his shadow long, and he didn't know how long he had been here.

Zhou He didn't feel anything other than exhaustion at the moment, his footsteps paused slightly, and he continued to walk forward.

walked in front of Cheng Wei, Cheng Wei snuffed out the cigarette butt and straightened up.

Zhou He's footsteps stopped, a faint sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, he looked at Cheng Wei, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Cheng, can I go?"

She beat her up too simply, and the moment she saw Cheng Wei, she understood that these were all his 'credits'.

Cheng Wei's eyes were deep, and he casually threw the cigarette butt on the ground, and said lightly: "I'll send you back." ”

Zhou He was wrapped in tiredness, stood still, and said, "Don't dare to bother Mr. Cheng." ”

Cheng Wei didn't speak anymore, and the two just stood like that.

Luo Kaiwen, who was lying not far away, moaned from time to time, and Zhou He finally took a step.

She walked, and Cheng Wei followed. The wind blew Zhou He's hair into a mess, and after walking so far, she stopped, looked back at Cheng Wei, and asked expressionlessly, "What does Mr. Cheng want?"

She asked, not just now. And his back and forth during this time.

Cheng Wei was silent for a moment and said, "The car here is not easy to fight, I'll send you." If you don't want to, I'll have someone come and see you off. ”

As he spoke, he was about to take out his phone and make a call.

The corners of Zhou He's lips hooked up with sarcasm, and said, "Is Mr. Cheng idle now and only cares about me?"

There was something provocative in her tone.

Cheng Wei suddenly smiled, took back his mobile phone, and said, "Xiao Ahe's resentment is a bit heavy. After a slight pause, he stepped forward, grabbed Zhou He's hand and put it on his chest, and said casually: "Then beat me up and get angry." Don't suffocate our little Ahe. ”

His face was completely switched between hot and cold, and Zhou He didn't even know which was the real him.

She tugged and couldn't pull her hand back, a pair of eyes looked straight at Cheng Wei, and said, "Is it interesting that Mr. Cheng is like this?"

Cheng Wei raised his eyebrows slightly, chuckled, and said: "I have always pursued the principle of being friends after a breakup, and Xiao Ahe is the first to break up...... Well, the only thing that's different. It's obviously not my charisma enough. Since the charm is not enough, the only way to let Xiao Ahe vent his anger is good. ”

The originally oppressive atmosphere was instantly ambiguous by him.

At this moment, a hesitant voice came from behind him: "Ahe." ”

Zhou He broke away from Cheng Wei's hand and looked back. Shu Hua stood not far away, looking at her. She didn't look at Cheng Wei again, walked over quickly, and asked in a low voice, "Sister Shuhua, why are you here?"

Shu Hua looked in Cheng Wei's direction and asked hesitantly, "Are you okay?"

Zhou He shook his head and said, "It's okay." Then she said, "Go back." ”

Shu Hua nodded, and the two walked in the direction of the station together.

After walking so far, Zhou Hecai asked the question just now: "Sister Shuhua, why are you here?"

Shu Hua looked at her hesitantly and said, "You came back too late during this time, I'm a little worried, so I'll come over and have a look." ”

Who knew that she would lose it when she got here, and when she came out after looking for a long time, she saw the scene just now.

Zhou He's heart was grateful, and he said thank you in a low voice.

Shu Hua still wanted to ask something, but before the words could be asked, a Daben stopped in front of the two, the driver opened the door and got out of the car, and said politely and respectfully: "Miss Zhou, Mr. asked me to send you and this young lady back." ”

Zhou He didn't expect Cheng Wei to be endless, and he didn't want to say expressionlessly: "No, we will go back by ourselves." ”

She said that she didn't wait for the car, and pulled Shu Hua forward to stop the taxi. originally thought that the driver would give up now, but who knew that he did not leave, but drove a car not far away.

Shu Hua's eyes were worried, and he asked in a low voice, "Ah He, who was that just now?

Zhou Ji didn't know where to explain, so he just said that it was okay.

Shu Hua is not a gossip person, and when he heard her say that she was fine, he didn't ask any more.

The driver over there watched Zhou He and Shu Hua enter the room, waited for the lights inside to turn off, and estimated that they had fallen asleep, and then called Cheng Wei.

Cheng Wei's phone picked up after a while, but he didn't speak.

The driver was even more respectful at this end and said, "Mr. Cheng, Miss Zhou has been delivered safely." ”

Cheng Wei sat on the sofa, one hand propped on the armrest and shook the transparent liquid in the cup. His face was cold, and he didn't say a word, and hung up the phone directly.

Zhou He has been sleeping badly during this time, and woke up from his dream at five o'clock in the morning. In the dream, there was still the sticky bright red under Qi Jingran, her pale face and her big bulging belly.

There was already a fine and dense sweat on her forehead, and she got up, and sat there for a long time.

On the weekend, she got up and planned to go home. As soon as I washed up, I received a call from Xu Yuanning, saying that she had received an urgent job and asked her to come over to help.

Not in a hurry, he won't call so early, Zhou Heying responded, packed up his things haphazardly and made a phone call with Shu Hua and hurried over.

She knew that Xu Yuanning and Senior Brother Qiu must have not eaten breakfast, so she got out of the car and hurriedly bought breakfast on the side of the road and brought it over.

Xu Yuanning and Senior Brother Qiu should have been busy since last night, Senior Brother Qiu has a scumbag on his face, although Xu Yuanning looks similar to usual, but there are dark circles under his eyes.

Seeing the breakfast brought by Zhou He, Senior Brother Qiu quickly took his share, and said with a smile: "I know that Senior Sister is the best." ”

He didn't waste any time, and while eating, he handed over one of Zhou He's jobs to her.

The three of them did not rest at all, and did not get out of their work until about eight o'clock in the evening. Senior Brother Qiu didn't even eat anything, so he just fell asleep on the sofa.

Xu Yuanning's spirit seemed to be good, and after sorting out the follow-up, he said to Zhou He: "Let's go, I'll send you back." ”

She stayed up late last night, of course Zhou He wouldn't let him send it, and said, "No, I'll just go back by myself." It's still early. ”

Xu Yuanning took out a gift box from the side and said with a smile: "I'll also go over to see Miss Qi." It's been a long time since I've eaten what Aunt Qi made. ”

After that time he was sent to the hospital, he has been busy and has never passed.

Zhou He has to deal with it now. Originally, he was going to call Aunt Qi, but Xu Yuanning didn't let him, saying that he could just eat some casually at that time, and at this time, how could he keep Aunt Qi busy.

After staying up all night, he didn't ride again, but took a taxi.

The door to the courtyard was closed, and Zhou He forgot to bring the key. Standing at the door, he knocked on it. It took a long time before footsteps came out, Zhou He originally thought it was Aunt Qi who came out, but who knew that when he opened the door, it was Qi Jingran who was standing inside.

Zhou He was stunned for a moment and said, "Senior Brother Xu came over to take a look at ......"

Before she finished her words, Qi Jingran suddenly raised her hand, and a slap fell on her face. Xu Yuanning on the side didn't even have time to stop it.

She was hysterical, her eyes were blood-red, and she gritted her teeth and asked, "Who told you to go to him?!Who the fuck told you to mind my business?!"

She hit very hard, and half of Zhou He's face immediately swollen.

There was a hot piece on his face, and Zhou Yiyi couldn't come back to his senses, so he just looked at Qi Jingran.

Qi Jingran's hands trembled uncontrollably, gritted his teeth and said word by word: "No one cares about my affairs! You remember, I am not done with you about this matter!"

Qi Yun heard the movement and came out, and what she saw was Zhou Hena's red and swollen face and Qi Jingran's hysterical appearance.

She was shocked in her heart and stepped forward quickly. Qi Jingran had already rushed back to the house.

Zhou He's face was swollen high, and she was distressed and extremely disappointed in Qi Jingran. While pulling Zhou He into the house to give her the ice pack, he said sorry.

It was she who taught Qi Jingran like this.

Zhou Ji didn't go in, reluctantly squeezed out a smile, and said, "This is what Senior Brother Xu gave her, so I won't go in." It's me who is wrong, I shouldn't have gone to Kevin Luo without permission. I won't go in, she's still in confinement, so let her have a good confinement with peace of mind. The work in the office hasn't been done yet, so I'm just coming back to see. ”

If he went in again at this time, Qi Jingran didn't know what else he would be crazy about. Xu Yuanning also immediately chimed in, saying that he still had to be busy.

Qi Yun's eyes moistened, and asked Xu Yuanning to take care of Ah He, the two of them couldn't see their figures anymore, and she was still standing in the yard, and she slowly returned to the yard after a long time.

Xu Yuanning was annoyed that he didn't catch Qi Jingran's hand in time, and immediately went to buy a cold beer when he got out of the alley, and asked Zhou He to put it on his face.

Zhou He reluctantly squeezed out a smile and said that it was fine, but he still took it.

Her face now attracts attention wherever she goes, and the two of them haven't eaten yet, Xu Yuanning ordered takeout, took a taxi and took Zhou He back to the apartment.

Zhou Yiyi barely spoke on the road, nor did he put on his face again, just looked sideways out of the car window.

When he went back, the takeaway happened to be delivered, Xu Yuanning put the takeaway on the table, took the wine he usually stocked up on from the refrigerator, and handed it to Zhou He.

Zhou He barely ate anything, just drank all the time. Her eyes turned red when her brain was dazed, but she held it back.

Xu Yuanning reached out and put her head on his shoulder and said, "If you want to cry, cry." ”

Zhou He shook his head, tears streaming down his cheeks at this moment. She said sorry, got up and hurried to the bathroom.

Zhou He was so drunk that night that he didn't go back to his room, he took a beer and sat on the balcony, just looking at the lights outside.

Xu Yuanning silently accompanied him, wanting to comfort, but he couldn't find words to comfort.

He hadn't slept last night, how could he be with him all the time. Zhou He's mind was still a little clear, and he said in a low voice: "Senior brother, go to sleep, I want to be alone quietly." ”

Xu Yuanning hesitated for a moment, answered in a low voice, and quickly returned to the room.

The living room was so quiet that there was no sound, Zhou He leaned against the wall, looking outside for a long time without moving.

Her face was swollen high, probably because of the numbness of alcohol, and she didn't feel any pain at all. Suddenly, I remembered something from a long time ago.

That was when she first came to Yucheng, because there was one more of her and one more mouth, Aunt Qi took over the double job outside. That winter, her health has not been very good, and she has a cold from time to time.

Once she had a fever in the middle of the night, Aunt Qi didn't come back from the night shift, and she couldn't go to the hospital in the middle of the night, so Qi Jingran went to get ice water, took a towel and kept lowering the temperature for her.

Later, at dawn, her fever slowly subsided, and her hands were frozen with chilblains.

And when she went to a strange place at that time, she hardly spoke. The children in the whole alley called her a little mute, and every time Qi Jingran heard it, she would pounce on it and tear people's mouths and fight with people.

The more I recall, the worse the pain becomes. Zhou He opened the beer again and drank it in a big gulp.

After drinking, the whole person was numb. Somehow, she suddenly remembered Cheng Weilai.

Perhaps because alcohol made her vulnerable, the sweetness of the past came up little by little. As if her heart had been snatched by someone, she bent over and fell to the ground, almost suffocating in pain in the middle of the night.

It was a long time before she stumbled to the guest room.

When Zhou He woke up the next day, it was noon, and she had a splitting headache. It took a while to remember that this was Xu Yuanning's apartment. With a stomach ache, she trotted all the way to the bathroom.

When I came out, I found that the living room had been cleaned up, and there was boiled and insulated millet porridge on the dining table. Let her wake up and eat, don't go, rest here, and he will come back after going out for a while.

Last night was enough to trouble him, where can Zhou He stay any longer. I ate the porridge that was kept warm, cleaned it up, left him a note, and left the apartment.

She had nowhere to go, so she went straight back to school.

The redness on her face was noticeable, and she bought a mask to put on.

Zhou He spent the whole afternoon in the library, and in the evening, she was about to go out to eat when Shu Hua called.

Zhou He picked it up and called Sister Shu Hua.

Shu Hua hesitated slightly on the other side of the phone and said, "Ahe, that person came to me that night and said he was looking for you." ”

Zhou He immediately reacted that she was talking about Cheng Wei.

Cheng Wei is looking for her, and he can call her. Zhou He didn't know what he wanted to do when he went to Shu Hua, so he immediately said in a low voice, "I'll come over right away." ”