Chapter 11 Prelude to a blind date
It seems to be a very normal thing to fall in love with someone, or to be loved by someone, because there is never a right or wrong relationship between a man and a woman, and there is no need for many reasons!
In the era of the planned economy, everything was in order. A few days before the Spring Festival, all the factories were shut down for the holiday.
The family gathering for the New Year was lively and festive, and Wang Forest was ready to go home. Unexpectedly, Qi Yulan hurriedly came to invite: "Forest, my dad has a lot of books, you can go to my house tomorrow to have a look, okay?
The reason for the other party's invitation is enough to stir the hearts of those who love books. Wang Forest was worried about how to spend the long vacation, and naturally did not want to let go of this excellent opportunity.
Seeing that the other party nodded in agreement, Qi Yulan immediately introduced the specific location of the house, and said it over and over again, for fear that the other party would not understand - at this time, her heart blossomed, and the thousands of pores on her body were all filled with happiness.
The next day, Wang Shulin got up early. He was a little uneasy in his heart, and he didn't dare to go rashly, so he wandered around the factory alone for a long time. By eight o'clock, he could no longer hold back, got on his bicycle and set off.
Qi Yulan's home is not far from the factory, in an alley behind the county government, and it takes seven or eight minutes to ride a bicycle. Wang Linlin, who was standing in front of the door, was a little nervous, but he still knocked on the door gently.
After a while, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps and the door opening. I saw Qi Yulan gasping slightly and greeting with a smile: "Come on, please come in." Then he turned around and shouted: "Dad~~Mom~~ Wang Forest is here." ”
The entrance is a small courtyard of seven or eight square meters, with a few green trees in the courtyard and many exquisite bonsai. The house is a two-story small building, the first floor is a green brick and wood pillar structure, and the second floor is all wooden structure, giving people a simple and elegant feeling.
With Qi Yulan's shout, a fashionable and gentle middle-aged woman walked out of the room. She greeted warmly: "Oh, Xiao Wang is here, welcome, welcome!"
Qi Yulan hurriedly introduced: "This is my mother." ”
Wang Linlin called stiffly and lightly: "Hello, Auntie!"
Parking the car in a panic, Wang Linlin hated himself a little abruptly, and he didn't even bring a gift. The group entered the door and met a middle-aged man with glasses: he was dressed in a Mao suit, with an elegant temperament and extraordinary demeanor. He took a cursory look at the person who came for a while, and then said: "Hello Comrade Xiao Wang, I am Yulan's father." ”
After meeting Qi Yulan's parents, Wang Linlin finally understood: A person's beauty really has genes! Her father is the director of the organization department of the county party committee, and her mother used to be an actress in the county theater troupe, and now she is the deputy director of the county cultural center. Wang Linlin regretted that he had been careless in the past, and he had not even learned about Qi Yulan's specific family history; after knowing it at first glance today, he inevitably felt a little inferior in his heart, and a trace of the idea of running away flashed.
After a little greeting, Qi Yulan led Wang Shulin to her father's study, but saw that the study space was very large, with a whole row of bookcases against the wall, and a few good calligraphy and paintings hanging, and the indoor light was uniform, neat and elegant. There are a lot of books here, including wire-bound, hardcover, and foreign-language ......
"How about it, my dad has a lot of books, right? Besides, I told my dad that you can take any ...... of today's books," Qi Yulan said refreshingly.
didn't care about laughing, Wang Linlin was just envious, but he didn't dare to take more. He chose a local county chronicle, a collection of essays, and a copy of Tolstoy's War and Peace, a total of three books.
After hurriedly choosing the book, Wang Linlin wanted to say goodbye and return to the factory. But the aunt refused, and her attitude was extremely resolute: "I have already prepared the meal, you have to eat it anyway before leaving!" Qi Yulan begged even more, and he had no choice but to stay.
In the living room, Qi Yulan's father casually glanced at the books selected by Wang Linlin, and praised them repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad, these three books are well chosen, and they have some taste...... Next, the other party asked Wang Linlin about some family situations and some of his future plans.
Wang Forest usually doesn't talk much, but when he meets the right person or a topic he is interested in, he can also open his mind and tell the story. In the face of Minister Qi's question, he answered truthfully, and the other party listened carefully and carefully, and at the same time, he couldn't help nodding or thinking.
Occasionally, a mother-daughter conversation in the kitchen can float into the living room - "This young man is good, your dad will definitely like it." Silly girl, you've finally done something reliable this time. "Of course, the person I chose can still be wrong!" ......
The relationship between men and women is often said to be fate; it is really fate and fate. There is also a clever metaphor: just like whether a shoe fits or not, only the person who wears the shoe knows it.
The Chinese dishes are quite sumptuous, and the color, aroma and flavor are excellent. During the banquet, Minister Qi asked if he could drink some wine, and Wang Forest hurriedly shook his head and thanked him. Qi Yulan on the side tried her best to encourage him, and even said that his alcohol consumption was good, but she had no choice but to bite the bullet and drink two or three taels with him. During this period, Qi Yulan's mother was enthusiastic many times to serve vegetables for him and persuade him to eat. At that time, Wang Linlin was too nervous in his heart, and he didn't have the feeling of taste, which was a pity for the table full of wine and delicacies.
Finally, when the meal was over, Wang Linlin hurriedly said goodbye like a thief stealing things.
Visiting Qi Yulan's home today, Wang Linlin felt the enthusiasm of their family, but compared with the family situation of the two people, there was a gap and humility in his heart...... Wang Linlin, who grew up in the countryside, has always felt the superiority and happiness of his family's situation, but today, his superiority and pride for so many years have disappeared in an instant and he is ashamed of himself!
Wang Linlin, who returned to the dormitory, unexpectedly found that Liu Dong was in the room and had not left yet. So, the two chatted a few words with or without a match. Just as Wang Forest was about to go out and go home, Qi Yulan rushed over with an excited face......
Usually Qi Yulan always ignores Liu Dong, and even hates it. But today, she was in a good mood, and she actually gave the other party a smile and a greeting.
Liu Dong was first surprised, then excited. But then, the conversation between Qi Yulan and Wang Forest had the tragic urge to send him directly to hell!
Qi Yulan said excitedly: "Forest, my father and my mother appreciate you very much, and agree that the two of us get along with each other...... "Maybe it is really a providential arrangement, Wang Linlin stared at the other party's birdy, beautiful and crimson cheeks, there were ripples and impulses in his heart, he felt that he actually liked her a little!
Discovering the other party's momentum of going home, Qi Yulan showed reluctance and attachment, and begged softly: "Wang Linlin, can you arrange for me to go to your house for a few days?"
Seeing the other party's pity, Wang Linlin's heart was quite moved. Just as he was thinking about how to reply, he suddenly heard Liu Dong shouting and howling: "My stomach hurts to death!"
Faced with Liu Dong's sudden situation, the other two young people looked a little flustered. Qi Yulan began to suspect that the other party was deliberately making trouble! It can be seen that his distorted appearance of sweating profusely and his painful and miserable screams really don't seem to be pretending.
Wang Linlin asked about his condition with concern and asked Liu Dong's opinion: "Does it hurt badly?" or ~~ I'll take you to the hospital to have a look, right?"
I saw Liu Dong nodding "mmmm" for a while, and shaking his head "no, no" for a while. Wang Linlin was so confused by him that he had no choice but to pull Qi Yulan out of the door and said sincerely: "You go home first, about the matter between you and me, I will give you an answer after I go home and report to the elders." ”