At the same time, Qiao Hongzhi and Lu Zhenping arrived at Haishi by train, looking at the lively city in front of them, both of them were a little confused.

Especially Qiao Hongzhi, this change is too big, he remembers that he didn't have such a lively time when he came before.

Especially on the side of the railway station, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is crowded, and there are also people outside the train station who pull travelers to eat and stay, in addition to carrying baskets to sell food, compared to the right city, the people here seem to be more generous.

However, Qiao Hongzhi and Lu Zhenping were not blinded by these, they got on the tram familiarly, and found a guest house to settle down first.

Qiao Hongzhi took out a crumpled envelope from his backpack, on which was the address of Du Yueping's house.

In the past two years, they have less contact with Du Yueping's family, and they are generally concentrated at the end of the year and the middle of the year.

Qiao Hongzhi sent a telegram to Du Yueping before leaving, he should have received it a long time ago, and it would not be abrupt for them to go over tomorrow morning.

The two cousins cleaned themselves up, went to eat a hot meal, slept well, and set off to find Du Yueping early the next morning.

It's just that Qiao Hongzhi didn't expect that he would pounce on him, there was no one at Du Yueping's house, and the iron general hanging on the door was glowing with cold light.

He left the address of the guest house and stuffed it under the crack in the door, if Du Yueping came back, he would find it if he saw it, if he didn't see it before they left Haishi, he could only wait for the next time.

Qiao Hongzhi learned from the neighbors of the Du family that Grandma Du passed away at the beginning of last year, and now only Du Yueping lives here.

Qiao Hongzhi was a little surprised, but the road was far away and the transportation was inconvenient, so it was not surprising that they didn't know about it.

He didn't know where Du Yueping's school was, so he and Lu Zhenping went to a few department stores to learn about the origin and price of the items, and wrote a few words on the list from time to time.

Large things have to be bought in Beijing, Qiao Hongzhi and Lu Zhenping mainly buy watches, exchange tickets, and find two sets of gold and silver jewelry in the sea market.

Compared with Beijing, the market is more open.

Qiao Hongzhi didn't see Du Yueping until the afternoon of the third day.

He is thinner than a few years ago, and his whole person's spirit is not very good, giving people a gloomy feeling.

"Brother Xiaozhi, I'm sorry, I can't get away from picking you up because I have something to do, I invite you to the restaurant to eat and make amends. ”

Qiao Hongzhi waved his hand, "It's okay, just find a place to eat, you are familiar with the sea market, why don't you take us around tomorrow?"

In fact, according to the original plan, they should leave tomorrow. But he didn't look very good at Du Yueping, so he simply stayed for one more day and they had a good chat.

"Okay, that's fine. Du Yueping curled the corners of his mouth happily.

Although they haven't seen each other for a long time, the distance and time have not separated their feelings.

Lu Zhenping has no opinion, he wishes he could stay for a few more days and take more photos.

After meeting Du Yueping, Qiao Hongzhi and them moved out of the guest house and lived in Du Yueping's house.

Du Yueping specially went to get a bottle of wine, and went to the deli to buy some cooked food, with fried buns, peanuts, dried radishes and other side dishes, you can drink it for one night.

There are no taboos for the three big men, and they talk about topics from all over the world, and Qiao Hongzhi mentioned that the purpose of his coming to Haishi is to purchase a dowry for Qiao Jiayue.

Du Yueping couldn't help but be stunned, "Time flies so fast, we are all old." ”

"Ha, I think I'm still young. Qiao Hongzhi, as the eldest of the three, couldn't help laughing twice, feeling that his age was about to become a big shortcoming in his body.

"Cousin, you can still laugh, when Cousin Yue gets married, don't think about being leisurely. Lu Zhenping sneered unceremoniously.

Qiao Hong glanced at Lu Zhenping, "Heh, you would say me, aren't you still young? Didn't the fourth aunt introduce several objects to the two of you during the Chinese New Year?"

"We're not in a hurry. Lu Zhenping said with a haha, it's over, the fire accidentally burned on himself.

"If you have the right fit, you really have to get married as soon as possible, and the longer it drags on, the more variables there will be. Du Yueping sandwiched two peanuts and said in a light tone.

When Qiao Jiayue heard this, she knew that Du Yueping had a story, and he didn't dare to ask, for fear of touching his sadness, so he raised his glass and persuaded him to drink.

Du Yueping didn't care, "Actually, it's nothing, if there is no accident, I should get married during the New Year." But last year, my grandmother passed away, and something else happened, and the marriage was blown up. ”

"This ......" Lu Zhenping glanced at Qiao Hongzhi and asked him to say something to comfort and comfort the eldest brother.

"It's okay, the marriage didn't work out, it means that you don't have fate, and there are better girls waiting for you. "Where can Qiao Hongzhi comfort people, and his speech is dry, let him tease people He is still good at it.

"It's okay, I'm not sad. Du Yueping said with a smile.

Qiao Hongzhi glanced at him twice, and with his completely different temperament from before, it was strange to say that it had no effect!

But Du Yueping didn't say it, and he couldn't force others to say it.

"That's right, I'm telling you, there's no need to rush to get married, if you have the chance, you should go to Guangdong Province to see, if you can get a certificate to go to Hong Kong Island, then you can have more knowledge. ”

"After you go, you will find that the changes outside are too great, our horizons are too small, and what is happening now actually doesn't matter. ”

Du Yueping was aroused, he was originally an extroverted and bold character, and he was curious, he raised his wine glass, "Brother Xiaozhi, tell me, what is it like over there?"

The sea market can be said to be the most prosperous and fashionable place in the country, can Hong Kong Island be better? He was really curious.

Qiao Hongzhi raised his wine glass and touched it with Du Yueping, his eyes narrowed, and lo and behold, the whole person's spirit is different.

"There are ...... everywhere on Hong Kong Island," Qiao Hongzhi began to gush.

Du Yueping and Lu Zhenping were fascinated by what they heard, and they forgot to move the chopsticks in their hands, and pestered Qiao Hongzhi to ask questions from time to time.

The three of them ate and drank until eight or nine o'clock in the evening, chatted a lot, and even agreed to go to Guangdong Province to see the world together in July this year.

The three of them drank too much and fell asleep as soon as the quilt was rolled up.

In the middle of the night, Qiao Hongzhi suddenly woke up, his eyes were clear, and there was still any drunkenness.

He looked out the window vigilantly, and the alertness he had cultivated during his years as a soldier had not been weakened by his retirement.

He glanced at the two sleeping people beside him, got out of bed and walked to the bedside, looking out the window.

Even if there was moonlight, it was impossible to see the outside, let alone the place hidden in the darkness.

Qiao Hongzhi relied on his voice and experience to analyze that someone was chasing outside.

This sea market doesn't look calm!

Qiao Hongzhi stood by the window for a while, and continued to go back to bed to sleep, there was no smell of blood in the air, it shouldn't be serious, and he came to Haishi for a task, so he couldn't meddle with things.