Moon Boat (5)
In the morning, Chen Yuxin rode to the news center, and Xiao Zihua was already waiting there. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info heard Chen Yuxin's voice, Xiao Zihua turned around. After seeing Chen Yuxin, Xiao Zihua was stunned.
Before going out today, Chen Yuxin dressed up and changed into his favorite dress. She first wore her long hair around her head as usual. But she was always not satisfied, and then she simply opened her long hair and draped it over her shoulders. Seeing Xiao Zihua staring straight at him, Chen Yuxin was a little embarrassed, and asked softly: "What's wrong? Is there anything inappropriate?" Xiao Zihua woke up like a dream, and said busily: "Oh, no, it's good, it's good! Chen Yuxin's face turned red when he heard Xiao Zihua's praise, and he said softly: "Let's go in." ”
The two walked into the compound of the press center, parked their bicycles, and walked towards the press center building. As he walked, Xiao Zihua's pace slowed down. Walking to the steps in front of the building, Xiao Zihua stopped, raised his head and stared at the high news building.
Chen Yuxin also stopped with Xiao Zihua. She looked up at the building and saw nothing. looked back at Xiao Zihua again, but saw Xiao Zihua's nervousness and hesitation. For a long time, Xiao Zihua didn't move his steps, it seemed that he really didn't have the courage to step on the steps in front of him. At that moment, Chen Yuxin suddenly saw the fragile side of this tall man. She secretly said in her heart: "It turns out that he also needs encouragement!" Thinking of this, Chen Yuxin stretched out his hand to hold Xiao Zihua's arm and said softly: "Let's go." Xiao Zihua perked up, glanced back at Chen Yuxin gratefully, and slowly walked up the steps.
Jurong is a typical intellectual woman. A light gray suit, a pair of rimless glasses, and short ear-length hair. Everywhere gives a sense of elegance and subtlety, and generousness. heard Xiao Zihua and Chen Yuxin report their names. Jurong hurriedly greeted them warmly and led the two of them to their desks to sit down. After pouring a glass of water for each of them, Jurong crossed his hands over his chest and carefully examined them. This time, Xiao Zihua and Chen Yuxin were embarrassed. I don't know what to do with my hands and feet.
Jurong looked at it for a while, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Well, you two are the same as I imagined." Oh, no, it should be said that it is even better than I imagined!" In one sentence, Xiao Zihua and Chen Yuxin both lowered their heads. Next, Jurong asked some about the recent situation of the two, and then the topic changed to Xiao Zihua's novel.
Ju Rong said to Xiao Zihua: "I have already read your novel." With that, Jurong turned on the computer on his desk and called up Xiao Zihua's work. Then Ju Rong said: "How do you say it? It should be said that the work is very well written." Whether it is from the ideological content or from the writing technique, it can be seen that the author has put a lot of effort into it. The structure is rigorous, the story is smooth, and it would not have been possible to write at this level without a lot of effort. Moreover, the novel digs deep into life, and it can be seen that the author has a very serious and serious thinking about life. ”
Chen Yuxin heard Ju Rong's evaluation of Xiao Zihua's works so highly, and couldn't help asking: "Can this novel be published in the evening newspaper?"
Ju Rong looked at Chen Yuxin, paused slightly, and continued: "However, the issues reflected in this novel are relatively biased, and they are not the mainstream of the current trend of thought. In addition, the writing technique is not in line with today's reading habits. So I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to cause a big response. ”
Xiao Zihua listened to Ju Rong's evaluation of his novel, and smiled modestly. Chen Yuxin was a little disappointed, but still asked without giving up: "Can it be published?"
Jurong saw that Chen Yuxin was obsessed with the publication, so he had to say: "Now that it is a market economy, our newspaper cannot ignore economic benefits. It takes many issues for such a novel to be published, which requires a lot of money. Unless the money is settled, we editors-in-chief will not consider it. ”
Chen Yuxin was about to continue asking, "Where can I get that money?" Xiao Zihua gently tugged at the corner of her clothes to stop her from asking. Xiao Zihua said: "Thank you, Mr. Jurong, you are so busy and still take the time to read my works, and give such a high evaluation, I am already very satisfied." ”
Jurong also said: "I'm sorry, I can't help you." I'm sorry! I just want to see you both. You are two of the most special readers I've met since I became editor. I've wanted to see you for a long time, but unfortunately you haven't been in touch with me since. ”
Xiao Zihua hurriedly said: "I'm sorry, Teacher Jurong." Later, for a period of time, my life was very unstable, and I didn't have the time and energy to contact Teacher Jurong. Jurong said: "It's nothing, it's normal to have some ups and downs in life." But you're still a little aggrieved as a security guard now, have you ever thought about changing jobs?"
Xiao Zihua smiled bitterly: "Why don't you want to? It's a pity that there is no chance." Jurong said: "I have a friend who runs an image design company in the south. I have long wanted to find someone with a solid writing skills. I've been told several times to help me find one. I haven't been able to find the right person. I don't know if you're interested, but when you get there, you can make the most of your writing expertise and work full-time on writing. If you can get a large number of requests, you have a chance to make a difference. ”
Before Xiao Zihua could say anything, Chen Yuxin said excitedly: "Really? That's great! Brother Tianya, then you can go." Xiao Zihua hesitated and said, "Do you have to go to the south?" Jurong said: "Yes! His company is over there." Xiao Zihua said: "Then I'll go back and discuss it with my family." ”
The two of them sat for a while before they got up to take their leave. Jurong sent the two of them to the door, and said to Xiao Zihua very solemnly: "You can think about what I told you, what a rare opportunity!" Xiao Zihua also nodded seriously.
When Chen Yuxin said "goodbye" to Jurong, she suddenly found that Jurong was looking at her with a strange look. The look in her eyes was very weird, and she was a little uncertain when she saw it. She tried to calm herself, wondering what was in Jurong's gaze. After thinking about it, Chen Yuxin finally understood that there were actually only two words in Jurong's gaze, that is, "regret"! Thinking of this, Chen Yuxin couldn't help but tremble, and she peeked at Xiao Zihua.
After leaving Jurong's office, Xiao Zihua remained silent. Chen Yuxin couldn't understand why his mood was suddenly low. Looking at Xiao Zihua's depressed appearance, Chen Yuxin couldn't help but say: "I think what Teacher Jurong said is right, this is a good opportunity." What do you say?" Xiao Zihua was still silent. Chen Yuxin asked again: "What the hell is going on, you are talking!"
At this moment, a little girl ran in front of them. The little girl accidentally tripped her right foot with her left foot and threw herself forward to the ground. The little girl burst into tears. Xiao Zihua gave a vague "ah", which was an answer to Chen Yuxin. At the same time, he ran forward and picked up the little girl.
Xiao Zihua squatted down to check whether the little girl was injured or not, and coaxed the little girl. The little girl's mother caught up from behind and thanked Xiao Zihua repeatedly. Xiao Zihua didn't stand up until he coaxed the little girl to stop crying.
Seeing the little girl's mother pull the little girl away, Chen Yuxin stepped forward. She asked Xiao Zihua: "You like children a lot?" Xiao Zihua said: "Oh, I don't like it very much." But since the birth of my daughter, I have been very concerned about children. As soon as I saw a child fall and get hurt, I couldn't bear it. Chen Yuxin's heart turned heavy when he heard this, as if the clear sky had turned into a dark cloud.
After returning to work at the manor the next day, Chen Yuxin went to find Xiao Zihua. She wanted to know if Xiao Zihua had told her family about going to work in the south and what the result was. But she didn't see Xiao Zihua, and the security guards told her that Xiao Zihua had been sent out on a field duty.
Xiao Zihua left for several days. Chen Yuxin had to ask Xiao Zihua if he had come back every day when he saw the security guard, and all he got was a negative answer. Chen Yuxin couldn't help but be secretly anxious, thinking, "Teacher Jurong is still waiting for a reply." It's just that he's on a business trip at this time, what if he finds someone there?"
In the evening of this day, after Chen Yuxin received a group of tourists. Look at it and see if it's getting late, knowing that there won't be any more tourists. She did not return to the reception station, but walked around the apricot orchard at will. In the past few days, she has been anxious and worried about Xiao Zihua's trip to the south, and she is very upset.
Chen Yuxin was walking when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. She looked back and saw Xiao Zihua coming over. Chen Yuxin hurriedly greeted him and said excitedly: "You're back!" Xiao Zihua nodded and said, "I heard them say that you have looked for me several times, is there anything wrong?" Chen Yuxin hurriedly said: "Oh, it's okay." I just want to ask if you told your family about going to the south?" Xiao Zihua nodded and said, "Did." Chen Yuxin then asked, "Where can you go?"
Xiao Zihua didn't answer immediately, and paused for a moment before saying, "They don't want me to go that far." Chen Yuxin said anxiously: "Why?" Xiao Zihua said: "Because the family also needs me." Chen Yuxin asked: "Are your parents not in good health?" Xiao Zihua said: "It's okay, there's nothing wrong with it." But they're getting older, and I'm not worried about going away. Chen Yuxin asked again: "Does your wife need someone to take care of her?" Xiao Zihua said: "No, she is working well." However, my daughter is still young and needs to be taken care of. Chen Yuxin continued to ask: "So you are old and young, and you really can't leave?" Xiao Zihua said: "Yes, I am indeed a little embarrassed." Chen Yuxin suddenly said loudly: "Okay! Don't make excuses for yourself anymore." Some of our neighbors are working outside, and there are old and young people in the family, don't they also do a good job?" Xiao Zihua was silent. Chen Yuxin waited for a while, and saw that Xiao Zihua didn't mean to speak, so he urged: "You are talking!" Xiao Zihua was still silent.
Chen Yuxin couldn't help but say again: "You go back and talk to them again, let them support you." Tell them how rare this opportunity is and how important it is to you......" Xiao Zihua said: "It's useless, they won't agree." In fact, when I came out of the newspaper office that day, I knew that I would not be able to go. Chen Yuxin couldn't bear it anymore, and said loudly: "If they don't let you go, won't you go? Can't you work hard? Why are you so cowardly? No wonder you are so old and you can't achieve anything!" As soon as the words came out, Chen Yuxin regretted it, these words were too hurtful. Sure enough, Xiao Zihua's body trembled, and his eyes looked straight at Chen Yuxin, his eyes were full of pain without anger. For a moment both of them were silent.
After a while, Xiao Zihua said hoarsely: "I'm sorry to disappoint you." Chen Yuxin wanted to apologize to Xiao Zihua, but he opened his mouth but couldn't say it. Xiao Zihua said again: "I have to continue to inspect, I'll leave first." Chen Yuxin stood there in a daze, Xiao Zihua didn't know if she heard what she said. After walking a few steps, Xiao Zihua turned around and said, "It's not early, you should go back early." ”
However, until Xiao Zihua's back disappeared into the twilight, Chen Yuxin still stood there blankly. Her mind went blank, and she couldn't tell what it was like. After a long time, Chen Yuxin, who was in a cold mood, shivered, and she came to her senses. She looked around and saw that it was already dark, so she hurried back to the dormitory.
As soon as she entered the dormitory door, Qin Lei asked, "Where did you go and come back so late?" Chen Yuxin replied: "You didn't go anywhere, you were in the manor." Qin Lei smiled secretly: "Is it true that you haven't gone anywhere?" Chen Yuxin said: "No is no, what do you want to do?" Qin Lei shouted: "Tell me honestly, are you going to meet Xiao Zihua again?" I can see him coming back. Chen Yuxin didn't make a sound. Qin Lei stepped forward and stretched out her hand to scratch Chen Yuxin, and asked, "Is it? Don't you see that people are annoying?" Qin Lei stopped and asked with a straight face: "What's the matter, did you two quarrel?" Chen Yuxin said: "No." As she spoke, she recounted what had happened.
In the end, Chen Yuxin said: "Such a good opportunity, his family just won't let him go." What a pity you say!" Qin Lei also said: "Yes! How can there be such a family, don't think about his future." Chen Yuxin said anxiously: "I just found out now that he can't get any support from his family, how can he develop in the future?" Qin Lei said with both arms: "You ask me, who do I ask?" Chen Yuxin said angrily: "Little girl, I know that what I say to you is in vain." Saying that, Chen Yuxin turned around and sat on his bed, clasped his knees with his hands and was stunned again.
Qin Lei walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, stretched out her hands to hug Chen Yuxin's shoulders and looked at it for a while, and said, "Yo, look at our Yuxin!" Seeing that Chen Yuxin didn't react, Qin Lei said again: "Okay, don't think about it." It's useless for you to think about it like this. In two days, it's time for the two of us to take turns off, let's go out and have fun together, okay?" Chen Yuxin said: "Don't bother me. As he spoke, he lay on the bed with his face against the wall. Qin Lei had no choice but to return to her bedside.
When she went to work the next day, Chen Yuxin found that Xiao Zihua was deliberately avoiding her. Every time he saw her coming from afar, Xiao Zihua walked away. This made Chen Yuxin's already depressed mood even more disturbed. So Chen Yuxin accepted Qin Lei's suggestion and agreed that the two of them would go together to have a good time on the day off.
On the day off, Chen Yuxin and Qin Lei returned to the city together but did not go home, so the two went shopping directly. The two played for a whole day and didn't break up until the evening. When parting, they also agreed to return to the manor together early tomorrow morning.
Chen Yuxin walked into the small street where his house was located with lazy steps. The street is not wide, and there are locust trees planted on the side of the road. At this time, the locust tree is growing and flourishing. When she was about to arrive at the gate of the community, Chen Yuxin suddenly heard someone calling her in the shade of the trees on the side of the road: "Sister." Chen Yuxin followed the voice and asked her people to stand behind the tree. In addition, it was already dark at this time, and the light was dim, and Chen Yuxin couldn't see the person's face clearly. She stepped into the shade of the tree and saw her cousin Komine standing there.
Xiaofeng is the child of Chen Yuxin's second aunt. Chen Yuxin's mother has three sisters, and her mother is the eldest. Chen Yuxin is a few years older than Xiaofeng, and she is the only daughter in the family, so she treats this cousin as her own brother, and she gets along very closely. At this moment, Xiao Feng stood behind the tree, his head bowed and curled up. Chen Yuxin knew at a glance that his cousin had been wronged again, and hurriedly asked, "Xiaofeng, what's wrong?"
Chen Yuxin asked several times, and Xiao Feng said slowly: "Sister, you can lend me some money." Chen Yuxin smiled and said in his heart: "Is it so difficult to do such a thing?" replied: "Okay! How much do you borrow?" Xiaofeng hesitated for a long time, and didn't say how much he wanted to borrow. In the end, he said fiercely: "How much do you have, give me all the money you have!" Chen Yuxin was stunned, feeling that something was wrong, but still smiled: "Sister doesn't have much money on her." But it doesn't matter, you can just go home with your sister and get it. With that, she picked up Xiaofeng and prepared to walk into the community.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Feng shook off her hand and shouted, "No, I won't go to your house! Chen Yuxin took a few steps and grabbed Xiao Feng again, and said, "Xiao Feng, what's wrong?" You make it clear, otherwise my sister won't let you go." Xiao Feng struggled a few times and didn't break free, suddenly turned around and fell on a tree next to him, crying "woo".
Chen Yuxin hurriedly said softly: "Xiaofeng, what's wrong? Tell your sister?" Xiaofeng cried for a while before he said fiercely: "Sister, I'm going to run away from home!" Chen Yuxin trembled in surprise when he heard this, and asked, "Why?" Xiaofeng said while crying: "I didn't get admitted to college, and my mother scolded me all day long." I just can't take it anymore. When Chen Yuxin heard this, a stone fell to the ground in his heart. Looking at her cousin, she felt angry and funny. If you have to run away from home for such a small thing, and you can't even earn a penny if you want to run away, where can you go?
Chen Yuxin said softly: "Xiao Feng, where are you going?" Xiao Feng said: "I don't know." Chen Yuxin said: "You can't even earn money, what should you do if you go out?" Xiao Feng was stunned for a moment, choked up: "Anyway, I won't go home! Xiao Feng stubbornly shook his head and said, "No, no." But this time Xiao Feng didn't run, maybe he also found that he had nowhere to go.
Chen Yuxin couldn't pull Xiaofeng, so she had no choice but to take out her mobile phone and call her father, and ask her father to come down and persuade Xiaofeng.
After a while, Chen Yuxin's father appeared at the door of the community. Chen Yuxin's father is a middle school Chinese teacher. Medium build, very simple dress, and average appearance. He doesn't overwhelm the crowd and doesn't look amazing. But those who have been with him will find him very amiable and friendly. It was as if a piece of ice was in front of him, and he could make it melt quickly. Chen Yuxin has trusted her father the most since she was a child, and she has relied on her father the most. No matter what happened, the first thing she thought of was looking for her dad. When she ran away from her boyfriend, she called her father to pick her up.
Sure enough, Chen Yuxin's father only said a few words, and Xiaofeng obediently followed their father and daughter home.
As soon as he entered the house, Chen Yuxin's mother greeted him and asked, "Xiaofeng, what's wrong?" Just now your mother called and said that you hadn't been home for a day. She's looking for you in a hurry. If it weren't for your sister's call, your uncle and I would have gone out to look for you. Originally, she received a call from Chen Yuxin, and she was also going to go downstairs to pick up Xiaofeng. But Chen Yuxin's father was afraid that there would be too many people to embarrass Xiaofeng, so he didn't let her go down.
Chen Yuxin's father pressed Xiao Feng to the sofa, and while asking Chen Yuxin to pour water for Xiao Feng, he took out a snack from under the coffee table for Xiao Feng to eat. At first, Xiaofeng didn't eat or drink, but under the repeated persuasion of Chen Yuxin's family, he barely ate some.
After Xiao Feng ate something, he talked about the reason for the incident under the questioning of Yu Xin's mother. It turned out that after the results of this year's college entrance examination came out, Xiaofeng's mother saw that Xiaofeng did not pass the exam, so she sulked all day long. Then he began to reprimand Xiao Feng, scolding him for being useless. Yesterday's scolding finally reached its peak, and Xiao Feng's mother scolded Xiao Feng for more than an hour. The harsh words are unbearable. In the end, Xiaofeng's father couldn't help but quarrel with Xiaofeng's mother, and the two had a big quarrel. In this way, Xiaofeng felt that he couldn't stay at home anymore, and slipped out of the house early in the morning.
After listening to the narration, Chen Yuxin first said: "The second aunt's temper is too violent. She's so noisy, how can this house make people stay!" Yu Xin's mother heard this, and hurriedly said: "Yu Xin, don't talk nonsense." He turned around and said to Xiao Feng with a pleasant face: "Xiao Feng, your mother's temper is not good. She has been like this since she was a child, and she can't control herself as soon as she gets angry. In fact, she loves you in her heart, and you see that as soon as you don't go home, she will look for you in a hurry. Yu Xin's father also said: "Xiaofeng, your mother is angry because you didn't get admitted to college, and she feels uncomfortable." This shows that she cares about you, and she will be even more uncomfortable if you leave. You are already a big child, and you should also learn to be considerate of your parents' feelings. When you grow up, you will have to take on the responsibilities of the family. To take on the responsibilities of the family, you must learn to be patient. If you want to escape from a little grievance, you can't afford anything. A man can't be so irresponsible!"
Xiao Feng quietly listened to Yu Xin's father, and then said, "Uncle, I also understand what you said. But my mother scolded me so much yesterday, I really can't stand it!" Yuxin's father said: "That's because you are still young, and it will be fine when you are older." Hearing this, Chen Yuxin couldn't help but interject again: "Yes, Xiaofeng is still young and can't afford it." Dad, if you force him to take on something he can't afford, you'll crush him. Hearing this, Yuxin's father was also silent. After a slight pause, Yu Xin's father said, "Xiaofeng, it's not right for your mother to be angry like this. As a mother, it is irresponsible to not care about the feelings of her children at all, and only want to be happy. Now that you are married and have become parents, you can't do whatever you want. ”
Listening to his father's last words, Chen Yuxin's heart couldn't help jumping. Because there has always been such an understanding in her consciousness that when a girl gets married, she can find a support, and she can do whatever she wants. But today, I heard my father say, it turns out that this is not possible? Dad seemed to see Chen Yuxin's thoughts, and turned back to her and said earnestly: "Yuxin, you have to remember." Children can only do what they want when they are around their parents, and once they have a family, they have responsibilities, and they can't come by temperament. Chen Yuxin's heart was still pimple, and he couldn't turn around for a while, and said mockingly: "I don't think Xiaofeng can do what he wants now!" Yuxin's mother listened and said busily: "Xiaofeng, if your mother is angry with you again in the future, you will come to your aunt's house." Don't run around, okay?"
Xiao Feng nodded sensibly and said, "Auntie, I wrote it down." He turned around and said to Yu Xin's father: "Uncle, can you accompany me home?" Yu Xin's father smiled: "Of course you can." ”
So, Chen Yuxin's father accompanied Xiaofeng home. They had just walked for a while when the doorbell rang again. Chen Yuxin walked over to take a look, but it was her aunt who came. It turned out that Yu Xin's mother had already informed her two younger sisters of the news that she had found Xiaofeng. My aunt came over to inquire about the situation.
As soon as the aunt entered the door, she asked, "Sister, where is Xiaofeng?" Yuxin's mother said, "Your brother-in-law sent him home." The aunt sat on the sofa after hearing this, and said angrily: "What do you say this kid is doing to run away from home?" We're all so busy, and he's still making trouble here. Yu Xin's mother said: "I also blame your second sister for being too short-tempered, and the Xiaofeng she said is too heavy." ”
Saying that, Yuxin's mother sat down next to her aunt and asked, "How are you two going? He ignores me, and I ignore him!" Yuxin's mother persuaded: "Forget it." If he likes to go to work, you can let him go up, and you can do your own thing. The aunt said sharply: "If he dares not to listen to me, he will turn against him! He also said that he supports me, so he supports me like this? Look, he obediently does it with me, otherwise he will be good-looking!" My aunt has been laid off for several years, and she started doing insurance two years ago. At first, it didn't do well, and the performance never got up. At the beginning of this year, the situation improved, the performance improved month by month, and more and more money was earned. So the aunt mobilized the sister-in-law to quit her job and do it with her. But the sister-in-law was reluctant to quit the job he had done for many years. As a result, the two had a conflict.
Chen Yuxin was not interested in this kind of thing involving family conflicts before, and once he heard adults talking about family conflicts, he would hide away. But during this time, she was worried that Xiao Zihua was hindered by her family and could not go to the south, and she also paid attention to family problems. Today, when I heard that my aunt was going to force my sister-in-law to do insurance, and her attitude was still so arrogant, Chen Yuxin was angry when she saw it, and couldn't help but interject: "Auntie, why does my sister-in-law have to listen to you when he does things? Why can't my sister-in-law do what he wants?" The aunt said: "Let him choose by himself? Let him choose by himself, I see that he has no hope of getting rich in his life!" Chen Yuxin said: "If you don't get rich, you won't get rich, and if you don't get rich, you can't live?" The aunt sneered and said, "If you don't have money, what can you do to support your wife?" Chen Yuxin asked rhetorically: "Why should women be raised by men? Even if women should be raised by men, why should men raise women? I think it is also so that someone can understand him, care about him, and have a warm home, right?" Could it be that it is to find someone to quarrel and vomit all day long?" The aunt said: "He can make a lot of money, so I won't vomit with him!" Chen Yuxin said again: "Auntie, you don't always have money for money! Do you think that if you have money, you can buy everything? There are some things that money can't buy." You didn't work for two years when you were just laid off, and your family didn't rely on your sister-in-law to support you alone. You have been doing insurance for the past two years, and not all the things at home have been thrown to your brother-in-law. How many people can support you silently and without regret like this? Is this affection bought with money? Although it is said that no matter how much husband and wife give for each other, they should not talk about return. But you should always remember what people have done for you, and have a little gratitude in your heart, right? Aren't you talking about gratitude when you do direct sales? Are you only grateful to those who can help you earn money, and what you work hard for is what you deserve?" Chen Yuxin told all the points he had read from Xiao Zihua's novel in one breath. After speaking, even she herself was taken aback, wondering when she would learn to reason with others.