The two discussed for a while, and there was no good way, Lin Hongwen said, "Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year's Eve, and they have to take a breath when they hang themselves, even if they want to do something, it is estimated that they will have to wait for the end of the New Year." ”

He Mu thought about it, the cat was at home during the New Year, and he couldn't find anyone if he wanted to do it. Lin Hongwen said again, "I won't come tomorrow, you close early and go home for the New Year." ”

He Mu nodded and said yes, and then asked, "Do you want to go to my place to keep the New Year, and I will cook a few more dishes." ”

Lin Hongwen thought for a while and said, "Okay, I'll go over to look for you at night." ”

He Mu looked at him teasing and said, "Where are you going during the day?" ”

"I'll go see Ru Ting", Lin Hongwen said generously, "I'll pick out some fabrics in a while, and I'll send them to her tomorrow." ”

"I think you have redeemed her too," He Mu said, "It's not that you don't have any money, so why let her stay there." ”

"It's not time yet," Lin Hongwen said, "Whether I redeem myself or not, I won't treat her badly." ”

"It's good that you know what to do," He Mu said.

Lin Hongwen went to the drunken rouge the afternoon of the next day, Ru Ting was overjoyed to see him coming, and pulled him and said, "I thought you were too busy to come a year ago." ”

Lin Hongwen smiled and said, "I was busy yesterday, I came to see you today, I bought some things, you pick what you like, and give it away if you don't like it." ”

"I like everything you sent", Ru Ting said happily, and suddenly stopped and looked at him carefully, "Are you thin again, are you tired, why is your boss so picky, can't you invite a few more people?" ”

Lin Hongwen couldn't cry or laugh in his heart, and he could only say, "Fortunately, I was a little busy a year ago, and I came back fat after eating a few more meals during the New Year." ”

Ru Ting pulled him into the house, Lin Hongwen saw a small piece of white cloth exposed on the cuff of her right hand, so he asked her what was wrong, Ru Ting said upset, "It's not those Japanese yet." ”

"Japanese?" Lin Hongwen's heart sank, but he asked quietly, "What Japanese?" ”

Ru Ting leaned closer, lowered her voice and said, "It's not the ones He Gui knows, they came over again two days ago, and the amount of alcohol was not very good, and they drank so much." As I drank, I went crazy, and I smashed the bottle, and the porcelain pieces fell everywhere, and I was scratched. ”

"If this kind of person comes a few more times, I'm afraid the whole drunken rouge will have to be smashed", Lin Hongwen looked at Ru Ting with pity, "Does it hurt?" ”

"It's not in the way", Ru Ting said, "It's just a long line, it looks terrifying, but it's not that deep, it'll be fine in two days." Speaking of which, these people haven't been here for a while, I thought they were fighting, they all ran away, who knew that they came again yesterday. ”

"Got it?" Lin Hongwen pretended to ask casually.

"Do you remember, I told you before that He Gui had a subordinate who brought those Japanese here twice", Ru Ting whispered, "This time it's still that person." ”

"How do you know he's He Gui's person?" Lin Hongwen asked curiously, "He Gui sued you?" ”

"How is it possible", Ru Ting said, "Since he let his men come down, he clearly doesn't want people to know." However, he can't escape my golden eyes. ”

Lin Hongwen was happy, stretched out his hand and raised Ru Ting's chin slightly and said, "I'll take a look, I'll see, where is this practiced." ”

Ru Ting slapped his hand away, "Let me tell you, my ability to look at people is not inferior to you businessmen, do you listen or not?" ”

"Listen, listen", Lin Hongwen sat honestly and looked at her.

"Once, I sent He Gui to the door, and his carriage happened to stop at the door that day. He lifted the curtain, and I saw that there was still a person sitting inside. At that time, I thought it was strange, since this person could be on an equal footing with him, he should also be a dignitary or something, but how could he let a dignitary wait for him in the carriage? Ru Ting frowned and said, "The man sat too far in, and the light of the lantern at the door couldn't find his face, and I couldn't see his appearance clearly." I only remember that when He Gui opened the curtain, he was sitting inside and turning his wrench. Later, when the curtain was lowered, I heard He Gui ask him, 'Are things done?' He said, 'It's all done.' ’”

"You didn't even see what he looked like, and you could still recognize him later?" Lin Hongwen asked.

"I couldn't see his face that day, but I could recognize his fingers and voice," Ru Ting said.

"What's so special about the wrench?"

"It's not very special to say special. There are not many guests who like to wear and can afford to wear wrenches here, and most of them are jade wrenches. His wrench was red, and when he came again, I looked closely, and it was supposed to be agate. After speaking, Ru Ting pondered, "You say, isn't this quite strange?" If he is really He Gui's cronies, why have he never seen him by He Gui's side. ”

Lin Hongwen smiled and said, "There are so many people under him, and it's normal for each of them to be in charge of a piece." Follow the front and back, just follow the front and back, and the rest, even if they are cronies, don't necessarily have to be seen by others. ”

"What you said also makes sense, then it seems that this person just helps him to tie up with the Japanese", Ru Ting smiled, "This person is not good-looking, he always smiles, but he does have the ability, he can speak Japanese." I heard those Japanese people seem to call him Jo-san, I don't know if he is Joe? ”

"Maybe," Lin Hongwen said, "I don't know anything about Japanese, by the way, I'll look at your hands." ”

Lin Hongwen carefully pulled up Ru Ting's sleeve and looked at it carefully, Ru Ting saw that he was worried about himself, and said with relief, "It's all said that it's not in the way." Lin Hongwen turned her hand over again as if she was not at ease, palms up, wanting to see if the inside of her arm was injured, but she was suddenly stunned.

On the inside of Ru Ting's wrist, near the palm of her hand, there is a mole the size of a millet grain. Lin Hongwen only felt that his head was buzzing, and the words that Sister-in-law Tian had said echoed in his ears word by word.

"She has big eyes, narrow eyelids, a dimple on the left side of her smile, and yes, a mole the size of a grain of millet on the inside of her right wrist."

Lin Hongwen looked up at Ru Ting's face blankly, Ru Ting made him amused, and asked with a smile, "What do you see me doing, I told you that it's okay." ”

Lin Hongwen looked at the shallow pear vortex and was stunned for a long time, before he lowered his eyes slightly and said, "I didn't see anything, I just thought you looked good today." ”

"What? Didn't I look good before? Ru Ting asked pretending to be angry.

"Good-looking, good-looking", Lin Hongwen raised his head again, his eyes had regained calm. He reached out and touched the golden silk sapphire hairpin on Ru Ting's head and said, "This hairpin is very flattering to you." ”

"You just know," Ru Ting complained, "When you sent me before, I said that when you came next time, I would wear aqua blue clothes to line this hairpin." It turned out to be good, the left waited for you not to come, and the right waited for you not to come. ”

Lin Hongwen grabbed her hand a little and said, "It's really mine, no." ”

"I know you're busy", Ru Ting said thoughtfully, "I don't really blame you, be busy, I know you're thinking about me, just do it." ”

Lin Hongwen looked down at the two tightly entangled hands, was silent for a long time, and then kissed Ru Ting's lips. What can't be said and can't be said eventually becomes a love affair. Lustful affairs. Between the beds, the ears and temples grind, so close, as if they have never been estranged.

109.

When Lin Hongwen came out of the drunken rouge, the sky was already dark, and he went to the miscellaneous market, which was already empty, and all the vendors had closed their stalls and gone home for the New Year. Lin Hongwen stood next to Tian's sister-in-law's food stall, looking at the empty miscellaneous market, and suddenly felt very tired.

"Hongwen?" Sister-in-law Tian's voice sounded behind him, and Lin Hongwen trembled in shock.

"Scaring you?" Sister-in-law Tian walked over and looked at him with concern, "Are you okay?" ”

Lin Hongwen shook his head, "Auntie, why haven't you gone back yet?" ”

"I just packed up my things, and I left some buns, so I sent them to those who asked for food", Sister-in-law Tian said, and glanced at Lin Hongwen, "You kid, haven't you eaten well, I see that you are thinner than the last time you came." ”

"It's been a bit busy these past few months", Lin Hongwen said with a smile, "I just poured out my efforts, I want to come here to have a look, I guess you may all have closed the stalls, but I still want to try my luck." ”

Sister-in-law Tian looked at him distressedly, "You kid, making money is important, and you can't ignore your body." Where are you going to go for the New Year, or you go back with your aunt, I will make you something to eat. ”

"Auntie, no need, I've already made an appointment with someone", Lin Hongwen said, "This is going to pass." ”

"Just have a place to go, there are more people to have a New Year's appearance", Sister-in-law Tian said, "Okay, since you have made an appointment, then hurry up, don't let people wait for you to eat alone." ”

"Okay, then I'll go first", Lin Hongwen took a step uneasily, and as soon as he took two steps out, he was stopped again.

"Hongwen, what did my aunt ask you about before, but is there any news?" Sister-in-law Tian asked in the back.

Lin Hongwen turned his back to her and stopped his steps, and when he turned around, his face was already a little apologetic, "I told a few people who have good friends about this matter, let them pay attention, and I also paid attention when I went myself, but there is no news yet." I'm sorry, auntie, maybe I know too few people. ”

"What's wrong with this", although it was difficult to hide the disappointment in Sister-in-law Tian's eyes, there was no resentment, "Originally, looking for a needle in a haystack, I couldn't find it normal, and if I found it, it was good luck, if you were willing to help me, I was already very grateful." ”

Lin Hongwen listened silently, and finally took out a roll of money from his money bag, "I was talking just now, and I forgot about business." ”