The 1981 New Year was in anticipation, and on the streets of Sha Kok Street in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, you can see silk threads fluttering in the wind everywhere, tied with red lanterns, which were hung in the neighborhood to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

On the door and window of Fangdi hot pot restaurant, hanging money and paper cuts are pasted, two fat pigs stand opposite each other, implying the arch of fat pigs, which looks pleasing and cute, and the middle of the door is a rooster shape with its head upright, with a golden pattern, a heroic posture like fire, symbolizing the good wishes of the owner.

Lu Lixin changed his clothes, held a stack of red envelopes in his hand, stood at the door, bowed to the passers-by, and gave red envelopes, "Happy New Year, Dafa Li City!" ”

Xu Yunjian and Gu Zhong stood not far behind him, one with a bitter face, the other with a smile, "What are you beautiful?" He just threw money out for nothing, and you didn't persuade him? It's all you, what do you have to say that Hong Kong has such customs? ”

"There's not much, just 2,000 Hong Kong dollars, and 200 red envelopes."

"Isn't that money?" Xu Yunjian was about to get angry, but he saw Lu Li turn around with a smile, and the red envelopes in his hand were glowing, "What are you doing, why do you want to take it again?" I can tell you, no, I didn't have anything for you! You save some trouble, okay? ”

"I know, I didn't think about continuing to send it, we didn't make a lot of money, it's just a scene." Lu Li smiled and said, "Ah Zhong, call everyone over." ”

So, Gu Zhong knew that the biggest event had begun, but in fact, he didn't need to look for it, the twenty-four guys, together with Li Tiehan and Ah Mao, had been waiting there for a long time, and when they heard the voice, they all gathered around, "Brother Li, Happy New Year!" ”

"Happy New Year, everyone." Lu Li arched his hand to everyone and made a circle, "Today is the first day of the new year, what I promised you at the beginning, some people may think that I forgot, in fact, absolutely not, I will not send it to everyone before the new year, I just want to have a big celebration today." Xu Yunjian and Li Tiehan, you two go up and take down the box in my room. ”

"Okay!" The two of them walked upstairs quickly, and after a while, they came down, carrying a small iron box with a lock on it, Lu Li opened the box in front of everyone and took out a thick envelope, "The first one belongs to Mr. Gu Zhonggu." This is yours, you joined from November last year, to February this year, a total of four months, the salary is 3,500 per month, and 14,000 for four months, but this time I have increased your salary for two months, because in the past month, every Saturday in the hot pot restaurant, there are guests who watch the ball, and you have been responsible for the night duty. Here are 42 bills of 500 yuan, you order a little. ”

Gu Zhong knew who he was, so without saying a word, he took out the banknotes in public and looked at them one by one, "That's right, Brother Li, thank you." Wishing you a Happy New Year and a great fortune this year. ”

"Next is Cai Chasing Cat, your salary is 4,000 per month, four months, a total of 16,000. Here you go. ”

Cai Chasing Cat is Ah Mao's real name, Han Han came over with a smile, took the envelope, counted the number, and stood aside. Next came all the employees, the twenty-four envelopes were distributed one by one, only Li Tiehan and Xu Yunjian did not get them, and the two of them did not speak, like a pestle like dead wood, but Ah Mao felt strange, bumped into Gu Zhong, and snorted his mouth.

The latter gave him a look and motioned for him to ask less! But such a small action was also seen by Lu Li, and said with a smile: "You may want to ask, why don't you have a share of Li Tiehan and Xu Yunjian?" Well, I might as well tell you about this here. I will wait until I return to the mainland to settle the accounts of the two of them. In addition to the two of them, there are several other people, and I will introduce them to you one by one when I have the opportunity later. ”

Guo Chunhan, Guo Jiaju and others put away the envelope, stood up straight respectfully, and bowed in unison, "Thank you, Brother Li!" ”

Lu Li laughed and said loudly: "I still say the same thing, money, you will make a lot of money in the future, as long as you work hard, you don't have to worry about this problem." Now, let's get ready, and it's about to open for the first day. ”

"Yes!" All the people shouted in unison, and immediately scattered like birds and beasts.

Lu Li was satisfied with the store around the circle, the heart of the happy beauty is really indescribable, four months, even if you count the occasional return to the country, it is less than four months, he first has his own store, and then the business to this step, 100% self-made family, as far as he knows, it is really the first part of the world!

"Lu Sheng?" There was a familiar call at the door, it was Zhang Dadong coming, he was wearing a red suit, like a magician preparing to perform, he was putting the gift box in his hand aside, and bowed, "Congratulations, congratulations, Happy New Year, this year's Dafa City!" ”

"Thanks, Alan." Lu Li greeted him with a spring breeze on his face, and also gave a fist salute, "Come, please sit down and talk, it's a little cold outside today, let's go inside." Prepare a large hot pot for you, don't get drunk today! ”

Zhang Dadong chuckled and took the gift box first, "Lu Sheng, I know a little about your family, this is a gift from a friend of mine." Don't be shabby, take it back to make up for the elderly. ”

Lu Li didn't know what it was, but when he opened it, he was very stunned, and it was a box of beautifully packaged ginseng! The red gift box, the central part is transparent cellophane, and an earthy yellow ginseng hair is clearly placed inside, although he does not understand the market price of this kind of thing, he can also distinguish it: since ancient times, ginseng is a treasure, such a thing is given to himself for nothing, how can he receive it? "Alan, this ......, I remember, you said at the beginning that you have a big heart for me in the New Year, can't this be it? This doesn't work, this really doesn't work, it's too precious! ”

Zhang Dadong didn't take it, smiled and waved his hand, and said: "If you want to talk about money, you really can't draw an equal sign." But we Hong Kong people pay the most attention to this intention. When you went to my lawyer's office and personally presented me with a New Year's greeting, I was really touched! I have been in the business industry for many years, and I have rarely had such a touching moment. Lu Sheng......, you listen to me. This heart is not for you, it is for your aunt in the mainland, she is old, this kind of thing is the best for her body! Don't be polite to me, or I'll take it out and throw it in the garbage right now, believe it or not? ”

Lu Li didn't say much, looking at the gift box in his hand, his face was bitter, he really didn't expect it at all! "Alan, this ......"

"Come on, I'm hungry, hurry up, where's the hot pot?"

"Okay." Lu Li no longer shirked, handed over the gift box to Xu Yunjian and received it upstairs, and he accompanied Zhang Dadong to the third floor and put the hot pot on the table, "Alan, you are the first guest to open in the Year of the Rooster, I personally entertain you, what do you want to eat?" ”

"A few beers first, I'm a little thirsty."

So he opened a few bottles of beer, and the two of them sat opposite each other, waiting for the hot pot water to boil, "Come, I wish your law firm a prosperous year and a prosperous business." ”

Zhang Dadong touched him, raised his head, and half a bottle of beer fell into his stomach, "I heard you say, I'm going to go home during the New Year, when will I leave?" ”

"What I plan to do is to leave on the morning of the third day of junior high school, rush to Yangcheng, rest for the night, take a plane on the fourth day of junior high school, and return home on the same day."

Zhang Dadong nodded, smacked his lips with some regret, and said: "Wait for a while, wait for your ID card to be officially obtained, and if Hong Kong and Beijing (Beijing) can be navigated, you can fly directly to the mainland from here, which is more convenient than a transit in Yangcheng, but it is much more convenient." ”

"Yes, that's what I think about too. Hong Kong borders the mainland, and China is another country that is coming out of the ...... Well, you understand? ”

"I understand, I understand." Zhang Dadong nodded frequently and poured another big sip of beer, "You go on, go on." ”

Therefore, this kind of communication between the two countries and the two places will definitely increase more and more in the future, not to mention the north (Beijing), even if it is not impossible to fly directly to the sky (Tianjin)! When the time comes, I'll be in a big problem. ”

Zhang Dadong laughed, "Lu Sheng, even if there is really that day, people will not open this route for you, right?" What do you want? ”

Lu Li scratched his head with a wry smile and laughed a few times with him, "Lu Sheng, Pei Dazhuo, have you been there?" ”

"I'm going to go once today and tomorrow."

"She should go, she is a well-known figure in the Hong Kong legal profession, and there will be many times when she needs to deal with it in the future."

"I understand." Lu Li was talking to him, the hot pot was served, looking at the steaming hot pot, Zhang Dadong sighed with satisfaction, "Lu Sheng......"

"Alan, I don't have an English name, but my friends call me Tiny, and you can call me that if you want."

Zhang Dadong laughed, "I don't dare to ask for it!" I've known your nickname for a long time, but I don't have such a deep relationship with you, so it's hard to open your mouth. Little ......, hehe, your nickname is so funny. ”

Luli blinked in confusion, he never thought that his nickname was anything funny, why would many people say that? "Xiaoxiao, you may not know, people like me, I mean, many people who are engaged in the same profession as me have the experience of studying and living in foreign countries, so there is no need to talk about the twists and turns, just talk about food and clothing, or we Chinese are the most particular."

Luli nodded and said, "I agree." Especially in food, people's sense of taste, sight and hearing will fade with the passage of time, and only the sense of smell has a special caste that can transcend time. If you don't believe me, you can go abroad for ten or twenty years, and I guarantee that when you come back to Hong Kong, you will smell the familiar food and immediately remember the good old days. ”

His words may not be appropriate, but Zhang Dadong completely understood, laughed and nodded, "That's right, I agree, I absolutely agree!" ”

Luli smiled and picked up the slices of meat and scattered them in the pot, "Allen, you don't come often, so I don't know, my meat here is very, very tender, it is really pure mutton shabu, it doesn't need to be boiled in water at all, it can be cooked after dipping - of course, this is also the reason why my business is particularly good now." Do you taste it? ”

"I was going to come to you for a good meal." Zhang Dadong was unceremoniously, took out a piece of meat, dipped it in his bowl, and snorted when he ate it, which sounded very lively! "Hey, you eat it too?"

"Ah, it's hot pot, Mommy, let's go eat together, and Alan!" A familiar voice suddenly sounded beside him, and the two men looked over, and it turned out to be Ou Pei Linying, mother and daughter, standing not far away. Lu Li had his back to the staircase, and it was understandable that he didn't see it, Zhang Dadong was facing them, and he didn't even notice it. The two hurriedly stood up, "Mrs. Ou, Miss Ou, Happy New Year." ”

"I wish you two gentlemen a happy New Year, too." Ou Pei Linying looked at Lu Li seriously, he was wearing a new suit, a ** shirt, and a tie of the same color, looking handsome and refreshing, like a jade tree in the wind, "Mr. Lu, we are presumptuous, please don't be surprised." ”

"How can it? You and Miss Ou can come, it's too late for me to welcome it. You may be seated, you may be seated. ”

Ou Chenli didn't seem to be able to wait for a moment, sat down quickly, raised her little face and grinned, "How is it, surnamed Lu?" ”

As soon as she opened her mouth, it was not a good word, and Luli secretly added a little caution, "What...... What do you think? ”

"You didn't think we'd be here today, did you? Hey, hey, just to make you unexpected! ”

"Miss Ou, we have already said it, I asked myself if I could win you, I was willing to admit defeat, and you also promised that you would not be entangled in the future, now...... What else do you want? ”

"No more entanglement? You won me...... Seven or eight times, I only won you back once, do you think I will let you go so easily? ”

Lu Li pondered for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "It's okay if you won't let me go, anyway, I'm about to leave Hong Kong." ”

Ou Chenli was stunned, "Huh? "You're leaving?" ”

"Of course, I still have relatives in China, I have to go home and celebrate the New Year with them! I'm not afraid to tell you that I'll leave on the morning of the third year of junior high school. ”

Ou Chenli's heart suddenly felt sour, and her bright smile gradually faded, "You...... So you're gone, are you coming back? ”

"I don't know, I probably won't be back." After Lu Li finished speaking, he hardened his heart and added, "If I don't come back, I won't come back even if I don't come back." ”

Zhang Dadong and Ou Pei Linying couldn't help but laugh at the same time, this time it stabbed the hornet's nest! Ou Chenli's good-looking red lips pursed into a line, and looked at the two of them fiercely, so frightened that the two hurriedly lowered their heads, not daring to make eye contact with her, "You make it clear, what do you mean that I won't come back?" ”

"You're so smart, don't you understand? I'm scared of you! Can't I mess with it and can't hide? ”

"No, I ...... You won't be allowed to go! Ou Chenli blurted out a sentence, and then knew that she was wrong, and said in self-defense: "I mean, are you a man?" Want to be a deserter after losing once? You've won me so many times in a row, I'm ...... I've been defeated again and again! You can't even give me a chance to turn it over? ”

Lu Li laughed and stopped talking nonsense with her, "Mrs. Ou, before you came, I was still chatting with Allen, and I was going to go to your house today and tomorrow to pay your New Year's greetings." I don't want to ......, but I asked you to give me a New Year's greeting. ”

"It's nothing, you don't have to feel sorry for it." Ou Pei Linying said calmly. From her daughter's mistake just now, she knew that the situation was developing as she guessed the worst, and this was really what she didn't want to see. "Mr. Lu, are you really planning not to come back?" Without waiting for Luli to speak, she added: "Actually, this is not necessarily a bad thing. ”

"Oh?"

"Yes, after all, you are a mainlander, and you also know the relationship between Hong Kong and the mainland, and the situation is very delicate now—don't get me wrong, I don't want you to come back. I just think that it is not so easy for a mainlander to succeed in Hong Kong. As for you, you are the kind of family that attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and your family members who are thousands of miles away are also worried about ......you all the time, and sometimes I really don't know how to choose if I think about it. ”

Lu Li didn't know why Ou Pei Linying would say such a thing, did he have to give up the achievements he had just made in Hong Kong and turn away? Although his family is his eternal concern, he is confident that he can always find a suitable balance. Thinking like this, he became happy again, "Don't say so much, here today, take this opportunity to wish Mrs. Ou and Miss Ou a good business in the law firm this year; The other one can get better and better court results! (To be continued.) )