After hearing that the Changsha girl used to work in Zhuomei, Mi Cai's expression was a little apologetic, in fact, I don't know why I asked, after all, she died in a car accident after work, it is not a work injury, and it has nothing to do with Zhuomei.

Mi Cai asked the coffee shop owner, "Did Zhuo Mei pay the pension at that time?" ”

He nodded and said, "Well, Zhuo Mei gave a pension of 30,000 yuan, and the counter where she was was gave 10,000 yuan, and I gave it to her parents." ”

I recall a little that Zhuo Mei at that time should still be during the reign of Mi Zhongxin, and the 30,000 yuan pension is a manifestation of the humanitarian spirit, in contrast, the hit-and-run driver not only ruined a life, but also the morality of this society, and trampled on the law, but he still got away with it, so many times, it is difficult to seek something called fairness with the world

I looked at Mi Cai again, and I can better understand her concern for Zhuomei's group, maybe Mi Zhongxin instilled in her such a responsibility before her death, the responsibility to employees, because life is not easy, a Zhuomei is more responsible for the livelihood of tens of thousands of people, so Zhuomei's salary is also a very high level in the same industry, and even some counters want to enter Zhuomei's cabinet, but also require the basic monthly salary of the shopping guide to reach the standard of 2500 yuan, before the cabinet is allowed, and Zhuomei has an additional subsidy of 500 yuan per month for shopping guides and other service personnel, These are the embodiment of humanity, and they are also new regulations that only came after Mi Cai took power in Zhuomei, and regardless of her merits to Zhuomei, she must be a good leader who is sympathetic to employees.

After a moment of silence, I said to the boss, "Please keep this coffee shop open for the sake of those of us who like it, as long as you are willing to wait, even the area west of the old city will definitely come back to life!" ”

"I can't run a business anymore and I should go to Changsha to see her parents, find a serious job again, and do my duty."

I looked at him, but my heart was full of bitterness, he said that to find a serious job, it is equivalent to denying his previous self, and can make an artist deny his pursuit of art career, what kind of grief did life give him, so that he can change so much?

Mi Cai said to him: "In addition to painting, do you have any other skills?" ”

He shook his head

"Paint, it's not just your dream, it's her dream, I think she dreamed the moment she died, you would be a great painter"

I looked at Mi Cai, her eyes were still red, because Mi Zhongxin died in a car accident, this is an empathetic understanding, I also nodded, and said: "There is also this café west of the old city, which is also a continuation of your dreams, she just wanted to buy a house in this dilapidated Xicheng District when she was alive, shouldn't you satisfy her?" ”

He pressed his head in pain, choked up and said, "I don't want to leave, but I don't have the ability to survive in this city, and I also want her parents to live better."

At this time, Mi Cai took out a business card from his handbag and handed it to him and said: "First of all, I want to say sorry to you, I am the chairman of Zhuomei, it is our industry that does not give better treatment to employees, so there is such a tragedy I know many art dealers, one day you can call me when you have time, I will help you introduce, or I will personally help you hold an art exhibition is no problem, so that more people can appreciate your paintings." ”

Mi Cai's identity surprised the coffee shop owner, and it took him a long time to take the business card from Mi Cai's hand and said, "You are serious, our tragedy has nothing to do with Zhuomei, it is fate that did not give us a fair chance." ”

Mi Cai didn't say anything, just looked at a painting not far away that had been completed, and then approached, looked carefully, and I looked at it, but I didn't understand it very well, and I didn't know what level it was, and how much artistic value it was.

Mi Cai said softly: "The upper part of the picture is handled simply, but it strengthens the sense of sagging of the buildings below, so I see a kind of depressed and depressed feelings, and it is full of taboos, but you are still waiting for hope, so next to an abandoned ditch, there is a pinch of green grass Your painting skills are very good, perfect to combine abstract expression and figurative expression in this painting, people who really understand this painting will see a lot of artistic language in it, at least I feel the tactile value of this painting." ”

He didn't say anything, just took out another cigarette and lit it, and then looked at the finished painting and lost his mind for a moment

Mi Cai asked again: "I take the liberty of asking, what is the name of this painting?" ”

"Forbidden City."

"Believe me, this must be a painting that can reflect an era and be passed down."

"Thank you." He said that he covered the painting with another canvas, but still did not say much, as if it was not only the city in the painting, but also himself that was taboo.

Micai returned to me and sat down, he was still standing next to the painting named "Forbidden City" smoking a cigarette, and I didn't even know if he would accept Micai's help.

After smoking a cigarette, he finally snuffed out the cigarette butt and returned to us, and after a long time, he said to us: "I want to stay in Suzhou, I think she has been here and has not left." ”

Mi Cai and I looked at each other, and we both read a kind of relief in each other's eyes, he was right to stay, and if he just closed this coffee shop "west of the old city", the end of the story would be too heavy, and he would have left too bleak!

I patted him on the shoulder, finally got out of the sad love, and smiled: "Let's get to know each other, my name is Zhaoyang, this is my girlfriend Mi Cai, she is a girl from Suzhou, I am from Xuzhou, but I have lived here for a long time!" ”

He finally smiled and said, "My name is Xia Fanye, a native of Luoyang. ”

"Well, we've got to know each other now, and I'll bring my friends to your coffee shop tomorrow, and they'll love your tune west of the old city!"

Leaving the coffee shop west of the old city, Mi Cai and I walked in the rain with her floral umbrella, and walked in silence for a long time before she asked me, "Is CC back?" ”

"Well, I came back with Robben yesterday, and you're really good enough now, not only did you break up with me, but you didn't even contact CC!"

"It's sad to contact her to think of you!"

I smiled, in fact, during this time, I would rather run to annoy Wei Manwen than contact CC, because I feel the same as Mi Cai

Speaking of CC, I suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said to Mi Cai: "Sister Cai, how about matching CC and Xia Fanye together?" I really think they're a good fit, after all, they're two people who have really gone through life! After speaking, he didn't wait for Mi Cai to respond and said: "Tomorrow I will definitely call CC to come to the west of the old city for coffee, they should all come out of their former love and start a new life!" ”