With a hint of melancholy and a hint of excitement, Xu Wenlong came to Guo Yanping's home in Binyang South City on time - Gulian Characteristics, Stars and Moon Snack Shop.

Guo Yanping, who was mopping the floor, hurriedly poured a glass of water, looked at him with a loving face and said, "You are finally back, hurry up, drink a glass of water to quench your thirst." ”

Xu Wenlong took the water and drank it in one gulp, then grabbed the mop in Guo Yanping's hand and said, "Aunt Guo, let me come, you go to rest while you go." ”

Guo Yanping did not shirk, turned around and went to the kitchen to cut vegetables and side dishes, ready to welcome a large number of customers.

It didn't take long for people to come to the restaurant one after another, men and women, old and young, or groups of three or five, or large gangs, the deserted restaurant suddenly became lively, and the buzzing sound came and went, endlessly.

Xu Wenlong's sleeves were high, full of energy, his legs were like clockwork wheels, and he kept shuttling back and forth between the dining tables, rushing back and forth. Ordering, bookkeeping, serving bowls, making tea, and taking wine...... It officially started his intense and busy day's work.

In this way, after picking up customers, busy cleaning and picking up customers, it was not until more than nine o'clock in the evening that the restaurant sent off the last diner and officially closed its doors.

Xu Wenlong finished eating quickly, couldn't take a breath, hurriedly pushed on a semi-new motorcycle, and under Guo Yanping's earnest advice and loving attention, he stepped on the motorcycle and galloped towards Changlong Town. Although she was only less than ten hours away from her, her strange behavior at the time of farewell made Xu Wenlong a little worried, so he decided to quietly go back to visit her to avoid any accidents. And during the day, he had already told Guo Yanping about his plan to go back to visit Yang Yingying often, and received her praise and strong support. She also took out the motorcycle left behind by her husband and gave it to him as a means of transportation between the two places.

When he arrived in Changlong Town, after storing the motorcycle in a hidden and dark place, Xu Wenlong gently sneaked into Yang Yingying's courtyard and quietly looked at everything inside through the window.

The familiar living room is as bright as blazing, and the TV is broadcasting a wonderful music evening, but Yang Yingying has no intention of watching, wrapped in a bathrobe, she supports her head with her hands, her eyes are motionless and staring at the closed door, and under her nose, a brand new mobile phone lies silently.

Xu Wenlong saw that Yang Yingying was safe and sound, so he unknowingly touched out of the courtyard, rode a motorcycle back to Xianghe Restaurant, and did not disturb Guo Yanping, who had turned off the lights and went to bed, took a shower lightly, and fell comfortably to the soft big bed.

After a while, the mobile phone on the table rang, and he naturally knew who called. picked up the phone and pressed the answer button, and said in a long voice: "Yingying?" Why haven't you slept yet? ”

There was a "hum" sound from the end of the mobile phone, followed by Yang Yingying's dissatisfied anger: "Waiting for your call?" Have you forgotten my rules? ”

"Didn't you fight during the day? Besides, it's so late, I'm afraid to disturb your sleep. Xu Wenlong pretended to be serious.

"I don't care, I have to fight during the day and at night. However, since you have to be busy for so long and so tired at night, you can ...... appropriately Just say a few words and give me a word of peace. ”

"Okay, can I sleep now? It's really late. Xu Wenlong was overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly took the opportunity to say.

"Okay, you go to sleep quickly, don't get tired." Yang Yingying sighed in disappointment and reluctantly hung up the phone.

Xu Wenlong smiled, put down his mobile phone and fell asleep, and fell asleep in a moment.

When the sky broke and the rooster was singing, Xu Wenlong instinctively woke up, hurriedly rinsed his mouth, washed his face, said hello to Guo Yanping, who was still sleeping, and hurriedly went downstairs. Now that he has a job, a place to live, and a stable and regular life, he has to exercise his body and move his muscles and bones, which is also a habit that the army has cultivated for many years.

The sun was about to rise, and the morning glow stained half of the sky red. The road along the river is quiet, except for the occasional rumbling of large trucks telling people that this is the city, not the countryside. The roadside breakfast shops are already in full swing, the fog is rising, and the shopkeepers are busy steaming steamed buns, fried fritters, and cooking cakes......

The Xianghe River seems to be still asleep, the microwave is soft, the river water is clear, and the boats of all colors moored on the river are swinging one by one, and it is very quiet. Some of the old grandfathers and grandmothers got up very early, their faces were peaceful, and they meticulously did their usual morning exercises by the river. Walking, doing exercises, practicing swords, doing tai chi......

Standing by the quiet river, facing the breeze of Xi Xi, breathing the intoxicating fresh air, Xu Wenlong gathered his energy, penetrated his whole body, and played a set of troop grappling and fighting boxing with one board and one eye. But seeing the iron fist flying, it was fierce and powerful, tossing and turning, and it was done in one go. The momentum of the tiger and the unpredictable changes are dazzling, dizzying, and even more impressive.

An old man who was exercising in the morning stopped to watch, nodding his head and smiling, showing an approving gaze. When Xu Wenlong's set of punches was finished, he said with a smile: "Thunder attack, attack with all your might, seize the opportunity, and defeat the enemy with one move, this is a very good way to play." But ......"

Xu Wenlong was taken aback, hurriedly bowed his hand, and said sincerely: "Please also ask the old man for advice." ”

The old man nodded, stroked his gray beard and continued: "However, if you meet an opponent who is light and agile, flexible and slippery, then you will suffer. Therefore, when fighting against the enemy, you should also judge the situation, adapt to the situation, brake quietly, wait for work, and sometimes achieve surprising results. ”

"Thank you for your advice." When Xu Wenlong heard this, he was in awe.

"Don't be busy, you can do it yourself." As soon as the old man finished speaking, he turned around and drifted away.

Xu Wenlong looked at the strange old man who was getting farther and farther away, and a sense of admiration and respect rose in his heart. He stood there for a long time, not moving for a long time. Until the old man's figure disappeared and no trace was gone. He took a great stride full of joy and ran briskly along the riverbank.

More than an hour later, Xu Wenlong finished his workout and returned to the restaurant drenched in sweat.

Guo Yanping, who was busy making a fire and cooking, saw it and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What's wrong?" Fell into the river? ”

Xu Wenlong hurriedly explained: "Run, sweat from running. ”

Guo Yanping looked at Xu Wenlong with incredible eyes, shook her head and muttered, "Is this running?" I think you're trying your best, so I think you've fallen into the river. ”

Xu Wenlong smiled, hurriedly went upstairs to take a shower, changed into dry clothes, and prepared for the challenges of the new day......

After three or four days, Xu Wenlong gradually adapted to the rhythm of life in the restaurant, and his various affairs in the restaurant changed from unfamiliar to familiar, and then to handy and easy, no longer feeling busy and nervous, and even squeezed out time to rest and watch TV.

That afternoon, Xu Wenlong took a nap and then picked up his pillow mobile phone to call his sister. I've been out for so long, I haven't been in touch with her, and I don't know what the situation is at home, whether anything has happened, now that everything is fine and everything is going well, I have to report her for an interrogation, so that she no longer has unnecessary worries and worries.

The phone was connected, and my sister Xu Wenjuan asked in confusion: "Hey, who are you?" Looking for which? ”

Hearing the familiar voice of his sister thousands of miles away, Xu Wenlong felt a burst of excitement and joy in his heart, and hurriedly said, "Sister, it's me, Xiaolong." ”

"Little Dragon? Is it really you? Xu Wenjuan was overjoyed and shouted, "Where are you?" How about now? Are you okay? ”

"It's good, it's good, it's all good." Xu Wenlong replied hurriedly.

"Really?" Xu Wenlongjuan said in disbelief, "Why hasn't there been any news for so long?" Don't have time to call? Didn't you know if we were worried about you? ”

"Isn't that busy? I don't have time, and I don't have a phone around me. Xu Wenlong hurriedly prevaricated. He didn't want to tell his sister about catching gophers and living in an oil mill.

"Xiaolong, don't be busy in Binyang, come back quickly." Xu Wenjuan changed her words and urged again and again, "Come back quickly." ”

"Come back? What are you doing back? Is there something wrong at home? What's wrong? Xu Wenlong was startled and hurriedly stood up from the bed.

"Of course there's something, and it's a big deal!" Xu Wenjuan looked excited, and stammered a brief account of what happened at home.