The text message was sent by Zheng Tianran, the content was: Qin Aide, I am Zheng Tianran, I heard something about you, if I can, I want to talk to you!

To be honest, I was so excited to see this text message that I almost didn't jump up and scream. I would like to answer right away: Yes!

But I couldn't help it, because of this matter, I had to get Zhang Qiushuang's consent, not that I was afraid of Zhang Qiushuang, but I didn't want to cause unnecessary misunderstandings, after all, I am also a person with a daughter-in-law, and I have to consider my daughter-in-law's feelings.

Zheng Tianran's text message was very formal and obviously had no other meaning. I won't think about anything else, but I'm afraid that Zhang Qiushuang will think about it.

So I'm going to talk to her, and Zhang Qiushuang, she just went to the toilet, so I can only wait.

Waiting and waiting, I wondered if Zheng Tianran would suddenly confess to me, saying that I had been in love all these years and wanted to be with me, she was forced to be with Li Jiaguo, and asked me to take her to elope or something.

I even thought about living in seclusion in the mountains with her and having children. However, at the critical moment, Li Jiaguo's figure appeared in my fantasy, and I suddenly felt as uncomfortable as eating a fly, and immediately returned to reality.

To be honest, I'm a bit of a cleanliness addict, and I also have a mental cleanliness fetish.

Even if Zheng Tianran said that he wanted to be with me, I wouldn't agree, of course she wanted to sleep with me, I would definitely not refuse, but let me marry her, I don't think I can accept it, because she let Li Jiaguo go.

This is different from Alice and Zhang Qiushuang, let me marry Alice and Zhang Qiushuang, I can accept it, although they have also let others sleep.

There may even be more than one man who has slept with them, but I don't know those men, the past is gone, as long as you don't cuckold me in the future.

But Zheng Tianran is different, I know Li Jiaguo, and I also know that as long as I see Zheng Tianran, my first thought is that she has been by Li Jiaguo, and this makes me how to live.

So, it's okay to go to bed, but it's not okay to get married.

At this time, Zhang Qiushuang happened to come back, and she even brought someone back, and this person was Zheng Tianran.

"You。。。。。。 This...... "I was a little nervous and didn't know what to say.

Since the incident in my freshman year, I haven't spoken to Zheng Tianran, not even a single eye contact. I thought that I could face it indifferently, but I didn't expect that after so many years, when I faced Zheng Tianran again, I didn't know what to say.

When Zhang Qiushuang was in college, he shared a dormitory with Zheng Tianran, and he was a best friend, but later Zheng Tianran was admitted to graduate school and moved to the graduate student apartment.

But this has not affected the relationship between them, and they have been in touch for seven years after graduating from college. It's just that it's not as close as it was in college, after all, thousands of miles apart, time and distance will slowly make the relationship fade.

Seeing my overwhelmed look, Zhang Qiushuang glared at me fiercely, and then said to me: "I naturally have something to tell you, you two go and talk!" ”

"Oh! Oh! I stupidly made two tones.

Zheng Tianran was very generous and said: "Qiu Shuang, come with us, we haven't had a good chat for a long time!" ”

Zheng Tianran's words are sincere, there is no intention of falsification, she called Zhang Qiushuang, explaining that what she wants to tell me is not my crooked kind of thing, it seems that it should be like what she expressed in her text message, it is a very formal thing.

Zhang Qiushuang also waved his hand generously and said, "It's okay, let's talk, I'll listen to their nonsense here!" ”

I can't help but wonder, I guess it's Zhang Qiushuang's character, who dares to say that the school leaders are talking nonsense on a day like today, but then again, we have all graduated, and we are afraid of a bird.

Zheng Tianran smiled faintly at Zhang Qiushuang and said, "See you later!" ”

Then he looked at me again: "Qin 。。。。。 ”

Zheng Tianran hesitated, her hesitation was not that she had forgotten my name, but that she was thinking about whether she should call me by my name.

It is very rude to call people by their first names, and this has been the case since ancient times. Don't call me by name, she doesn't know, what is the good name, it's called Ed, it seems too cordial, the relationship is not to that extent, it's called Lao Qin, it doesn't seem respectful enough.

I could see Zheng Tianran's hesitation, and hurriedly said: "Just call me Lao Qin, everyone calls me that, it doesn't matter!" ”

Zheng Tianran nodded, but didn't call, looked into the distance and said, "Go to the café over there and sit down!" ”

After speaking, Zheng Tianran took the lead and walked up, I followed behind, she intended to be side by side with me, but I felt embarrassed side by side, because I didn't know what to say.

But if you follow behind, you will think that I am a follower, and it will appear that I am rude to me. Second, I would be considered rude to peek at people from behind.

Of course let me go ahead, that's not going to work. So in the end, the two of us left side by side, but we didn't say anything all the way.

We came out of the playground, around the walnut forest, through the school building, to the living quarters, where there were shops, small bridges and flowing water, cafes, fried chicken restaurants and so on.

The café is right on the edge of the artificial lake, with a few tables under a few parasols, and of course there is a place inside. But in order to avoid suspicion, I chose both

I chose to sit outside.

I didn't ask for coffee, I couldn't get used to that, or to put it bluntly, I don't have a taste for this kind of bun. Zheng Tianran didn't ask for it, we asked for a pot of black tea.

The tea was on the table, and I picked it up at the same time and began to savor it. I don't know how to taste tea, I only know that the tea is very fragrant, the taste is bitter, with a little sweetness, and the aftertaste is endless.

In the eyes of a discerning person, the two of us can see at once that they are covering up and hiding the embarrassment of having nothing to say.

Seeing that my cup of tea was about to run out, I didn't know what to say, at this time, Zheng Tianran was more courageous, and she was the first to speak.

But what she said had nothing to do with herself, she seemed a little clueless, she said lightly and sadly: "Qiu Shuang liked you when he was in college, but unfortunately you didn't know it at that time." Now that you can be together, I think it's very good, Qiu Shuang is actually quite bitter, I sincerely hope you can be happy! ”

I was a little dizzy when I said this, so I didn't know how to pick it up, just when I wanted to ask Zhang Qiushuang where he was suffering, Zheng Tianran finally said the right thing: "I first went to graduate school, the direction is archaeology, after graduate school, I studied for a doctorate, the direction is archaeology, and I am currently a postdoctoral." ”

This sentence is more brainless than the above sentence. I was stunned for a long time, I didn't know what to say, I thought to myself, you wouldn't be here to show off.

Of course, this idea was quickly rejected by myself, because no matter which aspect you look at, Zheng Tianran will not be such a superficial person.

But if it's not showmanship, why do you say this? I could only smile awkwardly and say, "Congratulations! Congratulations! When you were a freshman, you just studied well, and you deserve to have the achievements you have now! ”

I originally thought that Zheng Tianran was definitely not saying it to show off, but the following sentence made me unsure again, Zheng Tianran smiled slightly, smiled very reluctantly, and said to me: "Actually, your academic performance is also very good, but something happened later, for this matter, in fact, the culprit is me, I owe you a word of sorry, sorry!" ”

Saying that, Zheng Tianran actually stood up and bowed to me deeply, which startled me, I quickly jumped up, wanted to help, but I felt that it was inappropriate, and it was not appropriate not to help, when I was in danger, Zheng Tianran himself straightened his body, and said again: "I'm sorry, I scared you just now!" ”

I waved my hand again and again and said, "It's okay! It's okay! Let's sit down, it scares me! If I do this again, I'm going to run! ”

When Zheng Tianran heard what I said, he actually showed a smile, which was very beautiful and gave people a feeling of wanting to fall in love. But soon she tightened the corners of her mouth and returned to her original state.

This time I had to be a little more proactive, and I couldn't be so passive anymore, so I asked bluntly, "You're not just here to tell me this, are you?" ”

Zheng Tianran shook his head, then looked into my eyes and said, "I heard that you opened an antique shop?" ”

I didn't pay attention to Zheng Tianran's eyes, and when I heard Zheng Tianran say this, I was a little proud in my heart, so I pretended not to care: "What Qiu Shuang told you, I also open it for fun, and I also sell modern handicrafts, which is not an antique shop!" ”

Zheng Tianran directly ignored my words and asked again, "I heard that you have been to the ancient tomb?" ”

I was stunned, listening to the meaning of Zheng Tianran's words, I guess she wanted to say at the beginning, I heard that you robbed the tomb, but she must know that it is very rude to ask so much, so she changed the theft to becoming.

But even so, it made me uncomfortable. It's not that I don't feel comfortable having my secret known. Instead, I think that in front of a professional archaeologist, saying that robbing one's own tomb is equivalent to digging someone's ancestral grave, which is not good for my own reputation.

Although I can't get Zheng Tianran, even if I get it, I won't want it, but I still want to leave some good impressions in Zheng Tianran's heart.

Zheng Tianran saw that I didn't speak for a long time, and knew what I thought, so he said to me: "Don't think about it, I'm not the kind of public knowledge, who is bound by morality, I just want to ask!" ”

I'm sure Zheng Tianran has another purpose, but she really didn't mean to use this to accuse me with morality, since that's the case, it's nothing, after all, this matter itself is a thing that can be bragged about, and it is enough for me to brag for a lifetime.

Originally, I also wanted to blow it to Zhang Qiushuang, but at that time, I didn't have that mind, and after mentioning it to Zhang Qiushuang, Zhang Qiushuang seemed to be very disgusted, and he didn't ask again, and I didn't say it again.

I don't talk about it with others, but I only talk to a few of my good friends.

Now that Zheng Tianran knows, I think it should be Zhang Qiushuang's words, because Zheng Tianran can't know from my four good friends, after all, they can't fight Zheng Tianran, and they almost haven't spoken.

I nodded a little smugly: "Yes! But I was also invited by others to take a look, it's nothing, compared to a professional like you, it's just a drop in the bucket! Ay! By the way, did Zhang Qiushuang tell you? ”

When Zheng Tianran heard me admit it, a glimmer of light immediately flashed in her eyes, but in a flash, she immediately returned to her original state and said to me: "No! I learned from Li Jiaguo, and he seems to have listened to Yin Zefei and them! ”

I frowned, I guess it was Wang Sheng who scared Yin Zefei at that time, and what they said, was told by Yin Zefei to Li Jiaguo, so I knew.

I didn't ask more about it, but said, "Oh! That's nothing! ”

Then I fell silent again, neither spoke, and after a long silence, I drank two cups of tea. Zheng Tianran

When I spoke again, I could see that she seemed to be brewing something, and now that she spoke, it really startled me. She said: "The topics I am studying now are mainly the history before the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, especially those of the Xia Dynasty. Recently, we got the news that an ancient tomb was found in Gansu, it seems to be before the Zhou Dynasty, I want to organize an archaeological team to investigate, but there are no professionals, I heard that you have been to the ancient tomb, so I want you to go with us, is it okay? ”

After finishing speaking, Zheng Tianran stared at me with hope in his eyes, waiting for my answer.

I took a deep look at Zheng Tianran, and under her hopeful eyes, there was obviously something else, I couldn't see what it was, but I felt that her mood was not quite right.

It seemed as if she needed great courage and patience when she said this, as could be seen from her slightly trembling right hand.

Zheng Tianran found out that I was looking at her hand, and immediately subconsciously grabbed my right hand with my left hand to prevent her right hand from trembling, but how could her actions of wanting to cover it be hidden.

In addition, I noticed that Zheng Tianran's hands were very white and white. I noticed the whiteness of her hands, not because I had any other thoughts, but because, I thought it was a sickly whiteness.

In fact, Zheng Tianran's whole person is very white, I didn't pay attention to it at first, thinking that it was just that girls like to be whiter, isn't there that white to cover a hundred ugly. So I didn't pay attention to it, but now I look closely, but I find that this white is pale, problematic white.

I didn't answer, and Zheng Tianran's voice sounded again with some eagerness: "Is it okay?" ”

In fact, when Zheng Tianran asked me for the first time, I wanted to agree, but I found that something was wrong with her, so I hesitated.

In addition, I am still a little puzzled, that is, since it is a professional archaeology, for this kind of archaeological team, it is easy to find people, those people are professional, and more experienced than me, my only advantage, it is estimated that I can fight, but archaeology has nothing to do with being able to fight, and it is something that cannot be beaten with eight poles.

And Zheng Tianran doesn't look for his senior brothers, sisters, uncles, and uncles, who come to me, a former college classmate who has forgotten, there must be something wrong here.

I tentatively asked, "You know what?" Some tombs are problematic and cannot be easily undertaken! ”

As soon as I said this, Zheng Tianran's originally pale face instantly became even paler, bloodless, just like the white ash on the wall, the Japanese geisha in the movie.

Seeing Zheng Tianran's expression, I probably guessed that there was something wrong with this ancient tomb.

"Is there something wrong with this ancient tomb?" I asked directly.

Zheng Tianran trembled, biting his lip and never speaking.

Seeing her expression, and that helpless look, I felt a pain in my heart for no reason. I guessed another approximation, thinking of what Zhang Qiushuang and I overheard last night, it is estimated that the reason why Zheng Tianran was with Li Jiaguo was also because of this incident.

Archaeology is a very expensive thing, if the school does not support it, the state does not support it, if you want archaeology, you have to raise your own money.

Even if the state and the school support it, the money given is limited, and you have to solicit sponsorship and find someone to pay. Zheng Tianran is with Li Jiaguo, and it is estimated that it is also to let Li Jiaguo pay money.

I don't know why she had to go to this grave, like some Frankenstein, to give her life for science? It's possible, but I don't think that's the case with Zheng Tianran.

There must have been something else in this, but I didn't ask right away, and seeing her helpless and pitiful appearance, I made a decision first.

"Good! I promise you! I said, I don't even need Zheng Tianran to give me a clear answer, I agreed, not for anything else, just to help her, and make up for the regret of not being able to be with her in the first place.

Zheng Tianran was very excited when he heard it, he didn't know what to say, and he trembled his lips several times and wanted to say something, but he never said it.

I saw that her mood was not very stable, so I said: "Okay, that's it, after you finish your preparations, just let Zhang Qiushuang tell me, by the way, I may have to bring someone with me." ”

Zheng Tianran nodded after hearing this and said, "Yes, but it's best not to let Qiu Shuang know about this matter!" ”

I got up and wanted to leave, but when I heard this, I sat down again and wondered, "Why?" ”

"Because of the autumn shuang, she 。。。。。。" Zheng Tianran was about to speak.

Suddenly, Li Jiaguo's voice came: "Natural, Lao Qin, you are here?" What to talk about? Seems serious? ”

Zheng Tianran saw Li Jiaguo coming, his face suddenly became ugly, he got up and didn't leave directly, but gave Li Jiaguo enough face, and said with a smile: "It's nothing, it's just a matter of organizing an archaeological team!" ”

Li Jiaguo did not have the slightest displeasure on his face, and hugged Zheng Tianran's waist, I saw Zheng Tianran move slightly, obviously resisting, but was hugged by Li Jiaguo.

Li Jiaguo smiled all over his face, and said to me proudly: "That's right! Lao Qin, I was going to talk to you about this yesterday, but something was delayed, tonight at our class reunion, let's talk about it again, let's go, lunch is about to start! ”

If I usually have to ask Zheng Tianran about Zhang Qiushuang, but Li Jiaguo appeared as a winner, which made me extremely unhappy, although it was not a time, but watching him hug Zheng Tianran, I still had a feeling of eating a dead fly, all the interest was suddenly gone, I said hello casually, and went to the open-air buffet prepared by the school.