Chapter 20: Xishui
I was sleepy, but I couldn't sleep anymore after reading Hu Shanshan's WeChat.
I believe that online dating will make two people have feelings, and I also very much hope that Hu Shanshan will have a good impression of me! However, when these words appeared in front of my eyes, I began to question and suffer. I don't know why her story with her ex-boyfriend came to an end, and can I be good enough to take that place? How much more can I give Hu Shanshan?
Thinking of this, my heart began to feel uncomfortable, because I suddenly remembered what Hu Shanshan had said to me, that she was not as free and easy as I looked. In fact, I don't have the freedom I seem. - None of us have seen each other outside of the table.
We heard the rooster crowing in a daze, and when the early morning of the third day of the Lunar New Year came to us, it brought us more comfort. Because this journey is too difficult, although there are still dozens of kilometers to conquer, but we are facing it with the most energy and accepting it. I may even feel a little reluctant and nostalgic, because I find that although this journey is difficult, it is beautiful and even romantic!
The sudden death of her grandmother made Hu Shanshan feel haggard! But it may not be surprising to this matter, when the mourning news came, she did not show any decadence and malaise, after eating breakfast like no one, hooked my arm and said: "Lu Xia, today in Xishui, if Zhao Ziwu has any verbal ridicule, try to bear with it." Anyway, there will be no negotiation in the future, and the most important thing is to go home first. ”
I didn't quite understand what Hu Shanshan meant, so I scratched my neck and asked, "Are you thinking too much?" How could Manager Zhao ......"
"I mean what if!" Hu Shanshan corrected: "Plan ahead!" I just wanted to remind you. ”
"Oh! I understand, you don't worry about me! ”
"I'm not at ease."
Hu Shanshan gave me a look after speaking, and at this time, Zhao Ziwu and Wang Yuqing had already finished breakfast and walked towards us happily.
"Da Shanshan, are you alright?" Zhao Ziwu suddenly asked with concern.
Hu Shanshan smiled slightly and shook her head: "I'm fine!" Thank you for your concern, Manager Zhao. ”
"Hey! I've heard Yuqing say, mourn! ”
Hu Shanshan bowed slightly, turned to look at me and said, "Lu Xia, it's called Zhou Jie, it's time to go!" ”
……
When we arrived at the Yangtze River Bridge, it was 13 o'clock in the afternoon, and a blue street sign blocked passing vehicles and pedestrians could pass through. Zhao Ziwu walked at the forefront, looked at me at the bridge, and then looked at Zhou Jie and asked: "After crossing the bridge, is it really Xishui County?" ”
Zhou Jie nodded: "This is already Xishui!" ”
"Then I can have my colleague drive us up!" Saying that, Zhao Ziwu picked his chin at Zhou Jie and asked, "Thank you, brother!" Without you, we might not have made it this far. But the car can't carry too many people, what do you do? ”
"Oh, I'm home across the bridge." Zhou Jie hurriedly pointed to the other side of the river: "Zhouzhuang, it's very close." ”
I patted Zhou Jie on the shoulder, standing in front of his 1.8 meter tall and inevitably holding his face high, a little weird. "Why don't you invite us to your house for a cup of tea?"
"You're very welcome!" Zhou Jie said with a smile.
I was suddenly moved, and whether it was out of politeness or sincerity in inviting us, it made people feel a kind of warmth at this time. Because everyone just met in the water, at this time can reflect the preciousness of this friendship. It's a pity that we don't have extra time, everyone is like an arrow, where is there still leisure and elegance to visit the door?
"Forget it, let's wait until we have time later!"
"Hmmm! When you come to Wushi again, remember to give me news! ”
"Definitely!"
After saying that, I dragged Hu Shanshan's suitcase onto the bridge, and the wheels of the suitcase jumped on the non-slip tiles of the sidewalk......
After a few words of greetings along the way, Zhou Jie hugged everyone on the east bank of the bridge and said goodbye. Looking at his back as he walked away, Hu Shanshan suddenly snickered and said to me, "Lu Xia, do you know? This guy has the shadow of my ex-boyfriend on him. ”
When we are young, we look forward to the New Year, with new clothes, New Year's money, endless snacks, and most importantly, a time for family reunions. However, as many people grow older, they begin to fear or even hate the Chinese New Year. Just like Hu Shanshan's ex-boyfriend can't face up to his relationship with her, we all start to have our own difficulties.
Although Zhou Jie didn't say anything to us directly, I think most of the people who escape and return home can't let go of that pitiful self-esteem. When he returned home alone at the age of 27, he would face the urging of his parents, the interrogation of his relatives, and the comparison between his classmates and friends......
"You're welcome to come and play with us!" Wang Yuqing suddenly stood on tiptoe and waved at Zhou Jie.
I couldn't hear well, so I only saw Zhou Jie turn around and say something, and wave to us with a step back.
When Zhou Jie completely disappeared from our sight, Zhao Ziwu sighed and said, "Hey! What a brother! It's a pity that I won't see you again! ”
When we heard this, we looked at Zhao Ziwu, he was uncomfortable being stared at by us, frowned and said, "Isn't it?" You'd love to come and play with him! It's so innocent! ”
In fact, everyone understands it in their hearts, and they tacit itly! It's just that Zhao Ziwu said it too bluntly, which inevitably makes people feel that the world is cold.
"Who said that, I like that red water egg a lot, and I will definitely return it!" I raised my face childishly and touched Hu Shanshan on my shoulder: "Da Shanshan, right?"
Hu Shanshan glanced at her with disdain: "Why do you ask me?" I'm not coming with you, I'm fed up with you! ”
"I'll go! What do you mean you're fed up with me! I'm obviously very considerate along the way, okay! ”
"You're afraid you've forgotten how I ended up so miserable."
“……”
Forty minutes of waiting on the east bank of the bridge, a black SUV drove up to us. Soon, a middle-aged man who was not good-looking stepped out of the car and gave Zhao Ziwu a cigarette, looking funny and cute respectfully.
"It's been a long wait!" The man beckoned us to get into the car and threw Hu Shanshan's suitcase into the trunk.
Zhao Ziwu was not grateful, and looked at him condescendingly with a cigarette between his fingers, "I didn't wait long, the time for two rounds of mahjong." ”
The man sensed the sarcasm in Zhao Ziwu's words and explained: "I'm really sorry manager, there are relatives at home, I really can't leave, I can't help it!" ”
Zhao Ziwu sat in the co-pilot and snorted coldly, spit out a puff of cigarette out of the window, and looked at the cockpit: "Yo, it's still an automatic transmission!" ”
The man nodded: "Well, it was only replaced years ago!" ”
Zhao Ziwu took a deep puff of cigarette and slowly exhaled: "The company has been difficult in the past few years!" The market is sluggish, but it has not affected you, the year-end bonus, performance sharing, and even the living allowance are not less than you, it is indeed not easy! ”
"Yes, yes!" The man subconsciously wiped his cheeks, as if he was sweating, but it was freezing this day, how could he sweat.
"yes!" Zhao Ziwu smiled gloomily: "But no one appreciates it, have you found it?" The leaders have an empty title, and they can't call anyone at all, and they don't want to answer you on the phone after work or vacation. Ay! ”
The man cracked his mouth and squeezed out a malnourished smile. In the face of Zhao Ziwu's Ming Dynasty, he was sarcastic and aggressive, and he couldn't do anything except keep smiling.
Looking at the atmosphere in front of me, I felt quite uncomfortable. At this time, I suddenly understood what Hu Shanshan had said to me in the morning, or she was a moderate judge, and I could see Zhao Ziwu's open-mindedness and bearing at a glance.