The passage of time, such as the water of the Nanjiang River, is gone, time into September 14, 2007, today is Zhang Guolin's son Roger's birthday, 21 years old this year, did not be admitted to university, studied for three years in mechanical technician school, did not graduate, automatically dropped out, but to find him trouble, not to fight with others, or to take drugs, spend money like running water, Zhang Guolin just walked into the general manager's office at nine o'clock ten o'clock, the telephone on the desk rang, Zhang Guolin picked up the telephone: "Hey, who?" What's up? ”

"I'm Luo Fang, I warn you of bad news, your son Roger was taking drugs in a bar last night, and was arrested by the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Drug Control Brigade, locked up for one night, I received a call from the Drug Control Brigade, you want to think of a way! Today is his birthday. ”

When Zhang Guolin heard the news, the nameless anger in his heart suddenly erupted and roared: "Think of a way, think of a way, that is, you pamper him, spend money on him, and don't control or discipline him harshly, and now he has become like this, and something happened in three days and two days, but it made me angry, my God, how did I give birth to such a ghost son." ”

Luo Fang waited quietly for Zhang Guolin to finish his anger, her eyes flowed with tears, and she begged Zhang Guolin: "Guolin, the matter has come out, think of a way!" You are also responsible, have you ever managed Roger? Don't put the blame on me, Roger is also your son, you are a father, and you dare not walk in front of the stage justifiably, let Roger recognize you as a father, and call you uncle, for twenty-one years, you are hiding behind the stage, what will you think in your heart? My heart is very bitter, I also go out early and return late, help you take care of the Four Seas Hotel, the money is earned, but what is lost, you can't buy it back with money, we don't blame each other, think of a way! ”

When Zhang Guolin heard Luo Fang say this, he realized that the responsibility was heavy, his heart softened, and he said in a low tone: "I'm sorry! Luo Fang, I want to find a way, it's really hard for you, I'll go to the drug brigade, but you should be prepared, it's best for him to quit drug addiction first, then he can be saved, you listen to me, be ruthless, don't care about his birthday, send him to a drug rehabilitation center. ”

What can Luo Fang do, he can only listen to Zhang Guolin's arrangement, and say softly: "Well, you go, I have the hotel matter." ”

Zhang Guolin put down the phone, thought about it quietly, sighed long, and said to himself: "How can I have such an uncompetitive son, who doesn't study hard, doesn't learn and doesn't know how to do things, and does everything he can." ”

At this time, Zhang Guolin thought of Governor Li, and hurriedly dialed Governor Li's mobile phone: "Hey, Governor Li, please do one thing, my uncompetitive son, who took drugs last night, has joined the drug brigade again, you find an acquaintance to intercede, and send the uncompetitive son to the drug rehabilitation center!" Kick your addiction and maybe be saved! ”

President Li replied meaningfully: "Mr. Zhang, you really can't bear to send your baby son to a drug rehabilitation center, you didn't discipline well when you were a child, and there will be a lot of trouble when you grow up, you have fulfilled it, I told Luo Fang many times, don't give your child so much pocket money, money is also drugs!" Especially during the child's growth period, it is necessary to guide it correctly, and I immediately said hello to the anti-drug brigade. ”

"President Li, now say this, it's late, I also have responsibility, this is no way, if you don't send him to drug rehabilitation, the consequences are really unimaginable, I am making amends, this uncompetitive son, has taken a road of no return in life, people are not like people, ghosts are not like ghosts to live, what is the meaning of life, send him to drug rehabilitation, that is a bright road! He's still young, he can't just be scrapped, President Li, I'll go to the drug brigade now, and hang up the phone. Zhang Guolin was instructed by President Li, suddenly woke up painfully, realized that there was no time to delay, put down the phone, and went straight to the drug rehabilitation brigade of the Nanjiang Public Security Bureau.

Zhang Guolin hurriedly came to the drug control brigade of the Nanjiang City Public Security Bureau, and saw Roger sitting in the examination room, looking indifferent, always thinking that Uncle Zhang would help him find someone to intercede, and he could go home immediately, when he looked up and saw Uncle Zhang coming in, he immediately smiled and said: "Uncle Zhang, I knew that you would come to save me, I can go home with you today, today is my birthday." ”

Zhang Guolin was expressionless, and said coldly: "You think that the Public Security Bureau is our home, you can come if you want, you can leave if you want, you have violated the law, you can deal with it as you want, I can't save you, you save yourself, quit drug addiction, this is the only way out." ”

When Roger heard Uncle Zhang say such a thing, he suddenly became angry: "Fuck your mother B, you bitch who sells B, aren't you here to save me, why are you running here?" Go to hell. ”

Zhang Guolin heard such an insult, slapped it over, only heard a "snap", and pointed at Roger's head angrily: "You bastard, brute, are you dirty, Lao Tzu beat you to death today, see if you dare to scold Lao Tzu." ”

When the police officer saw this scene, he roared to stop: "I'm impatient, fighting in the Public Security Bureau, who are you?" ”

Zhang Guolin replied unconsciously: "I am his uncle, I was so angry with this kid that I couldn't control myself, so I made a move." ”

The male police officer, about forty years old and of medium height, sneered at Zhang Guolin and said, "Can you teach good children with such an education method?" There is something wrong with the brain. ”

At this time, the police officer's mobile phone rang, took the mobile phone and said a few words, immediately beckoned to Zhang Guolin, walked out of the examination room, and said to Zhang Guolin: "Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, I just said to you a little heavier, please understand, President Li has called, know your intentions, understand your good intentions, it is right to send to the drug rehabilitation center, you give this child to me, please rest assured, we will save him as much as possible, you go home, busy with other things." ”

When Zhang Guolin heard the police officer say this, his bad mood eased somewhat, and he said politely: "What is the police officer's surname? Child discipline, please leave it to you. ”

The police officer took out a business card from the drawer and handed it to Zhang Guolin: "Mr. Zhang, you're welcome, I understand your mood very well, we often maintain communication, and it is also our responsibility to educate children, and both parties discipline together." ”

Zhang Guolin looked at the business card and said very gratefully: "Director Wu, let you see the smile, I'm so anxious...... The child entrusted you with your bother, thank you! ”

"Thanks for what? This is the duty of our public security cadres and policemen, and there is a long way to go in disciplining young people, especially after so many years of reform and opening up, some decadent Western ideas have poisoned our young people, and the juvenile crime rate has been increasing year by year. Director Wu said so much to Zhang Guolin from a professional point of view.

Zhang Guolin was remarked by Director Wu, and said with deep feelings: "Yes, the problem of adolescent growth is important to the surrounding environment, society and family, and the issue of adolescent education cannot be delayed. ”

"Mr. Zhang, don't say kind words, you go home." Director Wu made a gesture and sent Zhang Guolin out of the drug control brigade of the Nanjiang City Public Security Bureau, shook hands with each other and said goodbye.

Coming out of the drug control brigade of the Nanjiang City Public Security Bureau, Zhang Guolin panicked in his heart, thinking to himself, can Roger's child be saved? If you don't have a bottom in your heart, it must be your own heart, and you have more concern.

Back at the Sihai Hotel, Zhang Guolin saw Luo Fang in the cashier counter, glanced at her, and quickly entered the general manager's office, Luo Fang then followed up, sat on the sofa, Zhang Guolin poured a cup of tea and said to her: "I didn't expect Roger to become like this, even I dare to scold, I feel uncomfortable, I have asked Officer Wu to try my best to save this kid." ”

Luo Fang said with concern: "I listen to you, I am also waking up to myself, the main responsibility lies with me, I dot on Roger too much, always use money to make him happy, and ignore his character education." ”

"Between the two of us, don't blame each other, care about Roger's transformation together, put some effort into educating the children, care about the growth of the children, maybe it's still too late."

Zhang Guolin's mental state seemed very tired, and after speaking, he sat on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and exhaled the smoke.

Luo Fang was also very helpless, she could only resign herself to fate, feeling uncomfortable, and there was a sour tear in her eyes.

"Look at you, look at you, I will cry, do I feel good?" Zhang Guolin took out a napkin from the tea set and handed it to Luo Fang.

Luo Fang said while crying: "I am just this precious son, if it goes on like this, what is the meaning of my life in the world?" You always hide in the background, call you uncle, when will you be your father, talk to Roger, maybe it will be better, he asked me many times, who is my father? I didn't dare to answer it directly. ”

Zhang Guolin heard Luo Fang say this, he didn't speak for a long time, patted Luo Fang's back gently, and comforted her: "You have to understand me, Lin Wei and I are still a legal husband and wife, how can I disclose my father's identity to Roger, I'm not always by your mother's side, isn't it just a family?" ”

"Family, what does Roger think? You can come if you want, you can leave if you want, my home is your clan, I am also a woman in my forties, and the child has become like this again. Luo Fang looked at Zhang Guolin with tears in her eyes.

Zhang Guolin was even more sad by Luo Fang's words, and felt that Luo Fang was very reasonable, she had children with herself, and worked hard to run the hotel to make money, but she neglected the education of her children, Roger is also a descendant of the Zhang family, the son does not teach, the father and son have been.

At this time, the office phone rang, interrupting the two of us, Zhang Guolin picked up the phone: "Hey, what's the matter?" ”

"Mr. Zhang, the person from the fire inspection, came to the hotel to inspect and said that there is a fire safety hazard, you come over to deal with it." Manager Nie reported the inspection and listened to Mr. Zhang's instructions.

"Okay, I'll come down right away, and you can talk to the inspectors."

Zhang Guolin put down the phone and said to Luo Fang: "Don't worry, Roger's matter, I will do my best to help him change his ways, let's go down, the fire inspector is in the hall downstairs, looking for scum, I'll deal with it." ”

Zhang Guolin quickly went downstairs, and said with a smile on his face: "Oh, Captain Li came to check, it's hard work, please make more corrections." ”

Zhang Guolin said as he took out 20,000 yuan from the cash register to Luo Fang and stuffed it into Captain Li's hand: "Captain Li has worked hard, is there any problem?" We will definitely rectify it. ”

Captain Li, fat, in his thirties, tall with small glasses, with a shiny face, smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, small problem, the fire escape is blocked, you have to clean up the debris, this passage can't be blocked, just rectify it." Team Li handed over 20,000 yuan to the police officer who issued the rectification order, but the receipt was not opened, and the 20,000 yuan was forcibly collected.

After collecting 20,000 yuan, he turned around and walked out of the hotel gate, Team Li shook hands with Zhang Guolin and said goodbye: "Mr. Zhang, your hotel, the rectification attitude is very good, human life is critical, and the firefighting work cannot be sloppy for a moment, thank you for your cooperation!" ”

Sending off the fire inspectors, Zhang Guolin returned to the counter in the hall and said to Luo Fang: "The unspoken rule, pay the annual fee, do not pay the annual fee, the hotel has a lot of problems, and the hotel is ordered to close the hotel, no way, there are no private hotels and large supermarkets and shopping malls, they are determined, this is the dark side of society, the inevitable problem of social development, don't feel sorry for the money, you can earn it." ”

Luo Fang nodded and replied, "I know, you don't have to explain, care more about Roger, I'm here, go back to your office." ”

"Well, there's something to call, I'm going upstairs, you're busy!"

Zhang Guolin turned around and returned to the office, leaning back on the sofa, closing his eyes and pondering.

Roger has been in drug rehabilitation for a month, Zhang Guolin bought a lot of milk powder and other nutritional products in the mall at 9 o'clock in the morning, and was going to visit Roger in the drug rehabilitation center to see if he had the intention of waking up? Understanding the good intentions of the elders, Zhang Guolin walked into the hotel and said to Luo Fang's ear: "Now let's go to visit Roger, you arrange work, and I will wait for you in the car outside." ”

Zhang Guolin got into a Xinao car, waited for Luo Fang to get in the car, and went straight to the drug rehabilitation center of the Municipal Public Security Bureau to visit his son.

In the car, Luo Fang was very eager to see her son, she nagged Zhang Guolin and said, "I don't know, how is Roger's child?" Quitting drug addiction? ”

Zhang Guolin understood Luo Fang's love for his son, and patiently said to Luo Fang: "My mood is the same as yours, I hope that my son Roger will be corrected as soon as possible, this child is smart, that is, he has made some indiscriminate pig friends and dog friends, you and I form a joint force to pull him back and save Roger." ”

Luo Fang leaned on Zhang Guolin's shoulder, showing her soft love to the fullest, and said gently: "Yes! Raising children since childhood, so hard to bring up, if you can't save it, what is the meaning of living in the world as a mother! ”

The two were in the car, their hearts were very heavy, and they knew very well that taking drugs was a point of no return, Zhang Guolin drove the car, thinking about how to talk to Roger face-to-face.

When they arrived at the drug rehabilitation center of the Nanjiang Public Security Bureau, when Zhang Guolin and Luo Fang walked into the gate, the high fence was equipped with electric barbed wire, and they felt a chill, and there was a roar of struggle: "Let me out, I can't stand it, beg the police officer, let me out, B......"

Luo Fang suddenly shuddered, shivered, and pulled Guolin's arm, at this time, a young male police officer from the doorman asked, "Who are you looking for?" ”

"We're here to visit Roger, I'm his uncle."

"Oh, please register the form, show me your ID card, bring the items on the table and check it, contraband is not allowed to be brought in."

The young police officer, after carefully checking the items, prompted: "Roger is in the fourth drug rehabilitation room, this guy will go crazy, you pay attention." ”

Hearing the police officer's prompt, Zhang Guolin's heart was half cold, he looked at Luo Fang's expression, and knew that Luo Fang was in a very bad mood, he didn't speak, and his heart was very chaotic.

Walking into the No. 4 drug rehabilitation room, seeing Roger tied to the bed by Wuhuada, Luo Fang couldn't control her tears and didn't dare to look at her son.

When Roger saw his mother, he shouted vigorously as if he had seen a life-saving straw: "Mom, tell the police officer, let your son out!" I'm suffering, please, Mom. ”

Luo Fang approached the bed, and said while crying: "Xiaojie, Mom is saving you, helping you quit drug addiction, be patient, it will pass, seeing your drug addiction attack and pain, Mom feels uncomfortable." ”

"Yes! Listen to your mother's words, make up your mind, quit drug addiction, there is a way out, and we can't bear to see you like this today. Zhang Guolin came from a father's heart.

Roger ignored Zhang Guolin's words, and suddenly, anger rose in his heart, and he spat in Zhang Guolin's face, phew, and said: "Fuck you B, send me to this hellish place, get away, don't be in front of me." ”

Zhang Guolin wiped the saliva on his face with humiliation, forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, really wanted to slap him twice, and sighed into the air.

"Xiaojie, you treat your Uncle Zhang like this, he is also good for you, don't be indistinguishable from evil, who is willing to send you to a drug rehabilitation center, isn't it just a heart?" Luo Fang admonished affectionately with tears in her eyes, and was about to continue.

Zhang Guolin's eyes were a little blurry, and he hurriedly interrupted Luo Fang's words: "Don't say it, this kid is really not a thing, your mother has worked hard to raise you so big, from childhood to adulthood, do everything to make your mother worried and break her heart for you, where is your conscience as a kid?" ”

Roger, an addict like him, can listen to these persuasions, when drug addiction occurs, people are not like people, ghosts are not like ghosts, there is no personality, drugs are God, you can control everything about him, what is mother? Human nature is dead in the addict, with tears and snot on his face, like a bear.

At this time, a female police officer in a white coat came in, gave Roger a sedative, packed up the needles, and said to Zhang Guolin: "This kid is very addicted to drugs, and he takes a lot of drugs. ”

"Thank you, officer, for bothering you, can he quit?" Luo Fang asked eagerly, pinning her hopes for drug rehabilitation on the female police officer.

The female police officer looked at Luo Fang, nodded and said, "If you can quit, it's too cruel, you have to take off a layer of skin, listen to the tone, you are his mother, it is understandable." ”

"Boy, did you hear what the officer said? If you don't quit drug addiction, you'll die. Zhang Guolin reminded Roger, who was tied up with five flowers.

Roger's face showed a fierce light, and he shouted: "It's about your mother's shit, what does it have to do with you whether you die or not." ”

The female police officer stopped and said, "What are you yelling at, you will only come to visit your loved ones." As he spoke, he glanced at Zhang Guolin and Luo Fang, and walked out of the drug rehabilitation room.

Zhang Guolin pulled the corner of Luo Fang's clothes, came out with the female police officer, and asked about the drug rehabilitation: "Officer, this kid has a bad temperament, how could he become like this." ”

The female police officer comforted: "You go back, there is no point in visiting at this stage, in two months, he has now lost his mind, just like a mental illness, don't be sad, this symptom is the process of drug rehabilitation, compulsory drug rehabilitation here, it will be successful, go back." ”

Zhang Guolin and Luo Fang nodded very gratefully, and Luo Fang said, "Thank you, officer! What's your last name? ”

The female police officer smiled and replied: "No thanks, this is our responsibility, my surname is Huang, my name is Hua, call me Officer Huang." ”

"Well, Officer Huang, I've bothered you, you can accept this little bit of heart." Zhang Guolin took out a stack of renminbi from his pocket and handed it to her.

Officer Huang half-pushed, and Zhang Guolin forced the RMB into her pocket.

Zhang Guolin immediately said politely: "Officer Huang, you are busy, I'm sorry to disturb you, I'm a kid, I'll entrust you, let you bother, listen to you, let's go home, goodbye!" After speaking, he shook hands with Officer Huang and waved goodbye.

Zhang Guolin sent Luo Fang back to the Four Seas Hotel, it was 16:27 in the afternoon, on the way back, he was not in the mood to speak, he saw Roger's ghost, his mood was very dull, he must be his own flesh and blood, and when Luo Fang got out of the car, he said to Luo Fang: "I won't go back to the hotel, I have something to do with President Li, don't come to dinner at night, get off work, you will take a call home." ”

Luo Fang nodded, didn't say anything, was not in a good mood, his heart was full of melancholy, and he walked into the hotel in a dull manner.

Tonight, Lu Liping's birthday, Zhang Guolin booked a three-table banquet in Nanjiang Yuanfang Seafood City, put the troubles behind his mind, hurriedly left the Sihai Hotel, came to Lu Liping's residence, took Lu Liping to the jewelry store to buy a valuable platinum necklace, helped her bring it, and said with a smile: "Is this style beautiful?" Don't go for another style. ”

"Okay, this style is very beautiful, dear taste is good, I like it, pay for it!" Lu Liping was full of joy and looked in the mirror.

Out of the jewelry store, Zhang Guolin drove directly to Nanjiang Yuanfang Seafood City, friends were all there, in the big three table private room, next to President Li, sat the face of a new beautiful lady, in her twenties, Danfeng eyes, novel hairstyle, a beautiful face, showing a sweet smile.

President Li hurriedly got up and introduced to Zhang Guolin with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, this is Miss Ouyang Lin, my girlfriend, who works in the City Construction Bank. ”

"Heh... Oh, next to President Li, there are really beautiful women, Miss Ouyang is so beautiful, good! Lu Liping deliberately said this with bad intentions, she hated this kind of flowery man in her heart.

Zhang Guolin heard that there was something in this, and hurriedly interrupted Lu Liping: "Beautiful, beautiful, Miss Ouyang, hello!" It's a pleasure to see you, but you want to treat us well, President Li, please sit down. Zhang Guolin stretched out his hand and shook hands with Miss Ouyang.

must be a veteran on the scene, a few words on the scene, the atmosphere on the scene is relaxed and active, Miss Ouyang Lin smiled sweetly and said: "Mr. Zhang, hello!" Thank you for the invitation, I am very happy to meet you, President Li has mentioned you many times, you are a successful and handsome man, I saw you today, it is really so!"

"Huh... Ha... Miss Ouyang is really good at talking, but she really deserves to be our Governor Li's girlfriend! Lu Liping didn't know whether it was good or bad, and smiled at President Li and Miss Ouyang.

Zhang Guolin knew that Lu Liping's words were wrong, patted her on the shoulder and said, "You go and inform the bar to serve the food, and the friends are all here." ”

Governor Li smiled awkwardly, wondering if he didn't praise her for being beautiful, and he was a little jealous, but Mr. Zhang grasped the scene properly and would not be too embarrassed.

All the wine and food were served, Zhang Guolin glanced at everyone, picked up the wine glass and got up and said: "Today, it is my favorite person and everyone's lovely friend, Miss Lu Liping's birthday, I am specially invited to be a good friend of Lu Liping, and I wish Miss Lu Liping a happy birthday together!" Dry arms! ”

As soon as the words fell, there was a sound of touching arms and plates, which filled the entire large private room with the blessings of men and women: "Oh, I wish Lu Liping a happy birthday!" Dry arms! ”

Zhang Guolin poured another glass of beer, and said with a smile: "Everyone, calm down, this second glass of wine, thanks to you for coming in your busy schedule, I am deeply grateful, I wish you good health with this glass of wine!" Happy everyday! Family happiness! Dry! ”

President Li flattered Lu Liping even more cordially, raised his wine glass, got up and said with a smile: "I propose, everyone raise their wine glasses and wish our beautiful little sister Lu Liping a happy birthday!" In good shape! Dry arms! ”

Zhang Guolin drank a little wine, a little drunk, dizzy, his nostrils were itchy, he touched it with his fingers, and suddenly felt a hot liquid flowing out, he wiped it with his hand, and his face was covered with red blood.

When Lu Liping saw Zhang Guolin's face, she was taken aback: "Guolin, what's wrong with you?" Nostrils were bleeding. ”

President Li hurriedly got up and handed a napkin to Zhang Guolin: "You wipe it clean, don't drink the wine, what's the matter?" You've never had a nosebleed, but be alert, and I'll accompany you tomorrow when you go to the hospital for a check-up. ”

"It's okay, it's okay, maybe it's on fire, it's bleeding from the nostrils, don't sweep everyone's fun, please keep drinking!" Zhang Guolin shook his arm a few times, rolled up two paper stoppers, blocked the two nostrils, stopped the bleeding, and smirked at Lu Liping: "Heh... Scold... Fuss. ”

Lu Liping said with concern: "Who is making a fuss, President Li is right, I will go to the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjiang tomorrow to check your body, husband, I will accompany you, so it is decided, you don't drink." Lu Liping snatched the wine glass from Zhang Guolin's hand.

In order not to spoil everyone's interest, Zhang Guolin humorously said to Lu Liping: "Wife... Happy birthday to my wife! Please rest assured, I am in good health, and you say to everyone, I can't do it! Singing in the evening, I continued to drink, and I got drunk. ”

Zhang Guolin's words caused his friends to laugh, and President Li stretched out his mother's finger: "Okay, Mr. Zhang, good look!" Whoever says you can't do it, I'll ask him for a drink. ”

The wine was also drunk, the song was sung to the fullest, Lu Liping's birthday was happy and happy, the scene was beautiful, the friends gave a big bag of birthday gifts, late at night, from the Nanjiang Happy Valley KTV, the friends went home, Lu Liping caressed Zhang Guolin into the car, let him sit in the co-pilot seat, she said to Zhang Guolin: "Husband, I'm going to drive, you are drunk, it's not safe, sit down." The two of them arrived home in a moment.