Located on the banks of the Neckar River (1) in southern Germany, Heidelberg is one of Europe's most famous Mandarin castles. The Heidelberg University General Hospital is located on the opposite bank of the Kasbah River to the west, with the university campus to the east and the river to the south. This is a bustling and quiet old neighborhood, simple and romantic; In the light brown building complex, you can see winding alleys, green trees, and bright flower clusters everywhere.

Lu Jiayu has been here for thirty-five days, except for guarding Zhou Yizhi's hospital bed, Nicholas is accompanying him to walk around the small street next to the hospital, drinking a cup of things to breathe. She doesn't like the rain and humidity in Shanghai. This may have something to do with her depressed mood, she hasn't spoken to Zhou Yizhi for a month. He was isolated in a large hospital room, and she could only look at him through the glass window because he slept except for treatment. Days like this made it hard for her. Although I can see him alive every day, I can't speak or get close, and it's hard to see him smile. Fortunately, he had a friend named Nicholas, and he arranged her life with all his heart, and came over to accompany her and comfort her when he had time. Sometimes he introduced her to the surrounding environment and cultural customs, and sometimes he seriously analyzed Zhou Yizhi's condition to her.

"Giggles, Junsheng, Junsheng, hurry! Junsheng ......"

With a burst of laughter like silver bells, a clear-eared girl called. A beautiful back jumped into view: a well-proportioned and slender figure, the upper body was a white background green light flower flower oblique cardigan short gown, the lower body was a navy blue knitted fabric tube skirt, white socks and black leather shoes; There are black braids diagonally on both sides of the back of the head, and two oily black and shiny * flowers are swaying leisurely behind the back. She ran across the arched bridge with light and delicate steps, then turned and ran to the right. Gravel path at your feet and a grassy lakeside next to you. You can vaguely see the blue lake in the distance, and the pavilion in the center of the lake with red pillars and blue tiles. She "giggled" as she ran, and her soft and mellow voice shouted "Junsheng".

Who is she? Why does she always run so fast? I can't catch up no matter how much I chase it. Why didn't she stop? Why didn't she look back? So I can see her clearly! Junsheng? Who is Junsheng? Is my name Junsheng? Isn't my name Zhou Yizhi? I am the shopkeeper of the Zhou family! Not...... Hey? Why can't I shout?

One, two, three...... There are at least a dozen bookshelves, stacked with a lot of books, and each pile of books is covered with dust, dirty, dirty! Where is Chen Kuan? Why don't you let people rub it? Dad should scold again when he sees it! Oops, who's hitting me? How can it not hurt? Still fighting? Who are you? Oops, why is it bleeding in the mouth? Bright red blood, my old sick man? Why don't you feel uncomfortable? Didn't you get sick? What's the deal with this blood? Can anyone tell what exactly is going on? Chen Kuan, Chen Kuan. Why can't I hear the sound? I can't even hear how Chen Kuan listens? Oh, why is there more and more blood? Is this dying? No, I can't die yet, I haven't been to Nanjing yet.

"Someone, Chen Kuan!" Zhou Yizhi finally shouted, and the person sat up suddenly. found himself sitting on a white bed with a white quilt on his legs; There was also a needle attached to his wrist and a clear plastic tube, the end of which was attached to an upside-down glass bottle hanging from the bottom of a rod hanging from the ceiling. There are white walls on the left, right, and back, and a large transparent glass window in front of it, which looks like a corridor on the outside; The house opposite is also clear glass, also white beds, and some people are wearing blue and white clothes with vertical stripes.

The door to the left of the glass window opened, and seven or eight people in white coats walked into the house while talking, all foreigners. The last one is Lu Jiayu, which he knows. Oh, this is the hospital, Zhou Yizhi understood, those were all dreams just now. None of these people spoke English, so he couldn't understand what they were saying. After they finished checking his face, Lu Jiayu approached her and asked, "Brother Yizhi, what do you think?" Does it still hurt? ”

"No, it doesn't hurt. Silver Ring, where is this? Gongji Hospital? I remember going to Liaocheng last night, is it serious? Zhou Yizhi was helped by her and moved back a little and leaned on the pillow.

"Brother Yizhi, this is not Shanghai, we are in Heidelberg, you have been asleep for a month!" Lu Jiayu approached him and looked at him carefully.

"Huh? So long? Then a lot of things are delayed - hey, Yinhuan, what about Chen Kuan? Hurry up and ask him to contact Luo Yuquan in Nanjing. You ask Mistaschnyder, when can I go? Zhou Yizhi felt that if he slept for a month, he would definitely delay a lot of things.

"Brother Yi-" Lu Jiayu shook his arm twice, and gently scolded, "You are a patient now, don't think about other things, okay?" ”

"Hehe, I know. You let me arrange it, and then I can treat the disease well, right? Healing is important, and business cannot be left alone. Zhou Yizhi smiled and patted the back of her hand, "You asked Chen Kuan to come in." ”

"Where am I going? Tens of thousands of miles away! Besides, didn't you already entrust the business to him and Xing Hongying before we left? Lu Jiayu said quietly.

"Huh? Is it? Zhou Yizhi tried to think about it, and it felt like this was the case.

"Isn't it?" Lu Jiayu sat next to him on the edge of the bed, holding his left arm with both hands.

Zhou Yizhi gradually remembered that as soon as they arrived in Liaocheng that night, their condition relapsed. After getting out of the car, I fainted in pain and woke up in a medical center. They said that he was cured, but he relapsed again and vomited blood; He felt that he couldn't do it, so he asked Huang Chenkuan to greet the business, and the power was also handed over to his wife Xing Hongying. When he was in danger, it was Lu Jiayu who forced Nicholas and the old Chinese medicine doctor with a gun, and when he pricked the needle and lifted it out, he fell into a coma again.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yizhi couldn't help but turn his head to look at Lu Jiayu, if it weren't for her persistence that time, he would definitely die in the hospital. However, she was clearly interested in him, which even a fool could feel. He has already failed his wife at home because of this body, how dare he accept her who is more than a teenager younger. What's more, she is Uncle Lu's second daughter, many years ago because of Jinhuan's engagement and divorce with him, the relationship between the two families almost fell out, and now how dare he cross it again.

Nicholas arrived, and together with his mentor Marcos, he analyzed Zhou's current condition and treatment plan in the short term. Only then did Zhou Yizhi know that he had a heart transplant in Liaocheng last time, and although the hasty operation saved his life, it also planted a curse. Because his blood and the transplanted heart chromosomes did not match, a sharp rejection occurred. After a month of treatment, the diseased cells were basically cleaned up, but the new white blood cells grew too slowly to support physiological needs. At present, all that can be done is temporary observation and research, regular cleaning of diseased cells, and the need to use instruments to maintain life if necessary, hoping to find a suitable way to promote cell regeneration.

After Marcos left, Nicholas comforted Zhou Yizhi and told him about the history of Heidelberg University and the hospital. The hospital's technology and medical facilities are currently the most advanced in Europe. He then talked about the research results of Marcos in the cardiology department, which gave him peace of mind. Zhou Yizhi gradually felt that this was the case, and there was no other choice but to cooperate. But he was still a little worried about his family's business, and planned to write a letter to tell Huang Chenkuan again.

Zhou Yizhi felt that it was inappropriate to keep Lu Jiayu by her side, which would not only delay her lifelong event, but also make her family worried. Seeing that Nicholas was about to leave after speaking, he hurriedly called him: "Mista Schneider, please do me a favor." As he spoke, he looked at Lu Jiayu again, "Yinhuan, you see, I'm out of danger, can I let Mr. Schneider arrange for you to return to China?" ”

"Don't! Brother Yizhi, didn't you listen to Mr. Neumann? You are only not in danger of life for the time being, how can there be no one around? Lu Jiayu categorically rejected him.

"Isn't that all right for me? I can't rely on you all the time, can I? After a while, if you can't do it, you can temporarily invite someone from the local area. Zhou Yizhi didn't want to make the Zhou and Lu families unhappy because of this incident.

"Why do you always want to chase me away? Could it be that I'm so annoying? Lu Jiayu said and turned to the window.

"Silverring, don't think about it. You were so kind to me and saved my life, how could I hate you? It's just that I've been away from home for more than a month, and I'm afraid that Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu will worry about you. Zhou Yizhi hurriedly changed his tactful tone.

"What are they worried about? I'm an adult, and I can make my own decisions. Lu Jiayu didn't look back.

"In the eyes of parents, children will always be children who will never grow up. Do you listen to me? Let Schneider arrange for you to go back, and at least let them know that you are safe. Zhou Yizhi insisted.

"Nope! I'm afraid they're worried that I'll write to say goodbye! Lu Jiayu's personality is also very stubborn, since the day he left Shanghai with him, he never thought about how to explain to his parents, and he didn't want to explain too much. In her opinion, as long as the two of them are happy together, it is the best explanation to their parents.

"You don't have to earn it anymore. Mr. Zhou, I think Miss Jiayu's choice should be respected, it is not realistic for a girl to go back to China from here. Nicholas saw that the two were divided, and couldn't help but interject.

"Yes, Brother Yizhi, aren't you afraid that I will make a mistake halfway?" Lu Jiayu immediately turned around and came to Zhou Yizhi's bedside, and said gently, "Don't worry, I can take care of myself, and I will take care of you, okay, Brother Yizhi-"

"Okay, okay, let's do this for now, and we'll go back together when I'm better." Zhou Yizhi's idea of persuading Lu Jiayu to go home was completely denied.

In the next few days, Zhou Yizhi's body did not undergo major changes, there was no further treatment, no injections and medicines, but he still underwent several examinations. I can get out of bed and walk around at noon, and the biggest range of activities is the terrace and small garden at both ends of the corridor outside the ward. But every night I have similar and incomplete dreams, in which the back of a girl always appears, and sometimes it seems to be in a dilapidated warehouse. He studied science, so he naturally doesn't take dreams too seriously, after all, dreams are just an unconscious virtual consciousness in the human brain, and there is a certain degree of connection with physical weakness.

He always felt that it was a mistake to keep Lu Jiayu by his side, and it would definitely delay her after a long time. Just try to discuss with her that everyone should not be idle, and do something or learn something while they have time. This time, she did not object, and went to the university library to borrow a lot of books and take them to the ward. Zhou Yizhi discussed with Nicholas and asked him to help Lu Jiayu enroll in subjects at Heidelberg University. She chose economics, she was happy to enrich her scientific knowledge, and Nicholas was willing to help her, so that the two of them could have more topics to talk about.

The mansion of the Zhou family in Nanxun Town is still a prosperous scene of people coming and going. Zhou Shengping's generation basically realized the transition from literati to businessmen to gentry and businessmen. His eldest son is the best of the eight major cattle (2) in Huzhou, so at the age of 65, he naturally enjoys a healthy old age.

In the past few days, Zhou Shengping has been a little restless, although Huang Chenkuan said that Zhou Yizhi was sent to Germany for treatment, but he was always faintly unsteady, for fear that the ancestral industry would be defeated in his hands. The Zhou family has always been the eldest son of the long house to inherit the power, Yizhi's upper sister Yaozhi and lower sister Qiongzhi are female streamers, and the youngest son Zhuozhi is smart but born in the continuation room. Although the brothers Shunping, Changping, Fuping, and Maoping have sons, they are not longhouses, so the burden of thousands of catties can only fall on the frail Yizhi. Seeing that a month has passed without any news, he can't help but be worried. Even his youngest son Zhou Zhuozhi skipped class by borrowing his feet, he knew what was going on and didn't bother to teach a lesson. Several times I couldn't help but stand at the door of the hall and look out, although I couldn't see anything except the shadow wall wall (3).

"Master, Mr. Lu from Shanghai has come to see you!" With the loud singing and shouting at the door, the porter Sui Si led Lu Hong and his wife across the shadow wall and walked unhurriedly to the side of the hall.

The concierge also pays attention to the errand of welcoming guests, and no matter who the person is, he must report it first, and the host will see or not see it depending on the situation. When acquaintances come over, they have to look at their identities, look at their words, and they have to weigh what they should respect. If the situation is good, he greets and chats and walks, and if the situation is not good, he can't stop it, so he has to shout loudly to let the master inside. Just like now, singing and drinking is respectful to the guests, and leading the way has to take small square steps to walk slowly so that the inside can be prepared.

"Yo, Brother Qingyun, Mrs. Sister-in-law, please two of you! Inside please! Zhou Shengping hurriedly walked a few steps to meet him. Noticing that Lu Hong's faces were not quite right, he played haha while arching his hands, "Let's just say how the magpie chirps when I get up early today, it turns out that the two brothers and sisters-in-law are here." Rare guests, hahaha. Smiled and waved his hand at Sui Si, "Fourth, it's called Ah Gui to make a pot (4)." ”

Sui Si agreed and turned around and walked to the kitchen, and Zhou Shengping smiled and let Lu Hong and his wife into the main hall of the hall. Lu Hong entered the house without saying a word, sitting in the guest seat with a gloomy face, neither politely talking to Zhou Shengping nor looking at him. Mrs. Lu bowed slightly to Zhou Shengping before sitting down, and touched her husband twice with her elbow after sitting down. He deliberately didn't look at her, nor did he look at Zhou Shengping, she had to put her head down. Seeing the meaning, the two of them came with their strength, although they were angry, they still couldn't pull their faces.

He Xianggui, a woman in her fifties, came in with a tea tray and poured three cups of tea to make a blessing. Zhou Shengping said with a smile on his face: "Brother Qingyun, sister-in-law, the younger brother didn't know that the two of them were here in advance, and I hope to take care of the neglect!" ”

Lu Hong still didn't move, as if he didn't hear it. Mrs. Lu couldn't hold her breath and muttered, "Shopkeeper Zhou, my lord has known you for thirty-seven years and four months, right?" There's nothing you owe to the Guibao, right? ”

"Oh, my sister-in-law is out!" Zhou Shengping immediately realized that the matter was complicated when he heard this, and he accidentally offended the other party, which was caused by Xingshi's questioning. Hurriedly stood up with a smile, "Mrs. Sister-in-law, Brother Qingyun, the younger brother has respected the two of them for decades, and they are regarded as father, brother and sister-in-law. The younger brother beat and scolded in front of the two, and he hoped that the brother and sister-in-law would make it clear if there was any rudeness. ”

"You! Good for you, Zhou Shengping! Lu Hong saw that Zhou Shengping's attitude was pertinent, and his anger had disappeared. looked at him and said indignantly, "Back then, I didn't let Jinhuan marry my nephew, just because the two of them didn't agree, and I couldn't explain it clearly afterwards?" Now, why do you connive at my nephew to abduct my silver ring again? There is resentment and hatred, you come to me Lu Qingyun! Okay? ”

"Oops! My Qingyun brother has succumbed to my little brother. Zhou Shengping felt more and more that the matter was serious. It stands to reason that Yi Yizhi's physique and conduct will never do such a thing, but it must not be groundless for people to come to the door. He was also a little unconfident in explaining, "Yizhi's hard-working child left Nanxun earlier, and he hasn't seen a word for more than a month. This, this, this—"

"Hmph, could it be that I, Lu Qingyun, am a person who speaks lies? Falsely accusing your nephew? Lu Hong simply twisted his face to the side. Listening to Zhou Shengping's meaning, it is obvious that he knows, and his anger has disappeared to seventy percent. He understands that even if Zhou Shengping doesn't know anything, he can't help but return the silver ring now if he knows it.

"How dare you! Brother Qingyun, sister-in-law and wife, take a break from the thunder, and the younger brother will ask first. Zhou Shengping said and walked to the door of the hall and shouted, "Ah Kuan, Ah Kuan, Ah Kuan, Ah Wang, Ah Wang, Ah Wang......"

Someone promised to run over and bend over and say, "Back to the old man, the little one let Ah Wang take the wine, and Ah Kuan got up early this morning to take the young grandmother to Nanjing." ”

"Oh, let's go down, get a good banquet on the table!" Zhou Shengping suddenly realized. I remember that Huang Chenkuan said that Zhou Yizhi handed over the power of the shopkeeper to his eldest daughter-in-law Xing Hongying to take care of. turned around and clenched his fists again, "Brother Qingyun, sister-in-law, I'm sorry, Ah Kuan didn't return." When the younger brother verifies, it is indispensable that Ming Media is marrying Yingshi's niece and making Yizhi a flat wife. ”

"Just remember your words!" By this time, Lu Hong's anger had disappeared to ninety-nine, and his face had turned from black and blue to light yellow, "Come and sit, you are not small." Speaking of which, the nephew is really confused......"

There was not much time, the three of them chatted warmly, and from time to time hearty laughter came out of the hall, blending into the noisy atmosphere of the Zhou family's compound.

Huang Chenkuan's talent in business is no worse than Zhou Yizhi, not to mention that Zhou Yizhi has opened up all aspects of the link over the years. When Zhou Yizhi handed over the power of the shopkeeper to Xing Hongying, he was a little unhappy. But after following her to Nanjing and Shanghai, I found that she was not an ordinary young grandmother. With a little figuring out the current accounts of each firm, she can clearly point out and propose corrections to which goods are sold smoothly or sluggishly, and which incoming and outgoing accounts are omissions. The desire to control the source of goods and the disposal of faulty employees are more accurate and more sparing than when Zhou Yizhi was there. So after getting along for a while, Huang Chenkuan gradually admired this young grandmother, and ran for her with all his heart, and the tacit understanding between the two was better than that of Zhou Yizhi. He did not break his promise to Kong Di, and successfully borrowed 100,000 silver dollars from Xing Hongying and sent people to assist Kong Di in opening pharmacies and medical centers in Nanjing, Shanghai, Ningbo and other places, and the business was also booming.

According to Zhou Yizhi's previous plan, they contacted Luo Yuquan, a salt merchant in Nanjing; At the same time, it also contacted the salt merchants in Beiping and Liangguang, and also contacted the Changlu Salt Farm in Hebei Province to form a huge production and marketing chain. The difference is that these people do not form a group, and there is no cooperation agreement. They still rely on their respective network activities to take more care of each other. In addition, the government did not have detailed planning and management measures in this area at that time, which virtually became a monopoly on the industry, and it was common for the price of salt to be higher than the price of meat, which completely violated the original intention of Zhou Yizhi's strong alliance to consolidate the market.

In fact, Xing Hongying's care and dependence on Huang Chenkuan in life is far more than Zhou Yizhi. No matter where they go, the two of them are in and out of pairs, and they don't bring other retinues. Huang Chenkuan also bought a house in Shanghai and gradually became one of the richest people in the concession. But he remained single, and only a deaf and dumb old man was hired to guard the door in the villa.

When Nanxun began to have rumors, Huang Chenkuan also noticed that people's words were terrifying. So, after discussing with Zhou Shengping, he bowed to him. If you become Zhou Shengping's godson, you don't have to worry about it anymore. Going in and out with my sister-in-law is obviously for the family's business, and the brocade clothes are given by the godfather, to put it bluntly, as long as the Zhou family approves, other people's discussions will naturally fade for a few days.

Note: (1) It is one of the fourth largest tributaries of the Rhine and is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. (2) An unofficial nickname, similar to the Nanxun Five Tigers and the modern Four Heavenly Kings. (3) It is also called the Yingmen wall or the light wall, and was called Xiao Qiang in ancient times. The walls used in traditional buildings to block the view are also paid attention to in Feng Shui. (4) Peacock Tongue Tea, also known as Meitan Cuiya, is known as the best green tea in China. It is produced in Meitan, Guizhou, and is named because of its small shape like a bird's tongue.