Chapter 2: Sorrow and Drunkenness

"Knock knock" Secretary He Xiaowen hesitated again and again, but knocked on the door of the ward.

She could see Mr. Bai's lonely appearance at this time from the frosted glass outside the door, and knew that now was not a good time to disturb the big leader, but the nurse had already come to urge them to go through the procedures for leaving the hospital and the funeral, so she had to knock on the door.

"Come in!" Shortly after knocking on the door, a heavy voice came from inside.

After He Xiaowen entered, he looked at Mr. Bai, who was still holding the other party's hand, with a rickety body, and his back to her, hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Mr. Bai, please also mourn and change." ”

Mr. Bai did not answer immediately, but said after a moment of silence: "Say, what's the matter?" ”

"The hospital just came to urge us to go through the funeral procedures, saying that this can ensure that the deceased can leave the best appearance in front of the ceremony, and in addition, the company's management said that they would come to visit, you see..."

He Xiaowen has never encountered this kind of thing, even if the company is difficult, she has never seen the man in front of her so depressed, so she is also careful in tone, for fear of annoying the young but capable general manager.

"Tell them not to visit, in addition, send a general manager order to the company, and Zhang Wenzhi, the chief financial officer, will temporarily act as the general manager until I arrange Wen Min's affairs." Mr. Bai said.

He Xiaowen didn't answer, he had already guessed Mr. Bai's style after several years of secretary work, and he knew that Mr. Bai still had something to say when he listened to his tone.

Sure enough, after waiting for a while, Mr. Bai continued: "You contact Secretary Gong of Baijing Town, and say that I am willing to fund the construction of an orange processing factory, and there is only one condition, so that Wen Min can be buried in Minshan Park." ”

In 2001, in order to develop tourism, Baijing Town deliberately built a new block, which built two circular streets around a small hill, standing on this hill, you can just see the old neighborhood of Baijing Town and the Yulin River flowing through Baijing Town, such a charming scenery also makes this small hill a place for many girls to play, of course, Xu Wenmin is no exception. She often came here on weekends to memorize English words.

Bai Yaolong heard that Xu Wenmin liked this place, and he came to create a chance encounter several times, but Xu Wenmin, who was tired of him, saw that he often appeared like this, and gradually, she stopped coming.

Later, after Bai Yaolong developed, he returned here several times, remembering the past, and by chance, he heard that Baijingzhen ZF intended to make this hill into a mountain park, so he immediately expressed his willingness to donate, but to name the park, ZF saw that there was money to send money, of course, it was not begging, so the two sides hit it off and named this park Minshan Park.

In fact, Bai Yaolong thought about going to Xu Wenmin again several times after junior high school, but when he thought of that night, Bai Yaolong still held back and decided to go to her after creating a career, so that she would know that he was also a very good man.

But as he grew older, his mind was also maturing, and he gradually realized the importance of his career, and his parents got engaged to Tang Sirong due to business needs, and he gradually regarded this wish as his own good memory, and no longer forced this fate that he couldn't ask for.

But fate is impermanent, if it weren't for meeting Xu Wenmin on a business trip in Donghai City last month, maybe the two of them would never see each other again in this life.

"Xiaowen, have you notified Wen Min's family?" After Bai Yaolong said the above words, he also realized that it was inappropriate for him to assert himself, and then asked.

He Xiaowen said: "Mr. Bai, Sister Wen Min has no family anymore, her father is an only son, and her mother has an older sister, but she married to the north very early, and the neighbors who know their family have already moved to the city." Need to go to her mother's sister? ”

Bai Yaolong shook his head and said, "No need, I will trouble you to deal with the funeral matter, I want to be quiet and take a look at her again." ”

"Okay, Mr. Bai, I'll arrange it." After speaking, He Xiaowen walked out.

After He Xiaowen left, Bai Yaolong wiped Xu Wenmin's cheeks and jade hands with a towel.

The memory of junior high school may be bitter, but the smile of the person in front of him, his words and deeds have always been imprinted in his heart, the rain he has drenched for her at that time, the stupidity he has committed, and the fights he has fought may all be sad, but all this is nothing compared to the death of the beautiful woman.

He regretted it, really regretted it, regretted that he didn't stick to his relationship, regretted that he finally followed the world's arrangement and found someone who didn't love him.

I regret that I didn't go out of my way to catch this girl who has haunted me for many years.

"Wen Min, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry..."

In the evening, the funeral home finally took Xu Wenmin's body away.

Looking at the moment when the black funeral car left, Bai Yaolong was extremely lonely, except for the long shadow that the setting sun pulled out on the ground, he didn't seem to see anything.

He Xiaowen looked at Bai Yaolong's depressed appearance, and still asked with concern: "Mr. Bai, next, let's accompany you to eat something, you haven't eaten anything since the morning, and your body is still important." ”

Xiao Zhang, the driver next to him, also echoed: "Yes, Mr. Bai, why don't we go eat something first." ”

Bai Yaolong shook his head and said, "No need, you guys disperse first, I've been tired with me for a day, go back and rest first, don't worry about me." ”

The two looked at each other, and He Xiaowen continued: "Mr. Bai, why don't you let Xiao Zhang send you home first." ”

Bai Yaolong still shook his head and said, "No need, you guys go first, you don't have to leave the car to me, I'll take a taxi back by myself." ”

Seeing that he insisted, the two politely said goodbye and left, while Bai Yaolong stopped a taxi and came to a restaurant on Beibin Road.

This restaurant is located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, sitting in several high-end private rooms of the restaurant, you can just see the magnificent scenery of the confluence of the two rivers, and you can also browse the night view of the lights on the other side.

Bai Yaolong once fantasized about the beautiful scene where he brought Xu Wenmin here, but unfortunately Yiren has passed away and there is no such opportunity again.

"Sir, are you one?" The waiter asked.

"Yes, but I want a location where I can see the river view," Bai Yaolong said.

"Yes, sir, please come with me here." The waiter very politely led Bai Yaolong to a small private room, took out the menu and pen and paper, and motioned for him to order.

Bai Yaolong has been here many times, and he still asked, "What kind of wine do you have here that is easy to get people drunk?" ”

The waiter smiled and said, "Sir, you are joking, how can there be wine that is easy to get drunk, only people who are easy to get drunk, you say yes." ”

Bai Yaolong nodded, and continued: "Yes, you're right, it's up to people to decide whether they get drunk or not, just bring me two bottles of red wine and a steak." ”

After ordering, the beer came up quickly, Bai Yaolong looked into the distance with the wine, he drank a few sips but felt full of bitterness, others said that a drunk can relieve a thousand sorrows, but he couldn't find the feeling that wine can relieve sorrows at all.

Slowly, he came to the large platform behind the private room (a specially built steel platform in the restaurant to facilitate guests to enjoy the night view), poured a few sips of wine, and finally couldn't suppress his feelings, and yelled at the sky: "Wen Min, I like you!" I really like you! You're back, you're back..."

After this roar, he seemed to drain all the strength in his body, and sat down on the ground and began to cry again, his strange behavior causing others to point fingers at him, while his eyes and ears were only the colorful lights and the sound of boats on the Yangtze River.

The next day, when he got up, it was already three o'clock in the afternoon, he didn't know how much he drank last night, he didn't know how he got home, he didn't know how many times he threw up in the middle of the night, if it wasn't for the multiple phone ringing, maybe he wouldn't be awake now.

He looked at his phone, there was a call from his mother, and there was also a call from He Xiaowen. He hesitated, but decided to reply to He Xiaowen's call first.

After dialing, He Xiaowen said with concern: "Mr. Bai, you... Okay? “

Bai Yaolong wiped his face and said, "I'm fine, you can say it." “

"Oh, that's right, Secretary Gong has agreed, but he said that the state does not advocate burial, and it is buried in a conspicuous place like a park, so he hopes that you can do it in a low-key manner, I think you should understand what he means." He Xiaowen said.

"Well, I'm measured, is there anything else?" Bai Yaolong then asked.

"There is also the fact that when the groomer was finishing the finishing work for Sister Wen Min today, he found a letter on her, which was written to you, I was going to send it to you this morning, but I couldn't contact you, I called my aunt, and she said that she didn't know where you went, so I'm really embarrassed." He Xiaowen continued.

Bai Yaolong looked at the mobile phone and missed the call, in addition to He Xiaowen, his mother also made a lot of calls, it seemed that she was also worried, he motioned for He Xiaowen to send the letter over, and then called his mother back.

An anxious voice came from the other end: "Xiaolong, you finally called back, what are you doing, I'm worried about death." ”

"Mom, it's okay, I drank a little too much with my friends last night." Bai Yaolong finally felt a little warmer, and felt a little better.

"Come back for dinner tonight, I haven't been back for a long time, I'm quite lonely at home alone." Mother said again.

Bai Yaolong hesitated for a while, he also wanted to find a harbor, so he replied, "Okay, Mom, I'll be back at 6 o'clock in the evening." ”

After hanging up the phone, Bai Yaolong washed up, then walked into the room and took out a safe.

After entering the code and opening the safe, he took out a delicate picture frame from inside, and there were three girls in the frame, all of whom were in the prime of their lives.

All three of them are wearing rustic old-fashioned sports school uniforms, but they have a smile on their faces and make a V-shaped shape, looking full of youthful atmosphere.

The girl in the middle of the photo is Xu Wenmin in junior high school, she has a light smile in the photo, willow eyebrows are high, although there are no gorgeous clothes, but it still can't hide her beautiful and moving appearance and quiet atmosphere.

This is Bai Yaolong's only photo of Xu Wenmin, which is ridiculous, he bought this photo from someone else, but he hasn't seen this photo for several years, and now when he looks at this photo, he is separated from her yin and yang.

Looking at this photo, Bai Yaolong was a little dazed, and at this moment, there was a sound from the door control, and Bai Yaolong knew that He Xiaowen should have sent the letter.