Chapter 18: Appointment
"He asked you to be a lobbyist?" Chu Zhiwei asked without raising his head.
Chu Liuli breathed a sigh of relief, the anger she imagined did not appear.
"No, Dad, I learned about the situation from Dr. Pan. I don't want you to dwell on the past forever. There is hatred in the heart, it is not good for the body, and it is yourself who is punished, not others. So, I think it's better to let go. If you reconcile with Uncle Pan, both of you will be free. Since he mentioned this, Chu Liuli simply explained his thoughts clearly. She's ready, though. After all, her father has a long-standing grudge against Pan Yuhai, and it is not something she can change in one or two sentences.
didn't think about it, Chu Zhiwei was still not very angry, he put down his chopsticks, was silent for a moment, and said solemnly: "Liuli, why doesn't Dad know that it's not good to resent someone?" However, every time I think back to the scene before my master's death, I can't forgive Pan Yuhai. If it weren't for him, even if the master was not in good health, he would not have left so quickly. ”
This time, it was Chu Liuli's turn to be silent, and she could imagine the situation at that time. I also understand the feelings of my father's generation for Master.
Looking at his father's red eyes, Chu Liuli couldn't bear it, and after thinking about it, he continued: "Dad, I heard Dr. Pan say that since he can remember, he has never seen his parents quarrel or blush, no matter how busy his father is at work, he will cook a table of dishes for them every weekend." This shows that his parents really loved each other at the beginning, and her mother's choice was correct. I don't think if Master were still alive now, I wouldn't have objected to them being together as much as he did back then. Time has proven everything. ”
Chu Zhiwei looked up at his daughter, his heart moved, he was not an unreasonable person. However, this is a knot in his heart for many years, and I am afraid it will be difficult to untie it for a while. However, when he thought of Pan Yuhai, his mind was not as tumbling as before, and he was much calmer.
After eating, the father and daughter left the restaurant together, on the way, Chu Liuli didn't say anything, she wanted to give her father some time, I believe he would eventually figure it out.
Not long after Chu Liuli returned to the office, Hu Xiaoqiang, who had just recovered and been discharged from the hospital, pushed the door in, still holding a paper bag in his hand, handed it to Chu Liuli and said, "Liuli, I bought roasted sweet potatoes and shared them with everyone." ”
"Thank you, Brother Hu!" Chu Liuli got up and took it with a smile, took a deep breath, the aroma of roasted sweet potatoes was fragrant, and she smelled hungry.
Everyone thanked Hu Xiaoqiang, only to hear him say: "This is afternoon tea, after working overtime in the evening, I will invite everyone to dinner." Thank you for taking care of me during my hospital stay and for helping me take care of my loved ones.
Hearing Hu Xiaoqiang say this, Chu Liuli reacted that there was a reason why the teacher invited a treat.
"Brother Hu is in for a treat, we have to choose a good place!" Zhong Haiyang was the most active, he said first.
"Let's go eat crayfish!"
"Let's go eat roast duck!"
"Let's eat barbecue!"
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Since the beginning of this overhaul, they have not had entertainment activities for a long time, and at this time, Hu Xiaoqiang suddenly said that he wanted to treat him, and everyone was very excited, and the true colors of foodies were fully revealed.
"Let Liuli decide, I'm responsible for the treat, and Liuli is responsible for finding a place!" Hu Xiaoqiang handed over this glorious and arduous task to Chu Liuli.
Chu Liuli made a pitiful expression and looked at Hu Xiaoqiang. It is difficult to reconcile, and Hu Xiaoqiang can give her a big problem.
However, after soliciting everyone's opinions, Chu Liuli adopted the method of obeying the majority by the minority and ordered a barbecue restaurant. Judging from everyone's reactions, her choice is still more popular.
After a short period of relaxation, Hu Xiaoqiang made a gesture of "receiving", and everyone understood and got busy again.
After work in the evening, Hu Xiaoqiang took everyone to a nearby barbecue restaurant for a good meal. However, considering that there was important work the next day, no one drank alcohol.
Hu Xiaoqiang quietly revealed a message to Chu Liuli, he heard that the hospital will organize an exam, by the master in charge of woodwork, color painting, tile work, etc. as a judge, and the new recruits who pass the exam will have the opportunity to participate in the next repair work. Chu Liuli thought that her father Chu Zhiwei must know about this, but he didn't say a word to her, and it was really a clear distinction between public and private.
She didn't blame him, though. The reason why she hid their father-daughter relationship in front of outsiders was because she didn't want to get special care because of her father. She wants to get what she wants by her own ability.
For several days, Chu Liuli did not contact Zhang Yifeng, and Zhang Yifeng was also very patient waiting for her reply. But Chu Liuli knew that it was not a way to go on like this. She can't always avoid answering, she always has to face what she should face.
Ask yourself, Chu Liuli likes Zhang Yifeng very much, and naturally wants to be with him, but Yuan Xiaohui is a barrier between them, and it is impossible for her to ignore her feelings. Chu Liuli was going to find a time to meet Yuan Xiaohui and talk to her.
On weekends, in the capital in the middle of summer, the sun is at its strongest at noon. The trees on the side of the road curled up listlessly, and the cicadas could not bear the scorching heat of the sun, and chirped a few times weakly, as if to vent the heat in their hearts. There were a few white clouds floating in the sky, a little more life.
If it weren't for the appointment with Yuan Xiaohui, Chu Liuli definitely didn't want to go out at this time. When she came out of the air-conditioned room, before she left the entrance of the community, she felt that her forehead was full of beads of sweat.
She and Yuan Xiaohui made an appointment to eat steak at a nearby Western restaurant, because the distance was not too far, Yuan Xiaohui said that she was looking for her at the gate of the community, and they walked over together.
Seeing that the time was about to come, Chu Liuli quickened his pace. However, at the gate of the community, Chu Liuli didn't see Yuan Xiaohui, but saw Zhang Yifeng who was on the phone.
With Zhang Yifeng's dialing action, the mobile phone in Chu Liuli's bag began to vibrate. She didn't answer the phone and waved at him. Zhang Yifeng had already spotted her and ran towards her with a smile. In his hand, he also held a bouquet of flowers.
Seeing Zhang Yifeng, Chu Liuli should have been happy, but thinking that Yuan Xiaohui might arrive soon, she was only nervous.
She asked her today to talk about Zhang Yifeng's confession to her. However, she didn't want to let Yuan Xiaohui bump into her and Zhang Yifeng together without preparation.
"Ruri!" Standing still in front of Chu Liuli, Zhang Yifeng's tone was full of excitement.
"Senior brother, why are you here?" Chu Liuli thought to herself, why couldn't he say hello to her before he came!
"I messaged you, you didn't see it? I'm here to do some business around here, and I want to ask you to have dinner. While speaking, Zhang Yifeng handed the flower in his hand to Chu Liuli.
He seemed to know her preferences, the purple song of the sea rose, magnificent and elegant.
Chu Liuli took the flower and said "thank you".
"Senior brother, I made an appointment at noon today, I can't have dinner with you, let's do it another day." Chu Liuli said embarrassedly.
"Oh, what a coincidence? Who did you date? It can't be a man, right? Zhang Yifeng teased her.
Chu Liuli just wanted to answer, but from a distance, he saw Yuan Xiaohui standing at the door of the community. She looked in their direction, and on her face, there was an emotion she couldn't see.