Huijiang City is a third-tier city. Except for the prosperous area in the city center, the rest are streets and alleys with heavy historical traces. The appearance of the alleys is old and mottled. Su Hao pulled the suitcase and entered the corridor. After passing the corridor, he entered the community. Many neighbors in the community were sitting on chairs at the edge of the green area and chatting. When they saw Su Hao, they all greeted him.
"Su Hao, are you back?"
"Oh, I've gained weight."
"Your mother is at home, probably growing flowers again."
"Now he looks really energetic."
She had been in Licheng for almost four months, and the neighbors treated her as if Su Hao was just going to buy some vegetables. They were all very welcoming. Su Hao smiled at them and called them over one by one.
"Fifth Aunt, Sixth Aunt..."
She called out accurately, and there was no sense of strangeness at all. After saying hello, Su Hao turned into the corridor and walked up the stairs. His home was on the sixth floor, and he was quite tired. A thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead. Su Hao took out the key to open the door and pushed the suitcase in. He saw Cheng Ling standing by the window, looking at her flowers.
Cheng Ling covered her mouth and coughed. When she saw her, she said, "You're back. There's rice in the kitchen. Go and eat."
"Okay, you're coughing again?" Su Hao was not in a hurry. He put down the keys and walked to the coffee table. He looked through the medicines on the table. People have all kinds of problems when they get older. Cheng Ling was diagnosed with high blood sugar a few years ago, but she didn't pay attention to it. Later, it developed into diabetes, followed by fatty liver and high blood pressure.
I often suffer from abdominal pain, migraines, and high blood pressure. I can feel dizzy all day long. Now I control them with medication and a controlled diet.
"I caught a cold last night and my throat is itchy." Cheng Ling put down the petals and said, "Shall I take the flowers to Licheng?"
"Sure, take whatever you want." There was a faint smell of medicine in the room. It was estimated that some Chinese medicine was boiled today. Su Hao saw that the medicine was not insufficient, so he turned and went into the kitchen to bring out the rice and dishes. Cheng Ling's cooking used to be heavy, but now due to her health, she dared not put too much salt and oil, so the food became very bland.
Su Hao finished her meal without changing her expression. She didn't eat much on the high-speed train, so she ate from a lunch box. Cheng Ling came over, rubbing her waist, and sat opposite her. She watched her eat and said, "I feel like you've gained weight, a little more than before the last business trip."
Su Hao finished the tasteless soup and wiped the corners of his lips with a tissue, "Yeah, there's good food and good accommodation there."
Zhou Yang pursued her and arranged all three meals a day for her. Since she didn't exercise, she naturally gained some weight. Cheng Ling was relieved to see her looking so good in Licheng.
Someone was moving something upstairs, and there was a creaking sound.
Cheng Ling glanced at Su Hao, who pretended not to notice Cheng Ling's look, picked up the empty bowl and turned to go into the kitchen. Cheng Ling was also a clean person, so she kept the kitchen very clean, except for the garbage. Su Hao bent down, picked up the garbage bag, tied a knot, and came out. Cheng Ling was still sitting at the dining table, saying, "That Tang Rui..."
"I know, I'm back." Su Hao answered, walked to the door, and said, "Let's go see Uncle Tang and the others later... It's not far away."
The door opened and the conversation ended when footsteps were heard on the stairs. A man in a shirt and trousers walked down. The two looked at each other. Su Hao was stunned for a moment, then put down the garbage bag in his hand and said, "Long time no see."
Tang Rui held a piece of cut fruit in his hand. He looked at Su Hao and smiled, "Long time no see. My mom said you should be here by now, so she asked me to bring some fruit down."
Su Hao stood up straight and held out his hand, "Thank you."
Tang Rui took two steps down and handed over the fruit box. Su Hao took it and stepped aside. "Would you like to come in and sit down? I just heard a noise upstairs. What happened?"
"It's okay, Tang Ying just dropped the notebook on the ground." Tang Rui's eyes fell on Su Hao's face. She was actually much rosier. Her skin was white, so her improved complexion was all reflected in her skin. He looked away and looked at Cheng Ling who was standing next to the shoe cabinet. "Aunt Cheng, hello."
"Okay." Cheng Ling was not without resentment towards Tang Rui. This man chose his career to divorce Su Hao, which meant that he had not been able to fall in love with Su Hao after three years of marriage, and forced Su Hao from being married to being divorced. Now he is back, well-dressed, and the object of everyone in the community, but what about Su Hao? With this status, it is not easy to find someone.
So Cheng Ling didn't see any sign of welcome.
Tang Rui probably knew this too. He looked at Su Hao and said, "I won't go in. Let's talk again when we have time."
Su Hao nodded: "Okay."
After saying that, she walked in with the fruit.
This fruit was given by Tang Rui's parents. Tang Rui's parents treated Su Hao well. When Su Hao needed to take care of his father, Tang Rui's parents always helped him. They even gave him some money during the most difficult time. Although they returned it later, they still remembered this kindness. Cheng Ling had no opinion on Tang Rui's parents.
After closing the door, Cheng Ling took the fruit and said, "Let's go to their house tonight to see Huizhu and Jiansheng."
"Well, I bought some gifts. Mom, take a look at them." Su Hao took out the gifts. Cheng Ling looked at them and nodded: "Okay, these are quite expensive."
“It’s not very expensive.”
"That's good."
Cheng Ling opened the box and picked up some fruit with a fork and gave it to Su Hao.
Su Hao opened his mouth and ate.
She picked up her phone and reported safety to Su Xi, and also told Liao Yun. Unfortunately, Liao Yun was accompanying her mother to Hai City to see a doctor. They had been waiting for a long time and finally got the appointment, so Su Hao could not meet her this time.
Report safety.
WeChat rang twice.
Su Hao took a look.
t: My mother wants to treat you to a meal, do you have time
Su Haokan looked at Cheng Ling at first sight.
Cheng Ling pressed the remote control. Su Hao paused, then remembered Cheng Ling's expression just now and refused.
T: Okay, what about you, do you have time
Su Hao: Me neither.
t: Yeah.
At this time, Yunlu also sent a message and Su Hao clicked it.
Yunlu: Are you back to Jiang City
Su Hao: Yes.
Yunlu: Ah, I also want to invite you to play.
Su Hao: You’re welcome. Wait for me to return to Licheng.
Yunlu: Yeah.
Yunlu: Did Zhou Yang go with them
Su Hao: No.
Yunlu: There is no sincerity, no sincerity in getting married!
Even a soft and cute person like Yunlu was angry. Su Hao smiled. He had never planned to get married. This was his idea from the beginning to the end.
She knew it a long time ago.
It was a busy Monday morning. I had a meeting. When Mr. Zeng and Qi Lin came out of the meeting room, the elevator door opened.
The tall and handsome man came out with his collar straightened.
Everyone was stunned and immediately shouted, "Good morning, Mr. Zhou."
"Good morning." Zhou Yang raised his eyes and curled the corners of his lips slightly. He nodded at Mr. Zeng and said, "Come in."
After saying that, he pushed open the office door. Mr. Zeng's scalp tingled when he saw Zhou Yang. He immediately wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Qi Lin.
Qi Lin smiled and said, "Rest in peace."
Then he entered the acting president's office.
Zeng had no choice but to walk into his office. Zhou Yang was leaning back in his chair, holding a cigarette, looking carefree. Zeng reviewed some recent events, picked up a lighter with a smile, and said, "Zhou Yang, congratulations, you've gotten rid of the cancer."
Zhou Yang opened his eyes and watched the flames dancing. After lighting a cigarette, he took it off and put it aside, saying, "Sit down."
Mr. Zeng had no choice but to sit down.
It was clearly a weekday, but Mr. Zhou was still cynical. People who didn't know him would probably think he was just a playboy who could only play with women.
But only those who know him know that this person is not like that, he is very cruel.
"Boss Zhou, what can I do for you?"
"Do you know Tang Rui? He was recruited by Gao Qi in 2008."
Mr. Zeng was stunned.
He thought for a moment and said, "I know him a little bit. He is a good professional. He received the invitation and reported to Gaoqi the following year. He looks gentle, but he has good working ability. If it weren't for the incident at Gaoqi, he would have stayed in Wall Street. He seems to have returned to China recently."
Zhou Yang leaned forward, wiped the corner of his lips with his fingertips, and laughed: "Oh? It really came out of Gao Qi."
"Has any headhunter approached him recently?"
"Of course. Many people have already poached this talent before he leaves. Does Mr. Zhou want this person?"
Zhou Yang smiled again and leaned back: "It's okay, I'll ask, I've heard of this person before, but I didn't pay much attention to him."
"Why are you paying attention now?" Mr. Zeng asked, feeling something was wrong. Zhou Yang bit his cigarette, took a puff, lowered his head and blew out the smoke, saying, "Know yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle."
"Huh? Will he become Mr. Zhou's enemy?"
"A love rival."
Mr. Zeng: “… ”
What the hell
"Has he ever had a relationship on Wall Street?" Zhou Yang asked again.
Mr. Zeng hadn't digested it yet, but when he heard this topic again, he immediately recalled it, and then thought for a while: "Anyway, as far as I know, there is no such thing."
"Really?" Zhou Yang sneered.
Mr. Zeng looked at Zhou Yang's expression and pondered for a long time. If he was considered a love rival, then this person should have some connection with Su Hao, right
Ex-boyfriend
Ex-husband
Damn.
"Are you very homely?" Zhou Yang suddenly asked.
Mr. Zeng was stunned. "Ah? Still... not bad."
"What's the rule for staying at home?" Zhou Yang asked again.
Mr. Zeng: "... ... I... teach you?"
In the evening, Su Hao and Cheng Ling went upstairs carrying gift boxes. Su Hao knocked on the door and it was Tang Rui who opened the door. He had changed his clothes and was wearing a white T-shirt and trousers. He was stunned when he saw Su Hao.
Cheng Ling immediately interrupted his gaze: "Where are your mom and dad?"
"Inside the room." Tang Rui said, and stepped aside to let Tang Ying go and call someone.
Then he went to boil some water. Su Hao followed Cheng Ling into the house. Tang's parents came out and saw Su Hao with bright eyes. "Hao Hao, how are you doing recently?"
"I'm doing well lately, aunt and uncle. Long time no see."
"It's good that she's here. Why buy a gift?" Huizhu pulled Su Hao over to sit on the sofa. Cheng Ling was obviously more familiar with them. After they sat down, she said, "She said it's a little gift. Just buy it and accept it."
"Really? It's not easy for kids to make money outside. Cheng Ling, why don't you say anything? I was planning to treat you to a meal, but you're busy." Huizhu glared at Cheng Ling.
Cheng Ling smiled.
Tang Rui boiled the water over there, brought it over and made tea.
The mist was lingering, and Tang Rui looked at Su Hao from time to time, and it was like seeing flowers in the mist. Su Hao was still gentle as usual, speaking softly, which won the favor of the adults. Even when she served tea, she was gentle and soft. Tang Rui withdrew his gaze and focused on the front.
Sit for a while.
Cheng Ling pulled Su Hao and was about to leave.
When they reached the door, Huizhu suddenly asked, "Okay, when are you going back to Licheng?"
Su Hao thought about it and said, "It's not clear yet."
"Oh." Huizhu was a little disappointed. Su Hao smiled slightly, followed Cheng Ling and turned around. The mother and daughter walked downstairs hand in hand. Su Hao pulled her sleeve out of Cheng Ling's hand and said, "I won't tell you. Don't pull so hard."
Cheng Ling rubbed her hair: "I'm afraid that you will answer stupidly when someone asks you. She obviously wants Tang Rui to go to Licheng with us. I didn't hear it in the conversation just now. It's very likely to go to Licheng. His eyes just now fell on you several times..."
Having said this, Cheng Ling felt a little upset and stopped talking.
Su Hao was helpless.
After entering the house, I went to pack my luggage, mainly Cheng Ling's. My phone was placed on the bed, and it beeped, and it was an Alipay message.
Su Hao took a look.
It turned out that Zhou Yang transferred the money.
One turn means one hundred thousand.
Zhou Yang: I’m afraid it’s not enough for you, so take it first.
Su Hao: I have money.
She turned back.
The good thing about Alipay is that you can transfer the money directly into the other party's account without any connection.
Zhou Yang: When will you come back
Su Hao: Not sure.
Zhou Yang: Haha, you’re lying.
In fact, Su Hao had already bought a high-speed rail ticket for the next day, and she couldn't stay that long. Taking advantage of the weekend to arrange everything, the next afternoon, Su Hao pulled two suitcases downstairs, Cheng Ling occasionally helped behind, and the two of them went downstairs, greeted the neighbors, and got in a taxi.
Cheng Ling felt sorry for Su Hao's sweaty forehead. She wiped it off with a tissue and said, "If someone wants to show some interest in you, give them a chance, okay? Don't reject them right away, ignore them, or avoid them."
"Okay, got it."
The taxi arrived at the entrance of the high-speed railway station. It was not allowed to stop here, so they had to leave after dropping off the people and suitcases. On a small slope, the mother and daughter pushed the suitcases, and a hand helped push from the side. The mother and daughter were stunned, and turned around to see that Tang Rui was also pushing a black suitcase. He looked at them and said, "Su Hao, Aunt Cheng, what a coincidence."
"What a coincidence." Cheng Ling frowned, glanced at his hand that was helping to push, and said.
Su Hao glanced at Cheng Ling and asked Tang Rui: "Are you also taking the high-speed train to Licheng today?"
"Yes, I bought it last night."
Finally they went up the hill, each with a suitcase, and pushed forward to check their tickets. Su Hao nodded and stopped talking, while Cheng Ling stood between them, somewhat silent.
Su Hao received a message from Su Xi, asking where he was.
Su Hao: Just getting ready to board the high-speed train.
Susie：Oh, okay.
Cheng Ling looked at Tang Rui, who was tall and big, and saw that he had just helped Su Hao. For some reason, her thoughts turned over and over again, and she softened a little.
There was no other way. My daughter was away from home and always wanted someone to take care of her. So the resistance was not that strong, and the three of us checked tickets together and took the elevator together.
Tang Rui asked Su Hao: "Is it hot in Licheng?"
"It's quite hot. Have you found a house?" Su Hao said in a normal tone, just like a friend.
Tang Rui nodded: "Yes, the company found it for me."
"oh oh."
Then they entered the carriage, not in the same carriage, but only one carriage away. After Su Hao and Cheng Ling sat down, Cheng Ling leaned over to look at the carriage where Tang Rui was. She could only vaguely see half of his shoulder, and he was letting someone in. Cheng Ling patted Su Hao, who was drinking water. She shook and some water spilled out. She looked at Cheng Ling: "Huh?"
The words that Cheng Ling wanted to say came to her lips, but she swallowed them back.
Forget it, let’s not talk about it for now.
We arrived in Licheng at 3pm, which was the hottest time in Licheng. In fact, it should be autumn in Licheng at this time, but autumn has not come yet. The temperature is still as high as 30 degrees, and the body is about to be burnt. The three of us left the station at the same exit.
Tang Rui looked at Su Hao's hand covering her head, hesitated, and said: "Su Hao, Aunt Cheng, the company car has arrived, you guys follow me..."
He didn't finish his words.
Tang Rui looked up.
A black Hummer drove up to their feet, the window rolled down, and the man in the car looked out with narrow eyes, which fell on him, as sharp as a knife. After a while, Zhou Yang pushed open the door, stepped down with his long legs, walked over, picked up Su Hao's two suitcases, lowered his head and looked at Su Hao, curling his lips: "You came back without saying a word?"