Seeing Jiang Hongshao appear, Yang Xia greeted her instead, and Jiang Hongshao also waved. As for Cheng Ran in the middle, he seemed to become invisible all of a sudden.
Then Yang Xia stepped forward and asked Hongshao how the elderly people in her family were doing. Jiang Hongshao said they were much better. Yang Xia then said, "If I had known you were back, you would have come to play with us." Jiang Hongshao said, "In fact, I had just arrived and had not been here long."
Yang Xia smiled, "You must need to rest tomorrow. I'll invite you out to play in two days. You must have something else to do with Cheng Ran, so you two can chat. It's a bit late today, so I'll go back first. Bye."
Yang Xia said goodbye to the two and left.
Jiang Hongshao was still standing there.
Cheng Ran knew that things were not peaceful on Lao Jiang's side either. There had been all kinds of rumors and gossips about her family's affairs in the recent days in Chengdu. The core senior officials might be very secretive about it, but those people inside and outside the system who could never reach this level all their lives could not help but admire the power and were obsessed with spying on the upper class. They wished they could witness the bloody storm in the eyes of the common people.
And she will certainly be subjected to various kinds of scrutiny and speculation from people who know her, including some worldly malice.
It just so happened that the two parties on the surface of this incident were her mother and the family behind her, and Cheng Ran's father and Fu Long.
It is a collision between big things.
They are all caught up in it and can't help themselves.
Jiang Hongshao did not mention what had just happened between him and Yang Xia, nor did she "start to question him". She just stood there, looking at him from across the separation in the United States and the uproar of events at home and abroad.
"You didn't go up and knock on the door? My mother is here."
Jiang Hongshao shook her head. "I called Yu Xiao and found out that you guys were out having fun."
"Were you just over there in the corridor?"
"I sat and waited for a while, and then I heard some noise outside, so I came out," said Jiang Hongshao.
Cheng Ran could almost imagine the girl sitting on the steps in the corridor after finding out that he had not returned yet.
"What are we doing? A modern version of Romeo and Juliet?" Cheng Ran smiled.
"What are you talking about?"
Jiang Hongshao's eyes moved as she stared at him, "Cheng Ran, I came to see you."
Cheng Ran said, "School is about to start, so we can meet."
Jiang Hongshao smiled, "That's different."
Cheng Ran also smiled, revealing two rows of white teeth, "What about me? Will I be able to see you every day then?"
Jiang Hongshao did not answer, but just raised her head slightly and said, "Would you like to go somewhere with me tonight? It's thrilling. Bring some extra clothes."
Lao Jiang, you probably don’t know that this kind of statement will lead people to make mistakes.
Cheng Ran pointed to the lighted room upstairs and said, "Wait a minute, I'll tell my mom and get my ID card..."
Then Cheng Ran asked her again, "Did you bring it?"
She nodded over there, her gentle voice and movements were like thunder and lightning, "I brought it."
Cheng Ran went upstairs and told Xu Lan that he and Yu Xiao were going to watch the game all night, and took all the things he needed, especially the box of square packaging that Yu Xiao had contributed to him not long ago. Cheng Ran secretly praised his good brother for not only adding icing on the cake, but also inadvertently providing timely help. When he came downstairs, he saw that the woman was still there, smiling and looking forward to it.
What a beautiful starry sky, the sky is vast.
This is Fulong Courtyard, where there are many acquaintances, especially at night, so Cheng Ran did not reach out to hold that slender and beautiful hand. When he went out, he saw an Audi car and the young lady of the Li family standing next to it. Cheng Ran almost blurted out the words "young lady, your uncle is here" which are not spoken in the United States.
In the end, Li Yun didn't say any more nonsense. He threw away his cigarette butt, opened the driver's seat, and said to them, "Get in the car."
When getting in the car, Jiang Hongshao's eyes were bright, and she felt the thrill of doing something bad, and said, "Cheng Ran, accompany me to watch the sunrise."
Cheng Ran really wanted to throw the square package in his hand out. What kind of thrill was that
The vehicle was speeding, and Li Yun was faithfully acting as the driver in the front, without disturbing the young couple in the back at all.
More than two hours later, Li Yun drove off the highway to the city, and then drove up the winding mountain road of Mount Emei from the city. It was already three o'clock in the morning when he arrived at the parking lot of the scenic area.
Li Yun turned around and said that in the current month, the sunrise at the Golden Summit would be around seven o'clock, so it was still early, so he should take a nap.
The two woke up at four in the morning. Li Yun gave them a flashlight each and gave Jiang Hongshao a magic military shovel. He pointed to the artificial stone road leading up the mountain and said, "I won't go there. You can take the cable car down later. I'll wait for you here."
Finally, Li Yun whispered in a voice that only Cheng Ran could hear, "Look how much I trust you."
Trust... your sister...
It's freezing cold in this wilderness, even if I want to take advantage of this opportunity to do something bad, what can I do? The main blade of that military shovel is so sharp, are you hinting at something
The two of them climbed the mountain under Li Yun's friendly gaze. It turned out that Lao Jiang, who was wearing a windbreaker and sportswear, deliberately asked himself to bring an extra piece of clothing because of this. Fortunately, the weather on the mountain was just a little cold, and Cheng Ran, who already had a jacket, didn't need to put on another piece of clothing. Mountain climbing is a physical job.
Looking at the energetic Lao Jiang, Cheng Ran remembered that this was not a little girl who needed his care. Jiang Hongshao's physical fitness, if she didn't have enough time and didn't want to participate in the championship, she might have been able to get the national second-level athlete certificate in badminton. This one was so agile that she jumped up like a mountain rabbit. How could Cheng Ran fall behind? The two walked side by side, and the sense of déjà vu of the scene of chasing the murderer in the mountains and seas came to them.
Time flies.
Although it was late at night, with the cold wind howling and people suspecting there were mountain ghosts, the two men walked on the mountain path with two beams of flashlights, piercing through the mist. Their momentum was still as strong as before, cutting through the waves and scaring away all the evil spirits.
What Cheng Ran felt a little regretful about was that the girl next to him had dared to chase the armed gangsters with him back then, and dared to set traps together with him to deal with the other side's group. Therefore, it was really impossible for him to suddenly make up a story like Sadako and the village master to make the other party come into his arms on his own initiative.
However, Cheng Ran's hand was still held, and they climbed up the mountain path.
Three years ago, it was in the mountains and seas, that was the year when Cheng Ran was reborn. Three years later, it was at the peak of Mount Emei, and their lives had gradually become turbulent.
The outside world is also in turmoil because of them.
Arriving at the top of the mountain, we climbed to the top of the Golden Summit. Everything was quiet, and the stars were blooming above our heads. I checked the time, it was almost seven o'clock.
It was a bit chilly, so the two found a big rock to sit on. In front of them was a stone railing connected to the cliff with an iron chain.
The stars are shining, as if entering a fantasy world. Jiang Hongshao rubbed her hands and said, "Cheng Ran, I plan to go to the UK to study for a foundation course and then enter University College London."
“A famous school in the Golden Triangle… It’s so impressive, but it’s you who will have no problem getting in.” Cheng Ran looked over and smiled.
I know that everyone has enemies, not to mention when you reach a certain level and status. How many opponents does Fulong Cheng Feiyang have outside? The same is true for the Jiang family, especially the overall decline caused by Jiang Yueqin's political consequences this time. The health of the old man who is the backbone of the family has deteriorated. It is hard to guarantee that there will be unpredictable situations at some point. So it is not surprising that some people who are in the most intense position of the struggle prefer to send their children to other places, at least leaving a way out.
Jiang Hongshao went out, which was a kind of protection for her family, and also a way for her to freely pursue her own life without being affected by possible future events.
"Maybe I will go to university in the country." Cheng Ran said.
Jiang Hongshao said, "I know that you have carefully considered the choices you make. But if I am not here, there will be no one to pressure you. Will you feel uncomfortable?"
"It's a pity that we couldn't compete one last time." Cheng Ran nodded.
Jiang Hongshao smiled and said, "Then take my belief with you and see how high and far you can go..."
"Faith... It's just like the Japanese comics. Are you reading comics recently?"
The top student in front of him stuck out his tongue and said, "When I was with my grandfather, I spent most of my time reading some miscellaneous books..."
Cheng Ran looked down at her clasped fingers, the crystal-clear nails on the back of her hand, and asked, "Have you decided what major you want to study in the future?"
Jiang Hongshao thought for a moment and said, "It is the birthplace of Western economics, and its research strength in economics and econometrics is the best in the world. This winter vacation, I met an old professor at my grandfather's place. We talked a lot. He told me that there is a narrow blind spot in the fields of finance and economics, which is based on the ancient "round sky and square earth". At this stage, all major economics schools and economic theories cannot explain the problems in the changing world, just like the Waterloo of "shock therapy" and "Washington Consensus" in Eastern Europe. Moreover, the Washington Consensus not only caused a financial crisis in Asia, but also failed to solve the problems of the United States itself. The crisis is also brewing in the US financial system. When it exceeds a certain threshold, the United States itself will also experience a financial crisis in the future. Economics is diverse and constantly evolving. In the future, the solution to China's own problems requires both Western methodology and a unique system that is different from classical economics."
"This old professor is so talented that he could even predict the financial crisis in the United States." Cheng Ran nodded.
Jiang Hongshao smiled and said, "I am quite interested in this. It is like a seed. To confirm this, there is no better way than to go to the center where Western economics originated to study it thoroughly and then reflect this theory. There are many scholars who have been enlightened there. There are original research materials and even manuscripts that have never been recorded in books and are basically unavailable in China. We can have a deeper understanding. But I am not sure. Their schools of architecture, life sciences, computers, social sciences and humanities are all very good... Maybe I will change my mind and turn my interest to other areas."
"That's right, your life motto is to explore more interesting things." Cheng Ran nodded, "As the top student of No. 10 Middle School, 'Brother Jiang', I think it's a good choice for you to choose this path. You haven't lost the spirit of No. 10 Middle School."
Jiang Hongshao smiled with a flushed face, then looked at Cheng Ran and said hesitantly, "You... don't have any other opinions?"
"What advice do I need to ask you not to leave?"
Jiang Hongshao said, "It's not impossible to consider it."
"It doesn't matter... Learning more things will also be good for the genes of future generations. Anyway, the more the better."
He got hit on the arm, and Lao Jiang's hand was quite strong.
Jiang Hongshao narrowed her eyes and looked at him unhappily, "Cheng Ran, can knowledge be inherited?"
“Knowledge cannot be inherited, but who says genes cannot remember the ability to learn? And the development of ability after birth also plays a big role.”
Jiang Hongshao smiled, "What if your future children don't inherit your genes and don't do well in school?"
"Then beat him, no problem, beat the child whenever you want, I can kick him from one end to the other..." Cheng Ran drew a line in the air, then looked at her, "Just don't feel bad."
Crack! He was hit several times on the spot.
Jiang Hongshao laughed coldly, "You beat your child... why should I feel bad!"
"This is the contradiction," Cheng Ran said, "If you don't feel sorry for me, why do you hit me?"
Before Jiang Hongshao could continue, Cheng Ran raised his hand and held her shoulders, and the two leaned against each other.
The woman stopped talking.
The sky is pale in the distance.
Jiang Hongshao said, "Cheng Ran... let's sing."
Cheng Ran thought of Lao Jiang's untuned voice, but considering his personal safety, he nodded, "Okay."
"Actually, my favorite song is called "Tomorrow Will Be Better", do you know it?"
"It's just a memory from my distant childhood, how could it not be."
Jiang Hongshao was a little excited, "Then let's do it together, I'll start, get ready!"
Then, on this side of the mountain before dawn, some monkeys fell from the trees.
"Gently wake up your sleeping heart and slowly open your eyes
Look at the busy world, is it still spinning around alone
The spring breeze is not understanding of romance, but it stirs the young man’s heart…”
"Stretch out your hands, let me embrace your dreams, let me have your sincere face, let our smiles be filled with the pride of youth..."
In the early morning, on top of the mountains, he climbed all the way to the top of the mountain thrillingly, and recited these lyrics with the girl next to him. Cheng Ran also felt that his country was prosperous, democratic, civilized and harmonious.
Lao Jiang sings this song very well, although it is still out of tune, but the point is not here, but the clearness of the wind, the moon, and the stars that penetrate the human heart. The point is the momentum.
But what kind of spirit is it to sing and shout at the top of a hill occupied by monkeys at eight o'clock in the morning before daybreak
Snow falls on Yushan Mountain
Burning young hearts...
The two of them sang and swayed along with the song. This song is meant to be swayed while singing and occasionally make eye contact, which is really fucking emotional.
Youth does not understand the world
Rouge stained with gray...
Suddenly Jiang Hongshao pouted. Her shoulder was pulled when she was climbing the mountain and grabbing the tree trunk. Now her shoulder blade hurts. Cheng Ran said, "Let me rub it for you."
When Cheng Ran saw the red glow on Jiang Hongshao's lips when she said "OK", wasn't that rouge
After climbing the mountain until he was dead tired and running up to sing a song in the middle of the night, Cheng Ran felt that his partner would definitely look down on him in the future, so he leaned over, took the rouge in his mouth, and knocked on the door and entered.
Separated from the long-lasting ecstasy, Jiang Hongshao said with seductive eyes, "Cheng Ran, where did I say I was hurt?"
"Shoulder, what's wrong?"
"Where did you put your hands?"
Cheng Ran withdrew his hand from the soft and elastic peaks, looking as if asking, "What happened? Who am I? Where am I?"
Jiang Hongshao stepped forward, rested her head on his shoulder, and spoke softly.
"Even if I could soar up to 90,000 miles with the wind and stir up the vast ocean water, as long as you need me... I will return."
Sunrise awakens the morning.
The earth is reborn in glory.
Cheng Ran has seen countless sunrises in his two lifetimes.
But it has never been as magnificent as the one on Mount Emei.
That year, a girl named Jiang Hongshao went to London, England.
That year was also the beginning of that man’s legend.
(Search for Orleans Grilled Sturgeon Burger on WeChat, and you will see the songs mentioned in the chapters and photos of watching the sunrise at Jinding in previous years, as well as my personal greatness, which can be regarded as a re-enactment of the scene. At the same time, this volume is about to end, and the second half of the year has also arrived. The end of the stage and the beginning of a new one will adjust the rhythm to advance... In order to write well... Please vote!)