Ling Xiao went to Yanjing, this was her last chance to turn things around. Xu Tingsheng didn't know who the big man above was. He suppressed the hatred between the Ling, Xiao and Fang families for more than 20 years, and finally let go of it, promising not to interfere.
A vendetta that had been buried for more than twenty years finally erupted like a volcano.
Ling and Xiao have a net that has been carefully woven for more than 20 years.
To some extent, the Fang family could only rely on Xu Tingsheng who appeared out of nowhere.
From a certain level, Mr. Fang has already lost completely. It's hard to guess what the old man's thoughts have been in the past twenty years, and the price the Fang family has paid is tragic enough.
Now the situation seems to have suddenly reversed, and almost completely fell to the side of Xu Tingsheng and the Fang family - if it can be considered that the Fang family still exists.
It's just politics... In fact, no one can judge the attitude of "that person".
Xu Tingsheng knew that the "last gamble" that the old man had told him might happen soon.
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A few days later, Dongzi and Brother Gou nestled in the bilge of Ye Qing Yuanhang Group's ship, starting their second exile abroad.
The difference is that this time, they probably won't be able to return.
When the two of them think about that kind of day, they are horrified. They can't understand anything, can't do anything, and can't see the light. But what can be done? Xu Tingsheng has done his utmost to benevolent, he will not retaliate, he will not be held accountable, and he will not silence his words. He even gave the two of them a sum of money.
In the corner of the equipment at the bottom corner of the cabin, in the dim light, Dongzi gnawed on a biscuit with a dead face.
Brother Gou threw a bottle of water to Dongzi, and said in a low voice, "According to the words on the TV, you have loved him before, right? Although it is completely useless, at least I have a thought in the future, and it will be easier to survive."
Dongzi muttered a curse word, and then said: "Stinky bitch, I wanted to ask her for a photo this morning and pretended not to give it to me. I'm leaving now, and I won't see you again. Stinky bitch, really Heartless."
The footsteps of "Du, Du" came, and Brother Gou immediately stopped Dongzi who was still cursing.
Most of the crew on this ship did not know the existence of the two of them. After all, their situation could not leave the country legally. This is smuggling. If they were found out, no one would stand up to protect them... including the two managers who Ye Qing arranged and knew about.
The two retreated into the darkness, not daring to make a sound, while pressing down on an old cargo box beside them to prevent the people inside from struggling and moving.
The footsteps stopped just outside the hiding place of the two.
Dongzi and Gouge held their breath and their hearts beat faster.
"Dongzi, were you scolding me just now? Thanks to my kindness, I wanted to bring you some hot meals..."
said someone outside.
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Xu Tingsheng knew that Dongzi and Gouge would be sent away that day, and Ding Miao was also with him.
He doesn't need to deal with it himself.
He went to Tongtong's house according to the previously appointed time.
Knock on the door, no response. Knocking again is still the same.
Xu Tingsheng called her, but Tongtong didn't answer, and came back with a text message saying: I'm not at home, the key is on the door.
Xu Tingsheng replied: Is there something wrong? Then I'll wait for you to come back, don't worry.
Tongtong replied: Don't wait, I won't be back. Don't worry, you can ask Brother Zhong if you don't know.
Xu Tingsheng sent out again, but there was no response.
Call, the other party has turned off.
Xu Tingsheng called Zhong Wusheng instead, and Zhong Wusheng said, "Tongtong is gone."
"What went? Where did she go?"
"Overseas, she is leaving the country legally, but she will stay and will not come back."
"Why? Why did she leave? Have you asked me? You forced her to leave?" Because of the accident, Xu Tingsheng was a little angry.
Zhong Wusheng said gently: "Tingsheng, don't worry. It was Tongtong who insisted on leaving. Uncle Xu, Yaming, I and I knew about it, but she didn't let us tell you before. Your father and I also opposed it at first. Yes, but Tongtong told her reasons, and after we listened...we decided to support her. Uncle Xu helped her apply for a visa and gave her a sum of money. Huang Yaming also gave her a sum of money. Don't worry, she will be fine of."
"What do you mean she will be fine? She can't even speak a word of English. Even if she is rich, what can she do as a girl abroad? What can she do?" Xu Tingsheng was still very excited.
"Tingsheng, Tongtong can speak English, not very proficient, but basic communication is no problem."
"She speaks English? ... How is that possible?"
"There are often foreign guests in the bar, and basically the drinks are imported. Tongtong has been learning since she was still in Xinghui, and you told her that she was going to come to Mingyao to manage the drinks. She is studying hard every day, desperately. She is practicing...she hasn't read any books, but she has really practiced." Zhong Wusheng's tone also became excited, "Tongtong can speak English from very poor to normal conversations, Huang Yaming, even Ye Qing, Fang Cheng and the others Everyone knows, only you, Xu Tingsheng, only you don't know. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I… "
"You don't really care about her at all, you just occasionally express gratitude or make up for guilt. The fact is that you have no energy to devote to her at all... understand?"
"I know."
"That Tongtong likes you so much that this time she has actually made up her mind and is willing to die for you, do you know that?"
"I know."
"You know, but you can't do anything, can't you? Then you can only pretend to be stupid..." Zhong Wusheng tried to calm down and said, "Do you know the reason why Tongtong wants to leave
At first, she said it was because she was afraid that staying by your side would be a threat to you in the future. Both your dad and I firmly disagreed with her leaving and told her not to worry about this. Later, when she had no choice, she said that it was actually because she liked you. She likes you, so she doesn't want and dare not stay by your side anymore. She doesn't want to like you while feeling inferior, thinking wildly, and suffering...
She wants to have a new start in life, leave Yanzhou, go abroad, since then no one will take drugs and force her to be the brother of the young lady, no one will know who she used to be, and she will forget a person she knows is impossible. She will have a new life... Don't let her go? Delay her life? Why do you
Do you know how many times during her time in Mingyao, she was pointed at by customers and said, aren't you the one who sold it in Xinghui? Do you know that every time she rejects a boyfriend introduced to her by others, how many people laugh at her for being overconfident and dreaming? "
"I... I'm sorry, Brother Zhong... you're right." Xu Tingsheng was silent for a while and then said, "I'm just a little worried. She's going out... After all, it's a foreign country."
Zhong Wusheng thought for a while and said: "First, Tongtong is no longer that useless girl you met in Xinghui. This time Mingyao has been managed by her alone for a long time, do you understand? She already has She has the ability to manage a bar like Mingyao. Moreover, it is because she is so calm this time, dealing with Ding Miao while instigating against Dongzi and the two of them, that we can solve this matter so easily, have you forgotten
Second, we will have someone to keep in touch with her and help her. In short, you are the only one who must never contact and disturb her. do you understand? Are you relieved? "
"Yes. Thank you." Xu Tingsheng replied.
"Maybe one day, when she finds her own happiness, she can really face you calmly. She is just a friend...she will contact you. By the way, your dad helped her pay off the mortgage on that house and asked her to keep it She said that she left you the key... I don’t know how she notified you, go and have a look when you have time.” Zhong Wusheng said.
"En. Good." Xu Tingsheng said.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Tingsheng took the key from the door and opened it.
The small house has completely changed since it was bought. There are beautiful sofas, chairs, dining tables, curtains... cute rugs, exquisite knick-knacks... all kinds of small details that are full of happiness and carefully constructed...
Xu Tingsheng seemed to be able to see that every time she saved money to buy something, she placed it somewhere happily and kept moving it until she was satisfied. She kept saying, Xu Tingsheng, you can take a look if you have time...
Because Xu Tingsheng bought her a house, she weaves a dream here.
Sunlight came in from the window, and a small bottle shone with tricolor light on the windowsill.
Xu Tingsheng recognized the small bottle, it was a gift he casually gave Tongtong a long time ago. He said it was a unique bottle of French perfume, which was a "lie".
He picked up the perfume bottle and found that it had never been opened, not even a trace of wear and tear.
It turns out that this gift wrapped in lies has always been cherished so much...
There is a small note under the perfume bottle, with a dozen simple lines on it:
"Xu Tingsheng. I'm leaving. I dare not say goodbye to you in person. I'm sorry.
I still remember the first time I met you. I remember... a lot, but I will forget it all soon. You see, I am even willing to keep the perfume you gave me, I will definitely do it.
I am still very happy to meet you in this life, otherwise my life would not have such a change...
Forget it, let me tell the truth, in fact, I would rather never meet you, and I would rather pass my life in such a muddle. Because, it was too late, it was too late when I met you... I'm dirty, I'm guilty.
If I had to choose, I would rather choose to work in the factory all the time. Maybe one day I pass you by on the road, and you will take a look at me, thinking that this rustic girl is actually quite simple and beautiful, and it would be nice not to say a word.
Or if I am more courageous, I will run to Mingyao to be a waiter just because I heard about you and saw you. Then I can look at you secretly, and maybe talk to you occasionally, and then I can think about it by myself, and have a happy crush on you, just like other girls.
How I wish I was pure and clean when I met you! It's a pity that I can't erase that period of life, and I'm afraid even liking you later. Just like today, I originally wanted to say goodbye to you once, Xu Tingsheng, I really like you... But in the end I didn't dare. Because I'm so afraid that my dirt will make you sick.
That feeling is so painful, so uncomfortable.
So this time, I decided to go.
I'll start over somewhere else, live my life, maybe be a strong woman. I will change my name and surname, and there will be no girl named Tongtong in the world from now on. I will forget about that past and try to be a great person. I will forget you and be happy.
Goodbye, Xu Tingsheng. "
There is no signature on the paper, maybe because she hasn't figured out a new name yet.