We'll meet her in 20 minutes. Twenty minutes is not a long time for two years' separation.
The bus came to an abrupt end, and Xin Wang got off slowly, finally relieved. He has been carsick. After working for two years, his health became more unbearable. When he got off the bus, it was like being released from prison. He looked around, his hometown.
Everything has changed. Their village used to be poor and poor, and the villagers lived a hard life. In order to change his fate, he studied hard, was admitted to a well-known university, and finally entered a well-known internet company, which was also a gorgeous counterattack. Now, there are brand-new roads, neat buildings and cars everywhere. He is so shocked that he can't even find his home.
"Isn't that the boy of the Wangs?" An aunt saw him and recognized him. Aunt is glowing all over. It turned out to be a jade bracelet and a gold chain beside her, which dazzled Xin Wang.
"Good aunt." Xin Wang casually faltered and walked slowly, looking for his home according to his memory.
Behind her, the smile on her face froze for a second.
Finally, Xin Wang found his home. Well, other homes are small houses, just his home or a few small bungalows. I haven't come back for two years, I work overtime on the Internet, and I don't like living in the country myself. He didn't come back for the Spring Festival. When he came back this time, he didn't say hello to his family, just wanted to surprise them.
"Dad, mom, I'm back!" He opened the door, but his voice suddenly dropped.
There's nobody at home. An empty home is especially deserted.
He went to the bathroom and wandered around. The house is still so shabby. He found that many clothes in the closet were moldy. He even saw several cockroaches passing by on the bed.
Xin Wang's heart is empty. He called his father and his mother answered the phone. His mother told him that his father was ill and had been in the hospital for a month. She takes care of him in the hospital.
Hung up the phone, Wang Xincai remembered that he hadn't eaten since he took the bus in the morning.
At this moment, someone pushed open the door and came in. It was the old lady who had some food in her hand just now.
Maybe I'm hungry. This Xin Wang meal is delicious. He remembers that when he was a child, his aunt was Zhou Li's mother. When he was a child, he often went to Li Zhou's house for dinner. Zhou Li's mother cooked a delicious meal, and in retrospect, he still thinks it's delicious.
"Aunt, Zhou Li now? Where does he work? " Xin Wang thought of Zhou Li, the silly young man when he was a child.
"He doesn't do business, he doesn't have any serious work, he runs business outside every day and sells network software." Aunt remembered something and smiled: "Oh, I remember. Your mother said that you work in an Internet company, and you should know better than me! " "
Wang Xin nodded, network software, it seems that Zhou Li is smarter than before.
"As luck would have it, Zhou Li went to the hospital to see your father today. You will know when you go to the hospital. "
Xin Wang had a meal, cleaned up and went to the hospital. Before he left, he turned on his mobile phone, hesitated and turned away.
His father lives in a hospital in the county. Fortunately, every village now has public transportation, and he soon arrived in the county seat. He touched the ward and opened the door. A strong man in a suit and tie is peeling apples. His father is lying in bed, and his mother is sitting on one side. The three of them talked and laughed.
Seeing Xin Wang come in, the strong man froze for a few seconds, suddenly smiled, put down the apple in his hand, took a few steps, grabbed Xin Wang's hand, held it up and said, "The great genius is back."
Xin Wang suddenly remembered. This man is Zhou Li.
When Zhou Li was a child, he liked to be with him and called him a great genius. This name hasn't been called for many years, and he didn't react at once.
His parents were also very happy to see their son, and several people sat down and chatted casually.
At this moment, someone pushed the door and came in. Zhou Li suddenly felt a little nervous. He stared at Xin Wang closely.
Xin Wang is still in the dark. When he saw who was coming, he subconsciously turned on his mobile phone.
The people who came were the woman on his mobile phone screen saver and his first love girlfriend Lu Xiaoli.
"Uncle and aunt, let's go out and talk." Zhou Li vomited, and Xin Wang and Lu Xiaoli walked out of the ward.
The three men stayed in the corridor outside for a while without talking.
Finally, Lu Xiaoli spoke, but her words got Xin Wang into trouble at once.
"I married Zhou Li."
Zhou Li remained silent.
"get married? Didn't you say wait for me for two years? " Xin Wang's voice trembled.
"Two years is too long. After you left, something happened to your family and my family. You work outside and don't know the situation. " Lu Xiaoli lowered her head and her face became blurred.
Zhou Li said, "Xiao Xin, I am responsible for this. Don't blame Xiaoli, it was my persistent pursuit, and she accepted me after she couldn't stand it. "
Xin Wang didn't look at Zhou Li at all, just staring at Lu Xiaoli. He said, "Is our agreement a joke?"
Lu Xiaoli looked up with tears in his eyes and trembling voice: "Xin Wang, you know, a month after you left, a dozen people knocked on my door with sticks, and I was too scared to go out. I called you countless times, but no one answered. It was Zhou Li who led the people to drive away the debtors. What about you? Where are you happy in Shanghai! "
Xin Wang remembers that time, when the company released a new product, he worked overtime all night, so he forgot to answer the phone. Later, after he was busy, he called Lu Xiaoli. The other person's tone was cold, and he hung up after a few words. So the truth of the matter is like this.
"This is not twice. I am also a weak woman and need the protection of men. Don't blame me. " Lu Xiaoli leaned on Zhou Li's shoulder and sobbed.
Zhou Li patted Lu Xiaoli's trembling back and gently coaxed her in Lu Xiaoli's ear.
Xin Wang felt a nameless anger. He forcibly separated two people, grabbed Lu Xiaoli's shoulder and forced the latter to look at him.
"Xiao Li, I was wrong. Can't I change it? Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? Although I am very tired and bitter in Shanghai, I am motivated by the thought of you. For two years, I was promoted to department manager, which is the fastest rising newcomer in our department. Now, I can get 200 thousand a year. Believe me, I will give you happiness. "
People passing by in the corridor looked askance, perhaps stunned by what he said.
There was no surprised expression in Lu Xiaoli's eyes, only indifference.
"Don't stay in this hinterland. Zhou Li is a businessman. How many results can he run in this dump? Come with me to Shanghai, where there is the most exclusive and enjoyable life in China. "
There is no doubt that Xin Wang's tone is calm and firm. Perhaps, at this moment, he also said to himself.
"pa!" A loud slap in the face. Xin Wang's face suddenly turned red. Zhou Li grabbed Lu Xiaoli's hand and told her not to be impulsive.
They all heard Lu Xiaoli's sneer. Too harsh.
"Annual salary of 200,000?" Lu Xiaoli poked Xin Wang's chest with two fingers, forcing Xin Wang back a few steps.
"In Shanghai, what is this money? Can this money afford a house? Life without a house is a high-end life? "
"Two hundred thousand, listen to many, is bluffing. Besides, didn't you earn all this money by working overtime? "
Lu Xiaoli's language is cold, and she seems to have found a way to release herself and told all the truth.
"Don't you think it's great to go to a big city? Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? Our village attracts investment, and a big company takes a fancy to the environment here and wants to develop it into a large-scale rural eco-tourism base. On this basis, many projects are being followed up. Zhou Li's parents signed a multimillion-dollar project with a big company, and the project has been implemented. Zhou Li is doing business outside and running his own products. "
"What did you see when you went home this time? Every family is a small duplex, just your home or the old bungalow. I really feel unworthy for my uncle and aunt. They spent so much money to send you to school that the home has never been decorated. Now, how do you get ahead when you get out of school? "
"Xiaoli, stop." Zhou Li felt sorry for Xin Wang's loss and discouraged Xiaoli.
"I have to say it!" Xiaoli's voice is getting louder and louder. "Xin Wang, you don't know, even the money your father spent in this hospital is from Zhou Li!"
Xin Wang was surprised and looked at the silent Zhou Li.
"You have been away for many years and don't know how to care about your family. Your father and your mother have long been broke. I said several times that I would call you to send them some money, but they didn't want to. It is not easy to say that you are hard and busy outside. I think, no matter how busy you are, can't you even spare this time? "
"Say, what do you want to do outside?"
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Xin Wang returned to Shanghai after staying at home for a few days. The company was really busy and called him several times to urge him to come back to work quickly. Xin Wang had no choice but to start. He had mixed feelings when he got on the bus. When he turned on his mobile phone, the screen saver had been replaced with a new photo. It's a photo of our bungalow. Xin Wang made up his mind to redecorate the house next time he came back. It was magnificent and luxurious. Never lose to Zhou Li!
After all, he has already lost once.
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