Memory is like a yellowed movie film, covered with scratches after years of erosion.

Some frames are blurred, and some are covered with snowflakes and can only be cut out and discarded, but some frames remain fresh for a long time.

Even though so many years had passed, Ding Zhiyuan recognized the girl in front of him at a glance. After only half a second, he blurted out the girl's name: "Taozi!"

The girl with two braids in front of me has an easy-to-remember and nice name, Tao Tao.

Tao Tao is the daughter of Tao Shiqun, the head teacher of Ding Zhiyuan Junior High School.

Ding Zhiyuan went to junior high school in Xianhua Town. At that time, Xianhua Town was still called Xianhua Township, and there was only one junior high school in the entire township.

From the first grade of junior high school, Tao Shiqun served as his math teacher and head teacher for three full years.

Because of his good academic performance, Tao Shiqun often helped Ding Zhiyuan, sometimes in his office and sometimes taking him home.

Over time, he and Tao Tao became familiar with each other.

Tao Tao is one year younger than Ding Zhiyuan and is currently in her second year of high school. Like him, she is in Qucheng No. 1 Middle School.

Later, Tao Tao was admitted to Jinling University and went to the United States to study after graduation. Since then, the two have never seen each other again.

Tao Tao finally stayed in the United States, where she got married and had children.

In his previous life, he visited Tao Shiqun several times in his hometown and politely asked him about Tao Tao's current situation. Tao Shiqun only said that she was doing well abroad and said nothing more.

Ding Zhiyuan could probably guess that Tao Tao's life there was probably not as good as outsiders imagined, otherwise Tao Shiqun would not be so secretive.

In order not to offend others, Ding Zhiyuan never mentioned Tao Tao to Tao Shiqun.

The separation lasted more than thirty years, and it had been more than twenty years since he had even heard the name "Taotao" again. Ding Zhiyuan thought he had completely forgotten her.

But at this moment, he suddenly realized that Tao Tao had been engraved in the depths of his mind for a long time. How could he forget her?

In his previous life, Ding Zhiyuan knew that Tao Tao was interested in him. If he went to Jinling University to meet his female pen pal, then Tao Tao went to Jinling University entirely because of him.

However, at that time, he only had eyes for female pen pals, and Tao Tao was not his cup of tea.

It's not that Tao Tao is not good. On the contrary, Tao Tao is not only beautiful, but also has a slight smile. Her personality is nothing to say, quiet and reserved, but not arrogant and generous.

You will feel very comfortable and casual when you are with her.

However, at that time, as a young scholar with a sour smell all over his body, Ding Zhiyuan believed very seriously that spiritual harmony was the most important thing.

Both he and his female pen pal regarded each other as close friends, so Ding Zhiyuan put all his thoughts on his female pen pal.

As for Tao Tao, at that time he really just regarded her as his sister, a very serious sister.

Even in order to dispel the doubts of his first girlfriend, Ding Zhiyuan gradually alienated Tao Tao.

Until the night before Tao Tao graduated and left school, the two sat side by side on the steps of the stadium bleachers, drinking beer and watching the stars while chatting.

The two of them drank until early morning that day and both drank too much.

Tao Tao stood on the steps and looked down at him. He stood at the bottom of the steps and looked up at her, and then Tao Tao forcibly kissed him.

Ding Zhiyuan still remembers what Tao Tao said when they parted: "This is my first kiss. I will cut my hair tomorrow. Goodbye, no, never again!"

At that time, he thought her "never see you again" was just a joke, but it turned out to be a true motto.

After more than thirty years, he saw Tao Tao again. For some reason, Ding Zhiyuan felt guilty and did not dare to look into her black and white eyes.

"Why are you here?" Ding Zhiyuan quickly took a sip of soda from the bottle to cover up his gaffe. After drinking, he immediately asked: "Do you want to drink? I'll treat you."

Tao Tao smiled and shook her head, pointing to the shuttle bus parked on the roadside: "The final exam is over today, I just got off the bus."

The transportation in Qucheng is quite convenient. There are shuttle buses between Xianhua Town and the county seat. You can stop and pick up and drop off passengers along the way. You have to stop at major stations for half an hour. It takes nearly two and a half hours to cover more than 30 kilometers, which is no faster than riding a bicycle.

How much.

Ding Zhiyuan still took a bottle of soda, bit it open with his teeth and handed it to Tao Tao.

Tao Tao held the soda in both hands and took a sip. She raised her eyes and asked, "By the way, Brother Zhiyuan, I heard that you guys estimated the scores today. What's your score?"

"Over 500 points, the test is not good."

"How much is 500?"

"More than 580." Ding Zhiyuan actually scored 590. After subtracting five points, he got more than 580.

"580! Jinling University is gone! Brother Zhiyuan, you are so awesome!" Tao Tao smiled and narrowed her eyes, even more excited than Ding Zhiyuan, the person involved.

Ding Zhiyuan took the national examination, with a total of 7 subjects, 120 points each for Chinese and mathematics, 100 points each for politics, physics, chemistry, and English, and 70 points for biology, for a total score of 710.

Last year, the admission score of Jinling University was 552. Ding Zhiyuan was almost 40 points higher. It stands to reason that he would be able to get admitted to Jinling University, but there are so many reasons in this world. However, his first choice of physics department was rejected, but he was lucky.

Admitted to the Department of Geography, my second choice.

"You can't say that. Nothing can be said until the notice comes out." Ding Zhiyuan said modestly.

"My dad would be extremely happy if he knew you got such a high score in the exam. Do you want to come to my house?" After Tao Tao finished speaking, she turned sideways and drank a soda.

Ding Zhiyuan: "……."

Although this excuse is lame, Ding Zhiyuan cannot refuse.

He raised his arm to look at the time and said with a smile: "Okay, it's just time for dinner. Let's go to your house to have a meal. You drink slowly, don't be in a hurry."

Due to the limitation of glass manufacturing technology these days, the cost of glass bottles is much higher than the soda in the bottles, so after drinking the soda, you have to return the bottle.

Although a bottle of soda only costs 15 cents, this is only the price of soda.

The main ingredients of soda are water, carbon dioxide, pigments, flavors, sugar, and citric acid. There is nothing valuable, but 250ml of soda can be sold for 15 cents, which is a huge profit.

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There is no technical content in producing this thing. Ding Zhiyuan thinks he can do it, but the only thing he needs to consider is the filling equipment. Of course, manual canning can also be done, but the efficiency is too low and it is not hygienic...

Ding Zhiyuan was thinking about it when he suddenly heard Tao Tao say: "Brother Zhiyuan, I'm full."

"Why don't you finish it?" Ding Zhiyuan saw that there was still half a bottle of soda left, "What a waste!"

Tao Tao said a little embarrassedly: "I really can't drink anymore."

"If you don't want to drink, I'll drink." Ding Zhiyuan casually grabbed the bottle and blew it to his mouth. After drinking, he burped and patted the back seat of the bicycle: "What are you doing standing still? Get in the car!"

"Ah, oh." Tao Tao pursed her lips unnaturally, lowered her head and hurried to the bicycle. She sat on the back seat easily without jumping her long legs.

Ding Zhiyuan keenly caught Tao Tao's abnormality, and after thinking about it for a moment, he understood what was going on and couldn't help but smile.

It took less than five minutes to ride the bike to Tao's house. Tao Tao jumped out of the car and rushed into the door. As she walked, she shouted: "Dad, Mom, brother Zhiyuan is here. He went to get his score assessed today. It's over 580 points!"<

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Ding Zhiyuan wanted to cover his face. Do you want everyone in the town to hear it so loudly?

It would be fine if he got the first prize in the exam, even this score would not be embarrassing enough!

He put his bicycle down against the wall and chased Tao Tao into the house, only to find that he seemed to have arrived at the wrong time. There was a guest in the Tao family, a chubby middle-aged man with a sad face, as if someone owed him money.

Tao Shiqun was very happy when he heard that Ding Zhiyuan got such a high score and praised Ding Zhiyuan.

At the end, he turned to Tao Tao and said, "Learn well from your brother Zhiyuan, and get into a key university next year!"

Tao Tao glanced at Ding Zhiyuan, pursed her lips and smiled: "Dad, I remember it!"

Tao Shiqun frowned and snorted: "You are so playful and smiling, you are not stable at all!"

Tao Tao frowned, stamped her feet and said, "Dad, I'm so happy for Brother Zhiyuan!"

When the fat man saw Tao Shiqun scolding his daughter in front of him, he knew that he was seeing off guests, so he quickly stood up and left.

Tao Shiqun sent him away after being polite, and then hurried back, pulling Ding Zhiyuan and questioning him carefully about his scores in each subject.

"Okay, okay, I'm really happy to get full marks in math. Don't leave. Let's eat here tonight and let's have a drink to celebrate!"

Tao Tao suddenly interrupted: "Dad, Brother Zhiyuan doesn't drink. If you are greedy for wine, just say so."

"Hey!" A trace of embarrassment flashed across Tao Shiqun's face, and he pretended to be angry: "I'm not big or small, and I'm not afraid of your brother Zhiyuan's jokes!"

Ding Zhiyuan smiled and quickly changed the subject: "Teacher, who was that fat guy just now? He looks familiar."

"Tell your mother, add two more dishes." Tao Shiqun shook his head at Tao Tao, and waited until she went to the kitchen before saying, "Don't you remember? We were in the kitchen of our junior high school."

Ding Zhiyuan said with some uncertainty: "Old Liao? No, why is he so..., um, rich now?"

Tao Shiqun saw Ding Zhiyuan gesturing on his stomach and couldn't help but smile: "That's right. But this Liao Fugui..."

After Tao Shiqun's explanation, Ding Zhiyuan matched Liao Fugui's memory with his own.

Liao Fugui came here to ask Tao Shiqun for help today. The matter may be simple or complicated.

Coincidentally, Liao Fugui's difficulties were related to the broadcast Ding Zhiyuan heard in the bookstore at noon.

Last month, nine people died after buying fake wine in Qucheng's jurisdiction, five of whom drank it at a wedding banquet.

Human life is at stake, let alone 9 people.

The city attaches great importance to it and follows the counterfeit wine sales channels to catch up with the counterfeiting gangs as quickly as possible.

This is not over yet. News came this morning that a city-wide liquor market rectification operation will be launched, and various small breweries have become the focus of the rectification.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Liao Fugui's small brewery closed.

Liao Fugui felt that he had died unjustly. He was sitting at home and the pot came from the sky, and he didn't know when the pot would be held.

Not long ago, he just bought a set of equipment and was about to start a big business. Now, he didn't even make back the cost of buying the equipment.

It happened that Tao Shiqun's eldest son Tao Yong was working as a section chief in the city. Liao Fugui was ill and rushed to the doctor, so he came over to try to get Tao Yong some relief.

Tao Shiqun smiled bitterly and said: "How can I help you with this matter? Not to mention that the boss is not in charge of this. Even if the boss is in charge of this, he wouldn't dare to do it at this juncture!"
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