Du Shoubang was buried in Shijingshan Martyrs Cemetery. Du Weiguo got up early this morning and went to sweep the grave. A bottle of Fenjiu was sprinkled in front of the graveyard, and three Chinese sticks were lit and inserted in front of the tombstone.
Du Weiguo only said one sentence throughout the whole process: "May you rest in peace."
He really didn't know what to say. Du Weiguo said that this awkward sense of ritual was really uncomfortable and extremely depressing.
After coming out of the cemetery, Du Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief and lit a cigarette to calm down his shock.
To put it bluntly, he is here to act today, at least to keep his face decent.
After smoking a cigarette, Du Weiguo was just about to ride on his 28-year-old horse when he heard someone calling his name from behind: "Du Weiguo!"
Huh? In fact, not many people call him by his name now. The elders call him Xiao Du, the familiar friends call him Wei Guo, Mr. Du, the brothers call him Du Tou, and everyone else generally calls him Du.
Section Chief.
Du Weiguo turned around and took a closer look, Ouch? Isn't this Li Mengmeng?
Everyone may have forgotten who she is. She is a saleswoman at Wangfujing Department Store. Du Weiguo met her when he bought a fan for Yu Zhengmin last year. In the blink of an eye, she has not seen her for almost a year.
Du Weiguo smiled and said hello: "Li Mengmeng, it's you!"
Li Mengmeng responded with a smile: "Isn't it easy? You can still call me by my name."
Du Weiguo did not answer the question: "Are you here to sweep the grave?"
Li Mengmeng nodded: "Well, my dad's fifth anniversary is coming in a few days. I'm going to come over early to visit my father's grave today. What about you? You're also visiting the graves of your relatives?"
Du Weiguo also nodded: "Well, today is my dad's first anniversary. I came over to see him."
"Why are you alone?"
At this time, the two people said almost in unison.
Du Weiguo laughed self-deprecatingly: "I am the only one left in my family now. What about you? You won't be like me, right?"
Li Mengmeng's expression was a little gloomy: "I'm not, but my mother has remarried. When my father died, my brother was still very young and was not sensible enough to have any feelings."
Du Weiguo nodded, and changed the subject in a nonchalant manner: "Well, I'll give you my condolences. Where are you going? Shall I see you off?"
"I want to take a walk casually, Du Weiguo, will something happen to you?"
Du Weiguo was stunned for a second or so before saying: "I don't have anything to do. I asked for leave today, and suddenly I don't know what to do."
Li Mengmeng extended the invitation very generously: "The weather is nice today, so you can go for a walk with me!"
"OK."
Li Mengmeng is probably out of professional habits. She is very familiar with her, and she doesn't speak too openly. It feels a bit like a later generation to get along with her, which is quite comfortable.
The two were chatting while walking, and Li Mengmeng asked: "By the way, Du Weiguo, why have you never gone to the department store to buy anything from me again?"
"Hey, don't mention it. I reported to work a few days after I finished shopping at your place. A few months before I started working, I worked the day shift and the night shift. It was so busy! I was seriously injured in the winter and almost died.
I was just discharged from the hospital a few days ago."
Li Mengmeng was startled: "Ah? Are you seriously injured? I remember you are from the security department of the steel rolling mill. Why are you seriously injured? Did you fight with the gangsters?"
Du Weiguo raised the corner of his mouth and joked: "Oh, yes! Comrade Li Mengmeng, your memory is super strong? I was indeed injured fighting the gangsters!"
"Is it serious?"
Du Weiguo nodded: "Well, I was shot in the stomach. I almost felt glorious at that time?"
Li Mengmeng was surprised again: "Ah! Gunshot wound? So serious? Why wasn't such a big thing reported in the newspaper?"
"Haha, some cases cannot be reported."
"Oh, I got it."
Otherwise, department store salespeople in this era can definitely be considered an elite class. They are not only well-informed, but also knowledgeable!
"What about you? How are you doing this year?"
Li Mengmeng shook her head and said in a low voice: "It's not good at all. I had an affair with my partner during the Chinese New Year, and now my relationship with my family is quite tense. They force me to go on blind dates every day!"
Li Mengmeng is a cat-type beauty, petite and delicate, with a little bit of charm between her eyebrows and eyes, and she is about 160.
Du Weiguo joked: "Haha, you are so beautiful, why would anyone be willing to break up with you? Are you so inconsiderate?"
Li Mengmeng also laughed, and said a little bitterly: "Hahaha, my partner's family is in good condition, and he agreed to marry me after graduating from college, but he ended up marrying a classmate who is the right match for him. Haha, forget it, let's not talk about him, you
What? Du Weiguo, are you dating someone?"
Du Weiguo nodded and said with certainty: "Yes, we've discussed it, and we'll get married in August this year."
Li Mengmeng glanced at him: "Okay! How is she? Is she pretty?"
Du Weiguo then nodded and continued to say in a very determined tone: "Well, she is very beautiful, and she is also devoted to me!"
Li Mengmeng smiled: "Hahaha, Du Weiguo, are you afraid that I will pester you?"
Du Weiguo also laughed: "Hahaha, Li Mengmeng, I am from the security department! Am I afraid of this?"
Du Weiguo did not expect that Li Mengmeng was quite a lively girl in private. Her conversation was not artificial at all and she was very comfortable, somewhat like the style of the beautiful ladies of later generations.
"Tch, that's right! Hehe, you gave me a yellow handkerchief, and I thought you wanted to pursue me? It turned out that the joy was in vain!"
Du Weiguo laughed even more cheerfully: "Hahaha! Li Mengmeng, I think we are more suitable as brothers. There is no chance of falling in love."
"What? Am I not pretty enough?"
Li Mengmeng puffed up her chest proudly as she spoke, "Haha, don't tell me, it seems quite promising."
Du Weiguo looked away: "This has nothing to do with looks, it's mainly about personality. We both have strong personalities, are carefree and straightforward. It will be very comfortable to be friends. If we really want to fall in love, it will be a waste. We will probably fight every day!"
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Li Mengmeng smiled and said: "Hahaha, that seems to be the case! Well, Du Weiguo, it's great that you have a partner. I have something to ask you for help."
"What's the matter?"
Come, come, the drama is finally here, Li Mengmeng just asked Du Weiguo to accompany her for a walk, Du Weiguo knew that she must have something to say, because the two of them did not have such a deep friendship at all.
"Play my partner once and come home with me."
Hua Tia, where are you playing? I am so crazy that I would act as your partner. I am going to get married soon. This joke is definitely not allowed!
Du Weiguo immediately objected: "No, I will get married soon, but I can't accompany you crazy."
Li Mengmeng was not angry: "Oh! You just go and act once. Anyway, you have a partner, and I won't look for you in the future. After a while, I will call it quits, who knows!"
Du Weiguo's attitude was very firm: "Don't talk nonsense, you are not allowed to introduce my unit and work then? Then your family will sue me for being a hooligan!"
When Li Mengmeng heard this, her face suddenly turned pale and she became silent. Du Weiguo reacted immediately.
"Li Mengmeng, your previous partner~"
Li Mengmeng admitted it directly: "Well, yes, it's what you think. That's why I don't want to go on a blind date. Who can accept a second-hand product? I am a seller myself, so I understand best."
After saying that, Li Mengmeng's eye circles turned red.
Du Weiguo frowned and said, "Then why didn't you find your previous partner?"
Li Mengmeng's tone was helpless: "What are you looking for? My job, my stepfather's job, and the whole family's livelihood are all in their hands? Besides, if you and I agree, can I still sue him?"
Du Weiguo sighed: "Oh! It's true to meet such a beast."
Li Mengmeng shook her head: "Actually, I don't blame him at all. Really, he arranged a job for me, and it was a good job that everyone envied. He also bought me a lot of expensive things. I was at home, and I
My stepfather never showed me a nice face, and scolded me at every turn. Now he smiles every day. If you want to get something, you have to pay for it."
When Du Weiguo heard what she said, he felt that Li Mengmeng had a very clear mind: "You are quite open-minded and amazing."
But Li Mengmeng suddenly said: "Du Weiguo, I'm leaving first. There is a bus stop in front of you, and you can go directly to my home."
Du Weiguo was a little surprised: "Oh, okay, then goodbye!"
After Li Mengmeng finished speaking, she walked quickly to the station, wasn't she? Is it so realistic? If she couldn't accompany her home to act, she would immediately turn her back and deny anyone else? Du Weiguo secretly complained in his heart.
"Du Weiguo, if you don't have a partner, will you dislike me?" Li Mengmeng suddenly turned around and asked.
"No! I mean it sincerely."
"Thank you, good bye."
After Li Mengmeng finished speaking, she walked towards the station in the distance without looking back.
Although the distance was quite far, Du Weiguo, who had superhuman vision, still caught a glimpse of her crying. This girl must have been forced hard by her family, and she was very sad. She was definitely not as free and easy as she showed.
Alas, every family has its own sutras that are difficult to recite!
In fact, Du Weiguo had nowhere to go, so he simply returned to the steel rolling mill and took half a day off, just in time to have lunch.
At noon today, Wang Yang was still helping Du Weiguo and Chief Hao prepare meals. He looked not very good today and looked very haggard. He was Du Weiguo's confidant and top horse, so there was nothing to avoid.
"Wang Yang, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so ugly? Are you feeling unwell?"
"I'm fine, head."
After saying this, Wang Yang put down his lunch box and turned around and went out.
"Huh? Uncle Hao, you eat first. I'll go check on him. There must be something wrong with this kid."