After Xiao Zheng left the hospital, he went straight to the cake shop in the county town. However, the cake shop was already closed.
Xiao Zheng saw a blackboard notice hanging on the door handle of the cake shop, "Our shop's business hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm."
Xiao Zheng looked at his watch and saw that it was indeed already eight-thirty in the evening. At this time, he suddenly remembered that when he ordered the cake, the girl in the cake shop reminded him that he had to pick up the cake before eight in the evening.
It's true that I came late.
There is nothing we can do at this point. If we go to buy other things, it will waste time even more. It is better to go to the girlfriend's house first and then meet with the aunt to explain the situation. After all, I was late because I was rescuing people, so I did the same.
It's a good thing and should be understood.
The summer rain came and went quickly. At this moment, the rain had completely stopped. Xiao Zheng rode a motorcycle for about 20 minutes and finally arrived at Chen Hong's house. He hurried up the stairs and knocked on the door.
It was Chen Hong who came out to open the door. When he saw Xiao Zheng, he looked surprised: "Xiao Zheng, why are you here? Didn't I tell you not to come?" Xiao Zheng had previously rescued people on the landslide section and was riding a motorcycle in the rain.
When he rushed to the hospital, most of his clothes were wet, and there was still some yellow mud on his pants. He looked a little embarrassed at the moment. Chen Hong frowned unhappily when he saw him like this.
Xiao Zheng hurriedly explained: "Chen Hong, I didn't come late on purpose today, it's because there is something going on in the village."
Chen Hong glanced at Xiao Zheng's hand, which was empty, and his expression darkened again. Xiao Zheng realized it and immediately explained: "I ordered the cake in advance. Because it was late, the cake shop was closed, so I took it temporarily.
If not, I’ll get it tomorrow.”
"Tomorrow is not my mother's birthday, there's no need for it." Chen Hong said displeased, "You should go back quickly, our birthday will be celebrated soon."
Xiao Zheng thought that it would definitely not be good to leave like this, so he insisted: "Chen Hong, let me go in for a while. I will say 'Happy Birthday' to auntie."
Chen Hong said: "No need, it's not necessary."
"Who is it?" The voice of Chen Hong's father, Chen Guangming, sounded inside.
Because there was an entrance to the living room, Xiao Zheng couldn't see inside, so he hurriedly said: "Uncle, aunt, I'm Xiao Zheng. I'm here to wish aunt a 'happy birthday'."
Chen Guangming did not answer him. Instead, Chen Hong's mother Sun Wenmin said: "I have heard it. Xiao Zheng, our dinner is over. You can go back."
Xiao Zheng was very surprised that Chen Hong's parents didn't even invite him to sit in. This was not in line with their usual courtesy. It seemed that they were really dissatisfied with themselves.
Xiao Zheng thought, the more this happened, the less he could just leave. Moreover, he was indeed in a special situation today, and saving people was a big deal after all. Chen Hong's father, Chen Guangming, was also a leading cadre, so he would definitely understand and forgive him.
Xiao Zheng insisted: "Chen Hong, let me go in for a while. I will meet my uncle and aunt, say a few words and then leave."
Chen Hong suddenly became anxious: "No need." However, Xiao Zheng took off his shoes and squeezed into the living room from Chen Hong. He felt that it was necessary to explain in this situation.
Chen Hong couldn't stop him even if she wanted to, and said unhappily: "Xiao Zheng, what's wrong with you!"
At this time, Xiao Zheng had already entered the living room, but what he saw in front of him made Xiao Zheng stunned.
In the restaurant, besides Chen Guangming and Sun Wenmin, there was another person sitting.
This man was very familiar to Xiao Zheng. He was Cai Shaohua, director of the town's Party and Government Office.
Why is Cai Shaohua at his girlfriend's house? Moreover, the glasses of Chen Guangming and Cai Shaohua are full of white wine, the glasses of Sun Wenmin and Chen Hong are full of red wine, and there is a half-eaten cake in the middle of the table.
On the wine cabinet behind Chen Guangming, there are two Zanxin Panda cigarettes, each costing more than 1,000 yuan, which is Xiao Zheng's monthly salary.
Any fool can guess that Cai Shaohua is here to celebrate Sun Wenmin’s birthday today!
Xiao Zheng vaguely felt something. He turned to look at Chen Hong behind him and said, "Is this why you asked me not to come?"
Chen Hong didn't know how to answer, and was slightly stunned. Cai Shaohua stepped forward, handed over a Panda cigarette, and said with a smile: "Xiao Zheng, come on, smoke. This is a Panda cigarette. You may not be able to smoke it normally."
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There is no doubt that this is a hint to Xiao Zheng that the panda cigarettes on the wine cabinet were given to him by Cai Shaohua.
"No!" Xiao Zheng usually smokes, but naturally he won't accept this cigarette. He looked at his girlfriend Chen Hong again and asked: "Chen Hong, is this why you asked me not to come?"
Chen Hong looked slightly embarrassed and looked at his parents as if asking for help. Chen Guangming stood up from his chair, looked at Xiao Zheng and said: "Since you are here, let's just talk clearly. You and I
Aunt Sun, we all think it’s inappropriate for you and Chen Hong to continue dating. So, we think it’s better for you to get together and break up.”
Sun Wenmin also said: "That's what I mean too. Originally, I wanted Chen Hong to find a time to talk to you alone, but since you are here today, let's make it clear together."
"Why?" Xiao Zheng couldn't believe it and was very hurt. "I am really good to Chen Hong, and we have been dating for 9 years!" He and Chen Hong have been dating since they were sophomores in college. Could her parents have the heart to do this?
Just let them say that and let it go?!
Sun Wenmin said: "Xiao Zheng, you also know that it has been 9 years! How many 9 years can a girl have? And have you made any progress in these 9 years? When you were in college, you have been working for 7 years.
Now, did you buy a house? Or a car? Or became a leader? Chen Hong is already 28, she can't wait any longer!"
It turned out that it was all about money and status. Xiao Zheng looked at Chen Hong: "Is it because of these material things?"
Sun Wenmin didn't wait for her daughter to answer, but interjected: "Isn't there a popular saying now? Ideals are full, reality is very skinny. Xiao Zheng, if you want to make a woman happy, material is the foundation. You may think that there is water to drink.
We are all full, but do you want Chen Hong to only drink water for the rest of his life?"
Xiao Zheng: "Auntie, you have to believe me, I will have these things in the future. I said I will make Chen Hong happy, and I will definitely make her happy."
Sun Wenmin couldn't help but snorted: "In the future? When will it be in the future? Do you want Chen Hong to wait another 10 years?"
Xiao Zheng said fiercely: "Auntie, I swear, I will let Chen Hong have everything after waiting for at least two years."
"Xiao Zheng, what you said is a bit exaggerated." Cai Shaohua on the side suddenly interjected, "You swore that within two years, you wanted to have a house, a car, and a job. This sounds a bit like a lie!
Who in this town doesn’t know that if you work as a safety station, one day if someone is killed in the mine, your job will be lost! The accountability for safety production is absolutely no joke."
Xiao Zheng heard it right away. Chen Hong said before that his parents heard that his job was very risky. It turned out that Cai Shaohua was just talking nonsense!
Why did Cai Shaohua do this? Xiao Zheng suddenly remembered that Chen Hong's father, Chen Guangming, was recently promoted to the director of the County Agricultural Bureau. This is an important position. Cai Shaohua is the director of the Party and Government Office in the town. As long as he kicks his legs again, he will be
Can enter the rank of deputy section leader. Chen Guangming's relationship in the county is crucial to Cai Shaohua.
Is it because of this that Cai Shaohua got close to Chen Hong? If this is the case, it would be too despicable.
Xiao Zheng thought that he and Chen Hong had been in a relationship for nine years, and he definitely couldn't give it up just because he felt a little wronged. He immediately said: "Chen Hong, if it's because of the risk of the job, I will go to the town tomorrow to make a request and transfer it."
A job!"
Cai Shaohua chuckled: "Transfer to a new job? Xiao Zheng, I have to say, based on your relationship with the town leaders, your idea is too simple!"
Xiao Zheng said: "No matter how difficult it is, I will work hard for Chen Hong."
Chen Hong's expression moved slightly. After all, she had been dating Xiao Zheng for 9 years. During these 9 years, Xiao Zheng, in addition to poor living conditions, really loved her. She was actually not very sure in her heart.
It's Cai Shaohua, will he always be so kind to himself?
Cai Shaohua noticed Chen Hong's soft expression and worried that Chen Hong would be soft-hearted towards Xiao Zheng, so he hurriedly said: "Xiao Zheng, you don't make promises casually. You said you can adjust the work, when will you adjust it? If you can't adjust, what should you do?
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Xiao Zheng said: "One week, I promise to be transferred from the safety production position in one week!"
Cai Shaohua said: "One week is too long, right?"
"Just a week." After all, Chen Guangming is also a leading cadre. He knows that his daughter and Xiao Zheng still have feelings. In order for them to completely end this relationship, they still have to give Xiao Zheng some time. By then, Xiao Zheng will not be able to do it.
, there is a sufficient reason for them to separate, and there will be no big trouble in the future. How to solve some historical problems at the minimum cost is what Chen Guangming is best at.
Sun Wenmin followed: "Xiao Zheng, one week is enough for us to give you plenty of time. By then, if you can't change your job, I hope you will keep your word, stop disturbing Chen Hong, and give her a chance to find happiness.
Bar!"
Xiao Zheng looked at Chen Hong and saw that Chen Hong had a sad expression. Seeing Chen Hong like this, Xiao Zheng felt reluctant to give up. He thought to himself, if I can't change my job and am in a state where I may lose my job at any time, I'm afraid it's really true.
He couldn't give Chen Hong a happy life. Wasn't he just to make her happy by being with her?
This society is too realistic. Without money, car, house, or seat, it is impossible to make the woman you love happy.
Xiao Zheng gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, if I can't change my job within a week, I won't look for Chen Hong again!"
Cai Shaohua was overjoyed and said, "Xiao Zheng, you must keep your word."
Chen Guangming and Sun Wenmin also looked at each other and said, "Xiao Zheng, this is no joke. You have to do what you said."
Xiao Zheng looked at Chen Hong and said, "If I can't give you happiness, I won't pester you." After saying that, Xiao Zheng turned around and walked out of Chen Hong's house.
Chen Hong suddenly felt that her family had gone too far, and she wanted to chase her out, but Sun Wenmin held Chen Hong's arm: "Don't go. Today is my mother's birthday, and Shaohua is still here. He took
The cake that came here is not finished yet, let’s continue eating.”
In Sun Wenmin's opinion, Xiao Zheng probably won't come back again after he goes this time.
Xiao Zheng ran out of Chen Hong's house and took a deep breath of the humid night air. He felt a little lost for a moment and didn't even know where he was going.
He got on his motorcycle and drove randomly for a while, but unexpectedly he drove back to the hospital.
The woman he rescued before should still be in the hospital. I wonder what her condition is now? Let's go in and have a look. Although she is from a provincial city and drives a luxury car, she is unfamiliar with the place here and she was injured again.
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Xiao Zheng ran into the hospital and found the previous ward, but there was no one on the bed.
Xiao Zheng asked the nurse, and the nurse said, "Oh, that young beauty? She has been picked up."
"Oh, thank you." It seems that I have acquaintances here, so I don't need to worry about it myself.
Xiao Zheng was about to turn around and leave when the nurse suddenly asked: "By the way, are you the one who sent that beautiful woman to the hospital before?"
Xiao Zheng nodded: "Yes."
The nurse found a piece of paper from the drawer and said, "She left a note for you."
Xiao Zheng took the note and glanced at it. It read: "I'm fine. Tomorrow at seven o'clock in the evening, I'll treat you to a meal at the Anxian International Hotel to express my gratitude. See you there, Xiaoyue."
"Xiaoyue"? Xiao Zheng looked at this name and felt a little happy in his heart. This woman who drove a luxury car, looked great, and had an extraordinary temperament actually had such a tacky name as "Xiaoyue".
Xiao Zheng put away the note, said thank you to the nurse, and walked out of the hospital.