That night, for a small person like me, I didn't see where the problem was, nor did I see the changes in the entire pattern of Philadelphia. However, as Xia Haoyu, everything about him underwent earth-shattering changes.
Juese was seized by the police overnight, and a large number of fans suddenly appeared in the bar. The people who hid the fans unanimously said that the matter had nothing to do with Xia Haoyu, but they were never seen coming out of the police station again.
In December, it rained for the first time in Philadelphia, and the entire Bar Street fell into an unprecedented depression. In the gray rain and fog, the familiar figure was never seen again.
I don’t know when Xia Haoyu disappeared. I just remember that when he answered the phone call that night, he hurriedly ordered some seafood for me and gave the boss a few Red Bull tickets, but he never showed up again.
"Lin Duoduo, I'm in a hurry here. Wait for me here. I'll be here soon." These were the last words Xia Haoyu said to me, but I didn't see him until the boss closed the stall.
And now, a week has almost passed, and I still don’t have any communication records about him on my phone, and all I know is what Weiliang told me.
The depression in the bar street did not affect the boss's business. On the contrary, it made the boss's business better and better. Wei Liang and I moved back to the room we lived in before. Unprecedentedly, this month's salary doubled than before.
Although I learned from my colleagues that the recent printing and other businesses were taken over by Zhang Youze through connections, I still had an inexplicable feeling in my heart.
Why did Zhang Youze ask Wei Liang and I to move at that time? Why was the day when Juese's accident happened the same day that Xia Haoyu went to find me?
Does Wei Liang know about this? Why do I feel like everything has been arranged?
And what is the reason for the uneasiness deep in my heart? Is it because I am worried that something will happen to Xia Haoyu because he is looking for me? Why is there no news about him until now?
"Duoduo, it's time to get off work, why haven't you left yet?" The boss suddenly came over and looked at me with a slight expression on his face.
"I'll be leaving soon..." I stood up and took the mouse to close QQ. Suddenly, the dark profile picture lit up in an instant. I looked at the profile picture in surprise and was speechless.
"Duoduo, what's wrong with you?" The boss glanced at the computer and looked at me curiously.
When he didn't see it, I clicked to switch pages, turned around and said, "Boss, it suddenly occurred to me that there is still something unfinished. Please leave first. I'll be back soon."
The boss nodded strangely, turned around and walked out the door. After taking just two steps, he turned back and said, "Duoduo, look at that car, does it belong to Zhang Jue?"
Following the boss's gaze, I saw the black Audi parked not far away. I nodded blankly and continued to look at the screen.
When I looked at QQ again, I found that the lighted profile picture suddenly went dark again. I couldn't help but wonder whether he had appeared before.
Winter has already entered in Philadelphia. When I went out, a gust of cold wind blew, which immediately made me cold to death. Thinking about the message I just left on QQ, an inexplicable feeling of tension appeared in my heart.
Why should I have a relationship with this ruffian? This kind of carefully hidden emotion is really strange. I dare not admit it, but at a certain moment, I had this awareness.
Thinking of Xia Haoyu's raised corners of his mouth, I suddenly couldn't help but laugh.
In the final analysis, I have no reason to blame him. After all, we are not people in the same world. If I knew that he had done something illegal, I would probably not...
"Anything happy?" Suddenly a figure appeared in front of me. I raised my eyes and saw Zhang Youze in a black coat looking at me with a smile on his face. I don't know why, but looking at him with such a smile, I suddenly felt scared.
Yes, that kind of thinking is getting more and more serious. I even feel that the man I like and my best friend have set a trap for me just to lure that person into taking the bait.
"What's wrong?" Zhang Youze raised his right hand and stretched it towards my face. I instinctively took two steps back, smoothed back my hair that was messed up by the wind, and did not speak immediately.
"It's so late, let me take you back." Zhang Youze pointed to the car not far behind him and said calmly.
"No, it's still early. I have other things to do. Thank you." I glanced at Zhang Youze. At this time, the man in front of me was wearing a black coat, fashionable but not fancy, and a gentle-looking man. Suddenly something seemed strange to me. "It seems that if it doesn't go your way, it won't be a problem."
No, we have always been strangers.
"Duoduo," Zhang Youze looked directly at me, his face still as calm as ever, "Is it because I haven't been looking for you during this period that we have become so strange?"
The waves in my heart seemed to be suddenly thrown into a stone, and my heart beat rapidly, but...
"Zhang Ju, thank you for taking care of me and Wei Liang. However, I really have something to do, so I'll leave first..." If we are not so decisive now, something more difficult to control will happen later.
But as soon as I turned around, a hand grabbed me from behind, my body was pulled forcefully, and an arm hugged me.
There was a faint smell of perfume on the tip of my nose, and my face was pressed tightly against Zhang Youze's chest. In just a moment, I started to struggle.
"Duoduo," Zhang Youze patted my back, "Tell me, do you still like me?"
This time, the waves in my heart suddenly became turbulent. How could Zhang Youze ask me this? Can I be used by you just because I like you?
No, Lin Duoduo, all this is just your guess. Maybe you are wrong.
"I'm sorry," I struggled hard, my cheeks already dyed red, "Give me some time, I'm still... not sure."
As soon as I finished speaking, I turned around and ran away. If this was rejection, I think I did a good job.
I ran to the park in the middle of the street in one breath, took out my mobile phone and logged in to QQ. As soon as I logged in, I saw the QQ message flashing up.
"I'm fine, don't miss me."
I quickly pressed a few lines and sent them.
"Where are you now? Why can't you get through the phone? What happened? Did you run away?" Thinking of the powder in Wei Liang's mouth, I couldn't help but ask.
The message displayed on QQ is: "Then you are in trouble. Contact the wanted criminal. If the police find out, you will be arrested."
At this time, he was still in the mood to joke. Xia Haoyu should be fine.
Just as I was about to reply to him, I was frightened by the message that popped up. "Lin Duoduo, you can't cheat on me while I'm away!"
I looked at my phone awkwardly and replied: "Fuck you."
As soon as I pressed the send button, an unfamiliar number was displayed on my phone. After thinking for a moment, I answered the call.
"Lin Duoduo, tell me, are you good or not when I'm not around?" Sure enough, it was Xia Haoyu's unreasonable voice.
"Hey, Xia Haoyu..."
"Call Brother Yu!" Xia Haoyu immediately issued the order.
What should I do? I can only surrender obediently.
"Brother Yu, where did you run to? Are you okay?" I asked calmly.
"Why, do you miss me?" Xia Haoyu's voice was full of laughter, "Did you feel like something is missing after not seeing me for two days? You don't eat well, you have insomnia, and you are thinking about me in your dreams?"
"Narcissistic guy!" I replied directly and said angrily: "Where are you now? Do you know that Juese has been banned and many people have disappeared? Are you okay?"
"Lin Duoduo, I miss you," Xia Haoyu said directly without answering my question: "I think about it every day. If I can't eat well or sleep well, I will even dream about you. What should I do? I must see you!