When I returned home, it was already the time when the lights were on, and people were rushing on the road. When I passed by a snack street, looking at the bustling scene at the intersection, Wang Hua parked the car on the side of the road, and then said to me with a smile: "The weather is nice at night.
, there’s no wind at all, let’s go down for a walk? It’ll be fine if we go back anyway.”
I looked at Wang Hua's sincere eyes and thought that's fine, so I smiled faintly at him and said generously: "Okay."
We got out of the car together and walked slowly towards the snack street.
This street is not far from the university where we went to school. When I was in school, I often came here with Deng Wenliang to have tooth rituals, but things have changed and people are no longer the same as before.
We walked forward slowly, looking at the young couples on the road holding hands and smiling, and I guessed whether they were students from a nearby university? Looking at them lowering their heads and whispering, I guessed that they were at this moment.
Aren't they also talking about each other's vows to stay with each other forever? And a few years later, will that vow to eachother disappear without a trace like fragile fireworks?
Just when I was immersed in my reverie, I suddenly looked back and found that Wang Hua had disappeared. It turned out that he had stopped in front of a stall selling barbecue skewers. Wang Hua bought some grilled chicken wings, grilled chicken gizzards, etc.
I bought two cups of steaming sweet soy milk, and then handed me one. The two of us felt like we were students again, eating these skewers while strolling along this bustling snack street.
In the street, the same sweet smile as before was on his face.
On the way, Wang Hua asked me: "Su Man, which university did you graduate from?"
I smiled faintly at Wang Hua and replied, "I graduated from Z University."
Hearing this, Wang Hua frowned slightly and said with some surprise: "Oh? That's not far from the university I went to. I graduated from the Polytechnic University, and our schools are all on the same street."
I smiled and nodded to him without saying anything.
Later, Wang Hua asked me again: "Xiao Su, you seem to particularly dislike mentioning things from the past, especially emotional matters. Are you too deeply hurt?" When it came to this, Wang Hua felt that it was wrong to say too much.
, and quickly added, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to expose your scars. If it's not convenient for you to talk about it, let's change the topic."
I glanced at Wang Hua, smiled helplessly, and then slowly said to him: "There is nothing inconvenient about this. In fact, I am not taboo about mentioning the past experiences. After all, the good things in the past have been fixed in our lives."
, we cannot deny the beauty of the past just because of some subsequent changes. But sometimes I think, since it has passed, let those beautiful memories stay in the depths of my memory forever. There is no need to turn them over all the time.
.”
Wang Hua nodded to me in agreement, and then asked me carefully and slowly: "You and your ex-husband were... college classmates, right?" Wang Hua was introduced to me by Hai Chao, and they were good friends before, so
Wang Hua must have learned something about me from Hai Chao.
I glanced at Wang Hua, nodded to him with a smile, and corrected him: "To be precise, we should be university alumni." Wang Hua asked me again: "Then can you talk about why you separated?
"
I smiled bitterly, and then slowly said to him: "Actually, it's very simple. He fell in love with another woman, a girl who was younger and more beautiful than me. As for me, because I couldn't stand the long-term cold violence at home, I couldn't stand it.
She was on the verge of cheating, so I finally broke up with her."
Regarding my marriage with Deng Wenliang, I can only describe it this way now.
"Oh, that's right." After hearing what I said, Wang Hua nodded as if he suddenly understood, and then slowly told me, "My ex-wife and I were also college classmates. Later, she immigrated overseas because of work, and asked me to follow her.
Let’s go, but I can’t let go of the career I have worked for for many years, so we separated. By the way, we also have a 16-year-old daughter who is already in her second year of high school. You can meet her later.”
As for Wang Hua's family situation, I also got a rough idea of the situation through Hai Chao's words, so what he said now is not surprising to me. After all, if we are developing in the direction of marriage and love, it is also important to have met each other's families.
a level.
Therefore, I responded to him equally generously: "Okay, my daughter is thirteen years old this year and has entered the first grade of junior high school. Let's make an appointment with our families later so that the children can meet."
Wang Hua nodded at me in agreement.
There was no passion or spark in my relationship with Wang Hua, it was as bland as flowing water, but this was exactly the result I wanted. After all, I had experienced so many grudges and sorrows before that my heart could no longer contain them.
I'm having a hard time, and I need such a calm and unpretentious harbor.
That night, Wang Hua sent me to the door of the community where I lived. When I went upstairs, I discovered that there were several missed calls on my phone. When I looked at the numbers, they were all from Zhu Yunxiu.
When I saw it was his call, I frowned slightly. To be honest, I was a little afraid to answer his call now because I didn't know how to respond to him.
After returning upstairs, I closed the door, walked to the sofa and sat down tiredly. I thought about it again and again with my phone, and finally called Zhu Yunxiu back.
"Hello? Brother Zhu, are you looking for me? Are you looking for something? I'm already home." After the call was connected, I asked Zhu Yunxiu in a cautious voice.
Zhu Yunxiu didn't answer me right away, but I heard his heavy breathing. After a moment, he said to me calmly: "I thought you would never call me again."
When I heard what he said, I was stunned, and then I murmured a little embarrassedly: "How could it be? Brother Zhu, you think that I, Su Man, am too petty."
Zhu Yunxiu smiled softly, and then asked me tentatively: "You haven't been dating this Wang Hua for a long time, right? I remember that a while ago, you were still dating that boy named Ye?"
Hearing his question, I hesitated for a moment, and then replied to Zhu Yunxiu somewhat vaguely: "Well, Wang Hua and I only started dating recently, and Ye Xing... is just an ordinary friend."
Hearing what I said, Zhu Yunxiu didn't speak for a moment, and then he asked me calmly: "Do ordinary male and female friends... live together?"
When I heard this, I was furious. I didn't expect Zhu Yunxiu to know so much about my life. I was a little angry, so I asked him directly: "Have you been inquiring about my personal life?"
Seeing that I was a little angry, Zhu Yunxiu quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Xiao Su, I'm just caring about you. I don't want you to be... hurt."
At that moment, I was still very angry, and his way of caring was so incredible.
I was silent, and then said coldly to Zhu Yunxiu: "I'm sorry, Brother Zhu, I'm tired and want to go to bed early. Let's do this for today, okay?"
After hearing what I said, Zhu Yunxiu quickly said to me: "Xiao Su, don't hang up yet!" His tone was hurried, as if he was afraid that I would hang up the phone soon.
Seeing that Zhu Yunxiu, a businessman like Zhu Yunxiu who showed no emotion or anger in the business world, was showing a bit of childish impatience in front of me, I felt helpless and a bit pity in my heart, so
I said to him softly: "Okay, I won't hang up for now. If you have anything to say, just say it."
After hearing what I said, Zhu Yunxiu sighed with relief, and then slowly said to me: "Xiao Su, at first, between you and that young boy, I thought you liked the young and energetic type, although, I think
You guys are not suitable, but I can't say anything; but now that you have separated from him, why would you rather choose this guy named Wang than give me a chance?"
Hearing Zhu Yunxiu repeat the old talk again, I sighed helplessly, and then said to him: "Brother Zhu, I have made it very clear to you about this matter."
Zhu Yunxiu asked aggressively: "Xiao Su, do you care so much about my married status? I dare say that apart from that marriage certificate, what I give you will never be better than any man who loves you."
If you give less, you will get more.”
I replied to him expressionlessly: "I believe you are telling the truth, but I don't need to because I have my own bottom line."
After hearing what I said, Zhu Yunxiu fell silent, then he sighed and said slowly: "Xiao Su, you are forcing me to divorce in disguise!"
When I heard this, I was frightened and quickly responded to him: "No, no, no! Don't say that, I never said anything to force you to divorce! I hope your family will be happy and happy, thank you, sister."
I love her husband and have a complete family, but I don’t ask for anything else..."
Zhu Yunxiu sighed and slowly said to me: "Actually, our marriage has long existed in name only, but I am still very afraid of divorce. After all, I am now middle-aged and have already achieved success and fame. At this time, divorce will give up the chaff."
As my wife, public opinion will be very unfavorable to me. At the same time, from the bottom of my heart, I also have certain feelings for Fang Ju. Although we no longer have a married life and no love, the family affection is still there. I don’t
I don’t mind sharing half of her family property after divorce. However, with Fang Ju’s physical condition, it is unlikely that she will start another family after leaving me, so I still hope to keep this title for her. This is also for her.
A little psychological comfort.”
Listening to Zhu Yunxiu's sincere confession, I was silent for a long time because I really didn't know what to say. After a long time, I murmured to him: "Brother Zhu, I... understand you.
situation, but please forgive me, I still don’t want to wade into this... muddy water. You may also know how many ups and downs I have experienced before. I never want to get involved in new family disputes, which will destroy what little I have left of life.
Zewang, I hope you can understand me and stop...embarrassing me."
After hearing this, Zhu Yunxiu fell silent. After a long time, he said to me seriously on the other side of the phone: "Okay, I won't... embarrass you anymore."
After putting down Zhu Yunxiu's phone call, I breathed a long sigh of relief.