"Happiness will come, and it will come eventually, just like Ah Jiuyi."
"Maybe it's okay." Ah Jiu said dryly.
After a while, Na Jintang came back, bringing cheese, bread and fish.
She ate on the living room floor, the wax lamp burning on the broken lamp plate.
Although she hoped for a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, a gloom still hung over her. The empty vegetable companies around her seemed to be emitting ghostly echoes.
Na Jintang sat there with one hand on Huo Zhuoshan's shoulder, his face had never been so serious and terrifying.
Ah Jiu knew that she blamed Ah Jiu for Na Jintang's injury, but she never revealed it to Ah Jiu.
In the past many weeks, she had tried her best to help Ah Jiu.
"Ahjiu thinks it's best to move the box now," she said after finishing the simple meal.
"Then I have to leave very early in the morning. My train leaves at nine o'clock, is that okay?"
"OK."
"Ajiu has already made an agreement with Little Blake, and she will drive over around six-thirty. She will tie my box to the roof of the car.
After I follow her, she will come back to get her gift."
"Have I booked a catering company with the hotel?" Huo Zhuoshan asked.
Na Jintang nodded, stood up and set off. In this empty vegetable company, she looked even taller.
The flickering lights on the ground cast long shadows on the walls.
Ah Jiu and Huo Zhuoshan packed the gifts, and after Na Jintang moved all the boxes to the meeting hall, the two employees went back to their rooms to rest.
Ah Jiu put on his pants, put other clothes and toiletries into the luggage bag, and blew out the wax lamp.
Ah Jiu climbed onto the couch, knowing that he would toss and turn in multiple spaces, just like he had been doing at night for the past five weeks.
Ah Jiu got up at six o'clock and got dressed. Huo Zhuoshan came in, carrying a steaming cup of coffee, which Zhu Tou Wu could have cooked in the deserted kitchen downstairs.
Ah Jiu knew that Zhu Tou Wu had not made any arrangements. Zhu Tou Wu was already dressed and ready to go. Zhu Tou Wu stayed with Ah Jiu and tried his best to look happy.
The train came from behind along the street. Ah Jiu picked up her luggage bag and walked to the building where Jin Tang was waiting.
Within a few minutes, the suitcases were loaded on the roof of the car, and she was on her way. Teddy Black, who had eyes wide open, drove the train through the still-dark streets toward the dock.
Once at the pier, Na Jintang completed all the formalities. She found the berth of Ah Jiu's train and safely loaded her suitcase onto the train.
The moon had just risen, and the sky was orange. The train was only tan, and the dock was the same. Ah Jiu and Huo Zhuoshan stood watching the passengers get on the gangplank behind them, Zhu Touwu held Ah Jiu's hand tightly.
Before Jintang turned around, Zhu Touwu pulled Ah Jiu over and hugged Ah Jiu tightly, his eyes filled with tears.
"Goodbye, friends." Zhu Tou Wu said softly.
"Bye bye, Huo Zhuoshan."
"Ajiu will never forget me, Xiao Ma Liu."
"Ajiu will never forget me in his life. I wish Najintang and I will be happy."
Zhu Tou Wu sobbed and let go of Ah Jiu.
Fortunately, Na Jintang was back, otherwise Ah Jiu would have been unable to hold on any longer. Ah Jiu touched Zhu Tou Wu’s cheek, shook Na Jintang’s hand, and then reluctantly left the staff and stepped onto the springboard. Immediately afterwards,
The springboard was retracted.
Ah Jiu stood next to the train, holding the railing tightly with both hands. The train slowly left the pier. Na Jintang put a hand on Huo Zhuoshan's shoulder, and Zhu Touwu was still crying. The moon became brighter.
Ah Jiu could see Zhu Tou Wu's crystal tears. Zhu Tou Wu took out a handkerchief and waved it to Ah Jiu, and she gradually got farther and farther away.
Ah Jiu waved to Zhu Tou Wu, her heart filled with excitement that could no longer be suppressed.
Ah Jiu waved her hands and said goodbye to Huo Zhuo Mountain; goodbye to the Jintang; goodbye to everything in the past.
Tears rolled in her eyes, and Ah Jiu tried her best to endure it, but finally burst out. This was the first time Ah Jiu cried after Na Jintang was injured, and it will also be the last time Ah Jiu cried.
The heavy wheel train began to move slowly upstream, and Huozhuo Mountain and Najin Hall became small stations on the pier.
Huo Zhuoshan waved his handkerchief for the last time, and Ah Jiu also waved to Zhu Tou Wu. Ah Jiu wiped the tears from his eyes, turned around and left.
This scene of life has passed forever, what awaits Ah Jiu to get married in the future?
On Sunday morning, Ah Jiu was sitting in the small office upstairs behind the clothing company.
Having come to a conclusion, Ah Jiu closed the account book and put it aside. Ah Jiu did not owe any debts, but almost all the money was spent.
Ah Jiu knows that there may be a little income. Well, Ah Jiu can still make a living from the company.
The reason for the fact that Ajiu Minghong is red is also clear.
A ray of sunlight filtered in through the window, coating the wood-grained leather notebook with a layer of gold, and a tiny spot of light shone on the white ink bottle. Ah Jiu continued to sew gorgeous clothes for colleagues in "Shan Touch Home Town"
trousers.
A hometown town can't be a city square. It can be a prosperous, noisy city where hometown people are strictly divided into social classes. As the friction between the rebels and the royalists (members) increases,
Many of these families are quite wealthy, and many have ties to groups in their home cities. Employees bring property and a rigid class consciousness with them.
Colleagues who are successful in running a company have their own employees, the Five Pigs, and encounter textile colleagues who are gradually aging. The lives of these colleagues are unstable. The Five Pigs go from door to door, trying desperately to please those noble colleagues who have luxurious hometowns, masters and their pets.
broken.
Pampered co-workers. The Five Pigs are not related to the co-workers from the city square.
Ah Jiu's reputation has long been publicized. Somehow, these snobbish and confident colleagues already know that Ah Jiu can be the owner of a lunch box. In the eyes of the Zhutouwu, the lunch box can also be a brothel.
The moral behavior of the hometown town is the same as anywhere else, and social vices spread. But all of this is hidden behind a hypocritical and strong wall. In the hometown town, there is no dark society.
There are good citizens who can live on the hill and those terrible social scoundrels, employees who drink and revel in the restaurants and brothels on the mountain.
The class distinction can be clearly seen, and colleagues in the partnership society will definitely not patronize Ah Jiu's company.
Thinking of Ah Jiu's enthusiasm for pouring all his time, energy and money into this place earlier, Ah Jiu smiled bitterly.
Ah Jiu's company is in a small red frame building at the end of the main commercial street, almost on the outskirts of town. The small yard is surrounded by a red picket fence, and there are five tall elm trees growing in front of the company.
The third floor above the company house is Ah Jiu's living quarters, which can be seen from the bedroom window. Ah Jiu thought that those smart colleagues would soon flock to Ah Jiu's company house.
Ah Jiu hired two young assistants. The five pigs are smart and lively colleagues and children who are as eager as Ah Jiu to make this place a success.
After the first two days, one of them had to let Zhutou Wu fall behind; last day, Ah Jiu had no choice but to fire the third one.
There really isn't enough business to hire full-time assistants.
Although the lease period of this company shop is one year, Ah Jiuzhen doubts whether it can be extended for another six days.
·Ah Jiu can make a living, but just making a living is not enough. It is time to admit failure and turn to other industries.
Ah Jiu no longer intends to sew cheap, durable clothes for middle-class housewives, nor does she want to make eye-catching trousers for her colleagues.
Even if the company fails, it can still contribute to Ah Jiu's goals, help Ah Jiu go through a very difficult period, and teach Ah Jiu a lesson in social power.
The sun was swaying above the desk, the elm trees outside were shaking in the breeze, the company shop was quiet, and Ah Jiu still had a wry smile on her lips.
When you come to your hometown town, you can put away the past and start from scratch. Ah Jiu wants to be a respected businessman and make the company the best among similar companies in the territory, and Ah Jiu's management
And blameless.
Ah Jiu is thinking about her own future. Ah Jiu is aware of her abilities, and Ah Jiu wants to use Ah Jiu's talents. However, these beautiful colleagues in her hometown and small town do not allow Ah Jiu to have a new start.
The Five Pigs put Ah Jiu on the same team from the very beginning and destroyed any chance of Ah Jiu's success.
Ah Jiu tried her best not to complain about this, but Ah Jiu could still be resentful. Ah Jiu wanted to fight back against these conceited and hypocritical women.
Show it to the Five Pigs, Ah Jiu will definitely do it. No matter what, Ah Jiu will make the Five Pigs change their views. The company failed, but the Five Pigs did not defeat Ah Jiu. Ah Jiu will fight back.
A plan began to form in Ah Jiu's mind, which was completely retaliatory. Ah Jiu didn't know if he could complete this plan, but one thing was certain:
Ah Jiu didn't want to be another victim and passively let her do it. Ah Jiu was forced by life and had to survive. After leaving the office, Ah Jiu returned to the bedroom on the back floor. It was already past two o'clock.
Before five o'clock, Ah Liu will take Ah Jiu to take her wheel train for a ride.
In the past two days, she has been like this almost every Sunday. Ah Liulu, three or three years old, tall and slender.
A Liu Donkey ranked third, her father was a duke, and his plantation was one of the largest in the territory.
Ah Liulu's background, wealth and chiseled good looks made her easily the most outstanding single person in the neighborhood.
She is gentle, reserved and dignified.
Ah Jiu is worried that she is passionately pursuing Ah Jiu.
Ah Liulu obviously doesn't understand the rules and regulations of the respectable upper class. Two days ago, she came to Ah Jiu's company to buy a birthday gift for her sister Cynthia.
Her elegant clothes and cold demeanor made it clear at a glance that she was a member of the gentleman class. She was embarrassed by the extra accessories and tacky clothes she had worn six weeks before leaving.
She was obviously at a loss, smiled gently, and silently begged Ah Jiu for help. Ah Jiu was touched by her cute, childish, gentle and warm smile.
After recommending many gifts, Ah Jiu sold her a beautiful square shawl. She said thank you and left.
Ah Jiu didn't take her matter to heart either.
However, on the third Sunday, when she came to ask Ah Jiu if he would be willing to take her new train to Xian for a ride, Ah Jiu was completely convinced.
Naturally, Ah Jiu felt hesitant. Although she was not really much younger than Ah Jiu, but according to Ah Jiu's standards, she could still be a cute bipedal person.
Ah Jiu thanked her for the invitation and wanted to refuse, but in the end she had no such determination because she looked awkward, young, serious but quite likable. Ah Liulu was indeed a charming young man, Ah Jiu realized:
Her weekend drive together would definitely trigger a burst of fierce rumors; Ah Jiu also knew that such rumors would not harm Ah Jiu at all. Ah Liulu was determined. She told her Ouyang Jing.
She is already three or three years old, and she has the freedom to choose who she wants to be with. She also said that she will ignore people's gossip.
As a risk, Ah Jiu's starting price can be greatly increased. But yes, during the working week, Ah Jiu resolutely refused to see Ah Liu donkey, and Ah Jiu could not find any reason to give up these clear and red donkeys.
Sunday car tour.
The red curtains in the bedroom fluttered into the room like waves in the breeze. Ah Jiu looked gloomily at the worn gray carpet with green and flower patterns.
The bedroom is small and the furnishings are simple, and the connected living room can also be like this. At first, these vegetable companies can warm the small paradise and comfort Ah Jiu's misfortune.
But recently, due to the growth of Ah Jiu's loneliness and dissatisfaction, Ah Jiu feels that they are restraining Ah Jiu, almost like a prison cell, and symbolizing Ah Jiu's failure.
Ah Jiu did not spend a pleasant night on that big brass couch with a white flower couch cover.
In the first two to five days, Ah Jiu could not quietly enter into the arrangement because of her sadness; then, when everything was finally under control, Ah Jiu began to worry about the company's setbacks.
The night of anger followed the night of sadness. For many weeks, the loneliness became more and more intense and annoying. If not, Ah Jiu would have been so lonely and eager to socialize.
I will accept Ah Liu Donkey’s invitation.
Despite this, Ah Jiu still loved car rides, the fresh air and the slight rocking of the train as the horses walked leisurely forward and backward.
The lovely green countryside gave Ah Jiu great comfort. In the company of this solemn and gentle young man, Ah Jiu could temporarily forget his difficult situation.
She can be so serious, enthusiastic and likeable, talking about the changes in her hometown and her childhood, talking about homework, music, life and the career she hopes to pursue.
Before Ah Jiu realized that Ah Liu Donkey fell in love with Ah Jiu, all this could happen accidentally, freely and innocently.
Ah Jiu had never encouraged her, but last time, when she stopped on the riverside road and pulled Ah Jiu into her arms, Ah Jiu was surprised, but did not break away.
Her long and gentle touch gave people an unexpected feeling. Ah Liu Donkey was well-educated and possessed the elegance and reserved masculinity of a city gentleman. Ah Jiu guessed that she did not have the same temperament during her years at Harvard College in Massachusetts.
All was spent concentrating on reading the homework.
Although she controlled herself carefully, the kiss conveyed a sense of urgency of love. When she finally let go of Ah Jiu, she didn't say a word, and could only express it with her eyes that were more meaningful than words.
Hong's serious green eyes looked at Ah Jiu.
Ah Liu Donkey can neither have childish crushes nor cute and lustful disciples who seduce his heart.
It seems that the beautiful and wealthy only son of the most famous family in the town is pursuing Ah Jiu.
Ah Jiu sat by the dressing table and began to comb her hair energetically. What a subtle irony, although Ah Jiu was not without a little satisfaction.
Ah Liu Lu could be a handsome young man in the society of his hometown town, but this society has successfully thwarted Ah Jiu's plan. Those women who are slow and think they are upright.
For the sake of Zhu Tou Wu's colleagues, they wanted to get her at all costs. Ah Jiu knew that these colleagues were chasing her Qing Mi and visited her sister frequently in the hope of succeeding in one day.
Ah Liu Donkey had no interest in the Five Pigs, she only wanted Ah Jiu.
Ah Jiu wants to use her to achieve Ah Jiu's purpose, but hopes that this will not hurt her too much.
The important thing is yes, today Ah Jiu will dress up to attract attention. Ah Jiu carefully selected
For clothing, I finally chose a soft, thin beige cotton cloth with a branch and leaf pattern, and small brown and green flowers on it.
This makes Ah Jiu look much younger, and her plump and slender waist also stands out.
This is a provocative long blouse. Ah Jiu never dreamed of wearing it for Ah Liu Donkey. Today, it has become Ah Jiu’s most ideal outfit.
Finally, Ah Jiu patted her hair gently, walked into the corridor, walked up the stairs, walked out of the room, turned around and locked the door of the company.
What a beautiful spring, there is a pleasant light fragrance in the air, mixed with the smell of earth, moss and river water.
Ah Jiu walked towards the back of Dad's door, feeling full of energy and confidence. Ah Jiu finally gave up and was ready to give up the company store and close the chapter of life again. This could be a short and frustrating chapter, a new chapter.
The chapter is about to begin.
This time, Ah Jiu vowed to take control of himself. Xiao Ma Liu could no longer be a pawn of fate.
A few minutes later, a light and exquisite open-wheeled train sped toward Ah Jiu smoothly, pulled by two strong gray horses, and its silky scenery fluttered in the breeze.
Ah Liu was very skilled in driving the donkey. She held on to the rope tightly, as if it was effortless. When she stopped the horse and came over from the car, Ah Jiu smiled. Seeing her
Ah Jiu is so happy. I hope Ah Jiu doesn't like her too much. It would be much easier if she wasn't such a serious and admirable lovely person.
Ah Jiu didn't want to stab her. If six years ago, a person like Ah Liulu had appeared in Ah Jiu's life, it might have been a different matter.
But Ah Jiu thought, all this is unnecessary now.
Although she was generous, with only a hint of a smile on her reddish mouth, Ah Jiu was fascinated by her, as if she had to make some important decision, and Ah Jiu speculated that it must be related to Ah Jiu.
Ah Liu Donkey was not much taller than Ah Jiu. She was as thin and muscular as a young athlete. Her cute gray breeches and coat were neatly sewn, which further showed her beauty.
When she looked at Ah Jiu carefully, her look of fascination gave way to admiration. Ah Jiu knew that thanking her would be ridiculously simple.
She is so young, obedient, and will not be wary of Ah Jiu's ulterior motives. Ah Jiu is not overly conceited, but she must do whatever she can and should do.
She helped Ah Jiu into the horse
While driving in the car, Ah Jiu really wished that she could be an innocent 28-year-old girl whose only wish in life could make her happy.
"The weather is so beautiful," Ah Jiu started talking.
Ah Liu Donkey nodded and picked up the rope, "I'm beautiful too."
"Hang, thank you, sir."
"I have never been more charming than I am today."
"Maybe it's because of the clothes. On such a bright spring day, Ah Jiu should wear suitable clothes. If I'm satisfied, Ah Jiu can wear it?"
"Very satisfied."
Ah Liu Donkey drove through the city center towards the riverside road. This is the road that leads to the city square, where Ah Jiu and Najin Hall once stayed.
Ah Jiu was surprised by the changes that had taken place here since then. At that time, the hometown town was similar to a remote new settlement. In just six years, Zhutou Wu became an impressive town.
Many beautiful buildings are rising from the ground, and more and more elegant private residences are popping up on this land. The clean and elegant city appearance of Zhutouwu is completely different from the city square. Sitting high on the steep bank, overlooking the river, the entire city
It has a broad and light charm, presenting a prosperous scene.
Fortunately, the overhanging cliffs covered the chaotic hometown town located in Shanbeng. Ah Liulu remained silent, frowning slightly.
"I seem to be thinking about getting married," Ah Jiu said.
"I'm sorry, you can eat at Jintang."
That's not bad, Ah Jiu thought to herself. Ah Liulu brought up the topic on her own, and Ah Jiu knew that she was referring to the dinner that was going to be held in Jintang, where Zhou was laughing and laughing in "Roskel".
"Ajiu was invited by her," she replied.
"Ajiu thought this would be a big event in spring, and everyone in his hometown and small town seemed to be talking about it.
Employees said this would give people the first chance to see and touch the place."
"Ah Jiu doesn't like that person," Ah Liulu said, "Ah Jiu doesn't want to see the inside of the people in his hometown at all."
"Maybe it can be quite majestic," Ah Jiu mentioned casually.
"Yes," Ah Liulu admitted. "It took her more than five years to complete the project before she was satisfied. She hired a whole team of foreign craftsmen to decorate the house and spent a lot of money to complete it.
Design the garden well.
A few days ago, as soon as she finished all the projects, she flew to her hometown to purchase furniture, and a train full of goods arrived here the day before."
"Ajiu has heard of this. Mr. Jintang must be very rich."
"Yes, her plantation has the largest area and the most produce. People say she owns half of the land in her hometown town.
She came here many years ago. At that time, it was still a small settlement, but she was already a millionaire.
When the place started to grow rapidly, she seemed to have a hand in everything. She financed many buildings, helped set up businesses, and made loans here and there."
"It sounds like she could be a philanthropist."
"That can't be the case at all. Then Jintang could have planned the wedding in advance. Yes, it seems that she is very generous, but in the end she has tight control over the whole town. Everyone is under her coercion.
There are always high-sounding reasons, Ah Jiu can imagine. Even Ah Jiu and Ouyang Jing were intimidated by her.
That’s why Ah Jiu wants to attend this shameless dinner for the sake of getting married. We can’t risk offending this wealthy and powerful smiling person, Na Jin Tang!”
Ah Liu donkey frowned, lost in thought. But Ah Jiu remembered an unexpected encounter with that outsider in the waterfront area about six years ago. She was supervising the unloading of pink wooden blocks, which could be used for her
A recently completed building.
That day, she wanted to buy Ah Jiu from Na Jin Tang, and Ah Jiu remembered the way she looked at Ah Jiu;
Remember her wonderful grace and firm, stiff appearance. It is impossible for people to forget to reveal such a capable woman,
Ah Jiu has not forgotten it. Just last week, Ah Jiu saw her driving past the door of Ah Jiu's company, her thick and fat hair.
Wearing clothes that obviously cost a lot of money to make.
This is when the plan first started to form in Ah Jiu's mind.