Even after so many years, Duan Mo still felt uncomfortable when he saw Xu Huaizheng. He was afraid, but he didn't dare to disobey.
"When I was five years old, I was punished for stealing alcohol in the summer, but now I'm told that I don't know how to drink anymore?" Xu Huaizheng chuckled, "The alcohol content is not high, it's okay to drink less."
Duanmo did steal her grandfather's wine when she was a child. After drinking it, she climbed up the wall and sang. Finally, Xu Huaizheng picked her up and brought her to her grandfather. As a result, she was punished by writing ancient poems for a week. Unexpectedly, more than ten years had passed.
, he even remembered the specific time so clearly.
Duan Mo's cheeks turned red when he was reminded of his childhood embarrassment. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The wine tasted slightly spicy and had a sweet aftertaste. It was indeed not high in alcohol content.
Next, Xu Huaizheng didn't persuade her to drink anymore, he just kept bringing her food.
The two of them had developed the habit of eating without speaking since they were young. They were quiet for a while until they were almost done eating. Duanmo picked up a napkin and wiped the corners of his mouth and asked: "Brother Huaizheng, why did you come to Liancheng?"
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After many years, Xu Huaizheng was really excited when he heard the little girl call him brother Huaizheng again. He raised his lips and said, "Fansen plans to expand the northern market. I took the initiative to apply. I just came here last month."
"You want to use this to consolidate your position?"
Fansen Group, involved in many industries such as real estate, trade, commerce, catering and entertainment, is well-known in the south. In recent years, it has begun to enter the northern market. Its leader, Xu Junran, is Xu Huaizheng's father, but his mother is not Mrs. Xu.
If you want to gain a foothold in this capacity, explore new markets, and make some achievements, this is a good way.
"This is just one of the reasons. After all, I have lived in the north since I was a child, and I still have a lot of affection for this place." Xu Huaizheng drank wine leisurely, "Xiao Mo, have you not been back to Dongshan Town for a long time?"
Duanmo's eyes dimmed: "I haven't been back since I went to college."
Dongshan Town is only more than 300 kilometers away from Liancheng. It has beautiful mountains and green waters and a pleasant climate. She was born there and lived there except for elementary school and junior high school. It was also there that she watched her relatives leave her one by one.
And go.
That year, she left all her happiness and sorrow in the green mountains and green waters, and embarked on the road to Liancheng alone. It has been more than three years and she has never gone back.
Xu Huaizheng hesitated to speak, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said, "I met Aunt Jin the year before last, and she misses you very much."
There was a hint of sarcasm on Duan Mo's lips, but he said nothing. If that woman really cared about her, she wouldn't have left so resolutely.
"Xiao Mo, she is your mother after all..."
"Brother Huai Zheng, I have no parents for a long time."
Xu Huaizheng smiled: "Forget it, let's not talk about it. Is there a holiday on New Year's Day? Let's go back and have a look. After all, the house was left by my grandparents. If it turns into a pile of rubbish bricks in your hands,
Shao Wa, can you feel satisfied?"
A house depends on people to maintain it, and it will easily fall into disrepair if it is left unoccupied for a long time. It’s not that she doesn’t understand this truth. Most of her relatives in her hometown have lost contact because of those things, and the only one who is still moving around is her cousin. When she left, she left the house
Leave it to their family.
This summer, her aunt called her and told her that there were leaks in the roof of the house, and her uncle had someone fix it. She should have gone back to take a look, but she started her internship after the final exam, so she was delayed.
In fact, this was just an excuse she made for herself. Although there were many good memories there, it was also a sad place for her.
"Let's talk about it then. I just arrived at the city bureau and I have a case recently. I don't know if I can take a normal vacation."
Xu Huaizheng didn't force it, he lit a cigarette and asked her about her work and life. Knowing that she would have to go to work tomorrow, he didn't sit still for too long. He paid the bill at 7:30 and was ready to send her home.
Duanmo wanted to say that he could just take a taxi back, but when he glared at him, he was immediately frightened and followed him obediently into the black business car.
Xu Huaizheng said Lianbei New Town without asking. The driver turned around and drove north.
Duan Mo was surprised that he knew where she lived. Then he thought about it. She had been found by him less than a month after being transferred to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. It was not surprising that he knew her address. After all, he was now the young master of a large group. How could he do that?
I don’t have my own network.
A black off-road vehicle was parked on the roadside not far away, and the fingers on the steering wheel were tapping.
After working overtime for several days without taking a break on the weekend, I originally thought that the little girl would go home early to rest, but who would have thought that as soon as I came out of the station, I saw her coming out of the restaurant with a man.
They were obviously very scared that day, so why did they end up hanging out together again in such a short time? Judging from the situation, they seemed to be quite familiar with each other.
Lu Wuchuan felt that all his good intentions were in vain, and he immediately decided to continue working overtime tomorrow.
…
At nine o'clock in the morning, Director Zhao of the Old City Police Station personally received Lu Wuchuan and Duan Mo.
He had been in contact with Lu Wuchuan before because of a case, and he was considered an acquaintance, and his attitude was very enthusiastic.
"Liu Chao opened a small supermarket in a village in the city. It's called a supermarket, but it's only 50 to 60 square meters. It's just a small shop at best. However, there are many residents around, so the business is pretty good. You can't make a lot of money, and you can't live at home.
It's enough. Although his parents are in their sixties, they are still in good health. They often help him look at the shop and do some housework, so he lives a pretty leisurely life."
Director Zhao is in his forties, slightly overweight, and speaks with great energy and a loud voice.
Lu Wuchuan flipped through the information and asked, "Why did he get divorced?"
"Less than two years after the first one, he cheated on his second wife. He married her with a big belly, but she gave birth to a child. They had a small quarrel every three days, and a big quarrel every five days. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law
It’s not good, the community came forward to adjust it. After fighting for seven or eight years, they finally divorced. It’s no wonder that others have it. Liu Chao has loved dancing since he was young. He used to dance ballroom in the park.
Later, I just went to dance clubs. Who would live with such a person? But his mother always protects him, saying that men are under great pressure in society, so they should relax occasionally."
Director Zhao smacked his tongue, "This relaxation has made the two wives relax, and he feels at ease. One will play with this one today, and the other will play with that tomorrow. Anyway, there is no shortage of women around him."
"Does he have a younger brother?" Lu Wuchuan asked again.
"Yes, twins. His brother Liu Yue drives a taxi. After getting married, he went out to live alone. It's not too far away, just over Huaihe Road. My wife works in a paper mill, and we have a son who has just entered elementary school.
.When both the couple are busy, the child will be left at the old lady’s house.”
Director Zhao has worked at the Laocheng District Police Station for more than ten years, from a small police officer to the director. He is very familiar with the situation in the area, especially for old households like Liu Chao's family.