"Knowing that you have just returned to China, I have already contacted Xiao Jun, Zhou Xiaogang, and Ji Xiaodong to take care of you tonight - they all go directly to Yinguang Square to gather after work, but you also know Xinhai. This is the peak period
, I don’t know what time they will arrive. If they had arrived early, we would have had dinner and then found a KTV to sing, and we wouldn’t have seen each other for four years!”
Wang Chaoyong arranged all the itineraries without explanation.
"Oh, it's not just four years. You were imprisoned at the end of June, so it's been four years and five months!"
Yu Jing and Chen Chang looked towards Cao Mo in confusion.
Wow, even she recognized the key words in Wang Chaoyong's words.
"You are so awesome. You stabbed someone twelve times, and yet you were acquitted in the end. It must be thanks to Chengxi's father that he helped you a lot. It's a pity that you went to Africa after that, otherwise you would be in Africa
Xinhaihun, absolutely no one dares to mess with you, we will still have to rely on your protection in the future!" Wang Chaoyong said.
Yu Jing and Chen Chang's eyes widened.
"...A good man doesn't mention the person he was in the past. I am now more honest and will not stab anyone casually with a knife." Cao Mo could only smile "humbly".
Wang Chaoyong, Xiao Jun, Zhou Xiaogang, Ji Xiaodong, he and Cheng Xi were in the same class at Qingshan Middle School in junior high school, and they were all admitted to the high school section of Qingshan Middle School at the same time, so they were in the same class.
Although the five people have different personalities, they have been classmates since junior high school, and they have been close since high school.
Now that Wang Chaoyong has made an appointment with Xiao Jun, Zhou Xiaogang, and Ji Xiaodong to come over for dinner, Cao Mo can't just pat his butt and leave - it's not a big deal if Wang Chaoyong tries to persuade him. The worst he can do is survive the night and never do it again.
Just pay attention.
"What are you doing here? You don't have to study all night? Go home and have dinner." Cao Mo drove Jiaying home and stood in front of the counter, chatting with Cheng Xi and Wang Chaoyong about their work.
Talk about your experiences in Africa.
An hour later, Xiao Jun, Zhou Xiaogang, and Ji Xiaodong arrived one after another.
Wang Chaoyong has changed the most, while Xiao Jun, Zhou Xiaogang, and Ji Xiaodong have hardly changed at all. They have just stepped into society and are struggling to adapt, and they also feel a little tired that they never felt when they were young.
Wang Chaoyong's family has connections. In addition to his parents being civil servants, his uncle is also the deputy director of a bureau in Qingshan District. After graduation, he took the civil service examination of the Qingshan District Government.
Zhou Xiaogang, Ji Xiaodong, Xiao Jun, like Cao Mo, all come from relatively ordinary families. They were admitted to key universities in other provinces, and after graduation they all applied for jobs in companies when they returned to Xinhai.
Ji Xiaodong works in R&D at a petrochemical company.
Zhou Xiaogang joined a gardening company.
The company that Zhou Xiaogang joined is located in Qingshan District, and it mainly handles government projects. Sitting in the box that Wang Chaoyong had reserved on the fifth floor of Yinguang Plaza, Zhou Xiaogang was quite flattering to Wang Chaoyong.
From time to time Wang Chaoyong would say something to Cao Mo, and Zhou Xiaogang would sing along and echo him, making Cao Mo very uncomfortable.
Xiao Jun had the strongest relationship with Cao Mo when they were in high school, and the two of them lived close to each other.
Xiao Jun failed in the college entrance examination and ended up applying to a university in Dalian where he stayed for four years.
When he saw Cao Mo, he was enthusiastic from the bottom of his heart. He took Cao Mo to drink, asked about his experiences in Africa, and also told him about studying at a university in Northeast China.
He dated a girlfriend in Dalian, and spent the first half of this year looking for a good job in Dalian. He was prepared to stay in Dalian for this girl's so-called love. However, on the eve of graduation, his father was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to destroy his life.
I quit my previous job and signed a contract, rushed back to Xinhai and found a temporary job to start working on.
It was a pity that the girl was unwilling to accompany him to Xinhai, so the two of them broke up quickly!
It had only been four or five months since the breakup, and the desensitization period had not yet passed. When Xiao Jun mentioned this, he became very depressed.
After dinner at Yinguang Plaza, it was just after nine o'clock. Cheng Xi called over Yu Jing and Chen Chang, who had just gotten off work.
Wang Chaoyong shouted that he was going to sing. Cao Mo was really annoyed with him. Seeing that Xiao Jun wanted to drink, he also wanted to drink with Xiao Jun. However, Yu Jing and Chen Chang had not eaten yet, so they suggested that they go to Tianzifang or
Where is the most lively place to find a barbecue restaurant to continue eating and drinking?
"Cao Mo, although you were a good student in the eyes of the teacher in high school, we all know that you are too gangster, and eventually you got into trouble - you don't think Cheng Xi, Yu Jing, and Chen Chang have all graduated.
As a white-collar beauty in Chengdu, even if you choose a different place to drink, you have to pay attention to the place! How about we choose a better bar..." Wang Chaoyong didn't like others to refute his opinions, so he stabbed Cao Mo again.
Since the words were not conducive, Cao Mo wanted to drag Xiao Jun and two people to find a place to drink.
Xiao Jun was already full of emotions, but now he couldn't hold it back. He picked up the wine glass and threw it at Wang Chaoyong's face: "Who the hell do you think your grandson is? You've been chattering all night, and Cao Mo didn't even pay attention to you.
, you don’t know how to restrain yourself, it’s not over yet?”
Wang Chaoyong was wary that Cao Mo might lose control and try to change his tone at any time, but he didn't expect that Xiao Jun would defend Cao Mo without any warning and immediately got into a rage and threw half the remaining wine in his face.
He was completely stunned.
"Come on, let's go find a place to drink!" Cao Mo saw Wang Chao's courage brimming with courage, but with him present, Wang Chaoyong really didn't dare to attack Xiao Jun, so he pulled Xiao Jun and walked out of the outer compartment.
They walked to the elevator and waited for a while before they saw Cheng Xi and Yu Jing. Chen Chang came over and asked, "Why are you here so slow?"
"I have to buy the order, I'm not as shameless as you." Cheng Xi glanced at Cao Mo and said.
Yu Jing was determined to go with Cheng Xi; Chen Chang was a little reluctant.
She also felt that it was a bit low to go to a roadside stall to eat barbecue at this time, but it was impossible for her to separate from Cheng Xi and Yu Jing and stay alone in the box with Wang Chaoyong, Zhou Xiaogang, and Ji Xiaodong.
"You have been staring at me all night, are you afraid that I will throw a cup at his face?" Cao Mo asked with a smile, "I will not give you a chance to lecture me. You didn't expect Xiao Jun to take action, did you?"
"You guys are really—forget it, I shouldn't have told Wang Chaoyong about your return to China." Cheng Xi rolled his eyes at himself.
"Pay attention to your image. You are all white-collar beauties now. Rolling your eyes is too indecent." Cao Mo said with a smile.
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Cheng Xi's mother changed her car and gave the rust red Mercedes-Benz coupe to Cheng Xi, who had just graduated.
"I want to drink too, so I left my car here!" Everyone walked to the underground parking lot. Cheng Xi threw the car keys into her bag and shouted that she didn't want to drive anymore. The five of them pushed two bicycles towards Tianzifang.
Look for the barbecue restaurant.
Although Chen Chang's mood is a bit cold, what is better than Wang Chaoyong is that he can hold back and will not make harsh remarks, at least he is not annoying.
Cao Mo, Xiao Jun, Cheng Xi's middle school classmate for six years, Yu Jing and Cheng Xi's dormitory for four years. They found a barbecue restaurant and had endless topics to talk about. They drank until one o'clock in the morning. Xiao Jun got drunk first, and then
Send Xiao Jun home first.
Cao Mo also drank too much. He forced himself back to the room and lay down on the bed. He felt dizzy. He fell asleep drunk and woke up with a dry mouth. It was only three o'clock in the morning when he was looking at his mobile phone.
He went downstairs to look for water, and saw that Cheng Xi had not returned at night. She was sitting in the kitchen wearing fluffy pajamas, and the electric kettle was blowing white steam.
"I really want to go back to four years ago, how carefree I was back then - do you remember how we got drunk several times during the summer vacation of our sophomore year in high school?"
Seeing Cao Mo walk in, Cheng Xi stretched and said.
"Of course I remember. Your father was so angry that he drove the police car to the entrance of the barbecue restaurant. The barbecue restaurant was so scared that when he saw us, he begged for mercy! Your mother also called my father and had a quarrel, saying that I had led you into trouble.
It's obvious that you're the one who wants to drink every time, and you get me drunk every time... Do your parents know that you drink so much?" Cao Mo didn't have thick pajamas, so he wore thin autumn clothes and long trousers.
Sit on a bench and wait for the water to boil.
"I can drink a little bit. I guess it was my dad who dipped chopsticks in liquor when I was a kid. Did he know?" Cheng Xi said.
"Your family is so tight on you. If you don't come home tonight, your dad won't drive a police car to block the door of my house, right?" Cao Mo asked guiltily, "I'm not afraid of your dad, but when I see your mom, I feel really dissatisfied."
."
"Don't feel guilty. My parents don't even know you've returned to China. Besides, I've graduated from college and can earn money to support myself. How can they control me? If they control me anymore, they'll run away from home." Cheng Xi was proud.
Said, "My mother's biggest restriction on me now is to take back her old car. By the way, I decided not to take the postgraduate entrance examination or study abroad and just go out to work. Guess how angry my mother is?"
"If your mother can't control you, won't your father be miserable?" Cao Mo said with a smile, "I can imagine that your mother has nowhere to vent her anger but on your father's head, haha..."
"Bang bang bang!" Just as he was talking, he heard someone knocking on the door. Cao Mo spread his hands towards Cheng Xi and said, "Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will be here..."
"I didn't tell you to go back to China!" Cheng Xi said distressedly.
"You have to think about what your father does! That nose looks like a dog." Cao Mo said with a smile.
"Your dad's nose is just like a dog." Cheng Xi retorted.
Cao Mo held the water glass and leaned against the door frame of the front room. He saw Cheng Xi running over and opening the courtyard door. Sure enough, it was her father standing outside in a police uniform with a gloomy look on his face.
"Hello, Uncle Cheng. Why don't you come over so late and drag Cheng Xi back?" Cao Mo raised the water glass in his hand to signal.
"Your dad will be released from prison in two days. I think you will go back to China." Cheng Zhengjie said while standing at the door of the hospital without coming in.
Seeing the reluctance on Cheng Xi's face, he whispered: "I'm on duty in the bureau today. If you don't answer your mother's calls, your mother will keep calling me - please spare me.
Ok?"
"Cao Mo, let's elope!" Cheng Xi turned around and said loudly.
"Okay, you come to Africa with me." Cao Mo said loudly.