No, it was okay when Comrade Xu took her to the gas filling station on a broken tricycle to fill the gas tank. On the way back, there was a sudden "pop" sound and the left rear tire burst.
"What's wrong? What's the sound?"
Wu Yali, who was sitting in the carriage, didn't know what was going on for a while.
Comrade Xu stopped the car, got out of the car, and looked at the two rear tires. The side where she was sitting... was flat.
He also took a closer look at the section of road just now. It was quite smooth, with no potholes, pebbles, nails or anything like that. A good tire blew out just like that.
A popular saying from his previous life flashed through his mind: Love from person to person, tire from car to car...
The tire was flat, he actually thought of such a sentence, which made him smile helplessly.
"Sister Yali, the tire burst."
He didn't hide it, and he couldn't hide it. If the car continued to ride, she would definitely find out that the tire had a puncture soon.
"Ah? No way? This..."
Wu Yali was stunned, and quickly got out of the car. Looking at the flat tire, she frowned and subconsciously looked at the shops on the street, probably hoping to find a repair shop that could repair tires.
Unfortunately, she looked it over and couldn't find it.
"Then...Xiao Xu, how are we going back? I'm...I'm so sorry! If I hadn't asked you to help me, your tire wouldn't have burst, but don't worry, I will give you money to repair the tire.
"
Comrade Xu smiled and shook his head, "Sister Yali, you don't have to be so polite. Don't talk about money. It doesn't cost much to repair a tire. I just want to make you walk back!"
"Oh, it's okay to walk back. It's not very far anyway. How about I help you push the cart?"
"Okay, let's go!"
…
The two pushed the cart and walked along the river to her house.
Of course the walking speed is not much faster.
The two of them are not very familiar with each other yet, so if they don't say a word along the way, the atmosphere will become more awkward.
Anyway, it didn't take long for Comrade Xu to feel an awkward atmosphere slowly spreading between them.
When he was considering whether to find a topic to chat with her, Wu Yali spoke first.
"Xiao, Xiao Xu, what's your name?"
"Sister Yali, my name is Xu Tongdao, the same as comrade, the way of road."
"Oh, how old are you?"
"17 years old, how about you?"
"Me? I'm 24, 7 years older than you, ha."
She did not hide her age, unlike some women who always say a woman's age is a secret after they become adults.
"By the way, why are you making money at the age of 17? Are your parents relieved? Why don't you continue studying?"
"I don't have good grades, I didn't get into high school, and I don't go out to make money, so why do I stay at home?"
Comrade Xu told a lie.
He did not say that he was admitted to high school but did not study, because he felt that this would easily make people think that he was bragging. On the contrary, saying that his grades were not good and that he did not enter high school would make it appear that he was honest and not pretending to be pretentious.
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He knows that in life, everyone likes to show off, but is tired of others showing off.
"Oh, that's it! It's okay. Studying is not the only way out. You have barbecue skills and can endure hardships. I believe you will be able to become famous in the future."
"Thank you! By the way, Sister Yali, if you need help with anything in the future, just come to me. Anyway, you go to your mother's place for dinner every night, so just tell me casually."
"Well, okay, thank you, Xiao Xu!"
"No thanks, it's all a trivial matter! By the way, Sister Yali, people who know me well call me 'Xiaodao'. If you don't mind, you can also call me 'Xiaodao' from now on!"
"Haha, that's fine, but can you stop calling me Sister Yali? Do you know? Every time I hear you call it, I always hear it as 'Sister Pressure', the one who is very stressed..."
The awkward atmosphere between them had long since dissipated without even realizing it.
Before today, Tongdao Xu had always felt that this young woman with short hair was a bit cold-tempered, quite difficult to get close to, and probably not easy to get along with.
But after getting in touch with each other for a short period of time today, I found that... as we gradually became familiar with each other, she talked a lot. On the way back this time, she often laughed out loud.
Every time he heard her laughter, Tongdao Xu wanted to look back at her smile, but he held back and only looked back once.
Her smile is very beautiful, like the moment a flower blooms.
When one sentence came to his lips, he held back and did not say it.
Because I am suspected of teasing her - Sister Yali, you look pretty when you smile. You can smile more in the future.
To be honest, he coveted her body.
In this regard, he is superficial.
But he tried his best to hide his little thoughts, and sent her and the gas tank back to her home in a polite manner along the way, and also helped her put the gas tank back on the liquefied gas stove.
While washing his hands in her kitchen sink, she handed him a bar of soap.
At this time, they were much more familiar with each other than when Comrade Xu first arrived this morning, and their smiles became more natural.
Tongdao Xu said "thank you" and when he reached out to take the soap from her hand, he felt that the skin on her hand was smoother than the soap.
He still hides his thoughts and behaves well.
Out of politeness, Wu Yali invited him to stay here for lunch, but he declined repeatedly. She gave him a hard-earned fee, but he didn't take it. He only ate a big white pear that she had washed for him.
Then, he insisted on saying goodbye and left.
Everything made Wu Yali feel very comfortable, and the smile on her face became more enthusiastic.
He enthusiastically sent Xu Tongdao out of the door and watched Xu Tongdao push the cart away with a smile on his face.
Before leaving, Comrade Xu turned around and smiled at her: "Sister Wu, we agreed! If you need any help in the future, just tell me! Don't be polite to me!"
"Okay, okay, thank you Xiaodao!"
…
Standing outside the door, she watched Tong Xu walk half a street before turning around and going home.
And what about Comrade Xu?
As he pushed the car back, he paid attention to the shops on the street. After walking down a street, he finally saw a car repair shop, which he didn't mention! He quickly pushed it over to repair the tire.
When repairing the tire, he was always thinking of Wu Yali.
During this period, he also thought of his twin sister, Wei Chunlan, who lived in a small courtyard with him.
Wei Chunlan is his type, but he has no intention of pursuing her. She is still in high school, and he has to focus on making money. If he pursues her, it will not have a good impact on either of them.
And Wu Yali...
There is a 7-year age difference between them, and she is married again, so there is no need to worry too much. If there is a chance in the future, he thinks he can give it a try.
The premise is that it does not affect his ability to make money.
When the tire was repaired, Xu Tongdao had already thought about it - it all depends on fate! He won't force it, but if there is an opportunity, he won't refuse it.