Tianqiu has always maintained a good mental state and allowed himself to focus on his work. After calming down for an afternoon, although it was a huge stimulus to himself, he was able to control his emotions better.
In the evening, Tianqiu called Cheng Huan and invited her to drink. Although he had to negotiate, he certainly would not rush over to negotiate directly. He planned to drink Cheng Huan's words first and determine the truth of the matter.
To express my stance again, it’s so-called telling the truth after drinking.
Of course Cheng Huan didn't know what Tianqiu was thinking. She didn't even realize that the invitation had another purpose, so she agreed without hesitation.
They met at the same old place, the familiar bar. When Cheng Huan arrived, Tianqiu was already waiting in the corner with a pile of wine on the table.
"Hi!" Cheng Huan smiled as brightly as a flower, walked over briskly, said hello to Tianqiu, and sat down opposite.
"What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?" Cheng Huan saw the wine on the table. In addition to beer, there was also red wine. He couldn't help laughing and said: "You stingy guy, why are you willing to spend more money today?"
Tianqiu smiled: "Yes, I am not a stingy person, but many times, you tend to get drunk, and drinking alcohol is harmful to your health. Of course, I can only let you drink beer to reduce the damage."
Cheng Huan rolled his eyes and said softly: "Then... are you very happy today? If you have anything happy to say, please tell me."
At this time, the waiter brought over the special wines prepared on both sides.
Tianqiu pushed a glass to Cheng Huan, picked up a glass himself, and said with a smile: "There is nothing particularly happy, just a small talk, small talk is fine, we don't have to fight to get drunk when we meet!"
Cheng Huan was a little surprised, but didn't say anything, nodded, picked up the wine glass and started tasting.
"You're so arrogant now. Do you think you won't take it seriously if you catch our Hairuo?" Cheng Huan chuckled lightly and asked Tianqiu.
"Where is it!" Tianqiu pretended to be confused and drank.
"You really have the guts to run into someone's house, and yet you dare to go back to work without saying a word. Alas, if I were Hai Ruo, I would have to discipline you well. Hmm, I don't know if it's really official business!"
"Didn't you already take action?" Tianchou said with a bit of sarcasm.
Cheng Huan didn't hear the displeasure in his tone. Hearing his words, he immediately laughed, "Yes, I just draw my sword to help when I see injustice. I want to help Hairuo punish you, but you are brave enough.
Not only did you not come over, you didn’t even get a call. Even when Hai Ruo called you, you dared not answer it! I really wonder if you have a problem with Hai Ruo? "
"What are you talking about? I've already guessed that you were up to something. Hai Ruo wouldn't play tricks on me like this!" Tianqiu said slightly angrily.
"Are you really so sure?" Cheng Huan looked at Tianqiu with interest, took a sip of wine, and said with a smile: "Didn't you call in a hurry to explain this morning?"
Tianqiu shook his head, "We don't need to explain."
Cheng Huan stared at him for a while and sighed softly, "It seems that you really believe each other. I saw that Hairuo was so calm and told her that sooner or later, with your attitude, problems would arise behind her back.
"
Tianqiu couldn't help but said: "Why do you care so much?" He thought to himself, it's obvious that he just wants to sow discord!
After hearing Tianqiu's words, Cheng Huan began to look at him warily and asked suspiciously: "What do you mean?" She began to feel that Tianqiu seemed a little different today. As for what was different, she suddenly felt that
not found.
Tianqiu was afraid that she would be defensive, so he couldn't get rid of anything later, so he quickly smiled and picked up the wine glass, "I mean you are so concerned about my affairs, you are not afraid of Hairuo misunderstanding!" Then he drank quickly to express his feelings.
of calmness.
Cheng Huan was stunned, then lowered his eyelids slightly and whispered: "Why should I care about you? I am Hai Ruo's good friend. I don't have many good friends. I only care about her. In fact, I am afraid that she will be bullied by you.
Here!" She also started drinking.
The glass of wine was quickly finished, and the red wine that had been prepared for a long time began to come in handy. This was Tianqiu's intention. He had a glass of wine first to arouse the drunkenness, and then drank the red wine with a mellow and long-lasting aftertaste. In the end, there was not enough.
Add beer.
After a pause, both of them stopped talking about Hai Ruo and started talking about some trivial matters at work.
This was something Tianqiu said he was happy to do. He had not yet let Cheng Huan show his drunkenness, so naturally he had to talk about some irrelevant topics first to avoid her becoming suspicious.
"Huan Huan..." Tian Qiuyou added some wine to Cheng Huan's cup.
Cheng Huan trembled slightly and whispered: "What did you call me?"
"Huanhuan, is there anything wrong? It's not the first time I've called you like this." Tianchou thought to himself, could it be that me calling you like this reminds her of Hai Ruo?
Cheng Huan smiled and shook his head, "It's nothing. I seem to remember that you rarely call me that, so I'm a bit uncomfortable."
"Then what do you want me to call you? Cheng Huan?" Tianqiu was a little confused.
"It doesn't matter, just call me Huanhuan."
Tianqiu watched her drink it and quickly gave her more wine. He felt a little apologetic. It was really despicable to get his best friend drunk like this!
"Haha, I always ask your golden turtle son-in-law every time. Let's not talk about this today. Let's talk about your past. I rarely hear you mention your past." Filling Cheng Huan's glass with more than half a glass of red wine,
After achieving his despicable goal, Tianqiu symbolically added a little to himself and said with a smile.
After hearing Tianqiu's words, Cheng Huan was stunned for a moment, then fell silent, lowered his head and took a sip of wine.
"What's wrong?" Seeing Cheng Huan like this, as if there was a lot of pressure and unspeakable things, Tianqiu suddenly felt regret and apology in his heart. "It doesn't matter, we can talk about something else. How is the situation of Tomorrow Group recently? Well
How is Vice President Xie doing?"
Cheng Huan raised his head and smiled faintly, "It's nothing. I rarely mention my affairs because... in fact, you also know that I am not a local."
Tianqiu nodded, so what if he's not a local? It's inexplicable!
"My family is actually in the countryside, far away from here..." Cheng Huan's eyes were a little dazed, completely different from the usual shrewd and capable company executives. She whispered softly: "You didn't expect it? My family is very poor. According to the conditions, I am
I can't afford to go to college. Because of my good academic performance, my brother stopped studying early and went out to work. He also persuaded my parents to let me study."
"After high school, I was admitted to a prestigious university. My whole family was happy and embarrassed at the same time. My parents were proud of me but worried about my tuition fees. Oh, my family couldn't make much money a year... In the end
My brother used his hard-earned money from working to support my education. He was very determined. Other relatives and friends, including my parents, all thought that it was a great honor for me to get good grades in the exam. Even if I couldn’t afford to go to school, I was the only one.
Brother insisted that I go to college."
While Cheng Huan was talking, she drank the wine bit by bit. Tianqiu didn't add more wine to her, but now she added wine herself.
It was hard for Tianqiu to say anything. There were too many such things, the social polarization between rich and poor was serious, and the proportion of national investment in education was very low. These were problems that individuals could not resolve. He could only sympathize and understand.
Cheng Huan seemed to be talking to Tianqiu, or to himself, "For me, my brother has no money to get married, and has no time and money to allow him to learn more livelihood skills. He has always worked the hardest and gained the least.
After I graduated, I told myself that I must let my parents and my brother live a good life, so I worked hard these years without thinking about myself. I just hoped that I could make my family better.
Live better..."
Tianqiu had forgotten his original purpose and comforted softly: "Huanhuan, you have done very well now. You are a strong girl, and your efforts are obvious to all. I believe your parents and brother must be very happy now.
Your achievements.”
Cheng Huan smiled slightly, it was a tired smile, "I have worked hard in the past few years, although I have not made a lot of money, and the income is not much here, but when I get it to our hometown, it still helps the family. I think the most
I am happy that my brother has returned home now and has found a good sister-in-law. Being able to see them live happily is my greatest satisfaction."
"I understand, you are dedicated to your family, and the conditions at home make you feel a little inferior, so you have not thought about yourself at all, and you have always covered yourself up to prevent others from fully understanding you." Tianchou looked at Cheng Huan.
, she is also a poor girl.
Cheng Huan gave a bitter laugh and drank all the wine, "Probably so. But after fulfilling my wish, I don't know what the meaning is anymore. I don't have any goals or expectations anymore, so I always ask you
What is the purpose of living..."
Only then did Tian Qiu understand that the reason why Cheng Huan was always in a bad mood was because he was mentally empty. The goal he had been supporting had been achieved. He suddenly had no direction to work hard or a goal to motivate him, and his whole person felt empty and decadent.
!
Tianqiu is not a scholar, so he cannot analyze whether this is an individual case or a phenomenon common to urban white-collar workers, but Cheng Huan is his friend, and he feels the need to enlighten her.
"Why don't you have a boyfriend? In the past, you may have had a burden and low self-esteem that prevented you from trying, but now you don't have to!" Tianqiu said softly.
Cheng Huan, who was already slightly drunk, glanced at Tianqiu and smiled brightly and beautifully, "Do you know why I always want to find a rich son-in-law?"
