Chapter 996: Thirty Years of War (1/2)

Chapter 996: Thirty Years of War (1/2)

After sitting down, Qi Heng asked the waiter for a cup of coffee, then listened attentively to what was going on there.

If Qi Wang is willing, he will make the people he gets along with feel very comfortable. Although he doesn't like Qi Yutong's way of casually arranging blind dates with him, Zhang Xinrui has nothing wrong with this matter. So when he treated her, Qi Wang was very polite and kept the relationship between the two at an appropriate level.

"It's getting late. I still have things to do. You guys can chat slowly. I've settled the bill, so I'll take the first step."

After spending more than half an hour with the two little girls, Qi Wang felt that the time was just right. If he continued to stay, it might cause some unnecessary trouble, so he got up and left at the right time, pretexting that he had to leave first because he had something to do.

Zhang Xinrui felt that her conversation with Qi Huan was very pleasant, and she felt that she was getting better. She felt that she might not be able to have in-depth communication with Qi Huan. However, at this moment, Qi Huan said that she was leaving. She was stunned for a moment and could not control herself for a moment. His expression showed a look of reluctance.

Seeing this, Qi Yutong stood up quickly and took Qi Wan's arm: "Brother, didn't you say you would stay with me all day today? Why are you leaving so early? Can you stay and spend more time with me? I heard there is a new movie today It’s released, let’s go watch it together, okay?”

She finally saw that Zhang Xinrui was interested in her brother, and Qi Wang didn't seem to hate Zhang Xinrui. It was really possible for the two of them to get together. She thought she might as well work hard, just in case they really got together. Yes, this is a good thing for her, right?

After all, Zhang Xinrui helped her a lot in her previous life. She is a good person. If she is with Qi Juan, Zhang Xinrui will definitely be able to take good care of Qi Juan and Qin Minyan when she leaves the Qi family.

Qi Wan lowered his head and looked at Qi Yutong, who was holding his arms and acting coquettishly, and his eyes turned cold: "Tongtong, don't make trouble, I still have things to do."

Qi Yutong flashed her big eyes and smiled flatteringly. She was beautiful, and her smile was like a spring flower blooming, her beauty was beyond compare.

If it were another man, he would be dazzled by her beauty and could not help but soften his heart and agree to all her requests.

After all, beauties always get preferential treatment.

However, Qi Wang is not an ordinary person. Being able to stay here and drink coffee with Zhang Xinrui has given Qi Yutong enough face. After all, Zhang Xinrui is innocent. If he leaves rashly, he may be hurt. This little girl’s heart.

"Tongtong, don't make trouble. I really have something to do. You can chat slowly with Miss Zhang. I'll leave first."

After saying these words, Qi Wan took his hand out of Qi Yutong's arms, then nodded towards Zhang Xinrui, turned around and strode away.

Qi Heng noticed that Qi Wan was walking towards this side and hurriedly retracted his body, pretending to be drinking coffee. However, just then, a familiar voice sounded from above his head.

"Come out with me."

After hearing this voice, Qi Heng's body froze for a moment. He looked up and found that Qi Wan was standing in front of him and looking at him.

There was no expression on the other person's face, but Qi Heng felt inexplicably guilty. He coughed and laughed awkwardly: "Brother, what a coincidence, you are also drinking coffee here."

As long as he is thick-skinned enough, no problem will be a problem.

Qi Heng quickly adjusted his mood. He paid for the coffee and followed Qi Wan obediently out of the cafe like a student who made a mistake.

After that, Qi Wang kept walking forward. He did not speak or greet Qi Heng, but Qi Heng did not dare to leave. He just followed Qi Wang obediently and walked forward.

About ten minutes after arriving, Qi Wang asked abruptly: "Are you following me?"

Qi Heng shivered with excitement and said without thinking, "No."

In the end, he probably felt that his answer seemed a little too fast, and he seemed guilty inexplicably. He hurriedly added: "Brother, believe me, it's really just a coincidence. I didn't want to follow you, you believe me." ”

As he said that, Qi Heng touched his nose and smiled sheepishly: "Brother, you also know me. Little brother, I don't have much potential. I don't have much ability. I'm just playful. The whole Jinling City is pretty much the same." I’ve been to all the places, and I happened to be there today, and I didn’t expect to meet you, big brother.”

What he said seemed to be true. Qi Wang glanced at him and did not continue to argue with him on this issue. Instead, he said something else.

"Third brother, you are twenty-two years old this year. I heard that you are not doing your job all day long. Some time ago, you had a big fight with the boys from the Chen family, which prompted your father to whip you severely with a whip. , I’m going to put you in confinement for a month, right?”

Qi Heng was really stunned now. He didn't expect Qi Juan to mention this matter to him. Facing Qi Juan's expressionless face, Qi Heng felt a little guilty inexplicably. He coughed and raised his head. He touched his nose with his hand and whispered: "Well, that's not because I was young and ignorant. That's why. I didn't mean it. I won't do it next time..."

However, before Qi Heng finished speaking, he was interrupted by Qi Wang: "You did a good job."

Qi Heng was startled and looked up at Qi Huan. However, Qi Huan no longer looked at him, but looked at the tram full of people passing by not far away.

"But be careful next time. You won't be so lucky every time."

The careless expression on Qi Heng's face suddenly subsided. He looked down at the pair of white leather shoes he was wearing under his feet. Because he hadn't noticed before, the shoes had been stained with a lot of stains and became speckled, which made people look uncomfortable. I feel very uncomfortable.

Qi Heng, who has always had a mysophobia, frowned. After looking at it for a while, he simply looked away and did not continue looking.

"Actually, it doesn't matter. People like me have always been lucky. Thank you for your concern, brother."

At this point, Qi Heng paused, thought for a while, and whispered: "But brother, you have been away all the time and don't know many things about Jinling City. Liu Mei is a good person, but she has no good intentions." Son, she thinks good people are not necessarily good."

Qi Heng's words meant something, but he didn't say much more. He just mentioned this and left first on the pretext that he had something to do.

Qi Wang watched Qi Heng's back disappearing until he disappeared at the corner of the street, then turned around and left.

The weather in April is always changeable. It was still sunny in the morning, but by noon, the sky was already overcast. After a while, there was a rumble of thunder, and huge raindrops fell from the sky. Falling.

Those who were excited had already closed their stalls and returned home. Those who moved slower were completely chilled by the heavy rain. All kinds of shouts and curses sounded in the street, but once they were covered by the sound of rain, those curses stopped. It doesn’t sound quite real anymore.

Xu Dadong hid under the eaves, looking at the continuous rain curtain outside, his brows furrowed tightly. Li Ergou, who came with him to work, saw Xu Dadong's appearance and couldn't help asking: "Brother Dadong "What's wrong with you? Is there something going on at home?"

Other people who came to work with Xu Dadong also came over and asked him if he was in a bad mood and if there was anything wrong.

Xu Dadong shook his head and said: "It's nothing, don't think too much about it, I just think this rain came at the wrong time. You see the clouds are so thick, I estimate that this rain will last five or six days. "

When Xu Dadong said this, Li Ergou and others also wilted.

They all make money by working hard. When it rains, most merchants will no longer ship goods. They make money once a day. No one asks them to work. How can they earn this money?

No wonder Xu Dadong has such an expression. I guess it’s because they know they won’t have any money to take. Aren’t they feeling the same as Xu Dadong now?

It's just that God didn't show mercy, so they couldn't do anything. They couldn't do anything. After sighing for a long time, they all wilted one by one. When the rain subsided a little, they all hurried home in the rain.

They are all poor people, not as fussy as the young men from wealthy families. It's just a little rain, and nothing big will happen to them.

When Xu Dadong came home in the rain, his clothes were already soaked through. He was in a bad mood and his face was naturally wet.

Xu Shufen was not here. She said someone was giving birth and she was invited to deliver the baby. There were only two people at home, Xu Feng and Xu Xiaobao. Xu Feng was a sensible person and had cooked the ginger soup early and boiled the water. The stove was cooking. After Xu Dadong came back, he took a shower and changed into clean clothes. After drinking the ginger soup, his body immediately felt much warmer.

He exhaled a breath, hugged Xu Xiaobao and kissed her sweetly. He looked up and found that Xu Feng was still standing in front of him like a wooden stake. There was something unpleasant about it.

"What are you doing here? Are you done with all the work at home?"

Xu Feng was not angry, as if she was used to it. She nodded and said softly: "It's done. I've cooked the rice. We can eat it when mother comes back."

As she spoke, Xu Feng paused, as if hesitating on what to say next. But seeing the other person's increasingly impatient expression, she said the next words without hesitation.

"Dad, I have no money here. I have no rice and noodles at home, and I only have a little oil left. My hair rope has been broken and cannot be reattached. I want to buy one..."

However, before Xu Feng finished speaking, Xu Dadong suddenly shouted to her with excitement: "Money, money, money, you know how to ask me for money. Where is the money you earn from helping people wash clothes? The whole family can spend it." How much money do you need? Do you think I am a banker? No matter how much money you ask, it will not be enough for you..."

Xu Dadong was in a bad mood today, but Xu Feng asked for money at this time. He immediately exploded and yelled at Xu Feng.

He looked a bit ferocious at this time, and Xu Xiaobao, who had been obediently in his arms, was also frightened. He twisted his body and broke free from Xu Dadong's arms. After making a strange cry, he ran towards his room.

After Xu Dadong cursed heartily, he felt much better. When he looked up, he found that Xu Feng was crying silently, and the tears fell in clusters like broken beads.

Seeing her like this, Xu Dadong felt a little uncomfortable. He also felt that he had gone too far before, but as a grown man, how could he have the shame to apologize to his daughter? After snorting coldly, he went back to the room to get an umbrella and hurriedly left the house.

Xu Feng cried for a while and felt really uncomfortable, so she turned and went back to the room.

On the other hand, Xu Dadong went out for a long time and did not come back. When Xu Shufen came back, she asked the two children. Knowing that Xu Dadong ran out after reprimanding Xu Feng, she didn't say anything else.

It's just that Xu Dadong didn't come back until almost noon the next day. His expression was inexplicably excited, and he even brought back a roast chicken for the first time, saying that he wanted to change the taste for his family.

Xu Shufen felt a little strange when she saw the red-faced Xu Dadong, so she asked him where he got the money to buy roast chicken.

"Master, where did you get the money to buy the roasted chicken? Didn't you say you haven't had much work these past two days? Are you getting rich?"

Xu Dadong did not answer, but said cheerfully: "It's good to eat some. Why do you care about so many? Okay, okay, if you don't want to eat, I will take my two children to eat."

After saying that, Xu Dadong ignored Xu Shufen and called Xu Xiaobao and Xu Feng to come out to eat roast chicken.

Probably because he felt that he had gone too far yesterday, today he pulled out a chicken leg for the first time and gave it to Xu Feng: "Girl Feng, you can eat it. I see that you have lost a lot of weight recently. Eat more to replenish your body."

Xu Feng was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Xu Dadong. Seeing that he looked away uncomfortably, Xu Feng pursed her lips and whispered, "Thank you, dad."

Xu Dadong waved his hand, took out the unfinished rice wine by himself, and started eating the chicken wings.

Seeing that the father and son were eating deliciously, and the unique aroma of roast chicken kept filling their noses, Xu Shufen didn't even bother to ask any more questions, and hurried over and started eating together. .

It has been raining for more than a week, and there is obviously no work, but Xu Dadong goes out early and comes back late every day, and every time he brings back some food and drink, sometimes some candied fruits, sometimes pig head meat, and I will bring some roast duck back from time to time.

Xu Shufen settled the accounts and felt that she could not continue like this. Although their family had some wealth, it was not peaceful these days. They were not a wealthy family. Even if they were rich, they could not make such a fortune. of.

However, Xu Shufen only gave her a few words of advice, but Xu Dadong became furious, had a fierce quarrel with her, and made a move on Xu Shufen for the first time.

There is a first time for domestic violence, and a second time. Once you have tasted the sweetness, it is impossible to stop. Xu Dadong probably found that Xu Shufen became extra honest after he beat her up, and he worked hard to please her. , he began to get worse, beating him once every three days, and once every five days. He was originally quite peaceful and harmonious, but now the people in the shanty town who were the envy of them all had a lot of feathers.

Xu Feng watched coldly, but had no intention of stepping forward to stop him.

She is just an underage girl, how can her parents stop her?

***

Because of the rain, the originally scheduled banquet time could only be postponed for a few days. Qin Minyan felt that this was not a good sign. She felt that her son was finally willing to let go and be with a girl. If he changed the date because of the delay, idea, then she would have no place to cry.

Thanks to Qi Yutong who was there to comfort her, Qin Minyan didn't get into trouble.

"You said that your eldest brother is the same. He rarely has anything to do. He refuses to take a good rest after coming back. He doesn't know what he is busy with all day long. You can't see him even on rainy days. You said that when he is fighting outside, you can't see him. Forget it, why can’t I see him now that he’s back home?”

The sound of rain outside the house became much quieter, and the raindrops fell on the bamboo leaves outside the window, making a pitter-pattering sound. Qin Minyan was flipping through the account books that were recently handed over, while talking to Qi Yutong. .

But after she talked for a long time, Qi Yutong didn't respond, and she didn't know what she was thinking. Qin Minyan put down her account book and called her several times. Only then did Qi Yutong come back to her senses and look back at Qin Minyan.

"Mom, what did you say?"

Qin Minyan tapped her head lightly with the pen in her hand and said angrily: "What are you thinking about? I called you several times in a row, but you didn't seem to hear me."

Qi Yutong felt a little guilty. She lowered her head and said sadly: "Mom, brother doesn't want to come over. Is it because I'm here? Otherwise, why don't you tell brother that I won't be here to accompany you these two days? How about asking him to come over? good?"

Qin Minyan raised her eyebrows: "Are you having a conflict with your brother?"

Qi Yutong shook his head, and after thinking for a while, he told what happened in the past few days.

"That's what happened, mother. I feel like I did something stupid. Brother, is he angry with me?"

Qin Minyan: "..."

When did this girl become so bold? Is she allowed to pull this kind of red thread?