Chapter 9 2. The world of two people

Wei Rufeng finally dropped out of school and found a job as a porter at Qijiawan Wharf.The economy of Haiping City has developed rapidly in the past two years, and the wharf has the most shortage of people. Boys are easier to find a job than girls. Wei Rufeng is tall and strong, and the contractor readily accepted him. He paid 500 yuan a month for a lunch . This little money is enough for the siblings to survive, but life is more difficult than before.Xia Ruhua didn't want to miss her at first, she wanted to go out to work with Wei Rufeng.But Wei Rufeng disagreed desperately. He knew that Xia Ruhua was good at her homework and loved to read.After working at the dock for a few days, he understood that making a living is not easy.

Wei Rufeng met Ah Fu at the pier.Before he finished middle school, he went out to work. Before Grandma Xia died, she always heard that A Fu's mother came to show that her son could support the family.Ah Fu has been working at the dock for two years, and he has become acquainted with the warehouse manager of the dock warehouse, and he is very nodding among a group of workers. Ah Fu recognized Wei Rufeng on the first day he came here.Although the two hadn't had much contact since their childhood, Ah Fu couldn't breathe because of that fight, so he made things difficult for Wei Rufeng everywhere, either undercounting boxes, skipping meals, and pushing other workers to squeeze him out.But Wei Rufeng neither resisted nor complained, and silently endured it.He has suffered since he was a child, so he doesn't care about this little trick, and he also understands that earning money is more important than winning.Ah Fu tossed and tossed for a few days, felt that it was meaningless and gave up.

Xia Ruhua continued to go to school, she studied very hard, because she knew that it was Wei Rufeng's contribution that gave her the right to sit in the classroom with bright and clean windows, and she naturally wanted to use this right to the extreme, wishing to give Wei Rufeng's share as well. Learn it together.She often told Rufeng that she must go to college, and then send him back to study after graduation to earn money.Wei Rufeng always smiled and said nothing, he knew very well that it was impossible for him to go back that way. Occasionally, when Wei Rufeng finished work early, he would pick her up at the gate of Xia Ruhua's school as before, carry her schoolbag for her as usual, and then take out various snacks for her from his arms.Wei Rufeng was riding an old bicycle, Xia Ruhua was sitting in the back, chatting and walking home slowly.

At that time, the tall and straight Wei Rufeng was already very eye-catching, but Xia Ruhua hadn't noticed it yet. Once, Lin Shan, Xia Ruhua's deskmate, started talking to her: "Who is that handsome guy who always comes to the school gate to wait for you? Your boyfriend?" Xia Ruhua was doing exercises, turned her head and said casually: "You said Rufeng? He is my younger brother." "Ha! It's my brother! Awesome, such a handsome brother! Hey, does he have a girlfriend?" Lin Shan said excitedly. "How old is he? Where did he get a girlfriend!" Xia Ruhua had never thought about such a thing, she shook her head unconsciously and said.

"Cut! I'm in my teens, who doesn't have someone I like! You think they all look like you, walking out of a painting! You don't say a few words a day, you only know how to do your homework, how can you meet a boy?" How about this, you introduce your brother to me, and I will introduce other boys to you, how about that?" Lin Shan rubbed her shoulder and said with a smile. "I don't want it!" Xia Ruhua blushed suddenly, and Lin Shan pulled her into a good laugh.Xia Ruhua gave her a hard look, and then she patted her chest and said, "Okay, okay, I won't tease you. I know you are a good student! But next time your brother comes, you must call me, don't forget It's gone!"

"Okay." Xia Ruhua replied casually, she didn't take this matter to heart at all. From then on, Lin Shan stared at the school gate outside the window every time after school, for fear of missing Wei Rufeng.She always asked Xia Ruhua about Wei Rufeng, his birthday, blood type, favorite color, idol and so on.But Xia Ruhua couldn't answer many questions. In their lives, everything just continued naturally, and they still didn't have the right to like or choose. Finally, one day not long after, when Wei Rufeng's figure appeared at the school gate, Lin Shan's dream finally came true.She dragged Xia Ruhua to the bathroom, re-tied her braids with a rubber band with a bow, looked at the mirror again and again, and said excitedly, "Ruhua, does it look good?"

"It's pretty." Xia Ruhua said, looking at Lin Shan's pretty face.She has never bought any gadgets to decorate herself, and she only wears school uniforms every day, and she has no pursuit of beauty.However, looking at Lin Shan's beautiful appearance and thinking about her approaching Wei Rufeng gracefully, Xia Ruhua suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. Xia Ruhua also looked in the mirror. In the mirror, she was a little thin due to malnutrition, her face was slightly pale, her big eyes were dazed, and the lines of her facial features were beautiful, but not as fresh as those around her.

"Lin Shan, do I look good?" Xia Ruhua asked. "You look good! My classmates say you are beautiful in private! Alright, let's go!" Lin Shan dragged her out of the toilet, and Xia Ruhua in the mirror had a very lonely expression. Seeing Xia Ruhua walking out of the school, Wei Rufeng waved happily.He walked over to take her schoolbag, Xia Ruhua looked at his dirt-stained face and said, "Are you tired today?" "Not tired." Wei Rufeng said, "Sister, guess what I brought you today?" Xia Ruhua shook her head and said, "I don't know, what is it?"

He mysteriously took out a paper bag from his worn-out denim jacket and handed it to Xia Ruping, and said with a smile, "Little zongzi, stuffed with bean paste!" "Wow!" Xia Ruhua exclaimed happily, "I haven't eaten for a long time!" "Hmm!" Lin Shan stood aside and coughed impatiently. Only then did Xia Ruhua remember, she pulled Lin Shan in front of her and said, "Rufeng, this is Lin Shan, my classmate." "Hello! I often hear Ruhua talk about you. You are his younger brother, Rufeng, right?" Lin Shan smiled sweetly. "Hello," Wei Rufeng nodded, stepped on the bicycle, turned around and said to Xia Ruhua, "Sister, let's go home."

"Oh, good." Xia Ruhua replied. "Let's go after playing together! Why are you in such a hurry? Aren't you the only siblings in your family? Let's go eat mutton skewers next to the school!" Lin Shan stopped them and said. "No, let's go home and eat. There are still leftovers at home." Wei Rufeng shook his head, took two steps forward and said, "Sister, get in the car." "Hey!" Xia Ruhua got into the car steadily, turned around and waved at Lin Shan.She was happy in her heart and hummed along the way. "What's the matter? What's the good thing today, so happy?" Wei Rufeng turned around and asked.

"It's nothing, hey, turn around." Xia Ruhua peeled off a rice dumpling, took a bite, and stuffed the rest into Wei Rufeng's mouth. He frowned and muttered, "Dousha is too sweet, I don't like it, don't give it to me. Eat it quickly, don't drink the wind."