Chapter 16 16. Rescue and Escape

Huang Jiafeng has always had a lot of happy events and prosperity, and it was the time when the spring breeze was in full swing, and suddenly suffered a dark loss. Although he was trying to save his life, he was scared out of his wits and hid at home for a long time without daring to go out.When there are visitors, most of them are in the name of poor health, and they don't see behind closed doors. The entire Huangfu Garden was heavily guarded, and all the plants and trees were full of soldiers. In addition to the 24-hour security patrol, a few bodyguards with good marksmanship and kung fu were hired to guard the door of the big study, waiting to let anyone in or out.

This is a pain for the Yellow Emperor, he used to feel that it was not enough to get along with Kedi day and night, but now he suddenly reduced the number of meetings, let alone facing each other alone, he felt very lonely.Although Huang Zhong ran back and forth to make him happy, he was just depressed, and soon fell ill and fell down. However, his troubles that hurt the spring and autumn are counted from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Usually, when there is nothing to do at home, there may be people who ask about their health, but now the head of the busy family is still busy, who has the time to ask him?In the end, even Huang Zhong became impatient, and stopped reporting his fever and cough as a big deal, but just sat by the window thinking about his own affairs.

It turned out that since Huang Kun got married, Huang Zhong's marriage had also been put on the agenda. If it wasn't for the assassination of the family tradition, I am afraid that the dowry would have to be prepared.Huang Zhong was very distressed because of this, and he hoped that Huang Di would have some words of comfort. Helplessly, Huang Di only knew how to take but not to give since he was a child. He never thought that other than him, other people can also suffer, and they also need to be cared and considerate.His big dark eyes under the long eyelashes are deep and melancholy, always seeming to conceal an uncontrollable enthusiasm, as if ready to burn at any time.But in fact, he is a ruthless person, a fire locked in ice, and the person he loves the most is always himself.No matter how warm Huang Zhong was, he couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

The most proud person is Huang Gan. Ever since he met Han Kedi at Huang Kun's wedding banquet, he has secretly paid attention to it. During these days, whenever he has time, he will come home, in name to visit his father's illness, but in fact he is looking for opportunities to be with Kedi. to chat with. In his social circle, there are many brave and talented women studying abroad, as well as ostentatious ladies. A pure, lovely, strong and independent woman like Kedi is rare in his life.She was wearing a white sweater with tight collar and waist, and a wide pleated skirt of hang cotton. Flying, the whole person is floating, like white clouds coming out of Xiu; and when she sits down, it is a pot of daffodils on the Buddhist altar, the fragrance is light and distant, and it is beautiful and compelling.

Although Huang Zhong hinted several times that Kedi already had a heart for Huangdi, Huang Qian believed that it was because of her limited knowledge of people and long-term love. On her own terms, as long as she had more contact with Kedi, she would not be afraid to change her. The original intention, the heart promises otherwise. On this day, he took a nap at home to chat with Kedi in the study outside, talking to her about all kinds of strange things overseas, customs and customs, and asked her if she was in the mood to go abroad for a while.Kedi smiled and said: "You are the young master of our family, you can study abroad everywhere, how can I have any chance to go out?"

Huang Gan's eyes were bright, and he felt full of words to say, but he couldn't think of how to say them. Seeing that there was a book in front of Kedi, he asked, "When I came out just now, I saw you were reading. What story did you read?" concentrate?" Kedi smiled, "It's the Old Testament, the story of Jacob's marriage." Huang Gan made a very interested look and said, "Really? That must be very interesting. Tell me about it?" But my brother hesitated for a moment, and then he narrated it openly: "It's the twenty-nineth chapter of the Bible: Jacob went to his uncle Laban's house, saw his cousin Rachel was very beautiful, fell in love with her, and said to his uncle : "If you marry Rachel to me, I am willing to work for you for seven years." Laban agreed. After seven years, Jacob found that he did not marry Rachel, but Rachel's Sister Leah."

"That's really interesting...but how could it be?" "Because Jacob drank too much wine on the wedding night and fell asleep in a daze, so he didn't see who his new wife was." Huang Gan laughed: "This groom is really confused. What should he do now? Let it go like this?" "Of course he refused, so he went to argue with his uncle. Laban said, "It's like this. According to the rules of our clan, sisters are not allowed to get married if their elder sister is not married. Why don't you do this for another seven years?" work, and I will marry Rachel to you too."

"This Jacob has enjoyed the blessings of everyone." "That's not all. Later, in order to compete for favor, Leah and Rachel offered their maidservants to Jacob one after another." "Is there such a thing?" Huang Gan couldn't help laughing.Inside, Huang Jiafeng seemed to be alarmed, coughed twice, but Kedi hastily made a silent gesture to him. Huang Gan lowered his voice and said in a low voice: "I don't know the Bible, but I have heard several sermons, and I remember two sentences with good meanings, to the effect that those who speak few words have knowledge; those who are gentle have wisdom. That's what you're talking about."

Kedi smiled: "How can I be so good." Huang Gan took a step forward and said courageously, "You are so good, even better than I said. Brother, I am not as philandering as Jacob. As long as I can marry you, I am willing to work for nothing for fourteen years." work." Kedi was taken aback, raised his head and said, "Don't be joking, young master." Huang Gan blushed, squeezed Kedi's hand tightly and said: "Why am I joking? Although I love to play, I never play with this kind of thing. I have wanted to tell you a long time ago. Ever since The first time I saw you, I fell in love with you. I really like you and want to marry you. When we get married, we will go abroad together. At that time, we will live and fly together and travel all over the world. What do you think? How romantic?"

But my heart was in a mess, and I pulled my hands away and said: "I'm just a girl from a small family. I have grown up in Shanghai since I was a child. I don't have much knowledge, and I don't expect to travel far and see the world. I beg you, my young master. Say that again." Huang Qiandao: "You like to stay in Shanghai, that's easy..." Before he could finish speaking, he heard two more coughs from inside, but it was family style that woke up and called Kedi to deliver medicine.Kedi hurriedly poured a glass of water and went in. Huang Gan paused and had no choice but to follow in.

After Jiafeng took the medicine, he drank some water from Kedi's hand, but raised his head to look at her and smiled slightly. Kedi blushed, and asked in a low voice: "What do you think of Mr. Huang? I'm going out first if I have nothing to do." He refused to look at Huang Gan from the beginning to the end. Huang Gan, however, followed her around with his eyes, staring at the door in a daze until the figure disappeared. Jiafeng knew it in his heart, but on the surface he just didn't know it. He asked Huang Qian lightly about the official business of port freight, and told him to be careful when going in and out recently, so as not to cause trouble. Huang Gan chatted absently for a few words, then suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Dad, what do you think of Kedi?" "Good nurse, very good at taking care of people." "I'm not asking that, I'm saying..." Huang Jiafeng was already tired, waved his hand and said, "If you have nothing to do, you should go back early. These days, the anti-Japanese elements are very arrogant. They arrested the two of them the day before yesterday. They won't give up so easily. Maybe someday they will come to the rescue. , It's nothing, you'd better not come back, lest there be any accidents, they will take you hostage." Huang Gan had no choice but to stand up and say goodbye.When passing by the outside room, he saw Kedi disinfecting the needles, the embarrassment and panic he had just calmed down, and when he saw him come out, he smiled slightly and said, "Young Master, go." His expression was calm, neither humble nor overbearing, as if nothing had happened.Huang Gan secretly admired her calmness, the more she refused, the more attracted he was to him, and the more eager he was to marry her. He still wanted to fight further, but Kedi had already come over and opened the door for him, and once again gently urged politely but resolutely: "Master, please go." When the door opened, the housekeeper hurried in and reported: "Miss Huang Chang and a gentleman surnamed Cai are here. I wonder if the master has seen you?" Huang Jiafeng didn't want to see guests at first, but when Huang Chang and Cai Zhuowen came to worship, he owed a double favor and couldn't avoid it, so he could only shout, please hurry up, and he sat up with the support of Huang Qian and Kedi, one by one, Leaning on the pillow, he bowed to Huang Chang: "A Chang, I really want to thank you this time." He smiled and said hello to Zhuo Wen, and said, "What kind of wind brought Mr. Cai here, he is really an honored guest who can't be invited." Huang Chang smiled slightly, but did not answer, but said hello to Kedi, and sat down on the chair she brought. Zhuo Wen also sat down, asked a few questions about his condition, and then said plainly: "Chairman Wang has also heard about the assassination of Mr. Huang this time, and expressed his sympathy. Recently, the anti-Japanese elements have been rampant, and the assassinations happened one after another. To tell you the truth, my little brother also went through it not long ago, but he was outnumbered and alone, so the assassin ran away. This time I heard that Mr. Huang captured two important criminals, and one of them was related to the towel factory incident last time. The meaning is to ask Brother Huang for it, and Brother Rong will take it back for interrogation, hoping to solve the recent series of assassinations, find out their behind-the-scenes organizations, and cut off the serious troubles in our hearts." Huang Jiafeng was taken aback when he heard the words, and froze a smile on his face, countless thoughts had already turned in his heart.Cai Zhuowen's words were too unexpected, so it was hard for him to dismiss them for a while. Just as he was looking for a tactful reason to delay for a few days, Huang Chang said from the side: "Zhuowen is also under orders this time, and I hope uncle will do it." The relationship between the niece and Cai Zhuowen was so close that she could call him by his first name, which Huang Jiafeng did not expect.He had heard a few gossips about Huang Chang before, but he was surprised by their intimacy and non-avoidance.But since Huang Chang had already spoken, coupled with Cai Zhuowen's influence, he was bound to be unable to refuse.After all, he owed favors to the boss of Huang Shang. To exaggerate, even his life was saved by Huang Shang. It would be unreasonable to turn his face and deny anyone before his injury healed, and it would be unwise to offend Cai Zhuowen Huang Jiafeng, a person who eats lice and leaves his hind legs, how can he not understand the principle of adapting to the wind, and immediately changed his smile and said happily: "Mr. They escorted them out, and Mr. Cai said that wherever they go, the security team will send them there." Cai Zhuowen said with a cold face: "That's not necessary. The less people are disturbed by this matter, the better. My car is waiting outside. Just ask Brother Huang to tie them up and send them to my car, little brother." Escort them personally, not afraid that they will grow wings and fly halfway." He spoke in such a business-like tone, making Huang Jiafeng inconvenient to study it carefully, so he had to follow his orders.But as if he just remembered something, he said to Zhuo Wen: "I heard that there is a vacancy in your ministry recently. I have a nephew who has just returned from overseas and has no job yet..." He actually walked through the back door openly. . Zhuo Wen secretly scolded "Old Fox" in his heart, but on the surface he could only politely say: "Since Mr. Huang has entrusted him, I should pay attention to it. This matter is left to my younger brother, and I will answer in a few days." Huang Jiafeng laughed, and ordered his servants: "How can you use this kind of tea to entertain Mr. Cai? Didn't my former son Osataro give me a tube of honey tea from Japan? It's so hypnotic, I can't drink it well." Why don't you ask Mr. Cai to criticize and criticize. There is also a box of Japanese cakes brought by the second son of the Dazuo, please Mr. Cai to taste." Huang Chang was filled with disgust when he heard him show off.Looking at her from this angle, she saw Huang Jiafeng with half of his shiny back combed back, the tip of his hair curled a little to the front to connect with his chin, a small mustache around his lips, stained with a little spittle, and he spoke. "Japan", shut up "Taro", just missed the word "traitor" branded into a red signboard on the forehead. As Huang Chang watched, he felt even more regretful in his heart. He couldn't understand how he could have saved such a person in a daze for a while, and even caused so many future troubles.This morning, Zhuo Wen suddenly said to her: "Let's go, we are going to ask Huang Jiafeng for someone now." She was stunned, and asked: "What?" He said: "I have already arranged everything. Let's say it is Chairman Wang I asked him for someone, but he didn't dare not give it. Then we went straight to the pier and took a boat back to our hometown in Chongqing. Ah Chang, if someone asked me afterwards, don't say you are my wife, just say we are friends. I entrust you as an intermediary to accompany me to the Huangfu on business, and I don’t know about the rest, do you understand?” He finally agreed to help her save someone.She was very excited and very grateful.But at this moment, she became nervous, for fear that she would show her feet by saying a wrong sentence, and her success would fall short.Taking a peek at Zhuo Wen, he was very sophisticated and calm, and said in an official tone: "Thank you, Mr. Huang, for your kindness. However, I don't know much about refreshments. Besides, today's business is important, so I'd better come to the mansion to learn some other day." Seal off all the back roads, and keep saying that they only need to mention people. Huang Jiafeng had no choice but to order the security captain to come in and report that the prisoner had been sent to the car. Zhuo Wen immediately stood up and said, "It's important, so I'm sorry to leave first." He took Huang Chang and hurried out. Huang Jiafeng said: "Huang Qian will send Mr. Cai off for me." While secretly winking at the security captain. The team leader understood, and followed him out. After a while, he came back and reported, "It's strange that Mr. Cai said he didn't even need a driver when he came to pick up the prisoner. He drove the car himself, and Ms. Huang was with her. , put two big men in custody. Although they were injured and tied up, they are dangerous people after all, aren’t they afraid?” Huang Jiafeng nodded and said: "I also think this matter is very weird. How can I mention that the prisoner needs to be accompanied by his girlfriend? Just now, I deliberately tried to test the surname Cai with words, and asked him to do me a favor. He readily agreed, as if he couldn't wait. As if to get away." But after thinking about it, I couldn't figure it out. I didn't expect that Cai Zhuowen would suddenly turn into a revolution and release the prisoner so boldly. He only said, "Forget it, if there is something weird about him, it is equivalent to handing over the handle to me. In the future If I have something to ask him, I am not afraid that he will not agree." I secretly calculated in my heart, and within a moment, I did not know how many times I changed my mind. Zhuo Wen's car drove all the way to Wusongkou Wharf before finding a secluded place to stop. Among the two people in the car, Pei Yi, a college student, was in a coma, and Hu Qiang, the worker leader of the towel factory, had festered wounds and was unable to move, but he was still very rigid. Don't waste your time, even if you kill me, I won't say a word. The Japanese will not stay in China for long, and you will not end well." Zhuo Wen came down and untied them himself, Huang Chang also got off the front seat, walked up to the two of them, and suddenly knelt down without saying a word. Hu Qiang was taken aback: "What are you doing?" Huang Chang raised his head, his eyes were clear, and he said sincerely: "Mr. Hu, I'm sorry for hurting you, but please believe that I didn't mean it, and give me a chance to make up for it." Zhuo Wen said on the side: "I'm here to save you, you can't stay in Shanghai any longer, I'll send you on board right now, and I'll send you all the way to my hometown Fengdu, where you can recuperate with peace of mind until until things calm down." Hu Qiang was skeptical: "Do you have such kindness?" He looked at Huang Chang. She was the one who made a scene that day, causing them to be caught without a fight. He remembered that she was holding a glass of frozen lemon juice and asked them with a smile: "I'm so happy." It's Huang Chang, have you seen my movie? Would you like a glass of water?" Yes, her name is Huang Chang, and he would recognize her even if she turned into ashes.But, which one is Huang Chang, who wrote the film, acting in now? Zhuowen knew that he was hard to be trusted, so he didn't explain much, he just took out a gun from under his suit and handed it to Hu Qiang, saying: "I don't know how to shoot myself, you keep this gun, I will always be with you, If I betray you, you can shoot me with this first." The gun deeply stimulated Huang Chang, she called out "Zhuo Wen" shockingly, couldn't help throwing herself into his arms, trembling slightly.It wasn't until this moment that she clearly realized the seriousness of this matter. Zhuo Wen's going, good or bad is uncertain, maybe it is a matter of life and death.She stared at the pistol in horror, as if it might explode at any moment. Hu Qiang is a good shooter. He took the gun and opened the magazine to check it. He knew that what he said was true, so he put his heart down and said with a heavy nod, "Okay, I trust you." Then he turned to look at Huang Chang, He suddenly smiled and said: "I remember, I haven't seen your movie, but I saw your photo in the newspaper. You are very good at writing plays...I will remember that your name is Huang Shang." Huang Chang lowered her head and smiled wryly: "If I can control the ending of this scene, I will definitely write that you have a safe journey and come back as soon as possible." She became frightened, grabbed Zhuo Wen's hand and said, "Zhuo Wen, you must come back early." Come back soon." Cai Zhuowen was in a turmoil, until now he didn't know whether he was doing right or wrong, in order not to disappoint Huang Chang, he rescued Hu Qiang on impulse, this incident might rewrite his life, Once on this boat, he can never look back. But he doesn't intend to regret it, there are always many choices in a person's life, either right or wrong, life and death are only between one thought.But no matter when it comes, he believes that there is one choice that cannot be wrong, and that is to fall in love with Huang Chang.He hugged her tightly, and told her softly: "After I leave, you go back to 'Shui Wuyou' first, and then call your aunt's driver to drive the car away after nine o'clock, be careful not to let my driver know , remember?" Huang Chang nodded and asked stubbornly, "You have to come back soon. When will you be back?" Zhuo Wen hugged Huang Chang even tighter, buried his face deeply in her thick long hair, sniffing the familiar fragrance of hair, only felt a stabbing pain in his heart, at this time, he could no longer hide it from her, he Only tell the truth: "A Chang, if I never see you again, remember that we once, and always, love each other." Huang Chang was stunned, broke away from Zhuo Wen's arms and raised his head: "Why do you say that? You are not coming back anymore? You are going to come back soon, and we will meet again soon? Why did you say no Have you met?" "A Chang," Zhuo Wen called out bitterly, his eyes focused and sad, "This matter will be exposed tomorrow, and the superiors will never spare me at that time. I leave Shanghai today, and I don't know if I can live until tomorrow. That is If I escaped by chance, I will only be able to live on the run for the rest of my life. It is impossible for me to return to Shanghai in a big way..." "How could this be? No. You just go for a while, and you will be back soon. Zhuowen, tell me, you will be back soon. You say, you will be back. Tell me, Okay. Zhuowen, tell me, Zhuowen..." Huang Chang was anxious, worried, and incoherent.Only at this moment did she realize the seriousness of the matter. It was so serious that she and Zhuo Wen would be separated for the rest of her life. How could it be possible?how can! The river wind came riding the waves, and a huge sadness hit her whole body in an instant.At this time, the moon had risen, and the moonlight shone dimly through the clouds. It was woolly, and it was going to rain. Looking at Zhuo Wen, Huang Chang felt like a knife was twisting his heart.He doesn't come back, doesn't come back.How could he never come back? Jiang Tao patted the shore, as if he was telling an old story—many, many years ago, when there were no men and no women in the world, there were already him and her, maybe it was just two winds, maybe it was just one For birds, but they have been together for thousands of years.However, in this reincarnation, they finally had to separate, and they will never see each other again! See you again?Huang Chang wept hard: "But when you went to uncle's house with me, you didn't say you wouldn't come back, you didn't say..." Zhuo Wen smiled wryly: "If I said so, wouldn't you save them?" Huang Chang was stunned: "I don't know." "I know." Zhuo Wen shook his head, everything is doomed, it's fate, they can't escape. "I can't bear to see you troubled anymore, seeing you haunted by nightmares and restless every night. I know you will still save them. It may be a few days later, but you still have to save them in the end. Otherwise you won't feel at ease. I told you , will only make you more worried and annoyed, since you have to do it anyway, why delay?" Yes, he always does.Don't talk about it, just do it.Divorce is like this, and so is saving lives. Zhuo Wen went on to say: "I want to marry you in secret because I am worried that this day will come at any time, but I didn't expect it to come so soon. On the beach here, few people know about us, so don't panic. If someone When asked, you just said that we are just friends on the scene and have met several times. Because Huang Jiafeng is your uncle, I asked you to take me to visit with you. I only said that I was on business, but you actually didn’t know what I was going to do. Note Stop, you must push it away completely, and just say that you don’t know anything when asked..." Huang Chang was even more sad, who else could be more considerate of her than him?Until this critical moment, all he thought about in his heart was still only her safety.However, this dearest person is about to leave her now.Never see you again. She pushed him away slightly, taking advantage of the moonlight, to take another look at him carefully.But the tears clouded her eyes so that she could no longer look at him clearly.She had no choice but to throw herself into his arms again, calling hoarsely: "Zhuowen, what should we do?" While watching, Hu Qiang was very impatient. He didn't understand where these gentlemen came from so many tears, so he kindly urged, "What should I do? It's not about life and death. Why are you crying? The Japanese spend a long time No, we'll be back soon, don't worry." us?Zhuo Wen looked at Hu Qiang with complicated eyes, when did he become "us" with them? He smiled wryly, and still tried to comfort Huang Chang: "They are right. I knew that the Japanese would be defeated and the Wang government would be dismantled. But I am already trapped in the mud, and I can't get out. Going to vote for the Kuomintang at this time, old man Jiang didn't want me; he joined the Communist Party, and he was afraid of gambling big and small; but he didn't have the courage to disarm and return to the fields... This time, it made up my mind for me." Huang Chang was even more sad, suddenly remembered something, turned to Hu Qiang and asked: "What date is it today?" Zhuo Wen replied: "November 11." Huang Chang didn't speak, but shed tears. Hu Qiang didn't understand again.But Zhuo Wen thought for a while, and suddenly realized that this was the wedding day of the White Snake and Xu Xian, and Huang Chang used to compare himself to the White Snake, but he separated from him on this day, so it was inevitable.They looked at the torrential river, and at the same time, the magnificent picture of the water flooding the golden mountains in the myths surged in their hearts.She, the white lady, was finally so tired that her husband ran away. Thinking of the White Snake and Xu Xian, I also think of their trip to the West Lake.Zhuo Wen held Huang Chang's hand, interlaced each other's fingers, and then drew his palm against hers. The two of them looked at each other with tears in their eyes, speechless, but the sound of their wedding on the West Lake at the beginning of their wedding sounded in their ears at the same time. Let's have a conversation—— "Zhuowen, tell me, how close can two people be?" "Huang Chang, I want you to know that we have passed through each other and are inseparable. If we have to temporarily separate one day in the future, our hearts will still be together, and we are inseparable." The whistle sounded.Like impermanence urging you to die, the king of Hades tells you to die at the third watch, and you must not delay until the fifth watch.Zhuo Wen sighed, turned around and helped Hu Qiang one by one to help Pei Yi board the boat, then stood still, and turned his head for the last time.But what he looked at was no longer the yellow clothes, but the flickering lights on the banks of the Huangpu River. The wind from the river blows, and the rain finally falls.Zhuo Wen raised his hand and waved slightly to the air, as if saying farewell without words.It is said that Shanghai is a paradise for adventurers. As a farmer's son, he traveled all over the world as a nomad, and finally found a place to live in Shanghai and enjoyed all the glory.Now love and hatred are all abandoned together, for the revolution that he doesn't understand. He once made an oath to Huang Chang-"You said that you will live and die with me in heaven and earth; and I will be in water and fire with you, and I will never regret it. No matter what you want me to do for you, as long as you In a word, I am a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire, so I must go with a smile." Now he really did.But I have to go.From this point of view, he did not come to Shanghai for fame or profit, but because of a predestined relationship with Huang Shang, so he risked his life and went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers to come to Shanghai to complete this marriage with her. .If you say there is no romance, you will meet her again in this life; if you say there is a romance, how will you end up lying. But now, they finally separated, is it because their fate is exhausted? The steamboat had already started, and amidst the sound of the flute, he called to her, "Smile, I want to see you laugh!" Huang Chang was crying, but she lowered her head and wiped it away, then raised her head and smiled sadly, the beauty was overwhelming.That kind of brilliance compared with the flickering lights by the Huangpu River, the radiance of the stars and the moon, and even the bright gas lamps of the ships, as if she was the only one left in the world. Mountains and rivers are only between her tears and smiles. At that time, he knew that the person he loved belonged to heaven and earth, to the whole world, and should not belong to a certain mortal.And if he got her, he must suffer more than others.But everything is worth it, worth it. He waved, waved again.That waving gesture, together with her smile, became an eternal freeze frame between heaven and earth. Goodbye, love, goodbye, Shanghai.