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Chapter 28 Chapter 9 Trouble

The Oriole 苏童 2711Words 2018-03-19
Because of her, Liu Sheng later developed the habit of trimming his nose hair. Every time he trimmed his nose hair in front of the mirror, two faces would appear in his mirror, and her face floated behind him in due course, looming.He would think of her jade-like clean and beautiful nose, and her whereabouts, where her train went now.It wasn't until half a year later that he received an unexpected phone call. The caller claimed to be Miss Bai, and her voice and tone were familiar, but she stopped talking after she announced her family, as if she was waiting for his reaction. He didn't believe she would contact him.He thought it was a spam call from sales ladies, and suspected that the other party came from a certain shampoo or bathing center. Sometimes he would leave his business card when he met a beautiful woman he liked there.He asked, which Miss Bai are you?The other party asked, how many Miss Bai do you know?Then there was silence again.There was some teasing in that silence, and a faint sense of oppression. For some reason, Liu Sheng's heart jumped wildly. To be cautious, he said, Miss Bai, please answer me a question, what was your childhood name?The other party hesitated for a moment, then suddenly became angry, you sissy, are you annoying?Forget it, I'm not Miss Bai, I'm a fairy, okay?He stood up from the chair at once, all right, I know you are Miss Bai, you go to the Three Treasures Hall for everything, if you need my help, just ask.Listening to the noisy city noise on the other end of the phone, she seemed to be on the street.You really can't escape this time.She smiled abruptly, and the laughter was fleeting. I really need your help this time. Let's make an appointment to talk, okay?

At that time, he was at the dining table, his father was at his side, and his mother was sitting opposite him. With their gray heads, one turned to the left and the other forward, they were trying their best to distinguish the strange phone call.The mother's vigilance is always higher, she observes the expression on her son's face, what Miss Bai?Where is Miss Bai?It's not your girlfriend, why do you show hospitality to others?He was very confused, and he was perfunctory to his mother, who was courting whom?It was Miss Bai from Hong Kong who asked me out to discuss business. He suddenly lost his appetite, entered the room and closed the door, and said to the roof, what do you mean?He didn't know what she meant.What can he do for her?It's been half a year since we met, and he doesn't know anything about her recent situation.For a moment, his judgment on this date was inclined to extortion, he subconsciously opened the drawer, looked through his passbook and cash, thought about it carefully, and felt that there was no need to worry too much, she didn't seem to be that kind of person, she didn't women like that.After a while, he began to change clothes.Underpants, socks and shirts are all changed to the best ones.He looked in the mirror and saw that he was well dressed, but his hairstyle was not fashionable enough, so he sprayed a lot of mousse on his hair.At this time, my father knocked on the door outside, Yagyu, what are you doing sneaking around in the room?Liu Sheng, listen to me, you have made some money in the past two years, and your bones are a little light!The object has not been written off, the lady has known a lot, you should pay attention to your life style, don't forget that you have stains, and you will be a person with your tail between your legs for the rest of your life.

He put on the most expensive suit in the closet, flapped his cuffs and walked out the door, saying, don't worry, I'm used to it with my tail tucked, and I wouldn't be a man without it.His mother found the suit on him and caught up and grabbed his arm.Isn't this the imported suit?Take it off, take it off, such an expensive suit is for weddings, you can't wear it for business!He shook off his mother's hand and educated her, saying, "You guys are so poor that even a suit is a treasure."Now the outside world is a materialistic society, do you understand?What business do you know?Let me tell you, whether you dress well or not represents your identity and has a great impact on business!

It was also a date, and the place was designated by her.He found the newly opened Hong Kong-style tea restaurant in the city center. He was not in a hurry. He first walked across the street and carefully observed the tea restaurant's store. It is safe, and the menu price is not too expensive.Holding the hem of his suit with one hand, he walked into the gate of the tea restaurant with the gait of a popular successful person. She arrived first, and sat in a corner, facing a pot of tea on the table.A simulated palm tree stood behind her, and the palm leaves cast a large zigzag shadow in the light, covering her face and shoulders.He walked towards her, and suddenly felt that the surroundings were strangely deserted, and the huge shop seemed to be waiting for him alone.Be careful.be careful.Is it a Hongmen banquet?Is it an elaborate trap?Was it a late blackmail negotiation?Is it not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years?All kinds of ominous thoughts dragged down his steps, he stopped and looked towards the toilet.At least go to the bathroom first?Think again, be careful, think again.He turned around, and suddenly heard her voice, where are you going?Can't even recognize me?She stood up from her seat, gestured for a pistol with her hand, and made a killing gesture, which made me so mad, am I so ugly now?So ugly you can't recognize it?

Only when old friends greet each other can they be so intimacy, that intimacy gave him an unexpected surprise, and he immediately relaxed.Of course she didn't look ugly, she just followed the fashion and dyed her hair with highlights. Part of her hair hung obliquely over her forehead, covering half of her face, and that lock was blonde.He sat down and began to show off his lips, complimenting her beauty nastily.She knocked on the table to stop him, well, I have to meet a client soon, I don't have time to listen to your sweet talk, let's talk about business.She really went straight to the point, saying that she got into trouble and asked him to help solve it.She squinted at his face, her eyes were very meaningful, she suddenly smiled and said, Raising soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a long time, I have finally sent you to use them.

He understood what she meant, and her troubles were not new to Yagyu.She borrowed 300,000 yuan from Boss Zheng, and then lent it to the circus to start a company. She said it was a usury loan, and she would pay it back in half a year. Without her salary, the next step is to fire her.He immediately understood her plan, you want me to help you collect debts?She nodded and hinted, is there someone in your society?He said, what do I think, I can handle this matter.She frowned sensitively, what do you think is the matter?Think I let you kill and set fire?He said that murder and arson are not good, but debt collection is good.He laughed out of nowhere, it was always my debts that others pursued, this time it was my turn to demand others' debts.

They sat facing each other, a pot of fruit tea was already cold, and a few slices of apples, pineapples and bananas sank to the bottom of the pot, the colors were still bright.This was the first time that he sat face to face with her, and he sat in her shadow, suddenly thinking of her rabbit cage back then.Now, he was accommodated by her cage like a rabbit, and he got into the rabbit cage, maybe he was already carried by her.He was a little disappointed.After talking about the business, we should talk about something else. Where have you been for the past six months?What have you been doing for the past six months?These real and stupid questions were swallowed back by him, and he could almost guess her answer, who are you from me?Where am I and what have I done, what does it matter to you?He didn't dare to make mistakes, and watched her texting patiently.Occasionally she raised her head and said, Sister Zheng is so annoying, I wish I could kill her.

He watched her hands.Her fingers flicked deftly on the buttons, the jade bracelet was gone, and a silver bracelet inlaid with gemstones fell on her slender wrist.There was a lock of golden hair slanted on her cheek, and when she raised her face, the golden hair was temporarily separated from the black hair, and he noticed a bruise on her right cheekbone, what's wrong with your face?he couldn't help asking.She said, don't look at my face, does my face have anything to do with you?He didn't dare to talk too much.The two sat facing each other, and he could smell the mixture of perfume and leather on her body.He thought this date was a bit weird, who was he sitting opposite?Who is she?Is it a friend or a foe?Or, is it just an old friend who reunited after a long time, a creditor who wants to be captured?She finished texting and finally looked up, what are you thinking?Afraid of me?Am I scary?He shook his head and said, what are you afraid of?I'm not uncommon for people who kill and rob people, so I won't come here if I'm afraid of you.She examined him from head to toe, even lifted the tablecloth to look at his leather shoes, today is not bad.She suddenly smiled, "You look pretty good today, with a good hairstyle, bright leather shoes, and a good suit.He was a little proud, and she had already stood up before she had time to express her love. However, successful people don't wear old-fashioned brands like yours. Boss Zheng's suits are either Givenchy or Armani.She said as she walked, if you get the money, I will give you a set of Armani!

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