Chapter 23 twenty-three

Baoqing paid the 50,000 yuan out of his own pocket.Although the money is worthless, it was earned by him through hard work and sweat.He was very distressed to take out such a sum.With the money, Li Yuan was released. Li Yuan lost his job.He had no money, no place to live, no food to eat, so he could only live with the Fang family.The Fang family eats well, and Baoqing can earn money.But Li Yuan didn't want to serve other people's bowls in vain, he was looking forward to having a share of errands and earning his own living.Before making friends with Xiulian, he had been living very economically, keeping all expenses on account.

Xiulian was very happy to see him.But it didn't take long to get along and get tired of it.When he was with him, he always sat upright, not even daring to touch her hand.He sat for a long time, and then he just went out to wander around.Looking for an errand, but I can't find it.Xiulian annoyed him.She didn't put herself in his place: he was ashamed to eat, miserable, and ashamed.I really want to get close to her, but I dare not take the initiative. Dafeng was about to go into confinement, and the second mistress walked around her daughter all day long, not caring about Gu Xiulian, so Baoqing was relieved.As soon as Bao Qing mentioned these worrying things to his wife, she laughed: "Didn't I tell you that it's time to find a husband for Xiulian. You don't want to sell her, and you don't want to marry her off. Well, Now she found a man by herself. Huh, let her pay attention..."

Second Mistress drank two cups of wine, remembering that Xiulian was hit by her, she became even more excited. "It's not too late to sell her now," she said to Bao Qing, "Get rid of her before she leaks out. When you have a child, or get dirty, it's worthless. Use your You are stupid, think about it. Before she sees anything wrong, sell her." After she finished speaking, she tied her hair into a bun, dressed and went to see Dafeng. . Bao Qing understands that her words are reasonable, but he also has his difficulties.Li Yuan lost his job, so he couldn't be kicked out.Xiulian gets along with her boyfriend day and night, so mistakes are inevitable.How good, he slapped his forehead.How lonely!If he is a wimp, or if Meng Liang is still there, there is always a discussion. At this moment, he has to make up his own mind.He couldn't stay at home and watch them all day, he wanted to find an errand for Li Yuan, but couldn't find it.

Of course, it would be better to ask the young man out.Can you find Li Yuan a job in another county, or somewhere that Xiulian can't go to?As long as Li Yuan is sent away, he can have a serious talk with Xiulian and find her a suitable master.These days, he couldn't find a chance to talk to her alone, because Li Yuan always followed. One day, Baoqing stopped suddenly while walking on the street.I have an idea: find another reliable young man to compete with.He chose Zhang Wen.The young man is pretty, and I owe him some favors before.Baoqing took out a considerable sum of money.With money, Zhang Wen will be obedient and docile.He didn't know that Zhang Wen was a plainclothes man, he could only recognize money in his eyes, and if he had milk, he was a mother.

Zhang Wen listened carefully to Bao Qing, and kept nodding his head to show that he understood.His task is to keep an eye on Li Yuan and Xiulian, pretending to be courteous in an innocuous manner, and as friends, he often visits to watch.That's right, Boss Fang doesn't like Li Yuan getting too close to Xiulian, he has to keep an eye on them. "No problem. Boss Fang, just rest assured, that kid Li Yuan, don't want to get involved." Zhang Wen was a member of the Republic of China and a product of the times.He had been trained since he was a child, and his master had bought a set of skills from the Nazis, and he was good at poisoning young people under the guise of national supremacy.Zhang Wen has been wearing a neat uniform since he was a child, playing with pistols, obeying his superiors, and ruling his subordinates. He will be pleasing to anyone who is his master, and obey unconditionally.

He has no faith, neither respects his ancestors nor believes in the precepts of his ancestors.Power is his God.In his opinion, if you don't kill someone, you might be killed.If you can't eat it alone, form a gang, strike first and kill the other party. He can shoot a gun, he can nail a nail, he can do anything for money.The government often hires him.Right now he is at home, and Baoqing's entrustment comes at the right time.He remembered the little girl who sang the big drum, and if he remembered right, she was a pretty girl.He puffed out his chest. "That's right, Boss Fang, just don't worry, I will definitely keep an eye on her..."

Baoqing was very happy.With Zhang Wen around, Li Yuan would not dare to get close to his daughter, and would definitely think otherwise.Another man came, and Li Yuan probably left after Zhiqu.What a way!Baoqing trusted Zhang Wen.Zhang Wen is capable, as long as he gives money, he can be easily commanded.There were plenty of people like him in the big cities before the war.As long as they have money, they can do whatever they want.Baoqing thought that Zhang Wen belonged to the kind of person in the old age, and if he took other people's money, he would definitely give him his best.After paying the money, he felt relieved, believing that the young man would handle the matter properly.

"Don't be tough, brother," Bao Qing reminded him, and Zhang Wen nodded.When Xiulian saw Zhang Wen, her heart pounded.So handsome and manly!He is a bit like Xiao Liu, but he is much more likable than Xiao Liu.Xiao Liu is weak and Zhang Wen is strong and strong.Muscles bulged from the sleeves of his shirt, and his hair was so black and shiny that flies slid down it.He always smelled like a barbershop.He looked quite like a student to her, but a grown man, and what a look! As for Xiulian's feelings towards Li Yuan, Zhang Wen had a clue in a few days.Well, girl, I just want someone to love her.This time Zhang Wen took other people's money and came here on orders, with a mission in mind.However, it's interesting to compare with Li Yuan in front of her.

Li Yuan was very sensitive and retreated despite difficulties.Ever since Zhang Wen came home every day, he went out for a long time and only came back when he was eating.Xiulian didn't miss him at all.It's so interesting to be with Zhang Wen.He is very similar to a character in an American movie, which suits Xiulian very much.He chatted and answered fluently.At the beginning, I regretted not being close to Li Yuan. Sometimes, she asked herself if she should talk so presumptuously to Zhang Wen.She felt like a degenerate show girl sitting on a man's lap and being played around.Dad never allowed her to do this.She is not allowed to mess around with other girls in the background.Now, she can flirt with such a handsome boy.

Sometimes she sympathizes with Li Yuan.He is dumb and doesn't understand anything.She sympathized with Li Yuan and wished she could strangle Zhang Wen to death.Zhang Wen couldn't talk enough, he kept showing off that he was well-informed and understood the world.He seemed to be using an invisible whip to beat Li Yuan severely. Li Yuan stuttered and was unable to fight back.Zhang Wen was very well-behaved, and he understood her thoughts very well. When he saw her expression was wrong, he immediately changed his words and told a joke, which made her laugh out loud.She felt that if she could understand his jokes, she was as knowledgeable as he was.

Zhang Wen is not only well-informed, but also meticulous.It didn't take long for him to figure out how many gold pots and pairs of gold bracelets Xiulian had, and how much each was worth.The small number of Xiulian jewelry made him quite disappointed.He always thought her father was rich.Why didn't he give her more jewelry? "You have sung for so many years," he said, "how much money your father has made! Even if he only gave you two hundred yuan a month, you are rich today. He is fooling you." Xiulian had never thought of this, and Zhang Wen's words made sense.Dad should give her some money, why not?Other girls, everyone has a share.Preferably completely self-reliant.It should be the same as Qin Zhu, and negotiate good terms with Dad.That night, she thought about money carefully.She needs some money.With money, you can marry a satisfactory husband and support him, so he won't laugh at her for being a performer.Poor Dafeng, because she can't make money, she has to marry whoever her father wants her to marry. That night, Mom took a full suitcase and went to see Dafeng.A child can be born at any time.The weather was stuffy and hot, like thunder.If there was thunder, Xiulian would not dare to go back to sleep.After a long time, she still sat up and didn't sleep.Zhang Wen never came at night, and Li Yuan was not at home.After waiting for a long time, Dad came back. "Don't be afraid of thunder, girl," he said, "It won't hurt anyone." "I'm afraid, I can't help it," she answered, pulling the blanket over her head.The next morning, the sky was gray and it was going to rain.It's really hot, and the air is sticky, like wet cotton, sticking to people's faces and arms, making people sweat profusely.Xiulian was sitting in the room, wearing a foreign dress that her father bought for her.It was suffocatingly hot.She took a fan with a wooden handle and twisted it desperately for nothing. Covered with a large piece of big *paw  love palm curtain with beer C to steal Wu, bad Lai Cui Yiyong  huan 龃笳g pretending to be an elegant woman * two halves. Xiulian covered her face with her hands. It's thundering , only alone. Dad was not at home, and Mom went to take care of Dafeng. The thunder sounded again, and she held her breath, as if a drop of rain fell on the roof with a slap, and then got up on the ground. A flash of lightning made her scream in fright. She ran away from the window and bumped into Zhang Wen. She grabbed him tightly and begged him for protection. "Why are you so scared?" He said, "What are you afraid of? It's nothing to be afraid of. I'm hiding from the rain." His face was very close to hers, smiling.Another big thunder, she jumped up and hid her face in his arms.He put his arms around her.She felt that he was half holding her and moving.She stopped involuntarily.There was another burst of thunder, her legs felt weak, and she leaned closer to Zhang Wen.She suddenly realized that she was no longer standing, she was lying on the bed, Zhang Wen was beside her, his strong body pressed tightly against her body... "I have to go," he said, stroking his bald hair. "See you tomorrow, I may come tomorrow." "Maybe," the word hurt her like a slap in the face.Maybe... what does this mean?She sat up, intending to think about it, but her brain couldn't control her.He went away, not at all like a lover, not even a word of tenderness. ... She went to the window, stood down and looked out. It is bright.The nearby roof looks like it has just been washed, clean.There was silence all around.She stretched herself, looked in the mirror, put on her clothes, and went downstairs to the bookstore to sing. After singing the book, she went back into the house.Close the door and sit on the bed in a daze.Tears welled up.When the tears dried up, she climbed into bed and remembered again.It was all over and she was a different person.For sure, that has changed.She wanted to cry again.Dad has always wanted her to respect herself, but now, it's irreversible.She was restless.Unbearable, she climbed out of bed again, turned on the light, and looked in the mirror.What changed?Thin little face, has it changed?Will people see it and point at her back, "Look at her, she did something ugly." In the future, she must never be fooled by him again, and she must not be too lowly.She knows that love can't be so cheap, she has to be careful.Qinzhu said that if it is not done well, the girl's family will make a fool of herself, so she must be very careful. Fog season is here again.Dafeng's son is two months old.He's chubby, chubby, and always smiling.Dafeng is still so taciturn, but very happy.Baoqing and Second Mistress were overjoyed.Grandson!What a baby egg!Even Xiao Liu was moved.He quit opium, devoted himself to Sanxian, and determined to be a good husband.The second grandma didn't drink until evening. She was afraid that if she got drunk during the day, she would drop the child.Except for Xiulian, she is kind and good-tempered to everyone.She didn't talk to Xiulian, her small eyes were cold, as if she was saying: "Get out, I have a grandson, he is my own flesh and blood, what are you? Little bastard, who cares about you? "Li Yuan is going to Burma to make a living.On the day he left, Baoqing told Zhang Wen that his business was done and he would not be needed in the future.Zhang Wen smiled and asked him for severance pay, which Bao Qing gave.He smiled at Xiulian before leaving.Bao Qing took a closer look at her daughter, she had lost weight recently, maybe it was Ku Xia.She had never been so thin, he thought, probably because of growing up.She was fully grown, and her face was so thin that her pointed chin showed, which made her look more handsome, but she was too thin.Maybe she still loves Li Yuan. "Come on, Lian'er," he took her hand, "go and see your sister's child. Xiao Bao is very interesting." "I'm not going today," Xiulian said sadly, "I'll go tomorrow." She went back to the bedroom.She already has.It is Zhang Wen's child.Almost two months, in the stomach, but a small piece. Dad came in. "Xiulian, you have to know," he said with a dry laugh, "the last thing on my mind is you. Is it time to get married? If you are willing, I will find a decent, honest and honest person for my little Xiulian." , a diligent person." Xiulian remained silent. "Girl, what do you think?" "I'm still young," she said sullenly, "don't be busy." "Okay, let's discuss it another day, but you have to tell me what you think. I'm doing it for your own good. Let's go and see that child together." Xiulian shook her head.After Pa left, she lay down.Zhang Wen's child.Zhang Wen had already told her that he could not get married because he had to work for the government.Zhang Wen decides everything about her.She had made up her mind not to let him get close to her again, but every time he came, he threatened her.Every time she meets him, she becomes Qin Zhu.Even in the depths of my heart, I feel ashamed when I think of her ugly relationship with Zhang Wen.The child is a living witness of her sin.Once a child is born, the whole world will know that his mother is cheap and sinful.Mother sings drums and has no father. What a poor child!