Chapter 3 Chapter 3

This is not surprising, anyway, the whole ship is full of strangers. The young man stretched out his hand, "Ma Xingnan." Qingliu also said: "Tang Qingliu." "Good name." "thanks." "one person?" "No, come with Mrs. Liu, I'm her secretary." He said: "My eldest brother and I accompany our parents." "Oh, we should cherish this reunion opportunity." He smiled and said nothing. "You have something on your mind?" "You can see that too?" Such a straightforward, can not be a good young man.

He said: "My parents never liked me, they liked Big Brother." "No, it's just that your elder brother knows how to cater, so he gets more smiling faces. In fact, in their hearts, you two have the same status." Ma Xingnan smiled, "How do you know?" "Birth parents will not be partial." He changed the subject, "Well, it's boring on the boat, how about dancing tonight?" "I'll try asking for leave." "I'll be waiting for you on the Starlight Deck on the third floor at seven o'clock." "it is good."

Qingliu boldly stepped forward to ask Mrs. Liu for leave. The old lady was whispering to Yu Qiushen, and her claw-like hands rested on his thick, firm and elastic shoulders. The old lady didn't hear what Qingliu said at all, and waved her hand absently, "Go, go." Like chasing a fly. Seeing that Qingliu has achieved her goal, she still cares about her self-esteem and walks away in a hurry. I didn't expect to find such a good substitute as Yu Qiushen. She goes to the cafe. This time I really saw Ren Tiansheng. Ren Tiansheng observed her complexion and gave her a cup of Irish coffee.

Qingliu took a big sip. He asked softly, "Annoyed?" Qingliu nodded, sighed and said, "It's not easy for poor people to maintain a little self-esteem." "People are poor and their aspirations are endless." "I don't know where all this nonsense comes from." Ren Tiansheng laughed, "But have you discovered someone's true identity?" Qingliu raised her head and asked, "How do you know?" She was extremely surprised. Ren Tiansheng didn't dare to say that in the past, there was a mother and daughter on vacation on a boat, and the man tried his best to be courteous, the girl thought it was her, and she was so happy, but in the end, the target was her mother.

Of course Ren Tiansheng could guess. The girl's dejected expression was exactly the same as Tang Qingliu's today. "You know Yu Qiushen?" "The man is also a ship's passenger." "Come often?" Ren Tiansheng answered yes. "See him every season?" Ren Tiansheng said with a smile: "Many people like to take a boat." "Find prey every time?" "Then I don't know." "It turns out," Qingliu suddenly realized, "this boat is where he looks for food." Ren Tiansheng was silent. Only then did Qingliu realize how vulgar her quarrel was, she felt a little ashamed, and immediately silenced herself.

Ren Tiansheng, on the other hand, didn't take it seriously, and said softly: "There are so many strange things in the world, and there are everything. A boat is a microcosm of society. In an instant, everyone gathers together, and when they land on the shore, everyone scattered things." Qingliu thinks his opinion is good. It's just that a person with such a good appearance is unexpectedly an idiot. There is an extra customer at the cafe, Qingliu has seen this gorgeous woman before, and she also recognizes Yu Qiushen. Hey, could it be that half the boat capsized for this man?

Qingliu didn't want to strike up a conversation with her, but unexpectedly she said something interesting. She complained: "Youth and beauty are not as good as money." Qingliu couldn't help but said: "There are also people who don't love money." The gorgeous girl smiled, "Who, you? Me?" Qingliu didn't dare speak up. "The people on this boat are either hired or hired. It's all a kind of transaction. What do you mean—?" Before she could say a few words, someone called her from a distance: "Natasha, Natasha", it must be the person who invited her.

She shook her head, stood up and walked away, with nine centimeter high heels on her feet, she didn't know how to walk, it was really practiced. Ren Tiansheng looked at her back and remained silent. Qingliu said: "Another kind of person." Ren Tiansheng nodded. Qingliu smiled, "The appearance of all living beings is enough for you to appreciate." He summoned up his courage, "At seven o'clock tonight, I want to ask you to dance on the Starlight Deck." Qingliu was surprised, "I've already made an appointment." Another step late, Ren Tiansheng stamped his feet.

"See you later." Qingliu went back to the cabin to help Mrs. Liu pack her luggage. Mrs. Liu is also ready to dance. She was picking out clothes, silk and satin were scattered all over the floor, she didn't know which one to wear. "Qingliu, Qingliu, let's see which suits you." The voice was as excited as a girl's, and it sounded very secretive. Qingliu felt uncomfortable, so she forced a smile and said, "Pearl gray gauze is very good." "That's the style for the first half of the year." Turning around in a hurry, he sat on the wheelchair and stamped his feet.

She seems to have really forgotten her age, she traveled through time and space in an instant, and went back to half a century ago. Qingliu suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with it, as long as the client was happy, so she changed her attitude, and Xi Zizi helped her pick up an emerald green robe, "Didn't you bring a set of emerald jewelry? It's so beautiful to match." Mrs. Liu smiled, "Green with green, how tacky." "Then what should it go with?" Qingliu was really curious. "Bold with amethyst, more traditional with black pearls."

"Will ruby ​​work?" "That's dangerous. If the gem is as big as a pigeon's egg and its color is like pigeon's blood, I don't know how eye-catching it will be." This speech is called Qingliu Kaiqiao. "Just this one." Coral hurriedly took the robe to iron it. The old lady laughed and said, "I'll go take a nap." Qingliu opened the jewelry box and checked the jewelry. Coral uses her own small steam iron to spray wrinkles on the evening dress. She said to Qingliu: "You are kind." "Man, always enjoy yourself." "Who said no." Qing flu sighed: "I don't know when the human soul will age simultaneously with the body." Coral smiled. With a bang, the electricity suddenly went out, Qingliu took a look, "I'll go to the cabin crew to borrow a new plug." "Go and come back." Borrowed the plug, turned around and left, someone stopped her in the corridor. Qingliu looked up and saw Yu Qiushen with his white shirt. He smiled slightly, "Why are you here?" Qingliu didn't know if he was angry or funny, what else was he thinking? "Where are you looking for?" "What's your business?" "At seven o'clock, let's dance together on the Starlight Deck." Qing Liu was taken aback, and laughed out loud, "Don't you already have a dance partner?" "I also have the right to dance with other people." Qing Liu looked at him, "I don't think so, I have another date." She turned away and he called to her. "You look down on me?" She thought about it, "No, I dare not." This is the truth. "Why did the attitude become so powerful?" "Because I don't think I deserve to be your friend." "You laugh at me." Qingliu was very enthusiastic, "There is no such thing at all. Everyone has their own ambitions, and I can't force it. I am willing to help Mrs. Liu take care of daily life. I hope you don't look down on me." "I know what they say about me behind my back." "Vested interests, don't pay attention to other people's gossip." Qingliu looked back to the cabin. Coral took over the plug and barked it. "Go and find that big black shawl embroidered with peonies." Qingliu has a good memory and takes it out in three minutes. Coral smiled, "You should go and see it tonight." "I don't have glass shoes." "Pick out your clothes in the suitcase, and nobody will notice." Qingliu hesitated. Coral is hungry again: "If you brought three hundred pieces of clothing, would you remember each one?" Qing Liu smiled. The cruise ship sails into the Strait of Gibraltar at dusk. There are cliffs on both sides, and the seagulls are swirling low. The atmosphere is mysterious and melancholy, but the deck is decorated with lights and music, and the gentlemen and ladies are gorgeously dressed and laughing, which is in perfect contrast. Qingliu only felt his eyes widened. Tonight alone was worth getting on board. She was wearing a simple black gauze evening dress and borrowed a ruby ​​necklace from the old lady. She was already radiant, and many men asked who it was. She leaned on the railing to watch the scenery. "Got you." Qingliu looked up and saw the handsome Yu Qiushen. She was surprised, "Mrs. Liu is well dressed, waiting for you to pick her up." "Come on, let's dance first and then talk." Qingliu smiled and was led into the dance floor by him. "You look stunning tonight." "Thank you." "You are as light as a swallow." She looked into his beautiful eyes, "These are not important." "Yes," he laughed, "you and I both have jobs." Qingliu said, "Let's go." At this time, someone patted him on the shoulder and asked him to give up the dance. He glanced at the other party and backed away silently. Ren Tiansheng took Qing Liu's hand, "You are dating him?" "no." "Damn me, a lovely lady like you has no shortage of dancers." "But he hasn't come yet." Ren Dasheng stared at her, "But you don't care." Qing Liu smiled. "You look so pretty tonight." After telling them too much, Qingliu really believed it, took a breath, and puffed up her chest. Ren Dasheng handed her a glass of champagne. Just took a sip, and heard a commotion on the other side of the deck!It turned out that Mrs. Liu came up. Under the light, she looked like an empress, with a glittering diamond crown on her head, a gorgeous embroidered shawl on her shoulders, and a foot-long silk tassel almost reaching her ankles. Under the hardcover, Mrs. Liu had dignity and status. Standing behind her was Yu Qiushen in a small dress, because he was so handsome, he looked like a nephew instead of a boy.Mrs. Liu wanted to go forward, and Yu Qiushen hurriedly helped her. Qingliu wanted to step forward to help, Ren Tiansheng advised: "I don't need you." Really, she has been approved to ask for leave, so what are you doing in front of her. "Where should I go for a short errand?" Ren Tiansheng replied, "Come with me." He took her to the lookout. "Strange, there is no wind tonight." The Big Dipper is shining brightly and shining brightly with the moon, which makes people feel refreshed. Qing Liu looked up at the stars, "Wow, I've never seen such a starry night before." Ren Tiansheng suddenly chanted: "Such a star is not the same as last night, for whom will the wind and dew stand at night?" Qingliu smiled, "The grammar of these two Chinese poems seems wrong." "Poetry does not pay attention to grammar, but to artistic conception." "My ex-boyfriend said that too." "What happened between you two?" "He dumped me." Ren Tiansheng was taken aback, "Impossible, he is blind." Qing Liu couldn't help but smile, "Thank you, thank you." Under the moonlight, Ren Tiansheng felt that Tang Qingliu was the most beautiful woman among beauties, and her beauty was unstoppable. He said softly: "If you want to find someone to develop your future life, please consider me. If you just want to take a relaxing vacation, I'm not the ideal candidate." Qingliu was taken aback, not knowing any comment. "Sir, you are too anxious to express your opinion." "No no, let me explain." "I'm afraid I'll scare you away." "I shouldn't be able to run away." Ren Tiansheng looked at her, "Are you always so polite to everyone, or just to me?" One word reminded Qingliu that she seemed to be much more honest and frank with Yu Qiushen. Ren Tiansheng is a good person, she was afraid that he would be hurt and couldn't bear it. And if a boy is only assigned as a good person by the opposite sex, then his future is really limited. "Let's go down." Qingliu raised her right hand, the watchtower was so high, she almost thought she could pick off one or two stars. The dance floor was packed and the band was playing samba. "can you?" Qingliu shook her head. Ren Tiansheng laughed, "Me neither." "Let's go eat lobster." "I have to go back to the cabin to get some groceries." "Hey, your dance partner hasn't arrived yet." "Probably missed the appointment." "One more four-step jump." His shoulders are strong and reliable, the night is as cool as water, and he has a warm chest to cuddle to. Qingliu is no longer polite, and dances briskly. After finishing the song, Qingliu said, "I have to go." "Tomorrow I'm on vacation." "What do you plan to do?" "The boat stops at Tankia, and I will accompany you ashore for a walk." "talk later." When she returned to the cabin, she saw the clothes that had been piled up all over the day, and Coral was trying her best to tidy them up. When she saw Qingliu, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and cursed: "I still have a conscience." Qingliu first took off her own clothes and put them away, then changed into casual clothes to help Coral as a new force. "How long will she be playing tonight?" "I'll pick her up in a moment." "Can't you let her have fun?" "The body can't handle it." "There's a doctor on board." "If it doesn't work well, we need to call a helicopter to rescue people." "Where is she willing to come back?" "The legs can't bear it, so she can't help being presumptuous." After a while, Qingliu said: "Then Yu Qiushen really has a way to make her so happy." "People make a living out of this." "It's a strange fate. When she was young, she served people, but when she was old, people served her." "It's not." The two talked and laughed, and time passed quickly. The old lady is back. The wheelchair pushed in, and Yu Qiu kissed her hand deeply to say goodbye. What his soft lips touched were colorful and cold gems, and the taste must be very good, so he didn't bother to kiss those bare rough hands. Mrs. Liu was still humming. However, before going to bed, he has already frequently entered the bathroom. Qingliu discussed with Shanhu: "Call the doctor before it's too late." The doctor came immediately and examined him. He said that he drank too much fruit wine, prescribed some medicine, and asked Qingliu to pay close attention to the changes. The old lady suddenly had a strange problem lying in bed. "Go and call Qiu Shen and say I'm not feeling well." Qingliu jumped, and the old lady took off her make-up and lay down. To put it bluntly, she didn't look like a begonia in spring sleep. Qingliu hurriedly advised her: "Don't let the guest see that he is depressed, you say yes, so that he won't worry." Mrs. Liu thought about it, this was right, she had to collapse down. The pearls that had been taken off piled up on the tea table, and she was no different from ordinary old women at this moment. Qingliu exited gently. Back in the room, just leaning down, I heard the old lady calling again. She stayed up all night to help her in and out of the bathroom. At dawn, even Mrs. Liu sighed: "It's hard for you, don't worry, I won't treat you badly." Qingliu didn't care about these things. In the morning, Coral came over with a large bouquet of flowers. "Look, there are many well-informed people, and everyone knows that Mrs. Liu is not feeling well." The doctor comes automatically for follow-up consultation. Yu Qiushen then came to knock on the door. He went into the bedroom and muttered something to Mrs. Liu. After staying for ten minutes, Mrs. Liu's complexion changed a lot. She kept saying, "I'm fine, I'm fine." Then he quietly talked about Yu Qiushen with Qingliu. "What do you think of this young man?" Qingliu didn't want to talk to her. "I think he has a good root, so I went ashore and wanted to keep him by my side as a secretary." Qing Liu found it ridiculous, "I'm afraid he is not a secretary." "Don't be afraid, kung fu is very simple, I will find someone to teach him." "The salary must not be cheap." "Dah, I can afford it." Qingliu had nothing to say. "You, you leave me too." Qingliu was not flattered, to be honest, if there was another way out, she would not want to take Mrs. Liu's job. At this moment, Qingliu hummed repeatedly. Mrs. Liu looked at her, "If you don't want to stay, I'll write you a letter of recommendation." Qingliu smiled wryly, "I haven't graduated from college yet, and I have no professional knowledge, what can I do?" "Learn by doing." "thanks for your encouragement." "Look, the boat is moored, hurry up, do my hair and make-up quickly, please come and watch a movie with me later." So happy, it's all worth it. Facing the mirror, Mrs. Liu suddenly said, "Qingliu, I'll buy your body, will you sell it or not?" Qingliu is used to her strange ideas, she just smiled wryly and said, "I'm stupid and blunt, so I don't want to give it to you." "But all I want is your body." Qingliu couldn't help but laugh, "Then where does my soul go?" Mrs. Liu laughed, "Buy a rougher one for the price I gave you." Is this a compliment? Qingliu smoothed the goose bumps on her right arm with her left hand. "Mrs. Liu, you can definitely pick a more beautiful body." "I like this one of yours." The look was a little greedy, as if seeing a piece of jewelry with a first-class design and quality.Qingliu felt a little uneasy.Fortunately, Yu Qiushen came to pick her up after a while.Qingliu couldn't help but slapped him gently behind his back and said: "Dig deeper, get more." Yu Qiubao was not in a hurry, raised his head, showed his white teeth, and said, "Thank you for being a blessing." It's over.If he still gets angry, he still has blood and is saved, but Yu Qiushen doesn't feel any pain at all.Qingliu was depressed.That's a real professional who won't change careers for another ten years.Coral pushed her: "What are you doing here, there are people waiting for you outside." "Who?" "Good young man." Coral gave the best hint.It's Ren Tiansheng. "I'll go drink Moroco coffee with you." Qingliu asked Coral: "What can I bring for you?" Coral hurriedly waved her hands, "No, no, there is nowhere to put it." He took her ashore and walked all the way down the street in order to hold her hand.The densely populated tourist streets are lined with hawkers: carpets, gemstones, pottery, clothing... Suddenly, I came to the door of a house, opened the door, and there was a large courtyard, like a desert oasis in the world of mortals. They were invited to sit down. "Wine or coffee?" Qingliu sat under the palm tree and smiled, "Be careful, I drink mineral water." Ren Tiansheng was a little melancholy, with the help of such beautiful props, and the girl was not distracted, he couldn't help but admire Yu Qiushen. "Many French stayed and never came home." Qingliu shook her head, "It's hard to imagine that a talented person would not choose this kind of place to settle down." "And you, where do you choose?" "Family together and want to love, anywhere, but preferably in an English-speaking country." The requirements are not high, but very reasonable. She said to Ren Tiansheng: "You have traveled thousands of miles, how do you feel?" "I was fascinated by Europa when I was young. Now that I think about it, I feel ridiculous." "Now we're sitting on North African soil." "So travel always confuses people." The smell of incense sticks is so strong that it rots to the bone gradually. A singer came out and sang an unknown love song softly. Qingliu said, "It's time to go back." Ren Tiansheng would never go against the will of the opposite sex, paid the bill, and left with Qingliu. Qingliu dared to take a deep breath only after returning to the boat. It is really a strange place, with an indescribable style, but it makes strangers afraid. Qingliu saw Mrs. Liu on the deck, she was watching Yu Qiushen play. Qingliu hurriedly helped her put on a wide-brimmed straw hat to shade her from the sun. Mrs. Liu never took her eyes off Yu Qiushen. He exposed his entire upper body and played volleyball with his companions, showing off the dynamic beauty of the human body, with dark skin and smooth muscles, and all the female guests couldn't help but take a few more glances. After a while, he took the towel and put it on his shoulders, walked over, and smiled at Qingliu. Qingliu was afraid that his smile would be burned in his mind, so he hurried away without turning his face. "Clear flow, clear flow." Someone called him, who is this? Looking up, it turned out to be Master Ma. "I'm sorry, Qingliu, I missed my appointment last night." He apologized in trepidation. Ah yes, don't remember. Qingliu smiled, "It's okay." "My father has something urgent to ask me to accompany the guests." "It's okay, let's make an appointment next time, I have something to do now, sorry." She went to get the old lady iced tea. It turns out that the young master class is the least independent in the world. They have to obey their father and queen mother in everything and cannot move. For this person, giving him zero points is considered polite, and sixty points should be deducted. Holding the tea, Yu Qiushen saw it, took it without asking, and drank the whole tall cup. Fortunately, there were two cups, so he stretched out his hand to take them again, and served Mrs. Liu in a flash. The old lady smiled, "I'm not thirsty." Qingliu hurriedly persuaded, "To cool off the heat, I have been steaming in the sun for so long." Yu Qiushen said, "I'm going to take a shower, see you later." Mrs. Liu stopped him, "Seek deep." I don't know what to say in his ear. Qingliu, who was watching, only felt his ears itch. Back in the cabin, a completely different scene. Mrs. Liu kept shouting dizzy, Shan Shan wanted to call the doctor, but she said: "Wait, wait, there is something important to do first." She called Coral for the checkbook. "The one that can be withdrawn in Marseilles or Nice." Coral took out the seal, check and other things, and asked cautiously: "What is written in the previous paragraph?" "Write the word cash, in a denomination of one hundred thousand francs." "Ma'am, what is this for?" "Duh, I'll have to ask someone if I use my own money." Coral had no choice but to stamp and sign for Mrs. Liu. "Also, ask the captain to meet me in my room." "What are you doing?" "Make a will." Mrs. Liu smiled extremely happily, as if she had been exposed to too much sun, had been poisoned, and lost her ability to judge properly. Qingliu and Shanhu looked at each other, watching her put the check into an envelope with Yu Qiushen written on it. Then she yawned, "Tired." Qingliu decided to discuss with Mr. Cheng. When the phone was connected, Lao Cheng smiled and said, "Madam has sudden interests from time to time." "But this will..." "Don't be afraid, she makes more than ten or twenty new wills a year." Ah, yes. Old Cheng asked, "Is everything okay?" "Tori, I haven't slept for more than forty hours." Old Cheng smiled, "Young and strong, you can hold on." Qingliu said nothing. "My wife has no descendants and no relatives. Don't worry about who to spend money on." "yes." Qingliu asked Shanhu: "Is it true that I have no relatives?" Shan Shan smiled, "If you're willing to invite guests, one hundred tables can be filled." Once on the boat, the troubles on the shore are thrown into the sea, carefree, and Qingliu begins to devote himself to vacation. At dinner time, she went to call Mrs. Liu. The old lady said vaguely, "Let me sleep a little longer." After touching their foreheads and ironing their hands, Shan Shan and Qing Liu hurriedly called the clinic. The doctor arrived and shook his head, "Why don't you take a good rest?" It is human nature for Qingliu to apologize for laughing and to be greedy for joy. "I'll inject her and get a good night's sleep." Coral smiled, "Those who love to dance can dance again." referring to Qingliu. The doctor left, and Yu Qiushen came in. "Mrs. Liu has something for me." Coral went to the bedside and handed him the envelope. He opened it, his gaze was like lightning, checked the date, signature, and denomination, and immediately put it in his pocket. Then, he didn't greet Mrs. Liu, nor thank you, and left coolly and coldly. He's not afraid of showing his true colors, which is an advantage "See," Coral sighed, "money can buy it, but that's it." Mrs. Liu is curled up in a corner of the big bed. From the back, she looks like a poor and lonely old woman, but when she wakes up, she is served by a servant. Wealth can still help her, everything is bought back. "The check, but it will not be cashed until Nice." "Don't worry," Shan Shan smiled, "Cash checks can be converted into banknotes immediately." "It doesn't cost money to be on board." Coral was very tempted, "Haven't you visited the casino on the second floor?" Qingliu was stunned, really, why didn't she think of it. "A lot is not enough." Then, Qingliu listened to several phone calls, all of which were greetings to Mrs. Liu. Finally, someone called Miss Tang, Qingliu was startled, "I am." "Qingliu, I'm Ma Xingnan." Qingliu was annoyed, "What's the matter?" "Come out for a cup of tea." "I'm changing." "There must be fifteen minutes." "Okay, long story short, please try to condense the content as much as possible." In the coffee room, Ma Xingnan kept apologizing. Qingliu said: "I accept your apology, okay?" "So, tonight we—" "You don't have to compensate me, I have nothing to lose." These words have been said very seriously, Ma Xingnan was silent for a while. Qingliu added insult to injury, and added: "Your parents are calling you, you should go." Ma Xingnan had no choice but to stand up and leave.