Chapter 10 rainy season

heavy rain. I came out of the office for a meeting holding an umbrella. Central is crowded, the air pressure is low, the roads are muddy, the low-lying areas are like small ponds, everyone is like fish struggling in the mud, umbrellas are folded, and they are still scrambling to cross the road, no matter what kind of self-cultivated university you are The beauty is also frowning at this moment, being forced into a mess by the rain and others. I let out a long sigh. Some people even brag that they want to take the Silk Road. If it rains heavily, they will come to the Central Road every day, and they will call for help.

I looked at my legs, they were covered with mud, and the best Italian thin-soled sandals were so ruined, I smiled wryly, just like us, the best youth is dedicated to the office and wasted. However, if this is not the case, what should I do? A young man in a bright suit pushed me away with one hand and got into a taxi. I looked up anxiously and waited for the second one. This is a survival of the fittest and the law of the jungle society, no different from the virgin forest. There is also a difference. The competition in life has become more severe. Before, women could hide in caves to take care of young children, but now we have to run out to grab food.

There's an empty taxi across the way, and I have to jump over it, or I'll be late. The traffic light turned amber, and I ran across the road. At this moment, a large black car drove out of the cross road and sounded a horn. I was so scared that I let go, and the thick folder fell into the water? C At this time, the traffic light was already green, and pedestrians passed by one after another. No one gave me a second look, and no one would do anyone a favor. I had no choice but to hold the umbrella in one hand, and hurriedly picked up the wet documents with the other, and half of my body turned into a drowned rat.

He sighed in his heart, angry and anxious, tears rolled in his eyes. Suddenly a person picked up something for me, handed it to me, and said, "I'm sorry." He was the driver of the car, and he was in uniform. I glared at him and scolded him: "You know what? I can sue you for running a yellow light!" I shook my fist angrily. "I'm sorry, miss," said another voice. I turned my head and saw a middle-aged man, gentle and polite. "Please get in the car, we will give you a ride." He said apologetically. I looked at my watch in embarrassment and despair. I only had fifteen minutes to leave the meeting. I had no other choice. I didn't want to look at the face of the boss.

The driver is waiting for us with an umbrella. I say. "I'm going to the convention center." He said, "It happened to be on the same road." I hurried into the car and realized it was a Rolls-Royce. All the air conditioning, once the door is closed, it is extremely quiet, separated from the sultry, humid, and annoying pressure outside into two worlds. I took out a paper towel and dried the papers before taking care of myself. The mood gradually calmed down, it's nice to have money.I naively thought: I wouldn't mind working part-time if I had a car driven by a driver to take me to and from work.Then he couldn't help but laugh, there is a driver at home, and he still uses his work to earn a monthly salary?

The middle-aged man was looking at me secretly. I blushed and looked forward. "The heavy rain is annoying," he said. I couldn't help but reply: "The cars of the rich don't care about the life and death of pedestrians, and that's annoying!" "Sorry." "Forget it, anyway, what I'm most afraid of is being late." "Is there a meeting with Bodian Foreign Company?" He asked suddenly. I was surprised, "How do you know?" he smiles. The driver was very resourceful, weaving through the congested road, he took me to the destination in fifteen minutes, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Goodbye, thank you," I said as I got out of the car. "Goodbye." The middle-aged man said. I hurried to the meeting room, but the boss hadn't come yet, so I sat down in the back row, combed my hair, and took out the small mirror to see if the makeup was blurred. These days, when it comes to kung fu, the boss thinks you are a superman, but when it comes to grooming, he still wants you to be a woman—a beautiful woman. A pair of leather shoes squeaked and dripped water, and I couldn't care less, the ground was soaked in the cold, I was afraid that I would catch a cold after the three-hour meeting.

The wives who live at home may not know our hardships. Everyone gradually came together and complained about the rain. I tried to cheer myself up lonely, so I had to sit upright and put on a smile. When the time came, everyone was silent, and my boss was late, which was embarrassing. The chairman opened the door and came in, and I was stunned. No wonder... No wonder he knew that I was having a meeting with Patian, and it turned out that he was the chairman of the meeting. stop!Anyway, I came, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet and sit down. The middle-aged man, surnamed Hao, named Hao Dazhuang, was the only Chinese director of Bodianhang. During the meeting, he fully demonstrated his wisdom, determination, and demeanor.

After the meeting, I went out to take the elevator with the boss, and he stopped me. "Miss Xia." He smiled. I turned my head, and everyone's eyes fell on me, wondering how this tycoon would deliberately talk to a mid-level employee. My boss stared at me, a bit unwilling. Mr. Hao said, "You left your umbrella in my car." Sure enough, I was too rash. "I'll take you home," he whispered. "My boss—" "Ignore him." As soon as the elevator doors opened, he and I went in, keeping everyone else out. This is how the same thing?I was stunned, could there be another episode?

"Come on, the file is heavy, I'll hold it for you." He took it. A man of good manners, only a noble man takes care of a woman. "What is your position in the company?" he asked. I reported the title: "Business Manager." The manager was flying all over the street. He asked, "Is there 10,000 yuan a month?" "Nine thousand five." "Come to me, and I will pay 15,000. I can use such a loyal employee to serve the country at any time: it is more important to wet the documents in the rain than to wet the body. If you are punctual, you are lucky. Hey, your boss is lucky. I have to say something to Tong."

"Mr. Tong?" I was taken aback. "Mr. Tong is my big boss. I don't see him very often." He suddenly looked at me with pity, "It's not easy to earn 10,000 yuan like this." I couldn't help but laugh, "Ten thousand yuan is a lot of money, Mr. Hao." The car came and the driver opened the door for us. Back at the company, my boss immediately asked how I knew Hao Dazhuang.I was talking nonsense... "He is in Shanghai, and he is a classmate with my father." When I got home, I found that the day was really exhausted and I collapsed from exhaustion. Zhiqiang hasn't come back yet, so I quickly put the rice in the pot, we female managers still have to take care of housework and have children. Two days ago, my mother-in-law came to visit and said casually: "I like male grandchildren, please hurry up and have children." I suddenly raised my head and laughed, what a pity!Her old man thought that the times had not changed, and women only raised babies at home. I really can't imagine how I would go to the front line with a fetus. Just today A guarantees a good miscarriage. They also want to give birth to a boy, and don't even think about not having someone's unlucky daughter to cook, what will the precious son eat when he gets off work? Fortunately, Zhiqiang is a sensible person, children are loved, but there is a measure, otherwise the pressure will be too much, and even his wife will run away, and the children will be returned! The phone rings. I picked up the microphone, and immediately said, "Miss Xia Xiaoying, have you resigned?" "Who are you?" Where did the strange call come from. "Hao Dazhuang." "Mr. Hao, just kidding." I smiled. "What I said is true, fifteen thousand, I have asked the female secretary to sign the contract." I laughed, "Mr. Hao, is it really because of my ability to work?" He was stunned for a while, then suddenly said softly: "No, because of your beauty and those eyes like a goddess of revenge." I laughed, "No wonder, this morning I hated people so much that I could eat people, but you are beautiful, Mr. Hao, you should know that there are 300,000 beautiful women in Central." "You are different." I was surprised, such a rich and powerful man, he came to hang my shoulders, I couldn't help feeling proud. But then I told myself that this kind of joke is not acceptable, "Mr. Hao, I am a married woman." "I know, you've only been married for a year, and you're still working. You pretend to be interested, but you're actually a new force, aren't you?" I was surprised that I couldn't hide anything from him, and he was amiable without any airs. "My daughter's life is just like yours," he said with a sigh. "With such a father, why worry any more?" "Congratulations." He paused, "Are you free for lunch tomorrow?" I was taken aback, "Why did you choose me?" "I think you are special." "As I said, there are many special women in Central." "It doesn't exist in my company." I laughed, "I'm afraid you don't have time to investigate." "It's hard to say, I have eyes for you." He said very seriously. "Mr. Hao, I don't even know what to say." I still laughed with a good temper. I have been out in society for so many years, I have met all kinds of people, and I dare not offend anyone. Ah, as long as the salary is paid at the end of the month, it does not violate the self-esteem of the principle, so why sacrifice it?It's a pity that the temperament has changed over time. Isn't Hao Dazhuang's move a disguised form of molesting a married woman?However, his status is different, so I have to save some face for him no matter what. Fortunately, at this time, I heard the sound of the door key. Quickly said: "Mr. Hao, someone is ringing the doorbell." He was very sensible, so he said wistfully, "Let's talk about it next time." I breathed a sigh of relief, "Goodbye." Seeing Zhiqiang open the door and come in, I just had time to put down the microphone. Zhiqiang asked me: "Who are you talking to? You are tired after get off work, so talk about it! Gossip." He came over and hugged me, kissing my face. I laughed, "Let's eat." We are loving.Of course, it’s not that I don’t want to try a life where I don’t have to do anything and spend a lot of money, sleep until the sun is high, find someone to drink tea, go to the company, and play in Europe... However, I firmly believe that there is nothing free in this world, and there is a price to pay for everything, unless it is a gifted son or daughter, the price for ordinary people to climb to that kind of peak is often astonishing. I have no energy. Now I have a small family and a safe nest. Although Zhiqiang can’t help me and doesn’t give me much material comfort, I have other compensations. Yi is a noble and good person with first-class quality. There will be three or five in the future. Children, they are all happy little citizens. That night I fell asleep in a daze, only to see someone lure me with a big diamond, and I was awakened by the alarm clock, it was time to get up and drive out the door. I don't know where the strength comes from, running around like this every day. At noon, Hao Dazhuang's female secretary called, and after getting through, he asked me to have lunch. I still came out and had to explain everything clearly. I just order a sandwich and a glass of mineral water. He smiled, "No wonder you're so slender." "It's hot and I can't eat anything." I said, "Mr. Hao, I decided to work at my original position. Thank you for your kindness. I don't think I am qualified to take up your position." "fool." I smile. "There are still people in Hong Kong who are willing to do what they can. In fact, there are so many three-legged cats in the society, and you are not bad. You can do it." I said, "The boss is about to promote me, I heard." "I'll tell the old boy." "Are you willing?" I jumped for joy, "Great, great, I don't have the courage to come to rely on you. If you say a few good words in front of the boss, I will benefit from this kind of benefit, and I will not refuse." "In other words," he stared at me, "you have to pay the price, you don't want to do risky things, but you won't give up on small and innocuous things, will you?" "Of course," I said apologetically, "I'm a modern woman in a business society. How can I survive if I don't even know how to make such calculations?" "Frankly lovely girl, you love your husband dearly?" "Well," I nodded, "I have feelings, and I can't take him away with a million dollars." "Really?" Hao Dazhuang laughed. I said, "Really, and don't doubt me." "Good guy, I envy that kid." "Mr. Hao, you have everything, fame, status, property, and beautiful women. Do you envy a small employee?" I was surprised. He raised his head, "Everything I got, except the money is real, everything else is fake." Sighed. "Why are you so serious?" I advised him. He put down the napkin, "It's time, I'll take you back." Du Dazhuang is only in his 50s or 60s, and he is in his prime nowadays, plus he has a good appearance and more energy than us, why is there any reason to sigh?The society will not forgive him. There are already too many things that money can buy. When I got home, my comrade Qiang said: "Those rich people are often worth billions of dollars. I don't know what that number is. If we have three million in cash, we can earn interest to live, travel around the mountains and rivers every day, Zhiqiang ,Yes or no?" He kissed me, "Go and play, I'm a man, what does a man look like without a job?" I said, "I'm a small person with no big ambitions. Once my boss compliments me, I'll be excited for a long time. I'll be happy when I get 3,000 yuan in interest on my savings account. What should I do?" Zhiqiang said: "It doesn't matter, I still love you the same." Hao Dazhuang really found the wrong partner. Since that day, I haven't heard from him for a long time. At noon one day, after lunch, I went to a fashion store while I was still a little free.Clothes are very expensive these days, I am very shrewd in my selection, I have to buy clothes that are old-fashioned and of good quality, at least for three seasons, and suspenders are not for me, so I didn’t choose them. Passing the jewelry store, stopping and looking, it's scary!Such a large diamond necklace is right in front of you through a piece of glass. It is priced at 1.77 million. I have to make it for 177 months before I can buy it. How long will it be?fifteen years?It's ridiculous! No wonder girls nowadays are so vain. With my income, I can at least buy a few clothes I like. Those beautiful little girls who can only earn more than a thousand yuan may not be able to withstand the temptation. I sigh. "Do you like it?" someone asked. I almost thought it was the voice of a devil, and turned my head—"Mr. Hao." "We met again." I just laughed. "Have you eaten?" he asked. "Come on, there are still fifteen minutes. Let's go into the store to look at this diamond necklace." I quickly said, "I don't deserve to use something like this." "As long as you say it, it's yours." He looked at me firmly. "Hahaha, is there such an easy thing in the world?" I laughed, "Mr. Hao, I am 26 years old, with a bachelor's degree in management science and four years of work experience. I'm afraid you can't hide it from me!" His face flushed. I patted him on the back, I am afraid few people dare to do that, "Mr. Hao, goodbye." I turned and walked away. "Sakura!" He called out to me. I was surprised, "Why, Mr. Hao, because what you can't get is always the best?" He hesitated and sighed, "Because only you are willing to tell me the truth, I want to hear more." I put on a generous face, "Okay, how about lunch tomorrow?" "No dinner?" He smiled wryly. "I don't want to come out at night at all." I shook my head. We said goodbye, and it rained heavily again.The rain is like a canopy, and an umbrella is of no help at all. My heart aches for shoes, and I have no time to care about the romance of the rainy season. Not everyone is qualified to mourn autumn. Hao Dazhuang gave me a chance to be a mistress. What is the use of sitting alone in a luxurious house, wearing jewels and beautiful clothes?It will be a pity to lose Zhiqiang at that time, and lose someone who knows and loves me so well.Impossible, the price is too high. I secretly laughed, I love Zhiqiang, and most importantly, I also love myself. I keep my word. Marriage is like a contract. Since the other party has not committed a crime, I have to fulfill the contract to the end, and I cannot cancel the other party's dismissal. Hao Dazhuang attracted me. Not only his wealth, but also his people. He is the kind of person who can really talk. With him by his side, you don’t have to worry about any hardships. You can confide in him. Within a certain range, he is absolutely It is the Lord who responds to every request to save the suffering. If I hadn’t married Zhiqiang, I would probably live with him, live a dark and miserable life as a mistress for several years, hide in his arms, welcome him when he came, and hope quietly when he left... It's too late now. At noon the next day, I went to the appointment on time, but the rain was still heavy and urgent. In the western restaurant of a club, Hao Dazhuang and I drank baijiu quietly. He asked, "Does your husband care who you eat with?" I shook my head, "My husband doesn't care about me. I take care of myself. It's unreliable to rely on others to take care of me alone." He smiled wryly, "Although this is complicated, I still understand it." He paused, "If you control yourself, you can't control yourself too tightly." He took out a large velvet box, which he knew was the kind for jewelry, and opened it. Inside the box is a brilliant diamond necklace, even under the dim light, it still sparkles.Next to the necklace is a pair of earrings of the same style, about five centimeters in length. I picked one up and put it on my ear to take a picture of the glass. I said, "As long as I say it, it's mine?" Hao Dazhuang was silent. "There are many more after that?" He didn't make a sound either. I don't know when it will crash, but not yet. I said, "Mr. Hao." I put the earrings back, "I think it's better for us to meet less often." "Hey, as long as you can control yourself, what are you afraid of?" "Do you want to be pure friends with me?" "Woman, I want as much as I want, and what I want is sincerity." "Then why use all these props?" "I don't know how to please people, I only know how to use money." Hao Dazhuang shrugged: "I am a poor and poor person." About only I would believe him. "By the way, I met your big boss, and I told him about you." "What do you say?" I listened carefully. "I ask him to pave a smooth path for you, because you have potential and talent." "what." "I hinted to him again that I have an unusual relationship with you." "You rascal." I jumped up. "He has to say that, or he won't do his best." "This yellow jacket is really hard to wear." He smiled, "We don't care about this, right? As long as it works." "Yes," I said, "you're right." "How can I thank you?" "In mind." He nodded: "Okay, it wasn't enough at first, but now I'll make do with it, and it's okay if someone remembers me. Are you going to tell your husband about this?" I shook my head, "No, modern marriages are different from those in the past. In the past, once married, two people became one body, but now they are independent. This is not a pity to him. I have my future, I have my identity, and I will say goodbye in the morning. Take care, the two husband and wife will go their separate ways and suffer freely, I don't think I am too much." "You really have a personality and a strong mind." He shook his head, "I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse for that silly boy to marry you." I smiled, "Of course it's a blessing." From the beginning to the end, I focused on Zhiqiang. In less than three days, the big boss transferred me to a relatively idle department for promotion. I understand that sooner or later I will be promoted, but there is a huge difference between sooner and sooner. I am still grateful to Hao Dazhuang. I called to thank him. He said, "You have already paid the price, so what are you thankful for?" "nonsense!" "It's not false, your smile, your voice, all add spice to my life, Sakura, this is also the reward I get, I am not as vulgar as others imagine, I must have a woman's body, I I said, woman, how much I want, how much I have." "Thank you." I said. I appreciate it all the more. "What's the matter, let's get back in touch." He hung up the phone. This probably means: Don't look for me again if you have nothing to do.He should also be relieved. Hao Dazhuang is not a young man, he has a lot of time and energy. Zhiqiang was very happy to hear the news of my promotion. "It's great," he said, "it's more leisure, and the salary has been increased, and the goal you've always wanted has finally been achieved." I said meaningfully: "Nothing happens by chance." "Of course, you've been working so hard, any boss would appreciate you." I just have to laugh.Hard work, who doesn't work hard to do it, whether the boss appreciates it or not is another matter. My affairs, only I personally know. Zhiqiang said, "You really worked hard." "This is my choice. I can also be the most leisurely woman in Hong Kong. I can sleep well in the morning and drink tea with my friends in the afternoon. However, there are so many beautiful things in Hong Kong. I work so hard and get rewarded." "If I have money. You can spend my money instead of earning it yourself." "At that time, maybe you won't even be able to see your figure, and there will be no joy in life? Zhiqiang, we are not children anymore. We all understand that for anything in the world, if you gain something, you must lose something. What you lose is what you gain." happiness." "Have you never thought about being rich?" Zhiqiang asked stupidly. "Rich man?" I gasped artificially, "That's so boring!" Zhiqiang laughed out loud, he was really childish. That night we went to an expensive western restaurant to celebrate. Looking at the night view of Hong Kong outside the glass window, we thought it was so beautiful. I raise my glass to Zhiqiang. Zhiqiang said, "Hey, the rain has stopped." "Really? I thought it would be down until December." I laugh. "I can wear new leather shoes as soon as the rain stops." Zhiqiang is like a big child. His living habits have always been very simple, and we can relax a bit after we have saved enough money to buy a bungalow. Zhiqiang said again: "The old man behind you has been staring at you." "Who?" I turned my head away. Ah, it's Hao Dazhuang. Beside him is a young and beautiful girl, dressed in colorful clothes. I smiled at him, keeping my composure. "Who?" Zhiqiang asked me. "A friend of the boss, I met him during a meeting." "Looking at him like that, he seems to be coveting you." Zhiqiang said with a smile. I said with a straight face: "Don't be joking, people don't bother! Look at the people around them." "Like that movie star." I said, "Yes, what kind of woman do you want, and what kind of woman is there." "This is the benefit of money." Zhiqiang said. "Are you jealous?!" I asked intentionally. "No, God knows what it takes to get rich, and I have you, and I don't want anything—except to make your life a little more comfortable." Zhiqiang and I ate slowly, and when we got the bill, the head waiter said, "Mr. Hao has already paid." When we turned around, Hao Dazhuang had already left with his female companion. What a man of style.I am a little bit lost. The next day was a sunny day. The sun was scorching hot, and the steam was so hot that everyone was cooked. Zhiqiang still has no time to take me to the meeting, and we don't want to afford two cars, so I still have to grab a taxi on the street. Is the rainy season really over? Central is still more crowded than Renhe. It is sunny and rainy all year round, and people are shoulder to shoulder. But I am content with this life. When I am old, I can tell myself that I had a good chance of selling myself, but I was tempted, and I am proud.