Chapter 6 Chapter Six

Freezing three feet doesn't happen in a day, and Ri Lang is not as honest with his mother as he is with Fan Lixuan. Is it because her mother never helped her?At the critical juncture, she did not save her, nor did she give her moral support. "Cen Jieren—" Ri Lang interrupted her, "Do you want another bowl?" For the first time, her mother kept her voice tactful. She had already talked more this morning than in the past year, so what else was she thinking. Rilang said: "Before you come to my house, please inform me first, I will wait for you." "You changed the key."

Rilang didn't make a sound, it's really sad, how could it be like this? "The key I gave is useless." She still refused to admit her mistake. There is probably nothing wrong with it. When she was a child, she held her in her arms and told stories every night, which has already paid off. Ri Lang asked nonchalantly, "What happened next?" Mother actually knew exactly what she was asking. "Later, I fostered you in a nanny's house, and I went to work." "I remember the nanny, she is a Hakka." So Rilang can speak a few words of Hakka. The nanny was lazy to put on shoes and socks for Rilang. She remembered that she was always barefoot, and the heater was not turned on in winter. The tired and sad mother gradually alienated her and stopped taking her home from time to time.

She didn't live with her daughter until elementary school.At that time, the gap was created, and Rilang became silent. At that time, her biological father came home again and quarreled with her mother every day. In the middle of the night, I was often awakened by the loud noise of falling things. I heard my parents talking to each other. I don't know how many worthwhile opposite sexes he can choose from... One night, Ri Lang got up from the bed and said to them very tiredly, "Stop arguing, okay?" Her mother gave her a slap on the ear, and her father put on his coat and ran outside.

Going or coming back, coming in and out, all valuables in the house will be missing. Finally, my mother changed the door lock. Yes, her mother changed the locks too, funny isn't it? Ri Lang looked at his watch and had to temporarily suspend his memory, "I'm going to work." "Go ahead." "And you?" The mother smiled slightly, "You take care of me, I have my own business." They always went their own way. Rilang returned to the car, returned to the apartment to take a shower and change clothes, while putting on his socks, he wanted to lay down on the bed and sleep for another eight hours.

But back to the office. She yawned, trying to get the remaining energy out of her body, but to no avail, she yawned again. Damn, Jiao Rilang's career life will not stop here. I really didn't expect it to be so strenuous to travel through the time corridor. The secretary came in and said, "Miss Jiao—" Seeing her face, she retracted her words, "Are you feeling well?" Fan Lixuan once said that a woman should go for facial plastic surgery when everyone asks: "Have you not slept well? Are you sick?" Rilang didn't expect this day to come so soon. "What do you want to say?"

"The fax machine is on fire again." "Is there any paper stuck in it?" "Opening for viewing." Ri Lang's heart moved, "If you find it, show me right away." It must be Dawn. Rilang was waiting for that name. She made a cup of coffee and drank it while talking to herself: "What did you think of just now? Oh, yes, my parents keep arguing." Such noise didn't affect Rilang's homework.Her homework has always been among the best. What she lacked in other aspects of her life was made up for by her teacher's affection. The shoes are worn out, the school uniform is too small, the lunch money is not enough... It doesn't matter, she is talented in homework, and she can almost guess what the next three sentences will be after the teacher says one sentence.The texts are never forgotten, the notes are neatly copied, and I rush to tutor the children immediately after finishing the homework after class. I am financially independent at the age of thirteen or fourteen.

The Wealthy and Fair Cuihui is responsible for cultivating Jiao Rilang. She grew up that way. After a few years, the parents finally officially divorced. Before his biological father left, he scolded his wife: "You are greedy for vanity." Rilang covered his mouth and laughed. Mother vanity? If she was so ambitious, she would have known how to make progress. The more vain one is Jiao Rilang, who vowed to overcome his origin. She knew that doing her homework was the only way. Few young people are so fascinated by textbooks. She uses every library to find more information for every word and every page of text. She amazes her teachers.

The young Jiao Rilang had spiritual sustenance, but her mother did not. When will Rilang realize that for some people, a lifetime of quarreling is better than a divorce.Since Rilang's mother broke up with her partner, she seems to have lost a huge part of her soul and body. She was depressed and began to drink to relieve her sorrow. During the day, I barely worked a job to pay for my board and lodging. At night, I watched TV blankly and drank like that for three or four hours. At that time, Rilang was most afraid of the end of the month, because all kinds of bills came one after another.

That all seems like a century ago. She hardly remembers that she was ever young. Fan Lixuan is different. Lixuan's greatest wish is to go back to the age of seventeen. If any god allows her to make a wish, she will definitely shout: "Seventeen years old, seventeen years old!" It's strange that young people from different backgrounds and backgrounds will meet in society sooner or later to compete with each other. Rilang is a little complacent, they may not win her. The secretary came in, looking a bit annoyed, "I don't know who is so boring, causing our fax machine to malfunction every three days, and there is this paper in the machine, please look."

Rilang quickly took it. The secretary sighed, "I don't know how to start working without these machines now. My mother said that when I was a secretary, I used to type several documents on the old Entwood typewriter with three sheets of carbon paper, and my fingers bleed! There were no photocopiers at that time. Why? Be human." Make sense. What was written on that piece of paper was still an incomplete message: "Wanxia, ​​don't come here without any problems..." It's the same letter over and over again, repeating and repeating, but I still can't finish the sentence, so far away.

Ri Lang was very sad. She asked a friend to take care of him for her. In her mind, he is still a person who needs to be taken care of. too naive. According to Jiao Rilang's life experience, men on earth seldom really need to take care of them. It's the women who just misunderstand them. I didn't expect Libra women to have the same misunderstanding. Rilang was deeply satisfied with the unfinished work on the table. Just imagine how miserable it is for a person to wake up in the morning and have nothing to do. Her attitude towards doing things is similar to reading. I was busy when the phone rang, it was Cen Jieren. He immediately asked, "Who is that person?" Ri Lang was puzzled, "Who? Who is who, who are you?" "Don't you recognize my voice?" "Don't ask me what my last name is while you're working hard." "I mean your new companion." "Heh, he is lackluster." "So, Rilang, can I date someone else?" Ri Lang was excited when he heard that, "Go, go, date the whole of Hong Kong, if you still have free time, date Tokyo, New York, Paris, just go." Cen Jieren heaved a sigh of relief, "Understood." He hung up the phone. Then Rilang was lonely. She raised her head from the pile of documents, but Cen Jieren didn't fight to the end, this kid made a feint and retreated. I can't blame him either, there is no one who spends her whole life on feelings now, even Rilang's mother, she is not up to date, and she is no different from others, many people get hurt on the road of marriage, but it doesn't hinder their career at all Instead of developing, he worked wholeheartedly and became a leader in ten or eight years. Chenxi must be an outstanding person in her hometown. Yes, she misses her, but she will never neglect her work and responsibilities. The private call came in again. As soon as he heard that it was Wen Yingjie, Rilang said without thinking: "I am free." I don't know whether it is to complain or to show off. If he is afraid, he can back off early. Wen Yingjie smiled and asked, "When did you get out of prison?" Rilang could only laugh. "My flight tonight," he said. What?Before getting together, he was already leaving. It was she who delayed the time, and he had been hovering around her for several days, waiting for the opportunity. "I'll come out right now." "No, you are busy with your work." This man is too polite and polite. Ri Lang said gruffly, "Meet me downstairs in half an hour." Advancement is as important as retreat, and Cen Jieren knows how to grasp these two arts. Rilang dropped all his work, took his coat and went out. Leave a sentence: "I will come back in the evening." When we met, Wen Yingjie still smiled calmly. Rilang complained, "The supplement is so thick, have you read it all at once?" "I can recite it after reading it repeatedly." He smiled. "When will you come again?" "Ri Lang, I can see that you don't expect an ordinary man like me." Ri Lang swallowed a mouthful of saliva, speechless, and lowered his head. It's not for living, Rilang doesn't want to be hypocritical. "Thank you for your hospitality." "When you say that, it becomes a satire on me." "There is a chance to see me." "What about dinner?" That Wen Yingjie suddenly smiled and said: "I don't eat what I get." Ri Lang was so angry that he couldn't laugh or cry. It's because she is not good, pushes left and right, and is always unwilling to fulfill the appointment. Wen Yingjie reached out to shake it, "Goodbye!" "when?" Wen Yingjie laughed again, "An insignificant role like me has already appeared too many times. If you didn't happen to be free and ignored me at all, it's time for me to quit now." "Wen Jun, life is not a stage." "But people still know how to advance and retreat." "You and I are always friends." Wen Jun laughed, "Continue to send me newspapers?" "must." "Let me have a meal with you." Wen Yingjie shook his head, "It's not that I don't want to, who doesn't want to have a nice person to talk and laugh with, and I hope you will invite me specially in the future." He has his stubbornness. They finally say goodbye. Wen Yingjie tapped his forehead again, "Look at my memory." "Do you have anything else to say?" "Ri Lang, don't blame me for being troublesome, you should work hard to improve your relationship with Ling Tang." There is a difference between caring and meddling. "It's not easy." "With your wisdom and ability, there is nothing difficult." "It has been frozen for many years, like the mysterious ice of ten thousand years, how can it melt?" "You are young and have plenty of time." "There are more important uses for time." "Improving interpersonal relationships is not a waste." "Thank you very much." "I am talkative because I see that you are deeply sorry." Rilang said nothing. Wen Yingjie finally said goodbye tactfully. Ri Lang took his thick hand and shook it reluctantly. Even Lixuan didn't dare to mention her Lingtang in front of her. If Wen Yingjie didn't really care about her, why would he offend her. "see you later." he's gone. Who doesn't want to have someone who is always around, doing chores, accompanying, and complaining, but without sincerity, it is a sin to waste other people's time, Jiao Rilang doesn't do this kind of thing. She was still a little dazed. After work, Rilang went to his mother's house. The address was found by the secretary. Yao Shihua, third floor, No. 114, Lannan Road. She turned over the map and found that Lannan Road was in a small industrial area, about 40 minutes' drive from the banking area. It is very difficult for Rilang to go back. In the past ten years, after countless struggles, walking barefoot for nearly 108,000 miles, wading through water and climbing mountains, I have come to this day. There is no need to turn back. But Rilang still drove, squeezed on the road and went straight to Lannan Road. There was no parking place at all. Rilang parked the car and had to walk back for 20 minutes. It started to rain, the road was muddy, and vendors had set up stalls on the sidewalk, so there was no room for an umbrella. Rilang finally found his destination. The elevator in that old building smelled like tablecloths. When it was time to get off work, there were more and more people coming back, the crowd was crowded, and the smell was unpleasant. Ri Lang wanted to cover his nose, but felt that it was impolite behavior. Coming out of the third floor, she found the door number and rang the bell. The corridor was too dark to read the watch. As soon as the door opened, the light flashed out, and Rilang saw that it was already seven o'clock. "Who are you looking for?" Rilang took a step closer. The people inside the door couldn't help being stunned when they saw a beautiful smiling face and well-dressed clothes. "Look for Miss Yao." "Miss Yao hasn't come back yet." Rilang really didn't expect her mother to only rent a room from someone else's house. She thought that such a thing hadn't happened since the 1960s, and she was a little shocked. "Can I come in and wait for her?" "Are you her colleague?" "Yes, I'll send her the papers." The family opened the door. The living room is small, and the four of them are eating, and Rilang is restless. The hostess is a middle-aged lady, and said kindly: "You can wait in Miss Yao's room." Entering the room, there is only room for a bed and a table. I really didn't expect my mother's life to be so embarrassing. On the desk is a photo of Yao Shihua when he was young, which looks like a terrible day. There is no view from the narrow window. Rilang was silent. She remembered the room in her dream, where her mother held her on her lap and told stories, and it was also dirty and cramped. The mother spent her whole life and could not get out of this predicament. Rilang thought calmly: Can I ask her to live with me?No, it's a fact that Jiao Rilang can't get along with her, she knows her too well, after three days she will read her diary and listen to her phone calls ordering her servants to make a mess. That's why Jiao Rilang moved out ten years ago. Then, find a more comfortable unit for the mother. But Rilang's ability is not enough, and the consumption is too expensive, and ordinary people cannot support two families. She put her head in her hands and sighed. She came for nothing. Unnecessary, Ri Lang grabbed the handbag and stood up, saying goodbye to the hostess. The hostess was holding a bowl of soup to drink. I don't know what kind of meat and vegetables were cooked. It was delicious. When Rilang was studying, he most hoped to have a bowl of this kind of soup after school, but later, he gave up this extravagant hope. She thanked and exited the narrow hallway. When she looked up, she saw someone standing in front of her. That was her mother Yao Shihua. The mother looked tired, and she did not forget to mock her: "What brought Ms. Jiao here? Did the Red Cross come to inspect the refugee camp? Don't forget to tell me if there is anything that can be improved." Ri Lang was silent for a while, and finally said: "I am willing to pay the down payment for you." But her mother understood, a little surprised, and said after a while: "I can't afford the rest." "I'll pay for you month by month." But she waved her hand, "Forget it, I have to worry about waiting for your charity every month? I'd rather live close to it." "But this place—" "I really can't see people, can I?" Ms. Yao smiled wryly, "Like me, no one can see, it doesn't matter." "The air is not good either." "It's not you who live here, Miss Jiao, goodbye." Jiao Rilang lowered his head, pondered for a while, "I'll think of a way." Her mother took out the key to open the door and said with a smile, "Don't think about it too long, I'm over half a hundred years old." She never forgets to tease her own daughter, but Rilang is no longer angry. She has no one but Rilang, and she can only vent her anger on her. The mother and daughter passed each other outside the door and returned home. Jiao Rilang's house was much more up to standard, with white furniture and walls, nothing extra, neat and tidy, and she was the only one living there. White towels, white soap, all in place. This is Jiao Rilang's fortress, she needs this safe haven, after the daily hard work, she returns home, huddles up, escapes from reality, does not have to speak, cries as much as she likes, and gets drunk as much as she likes. Even though his mother is a loving mother, Rilang would rather live alone. Rilang doesn't want to explain her gains and losses, joys and sorrows, hopes, and future to anyone.No, Jiao Rilang has not met that person yet. Her mother didn't save her, and she couldn't save her mother. It doesn't matter if the relationship is so close. Rilang was deeply saddened. She finally fell asleep. The next morning, when I went to work, I saw my neighbor moving. Heartbroken, Ri Lang asked, "Has the house been sold?" "I rent it too." Rilang poked his head around and saw that it was newly renovated, and he moved away after not staying for long, what a waste. "Why did Hao Duan Duan move?" The boy sighed, "I was going to get married." Enough is enough, one sentence is enough. "Has the lease expired?" "of course not." "Please give me the landlord's phone number." Small unit with good direction, but the rent is not cheap. Rilang has been thinking about this all morning. Then the secretary came in and said, "It's finally coming." Ri Lang raised his head, "What is it?" "That letter, the one that said 'wanxia, ​​don't come here without any problems' at the beginning." "Show me." It finally overcame the difficulty of reception to reach this corner of the earth. "...I want you to visit a man. His name is Wang Shouwen. His office is at Huanyu Company on the 36th floor of Yadu Building, and his residence is at No. 1 Luoyang Road. I will never forget him—" Seeing this, Ri Lang raised her head and smiled, but, Chen Xi, she asked in her heart, "Does he remember you?" "I want to know if he has changed his original intention. He knows how to contact me. Wanxia, ​​please help me, Chenxi." Try everything possible, but that's all. Rilang sighed, and said to his assistant, "Check this Wang Shouwen." The assistant raised his head, "Wang Zhenya's second son, Wang Shouwen?" Ah, after being a celebrity, it's not easy. Within half a day, Wang Shouwenjun's newspaper clippings arrived. "Is he married?" "Newly married last month." Rilang hastily immersed himself in researching the information. The assistant asked, "Are we going to do business with Huanyu?" "possible." "Miss Jiao, I really admire you for always being prepared to fight." "Ga, war?" Ri Lang laughed, "I disapprove of war the most." The Wang family is a relatively inferior family in this city, but because they own a best-selling newspaper, their status is higher than that of ordinary businessmen. However, Wang Shouwen does not work in the newspaper office. He manages the import and export business and works in Yadu Building. God was in a particularly good mood when he created the first article of the king. He is handsome, rich in family, intelligent, and has all the advantages in the world. He is very lucky. Last month, I married a well-matched Miss Ren. I don't know if she is still on vacation in Europe at the moment. Rilang ordered: "Go to Huanyu and ask if Wang Shouwen is in this city." Ten minutes later there was a reply: "I just came back yesterday afternoon." Rilang sighed, how to find this person? Why drag a tail? Wouldn't it be better to simply fade out and leave a good memory? Therefore, Rilang did not go to see Wang Shouwen immediately. She went to a real estate agent to look at the house. Cen Jieren called, "Do you want to invest or live in? Why didn't you call me?" He asked her to meet after get off work. Wow, the news came out so quickly. "I appreciate your kindness. I am looking for a small unit for my friend." "Is it Fan Lixuan?" "No, but they are indeed single women. They hope to be close to my house so that they can take care of each other." "What's the price?" Rilang told a number. Immediately, Cen Jieren laughed, "Ri Lang, you are so cute, how long has it been since you went shopping?" Ri Lang was slightly annoyed: "There are only so many people." "Good people don't know how to calculate. Why did they buy a house until now?" "It's my mother." Ri Lang had to tell the truth. Cen Jieren was taken aback, Rilang had never mentioned his mother's affairs to him, only knew that their relationship was not good. "I'll look for it with you, so you won't suffer." You see, not being in love has the advantage of not being in love, and you can be friends in the end. After get off work that day, Cen Jieren came to pick her up for a tour and make plans for her. With Rilang's current income, no matter what, it's not fair. Rilang was very confused, "I thought I was a high-paid lady." Cen Jieren smiled. "Inflation is eating us up," Rilang sighs. "Ri Lang, now you don't blame me for making money everywhere, do you?" Ri Lang felt bitter, "All along, you are the wise one, and I am the stupid one." "There is only one way, sell your two-bedroom and one living room, pay a little, buy a three-bedroom and two living room, and live with your aunt." "No, there must be two gates to enter and exit." "Then, buy two more rooms, one bedroom and one living room." "It's so small, how can we live in it? It's hard to go from extravagance to frugality." "Marry me, and I will naturally arrange for my mother-in-law." Cen Jieren looked serious. Ri Lang was taken aback, "I haven't yet reached that level of filial piety." "This city is extremely expensive, and housing is the most important part." Ri Lang held her head and said nothing, it's over, she didn't know how to opportunistically, her only income was that salary. The high salary is ridiculous to say, but when the salary rises, it seems to be proud, but the basic necessities of life have reached astronomical figures, out of control. Jiao Rilang finally said, "I still have some money—" Cen Jieren persuaded: "That one can't move, you have a bad temper, you like to get up in a hurry, do some unrealistic things, and you may need to use your savings at any time. To help others, no matter who they are, use your spare energy so as not to hurt your vitality." Better." He really cares about her. Ri Lang was very grateful, "Then what should I do?" "Squeeze." Ri Lang smiled confusedly. "What time do you spend at home during the day? There are many places that are not visited by people. When you return to the apartment at night, you only take a shower, go to the bedroom and watch TV to sleep. There is no room for a mother?" Ri Lang replied, "It's because I have a bad personality and can't get along with others." Cen Jieren patted her on the shoulder, everyone has something to hide, Jiao Rilang didn't want to say it, so he didn't have to force her. "Cen Jieren, thank you." "We care about each other, trust each other, why can't we get married? I've dated other women, and it's boring. The old ones are too old, the young ones are too young, all of them are so contrived, as if they don't care about anything. In fact, it's best if the opposite sex is Hooking at night, intrigues, exhausted, no need to work, not going out, and bored..." Rilang laughed until tears flowed. Cen Jieren sighed, "I never thought it would be so difficult to find a partner." "You will definitely meet someone who is close to your eyes." "That's what I felt when I saw you back then. I was so proud when I took you out for a show—" "Well, like some ladies wear three-carat diamond rings." "What's wrong? I admit I'm vain." "Thank you for looking after me." "Ri Lang, you were really good looking back then. My late mother said she liked your natural smile." "Hello, Auntie." Cen Jieren sighed, "She didn't enjoy the blessing." Rilang remained silent, unexpectedly Cen Jieren urged her mother and daughter to reconcile. He accompanied her to see the apartment next door, pointing out some shortcomings as well as some advantages. "In the capitalistic society, there are dozens of grades of goods. There are many better things than this, but the price has also risen accordingly. Want a cheap one? There are, as long as you don't notice it, the market will always have sufficient supply." Ri Lang smiled and asked, "Is this the theory of capital or the economy in command?" He went to her house to rest. "It's certainly comfortable to live alone, but I feel uncomfortable, tsk tsk tsk." "I will admit myself to the hospital." "The mouth is really hard, what about when you are old and fading?" Rilang let out a laugh, "Do you still expect filial sons and grandchildren to wait on you?" Unexpectedly, Cen Jieren said with a straight face: "If they dare not come, their names will not be listed in the will, and all will be donated to my alma mater." For Cen Jieren, things in the world are the easiest, but Rilang begins to really appreciate this person. After finishing the coffee, he left to catch up with the next show. Ri Lang sat alone for a while, so he had no choice but to treat it as a day and rest early.