Chapter 3 third chapter

At ten o'clock the next morning, Qiuzhen had already arrived at the hospital. Qiuzhen hadn't been this energetic for a long time, she opened her eyes wide and focused.Just like working as a trainee reporter in the prime of physical strength. Ms. Xu lay in an air-conditioned ward. The temperature, humidity, and light in the room are all controlled manually, and a pleasant freshener is added to the air. When you close your eyes, you feel as if you are on a spring grassland. Ms. Xu was awake, saw Qiuzhen, and touched the corner of her mouth, "We have a date." Qiuzhen nodded, a little embarrassed.Ms. Xu's body has been connected to the life support system, how can she still have the strength to describe her life?

Believe it or not, it takes a lot of energy to speak, and if a person knows that it takes that much effort to speak, he will not express much opinion. I only heard Ms. Xu say: "I can't do what I want..." Qiuzhen comforted her: "Speak slowly, we are destined, you can definitely tell me the story." "According to a famous screenwriter, any story can be told in three sentences." "What about your story?" "My story is simple." "Can you tell me in three sentences?" Ms. Xu smiled, "We love each other, but the time is always wrong, very miserable."

Ah, just listening to these three sentences, Qiu Zhen already feels sad and lingering. "But, don't you have lovers who will eventually get married?" "We are greedy, we don't want to be separated." "However, we have to accept as much as God gives us." Just as they were talking speculatively, and they planned to keep talking, the nurse came in, "Miss Bu, it's time." Qiuzhen looked at Ms. Xu expectantly, "Can I still come tomorrow?" "Look, everyone wants more." Old man Wu Er. Truth-seeking and shy, "It is human nature to pursue more and better."

"I understand your nature, but my situation is not suitable for seeing guests." The nurse reminded me eagerly, "Miss Bu." Xu Hongmei stood up, "Go, talk to Jiahui and ask him to roll up my story for you." Seeking the truth, I was overjoyed, "Have you written your autobiography?" The nurse couldn't bear it anymore, so she raised her hand to pull Qiuzhen's arm. She was so hard that she took Qiuzhen out of the room. Seeking the truth and knowing it was wrong, I have to apologize to the nurse. She was so excited that her ears were burning, and she immediately went down to find Lie Jiahui.

Although the city is large, even if there are tens of millions of residents, it is not difficult to find someone. Besides, Qiuzhen does not want to monopolize Xu Hongmei's biography, so she immediately contacted Xiao Guo. The Xiaoguo Detective Agency, which is usually a good place for a salon, has already closed down, making Bu Qiuzhen cry. At the moment, Xiao Guo lives in a hotel-style villa in the suburbs. Seek the truth and rush to see him. On the way, she had already spoken to Xiao Guo. "Mr. Xiao Guo, please tell me about Lie Jiahui's whereabouts." "He should be at home. You can try No. 1 Xiyang Road."

"He doesn't have to go to work?" "Lieshi is unemployed. He has been with Xu Hongmei since he graduated from university." "what?" "By modern standards, he is worthless, but at that time, he would be regarded as a lover!" "There is only one road between Xiyang Road and your place." "You can come to me in time." "I just want to see Qiqi." "You are wrong, Qiqi has never tried to live with me." "I didn't imply that." "Stop talking nonsense." Qiuzhen drove the car to Sunset Road.

A servant came to answer the door. Qiuzhen didn't wait for him to open his mouth and said, "Bu Qiuzhen is looking for Lie Jiahui." The male servant went in to report. In less than a moment, Lie Jiahui came out to meet the guests. At home, he is wearing casual clothes and a pair of sneakers. His hair has just been washed, a little fluffy, and his body is a little haggard, but he is still a handsome man, no matter what he wears, he still looks pleasing to the eye. There are definitely not many people with such good looks, and the most rare thing is that he has no arrogance.

Fortunately, Qiuzhen is not young and has strong determination, so he can seek truth from facts, "Mr. Lie, Ms. Xu said, I want you to give me Volume 1." "She took care of me," Lie Jiahui was a little embarrassed. Qiuzhen said: "Although we don't meet many times, we are still old friends. To be honest, Mr. Lie, the first time I saw you, you were still a baby in my arms." Lie Jiahui blushed. He took Qiuzhen to the study room, opened a drawer, and took out a Pubo disk, "This is volume one." Qiuzhen took the "911 computer applicable?" Lie Jiahui's forehead.

Qiuzhen carefully put the floppy disk into her handbag, she knew it was just a copy, but cherished it just the same. Qiuzhen said: "I will return it immediately after watching it." Lie Jiahui sent her to the door. Qiu Zhen walked towards the car, but couldn't help but turned around and said to him: "Actually, your love life is already rich enough to be enviable." Lie Jiahui was taken aback for a moment, and then said, "Miss Bu, just read the paper and say it again and again. After reading it, you will understand." Bu Qiuzhen brought Volume 1 of Xu Hongmei's autobiography to Xiao Guo.

She was full of air, "Look, once the Hui family makes a move, there is a guarantee of a good harvest." Suddenly I heard Qiqi's voice, "Seeking the truth, you are still as funny as before." She was there. Qiuzhen was very happy, "Come on, let's enjoy it together." Xiao Guo took the disk and looked at it, "Hey, there are no 9/11 computers here." Qiuzhen said: "Then, please give it up to the point of giving it up." September 11 computers are not uncommon, and they are best used for writing. They know how to sort out the development of events in chronological order until the story is logical. Some authors who do not know how to control time and space regard 9/11 as a god.

Bu Qiuzhen's writing skills are not bad, but he also has one. Now she took Xiao Guo and Qi Qi to her home. It's a real home, everything you need, it's very comfortable.A dog and a cat came out to greet their owners, magazines, newspapers and Qiuzhen's childhood building blocks were piled up on the bookshelves. Qiqi couldn't help but commented, "So many external objects, you are really a human being in the world." Qiuzhen smiled and replied: "It's because I am very attached to the world of mortals." She made espresso to greet the guests. Xiao Guo shook his hand, the doctor had told him to drink mineral water instead. Seek truth to put the disk into the computer port. Volume 1 appears on the screen. Ms. Xu Hongmei appeared. When Qiqi saw it, she responded, "Well, she was younger then." Charm still exists is used to describe such a woman. Her long hair was pulled back, she was wearing a plain top, a string of pearls around her neck, her makeup was light and elegant, and her appearance was very noble. "Doctor Yuan, my name is Xu Hongmei, please listen to my story, maybe you would like to see me." Xiao Guo bowed his head, "So the story was told to Lao Yuan." Qiuzhen also let out a "huh", "She has never given up looking for Doctor Yuan." Xiao Guo showed an embarrassed look again, "This is Lao Yuan, but don't be afraid, I will definitely get him out this time." Xu Hongmei's voice is very gentle. Qiuzhen remembers this voice. When she was in her twenties, she was deeply impressed. She always wished she had that voice, especially when the opposite sex accused her of not being gentle enough. I could only hear Xu Hongmei going on: "This is the story of me and Lie Zheng." She paused, "Liezheng, whose name is Jiahui, was my father's best friend." Xiao Guo Huo stood up, stopped the image on the screen, turned his head to look at his two companions, and saw that Qiqi and Qiuzhen were even more shocked than him. To fall anytime. Lie Zheng is Lie Jiahui! It was so unbelievable that Xiao Guo said, "Xu Hongmei is confused." Immediately vetoing something that is incomprehensible is a common human problem, and it cannot be avoided by being as smart as Xiao Guo. Qiqi coughed, "Xiao Guo, let's finish the papers before holding a group meeting." "it is good." Xu Hongmei appeared on the screen again. Her tone was melancholy, "The first time I met Lie Jiahui, I was only eight years old. He and my father are business partners. I call him Uncle Lie. He married earlier, and his two sons are older than me. Mrs. Lie has always I hope to have a daughter who likes me very much, and always says to my father: "Xu Zhongkai, most people think that your entrepreneurial talent is the most enviable, but I think this cute little daughter is the glory of your life." Xu Hongmei frowned, lost in the past. At this time, a little girl appeared on the screen, with long hair and a shawl, wearing a very elegant light red gauze dress, with an extremely beautiful appearance, like a little fairy. This is a memory video. With Lie Jiahui's wealth, it is easy to buy a memory video recorder. Memories are turned into real images through instruments, and the three audiences, Xiao Guo, Qi Qi and Qiu Zhen, go back to the last century. I saw the little girl walking through the luxuriously furnished living room, walking towards a handsome middle-aged man, leaning her face on his big hand, "Daddy", she called softly. That middle-aged man is Xu Zhongkai. "Hongmei's tenth birthday is today, she has grown up." It was Mrs. Xu who was speaking, with a pleasant smile, she stretched out her hand to beckon her daughter over. The servant took out a small birthday cake. "Look who's coming." The little girl turned her head away, her big eyes shining brightly. The three spectators saw Lie Jiahui walking in gracefully, hey!He in the last century is exactly the same as he in this century, his appearance is like a jade tree facing the wind. Xiao Guo stood up again, "How is it possible! The little girl has become a white-haired mother-in-law, how could he remain the same." Qiuzhen pressed Xiao Guo, "Why hasn't he changed? Don't forget that Lie Jiahui is over 80 years old." Xiao Guo rubbed his eyes and sat down slumped, time and space confused him. Qiuzhen couldn't help but praised: "Look at the people in the past who knew how to live. Those clothes, that furniture, that kind of leisure, once lost, they will be lost forever." Only Qiqi remained silent, paying attention to the development on the screen. As soon as the little girl saw Lie Jiahui, she ran over, "Uncle Lie!" she yelled. Lie Jiahui hugged her gently in his arms, anyone could see his intoxicated expression. The scene slowly fades away. Xu Hongmei said softly: "I think we have always been in love, and the age gap makes it difficult for us to express our feelings." When Xu Hongmei reappeared, she was already a young girl. Her face was still like that of an angel, but there was a hint of stubbornness between her brows. She has long black hair in a ponytail, a white shirt with the collar turned up, and a round skirt. Mrs. Xu sat on the edge of the bed with a tense expression, "Hongmei, tell me honestly, you leave early and return late, and you often skip classes. What are you looking for?" Heh, I've become a problem girl. To be honest, she smiled, thinking of her own young and unruly years, she would rebel against everything. Xu Hongmei answered her mother coldly: "Homework is boring." "Are you secretly seeing someone?" "I'm not a thief, everything I do is aboveboard." "You meet Lie Jiahui privately." "I can't believe the biological parents would have private detectives stalking their daughter." Xiao Guo said "Ouch". He remembered that this case was handled by his master himself. After the master took over the business, he said with emotion: "What kind of world, parents, children, husbands and wives all come to private detectives for help." At that moment, Mrs. Xu said angrily: "Hongmei, you are not young anymore, you can read newspapers, your father is currently in a lawsuit with Lie Jiahui, why did you betray your parents and associate with Lie?" "Father is father, and daughter is daughter." Mrs. Xu was so angry that she burst into tears, "Hongmei, your self-willedness has made your parents sad, and the Lie family is extremely confused. How can I bear it!" Xu Hongmei suddenly held her mother's hand, "Mom, you will know in the future that I didn't act rashly for a while, I really love him." Mrs. Xu shook her daughter's hand, "I regret giving birth to you." The mother's crying gradually faded away. Xu Hongmei's narration approached: "My father didn't win the lawsuit, so he swallowed his anger and settled with Lie Jiahui out of court. A pair of good friends turned against each other because of a registered trademark. In the following years, Jiahui expressed regret again and again. But many regrets and hates, once cast, never look back, countless nights of tossing and turning, I heard the cry of my mother, she loved me so much, and I, I disappointed her so much." Qiuzhen heard this, and suddenly shed tears in a daze. She lowered her head and quietly wiped away her tears. The front side of the disk is now playing. Xiao Guo raised his head and asked, "How many volumes are there?" Seeking the truth: "I don't know." Qiqi replied: "Depending on the situation, there are about five volumes." "how do you know?" "Didn't you notice that Volume 1 has already described what happened in the past ten years." Qiuzhen has always admired Qiqi's carefulness. Xiao Guo instructed: "To be honest, make a copy of Volume 1, return it, and borrow Volume 2." Seeking the truth, he murmured, "I haven't asked for permission from others, isn't it good?" "Hey, if you don't say it, I won't say it. Who knows, I'll fax the copy to Lao Yuan's computer. It's for serious purposes, so stop talking nonsense." "Yes Yes Yes." "Let's look at the reverse side of the disk now." Qiqi supported her head with her hands, "I want to take a rest, I'm tired." Xiao Guo said: "But I am very impatient. Let's vote." Qiuzhen quickly raised his hand, "I agree to read on." The minority obeys the majority. Well, it was a wedding in the first place. The bride in her twenties is Xu Hongmei, in an ivory satin dress, her hair is tied up, and she wears pearl jewelry. Her partner is Lie Jiahui with white sideburns. At first glance, I think it is a father sending his daughter to marry, but no, he is the groom. . There was not a single relative or friend who attended the ceremony. Those who were willing to attend were not invited, and those who were welcome refused to attend. There is an unconcealable loneliness in the big eyes of the girl bride. Ah, being different comes at a price. Qiqi said softly, "Who is the greatest in this matter?" Qiuzhen smiled, "Of course the young people recommend Xu Hongmei, she is so romantic and courageous, to pursue true love." Qiqi also laughed, "Lie Jiahui is worthy of her too, shocking the world, abandoning the existing happy family and marrying Xu Hongmei." Qiu Zhen said, "But at the moment, my opinion is very different. I think the most beautiful and rare one is Mrs. Lie who quit silently." "The beauty of a gentleman's adulthood." "Many people understand this truth, but few people can do it." "However, to use a cliché, since you can't keep his heart, why do you need his people?" The truth-seeking answer: "So that the third party can only get a heart without a body." Xiao Guo said: "Master Lie is indeed commendable." "Lie Jiahui is so lucky." "But he doesn't think so." Qiuzhen stood up and turned off the computer, "The responsibility for borrowing the second paper falls on me." After reading the disk, seek truth and then rest. She slept very sweetly and comfortably for the first time, but after waking up at 2 o'clock in the middle of the night, she couldn't fall asleep again. Xu Hongmei could only say one word over and over again in her mind: I made my mother so sad... Qiuzhen's mother passed away long ago, and she was still young at that time, and she didn't know how to make her mother sad. That night was very long, Qiuzhen rummaged through the boxes and cabinets, and recalled many old memories. She sat in the kitchen with a coffee cup and watched the sky brighten. At nine o'clock, Qiuzhen called the Liefu. Lie Jiahui said: "Miss Bu, do you have many doubts in your heart?" Ask truth to admit, "Can we meet?" "Sorry I can't have an after-day chat with you." "Thirty minutes is enough." "I'm waiting here." When people said they were waiting, they were really sincere. Lie Jiahui stood at the door to welcome Bu Qiuzhen. Very ordinary clothes are the best decoration for him. Seeking the truth and not mentioning her own request, just asking: "When will Ms. Xu be discharged from the hospital?" "I will pick her up in the afternoon, she is really tired of the hospital." Qiuzhen sat down gently, "Only thirty minutes of interview time?" "A famous reporter can discover countless materials in half an hour." Qiu Zhenqian said: "Who doesn't want to have that kind of skill." Lie Jiahui looked at her gently. The confusion in the truth-seeking tone is real, "Mr. Lie, how old are you?" Lie Jiahui thought for a while before answering: "I am thirty-eight years old." Qiuzhen coughed, "If you were only thirty-eight years old, how could you marry Xu Hongmei fifty years ago?" "Heh, I was already sixty years old when I married Hongmei." Qiuzhen stood up, "Please explain, Mr. Lie." With a calm tone, Lie Jiahui answered lightly, "Miss Bu, I have lived twice in my life." Qiuzhen swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Even in the 21st century, such a thing is hard to accept. Seeking truth is very open and full of imagination. She waved her hand and guessed curiously: "You died at the age of eighty, and your soul reincarnated, saying that you lived again." Lie Jiahui bowed, "No." "Your body is taken by another young soul." "Not right." Qiuzhen stared and said, "I see, you reverted to a child when you were eighty years old." Lie Jiahui smiled wryly, "Miss Bu is a smart person." "Rejuvenate, restore youth!" Qiuzhen said excitedly, "This is the dream of all human beings, and only you can fully realize the wish." After she finished speaking, she suddenly noticed that there was no joy on Lie Jiahui's face, and suddenly remembered that his rejuvenation was so thorough that he actually turned back into a child and grew up in Xu Hongmei's arms. Lie Jiahui raised his head: "Miss Bu, you understand." Qiuzhen sat down on the chair. Lie Jiahui looked at his watch. This visit probably lasted more than 30 minutes. Qiuzhen said with a smile, "It doesn't matter, just speak slowly." He began to narrate: "The year I married Hongmei, I was already sixty years old." Qiuzhen interrupted him, "It's the prime of life." "That's a nice way of saying it." Lie Jiahui smiled wryly. "Mr. Lie, I sincerely think that this is the golden age of human beings. The responsibilities have been exhausted, and the hard work is behind us. How much wisdom has been earned, and we are free and happy." "Miss Bu, that's because you don't have a twenty-one-year-old partner." Ah, the world is difficult from ancient times. Be truthful and smile. "After I realized my wish to live with Hongmei, I realized that the difficulties had just begun." So it may be a great wisdom not to deliberately pursue anything. "I've deliberately accommodated each other for many years, with both bitterness and joy. It's really hard for Hongmei, and only she can do it. I'm getting old." Seeking the truth naturally knows what aging is all about. She sighed. The hair is gradually thinning, the skin is slowly loosening, and many things are not enough, and the vision and hearing are greatly degraded... But the heart is unwilling, struggling in the body to improve, in vain. Qiuzhen turned pale, a little discouraged. Therefore, human beings delusional to live forever. Lie Jiahui said: "I foolishly searched for doctors everywhere to restore my youth." Seeking the truth, "Oh". "I found a famous doctor and made my wish come true, but his operation made a little mistake." Lie Jiahui stood up, poured out a glass of wine, and took a long gulp. "I asked him to make me return to my prime, but his operation was not so sophisticated, the endocrine was out of control, and I became a toddler." Qiuzhen still called out "Yeah". Lie Jiahui said, "Miss Bu, I would like to lend you Volume 2. You should know the details." Seeking truth and compassion. "I'm going to the hospital to pick up Hongmei now." To be honest, look at the time, exactly thirty minutes. It is a tragedy for a person who values ​​time so much, but time just jokes with him. Beg the truth and return volume one. Lie Jiahui suddenly laughed, "Miss Bu, I admire your courage. Strictly speaking, I am already an old man in his 120s, yet you can talk and laugh with me freely." Seeking the truth without saying a word. Having worked as a reporter for many years, she has seen a lot and knows how many people like to make a fuss about their age. The fame and fortune are exaggerated ten times. "Don't you think it's scary?" Lie Jiahui asked softly. Seek straightness as if nothing had happened, "Life has its own adventures." This answer has reached the level of diplomacy. But when Lie Jiahui heard this, he nodded as if meeting a confidant. "Miss Bu, I'll take you out." Qiuzhen carefully put the Volume 2 disk into the handbag. The truth is gradually revealed, really strange. Qiuzhen returned home and immediately put Volume 2 into the computer. Her mood is like that of a junior high school student reading a fascinating novel. No matter what happens, she burns the lamps and fights at night, and neglects her homework. Forever. She was excited, her cheeks were hot, and she was inexplicably nervous. Instead of notifying Xiao Guo and Qi Qi, she just pressed the button to play Xu Hongmei's memory fragments. Take a sip of ice water. Xu Hongmei appeared on the screen. She is dressed as a young woman. The background is a unique seating room, she holds Lie Jiahui's hand.And he's getting old. Lieshi was sitting in a wheelchair, with his feet covered by a piece of blanket. He was very weak, and his hands kept shaking rhythmically. Qiuzhen said softly, "Perkinson's disease!" He could only hear him say: "Hongmei..." The voice was muffled. Seeking the truth, I didn't hear it clearly, so I will play it again. It turned out that what he said was, "Hongmei, I thought we would be happy." Xu Hongmei's eyes were wet, "Jiahui, I am indeed happy." "Ah," the old man sighed, "Who are you hiding? My best days have passed before I met you. For nearly ten years, you have been with a disabled old man, taking care of his daily life and food. You are like a bird in a cage. , Hongmei, I want to give you back your freedom." "I don't want that freedom." The scene should be moving, but to be honest, I feel like a shame. "Jiahui, I went to see Dr. Rong." Lie Jiahui waved his hand, expressing his disinterest. "Jiahui, go see him." "Nothing can be forced." "Other things can be left to him, but Dr. Rong said that he is sure to restore your youth." "Do you really believe such a thing exists?" Lie Jiahui seemed to be smiling, and it was hard to tell the difference between crying and laughing on a wrinkled face afflicted by disease. "Jiahui, what loss do you have?" "Yes, I want to retain some dignity." Qiuzhen applauded at this moment. But Xu Hongmei fell on his lap and begged, "For me, Jiahui, for me." Lie Jiahui laughed, "I'm already past puberty." "Again." "Hongmei, I can do it, I will agree, but I am tired, I don't want to start all over again." Xu Hongmei cried. "You let me rest in peace." "No!" "Hongmei, my fate with you is over, please let nature take its course." Xu Hongmei raised her head stubbornly, "No, manpower is superior to heaven." "Hongmei, don't make me tired." He closed his eyes. Qiuzhen was startled, Lie Jiahui's face was haggard, there seemed to be no fat, muscles and bones under the skin, and the whole face collapsed. Xu Hongmei raised her head, and the stubbornness of girlhood climbed up the corners of her eyebrows and eyes again. The scene is over. Qiuzhen took a breath and reached out to touch his face, old?Not too old, she suddenly planned to cheer up and write several novels about it.Whether it is good or not is another matter. If you like to do it and can do it, it is already a wonderful thing. With a rumbling stomach, Qiuzhen made a sandwich, took a quick bite, and returned to the screen. The phone rang. I really don't want to answer it. But the ringtone persisted. Seeking the truth who knows who, had to button. Only a sneer was heard, "Do you dare to steal the information?" "I just wanted to get a sneak peek." Qiqi blamed her: "Please be honest, I can't help you this time." Beg the truth, "I'll pick you up." "It's useless, I'm already angry." "Mr. Xiao Guo, have you got the machine yet? I'll hook up the wire and let's watch it together." "Bu Qiuzhen, you don't seek truth at all." "I thought you two weren't up yet." "Nonsense, quickly connect the line to 973541." "As ordered." After doing some tricks, Qiuzhen can watch a program with Xiao Guo at the same time in different places. Oh, Lie Jiahui is already lying in the hospital. He seemed to be in a deep sleep, more like a coma. Before the bed was Xu Hongmei and a doctor. Xu Hongmei only heard Xu Hongmei say, "Doctor Rong, I have signed, please perform the operation immediately." "The patient has no objection?" "Who doesn't want to regain their youth." "Then, from this moment on, I announce the death of Lie Zheng and the rebirth of Lie Jiahui." Nurses came in at this time and pushed Lie Jiahui out for surgery. Xu Hongmei sat quietly in the ward. After a long time, she said, "Jiahui, I violated your wishes." She sighed, "It turns out that I love myself more than I love you. I am not willing to let you go. It took so much hard work to get married. I must buy time. When you come out of the operating room, you will understand my love." painstakingly." She buried her beautiful face deeply in her palm.