Chapter 8 chapter eight

Ting-feng entrusts his sister to sell the property. Nuo Qin advised: "It's good to have a resting place when you come back. Why sell it in a hurry? It's not bad to rent a house. Anyway, you don't wait for the money. When you come back to work in the future, you can have a place to live." Tingfeng replied: "If you keep it and don't let it go, how can you make a profit?" Nuo Qin said: "Yes, it looks like I won't get rich either." "Recently, you have been quieter. Are there any thorns in your work?" "I'm not a singer star."

"Really, I always thought you were a star who could write." Only my sister dared to mock her like this. "As soon as I hear your voice, I know that Li Zhongfu is in the past." "Good guess." "You will regret it thirty years later." Cen Nuoqin smiled slightly, "But, now is now." I wrote until dawn, and fell asleep on the table. The phone rang, waking her up. "Qinqin, did that wake you up?" Hey, it's brother-in-law Gao Jiliang. "I'm awake, it's okay, what's the matter?" "I am back."

Nuo Qin's heart sank, didn't she become a wandering vagrant.country But he continued, "I'm a little loose, and I want to pay you back." "Oh, no rush." "By the way, I came to search for some oriental cultural relics and go back to make shop decorations. Qinqin, can I come out for tea?" Nuo Qin breathed a sigh of relief, "Why are you being polite?" "We're staying at the Emerald Hotel." He gave the address. Nuoqin had never heard of such a hotel, so she went to find him and waited for him in the small attached coffee shop.

This kind of hotel is where the members of the Southeast Asian tour group stay, and Gao Jiliang actually lives in it now. He hasn't rolled over yet. Alas, it is easier said than done to rise from the east and bend the waist. Someone called her. She looked up and was stunned, it was him, it was Gao Jun, but he was more than half his size, now he is a fat man, his face is flushed, he is either too sunburned, or he drank too much beer, when we met on the street, really will not recognize. In terms of appearance, women are better maintained and have an advantage. Nuoqin smiled. Only then did he realize that there was another person following Gao Jun.

Oh, it's a red-haired woman, bigger than him, with freckles, but with a brighter smile. Most fat people are friendly, probably because they can eat as much as they want, so they are in a cheerful mood. Gao Jiliang introduced: "Ma Tiida, this is the lovely Qinqin I often refer to, Qinqin, who came to meet my wife and partner." Nuoqin sat quietly. His thigh was thicker than her waist, so she didn't dare to act rashly. After the greeting, it was obvious that Gao Jiliang was sincerely satisfied with his current life, and he said, "Qinqin, when will you come to visit us?" He came back from a desperate situation and had no other requirements.

It is also a good thing not to be nostalgic for the silk shirts and floral ties of the past. In a person's life, the changes and turning points can be so great. At this moment Matida asked her, "Have you ever been to Australia?" Nuo Qin shook her head. In the southern hemisphere, she is only interested in Antarctica, or else it is the southern tip of Argentina, Tierra del Fuego. "When will I be allowed to be the host to greet you?" "Yes," said Qinqin, "the Great Barrier Reef is the most attractive." Unexpectedly, this meeting was very fast, and at the end, Gao Jiliang still mentioned his ex-wife.

"Tingfeng is okay." Nuoqin kept his mouth shut, "Torai, not bad." "Where's Didi?" "Didi has always been sensible." "Do you have a photo?" Nuo Qin didn't feel cruel, she said lightly, "I didn't bring it out." "Matida is pregnant." Nuo Qin just nodded. "Tingfeng, is she still alone?" That would reveal, "Yeah, she's not a random person." "How is her business?" "Tingfeng has retired." "The rapid retreat, she is smarter than me." Nuo Qin suddenly said, "You are also very brave."

For the first time, he showed a timid look: "One must live on." He was also amazed at how well he adapted to the environment. "I have other appointments." Gao Jiliang took out a check and returned it to Nuoqin. Nuo Qin pressed his hand, "Brother-in-law, take it as my wedding present to you." Gao Jiliang said shyly, "Qinqin..." Nuo Qin nodded. Nama Tiaoyuan understood and was very moved, hugging Nuoqin. She smelled strongly of sweat, very pungent. Nuo Qin said goodbye. Walking to the door, I heard Gao Jiliang say to Ma Tida: "Qinqin is a writer..."

When she graduated from university, Gao Jun gave a generous gift of a pure gold Rolex. That watch is still in the safe, brand new, and Nuo Qin thinks it is vulgar, so she refuses to wear it no matter what. He was generous to her, and she knew the rewards. She just wanted to go home and wash off the sweat of the southern hemisphere. As she was walking towards the parking lot, she suddenly heard someone calling her. "Caught it." It was Lin Lihong. She had dressed up, she was strong yet graceful, and Nuo Qin had never admired her from this angle. "Come on, let's go to the party together."

"I have something to do." "Humans are social animals, so don't be too isolated, come on." Nuo Qin said, "I'm not dressed up." "Naturally high-quality, without powder." "Look at my white shirt and jeans──" Lin Lihong had already pulled her into the car. After all, it was her editor, that is, the second-level master in Nuoqin's mouth. They were the ones who were in contact with them on weekdays. If they had any request, they would let it go, which would make things much more convenient. Nuoqin reapplied her lipstick in the car.

Lin Lihong glanced at her, "You are the most beautiful in the industry." "Is it the official voting result?" Lin Lihong smiled. "Tonight there will be Mei Yanchan." "Heh, masters also enjoy noodles?" "How do all motley crews fight?" "She doesn't seem to be paying us much attention." "He is very generous, since he came out, he must have a lot of fun talking and laughing." "That's called self-cultivation." Many experts had arrived first, and when they saw Nuoqin, they all came forward to meet her. Nuo Qin saw a smiling face in the distance, and hurried over to say hello. "Miss May." "Please sit down." Seniors are seniors after all, calm and relaxed. Nuo Qin blurted out: "Someone criticizes me unfairly, what should I do?" Mei Yanchan was stunned, then smiled and said: "First of all, we must declare one thing: our writing is the best in the world, if it cannot be handed down to the world, it is just that the sky has no eyes, so all criticism is malicious slander." Nuo Qin didn't expect her to be so humorous, she almost shed tears from laughing. "Yes, yes," Nuoqin said, "I think exactly the same." Mei Yanchan continued: "He criticizes him, and I write by me. Twenty or thirty years have passed, and I am still the same. I just feel that there is nothing new. It is kitsch and empty. I am used to it. If you are no longer popular and best-selling, you will lose the honor of being criticized." "what." "After a long time, you will get used to it." "But I don't know those people." "When you become famous, you have become a public figure. You are called Gonggong. People don't need to know you." "Wow." Mei Yanchan smiled, "Are you willing to pay such a price?" Cen Nuoqin couldn't stop saying, "I'm eagerly looking forward to it." "Can I answer your question?" "It's like enlightenment, enlightenment, and I can't use it enough." The two laughed heartily. Everyone quickly asked: "What is so happy?" Mei Yanchan immediately spoke to him from left to right. Nuoqin secretly admired her. In the future, when she becomes a senior, she will be so generous and talk endlessly. Lin Lihong is right, it is necessary to go out and walk around, and you can always learn from others, just like a joke that Tongxing knows: we don't do anything that someone does, and we have already achieved more than half of the success. Nuoqin still had problems. She said softly to Ms. Mei: "I am afraid of the column career of submitting manuscripts every day." "Is it because you are afraid of hard work?" "No, I am in a hurry to write a chapter every day, and the call from the editorial department comes again, and I have to write a full number of words to hand in my homework. I can't think carefully, organize the text properly, and write some more interesting words. Time and energy are eroded by column after column. Away, in a hurry, with an errand, with no respite." The senior smiled and said nothing. "Many times, when you can't find the topic in a hurry, the column is like writing a diary, without any dignity." Ms. Mei let out a sigh of relief, which was an answer. Later, they changed the subject. After socializing, when I returned home, I found that the white shirt was slightly stained with red wine, which shows that I had a good time just now. The apartment was silent, and Nuo Qin felt very lonely. Alas, my little sister has wasted more than twenty springs, and her heart is so lonely... Taking advantage of the drunkenness, Nuo Qin burst out laughing. Bending over laughing, laughing till weeping, finally, fell asleep on the sofa with a bang. When she woke up the next day, she found that her left side was tightly pressed against her arm, so numb and unable to move. She groaned strangely and rubbed it vigorously. Terrible, the wrinkles on her face are all the dimples printed on the sofa fabric, she groaned a few times, one night of entertainment, three days of exhaustion, a social butterfly is not easy, if you want to concentrate on work, you think it is better to go out less, energy is like ammunition , have to be reserved for serious purposes. The weather has turned cold, and women all over the street are wearing winter clothes. I used to buy ten pieces, but now I have to add one to suit the occasion. They all choose coats with fur collars. Autumn goes and winter comes, and it is extremely cold. Although it is a subtropical city, winter coats are indispensable. Every time I tidy up my closet, Nuoqin wants to move to Singapore. It's so simple and the temperature is constant all year round. Old clothes are not considered old, at most they have been worn three to five or seven times, but I got tired of looking at them first, so I folded them up one by one and packed them up to send to the Salvation Army. Future children ask: "Mom, where does all your income go?" All worn out. I'm in my twenties, and I'm not young anymore, so I should have a plan. Cen Nuoqin shuddered, really unwilling to think about it. It's better to chat with Wensi. "Why is every stage of life full of fear?" Wen Si replied: "Shi Jia was thinking about this question under the bodhi tree. How should I answer it?" Nuo Qin was laughed at by him. He asked again, "Do you like nature?" "What is nature?" "The sea, the forest, the mountains." "It's hard to reach us here, how about you?" "For sixty-five Canadian dollars, you can take a boat to see the spouts near Tofino Island." "The kids are lucky." "When you get close to nature, you will have less fear of life. Living in the city, everything seems to be human. Gradually, the work of heaven is mixed with the flesh. Of course, it is hard." "Vince, you are getting more and more interesting." "Once upon a time, we hated each other." "Yes, at one point I thought you were an old Puritan lady." "Ha ha ha ha ha." Nuo Qin asked, "Wen Si, would you like to hear my voice?" "I'm sure your voice is like a silver bell." "Can I talk on the phone?" Nuoqin begged. "Why get too close?" He refused gently. "It's too late, you and I have already become friends." "Yes, you are very aggressive. Unknowingly, you have invaded my private sense." "Surrender." "Never." "I take no prisoners." "Ah, it doesn't matter whether you shoot or kill." Nuoqin completely forgot the suffering of life, and then hit the snake with the stick, "Are you married or single?" She really wanted to know more. "unmarried." By this time, as smart as Levins, he should have guessed that Cen Nuoqin knew his true gender. But he still doesn't mention it. Nuoqin didn't say anything either. She continued to ask, "Do you have pets?" "I have a twelve year old golden retriever." "Raised since childhood?" It's an old dog. "No, I adopted it last year from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." "A dog's lifespan is at most sixteen or seventeen years old." "Yeah, so no one wants it." "It can be seen that people give you an expert." "No, choosing a mate will never be so kind and demanding." Nuo Qin laughed again. The next day, when I opened the newspaper, the headline was "Several large organizations have decided not to distribute year-end double salary". Lin Lihong dialed the phone to express his opinion: "Every business must be raped. The first thing I think of is to buckle the buddy. Some companies still have profits, but they also seize the opportunity to be mean to their employees, so the descendants of these bosses are not prosperous." "What about the cosmic agency?" "Of course not to be reconciled to future generations: if you want to send it out, everyone's head will be scratched." "The environment is improving, and it will be added next year." "Working characters don't start." "So when the order was issued, it was necessary to ask for a price." "You're right, why be embarrassed." Cen Nuoqin laughed loudly, "You only blush when you can't pay the rent." "I really don't know how to spend this Lunar New Year." Nuo Qin thought of Luo Guozhu, Wu Siben and Guan Chaoqin, how should they spend the Spring Festival? She smiled and replied, "Grit your teeth." Lin Lihong cried out in boredom: "I can't take it anymore, my mood has reached the bottom, I feel so helpless." "Write to the Lonely Hearts Club and express your love." "Speaking of the club, I have serious business to discuss with you." When the editorial department mentions serious things, it is not a good thing. "Can't you talk on the phone?" "You can come here yourself." "You always command the world, who dares not to obey." Nuoqin really didn't want to go. Negotiations, negotiations, discussions... It really hurts the cells, but it doesn't work if you don't go, one person does one thing and one person does it. Cen Nuoqin faced reality. The meeting room is still brand new, the air conditioner is cold, strange, it is winter, and the air conditioner is still on. Ms. Lin, who used to serve tea in the past, is sitting in an important seat today. She has something to say, and her face changes as soon as she gets rich. They all look alike. Lin Lihong walked in. "Nuoqin, you are so kind, you are never late." "Come on, let's talk straight." "Nuoqin, it's very comfortable to talk to you without beating around the bush." "Shoot." "Nuoqin, recently, the two hosts of Lonely Heart Mailbox have lost sparks." "But to cancel?" It's really good news, and finally get rid of the difficulty. The editorial department asks you to write, but if you don’t write, you don’t know how to flatter and lose face, so you have to write, and one day the order is issued again, saying that you don’t need to write anymore, how happy you are. Among so many forms of columns, Cen Nuoqin is most afraid of being a mailbox host, and loves writing novels. Great, from now on, it has nothing to do with Cen Nuoqin if any reader's girlfriend stops loving him. Lin Lihong expressed surprise, "Look at you, you look so happy, why?" "Lihong, it's time for a new team change and it's the turn of the new blood. You pick two sharp-tongued newcomers with a lot of opinions on top, and still use the two names of Wensi and Wenbi to do the relay race. There must be something new." "Uh-" "Wenbi and Evans are just pen names, and it doesn't matter whoever enters it. This is called habitual reading, and the system wins." Lin Lihong calmed down. "The sprite always has a good idea. After a while she asked, "Won't the readers notice?" "If you write better, you don't care about it." Nuo Qin's answer was a bit cunning. "One time you wrote quite a sensation." "It's just a fight, everyone does." "Hey, wouldn't it be more exciting to find a few people to scold the street." "So there's such a thing as a pen war." "Nuoqin, you are replaced this time, why are you so happy?" "Finally I can concentrate on creating." "Not worried about the source of income?" "After doing this business, I prepared for the worst." "With such arrogance, someone must support you." "Yes, to be honest, that is my natural open-minded character." "Envy others." "Then, I resign." "Wait a minute, first of all, I have to have a meeting with my boss, and then I have to find the right person." Nuo Qin smiled, "It's not difficult, it's not difficult. Many people want to be writers. Under your wise leadership, talents are easily discovered and recognized." Everyone wants to listen to good words, Lin Lihong thought to himself: Cen Nuoqin really deserves to be a famous writer, and his observations are just right. "These episodes will still be hosted by you." "Of course, it's my duty." Only then did Cen Nuoqin understand what it meant to be relieved. When I got home, I felt that I should explain to my partner. "Wensi, I have retired after a successful career. I have resigned from the post of mailbox host. I hereby inform you." The surprised reply came quickly: "Why didn't you tell me earlier about such an important decision?" "I also made a hasty decision." Nuo Qin told the story once. " "Yes. That's the only way to do it." "My bottom line has long been exceeded, and I really don't want to play new tricks." "Then, I'll go with you too." "No no, you don't need to go with me." "I do so voluntarily." "Sorry to bother you." "Too serious, I have learned a lot from you this year." "Yes, I did something wrong, if you don't do it, half the battle is already done." "You're so funny." Nuoqin was silent. "I admire your wit." "It's just street smart. If you are told to leave, you will leave if you are happy, or leave if you are full of resentment. There is always a banquet in the world. It is better to respectfully obey orders and retire happily, so as not to be hated by others." "I also understand this principle, but it is more difficult to practice." "Others may not be able to do it, Wen Si, I have confidence in you." "I have to resign from the editorial office." "Vince, let's get in touch again." "must." "Wensi." Nuoqin was reluctant to let go, she was afraid that if there was no official business, Levinsi would terminate their relationship. "What else is there?" Nuoqin was silent. Levins said suddenly, "Cen Nuoqin, I will greet you every day." Nuo Qin smiled and turned off the computer. She was lying on the desk, one part melancholy, two part helpless. It's one thing to pretend to be chic, but of course I don't want to. Suddenly, she thought of something. Nuoqin jumped up, printed out the e-mail just now and read it again. "Cen Nuoqin, I will say hello to you every day." He already knew who she was. Hey, it's superfluous for two people to deceive you these times. Nuoqin laughed out loud. Pronunciation letter: "My girlfriend has changed her mind, what should I do?" The writing said: "Quickly forget the past and work hard for the future. If the other party changes his mind, there is nothing you can do about it. Don't try any behavior that is not self-loving. Later, you will definitely find a better partner." This standard answer is exactly the same as the mailbox advice thirty years ago. Someone should make an introduction to the mailbox culture in the city and write a book to reflect the mentality of the people's livelihood in society. How many idiotic men and women have been saved by the mailbox host?How many readers really accepted the host's advice?Also, it will be at least a month after the answer is published, can it really help? It's all a mystery. "Nuoqin, it's snowing here." Nuoqin thought it was her sister, but it was Levins. "Vince, you haven't answered the reader's letter yet." "Breakdown will get better slowly, don't bother me." "Maybe he's heartbroken." "If you want to commit suicide, you should have already done so." "It's kind of cruel to be too sensible." "Do you want to greet Tingfeng? In the first snow season, she might be scared." What, even she has a sister named Cen Tingfeng who knows that this person is not simple. "Nuoqin, let me disclose my doubts. When Wu Siben asked me to be the host, he had already explained your ins and outs to me one after another." Wooth was a fox. "If you are petty, you will be angry." "I know who you are, too, Professor Levins." "That's great, I don't need to introduce myself." "Vince, can I hear your voice now?" "I'll call you right away," said Levins. Nuoqin was a little nervous. The phone didn't ring immediately, and Cen Nuoqin's palms were sweating for three minutes. "Finally here, Nuoqin took it lightly." "The other party asked:" Nuoqin? " It was a woman's voice. Nuoqin screamed out. It turned out that Levins was really a woman, she was so frightened that a heart seemed to jump out of her throat. "Nuoqin, Nuoqin, what's the matter, why are you screaming?" Ah, it's Tingfeng, Nuoqin is panting, it's my sister. "Sister, it's you!" "Isn't it me? Who are you waiting for?" "No, I'm sorry, I just saw a mouse slip by." "It's snowing today." "Ah, is that right, the snow scene is beautiful?" "Didi was rushing out to play and fell down. I took a lot of photos for her. Alas, I have seen snow in movies. I didn't expect it to be so beautiful in reality. It was an eye-opener." "Who will shovel the snow for you?" Nuo Qin immediately thought of the real problem. "Oh, there is an automatic snow melting device in the driveway, and the electricity bill is a little expensive." Nuoqin couldn't help laughing, look, there is nothing to worry about, even Tingfeng's fellow countryman Levinsi is too worried. "Can the school be closed due to bad weather?" "Go to school as usual. I listened to the advice of the old overseas Chinese and bought a Range Rover four-wheel drive, which is like a tank and can go everywhere." Nuo Qin smiled, "You definitely have a future." "But, I'm really lonely. I've worked hard for half my life. It would be great if I had someone to accompany me," Ting Feng said in a dejected tone, "I'm not afraid of it getting dark at three o'clock. There is a hearty fire, and I gossiping... Nuoqin, this is not a widow." Sichun, don't get me wrong." Nuo Qin hurriedly comforted her: "Eighty-year-olds are also afraid of loneliness." "The day before yesterday I had lunch with the real estate agent to discuss a little matter. He suddenly gave me a piece of chicken leg. I was so moved that I was almost in tears. How long has no one cared about me." "What kind of person is he? You have to be extra careful, don't trust strangers, and pay close attention to money." "This is what I have always taught you." Ting Feng was surprised. " "To encourage each other." Nuoqin smiled. "I still have a choice, don't worry." "Also, be very cautious. I've read reports that middle-aged and elderly women have a sudden increase in the rate of infectious diseases." "I see." "Only sisters dare to say such things." "People who have sisters are especially favored by God." Nuoqin asked: "Come to see you, is it too late to notify you within 24 hours?" " "You can ring the bell anytime." Tingfeng hangs up the phone. Unfortunately, the line was occupied by her sister. After talking for a few minutes, Nuoqin's phone didn't have a plug-in device. She thought it was rude to do so, and she didn't need to call once a day. Would Levins make an effort to call. Just worried, the phone rang. "Levins is looking for Cen Nuoqin." The voice was deep and pleasant. "I am." Nuo Qin was elated. "Hello, partner." "Hi everyone." Nuoqin cooed. He was very straightforward, "I want to date you, will you come to my house, or should I come to your house?" "It's your home." "Are you free for spring break?" "I can leave at any time, which is the only advantage of being freelance." "Give me twenty-four hours' notice." "Vince, I will make an important decision in the next few days: I want to quit my chores and concentrate on creating to make up for the laziness of the past few years." "That's good news, but you've worked hard in the past." "Have you seen the clumsy work?" "Recently read it." That is, I haven't read it before. Nuo Qin smiled and didn't intend to ask his opinion. " But he said this: "Concentrate on writing, that is, temporarily withdraw from the competition. When your carefully crafted masterpiece comes out, will you be unfamiliar with the readership?" "Huh, I haven't thought about it." "The five-year generation of young readers of urban popular works, if there is no work published for three years, it is almost completely out of touch, and the consequences are at your own risk." Nuo Qin was stunned, he didn't expect him to know the market so well. "Can I write two books a year?" "Three or two works can only be defended, not attacked, which will form readers' reading habits, at least bimonthly." "Is there such a rule?" "It's a secret everyone knows." "I'll think about it." Don't be like the kind of singer with great ambitions. When he is the most popular, he must go to higher education. After three years, he returns from his studies and still sings, but retreats to the third line, with a helpless look on his face. How about writing a hundred books first, then retiring, and officially writing serious subjects? "What are you thinking?" "future." Levin smiled, "Some people think about it for decades." After chatting for a few more words, they hung up the phone. Nuo Qin read the newspaper and saw the news of the high-level transfer of the government. Li Zhongfu's photo was placed in a prominent position. In the photo, he has a good appearance and a pleasant smile. The reporter's comments are extremely admirable, saying that he is a rare talent, has a bright future, is appreciated by his superiors, and that he is the only single man in that class. When the reporter asked a lot about why he was single, he answered with a smile: "You can't be high or low, you're not good at pleasing the opposite sex." Nuoqin smiled. I hope that all her friends will be promoted step by step like Li Zhongfu, rich and prosperous, everything will be smooth and prosperous for five generations. In that way, she will be honored. In the future, she will say to her granddaughter, "This big man is my grandmother's ex-boyfriend." "What happened?" "Heh, grandma thinks that his personality is not compatible, so she broke up with him." Hahahahaha; how pompous, not at all compromising, not at all vain. Cen Nuoqin closed the newspaper with a smile. Lin Lihong called. "Nuoqin, the editorial department has found a successor for the mailbox." "So fast? It can be seen that no one can do it. "She wants to see you, please advise." Nuo Qin hastily declined: "He must be smart, why should I talk too much." "Don't be mean." "I'm afraid of making a fool of myself and being ridiculed." "Do me a favor, we'll see you later, please prepare some refreshments." "It's called masculinity." "Thank you." There is a bank statement in the mailbox, hey, the manuscript fee has been deposited in again, Cen Nuoqin almost shed tears of gratitude, hoping that the stock market will go up day by day, otherwise the whole city will not know where the next meal will be. She breathed a sigh of relief. Only a neurotic person like her would be engaged in literary and artistic work. Nuoqin rushed to a nearby tea restaurant to buy fresh pineapple and cocktail bread. Nuoqin has never seen these two types of bread in foreign countries, and can only be found in Chinatown. Garlic bread is not bad, but it is not as good as pineapple butter. She can make big-name stocking black tea: boil the tea with a pot on the stove for three minutes, filter out the tea residue, and add three flowers of evaporated milk. Just finished, the distinguished guest came. Lin Lihong was hungry and thirsty, and said as soon as he entered the door: "The fragrance is dead, and it is worth trading your soul for this tea." "You still have a soul? Don't be so pretty." The girls who were traveling together couldn't help laughing when they heard that they were hurting each other like this. Nuo Qin looked at her, and saw that the successor had delicate features, who seemed to have just graduated from college and entered the industry, smart but not yet sharp, a bit reserved, but not pretentious, rather cute. But don't worry, society is a big dye vat, and within three to five years, she will change as she says, or she will pretend to be.