Chapter 4 Chapter Four

Shao Shao noticed that she was wearing a complete set of famous brand clothes, and every accessory was worth the price. "Strange, how could Aunt Su allow her daughter to go with such a person." Xiao Deng said: "Oh, there are so many Deng Zhineng in the world." "If you have anything to say, I'll say it first. I haven't had time to have children in the past few years." Xiao Deng took a big gulp of beer. He thought of what the screenwriter said, there was no story, and he couldn't finish it in three sentences, so he said: "Shaoshao, I found out that you have a half-sister who lives outside. If you want, you can share with her." recognize each other."

After finishing speaking in one breath, he breathed a sigh of relief. Shao Shao blinked, a little confused. She didn't ask Deng Zhineng to repeat, she digested those three short sentences and corrected him: "You mean, I have a half-sister?" "No," Deng Zhineng said with certainty, "that child's mother is Ms. Yao Xiangru." "Impossible, how could I not know." "She's only a year or two younger than you, you don't remember." "My mother would tell me we talked about everything." "I know you'll resist this, but Shaoshao, it's the truth."

"Who is she and what is her name?" "Shao Shao, she is Ou Qifang." There was a "buzz" in Shaoshao's ear, "Ah, so Aunt Su came to the door." "Yes, Ms. Su is here to return this sister to you." Shao Shao felt that his body was floating, and the chair seemed to be floating in mid-air. After a long while, she said dejectedly, "It's unbelievable how such a funny situation could happen to me." "Don't you always envy people who have good sisters?" "But, I don't know anything about Qifang." "Develop the relationship slowly."

"I feel hurt, why didn't mom say a word?" "Maybe she has difficulties, because the social atmosphere is not open, people of the previous generation have a lot of difficulties." "Poor Qifang, I have taken over my whole mother, she has no motherly love." "Her living conditions are much higher than yours." "Knowing that she is an adopted daughter, but she lives in someone else's house—" "She doesn't know her background, and Ou Yongliang is her biological father. Believe me, she didn't suffer." "No, no, Deng Zhineng, you don't understand that the stepmother is different, even the sensible Aunt Su is still different."

"But you don't have a father, and the two families are even." Shao Shao suddenly said, "I need a glass of strong wine." "I understand." He called Brandy for her. "Then, who is Ou Yanhe?" "Yanhe is Aunt Su's daughter, and has nothing to do with you." "Poor Qifang." Shaoshao couldn't help saying that. Deng Zhineng held his wife's hand, "Poor Shaoshao." Shao Shao said: "Oh my God, I'm going to suffer from insomnia tonight. I hate insomnia. Every day in life is less and less, and every day is worth cherishing. Therefore, every day must be lived happily, but from now on I will It can't be any easier, miserable!"

"Shaoshao, it's a good thing to have another sister." "Why is mother so tight-lipped? Doesn't she love Yanhe?" "Shaoshao, not Yanhe, but Qifang." "Ah yes, doesn't she love Qi Fang?" "That's not important, it's over, are you willing to recognize Qifang?" "Poor Qifang." "Shao Shao, Shao Shao." She is drunk. But at three o'clock in the middle of the night, Shaoshao woke up, got up without saying a word, washed her face and dressed. Deng Zhineng held her back, "Why?" Shao Shao raised her head: "Examination, get to the examination room earlier."

Deng Zhineng slapped her on the cheek, "Seven and eighty, what test?" Shaoshao saw a bright moon outside the window, and said dejectedly: "It's not yet dawn, so I can still sleep, remember to wake me up at seven o'clock." "Wake up!" Deng Zhineng held her shoulders and shook, "There is no exam, do you hear? There is no exam." Shaoshao stared blankly at him, then suddenly remembered that she was already an adult and married, with a heavy job and a family to take care of. She sat silently on the edge of the bed. "But was it a nightmare?"

She smiled slightly, "It was a sweet dream, I didn't know you then." Xiao Deng leaned on the bed, folded his hands, and closed his eyes, "Did you dream of your old classmate Huo Yongjin?" Shao Shao didn't answer. He nonsense: "Introduce Lao Huo to me in the future, then, dreaming will not be awkward." Shao Shao held her husband's hand, "Go to sleep and ignore me." Unexpectedly, Xiao Deng was angry, "How can I ignore you?" Shao Shao's eyes were red, but he always took her affairs as his own. Shaoshao thought of her colleague Tang Qiong, who worked the morning shift for three months and got up at five every day to go to work, but her husband was still the same. To fend for itself, it is not possible to change the way of life slightly for her, even temporarily.

Tang Qiong told Shaoshao that it's okay to go out wearing stars and moons, but the feeling of loneliness cannot be described with words. Deng Zhineng is not that kind of husband. Immediately he said: "Speak, complain, you don't have to be restrained at home, just vent if you like." After a while, Shaoshao asked, "Why didn't Aunt Su tell me the secret directly?" "Maybe she thinks I'm smarter and cuter." Shao Shao looked at Xiao Deng, "I believe so." "When did you meet Qi Fang?" "Let's talk about it when we get to know each other well," Shaoshao sighed, "Everyone has grown up, and they can talk for three days and three nights just by talking about the past, or if they don't mention a word, the past will be overthrown."

He didn't hear a response, but Deng Zhineng had fallen asleep with his head on his side and his head down. He was exhausted indeed. It was daylight. Shaoshao remembered that her mother got up early in the morning to correct the papers. Many night schools sprang up in the 1960s. Her mother used to teach Chinese. For a long time, mothers were willing to do any kind of handyman as long as they had some extra money, and they earned every tame. For a while, my mother was the "Shanghai woman who sold life insurance" in the mouth of the neighbors. At that time, what were Ou Yongliang and Su Shunjuan doing?

They have been enjoying themselves in the small bungalow, pretending that they can't find their old friends! Shaoshao was surprised and covered her mouth, she could hear the hatred in her tone, ah, it should be extinguished immediately, there should be no hatred, although her childhood life was relatively difficult, but what she got was not as good as Qi Fang or Yan He. few. Even if the identity can be changed, Shao Shao is still unwilling! Shao Shao is most afraid of a blank life. As innocent as Qi Fang and Yan He are, they have hardly hatched from the egg shell, they are extremely protected small animals, and they really suffer. Besides, Ou Yongliang is only well-to-do, not rich, so it is hardest for a young lady from this kind of background to find a partner. She cannot endure hardships, has no income, and ordinary families are not blessed. , stuck there, is a bit embarrassing. Shao Shao felt that she had made a breakthrough, and when she woke up every morning, she knew exactly what she should do. Like now, she has to shower and change to go back to the press room. She let Deng Zhineng sleep a little longer. When I got downstairs, I realized that it was a foggy day, everything in the world was wet, but the air was very fresh. Shao Shao took a breath, and was about to walk towards the car when she suddenly heard someone calling her. "Shao Shao." She turned away. Oh, she knows who he is. Shao Shao was immediately thankful that she was wearing an expensive suit, because she had to go to the bureau in the afternoon to maintain order and not be rude. She said in a very flat tone: "It's so early, Mr. Au." Yes, that was Ou Yongliang. His hair was all white, but he was combed very neatly. He was dressed in a dark suit and looked dignified and generous. He did not look like someone over sixty years old. He cleared his throat, "Do you know who I am?" Shaoshao suddenly satirized him, "I've heard the name for a long time, it's like thunder." Ou Yongliang was stunned, and slowly lowered his head. She is different from the two daughters in his family. Ou Shaoshao is quick to respond and sharp in speech. She is a powerful character. Life has trained her to be like this, right? Over there, Shaoshao thought to himself, for more than ten years, dealing with all kinds of people in the society, either being criticized or fighting against others, duh!Where are there fuel-efficient lamps. Ou Yongliang looked at Shaoshao in the mist. Like, really like. Shaoshao knew what he was thinking, and said bluntly: "I have been telling Aunt Su that my mother is not like me." Ou Yongliang suddenly wanted to tell Shao Shao that he held her in his arms when he was a child. But Shao Shao looked at his watch, "I'm in a hurry to go to work." "Oh yes, I'll give you a ride." The dark blue RV drove up. Shao Shao did not refuse. She sat naturally and calmly in the carriage. At this moment, Ou Yongliang felt that Shaoshao was just one of all capable young women in the city, very strange, and he dared not offend her. It was Shao Shao who asked, "What is Mr. Ou's business?" "I make plastic." Business is business, Shao Shao lamented that there is no need to engage in shipping construction, even if it is just plastic or enamel, he can already live well. The mother had no money, no courage, broke her leg when she ran, and suffered all her life. "I heard that you are an official in the government?" Shao Shao was taken aback, and laughed out a "chi" and said, "Oh yes, Douguan." "Shunjuan said you married well." "My requirements are low." "He's a good young man." "His requirements are not high." Shaoshao smiled. Ou Yongliang suddenly had an epiphany, "That is the true meaning of marriage." "In my humble opinion that's the essence of any relationship." Ou Yongliang was surprised, she was so intelligent, he knew that she was only three or two years older than Qi Fang and Yan He, and those two in the family were really spoiled. He finally said what was in his heart: "I miss you mother and daughter all the time." "Thank you Mr. Au." "After the breakup—" "Mr. Au, I'm here." What a coincidence, just said the critical moment. Shaoshao deliberately didn't let him continue, she didn't want to listen. My mother has passed away, and her lost childhood will not look back, so it is useless to talk about it. When getting out of the car, Shaoshao said: "The next time Mr. Ou sees me, please let me know first, so that I can prepare." As an elder, he doesn't necessarily have the right to make surprise inspections at any time. After years of work training, Shaoshao thinks it's unprofessional and impolite. They always thought she was her mother, wrong! Mother was manipulated by emotion and intuition all her life, and she would not. However, Shaoshao smiled wryly, it was her job that controlled modern women. Back in the news room, her boss called her. "Au, I have some good news for you." When Shao Shao heard it, she immediately understood, "Shit, you want to transfer me." "That's a good thing. Proves that you're not newsroom furniture." Shao Shao took a breath, "Where are you going?" "To the Regional Council." "Heh," Shaoshao sneered, "Assassination with the frontier." "Your vision has widened—" Shaoshao answered him: "The superior will promote me." This sentence scares all the heroes in the world. "Exactly, you are a sensible person." "I will not go." "Au, this is not something to negotiate, someone has to go." "Today is really not a good day, with bad news coming one after another." Boss Yang flipped through the documents, pondered for a while, and said, "There is a vacant seat in the two bureaus. I'm a little busy, mainly to serve the lady, but you can do it. You have a good-looking appearance, and you are capable." Shao Shao suddenly understood. There was a hint of a smile on the corner of her mouth, but she immediately restrained the smile. This is where they want her to go. In case she is stubborn, they will take another seat to scare her first. In comparison, this is still good or bad, at least the office is in the city center. However, letting your boss know that you are smarter than him won't work, Shao Shao showed hesitation on his face. "Au, that's a good job. I don't know how many people want to go." Shao Shao remained silent. "Okay, I've informed you, and the series of transfers will be announced in two days." Shaoshao knew that everyone probably knew about this, so it was finally a decent seat, forget it, it will be divided into two and four by others!Why don't you bow your head. She said, "You know I'm the least caressing." It's better to be still than to move, and I have to adapt to the new environment again. The temperament and habits of the new colleagues are really exhausting. When she comes out to do things, she mainly pays attention to getting along with people. Over the years, Shaoshao has become thick-skinned. Tired muscles are stiff. This was the first time she felt tired. In the past, when her mother was there, she had to take care of her. She couldn't be tired of talking. Several times, she was so angry with her colleagues that she wanted to beat her with force. She didn't care about going to the police station, but when she thought of her mother, her anger turned into sadness and she walked alone. When I went to the street, I found a corner to stand and weep. After I finished crying, I went back and sat down as if nothing had happened and continued to work. This is no longer necessary. Now one has a strong heart, and the other has made a name for herself. Moreover, since my mother is away, she can do whatever she likes. It doesn't matter if you quit your job and play mahjong at home, although Shao Shao doesn't know how to play cards. She has suffered a lot more than Qifang. No matter how unsatisfactory Qifang is, she doesn't worry about life. Qifang will never know that she is carrying the burden of a family's expenses on her shoulders. At that time, Shao Shao was looking forward to the promotion because he was madly looking forward to it, because if he was promoted, he could get housing allowance and his mother could live more comfortably. Their mother and daughter have been renting a small apartment. The apartment is old and not decorated. The lighting and furniture look like props in nostalgic movies. The landlord frequently persuades them to move out and is willing to subsidize the moving fee. Finally got promoted, Shao Shao burst into tears, and immediately called home, "Mom, Mom, we can move now." This sentence has been more than eight years. When it came time to really move, she was reluctant to part with the old home, and took everything with her, including the plastic dolls she played with when she was a child, an antique Enderhud typewriter... She gave up the best suite in the new home to her mother, "Mom, I If you are not at home, just stay in a bed." After that the days were more comfortable. The mother opened her mouth so densely, she never talked about her past, and if she did, it was also a matter of futility. Burying such a painful past in the bottom of my heart will really shorten my life. She was the only consolation in my mother's life. A colleague came over and asked, "Are you transferred?" "Huh? Oh, yes, it's the same everywhere." "Is there a promotion?" "No, how can it be so fast, and the talent is not outstanding." Shao Shao couldn't pull herself out of the past. During those difficult years, Ou Yongliang's financial situation has always been very good, but his mother did not receive any support from him at all. Speaking of which, some people will probably blame her for not bringing Qifang with her. — not a good mother. Shao Shao sighed, and today, they all gathered around to look at it, amazed, "Like, really like, you don't know how much you look like your mother." Shao Shao suddenly felt infinite bitterness. She called Deng Zhineng. Deng Zhineng blamed his nervousness, "You never come to me during office hours, what's the matter?" "Zhi Neng, in this world, I only have you, and you have only me." "Every family is the same." Deng Zhineng was very surprised. "Why would other people care about our business? We don't care about others." "I feel very lonely." "Don't be afraid, just find an excuse and have a big fight with your colleagues." It is also a good way. "I love you enough." "Da Zui, thank you." But after hanging up, Ou Shaoshao was still depressed. She said to her children, "Ximen, go and find out what procedures are needed to change the surname." "Elder Sister," Ximen was taken aback, "Does the surname have to be changed at the same time when changing jobs?" Shao Shao smiled, "This is a new regulation in this city, it has been passed the third reading, you hurry up and choose a good-sounding name, like Murong, Duanmu, Xiang..." The kid had no choice but to say, "Sister, I'll check for you right away." Shaoshao suddenly wanted to follow her mother's surname. She made a phone call with Qifang during lunch time. Qifang's voice sounded like a night before, and she knew she hadn't woken up yet. Wow, it's amazing to sleep until the sun rises. "Shao Shao, your voice is really pleasant." She choked up a little. "You have something on your mind?" "How do you know?" "I can hear it." "I quarreled with Yan and Da." "Sisters value peace." "Hey, this is our family matter, outsiders won't understand it, you don't know her, her parents have spoiled her as a rare monster since she was a child, this person is greedy for profit, and always thinks that my sister will affect her smooth marriage Into the rich." "How could it be!" Shaoshao disapproved, "One person is responsible for everything." "She thinks I have a bad reputation." "What shady things have you done?" "Come out, Shao Shao, I'll tell you slowly." Shao Shao said, "At four o'clock in the afternoon, I will take a short errand." "See you or leave, death appointment." After meeting, Qifang told Shaoshao the whole story. "I've been married twice, and she thinks I've insulted my family. I heard that her future in-laws are quite superstitious, and they're afraid that Naimei will look like Naijie." Shao Shao let out a "chi" laugh. "You don't think so?" "Childish," Shaoshao unknowingly must have been on Qifang's side, "who hasn't been married once or twice these days, Yanhe doesn't need to rush to be obedient citizens to please the Bu family." "Do you know that family's surname is Bu?" "Otherwise I can still work in the news bureau?" "I didn't attend all the banquets at the Bu family. I'm not too lazy. I rarely go home. That day, my mother asked me to attend the banquet. I didn't want to show up. Fortunately, I went and met a good friend like you. " Shao Shao was silent. When things happen to other people, we always say, tell him, tell him frankly, what is there to hide?But when it was his turn, everything was different, Shao Shao couldn't speak at the moment. After a while, she asked, "Qifang, are you happy?" Qifang raised her head and thought for a while, "No, I'm not happy. My basic necessities are good, but I have been unhappy since I was a child." "why?" "I always felt that my parents didn't like me. In my impression, my mother never hugged me tightly. We never expressed our love to each other. But they treat Yanhe very differently. I believe you can see it." Shao Shao swallowed a mouthful of saliva, "But you are already an adult." Qi Fang smiled, "Yeah, but I have always had low self-esteem. If a person can't even please his parents, who else can he please?" "That's unnecessarily sensitive." "Shao Shao, why are we so speculative?" "You really want to know? Are you ready?" Na Qifang hesitated, and put her arms across her chest vigilantly. Shao Shao sighed, "No, no, I'm not gay, it's worse, I'm your half-sister." Qifang opened her mouth wide, fixed her expression, and remained motionless. Her facial features were beautiful, and when she was still, her face felt even more perfect. Only then did Shaoshao realize that the one who looked like her mother was actually Qifang.