Chapter 5 5

The universe doesn't speak anymore. When we got home, Universe said goodbye very politely. She opened the door with the key and found her stepmother waiting for her. "Still asleep?" She was a little surprised. At this time, Universe saw a pink coat on the back of the chair. This color is the most deceptive and outdated before the upper body, but before his father passed away, his stepmother often wore it. Where has the universe seen pink today? She blurted out, "Have you been out?" The stepmother turned around and said suddenly, "Before I got married, my name was Zhu Miaojuan, and I was also a human being."

Universe said softly: "What's wrong, I have so many feelings, I promised you that life will get better." She suddenly remembered that she had seen this peach red dress at the elevator entrance of the cosmic agency. The universe was silent for a while. Then, she sat down gently and asked her stepmother, "Have you been to see Guan Hongzi?" The stepmother confessed: "Yes." "What did you say to him?" The universe was shocked. "truth." "What is the truth?" Universe just felt incredible, "You don't know him, and he doesn't know you, what are you talking about, truth or lies?"

"We talked on the phone earlier this morning." "Say what?" "The family is in a difficult situation, your biological father died young, the apartment is leaking, and you can't make ends meet." Universe stood up and sank back into the chair. She exploded with rage. This Wanniang's face was finally fully revealed. The universe asked in a trembling voice, "How did he react?" "He promised to take care of our mother and daughter." Universe asked in anger: "Our mother and daughter? I am your daughter and you are my mother, so you put on bright clothes and put on a smiling face to betray me?"

The stepmother suddenly replied wearily, "Yes." "what?" "The house is empty, you are the only thing for sale, I'm sorry." After the stepmother finished speaking, she went back to her room to rest. She tried to close the door, but it was a shabby house and the lock was broken, so it wouldn't close. Universe chased after him, "You didn't charge him anything, did you?" "I have received a cash check for 100,000 yuan, and I already have an account. Don't expect me to hand it over. This is for my emergency." "You can't take benefits from others for no reason."

"I tacitly approve him to pursue you." "I am over twenty-one years old, no one can force me." "Speak to him yourself." "I can earn back 100,000 yuan." "Really, a year or half a year? You don't have enough for your own expenses. It's certainly not a big sum, but I haven't seen a hundred thousand yuan for a long time." "Zhu Miaojuan—" "Good night." The stepmother has already fought her way out, and won't move no matter how hard she pushes or hits her. The universe is tired and has to rest. The sun came up the next day, and the universe still hadn't thought of a solution.

The stepmother got up earlier than her, prepared breakfast and waited for her. Universe said angrily, "You have to understand that I actually have nothing to do with you." The stepmother thought about it, and replied sadly: "But fate brought us together, living in the same bad house, and loving the same man." The universe heaves a sigh of relief. That morning, she told her boss that she wanted to advance the bonus. The boss stared wide-eyed as if he heard the Arabian Nights, "What do you want a mere percent of the universe to do?" "A Tie Fenny desk lamp is priced at US$200,000, and the company takes a commission of ten percent. My one hundred percent (original text) points add up to a large amount."

"But you've only been working for a little over a month." "Can I pay in advance?" "The company doesn't have such rules, and we also have a lot of outstanding accounts. Universe, you didn't mean to embarrass me, right? The news got out that Mrs. Guan is going to support you in your private business. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You have a hundred percent in front of you." , ask me to ask for one?" Universe stayed for a while before saying, "I'm crazy." "Universe, I know I can't keep you. In the future, you will allocate some business to us that you have no time to do."

The boss laughed dryly, as if waiting for the universe's resignation letter. The universe knew she couldn't go on. "I heard that Guan Hongzi sent two architects to help you. Make sure you become a famous designer. Universe, you can leave at any time, and the company will not force you." The universe is in a daze. "I have other things to do," said the boss. Cosmos returned to his seat bewildered. Universe has never believed that there are evil forces in a free society, and now she understands. The young woman was at a loss as to what to do, when she suddenly saw Lawyer Guo Meizhen from the Universal Organization coming in with a smile.

Instead, the little boss waited behind the guests. Lawyer Guo said, "Universe, the formality problem has been resolved, and the Dangui Road project is still here. But you have come to work in Universiade since today, and Zhang Yuyu has come to work in Universiade. It is justified." The boss laughed, "You are a lawyer, you have the final say." Lawyer Guo held Universe's hand, and a gust of wind swept him away. After getting into the car, Lawyer Guo breathed a sigh of relief, "Universe, you can't earn resumes in such a small place." The universe can't help itself, and it's ridiculous.

"Welcome to the big family of the universe." It's raining again, so it's time for my stepmother to take out the plastic bucket to hold the leaking water. Can the universe blame her? Not likely. Living together for so long, every birthday, the stepmother buys cakes for her and blows out the candles with her. Universe suddenly said, "I'm a little tired, I want to go home and rest." "The driver will take you back, Universe, contact me anytime." Universe asked: "Is Guan Hongzi so nice to everyone?" "Universe you know that's impossible."

"He doesn't seem to treat his sisters very well." It was Lawyer Guo's turn to remain silent. When I got home, I found that there was water all over the place, and the breakfast table was not cleared. The universe hurriedly took out the bucket and wiped the floor dry. She thought her stepmother was lying on the bed to make her angry. Universe pushed open the bedroom door, "Stop pretending to be dead." The stepmother was lying on her back, not moving. "Get up, I have something to discuss with you." Universe turned her body around with force, and seeing her face, he knew it was not a fake.The stepmother's face turned pale, and although she was breathing, she was already unconscious. Universe immediately called an ambulance, and then found Lawyer Guo. At first, Universe thought that his stepmother took medicine in a fit of anger, but the ambulance personnel came and tried their best to rescue her, and she was sent to the hospital immediately. The doctor in the emergency room told Universe that her stepmother had a heart attack. The universe froze, her ears buzzing. Lawyer Guo found her and held her hand. When Universe saw Guan Hongzi standing behind Lawyer Guo, Universe suddenly couldn't raise his head. Lawyer Guo said, "Your stepmother needs an operation. We have contacted the best doctor in the medical school." Universe said softly, "She's still young—" "The doctor said the chances are good, don't worry." "I have no other relatives in this world." "We understand." Guan Hongzi walked over and said, "Universe, you are staying at Lawyer Guo's house for the time being. Someone will take care of you. Don't worry." Universe just nodded. Lawyer Guo said, "Let's go see Ms. Zhu." As soon as he walked into the ward, the universe was petrified. It was an endless room with dozens of hospital beds, all of which were fully occupied. The patients were blurred, wearing a gray and white uniform, tossing and turning, moaning in pain, like a purgatory, and it was creepy. The father was dying, still a professor, and the university took good care of him. The universe had never seen such a scene. She was speechless and trembling. The stepmother was lying on the hospital bed, already awake, but she didn't seem to know what happened. "What is this place?" The stepmother struggled to get up, "Save me, universe, save me, don't leave me here." She tightly grasped the hand of the universe. Universe knew that she had to make a choice: if she left her stepmother, she would still get medical treatment, and if she should recover, she would still be discharged safely, and Universe could just walk away. The world is so big and the material is so rich, it must be able to support a young woman, and slowly walk this life path step by step. The universe has turned around. She saw a middle-aged woman in the next bed, moaning, "Water, give me water." But no one paid any attention to her. Universe decided its own destiny at that moment, and she said softly to Lawyer Guo, "We will immediately transfer to a suitable ward in a private hospital." Lawyer Guo immediately went out to make a phone call. The stepmother burst into tears, "I will repay you as a cow and a horse in the next life." Universe squatted down and held his stepmother's hand tightly. Lawyer Guo came back and said, "We can go." Guan Hongzi stayed with them all the time. After the matter was settled, the morning sun had come, and the dawn appeared in the sky. Lawyer Guo has a tireless face. She smiled and said, "I have a young classmate named Tan Xi. When I was punished for copying the name, I wrote softly." Guan Hongzi said, "Let's go have breakfast." The universe whispered, "I can't eat it." "You have to use a little." There are also guests in evening dresses in the coffee shop of the Grand Hotel. Cosmos drank a cup of hot cocoa and calmed down slightly. Lawyer Guo said, "Hongzi, I'll take Universe home to rest." They break up. The Guo residence is as elegant and comfortable as the owner, and the guest room is also connected to a small reception room and bathroom. The universe looked up at the snow-white ceiling, it was not leaking, it was great. "You're welcome, it's as good as your own home." The universe turned around, "What should I do?" "Heal stepmother first." Lawyer Guo is wise. He takes care of the most urgent matters around him first, and then thinks about his personal future: If you can’t pay the rent, you still worry about the nation? "Lie down first, before we go to see Ms. Zhu." Lawyer Guo never tires of discussing trivial matters with her housekeeper. There is a large pot of ginger orchid in the bedroom, exuding a delicate fragrance, and the universe is so tired that it falls asleep. She walked into the familiar university dormitory. "Dad, Dad." My father sat in the study with his back to the light. The desk was full of various astronomical instruments, and the strong light made the universe unable to open his eyes. "Dad." Universe approached. He still didn't turn around, and was at his desk not knowing what to write. "Dad, I will take care of you now." "Wake up, Universe, take a shower, we'll go see Ms. Zhu, the surgery will be done in an hour." The universe wakes up. This time, the ward is like a hotel suite, and the private nurses are dignified and beautiful, serving attentively. The stepmother smiles when she sees the universe. She said in a low voice, "Guan Hongzi has been here and just went back to the company." Universe nodded, "Is everything okay?" "I feel much more at ease. The doctor said the operation is very safe. He has done it hundreds of times, which reassures me." The universe held her hand. At this time, lawyer Guo took out a large pink Kesmi shawl and put it on the patient's shoulders. Ms. Zhu shed tears of gratitude. The doctor came in and asked, "Are you ready?" The universe heaves a sigh of relief. The stepmother said softly, "Universe, you saved me this time, and it's not in vain that I have loved you for twenty years." The stepmother was wheeled into the operating room. Someone sent a large canopy of pink peonies and roses. Universe was surprised: "We have no friends." Lawyer Guo answered very interestingly: "Now there is." The universe smiled bitterly. There are also precious flowers appearing one after another: violets, forget-me-nots, pink lilies, green begonias... The ward becomes as elegant as a flower shop. Lawyer Guo opened the box and took out a brand new floral pajamas. "Patients are human beings, and they need more care and grooming." And a pair of satin slippers. Universe nodded aside, grateful in his heart. At this time, the servant brought up magazines, books and newspapers. Lawyer Guo ordered her a few words, and soon she brought drinks and snacks. They wait for news from the doctor. Soon the nurse reported: "The operation is going well, Ms. Zhu is expected to recover 100%." As soon as Universe was relieved, she suddenly felt hungry, opened the food box, and saw fresh porridge and noodles, and she ate a lot. The sky darkens again, the sun rises and sets, regardless of human circumstances, the universe sighs and dozes off on the sofa. Then, Su Qunying also came to see her. "Universe, are you willing to continue to decorate Dangui Road? A person without a job will be bored and idle." Universe nodded. Would Chen Yingsheng come to see her too? Universe suddenly remembered that she was not a patient, and couldn't help but feel ashamed. Ms. Zhu came out of the operating room. After the overhaul, her face was like gold paper, with the muscles on her face collapsed, and she looked like an old woman. The nurse took care of her carefully and called her name in her ear. Ms. Zhu opened her eyes, looked around, and nodded with satisfaction. The doctor said, "You all go back and rest." The universe said, "I'm going home to get some clothes." Back in the hut, she collapsed on the cot, her whole body ached, and she moaned, "I'd rather not sleep at all." But she was sure that Zhang Universe would have to wake up. She still has many things to do, many debts to pay. This sleep until late at night. The calls were not heard, and the staff of the Universal Agency seemed to be working 24 hours a day. This time, she heard the voice she wanted to hear. "Universe, I'm Chen Yingsheng. I'll pick you up at Guo's house tomorrow morning to look at the house." The universe longed to see him, "What time?" "Seven o'clock, don't be late." "What house?" "New house, I'll know when I see you, I still have something to do, I'll talk about it tomorrow." The universe woke up, it turned out to be a dream. The universe is ashamed, when, it is shameful to be in the mood to dream. The phone kept ringing. It was Lawyer Guo who came to her, "I'm downstairs, is it convenient to come up?" When she saw the situation inside, she cried softly, "God, this is a dangerous building." Lawyer Guo is not exaggerating. Universe smiled wryly and packed his clothes. There are a lot of sundries, but few things of serious use, and the suitcases are so worn out that they can't even be zipped up. Lawyer Guo said, "I have these over there, so you don't need to bring them." Universe simply threw the rotten box to a corner. Goodbye to squeaky floors, pried up tiles, leaky ceilings, faucets that won't turn tight, and, yes, flaming plugs. "Ms. Su will take you to see the new house tomorrow morning." "What new house?" "Miss Su will talk to you." Universe felt that there was a big hand pushing her behind, and another big hand was holding her, and she just half pushed and half went on the road. The butler prepared snacks and waited for them. Lawyer Guo took off his shoes, took a sip of tea, and suddenly stopped talking. At first glance, it turned out that he had fallen asleep. The housekeeper took out a shawl as usual, covered her lightly, and stepped back with a smile to the universe. Universe returned to the guest room, thinking about his future life, and soon became overwhelmed with worry, too tired to lift his head, and fell on the bed. The next day the maid knocked on the door and came in and said, "Miss Zhang, Miss Su is here." Cosmos hastily washed and changed his clothes. She saw Su Qunying sitting in the study reading the morning newspaper. Seeing the universe, she said, "Let's go out." "Where's Lawyer Guo?" "It's her turn to rest for eight hours." The universe laughed, their work is really not easy. In the car, Su Qunying said, "This time, let's go to Yingui Road." Oh, the universe listens quietly. "Dangui, Yingui and Jingui are three private roads. The property belongs to a joint development project between Universal Agency and other companies. You have seen high-rise apartments on Dangui Road, and Yingui Road is an independent house. You will also like it." Universe is very frank: "I just came out of society to work, and I can't even pay the electricity bill." Miss Su thought about it: "Then, I have no choice but to ask Guan Hongzi to carry the briefcase for the rest of my life." The universe bowed its head and remained silent. "Your stepmother needs to find a place to recuperate after being discharged from the hospital. The patient cannot be wronged." The universe is silent. "The air on Yinggui Road is excellent." As soon as he entered the door, Universe saw the person she wanted to see, that was Chen Yingsheng, and Universe suddenly blushed. He was ordering the workers to arrange the furniture and sundries. The coat was draped over the back of the chair, and she was still wearing a thin cotton shirt. This time, it was a very light egg blue color, which could easily be mistaken for white at first glance. Seeing the ladies coming in, he greeted them with a smile. "I did my best, I hope you like it." Su Qunying looked at it, "It's very good, but it's a temporary residence. After the Dangui Road is renovated, it will be a permanent home." Universe was stunned, pretending not to understand, seeing Chen Yingsheng, she was happy and happy in bitterness. The sky is dark and it's raining again, but don't be afraid, the indoor lights are bright and there is plenty of light. Universe gently sat down on the new sofa. "Go upstairs and look at the bedrooms." The bathroom is even prepared with toothpaste and toothbrush, which is not thoughtful. When he turned around and disappeared Su Qunying, Universe went out to look for her and saw her standing in a corner holding Chen Yingsheng's hand and putting it on his cheek with a lingering expression. It turned out that they were lovers, and the universe peeped into this secret, and their hearts beat endlessly. At this time, Su Qunying's mobile phone rang, she listened to it, and raised her voice: "Universe, Mr. Guan please go to the hospital." Universe hurried downstairs. Guan Hongzi and the attending doctor are waiting for her. The doctor's face was serious, "Universe, please sit down." Universe said softly, "You said she would be 100% cured." "We found a problem other than the heart, Universe, I heard that you and Ms. Zhu are not related by blood?" "She's my stepmother." "Universe, Ms. Zhu's terminal breast cancer has spread to her lungs and liver. We decided not to remove it and wait for her to go home to recuperate." The universe looked up. "Please let her spend this time as happily as possible." Universe opened its mouth wide, closed it again, and finally heard its own small voice: "How many days are left?" "About six months, or longer." "Does she know herself?" "I just told her and she responded well, a little crying." "I'm going to see her." Universe stood up and wanted to walk towards the door, but suddenly his feet went limp and he fell to the ground. Guan Hongzi rushed to help her up desperately, but unexpectedly he was so strong that he pulled up the universe in one fell swoop. Universe steadied himself and looked at him gratefully. Guan Hongzi nodded to her, but he remained silent. Universe covered her face with her hands, and her thoughts were in a mess. She suddenly remembered that Su Qunying and Chen Yingsheng were really a couple. She is the only one left in the world... The universe whispered alas. The nurse said softly, "Miss Zhang, I will give you medicine." Seeing the stepmother, they embraced tightly. The stepmother was quite calm, "You are not my own, so you may get bad inheritance." The universe is speechless. "The doctor said that I will be discharged from the hospital in a few days and go home. Is there a place for me to go?" Cosmos nodded, "It's all ready." Ms. Zhu let out a sigh of relief. At this time, lawyer Guo rushed to join them. Guan Hongzi said, "I need to go to Shanghai for a meeting. Universe, you have something to do. Tell lawyer Guo." The driver came up to urge him. He turned and left. Ms. Zhu suddenly said to her daughter, "I want to eat chestnut cake." Lawyer Guo immediately said, "I'll send someone to buy it." The nurse said, "That's so greasy." Universe replied: "Buy a big one, everyone can eat it, and make the black tea stronger, no problem." Really, what are you afraid of. Universe didn't leave the hospital until Ms. Zhu finished her snack and rested. Lawyer Guo patted her on the shoulder and told her to cheer up. Universe suddenly asked something irrelevant: "Miss Su's boyfriend is Chen Yingsheng." "Miss Su seems a few years older." "Seems." "They're a perfect match." "Colleagues think so too."