Life is more than just living

The day after the graduation ceremony, the day of the provincial examination, Liu Jingsheng came to pick up Chen Xu and Han Yidao early in the morning and sent Chen Xu to the examination center. Han Yidao said sincerely: "Brother, thank you, and asked you to get up early to pick us up. I originally wanted to take a taxi." Liu Jingsheng drove the car without looking at him, "Why are you being polite to me? This Don't worry about small things. By the way, you guys left after dinner that day. When I sent Zihan back, I put Chen Xu's things in the car. But my mother called me and asked me to go there. I didn’t send it to you. When I came down this morning, the car was blocked by other cars, so I didn’t drive it. I’ll send it to you when I have time tomorrow.”

Chen Xu was in the back seat, leaning forward slightly, "No rush. It's just a set of luggage and a few books in the suitcase. I'm not in a hurry to use it." Han Yidao looked back at Chen Xu, "I don't want the school luggage. ! I won’t use it if there is no single bed at home.” Chen Xu said: “Actually, that set of luggage is ten years old. Mainly because it was sewn for me by my mentor, Teacher Lin, and I couldn’t bear to throw it away.” Han Yidao remained silent. .

When we arrived outside the test center, we saw many cars and many people. Traffic police were directing the cars and they were not allowed to park for a long time. Liu Jingsheng asked Chen Xu to get off the car first and find a place to park by himself. Chen Xu said to the two people: "You all go back. I can just have a bite nearby at noon. You two are waiting for me outside. I have a psychological burden. Just wait until I finish the exam and take the bus back." Liu Jingsheng said. "It's Saturday, I don't have to go to work. It's okay to go back anyway. Let's wait for you." At this moment, the traffic police came and knocked on the car window. Chen Xu quickly got out of the car, and Liu Jingsheng drove away to find a parking space. Before he could find a suitable place, Han Yidao received a call from the company saying that a customer from out of town was coming. Han Yidao wanted to take a taxi back, but Liu Jingsheng drove him off without saying a word, and said that it would be just right for him to come back and pick up Chen Xu after seeing him off.

Chen Xu's test center was a junior high school. After the staff checked his admission ticket and ID card, Chen Xu walked into the school gate. Because he arrived an hour early, Chen Xu walked calmly along the signs to the examination room. At this time, the phone rang suddenly. She took out her phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number. The answer was an unfamiliar female voice, "Are you Chen Xu?" Chen Xu said yes, and the other party said, "I want to see you today. You Do you have time?" Chen Xu asked: "Who are you?" The other party said: "Oops, I forgot to introduce myself, I am Yi Dao's mother." Chen Xu was stunned for a moment, she and Li Zhilan passed each other twice I've seen the phone three times, and it's obvious that it's not Li Zhilan's voice.

At this time, a woman's voice came from the phone again, "I am Li Lanfeng, Yidao's mother." Chen Xu's heart skipped a beat, and she refused: "I'm sorry, auntie, I'm taking the provincial exam today and I don't have time." Li Lanfeng said to herself Gu Zi said: "Where is your test center?" Chen Xu was disgusted after hearing this. After all, today is the big day for him to take the test. Why does it have to be today? I just heard Li Lanfeng continue to say: "How about noon? I'll treat you to dinner at noon." Chen Xu said helplessly: "I'm sorry, auntie, my time at noon is very short. If you have something to do, can you reschedule it another day?" Unexpectedly, Li Lanfeng refused to give up. "You have to eat anyway. You are Yidao's friend, and I should care about you. Where is your test center?" Chen Xu was so angry that he almost blurted out: "Don't you understand human speech?"

Chen Xu thought that Han Yidao had never recognized this mother. Was he asking him to intercede? But do you have to see yourself on this day? Chen Xu had no choice but to tell her the location. After all, she was Han Yidao's mother, so he couldn't offend her too much. Li Lanfeng said: "I know that place. Let's do this. I will send you a message when I book a hotel nearby." Such stalking made Chen Xu feel a little bad. She turned off her phone and continued to go. Go inside.

When Chen Xu came out from the exam in the morning, she turned on her phone and saw a WeChat message from Liu Jingsheng telling her that she was waiting for her opposite. Although there were many people, Chen Xu quickly found Liu Jingsheng. Liu Jingsheng said: "My car is in front, I have booked a hotel, and now I will take you to dinner." At this time, Chen Xu suddenly remembered what Li Lanfeng said about inviting her to dinner. She didn't know how to refuse Liu Jingsheng's kindness. This friend was really interesting. Why don't you see Han Yidao's people? Liu Jingsheng saw her doubts and explained: "Yidao's company has a foreign businessman, and I sent him back. I have just the right time to come back."

The two of them walked to the car and when they got in, Chen Xu said wait a minute. She checked her phone and sure enough, there was a text message from Li Lanfeng. Chen Xu said to Liu Jingsheng a little embarrassed: "Jingsheng, um, Meng Xiangyu's mother made an appointment with me for lunch." Liu Jingsheng said: "It doesn't matter, where are you? I'll take you there. You can't delay too much at noon. I'll take you there. , and then I'll have a bite next to you. After you finish, I'll take you to the test center." Chen Xu said the name of the hotel, and Liu Jingsheng laughed at that time, "What a coincidence, I booked this restaurant as well, and Meng Xiangyu's mother may be too. Because it's relatively close to the test center." He happily drove Chen Xu there. After driving for about 10 minutes, Liu Jingsheng parked the car and walked in with Chen Xu.

Liu Jingsheng quietly said to Chen Xu, "I'm on the second floor. You guys will finish your meal in a while. You can send me a WeChat message or call me and I will come out." Chen Xu nodded, and then went to the private room booked by Li Lanfeng on the third floor as promised. Li Lanfeng poured tea by himself calmly. When he saw Chen Xu coming in, he said with a smile: "Please sit down." Chen Xu politely asked: "Auntie, why are you so anxious to see me? Why don't you get straight to the point and say it directly? Well, I have an exam today and need to enter the exam room in advance, time is tight."

Li Lanfeng said: "No rush, let's talk while eating!" Chen Xu didn't know how long it would take for the food to be served, and besides, she always felt that today's meal was the Hongmen Banquet. Chen Xu insisted: "Auntie, you'd better talk first. You are in such a hurry and must meet within such a short time as noon. There must be something important. There is no rush to eat. Just tell me! What's the matter? "

Li Lanfeng smiled, "Chen Xu, you are such a rare good girl. You are beautiful, have good grades, and are very independent and self-reliant." Chen Xu looked at Li Lanfeng calmly, waiting for her turn. Sure enough, after Li Lanfeng said these words, he sighed and said, "But please understand a mother's heart. I have been having trouble sleeping and eating recently. After careful consideration, I feel that you and Yidao are not suitable." Although Chen Xu I had already guessed her purpose, but my heart beat faster when I heard this. Why is it always me who is disliked? She calmed down her emotions and said after a few seconds: "Auntie, from what standpoint do you say this? You are Meng Xiangyu's mother, and what do Han Yidao and I have to do with you being boyfriend and girlfriend?" Li Lanfeng She was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect Chen Xu's reaction, so she said, "Child, don't deceive yourself. You know that whether you do DNA or not, the result will be the same. Yidao is my son, there is no doubt about it." Chen Xu leaned back on the chair, "Then how can it be the same? Now it's just words, I don't think you have any position to object? I have an exam in the afternoon, I'm sorry, in order not to affect my exam in the afternoon, I’d better not eat this meal, that’s it.” He said and wanted to stand up and leave.

Li Lanfeng stopped Chen Xu, "Don't leave in a hurry, I haven't finished speaking yet. Chen Xu, compared to children who came from the same environment as you, you are considered outstanding. But do you think you are worthy of Yidao?" Chen Xu responded tit for tat, "Whether you are worthy or not is up to Han Yidao and has nothing to do with others. As for those worldly opinions, I don't care at all. I want to thank you for still maintaining the dignity of an intellectual to talk to me. , compared to Han Yidao's mother, you are considered gentle. She would call me a bitch when she comes up. As a former university teacher, you are indeed more educated than her, but I hope you will not continue to interfere with us. First of all, Han Yidao I didn’t acknowledge you as his mother, and I don’t accept others telling me about my feelings.”

Li Lanfeng ignored Chen Xu's excitement and poured herself another cup of tea, "Chen Xu, actually I'm not interested in knowing how much suffering you have experienced since you were a child, because suffering is not worthy of praise or praise. Praise. What I want to say is, are you really not aware of the gap between you and Yidao? Since middle school, Yidao and Xiangyu will go abroad to play together during the holidays: skiing abroad, watching football games abroad, watching During the concert, what were you doing at that time? Do you really think you and Yidao can last long like this?" These words touched Chen Xu's pain point. No matter how she wanted to show that she didn't care, she couldn't ignore these differences. It does exist.

Li Lanfeng added: "I don't mean to look down on you, but I hope my son can choose a suitable partner." Chen Xudao: "Then what kind of person do you think is a suitable partner for Han Yidao? Meng Xiangyu?" Li Lanfeng put down the teacup, "If it's Xiangyu who is the best, it doesn't matter if it's not. At least it has to be a good match." Chen Xu smiled, "It can't be me, right? Why is it always me who is disliked? I am better than others. What's the difference? Han Yidao and I graduated from the same school. I relied on my own efforts to study from elementary school to college. Should I be rejected just because I came from a poor family? That's not my fault. Why should I bear the consequences? ?”

Li Lanfeng also leaned back in his chair, "Chen Xu, you should understand that there are classes in this society, and class barriers are difficult to break. You can live a better life through your own efforts, but you He Yidao is not suitable. This is a fact and a reality. I hope you can face this reality."

Chen Xu sneered and said: "I heard that you were once a university teacher. What do you think when students from poor families sit below you? Do you think they are not worthy of listening to your lectures? Today and When I say this, do I think you are condescending? I tell you clearly that you are not qualified to say this to me, because you are not qualified to be Han Yidao's mother."

The elegance on Li Lanfeng's face finally couldn't be maintained, "You are talking nonsense, he is my son, at worst I will ask him to do a DNA test tomorrow. Do you think I will throw the DNA test report in your face?" Am I qualified?" Chen Xu snorted coldly, "What can the DNA report show? You have known for a long time that he is your son, but you did not dare to recognize him. In order for him to inherit the family business in the Han family, you waited After so many years, what qualifications do you have to be his mother? In fact, you have secretly done DNA a long time ago, right? Otherwise, you would not be so sure."

Li Lanfeng completely failed to manage the expression on his face, "Nonsense, I already knew who told you? If I knew, how could I..." Chen Xu stared at her, "You touch your conscience and say, you Have you known it for a long time? Why did you hold back and didn't mention it? Don't tell me that you are not doing it for money or the Han family's property. "

Li Lanfeng said angrily: "You are talking nonsense." Chen Xu smiled, "Whether I am talking nonsense or telling the truth, you know best in your heart. When Yidao was young, you discovered that he looked like your brother. At that time You should have had doubts. The reason why you told grandma about this matter was that you hoped to arouse everyone's suspicion and then jointly solve the answer. But you didn't expect that everyone passed it off as a joke. Later, you refused to say anything. Why? You should have done DNA secretly at that time! But you changed your mind. You see that the Han family’s business is getting bigger and bigger, and the money is getting more and more. You don’t want to take your son back, so you When your nominal daughter was dating a poor boy, you tried every means to sabotage her and Han Yidao. There are so many outstanding young men, why does it have to be Han Yidao? Because he is your son! Because only two families get married. In-laws, you can achieve your goals without having to recognize your son. Do you really like Meng Xiangyu that much? You like her so much that even if she is not your daughter, you want her to be your daughter-in-law. Can you be any more hypocritical? Han Yidao and I are here In the past few years together, how many times have you approached Han Yidao and asked him to send things to Meng Xiangyu. You really tried your best to fulfill your wish to see your son and create opportunities for them to meet. It's a pity that you are so clever. I didn’t expect Han Yidao to be so dedicated, he wouldn’t be fooled at all.”

Li Lanfeng finally no longer wanted to maintain her grace and elegance. She stood up, put her hand on the dining table and said, "Chen Xu, I advise you to be more knowledgeable." Chen Xu also stood up and looked at her, "If I don't know how to recognize people, how can you do it?" What? I chose Han Yidao, not his family. As for whether his surname is Han or Meng, it doesn't matter at all. I'm really glad that Han Yidao didn't grow up next to you, otherwise you would have been educated like Meng Xiangyu It's selfish and abominable. What you said today is really insulting to gentlemen. You've made me lose my appetite. You'd better eat this meal yourself!" With that, Chen Xu turned and left. Li Lanfeng shouted hoarsely from behind: "Chen Xu, you should go to Rongfa Trade Center. If you go and have a look, you will know what you have made Yidao lose!" Chen Xu heard her words, but he did not stop. She called Liu Jingsheng while walking. Liu Jingsheng answered the phone and asked, "Have you finished eating so soon?" Chen Xu said, "I didn't eat. I came down after talking about things. Which room are you in?" Liu Jingsheng hurriedly walked to the bag. At the door of the room, he saw Chen Xu standing at the top of the stairs. He quickly waved and said, "I'm here. Come over and have something to eat." Chen Xu walked over and saw that the food was already being served on the dining table inside. Liu Jingsheng quickly called the waiter to add tableware. He said: "I just took a few bites, please sit down and eat." Chen Xu had no appetite, but for the sake of the afternoon exam and for Liu Jingsheng not to worry, he still managed to eat a few bites.

During the "Shen Lun" exam in the afternoon, Chen Xu was always distracted. She tried her best to suppress herself, but as she looked at the materials, Li Lanfeng's face came to mind.