Northern Myanmar: Years of Dehumanization

Chapter 426: Meeting with Xiaoli

"Hey......"

"Hey, are you still in Mohe? I recently came to Heilongjiang. If you are free, can we get together?"

I said the same thing when I heard the voice coming from the other end of the phone.

Actually, I didn’t have any big feelings for Xiaoli. I just wanted to meet her, as a way of thanking her at that time.

After all, Xiaoli was the one who helped me when I couldn't borrow money.

"You're in Heilongjiang? Come to this place to find me tomorrow afternoon."

Xiaoli on the other side was silent for a while, and then told me an address.

I agreed.

Although I didn't know where the place was, I was able to find it easily with the navigation on my phone.

The next day, I told Ading about this matter.

Ading did not accompany me this time, but let me go by myself.

When I met an acquaintance, a woman at that, Ading said there was no need to follow me.

Moreover, he had just returned and wanted to spend time with his wife and children.

With a wife, children and a warm bed, what else could you not be satisfied with?

I understood Ading, so I didn't say much.

I left Ading here and drove to the appointment.

Normally, when friends eat together, they should have lunch. Although I don’t know why Xiaoli made an appointment with me in the afternoon, I still respect her.

Xiaoli and I agreed to meet at a restaurant next to a residential area.

I drove for several hours and arrived at my destination.

After I got off the car, I went to the private room Xiaoli told me about.

Xiaoli is already waiting in this room.

Xiaoli was wearing a white down jacket. Time had left traces on her face. One could see some slight wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.

She had long hair that fell over her shoulders, with a scarf and a hat placed beside her.

The two of us looked at each other, and for a moment, we didn't know what to say.

"You haven't ordered yet? Just order whatever you want, I'll pay."

I said the same thing when I saw that there was no food on the table.

Then he sat opposite Xiaoli.

Xiaoli nodded and ordered some dishes with the waiter.

I saw that Xiaoli ordered some cheaper dishes, so I also ordered a few more main dishes.

"Do you dye your hair?"

While waiting for the food to be served, Xiaoli looked at my head of white hair and asked.

"Well, this is a long story. How have you been lately?"

I heard Xiaoli ask this, then shook my head and said, since it’s a long story, I won’t explain it.

Then, I asked Xiaoli another question.

"I'm married and have two kids."

When Xiaoli heard me asking this question, she said the same thing.

In fact, I have already thought about this result.

Xiaoli is already not young anymore. It is an eternal truth that men should get married when they are old enough and women should get married when they are old enough.

Just now, when I fell asleep, I saw the ring on Xiaoli's ring finger and knew that Xiaoli was married.

I wasn't actually that surprised when Xiaoli said these words.

I took out the red envelope I had prepared and handed it to Xiaoli:

"This is my share of the money."

Xiaoli waved her hands and refused, but I forced it upon her, so she had no choice but to accept it.

After the food was served, we chatted for a while and became familiar with each other.

The past events were also laid out on the table and discussed.

"By the way, you called me and asked me to work for you. Why did you say that at that time?"

After Xiaoli took a bite of the dish, a look of reminiscence appeared in her eyes. Then she looked at me thoughtfully and asked.

"At that time, hey, it's been so long, I've forgotten it, so let's not talk about it."

I thought of the image of Aqiang threatening me with his finger with a saber, shook my head, and did not answer the question.

I can't say that I was tricked into going to northern Myanmar at that time, and then came here to cheat you in order to avoid punishment, right?

Seeing that I was unwilling to talk about this matter, Xiaoli did not insist and changed the subject.

By five o'clock, we had almost finished our meal.

Xiaoli looked at her cell phone and put on her clothes.

"It's almost time to cook. I have to go cook for the kids. With kids, there are a lot of things to worry about."

This is how Xiaoli explained it to me when I was sending her out.

I looked at Xiaoli, who was speaking with a complaining tone, and there was clearly some happiness in her eyes.

Taking care of children may be a little tedious, but you can also feel happiness in the process of taking care of them.

For example, when they start calling you dad or mom, you feel that all your efforts are worth it...

I said goodbye to Xiaoli and asked her if she wanted me to give her a ride.

After all, it was such a cold day and I didn’t see Xiaoli driving, so I kindly wanted to send her back.

Xiaoli shook her head to indicate that it was not necessary and said that she lived in the community next door.

No wonder she would eat with me in this place.

Feelings are quite convenient.

However, this also indirectly reflects that Xiaoli lives a happy life.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be so family-oriented, right?

I took out a cigarette, took a puff, and watched Xiaoli leave.

As I exhaled a long puff of smoke, the fate between Xiaoli and I also dissipated like the smoke in the air.

You know, some things, once missed, are really missed.

Everyone has his own life.

This is how it is, what else can I say?

Of course, I wish them well...

I rode my bike back to Ading's house.

Originally, I wanted to go back, but Fatty Wang told me that he would come to see us in a day or two.

"Hey, Fatty, I want to ask you a favor. Help me find a few people not to..."

When I was talking to Fatty Wang on the phone, I thought that Fatty Wang was so rich, and if he was looking for someone, he would definitely find it faster than me.

Money makes the world go round.

"you say......"

When Fatty Wang on the opposite side heard what I said, he spoke to me without hesitation.

"Leng Feng, Yuan Meng, and Mo Mo..."

After hearing Fatty Wang's answer, I didn't hesitate and told him about these people.

How should I put it? I didn't mention Liu Mengyun, but what I am sure of is that wherever Leng Feng is, Liu Mengyun is there.

"Okay, leave this matter to me."

When the fat man heard what I said, he nodded and agreed.

We talked for a while and then hung up the phone.

The next one or two days were just about eating and having fun.

11 month 13 day.

Several luxury cars stopped at the door of Ading's house.