Three or Two Things about Rebirth

Zhang Weijing wanted to talk more about the topic of Emperor Chongzhen being hanged on Coal Hill, but seeing that Qiu Luming was already tired, he took her out directly from the west gate of Jingshan Mountain.

Just as he was about to take a taxi, Qiu Luming took him to take bus No. 5.

After getting off at Qianmen Station, Zhang Weijing did not go directly to get the car, but called Qiu Moshi and said that he would take Qiu Luming to eat delicious food to reassure him.

The delicious food Zhang Weijing was talking about was KFC.

It was not yet time for lunch, but there was a long line here. Many people were also queuing at the door waiting to take a photo with the statue of the old Colonel Sanders. Zhang Weijing took Qiu Luming and took a photo from a distance.

The burger is so big that you need to hold it with both hands, and it is so thick that you need to open your mouth wide to bite it.

The hot fries tasted pretty good when dipped in the ketchup squeezed into the hamburger box.

“They are the ones who pay the most attention to etiquette, and they are also the least particular about it.” Qiu Luming said after taking a sip of Coke.

"Europeans are particular about it, and Americans are not particular about it. I'll take you to Maxim's some other day to eat authentic French food!"

"Is Sister Sun Ning going too?"

Zhang Weijing shut up, paused for more than ten seconds, and said helplessly, "Go, she should go too!"

After eating fast food, Zhang Weijing took Qiu Luming to Sanlitun, saying that it was the embassy area and there were many foreigners there. "How did you do in the English test this time? Did you pass? Let's find some foreigners to help you. I think you have some talent in learning foreign languages. If you learn English well, you will have more opportunities to work in Beijing in the future."

"Come to Beijing to work?" Qiu Luming's mind was in a mess.

The two of them went into a bar on South Street and ordered two drinks. As expected, Qiu Luming saw several foreigners chatting with Chinese girls with great enthusiasm. Their expressions were almost exactly the same as they were sixty years ago, and they all took it for granted, without any sense of being strangers.

Qiu Luming frowned and turned his head.

Zhang Weijing told her that the bar would be open until the early hours of the morning and that it was still early so not many people would be there. Many people from the entertainment industry and those dressed in trendy clothes would arrive later. He also told her that a certain singer had once performed at a certain bar.

"Do you come here often?" Qiu Luming asked.

"Occasionally, I know some people in the cultural circle, and sometimes we get together here. I also bring clients here to discuss business. I can't help it, it's just like this." Zhang Weijing finished speaking, and added, "Your third brother is coming too."

The two of them only touched their lips with the wine they ordered. Qiu Luming would not drink here. It was fine to drink a little with the old lady, but not here. Although she trusted Zhang Weijing, she did not trust this kind of environment. Zhang Weijing was considering driving soon, so he did not dare to drink.

After sitting for half an hour, the two left.

Just after walking a few steps out of the door, Zhang Weijing met a group of acquaintances. They exchanged pleasantries, and one of them jokingly said, "Hey, Mr. Zhang, have you changed your girlfriend? Does your old Buddha know?"

"Go away!" Zhang Weijing hurriedly pulled Qiu Luming over and introduced her, "Don't talk nonsense, or you'll pollute my sister's ears! This is my buddy's sister, but she's too high for me to marry!"

"Hey, there are still things you can't reach!"

"I'm sorry if I'm offended!"

Several people laughed.

Joking aside, these people still had some sense of propriety, and no one made fun of Qiu Luming anymore.

I heard that they were coming out of the bar, and the round-faced man said, "Leaving so early, go have a few more drinks!"

Zhang Weijing refused.

The round-faced man looked at Qiu Luming and said, "Weijing, your sister is not ordinary. This kind of energy in her is quite rare. She is as generous as our Beijing girls. Especially her eyes, they are very beautiful! You don't want to be an actress, do you?"

Zhang Weijing looked down at Qiu Luming, who smiled and shook his head.

Zhang Weijing laughed and said, "He is a civil servant and is doing his job properly!"

"That's right, it's better for women not to be actors!" said the man with the round face and flat head.

After chatting for a few more words, the few people went into a bar together.

Zhang Weijing said to Qiu Luming, "It's enough to know about places like bars. Don't come if someone brings you here. If something happens, they won't be able to protect you!"

Qiu Luming thought to himself, who is that person, Fei Yuanhang? He would never come to a place like this to pick up girls.

"Hey, you've seen Desire and The Story of the Editorial Department, right? The guy wearing the hat just now is one of the screenwriters of the two films."

"Ah? Really? Why didn't you tell me earlier so I could ask him to sign an autograph with me!"

"You really want an autograph? Then I'll take you to him now!"

Qiu Luming quickly smiled and pulled Zhang Weijing to his side, "I was just kidding. I'm not a kid anymore. Why do I need an autograph? Let's go back. My third brother is pager again."

***

In the next few days, Zhang Weijing and Sun Ning took Qiu Luming to many places, all of which Fei Yuanhang had never taken her to.

They went to the Science and Technology Museum where Zhang Weijing had been as a child to see the terrifying specimens, went to the Asian Games Village, to the indoor shooting range, went horseback riding, went through the back door to visit the State Guesthouse, and tried all the high-end, mid-range and low-end restaurants frequented by locals.

Qiu Luming looked for opportunities to call Fei Yuanhang several times, but there was no reply.

On the third day, despite Zhang Weijing's objection, she went to the hospital anyway. The nurse said Fei Yuanhang had been discharged. Qiu Luming called the graduate dormitory of Beihang University again, and Fei Yuanhang's roommate said he had not returned.

"Avoid me like the snakes and scorpions..." Qiu Luming murmured.

Sun Ning patted her arm sympathetically.

In a blink of an eye, Qiu Luming had been out for a week. The day before returning to Jiayang, Qiu Moshi treated him to a French meal.

Zhang Weijing wanted to treat them, but Qiu Moshi said, "You two have been accompanying me a lot these days, I feel bad about it, so I'll treat you this time."

During the dinner, somehow the topic turned to Fei Yuanhang again. Sun Ning smiled bitterly with feeling, "At any time, we can never ignore the role of the mother-in-law in the marriage!"

Qiu Luming looked up at Sun Ning in surprise, then glanced at Zhang Weijing.

"Don't look at me! I can't do anything about it." Zhang Weijing shrugged and said, "My grandma likes her and forced me to marry her, but my mom doesn't like anything my grandma likes. That's it."

Sun Ning said meaningfully, "So, the future is still uncertain!"

Qiu Moshi suddenly interrupted, "What else can you do? Just get married and live together! Your two families are a perfect match. You have been engaged for so long and still haven't gotten married. What are you waiting for? There are so many people in the world, and there are so many people who are attractive to you. Can you marry all of them? Remember, you can't catch one if you try two rabbits!"

Zhang Weijing glared at Qiu Moshi, remained silent, and cut the steak vigorously with the dinner knife.

Sun Ning raised his glass of red wine and clinked it with Qiu Luming. "Luming, I wish you a safe journey. I have something to do tomorrow so I'll ask Viking to take me to the station to see you off."

"Thank you!" Qiu Luming admired Sun Ning's magnanimity.

In the previous week, Sun Ning only came out occasionally, and most of the time it was Zhang Weijing who took Qiu Luming out to play. Sun Ning privately told Qiu Luming, "I know Weijing, he is still a bit like a child now, the more he can't get it, the more anxious he is. I can't tie him up, so just let him chase it, anyway, she can't catch up, because I know you better!"

The more generous she was, the more careful Qiu Luming became, fearing that she would betray such trust, and always paying attention to the degree of interaction with Zhang Weijing. She even told her third brother that she didn't need to be accompanied by anyone, she could go out and play by herself, or stay at home quietly for a few days, and go back when the holiday came, or go back to Jiayang immediately.

But Qiu Moshi disagreed. He was afraid that she would have wild thoughts at home, but he was busy with work and had no choice but to trust Zhang Weijing.

"Just pay attention. Sun Ning won't say much. People like her know what to do best. She doesn't love Viking as much as you think. As long as it doesn't hurt her face, everything will be fine."

"Ah?" Qiu Luming found it a little unbelievable.

"Yeah. Their lives are different from ours."

"Third brother, you have to be well and avoid going to bars and messy places. You must find me a good third sister-in-law so that we can live a normal and happy life!"

"haha okay!"