The Plow

"Today is New Year's Eve."

As soon as he entered the door, he heard Yue Ding Tang Dao.

Ling Shu paused slightly.

If Yue Dingtang hadn't reminded him, he would have really forgotten that tonight is New Year's Eve.

Because of being involved in this case, and also because of Du Yuning's death, Ling Shu has been running back and forth for the past two days, Ling Shu almost forgot what his sister Ling Yao told him to go back early for the reunion dinner before going out today.

Now the family must have prepared a large table of dishes, and the brother-in-law probably has already returned home from get off work, and the two of them sat around the table, except Ling Shu's seat was vacant.

But if the real culprit of this case cannot be found as soon as possible and brought to justice, I'm afraid the Ling family will be even more restless.

Anyway, there is still Yue Dingtang around now, just go back later and use him as an excuse.

The cafe was deserted and lonely, and there was only one table of foreigners eating.

If you have money or not, go home for the New Year.

As the most prosperous city in the Far East, New Year's Eve in Shanghai is no different from other places in China.

Before it was dark, there were already very few people on the street, and now it was even quieter outside. It seemed that in an instant, everyone in Shanghai hid themselves, refusing to show their heads.

Crescent Cafe is dedicated and insists on opening.

At the other end a waiter came out with a basket of bread.

Ling Shu turned his head and saw him standing on the side of the road, distributing to some beggars.

"Sir, here is the menu. You two should take a look first. If you need it, just press the service bell on the table, and I will come right away. This is lemonade, warm. Quench your thirst first."

As soon as they entered the door, two waiters greeted them, took their hats, scarves and coats, led them to a quiet corner, lit candles on the table, and served menus.

Yue Dingtang opened it and took a look.

It is difficult for pure Western food to be favored by all customers in China, even if it is a public concession, so this Crescent Cafe is no exception. The menu is all Western food that combines Chinese and Western food, such as tomato egg beef pasta, he is absolutely delicious. I will not order this dish, but it is conceivable that many customers will order this dish, otherwise the boss will not keep it on the menu.

"Aren't you closed on New Year's Eve?" Ling Shu asked the waiter.

The waiter said with a smile: "Our boss said that every house must be closed during the Chinese New Year, but there must be many people who have not been able to go back. At least there is a shelter from the wind and snow for guests to come in and take a rest."

Ling Shu: "Then you won't be able to go home either?"

Waiter: "We all lost relatives at home, or came here alone. Fortunately, the boss took us in. It's convenient for everyone to eat and live here."

While the two were talking, Yue Dingtang had already ordered the meal.

"I want this set meal, charcoal-grilled sirloin steak, seven ripe, honeydew melon ice cream for dessert."

"Yes sir. What would you like, sir?"

Ling Shu was silent, and the waiter didn't dare to urge him, so he waited patiently.

Yue Dingtang glanced at it, and found that Ling Shu skipped the page of the staple food set menu, and turned directly to the last dessert order, without moving his eyes at all.

As time passed by, Lingshu was like the master standing on the top of Shushan Mountain, waiting for Qingcheng to unsheath his sword. The enemy would not move, I would not move, and the woodcarving would be the same.

Yue Dingtang couldn't stand it anymore, and finally broke the silence.

"I'll treat you to this meal."

Ling Shu stretched his body visibly, and his whole body seemed to be reborn.

"Have a set meal of lobster stewed noodles. Desserts should be mille-feuille, raspberry ice cream, strawberry pudding, and you can help us get a bottle of champagne."

Yue Dingtang: ...

As if the waiter was granted amnesty, he hurriedly left.

Yue Dingtang: "Why don't you just wrap up all the desserts here?"

Ling Shu leaned lazily on the back of the chair: "Do you think I'm blackmailing you on purpose? My sister cooked a table of dishes and is waiting for me to go back to eat, but if we take the initiative to find the boss now, it would be too presumptuous and easy Make him wary, if he is really a good person like the neighbors said, seeing that we ordered so much, he will definitely come out to stop us, and then we will have a chance to talk."

Yue Dingtang really didn't expect this level, and he didn't connect it for a while.

Seeing this, Ling Shu raised Erlang's legs and slightly raised his chin: "Didn't you expect that, how could a young master like you who doesn't eat the fireworks of the world understand these details and methods, and in the end, he has to be a master?"

There is a sword of Damocles hanging above his head that may fall at any time, and he can still be as proud as a normal person. If the death of others is approaching and the case has no clues, I am afraid that he would have been in panic all day long, let alone Said to be so calm to find a breakthrough.

"then,"

Seeing him like this, Yue Dingtang spoke slowly.

"An accident happened to the Ling family, did the Du family fall into trouble and embarrass you a lot?"

Ling Shu was stunned and laughed: "Why did you ask this suddenly? I've forgotten it a long time ago. Besides, the dead are the most important. Du Yuning has passed away, and these things have disappeared, so don't mention it."

Yue Dingtang: "Have you been doing well these years?"

Ling Shu: "What, Professor Yue wants to arrange work for me?"

Yue Dingtang: "I can help you pay attention, I'm afraid you won't go."

Ling Shu: "That's right, I think I'm pretty good now."

"You have also stayed abroad, but you end up in such a small position, don't you think it's a pity?"

"It's okay. If it was before, my father was still there. When the Ling family was beautiful, he would naturally want to help me arrange anything. It is not impossible to go to Nanjing to get a good job. However, I have stayed abroad for a few days. I haven't learned much serious skills in the past year, and I only know a few sentences back and forth in foreign language. If I am really given any important job, I will not be able to do it. Why don't I just follow the steps like now, get a job in the police station, and live my life leisurely No matter how many people ask for it, they will not be able to come."

Affected by the heating in the room, Ling Shu's tone also became warmer, unhurried, as if nothing could make him turbulent and his eyebrows change color.

But Yue Dingtang felt that this might just be an illusion.

In the past, Ling Shu was aggressive and competitive, but now, although he is arrogant and introverted, he eats and waits to die, but he is three years old and looks old, and his nature is hard to change. He may not be willing to live like this in his heart.

"If Du Yuning thinks like you do, there may not be today's tragedy."

In the past, Ling Shu was high-spirited and the proud son of heaven, but he was very speculative.

The current Lingshu seems to be down and out, but he has settled down, which is hard to see through.

Ling Shu: "Du Yunning is different from me. Even if she has a bad relationship with Yuan Bing, she has always been well-clothed. All the troubles are whether her husband loves her or not. Can the gorgeous cage be less shackles and more colorful?" The glitz of it. In some ways, she’s still as innocent as ever.”

Yue Dingtang: "Since she had married Yuan Bing according to the family's arrangement, why did she fall out with her natal family later?"

Ling Shu: "You have seen what Yuan Bing is like. After the marriage, something happened to the Du family. I hope the Yuan family can lend a helping hand. At that time, Yuan Bingdao was dead, and Yuan Bing refused to help. The Du family's son died tragically because of this. Since then, The Du family severed ties with Du Yuning, and there was no further contact."

Yue Dingtang was not very clear about these things, he had originally considered the possibility of Du Yuning's family committing murder, but now hearing what the other party said, it can basically be ruled out.

While talking, the dishes were served one by one.

To be honest, the level of the chef was so-so, but the two of them were very hungry after running around for most of the day, and the meal was clean and tidy, and they didn't bother to discuss a few more sentences about the case in the middle.

When dessert was served, a middle-aged man came over with a waiter.

"First of all, I wish you two an early New Year!"

The other party was very polite, even though he was wearing a western dress, he was still used to saying hello, a real Chinese style.

"Excuse me, my surname is Li. I'm the boss here. Thank you for your visit. Is this your first time here?"

"Yes, we are university teachers, and we have something to go out today." Yue Dingtang said.

"It turns out to be Mr. University, sorry for your disrespect!" Boss Li quickly cupped his hands, "I see that the desserts you ordered are a bit too much, I'm afraid they will get a little boring after using several dishes one after another, so I'd like to remind you here, and please don't Damn it!"

Yue Dingtang said with a smile: "Other people are eager to buy more when they are doing business, but you specifically asked us to order less, for fear that the things will be sold. Nowadays, there are not many honest businessmen like you."

Boss Li said embarrassingly: "Look at what you said. Honesty is the most important thing in business. If I didn't remind you, then I didn't fulfill my duty. If you come to your senses, you may never come to the door again next time. In the long run I would lose money."

Ling Shu said: "These extra desserts, please pack them up for me. I want to take them home and give them a taste for my family."

Boss Li suddenly said: "No problem!"

The things were quickly packaged and delivered. There was a ribbon tied around the outside of the small box, and the small card wrote Happy Chinese New Year, which was very thoughtful.

Even someone like Yue Dingtang, who is used to seeing big scenes, feels that although the food here is not top-notch, but with the service attitude of the boss, there will definitely be many repeat customers, and these customers are enough to support the business of this cafe Amount.

In the middle of the meal, Boss Li broke up and went to greet the foreigners at the other table, and then turned back after the two of them had almost eaten.

"You are both learned gentlemen. May I take the liberty of asking you both to leave a note in the book of celebrities in the cafe?"

"We can't be called celebrities, that's just teachers." Yue Dingtang waved his hand.

Boss Li smiled and said: "I am lying. Li has little knowledge. He only knows that he has read a lot and has high self-cultivation. He is a man of insight. I wish I could keep their calligraphy so that when I go back to my hometown, I can show it to my grandchildren." Look, nurture your experience."

Yue Dingtang: "If you don't dislike it, we will disrespect you."

Boss Li was overjoyed and hurried to fetch the book of celebrities in person.

Yue Dingtang took a look and found that there were indeed a few familiar names on it. Maybe it is not well-known in the whole country, but in Shanghai Beach, it can be regarded as a little famous.

He used a pen to write the sentence "Home away from home" on the blank page at the back, signed his name, and flipped forward a few pages.

A familiar signature came into view.

Like a spring breeze.

Du Yuning.

The author has something to say:

A small theater that has nothing to do with the text——

About finding a job 1

Ling Shu: Is there any kind of job that pays a lot for less work and takes more vacations, without investigating cases and taking scapegoats?

Yue Dingtang: Dreams have everything.

About finding a job 2

Ling Shu saw that a domestic brand selling creams was looking for male advertising stars, so he applied for the job.

Yue Dingtang waited to pour cold water on the opponent.

Unexpectedly, Ling Shu actually applied for the job.

Yue Dingtang: Can you be a star even if you don't have a good look?

Ling Shu: Well, people say that I have a pretty face, so I just sit there and let them draw a calendar card. I just sat and slept all day, and my back hurts. Fortunately, I have money to pay for it.

Yue Dingtang: ...