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Chapter 19 A Different Time

On New Year's Eve, Xu Man attracted a lot of attention from one person.Not only Xu Man didn't notice it, even Tian Xiaohui didn't notice it.This person is Tian Xiaoyong, the youngest son of Tian Liugen's elder brother, Tian Xiaohui's cousin, and he is just 40 years old after the new year.He works in the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Commerce, divorced his wife two years ago, and intends to remarry, but has never met a suitable person.The first time he saw Xu Man, Tian Xiaoyong was stunned. Since then, his eyes are like spotlights on the stage, only following the protagonist.

After Tian Liugen finished speaking, the official ceremony came to an end, and the relatives began to walk around and form freely, and the brothers and sisters naturally gathered at the same dining table.Xu Man sat beside Tian Xiaohui, and Tian Xiaoyong deliberately chose a seat diagonally opposite, so that he could avoid looking directly at him without affecting his eyesight.He found that Xu Man's eyes were soft because of his relaxed expression, but they still couldn't hide the sharp light.He also found that no matter how others covet comfort and loosen their bodies, Xu Man always straightened his waist and maintained a ladylike appearance.He felt that he had never seen such a woman, and such a woman would not appear on such occasions casually.While talking and laughing, pushing cups and changing cups, Tian Xiaoyong figured out a basic fact: Xu Man is a woman waiting to be married just like her cousin Tian Xiaohui.In addition, he also knew that she was a lawyer and worked in this city.As a temporary guest, Xu Man is unlikely to reveal more information, but it is enough for Tian Xiaoyong.For the rest of the time, until the New Year's bell rang, Tian Xiaoyong focused on soothing his restless heart and sorting out his chaotic thoughts.In addition to the annual mission announced by his uncle, he quietly added another urgent task to himself, and because of this, he let go of the past years.He understood that he chose to divorce because he stumbled and married someone who shouldn't join hands, and he declined wave after wave of hugs for more than two years, just for the joy of tonight, suddenly looking back, that person But in the dimly lit place.

Unfortunately tonight is too short.As soon as the Lunar New Year came, Tian Xiaohui took Xu Man to her parents and gave them New Year greetings. She also coquettishly said that she and Xu Man were both single and that they had to give them red envelopes.As soon as she got the red envelope, Tian Xiaohui said to her parents: "Dad, Mom, I want to go to Harbin with Xu Man to see the ice lanterns. We will start tomorrow. We have to go back to the city now and make preparations in advance."

Tian Liugen said: "Xiaohui, you are going on a long trip, why didn't you tell me in advance? I also have an appointment with someone. I want to meet you at home for dinner in the third grade of junior high school."

Tian Xiaohui said: "Dad, my daughter is in a bad mood and wants to go out to relax. Fortunately, Xu Man didn't go home for the New Year, otherwise I wouldn't be able to go alone. Xu Man didn't want to go at all. It was me who forced her to agree. Let's arrange the meal, and you will tell me in advance when the time comes. Alright, let's go. "

Getting into the car, Xu Man asked strangely: "Xiaohui, when did you say we were going to Harbin?"

"That's all. Otherwise, my dad will definitely call me home every day." Tian Xiaohui replied.

"Wow! Xiao Hui, you are really running the train with your mouth full, and you have run a long way. You just slipped to Harbin!"

"As a lawyer, of course you have to tell the truth. Generally speaking, it's the easiest way to tell the truth. But sometimes, it's easier to tell the truth. It's the same thing."

"Hey, Xiaohui." Xu Man said, "Is it okay for a doctor to tell lies?"

"Yes." Tian Xiaohui gave Xu Man a smug look, "We doctors can't write lies in the medical records, but we usually tell lies to patients. Do you know? This is part of the angel's care."

"Then tell me, should we post some pictures of the icy and snowy world for your dad to prove?" Xu Man asked.

"No need." Tian Xiaohui replied, "He doesn't care about these things, just don't let him see us wandering on the street. Don't worry, if he can't see, we should do whatever we want."

Xu Man and Tian Xiaohui stayed at home most of the time except going out for dinner and watching a few movies.Three meals a day turned into two main meals, plus a casual afternoon tea or evening snack.If Tian Xiaohui cooks and eats, Xu Man is responsible for cleaning the kitchen.vice versa.They feel that the place they are most willing to stay in is the bedroom, and what they like most is to study each other's bodies together and exchange personal feelings with each other.

Started to work on the eighth day of the lunar new year. After discussing with Qiu Xiaoming, Xu Man and Qiu Xiaoming agreed on a date to hold the opening ceremony of the branch on the eighteenth day of the first month. Xiao Chunan will attend in person.The company that filed the administrative lawsuit will not start work until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, so there is no contact for the time being.On the afternoon of the [-]th day of the first lunar month, Tian Xiaohui and Xu Man went to Guangzhou to pick up Xiaolei, and sent him directly to Waigong's house in the ancient town for dinner.Tian Liugen didn't find it strange that Xu Man accompanied her again, especially when he saw his grandson being so intimate with her.To Tian Liugen's surprise, Tian Xiaoyong came uninvited with his daughter and bags of presents.

Tian Xiaoyong didn't know if Xu Man would come, and he didn't call to ask his cousin beforehand, because it seemed too rash, but he remembered that his uncle mentioned in his New Year's Eve speech that Xiaolei would come back for the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.Since seeing Xu Man's back on New Year's Eve and leaving, Tian Xiaoyong began to truly understand how time is composed of minutes and seconds, and minutes and seconds are no longer fleeting.It is not a milestone at all for a human to break through ten seconds in the 1000-meter sprint. In his opinion, it is more than enough to run [-] meters in the same time.In the past, Tian Xiaoyong always felt that the holidays were too short, and every time he had more fun, he had to go back to his old business.As a national civil servant, for the first time, he had a strong desire to end his vacation and immediately devote himself to serving the people.For the first time, he realized that it was an absurd and worthwhile administrative arrangement to cobble together vacations in order to physically prolong the three-day statutory holiday.For the first time, he felt how boring and wasted time it is for people to stay on long vacations just to eat, drink, wander around, and do nothing.In one sleepless night after another waiting for tomorrow, in Tian Xiaoyong's mind, the halls of the Industry and Commerce Bureau kept appearing side by side. What a meritorious and due duty it is to open some service windows so that the masses can wait less.Finally, from his own waiting, Tian Xiaoyong gradually understood an unsure but life-and-death bet: if the fifteenth day of the first lunar month can be reached, if Xu Man appears at his uncle's house again that day, then he can be sure that he After all, you can wait for the person who is really waiting.

As soon as Tian Xiaohui told Xiaolei to live in her grandfather's house, Tian Liugen's little accident was immediately wiped out by the joy of family relationships.Without the hustle and bustle of the New Year's Eve, Tian Xiaohui quickly noticed the unusual behavior of her cousin.She glanced at Tian Xiaoyong, then at the childish and innocent little niece who was regarded as a token by her father, and immediately judged that the sudden appearance of her cousin was actually Xiang Zhuang's sword dance aimed at Pei Gong.Tian Xiaohui has always had a good impression of this cousin.Playing since childhood, I know him better.While understanding does not necessarily lead to better understanding, it can at least avoid many misunderstandings.When Tian Xiaoyong married a frivolous foreign girl at the beginning, Tian Xiaohui saw the childishness of his cousin—he was just obsessed with some superficial beauty.Tian Xiaoyong has obviously become mature after the divorce, which shows that no matter how sloppy the marriage is, after all, he is in pursuit of happiness, and the divorce marks his progress.Tian Xiaoyong fell in love with Xu Man at a glance, confirming that he has experienced life experience, smelling fragrance and knowing women from the outside to the inside.Tian Xiaoyong was a little embarrassed in front of Xu Man, but more of a polite avoidance and courtesy.Tian Xiaohui marveled secretly, how could her cousin, who was mischievous in youth and slovenly as an adult, be reborn and behave so gentle and refined.From her cousin's eyes, Tian Xiaohui saw the final decision made by a middle-aged man and the determination to never regret.So Tian Xiaohui was able to explain to herself a seemingly puzzling phenomenon: Tian Xiaohui was originally her own sister, and Xu Man was Tian Xiaohui's best friend, but Tian Xiaoyong didn't show any intention of taking advantage of the nearby water.This is only true when one is determined to win and is willing to fight with one's back.Realizing this, Tian Xiaohui felt extremely sorry for her cousin, and couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

At the dinner table, Tian Xiaohui would of course give a basic introduction to her cousin.After hearing this, Xu Man said: "Tian Ke works in the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. It's a pleasure to meet you." Tian Xiaohui immediately interjected, "What Tian Ke! I said Xu Man, don't be so introverted at home, okay? Just call him 'Xiao' Yong', don't look at him pretending to be a dog, I don't know what kind of virtue he is!" Tian Xiaoyong was not embarrassed by being robbed by his cousin, but felt that he was getting too close to the goddess all of a sudden.So he quickly said, "Yes, yes, Lawyer Xu, you listen to Xiaohui, just call me 'Xiaoyong'." Unexpectedly, Tian Xiaohui sarcastically said: "Xiaoyong, forget it, what Lawyer Xu? Our family doesn't go to court. Just her 'Xu Man'."

"Oh. By the way, Xiaohui. I want to say hello to your cousin. Recently, I will represent a company in an administrative lawsuit. Regarding this company, I may need to go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to check the registration information. Then..." No When Xu Man continued to speak, Tian Xiaohui burst into laughter and said, "Xu Man, either you can just call 'Xiao Yong' directly and tell him what you want. Don't mention to me 'you' in front of Xiao Yong. Cousin', who is cousin? We are sisters, if you want to be called cousin, you can call him cousin."

"Don't, how dare I be Xu Man's cousin with my virtue?" Tian Xiaoyong said hastily.

"Xiaoyong, according to what you say," Tian Xiaohui thought to herself—do you still want to be Brother Liang?What came out was: "Why should I be so innocent and let you be my cousin?"

"Xiao Hui, can I be blamed for that?" Tian Xiaoyong became much more relaxed, "Then you have to ask your father, this is completely arranged by Uncle Gen."

"I won't talk to you anymore. Xiaoyong, hurry up and leave Xu Man a phone number and WeChat. The meal is almost done, so Xu Man and I will go back. Don't you have to go back to the city." Tian Xiaohui said.

It was a matter of course, Tian Xiaoyong was overjoyed.He quickly picked up his mobile phone, opened WeChat, and asked Xu Man: "Do you scan me, or should I scan you?"

"You scan it." Xu Man turned the phone screen towards Tian Xiaoyong, and when he pressed the receive button, he saw the WeChat account of "Mighty Brother Yong", and said casually: "By the way, I will call you 'Brother Yong' from now on."

"That's a good name." Tian Xiaohui immediately agreed, "Xiaoyong is our brother Yong!"

After adding WeChat, Tian Xiaoyong private messaged his phone number to Xu Man, saying: "Xu Man, if there is anything wrong with the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, just call me."

Tian Xiaoyong asked his daughter to stay at his grandfather's house for one night. Xiaolei didn't want to leave with his mother and Aunt Xu Man at all. Tian Liugen and his wife happily sent away their nephew, daughter and guests, and took care of their grandchildren.Tian Xiaoyong's heart is so obvious, but Xu Man is still unconscious.After saying goodbye to Tian Xiaoyong, Tian Xiaohui asked Xu Man in the car: "Xu Man, do you know why Xiaoyong came today?"

"Bring my daughter to play with Xiaolei." Xu Man replied.

"No. He came for you." Tian Xiaohui said.

"Don't talk nonsense, Xiaohui. How is it possible?"

"Really, Xu Man. I can see it. If my dad hadn't been so happy, his old fox would definitely be able to smell Xiaoyong."

"Then what should we do? Xiao Hui. We can't let Brother Yong fetch water from a bamboo basket..." Xu Man realized that he had said something wrong, so he stopped halfway through his speech.

"What else do you want? Could it be..." Tian Xiaohui paused on purpose.

"Okay, Tian Xiaohui, I think you have ulterior motives. Wait and see how I deal with you when you get home!" Xu Man said fiercely.

Another car was driving past the Star Alliance.Tian Xiaoyong suddenly remembered the theory of the butterfly effect, saying that a South American Amazon butterfly occasionally flaps its wings, and two weeks later it will cause a tornado in North America Texas.Tian Xiaoyong flicked his fingers on the steering wheel and said to himself: "What the hell is the Amazon! Beautiful butterflies are flying in our International Light City."

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