the other side of the fireworks

Falling asleep in a daze, woke up by the phone ringing suddenly, Xia Fengshu heard a voice he didn't want to hear, "Fengshu, I'm your dad, come quickly, dad is being bullied."

Xia Fengshu was shocked, "Where are you? What happened?"

"I'm in the parking lot, Dad was beaten." There was a loud scolding sound from the other end of the phone, Xia Fengshu had no time to tell more, put on his clothes and ran to the parking lot in a hurry.

Xia Fengshu didn't expect her father to be able to do this job well, she just hasn't spared the time and energy to take care of his life and the troubles he will definitely cause.

But the trouble came too soon.

The police arrived before Xia Fengshu, so the scene Xia Fengshu saw was not too ugly.Dad was sitting in front of a van with a broken windshield, gesticulating and talking, his elbow was bruised, and his face was a little swollen. Opposite him stood a man and a woman. The man was in his 30s, not too tall. But he was not small, with an angry face, and said nothing.The woman was telling the police what had just happened.It is difficult for people who can smell father's alcohol smell to lean on him.

The reason for the conflict was absurd. My father saw the man who was driving the car as the one who killed his younger brother. A wine bottle smashed his car window, so it would be strange not to fight.

Xia Fengshu couldn't say anything other than an apology.

Fortunately, the policemen who came were from the nearby police station. They all knew the relationship between Li Yimin and Xia Fengshu, and they were more considerate during the investigation and mediation.

The money was paid by the owner of the parking lot. According to him, the accident occurred on his site and he should be responsible, but Xia Fengshu knew that this statement was far-fetched.He called Xia Fengshu aside and said in a low voice: "Your father drank too much, I really don't suit him, I can't say anything for Li Yimin's sake, but I have to do business , You can’t make trouble like this every day, Xiao Xia, you are a sensible person, don’t make things difficult for me.”

What is there not to understand? The attitude of people seeing off guests is nothing more than fear and sincerity.

Xia Fengshu felt that his life was full of disgrace, and there was really nothing worth mentioning.Father refused to go back to his residence, and insisted on going to live with Xia Fengshu, "I don't have a job anymore, you have to take care of my food and lodging."

Xia Fengshu couldn't refuse, and there was no reason to say it. He couldn't say a word to him.

She is afraid of him.

Just like the male victim at the police station didn't believe that they could be father and daughter, Xia Fengshu didn't understand how she could have such a father.The one walking behind her has nothing to do with love or humanity, like a lazy and ferocious black bear, which makes people fear that it will be swallowed at any time.

Opening the door of the house, Xia Fengshu's nest became gloomy because of that person walking in. She hurriedly spread the quilt on the wooden bench in the living room, and her father's nagging was in her ears. What if Li Yimin was on a business trip? , Surely there is no need to lose money, and the owner of the parking lot did not dare to fire him.

Xia Fengshu has already made up his mind to let him go back to his hometown.

Back in the bedroom, she locked the door and looked at the watch. It was past two o'clock in the morning. What kind of night was this? Xia Fengshu couldn't fall asleep. She hadn't been alone with anyone outside the door for more than ten years. The huge shadow that suddenly slapped her in a bad mood was still there, at this moment, as if waiting for that scene to repeat itself.

The door was locked, and there was thunderous snoring outside the door. She still felt unsafe, and when she was drowsy, she was awakened by the sound of something falling, like a frightened bird, restless all night.

At dawn, she washed her face and went out. Fortunately, the man was still asleep.After drinking a bowl of porridge on the street, Xia Fengshu calmed down a bit, thinking about how to send him back to his hometown.

Why is he willing to leave.

Money, send him away with money.

She has no money, only the money Tong Zhan gave her.Xia Fengshu took out 5000 yuan, and the moment she touched the banknote, she smiled superficially. The strange thing is, this smile gave her an unprecedented ease.It turns out that such a superficial life is so easy.

An appointment at noon is usually for brevity, and everyone has to go back to work after lunch.Tong Zhan and Zhou Yanran made an appointment at noon, at the restaurant where they had a working meal, and within 10 minutes of sitting down, they unexpectedly ran into Qin Youtao.

Zhou Yanran glared at Tong Zhan, "You're playing tricks."

"No, we met by chance."

Qin Youtao sat down and said, "I saw Yanran's car parked at the door and came in."

Zhou Yanran had a look of disbelief, "You're looking for him or you."

"I find you."

Zhou Yanran smiled slightly, "What conspiracy do you two brothers have?"

Qin Youtao ordered a set meal on his own, "I heard that your gallery in the United States has collected a lot of Chinese paintings."

"The news is well-informed. When did you care about Chinese painting?"

"I've always been very interested." That's all Qin Youtao said, and then he ate.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhou Yanran ignored him and said to Tong Zhan, "When will you come with me?"

"Where did you go?" Tong Zhanmai smiled silly.

"Get married and go live in America."

"No, I haven't reached thirty yet, so it's set to be thirty."

"I'm here, and Miss Ben will be 34 in three months. How dare you say you won't marry me?"

"I never said no to this question." Tong Zhan was so fierce that he lowered his voice, but he made no effort to hide his reluctance.

"A woman like me wants to marry you. What can you refuse?"

"It's too sudden. I've done a good job, and you asked me to resign and go to the United States to have a soft meal with you."

"America has jobs for you, too."

"What job?" Tong Zhan snorted.

"I told your mother that I will find you another job in the bank."

"No, what have I become?" The boss Tong Zhan put down his chopsticks unwillingly, as if his self-esteem had been hurt.

"Don't play the young master's temper."

"I don't like going to the United States. I don't know the place well. Can't I live in China?"

"You should know why you went to America."

"I don't know or understand."

In the deadlocked atmosphere, Qin Youtao ate leisurely.

Zhou Yanran snorted coldly, "If Xia Fengshu also goes, you won't be unfamiliar."

Tong Zhan's face changed immediately. If he was angry just now, he was completely angry now, his face was flushed, and Yanran around his eyes was a little smug, "You have been in love with her, you have slept with her, you What else do you want? Marry her?"

Tong Zhan didn't speak, he was the kind of person who couldn't speak when he was really angry.

Qin Youtao said, "I came here at the wrong time."

Zhou Yanran said nonchalantly: "You two brothers, don't sing the oboe for me, Tong Zhan, this matter is settled, there is no possibility of postponement."

Zhou Yanran got up to leave, Qin Youtao got up and helped her pull the chair, "I'm interested in a painting in your hand, how about talking to me some time?"

Zhou Yanran said: "As long as I collect it, there is no possibility of selling it, and there is no discussion."

"Women with a bad temper are very attractive." Qin Youtao looked at Zhou Yanran's back, "But it doesn't seem to suit your taste."

"I'm most annoyed when people force me."

"Annoying? Why do you use such a feminine word."

"A girl? Sometimes I'm not as good as a girl." Tong Zhan thought of Xia Fengshu, and most of his anger subsided.Ask Qin Youtao suspiciously. "Xia Fengshu raised 5000 yuan, what does that mean?"

"If you give it, it's theirs. You don't care how they spend it."

"Actually, she also worships money. She is so poor and wants to spend money with me. It's no different from those pink girls in bars."

"If you think so, you can go to the United States with Zhou Yanran earlier."

"I don't want to go to America." Tong Zhan was very impatient.

"Don't ask me to save the game next time, fight Zhou Yanran one-on-one." Qin Youtao always gave the impression of being calm, and Xia Fengshu couldn't feel the piercing gaze Tong Zhan felt.

"Procrastinate first, procrastinate and pass."

"Tong Zhan, the matter between you and Zhou Yanran is very important. I don't need to tell you how much Aunt Lin attaches importance to it. Have you thought about it?"

The Aunt Lin Qin Youtao mentioned was Tong Zhan's mother, and when she was mentioned, Tong Zhan unconsciously became nervous. "I just want to play for another two years."

"Can Xia Fengshu be compared with Zhou Yanran?"

"I can't." Tong Zhan said bluntly, "I never thought about marrying her, but I just can't figure out what kind of woman she is, so I'm a bit unwilling."

"Then figure it out as soon as possible."

She didn't sleep last night, even though she was young, Xia Fengshu saw the faint black clouds around her eyes in the mirror, drank coffee to refresh herself, and persisted until noon, she fell on the table and took a nap for a while, a colleague talked in her ear The content involved the job assignment of the newcomers, Xia Fengshu's ears perked up, she knew that such hearsay was often not groundless.Gossip is not about who will be in a certain position, but who is behind someone.What is the relationship between the backstage and this person? Relatives, friends of relatives, or lovers, lovers of lovers, people's expectations for this kind of relationship are almost beyond the bizarre level. Xia Fengshu just wanted to rub his face and sit up when he suddenly heard Regarding her comments, everyone's guess is, did she get in through Tong Zhan?As if not afraid of her hearing, Xia Fengshu understood that this was a kind of ridicule, because everyone knew who Tong Zhan's fiancée was, and what Xia Fengshu could get was some benefits, not status.There are still voices of doubt, but Sister He said: I will know when the job is assigned.

Xia Fengshu raised his head, eyes from all directions focused on her, not admiring or approving, but watching with cold eyes.

The chicken noodle soup she ate at noon couldn't be digested in her stomach, and she wanted to vomit it up. She was struggling, but she also understood how sharp a woman's eyes are, and how much trouble would be caused if she showed signs of pregnancy.Someone cared about her, "Xiao Xia, your complexion is not good, are you sick?"

"Didn't sleep well." Xia Fengshu wanted to smile kindly, but she couldn't.

In the toilet, she tried her best to vomit silently, leaning top-heavy in front of the sink, she didn't dare to look at her face.Someone came in, and she quickly pretended to be relaxed.

The air-conditioning in the business hall is very strong. This kind of temperature expands the space, and the temperature of the body surface drops to an extremely calm level. Even if you pass by, you can't feel close contact. The relationship between people is as neat as a table.But everyone's heart is warm, and there is always the softest part, where there are family members, friends, and lovers.what do I have?My heart, like my skin, only maintains just enough temperature to survive.Is there anyone in the world who is more lonely than me?

Xia Fengshu sat in front of the counter, stroking the mouse with his fingers. The only things I can get close to are these machines and forms.The money, the money that passes through my hands every day is no different from these forms.

The 5000 yuan in the bag can send that person back to his hometown.

When he was about to get off work, Xia Fengshu received a call from Li Yimin, "Sorry, I just came back today, I heard about Uncle Xia, let's meet and talk."

"Okay." Xia Fengshu responded very simply.

"Your unit is on Zhenghua Street."

"Ah."

"I happen to be nearby, so I'll pick you up."

Li Yimin drove a Toyota off-road jeep police car and was dressed in casual clothes. If there is anything different about this man, it is that he has a righteous spirit, which is often revealed unconsciously.For this reason, Xia Fengshu can always relax himself when getting along with him.

After getting in the car, Li Yimin said, "You've lost weight, you must have been frightened by Uncle Xia's incident."

Xia Fengshu smiled faintly. She was frightened, not because of this matter, but because of that person.

"Let's eat first." This man has no other tricks, he always seems to want the woman in front of him to gain weight.

"I want him to go back to his hometown." Xia Fengshu cut to the chase. "If he asks you to find a job again, please don't help him."

Li Yimin nodded and started the car, "What do you want to eat? Cantonese cuisine, drink more soup."

"You and I will go to my house in a while! Help me persuade him to go back to his hometown." Li Yimin didn't have to go, but Xia Fengshu was afraid to be alone with that person, let alone talk.

"Okay." Li Yimin toned down the air-conditioning, he felt that Xia Fengshu was a little cold.As the car drove onto the road, Li Yimin said, "Uncle Xia called me just now, and he seems to be looking for a job."

Xia Fengshu said nothing, which was what she expected, so she made a stand with Li Yimin when she got in the car.

"Are you happy working in the unit?"

"Huh?" Xia Fengshu was a little surprised, he didn't expect Li Yimin to bring the topic here.

"Looking at you coming out with your colleagues, it seems like you are more isolated."

"As expected of a police officer, the observation ability is really strong."

"But I'm not surprised at all. Your personality should be in this situation now. It seems that you will be unhappy if you get closer to them."

Xia Fengshu smiled, and the nerves that had been strained for dozens of hours began to relax. It was really enjoyable to talk to someone who knew and understood him.

"How long has it been since you laughed so much?"

"I don't know, maybe I laughed like this in my dream."

"Why do you dream of laughing like that?"

The word Xu An appeared almost at the same time as the tears, Xia Fengshu held back Xu An, and also held back the tears.

There was a strange atmosphere, and Li Yimin realized what he had just touched. "I'm a little upset too."

"Ok?"

"Do you think it's better for me to be transferred to the Municipal Criminal J Squad or to be the director."

"It's a happy embarrassment."

"I don't mean to show off, I really don't know which position I am suitable for."

"Ask your mother, she should be the person who knows you best in the world."

"Just asking for your opinion."

Xia Fengshu didn't respond, because no matter which one she chose, it implied that their relationship was getting closer.

Braking suddenly, a gray Audi stopped in front of the car. Li Yimin said angrily, "Stop J car!"

Xia Fengshu's nerves tensed again, because she knew whose car it was.

Sure enough, it was Tongzhan.

All three got out of the car, Xia Fengshu was nervous, Li Yimin was puzzled, and Tong Zhan was furious.He went straight to Xia Fengshu. "What's your relationship?"

Li Yimin had an impression of Tong Zhan, and he could guess their relationship by looking at Xia Fengshu's expression.He wanted to hear what Xia Fengshu had to say.

"I don't need to explain to you."

"Using my young master's money to support other men, you woman is too greedy."

This wasn't the worst thing Xia Fengshu heard from Tong Zhan. At this moment, she only hoped that Li Yimin didn't hear it, so she didn't care.

Li Yimin heard it, and was very angry, "Hey, how are you talking?"

Tong Zhan glanced at Li Yimin contemptuously, patted the hood of his police car and said, "I'm teaching my woman, you can say whatever you want."

"Your woman?" Li Yimin glanced at Xia Fengshu, wanting to get some information.

Xia Fengshu said: "Tong Zhan, it's never over. Didn't you make it clear last time?"

"Really? What did you say?" Tong Zhan's rascal skills are still unique. Relying on his good-looking face and young master's naughtiness, his tricks are rampant in the world of women.

It's not that Xia Fengshu has never seen it before, "I have something very important to do today, can I talk about it another day if I have something to say?"

"What can't I do to find that man?"

"Are you annoying?" Xia Fengshu became irritable, her original calmness and patience were all worn away by stress and pregnancy.

Li Yimin came over, "Brother, stalking is boring."

Tong Zhan turned to Li Yimin, "Before I give permission, you'd better stay away from her."

"What's the matter, she sold it to you!" Li Yimin was driving a police car and was a policeman, otherwise he would have wanted to beat someone.

"You're really right."

"To you!" Li Yimin grabbed Tong Zhan's collar, and Xia Fengshu said quickly, "Don't do it, okay? I'll have a word with him."

Tong Zhan proudly pulled Xia Fengshu into his car, Xia Fengshu held the door and did not get in the car, "Tong Zhan, I beg you, don't torment me anymore." With an unprecedented tone, Tong Zhan was stunned. "I'm a woman who doesn't deserve respect. I don't expect you to respect me. Can you stop playing tricks on me?"

"I... I just came to you to find out something. When I saw you getting into his car, I chased after him. It is very important for me to find out who he is. Do you understand?"

"It doesn't matter who he is, can we have nothing to do with our lives?" Xia Fengshu was begging, as if this was what Tong Zhan was looking forward to, but Tong Zhan didn't have any pleasure after success.

"That, did you do it?"

Xia Fengshu has a fever all over her body and her head is swollen. She doesn't want to mention this, but she has to answer, "I have an appointment, the day after tomorrow."

"Do you want me to accompany you?" Tong Zhan held Xia Fengshu's hand.

"No, haven't you already paid?" Xia Fengshu said sadly.

Tong Zhan was speechless and let go of her hand.Seeing Li Yimin open the car door for her, Tong Zhan couldn't help shouting, "She is mine, if you want to fuck her, you have to ask about the one in her stomach if you don't ask me."

Li Yimin was stunned, and when he came to his senses, Xia Fengshu had already gotten into a taxi and left.

Tong Zhan sneered, anyway, his love with Xia Fengshu had never been noble, and he didn't mind using such a crude method to repel Li Yimin.

Xia Fengshu, you can't rely on anyone except me.

Tong Zhan drove in the direction of Xia Fengshu, he was convinced that Li Yimin had been thrown away.

The 5000 yuan was placed on the dining table next to the wine bottle. Xia Fengshu didn't have the courage to look at that person, so he said in a low voice, "Go back to your hometown tomorrow! I can't find another job for the time being."

"Li Yimin said that?"

Xia Fengshu hummed. Judging from the number of wine bottles, this person should not be drunk enough to understand the words.

"Then you can get me some more, 5000 yuan is not enough to pay off the debt."

"I only have so much."

"I don't believe it. If you work in a bank and count money every day, you will lose money."

"It's not my money that I'm counting."

"Look for those men, or borrow some from Li Yimin."

Xia Fengshu couldn't take it anymore, "Why do you ask someone to borrow it?"

"He's taken a fancy to you, don't think I don't know." After taking another sip of wine, the man's face turned liver-colored. "Let me tell you, don't think your wings are hard, your surname is my surname, and you have to do whatever I tell you to do."

Xia Fengshu didn't want to hear it anymore, just as he was about to go out, he was grabbed by the shoulders, and then slammed into the wall heavily, and the door was locked. There was only a drunken face and red eyes in front of him, and his ears were unbearable. Insulting, the man's tall body was like a falling wall, as if to break her to pieces, "You are as cheap as your mother, you don't know it hurts if you don't beat it." With fists and kicks, "Send your father with 5000 yuan, you When I’m a beggar, I’m begging you! If I didn’t give birth to you, a loser, would my son die? I should have strangled you when I was born!”

Something like a plank hit her back. Xia Fengshu curled up with her arms around her head. The pain became stronger and stronger. She couldn't tell what was hitting her. Amidst the huge roar, she shouted in her heart Now, I'm dying, I'm dying.

Is it a broken head?There was wet and sticky blood flowing from the forehead to the tip of the nose. Amidst the scolding about whether there was money, she heard someone knocking on the door, and more than one person was shouting. She wanted to open the door, just like crawling to the door for help when she was a child, but The tired man moved a stool and sat drinking at the door, and said to the person at the door: "Don't meddle in other people's business!"