his robbery

Huo Xiangzhen walked briskly into Bai Mani's bedroom, holding a huge and round white pearl.Bai Mani is becoming more and more lazy now, he doesn't sleep at night and gets up in the morning, it's almost noon, and he still has to stay in bed.Huo Xiangzhen sat down on the edge of the bed, rolled the cold big pearl on his face, and said with a smile at the same time: "Mani, here is Mani!"

The word Mani is originally Sanskrit in Buddhist scriptures, which means a wishful jewel.Bai Mani was half asleep and half awake, so he let a big bead freeze him unexpectedly, and immediately shivered.Dimly opened his eyes, he grabbed the big pearl and looked at it, then closed his eyes and threw it aside, not thinking it was a good thing: "Brother, you are so annoying, you scared me."

Huo Xiangzhen lifted his quilt and patted him lightly: "So I was busy, and you said I was annoying; now that I'm free, you said I was annoying. What do you want, brat?"

Bai Mani turned over, buried his face in the bed and ignored him, wanting him to say something nice to him.However, there was a sudden light behind him, and it was Huo Xiangzhen who got up and walked to the end of the bed, bending over to look at his left foot.Holding his left ankle with one hand, Huo Xiangzhen said, "Move it."

Bai Mani didn't like letting him study his injured leg, so he stretched out his right foot to kick him, and at the same time said in a muffled voice under the blanket: "I won't move!"

The right foot stepped on Huo Xiangzhen's forehead, limp and powerless.Huo Xiangzhen wasn't annoyed at all, she raised her head and said with a smile, "Little brat, do you want to rebel?"

Bai Mani was just lazy at first, but after hearing this, he seemed to be inspired and really wanted to rebel.Sitting up lazily, he moved down to the end of the bed and put his arms around Huo Xiangzhen's neck: "Brother..."

His voice was like syrup, sweet, hot and soft, Huo Xiangzhen laughed immediately: "Why?"

Bai Mani pressed his cheeks against him, and at the same time tentatively asked, "Am I okay?"

Huo Xiangzhen nodded, "Okay."

Bai Mani opened his eyes secretly, peeping at him slantingly: "If I am naughty again, will you still teach me as before?"

Huo Xiangzhen felt a little uncomfortable hearing this - does Bai Mani still have the strength to be mischievous now?There are so many houses in the house, such a garden, where can he be mischievous?

The slap covered Bai Mani's back, and through a layer of silk pajamas, he could feel the faint bones.First with one hand, then with both hands, Huo Xiangzhen almost held up his body: "I..."

Before he could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door.Today is the 29th of the Lunar New Year, and there are a lot of chores.Although Ma Congrong was there to resist and take care of him inside and outside, but for some important matters, he had to do it himself.

So after the "I", there is no more text.Huo Xiangzhen straightened up, and left as soon as she was called, leaving Bai Mani sitting alone at the end of the bed.The big pearl rolled to his side along the slope, and he grabbed it casually and looked at it again.Pearls are good pearls, and they are rare and large. They say "sevenths are pearls and eighths are treasures". Judging by the weight, this one is considered a treasure. I don't know where Huo Xiangzhen got it from, and it's a thing to scare him one jump.

Huo Xiangzhen didn't take it seriously, and Bai Mani didn't take it seriously, and subconsciously threw it behind him.However, his thoughts changed suddenly, and he held the big pearl tightly again - during the days when Huo Xiangzhen was not at home, he sneaked into the study room and searched several times, but he still couldn't find the check book.In fact, finding the check book is not a good thing, because Huo Xiangzhen's seal is in the hands of Ma Congrong, but if I really go to Ma Congrong to stamp it, I guess Ma Congrong will not deliberately make things difficult.

Without checks, there is no money.It takes money to open a room in a hotel, and even more to smoke opium.It was too lonely to burn cigarettes alone, so he always called his older sister's team to call for notes. The older sister made an appointment with him.The old sister is a popular person with a lot of money, so there is no reason to hang out with him for nothing, so he has to spend money on the old sister.The old sister knew that he was bored, so sometimes she would bring a few sisters to accompany him to play small cards in the restaurant. Naturally, there must be a winner or loser at the poker table, and he was a majestic young master who really had the face to reach out to the girls in the team Want money?So if he wins, he treats, and if he loses, he also treats.Smoking while lying down, or playing cards while sitting, without moving your legs.Sometimes when he is really having fun, he will temporarily forget about his disability.

When he asked Huo Xiangzhen for money before, he had to be justified, because he was running around and couldn't stay idle, and there was a place to spend the money as soon as he moved, and he spent it reasonably.But now, he doesn't know how to explain his expenses to his elder brother.Huo Xiangzhen knew that he had broken off with all his former cronies, and also knew that his only entertainment now was to go for a drive in the car and go to the movies every afternoon.Both entertainments are cheap, so cheap that they are negligible.As for the other ways of spending money, such as eating, drinking and dressing, let's not mention eating and drinking, just talking about wearing -- in the shops and foreign companies he patronizes, he has never used money.From socks and leather shoes to shirts and bow ties, all accounts can be recorded in the name of the Huo family.It has been an old rule for many years, and it has always been like this, so in this regard, there is no excuse for asking for money.

Huo Xiangzhen wouldn't say nice words, but if he got a little kitty, he would definitely keep it for him.When I gave it, it was an understatement, with a disdainful energy: "Here's something for you!"

He kept all the "things" that Huo Xiangzhen gave him.But today, this big pearl may not be able to keep.Such a fine bead, if you want to sell it, it is very easy to get rid of it.

Huo Xiangzhen never returned. According to Deputy Chief Zhao, he went to the Prime Minister's Office.

After going to the Prime Minister's Office, there is no reason to come back immediately.Bai Mani dug out a small paper bag from under the mattress, which contained a few big red beans.This thing is called a smoking cessation pill, but it's actually a mixture of morphine and saccharin.After pouring the pill into his mouth and swallowing it, Bai Mani had completed his morning task.Although the pills are effective, psychologically, he always seems to rely more on that little warm lamp.In the afternoon, he had to find a chance to go out.Leaning on a cane in one hand and leaning on the wall with the other, he staggered into the bathroom.The eldest brother is home, he has to tidy up and look good.

Bai Mani took a shower, changed clothes, and stood firmly against the wall. He combed his hair in front of the large glass mirror.Once he became thinner, he also felt that he looked like an adult, as if he had grown several years in an instant.He can't always run around like a thief like this, he thought, and when his elder brother came home at night, he would confess to him.Spend more time on yourself and use your words well.When the eldest brother is calm, he is already like a door god, but when he gets angry, he becomes a glaring King Kong.Usually, I can play my temper with him, but I really don't dare to let myself make trouble against his sharp edge.So he had to speak beautifully so that he could understand, without beating himself up like a house thief.

Bai Mani remembered that the last time he was beaten was when he was thirteen or fourteen years old.At that time, there were no elders in the family, except for the inspiration.He forgot what mistake he had made, it was a big one anyway, so he was so angry that he cried for half the morning.Later Huo Xiangzhen came and started to do justice for the sky, rolling up his sleeves and chasing him all over the house.His voice hadn't changed at that time, his voice was sharp and thin, and he screamed as he ran away, like sounding an alarm, which made all the family members laugh, because they saw that he was only doing thunder and not rain.

Later, he lay on the bed with a bruised nose and a swollen face for a whole day.The idea was like light rain, and she couldn't stop crying, because Huo Xiangzhen's hands were too ruthless, and she was afraid that her brother would be injured internally by him.

Thinking of what happened when he was a child, Bai Mani suddenly felt relieved, wanted to laugh and sigh at the same time.Bending down and beating his left leg, he straightened up, his eyes watery with tears.how to say?No matter how you think about it, it's hard to say.Huo Xiangzhen hated heavy smokers the most, if he knew that he was addicted, he would never be spared.

Huo Xiangzhen returned home in the afternoon, and as soon as he entered the door, he heard that Bai Mani had gone out again.He took off his coat and went upstairs, he had just sat in the study for a while, when an adjutant came to report that it was Gu Chengxi.

Gu Chengxi sat bored at home for a few days, finally got out of the shadow in his heart, and became a hearty hero again.Today's trip, under the banner of "visiting Young Master Bai", came in a grandiose manner.And before visiting Young Master Bai, it was only natural for him to come to greet Huo Xiangzhen.

Under the guidance of the adjutant, he went upstairs, and he stopped outside the study door lightly and shouted: "Report!"

There was a response in the room: "Come in!"

Gu Chengxi secretly smiled, stretched out his hand and pushed open the half-closed door.Lifting his legs solemnly, he strode into the study with a big stride, and then closed the door tightly.Huo Xiangzhen was standing in front of the desk, half sitting and half standing by the edge of the desk.Putting an old book in his hand down on his lap, he looked up at Gu Chengxi: "Looking for Mani?"

Gu Chengxi could hear the change in his tone - this sentence made him speak very plainly and homely, which showed that in his eyes, at least he was no longer a glaring existence.

Raising his hand and saluting the military again, he replied with a smile: "Master Bai always said he was bored, so let me come and accompany him often. I have been away for so long, and I don't know if Master Bai has found a new partner, so Came again today."

Huo Xiangzhen raised the old book in his hand, lowered his head and stared at the page again, with no expression on his face: "He just went to the movies."

Gu Chengxi tentatively took a small step forward: "Then...shall I wait for Young Master Bai?"

Huo Xiangzhen nodded, "Yes."

Gu Chengxi saw that he was absent-minded, so he became bolder and moved forward step by step: "Does the commander have any errands? If you have any, please send them to me! Anyway, the others are also idle, I think the secretary-general is at the front." Busy as hell, and if I could be of help, it wouldn't be in vain."

Just as he was talking about taking it away, Huo Xiangzhen turned around and picked up the cane that Bai Mani left on the desk, and punched Gu Chengxi's chest forward: "Stand at attention."

Gu Chengxi immediately stopped in his tracks, and his face was not foolish: "Huh?"

Huo Xiangzhen glanced at him, and then continued: "At the end of the year, your dyeing business should stop for a few days."

Gu Chengxi smiled immediately, and at the same time lowered his head slightly, afraid that his eyes would show a glint.The joints all over his body were itchy. He pursed his lips and gritted his teeth, trying to maintain his composure and dignity.It can't be done otherwise, every nerve in him is eager to play tricks on Huo Xiangzhen.

Slowly turning sideways, he pressed his cane to his chest, held his breath and walked sideways until he came to Huo Xiangzhen's side.He was also half sitting and half standing against the desk, he and Huo Xiangzhen were shoulder to shoulder.He grabbed the army trousers with both hands, and he wiped away the hot sweat from his palms.

Huo Xiangzhen didn't stop him, nor did he take it to heart.Putting down his cane and leaning on it with one hand, he turned his face to look at Gu Chengxi, and suddenly found that Gu Chengxi had a pair of very clean eyes - not to say that his eyes were pure, but that his eyes were black and white and clean.Usually he was always seen with a hippie smiling face and a cheap look, but now his rare eyes were bright and not smiling. Huo Xiangzhen examined him carefully and felt that he was much more serious than usual.When it's serious, it seems a little classy.

Huo Xiangzhen has no objection to him now, and has nothing to say.He wanted to get rid of the stuff from the dyeing workshop, so that he could continue reading a few pages in peace.However, before he could speak, Gu Chengxi suddenly opened his arms and hugged him fiercely.

Just a hug, very tight, Huo Xiangzhen followed his strength and turned sideways, and could even feel the trembling of his arms and the intense beating of his heart.The scorching hot breath burned the roots of his ears, making Huo Xiangzhen frowned involuntarily, then he swung his cane and hit Gu Chengxi's back with a stick: "Let go!"

Gu Chengxi withdrew his strength bit by bit.After putting down his hand, he raised it again. He looked at Huo Xiangzhen eagerly, wanting to grab his shoulder.

As a result, Huo Xiangzhen mistook the cane for a wooden knife, and hit his arm backward with a knife.It hurt so much that Gu Chengxi immediately lowered his arm.Holding the sore spot and rubbing it, like a big mangy dog, he persevered and turned to Huo Xiangzhen again.

Huo Xiangzhen was still frowning, it was up to him to see what tricks he could play.Unexpectedly, he timidly held one of Huo Xiangzhen's arms with both hands, then leaned forward and tilted his head, and it was actually a pillow on the other's shoulder.

Huo Xiangzhen refused to rely on him, so he had no choice but to rely on Huo Xiangzhen.If the mountain cannot come, he will walk in the direction of the mountain.

After sleeping for a while, he touched Huo Xiangzhen's cane again: "What? Are you relying on me?"

Gu Chengxi leaned on his shoulder and thought to himself: "You just knew?"

Huo Xiangzhen hit him in the ribs with a cane: "Get up!"

Gu Chengxi didn't dare to stand up, he straightened his waist contentedly but still unsatisfied.It was too close to Huo Xiangzhen, and he could smell the faint smell of the other person - the smell under the snow-white starched shirt.

Gu Chengxi thinks the smell is very fragrant, it almost makes him salivate.His eyes flashed across Huo Xiangzhen's profile again, he lowered his eyes, and licked his lips slowly and forcefully.

Huo Xiangzhen didn't pay attention to his little movements at all.To him, Gu Chengxi is a funny shopkeeper of the dyeing workshop, a bit interesting, a bit capable, and a bit troublesome.He is well versed in the truth that no one is perfect, so he has no intention of sealing up Gu Chengxi's dyeing workshop.

Taking out his pocket watch to check the time, Huo Xiangzhen put down his book and went to the coat rack to get his suit jacket.Gu Chengxi hurriedly followed and asked, "The commander-in-chief is going out?"

Huo Xiangzhen nodded, "Yes."

Gu Chengxi took the suit and waited for him to put it on: "Then I'll go downstairs and wait for Master Bai to come back."

Huo Xiangzhen put his hands into his sleeves, and after fastening the buttons, he put on a thick woolen overcoat.Pushing the door and going out, he took Gu Chengxi downstairs, and met Ma Congrong head-on.

Ma Congrong had a small pink nose, but his waist was tall and straight, and he was full of energy.Smiling at Huo Xiangzhen, he asked, "Master, is it time to go to the presidential palace?"

Huo Xiangzhen stopped in her tracks, but asked, "I remember I have a black coat—"

Before he could finish speaking, Ma Congrong smiled again: "There is one, I put it away. The style of that coat is a bit strange, uncle doesn't look good in it, don't wear it in the future."

Huo Xiangzhen never thought that the style of the coat was strange, but she was too lazy to put more thought into wearing it.Ma Congrong said it was strange, so it was a strange one.

Ma Congrong kept walking and talking: "Master, I saw that your car was full of mud and snow just now. This time, go to the Presidential Palace and take another car!" Then he turned back and said to the entourage behind him: Li, go to the garage immediately and drive a Lincoln for the uncle."

After the words were finished, he stretched out his hand towards the door: "Master, let's go quickly. After walking through the presidential palace, we will wait for the New Year tomorrow when we come back."

Gu Chengxi stood at the back, feeling quite dazzled, and at the same time thought to himself: "This bastard is really powerful! Ping An didn't even let out a fart, and he talked a lot by himself!"

Huo Xiangzhen made a trip to the presidential palace.As far as he is concerned, talking with the President is a serious matter after all, and one has to be nervous; and the President has to cheer up when dealing with such a warlord-like figure.So after a neither salty nor dull meeting, both parties breathed a sigh of relief.

Huo Xiangzhen left the presidential palace and got into the car easily.As soon as the door was closed, fully armed guards stepped onto the door pedal.Huo Xiangzhen leaned back and began to close her eyes to rest.

It was not easy for the car to go, because it snowed heavily for several days, and the road surface was covered with a layer of uneven ice crust.The chauffeur made a detour, with his eyes wide open, picking a good way to go.Huo Xiangzhen couldn't sit still in the car, so she simply opened her eyes and looked forward.The car got on Chongwenmen Street, and there was a car parked on the side of the street blocking the road, and the driver was so anxious that he honked his horn.And the car became conscious, and immediately started to leave.Huo Xiangzhen quietly watched the car turn in a dilemma, and then he suddenly sat up straight—isn't this Bai Mani's car?

Immediately ordered to stop the car, he pushed the door and jumped down.Striding to the side of the car, he reached out and knocked on the window, and at the same time found that there was only the driver in the car, and there was no Bai Mani.The driver saw him unexpectedly, and yelled loudly while sitting in the car as if he had seen a ghost.

There is no place for entertainment nearby, and it is not the place where Bai Mani should go; especially since Huo Xiangzhen has not seen Bai Mani at this moment, he feels even more puzzled.Seeing the driver's reaction, he immediately changed his face: "Get out of the car!"

The driver was afraid of him, so he obediently got out of the car.Huo Xiangzhen asked, "Where's Mani?"

The driver bowed his head deeply, and began to tremble falteringly: "Master, he...he went to watch a movie..."

Huo Xiangzhen immediately scolded him back: "Bullshit! Is there a movie theater around here?"

The chauffeur was also young, and he was so frightened that he was about to cry: "I...I..."

Huo Xiangzhen picked up his collar: "Tell the truth!"

The driver almost left his feet off the ground together.Raising his hand in a panic, he pointed to the German Hotel ahead.