between heartstrings

Chu Jiahe really couldn't connect "a crushing defeat" with Wei Sizhe, a person who was confident in doing everything, prepared for rainy days, and was able to handle it with ease. He couldn't imagine Wei Sizhe's state when he faced failure.

"The final plan was discussed by the four of us, but in the process of discussion and determination, Shen Youqing once raised doubts, thinking that the investment risk this time is too high, and many factors are beyond the controllable range. High income, but still not aggressive... In the end, he still chose to listen to Si Zhe's opinion."

He Yuan said: "Shen Youqing believes in Wei Sizhe more than he believes in himself."

Hearing these words, Chu Jiahe finally understood why Wei Sizhe was trapped in guilt and self-blame for a long time.

"In our line of business, as long as you are professional, experienced, and don't put all your eggs in one basket, luck doesn't really play a big role, and you can be more or less profitable."

"But who would have expected that we would encounter a financial crisis, and our investment project would be declared bankrupt due to the internal disputes of the other party's company. When more than half of the funds were lost, we still took chances and did not withdraw the capital in time..." He Yuan rubbed out his cigarette butt and let out a long sigh , "In the end, we lost all our money."

"And Shen Youqing's losses far exceed the three of us." He Yuan pinched his brows uncomfortably, "It wasn't until Shen Youqing lost control of his emotions that Si Zhe learned that what he lost was not only his entire savings, but also There was gift money from drinking with his fiancée at the time, as well as money for buying a new house."

"Shen Youqing's family is from the countryside, and he and his fiancée are not in the same family. They are regarded as high-ranking. He wanted to take this opportunity to stand up and impress his father-in-law, so as to prove that he can guarantee his wife's life."

"Later, Shen Youqing was stabbed in the back by the father-in-law, crushed his self-esteem, and questioned that he was not doing a serious job at all, but an out-and-out gambler. Sooner or later, he would implicate them, so he refused his daughter to associate with him again. Money It's gone, and the marriage can't be concluded, Shen Youqing couldn't accept it for a while, and became more and more disheartened."

"He lost contact for three days. When we met again, he was in the hospital. He fell down the stairs due to drunkenness and fractured his left leg. The doctor said that even with active rehabilitation, he might still be a little lame when he walks in the future." He Yuan He exhaled heavily, paused for a few seconds, and said with a broken smile, "Xiao Chu, I don't know if you can understand Shen Youqing. When people are in extreme pain, they need to find a vent to save themselves."

"I can understand." Chu Jiahe said, "So he resents Si Zhe."

He Yuan glanced at him gratefully, and said in a deep voice: "Shen Youqing said very serious things to Si Zhe, and the words were unbearable. He completely denied Si Zhe's efforts, and even... regretted becoming friends with him."

Chu Jiahe slumped his shoulders weakly.

"Since then, Si Zhe has never mentioned his dream again, and he can't find the high spirits of the year on his face. The reality swallowed his ambition and destroyed his pride and self-confidence. For the decision-making work, I made reports and wrote materials in my group."

"Si Zhe attributed the source of Shen Youqing's misfortune to himself, and tried his best to make up for it in various ways, but Shen Youqing refused to accept it all." He Yuan said, "Shen Youqing disappeared after being discharged from the hospital. We searched for him for three months and learned that he had already left the city and returned to his hometown in the countryside to recuperate."

"Three visits to the door, three rejections, and the money that was given to Shen Youqing was refunded by him. A year later, Shen Youqing got married in his hometown and chose to live a peaceful and stable life. Si Zhe didn't even give out the gift money." , Just like that, he and the three of us completely parted ways."

The volume gradually weakened. After He Yuan finished talking about this old incident, his mood slowly returned to normal: "Seven years have passed, and when I mention it now, it always feels like a dream. In the dream, we are so chic and happy."

"Refused the invitation of the top [-] companies in the country, did not participate in high-yield projects, and took a position with a low salary in the financial industry." He Yuan said regretfully, "Shen Youqing lost his great future, and Si Zhe didn't make himself rich. expensive."

"Qi Qian and I both know that the sense of guilt is still lingering in his heart. Even though Shen Youqing has started a new life, he still can't let go of the hurt he once brought to his friends."

Chu Jiahe looked back at the living room, Qi Qian curled up on the sofa and fell asleep, Wei Sizhe was guarding him, closing his eyes and resting his mind.Turning his face away, pursing his lips lightly, Chu Jiahe asked bluntly: "Mr. He, in your eyes, what kind of person is Shen Youqing?"

Standing up straight, raising his head to face the boundless night, He Yuan replied: "I don't know what he looks like now, at least once, he was like us, he had ideals and ambitions, and he didn't give up easily, and he didn't give up easily people."

Moved the sleeping Qi Qian to the bedroom, greeted the others, Wei Sizhe called for a driver, and drove back to Yuhua Community.Stepping into the house, it was already early morning, the two washed up one after another, and when Chu Jiahe walked out of the bathroom and turned to the bedroom, they found that Wei Sizhe was not on the bed.

The living room was dark, and the outlines of the furniture were all blurred. Wei Sizhe's figure disappeared into the night, sitting peacefully in the gray darkness.Chu Jiahe walked slowly to his side, sat down next to the people, stared at the big sprint and supercar that were paddling freely in the fish tank, bent his index finger and tapped the back of Wei Sizhe's hand.

This action was somewhat cute, Wei Sizhe asked with a smile: "What's wrong?"

Chu Jiahe said, "Let's talk?"

Wei Sizhe nodded: "Old He has already told you."

Chu Jiahe kicked off his slippers and stepped on Wei Sizhe's feet: "Yes."

The two leaned shoulder to shoulder, Wei Sizhe held Chu Jiahe's hand, remained silent for a moment, and said softly, "Jiahe, tell me your opinion."

Chu Jiahe turned his palms up, clasped his fingers tightly with Wei Sizhe, and relaxed his posture: "My opinion..."

The moonlight illuminated the window, and Wei Sizhe looked at Chu Jiahe seriously, waiting for his answer.Chu Jiahe turned his head, stretched his eyebrows and showed a slight smile: "Shen Youqing is indeed a friend worthy of attention."

Wei Sizhe was taken aback for a moment, blanked for a while, and asked, "How did you see it?"

"Two aspects. First, Shen Youqing didn't tell you from the beginning that he used the gift money and the money to buy the house for that investment, probably because he didn't want to create pressure on you, so that you don't have to be intimidated to make decisions.”

Wei Sizhe lowered his eyes thoughtfully, and held Chu Jiahe's hand tightly.

"Second." Chu Jiahe patted his leg and said, "If a person has resentment and hatred towards you, and really wants to take revenge on you to make up for his loss, he should demand you the most or even excessively. You must meet all his conditions, instead of avoiding you all the time?"

"If Shen Youqing wants to get back the money he lost from you, you will definitely give it back to him, right?" Chu Jiahe said, "But he didn't do that, because a real friend can't open such a mouth of."

When the ending sound fell, Wei Sizhe didn't answer, and the silence was quietly lengthened by time.After a long time, Chu Jiahe said: "You actually have no objection to reopening the company, it's just that this was originally the original intention of the four of you, the dream of the four of you, and the four of you are indispensable, right?"

Chu Jiahe understood Wei Sizhe too well.Wei Sizhe smiled, and pressed the back of Chu Jiahe's hand to his heart.

Chu Jiahe asked: "Have you thought about meeting Shen Youqing again in these years?"

"I thought about it." Wei Sizhe said frankly, "but he already has his own life, and has nothing to do with the three of us. All we can do is not to bother him."

Holding up Wei Sizhe's face and staring into his eyes, Chu Jiahe emphasized his tone: "Si Zhe, many accidents will happen in life, and those of you who work in finance will encounter more. I believe Shen Youqing It is very clear that the reason for the failure of the investment is not all because of your wrong decision-making, but also the downturn of the general environment, which has caused you to lack some luck.”

Wei Sizhe was greedy for the warmth of Chu Jiahe's palm: "Jiahe, I failed the trust of the three of them."

"A true friend can share weal and woe." Chu Jiahe said, "For so many years, He Yuan and Qi Qian have always regarded you as the best brother, and you have come over, and Shen Youqing, maybe he thinks the same as you , when he lost everything and was at a low point, he couldn't even take care of himself, all he can do is not to cause trouble and distress to you."

This night, before falling asleep, Wei Sizhe embraced Chu Jiahe, his intimacy was extremely gentle.Listening to Wei Sizhe's regular breathing, Chu Jiahe didn't close his eyes much. He stared at the vigorously growing bougainvillea on the window sill, his thoughts wandering.

Early on Monday morning, Wei Sizhe went to work as usual, Chu Jiahe sent him out, cleaned the house, and prepared to go back to the nursing home.Standing at the entrance holding the doorknob, Chu Jiahe stopped, turned around and looked at the maple leaf brooch in the display cabinet, thought for a while, lowered his head and took out his phone, swipe the screen to open He Yuan's WeChat.

"Don't bother" is a kind of fulfillment, safe and sound is the most important thing, but Chu Jiahe wants to gamble.A person will gain many friends in this life, but with the passage of time, most of them are gradually separated. Chu Jiahe doesn't want Wei Sizhe to have any regrets, he longs to see him in high spirits, longs to witness the four of them fighting side by side again.

Taking the bus back to the nursing home, Chu Jiahe faced out the window and made a decision.Not long after, the phone lit up, and Chu Jiahe unlocked it to check. The address displayed on the screen was the address sent by He Yuan.

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