Lu Yiwei lit a cigarette and handed it to Li Haidong. He then lit one himself and rolled down the window. A gust of bone-chilling wind blew in, and he couldn't help but shiver. As far as the eye could see, there were colorful neon lights, cars whizzing past, honking sounds, and the sound of tires rubbing against the asphalt road. There were all kinds of online pop songs coming from the roadside shops, especially the song "Above the Moon." Even though he didn't know how to sing, he could still hum a few lines.
Lu Yiwei's eyes were blurred as he exhaled a mouthful of smoke, which was instantly blown away by the cold wind. He tightened his clothes and said, "Haidong, do you still remember? Back then, the two of us sat in a leaky truck to deliver apples to the market overnight. Even though it was late autumn, it was especially cold. We were shivering in our military coats. We were afraid of losing the goods, so we curled up in the car for the whole night. When we woke up the next day, our legs were numb. "
Recalling the past, a complicated expression appeared on Li Haidong's face. He calmly smiled and said, "That's right. I remember that the longest time we had to wait was three days and three nights. It was raining for those two days, and we only had 30 yuan in our hands. We couldn't bear to eat, drink, and even more so, we couldn't bear to stay in the hotel. Even now, I still can't imagine how I managed to survive, hehe. "
Once people lost something, they would always think back to the good things in the past. For example, Lu Yiwei missed his time in East Tile Village. Although the days were hard, they were full and free. Every night when the curtain of night fell, the village was so quiet that only the barking of dogs could be heard. They would sit on Uncle Lao Han's hot kang and listen to him talk about strange things. After eight o 'clock, he got into bed and chatted with Su Meng through text messages. They chatted for the whole night. When he woke up the next day, he breathed in the fresh air and went into the orchard. He sat in front of the sapling and watched it grow slowly. Sometimes, he would sit there for a whole day.
The back of the mountain was the highest point in the village. Almost every day, he would sit in the same position or lie down and look up at the sky, counting the birds that flew by. Or he would stand and look far into the distance, he could see the number of sheep on the opposite hillside even more clearly than Xu Banxian who was herding the sheep. At that time, he was filled with despair and did not know when he would be able to walk out of the mountains. Now, not only had he walked out, but he had also arrived at the provincial capital. After getting used to the sight of tall buildings and tired of the heavy traffic, he began to miss the innocence and beauty of the past.
The cigarette between his fingers burned fiercely with the wind and soon burned to the end. Lu Yiwei hastily dusted off the cigarette ash on his clothes and threw it out. He then rolled up the window and said, "Sometimes, when I think about it, I really shouldn't have brought you out. If I had stayed in North River Town, none of this would have happened. "
Li Haidong seemed to have understood something and said with shame, "Brother Lu, I know that I didn't handle that matter properly, and I still regret it to this day. Actually, I didn't want that at all. It's all because of Mei Jia … "
Lu Yiwei interrupted him and waved his hand. "Let's not talk about the past. I don't blame you. I'm just worried about your leg … "
Li Haidong's eyes were a little red. He tried his best to smile and said, "Although my leg is lame, it's fine as long as I can walk. It'll help me remember."
Lu Yiwei let out a long sigh. "Haidong, listen to me. Don't work for Fuyong anymore."
Li Haidong asked in surprise, "Why?"
"No reason. I'm doing this for your own good. If you're willing, I can arrange for you to work for Old Pan. He's about to set up a real estate company, and it just so happens that he's short of manpower. "
Li Haidong was puzzled. "I'm doing well with Fuyong, and the price of coal is rising. If I leave now …"
Lu Yiwei's expression changed. He said in a serious tone, "Are you going to listen to me or not?"
Li Haidong did not dare to look him in the eyes. Although he was unwilling, he still nodded.
Lu Yiwei said earnestly, "I know you can't bear to give up the opportunity to make a lot of money, but the more profitable the industry, the more dangerous it is. Fu Yong was now rich and overbearing, and he was extremely daring. Who knew when he would cause trouble. Also, it's time for you to start a family. Buy a house in the city and work peacefully. At least under my watch. Oh, is there anyone you like? "
Li Haidong understood his painstaking efforts. He lowered his head and did not say anything. He smoked and stared ahead.
"Still thinking about Mei Jia?"
Li Haidong was silent for a while, and then nodded.
Li Haidong looked like a rough man, but his feelings were always the same. After all, Mei Jia was his first love. He did not know that she married him because of his money. Now, she was missing.
"Do you know where she is now?"
"Yes. I saw her the last time I went to Beijing. She's selling clothes in a clothing store. "
Lu Yiwei was surprised. "Isn't she with a tycoon?"
"What bullshit tycoon. I kicked her out a long time ago. She was just interested in her money. After she spent her money, she left. "
"Oh? Did you look for her?"
"No. I only saw her from afar. Actually, she is not doing well now. She rents a house in Daxing and buys goods by herself. After that, she goes home alone. It's quite tough. "
"What do you plan to do?"
Li Haidong smiled bitterly. "I know she is too ashamed to come back. She doesn't want to see me, and she doesn't dare to face you. If you can forgive her, I hope to bring her back. "
"I have never held a grudge against her. It's just money. Besides, I did not lose anything. Tell her that as long as she comes back, I will let bygones be bygones. Also, I will find her a job. But only if you have any ideas. "
Li Haidong thought for a while and looked at him. "Brother Lu, no one in this life can look up to me except for you and Mei Jia. No matter why she married me, at least she gave me some good times and memories. As long as she changes her mind and is willing to come back with me, I will still accept her and pretend nothing happened. "
Lu Yiwei nodded. "Okay. Do as you see fit. Just let me know if you need me to do anything."
Li Haidong hesitated. "Brother Lu, I am afraid she will not see me. Why don't you accompany me …"
"Okay. When I am not busy, I will accompany you to Beijing."
Li Haidong revealed a mouthful of yellow teeth and said with an honest smile, "I knew you would help me."
Lu Yiwei narrowed his eyes and said with a faint smile, "Then what I told you just now …"
"I will listen to you. But what about Fuyong? I can't say anything." Li Haidong said embarrassedly.
Lu Yiwei thought for a while and said. "I will talk to him when I see him. This kid is so arrogant now. Meeting him is harder than meeting the Provincial Party Committee Secretary. Who is he close with recently?"
Li Haidong said. "He was with a young master in Beijing recently. Recently, he is with the son of the Provincial Public Security Deputy Director. I don't know what they are planning."
Lu Yiwei raised his guard. "Who else?"
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