The two of them, one old and one young, had just met each other for the first time. They chatted along the way and didn't realize that the train was moving fast. They only knew that they had arrived at their destination when the train attendant informed them that they were about to enter Qingyang Station.
The old man surnamed Huang saw that they were about to arrive at their destination. He took off a black wooden bead bracelet from his left wrist and handed it to Li Rui. He said, "Little friend, I like you very much and would like to continue chatting with you. Unfortunately, we are about to arrive at our destination and it's time for us to part ways. I thank you for accompanying me to chat along the way. This agarwood bracelet is for you."
Li Rui thought that this old man was really forthright, but he couldn't be insensible and refused, "Old man, you're slapping me in the face. We're from the same hometown and we're fated to meet. It's only right for me to talk to you. Why are you being so polite?"
The old man surnamed Huang smiled, "I came in a hurry and may leave in a few days. We may not have the opportunity to meet again in the future. I'll give it to you as a souvenir so that we won't meet in vain."
Since the old man had said so, Li Rui couldn't refuse anymore. If he refused again, it would seem unreasonable. He took the bracelet and said, "Thank you." After he finished speaking, he pondered in his heart. How could he repay the old man? After thinking for a while, he asked, "Old man, when you arrive in the city, do you have a place to stay?"
The old man surnamed Huang shook his head and said, "No, but that's not a problem. I'll just stay in a hotel. Do you have a good hotel to recommend?" Li Rui said, "If you want to stay in a more affordable place, I recommend the Qingyang Hotel. That's the Qingyang Municipal Party Committee's Municipal Government's reception unit. The price is cheap and the quality is good. It's a four star hotel. If you want to stay more comfortable, you can go to the Shengjing Hotel. It's the only five star hotel in the city. The environment is very good." The old man surnamed Huang smiled and said, "Do you think I'm rich? Why do I only recommend four or five star hotels? "
Li Rui smiled and said, "Of course not. You can stay in a normal hotel if you want. However, the Qingyang Hotel's price is about the same as a normal hotel, but it is more comfortable. Also, its four-star rating actually refers to its standard, but it doesn't actually have a star rating." The old man surnamed Huang said, "Alright, then I'll stay in the Qingyang Hotel." Li Rui added, "I work for the Municipal Party Committee, so it's easy for me to deal with the neighborhood. If you can't find them, you can contact me, and I'll help you ask." A look of admiration appeared in the old man's eyes as he smiled. "Alright, leave me your number. I'll contact you if I need help."
After getting off the bus, Li Rui accompanied Old Man Huang down the platform, intending to send him off.
When the three of them walked into the underground passageway, a reckless young man ran from behind. He didn't care about how crowded the passageway was. Relying on his tall and strong body, he rushed forward while pushing and shoving. He bumped into several people one after another, causing them to complain along the way.
In the blink of an eye, he had already run to Old Man Huang's side. He raised his hand and was about to push Old Man Huang away when the burly man beside Old Man Huang made his move. He casually pushed Old Man Huang's right shoulder. The young man felt a strong force and couldn't help but stagger to the left. He bumped into two passersby and finally hit the wall of the corridor.
He was shocked and angry. He stood up straight and cursed, "Motherf * cker, you dare to push me?!"
The strong man ignored him and continued to protect Old Man Huang as they walked forward.
The young man thought that the strong man was afraid of him, so he quickly chased after him. He raised his right leg and viciously kicked at the strong man's waist. However, the strong man seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. Seeing that the kick was about to hit him, he quickly turned around and dodged it. He instantly raised his leg and kicked the young man's crotch. The young man cried out in pain and was sent flying. He fell on his back and was dizzy from the fall. He couldn't get up for the time being, but he didn't stay idle. He opened his mouth and cursed. He kept on cursing, attracting the attention of countless passersby.
The strong man still ignored him. He turned around and continued to accompany Old Man Huang.
Old Man Huang continued to act as if he didn't feel anything. He just walked forward with an indifferent expression.
At the side, Li Rui saw this scene and was secretly surprised. He wasn't surprised by the strength of the brawny man's punches and kicks. Previously, he could tell from the brawny man's size and temperament that he was the bodyguard of the old man surnamed Huang. As a bodyguard, his punches and kicks must be good. Instead, he was surprised by the brawny man's quality. Faced with the young man's foul language and provocation, he didn't pay any attention to it and only loyally guarded the old man surnamed Huang. It was obvious that in his mind, the safety of his master was the most important. At this time, it was quite rare to see a bodyguard with this kind of perception and quality. If he thought about it more deeply, if a bodyguard had this kind of brain and quality, then what about his master, Old Man Huang?
When Li Rui thought of this and combined with Old Man Huang's words that he lived in Qinghe Department when he was young, he felt that he must be a big figure. Maybe he was a descendant of a big family in Qingyang at the end of the Qing Dynasty. He was lucky to be able to meet him today. It seemed that he was lucky today.
Li Rui walked out of the station and led Old Man Huang to the square in front of the station. He took them to the side of the road and stopped a taxi for them. Finally, he shook hands with Old Man Huang and said goodbye.
Li Rui said, "If you live in the Qingyang Hotel, we might meet again because I go there every day. Unfortunately, I'm too busy with work and don't have time. But if I have time, I'll look for you to have a meal together." Old Man Huang praised, "Before I came here, although I knew that I was back in my hometown, I always felt like an outsider. After I met you, I felt like I'm from Qingyang again. I also feel like I'm back at home. Kid, you're really good!"
After watching the two leave in the car, Li Rui looked down at the agarwood bracelet in his hand. He saw that the wood was dark, the holes were dense, and the surface was smooth and shiny. The most wonderful thing was that he could smell a faint fragrance without putting it in front of his nose. At first glance, he knew that it was not an ordinary item. He estimated that such a bracelet was worth at least tens of thousands of yuan. He secretly praised that Old Man Huang was really generous.
He calmed down, put away the bracelet, and turned to the entrance of the station. He took out his mobile phone to call Chen Chen and asked her to meet him, but the phone was hung up as soon as he dialed. He was surprised and was about to call again when he suddenly heard a familiar and pleasant woman's voice not far from the left. "Why are you calling? Don't you see me, you blind cat!"
Li Rui was surprised and happy when he heard that. He looked up and saw a slim woman in a uniform slowly walking over. Who else could it be but Chen Chen? Her foot injury was not completely healed, so she still walked a little awkwardly. She lifted and swung her right leg, which was wooden and clumsy, like a disabled person. Therefore, she could not walk fast, which made her look a little cute. She smiled and walked forward, saying, "If I'm a blind cat, then you're a dead mouse!"
The two walked to a corner and looked at each other. The woman rolled her eyes at the man charmingly, while the man laughed foolishly, as if they were on a blind date.
Chen Chen looked at him foolishly, curled her lips and said, "You don't want to admit that you're a blind cat. Just now I was standing at the entrance waiting for you, but you didn't even look at me. Instead, you helped an old man walk out. So the old man is more attractive to you than a beautiful woman like me?" Li Rui smiled and said, "You didn't say that you would wait for me at the entrance. But I'm quite proud that such a beautiful woman like you took the initiative to wait for me in advance. "Chen Chen curled her lips again and said," Don't talk nonsense. You haven't congratulated me yet. "Li Rui said," By the way, I almost forgot. You've been promoted. What's your new position now? "Chen Chen showed a smile and said proudly," I'm now a station attendant! "
Li Rui originally thought that she would say an earth-shattering job title. At the very least, it would be at the level of deputy stationmaster. Who knew that in the end, she said that it was a watchman. He almost fainted directly. Damn, what kind of job is this? Could this be considered a title? If this was considered a promotion, then how bad was her previous job?
Chen Chen saw his confusion and explained, "Don't think that the village head is not a cadre. In our station, the on-duty person is a very great person." Li Rui asked, "What's so great about him?" Chen Chen said, "He's responsible for the punctual operation of the train. He's a dispatcher in a railway station, in charge of dispatching. Don't you think that's important? If he can be promoted to a station attendant, he'll be even more important. " Li Rui didn't know much about the system of the railway station, so he didn't understand the first part of her words. But he could understand the second part. He smiled and said, "A station attendant is a station attendant. Why do you need a station attendant? What's the point of that?"
Chen Chen was impatient and said, "You won't understand even if I tell you. Anyway, I've been promoted. You should congratulate me." Li Rui smiled and said, "Well, I'll congratulate you." Chen Chen pursed her lips and sighed. "Although it's better than my previous job, it's more tiring and more responsibility. If something goes wrong, I'll have to take responsibility. Besides, I have to learn all kinds of knowledge and skills of a station attendant. Oh, I get a headache when I think about it. I really don't want to do this." Li Rui nodded and said, "That's right. Girls don't have to work so hard. Besides, you're so beautiful. You don't have to worry about not having a good life. Then you should tell the leader that you don't need to be a station attendant."
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