Chapter 996: Thirty Years of War (1/2)

After sitting down, Qi Heng asked the waiter for a cup of coffee, and then listened attentively to what was going on there.

If Qi Wang is willing, he will make the people he gets along with feel very comfortable. Although he doesn't like Qi Yutong's way of casually arranging blind dates with him, Zhang Xinrui has nothing wrong with this matter. So when he treated her, Qi Wang was very polite and kept the relationship between the two at an appropriate level.

"It's getting late. I still have things to do. You guys can chat slowly. I've settled the bill, so I'll take the first step."

After spending more than half an hour with the two little girls, Qi Wang felt that the time was just right. If he continued to stay, it might cause some unnecessary trouble, so he got up and left at the right time, pretexting that he had to leave first because he had something to do.

Zhang Xinrui felt that her conversation with Qi Huan was very pleasant, and she felt that she was getting better. She felt that she might not be able to have in-depth communication with Qi Huan. However, at this moment, Qi Huan said that she was leaving. She was stunned for a moment and could not control herself for a moment. His expression showed a look of reluctance.

Seeing this, Qi Yutong stood up quickly and took Qi Wan's arm: "Brother, didn't you say you would stay with me all day today? Why are you leaving so early? Can you stay and spend more time with me? I heard there is a new movie today It’s released, let’s go watch it together, okay?”

She finally saw that Zhang Xinrui was interested in her brother, and Qi Wang didn't seem to hate Zhang Xinrui. It was really possible for the two of them to get together. She thought she might as well work hard, just in case they really got together. Yes, this is a good thing for her, right?

After all, Zhang Xinrui helped her a lot in her previous life. She is a good person. If she is with Qi Juan, Zhang Xinrui will definitely be able to take good care of Qi Juan and Qin Minyan when she leaves the Qi family.

Qi Wan lowered his head and looked at Qi Yutong, who was holding his arms and acting coquettishly, and his eyes turned cold: "Tongtong, don't make trouble, I still have things to do."

Qi Yutong flashed her big eyes and smiled flatteringly. She was beautiful, and her smile was like a spring flower blooming, her beauty was beyond compare.

If it were another man, he would be dazzled by her beauty and could not help but soften his heart and agree to all her requests.

After all, beauties always get preferential treatment.

However, Qi Wang is not an ordinary person. Being able to stay here and drink coffee with Zhang Xinrui has given Qi Yutong enough face. After all, Zhang Xinrui is innocent. If he leaves rashly, he may be hurt. This little girl’s heart.

"Tongtong, don't make trouble. I really have something to do. You can chat slowly with Miss Zhang. I'll leave first."

After saying these words, Qi Wan took his hand out of Qi Yutong's arms, then nodded towards Zhang Xinrui, turned around and strode away.

Qi Heng noticed that Qi Wan was walking towards this side and hurriedly retracted his body, pretending to be drinking coffee. However, just then, a familiar voice sounded from above his head.

"Come out with me."

After hearing this voice, Qi Heng's body froze for a moment. He looked up and found that Qi Wan was standing in front of him and looking at him.

There was no expression on the other person's face, but Qi Heng felt inexplicably guilty. He coughed and laughed awkwardly: "Brother, what a coincidence, you are also drinking coffee here."

As long as he is thick-skinned enough, no problem will be a problem.

Qi Heng quickly adjusted his mood. He paid for the coffee and followed Qi Wan obediently out of the cafe like a student who made a mistake.

After that, Qi Wang kept walking forward. He did not speak or greet Qi Heng, but Qi Heng did not dare to leave. He just followed Qi Wang obediently and walked forward.

About ten minutes after arriving, Qi Wang asked abruptly: "Are you following me?"

Qi Heng shivered with excitement and said without thinking, "No."

In the end, he probably felt that his answer seemed a little too fast, and he seemed guilty inexplicably. He hurriedly added: "Brother, believe me, it's really just a coincidence. I didn't want to follow you, you believe me." ”

As he said that, Qi Heng touched his nose and smiled sheepishly: "Brother, you also know me. Little brother, I don't have much potential. I don't have much ability. I'm just playful. The whole Jinling City is pretty much the same." I’ve been to all the places, and I happened to be there today, and I didn’t expect to meet you, big brother.”

What he said seemed to be true. Qi Wang glanced at him and did not continue to argue with him on this issue. Instead, he said something else.

"Third brother, you are twenty-two years old this year. I heard that you are not doing your job all day long. Some time ago, you had a big fight with the boys from the Chen family, which prompted your father to whip you severely with a whip. , I’m going to put you in confinement for a month, right?”

Qi Heng was really stunned now. He didn't expect Qi Juan to mention this matter to him. Facing Qi Juan's expressionless face, Qi Heng felt a little guilty inexplicably. He coughed and raised his head. He touched his nose with his hand and whispered: "Well, that's not because I was young and ignorant. That's why. I didn't mean it. I won't do it next time..."

However, before Qi Heng finished speaking, he was interrupted by Qi Wang: "You did a good job."

Qi Heng was startled and looked up at Qi Huan. However, Qi Huan no longer looked at him, but looked at the tram full of people passing by not far away.

"But be careful next time, not every time you will be so lucky."

The careless expression on Qi Heng's face suddenly subsided. He looked down at the pair of white leather shoes he was wearing. Because he hadn't noticed before, the shoes had been stained with a lot of stains and became speckled. It was just a sight to look at. I feel very uncomfortable.

Qi Heng, who has always had a mysophobia, frowned. After looking at it for a while, he simply looked away and did not continue looking.

"Actually, it doesn't matter. People like me have always been lucky. Thank you for your concern, brother."

Having said this, Qi Heng paused for a moment, thought for a while, and then whispered: "But brother, you have been away all the time and don't know many things about Jinling City. Liu Mei is a good person, but she has no good intentions." Son, she thinks good people are not necessarily good."

Qi Heng's words meant something, but he didn't say much more. He just mentioned this and left first on the pretext that he had something to do.

Qi Wang watched Qi Heng's back disappearing until he disappeared at the corner of the street, then turned around and left.

The weather in April is always changeable. It was still sunny in the morning, but by noon, the sky was already overcast. After a while, there was a rumble of thunder, and huge raindrops fell from the sky. Falling.

Those who were excited had already closed their stalls and returned home. Those who moved slower were completely chilled by the heavy rain. All kinds of shouts and curses sounded in the street, but once they were covered by the sound of rain, those curses stopped. It doesn’t sound too real anymore.

Xu Dadong hid under the eaves, looking at the continuous rain curtain outside, his brows furrowed tightly. Li Ergou, who came with him to work, saw Xu Dadong's appearance and couldn't help asking: "Brother Dadong "What's wrong with you? Is there something going on at home?"

Other people who came to work with Xu Dadong also came over and asked him if he was in a bad mood and if there was anything wrong.

Xu Dadong shook his head and said: "It's nothing, don't think too much about it, I just think this rain comes at the wrong time. You see the clouds are so thick, I estimate that this rain will last five or six days. "

When Xu Dadong said this, Li Ergou and others also wilted.

They all make money by working hard. When it rains, most merchants will no longer ship goods. They make money once a day. No one asks them to work. How can they earn this money?

No wonder Xu Dadong has such an expression. I guess it’s because they know they won’t have any money to take. Aren’t they feeling the same as Xu Dadong now?

It's just that God didn't show mercy, so they couldn't do anything. They couldn't do anything. After sighing for a long time, they all wilted one by one. When the rain subsided a little, they all hurried home in the rain.

They are all poor people, not as fussy as the young men from wealthy families. It's just a little rain, and nothing big will happen to them.

When Xu Dadong returned home in the rain, his clothes were already soaked through. He was in a bad mood and his face was naturally wet.

Xu Shufen was not there, so she was asked to deliver the baby because someone had given birth. Xu Feng and Xu Xiaobao were the only two people at home. Xu Feng was a sensible person and had prepared the ginger soup early and boiled the water. The stove was cooking. After Xu Dadong came back, he took a shower and changed into clean clothes. After drinking the ginger soup, his body immediately felt much warmer.

He exhaled a breath, hugged Xu Xiaobao and kissed her sweetly. He looked up and found that Xu Feng was still standing in front of him like a wooden stake. There was something unpleasant about it.

"What are you doing here? Are you done with all the work at home?"

Xu Feng was not angry, as if she was used to it. She nodded and said softly: "It's done. I've cooked the rice. We can eat it when mother comes back."

As she spoke, Xu Feng paused, as if hesitating on what to say next. But seeing the other person's increasingly impatient expression, she said the next words without hesitation.

"Dad, I have no money here. I have no rice and noodles at home, and I only have a little oil left. My hair rope has been broken and cannot be reattached. I want to buy one..."

However, before Xu Feng finished speaking, Xu Dadong suddenly shouted to her with excitement: "Money, money, money, you know how to ask me for money. Where is the money you earn from helping people wash clothes? The whole family can spend it." How much money do you need? Do you think I am a banker? No matter how much money you ask, it will not be enough for you..."

Xu Dadong was in a bad mood today, but Xu Feng asked for money at this time. He immediately exploded and yelled at Xu Feng.

He looked a little ferocious at this time, and Xu Xiaobao, who had been obediently in his arms, was also frightened. He twisted his body and broke free from Xu Dadong's arms. After making a strange cry, he ran towards his room.

After Xu Dadong cursed heartily, he felt much better. When he looked up, he found that Xu Feng was crying silently, and the tears fell in clusters like broken beads.

Seeing her like this, Xu Dadong felt a little uncomfortable. He also felt that he had gone too far before, but as a grown man, how could he have the shame to apologize to his daughter? After snorting coldly, he went back to the room to get an umbrella and hurriedly left the house.

Xu Feng cried for a long time, feeling really uncomfortable, so she turned around and went back to her room.

On the other side, Xu Dadong had been out for a long time and had not come back. When Xu Shufen came back, she asked the two children and found out that Xu Dadong ran out after scolding Xu Feng, so she didn't say anything else.

However, Xu Dadong didn't come back until almost noon the next day. He looked inexplicably excited, and even brought back a roast chicken for the first time, saying that he wanted to change the taste for his family.

Xu Shufen saw Xu Dadong's rosy face and felt a little strange, so she asked him where he got the money to buy the roast chicken.

"Boss, where did you get the money to buy roast chicken? Didn't you say there was nothing to do these two days? Have you made a fortune?"

Xu Dadong did not answer, but said cheerfully: "It's good to have something to eat, why do you care so much? Okay, okay, if you don't want to eat, I'll take the two children to eat."

Xu Dadong ignored Xu Shufen and called Xu Xiaobao and Xu Feng to eat roast chicken.

Perhaps because he felt that he had said too much yesterday, today he pulled a chicken leg for Xu Feng for the first time: "Feng girl, you eat it. I see you have lost a lot of weight recently. Eat more to replenish your body."

Xu Feng was stunned for a moment, raised his head and looked at Xu Dadong. Seeing that he looked away uncomfortably, Xu Feng pursed his lips and whispered: "Thank you, Dad."

Xu Dadong waved his hand, took out the rice wine that he had not finished drinking before, and ate it with chicken wings.

Seeing the father and his two sons eating with relish, the unique aroma of roast chicken kept drilling into her nose. Xu Shufen didn't bother to ask more questions, and hurried over to eat with them.

The rain lasted for more than a week. Although there was no work, Xu Dadong went out early and came back late every day, and every time he would bring back some food and drinks, sometimes some candied fruits, sometimes pork heads, and sometimes some roast duck.

Xu Shufen counted the accounts and felt that she couldn't continue like this. Although their family was considered to have some family background, it was not as peaceful as other times. They were not a wealthy family, and they couldn't do this even if they were rich.

However, Xu Shufen only advised a few words, but Xu Dadong became furious and had a fierce quarrel with her, and for the first time he hit Xu Shufen.

Domestic violence is something that happens once and for all. Once you get the taste of it, you won't stop. Xu Dadong probably found that after he beat Xu Shufen, she became extra honest and tried hard to please her, so he started to intensify it, beating her every three days and beating her every five days. The family that was originally quite peaceful and harmonious, and was envied by the families in the shantytown, is now in a mess.

Xu Feng looked at it coldly, but didn't mean to stop it.

She was just an underage girl, how could she have the ability to stop her parents?

***

Because of the rain, the originally scheduled banquet time had to be postponed for a few days. Qin Minyan felt that this was not a good sign. She felt that her son was finally willing to be with a girl. If he changed his mind because of the delay, she would have no place to cry.

It was also thanks to Qi Yutong who was there to comfort her that Qin Minyan didn't get stuck in a dead end.

"You said your elder brother is the same. It's rare that he has nothing to do. He refuses to rest after coming back. I don't know what he is busy with all day. I can't see him on rainy days. You said that when he was fighting outside, I couldn't see him, but why can't I see him now that he lives at home?"

The sound of rain outside the house was much quieter. The raindrops fell on the bamboo leaves outside the window, making a pattering sound. Qin Minyan was flipping through the account book that was handed over recently, and she was talking to Qi Yutong in a casual manner.

But she talked for a long time, but Qi Yutong didn't respond. I don't know what she was thinking. Qin Minyan put down the account book and called her several times. Qi Yutong just came back to her senses and looked back at Qin Minyan.

"Mom, what did you say?"

Qin Minyan tapped her head lightly with the pen in her hand, and said unhappily: "What are you thinking about? I called you several times in a row, but you didn't seem to hear it."

Qi Yutong felt guilty, she lowered her head and said gloomily: "Mom, brother doesn't want to come over, is it because I'm here? Otherwise, tell brother that I won't accompany you these two days, and let him come over, okay?"

Qin Minyan raised her eyebrows: "You and your brother have a conflict?"

Qi Yutong shook her head, thought about it and told what happened a few days ago.

"That's the way it is, mom, I think I did something stupid, is brother angry with me?"

Qin Minyan: "..."

When did this girl become so bold? Can she tie such a red line randomly?