red moscow

Chapter 2676

Seeing that Lao Hu remained silent, Sokov, who was driving, continued, "Lao Hu, let me ask you a question. If I want to go back to China, and I happen to hear that you want to take a ride with your friend, I will come over to get a ride. After arriving at the airport smoothly, who do you think I will thank in my heart?"

After hearing Sokov's question, Lao Hu thought for a while and said, "I think you should thank me. After all, you are not familiar with the driver, or even know him."

"Yes, that's exactly what happened." Sokov went on to say, "The CEO Cai was introduced by an old Tan whom you are not familiar with. He can be said to be a complete stranger. If he really was sent to the airport, if he knew how to be grateful, he would definitely thank Old Tan who helped him find a car, not you, Old Hu, who led the way, not to mention me as the driver."

The reason why Sokov said this to Lao Hu was because Lao Hu was a pushover. No matter whether he knew the person or not, if someone asked him for help, he would not know how to refuse and would do his best to help others. Sometimes he would even ask Sokov to work for him for free.

I remember one time, a man named Wang whom Lao Hu knew called him from China and asked him to help his friend rent a two-bedroom house. He also emphasized that the man would arrive in Moscow in a week at most, so he asked him to rent the house as soon as possible.

Lao Hu believed Wang's words and looked for real estate agents everywhere. He rented a two-bedroom apartment not far from the market for 3,000 US dollars a month. After finding the house, he called back home to tell Wang about the rental situation and ask for Wang's opinion. Wang said nicely that Lao Hu should pay the deposit and agency fee first, and he would make up the money after the man came.

But what happened later became Lao Hu's nightmare. He said he would come in a week, but he waited for half a year before he came from China. Since Wang in China kept calling Lao Hu to ask him not to give up the house, Lao Hu foolishly helped pay the rent for half a year.

But when they met, the man turned his face and refused to acknowledge him, saying that he had never asked Lao Hu to help him rent a house, let alone pay the rent. The implication was that he would not pay a penny for the deposit, agency fee and half-year rent of more than 20,000 US dollars. Lao Hu got sick during the argument and lay in the hospital for half a month before he could barely get out of bed. Then he swore that he would never help others casually again. But now he has forgotten the pain and started to help others blindly again.

Sokov saw a gas station sign on the side of the road and said to Lao Hu, "I'm going to get some gas, or I won't be able to drive back later."

When the car entered the gas station and lined up to refuel, Lao Hu suddenly asked: "Lin Hua, you seem to have a problem with this Mr. Cai. What happened between you two?"

Taking advantage of the time, Sokov recounted to Lao Hu in detail what happened in the Mumu Restaurant that day, especially emphasizing the three pounds of crayfish, the bunk bed and the EMBA. Lao Hu couldn't help laughing after listening.

After laughing, Lao Hu raised a question: "Lin Hua, I remember that the police never go into public places like restaurants. Why did they suddenly go into Mumu Restaurant to check IDs?"

"I think it was because Mr. Bo was too self-conscious," Sokov said. "He disturbed the people eating next to him, so they called the police."

"But why did they check their passports but not yours?"

"Lena, the employee in my store, and another female friend were there," Sokov explained. "The police saw that I was close to them and thought there would be no problem with my ID, so they ignored me."

After refueling, Sokov continued driving to the airport.

When passing the traffic police station at the entrance of the ring road, Sokov saw a gray Ford car stopped by the traffic police. Several traffic police and police officers were standing next to the car. A man in plain clothes was dancing and shouting something.

After seeing the man clearly, Sokov sneered and said to Lao Hu, "Lao Hu, look over there at the traffic police station. Who is the person standing next to the car and yelling at the traffic police?"

Old Hu turned his head and looked out the window. When he saw the man's face clearly, he widened his eyes in surprise and said with a stutter, "Isn't this Mr. Cai?"

"He's such a arrogant guy, he's always a troublemaker wherever he goes." Sokov said, "If he had taken our car, the car that was stopped at the traffic police station right now might have been ours."

Lao Hu said thankfully, "Luckily you refused his ride, otherwise we would be in trouble today and might even be late for boarding the plane."

Sokov drove Lao Hu to the airport, drove back immediately without stopping.

When passing the traffic police station, I saw the once arrogant Mr. Cai squatting in the corner of the traffic police station with an embarrassed look on his face, and a policeman with a gun standing next to him. The gray Ford car had disappeared, probably because it was allowed to pass by the traffic police.

  If it was his friend, Sokov might drive over and ask what happened, and if possible, rescue him. But at this moment, he didn't have such an idea. He was not his friend, so why should he care about him? If he rescued him and he pestered him, what should he do?

When we got back to the market, it was closing time.

When Sokov was locking the door, Lena suddenly asked, "Misha, did you have a fight with Anna?"

"No." Sokov asked back: "Why do you ask?"

"I just went out to do some work and happened to pass by the store where Anna works." Lena explained: "When I was chatting with her, I asked her why she didn't come today. She was very unhappy at the time and said she didn't want to talk to you anymore."

"I just bought a house recently," Sokov knew that he couldn't hide the fact of his purchase from Lena. Even if he didn't tell her, Anna would tell her, so he might as well take the initiative to tell her: "The original rental house has not expired yet, so it is temporarily vacant. Anna wanted to let a few friends live there, but I refused. I think if she is angry, it may be because of this matter."

"Oh, so that's what happened." After Lena figured out what was going on, she explained to Sokov, "I heard someone call Anna a few days ago, saying that their lease on a house had expired, and asked Anna to help them find a new place to live. Anna probably thought that your house was just sitting there anyway, so why not make use of it, so she suggested that you lend it out."

"Lena, when you go back and see Anna, tell her that I can't lend you the house." Sokov said this, and seeing that Lena looked unhappy, he quickly explained, "If you and Anna want to live here, there's absolutely no problem. But if you let a group of strangers in, I definitely can't agree. If something goes wrong, they just walk away and I have to come out and clean up the mess."

After listening to Sokov's explanation, Lena nodded vigorously: "Okay, Misha, I will tell Anna what you said."

After leaving the market, Sokov drove directly back to his original residence, preparing to move all the things here to his new home.

Unexpectedly, I met the landlord unexpectedly as soon as I got downstairs.

After Sokov invited the landlord to his home, he politely asked, "Landlord, what can I do for you?"

"Misha!" the landlord said with some embarrassment, "I'm planning to sell the house. Can you move out as soon as possible? To show my sincerity, I can refund you half a month's rent."

Sokov felt very uncomfortable with what the landlord said. He had just paid the rent two days ago, but now he was going to evict him and only refund half of the rent. As for the deposit, he didn't even mention it.

Seeing Sokov's unhappy face, the landlord seemed very uneasy. She hesitated for a moment, and still told Sokov the truth about the reason for moving out: "Misha, it's not that I want to drive you away, but someone wants to rent this house, and offered a price that I can't refuse. I have no choice but to let you move out first." "What if I don't agree?" Sokov said lightly.

"Misha, please." The landlord put his hands together and pleaded with Sokov: "You'd better find a house and move out as soon as possible. In addition to refunding you half a month's rent, I will also compensate you."

"How are you going to make it up to me?"

The landlord hesitated for a moment, then said, "Misha, you can state your conditions. If it is within my ability, I will definitely agree to it."

"I remember you once told me that your grandfather participated in the Great Patriotic War, right?" When Sokov first moved in, the landlord told him about the glorious history of his ancestors and even showed him a photo of his grandfather.

"Yes, he did." The landlord nodded and said, "After the war, his unit was stationed in Vienna and he was promoted to captain. If something hadn't happened later, he would have been at least a major when he retired."

"What happened?"

"He was ordered to lead his troops to protect a general. As a result, the general was attacked by some hostile armed personnel on his way back to the headquarters and was unfortunately seriously injured." The landlord said with a bitter face, "For this incident, he was sent to a military court and retired with the rank of captain. Alas, what a pity."

When Sokov heard this, his heart couldn't help but beat faster, because the landlord mentioned Vienna and her grandfather was sent to a military court for failing to protect a general. He suppressed his excitement and asked carefully: "Do you know which unit your grandfather was in?"

The landlord thought for a moment, then replied, "It seems to be the 4th Guards Army."

"What was the name of the general he protected? Do you remember?" Sokov asked impatiently.

"I don't remember." The landlord shook his head and said, "He mentioned it twice. I'm not interested in it, so how can I remember it? Oh, I have a few diaries left by my grandfather at home. If you are interested, I can take you to get them."

"Can we go now?"

"Go now?" The landlord said hesitantly, "Wait a few days?"

Sokov felt that the landlord's grandfather must have a close connection with himself who traveled back in time, and he was very eager to see the notes left by that man. He organized the words in his mind and then said to the landlord: "Landlord, if you take me to get the diary now, I can save you from refunding half a month's rent. In addition, I can move out within three days."

Hearing that Sokov could give up half a month's rent as long as he got his grandfather's diary, the landlord couldn't sit still. After all, it was 20,000 to 30,000 rubles. She stood up and said, "Come on, Misha, I'll take you home to get the diary."

Following the landlord's instructions, Sokov drove to the downstairs of her house.

When the landlord opened the car door and got out, he said to Sokov, "Misha, wait for me for five minutes."

It was said to be five minutes, but there was no movement after the landlord went upstairs, which made Sokov wonder if he had gone to Vienna to get the diary, as he didn't come down for such a long time.

After waiting for nearly two hours, the landlord came to Sokov's car carrying a plastic bag containing seven or eight black leather diaries.

Seeing Sokov getting off the car to take the diary, she did not immediately hand it over to him, but continued to confirm: "Misha, after I give you my grandfather's diary, can I really not refund the half-month rent?"

"Yes, yes." Sokov nodded vigorously and said in a positive tone: "I promise you that I will never ask you to return half a month's rent, and I will vacate the house for you within three days."

"That's good, that's good." After getting Sokov's assurance, the landlord finally handed over everything in his hand.

Sokov got what he wanted, thanked the landlord, and drove back to his new house.

As soon as I got out of the elevator, I heard someone calling me, "Misha!"

Sokov heard the shouting and looked in the direction of the sound vigilantly, only to see Anna standing at the door.

Anna, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, threw herself into Sokov's arms: "Misha, where have you been? Why did you come back so late?"

"I went back to move my things, and then I met the landlord and talked about something, so I was delayed." Sokov patted Anna on the back and said in a reproachful tone: "Silly girl, you see I'm not at home, why didn't you call me? If I didn't come back here today, wouldn't you have to wait at the door all night?"

"Where are the things you moved?" Anna let go of Sokov, looked at the diary in his hand, and asked curiously, "Are these all?"

"Here are some important materials." Sokov did not tell Anna the truth, but said perfunctorily: "It was because of the materials that I wasted so much time."

After saying that, he took out the key, opened the door, and invited Anna in.

After entering the door, he went into the study first, put down the diary, and then came out to ask Anna: "Anna, have you had dinner?"

Anna shook her head: "No."

"It just so happens that I haven't eaten either." Sokov asked with a smile: "What do you want to eat first? I'll make it for you."

"Let me do it." Anna rolled up her sleeves, walked into the kitchen, put on an apron, and began to get busy: "Misha, if you have anything to do, just go ahead and do it. I'll call you out to eat when the meal is ready."

"Okay, I'll trouble you then." Sokov said, and then he returned to the study, took out the diary from the plastic bag, sorted it by date, and prepared to check the contents one by one to see if there was any record about him. If there was, maybe he could know whether he would go back again after he came back from 1946.