Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 160 Wedding Car
My girlfriend said that she would spend the New Year in London this year.

I originally wanted to stay in the winery I just bought in France, but my grandma went to recuperate, so she had to stay in London for a while.

And the air tickets from Shanghai to London... are quite expensive.

The one-way fare is over 6,000 yuan, and the round trip fare is nearly 12,000

Lu Yao gritted his teeth and spent all the savings he had managed to save.

Bought!

It is scheduled to leave on the tenth day and return thirteen times.

It just happened to be Valentine's Day.

I also gave the travel agency 2,000 yuan for my free travel expenses.

This is the visa processing fee.

It would be difficult for him to travel on his own without finding a travel agency.

After buying the ticket, he just left the travel agency when he received a text message from Xu Ruochu:
"Are you free tonight?"

"What's wrong, Sister Chu?"

"Yes, come with me to a shareholders' meeting tonight. I think you'll be interested, Xiaomi."

When Lu Yao saw the word "Xiaomi", a hint of nostalgia emerged in his eyes.

What a wonderful 2010.

When Xiaomi was first founded, Lei Jun personally took action and made drastic changes...

The era of transformation for domestic mobile phones is about to come.

As for Lei Jun, or these mobile phone manufacturers, Lu Yao was really familiar with them. After all, in his previous life, he would basically attend various "annual meetings" with the people in the institute every New Year's Day.

It’s called an annual meeting, but in reality it’s more like a vacation.

Various high-tech enterprises will rent out various resorts and invite their cooperative research institutes to come over. It is a one-stop service for eating, drinking and having fun, which is very cool.

It’s also one of the benefits.

The top executives of each of these companies will also come forward.

So, Lu Yao is not unfamiliar.

But he had never attended a cocktail party in the early days of Xiaomi, so he agreed directly with some curiosity:
"Ok."

"Well, why don't you come see me this afternoon? I'm going to get a beauty treatment. Would you like to come with me?"

“Do I need a beauty treatment too?”

"What do you want to do?"

"Do not want to."

"Then don't do it. I'll do it. I've also arranged a massage for you. It's the same two people as last time. Just relax and wait for me to finish. Then we can do it together."

"Ah? No need, can't I just pick you up in the evening?"

"No need, I'll call you later and you can come find me."

"it is good."

Lu Yao had no choice but to agree. After returning home, he had been there for less than an hour when he received a message from Xu Ruochu:

"Take a taxi and come find me. It's just the two of us tonight."

"Ok."

He didn't ask why Xiao Min was not there. He just said something to his mother and left.

We arrived at Fortune Garden and Xu Ruochu's home.

Xu Ruochu couldn't help but smile when she saw him dressed in a suit.

Lu Yao also discovered something was wrong.

Today she is...dressed in quite Chinese style.

This was the first time he saw Xu Ruochu wearing a cheongsam.

A black woolen cheongsam with some flowers embroidered on it.

Needless to say, the style of the dress brings out her graceful figure to the fullest.

Seeing that Lu Yao was staring at her, she asked:

"looks good?"

"nice."

Lu Yao nodded sincerely.

Indeed, she is really a clothes rack.

She has long limbs and fair skin.

No matter what you wear, you will get it.

"Ha~"

The royal sister chuckled and seemed very happy.

After putting on a furry shawl, she stood in front of the full-length mirror.

After taking a look, he waved to Lu Yao:

"You come."

Lu Yao walked over.

The two stood in front of the mirror for the first time.

"Ah."

She nodded with satisfaction, looked at herself in the mirror with a smile on her face, and said:

"Let's wear this to the Paramount tonight."

"Haha, there's no Paramount..."

Lu Yao found it a little funny.

But she suddenly took out her cell phone.

With a "click", the figures of the two people were recorded on the screen.

Unfortunately, her phone blocked her face.

The already rosy face was not captured in the photo.

"Let's go."

"Ah."

Lu Yao responded and followed her out.

This time, she chose to drive the X6.

Lu Yao also gave some advice:
“Will it seem less formal?”

"Isn't this the car you drive most easily?"

Without further ado, she got into the car.

Seeing this, Lu Yao had no choice but to sit in the familiar yet unfamiliar driver's seat.

Touching the steering wheel, which still felt good, he smiled and said:
"Let's go, old man."

Hearing this, Xu Ruochu turned around and looked at him with a smile:
“People are worse than new, and cars are worse than old?”

“People are not the same as before.”

"Ha~"

For some reason, Lu Yao felt that she was in a good mood.

laughed:

"Chu Jie is in a good mood."

"Yes."

Leaning back in her seat, she waited for the car to drive out of the basement, looked at the bright weather outside, and nodded:
"The weather is nice and the sun is shining, how can I be in a bad mood?"

"Then you should drink less tonight."

"Ha, okay."

She chuckled and agreed.

……

A little after six o'clock, Lu Yao came out of the bathroom after taking a shower and quickly started to get dressed.

Only then did he realize that his suit had been ironed again.

When I put it on, it was still a little warm.

He quickly put on his clothes, feeling that even his pores were clean, and walked out of the room with a sense of comfort and relaxation.

When I arrived at the first floor of the beauty salon, I found Xu Ruochu was already waiting there.

"Chujie, let's go."

"it is good."

Xu Ruochu nodded, and the two of them quickly got into the car.

The appointment time is 7:, it’s almost time now.

In the car, Xu Ruochu asked:

"Fell asleep?"

"Yeah, I took a nap."

"Have you recovered? I feel like you've been very tired lately. If you have time, come here for a massage every one or two days. I've already told them."

"I've gotten over it... but I just feel a little uncomfortable. I don't see any male customers, just me, and it feels weird."

Hearing Lu Yao's words, Xu Ruochu shook his head:

"It's just that you didn't see them. There are a lot of male customers. You will notice them if you pay more attention next time."

"Well... the masseur said that the muscles in my back are all tight. It's true that I've been sitting for a long time recently..."

The two chatted casually and soon arrived at Xiaomi's banquet.

It is also a five-star hotel.

After the car was parked at the VIP counter and the two of them got out of the car, Lu Yao heard her say:
"and many more."

The lady in cheongsam wearing a white fluffy shawl came to him and put her hand on his tie.

"The charm of the Windsor knot actually lies in that little bit of deviation. You don't have to pursue special neatness, but it is limited to the bow tie. Remember that the center line of the tie should always be in line with the shirt."

As she spoke, she helped Lu Yao tidy up and then looked down.

Then he squatted down directly.

When she squatted, she used her hands to push the cheongsam down from behind, which made her look elegant and charming.

After squatting down, she helped Lu Yao align the trouser line of his trousers with the toe of his leather shoes.

Then he stood up, pinched Lu Yao's belt, and adjusted it slightly...

In fact, these are all details.

However, it is these details that can reflect the texture and "artistic element" of a man wearing a suit.

For some reason, Lu Yao felt his face getting hot.

Not very comfortable.

But Xu Ruochu didn't say anything. After adjusting it, she nodded with satisfaction, took his arm, and held her handbag:
"Let's go."

"it is good."

Whether they were guests of the hotel or guests attending the banquet, the "couple" who could not be faulted by anyone at first glance walked in step by step.

……

This was not the first time Lu Yao attended such a dinner.

But this is indeed the first time as a “shareholder boyfriend”.

Sitting at the shareholders' table, he and Xu Ruochu were the youngest, while the others were at least in their thirties or forties.

But, everyone was having a great time chatting.

It's fun.

Xu Ruochu was very comfortable with this kind of occasion.

As for Lu Yao...he is like a real-life version of "strong woman and weak man".

It's the women who take care of the socializing, which makes the men feel a little bored.

Seems to have no presence.

But... unfortunately, no one looked down on him.

Because Xu Ruochu would talk to him from time to time, the content of the conversation was not important, but... every sentence she said, or every paragraph, would end with the question "What do you think?"

Obviously, no matter whether the content of the chat is nutritious or not, her attitude can show Lu Yao's status.

She really did care about his opinion.

So, naturally, Lu Yao went from having no sense of existence to being a taciturn person who was "sparing with words".

When socializing in business, the first impression you make is actually very important.

Those present were all experienced people, and had long passed the stage of making a lot of noise to make their presence felt.

Therefore, Lu Yao's temperament is unusually sociable.

So much so that when these big guys were chatting with each other, as long as they looked at Xu Ruochu, they would not just talk to her.

Invisibly, he obtained a status in the martial arts world that was not valued but definitely not underestimated.

During this time, Lu Yao also saw Lei Jun. In fact, he had no good feelings towards Lei Jun, nor did he have any bad feelings towards him.

In his opinion, Xiaomi is indeed a company that does not pay much attention to R&D.

In terms of annual R&D investment alone, it is indeed not as good as Huawei.

But... it is undeniable that they have positioned the market quite accurately. And they have made undeniable contributions to the popularization of smart phones.

All I can say is that everyone takes a different route.

There is no good or bad, high or low.

But...after all, it's an honor to be able to drink the wine he toasts me.

Even if Lu Yao only drank lemonade.

But next time I tell others about it, I’ll at least let Lei Jun offer a glass of wine to him.

This is enough to brag about no matter where you put it.

And Xu Ruochu drank champagne today.

Lu Yao knew her alcohol tolerance, and these few glasses of champagne were obviously nothing. But... at the end of the dinner, she seemed drunk.

"...Are you okay?"

As they walked out, Lu Yao hugged her and asked.

Xu Ruochu half-closed his eyes and shook his head slightly:

"I feel a little dizzy."

"Well, I'll help you get in the car first."

"……it is good."

So Lu Yao held her slender waist and waited until the car arrived.

During this time, many people came over to talk to her. After Lu Yao answered their questions politely, she waited for the waiter to drive the car over and then helped her into the car.

Then, get in the car quickly.

After all, the car behind is still waiting.

As Xiaomi's people politely said goodbye, he rolled down the window, waved to them, and drove out.

As soon as the car left the hotel, the seat belt alarm started blaring.

"Chujie, please fasten your seat belt."

"..."

Xu Ruochu opened his eyes silently.

Turn around.

After seeing his concerned look, I thought for a moment and responded:
"Ah."

Then fastened the seat belt.

In fact, just now, a scene popped up in her mind.

Lu Yao fastened his seat belt for himself, just like he did yesterday.

Then...she took the initiative to step forward...

This scene in her mind made her cheeks feel hot.

Even the urge...

But when everything was about to become a reality, she chickened out.

There is no courage at all, only numb responses and obedience.

Fasten your seat belt.

She began to regret it.

I even started to think of some strategy to get the seat belt to open again, so I could have another chance...

But everything is missing the most important link.

That is courage...

Without courage, there is nothing.

She pursed her lips unconsciously.

But the silence was deafening.

Until Lu Yao’s phone rang.

"Hey."

"I'm driving."

"...No, I'm with Sister Chu. I just finished Xiaomi's dinner."

"Chu Jie is a little drunk. I'm sending her home. I'm driving now. Will I call you back later?"

"Okay. Hang up."

The phone hangs up.

The last spark of courage in Xu Ruochu's heart disappeared without a trace.

She closed her eyes completely.

Suddenly... I felt a little tired.

I want to go home and rest.

So, in silence along the way, X6 returned home.

"Chujie, we're here."

"……Um."

Xu Ruochu nodded, unbuckled his seat belt, and opened the car door.

Then he said to Lu Yao who got off the car:

"No need to send me off, I can do it on my own, you should go back and rest early."

"Sure?"

Looking at his concerned eyes, Xu Ruochu suddenly felt happy.

Smiling, he asked Lu Yao:
"So what if I'm not sure?"

Lu Yao was stunned.

But she smiled again:
"Good night."

He waved his hand and walked straight into the security door.

Lu Yao watched her disappear around the corner of the passage before he walked back home the same way he had come.

And in the next few days, he was completely quiet.

As the year draws to a close, the population of Shanghai is decreasing at a visible rate.

Lu Yao's daily schedule became regular again.

I basically sit in front of the computer every day, working on the basic models of radio frequency chips. When I feel tired, I think about copying songs to switch my mind.

Then, he opened his mouth for food and stretched out his hand for clothes.

At night, I either go to see Shen Wan or stay at home.

And the candidate for the family to go to France has finally been chosen.

The person who went was Ms. Chen.

Although she was unfamiliar with the place, it was logically more appropriate for her father to go. But in the end, she was the one who was most worried about her daughter.

So she went.

I have also contacted Lu Qing and they have the tickets and flights, so there will basically be no problem.

After buying the plane tickets, the family quickly entered busy mode.

Lu Yao's grandmother's family is from Shanghai, and they have many relatives here. During every New Year, visiting relatives is a necessary part.

I definitely won’t be able to visit relatives for the New Year this year, so I’ll have to do it in advance.

So, during the last few days of the year, Lu Yao spent most of his time walking around the streets with his parents.

By the way, I also received a lot of New Year's money.

Then, on January 1, Ms. Chen boarded a plane to France.

After his mother passed away, Lu Yao was not idle either.

After buying a lot of local specialties that afternoon, the father and son set out on their journey north at around 10 o'clock in the evening.

His mother is not at home, so Lu Yuanshan plans to go back to his hometown in Henan Province for the New Year this year.

After all, Lu Yao did not go back home because of the graduation banquet, so it is reasonable for him to go back for the New Year this year.

Moreover, the end of every year is actually the peak time for relatives in my hometown to hold wedding banquets.

Relatives and neighbors have to visit each other frequently. Otherwise, if they lose contact, it would be embarrassing if there is no one at home when there is a wedding or funeral in the future.

Lu Yao hadn't ridden in a sleeper berth for a long time, so it was quite new to him at first.

On the way, Lu Yuanshan talked to his son about which relatives would visit and what arrangements they would make after returning home... The most important of which was the marriage of Lu Yao's eldest aunt's child, Lu Yao's cousin.

"Put the wedding on the end of the year?"

Lu Yao was speechless.

I thought this was too cunning. All the relatives who were supposed to come back would come back, and the gifts I received would probably be 20% more than usual.

Lu Yuanshan nodded:

"The 29th, the th, a good day. After we arrive in Zhengzhou this time, we will wait for your sister to get married before returning home. We will stay there for a few days first."

"Okay. What's there to do in Zhengzhou?"

"Shaolin Temple."

"...Isn't that in Dengfeng? And haven't I been there before?"

"Is it impossible to go again after having been there?"

"Ok."

Looking at his son's speechless expression, Lu Yuanshan smiled and said:

"Your cousin is marrying into a good family this time."

"How good?"

"I'm from Zhengzhou. Both my parents are regular employees. I heard that their pension alone is more than 10,000 yuan a month. My child now works in the traffic police team. He has a stable job. And the house we're getting married in is in the school district. The conditions are very good."

Hearing this, Lu Yao nodded slightly:
"That's really good... Come to think of it, I haven't seen my cousin in many years."

"That's right. After your aunt and her family moved to Zhengzhou, you rarely went back, so naturally you haven't seen them. When I held a graduation banquet for you this year, I saw Wenwen... She had changed so much that I didn't recognize her. Now she has become very beautiful, and your brother-in-law is not ugly either. You will know when the time comes."

"Ok."

As the train was moving, the father and son sat on the not-so-wide sleeper seats, looking at the darkness outside and continuing to chat:

"My deepest impression of Han Xiaowen is that she likes to control me. When I go to her house, she won't let me move this or that..."

"Well, you are all grown up now, you won't be like this anymore."

"That's right. I remember that when I was still in school, her academic performance was quite good. My mother even told me that I should be like her in the future... Hehe, now I don't know who to learn from."

Hearing his son's words, Lu Yuanshan couldn't help but smile.

Even his back straightened a little.

Yes.

Now...it's time for these kids to learn from their son.

Although he can't be said to be so proud of himself, but having raised a son like this, he can indeed stand up straight in his hometown.

They chatted until almost 12 o'clock, then Lu Yuanshan yawned and went to bed.

Lu Yao also climbed onto the middle bunk.

Amid the rumbling of the train, he fell into a drowsy sleep.

At 28:11 am on the th, Lu Yao finally arrived in Zhengzhou.

He missed the high-speed rail so much that before he had time to feel the air of the train station, he and his father saw his uncle Han Jun waving at them at the exit.

While waving, he was talking on the phone.

Lu Yuanshan took Lu Yao out of the station quickly and walked over with a smile.

Lu Yao shouted:
"Uncle."

Han Jun smiled and nodded, but immediately said to the phone:

"How can you not come? What should I do if I don't come? What should I do with the car tomorrow?"

Although it was a Henan dialect, Lu Yao could probably understand it.

Lu Yuanshan naturally understood as well.

He was a little confused.

However, Han Jun pulled Lu Yuanshan's suitcase towards the parking lot and continued to say as he walked:
"So what do you say we should do now? Are you going to pick up the bride tomorrow? Look at what you are doing..."

He kept making phone calls all the way until he loaded his luggage into the car.

Finally, he hung up the phone with a sad face.

Lu Yuanshan asked in the Henan dialect:

"What's wrong?"

"...Wenwen's wedding car, eh~~the two kids are really not at all responsible! How can we get married in a wedding car!"

Han Jun's face was filled with sorrow.

(End of this chapter)