Ode to joy

Chapter 167

Andy was terrified. In her eyes, losing her mind could almost lead to insanity. She shook her head hurriedly, put on a normal face, forced a smile, and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing, the noodles in my pot are getting cold, I Gotta go and eat it quickly. See you tomorrow."

But these words and deeds fell into the eyes of everyone, and even Qiu Yingying could see that it was abnormal.Guan Juer, who is closest to Andy, hurriedly said: "Andy, I have three English words to ask you. I'm not sure what they mean. Will I bother you to eat noodles?"

Andy pretended nothing happened, and continued to forcefully laugh: "No, you can ask."

Guan Juer exchanged eyes with Fan Shengmei, and went to 2201 with Andy, she was worried that Andy would be alone.

Fan Shengmei understood, and immediately sent what he saw and heard just now to Guan Juer for reference.Guan Juer was still confused after reading it, but she had to stay in 2201 anyway.

Guan Juer tried to delay the time by using the excuse of searching for those three words on the Internet.Andy lived like a year. After a while, he finally turned on his phone and watched text messages.Bao Yifan's text messages are still being sent, and Andy reads them from the beginning. The first text message is the younger brother under the flashlight, who is so stupid that he doesn't know how to look at the light source, his hair is disheveled, and his clothes are already mottled. color, and what's worse is another man in the room. Only by comparison can one conclude that my brother's whole body is so white and clean.And if that family goes crazy and doesn't let her brother go, one day her brother will look like another man.

The second one is still a photo, after getting in the car.The younger brother sat in the back seat, his eyes were full of horror, but he was not focused.The caption read: He is very uncooperative.

Article [-], "Contact sister Xiuyuan, invite her to go with her, and drive overnight. She agrees to start packing. I will rush to meet her in the nursing home."

The fourth article is a photo again.But the younger brother, whose hands and feet were free, stood at the gate of the nursing home, his face was full of joy, and he was a little less stupid.

The fifth article is the latest, still a photo, the younger brother in the bath is very happy.There is an extra hand holding a towel on the younger brother's shoulder. Andy knows that hand. The owner of the hand has made his knuckles a little thick and protruding in order to break through 90 in golf.

Andy didn't know what to say, his mind was full of confusion, and he was in a daze at the silly and happy picture of the last photo. Two tears overflowed the corners of his eyes, flickering like falling.I had long forgotten that there was Guan Ju'er in the house, and even though Guan Ju'er had managed to find out those three words, he quietly stayed aside and didn't bother.

After a while, Tan Zongming called and woke Andy up from his fugue.

"I talked to Mr. Bao. He intends to solve the problem once and for all. He said that he has already contacted the nursing home. I suggested that he put the person in Haishi more tactfully. The place I contacted last year has good conditions in all aspects. But He has a temper now. Since he is in his hands, I don't intend to get into trouble with him. I plan to call him after a while. But I suggest that if you calm down, it's better for you to ask him personally .”

"I don't want to contact him. I can't bear the love from him more and more. I can't bear it. I can't repay it. I feel ashamed. I can't bear all kinds of speculation. I'm afraid of changes and the future. There are too many things to consider and too complicated. , It has exceeded my ability to bear, I can't imagine, I can't imagine, what should I do? Now when I think deeply, I feel chaotic, very chaotic, and I find that there is a black mass in front of me, and the biggest unknowable and unfathomable thing is him, I just want to escape. "

Andy forgot that there was another person in the house, but Guan Juer was dumbfounded. Could it be that Andy was talking about the relationship with Bao Yifan?She coughed to remind, but Andy was so forgetful that she couldn't hear her reminder at all.

"You should continue to calm down." Tan Zongming thought for a while, and then said, "Don't embarrass yourself, if you can't do it, just run away, it's no big deal."

"It's too bad, I'm so bad. I'll keep calm."

After Andy finished the phone call, Guan Juer coughed again to remind him.This time, Andy's whole body was shocked, and he turned his head to look at Guan Juer in a daze, speechless for a moment.

Guan Juer said calmly, "I haven't heard anything, and I don't know how to spread it."

Andy just stared at Guan Juer in a daze, unable to make a sound.In fact, there is a ball of words in my heart, but I can't say it.She always thought that she could spend her life without saying a word of gossip, but today she was so anxious that her heart was about to explode, and she really wanted to reach out and grab Guan Juer in front of her to tell her, but what to say.A secret, if you can't even keep it to yourself, don't expect others to keep it for you.Still suffocating, even to the point of bursting.

It was the first time for Guan Juer to see such a helpless Andy. She plucked up her courage and said decisively: "Andy, you have a friend, me. Anyway, I don't help my relatives. I don't do anything today. Stay with you. I am very worried about your condition. Don't worry, I will not ask anything, and I will not spread anything outside."

Andy still stared blankly at Guan Juer, and nodded after a while.But write a phone number on a sticky note. "If I'm emotionally confused, please call this number."

Guan Juer put away the note, "Hurry up and eat the noodles, don't be hungry, you are pregnant."

Andy nodded, but he couldn't concentrate, and the noodles were tasteless.

Time is as boring as a long river, and the pace of splashing water cannot be heard.After barely eating a bowl of noodles, the text message came again.

Andy endured a little nausea, and quickly grabbed his phone to look at it.It was Dean Xiuyuan and her clean and tidy younger brother standing in the courtyard of the nursing home, waiting to leave with big bags and small bags.

where to?How to go?Andy was full of questions.But he just refused to take the initiative to call and ask.

Qu Xiaoxiao held a meeting to discuss technical issues with colleagues.It wasn't so much a discussion as it was a colleague training her and the other salespeople.Halfway through, Dr. Zhao called. She was on vibration. She hung up after looking at it and sent a text message. She was busy.After a while, Dr. Zhao sent a text message, saying that she had just left and was going to pick her up from get off work.Qu Xiaoxiao replied that she would be here for at least half an hour.

When the book is used, I hate it. Qu Xiaoxiao listens to technical training and basically memorizes it by rote without asking for a deep understanding.She couldn't understand it, and she had to learn physics from junior high school to understand it.But because the mastery of technology has a lot to do with the communication in the sales process, Qu Xiaoxiao remained in awe of technology, and took notes like a good student without daring to be negligent.Even if the technicians are poor in eloquence, many questions are expressed incorrectly, and even they can't explain clearly upside down, she listens patiently and forgets that time flies.

When the technicians finally finished the training with dry mouth, Qu Xiaoxiao looked at the time, it was already past seven o'clock in the evening, and he didn't know how long Dr. Zhao had been waiting in the underground garage.

She hurried back to the office to pack her things, but quickly ran out of her small general manager's office, only to see her colleagues tidy up slowly.She fiddled with the door keys, here, she is the general manager, she can't scream and urge everyone to go home, she has to beg these grandpas and princesses to come to work every day, how dare they let them go Go, roll away and never come back.After everyone cleared up and left, she was able to turn off the lights and pull the plugs, and do what any small boss in the world should do, but when the door is closed and the hallway is closed, she is not a boss anymore, she screamed Call Dr. Zhao, "Wow Zhao, I'm sorry, I'm just over. I'm waiting for the elevator, soon. Boo. Can you hear me running? I'm out of breath. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh To the elevator! See you soon."

Although it was very late, the down elevator was soon full of people, so Qu Xiaoxiao could only end the call and patiently watched the elevator show that the floor was slowly descending.As soon as she reached the basement, she pushed through the crowd and nimbly got out first, even though the computer bag was stuck by the two people behind, she was slightly delayed.She quickly rushed to the point where she slowly slid over to catch her car, leaped in, and before she could sit still, she kissed Dr. Zhao first, and said in one breath, "I'm keeping you waiting for a long time, I'm going to have a meeting tonight. Kill Ren. Zhao, you look tall and mighty even in the car, and you are so handsome. But I am very bad now, don't look at me, I will leave after get off work, I haven't had time to touch up my makeup, I will regret it Oh. I'm starting to paint skin."

Dr. Zhao finally found an opportunity and interjected. "My mother is on a business trip, so she'll just sit in the back. Let's find a place to have dinner together."

Qu Xiaoxiao jumped up in shock, and looked back suddenly, and sure enough, she saw two spectacle lenses reflecting faint light in the dark back seat.When Qu Xiaoxiao was most defenseless, Dr. Zhao's mother came unexpectedly.What made her even more ashamed was that Dr. Zhao's mother snatched her first, and Zhao's mother stretched out her hand in a calm manner. "Hello, Xiaoqu, I heard that you have been very busy and motivated. I really didn't expect that the real person is such a smart, young and beautiful girl."

Qu Xiaoxiao hastily stretched out both hands to hold the hand held by Mother Zhao, and shook hands vigorously, "Hi Auntie, I'm sorry to keep you waiting, oh, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. Morning Knowing...well, I should have ended the meeting sooner."

Dr. Zhao couldn't help laughing out loud, it was the first time he saw Qu Xiaoxiao's words were poor.When Qu Xiaoxiao heard the laughter, she wanted to get in trouble, but because of Che Xiao, everything fell into the eyes of Zhao's mother, so she could only bury her hatred in her heart.

"I asked Qiping not to interrupt your work. I heard that you are very capable, and you manage a company by yourself. I really can't see it. No wonder you don't rest during the Spring Festival, and you go abroad to discuss business. No pain, no gain, at such a young age Just stand alone."

Qu Xiaoxiao still held Mother Zhao's hand tightly, and said with a sincere face: "Auntie, thank you, thank you, it's all up to my parents to pave the way for me, I just walk along the road, not like a baby... Dr. Zhao depends on everything." I went to the operating table to be the chief surgeon one by one. I admire Dr. Zhao the most."

"Don't be nasty." Dr. Zhao interjected with a smile.

Qu Xiaoxiao blurted out: "I'm a vegetarian." After finishing speaking, she hurriedly closed her rolling eyes, and still faced Zhao's mother sincerely.Seeing Aunt Zhao's smile, she quickly laughed too, "Actually, I don't mind meat and vegetables. When I get nervous, I say the wrong thing. Auntie, please forgive me for being young and ignorant. Oh, look at me holding Auntie's hand all the time. , so that you can’t even sit back. My aunt is here on a business trip for a few days, and I’ll see if I can arrange time to be a full-time driver for my aunt.”

"Ah, no, no, you're busy, I just need to see you, I won't have time if I'm busy tomorrow."

Entering the restaurant where the two often went to pick up food, Zhao's mother asked where the bathroom was, and Qu Xiaoxiao hurriedly pointed out before Dr. Zhao.When Zhao's mother left, Qu Xiaoxiao patted her chest: "Hey Zhao, you are attacking me suddenly, you want to scare me to death. If I knew your mother was coming, I would at least memorize a few more idioms and words at noon. I have a good heart. I was so scared that my chest was tight and I asked for artificial respiration."

Doctor Zhao said with a smile: "They all pretend to be honest and tired."

Qu Xiaoxiao chuckled, "Damn Zhao, don't tease me again, is it easy for me? But actually, your mother dresses like Nemo, hahaha..." Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't bear it any longer, and went to see Dr. Zhao Sneaking behind his back.

"If you laugh again, I'll betray you. My mother is an honest senior engineer, even more honest than my father. Don't be slick, I'll watch."

"No, haha, you make me laugh comfortably, and I'll be serious as soon as she comes out."

"coming."

Qu Xiaoxiao wiped her face, immediately stopped laughing, and put on a more serious face than Dr. Zhao's.That speed is really comparable to flipping a book.On the contrary, Dr. Zhao couldn't help laughing, with a weird facial expression.

A group of people find a place to sit down.The price of this restaurant is mid-range, and the value for money is high.When the menu came up, Qu Xiaoxiao immediately held it to Zhao's mother with both hands, but Zhao's mother gave it to her son instead.Zhao's mother said seriously to Qu Xiaoxiao: "Girls lose weight mostly by not eating and eating less dinner, and I agree. But I need to use my brain too much tomorrow, so I won't go on a diet tonight. You can feel free, don't worry about me. "

When Qu Xiaoxiao got out of the car, she saw that Zhao's mother was still in good shape, so she hurriedly said, "No wonder my aunt is in such a good shape. Thank you for your understanding, then I don't have to pretend to be hungry." She made a grimace, unexpectedly that Dr. Zhao My mom is so forthright, good thing.

Zhao's mother looked at Qu Xiaoxiao's grimace, and said with a smile: "The little girl really looks good when she makes a grimace. It's a pity that I didn't see you during the Spring Festival, but this time I'm busy, so I don't have time to spend more time with you."

Dr. Zhao said with a smile: "It should be 'I don't have time to get together with you more'. Except for your son, who cares less to get together with you. Mom, I saved five words this time."

Zhao's mother calmly took out a note, "I saved three, although the number is not as good as yours, but the words are lonely."

Mother and son exchange notes.Qu Xiaoxiao didn't know what was going on, so she obediently leaned over to look at Zhao's mother's hand.It turned out to be five unusually unfamiliar characters, five characters did not know Qu Xiaoxiao, and Qu Xiaoxiao did not know five characters, they were strangers to each other.She really didn't expect the Zhao family's mother and son to still play this kind of game.She quickly looked away, pretending she didn't see it and didn't care.While the mother and son were smiling and taking the exam, Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't get in the way at all.

But fortunately, after the two made fun of each other, the topic came back to the table.The dishes started to be served, and Qu Xiaoxiao's spirit immediately returned when talking about the dishes.

It's not a social meal, no alcohol, and a meal doesn't last long.Qu Xiaoxiao was really worried that Zhao's mother and son would invite her to drink tea and chat after dinner. She was very busy and said generously, "I'll take a taxi after dinner. Doctor Zhao, you can take your aunt back to the hotel, and spend more time with your mother."

Mother Zhao happily thanked Qu Xiaoxiao, obviously wanting to spend more time alone with her son.Qu Xiaoxiao's heart was full of joy, Zhao's mother was really easy to get rid of, and she was free soon.

But Qu Xiaoxiao was very careful. When Dr. Zhao finished paying and went to the bathroom, she found an excuse to grab the mobile phone and various papers in Dr. Zhao's coat pocket, and put Dr. Zhao's mobile phone and She connected to China Unicom, and put the phone back into Dr. Zhao's pocket as if nothing had happened.

So, as soon as Qu Xiaoxiao broke up with Zhao's mother and son, she covered her ear with one hand and began to eavesdrop on the conversation between the mother and son.As expected, the conversation between mother and son went straight to the topic of Qu Xiaoxiao.

Zhao's mother said: "Xiao Qu is a good boy with a lot of personality." Qu Xiaoxiao was taken aback. The non-business-related elders said she was a good boy?This is still the first time in the world.All her life, apart from her parents, other elders would say that she had a personality, but if they said she was a good child, they would be hypocritical.But she felt that with Zhao's mother's character, Zhao's mother's words should not be hypocritical.

After Dr. Zhao said "yes" and muttered inaudiblely a few times, Zhao's mother said again: "I just want to remind you that married life after passion is very long and boring. You have to be a bit far-sighted." Qu After hearing this, Xiaoxiao thought to herself, what does this mean, and whether she heard it wrong.But she kept this sentence firmly in mind, and she will analyze it later.And there is no doubt that it seems that Mother Zhao treats her as a prospective daughter-in-law.But, get married?Qu Xiaoxiao was taken aback by these two words.marry?Yes, a very long and boring marriage as Mother Zhao said?Qu Xiaoxiao suddenly had the urge to end the phone call with Dr. Zhao, getting married was too scary, it was like a tomb life with no hope of romance.

But the pragmatic Qu Xiaoxiao insisted on listening.She heard Dr. Zhao say: "I have thought about it. Since two people who are very different can come together, in the future...Although people have no long-term concerns, they must have near-term worries, but people are not like pathology, and even pathology is ever-changing. , people are a big variable, and too much reliance on foresight may lead to the wrong direction.”

"I also thought you should think about it. I'm just reminding you. Anyway, don't hurt a good girl. This society is relatively harsh on women, and it's not easy for girls to be a person and do things."

"Understood." Doctor Zhao replied a little impatiently, like a big boy in any family who is nagged by his mother.But Qu Xiaoxiao was stunned, Mother Zhao spoke for her?Is this the wrong position?
Then the Zhao family mother and son began to talk about other things.Although Qu Xiaoxiao was curious to death, but her conscience realized that she hung up the phone.She sat quietly in the taxi by herself, carefully recalling the conversation between Zhao's mother and son, and could hardly believe that she bumped into such a reasonable person.What is even more unbelievable is that reasonable people say she is a good child.

(End of this chapter)