If there was an alternative to jail, it would be to work.
I rushed to the company on time. Before I could eat the cakes I bought on the way, Yang Jiamu called me into the office for a meeting.
The company's profits were good last quarter. Mei Xueyan placed several large orders, and I negotiated the purchase of the airline. Yang Jiamu was so happy that his molars could be seen.
When talking about bonuses, Yang Jiamu suddenly looked at me meaningfully, smiled kindly and said:
"The person with the largest bonus in our company this month is Yu Bin. The bonus from the airline's bidding, plus other commissions, gave him a total bonus of 100,000 last quarter!"
Yang Jiamu said a bunch of words asking everyone to learn from me, but no one listened to what he was saying. Everyone's eyes fell on me. .
Suddenly, I felt that the eyes of others looking at me were full of jealousy. They were all smiling, but their expressions were obviously unnatural.
I secretly smiled bitterly. Yang Jiamu was praising me on the surface, but secretly he was flattering me.
Others were fine. Although they felt a little uncomfortable, I was indeed the one who fought for this airline project. No one could say anything, but Yang Shao rolled his eyes and let out a faint groan of dissatisfaction in his throat. , immediately fanned the flames and said:
"Yu Bin, after giving out so much money, do you have to treat me?"
I rolled my eyes and thought, please don't disgust me! Why should I invite him to dinner when I have achieved the results of my hard work?
is it possible?
I smiled at him and said, "I will save this money for you and buy you a house in the future."
"Hahaha!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Yang Shao blushed and immediately stared, "Why are you talking?"
I sneered a few times, "I've never eaten your invitation either!"
"That's because I haven't received so many bonuses!"
"So this is a matter of your ability?"
"..."
Yang Shao fell silent immediately. He knew that he could not speak to me, so he immediately closed his mouth angrily and could only stare at me angrily.
The bonus was paid out today. I transferred the remaining fifty thousand I owed Zhao Yue to him, and then asked him and Lu Jingjing to come out and have a meal together in the evening.
I definitely didn't want to give him interest, so I decided to invite them both out for a meal.
Zhao Yue happily went to the appointment. I originally wanted to invite them to have barbecue at Zhangxi New Store, but Zhao Yue thought it was too far from where they lived, so we ended up booking at the "old place".
The old place is a Sheep and Scorpion restaurant that we often went to when we were in college. We used to go there once or twice a month to eat, but now everyone can basically go there once a year.
When it was almost time to get off work, Lin Feifei came directly to the company to find me. After get off work, we rode a motorcycle there.
When we arrived at the Sheep and Scorpion Store, it was obvious that the decor of this store had not kept up with the times, and the location was not eye-catching. However, the business was very popular. If I had not booked a private room in advance, I would have become a member of the queue by now.
When we arrived, Zhao Yue and his wife had already arrived. When we walked into the private room, Zhao Yue gave me a big bear hug. I sighed silently. This small private room carries many memories of my past. Wu Shuang , Kuang Li and these people have become separated from me in the long river of time.
While I was sighing, Zhao Yue punched me lightly on the chest, winked and said, "You can do it! Even the stewardess has caught up with me."
I smiled and asked the waiter to order.
We all came by car and could only drink drinks. Zhao Yue brought a drink, "Let's have Coke instead of wine, and one of us can go!"
Zhao Yue put down the cup, held Lu Jingjing's hand, smiled happily, and then said to us:
"By the way, let me tell you something. Jingjing is pregnant. It's been two months."
Lin Feifei and I looked at each other, and then I smiled immediately, "Congratulations, boy or girl?"
Zhao Yue smiled and said, "I haven't checked. It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, I like them all."
I was really happy for them both and said with a smile, "Take that.
What are your plans for coming? "
When this topic came up, the smiles on Zhao Yue and Lu Jingjing's faces suddenly froze.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the private room suddenly felt a little dead. The atmosphere was like the gloomy weather outside the window, which made people feel depressed.
Zhao Yue put down the cup he just picked up, stared into my eyes, and said with a wry smile: "Originally, I was going to wait until it was confirmed before telling you, but you happened to ask today, so I'll just tell you!"
He paused, turned to look at Lu Jingjing, then exhaled and said:
"Jingjing and I have decided to return to our home county."
This answer surprised me, and I was struck by lightning. I looked at him in surprise, "Have you decided? Are you really willing to leave here?"
Zhao Yue nodded heavily, showed a wry smile, and sighed: "Brother, let me tell you the truth, none of us actually want to go back to our hometown. Although life in our hometown is cheap, it is definitely not as developed as in big cities, and there are not as many job opportunities. But we We don’t want our child to be born in a rented house and follow us everywhere.”
Somehow, I suddenly felt a slight pain in my heart. I'm not a father yet, so I can't understand what Zhao Yue feels like being a father, but when I look at him now, it's like I'm looking in a mirror, as if I'm seeing myself a few years later.
If I can't afford a house in this city by then, will I choose to go home like him?
Zhao Yue sighed and shook his head, his voice a little heavy, "To be honest, it is impossible for us to afford a house here. The child has been in a rental house since he was born. Do we want him to become a Beipiao from an early age? And there are elderly people on both sides. They can't come here to help us take care of our children, and I can't let my mother leave her hometown to take care of my children. That would make me feel even more guilty, so the best way is for us to go back."
I was silent. Zhao and Yue were one of the few friends I had in this city. Of course I couldn't bear to see them leave, but as brothers, I couldn't give them any help except blessing and support.
Zhao Yue's words evoked the contradiction deep in my heart. Where is my future path? Whether to stay in a big city or return to my hometown is still an unknown to me.
Just when I didn't know what to say, Lin Feifei suddenly picked up the cup and smiled sweetly: "I support you. Whether you are in a big city or your hometown, it is just a way of life. The most important thing is to make yourself comfortable. No matter where you are, The reality is cruel. If you want to go back to your hometown and give it a try, it’s okay. If it doesn’t work and come back, it’s no big deal.”
I was a little surprised by Lin Feifei's transparency. I took a deep look at her and said with a smile, "Okay! Comrade Lin Feifei, after you have been with me for a long time, your ideological consciousness has indeed improved."
Lin Feifei rolled her eyes at me, and then said to Zhao Yue sincerely:
"Tch! I think there is no standard answer in life. What suits others may not suit you. You can go back to your hometown to live for a while and give it a try. If you feel uncomfortable, you can come back!"
Zhao Yue and Lu Jingjing looked at each other and raised their cups at the same time. Zhao Yue said in a sincere tone: "Then I also wish you to achieve success as soon as possible!"
I clinked glasses with them and asked, "When are you going back?"
Zhao Yue thought for a moment and said, "I'm asking my friends from my hometown to contact me for work now! Once it's confirmed, I'll leave. Jingjing quit her job in the first few months, and now she's working part-time online, which is fine. It will only take a month or two to get back to my hometown! Once everything is confirmed in my hometown, I will submit my resignation letter in advance!"
Lu Jingjing also smiled, "Yeah! At least I don't have much pressure to earn living expenses for myself. Anyway, the building in our hometown has been empty. After I go back and give birth, I will let my mother take care of me. I will save more living expenses in the past few months. Try not to put too much pressure on Zhao Yue."
They work together as a husband and wife, which is enviable. They work hard to support a small family. Although their life is not very rich, they at least live happily.
Zhao Yue's face suddenly became serious, he was silent for a moment, and said, "By the way, Binzi, has Wu Shuang contacted you recently?"
I shook my head. Wu Shuang and I have been strangers for a long time. Some people are destined to break up after walking.
Zhao Yue nodded,
"Stay away from this guy from now on. I heard that he is now involved in finance again and is trying to trick his old classmates into investing in him! I heard that he has even contacted Kuang Li."
I smiled hoarsely, "Now I have to listen to what you tell me about our old classmates. I have no contact with them."
Zhao Yue pursed his lips, "Anyway, be careful and don't let this guy trick you."
"Don't worry! This guy only cares about money and making money. I'm just a poor guy in his eyes, so he just ignores me! Oh... let's not talk about him."
"Yes, eat, eat!"
It took us nearly three hours to eat this meal before we were willing to leave. We spent most of the time chatting. We were all afraid of missing this time and would not know when the next gathering would be.
But there is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever. No matter how reluctant you are to part with it, it will eventually come to an end.
When Lin Feifei and I got home, it was already 11 o'clock at night. I thought she was going to bed after washing, but she told me to go to bed first and she wanted to go downstairs to feed the stray cats.
It was a dark and windy night, so there was no way I could let her go downstairs alone, so I followed her down.
I watched her prepare cat food and water for stray cats, and she also made two simple cat nests using express boxes. I couldn't help but sigh, what a kind girl.
Lin Feifei is staying at my house tonight, and I am used to seeing her beautiful face when I open my eyes the next day.
I'm thinking maybe it's time to move in with her.
Maybe it was God helping me. I just had this idea in my mind. A few days later, while I was sleeping with her in my arms, her cell phone suddenly rang, waking us both up.
Lin Feifei drowsily took out her mobile phone from under the pillow, put it to her ear and whispered.
I woke up a long time ago, but she was not fully awake yet, and her voice was as lazy as a cat, which made my heart flutter.
