Tong Lele's words made Lao Bai unable to determine for a moment whether his frustration came from his inability to accept Tong Lele's regretful marriage or from his inability to accept that Tong Lele had brought it up first.
"Lele, I've always wanted to give you a perfect wedding, but it seems I'm going to break my promise. I said before that no matter what ideas you have about marriage, I will respect and accept it, and I still say this now. But I want to know , do you want to postpone (the wedding date) or cancel it? Is it because of Hualin? Or did she call you again?" Although Lao Bai didn't believe that Hualin was involved here, he couldn't help but ask. After all, Hualin is his ex-wife and Lele's classmate. It is indeed impossible to say that Lele doesn't have any grudges.
"I didn't think about it clearly. Of course, I don't deny that Valin's return did make me feel guilty." Tong Lele turned around and looked directly into Lao Bai's eyes, "On the one hand, from last year to now, especially last year's afternoon In the past six months, there have been many differences between us... To say that we have differences is a strong statement. Perhaps we should say that they are different. This is due to our different experiences and perceptions. I am not accusing you of doing something wrong, but it is true that they are It will cause me trouble, so I need to figure out whether we should get married."
Hearing "them", Lao Bai immediately realized that there was more than one thing here.
"I'm not trying to defend myself, but I really don't understand what's the 'difference' that's causing you trouble? Is it in life? Or in work?" Lao Bai couldn't restrain the urge to get to the bottom of things, "Are you Are you worried about the gambling or me changing money for tourists? Or both?"
"Since last year, there has not been a strong boundary between work and life between you and me. You may be able to distinguish some different viewpoints on work clearly, but I can't. They will affect my emotions and judgments, and even Sometimes it makes me have self-doubt. Now I can only say that I can’t answer your question until I think it through.” After Tong Lele finished speaking, she turned to look in the direction of the Seventeen-hole Bridge and continued, “I know I It's unfair to say this to you now. What we should be doing now is taking wedding photos, sending wedding invitations, contacting wedding planners, and preparing for the wedding. You also booked a hotel. I can only say sorry. I will bear the loss of the hotel deposit. Just tell me the number. I have your account, but your family may have to trouble you to communicate. If you need me to explain, that's fine. This was originally because of my poor consideration..."
Lao Bai knew that Tong Lele was the kind of person who would not change his decision easily. There was no point in continuing to argue. It was better to let it go first and let both parties calm down before talking. Thinking of this, he waved his hand to stop her and continued: "Lele, listen to me, the deposit is not a problem. I can explain it clearly to my relatives. As long as you think it over carefully and tell me your true thoughts, I'm here There’s no problem, I don’t want you to enter a marriage with worries and hesitations, that’s not my original intention.”
Tong Lele said thank you softly, but it sounded more vivid to Lao Bai than other words.
A small whirlwind swept the leaves under their feet into the air and suddenly disappeared. Watching the leaves slowly fall back to the ground, Lao Bai asked thoughtfully: "You just said this is just one reason, are there any other reasons? "
"My mother is also sick. Although not as serious as Dong Qiangqiang's father, the situation is not optimistic either, so I really am not in the mood to do a lot of things right now."
"Your mother is sick too?" Lao Bai immediately thought that he did not see Tong's mother on the day of pick-up. He was surprised to find that he was a little surprised. From this point of view, Lele did not necessarily decide to stop because of the incompatibility between the two. Regarding the marriage, it is very likely that Tong's mother's illness is the main reason. "Why didn't you tell me earlier? Then why are we still here? Take me to see her quickly." Lao Bai borrowed the donkey from the slope.
Tong Lele smiled helplessly: "Don't talk about you, I haven't even seen her. She only recognizes my dad now."
"Ah? Why?" Lao Bai was confused.
"I think old people have their own ideas when it comes to this kind of thing."
Lao Bai sighed and cast his gaze into the distance.
Between heaven and earth, the setting sun sets in the west, the setting sun melts gold, and the dusk clouds merge together.
"Are Dong Qiangqiang's parents... okay?" Lao Bai asked quietly.
"I went to see them on the first day of junior high school and only saw Dong's mother. She was in good health and basically fine, but Dong's father was in serious condition and had already been admitted to the ICU once. He will need in-depth treatment in the future and may have to be transferred to another hospital. "
Hearing that Tong Lele had met Dong's mother, Lao Bai was relieved but also a little unhappy. He was relieved because he had completed Dong Qiangqiang's assignment. The reason for his discomfort was that he went to visit the patient on the first day of the new year. Tong Lele was obviously very concerned about Dong Qiangqiang's affairs, but he couldn't say anything. After all, this was what he had asked Tong Lele to do. , who told him not to see anyone before the holidays, and he had to go back to his hometown to deal with the house mortgage during the Spring Festival.
"I guess they didn't tell Dong Qiangqiang everything." Lao Bai turned around, patted the white marble fence, and strolled along the river bank towards the east embankment. "Dong Qiangqiang even called me during the Chinese New Year to ask if he had seen him. His parents, I said you were the one who went there, so he should have beaten you too, right? Have you told him the truth? "
"Hit." Tong Lele followed Lao Bai with a low voice, "I can understand his worries as a son, and I can also understand his parents' fear of affecting their children's studies, so I didn't tell him the truth. This is also the case with his parents. the meaning of."
"You are right not to tell him. He will take the exam in February. If you tell him, he will definitely come back the next day. Then the exam will be canceled and he will have to re-study for another semester."
"I thought so too."
"Then are you going back to Germany after the Chinese New Year? I mean, your mother is sick, don't you plan to stay in China a little longer to take care of her? Or are you going to go back to Germany as scheduled?"
"Currently, I still want to stay in China for a while to spend time with my parents. The air tickets are valid until the end of March at the latest."
Go back as late as possible. In addition, if Dong Qiangqiang's parents need someone to run away, I can also help. By the way, how are your parents? "
"Thank you for your concern. They are in good health for the time being. I also think it is better for you to stay in BJ. You can take care of your parents, and Lebai and BJ also need you. Now that the tour group is gone, Lebai will point to the business group. I It's impossible to stay in China forever." Lao Bai naturally brought the topic to business. Lele had already said the most embarrassing part, and the rest was much simpler.
"Sorry, I know the business group also needs people very much at this time..." Tong Lele hesitated to speak.
"Don't worry, Lao Ding, Lei Lanting, Dong Yiqing and the others are still here, and besides, there is me." Although he said this, Lao Bai felt very uncomfortable in his heart.
"You can tell me anything anytime, as long as I'm free."
"There are some developments in the company's business that need to be synchronized with you. First of all, I urged you once before the holiday last year for the final payment, and it was expected to arrive at the end of February without any surprise."
"Finally good news." Tong Lele muttered, "By the way, you said you would come back to meet the investors before. Did you meet them? Did the conversation go well?"
"I only saw Xu Tongying, but not the investors." Lao Bai took a deep breath and sorted out the things that were lingering in his mind, "There is good news and there is bad news."
"The bad news is that all the tour groups are gone?" Tong Lele already knew that the tour group to Europe was gone before she came back. "Or do they want to break the contract and don't want to vote for (you)?" After asking this question, she suddenly heard that she was also broken. After making the appointment, he couldn't help but blush, but Lao Bai didn't look at her, so he didn't see the change in the expression on her face.
"The agreement has been signed, they will definitely invest, and they are satisfied with Lebai's account, but... the investors think that your and Dong Qiangqiang's shares are too high, and want to lower your shares."
Lao Bai originally thought that Tong Lele would be surprised when he heard the news, or at least ask how much it would be reduced. After all, today's equity may be tomorrow's gold. Unexpectedly, Tong Lele just replied lightly: "I have no problem, I need to sign." What? Did you mention it to Dong Qiangqiang? "
Seeing that Tong Lele didn't realize what he was giving up, Lao Bai sighed inwardly and explained: "I didn't mention this to him when I called him during the New Year. I think it's better to talk to him in person."
"He won't have any objections," Tong Lele said quietly, "He can't care about it now."
Lao Bai did not truthfully relay the entire process of communication between himself and investors to Tong Lele. This was not because Tong Lele did not want to get married so he wanted to keep some secrets, but because he felt it was no longer necessary.
Although he showed a very strong attitude in front of Xu Tongying and the investors: he reduced the shares of Dong and Tong in exchange for the investors canceling the performance bet and making payment within a week, but the reality was cruel, and the investors not only refused He thought of this naive idea and warned him through Xu Tongying: canceling the bet is equivalent to breaking the contract, and Lao Bai will be sued if he dares to do it. In order to prevent extraneous matters, the investors even transferred money to Lebai during the Spring Festival, and then asked Xu Tongying to pressure him to reduce Dong and Tong's shares and sign a house mortgage contract.
Lao Bai, who no longer wanted to accept performance bets due to the widespread cancellation of tour groups, ended up on the pirate ship. He didn't want Tong Lele and him to be burdened with joint debts just after they got married. Especially in order to complete the performance bets, Lao Bai was If he was willing to take some radical measures and take some risks, he also knew that Tong Lele would definitely not be able to accept it, so after some careful consideration, he finally decided to postpone the wedding, but he did not expect to encounter bigger changes.
"The investment has been received, and the office has been selected. It will be rented after the festival. We will recruit people around the Lantern Festival." Lao Bai looked at Changhong Wobo in front of him and said loudly, but even he didn't know what he said. Should I tell it to Tong Lele or myself.
The setting sun casts its last rays of light onto the historic Seventeen-hole Bridge. The bridge leaves a graceful arc on the ice. The bright golden light seems like golden elves jumping up and down in each hole, perfectly matching the ice surface. The reflection forms a new and beautiful picture.
(End of chapter)
