Lou Xiao'e stood at the door of the study and looked at the two men inside with tears in her eyes and asked: "Where are we going? Why are we leaving?"
The unexpected intrusion left both Ye Haoran and Lou Zhenhua at a loss.
"Moth..."
Lou Zhenhua opened his mouth to explain something, but Lou Xiao'e did not give him a chance and continued to question: "So you have been lying to me, right?"
After all, I couldn't hold it back anymore, and the tears in my eyes fell to the floor.
Ye Haoran remained silent.
It's not that he doesn't understand Lou Xiao'e's feelings for him, but it's precisely because of Lou Xiao'e's pure stupidity that it makes people feel distressed.
He would not be polite to any woman who had needs, as long as Ye Haoran could satisfy them. Only Lou Xiao'e, who didn't need anything, only the pure love in her heart would make Ye Haoran feel scrupulous.
"Mozhu, dad didn't mean to hide it from you, it's just that this matter is too important and affects the lives of our family of three."
Lou Zhenhua explained guiltily, but how could Lou Xiao'e listen at this time?
Wiping away her tears with her sleeves, she stared at Ye Haoran and asked, "Haoran, so you already knew it was right. Is it right that you chose Yu Haitang instead of being with me?"
It was meaningless to talk about it now, and he didn't want to make Lou Xiao'e more sad, so Ye Haoran chose to remain silent.
He didn't say a word until the cigarette in his hand burned out.
But his behavior represented acquiescence in Lou Xiao'e's eyes, which made Lou Xiao'e feel even more uncomfortable.
Lou Xiao'e, who thought she knew the truth, ran back to the bedroom sadly. Xiao'e's mother came over and closed the study door, probably to comfort Lou Xiao'e.
Lou Zhenhua shook his head: "Haoran, I'm embarrassing you."
"It's okay. It will get better after a while. She just can't accept it now. Time will comfort her."
No one has regrets in life, as long as a thoughtful person will have regrets.
It can be as small as having no quarrel, waking up in the middle of the night and giving yourself a slap in the face, or as big as being unable to meet people who are obsessed with each other, leaving a lifetime of regrets.
But precisely because of these regrets, the long river of life seems more exciting.
"Uncle Lou, hurry up and hire someone to move your things. The customs clearance permit has a time limit, and it's the Chinese New Year, so it's easier to pass the review. After a while, it will be difficult to leave."
Lou Zhenhua nodded, what should be arranged has been arranged long ago, and he can set sail at any time when the wind blows from Ye Haoran.
"Don't worry, everything has been arranged."
The topic was brought back, and Lou Zhenhua asked Ye Haoran curiously: "Haoran, how long do you think it will be before we can come back."
"At least ten years!"
"It takes so long..."
Then both fell into silence.
After drinking a pot of tea, Ye Haoran stood up and said, "I won't eat here tonight. Xiao'e probably doesn't want to see me either, so I'd better go back."
Lou Zhenhua originally wanted to keep him, but after thinking about it, he sent Ye Haoran to the door.
"Haoran, I will send someone to say hello when I am ready. I don't know when we will see you again after we say goodbye today. Although I know that you helped because of Xiao'e, I, Lou Zhenhua, am not someone who burns bridges by crossing rivers. There is a box hidden behind the closet. , just come and pick it up after I leave."
To repay a favor with a favor, neither Ye Haoran nor Lou Zhenhua are grinding people.
After nodding, Ye Haoran left the Lou family mansion gracefully.
As soon as they left, Lou Xiao'e rushed out of the bedroom. When she ran to the door, Ye Haoran's figure had disappeared into the snow.
Lou Zhenhua patted Lou Xiao'e on the shoulder and said, "Mozhi, it's not that your father is stopping you from pursuing happiness, but Ye Haoran hopes that you can be happier."
Lou Xiao'e turned around, and her face was already filled with tears.
"Dad, what exactly is happiness?"
This was a simple question, but Lou Zhenhua really couldn't answer it.
Some people think that money can represent happiness, but he is already rich enough. People outside call him Lou Bancheng, but he cannot give his daughter happiness.
...
Ye Haoran didn't feel indifferent in his heart, but he just didn't show it on his face.
Even if he has lost the concept of time, even if he has the richest wealth in the world, he is still a human being and still has a fiery heart.
How could he have an indifferent attitude when facing a girl who loved him deeply but couldn't be with him?
Riding a bicycle against the strong wind in the evening, my coat whistled, and I stared ahead as if I couldn't feel the biting cold knife.
The bicycle sizzled on the snow, but it couldn't stop Ye Haoran's progress.
When we returned to the courtyard, it was completely dark.
As soon as he parked his bicycle, Qin Huairu's figure appeared in front of the hall.
"Why are you back so late? Have you eaten yet?"
Ye Haoran shook his head and said, "No, I'm starving. Give me something to eat."
Qin Huairu tilted her head and thought for a moment: "There's no food left. I'll give it to you."
"...."
Ye Haoran was speechless. Maybe it was because of Lou Xiao'e's incident that made him a little irritable and angry. When he heard Qin Huairu's words again, his mood suddenly changed.
Qin Huairu was just about to go back to get noodles when she was pulled into the room by Ye Haoran.
'boom'
Once the door is closed, there are two worlds inside and outside.
Fortunately, Qin Huairu had lit the charcoal fire in advance, and the temperature in the room was just right. It just became higher after the two entered the room.
"ah!!!"
Driving is a technical job. Unless something unexpected happens, Ye Haoran's speed is comparable to that of a professional driver. Coupled with the most advanced engine currently used as power, it is even more powerful.
The engine is very powerful, but I don't know if the car can handle it.
Two hours later, the falling snow outside the house gradually became lighter, and the ground turned into a bright silvery white, especially shining under the moonlight.
Qin Huairu sat by the bed and combed her hair. After finishing it, she turned to look at Ye Haoran and asked doubtfully: "What's wrong with you today? Why are you so angry?"
This is her. If it were Qin Jingru, she would be useless today.
Ye Haoran smoked a cigarette and shook his head: "Nothing, let's cook, I'm hungry."
A night of silence.
Ye Haoran was still in a low mood when he went to work the next day, and the continuous influence of Lou Xiao'e was still disturbing him.
I often skip reading books.
'Dingle bell~'
The landline phone on the desk suddenly rang, and Ye Haoran, who was in a trance, was startled.
He picked up the receiver and put it to his ear: "Hey, security department of the steel rolling mill, who is it!... Oh, it's the boss, what... Okay, I'll be here right away!"
The caller was the boss, and the call came from the boss’s office.
Ye Haoran cleared the table, picked up the hanging coat, put it on his body, and hurried out the door and left the steel rolling mill.
He sped up all the way to the Organization Department, and was really shocked when he opened the door to the boss's office.
The office was filled with smoke, and those who didn't know thought it was a fire.
Ye Haoran did not rush to close the door, but walked to the window, opened it for ventilation, and put out the cigarette in the boss's hand.
"Boss, you are not out of love, are you?"
He laughed and said something sarcastic, but the boss didn't answer, still looking dull.
Feeling the boss's mood, Ye Haoran said nothing and took the initiative to pick up the kettle and refill a pot of tea. After the air was almost released, he closed the doors and windows.
The boss took a sip of the tea poured by Ye Haoran, shook his head and said in a low voice: "Haoran, the boss of the Internal Affairs Department was transferred away a few days ago."
Ye Haoran was stunned for a moment, and then remembered the person he saw last time at the boss's side.
Although I don’t know the specific position and name, I can get a general idea through a few simple chats.
To put it simply, if the boss belongs to the external side, the one who belongs to the internal side should be the internal one.
Now that he has been transferred internally, and the boss has no hidden emotions, there is an explanation.
Ye Haoran sat down and asked tentatively: "Boss, what do you think?"
The boss shook his head: "I didn't think much about it, I just felt a little uncomfortable. I wonder if the boss was transferred alone. I'm afraid more will be transferred after a while."
Ye Haoran didn't talk nonsense. Although he knew it in his heart, there would be no benefit at all from telling things he shouldn't know. Instead, it would easily arouse suspicion.
The boss reached out to take the cigarette, but after thinking about it, he threw it aside. He picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp, then smiled and said, "I'm afraid I'll be transferred as well. I asked you to come here just to give you a few words."
"Boss, please tell me."
The boss took out a notepad from his desk and handed it to Ye Haoran, with a firm look in his eyes: "Here is the registered watch list, and there are also some cases that have no file records. I have written them on it. If I make any changes, , you have to keep this safe and don’t trust others easily.”
There is a feeling of being entrusted to a lonely person, but it is not a person, but an important piece of information.
"Xiaoye, you are a smart man. I knew you were not simple from the first time I met you. No matter what, it is your responsibility to protect this land. Don't think about other things. We old men are at the front. Just holding it up is enough.”
Ye Haoran nodded, and did not make any beautiful words about being resigned to death. Those were all illusory things, and doing things well was better than anything else.
"That's all. Go back. If nothing happens, don't come here again."
"I understand, boss, please take care of yourself. The rainy days will not last forever. There will always be sunshine."
The boss only regarded Ye Haoran's words of affirmation as comfort.
After coming out of the organization department, Ye Haoran's mood became even worse. Lou Xiao'e fell in love with him before, and the boss asked him later. Although he didn't put any pressure on Ye Haoran, he couldn't feel happy in his heart.
There was nothing he could do about it. His own strength would not make any difference at all. The only thing he could do was to protect the people around him.
Ye Haoran, who was in a irritable mood, did not go back to the steel rolling mill, but went directly back to the courtyard.
I fell asleep when I got home. Regardless of whether I could fall asleep or not, I lay motionless on the bed and let my mind wander.
Unknowingly, I squinted for a nap, and when I opened my eyes again, it was already past two in the afternoon.
I didn’t eat at noon, and my stomach was growling, but there was nothing in the kitchen. I had no choice but to seek help from the off-site.
When he opened the back window, he didn't see Qin Huairu, but he saw Xiaodang, walking around in the main courtyard with Banggong behind.
"Xiao Dang!"
"Hey, Uncle Ye!"
Seeing Ye Haoran standing inside the window, Xiaodang ran over in a hurry.
"What's going on, Uncle Ye!"
Ye Haoran handed over two candy bars and said with a smile: "Uncle Ye is hungry. Go home and ask your mother if she has anything to eat."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
He stuffed the candy bar into his pocket and completely forgot about the stick.
Banggeng was setting off firecrackers, but when he turned around and found that he was the only one left, he suddenly felt dull.
When Xiaodang ran home, Qin Huairu was busy mending clothes.
"Mom, Uncle Ye is back and asked if there is anything to eat at home."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jia Zhang, who was holding the soles of her shoes at the side, turned her eyes sideways and looked at Qin Huairu with malice in her eyes.
Qin Huairu pretended not to see it, put down the needle and thread in her hand and rubbed Xiaodang's head: "Okay, let's go play, Mom knows."
The child didn't have much thought and ran out again with a smile. As soon as he ran out, Jia Zhang couldn't help it anymore.
"Huh, I eat and drink every day. Why don't I see him ordering food for our family? I'm so embarrassed for such a big man."
The sole of the shoe in his hand was thrown onto the kang with a click, with a look of displeasure on his face.
Qin Huairu smiled "hehe" and said nothing. He just put away the mended clothes and needlework and prepared to go to the ground to cook.
Not getting a response made Jia Zhang even more unhappy, and she shouted at Qin Huairu.
"Qin Huairu! You didn't hear what I said. Why do you do it for him? Just starve him to death!"
Qin Huairu put on her shoes and turned around with a smile: "Mom, how do you know I'm working in vain? Ye Haoran paid me."
"Give me money? Why didn't I see it?"
"What was given to me was not given to you, why should I show it to you?"
Qin Huairu laughed, turned around and went to the kitchen.
If it were in the past, Qin Huairu might have let the Jia Zhang family do something in order to maintain the family. After all, they were the elders and a family.
But it's different now. She is also a woman. She has a lot of confidence after having someone to rely on. Even if her relationship with Ye Haoran cannot be made public, she believes that if something happens to her, Ye Haoran will never ignore her.
This is the source of her confidence.
"Hmph! I'm so angry!"
Jia Zhang has no way to deal with Qin Huairu at present. She can't live without it and can't talk about it. The initiative lies entirely in Qin Huairu's hands, and she can only suffer.
The more I thought about it, the angrier I became, and the angrier I became, the more uncomfortable I felt. I took out two pills from the cabinet next to the kang and stuffed them into my mouth. After swallowing them with a drink of water, I felt a lot better.
Qin Huairu heated the food and covered it with a curtain, then took it to Ye Haoran.
Seeing that Ye Haoran hadn't even changed his clothes, he put down the food and asked, "What's wrong with you these two days? Why do I always feel that something is wrong with you."
Ye Haoran shook his head, reached out to lift the curtain, put the food on the table, picked up the chopsticks and started eating.
Seeing that Ye Haoran was unwilling to say anything, Qin Huairu was anxious and couldn't continue to ask.
After adding some carbohydrates, Ye Haoran's dull mood improved a lot. The overshoot of his taste buds would also affect his mood.
Seeing Qin Huairu sitting aside and looking at him with concern and refusing to leave, Ye Haoran put a smile on his face and said: "You don't have to think too much, it's all work problems, it's nothing, it's just a little troublesome. It will be over in two days." alright."
"Is everything okay? How about I call Jingru to stay with you for two days?"
Qin Huairu really cared about Ye Haoran. It was not convenient for her to stay with Ye Haoran for a long time, so she pushed her sister out. They were indeed a good pair of sisters.
Ye Haoran laughed and shook his head. It was not a question of who would accompany him. It was not that he couldn't take care of himself and needed someone to take care of him. He was just irritated because things came together. It was useless for anyone to come.
"You are enough, your sister can't resist a beating!"
"Bear-like!"
