On the way back, they passed No. 14 Heping Street.
Although Heping Street is small, in a remote location, and has a low flow of people, because of this, it does not decorate all the facades in one style like other streets. There are mostly various small shops here. This shop has a flower stand, and that shop has a retro light box. Every household has various awnings in the hazy drizzle, which has a unique style.
No. 14 has been vacant for many years and its door is closed. Except for the fact that the outer walls are whitewashed like other shops, probably during the street renovation, the door locks are already rusty and the plaque is gone.
Just looking at it from the outside, it is difficult to determine what kind of business was done before the 14th. But next to No. 14 is a small alley that can only accommodate two people holding umbrellas. Looking from the alley to No. 14, you can see a large loquat tree in the backyard.
The loquat tree has a huge crown, covering almost half of the small courtyard. The lush branches extend from the courtyard wall. If you look closely, you can see a golden tree with numerous fruits. Yan Yueming liked eating loquats very much, and couldn't help but regretted: "No one lives here, and it is haunted, so wouldn't it mean that all these loquats have been wasted? What a pity."
Seeing that he was really sorry, Li Zheng said, "You can steal it."
Yan Yueming knew that the senior must be joking, but after the question and answer mode was turned on for a long time, he couldn't help but explain automatically: "I have a guilty conscience and will be caught."
Since he answered, Li Zheng gave him some compassionate advice, "You can let Que Ge and Wen Renjing steal it, just say, steal it to honor the teacher."
Yan Yueming turned to look at him and blinked.
In the hazy drizzle, the two of them stood under the same umbrella and their eyes met. Li Zheng had no consciousness that he was teaching a bad student and was calm and composed. Finally, he took Yan Yueming forward. With his extraordinary height, he raised his hand and picked a few loquats from the branches that stretched over the courtyard wall and were bent under the weight of the fruits.
"Okay, let's go." Li Zheng placed the loquat in Yan Yueming's palm.
The loquat fruit is large and golden, which makes people happy just looking at it. Yan Yueming was happy, but she really felt guilty. While taking the loquat, she looked around to make sure no one noticed the two loquat thieves, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.
When he followed Li Zheng and left, he realized later that what Senior Li said just now seemed to be unable to defeat his sincere request, so he reluctantly picked a few loquats for him?
Yan Yueming was a little confused holding the loquat, and then quietly raised her head to look at Li Zheng. Li Zheng was at least 185. He was holding an umbrella, which was much higher than Yan Yueming.
But Yan Yueming didn't get wet at all from the rain, partly because it was raining lightly, and partly because Li Zheng kept tilting the umbrella toward him. In the drizzle of spring, Li Zheng's profile looked extremely handsome.
Senior Li is really a good person. Yan Yueming confirmed again.
The next day, Yan Yueming resumed normal classes.
When he got up early in the morning, Yan Yueming brushed his teeth and clicked on the gas phase forecast as usual, listening to the strange or weird rules to wake himself up.
Today's gas phase forecast is a little different from the past, because after the broadcast of several rules, the anchor Su Huizhi faced the camera and solemnly said the following:
“It has been repeatedly confirmed by the gas phase bureaus in various places: the world consciousness has entered the active period ahead of schedule.”
"Dear citizens and friends, in the next period of time, please be vigilant and prepared, and continue to live your own life while facing the unpredictable world. Don't panic, don't be disordered, I am with you, the Qi phase situation and You are in this together.”
"Finally, I wish everyone a happy life and everything goes as usual."
Su Huizhi's voice had its own soothing charm, and Yan Yueming had already received the news from Que Ge and Wen Renjing in advance, so he was in a good mood at the moment and even felt like "it's finally here." Feel.
The only thing he was worried about was his aunt who had not returned from the outer city for a long time. She had been gone for more than half a month, why didn't she come back?
Thinking of this, Yan Yueming called her aunt again. Having learned from the experience of that day when his cell phone was picked up and impersonated, Yan Yueming has recently started video chatting and exchanged passwords with his aunt.
My aunt was very cooperative, but she just wouldn't come back.
It's the same today, the sun is shining brightly over my aunt's side, and she's already wearing a floral skirt and drinking coffee on the street early in the morning. She held the coffee cup elegantly and talked to the handsome guy passing by, before finally looking back at her eldest nephew.
"Xiao Ming, it's not that I don't want to come back. You have to understand your elders and work hard for half your life. When you get old, you want to relax and take care of yourself, right?"
But aunt, you are only 37 years old.
Yan Yueming looked at his aunt's radiant face. No one suspected that she was his sister when she stood next to him. He was silent for three seconds, and finally nodded filially, "Auntie, you have fun, and you should pay attention to safety outside. I’ll take care of myself here, don’t worry.”
My aunt didn't really seem worried.
After hanging up the video call, Yan Yueming went downstairs to eat a little helplessly, and happened to see Li Zheng also making a phone call. On the other end of the phone was the teacher who had fled Shangfang City and had not yet returned. I don't know what the teacher said, but Li Zheng's expression was a bit scary.
"Yes, it is my blessing to share the teacher's worries." He even smiled.
After hanging up the phone, the two met at the dining table, their eyes met, and Yan
Yueming actually felt a sense of sympathy for her. They are all lonely souls, and in this city, they are also waiting for people who refuse to come back.
Li Zheng didn't know why this new student looked so kind so early in the morning.
"Have a meal."
"oh."
The days passed peacefully, and No. 111 Huayuan Road was like a safe fortress, covering the hard-working Yan Yueming, allowing him to ignore what was going on outside the window and only focus on reading and compiling books.
The only two things that could make Yan Yueming aware of the wind and rain outside were the continuous and enthusiastic curse battle between "Xiang" and "Xian" in chat groups and on the Internet, as well as Que Ge, who started to become busy.
Because the active period came early, which disrupted the plans of the Qi Xiang Bureau, Que Ge had to report to the Search and Rescue Department in advance. Before that, she had to go back to school to go through some procedures.
It was only then that Yan Yueming realized that both Que Ge and the clerk positions he wanted to take were actually recruiting more people for the active period that would come at the end of the year. Only specially recruited outstanding talents like Que Ge can enter in advance. Candidates such as Yan Yueming who apply for the exam through the formal process are not suitable for spurring success. Therefore, the application date and exam date are only relatively early, which still leaves enough room. time.
Yan Yueming went to the official website to check it out. Next week, April 22nd is the registration time, and this day also happens to be the day when Que Ge officially reports.
The question before Yan Yueming now is - four of the six departments are recruiting day shift clerks, namely broadcasting, inspection, countermeasure command, and logistics. Which one should he choose?
Taking advantage of the weekend, Wen Renjing was on vacation, and Que Ge also took the time to come over. The four of them gathered at No. 111 Huayuan Road to discuss the big plan.
Wen Renjing and Que Ge said in unison: "Don't broadcast."
Yan Yueming was not surprised, "That means inspection, logistics and countermeasures command?"
Que Ge looked at the names of the three departments written by Yan Yueming on the paper and analyzed rationally: "The inspection team recruits the most clerks, and there is a high probability that they will be assigned to answer the hotline calls. The Logistics Department controls the resources of the entire Gas Physics Bureau. Distribution involves dealing with people in various departments. It may seem inconspicuous, but it is actually very important. Not to mention countermeasures and command. It is a serious administrative department with great power. If you want to get ahead, this is The fastest way.”
After taking a sip of water, she continued: "In terms of promotions in the other two departments, the Logistics Department has a better chance of promotion than the Inspection Department, because the work of the Logistics Department is more dynamic and it usually comes into contact with more people."
She spoke eloquently and every sentence made sense. Yan Yueming couldn't help but admire her, "Senior, you are so awesome."
"Ahem." Wen Renjing also came forward, "I also know some inside information. The clerks recruited by the Countermeasures Command this time will most likely do clerical work."
Wen Renjing can be said to be an expert in gas phase. Wen Renjing's mother is the deputy director of the search and rescue department, and his father is at the headquarters. The source of the information is absolutely reliable.
Li Zheng sat on the main seat and watched them quietly, letting them play freely.
The three stooges analyzed it all afternoon and finally decided - choose logistics.
Although the headquarters is good, there is a group of old foxes inside. With Yan Yueming's personality, they may not be able to get along if they go in. Even if someone appreciates him and he has connections on Huayuan Road, he will still have a hard time. When choosing between inspection and logistics, Yan Yueming chose the logistics department, which had a relatively better future. He went there and worked diligently for two or three years before seeking development.
Li Zheng had no objection to this. Yan Yueming's choice is quite satisfactory, but this is his job and his life. Only what he wants and suits him is the best.
Time flies by in the blink of an eye, and April 22nd arrives, which happens to be the weekend.
During this period, no one appeared. Except for two major rule fluctuations in Shangfang City, the rest of the time was relatively peaceful and no casualties were caused.
The gas phase bureau's application process is different from other institutions. It requires candidates to bring their documents and register on site. Because there will be an interview on the day of registration. Only if you pass the interview will your name be registered.
Yan Yueming made an appointment with Que Ge to go there together. Since the distance was not far, he offered to use his aunt's pink electric donkey to carry Que Ge, and Que Ge was happy to do so. Wen Renjing wanted to send them off in his family's car, but his parents all worked in the Qi Bureau, and their positions were not low, so they should not be too public, so this proposal was ruthlessly rejected.
Even Yan Yueming was tough for once.
He is already 23, and he no longer needs to take the exam. Besides, he just goes to register, and there will be a senior to take care of him, which is enough. When there are more people, there is more pressure, and he is afraid that he will become nervous.
Wen Renjing could only give up regretfully. When the two of them went out, he put on his windbreaker and sunglasses, quietly took a taxi, and first appeared in the Qi Xiang Bureau - the small park opposite.
The scenery in the small park is very beautiful. It is spring and it is full of herbs and flowers. There is a row of plane trees planted near the roadside. Under the trees are some shade-tolerant plants and benches for pedestrians to rest.
Standing here and looking towards the gas phase bureau, you can see the queues for registration at a glance. Wen Renjing didn't expect that when he came here, someone was already sitting on the bench.
"Senior, why are you here?" Wen Renjing was surprised.
Li Zheng was also wearing sunglasses, sitting leisurely with his legs crossed, holding a cup of coffee in his hand, and said in a calm tone, "Enjoy the scenery."
