Chapter 66

◎ Bei Bitang was woken up early in the morning. When she opened her eyes, she saw Miao Xiuxiu's palm-sized face.

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Bei Bitang was woken up early in the morning. When she opened her eyes, she saw Miao Xiuxiu's palm-sized face.

Bei Bitang grumbled, rubbed her eyes, and murmured, "What time is it? Mom?"

Miao Xiuxiu pulled back the thin quilt covering Bei Bitang and urged her in a low voice, "Hurry up and get dressed!"

Being disturbed so early in the morning, the good-tempered Bei Bitang was also a little annoyed. As she got up, she muttered, "What's there to dress up for? Do I have the money to dress up?"

At this moment, Bei Bitang felt a little regretful. She didn't know if she was possessed by a ghost last night. Why did she agree to meet Fei Litong?

Miao Xiuxiu didn't care whether Bei Bitang had the conditions to dress herself up. She always followed Bei Bitang and kept muttering to herself.

At this moment, Bei Bitang was eating the rice soaked in fish soup left over from last night.

Miao Xiuxiu curled her lips and said, "We'll be able to eat and drink for free later. Is there anything delicious? Save some space!"

Thinking of the wonderful taste of Dahuchun three-shredded pan-fried dumplings and spring rolls, Miao Xiuxiu couldn't help but feel greedy and swallowed her saliva.

Bei Bitang ignored her and ate the leftovers with relish.

Bei Bitang ate rice soaked in fish soup and brushed her teeth again. Miao Xiuxiu had nothing to complain about Bei Bitang's behavior.

At the last minute, Bei Bitang picked out a light purple dress, one of the few things she could afford. To avoid catching a cold and sneezing, she also layered a white polka-dot long-sleeved shirt over it.

Miao Xiuxiu helped with reference and watched Bei Bitang scoop out some Yashuang moisturizer and rub it carefully on her wrists and neck.

Miao Xiuxiu was extremely satisfied. Seeing how her little daughter was so serious about it and how she said one thing and meant another, she knew that it would definitely work this time.

She looked up at the curtained bed outside and muttered, "Your eldest sister said last night that she would help you get ready, but now she's still fast asleep."

Bei Bitang didn't want to tell her elder sister about her bad mood. She picked up her small bag and said, "Mom, I'm leaving."

Miao Xiuxiu couldn't wait to wave her hands and said impatiently: "Let's go!"

As soon as Bei Bitang entered the gate of Dahuchun, she looked up and around to see if Fei Litong had arrived.

Apparently, Fei Litong had also seen Bei Bitang's photo. From the semi-open private room at the back, near the window, a young, plump man, nearly 1.8 meters tall, waved at Bei Bitang and whispered, "Comrade Bei, over here."

Fei Litong has a pleasant appearance and a nice voice.

At first glance, Bei Bitang felt that he had no flaws except that he was a little fat.

Bei Bitang entered the box and said, "Is this Comrade Fei?"

Fei Litong stood stiffly and said stiffly, "Yes, yes."

Bei Bitang smiled and said, "Hello."

"Hello." Fei Litong nodded and pointed at the things on the table. "Take a look. Is there anything else you want to order?"

The table was filled with small wontons with fresh meat, fried dumplings with three delicacies, duck blood vermicelli soup, and spring rolls, some with soup and some without. The soup was topped with an extra layer of egg skin, just what Bei Bitang liked.

There was also a Caesar cream cake, which was obviously bought specially by Fei Litong.

Bei Bitang sat down and said, "What you ordered is pretty good. I've had breakfast at home and can't eat too much. It's up to you."

Fei Litong said naively, "I can't eat much either."

Bei Bitang suppressed her smile, her eyebrows curved, and she said, "Really?"

Fei Litong said sincerely: "I am losing weight and have lost five kilograms."

As he spoke, he looked at Bei Bitang with expectant eyes.

Bei Bitang turned her head away. Although Fei Litong gave her a good impression, until this moment, when the two of them were sitting so close to each other, she did not feel the shyness that should be expected between an ambiguous man and a woman.

Fei Litong is too naive, so naive that you can see through his innocence at a glance, and his face is so tender, just like a little kid.

Even though she knew he was older than her, she still subconsciously treated him as her younger brother.

Fei Litong lowered his eyes in disappointment. Bei Bitang wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, but then he heard Fei Litong say in a panic, "I forgot to bring the pepper."

Bei Bitang failed to stop him, and Fei Litong had already trotted out of the box.

Fei Litong had made all the arrangements and was just waiting for Bei Bitang to sit down and start eating.

Bei Bitang couldn't just sit there and do nothing, so she picked up the dishes for both of them and rinsed them with hot water.

Fei Litong, who came back with the pepper shaker, saw Bei Bitang's actions and said, "I've washed it six times."

The next second he realized he had said the wrong thing, and embarrassedly said, "It's okay, you can wash it again."

Bei Bitang tried very hard to hold back the smile on her face.

Silence is Cambridge tonight.

Bei Bitang spoke first: "I'll have the duck blood vermicelli soup. What do you want to eat?"

Fei Litong immediately moved the bowl of duck blood vermicelli soup in front of Bei Bitang.

He then took a deep breath and slowly began to speak, "Comrade Bei, let me first tell you about myself. I'm six years older than you, 1.77 meters tall, and I work as a mail clerk in an elementary school. I only have a junior high school education, and I'm currently self-studying high school courses, so I hope to get my high school diploma next year. My family can provide a separate house for our wedding, and you can choose the one you like. We only have one mother, and she said we can live separately in the future. After we get married, my salary will be given to you for safekeeping, and you can keep half of the rent."

1.77 meters. Fei Litong was honest. If she remembered correctly, Miao Xiuxiu said it was a little over 1.80 meters.

She believed in the character of the Fei family mother and son and believed that they would not lie about their height. It must be Miao Xiuxiu who said he was a few centimeters taller.

Mom is really something! Bei Bitang muttered silently in her heart.

Bei Bitang looked up at Fei Litong with a clear gaze and said, "I don't know if my mother has told you that I'm unemployed now and will be unemployed for a long time."

Fei Litong immediately said, "It's okay, I can support you!"

Bei Bitang suppressed the bitterness in her heart and smiled.

She took a look at the rare cream cake and underestimated Fei Litong. He didn't mind having an idle person. She also thought that if Fei Litong hesitated, she would have an excuse to refuse and go home to report.

Bei Bitang said, "Would you like to try the duck blood vermicelli soup? We can share it. I only have two sisters, and I've always wanted a brother with a personality like yours."

Bei Bitang was politely rejecting him. Who would say to a blind date, "I hope to have a brother like you"?

Fei Litong's face was full of disappointment, his mouth was tightly closed, and the flesh on his face was puffed up.

Bei Bitang sprinkled two tablespoons of pepper into the duck blood vermicelli soup.

The spicy smell rushed into Bei Bitang's nose. She drank a mouthful of hot water and her body and mind warmed up.

Bei Bitang couldn't bear to hurt Fei Litong any further. She smiled and said, "What do you usually do as a mailman?"

Fei Litong was a very polite young man. He put away the unhappiness on his face and poured out all his work content.

Bei Bitang talked about high school with Fei Litong again. They ate and chatted, and the conversation was very lively.

To outsiders, those who didn’t know would think that this young couple was together.

In the eyes of Gu Wangxi who pushed the door open, this scene was like a flower stuck in cow dung.

Even though the man looked like a good person with a pure heart, the two faces put together were a bit jarring. One was too beautiful, the other too ordinary.

Gu Wangxi had originally planned to pack two servings of vegetable and meat wontons and return to the house on Shaanxi Northwest Road, but he changed his mind and ordered one serving of vegetable and meat wontons, sat down, and ate in the restaurant in a depressed mood.

Fei Litong had a big appetite, and Bei Bitang was willing to accommodate him, so Fei Litong's sadness at being rejected disappeared in an instant.

Not long after, Fei Litong had eaten everything he ordered.

Fei Litong raised his chopsticks again, only to find that there was nothing to pick up, so he put down his chopsticks embarrassedly.

Bei Bitang didn't mind smiling and asked considerately, "Order something else."

Fei Litong shook his head and said firmly: "I'm full. I only eat until I'm 70% full now."

Bei Bitang added, "If you don't want to order anything, then have a cream cake."

Fei Litong waved his hand and said, "No, this is specially for you."

The autumn wind suddenly blew, leaves flew everywhere, the sky suddenly darkened, and misty autumn rain fell from the sky.

Bei Bitang put down the spoon and said, "Then, let's say goodbye."

Fei Litong glanced out the window, then turned back to Bei Bitang and said, "Let me call you a car. It's raining. Here's the phone."

Bei Bitang said timidly, "No, you go first. I still have things to do."

If she returned too early, Miao Xiuxiu would definitely ask why she came back so early, and then she would ask how her meeting with Fei Litong went.

Fei Litong had no choice but to say, "Then I'll leave the umbrella to you."

She didn't bring an umbrella.

Bei Bitang accepted Fei Litong's kindness, thought about it, and said, "The umbrella, I'll ask my mother to give it to your mother later."

Since Bei Bitang had no intention, Fei Litong didn't bother to argue any further and nodded happily.

After getting up and before leaving, Fei Litong couldn't help but ask, "Is it because of my teeth that you rejected me? I've been to Hong Kong to see a dentist and will have dental surgery soon."

Only then did Bei Bitang notice Fei Litong's honeycomb teeth. She shook her head and said sincerely, "No, you're very good. It has nothing to do with appearance. I just want to find someone who shares my feelings."

Fei Litong asked, "Love at first sight?"

Bei Bitang said casually, "Yes, love at first sight."

There are so many couples in the world, but how many of them are in love with each other? Marriage is not just about love.

The deeper reason for her rejection of Fei Litong was that the mother and son of the Fei family were both kind and generous. She didn't want to disappoint them and use them as a stepping stone.

At Fei Litong's age, she definitely wants to get married and have children as soon as possible. She cannot be a traditional wife and mother. Her first priority is to get into college.

She wouldn't consider raising children until she graduated from college.

Fei Litong smiled with relief and said, "Goodbye, Comrade Bei. I hope you can find someone you fall in love with at first sight soon."

Bei Bitang replied: "Goodbye, I wish you a successful operation."

Fei Litong left the umbrella and cream cake behind and left.

Bei Bitang was the only one left sitting in the seat. The gentle breeze from outside the window drifted in and landed on her hair.

Bei Bitang was in a daze, unconscious.

Gu Wangxi, who was watching all this, inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the two people had nothing to do with each other.

He met this young lady several times, but she never seemed happy and was almost always crying.

Judging from her clothes and the fact that she was strolling around Nanjing Road on a weekday, it’s obvious what the best way out is for a young girl from an ordinary family and without a job.

One leaves today, and another comes tomorrow.

If he and his mother had not returned in time, his sister's life would have been to get married, have children, and become a housewife as soon as she reached marriageable age.

Gu Wangxi took out a handkerchief, wiped the corner of his mouth, stood up and walked towards Bei Bitang.

"It's better to be self-reliant." A clear male voice sounded above Bei Bitang's head.

Bei Bitang slowly raised her head and saw Gu Wangxi's deep face and serious eyes.

Bei Bitang seemed to have all her little thoughts seen through by Gu Wangxi. She had thought about finding an ordinary man to marry, and then not having children, letting him support her while she concentrated on taking the college entrance examination.

Bei Bitang's face turned red instantly, and tears fell to the ground like a pearl necklace that had been torn from its string.

Gu Wangxi panicked and said helplessly, "I'm sorry, as a stranger, I shouldn't judge you."

Then, like a possessed person, he stretched out his hand and tried to wipe away the tears from the corners of Bei Bitang's eyes.

Bei Bitang felt the warmth of Gu Wangxi's fingertips, and she turned her face away to avoid Gu Wangxi's hand.

Gu Wangxi hurriedly withdrew his hand, softened his voice, and said, "I'm only doing this for you. I have a sister who is about the same age as you."

Gu Wangxi wore a well-tailored suit, a smooth tie, and a distinguished watch. Could his sister be like him?

Bei Bitang wiped her face with her sleeve, sniffed, glared at Gu Wangxi, and asked, "Then tell me, what should I do?"

After saying that, Bei Bitang picked up the umbrella and cake and wanted to leave.

Gu Wangxi took out a business card from his suit pocket, hesitated for a moment, and then took out another business card from his inner pocket.

He stacked the two business cards together and handed them to Bei Bitang. Gu Wangxi said softly, "I can help you."

Bei Bitang pulled the corner of her mouth, her eyes red, and said indifferently: "Sir, what do you want?"

It only took Gu Wangxi half a second to see himself clearly. He was loyal to his inner desire and replied, "I want you."

It's time to get a girlfriend.

Bei Bitang smiled sadly. She quickly snatched two business cards from Gu Wangxi's hand, then walked past him without saying a word.

The glass door was pushed open, and the long-awaited mist outside rushed in impatiently.

The door closed again, blocking out the next wave of wind and rain.

Gu Wangxi stood where Bei Bitang had been, watching him walk across the street holding a large black umbrella and heading towards the bus stop across the street.

The bus pulled into the station, stopped, people got off, got on again, umbrellas opened and closed, and the bus left, splashing water everywhere.

Miao Xiuxiu looked at the cream cake that Bei Bitang brought back with joy, her face beaming with joy.

Bei Bitang didn't explain and asked her to return the umbrella to Fei Linjun next time she met him.

She did not refuse Fei Litong's cake because Fei Litong was not a stingy person. Unlike some young men, if they spent a penny on a lesbian, they would ask for it back from other places.

Unexpectedly, there were unexpected results.

Lin Bilan came back from get off work and huddled together with Miao Xiuxiu, muttering to herself as she watched Bei Bitang quietly reading.

Lin Bilan also chuckled from time to time.

At dinner time, at the table, Lin Bilan and Huang Dashan, the couple, rarely gave Bei Bitang a good look and no longer deliberately ignored her.

Bei Bitang didn't even take a bite of the cream cake before a strange young man stood up and criticized her for wanting to get something for nothing and relying on men.

Bei Bitang really wanted to hide somewhere where no one was.

All the lights went out, Bei Bitang opened her eyes wide and listened to the little boy's teeth grinding.

Help me? If you don't want me to eat men for free, do you want me to eat you?

Bei Bitang turned over and forced herself to sleep. Tomorrow she still had thirty pages of book to read, half a math test paper to do, and twenty Chinese poems to memorize.

She gave up the idea of going on blind dates again.