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"Brother Hongqi, haven't you heard that men generally die earlier than women?"
"Similarly, men's bodies will definitely age earlier than women's. I'm younger than you, so if I say I can serve you, it will definitely happen."
Xu Hongqi was so angry that he laughed. Is this a question of accuracy? Why couldn't he just enjoy his meal instead of saying such unfounded words?
He wanted to say something to her, but seeing that Xu Nian was speaking excitedly, and the people eating around her were actually listening to her carefully.
This made him speechless for a moment, and then he remembered that he had finally coaxed the person into submission, so he might as well pretend to be deaf!
But he didn't stop her, and Xu Nian kept talking nonsense. "Besides, men don't pay attention to self-cultivation. Well, most of them don't pay attention to hygiene. If it weren't for their natural physiological structure, I think they would be finished faster."
Seeing the man at the nearby table, who had been listening with great interest, now had a grim and depressed look on his face.
Xu Hongqi coughed and said, "It's getting late. We should leave after we finish eating."
Xu Nian's knot in his heart was resolved, and he enjoyed the meal. Although he took a detour on the road to straightening out Xu Hongqi, he finally watched the red movie, and he felt very satisfied at this moment.
Like a donkey that goes with the flow, he goes by whatever he says. "Let's go, let's go. We have to get up early for class tomorrow. Being a student is so tiring."
Sometimes Xu Hongqi really wanted to sew her mouth shut. Those who knew her knew that she trusted him, so she said whatever she wanted. Those who didn't know her would definitely think that they were just like-minded.
So after walking out of the state-owned hotel, Xu Hongqi sighed.
The infuriating person still asked innocently, "Brother Hongqi, why are you sighing? Is the meal not tasty?"
They just walked out of the store, but didn't go far.
Xu Hongqi couldn't control himself and flicked Xu Nian's head. "From now on, let's not talk and be quiet for a while."
Xu Nian hadn't put down her hands that were covering her head yet, but her mouth was already pouted. What does he mean? Does he think I talk too much?
Humph, the man really can't give a good face, and immediately stepped forward.
Xu Hongqi ignored her and just followed slowly from behind. Such moments were rare.
After eating his fill, Xu Nian was full of energy and rushed forward like a race walker.
I was passing by a wood furniture factory and happened to see workers who were getting off the night shift walking out of the factory.
Xu Nian slowed down her pace and thought of her third brother. When she thought of her third brother, she thought of money. When she thought of money, she remembered that she was not only penniless, but also owed a huge debt of fifty cents.
It would be great if her third brother could deliver her money, so she could think about getting some pocket money in advance.
Oh, life is so hard!
"What are you thinking about?" Xu Hongqi had already caught up with Xu Nian. Seeing that she suddenly walked slowly and seemed to be in a daze, he was really afraid that she was thinking about something interesting again.
Xu Nian spread his hands and revealed a smile that was uglier than crying. "I was wondering why I'm so poor. What's wrong with me being the only rich person in the world?"
Seeing her exaggerated madness, Xu Hongqi told her a fact to comfort her, "Don't be sad, at least there are not many rich people in China now."
Listen, is this a comforting word? The reason why a straight man is a straight man is because he is straight and honest.
Xu Nian saw more workers coming out and said casually, "Why don't I go work too?"
Xu Hongqi looked towards the factory with her and replied with a heartbreaking tone, "You're too hardworking. You won't last long."
Xu Nian: “…”
It’s hard to be alone, doesn’t he really know?!?
Xu Nian wanted to go back to bed and lie down, letting the warm quilt warm her frozen heart. She took two steps, but found that Xu Hongqi did not follow her.
She couldn't help but frown and turned around, and saw that the person who was joking with her just now was now frowning and looking at the factory with an indifferent look.
Xu Nian followed his gaze and looked over. There was nothing wrong. Workers were still coming out in groups one after another. The factory was still the same factory. Nothing special.
No, that's not right. There's something wrong with one of the male workers too.
The male worker looked to be about 1.7 meters tall, not tall but quite strong. His hair was a little longer than a crew cut, but it looked gray. It was obvious that the working environment was not very clean.
Everyone else was either talking and laughing or walking around tiredly, but he was the only one standing still. During the few moments that Xu Nian observed him, his eyes were tired, vicious, and red.
Xu Nian's heart moved slightly. If her guess was correct, this was probably Xu Hongqi's inhuman relative Liu Jun.
Thinking of this, Xu Nian trotted back to Xu Hongqi and stared at Liu Jun with him, silently expressing their shared hatred for the enemy.
After she ran over, Xu Hongqi seemed to calm down from his previous emotions, and his eyes moved back to Xu Nian.
He opened his mouth slightly, his voice still indifferent, "Let's go!"
Xu Nian wanted to say something, but after thinking for a while, she didn't speak and just followed him obediently.
But it was obvious that they were trying not to provoke others, but they were the first to get through. Liu Jun strode over with a contemptuous smile on his face, "Hey, nephew, are you here to see your uncle?"
"But come and see how to do it with nothing. I've taught you for so many years in vain. Look at your tutoring and see if it's all in vain."
To Xu Nian, his words sounded like farts. How could he be so thick-skinned and shameless?
He looked at Xu Hongqi with some worry. His expression hadn't changed at all from just now until now.
Perhaps Xu Nian's actions attracted Liu Jun's attention, and he soon started spraying feces again.
"Hey, whose daughter are you helping this kid? My eldest nephew has made it big. He's so young and knows how to live off his wife."
If he hadn't spoken so harshly and his words hadn't been so sarcastic, one would have thought he was genuinely happy for his nephew.
Xu Nian didn't know why Xu Hongqi, who was usually so powerful, didn't say anything, but she couldn't bear it anymore.
She also smiled at Liu Jun, "Oh, uncle, you misunderstood. Brother Hongqi is our family's benefactor. We are not like that heartless, shameless, and forgetful beast. Everyone knows that gratitude should be repaid."
"And uncle, don't be so sensitive. You are interested in being a gigolo, but don't always suspect that others are the same as you."
"It's like a dog eating shit. Even though it's disgusting, I still have to explain it to you so that you don't become stubborn."
The more Xu Nian spoke, the redder Liu Jun's face became. When Xu Nian finished speaking, he was obviously very angry and his fists were raised.
Although Xu Nian was not afraid of Liu Jun, she was afraid of pain. Seeing that the situation was not good, she immediately hid behind Xu Hongqi and opened her mouth to shout.
But before she could shout out, she heard Xu Hongqi say in a calm voice, "Go ahead and hit me. I'll be the victim and go to the factory to get your job back."
After he finished speaking, Liu Jun lowered his clenched fist, but he was still panting heavily, obviously very angry.
But he was very cunning, otherwise, an ordinary rural man would not have been able to marry Xu Hongqi's aunt who had lived in the county town since childhood.
Seeing him like that, Xu Hongqi glanced at him, sneered, and pulled Xu Nian forward.
Liu Jun calmed himself down in a short time. He said to Xu Nian from behind them, "Little girl, listen to what he says and see if he cares about you. Uncle is kindly reminding you, don't let others sell you and then help them count the money."
Xu Nian gently pulled Xu Hongqi to stop, still smiling, "Uncle, you are not uncle, ha, the title of uncle is not that old."
"Hehe, and my heart is black, don't be kind, being kind is disgusting."
"Besides, what's wrong with being cheated by Xu Hongqi? I'm willing to do it. They say it's hard to change a dog's habits, but I still have to change. Otherwise, it's really annoying to have an old man meddling in my affairs when I'm trying to catch a mouse."
After she finished speaking, she smiled sweetly at Xu Hongqi, "Brother Hongqi, you must have been disgusted in the past few years. How pitiful!"
Xu Hongqi finally smiled and said "hmm".
The two men pretended that the man didn't exist and continued walking forward after saying that. But perhaps Liu Jun was too unwilling to give up, and he actually caught up with them.
He ignored Xu Nian and just said to Xu Hongqi, "Is it been a while since your uncle tied you to the beam and beat you? You've completely forgotten the rules."
With his eyes narrowed and a fierce look on his face, he said, "Tsk, it turns out that he will be obedient after being beaten a few times a year." After saying that, he stopped pestering him and left quickly.
Xu Nian's heart was beating fast and fast. She felt uncomfortable as if her chest was being pressed down, and it was difficult for her to breathe.
She couldn't imagine how Xu Hongqi survived the sudden death of his parents, the lack of food and clothing, and the beatings he suffered.
During those long eight years, did anyone offer a helping hand? Was anyone able to save him? Did he take medicine after being beaten? Was he bandaged?
Was he in great pain? Was he desperate? Did he almost die in the suffering?
Xu Hongqi was still pulling her hand, and his pace on the road did not change, but Xu Nian did not dare to cry out loud, let alone look up at him.
She was afraid that his face would look too bitter and cold, and she was afraid that the expression she accidentally revealed would hurt his self-esteem.
He has always been independent and has a strong sense of self-esteem. He doesn't like others to feel sorry for him.
They walked through the street, passed the river, climbed the slope and entered the school. The expanded area of the campus was silent, so quiet that Xu Nian could even smell the grass that had been pulled a few days ago.
Xu Hongqi stopped walking instead of continuing. "Are you crying?"
Xu Nian choked up, then shook his head, but didn't dare to look up.
Xu Hongqi looked at Xu Nian's short hair blown by the wind, revealing a small swirl. He remembered that his mother said he also had a swirl on his head.
What do the old people say about a person who is like a swirl? He is cautious and not out of line in his work, has a delicate mind, follows the rules, is honest and reliable, is deeply trusted by others, and his family and career are smooth sailing.
But he is not, and Xu Nian is not like that either. He is deep-minded, and she is easy to understand. He is taciturn, and she is lively and cheerful. He has a rough fate, and she lives a happy life, but they are not law-abiding, honest and reliable.
"Xu Nian, I've never been someone who accepts things passively. My life will always be in my own hands. You don't have to be sad. I'm not a bright person to begin with. After all the suffering I've endured, I can do what I want with peace of mind."
After hearing this, Xu Nian suddenly raised her head, her eyes misty with tears and her nose red, and she said crisply, "It's not what you said. Your name is Xu Hongqi, and you are the star in your parents' hearts."
“It is also the brightest star in my heart.”
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