Chapter 86
Gu Wangxi hung up the phone, walked to the balcony, pulled up a recliner, and sat down with his legs crossed. From downstairs came…
Gu Wangxi hung up the phone, walked to the balcony, pulled up a recliner, and sat down with his legs crossed. The sound of humming music came from downstairs.
He took out a cigarette box and lighter from the small wine cabinet next to him, lit a cigarette, looked up at the moon, and took a puff.
The eyes on his fingertips gradually turned gray, and the music downstairs stopped abruptly. Only then did Gu Wangxi go back to his bedroom to sleep.
He reached out to take off his shirt, lay down on the bed, reached under the empty pillow next to him, and touched out a strand of black hair wrapped in a silk scarf.
Gu Wangxi fell asleep holding Bei Bitang's black hair in his hand.
When I woke up the next day, I could no longer remember the scenes in my dream, but my black hair was still firmly grasped in my hands.
At Heathrow Airport, Gu Wangxi was passing by passengers from all over the world. He was standing in front of the counter as he was preparing to return to Shanghai after attending a wedding, but he changed his flight at the last minute.
Technical University of Munich. It had just rained, and after the rain a rainbow appeared from the castle-like building.
Bei Bitang left the campus with her suitcase.
At this time, she was wearing a loose, thin gray coat, paired with matching trousers and black boots. Her hair was waist-length and she had slightly curly bangs on her forehead. She completely blended into the street scenes of a foreign country.
But upon closer inspection, her distinctive oriental face and calm black eyes are still very attractive.
Bei Bitang shook her head, stretched her neck, pushed her bangs back on top of her head, and prepared to wait for the bus.
Suddenly, she frowned, confused by another Asian face on the street.
Bei Bitang stared at Gu Wangxi for several seconds before she was sure that she was not mistaken and it was not an illusion.
She smiled and walked towards Gu Wangxi with confidence.
Gu Wangxi didn't just sit there and wait, but walked towards Bei Bitang.
Bei Bitang smiled faintly and asked gently, "Why are you here?"
Gu Wangxi also smiled and said, "I'm here to attend a friend's wedding."
Bei Bitang said in surprise: "I didn't expect you to have friends in Munich."
Gu Wangxi smiled without saying anything. He looked down at the rattan box in Bei Bitang's hand and asked, "Where are we going?"
Bei Bitang said happily, "I'm going to take the train to Wolfsburg for an internship."
The two talked as they walked.
Gu Wangxi jokingly said, "It seems that Miss Bei is doing well abroad."
Bei Bitang smiled shyly.
Gu Wangxi was silent for a moment, then hesitantly said, "Since you're going to take the train, I won't take up your time. I'm so glad to have met you by chance on this trip to Munich."
Gu Wangxi hadn't expected to meet Bei Bitang. He had only wanted to see where she was studying and hadn't intended to meet anyone. Unexpectedly, after standing outside the school for a while, he ran into Bei Bitang coming out.
Bei Bitang suddenly asked, "Are you still alone now?"
Bei Bitang didn't ask in detail, adding qualifiers like wife, fiancée, girlfriend, and lover, because she believed in Gu Wangxi's character.
Gu Wangxi shook his head and said, "Alone, what about you?"
Bei Bitang didn't say anything. She stopped, turned around, and looked at Gu Wangxi intently.
Gu Wangxi couldn't help but feel a little nervous under her gaze. His throat rolled up and down, and his voice was a little hoarse: "What's wrong?"
Bei Bitang stood on tiptoe, put her hands on Gu Wangxi's shoulders, raised her eyelids, her eyes were watery, and then she kissed Gu Wangxi's thin lips.
Gu Wangxi stood there, stunned.
But he reacted quickly in an instant, holding Bei Bitang's neck with one hand and taking Bei Bitang's suitcase from her back with the other hand.
The two kissed passionately, but their eyes were fixed on each other.
After an unknown amount of time, Bei Bitang felt like she couldn't breathe. She whimpered and patted Gu Wangxi's shoulder lightly.
Tell him, it's okay, let go.
Gu Wangxi used great patience to let go of the person in his arms.
Bei Bitang's red lips were slightly parted, her eyes were shining with water, her chest was heaving, and she took a minute to steady her breathing and heartbeat.
Bei Bitang quickly glanced at Gu Wangxi, bit her lip and whispered, "There's a hotel not far ahead."
Gu Wangxi held the box in one hand and Bei Bitang in the other, and ran with the person.
Bei Bitang followed him with a smile, looking at his back.
The hotel receptionist looked at the passionate couple, pointed to the room at the corner of the second floor, took out the key, and said, "The room is on the second floor."
The two of them rushed up the wooden stairs and slammed the door shut.
Gu Wangxi pressed Bei Bitang against the door panel, kissed her lips, and locked the door.
After kissing for a while, Bei Bitang pushed Gu Wangxi away and looked at the room.
The room is not big, the biggest part is the bed.
Bei Bitang turned around, smiled at Gu Wangxi, and said, "The bed is pretty good. Do you want to catch up first?"
That smile, that look, is hooking.
Gu Wangxi's breathing suddenly became rapid. He took a deep breath, then rushed towards Bei Bitang, kissing her hair, forehead, and nose...
All the way down, Gu Wangxi half-knelt, looking at her and kissing her delicate hands.
Bei Bitang couldn't help but raise her head, her neck tensed like a bow, her eyes closed, and she looked unbearable.
During the lull in the kiss, Gu Wangxi asked in a low voice, "What time is the train?"
Bei Bitang smiled, kissed the corner of his mouth, and said, "You still have three hours."
Gu Wangxi picked up Bei Bitang and placed her on the white bed sheet.
Bei Bitang got out of bed and wiped the roots of her hair with a handkerchief.
Gu Wangxi leaned lazily against the headboard, crossed his arms, pressed the back of his neck, and asked with a smile: "Do you want me to help you?"
Bei Bitang said nothing, put down her handkerchief, and quickly put on her clothes.
Gu Wangxi found another topic and said, "You have changed a lot."
Bei Bitang raised her head and smiled, then said confidently, "I think this change is good. I used to be so cautious."
Gu Wangxi's eyes darkened, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "It seems that you are very satisfied with your study abroad life and have adapted well to the living environment abroad."
Bei Bitang squatted down, put on her shoes, and said, "I'm not satisfied, I'm very satisfied. I feel free and fulfilled. Every day I feel like I'm improving little by little."
Gu Wangxi was silent for a few seconds, and the smile on his lips disappeared. He asked tentatively, "Do you want to stay in Germany?"
Bei Bitang answered seriously, "I plan to stay in Germany to work. My mother is in good health, and my two sisters can take care of small matters. They don't need me for the time being. I've already found a job after graduation."
Gu Wangxi's shoulders relaxed, and he lowered his hands from behind his head. He was no longer in a leisurely mood. He twitched the corners of his mouth and asked jokingly, "So, are you planning to find a foreigner?"
Bei Bitang said casually: "Well, it's not easy to get a card, especially since I'm Chinese."
Bei Bitang gets along well with her foreign classmates. She enjoys participating in social activities more than she did in China and has become good friends with her roommates.
Her roommates were more concerned about Bei Bitang's future development and often persuaded her to stay. They also wanted to introduce her to a German boyfriend and help her obtain permanent residence.
Bei Bitang handled this with ease, always saying "yes, sure." Once her roommates started to make a move, she'd find an excuse to cancel the meeting.
There was no way. Even if she had refused at the beginning, her roommate would not have listened. Instead, she would have kept buzzing in her ears. This was the best way to deal with it.
Gu Wangxi's expression changed and he became completely cold.
He refused to give up and continued to ask, "So what kind of person do you want to find?"
"She can cook, is a family-oriented woman, and is virtuous." Bei Bitang answered without hesitation, as if after careful consideration.
Now Gu Wangxi had nothing to say.
Bei Bitang stood up, picked up the suitcase on the floor, and said to Gu Wangxi, "I'm leaving first. I wish you a safe return home."
Gu Wangxi became even colder, but Bei Bitang had no time to care about his mood. She was in a hurry to catch the train. If she was late on the first day of internship, she would really be blinded by lust and deserve to be put to death.
In the spacious, bright and comfortable office, Bei Bitang finished a sandwich, stood up and picked up the water cup to get some water.
Sipping warm water in small sips, Bei Bitang looked at the green shade outside the window, and large patches of mottled sunlight shone on her face.
Suddenly, Bei Bitang seemed to remember something bad, her brows furrowed, and her face turned slightly pale.
The hotel room had a limited supply of condoms, and since both of them had been holding it in for so long, there simply weren't enough. The last time, Gu Wangxi didn't go in, but they were still doing it.
Bei Bitang knew that even if she didn't go in, there was no guarantee that she would get pregnant.
A look of hesitation appeared on her face, and Bei Bitang couldn't help biting her lip. She shouldn't be so unlucky.
No, no, my eldest and second sisters were both unable to conceive after marriage, and my second sister only had good news this year. She must have inherited her two sisters' constitution.
Bei Bitang shook her head and thought to herself. The last bit of sense of crisis in her heart prompted her to put down the cup of water and walk out to a pharmacy.
Sitting on the small garden bench, Bei Bitang looked at the medicine instructions.
I wanted to slap myself. I was such a jerk. I forgot such an important thing. I was so busy until now that I missed the best time to take follow-up measures.
If the fertilized egg has already been formed, wouldn't it harm the future fetus if she takes the medicine?
Bei Bitang's hand holding the paper cup gradually became cold.
After a moment, she stood up, took a deep breath, and threw the medicine and paper cup into the trash can.
In 1989, in a two-story villa in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The huge glass windows in the master bedroom let in large patches of golden sunlight, which spread onto the reddish-brown floor, and the white curtains moved slightly.
Two large suitcases were placed next to the wardrobe. The suitcases were open and contained a lot of clothes.
Bei Bitang took out a dark green sweater from the closet, turned around and said to his foreign girlfriend who was sitting on the small sofa, "Do you want this sweater? If not, I'll squeeze it in and take it back home."
Her hair was tied up loosely, her sleeves were rolled up to her elbows, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes were like rippling autumn water, gentle and elegant.
The foreign girlfriend pouted and said angrily, "Yes! This is my last farewell gift. I'd be a fool not to accept it!"
Bei Bitang smiled, then calmly took out another paper bag, folded the sweater quickly, and put it in.
The foreign girlfriend stood up and said angrily, "Bei, are you really going back to the East?"
Bei Bitang said gently: "I have accepted the company's transfer."
The foreign girlfriend folded her arms and said confidently, "With your ability and status, if you say you don't want to go, the company will definitely reconsider."
Bei Bitang put the last piece of clothing into the suitcase, closed the suitcase, and pressed it down with both hands.
The foreign girlfriend didn't have time to be angry and hurried over to help.
The two of them worked for a while, zipping up the packed suitcase.
Bei Bitang clapped her hands in satisfaction. She no longer needed to come because people from the post office would come to pick up the packages.
Bei Bitang took his foreign girlfriend's hand and coaxed her, saying, "Don't be angry, I promise to go on vacation with you every year. Come on, let's go downstairs, I'll make you some sweet and sour food."
Her foreign girlfriend couldn't understand why her best friend wanted to work in a developing country, even though that was her home country. Even as a recent immigrant, Bei Bitang was doing very well in Germany, something that even she, a local with roots, envied.
But she knew she couldn't persuade Bei Bitang, so she could only stop being angry and make the most of the time to spend time with her friends.
In August, the sun in Shanghai is scorching, Hongqiao Airport.
Zhu Yuxia and Guan Miaomiao, who work in the foreign trade department, held up a sign saying "welcome guests" and looked forward to the exit.
Even though there are not many domestic air travel options and flights are limited at this time, there are still crowds of people in Hongqiao Airport.
Above the blue sky and white clouds, an airplane came closer and closer, getting bigger and bigger, making the loudest roar, and slowly landed on the runway. Aviation enthusiasts outside the airport quickly raised their binoculars.
Bei Bitang held her daughter in one hand and pushed the stroller with the other. As a mother of a four-year-old child, she was already accustomed to traveling with such a heavy load.
Her daughter, wearing overalls and white sneakers, was sleeping soundly on her shoulder, her little face flushed from sleep.
Guan Miaomiao, who came to pick someone up, was immediately attracted by Bei Bitang. She looked at Bei Bitang, touched her companion with her hand, and said softly, "Look, which female comrade is so beautiful."
Zhu Yuxia joined the unit a year earlier than Guan Miaomiao, and can be considered half of Guan Miaomiao's senior. She wants her colleagues to be more steady and not forget their work.
Zhu Yuxia inadvertently followed Guan Miaomiao's gaze, but couldn't say anything.
The woman not far away was wearing a blue and white sportswear, with her hair tied up high, revealing her entire beautiful face. She was tall and slender, what a beautiful lady.
Her skin was as white as jade, and her black hair was either natural or she took great care of it. Every strand of hair revealed the pampered life of this person.
Not only is she beautiful, but she also has an outstanding temperament, is quiet and beautiful, and everyone who passes by can't help but look back at her.
Zhu Yuxia was still stunned when Guan Miaomiao said, "Wow, not only is she beautiful, she's also from a wealthy family. Sister Yuxia, look at her suitcases, they're all LV."
Zhu Yuxia couldn't help but look at Bei Bitang's cart, and noticed the classic old flowers on the outside of the box, feeling very envious.
As a young person in the unit, she often travels to Hong Kong on business. In her free time, she will also go out of the hotel to go shopping in Central.
She mustered up the courage to go into a luxury store where everything looked expensive. She was reluctant to buy even the cheapest scarf and wallet. After returning home, she made up her mind to save money and buy her first luxury item before she turned 30.
She didn't expect that there were people who were younger, prettier, richer, and seemed more educated than her.
She looked calm and composed, not a trace of travel fatigue. She looked as energetic as if she had just soaked in a hot spring. Perhaps she had just returned from a trip or shopping trip. Needless to say, there was a driver waiting for her outside.
It's like heaven and earth that I have to come to pick someone up in the scorching sun.
Zhu Yuxia has come into contact with many rich girls due to work, but his mind is always on the project and there is no such big fluctuation in his heart.
But when he thought of Ms. Bei Bitang, and thought about how he would be bullied again, he naturally felt resentful.
Zhu Yuxia and Guan Miaomiao's jobs sound glamorous and respectable, but only they know what it's like. Even when they complained to their family and friends, they didn't believe them.
Those foreigners, especially those from China, all looked very arrogant. Not to mention the two of them, the small clerks, even the big leaders had to coax those foreign businessmen to invest money to build the factory.
It would be bad enough if they just looked down on others, but some would go out of their way to make things difficult for them, being picky, nitpicking, and even changing their minds at the last minute to show their superiority.
Bei Bitang looked at the sign with her name on it, then saw the two young girls, and felt a little confused. Didn't she tell Dave not to pick her up at the airport?
On second thought, if someone from the company came to pick her up, given her friendship with Dave, he would definitely come himself and would never hand her over to anyone else, let alone two Chinese people. The branch employed very few Chinese people, and none of them were as good as the two girls in front of them.
Since we are here, we should make the best of it. Bei Bitang walked up to the people calmly and said with a smile, "Are you two here to pick me up?"
Zhu Yuxia and Guan Miaomiao watched the beautiful lady coming over, thinking that she was seeking help. They thought that if the beautiful lady needed any help, they could barely spare one person.
Unexpectedly, the beautiful lady was the one they were looking for.
Guan Miaomiao widened her eyes, swallowed, and said in a trembling voice: "You, you are Ms. Bei."
Bei Bitang smiled and nodded, saying, "My name is exactly the same as the one you're going to pick up. Who are you?"
Zhu Yuxia closed her mouth, then opened it again and said, "We're from the Municipal Foreign Trade Bureau. Our leader knew you were arriving in Shanghai today, so he sent us here to pick you up. He originally wanted to come himself, but he heard from Mr. Dave that you didn't want anyone to come, so he sent just the two of us."
As Zhu Yuxia spoke, she prayed in her heart that the person she was going to meet must be Miss Bei Bitang, as she looked so easy to get along with.
It's no wonder Zhu Yuxia and Guan Miaomiao are so cautious. Bei Bitang's group plans to build a factory in a developing country, investing in numerous production lines. If the factory is located in China, it will be the largest foreign investment project in recent years.
The group's branch is located in Shanghai, and the relevant departments must do their best to ensure that the project is implemented in Shanghai.
It can not only increase employment, expand the industrial chain, and increase tax revenue, but most importantly, it can also improve automobile production technology.
Zhu Yuxia and Guan Miaomiao's leader was far-sighted. As soon as they received the news that the branch management wanted to parachute a person in, they personally went to inquire about the background of this paratrooper and whether it was possible to start with her.
After learning that the headquarters valued Bei Bitang who volunteered more than Dave who was exiled to East Asia, Zhu Yuxia's department paid great attention to Bei Bitang and even knew how old she was when she stopped wetting the bed.
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