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Xi Jiang came back two days later. He didn't say a word to Xu Yu. He went upstairs, closed the door and rested for five hours.
Xu Yu prepared the meal and placed it on the table for him. She left a note saying she was going to the bookstore and went out.
He did go to the bookstore and flipped through some difficult and obscure love books, but finally gave up and picked up a comic book at random, found a seat to read it, read for an hour, and then got up and went home.
Xi Jiang went out without sending any message. The bowl was left on the table, proving that he had eaten.
Wang Li issued a new itinerary for Zhu Wenxu.
[I told you, Zhu Wenxu went to the hotel. After that, I stayed for a while. Guess who came? Xi Jiang! Xi Jiang is here again.]
Xu Yu: [What hotel?]
[Sanhe.]
Xu Yu: [Oh, that’s good.]
Wang Li: [What's your reaction? Aren't you still going to change your sponsor? If you don't work hard, what will happen if someone else takes over? I've been seeing Xi Jiang behind Zhu Wenxu these past few days. Is he a ghost?]
Xu Yu didn't reply.
I wish the two of them could be together, and Xi Jiang would get tired of me and give me freedom.
Xu Yu opened the computer and looked at all the places he wanted to go, then said goodbye to Xi Jiang and controlled the future. The beautiful mountains and rivers were all worth seeing.
He wanted to use the camera he had secretly saved up money to take photos and fill his hard drive with them.
Now, he wants to help Xi Jiang and Zhu Wenxu reconcile.
He put the AI photos into the hard drive, put the photo of the two of them into the USB drive, turned off the computer, changed his clothes and took a taxi to Sanhe Hotel.
It might get ugly, and it might get him into trouble, but it doesn't matter, Xu Yu, you are already trying very hard to embrace freedom.
Xu Yu comforted himself repeatedly.
But today and the last time we went to Sanhe Hotel, we encountered heavy rain and traffic jams. He sat in the back seat with his phone in hand, imagining what the situation would become if he showed up and questioned things.
He had seen a man who was in love but could not be loved. When he appeared in front of Xi Jiang, he was mocked by Xi Jiang and had no dignity at all. Xi Jiang drove the man away like throwing away garbage. Finally, he gently reminded Xu Yu not to learn these things, as this was not what a good child should learn.
The water was rushing, and the driver had no choice but to honk the horn several times: "Brother, are you in a hurry? It won't loosen up for a while. If you don't mind taking a detour, you can go around it."
Xu Yu had no objection: "Let's go around."
The driver turned the lights on and drove into the small road next to him. There were few lights in this area and it was very dark. Xu Yu watched the merged water flowing down. A middle-aged man appeared at the bend, supporting another woman.
He was hailing a taxi in the rain, and the passing car didn't stop for him. As the car sped past, Xu Yu hurriedly shouted, "Wait a minute."
The driver turned around and asked, "What's wrong, bro?"
"Go back." Xu Yu said, "Go back slowly, Master."
The driver backed up in confusion. When the car arrived in front of the two people, Xu Yu didn't care about getting wet in the rain. He pushed open the car door and rushed out, supporting the woman who was completely unstable.
"Uncle Liang, get in the car."
Uncle Liang was surprised: "Reporter Wang?"
He helped Uncle Liang help the somewhat demented woman get into the car. Seeing this, the driver hesitated: "Brother, do you know her? This woman looks a little..."
"You drive, I'll be responsible if anything goes wrong."
The driver listened and stepped on the accelerator: "Going to the hospital?"
Xu Yu asked: "Which hospital?"
"First People's Hospital will be fine," Uncle Liang said. "Thank you, Reporter Wang."
"You're welcome."
"We were taking a walk today, and nothing happened normally, but it started to rain. She ran inside when she saw the rain, and I almost couldn't hold her back. Oh, and that caused her to get sick again."
The woman looked even more haggard than Uncle Liang. Her eyes were unfocused, her face was wooden, and she was muttering to herself, but no one knew what she was saying.
Xu Yu patted Uncle Liang's hand: "As long as you're okay."
When the bus arrived at the station, Xu Yu paid the fare and helped hold the umbrella. Uncle Liang helped the woman walk, but both of them walked very slowly.
Xu Yu handed the umbrella to Uncle Liang: "Let Auntie lie on my back."
"How can this be done? It will tire you out."
"There's no time to worry about it. The rain is so heavy, Uncle Liang." Xu Yu said, "Come up."
"Come on, dear Mumu, lie down. Don't be afraid." Uncle Liang waited for his partner to climb up like he was coaxing a child, and he couldn't stop wiping away tears. "Thank you, Reporter Wang."
He didn't know how many times he had said thank you.
Xu Yu shook his head: "Don't be polite to me."
Xu Yu carried the woman to the emergency room and put her in the corridor. He then glanced at the hospital machine and helped her register.
Uncle Liang led the people in to see the doctor. Xu Yu sat in the corridor. Half of his body was soaked, and his mind was dizzy and blank.
After about ten minutes, Uncle Liang came out with someone. He asked the woman to sit down and said, "Reporter Wang, could you please keep an eye on my wife? I need to go through the hospitalization procedures."
Xu Yu stood up: "I'll help you."
"If you want to use the medical insurance, it will be more convenient for me. Please." Uncle Liang sighed and went to the payment window.
Xu Yu sat down, and the woman next to him patted her snow-white hair. Her eyes suddenly moved slowly over and she reached out to pat Xu Yu's head.
She spoke slowly: "Xiao...Xu, how...is your painting today?"
Xu Yu didn't understand: "Who is Aunt Mu calling?"
She said nothing more.
He followed Uncle Liang to send the patient to the inpatient department. Aunt Mu sat by the bed and let her face and hands be wiped. After being comforted by Uncle Liang, she took the medicine and lay down obediently.
"She's been like this ever since she suffered a setback." Uncle Liang said, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
"How could that be?"
"Thank you for today, Reporter Wang. It's too late, so I won't keep you here. You've been caught in the rain, so go home and take a good shower and rest."
After paying the bill and getting off the car, Xu Yu went home, but he was still confused. Xi Jiang hadn't come back yet. The house was cold and icy. After taking a shower, Xu Yu couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
The only person who frequently sent him messages on WeChat was Wang Li. Wang Li told him that Zhu Wenxu and Xi Jiang had an unpleasant communication, and Zhu Wenxu had a sour face when he left.
The next morning, Xi Jiang came back. He was wearing home clothes and took a bottle of Coke from the refrigerator. He sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked down at Xu Yu who was walking downstairs. "I heard that you went to the hospital last night?"
Xu Yu paused rubbing his head. He hadn't slept well since around four or five o'clock, and was still a little confused. "Well, I went to get the sleeping pills. I didn't get any without proof."
Xi Jiang then stood up and hugged Xu Yu from behind, resting his head lightly on her shoulder: "You smell so good, is it the shower gel from before?"
"I haven't changed it."
"It smells good, but why can't I sleep?"
Xu Yu made up an excuse: "I watched a horror movie the day before yesterday."
"Do you still watch horror movies?"
"I'm free." Xu Yu asked, "What do you want to eat?"
"No need to do it, just go pack up and we'll go out." Xi Jiang let go of him.
Xu Yu opened the refrigerator and the cold air rushed in, completely waking him up from his sleepiness.
"Going out?"
Xi Jiang smiled and rubbed her head against his face: "Did you forget? Didn't I say I would take you around when I get back from America?"
"Jiang Dan isn't going?" In the past, Xi Jiang would take her with him.
"She has to take an exam." Xi Jiang said, "I'll take her with me next time. Come on, I'll drive."
…
Xi Jiang took him to Tangquan, the largest in the suburbs, about the same size as Sanhe. He led Xu Yu through the hall and out onto the flat ground: "I'll introduce you to someone."
The flat land outside is modeled after a campsite, with colorful ribbons everywhere and other elements related to roses and wood. The top of the head is hung with small colorful glass lamps, and when you look up, it looks like an octopus.
Xi Jiang walked fast with his long legs, heading towards the crowd without looking back, not noticing that he had left Xu Yu behind.
"Long time no see, Mr. Xi."
"Long time no see, A-Lu. There's no Mr. Xi here, only brothers." Xi Jiang said, turning back, "Xu Yu, this is me—where are the people?"
A Lu chuckled: "There are so many people here, I guess I got separated from you."
Xi Jiang: “…”
A child?
The place was bustling with people.
Xu Yu was standing under a giant mushroom building. He had left his cell phone and bag in the designated room when he came in. The place was too big, so it was a bit troublesome to find someone.
"Don't cry, little boy. Where is your mother? I'll take you to the loudspeaker in front to call your mother." A kind girl was pulling a crying child forward.
Watching the child walking away, Xu Yu noticed the loudspeaker the girl had just mentioned. Should he use the loudspeaker to find Xi Jiang?
"You're lost too?"
Xu Yu retracted his steps: "Boss Zhu?"
"Can't find Xi Jiang?"
“…”
He didn't really want to admit it.
"Come with me." Zhu Wenxu said, "I'll take you there."
There are a lot of camping tents here, and the aisle has to go around the back of the tent. If the other party walks too fast, it is easy to lose the direction.
Zhu Wenxu walked exceptionally slowly. Xu Yu then realized that he was dressed quite casually, in a sleeveless vest and shorts, and without glasses, which made his face look even more superior.
"Be careful." Zhu Wenxu pulled Xu Yu, "Your eyes are going to fall out."
Xu Yu knew Zhu Wenxu was teasing her for peeking, and she suddenly felt hot. The girl who had just found the child was buying candy in the front, and her companion appeared beside her: "Where are you picking up the child?"
"I found it. It kept crying for its mother. I'll take it to the loudspeaker station later."
"You're so kind."
“…”
The surrounding area was filled with wooden stalls of all sizes, selling everything from food to gifts. Xu Yu was particularly curious about the loudspeaker station the girl mentioned. Was it the same as the school radio station?
After all, it's a bit strange to set up in a place like this, and it must be embarrassing to shout out the name in front of so many people.
Xu Yu couldn't help laughing. Zhu Wenxu next to him suddenly stopped and he almost bumped into him.
Before he could ask what was going on, Zhu Wenxu had already walked up to the cotton candy stand. Most of the buyers were girls and their partners, and when they saw a handsome guy coming to buy candy, they all looked over.
"Hello, I want a Pandora marshmallow."
The stall owner was very enthusiastic and made it in no time and handed it to Zhu Wenxu.
"for you."
Zhu Wenxu scanned the money and said, "Thank you."
When the marshmallow was handed to Xu Yu, there were "wow" sounds all around.
Xu Yu didn't answer: "Mr. Zhu..."
Zhu Wenxu didn't care about the expressions of those people at all, and looked puzzled: "Don't want to eat?"
"I didn't say I wanted to eat it." Xu Yu covered his face with the marshmallow.
"I saw you staring at the stall and thought you wanted to eat." Zhu Wenxu said, "I misunderstood."
"I don't."
He was watching the crying kid, when did he watch marshmallows?
"Still eating?"
"Eat." We can't waste it.
"Don't worry, this is not Xi Jiang's territory, and no one will tell him about things like marshmallows."
Xu Yu was confused: "I didn't mean that."
"I know, so you owe me a bottle of water."
Xu Yu: “…”
Mineral water addiction?
After walking a little further, we saw various display boards with cute fonts, reminding people not to harm the flowers and plants.
Xu Yu stuffed his mouth with cotton candy: "I think I saw Xi Jiang."
Zhu Wenxu: "I saw it too. I won't send you off."
"Aren't you going with me?" Xu Yu thought Xi Jiang was there too, and the two of them could communicate together.
"No." Zhu Wenxu's expression was unusually cold. "There are people I hate."
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