When Zhou Jie saw that it was Li Baolong who opened the door, a radiant smile bloomed on her face, as bright as spring flowers. She parted her lips slightly and said softly, "Brother Baolong, it's been so long! I heard you came to see me before." Li Baolong was momentarily stunned by Zhou Jie's captivating appearance, but quickly recovered and warmly welcomed her into the house, saying as they walked, "Sister Zhou Jie, I went to see you a few days ago, but when I got to the hair salon where you worked, I was told you weren't working there anymore. Later, I heard some rumors that you found a big boss and got married."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jie was slightly taken aback at first, then immediately covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her laughter as melodious as silver bells. She gave Li Baolong a playful glare and said, "Oh dear, those are all nonsense, don't believe them! Actually, I'm not married, and given my situation, I probably won't have the chance to get married in this lifetime. I do know a boss surnamed Niu; he's very rich, but naturally surrounded by beautiful women, he's not short of wives at all. As for me, I'm just one of his many mistresses, and also his secretary."
Zhou Jie said, "Let's go, Baolong, I'll treat you to a meal. It's been a long time, let's have a good chat."
The two slowly stood up and walked downstairs with light steps. They walked through the bustling streets and finally found a Sichuan restaurant in a relatively quiet location. Although the restaurant was small, the environment was peaceful and very pleasant.
Upon entering the restaurant, they chose a corner seat. The waiter warmly presented the menu, which they carefully browsed before ordering four classic Sichuan dishes and a delicious soup. At this point, Li Baolong broke the silence, asking, "Sister Zhou Jie, where do you live now? How can we contact each other in the future?" Before he finished speaking, Zhou Jie smiled slightly and elegantly reached into her bag, taking out a beautiful square box. This small box was even smaller than a typical cigarette case. Zhou Jie said softly, "This is my pager; the number is 126 Hu." Li Baolong quickly nodded in response and promptly wrote down the number. At the same time, he thought to himself, "This is really a good thing! I must buy one for myself someday."
Soon, the food was served, its aroma filling the air. The two men each opened a bottle of chilled beer, enjoying the delicious dishes and chatting amiably. Before they knew it, they had each downed a whole bottle of beer, their faces flushed slightly, already a little tipsy. After their meal, they staggered out of the restaurant, completely satisfied.
Zhou Jie's voluptuous and graceful figure was like a beautiful sight, attracting the attention of passersby. Seeing this, Li Baolong felt a little embarrassed and said to Zhou Jie with a hint of shame, "Sister, how about we take a walk in the park by the Tuojiang River? It's relatively quiet there." Zhou Jie readily agreed, smiling and replying, "Sure, but we can buy some fruit first. Wouldn't it be more pleasant to walk, eat, and chat?" So, the two of them headed towards a nearby fruit shop…
On the banks of the shimmering, ever-flowing Tuojiang River, there lies a lush, tranquil bamboo grove. This grove acts as a natural barrier, isolating the outside world from noise and disturbance. Behind this grove, Li Baolong and Zhou Jie sit side-by-side, like a couple deeply in love.
At this moment, Zhou Jie parted her lips slightly and said slowly, "Brother Baolong, I have no choice but to come to this point!" She lowered her head slightly, her eyes revealing a trace of helplessness and bitterness. "My family is very poor, and my father is ill and urgently needs money for treatment. I only work in a small barbershop, and the few hundred yuan I earn each month, after deducting daily expenses, leaves almost nothing, let alone any savings." Zhou Jie sighed softly as she said this.
“However, fate seemed to smile upon me once. Not long ago, I met Boss Niu. He fell in love with me at first sight and came to see me many times, sincerely inviting me to be his secretary. He promised to give me a salary of one thousand yuan every month, including all my food and lodging expenses. The most tempting thing is that Boss Niu is even willing to provide me with a brand new apartment for free, and it's even a high-end apartment with an elevator!” A hint of excitement appeared on Zhou Jie's face, but it was quickly replaced by worry.
“Normally, I still live a peaceful life on my own. He only comes to see me on weekends. We announce to the public that I am his secretary, but in reality, I don’t have to do any important work. I just accompany him to some social events on weekends.” Zhou Jie shook her head with a wry smile, and continued, “You know what? Boss Niu’s son is older than me, and he himself is almost sixty years old. It’s like an old bull trying to eat young grass, hahaha…” At the end, Zhou Jie couldn’t help but laugh out loud, but her laughter was tinged with self-mockery and desolation.
After hearing what Zhou Jie said, Li Baolong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a bright smile. He asked in a relaxed tone, "Then, sister, are you really willing to spend your whole life like this?"
Zhou Jie gently raised her head, looking at Li Baolong with tender yet firm eyes, and slowly said, "Baolong, little brother, all I hope for right now is to find a safe haven to rely on in the next two years. At least enough to send a few hundred yuan home every month so that our parents and family can have a little more comfort. When you grow up, will you look down on me because I'm getting old and my youth is fading?"
Upon hearing this, Li Baolong hurriedly waved his hands and replied solemnly, "Sister, don't worry! When I make money in the future, I will definitely make sure you return to your hometown in style and become the center of attention!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jie burst into laughter. She never imagined that Li Baolong's seemingly joking words would become a reality years later.
Just then, Zhou Jie, like a docile kitten, suddenly nestled gently into Li Baolong's broad, warm embrace, and whispered, "Little Baolong, hug me, I feel a little cold." Since his past relationship with Zhang Fang, Li Baolong had shed his former naivety and ignorance. Without hesitation, he opened his arms and tightly embraced the delicate Zhou Jie in his arms.
Li Baolong gazed at Zhou Jie's fair and delicate face. Her pink, petal-like lips trembled slightly, radiating a captivating charm. In that instant, a raging fire ignited within Li Baolong, his blood boiling. Finally, unable to suppress his surging emotions any longer, he lowered his head and kissed Zhou Jie's alluring lips. The two embraced tightly, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them, unwilling to let go of each other for a long time.
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