Chapter 177
From a three-good student to a five-good youth, Chu Jiujiu hasn't thought about how to deal with others for many years. Now that she suddenly picked up her old job, she felt quite unfamiliar.
Time passed minute by minute. Chu Jiujiu glanced at the wall clock and found that it was already nine o'clock. She blinked, stood up, walked to the bed, and picked up the receiver of the landline phone.
After she dialed the number, she waited patiently. At nine o'clock, the elderly usually go to bed, but Grandpa Han is a special old man. He is still awake and watching TV intently.
Grandma Han passed by him and said to him, "Look, look, just look every day."
Grandpa Han chuckled and did not refute her. At this time, the phone at home suddenly rang. In fact, Grandma Han was closer, but Grandpa Han did not dare to let Grandma Han work at this time. He quickly stood up and stretched his arms forward. After finally reaching the phone, he moved the phone over.
He asked, "Who?"
Chu Jiujiu said, "Grandpa Han, it's me."
Grandpa Han's originally calm expression suddenly changed. He smiled brightly and said, "Hey, Jiujiu, are you looking for Shengyi? He hasn't come back yet, but he should be soon. When he comes back, I'll have him call you back. Are you tired from the reception today? I heard you traveled a lot. When you come back, let your grandma take care of you."
Grandma Han put down what she was holding, moved closer to Grandpa Han's receiver, and asked him quietly, "What did Jiujiu say just now?"
Grandpa Han didn't answer her because Chu Jiujiu was talking.
"Grandpa Han, I'm not looking for Brother Shengyi, I'm looking for you. When we went to Panjiayuan today, we ran into two people selling counterfeit goods. Someone in the exchange group was cheated by them. They've both been arrested and are probably going to be in trouble. Grandpa Han, can you help them? Fines or detention are fines, just don't let them suffer."
Grandpa Han was stunned for a moment. "Well, this is not a big deal. Grandpa will help you with it. But Jiujiu, why are you so concerned about these two people?"
Chu Jiujiu replied, "The person who forged it is a child, not even grown up yet. I feel sorry for him, but I also think he's quite capable. I want to meet him when he gets out of the police station. He has such ability, so he should continue to study hard. When he gets out, there will be plenty of places that want him. Our institute is also in need of such talent. No matter what he does, it's better than forging."
So that was the reason. Grandpa Han readily agreed, "Okay, if he's talented, we should protect him. As for the child, that's even easier. We can find a few people to educate him and make sure he doesn't do it again."
Knowing that the matter was resolved, Chu Jiujiu said sweetly to Grandpa Han: "Thank you, Grandpa!"
Grandpa Han laughed so hard that his body shook, and every wrinkle on his face was squeezed: "Why thank me? We are all family, there is no need to thank me for such a small thing."
"Yeah, you're right. Then I won't disturb your rest. Go to bed early and don't watch Peking Opera."
After she hung up the phone, Grandpa Han still felt a little reluctant. After all, Chu Jiujiu rarely called him specifically. He put down the receiver reluctantly and looked up. He saw Grandma Han looking at him with contempt.
"Jiujiu is only home a few days a year, and even she knows that you never stop watching Peking Opera. From now on, just live your life with TV and Peking Opera!"
Grandpa Han: “…”
Regardless of age, wives always dislike some of their husbands' little hobbies. Grandpa Han touched his nose. He had watched the Peking Opera broadcast today dozens of times, but he still wanted to watch it again.
Grandma Han just said that. She is so old and has some hobbies, and no one will stop her. Grandma Han is in the habit of finding fault with Grandpa Han. If one day she stops, not only will she be unhappy, but Grandpa Han will be unhappy too.
She went back to sleep, and Grandpa Han continued to sit firmly on the Spring and Autumn Chair. Neither of them took Chu Jiujiu's words to heart. Just as Grandpa Han said, it was just a trivial matter and not worth mentioning.
The next day, Grandpa Han didn't go to find the person in charge in person. He just told Secretary Wang not to make things difficult for those two people. Then, the next day, the boy who made the counterfeit goods was released.
The person who sold the fake goods will be imprisoned for a while longer, which is what he deserves.
Chu Jiujiu did not go to find the little boy so quickly. She had to accompany the exchange group for two more days. The next two days went smoothly. They visited some of the most famous attractions in the capital and climbed the Great Wall. On the third night, Chu Jiujiu and others sent them to the airport. A special plane would take them to Xianyang, and the reception team there was already on standby.
Finally, all these ancestors were sent away. Before leaving, Chu Jiujiu shook hands with these people one by one. Some were more enthusiastic and even gave hugs. Other team members could not accept such etiquette and their bodies were stiff. Chu Jiujiu did not have such a reaction. She patted the other people's backs and smiled happily.
I'm liberated, how can I not be happy?
When it was Mike's turn, the two of them hugged each other lightly. Then, Mike suddenly said to Chu Jiujiu, "Jiujiu, thank you for hosting us these past few days. You're a very smart girl. I don't know why you're so interested in Wanhe, but I want to remind you that Wanhe is really amazing. She's like a rose on a cliff—powerful, beautiful, and dangerous."
Chu Jiujiu was stunned. She thought Mike didn't notice her unusual attention to Meng Wanhe. It turned out that he not only noticed it, but also discovered her deeper hostility towards Meng Wanhe.
After a moment of silence, Chu Jiujiu smiled again. "Roses can't grow on cliffs. Roses can only live in greenhouses. Thank you for your kindness. I wish you a safe journey on your next journey."
Standing in the open space nearby, Chu Jiujiu watched these people board the plane. The plane was about to take off. The airport was extremely empty and the wind around could almost blow people over. Chu Jiujiu retreated with everyone. Before the plane took off, she waved to the plane for the last time. Only after she was sure that the people on the plane could no longer see them did Chu Jiujiu put away the polite smile on her face and stretched hard.
"I'm so tired! Teacher, can I go home now? I have a make-up day tomorrow, so we'll see you the day after tomorrow. Goodbye, teacher~"
She asked and answered her own questions, not caring what the teacher said. She watched her run away, and the teacher didn't call her back.
Because everyone else was in the same situation as Chu Jiujiu, and as the teacher leading the team, she was so tired that she didn't even want to lift her arms.
After returning home, Chu Jiujiu slept soundly all night. At six o'clock in the morning, she woke up refreshed.
Han Shengyi had classes this morning, so Chu Jiujiu had breakfast at home before slowly going to school. She was waiting downstairs where Han Shengyi was. People came out of the building one after another, saw Chu Jiujiu, and greeted her.
"Waiting for Han Shengyi again?"
Chu Jiujiu smiled, "Yes."
The person who asked the question walked away with a look of envy and jealousy. Why didn't he have such a good partner who was not only beautiful, but also clingy and well-behaved?
This classmate only saw Chu Jiujiu's surface but not her inner self. He thought Chu Jiujiu was a beautiful and gentle kitten, but in fact she was an energetic puppy who would destroy the house at any time.
Seeing Han Shengyi, Chu Jiujiu's eyes lit up and she quickly rushed over. Without waiting for Han Shengyi to speak, she said, "Brother Shengyi, let's go climb the Great Wall!"
Han Shengyi: “…”
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The reason why the Great Wall is called the Great Wall is that, firstly, it is a small city, and secondly, it is extremely long. In addition to the well-known passes, there are many unknown passes standing on the Great Wall. Their scenery is also good, but a little niche.
But no matter which section of the Great Wall, they all have one thing in common: they are difficult to climb, extremely difficult to climb.
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When Chu Jiujiu was climbing with the exchange group before, she saw a particularly beautiful scenery. Just looking at it from afar, she thought it was beautiful, but she was afraid that the exchange group would get tired and collapse halfway, so they didn't go. Now that the exchange group has left, Chu Jiujiu plans to go again.
Han Shengyi was numbly dragged away by her without even having lunch. They bought two pancakes on the way and set off together. Han Shengyi had become accustomed to Chu Jiujiu's habit of making trouble whenever she thought of something. The only consolation was that every time she didn't just make trouble for others, she also made trouble for herself.
Chu Jiujiu swore that the scenery was beautiful, but after they climbed up, they found that the beautiful place was far away from the Great Wall. Standing on the Great Wall, they could only see a lush scene full of trees. It was okay to take a look at it, but after looking at it for a long time, it became boring.
Lying on the city wall, Chu Jiujiu was very disappointed, "So it's not here. I came here for nothing."
Han Shengyi comforted her, "It's not a wasted trip, let's watch the sunset here."
Chu Jiujiu tilted her head and looked at him.
Han Shengyi blinked slightly, "What's wrong?"
"I suddenly realized that you are particularly accommodating to me."
Han Shengyi raised his eyebrows: "Are you sure you just discovered it now?"
Chu Jiujiu laughed and said, "I discovered it ten years ago."
Turning her gaze back to the distance, looking at the mountains that blocked her view, Chu Jiujiu sighed, "Ten years have already passed in a flash. I now feel the fleeting feeling that the ancients often described. Time flies by too fast. I want it to slow down, but I also want it to speed up."
Han Shengyi asked: "Why do you want to go faster?"
After hearing this question, Chu Jiujiu didn't answer immediately. She smiled first, then said, "Because... it seems that when time speeds up, everything will proceed in the most smooth way, and accidents will not be able to keep up with the speed of time. And I can continue to live peacefully and happily like I am now."
This section of the Great Wall has not been repaired and is far worse than a tourist attraction. No one comes here at all. With no one here, Chu Jiujiu becomes a little bolder. She slowly leans into Han Shengyi's arms, hugging his back tightly with both hands.
"Brother Shengyi, I really, really, really want to spend my whole life with you. I like you, I like you so much. I've loved you since I didn't even know what love meant. Ten years, three thousand six hundred and fifty days, eighty seven thousand six hundred hours, even if I break it down into larger numbers, I still feel it's not enough. I want to have ten more years with you."
Chu Jiujiu rubbed her face against Han Shengyi's chest. Her voice was soft, and Han Shengyi's heart also became soft. Chu Jiujiu seldom said such words, but she said so much at once, and Han Shengyi was almost unable to bear it.
Before his soul was so excited that it was about to soar to the sky, he calmed himself down a little. He lowered his head and asked Chu Jiujiu who was acting coquettishly to him: "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
Chu Jiujiu's sweet words and love words are similar in nature. She will only say them when she has something to ask for. She said so many in one breath today, I'm afraid this is not a small matter.
Han Shengyi saw through her trick so quickly. Chu Jiujiu paused and raised her head. She gave Han Shengyi a dry smile and said, "It's nothing. I just wanted to bait him."
This was the first time Han Shengyi had heard these four words. He thought for a second and asked her, "Does it mean to play the long game and catch the big fish?"
"Smart!" Chu Jiujiu quickly praised him, "Playing the long game to catch a big fish is illegal, so we have to catch her. Also, I want to be the bait on the hook myself."
Before Han Shengyi could react, Chu Jiujiu quickly explained, "Because only I can guarantee that everything will be foolproof! For the sake of our future peace of mind, please allow me to make a small sacrifice. I promise I'll never do something like this again!"
Han Shengyi sneered and pried open her arms that were hugging him, "I knew it."
"Don't even think about it!"
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