Chapter 62
In 1980, there were not many high-rise buildings in Guangzhou, and there were only two or three bright buildings in the original old concession area. Because of this, the newly topped-out hotel building could be seen from afar.
"What a magnificent building!" The little sister looked up and pointed at the top of the building and said, "Is this the tallest building?"
"Well, it's pretty tall." Chen Lanjun explained, "Hong Kong and foreign countries should have taller buildings."
Zheng Mei smiled and pulled her younger sister aside: "You should also learn from your sister and study hard. There will be many tall buildings for you to see in the future. Be careful, there are too many people in front of you, don't get squeezed."
There were so many people, shoulder to shoulder, and people wearing blue cloth clothes were still walking towards the intersection in the distance.
Chen Zhisheng guessed: "Why, is it market day here today? There are so many people going to the market."
A passerby grinned and kindly reminded: "There is no market in this area. It used to be full of businesses and things like that. The location is great. Today is the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the big hotel. We came here because we heard there will be a lot of fun. Hurry up and get a seat in the front."
The hustle and bustle of the place naturally attracted people. Chen Lanjun and her group were pushed forward by the crowd.
Zheng Mei held her younger sister's hand with one hand and Chen Lanjun's hand with the other, and asked as they walked: "Cutting the ribbon? What ribbon cutting?"
"It's a good luck ritual before opening a business." Chen Lanjun explained briefly.
But I was thinking, since it is a ribbon-cutting ceremony, then Shao Qinghe should be there, right?
No, what does his attendance have to do with me? Chen Lanjun shook her head. This man seemed reliable in big matters, and he would not jump off the stage to find her.
Besides, with so many people around, who can see who?
When Shao Qinghe appeared on the red carpet of the hotel building, Chen Lanjun silently took back her previous words. Well, as the protagonist of this ribbon-cutting ceremony, Shao Qinghe was hard to ignore.
There was a slight commotion among the crowd, with people exclaiming "handsome guy" and "so cool". Some people also asked, "Is this a star invited from Hong Kong?"
"Maybe?"
"Bullshit, it's their boss. Look, he's holding a pair of scissors in his hand."
Under the bright sun, Shao Qinghe, dressed in a suit and tie, took the scissors handed to him by the staff, and the golden pattern on his tie was dancing with light.
There were so many people in front that Chen Lanjun had to stand on tiptoe to see. From the audience, Shao Qinghe's expressionless face looked particularly noble, and it was obvious that he was not easy to get close to.
Even though he was among the crowd and in such a lively environment, he still looked detached and indifferent.
Chen Lanjun looked at him quietly and subconsciously pressed her jacket pocket. There was a pen in her pocket, which was the one that Shao Qinghe had left behind.
Although she estimated that it would be difficult to have a chance to meet him, she still took the pen with her, thinking that if they could meet again, she would return the pen to Shao Qinghe.
I didn't expect that even though we meet now, one of us is on the stage and the other is in the audience.
The host's loud and clear voice rang out: "Let us invite Mr. Shao to come and cut the ribbon for the hotel. Welcome——"
Amid the warm applause, Shao Qinghe raised his head slightly. Chen Lanjun held her breath for a moment, because at this moment Shao Qinghe's gaze was directed towards where she was.
Can you see it?
There are so many people here, you can’t see it, right?
Across the noisy voices and the crowd, Shao Qinghe's eyes met hers.
The next moment, that cold and arrogant face suddenly showed a faint smile as if touched by the spring breeze.
A pair of golden scissors cut the big red ribbon.
The silk ribbon fell quietly to the ground, without a sound.
Chen Lanjun lowered her eyes, touched her hair uncomfortably, and said to Zheng Mei: "It's almost over, why don't we go first? There will be too many people later and we will have to squeeze out again."
"Oh well."
She walked faster than usual and left in a hurry before the show ended.
After strolling around with their family, they returned to the guesthouse.
The younger sister was still not satisfied: "I want to see more, those buildings and that stone road are very interesting!"
Zheng Mei smiled and said, "Your sister is tired. She has to go to university tomorrow. If her feet get blisters, won't her classmates laugh at her? I'm tired too."
She ordered Chen Zhisheng: "Or, you can accompany my younger sister for a walk while my second sister and I take a nap here."
"I will definitely follow Comrade Zheng Mei's instructions."
Chen Zhisheng took his little sister out, and the lady at the front desk reminded them: "Shop around for another hour or two and come back. My son and his friends have agreed to treat Sister Lan to dinner together tonight."
"How can this be so embarrassing?"
"It's my duty. Don't be late. I'm already picking vegetables."
After father and younger sister left, only Zheng Mei and Chen Lanjun were left in the room.
With nothing to do, Chen Lanjun took out a book and flipped through it casually.
Zheng Mei cleared her throat and said, "Second sister, come here. I have something to tell you."
Chen Lanjun was puzzled, but she also sat down next to her: "What's wrong?"
"Well, now that you're in college, there are some things I, as your mother, should talk to you about."
Zheng Mei hesitated for a rare moment: "When I married your father, I wasn't much older than you are now."
Chen Lanjun glanced at her and closed the book: "So..."
"Oh, there's nothing bad to say."
Zheng Mei scratched her hair, sat up straight, and said, "Look, I made you so pretty, and you have such good character and talent, so it's normal for a boy to like you. If you really meet the right one and want to be friends, you can."
"But you can't let it interfere with your own business." Zheng Mei said seriously, "Your studies and business belong to you. If love makes you happy, you can try it, but you can't let it interfere with other important things. You can't let it hurt your body or your heart. Do you understand?"
Chen Lanjun laughed out loud: "I know."
"I'm talking to you seriously."
"Yes." Chen Lanjun held Zheng Mei's hand, "I know."
She was doing this for her own good. It was not an excuse some parents use to cover up their selfishness, but she really wanted her daughter to live the life she liked.
Just like before her rebirth, Chen Lanjun had never been in love or married, and Zheng Mei had remained silent.
She only mentioned it once: "If you really ask me what I hope for, I really hope you can get married and have children. It's not because of some nonsense like girls can't stay together after they grow up or continue the family line. Don't listen to those gossips. As a mother, I just hope that you can enjoy the happiness of being with the boy you like and the happiness of raising children, because your arrival has definitely brought a lot of happiness to your mother."
"But, in the final analysis, it's your own business. If you feel happier doing something else, then choose what you like. It's always better to live the life you want."
The words at that time were still ringing in her ears. Chen Lanjun snuggled up to Zheng Mei's arms like a child: "Mom, you are so kind."
"What nonsense! She's not my daughter. If I don't treat you well, who should I treat well?"
Zheng Mei stroked Chen Lanjun's hair lovingly: "Hey, after you started studying here, I'll get to see you less and less. You must take good care of yourself, okay?"
"I know."
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