Even though they hadn't seen each other for several years, Gu Wei recognized Qin Zhiman at a glance. She was wearing a plain dress, white strappy high-heeled sandals, and her short hair was styled to be fluffy.
With the passage of time, her appearance has become even more outstanding, and her temperament has also changed significantly.
Clearly, Qin Zhiman hadn't expected to have such a chance encounter with Gu Wei here.
Looking at Gu Wei, who was as handsome as ever and even more charming than before, her lips trembled slightly. Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, she blinked hard before revealing a faint smile and saying, "Long time no see."
Gu Wei's feelings were somewhat complicated. He smiled and nodded, "It really has been a long time. I heard you went abroad to study. Is this a return after completing your studies? Or..."
Qin Zhiman brushed her bangs aside. "I wouldn't call it a complete return from my studies, but this time I plan to stay in the country and not leave. Stop talking about me, how about you? You seem to be a successful person now."
Gu Wei waved his hand, "What successful person? He's just a lone wolf, a self-employed individual."
"You're too modest, how could that be..." Qin Zhiman licked her lips and asked, "Are you here on business, or to do business?"
Gu Wei replied, "I've settled down here and opened a shop."
Qin Zhiman's eyes lit up instantly. "That's great! I really didn't expect to run into you like this. Could you please tell me your number?"
As she spoke, her gaze swept over the mobile phone in Gu Wei's hand.
Gu Wei, of course, felt embarrassed to refuse, and directly exchanged phone numbers with her.
He also made plans to bowl, and soon waved goodbye to Qin Zhiman.
Even after Gu Wei turned and left, and walked a distance away, he could still feel a warm gaze on him, and an inexplicable emotion rose in his heart.
Qin Zhiman watched Gu Wei's figure disappear before her eyes, then left the bowling alley with a mix of melancholy and joy.
Upon seeing Gu Wei arrive, Ke Yi and Qiao Xinghai, who had recently come from the forest area, quickly put down their bowling balls to greet him.
In particular, Qiao Xinghai's movements were stiff and unnatural, with his hands and feet moving in unison.
Gu Wei smiled gently and said, "Brother Qiao, we're old friends, not new acquaintances, so don't be shy or nervous."
"Okay." Qiao Xinghai wiped the sweat from his forehead, swallowed, and said, "The key is that this is the first time I've ever been to such a high-class place. It's like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden. I can't take it all in."
Gu Wei and Ke Yi exchanged a glance and both showed a friendly smile.
"You'll get used to it after coming here a few more times."
"Yes, there's really nothing special about this place. It's just that the space is a bit bigger, the decor is a bit nicer, and the price is a bit higher."
With their encouragement, Qiao Xinghai's expression relaxed considerably. "It has to be the capital. The forest area just can't compare. Once I've done well working with Lao Ke, I'll bring my wife and kids here to live."
Gu Wei had already heard that Qiao Xinghai's workplace was failing, which was why he came to Beijing to make a living. Upon hearing this, he said, "It'll definitely be fine. Besides, it feels much easier than your job hauling timber, and you won't have to endure the freezing cold."
Qiao Xinghai felt greatly encouraged and his spirits lifted. "Yes, it's not that cold here. Unlike the forest area, where it's minus thirty or forty degrees Celsius."
The three of us played bowling and chatted, and time flew by.
After playing two rounds, they left together to have dinner.
Drinking is inevitable during the meal.
After a couple of drinks, Qiao Xinghai started talking and told Gu Wei in detail about many people he knew.
Although Gu Wei has maintained contact with Zhao Dajiang and the others ever since he moved to the capital with Gu Jianguo and the others.
But we rarely meet in person, and when we do talk on the phone, we only talk about the main points, so I'm still very curious and concerned about how everyone is doing.
When Gu Wei heard that Zhao Dajiang and Tang Jiamei were getting a divorce, he was not surprised at all, and even felt that it was expected.
"Did they get divorced when you left home?"
Qiao Xinghai shook his head, "No. Many relatives and friends are trying to reconcile us. I don't know what's wrong with Uncle Zhao, he's determined to get a divorce. But Aunt Zhao is silent, crying and shouting that she absolutely refuses to get a divorce."
Gu Wei guessed that something must have happened that was the last straw that broke the camel's back, otherwise Uncle Zhao wouldn't have been so resolute.
When he recalled Aunt Zhao, who was kind and simple and brought him water and food, he couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.
No one is static.
When Gu Wei returned home after eating and drinking his fill, he told Gu Jianguo and the others what he had heard.
Gu Jianguo sighed, "Dajiang hasn't had it easy these past few years. He used to be such a good-tempered person, but his wife has driven him to the brink. Maybe it's because she wants a grandson..."
Li Guizhi also agreed, "That's right. Otherwise, at such an old age, it would be embarrassing to get a divorce. Even if there isn't much affection left, one should just endure it."
Although they knew about this, they naturally had to pretend they knew nothing when they contacted Zhao Dajiang.
Two days later, Gu Wei flew to Haicheng again.
The second round of stock subscription certificate lottery has been completed.
He had a considerable number of subscription certificates that had been successfully won in the lottery.
They bought some new stocks again.
In the VIP room of the securities company, Gu Wei ran into Qin Zhiheng, whose hair was cut very short.
Qin Zhiheng was very grateful to and fond of his younger brother Gu Wei, and immediately greeted him with a smile.
While exchanging pleasantries with him, Gu Wei carefully examined Qin Zhiheng's appearance and features, and became increasingly certain that this person resembled Qin Zhiman.
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