Gu Chengfeng lay quietly on one side, his thoughts flying back to the past.
"That year, I was fourteen years old, and my neighbor's little sister Bai Siyuan was thirteen years old and had just started junior high school."
"At that time, a group of girls and boys from our compound went to Jingshan Park to play together. There was a lot of pushing and shoving, and a gangster bumped into us."
"That little thug lived in the Shichahai area. He was not that old, only about fifteen or sixteen years old, and was just a small leader. He fell in love with Bai Siyuan at first sight and deliberately came after her to force Siyuan to date him."
"Siyuan definitely didn't want to, so this guy took advantage of the crowd and made some advances towards Siyuan. I couldn't stand it, so I went up and hit him with a club!"
As Gu Chengfeng spoke, his Beijing accent began to come out.
Shen Sisi knew that he had always been a loyal person, but she didn't expect that he was so brave at the age of fourteen and would risk his life for his friends.
"I started the fight first, and the kids from our compound followed closely behind. We fought each other. I remember that there were seven or eight of us and nearly ten of them. The fight was so intense that we were finally separated by the patrol team."
"You know what happened next. We were all under 18, and the police couldn't do anything. They just gave us a warning and let us go back."
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"At that time, my father was furious and didn't listen to my explanation at all. He picked up a weapon and beat me. In a rage, he sent me to my aunt's house in Lin County."
Gu Chengfeng was clearly willing to risk his life for his friend, but somehow the rumor spread that he was jealous of Bai Siyuan.
Shen Sisi was also deeply saddened after hearing this. It was really terrible to spread false information.
"So, there is really nothing between you and Bai Siyuan?" Shen Sisi asked.
Gu Chengfeng hummed nervously: "Really not!"
Before she knew it, a faint smile spread across the corners of her mouth, and she muttered, "That's good..."
Gu Chengfeng's hand quietly moved closer from under the quilt and hooked her little finger: "So... do you agree to hold the wedding?"
Shen Sisi hummed softly. Before Gu Chengfeng could say anything else, she shyly smothered herself under the quilt and said, "Go to sleep."
That night, she slept very soundly, and so did Gu Chengfeng, so much so that he woke up late.
When Shen Sisi woke up, Gu Chengfeng was still lying in bed.
She turned over and accidentally touched something very strange. She shuddered with fear. This was...
After realizing what it was, Shen Sisi's face turned red.
Didn’t Gu Chengfeng say that he was not capable? Did he lie to her?
Feeling something strange on his body, Gu Chengfeng woke up from his sleep.
"Awake?" His lazy voice revealed a hint of fatigue, teasing people without knowing it.
Just as Shen Sisi was hesitating about how to start, Gu Chengfeng looked at the watch beside his pillow and said, "We're going to be late!"
He jumped up quickly, got up and put on his clothes: "Sisi, you sleep a little longer, I'll go over first."
Before leaving, Gu Chengfeng seemed to remember something and turned back to say, "The person who handles the formalities will come to your house to find you later."
Shen Sisi nodded woodenly, still shrouded in great shock, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.
Looking at Gu Chengfeng's energetic back, did he really lie to her?
After Gu Chengfeng left, Shen Sisi stayed in bed for a while. Thinking that the person who was going to handle the formalities should be here soon, Shen Sisi got up and washed up.
Just after finishing breakfast, there was a knock on the door.
"Excuse me, is this Captain Gu's home?"
Shen Sisi hurriedly opened the door: "Come on~"
She opened the door and saw a thin and weak boy standing outside. He was not very old, but his eyes were bright and lively.
"Sister, my name is Jinshan. Captain Gu asked me to accompany you to handle the formalities. You must be Captain Gu's lover!" The young man was quite sweet-mouthed and very outgoing.
Shen Sisi nodded and invited him in for a cup of tea. He waved his hand: “Thank you, sister. Let’s go and handle the formalities quickly. After we finish the formalities, I will invite sister to have tea.”
He has a very cheerful personality and at first glance you can tell that he is a man who gets things done efficiently and is not fussy about details.
"Xiao Jin, I'm sorry for the delay. What do I need to prepare?"
Jinshan came prepared and made a list: "Just bring these documents and follow me."
After thinking about it, I found that Jinshan was quite thoughtful.
"good!"
Shen Sisi took her ID and money and followed Jinshan out.
First go to Cotton Lane to find Old Zhang, and then go together to handle the formalities.
With Jinshan's familiarity with the place, they finished the procedures in just one morning. When Shen Sisi got the business license and the land use certificate for the land, it felt like a dream.
"Thank you, Xiao Jin, and thank you, old man!" Shen Sisi said she would treat the two of them to a meal no matter what.
"Why don't we go eat mutton hotpot!" Shen Sisi suggested.
Jinshan didn't want to reject her kindness, so he volunteered and said that he knew a mutton restaurant where the meat was tender, fresh and affordable.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Shen Sisi put all the documents into her backpack and took a few people to a restaurant.
While eating the delicious and hot mutton hotpot, the group slowly started talking.
It turns out that Jinshan is also a miserable man. He has been neglected by his father and mother since he was a child. He has been out to make a living very early. He is considered a know-it-all in Jiangcheng. If you ask him about something, you will know the answer.
Moreover, he knew Cao Hua, Dong Xiaojiang, Wang Xiaodao and others, and even Cheng Biao had dealt with him.
Shen Sisi marveled at Jinshan's strength, but also felt sorry for his difficulties.
Jinshan is young, but he lives a very free and easy life. He raised his glass and said, "Sister Sisi, it's nothing. It's all in the past. As the saying goes, a light boat has sailed over thousands of mountains. There is no hurdle in life that cannot be overcome."
"My parents don't love me, so I love myself. I don't have a home, so I'll just build a small home for myself. What's the big deal..."
Shen Sisi admired his attitude, which was free and easy and sunny. She also raised her glass, but she drank Arctic Ocean soda: "Jinshan, your attitude is really great. Many people nowadays will be devastated when they encounter a little setback. There are not many people like you who can quickly let go and move forward courageously."
Old Zhang also smiled and looked at the two of them: "With this kind of determination, you can accomplish anything!"
"Oh old man, I'm borrowing your good words!"
The three of them clinked glasses, and Chen Sisi looked at the bubbles rising in the glass bottle before taking a big gulp.
Jinshan drank the wine in the glass, then put it down, wiped the corner of his mouth, and his eyes revealed an open-minded look that came from someone who had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
At this time, Old Zhang put down the cup and said seriously: "Comrade Shen, don't forget what you promised me. My group of old friends are waiting for you to call them to work!"
Shen Sisi asked him where all his old friends were and how to contact them.
Old Zhang mentioned a name: "Go find Old Li in Cotton Lane, he will make the connection for you."
When Jinshan heard about Old Li, he asked, "Is it the one with the big black mole on his face?"
Old Zhang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, that's him."
Jinshan slapped his thigh and said, "I know this person, Sister Sisi, I'll go and make the contact for you!"
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