troublemaker

Chapter 37 Chinese New Year

Zhao Chuxi could finally rest for a period of time during the Chinese New Year holiday. Zhao Chuxi's life was extremely comfortable. Zhao Chuxi had never been so relaxed in Xi'an for so long. During the day, he read books, read newspapers, chatted and spanked, and at night, Han Sanqiang and the others kept watch to let Zhao Chuxi sleep.Zhao Chuxi didn't refuse. After waking up at six o'clock in the morning, he went for a walk under the city wall before changing shifts. He didn't dare to be too lazy and kept his sleep time no more than seven hours.

The atmosphere of the New Year on the street is getting stronger and stronger. The shopping malls are full of people in the last few days. There are rows of luxury cars at the entrance of the China World Trade Center Spring Plaza. Back to the Tang Dynasty, the only big difference between New Year’s Eve in big cities and Fenghuang Village is the restriction on setting off firecrackers. In the past, the children in Fenghuang Village had already had firecrackers in the snow at this time, but occasionally at night on the construction site of the South Gate. A few naughty children's firecrackers could be heard.

Hu Feng took the train back to northern Shaanxi on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, that is, at noon on Tuesday, while He Ping stayed on the construction site. North Yan'an and South Yulin are relatively poor. Except for the rich and oily North Yulin, capable men in those places have tried their best to escape from there these years. Bitterness, and there is always a chance to eat and wear warm, which is much better than in the Loess Plateau with the hair facing the loess and the back facing the sky.The city is developing faster and faster, and the transformation of Xi'an's urban villages and the overall relocation of nearby villages have created a group of rich people. Zhao Chuxi can hear He Ping telling them that they will be demolished and relocated to his girlfriend's village soon. Urge them to get married. In this way, one more person can be counted when the demolition comes. One more person means that there may be an extra house of 10 RMB. It is impossible and will not have such a daydream.

Reading history makes one wise. Recently Zhao Chuxi began to read "Historical Records". As far as the animals who have studied with that man for a few days, it is estimated that nine out of ten sentences do not understand. Zhao Chuxi is relatively familiar with "Historical Records". The old monk has two boxes of books. It is said that the old monk escaped into the mountain opposite Fenghuang Village When I was in the old temple, apart from some old clothes, I brought these two boxes of books, including the legendary masterpiece "Historical Records". When I was a child, the old monk would read a passage to Zhao Chuxi when he was very interested, but it was not compulsory. Zhao Chuxi was required to finish reading. Zhao Chuxi had never had the opportunity to read it carefully from beginning to end. After entering the big city, Zhao Chuxi felt more and more disparity between himself and others. I regret that I didn't clean up the old monk's two boxes of books and the scriptures that already existed in the temple. At that time, the most indispensable thing was time, and now the most lacking thing is time.

On the evening of the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, Zhao Chuxi, who thought he would not go to Shanshuiqing again during this time, was called by Uncle Yu. On the phone, Uncle Yu said that the behind-the-scenes boss of Shanshuiqing had returned from Macau and wanted to see him.Zhao Chuxi was a little surprised that this big boss who was so unpredictable was interested in seeing him. The biggest possibility was that Uncle Yu said something nice about him in front of him, which made him feel good about him. This kind of little guy won't fall into the eyes of the big boss.

I didn't dare to take a taxi extravagantly, and it was still the No. 8 bus. Compared with the usual crowds, there are not many people on the bus when the New Year is approaching. According to Han Sanqiang, it starts from the afternoon of the New Year's Eve until the second day of the New Year. At noon on that day, the entire city of Xi'an was as empty as if haunted by ghosts. Most of the people who gathered in this city and struggled to survive would leave the city and return to their hometowns to celebrate the New Year. Except for a few people who stayed here, the rest were aboriginals.

After arriving at Shanshuiqing, Zhao Chuxi went straight to Uncle Yu's office on the sixth floor from the back door. In front of the office, two men with tricky eyes blocked his way. One was bald and the other short-haired. The boss's bodyguard was like the brother Bin I saw at the Shangri-La Hotel. I guess all the big men were like this. Zhao Chuxi knew the rules and said very politely, "Uncle Yu is looking for me."

The two men looked at each other. One of them turned and entered the office, while the other stared at Zhao Chuxi. Once Zhao Chuxi made any unusual moves, he probably would not hesitate to do it. Within a few seconds, the man The man came out and signaled Zhao Chuxi to come in. Zhao Chuxi smiled at the two men and walked into the office.In the office, on Uncle Yu's sofa, two men were drinking tea and chatting happily. Except for Uncle Yu, the other one was naturally the big boss behind the scenes, which was somewhat different from what Zhao Chuxi had imagined on the road. With a thumb-thick gold necklace on his neck, a cigarette in his mouth and a mouthful of old yellow teeth, who knows that the boss behind the scenes of Shanshuiqing looks gentle and elegant, with a very tasteful V-neck sweater and khaki pants, except for the valuable wrists. The famous watch, the whole body can no longer see the same jewelry.The whole person has a good posture, and his smile is very amiable, which will not make Zhao Chuxi feel distant. His face is ruddy and shiny, and he is in good condition. It is true that what Ding Ge said is the most important thing for a man after the age of 40 is his health.

"Qixi, this is the big boss of Shanshuiqing. He is called Angkor outside, but you can call him Uncle Wu." Uncle Yu casually introduced his best friend, Wu Yunsong, the boss behind Shanshuiqing. One property, he also has a restaurant chain company and a real estate company with his friends. During this period of time, he went to Macau in style. When he has money to a certain extent, he naturally has to figure out how to spend it. If he has money, he will not spend it. Sadly, for rich people of their age, most of them will go to Macau to gamble when they get rich.

"Uncle Wu," Zhao Chuxi called out with a chuckle.

Wu Yunsong raised his head slightly, just as Zhao Chuxi said, smiled amiably, and waved his hands with a chuckle, "Sit down, don't listen to Lao Yu burying me, what kind of big boss. Hehe, Lao Yu said that Shanshuiqing has an interesting young man here. I want to meet him because I am curious, I haven’t heard him nagging about a young man for a long time.”

Zhao Chuxi didn't dare to answer, and sat upright. Uncle Yu poured a cup of tea for Zhao Chuxi and said with a smile, "Don't be so restrained, we are all our own people."

"Why don't you go home during the Chinese New Year?" Wu Yunsong asked with interest.

Zhao Chuxi said in a low voice, "There is no one at home, it doesn't matter if you go back or not."

"Nobody?" Wu Yunsong frowned.

Zhao Chuxi replied, "My parents passed away when I was a child."

Wu Yunsong and Uncle Yu looked at each other with very flat eyes, neither pity nor sympathy, that's all.Wu Yunsong said thoughtfully, "I heard from Lao Yu that you have good skills. Do you think about better development in the future? It's rare that Lao Yu recommended me to watch young people. How about it?"

As expected, Uncle Yu said something nice in front of the big boss. Zhao Chuxi looked at Uncle Yu gratefully. Uncle Yu smiled and drank tea without saying much. He naturally had his own reasons. In a month's time, Uncle Yu was aware of his good manners and style, and no one spoke ill of him in every way. Even the sweeping aunt and the chef in the kitchen said that Zhao Chuxi was good. It was rare for a young man to let him He was interested in himself, so Uncle Yu paid attention to it. He showed up at the club at 05:30 every afternoon and left on the first bus every morning at [-]:[-] am. Such a young man is rare, why doesn’t Uncle Yu give him a platform?Give him a chance to make his mark?

Zhao Chuxi said wittily, "Uncle Wu, I've only been here for less than a month, and haven't gotten used to it yet?"

Wu Yunsong smiled lightly and said, "Don't worry, I will naturally not make a decision too hastily. I just want you to perform well. If you perform well, I will let you do other things. At least there is a chance than in Shanshuiqing. Shanshuiqing is too small. , don't be like Lao Yu, admit death."

Uncle Yu was not angry either, he chuckled lightly, if he nodded back then, maybe now he and Wu Yunsong have the same net worth, but people do what they do and don't do it, not everyone's choices are the same, they always have their own way to go.

Zhao Chuxi was not familiar with the background of the big boss behind Shanshuiqing, so naturally he would not nod easily. Back then, he could refuse such a big temptation from Brother Bin, not to mention the olive branch thrown by Wu Yunsong now. Dare to make a decision easily, not to mention taking a step back, Susilo still agreed.

After Shanshuiqing stayed until eight o'clock, after Wu Yunsong and Uncle Yu left, Zhao Chuxi took the bus back to the construction site and sat in the back corner of the No. 8 bus. The neon lights outside the window slid across Zhao Chuxi's face , the scenery is constantly changing, just like people coming and going in a car, Zhao Chuxi is as immobile as a mountain. He knows that people in this era are eager to succeed, and who makes this era too impetuous, but just as Li Qingyi said Yes, he was different from others. If he made a wrong move, he might lose everything. He had to be cautious, but Zhao Chuxi was also a little hesitant. Would he miss some opportunities if he was too cautious?

Life is really like chess, every step is difficult...

When they returned to the construction site, He Ping and Han Sanqiang bought a lot of food, and they were enjoying themselves. There were a lot of vegetarian dishes, meat dishes, duck necks and duck intestines, and a bottle of ten-year Xifeng, which was rare to be so extravagant. After Zhao Chuxi came in, he joked, "Yo, what day is it today, what's your scene?"

Han Sanqiang looked at the newspaper next to him and murmured, "Can we have a special day? If you are too busy, don't buy something to treat yourself. It will be the day after tomorrow."

The two moved to the side to make room for Zhao Chuxi. Zhao Chuxi drank two glasses by himself, and clinked another glass with the two of them. Only after eating meat and drinking wine did he realize that this is the most real side of life. He Ping, who looks simple and honest in appearance, seemed to have something to say, hesitatingly said, "Brother Zhao, Brother Han, I have something to say."

Zhao Chuxi smiled and said, "Old He, if you have anything to say, just say it, look at you."

"I may have to go back to my girlfriend's house to celebrate the New Year in the afternoon of the day after tomorrow. We will get the certificate after the year. I will spend the New Year at her house this year. I guess I won't be able to come to the construction site on New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year." Now there are only three people left. There is nothing to do during the day, but at night, it is a little unsafe.

After hearing this, Han Sanqiang was a little unhappy and said, "Old He, you know, there are only three of us left on the construction site."

He Ping struggled, "The first year I spent the New Year at my girlfriend's house. If I don't go, what will her parents do to us?"

Han Sanqiang didn't care about this, and was about to refuse without hesitation, but Zhao Chuxi waved his hand to stop him and said, "Old He, you must perform well in the first year, so how about it, you will come over after I change shift the next morning, go early and help me to perform well, After all, you are in a married person's family, and you are already in your thirties, so hurry up and get married."

"Thank you, Brother Zhao. Don't worry, Brother Zhao. The wages for these two days will be yours. I'll buy you some wine and food tomorrow." He Ping quickly thanked him, for fear that Zhao Chuxi would change his mind.

Zhao Chuxi said casually, "We're all brothers, why are you being polite?"

On the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, this day was the most ordinary. During this period, NO.16 called, but the phone rang a few times and then hung up. When Zhao Chuxi went back, no one answered there. Zhao Chuxi didn't know that NO.16 called What's the matter, and I don't know if she has returned home, maybe she is just politely asking herself how to spend the New Year, after all, the two of them can be regarded as friends now.As for Yiyi, Zhao Chuxi never saw her again, nor did she call her.

On the morning of New Year's Eve, He Ping left the construction site after nine o'clock. Even though Zhao Chuxi and Han Sanqiang said no, he still bought a bunch of melon seeds, candy, meat and wine last night, and spent hundreds of dollars.At noon, the whole city suddenly became empty as Han Sanqiang said. There were not many cars on the road that was congested to death in the past, and he probably wouldn't be woken up if he slept on the street. Zhao Chuxi was a little surprised. The city is still bustling, how could it become an empty city overnight.

Zhao Chuxi was on duty in the morning, and Han Sanqiang went to the nearby supermarket to buy some New Year's things. After all, it was Chinese New Year, so it couldn't be as shabby as in the past. By the way, he also bought some firecrackers and fireworks in a nearby store. Everything went well on the construction site in the coming year. Han Sanqiang said that fireworks and firecrackers were only allowed to be set off at twelve o'clock in the evening on New Year's Eve in Xi'an City.

After Han Sanqiang came back, Zhao Chuxi asked Han Sanqiang to sit opposite him very seriously. Han Sanqiang was a little puzzled, and said with a playful smile, "Brother Zhao, what is this for? Is there anything good you want to tell me?"

"What about you, the top three?" Zhao Chuxi asked seriously.

Han Sanqiang said hey, "What about me?"

"It's Chinese New Year, why don't you go back?" Zhao Chuxi sighed.

Han Sanqiang shook his head and laughed at himself, "If you don't go back, what's the point of going back?"

"It doesn't matter if he's a drunkard or not, no matter what he's done to you, he's still your father. It's Chinese New Year, every house is lively, how lonely is he alone at home?" Zhao Chuxi chuckled.

Han Sanqiang remained silent.

Zhao Chuxi continued, "Even if you can't stay there for long, you can stay with him tonight or come to the construction site tomorrow. If you don't want to go back, don't call me Brother Zhao in the future, a man who doesn't even recognize his father." , I can treat him as a brother"

Han Sanqiang's eyes were red, maybe Zhao Chuxi really touched his sore spot, for all these years, he was alone during the Chinese New Year every year.

"What about you?" Han Sanqiang asked with red eyes, very unmanly.

Zhao Chuxi laughed and scolded, "Of course I'll show us the construction site, you idiot"

Han Sanqiang was scolded by Zhao Chuxi in the end. Zhao Chuxi asked him to buy some couplets for his family, clean them well, and take back the food and drink bought on the construction site. What, drink two cups with the old man, just like what Zhao Chuxi said, no matter what, he is your father.

On the evening of New Year's Eve, when night fell, the city became more and more empty, as if he could respond to anything he said, which made Zhao Chuxi quite uncomfortable. The only difference was that there were more firecrackers. Hiding alone in the concierge, eating the food bought by He Ping and Han Sanqiang, watching the Spring Festival Gala, the TV is from the construction site before, but I just keep looking at the old Nokia mobile phone that has lost its teeth, and has been hesitating whether to buy it Called Li Qingyi, but finally held back.

When it was almost twelve o'clock, Zhao Chuxi hurried outside the construction site, lit the firecrackers bought by Han Sanqiang, and then excitedly ran to the highest floor of the International Mansion, where he could see almost all the surrounding scenery.

At twelve o'clock, with the footsteps of the new year, the whole city suddenly became noisy, firecrackers blared, and the fireworks were brilliant and a hundred flowers bloomed, illuminating the sky instantly, but Zhao Chuxi was unexpectedly calm, looking northwest, hehe "It's New Year's Eve" with a smile