between clouds and mud

Chapter 36
The distance between Changsha and Wuhan is 340 kilometers in total. There are eleven service areas along the way, and the driving takes four hours.

Chi Ye is very familiar with this.

Zhou Song used to go back to Changsha once a month, but after being with Chi Ye, he went home every half a month, or even once a week.

He often couldn't suppress the longing in his heart, and he would show up at her school on time on Fridays, calling her to pick her up and go home.

In fact, I miss you.

The love between the two is more like on the road, on a journey.

"Aren't you busy?" Zhou Song asked.

Chi Ye is almost always on call. For example, Zhou Song said today that he wanted to eat something, and the next day he would suddenly appear downstairs in her dormitory and take her to satisfy her cravings.

Zhou Song was very flattered, she realized that Chi Ye really put an extraordinary care in this relationship, not a casual gesture.

But this also put pressure on Zhou Song, and sometimes she couldn't help but compare secretly.

The relationship with Zhang Chengnian was also one-sided.That's why he looked at her with secret guilt always in his eyes.

"No matter how busy you are, it's not as important as you." Chi Ye held the steering wheel, and the car shuttled through the night at high speed.

Chi Yi's family background is rich, and he can get everything he wants in the world. The only thing that is hard to get is this feeling, only the person in front of him.

A girl who has been hard to forget since meeting him when he was young is now the person on his cusp.

Chi Ye couldn't help himself, and he didn't forget to hold her tightly with his right hand when he was driving, sticking to his palm, and controlling the steering wheel with only one hand.

Zhou Song broke away in confusion and reminded him: "Driving safely."

Chi Ye honestly held the steering wheel: "I'll retire after you get your driver's license."

Zhou Song saw it, and was very tired after driving a long distance.Chi Ye basically does not drive tired, he will stop at the tollbooth to take a nap after driving halfway.

Every time the two of them are alone, he always likes to move his hands and feet, but when driving and resting, he will sleep quietly for a while.At this time, Zhou Song finally didn't have to guard against him anymore.

Chi Ye drove the car into the rest area, clutched his stomach, feeling aggrieved, "I'm hungry."

"Didn't you eat?"

"Forget." Chi Yiguang thought about coming to pick her up, but he couldn't remember eating, and he was sitting in the car hungry and sleepy.

In front of the car was a 24-hour KFC, Zhou Song got out of the car and said, "I'll buy you one."

The foreign fast food was delivered very quickly. Before waiting for a few minutes, Zhou Song packed a portion of French fries, fried chicken, and hamburgers.

Chi Ye also got out of the car to stretch his muscles. He leaned against the night and looked in Zhou Song's direction eagerly.

Zhou Song deliberately teased him, approached and hid the bag behind him: "It's sold out."

Chi Ye is very tall, at least 185cm, standing in front of her feels very oppressive.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, picked her up with one hand, turned around and leaned against the car door.

He leaned down and whispered in her ear, with a smile in his voice: "I don't want a hamburger, I just want you."

Facing the sudden oppressive feeling, Zhou Song felt bad, she raised her hand in surrender: "I was wrong, eat quickly."

In the parking lot shrouded in darkness, Chi Ye blocked her against the car door, lingering on her lips for a long time before getting up.

"Coward." After Chi Ye finished eating the fried chicken, he returned to the car and began to take a nap.

This time, Zhou Song is on summer vacation.

Chi Ye finally doesn't have to travel between Changsha and Wuhan anymore, he is happily planning their vacation date.

Received a call from Zhou Song and offered to ask him out for dinner.

It coincides with each other, she has a little conscience.

The two came together on a blind date, so the parents of both sides also know the basics, and Chi Ye would often go to her house to pick them up.

Every time I met Zhou Song's father, the old man always looked at him with nose and eyes, and was full of criticism.

In order to reduce the number of dates between the two, Zhou Huaiming formulated a series of family rules and access control very specifically, fearing that his daughter would be taken advantage of.

Husband and wife are in conflict, Feng Yi sees her son-in-law more and more happily, she and Chi Ye are like mother and son, they are more indifferent than his own mother, Chi Ye can't wait to call his mother when they meet.

Zhou Huaiming was in a good mood today, he greeted Chi Ye with a smile and drank some tea.The two of them sat and chatted for a while, which was uncharacteristically rare.

Zhou Song's bedroom is on the third floor, and Chi Ye really wanted to go to her boudoir to admire her, but Zhou Huaiming had never had the chance to guard him like a thief.

Zhou Songhua didn't put much thought into dressing up and rarely asked him to wait, but today she didn't come down for a long time.

Seeing his thoughts, Zhou Huaiming took the initiative to ask Aunt Song: "Why is Xiao Song still not well?"

Aunt Song said, "Xiao Song is still packing up."

tidy up?

Chi Yi listened to the clouds and mist.

Zhou Huaiming was very generous this time, and asked Aunt Song to take Xiaochi up to have a look, so as not to let him wait so long.

Zhou Song's house has a very grand spiral staircase. Her room is not very close to the aisle, and Chi Yi observed the past all the way.

In the room, Zhou Song packed the suitcase, turned around and saw Chi Ye: "Why did you come up?"

Chi Ye's face turned gloomy for a moment, and he asked for confirmation: "Where are you going?"

If it wasn't for Aunt Song watching from the side at the moment, Chi Ye might not have asked her in such a good temper.

Zhou Song was going to say after dinner, but now he knows in advance: "I'll go home tomorrow."

"Isn't this your home?"

"Another home, where I grew up." Zhou Song explained.

About this, Zhou Song never said.He found that he knew very little about her, and she rarely offered to speak up.

When the two went downstairs, Chi Ye still politely greeted Zhou Huaiming and Feng Yi.

Looking at Chi Ye's face suppressing his anger, Zhou Huaiming leisurely blew on the tea soup and took a sip, feeling very comfortable at this moment.

Sitting in the car, he hadn't started the car for a long time, the atmosphere was a bit cold, and the two were speechless for a moment.

Zhou Song smelled a faint fragrance, and she looked around in the car, but there was nothing.

But the scent still lingered on the tip of his nose vaguely, Zhou Song asked uncertainly: "Did you buy flowers again?"

Chi Ye cast a glance at her, and spoke bluntly: "No."

Chi Ye likes to send her flowers very much, and there are carefully prepared cards in each bouquet of flowers.

Zhou Song didn't say anything at first, but later saw that he delivered too often.

"Don't buy flowers, it's too wasteful."

After hearing this, Chi Yi, who had been doused with cold water, stopped giving it away.

He started the car in silence and didn't take the initiative to speak to her.This meal is quite unpleasant.

Usually, I always have to play tricks and spend more time with her.After eating today, I honestly sent her home.

Zhou Song didn't explain much, she pushed the car door, but it was locked by the central control.

"How long will you be back?" He looked straight at her, with suppressed anger in his deep eyes.

"It's all there during the summer vacation." Zhou Song added: "I'm basically investigating on the mountain. There may be no signal, and it's inconvenient to contact."

Chi Ye knew that the mountain was called Linxi Mountain, and he had the information.Zhou Song's words made his heart tremble, and her sudden farewell made him uneasy.

"Can I find you?" He bowed his head.

Zhou Song was silent for a moment, his voice was a little low: "I'm afraid I don't have time."

How could there be no time? Zhou Song just didn't know how to introduce Chi Ye to her friends and family, she was not ready yet.

The blue veins on Chi Yi's forehead emerged, and the chest under the shirt heaved slightly.He smiled indiscriminately, mocking himself a little, naturally he didn't expose her clumsy excuse: "That mountain is so important to you?"

Zhou Song nodded, that was her home, her hometown, and she would definitely go back.

Chi Ye leaned over in the space of the back seat, took out a bouquet of roses and put them in her arms: "If you don't like it, just throw it away."

He quickly unlocked the car and opened the door for her.

Zhou Song got out of the car, the car didn't stop, he kicked the accelerator and left.

Seeing the car body disappearing from sight, she stopped in place holding a rose.

When his daughter came home, Zhou Huaiming looked at the time, and the corners of his lips curled up. He came back very early today.

When Feng Yi saw this bouquet of roses, she asked Aunt Song to take care of them in a vase, and praised Xiaochi for being hardworking and romantic.She hinted at Zhou Huaiming inside and outside the words.

"It's flashy." Zhou Huaiming looked at the flowers on the coffee table: "Xiao Song may not like it."

Zhou Song returned to Dengxin Bridge and ran around on the mountain every day.Father said several times that a girl had come to the house to look for her, carrying fruit.

Zhou Song couldn't remember who it was for a while, but when she passed by Brother Daxiang's house, Chen Xiaolan greeted her warmly, and she remembered this girl.

Chen Xiaolan was washing clothes on the roof at this time, and the color was the uniform of the auxiliary police.

"Sister Xiaoliu." Chen Xiaolan wiped her hands and walked in front of her: "I heard that you have returned home. I went to your house to look for you a few times, but you are always on Linxi Mountain."

Chen Xiaolan looked at her with undisguised scrutiny.Zhou Song wore a windbreaker and overalls in the hot summer, a straw hat with sunshade on his head, and a huge backpack on his back.

Zhou Song nodded: "I'm usually on the mountain, what's the matter, Miss Xiaolan?"

Chen Xiaolan shook her head, saying that there was nothing to do, just drop by.

Zhou Song exchanged a few pleasantries and continued to work on his own affairs.She looked back at Chen Xiaolan, who was squatting in front of the laundry tub, and waved goodbye to her.

In rural areas, girls who have never been educated will not do this, which is unreasonable.For Chen Xiaolan's sudden enthusiasm.Zhou Song was a little surprised. She guessed that the wedding date of the two was approaching.

Brother Daxiang hasn't notified her yet, Zhou Song thought in his heart that in addition to the red envelopes, he should give some wedding gifts.

Zhou Song took a weekend to find Zhang Fang in the town: "Brother Daxiang is going to have a wedding?"

Zhang Fang was writing materials on the desk, and when she heard this question, she was stunned: "No."

That's strange, Zhou Song told Zhang Fang what he saw in the village, and the two didn't know much about the situation.

Ever since Zhang Jiaxiang took Chen Xiaolan to meet friends last time, the conflict between the two began to emerge.Chen Xiaolan's parents saw nothing about the establishment for a long time, and began to be dissatisfied with the man's attitude.

Seeing this, Zhang Jiaxiang didn't force himself too much.After all, you have to give the woman an explanation.He bought some things and went to visit Chen Xiaolan's parents. The communication between the two parties was smooth, and he talked about the relationship between the two halfway.

In the future, men and women will marry without disturbing each other.

Knowing this, Daxiang's mother was furious, and refused to agree with anything, thinking desperately to get this marriage back.

On the other hand, Chen Xiaolan is also having a hard time.She identified this man in her heart, and after thinking about it, she made up her mind to stay with him even if she disobeyed her parents.

She took the initiative to find Zhang Jiaxiang and expressed her feelings in tears.Zhang Jiaxiang had never seen such a battle, although Lihua cried in the rain, although he was a little at a loss.But he had made up his mind, so he didn't want to delay this girl's youth any longer.

Xiaolan is considered an infatuated woman, and under the help of Da Xiangniang, she started to chase after her.I often go to wash and cook for him, so I take the initiative to have a good relationship with Zhou Song, hoping to make the man change his mind.

But Zhang Jiaxiang ate and lived in the police station every day, and he didn't know if he was busy or avoided, and the two basically never saw each other.

Zhang Fang knew that Xiaolan had called her for help when they had a problem. After finding out Zhang Jiaxiang's schedule, Zhang Fang took the initiative to ask him out for a meal.

Zhang Fang did not come to the dinner table, but Xiaolan came.

Zhang Jiaxiang also understood in his heart, he walked over to comfort the little girl, hoping she would take it easy.

After eating, Xiaolan didn't go home, she took his hand actively, her voice was very low.

Zhang Jiaxiang didn't hear everything clearly, and he was also stunned when he heard the sentence "cook raw rice into cooked rice".

How could a little girl understand this, Zhang Jiaxiang was angry: "My mother told you?"

Xiaolan nodded.

This girl is so stupid.

Zhang Jiaxiang didn't know what to say, Xiaolan couldn't listen to what he said, but the girl could listen to what his mother said.

After expressing his intentions again, he planned to send the girl home.

But Xiaolan was already homeless. She had a quarrel with her family and ran out. She refused to go back at this time.

Zhang Jiaxiang thought about it, asked Zhang Fang's opinion, and temporarily placed her in Zhang Fang's residence.

When Xiaolan heard this, she readily accepted it.

She thought to herself that Zhang Fang's dormitory was in the town, close to Zhang Jiaxiang, so it was convenient for them to meet.

Xiaolan was diligent, and she took the initiative to help Zhang Fang clean the house in an orderly manner.

Every day when Zhang Fang returns home, the house is clean and bright, even her desk and materials are neatly arranged, and they are organized according to Zhang Fang's habits.

This girl is virtuous and diligent, and she just admits death.

Xiaolan went to the police station when she had time, but she often couldn't see Zhang Jiaxiang, and she felt a little lost again and again, unable to express the grievance and pain in her heart.

Zhang Fang is not busy today and leaves work early.

The two girls sat at the table and had dinner. Xiaolan fried the dishes, which were delicious.

After dinner, Zhang Fang got up to wash the dishes, but Xiaolan took the lead. She quickly cleaned up the dishes, and refused to do anything about Zhang Fang.

"You are the leader, I can do these small things." Xiaolan respected Zhang Fang in her heart.

After hearing this, Zhang Fang also laughed, laughing at the honesty and simplicity of this girl.

"At home, there is no leader who doesn't lead, so don't worry about it."

Zhang Fang was sitting at the desk writing materials, while Xiaolan stayed aside.

Zhang Fang smelled the scent and noticed the fresh white daisies in the glass vase.

She likes to have a few flowers in the room, but when she gets busy with work, she can't take care of them.

After Xiaolan came here, the flowers never seemed to decay, and the water in the bottle didn't stink anymore.

This girl is meticulous and considerate.

"Xiaolan, you are so capable, do you consider finding a job?" Zhang Fang stopped writing and suggested.

Chen Xiaolan didn't seem to have expected that Zhang Fang would talk to her about this, she was a little surprised: "I'm a woman, and I'm a husband and a child at home, so it's not suitable for publicity."

She was afraid that her words would offend Zhang Fang, so she hurriedly added: "I'm not talking about you, what you are doing is for the benefit of the people, Jiaxiang told me."

Zhang Fang had a helpless expression, and she didn't take it seriously: "I'm not as good as you say, I'm just an ordinary woman."

Knowing that Xiaolan loves beauty, Zhang Fang dragged out her suitcase, took out the dress and high-heeled shoes inside, and placed them on the bed.

Xiaolan was a little surprised, because Zhang Fang often wore a few faded old clothes, and even if she was thrown among the peasants, she couldn't recognize that she was a leader.

Among girls of the same age, Zhang Fang's clothes are a bit rustic and not fashionable enough.

But people have a lot of spirit, so they look very capable and confident.

The clothes and materials spread out on the bed were all fashionable styles, and Xiaolan couldn't help but love them when she touched them one by one.

She picked up a pair of wine red high heels on the ground, the shoes were about the same size as herself.

"Can I try it?" Xiaolan gestured with her high heels.

Zhang Fang nodded, and took the other shoe out of the box for her.

Xiaolan's clothes were a little tight and didn't fit her feet well.But she put it on carefully and took two steps, with a smile on her face.

"Zhang Fang, so you can wear these too." At this moment, Xiaolan realized that Zhang Fang was just an ordinary woman.Xiaolan was afraid that she might squeeze the shoes, so she carefully sat on the bed and took them off.

Zhang Fang nodded and talked about her previous experience selling yogurt in a supermarket.

Standing for eight hours a day, Zhang Fang was wearing five-centimeter high-heeled shoes, and her calves were shaking.

In fact, there are no hard and fast rules about what shoes to wear in the supermarket, but she just wants to be respected by others, so no matter how tired she is, she persists.

Xiaolan thought that Zhang Fang was the leader herself, but she didn't expect to be a salesperson, which was a bit unbelievable.

"Then why don't you wear it now, these skirts and high heels can be worn normally." Xiaolan was curious about her change.

"Now, there is no need." Zhang Fang said: "I deal with land and mountains every day, and these are not suitable."

"I used to grit my teeth and wanted to fight for a bit of dignity. Now I understand that it doesn't lie on the surface, but on the heart of the person."

Everyone's life process is a process of self-seeking.

Different life stages have different mentality, and Zhang Fang has reached a reconciliation with her heart.

The road of life is only a few years, and you will experience ups and downs, but what you gain is growth and experience.

Seeing Xiaolan was like seeing herself who was once ignorant. For the first time, Zhang Fang revealed the past that was buried in her heart: "I also talked to a good partner in my previous unit. I'm much better."

"and after?"

"Although his parents disagreed, he never gave up our relationship. Later we talked about getting married, but the unit didn't allow husband and wife to work, only one of them could stay."

"So you transferred to the country?"

Zhang Fang shook her head: "So I rejected his marriage proposal and separated from him."

Xiaolan couldn't understand, Zhang Fang said: "Women still have to rely on themselves, and love will be worn away by time. I have neither a strong backer behind me, nor my own career, and I am not liked by his parents. The only thing I can rely on is The relationship between the two has been going on for a long time, and what happens after the passion fades away?"

"But women, don't they have to rely on men?" Xiaolan was a little puzzled when she heard about these things beyond her cognition for the first time: "Who doesn't live like this?"

"The world is already changing." Zhang Fang said slowly.

Xiaolan still can't figure it out, because there are many things that others say are useless, and she has to experience them by herself.But doubts have been left in her heart, like a seed, which will germinate sooner or later.

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