The leisurely life of rebirth

Xiaobai has been a little confused recently.

My parents no longer urge me to get married. I wonder if they have guessed something.

After all these years, a large number of those who used to work in the tourism industry have changed careers.

Ask them why they changed careers.

"I've had enough fun, let's take a few years off."

"I'm getting married, and running around every day is not a good idea."

Most of the rest are men, and the women have either switched to administration or resigned.

Only men treat being a tour guide as a job, a means to support their families.

It turned out that her best friend had less and less contact with her later on.

I thought it was broken like this.

Until he contacted me again some time ago.

"Xiaobai, I have nowhere to go. Can I stay at your place for a few days?"

Xiaobai instinctively wanted to refuse. Now not only was she living there, but there was also someone else living with her. They were together every day, so she could be considered a new best friend.

It can also protect your own safety.

But, after all, there are still those few years of affection between them. They had the best relationship when they were in college.

Zhang Xiaoling was really helpless as she had nowhere else to go, and she also saw Xiaobai's hesitation.

"If you're really in trouble, just forget it." Zhang Xiaoling pretended to be pitiful.

After being out there for so many years, I have learned a few things.

Xiaobai is still the same Xiaobai, with little change. He still lives in the same house, but there is one more person, and no one knows what the situation is.

Time can dilute everything, and love, hate, and vengeance will all become passing clouds.

Looking at my former best friend, she is still dressed as charmingly as ever, but she looks a little more haggard.

I couldn't help but nodded: "Okay, it's no problem for a short time. If it takes a long time, I'll think of a solution then."

We haven't seen each other for so many years, and we only chat occasionally. When we meet for the first time, I really miss you a little.

Zhang Xiaoling nodded quickly and went forward to hug her: "Xiaobai, you are the best. I will only stay for a few days and move out when I find a house. Thank you."

Well, just lie to me first. Once you really move in, you still have the nerve to chase me away.

"What about your ex-boyfriend? Are you still dating him?" Zhang Xiaoling asked directly.

So many years have passed, and I have changed several partners, but my best friend has never mentioned anything about love.

Xiaobai couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Ye Cai is not here now. She has gone out to buy something. Otherwise, if she heard it, she would definitely not let her live in.

"What about you? Why are you back to Shanghai again? Didn't you go to Guangzhou to eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks?" Xiaobai did not give a direct answer.

When the two of them were cheated by beauty therapists, it was Zhou You who came to help.

It can be considered that I have met Zhou You once.

Zhang Xiaoling sighed and sat down on the sofa: "Oh, don't mention it. It's hard to describe these years. I'll tell you slowly when I have the chance. Your house hasn't changed in all these years."

How to say?
Could it be that someone was cheated of his money and sex?
When I saw my best friend found a rich man, I was also arrogant and wanted to find one too, at least not worse than Xiaobai.

Who knew, I was blind.

I thought I had found a rich, tall, successful and handsome husband.

As a result, I met a love cheater.
Over the years, I have been cheated of my money, sex and emotions.

These professional emotional scammers are really good at playing with ordinary people.

Later, Zhang Xiaoling found out that he had been traveling all over the place on business over the years because he had several girlfriends.

He advertised himself as starting a business, but in reality he was supported by a few women.

As for, how did I discover it?
It's because he can't lie anymore and confesses to himself.

At that time, I felt like I was struck by lightning.

When starting a business, at least there was still a glimmer of hope. But now, there is no hope at all?

How to do?
I cried to the sky but no one answered. I cried to the earth but no one answered.

I covet other people's money, and they also covet my money.

no problem
It's just that I lost.

Without much fuss, Zhang Xiaoling came to Shanghai.

As for the future, let’s talk about it later.

Xiaobai saw that her best friend was still the same as before, there was no sense of strangeness, and she was still very happy.

Over the years, when I read in bookstores, I sometimes think back to the past.

"It's best to get used to the place where you live. It's troublesome to change places every day." Xiaobai said naturally.

Zhang Xiaoling is now much more stable.

"Well, my idea was simple before. I wanted to find a rich man, be his wife, and live a happy life."

Then, he subconsciously touched his ring finger.

It turns out that this place also has a diamond ring.

I always thought it was true.

One carat is not small.

Who knew it was fake? It’s really ridiculous to think about it. Who would have thought that the diamond ring was fake and man-made.

In a sense, it's not fake.

It's cheap anyway.

Stones, how expensive can they be?

"Now, I've come to terms with it. I don't have the ability, nor the luck."

Xiaobai probably knew what was going on. It turned out that he had boasted to him when he first went to Guangzhou.

"separated?"

"We've broken up. Do you have any wine? Let's drink together in the evening. It's a good time to chat with you. I'd be embarrassed to talk about it if I don't drink." Zhang Xiaoling said with a smile.

I didn't want to say it.

However, after seeing Xiaobai, I still couldn't help myself.

I can't tell my family about this kind of thing, and it's really painful to keep it all in my heart.

"Okay, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have a drink together. I'll ask someone to buy some braised dishes." Xiaobai also wanted to find someone to chat.

Call Ye Cai and bring some back on the way.

As for why not eat out.

When eating out, there are many things you can’t say and it doesn’t help you vent your emotions.

Ye Cai didn't ask too much. Occasionally, the two of them would buy some delicious food and eat together.

After spending these years together, Ye Cai is still very satisfied.

I just compare them in my mind occasionally. In fact, Wang Fangfang, Gan Ying and Xiaobai all have their own characteristics.

But one good thing is that they are all easy to get along with.

No bullying.

Maybe it was because of his travels, he was actually a very nice person.

Ye Cai bought a lot of delicious food, including braised dishes, soup dumplings, and various snacks.

When I got home, I found that there was one more person.

Putting the things on the dining table, he whispered, "Sister Bai, why don't I go to the house next door? Do you need me to stay here?"

There are several houses in this community, all for the convenience of Li Houliang and his family when they come occasionally.

"No need, you can eat with us. She may need to stay here for a few days." Xiaobai said embarrassedly.

Ye Cai knows her responsibilities and also knows that sometimes a certain distance is needed.

"I just have something to do. I'll be out for a while. Call me if you need anything." After saying that, he went out.

This person is obviously an acquaintance. There are many things I can’t say here.

Besides, just because someone is nice to you doesn’t mean you have no sense of propriety. After all, this is a very realistic world.

After going out, I had a simple bite to eat and then stayed in the community.

just in case.

Zhang Xiaoling looked at Xiaobai's operation with some confusion.

After Ye Cai left, he asked curiously, "Was that your roommate just now?"

Xiao Bai smiled and nodded: "Yes, when I saw you coming, I found an excuse to go out?"

Didn't say much else.

According to wealth standards, traveling around is actually very generous.

There are two houses in Shanghai that are both under Xiaobai’s name. Based on the current price, they are worth over 2 million.

There is also a bookstore, in which I own quite a few shares.

Most importantly, there are millions in cash.

There's really not much to spend money on normally.

Every time someone gave it to Xiaobai, he refused to accept it, but he couldn't resist Zhou You and kept checking in.

"I thought you lived alone. If I live here, wouldn't it be inconvenient at night?" Zhang Xiaoling said.

It turns out that Xiaobai felt embarrassed at first because of this reason.

Xiao Bai shook his head: "It's okay, she has a place to live, in the same community."

"Oh, oh." Zhang Xiaoling didn't think too much, opened a bottle of beer and handed it to Xiaobai.

"Come, let's do one together. Thank you for taking me in."

Zhang Xiaoling finished the beer in one gulp. She only had so little money on her and was reluctant to spend it.

As for asking my family for money, I couldn't get any from them.

If you take a wrong step, all of them will be wrong. Vanity is harmful.

Xiao Bai also drank it in one gulp, picked up a duck neck and started chewing: "I haven't drunk alcohol for a long time, it feels so good to drink it occasionally!"

"Your life is pretty good and stable." Zhang Xiaoling started talking after a few drinks.

Xiaobai knew that his best friend must have a lot to say.

"I went to Guangzhou and met the wrong person. It was also my fault. I was too ambitious and wanted to find a tall, rich and handsome man, but how could he be interested in me? I was deceived."

"I have accomplished nothing in the past few years and wasted my youth."

Later, Zhang Xiaoling just cried while drinking.

I couldn't help but slap myself in the face a few times: "I told you to be vain, I told you to be vain."

Xiaobai quickly lit his hand.

"Okay, stop fighting. What should we do next?"

"I don't know. Let's take it one step at a time. I'll look for a job tomorrow. If that doesn't work, I'll just do my old job. I still have my tour guide license." After venting her emotions, Zhang Xiaoling calmed down a lot.

"What about you? How are you now? Where is your ex-boyfriend?"

Xiaobai can’t drink much, and after one bottle of beer, he was already a little tipsy.

Suddenly Lingling's big eyes began to become confused: "Brother You is still here, and our relationship is still very good."

"It's just that he has been very busy these years."

Zhang Xiaoling immediately came to her senses: "Ah, it can't be the same as what I encountered, right?"

"You still rent this house? You don't pay the rent yourself, do you?"

Xiao Bai shook his head, pointed at her, and laughed: "You laughed at me back then. This house belongs to Brother You, but later he bought a few more houses in my name."

After hearing this, Zhang Xiaoling stopped talking.

He swallowed subconsciously.

"real or fake?"

"real."

"Really? Then why don't you get married yet?" Zhang Xiaoling asked immediately.

Xiao Bai heard this and grinned: "Because I just want to date, I don't want to get married."

Zhang Xiaoling used to be stupid, but now she is not stupid anymore. Every failure makes you wiser. Many things are actually very simple, just like window paper, which can be broken with a poke.

"Is it because the other party is too good? Is that making you feel pressured?"

I have gained a lot of knowledge after spending these years in Guangzhou.

"Yeah, it's a lot of pressure. I'm just lucky to have met Brother You when he was just starting to become successful. If it were now, I guess our lives wouldn't have intersected at all."

"He is so outstanding, so outstanding that I dare not speak."

"He said before that if we immigrated to a country that practiced polygamy, we would definitely get married."

"It's just that I refused. I don't know what the future will be like."

Zhang Xiaoling was completely sober. This melon was really too big.

"He was married?"

Xiao Bai shook his head: "Not in the law!"

"Xiao Bai, laws are made by people. As long as they treat you well, why do you worry? Form is not very important. They bought you several houses, so they must be sincere."

After experiencing disillusionment, Zhang Xiaoling has become more open-minded about many things.

The form isn't really important.

Just a piece of paper.

Marriage doesn’t mean there will be no divorce.

It’s not that there won’t be quarrels, conflicts, or disputes, and there may even be domestic violence.

Xiao Bai nodded: "It must be sincere, there is no doubt about that, but I don't know what to do with my parents."

"That's true. The pressure from the secular world is still great, but I have let it go. I am good to my parents and I am lucky to be able to provide for them in their old age."

"Nowadays, many people are unable to provide for their parents in their old age, let alone other things."

"I can't advise you. I'm a loser myself."

"But I envy you. Maybe if you had gritted your teeth, you could have enjoyed a happy life. Hahaha."

Zhang Xiaoling was laughing and crying at the same time.

I couldn't help but curse: "Damn success theory, damn utilitarianism."

Xiaobai picked up the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.

Silently and without speaking.

What else can be said?
People are always the same.

I am not content. I am not content myself. I think too much and my desires keep growing.

Is it right or wrong?

What is right and what is wrong?
After a few drinks, Xiaobai became even more confused.

The two confused people drank too much and fell asleep on the sofa in a daze.

The table was a mess.

After venting emotions, people will fall into a period of calm, their tense mood will be relieved, and they will fall asleep easily.

The next day, Ye Cai opened the door and saw two people sleeping soundly on the sofa.

A strong smell of alcohol hit me in the face.

Hurry to pack up.

Zhang Xiaoling and Xiaobai were woken up and felt a little embarrassed when they saw people packing up their things:
"Take a break. I'll clean up later. I'm so sorry."

Ye Cai poured two cups of hot water and said, "Sister Bai, have you drunk too much?"

"Well, I accidentally drank a little more. Luckily the weather was not cold, otherwise I would have caught a cold." Xiaobai felt a little embarrassed.

In the past few years, Ye Cai has mostly taken care of herself.
After a long time, I got used to it.

"I heard from them that Brother You might come over soon to hold a documentary screening here." Ye Cai said.

I was embarrassed to ask if you wanted to travel around.

Xiaobai nodded: "Yes, Brother You, tell me."

Zhang Xiaoling noticed something wrong nearby. This relationship didn't seem like that of simple roommates.

It’s just that I just woke up and my head is still a little confused.

Fortunately, there were a few blankets on the sofa, which they usually used to cover themselves when watching TV.

I curled up subconsciously.

I can’t quite remember what I said last night, but I just felt relaxed all over.

Why drink to drown your sorrows only to make you more sorrowful?
That's too much worry.

Most people can still relieve their sorrows by drinking a little wine. (End of this chapter)