official journey ups and downs

Longzhong City is very familiar to Shen Tong.During the four years of college and one year of internship in a newspaper office, it can be said that I have basically figured out the streets and alleys of Longzhong in the past five years. However, as a young man who has just entered the society, hotels like Jinmao Tower are rarely seen. of.

After Shen Tong went out, he walked east along Fuxi Street, and the cross street in front of him was Guoqing Road.For Shen Tong, National Day Road is a symbol engraved in his heart and an unforgettable memory.When he was in college, he often ate with his girlfriend at a small restaurant on National Day Road.After many years, he also really wanted to go to his old place to take a look and find the shadow of that year.

Soon, Shen Tong walked to the door of the restaurant.This restaurant called "Shuiyunjian" was opened by his alumni of Dongjiang University, so the people who dine here are basically students.Although there is a distance from Dongjiang University, this cannot stop groups of passionate young people from gathering every weekend.

Shen Tong opened the door and found that the layout of the restaurant had changed.There used to be a statue of Confucius behind the entrance, but now it has been replaced by Guan Gong.The layout inside is even more different. It used to be a semicircular orange soft-seat sofa, but now it has been replaced by mahogany tables and chairs.The walls used to be the oil paintings of the students themselves, but now they are full of romantic roses.

Shen Tong couldn't help being a little disappointed, the traces of the past have been wiped out, although it is still called "Shuiyunjian", but it is no longer the "Shuiyunjian" of the past.

A waiter came over enthusiastically and asked, "Sir, how many are you?"

Shen Tong hurriedly asked: "When did this place become like this?"

The waiter smiled and said: "At the beginning of this year, the original boss quit and subcontracted to our current boss. We have just opened, and now there are discounts for meals."

Shen Tong's last bit of hope was also shattered. He thought he could meet the alumni boss, but it seems that it's really a moment.Asked: "Can I pack it?"

"can."

"Then give me three bowls of noodles, plus a plate of shredded pork."

"Okay, sir, you can sit down and wait for a while, it will be fine soon."

Shen Tong sat there very melancholy, touching the smooth dining table with his hands, and the scene of that year appeared in his mind.Inadvertently, he suddenly found a wishing bottle full of stars on the bar counter.

Shen Tong hurried over, pointed to the wishing bottle, and asked the waiter: "Excuse me, can I have a look at this?"

The waiter glanced at Shen Tong, took off the wishing bottle and handed it to him.

"That's right, this is what Xu Xia gave me back then." Shen Tong stroked the wishing bottle, his heart skipped a beat.

Shen Tong hurriedly said: "Can you give me this wishing bottle?"

The waiter quickly waved his hand and said, "Sir, I'm sorry, a lady asked us to put this here on purpose, and our boss asked us to take care of it carefully."

"Ma'am? What does she look like?" Shen Tong asked urgently.

"Excuse me, sir, I haven't seen this lady either."

Shen Tong reluctantly returned the wishing bottle to the waiter, and said to the waiter: "Then you must keep it safe."

"Sir, don't worry, we will keep it safe."

Shen Tong sat back to the original place, and said silently in his heart: "Xu Xia, are you okay?"

After the meal was ready in a while, Shen Tong picked up the bag and walked out in a low mood. When he reached the door, a black BMW car stopped at the door of the hotel.

The person who got out of the car was Xu Xia, and Shen Tong opened his mouth wide in surprise.

Xu Xia permed her curly hair, which was completely different from the original short hair with bangs.She was wearing a red chiffon shirt with a large collar on her upper body, and a shiny platinum necklace on her snow-white neck; she was wearing a black skirt with a white border on her lower body, flesh-colored tube socks and a pair of high-heeled shoes, making her legs look more slender .Xu Xia has changed, she has become more feminine, and has a mature modern urban taste.

Seeing Shen Tong in front of him, Xu Xia was also shocked, and blurted out, "Shen Tong."

Shen Tong pulled down his wrinkled suit and smiled awkwardly.

"Shen Tong, is it really you?" Xu Xia couldn't believe her eyes, and asked again.

"Xu Xia, it's me, I'm Shen Tong." Shen Tong replied.

At this time Xu Xia was already tearful, rushed forward excitedly and hugged Shen Tong, and said in tears: "Shen Tong, where did you die, and you haven't been in contact for these few years."

Even though Xu Xia was his ex-girlfriend, Shen Tong was still a little embarrassed, raising his hands and putting them down again.

After Xu Xia let go, she touched her tears and said, "Come on, let's go in and talk."

Shen Tong knew that he was on a mission, so he said evasively: "Xu Xia, I have something urgent to do now, so I can't accompany you, why not wait until next time."

"What's the matter? I haven't seen each other since graduation. We finally saw each other. You can leave as soon as you want. No, you are not allowed to go anywhere today." When Xu Xia spoke, she acted coquettishly, as if returning To the college age.

Shen Tong said coyly: "Xu Xia, I really have something to do today, how about I contact you when I'm done, okay?"

Seeing that Shen Tong really had something on his mind, Xu Xia took out a pen and paper from his bag and said, "Okay, this is my mobile phone number, you must contact me when the time comes."

When Shen Tong was about to leave, Xu Xia realized that he had forgotten the boyfriend next to him, so he hurriedly introduced: "Wei Jun, let me introduce you, this is my college classmate named Shen Tong. Shen Tong, this is my boyfriend, It's called Zheng Weijun."

The two men looked at each other, then shook hands reluctantly.Seeing the scene just now, Zheng Weijun knew that Shen Tong and Xu Xia must not be ordinary friends.

"By the way, Shen Tong, where do you work now?" Xu Xia asked again.

Shen Tong was a little embarrassed, and said embarrassingly: "I became a township cadre in our county."

"Oh, remember to call me when you're done." Xu Xia raised her eyebrows slightly, but quickly returned to her original appearance.

Although Shen Tong and Xu Xia have been separated for many years, she knows her every move, smile and frown like the back of the palm of her hand. What Xu Xia showed just now is obviously contemptuous of Shen Tong's career.

Shen Tong walked forward without looking back, a series of "da da" high-heeled shoes were drowned in the bustling traffic along with the sound of the door opening.

Xu Xia is Shen Tong's college girlfriend.At a party in freshman year, Shen Tong met Xu Xia from the Department of Foreign Languages.Although he has a good impression of Xu Xia, who is pure in appearance, he dare not make further moves because he was born in the countryside.By chance, Xu Xia also fell in love with this masculine, tall boy with a unique temperament in his bones.Afterwards, Xu Xia took the initiative to invite him, and frequently contacted Shen Tong through academic exchanges. After coming and going, the two naturally came together.

The reason why the two broke up is funny to say, but it is also very realistic.In her junior year, Xu Xia asked Shen Tong to go to her house for dinner several times, but Xu Xia couldn't help but act hard and softly, and Shen Tong, who refused to go anyway, reluctantly agreed.Xu Xia rarely mentioned her family's situation in front of Shen Tong, and Shen Tong was unwilling to ask.When she arrived at Xu Xia's house, she realized that her father was actually the deputy mayor of Longzhong City.After an awkward dinner, Shen Tong saw Xu Xia's mother's neglect, and when he returned to school, Shen Tong took the initiative to break up.

At first Xu Xia disagreed with life and death, but Shen Tong's determination made Xu Xia reluctantly obey Shen Tong's choice.Since then, the two have seldom contacted each other, and did not meet again until today.

Longzhong’s development in recent years has been extremely rapid. For example, the National Day Road, which has not been here for a year, has almost changed its appearance, and high-rise buildings have replaced the original national memory.Apparently, the height and number of buildings determine the economic development of a place. The Workers' Gymnasium that Shen Tong frequented has become a China Resources Shopping Center.

Shen Tong shuttled through the city with blurred lights and shadows, and suddenly felt very small.As a grassroots cadre, the villagers in the town government regard you as a cadre. Once you are placed in a larger environment, you are just a small grain of sand, a stepping stone among millions of officials.