my name, your last name

Chapter 27 Ending: A Perfect Farewell and a Fresh Beginning

(One)

Standing on the balcony of a unit in the third phase of Binjiang Garden, the majestic river wind blows head-on with the summer atmosphere. Gan Lu held her long hair and held on to the railing, and said to Lu Huining: "No wonder you can see it when you lie in the bathtub." Jiang' came to promote, this is really not built. But don't come to tempt me, I don't plan to buy a house locally."

Lu Huining snorted: "I've already bought it, and it's written in your name."

Gan Lu was taken aback, and looked back at the beautifully decorated house: "I dare not ask for such a big favor."

Lu Huining had a half-smile but not a smile: "It's really polite, you're talking about favors with me. Don't worry, I don't have any strings attached, you can just accept the house, how you treated me before, and how you will treat me in the future, don't have to make out with me against your will."

Gan Lu heard a bit of subtext, and smiled wryly, "What's wrong with you today, Mom? You dragged me over, and your speech is so strange."

"It turns out that you still think of me as your mother. For such a big matter as transferring jobs and settling in other places, everyone must have been notified, and it was the last thing to give me a call to let me know."

Gan Lu was at a loss for words, she did call her mother after completing all the formalities.Seeing that Lu Huining seemed really angry, she had no choice but to soften her voice: "Mom, I'm not immigrating abroad, but I'm going to J City, which is less than four hours away from here."

"Do you need to be so cruel? I was divorced and married someone else, but your father is also remarried now. Why do you understand and pity him, but you always hate me?"

Gan Lu complained: "How can I hate you?"

"If you don't hate me, why keep a distance from me?"

"You're living a good life, and I'm happy for you. We're not considered close, and it didn't start today. You want me to hug you and act like a baby," Gan Lu pulled her hand in a numb manner and shook it twice. Quickly let go, "I'm afraid you won't be able to adapt first, why bother?"

In fact, Lu Huining was just a little bit wronged. After she said this, she couldn't keep her face sullen: "Did your mother-in-law and your father agree with you to go over?"

"J city is my mother-in-law's hometown. She said that she would like to go back to live after she retires next year, and she agreed with me to go there first. Dad, he said he didn't want to part with me, but he didn't want me to live separately from Xiuwen, so I just let me come back often in the future. Him. After I'm ready to settle down, I'll pick him up and live with Aunt Wang for a while."

"It's rare for him to explain the truth once." Lu Huining said sourly, "You will come back to see him for sure, and I don't expect you to come back to see me often. If you accept this house, you will read mine more or less in the future, okay?" .”

"Mom, it's too expensive, it's unnecessary."

"When you got married, I told you that it's not the end of the world if you don't get married. At that time, I saved a sum of money in your name. I can't give you anything else, I can only let you do whatever you want Life, at least without financial worries."

Gan Lu was stunned, she never thought that Lu Huining would have such considerations: "Mom—"

Lu Huining looked at the murky yellow river ahead and didn't look back: "Others see me as beautiful. I came from the countryside and settled down in this city. I got divorced once, and I can marry another rich man when I'm in my 30s. Only I know that I am very tired from working hard. I don’t want my daughter to live like this. When you were very young, I imagined that as long as I have the ability, I will let you live a carefree life. It’s a pity to wait for me Even if you are capable, you won’t accept my love anymore.”

"Mom, I'm doing fine, don't worry about me."

"You never gave me a chance to worry about you. With your temperament, since you are determined to give up a good job in the past, I think you should be very sure about your future life. I bought this house, and you can have a place to stay when you come back. The place where I live, and it’s close to where I live, so it’s considered to be a visit to me.”

"It's so emotional," Gan Lu forced a smile with sour eyes, "Mom, you are good enough to me. I always pretend to be sensible to everyone, and I only flirted with you to show my temper; you are so capable. If you don't love me, why leave me alone. I won't be heartless enough to think that you really owe me something. I..."

Lu Huining pressed her hand on the railing: "Okay, don't talk about it. As long as you live well, I will be happy."

After coming out of Binjiang Garden, Gan Lu drove to the school.The semester has just ended, and the school is empty, only the teachers are left to complete the follow-up work.She made the final handover, said hello to her colleagues, and came out early.

When I drove to the door, Jiang Xiaolin was also going out. She was always punctual, and most of the time she even worked overtime. It was rare to go out early like this.Gan Lu lowered the car window, probed and asked, "Mr. Jiang, where are you going? Do you want me to take you for a ride?"

Jiang Xiaolin smiled and said, "Thank you, An'an celebrates her birthday today. I promise to send a cake and invite her kindergarten children to eat together. I'll go to the bakery in front to get the cake first, and then go to the kindergarten. Is it convenient?"

Gan Lu knew that An An was her stepdaughter, and the two places were not too far away: "I'm going to the TV station, I happened to be on the way, come up."

She drove quickly to the bakery.Jiang Xiaolin took the cake back to the car, and carefully put it on her lap: "Nowadays, children have so many tricks, they ask for strawberry cheesecake by name, and even the pictures on the cake have to be drawn according to the cartoon patterns she brought."

Gan Lu smiled: "I just came from my mother, so I can understand a little bit. Being a mother is really not easy."

"It's not easy being a stepmother." Jiang Xiaolin also smiled, but her expression was calm, obviously she didn't intend to take the opportunity to complain, "Are you going to work on the last day today?"

Gan Lu nodded: "Yes, I have said goodbye to my colleagues, and I just want to say goodbye to you."

She submitted a transfer report to the school a month ago.All the leaders and colleagues were shocked when they knew that she was going to be transferred from this key provincial school where it was difficult to be officially transferred to a remote prefecture-level city middle school in a neighboring province.

Although she explained the reason for the transfer, few people really believed it.The private discussion ranged from her mother-in-law who was about to retire when she reached the age, and had been transferred to another job, to Shang Xiuwen's closing of the small local company.Gan Lu went to work as usual, and occasionally a few words would come into her ears, but she just didn't know it.When she was transferred to this school, she resisted the criticism of her colleagues and did not make any excuses. Now she also does not intend to explain more about the confusion of everyone.This calm attitude fell into the eyes of others, and it seemed even more unfathomable.

"Remember? When I told you that I was going to get married, I mentioned something my classmate Luo Yin said."

"I get the impression she's saying, 'If love isn't strong enough to be comfortable ignoring everything else, then all choices are trade-offs.'"

"Yes, you gave up the high school attached to the Normal University and transferred to the small city where your husband works. Of course, this is not a decision made under the balance of reality. I guess it should be that love is strong enough. I envy you."

Jiang Xiaolin has never talked about people's merits. After knowing that she was going to be transferred, she handed over the work to her without asking any questions. At this time, she said calmly, which made Gan Lu feel emotional: "You didn't doubt my choice like other colleagues. Happy."

The car stopped in front of the office kindergarten, Jiang Xiaolin opened the door, turned around and smiled: "I live a very realistic life, but I always believe in miracles that happen to others. I wish you a happy work in the new environment. You are very adaptable. , I think it's all right."

"Thank you." Gan Lu said sincerely, "You too, be nice to yourself and don't overspend work."

Qian Jiaxi obviously didn't believe in miracles.

The two of them were sitting in the coffee shop on the side of the TV station, and she still curled her lips: "City J is remote and a heavy industrial city, and the environment is poor. Even if Shang Xiuwen went to work there, he could still drive back every week Well, as a teacher, you have two vacations a year, and you also have time to visit relatives. I really can't figure out why you need to be transferred."

"There's no need for both of you to run around." Gan Lu only smiled slightly.

"Is this a gesture of sacrifice for marriage?"

"Sacrifice is passive, and the posture is for others to see, and it has nothing to do with me. I'm like..." She thought for a while, "It's a kind of confidence."

Qian Jiaxi had no choice but to admit defeat: "Forget it, I don't understand the thinking of married people. Just be happy. By the way, can you help me make an appointment with Nie Qian for an interview?"

"You just go to him directly, it's not that you don't know him."

"It's different today. He is now the general manager of the local branch of Yixin Group. It is rumored that he may take over the position of He Jingyi who suddenly resigned and went abroad to study. Said he didn’t have time.” Qian Jiaxi said with a smile, “Recently, the economic figure talk show I did was running out of guests. If you come forward, he won’t reject it.”

Gan Lu was really embarrassed, so she could only say frankly: "Jiaxi, it's best if we can see each other, and it's best not to interfere with each other's life. I can help you with other things, but I don't want to find someone for this kind of thing. He, do you understand what I mean?"

Qian Jiaxi immediately understood: "That's right, I understand that when old lovers meet occasionally, or simply hear the news of each other and have a little feeling, it is beautiful enough. Forget it, I will go to him directly under your banner later." , haha, wrinkled him a pool of spring water, he deserved it.”

Gan Lu couldn't laugh or cry at her mischievousness: "Have you been looking at the house recently?"

Qian Jiaxi nodded: "I found that looking for a house is similar to looking for a man. There will always be better and newer ones, and usually the one that can't belong to you is the most tempting for you."

Gan Lu laughed loudly: "This theory is really mysterious, you can send an email to discuss it with Luo Yin, and see how she comments on your idea."

"I really wanted to find her."

Gan Lu was dumbfounded. She was busy with work and transfers during this period, so she didn't have much time to talk to Qian Jiaxi. Unexpectedly, she asked a columnist in a magazine for help with her friend's concerns. She felt a little guilty.

Qian Jiaxi saw what she was thinking, smiled and shrugged: "I met her at a media event. I saw that she had finished talking with someone else, and I was about to go over and invite her to have tea. Suddenly, I heard her answer the phone. It should be It was her boyfriend who called. She spoke in a low voice, with a bit of coquettishness, saying that others used her as a guiding light. She suddenly felt tired and panicked. I don't know how the man comforted her , she smiled very happily, and made an appointment to wait for him to come and pick her up, and then go to the food stall together. I dare not bother her with my unclear thoughts."

Gan Lu touched her hand: "You can tell me, I will contribute my ears at any time."

"Actually, there is nothing more to say. After calming down and thinking about it, I find it boring. The reason has long been figured out. It's only because of emotions. When the emotions are digested," Qian Jiaxi patted the table, "My old lady must be another one A good man."

Gan Lu was amused and laughed: "This is just like you, Jiaxi."

Qian Jiaxi still had a program to record, she looked at her watch, it was almost time, and the two of them came out together.She sighed: "I stayed in this city. I wanted to have at least my best friend with me. Who knew that your brain was short-circuited, and you suddenly went to a place where birds don't lay eggs."

Gan Lu had no choice but to beg for mercy: "I was wrong, I deserve to die, Jia Xi, I also hate you."

Qian Jiaxi's eyes were red, she pretended to avoid the bright sunlight, and turned her head away: "Go, go, don't coax me, anyway, everyone is a virtue, and they value sex over friends. When you are frustrated and have no men, you think friends are important." , you'd better think of me less."

Gan Lu hugged her hard: "Go in and work, remember to call me."

After going to her father's house for dinner, Gan Lu just got into the car when her cell phone rang. It was Nie Qian's call. She answered, "Hello."

"When I came home from get off work the day before yesterday, I met your father who had just finished playing cards with someone. He said that you were going to work in J City."

"Yes, I'm leaving tomorrow."

There was a moment of silence over there: "Lulu, take care."

"You too, Nie Qian." She said softly, the phone was silent, and after a while, there was the sound of turning the key to start the ignition.

"Goodbye."

A black Audi started not far ahead, and after a while, the taillights disappeared into the night.

This is the road they walked countless times when they were studying. Although it has been demolished and rebuilt, it has changed beyond recognition.However, the branches of the sycamore trees are luxuriant and the leaves are still luxuriant. Those criss-cross alleys have long been engraved in their memories.In the dense night, Gan Lu seemed to see the tall boy walking in front of her with a schoolbag on his back. His back was once a bright spot in her bleak adolescence, carrying her green love.

She said softly to the phone that had been hung up: "Goodbye." Then put on her seat belt, started the car and drove on the road to go home.

Tomorrow she will leave the place where she grew up and live in another city more than 200 kilometers away.Walking through the familiar city under the night, she has no worries about parting.

It was a perfect goodbye from her life.

(two)

City J, which is located in a mountainous area, cools down in the evening. The sun does not set, and the sky is half-dark. The soft light and shadow and the cool wind are in stark contrast to the sweltering heat of the big city.

Gan Lu stood by the window and called her father: "Dad, is the weather very hot?"

"It's close to 40°C, and the weather forecast says that the high temperature will continue for a while."

"Oh my god, it's terrible. Why don't you and Aunt Wang come to my place to spend the summer, at most it's a little hot in the afternoon during the day, and it's only 23 degrees Celsius now."

"I don't care, but you also know that your Aunt Wang has to take care of her grandson during the summer vacation, so there is no way to get away. The little guy is naughty and naughty, but it is also very interesting. I am helping him with his homework now."

"Turn on the air conditioner and don't worry about the electricity bill. You and Aunt Wang must not go out in the afternoon, be careful of heatstroke." Gan Lu had to tell him.

After putting down the phone, Gan Lu began to cut the fruit, put it on a tray, and took it out.

Shang Xiuwen was sitting on the porch chatting with Lu Fei, the visiting general manager of Yuanwang Investment Company. Both of them were wearing white shirts with their collar buttons unbuttoned and their sleeves rolled up a little. Still serious business.

"The negotiation between Yixin and us is going well, and an initial agreement has been reached. The two companies have formed a strategic partnership and signed a long-term iron ore supply contract."

"In just two months, the smelter's production line transformation has come up with a feasible operation plan, and the efficiency is indeed impressive."

"The government puts a lot of pressure on us. The merger of the smelter almost caused a mass incident. All departments are worried and send out signals from time to time, hoping that we can quickly restore production order, and intend to approve a private enterprise technology for the transformation of the production line. The reform fund is encouraged, but there is still a huge funding gap.”

Lu Fei pondered for a while: "The board of directors has read the report you submitted. This time I come to investigate, and I will summarize the situation here and report it truthfully. I personally think that Xusheng's data in this quarter are convincing. Yuanwang passed the follow-up report. There is still a lot of potential for funding.”

"hope so."

Gan Lu put the fruit plate on the coffee table between them: "Please, take a break. Mr. Lu came from a long way, and I'm tired after staying with you all afternoon by the blast furnace of the smelter."

Shang Xiuwen laughed, hugged Gan Lu, and let her sit next to him: "My wife has always had a problem with my overtime work. She has already threatened that she will not be allowed to return late or bring work home, otherwise she will leave me alone."

Lu Fei smiled: "No wonder Xiuwen insisted on asking me to come and talk. It's my fault. I changed my itinerary temporarily and have to rush to Austria tomorrow. Otherwise, I can talk with Xiuwen more calmly."

"How is your recovery? Is there any problem with the long-distance flight?" Shang Xiuwen asked with concern.

Lu Fei had a car accident before the Spring Festival, his left leg was severely fractured, and he underwent surgery to implant a steel nail to fix it. However, he even started working again when he was in a wheelchair. After slowly losing his crutches, he continued to travel around. The degree of hard work makes all colleagues admire.He smiled slightly: "It's okay. I'm going to Austria this time for a private matter, so I have to rush to finish the work today. Sorry, Mrs. Shang, I still have to take up a little time for writing."

Gan Lu smiled and said, "Don't listen to Xiuwen's nonsense, I'm not so fierce. Eat some fruit, and then just continue talking."

After the three of them ate fruit, Gan Lu put the fruit plate in the kitchen, took the laptop and walked to the glass greenhouse, only to hear Shang Xiuwen order from behind: "Put on a coat, the wind is a bit chilly today."

"Yes, I put a piece of clothing over there."

After coming to the local area, Shang Xiuwen is still very busy with work.She was used to staying in the glass greenhouse when he came home late, waiting for him while handling her own affairs.The fragrance of flowers here is faint, the windows around are open, and the breeze is gentle, it is the most relaxing place in the whole villa.

She has already gone to her new work unit—J City No. [-] Middle School to register, and she has preliminarily decided to teach the history of the second year of junior high school in the new semester.The teaching materials in the two places are different. She just used the summer to do systematic lesson preparation, and she plans to make multimedia courseware, trying to use it first when teaching here to enhance students' interest.

It was completely dark, Shang Xiuwen walked in with Lu Fei: "Lulu, we're done talking, I'll send Lu Fei back to the hotel."

Gan Lu got up: "Okay, drive carefully."

Lu Fei looked at the greenhouse: "Mrs. Shang, the garden here is beautifully maintained. These orchid varieties in the greenhouse are really rare and precious."

"Actually, it's Uncle Xiuwen's taste. The gardener comes to take care of it every day, and I don't contribute much. Does Mr. Lu also like gardening?"

"My girlfriend likes to grow flowers, and she has always wanted to have a garden. Influenced by her, I have also read a lot of books on gardening." Speaking of his girlfriend, Lu Fei, who has always been unsmiling and looks rather restrained and serious, suddenly Bring a little tenderness. "If she sees this, she must like it very much."

He had a brief fascination, as if a certain memory had been touched, with a slight sense of trance.

"Mr. Lu sees when it's convenient. He can bring her over to play."

"I went to Austria this time just to meet her. I hope to bring her here sometime and introduce you to each other."

Gan Lu was feeling a little bit emotional, but she saw Shang Xiuwen looking back at her, gently squeezed her hand, as if signaling something, and said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "It's a pity that my wife said that the vegetation is lush here, and I'm afraid there will be flower demons and ghosts haunting me , have been persuading me to move out."

Lu Fei was taken aback and couldn't help laughing.Gan Lu had to give Shang Xiuwen a small pinch, and said with a smile, "Listen to his nonsense. This is his uncle's house, no matter how good it is, it doesn't feel like home if he keeps staying here. Besides, I'm really a layman, and I don't get used to it too much." quiet place."

Lu Fei smiled: "Well, such a quiet place is more suitable for two people to share. Excuse me, Mrs. Shang, goodbye."

"Goodbye, and good luck."

Gan Lu sat down again, and the work she had to do had come to an end.She closed the notebook, leaned on the recliner for a nap, and felt a little sleepy.In a daze, Shang Xiuwen came back. He picked her up and walked into the house. Seeing her open her eyes, he whispered, "I've told you several times, you can't sleep here for the cold. If you catch a cold, you'll be in trouble." .”

"Why do you always come back so late?" she muttered.

"I'm sorry, I'll try to come back as soon as possible. By the way, my mother will start her annual leave next week. I'll invite her to stay here for a while."

"Okay, I'm going to tidy up a bedroom tomorrow."

"One more thing. Shaokun called me today. His lawsuit is basically settled and he plans to go back to China to rest for a while."

Gan Lu couldn't help hesitating: "If they appear at the same time, then probably the only way is to invite Shaokun to stay in the hotel."

"Shaokun talked to me. After so many years, he is not as sharp as before, and he also intends to visit his mother when he comes back."

Gan Lu smiled: "Hey, don't you know your mother yet? When did she need someone to forgive her? If Shaokun wants to reconcile, he really has to lower his attitude."

Shang Xiuwen also smiled: "Take your time. By the way, I have already found the house. I will take you to see it tomorrow, but the surrounding environment is not very good, so I am not very satisfied."

"It's okay, I'm not as harsh as you."

During this period of time, Gan Lu looked at a lot of houses, but City J is only a relatively remote industrial city after all. Although real estate development is also in full swing, it is not satisfactory in terms of house layout design and environmental planning.Shang Xiuwen is much more picky than her, and often she just takes a fancy to him, but he shakes his head and denies it after just one glance.She had no choice but to announce that he would choose the house, and she would not express any further opinions.

"I went to see it during the day. It's not too far from the company and No. [-] Middle School. I can take you to work every day."

"Certainly can't pick me up from get off work."

Shang Xiuwen put her on the bed, and said with a smile, "I can spare time. But if you are so courteous, you will soon tire of me. I wish I could give you a little more freedom."

"Excuses." Gan Lu snorted.

Shang Xiuwen laughed, and then honestly admitted: "Yes, it's an excuse. At present, I can't guarantee the time of night, Lulu, it will be easier when the smelter is on the right track."

"Have you and Mr. Lu settled down on business matters?"

"There shouldn't be a big problem. The recent sales situation of Yi'an and another sales branch is good. If Yuanwang's board of directors approves the capital investment plan, I can breathe a sigh of relief."

Gan Lu leaned against the head of the bed and smiled to herself, Shang Xiuwen asked, "Why are you smiling so mysteriously?"

"I've been married for almost three years. I suddenly feel like an old married couple chatting like this."

"Is this a criticism that I haven't been romantic enough lately?"

"No, I'm enjoying this feeling very much now. It's better to save the romance until you need it. You go take a shower first." Shang Xiuwen was about to get up, but she held him back. "By the way, Mr. Lu mentioned his girlfriend just now. , why did you pinch my hand, did I say something wrong?"

Shang Xiuwen sat down again: "That's not true. But I went to a meeting, and I heard from Mr. Wang and Mr. Xu that Lu Fei suffered a lot for chasing this girlfriend, and the car accident in Guizhou was related to her; the injury recovered slightly. , and chased her to Beijing; this time I went to Austria to find her too. I’m afraid that talking too much will only arouse his feelings.”

"Oh—" Gan Lu was quite surprised, "Looking at Mr. Lu's handsome young man, calm and proud serious appearance, I really didn't expect him to have such a passionate and passionate side."

Shang Xiuwen expressed regret: "I knew I shouldn't have told you this. As soon as a woman hears that a man is willing to be romantic to this extent, she will immediately compare her husband with her husband. Even a woman like Mr. Xu who is more tolerant than a man would be ashamed." No exception. Especially just now, you disliked me and made you feel like an old married couple. "

Gan Lu suddenly got a little stubborn, squinted at him, and then looked at the top of the brocade tent, as if in a daze, Shang Xiuwen leaned down and faced her: "Hey, it can't be true. Am I resentful?"

She said in a resentful voice: "I haven't experienced strong feelings, can't I have a little yearning in my heart?"

Shang Xiuwen was silent for a while, just as she was wondering, he had already held her face, stared at her, his expression became serious, and his voice was soft but sure: "Lulu, that may be passion, which hasn't had time to dilute with time. Your relationship is forever."

Gan Lu's eyes suddenly became moist, she stretched her arms around his neck, and hugged him tightly.

"You see, as I said, you will feel guilty if you marry a coquettish wife." He whispered in her ear and kissed her.

Gan Lu also smiled: "I still say the same thing, try to coax me more, and get rid of your guilt."

"I will work hard." He kissed her neck, "Don't say that you haven't experienced passion."

"Hey, that's not what I meant, I..." Under his fiery kiss, her voice gradually weakened.

This is a whole new beginning in their lives.

(End of this chapter)