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Chapter 226 Staying Out All Night with Sister Xue

Gong Xing and Zhu Lin. Zhu Lin had known about Gong Xing's existence for a long time and had always been wary of this Shanghai woman who was one year younger than him.

But Gong Xing knew nothing about Zhu Lin. She had two biggest concerns about her relationship with Wei Ming: age and Melinda.

In the face of these two huge mountains, the geographical differences between the north and the south are not a problem. If they are really determined to be together, she is willing to be the one who makes the sacrifice.

The pregnant woman working the sewing machine at the entrance of Oriental Plaza is called Lan Qin. She and her husband are both educated youth. Her husband has not found a job yet, so she has to work outside to support the family. At this time, she is packing her things to go home, and Manager Mei allows her to leave her things in the store.

When she saw a customer standing at the door hesitating, she immediately recommended to the customer: "Comrade, come in and take a look. Our Oriental New World is the most popular clothing store in Yanjing, and it can be called a sight in Yanjing!"

Lan Qin already regards herself as a member of the new world.

Gong Xing nodded. As soon as she stepped in, Lan Qin exclaimed "Huh?" and then ran away and stared at the poster on the left. It seemed to be the same person.

There were a few customers in the store. Two sales assistants were serving them. There was also a young girl sitting at the counter, writing something down.

Gong Xing thought she would be able to see Wei Ming when she came in, but she didn't see the person she was looking for. She was hesitating whether to ask the clerk when she heard an exclamation from behind her.

"Are you Comrade Gong Xing?" asked Huang Ying, who was just keeping accounts.

Gong Xing became famous even before she had any works. Because she was on the cover of "Popular Movies" and was the leading actress in "The Shepherd", she already had some fame.

Of course, the main reason Huang Ying can recognize her now is because of the posters she can see outside the door every day.

Gong Xing nodded, as gentle as the water in the south of the Yangtze River.

"I came here to see if Comrade Wei Ming is here?"

Huang Ying knew that Wei Ming was also one of their bosses. Although she was not sure about the specific shares, she knew that Boss Wei was very influential.

She said, "Our manager Mei took Writer Wei's two sisters to dinner. She should have eaten with Writer Wei."

"Do you know where we're going to eat?" Gong Xing was unwilling to not see Wei Ming today. They had just confirmed their relationship and had been separated for nearly a month. She missed him so much that she was itching to death.

"It seems like he was talking about going home to eat." Huang Ying thought for a moment and said.

Gong Xing thanked him and left. She was really anxious to see her lover, so she could only explore this novel self-service clothing store another day.

As soon as she left, the two shopping guides who had served other customers immediately came over and whispered crickets.

"Manager Huang, who is that person?"

Huang Ying said embarrassedly: "What Manager Huang? I'm just helping the manager keep accounts. He will be back soon."

Another person said, "Don't interrupt. That person is so beautiful, just like the beauty in our poster."

Huang Ying said, "That's her, Gong Yu in the poster on the left, the actress who's prettier than Zhang Yu."

"Wow, it's really her!"

"She was also found by our writer Wei, right?"

"Who do you think is prettier, Gong Xian or Zhu Lin?"

Facing the two chattering colleagues, Huang Ying said helplessly: "It's not our concern whether something is prettier or not. I just care whether there will be a bonus when the salary is paid next month."

When talking about bonuses linked to sales, these shopping guides became enthusiastic again.

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At this time, the aroma of meat was wafting in the courtyard of Beichizi. Xizi, who had just tried to climb the ginkgo tree, was happily eating skewers.

Lele eats elegantly, taking small bites at a time, and doesn't eat spicy food because Teacher Gu told him to protect his throat.

Wei Pingan praised: "I didn't expect that you have such a skill, Xiao Ming. Not bad, it reminds me of the time when I was a kid and I roasted cicada monkeys with your dad."

Listening to the sound of cicadas, Wei Mingxi said, "Uncle, you reminded me. I always felt that something was missing this summer. I won't sleep tonight. I'm going to Fangshan to catch some cicada monkeys and stir-fry them for dinner."

Wei Ping'an pointed at Wei Ming and smiled bitterly. This kid is worthy of being Wei Jiefang's son. He loves to eat and have fun, just like Wei Jiefang.

Lv Xiaoyan also praised: "Xiao Ming, the barbecue ingredients are really good. I think even if you don't open a clothing store, you can make a fortune by opening a restaurant."

Mei Wenhua, who was helping at the side, thought to himself, Mr. Lu, you don’t know how profitable our clothing store is!

One of our clothes can generate as much revenue as a table of dishes in a big restaurant, but a table requires a lot of manpower, a lot of materials, takes up a lot of space, and takes more time, but the profit may not be as high as one of our clothes, so what can a mere restaurant use to compare with us?

Today’s plum culture doesn’t even take Quanjude and Donglaishun seriously.

Wei Ming grilled a few more skewers of chicken wings and called Xiaohong and Yunyun out to visit their new home.

Xiaohong sighed: "This new home is so big, I feel like if my mother came here, she could raise chickens and pigs here!"

Wei Ming: "Please don't do that. I left a piece of land for my mother that has not been paved yet. We can grow some vegetables there. We won't do animal husbandry anymore."

Xiao Hong sighed, "What a pity. Such a big yard, it always feels empty if I don't grow something."

Mei Wenhua suggested: "You can actually get a dog to guard the house, since you don't live here all the time."

Xizi hurriedly suggested: "Brother Ming, you should raise a black cat Sheriff. I will catch fish for it every day!"

After watching "Black Cat Sheriff", he has always wanted to have a cat, but his mother doesn't allow him. It would be even more messy to have a cat in such a small house, so he can only rely on his brother Ming.

Wei Ming actually likes small animals, both for eating and raising.

He gnawed on a chicken wing and said, "I can definitely get a cat or a dog. As for a dog, I'll wait until my dad is free and ask him to help me pick one. He's an expert in this area."

Hearing that Wei Ming was really interested, Wei Ping'an revealed a piece of news to him.

"Ms. Feng's Mei'er is pregnant!"

"Ah!" Wei Ming was stunned. Even though the old man was on high alert, was the yellow-haired man still able to take advantage of the opportunity?

Seeing Wei Ming's surprised look, Xiao Hong's eyes widened: "What's wrong, are you pregnant before marriage?"

Wei Ming, Wei Ping'an and Lu Xiaoyan burst into laughter after hearing this.

Wei Ming said: "Mei'er is not a human, she is a very beautiful lion cat."

Wei Hong was embarrassed. She asked again, "Who is Mr. Feng?"

Wei Ming: "The philosopher Mr. Feng Youlan lived in Yan'an Park of Peking University."

"Ah!" Now it was Wei Hong's turn to be surprised. As a high school graduate with a good reading volume, she certainly knew Feng Youlan. "Brother, do you also know Mr. Feng?"

Wei Ming: "Well, his Mei'er was hanging on the tree and couldn't get down. I was the one who saved her."

Wei Pingan said: "Based on this relationship, he shouldn't mind if you ask him for a kitten."

Wei Ming nodded: "It should be no problem. Fine, I'll talk to the old man tomorrow when I'm at work and comfort him."

Wei Ming laughed as he spoke. He could almost imagine the expression on Mr. Feng's face when he learned the news. Besides, he was old and had limited energy. He would probably only keep one kitten from the litter for himself and send the rest away.

Uncle Ping An asked again: "When do you plan to go back to your hometown with Xiao Hong?"

Wei Ming: "The day after tomorrow, the 31st. I'll buy the train ticket tomorrow."

Uncle Ping An said, "Then I'll talk to the library and ask them to transfer you to the library when you come back this time. I'll also give you a long vacation in the meantime."

Wei Ming is a little reluctant to leave his previous position, but from all aspects, the library is more suitable for him now, and it is also convenient for him to find books and search for information.

After all, I came to this special position.

"Okay, thank you uncle for always worrying about these things for me." There was no wine today, but there was Arctic Ocean, so Wei Ming clinked glasses with Uncle Ping'an.

Mei Wenhua Tulutulutulut was full, and he still had to summarize the accounts and count the inventory, so he left first, and Xiaohong and Yunyun were left to Wei Ming to take back.

Another half an hour later, Xizi, with a big belly, ran around the yard to digest the food, so Wei Pingan and his wife also left with the child.

Wei Ming also extinguished the charcoal fire and prepared to lock the door and go home. Xiaohong and Yunyun spent a very happy evening, talking all the way.

Xiao Hong: "Brother, I've only been here for over half a month, and I feel like I've gained a lot of weight."

Yunyun: "Me too."

Wei Ming: "You guys are skinny to begin with, it would be better if you gain some weight."

Especially Xiaohong, who is 14 years old and still hasn't had her period. Wei Ming is worried that she is malnourished because she has lived through too much hardship in the past.

When riding his bike near the residential area, Wei Ming vaguely noticed a familiar figure on the side of the road.

However, he did not stop, but sent his two sisters to the door of the house first, and then said: "I suddenly remembered that I left something in the courtyard. I will go and get it. You go home and wash up and go to bed. It's better to take a shower."

"Brother, aren't we going to catch the cicada monkeys?"

Wei Ming: "Let's talk about it another day. Summer isn't over yet, there are plenty of opportunities."

Wei Ming then turned around and left, but he did not see Sister Xue. He only saw a bus that had just left.

Wei Ming quickly caught up with the bus. When it arrived at the next stop, the bus left, leaving behind the figure of a thin girl with a bag on her back and a smile on her lips.

Wei Ming breathed a sigh of relief: "I said I wasn't mistaken."

Maybe it was the darkness that gave Gong Qian courage. She threw herself into Wei Ming's arms and said, "I thought I wouldn't see you today."

Wei Ming quickly hugged her tightly in his arms and gently stroked her hair: "Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"

"I wrote the letter, but I was faster than the letter."

Wei Ming: "Have you returned to work?"

"Well, I came to look for you after I put my luggage down. I called home but no one answered, so I went to Xintiandi, and you were not there either."

After sitting on the train for such a long time and running so far to see him, Sister Xue had dark circles under her eyes. Wei Ming felt so distressed that he was reluctant to send her back to the dormitory.

"Sister Xue, do you know the cicada monkey?"

Gong Xing shook his head.

Wei Ming: "It's the larvae of the cicada. They don't have wings and can only crawl. They taste delicious when fried."

Gong Xing's eyes widened; this was indeed the first time she had heard of it.

Wei Ming asked: "That thing can only be caught at night, and it is most abundant in June and July. Are you interested?"

Gong Xing nodded. He was not interested at first, but he became interested when he was with Xiao Wei. He didn't even feel sleepy anymore.

Gong Xing got on the motorcycle, hugged Wei Ming's waist, and the motorcycle rumbled away. They definitely couldn't go to Fangshan, it was too far away. Wei Ming remembered that there was a poplar forest on the way from here to Peking University, and he planned to try his luck there, and he had a flashlight and a woven bag in his motorcycle.

On the way, Gong Xing told Wei Ming: "There are some things in my bag that A-Long asked me to bring for you."

"Is this the illustration from the fourth issue of Black Cat Sheriff?"

"Oh yeah, I got it and brought it home and my nephew found it. You don't mind, do you?"

"What's the big deal? Aaron still has the backup manuscript for the fourth issue, and you can let my nephew take a look at it." Wei Ming said indifferently.

Gong Xing smiled and said, "Then we can only let A-Ying ask A-Long for it. They are very familiar with each other now."

"Oh?"

Gong Xing smiled and said, "We watched a movie together before."

"Ouch!"

Gong Xing: "But we just met by chance in the cinema, so we watched it together."

"Hi."

Wei Ming went from surprise to expectation, and finally to disappointment. A Long matured late and is now focusing on his career.

When they arrived at the place, they could hear the obvious sound of cicadas. It was a nice place. They parked the car, walked into the poplar forest hand in hand, and turned on the flashlights.

Gong Xing felt it was very exciting as it was his first time doing such a thing, it was like having an affair.

"Woo~"

As soon as she thought of this, Wei Ming hugged her and kissed her, and turned off the flashlight.

Gong Xing took the opportunity to take a breath and asked him, "Aren't we catching cicada monkeys?"

"They can't run away, don't worry~" Wei Ming said and kissed them again.

Then ten minutes passed.

Wei Ming then started catching bugs.

But Gong Xing was very happy. This place was not like the streets of Shanghai where they had to worry about being seen. Both of them were very engaged just now.

They were lucky. This was a grove that had not been developed much. Wei Ming found a cicada monkey and two cicada skins on a tree.

However, it was Wei Ming who picked the cicadas from the tree trunks, and Gong Xing was responsible for helping him find them. Girls are more afraid of insects, so this kind of insect is okay, but the long ones are scary.

Wei Ming smiled and explained to Gong Xing: "This cicada skin is also called cicada slough, which is a traditional Chinese medicine. It has the effects of dispelling wind-heat and relieving itching. When I was a child, my father often took Xiao Hong and me to the woods to roast cicada monkeys and eat them. Cicada slough can be sold for money. We are close to Anguo, the capital of medicine, and there are people who buy them."

Gong Xi smiled and said, "Hearing you talk about this, I feel that rural life is not bad."

Wei Ming shook his head: "This is one of the few bright spots in our poor life. Most of the time we have to worry about having enough food to eat."

Take the cicada monkey for example. It’s not very delicious when roasted, but because there is too little oil at home, we have to make do with it. This thing will be fragrant only after it is fried.

As Wei Ming thought about it, his mouth began to water again. Maybe that was why he was so greedy. It was a kind of compensation for his childhood. The same was true for women. They experienced the beauty of sex in their thirties, so they couldn't stop themselves in the second half of their lives.

While catching cicada monkeys, the two exchanged their experiences during this period. After Wei Ming talked about the popularity of Oriental New World, he said, "You came back in time, otherwise I would have to go back to my hometown the day after tomorrow."

"what?"

Wei Ming: "The college entrance examination scores will be out soon. Xiaohong and I will go home to wait for the results, and then we will bring my mother and grandmother to live in Yanjing."

Thinking of parting with Wei Ming again, Gong Xian felt so reluctant that he couldn't help but grab one of his hands.

At this time, Wei Ming had caught a big bag of cicada monkeys, which was not only enough for himself to eat, but also enough to share with Uncle Ping'an.

There are so many of these things now. In another 20 or 30 years, when Wei Ming returns to his hometown to experience his childhood fun, he will only catch a few cicada monkeys in one night.

"That's all for today." Wei Ming looked at the luminous watch on his wrist.

"Oh, isn't it too late to send you back to the dormitory at this time?" he asked.

Gong Xian stared at the luminous watch: "What can I do? There is nowhere else to go."

She was thinking of visiting the Overseas Chinese Apartment again, and seeing Qi Baishi's Cordyceps paintings, and she also had a gift for him, but unfortunately she had two little sisters living at home.

Wei Ming smiled and said, "I'll take you somewhere, let's go."

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Overseas Chinese Apartment.

Yunyun had just come out of the shower and saw Xiaohong reading a book in her pajamas.

Seeing her cousin coming out, Wei Hong couldn't help but mutter, "Why hasn't my brother come back yet? I still have some questions to ask him."

"What's the problem?"

"Financial issues." Xiaohong shook the book in her hand. This was the book Wei Ming borrowed for her from the Peking University Library. It was also the first time Xiaohong learned about finance.

According to the description in the book, it seems that this thing can make more money than opening a clothing store.

Influenced by her brother, Xiaohong also became a money-lover, unlike some young people today who think it is shameful to talk about money.

Hearing the unfamiliar word "finance", Yunyun expressed helplessness. She is indeed a college student, and what she studies is really profound. She only knows Kong Rong.

"Ah!" Yunyun was combing her hair and suddenly screamed.

"What's going on? Are there mice in the house?"

Xu Yunyun pointed at the sofa where Wei Hong was sitting and said, "Xiaohong, you, you are bleeding!"

Wei Hong looked down and almost fainted from fright: "Sister Yunyun, am I going to die?"

Xu Yunyun laughed: "What's the point of talking about death? You've grown into a big girl now."

Fortunately, there is someone in the family who has experienced this. Xu Yunyun explained to Wei Hong what happened and even gave her her own sanitary napkin, which was bought for her by Brother Xiao Ming some time ago. It is much better than the menstrual napkin she used before in her hometown.

Wei Hong was completely unfamiliar with this kind of thing. The school had never taught her about it, and her mother had never told her about it. Compared with Amin, a Hong Konger who was experiencing this kind of thing for the first time, she was as naive as a fool. It was Sister Yunyun who helped her "install" it.

Xiao Hong began to feel lucky, blushing and saying, "Fortunately my brother didn't come back, otherwise it would be so embarrassing."

Yunyun wiped the sofa and said, "I guess my brother might be living in a courtyard."

Xiaohong nodded: "That should be the case."

Reopening the door of the courtyard, Wei Ming invited, "Welcome."

Gong Xing was confused.

Wei Ming placed a wooden board on the door's threshold and pushed the motorcycle in: "Come in, this is my home."

"You bought another house?" Gong Xing said in disbelief. As an ordinary citizen of Shanghai, she was shocked when she saw the big yard and the houses around it.

Wei Ming sighed, "Xiaohong and Yunyun will probably live in the Overseas Chinese Apartment permanently. You and I must have a place to meet and chat."

Having said that, Wei Ming locked the door.

Gong Xing's heartbeat quickened a bit. Xiao Wei's words sounded too boastful.

Originally, I should have gone back to the workplace, but it was too late now, so I followed Wei Ming back to his home in a daze.

This, this isn't appropriate.

Wei Ming sealed the bag containing the cicada monkeys and hung it outside the door, then opened the only renovated master bedroom. The bed and bedding here were newly purchased, and the other furniture were selected second-hand antique furniture.

Gong Xing stepped in and said, "This is my first time entering a courtyard house. Did we pass by the Forbidden City when we came here just now?"

Wei Ming smiled and said, "You can see the corner tower of the Forbidden City from the roof. I plan to renovate it and build a terrace. The view should be good."

Wei Ming already has some preliminary ideas about how to tinker with this courtyard.

Gong Xing looked at the brand new quilt and red pillow on the bed. She lowered her head shyly. It seemed like this had been planned for a long time.

"Are there any other rooms here?" she asked in a very low voice.

Wei Ming heard it and replied, "Yes, but this is the only room with a bed."

Gong Xing: "Then how are we going to sleep?"

Wei Ming hugged her gently and tapped her forehead and ears gently: "Why, are you afraid that I will eat you tonight?"

Sister Xue's hand was on Wei Ming's chest in a panic: "Then be good tonight and we can just have a quick sleep. I've been sitting on a hard seat and haven't closed my eyes for more than 20 hours."

These words hit Wei Ming's soft spot perfectly. He had really wanted to do something bad, but now he couldn't bear to do it.

"Okay, let's just take a nap. I'll get some hot water to soak my feet."

Gong Xing yawned as she sat on Wei Ming's new bed. She couldn't help but smile as she touched the sheets. She kind of liked this place.

There was a gas tank in the house. Wei Ming boiled water, filled two thermoses, and carried a basin into the room. He then found that Sister Xue had fallen asleep with her calves hanging outside the bed and her mouth slightly open. She was not pretending.

A girl was traveling alone on a train, she probably didn't dare to sleep. After arriving in Beijing, she came to find me and accompanied me into the woods. She must have been exhausted.

So Wei Ming didn't wash his feet. He took off Sister Xue's shoes, laid her on the bed, covered her with a quilt, and then climbed onto the bed quietly, leaving some distance between them.

She fell asleep, which made Xiao Wei and Xiao Xiao Wei suffer.

The next day, when Wei Ming woke up, he and Gong Xian were already hugging each other, facing each other, with his legs resting on her.

Wei Ming's own hair was not long enough, so he used Sister Xue's hair to harass herself.

Sister Xue finally woke up and noticed something strange. Wei was clearly wearing shorts, but the shorts seemed to be unable to cover her eyes.

"Xiao Wei, are you feeling very uncomfortable?"

Wei Ming was surprised: "Sister, you know all this."

Gong Xing: "We also read the handwritten version of "Girl's Heart" when we were in the queue."

I didn’t expect Sister Xue to read so much.

Wei Ming grabbed her hand and leaned down: "Sister, can you lend me a hand~"

(12,000 completed, Lao Fo finally didn’t give up today!)
(End of this chapter)