(4) Long-lost Lingering
Aunt Hui had sent over a few exquisite dishes. There was also a fruit plate on the coffee table. He put away May's clothes one by one, made two cups of tea, and placed them on the coffee table.
Mei said to Aunt Hui,"Aunt Hui, go down and rest. I'll call you if there's anything."”
Aunt Hui packed up Mei's clothes and went downstairs.
Mei turned on the music and played the melody of " Love ". Haichuan often listened to this song.
Mei brought two cups and asked Haichuan,""Chuanzi, what kind of wine do you like to drink?"
Haichuan replied casually,"I'll follow you if you like it."”
May took a bottle of XX, filled the glass, and raised the glass. He looked deeply at Haichuan and said,"Come, Chuanzi. I didn't expect to meet you again in this life. Cheers."?”
Before Hai Chuan could come back to his senses, Mei had already finished the glass in one gulp. She held the glass upside down and shook it in front of Hai Chuan.
"May, can you drink slowly?" Haichuan said in a panic. This wine has a strong aftertaste."
"No," said Mei. Hurry up. I have been looking forward to this day for a long time."
Haichuan picked up the glass and drank it all. He quickly grabbed the bottle and poured half a glass for everyone.
May said," Fill it up. Didn't you see the bar? There's plenty of wine." Do you like this song? Do you know this song? For many years, only wine and music accompanied me. Even in my dreams, I didn't dare to think that I would be able to hold your hand and listen to music and drink in this life.”
Mei held a glass of wine, accompanied by music, singing, and dancing. Haichuan's emotions also blended into her world. At this moment, there was only a world between the two of them. Listening to this sad music with mixed feelings;" Stumbling in a daze, life and death, samsara, fate, touch. In the chaos, I seem to hear your pain, crying about your helplessness...”
She drank too much in a daze. They drank a lot and did a lot of things. It was like a dream. Haichuan saw that in the small house of his old house, Mei came to look for him, but they had nowhere to go. Suddenly, it rained heavily and the mountain torrents erupted. Mei was floating in the flood, calling Chuanzi's name in pain.
"Ah Mei, Ah Mei!" Hai Chuan shouted.”He swam desperately towards Mei. He woke up abruptly, drenched in sweat.
She woke up abruptly. Mei was really shouting,"Chuanzi, Chuanzi." What's wrong with you? I'm here. Did you have a nightmare?”
Hai Chuan looked at Mei, who was lying on his chest, tears dripping on his face. At some point, they were already in bed, and it was already midnight. Haichuan sat up and saw their clothes scattered all over the ground.
Haichuan asked Mei,"Mei, how did this happen?"”
May said,"Chuanzi, don't ask, don't care about anything else." Sleep, hug me to sleep, I'm so sleepy...”
Haichuan hugged Mei tightly. The melody of love continued. " My heart aches so much that I'm hugging you tightly. Who do I stop for when I'm crossing mountains and rivers?" Haichuan looked at Mei sleeping quietly in his arms. He stroked Mei's beautiful hair and smooth shoulders. He thought of the memories of the past.
Haichuan heard Mei's sweet dream."Chuanzi, hold me tight..."
Haichuan fell into deep self-blame. How many years of suffering and tears had been suppressed in a woman's heart for too long? What power did he have to change? He wanted to use this beautiful night to hug her even tighter and let go of everything for tomorrow.
The dawn of winter came a little later. Hai Chuan gently shook Mei and said,"Wake up, Mei. It's dawn."”
May opened her hazy eyes and snorted."Sleep for another ten minutes. Chuanzi, hug me tightly."
May closed her eyes again. Who knew what Haichuan was feeling at the moment? On one hand, he was afraid, and on the other, he was hoping that the night would be longer. After a while, the sky was completely bright.
Hai Chuan couldn't help but call out to Mei,"Xiaomei, it's dawn. Get up."”
Mei turned over and climbed onto Hai Chuan's body. She looked at Hai Chuan and smiled sweetly. She nudged Hai Chuan's nose and shook her head."Alright, get up. Chuanzi, accompany me to walk the puppy.”
On the coffee table in the living room, the cups and plates were in a mess. There were several empty wine bottles. She really did not know how much they had drunk yesterday. Haichuan wanted to clean up.
Mei said,"Don't move. Auntie Hui will clean it."”
Pulling Haichuan downstairs, Mei shouted,""Auntie Hui, give me Little Tian Tian."
Aunt Hui carried a snow-white pug over. It was very beautiful. Aunt Hui put the puppy on the ground. The puppy ran to Mei's feet and acted coquettishly like a child, circling Mei.
Mei said,"Auntie Hui, clean up upstairs. When we come back later, you can bring the breakfast upstairs." Little Tian Tian, let's go for a walk."
The air in the morning was so good. The puppy ran around happily. Mei asked Hai Chuan excitedly," Chuanzi, why are you here? When I saw you at the entrance of the hotel, I thought it was you. But I didn't believe myself. I asked the front desk for your registered name and watched the video before I was sure it was you. It was like a dream."”
Haichuan simply told Mei that he might not have much time to spend with Mei since he was working here. May held Haichuan's arm and sat on a bench by the roadside.
Mei smiled at Haichuan and made a face."Chuanzi, I don't care. You have to accompany me. If you stay here for a few days, you'll have to compensate me for a few days.”
Haichuan almost begged Mei,"Xiaomei, my work is really important. What haven't I done yet?" A day passed. Also, your husband…"
Mei interrupted Haichuan." My husband is overseas. The business here is a very small part of the company. Ah Ming came once when the hotel opened. He ran all over the world. If I don't look for him, he won't come to look for me.”
Hearing her tone, Mei was filled with resentment.
Mei looked at Haichuan's uneasy mood and leaned on his shoulder."Seeing you so worried, my heart aches. Chuanzi, don't worry. I'll settle your matter for you. The people and things you mentioned are all long-term customers of our company. I'll entrust them to you with just a word. We should thank the heavens for meeting each other.”
Mei said she could help, and Haichuan was very happy. Not knowing what to say, Haichuan asked Mei,""Xiaomei, how about we do this? Will Auntie Hui and your chauffeur..."
May said,"Don't worry. They are all from our province. They are all my people." Over the years, I've also understood that people who love each other can meet each other. Not having sex and still shouting about being pure and innocent, that was because there was no other way and no chance. If there was a chance, only a fool would erase his love.”
Haichuan was surprised. He held Mei's face and looked at her very closely."Xiaomei, where did you learn these twisted theories from? Are you still Mei?"
May kissed Haichuan on the cheek and said,""What nonsense? Love you, love you, I love you.”
After breakfast, Hai Chuan and Mei came to the hotel. Hai Chuan said to Mei,""Xiaomei, I have an appointment with the client's project manager to discuss business.”
May said," Alright, let's have a private room in our hotel. I'll take care of some things first. When they come, call me."”
It was almost noon when the customer manager arrived with the technician and secretary. In the hotel's Lotus Hall private room, both parties exchanged information and related price lists. The manager didn't say anything at that time. He said that he would go back and report it to Haichuan for research. He would give Haichuan a reply two days later. Hai Chuan knew that although the problem was not big, it was not easy to negotiate. Since the other party had spoken, Haichuan could not insist too much. He invited the three of them to sit down and drink tea. The supervisor's surname is Dong, and he is the CEO of Dong.
Hai Chuan and CEO Dong said,"CEO Dong, I've invited an old friend. He'll be here soon. Let's sit together." It took up a little of CEO Dong's precious time.”
CEO Dong was also a veteran in the martial arts world. He said very humorously,"Sure, I didn't expect Little Hai to have friends here. You must introduce them to me.”
Amid the laughter, Mei's voice rang out from outside the door."It's CEO Dong, right? When did you become so humble? Can I introduce myself?”
May walked in with a smile. The waiter took May's coat and hung it up.
CEO Dong and the other two quickly stood up. CEO Dong laughed and said,"It's General Manager Mei. Long time no see. You're even prettier now. Please take a seat.”
The atmosphere was filled with joy. Mei also smiled and said,"The seat of honor is still with Mr. Dong. I'm the boss today." I'll have a few drinks with CEO Dong. To celebrate the success of your cooperation, CEO Dong, order some dishes and wine. Don't be polite.”
CEO Dong stood up and looked at me and Mei. He smiled brightly and said,"Okay, President Mei's hotel. The dishes are delicacies and the wine is fine wine. The cooperation contract between us and Little Hai, we'll sign it now...”
It had been many years since they last met, but Mei had really become radiant. She had the demeanor of a CEO, and her speech and mannerisms were generous and elegant. Haichuan really admired her from the bottom of his heart. With the sudden help of Mei, the originally planned one-week negotiation was successfully completed in only two days. Hai Chuan was sincerely grateful to Mei.
Mei didn't allow Haichuan to stay in the hotel and let him stay at her place. "Chuanzi, the contract is signed. Do you want to leave?" Mei asked Haichuan seriously.”
Haichuan was also very reluctant to part with Mei. This woman who looked strong but was weak was his favorite. Other than spending more time with her, what else could he give her?
Haichuan told her the truth." Xiaomei, I planned to finish everything in a week. Now that you've finished everything for me, there are still five days left. I'll let you do whatever you want."”
Mei was very happy when she heard that. She jumped up and hugged Haichuan's neck. Her legs were wrapped around his body, and she was as happy as a little girl.
Mei told Haichuan that she had arranged for the hotel and let the driver rest for a few days while they drove themselves. They would set off tomorrow for their five-day self-driving trip. To enjoy the romance in her dreams, to yearn for a lifetime...
Although there were no red flowers or green grass in the fields in winter, it was still warm and beautiful to those who were filled with spring.
Hai Chuan drove the car while Mei was the tour guide. They set off in the morning and drove for half a day. May led Haichuan to the Amorous Mountain scenic area. The vegetation here was all natural. In the mountain farmhouse, in the cave hall. It was a primeval landscape with ancient trees towering into the sky and winding paths.
Although the mountain was not very high, it stretched for dozens of miles. The mountain springs were tinkling, and the small bridge was flowing. Amorous mandarin duck valley, fluttering butterfly spring. The temples and pavilions on the mountain, the smoke from the farmhouses in the mountains, what a paradise on earth...
The two of them arrived at the farmhouse in the mountain villa. It was a unique place. The original windlass fence, wooden barrel roller. It was a long-lost familiarity. The waiter was dressed in the same farmer's clothes, simple, friendly, and warm. They introduced the delicacies, food, and accommodation one by one. Haichuan and Mei rented a small hut to stay in.
The roof of the farmhouse was covered with thatch, and the doors and windows were made of wood. In the house, there was a suite for each item. Stoves, cooking utensils, farmer's clothes, firewood, adobe, brick bed, fire wall. There was a small dining table, a small stool, a wooden box, and cotton bedding. There were electric lights on the beam and kerosene lamps on the table. On the wooden drawer was a large LCD TV. It was neatly arranged and spotless.
It was as comfortable as the end of summer after spring. There was a wide variety of food and beverages in the large dining house, including land, sea, and air. The tourists could order food. There were also buffet restaurants and cold and raw restaurants. The tourists could take raw and cold things and make them themselves in their own rooms. He had all kinds of materials.
After they put away their things, Mei put on a farmer's scarf and shouted, Chuanzi, I'm hungry."
Haichuan said,"Okay, Xiaomei, let's go find something to eat."”
They came to the dining room together. Mei was overjoyed to see sweet potatoes, peanuts, corn, onions, lettuce, and other fresh agricultural products on the cold cabinet.
The waitress was a simple peasant girl. When she saw them enter, she immediately greeted them with a smile."What would you like to order? Please choose and take care of yourself. It will be sent to your room in three minutes.”
Mei, she ordered a large number of dishes in one go.
They returned to the house and started a fire to cook. For Haichuan and Mei, cooking was a piece of cake. Peanuts, corn, sweet potatoes, and edamame were all placed in a big pot. The stove was very useful, and the fire was very strong. There was even a small pot at the back to cook millet porridge. Mei took the iron bar that was used to heat the fire and skewered some corn. She cooked it in the stove and sat on a small wooden stool with a bun. She really looked like a farmer's wife. Turning back time was something he did every day when he was young.
After the two of them had a full meal, May climbed onto the hot bed and turned on her laptop to play music. Haichuan brought over a small basket filled with edamame and peanuts.
Mei said,"Chuan Zi, come up quickly. The fire bed is so comfortable."”
Hai Chuan climbed onto the bed, and Mei threw herself into Hai Chuan's arms and kissed him passionately. Perhaps this was the feeling of being passionately in love. They talked about many things in the past. Speaking of the past, it was inevitable to talk about Ah Fu. In the past few days, whenever Ah Fu was mentioned, Ah Mei would change the topic. Today, Ah Fu was mentioned again.
May still said,"I hate him. Don't mention him." If it weren't for him, perhaps we would have been together. Those unfortunate things might not have happened. A man would not have grown up.”
Using this topic, Haichuan asked Mei,""Xiaomei, why hasn't Ah Fu grown up? Are you referring to him being fired for stealing a car?”
May looked straight at Haichuan and asked in surprise,""Chuanzi, how did you know about this? You've seen Ah Fu. Did he tell you?”
Haichuan reached for his bag and took out Ah Fu's diary, which was neatly wrapped in newspaper, and waved it in front of May.
Haichuan said to Mei," I've seen Ah Fu. Before I came here, Ah Fu didn't tell me that he stole the car. It was him." Xiaomei, you must be even more surprised.”
May took the paper bag and opened it. When she saw the diary, she was stunned. Suddenly, the emotional dam collapsed. Mei hugged the diary and Haichuan and burst into tears. The torrent of emotions that had been suppressed for a long time flowed out.
Yuan Ye understood the woman's wail and hugged her. Haichuan understood the woman's words and hugged the scarred woman.
Mei cried for a long time. She sobbed as she wrapped Ah Fu's diary."Chuanzi, I don't want to read Ah Fu's diary. Tell me about it.”
Mei lay quietly in Haichuan's arms and listened. Haichuan told her about Ah Fu's diary. May's tears were like broken pearls. It was filled with long-accumulated resentment and sadness.
The night in the mountains was so quiet. The stars had strange eyes, mischievously chasing after a crescent moon. Occasionally, they would pull a cloud to decorate their wandering home.
Love gives us sunshine, love takes us flying, looks up at the blue sky, doesn't care what you change, wants to be the light in your darkness, wants to take you away from the loneliness of the desert... The night was dark, and so was love.
The humidity in the mountains was very high. When they woke up in the morning, the mountains and plains were covered with branches and white silver flowers. What a beautiful tree. Haichuan took a camera and took a lot of photos of May. In the main hall at the top of the mountain, Mei knelt down and prayed. She must have made a beautiful wish.
They came to a tree on the shore of Amorous Love. May took a red cloth and tied pebbles on both ends of it, hanging it on the tree branch.
May's shouts echoed in the Mandarin Duck Valley."Mandarin Duck Valley, here we come….”
The deep valley responded to May's shout," We're coming, we're coming…"
Butterfly Spring was famous for its rare butterflies. Two clear springs, like butterflies spreading their wings. Now that it was frozen, it looked more like a beautiful jade plate from a high place.
Mei mischievously asked Haichuan to pull him on the ice, and both of them slid onto the ice. There was also a small river in his hometown. It should have frozen by now. When they were young, they also went ice-skating. At that time, there were many children who went ice-skating.
Happy times always passed quickly. Five days was too short. Time did not favor couples! Butterfly Spring, Mandarin Duck Valley. The cold wind blew, and it was hard to stop. They looked forward to the warm spring day when the flowers bloomed, and the colorful butterflies danced in pairs. Mandarin ducks play in the water.
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