Chapter 58 Show off
Xu Xiao Jiao and Zhou Ping Xiang looked at each other. Who knew them both at the same time in the provincial capital?
The two of them turned around in surprise, only to see someone they had never expected.
It turned out to be Wang Gui Yue.
Wang Gui Yue was no longer the same as before. She had the current most popular noodle perm. Her face was caked with powder, looking unnaturally white. Her current bell-bottom pants and shirt was the most modern look at the moment.
Seeing that it was really Xu Xiao Jiao and Zhou Ping Xiang, Wang Gui Yue became even more excited.
"It's really you. I saw your backs and thought it were you guys. Never thought it is. Ping Xiang, I know you are in college here and was thinking of visiting you in a few days. Xiao Jiao, why did you come to the provincial capital? You also took the college entrance exam later?"
As soon as Xu Xiao Jiao saw her, disgust flashed in her eyes. Thinking of Auntie Wang's hysterical crying and Wang Er Bao's listlessness in Meilin Village, she didn't want to talk to Wang Gui Yue at all.
Song Wei Ping was even less impressed with her. He even pulled Xu Xiao Jiao back a step.
Wang Gui Yue noticed Song Wei Ping's movements and then looked at Xu Xiao Jiao's face. She froze.
A look of sadness immediately appeared on her face.
"Xiao Jiao, do you still dislike my choice back then? I was forced without a choice, I..."
Xu Xiao Jiao snorted coldly, "Even if you have anything to say, don't tell me."
Wang Gui Yue choked and looked helplessly at Zhou Ping Xiang, "Ping Xiang."
She and Zhou Ping Xiang had been roommates for so many years and she knew Zhou Ping Xiang's character very well. Sure enough, when she made a hurt expression, Zhou Ping Xiang couldn't bear it.
Zhou Ping Xiang took Xu Xiao Jiao's hand and said, "Xiao Jiao, don't be angry. Maybe Gui Yue has her own reasons."
Wang Gui Yue took a step forward, "I really have my reasons. Xiao Jiao, believe me, there was a reason why I left without saying goodbye."
She grasped Zhou Ping Xiang's hand and said, "En, my match is shopping over there. He will come over in a minute. I'll treat you to a meal and tell you everything in detail, okay."
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't want to agree, but when Wang Gui Yue took Zhou Ping Xiang's hand and shook it, Zhou Ping Xiang hesitated.
She approached Xu Xiao Jiao, "Xiao Jiao, maybe Gui Yue really has her reasons. How about we listen to what she has to say."
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't believe that she had any difficulties. She glared at Zhou Ping Xiang and said, "You still have such a rotten good heart. I have told you the root and cause. Please tell me what reasons she may have."
Zhou Ping Xiang glanced at Wang Gui Yue, who was waiting aside, "After all, we have been fellow educated youths for so many years. Back when I was in college, we promised that they would be as close as sisters when they meet again in the future. Now that we have met, we can't say nothing and leave. Treat it as accompanying me."
Xu Xiao Jiao somewhat hated that iron couldn’t be steel. Wang Gui Yue’s motives back then were so obvious, but Zhou Ping Xiang, this silly girl, still believed her, "Okay, then I will stay with you. I want to hear what flowery words she can say and to make you give up."
Zhou Ping Xiang looked at Wang Gui Yue and said, "Gui Yue, let's have a meal together."
Wang Gui Yue was immediately overjoyed, "I knew you wouldn't refuse. I must treat you to this meal. My match is coming out right now."
As she was talking, a short male comrade emerged from the crowd. Wang Gui Yue waved to him, "Old Chen, here."
When the man arrived, Wang Gui Yue took his arm and introduced him to Xu Xiao Jiao and the others, "This is my match, Chen You Jin. Old Chen, these are the fellow educated youth I told you about, Xu Xiao Jiao and Zhou Ping Xiang."
Chen You Jin was slight chubby with a cheerful front. He handed the things in his hand to Wang Gui Yue. Hearing her words, he also responded with dignity, "I bought you some sugar-roasted chestnuts. Let's eat them together. Everyone haven't eaten yet, right? Let’s have a meal together. Gui Yue kept telling me that it was hard for her when she was an educated youth, but fortunately you two took care of her. I must treat you today as a thank you. "
Xu Xiao Jiao and Song Wei Ping looked at each other. Surprisingly, Wang Gui Yue's match was a down to earth person.
Wang Gui Yue took the sugar-roasted chestnuts and scolded, "I told you not to buy them, but you went over and queued up to buy them for me. It's a waste of money."
As she said that, she glanced at Xu Xiao Jiao and Zhou Ping Xiang in a vague way. She smiled enthusiastically, "Come, come, let's all eat."
Since Zhou Ping Xiang said she wanted to have a meal together, Xu Xiao Jiao no longer refused. Everyone followed Chen You Jin into a restaurant and listened to him generously ordering many dishes.
Zhou Ping Xiang felt a little embarrassed. She could detect it. Putting aside Wang Gui Yue, Chen You Jin was a good person. "There's no need to spend so much money. We haven't seen each other for a long time. It’s enough to chat together."
Chen You Jing wanted to speak, but Wang Gui Yue responded first, "It’s nothing. It’s nothing. Our old Chen is such a warm-hearted person. He is currently running a small business. We have a lot of money in our hands. Ping Xiang, you guys still college students don’t make any money. Xiao Jiao too. There are too few areas to make money in the countryside. You must enjoy this meal. Try those you haven’t eaten before.”
There was a hint of showing off in her words. It made Chen You Jin feel a little uncomfortable. He pulled Wang Gui Yue's sleeve and waved his hand, "Don't listen to Gui Yue's nonsense. I’m just casually running around by myself and can't make much money."
Song Wei Ping pretended to be cold at the side and didn't say a word. Xu Xiao Jiao drank water quietly. Although her expression appeared fine, she didn't answer anything.
Ma Qun knew little about Wang Gui Yue's affairs. Though he didn't care about Wang Gui Yue,he could see that this Chen You Jin was worth making friends with. So he went along with Chen You Jin's words and said, "Now is the best time to start your own business. I envy you for doing these. Elder Brother Chen, what business have you been doing recently? Please introduce it to me."
Chen You Jin also noticed that Song Wei Ping and his wife seemed to have some objections to his wife. He didn't understand why for a while, but he couldn't ask now. When Ma Qun answered, he naturally took the steps down.
He jolly laughed, looking like he was harmoniously making money, "Hey, it's actually messing around. Are we allowed to buy and sell freely? So I asked where there are new things, bought them and sold them to places where things are more scarce. Just something small scale to make a little money.”
Xu Xiao Jiao glanced at him and saw that he was walking in the same road as Song Wei Ping at the beginning.
Ma Qun nodded after hearing this, "Elder Brother, with such courage, this is no small matter."
Wang Gui Yue immediately interrupted, "That's right. Let me say that our old Chen is too humble. In the first half of this year, he earned a full five hundred yuan. Ping Xiang, say, five hundred yuan. When they were educated youths, it would take half a lifetime to earn it. Our old Chen has the ability."
Talking about money, her whole face was radiant, "We haven't always lived in Fangcheng. We came to the provincial capital this time because our Old Chen heard the news that a state-owned factory here is going to undergo some kind of integration. There are a number of good things that may be sold at low prices. If he can pick up the benefit, he will make a lot of money this time.”
After Ma Qun listened, he glanced at Song Wei Ping. He already knew that Song Wei Ping came here because a state-owned unit was going to be integrated. It seemed that the two were doing the same thing.
Seeing that Song Wei Ping remained calm, Ma Qun praised in his heart how calm he was.
Chen You Jin was a low-key person, so he felt a little uncomfortable when Wang Gui Yue said this, "It's not as good as what Gui Yue said. It's a matter of trying luck."
The more Zhou Ping Xiang listened, the more uncomfortable she felt. She knew Wang Er Bao. He was an honest man. After marrying Wang Gui Yue, he treated Wang Gui Yue wholeheartedly. However, Wang Gui Yue divorced him, aborted his baby, and returned to the city to marry another person. Now listening to Wang Gui Yue showing off in her words, she wasn't sure whether Gui Yue was lying about the difficulties she had mentioned earlier..
Zhou Ping Xiang and Wang Gui Yue were sitting next to each other. She touched Wang Gui Yue's hand lightly and said, "Gui Yue, don't you want to explain to us..."
"Ah, ah, that's right, Old Chen, hurry up and see when the food will be served. I'm already hungry. They haven't eaten either. They must be hungry too."
Chen You Jin nodded in response, "You guys talk first, I'll go over and take a look."
Seeing Chen You Jin going out, Wang Gui Yue begged, "Ping Xiang, our old Chen knows that I have been an educated youth. I haven't told him about other things yet. Let's eat first. Let's eat first. After the meal is over, I will take some time to tell you, okay? I promise I won’t tell lies to you.”
Xu Xiao Jiao had already given Wang Gui Yue a X in her heart, but she didn't express anything about her remarks. She didn't have any expectations for Wang Gui Yue.
When Zhou Ping Xiang heard this, she felt even more disappointed, "I don't want to have a meal with you, Gui Yue. I want to talk to you and catch up on old times. Xiao Jiao have always felt that you...".
‘you are a white-eyed wolf'. She didn't say these words,
"I want you to explain and clear the air. After all, we are still good friends."
Wang Gui Yue took Zhou Ping Xiang's hand, glanced at Xu Xiao Jiao again, and said sincerely, "I know, I owe you an explanation. I left without saying goodbye. I also owe Xiao Jiao an explanation. But do we have to say this while eating? Let's have a good meal. After the meal, I promise to tell you everything exactly."
As she was talking, Chen You Jin came back. Wang Gui Yue laughed twice and winked at Zhou Ping Xiang. Seeing her hesitantly nodding, she became excited again, "Old Chen, how is it?"
Chen You Jin nodded, "They are making it and it'll come soon."
Wang Gui Yue responded with a smile, distributed the sugar-roasted chestnuts to everyone, and beckoned everyone to eat. She was feeling relieved in her heart.
She knew that although Xu Xiao Jiao disliked her, she always respected other people's choices and never gossiped about others. When she left, Xu Xiao Jiao was a little angry and probably wouldn't talk nonsense today. But Zhou Ping Xiang was different. She was a soft-hearted person. This soft-heartedness was toward everyone. If she really had difficulties, she would understand. If she didn’t have difficulties, she would definitely sympathize with Wang Er Bao and maybe even bring up the matter.
Wang Gui Yue thought to herself that as long as she survived this meal, they probably wouldn't see each other again once they separated. Who cared what they thought of her.
The most important thing now was to let them see how good she was doing now.
At first, she was the worst among the three of them. Zhou Ping Xiang was admitted to college and will later have an iron rice bowl. Everyone in Meilin Village envied her. As for Xu Xiao Jiao, although she was married to farmer Song Wei Ping, Song Wei Ping was so kind to her. She didn’t have to do anything every day and still had people to take care of her. They said she was lucky. While herself. They said she was married to the son of the village branch secretary. Apart from being able to bask in some light when she was working, there was no other use afterwards.
She didn't regret divorcing Wang Er Bao, nor did she regret aborting the baby. If she hadn't done this, she wouldn't have had the good life she had now. Among the three of them, she now ranked first. After going to college, they’ll still end up working for money. Even if Zhou Ping Xiang found Ma Qun, a college student, as a match, the two of them probably wouldn't be able to earn as much as Chen You Jin alone.
There was also Xu Xiao Jiao. She already knew that Xu Xiao Jiao had never been admitted to college. She was probably still farming in the countryside now. She will be like that for the rest of her life. She couldn't even compare with one of her pinky.
As she pondered, Wang Gui Yue laughed, "Ping Xiang, Xiao Jiao, I really didn't expect to meet you. Ever since I got married, I have been living in Fangcheng with old Chen. With this first trip, I bump into good friends from the past. It’s like what was said on television, the one who is destined will meet thousands of miles away.”
She touched Chen You Jin as she spoke, "Right, old Chen? That's what I remember being said on the television series on our television."
Wang Gui Yue showed off the fact that she now had a television in her home without leaving any trace. She suddenly thought of something and her expression became even more excited. She opened her mouth and said to Xu Xiao Jiao, "Xiao Jiao, don't you know? Now Han Guang Hui and Chen Xue are married. They also live in Fangcheng? When you were in the city before, did you live in Fangcheng?"
When talking about other people's misfortunes, she didn't need Xu Xiao Jiao to respond, "You don't know, that Chen Xue is really shameless. When the educated youth were able to return to the city, they couldn't go back if they were married. So she gave Han Guang Hui advice to get him and Zhao Yan Yan fake a divorce, return to the city first, and then remarry. Zhao Yan Yan was stupid. With one coax, she budged. Well, after the divorce, Han Guang Hui no longer wants her."
The more she talked, the more enthusiastic she said, "Han Guang Hui turned around and married Chen Xue. Tell me what Zhao Yan Yan was after. If you ask me, someone like Zhao Yan Yan dared to rob her own sister..." She wanted to say that she wanted to rob Xu Xiao Jiao’s fiance, Han Guang Hui but halted at the glance sent over by Song Wei Ping.
"She was so improper back then and deserves to have such a bad life now. She is living in such a miserable state now. After she returned home, she was assigned a job. But within a month she was coaxed by her elder sister-in-law and gave the job to her elder sister-in-law. Say, isn’t she stupid? Because she had been married before, she still can’t get married."
"Han Guang Hui and Chen Xue are not doing well either." She covered her mouth with her nail polished hands and smiled, "You don't know, the jobs they assigned are bad. I heard that Han Guang Hui is still the same as before. He was hooking up with others outside Truly not human. His parents disdained his lack of motivation and are now partial to his younger brother. He and Chen Xue live in rented houses. They don’t have their own houses like us. Let alone being like our family and have bought a television and bicycle. They don’t even have a radio.”
Hearing the news about Han Guang Hui and the others again, Zhou Ping Xiang felt a little emotional for a moment. Because of Xu Xiao Jiao's relationship, she didn't have much interaction with these people and even disliked them very much. When she heard that they weren't doing well, she didn't applaud either.
She looked at Xu Xiao Jiao, who was even more unmoved.
Xu Xiao Jiao never thought of inquiring about Han Guang Hui and others. Anyway, she knew that no matter whether those people were living well or poorly, she would be the one living the best and be someone others look up to. Wasn't this the highest level of face-slapping?
Wang Gui Yue talked for a while. Except for Zhou Ping Xiang's few responses, Xu Xiao Jiao remained silent. However, Wang Gui Yue felt proud. She thought, look, you’re envying right? In fact, what she said about Han Guang Hui and the others was secondary. It was to show off that she was living a good life now.
The food was already served. Seeing that Xu Xiao Jiao remained silent, she wasn't angry. She gave Chen You Jin a few pieces of meat and said to Xu Xiao Jiao, "Xiao Jiao, you live in the countryside so you may not have so many ways to buy electrical appliances. Now that they have met, I won’t exaggerate. Because our old Chen does some small business and has many connections. If you have anything you want to buy, say it and let Old Chen get it for you."
Before Chen You Jin had time to ask Wang Gui Yue why Xu Xiao Jiao and his wife looked so uninterested, he heard his wife being so enthusiastic. He also smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes, if there is anything difficult to get, I can help. All these common household appliances are no problem. Just cameras and the like are in short supply and can only be obtained in big cities in the south. I can’t get them.”
Wang Gui Yue gestured and patted him, "Aiya, Xiao Jiao and the others don't need that expensive camera. We can't even afford it." She turned to look at Xu Xiao Jiao with a smile on her face, "Xiao Jiao, do you want to buy the radio recorder or something? Old Chen can find contact. It can be cheaper. Television is possible but that thing is too expensive. I know it’s hard to make money in the countryside, so I won’t introduce it to you.”
"Cough cough cough."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ma Qun choked and coughed several times in a row. Seeing everyone looking at him, he waved his hands hurriedly, "It's nothing. It's nothing. I accidentally choked."
After a while, although he didn't understand Wang Gui Yue's previous personality, he could clearly see her current purpose, which was to show off.
He really couldn't listen any more and said to Wang Gui Yue in a serious voice, "You don't need to worry about this. The things in Xu Xiao Jiao's house are better than those in your house."
He counted on his fingers, "I don't know everything. It's all in the letter Xu Xiao Jiao wrote to Ping Xiang; Phoenix brand bicycles, Shanghai brand big watches, tape recorders, game consoles, and television sets."
Every time he said something, Wang Gui Yue's face stiffened. Finally Ma Qun gave her a hard blow, "Oh, the camera you mentioned. Song Wei Ping also bought it. Well, today when we were still in school, we took pictures."
"So, you really don't need to worry about it." Don't show off. Ma Qun sneered.
The more Chen You Jin listened, the more surprised he became. He didn't expect Song Wei Ping to be so capable, "Hey, Younger Brother Song, you can even get a camera. Amazing, it's amazing!"
"This is impossible!" Wang Gui Yue asserted, "Even our old Chen can't get it. Song Wei Ping is a farmer. Where can he get a camera?"
Ma Qun listened to her and thought, I will choke you to death. He opened his mouth and added, "Oh, I forgot to mention that he doesn't farm anymore. He bought a big house in the town and the family moved there. They even opened a shop and started a business.”
Wang Gui Yue was stunned for a moment, "This is impossible. How much does it cost to buy a house in the town? Xu Xiao Jiao married a mud leg. How was it possible?"
Seeing that Wang Gui Yue's words were becoming more and more unseemly, Chen You Jin hurriedly touched her and tried to make it up for her, "To buy a house and open a shop in the town, I, old Chen, can’t compete."
Wang Gui Yue was distracted. How could she not be able to compete? If she couldn’t compete, then what was the meaning of this meal? Then what she said became a joke.
Xu Xiao Jiao had all the things she proudly showed off. Even the things she kept saying she couldn't afford and couldn't get, the other party also had them.
Seeing her listlessness, Xu Xiao Jiao sneered inwardly. She already fully understood why Wang Gui Yue insisted on eating this meal. Explaining that her behavior in Meilin Village was fake. The truth was thar she wanted to show that her good life.
She put down her chopsticks and looked at Zhou Ping Xiang to signal her to give up.
When Zhou Ping Xiang heard Wang Gui Yue say ‘Xu Xiao Jiao married a mud leg’, her heart became cold. She also understood Wang Gui Yue’s intention.
Zhou Ping Xiang knew that there was no need to finish the meal. She wanted to put down her chopsticks and leave directly, but in the end she had never done anything so disrespectful to others and made no move for a moment.
The scene was a little quiet for a while. It made the couple who had entered seemed a little loud.
"This restaurant is really big, should we really eat here?" The female comrade's voice was a little cautious.
Then came the voice of a male comrade, "I took you to eat at a state-owned restaurant in town once before and thought it was very good at that time. I have only realized in the past few months that it was nothing. Since you finally came here once, I definitely got to bring you to the good stuff. What’s more, you are four-five months along. You need to supplement your nutrition."
One could tell that he was a caring person. The female comrade's voice carried sweetness, "Say, with me here, I don't know if it will delay your work. Your job is so rare to come by, so don’t lose it."
"Won't delay. Didn't I tell you that they have been reorganizing recently and all work had stopped. Recently, I have followed the leader to receive guests. I’m relaxed and not busy. Besides, the leader said that I am practical and will definitely not lose my job. Do not worry."
The two people chattered and sat down at the table next to Xu Xiao Jiao and the others.
The two people's voices were intermittent and no one paid attention. Seeing that Zhou Ping Xiang was still hesitating, Xu Xiao Jiao simply put down her chopsticks.
"That's it for this meal. We have something to do and we'll leave first. Thank you for the hospitality."
As she spoke, she stood up. In her opinion, Chen You Jin was indeed good. Wang Gui Yue had character problems, but that was a matter between the couple. She wouldn’t talk about Wang Gui Yue's past. Nor did she want to see Wang Gui Yue again.
Chen You Jin knew that his wife's words had offended people. He sighed, Wang Gui Yue was good in every other aspect, but she had this mouth that loved to offend people. She usually liked to show off herself and belittle others. Well, she offended people again.
He hurriedly smoothed things over, "Oh, don't leave, don't leave. You must also know Gui Yue's temperament. She doesn't keep her mouth shut. It's not easy to be educated youth together. Don't hurt the friendship because of a few words."
Xu Xiao Jiao nodded to him, "We do have something to do. Let's talk next time."
She turned around and met gaze with the young couple who had sat down at the next table.
Then, a surprised voice came, "Xu Xiao Jiao?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard it and looked toward the source of the sound.
Wang Gui Yue turned pale instantly.
"Wang Er Bao?"
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