Siheyuan: Rebirth 54 years ago, neighbor is stupid

Li Zhenmin naturally felt Hu Yong's emotions. He could tell from his words that Hu Yong had become very humble and was begging for mercy.

This also shows that Hu Yong is a person who values ​​feelings. He is willing to fight for the two-year relationship even if there is a glimmer of hope. Even though he realizes that Ma Lanlan did many things wrong, he still holds on to a fluke mentality.

If Li Zhenmin chose to refuse at this juncture, it would obviously be a heavy blow to Hu Yong.

In most people’s hearts, the first relationship is very pure and clean.

Especially those who are very sentimental, often bring themselves long-term mental pressure because of a little regret or guilt, and even worry about it for the rest of their lives. In serious cases, it may even have a negative impact on their life and career.

This is a personality shaped by the influence of various environments. It is not something that can be changed just by wanting to. Some people even know that their ideas are wrong and want to change them, but they just can't. Then they keep being hard on themselves, and become neither human nor ghost. Even a psychologist may not be able to help.

Li Zhenmin recalled some similar cases, which mostly occurred to people who lacked love since childhood and who came from poor family conditions when they were young.

In the end, those people either destroy themselves due to internal conflicts, or they lose hope in life and begin to develop a vengeful mentality towards society and become indifferent to relationships. No matter which one it is, it is often irreversible.

Thinking of this, Li Zhenmin also took it very seriously. He put on a gentle smile and nodded: "Of course, you know the feelings of the people yourself, so you have to make the decision yourself. I am just a reference."

"That's perfect. I'm also afraid that I might have made a wrong judgment. So, let's use your transfer as an excuse. In two days, the three of us will have a meal outside. You can say that you told me something about yourself and that I want to get to know her."

"But if I give in, you have to give in too. I'll have to tell you some precautions in advance, and you have to listen to me on how to speak. I won't deliberately embarrass or make things difficult for her."

Hu Yong thought about it and felt that it was an option.

So the two of them slowly discussed some things to pay attention to at the dinner two days later.

.........

Two days flew by.

The next day after talking with Li Zhenmin, Hu Yong went to find Ma Lanlan, told her about Li Zhenmin's attitude, and then invited Ma Lanlan to have dinner together.

To a certain extent, this can also be considered as meeting the parents.

Ma Lanlan did not show much resistance. After hesitating for a while, she asked Hu Yong some things that he should pay attention to, and finally agreed to settle it.

It happened to be Sunday.

Hu Yong went to see Ma Lanlan in the afternoon. The two of them walked around for the whole afternoon. Ma Lanlan again asked about Li Zhenmin's preferences and so on.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Hu Yong looked at his watch and said, "Let's go. My brother should have finished reading and ordered food. Let's go too."

Hu Yong felt a little uncomfortable when talking about this, because it was a nice weekend and Li Zhenmin was studying, while he, who should have been studying more, was having a tryst.

It's not like he hadn't thought about inviting Malanlan to study together during this time, but Malanlan didn't like these things at all. She said she wanted to have fun and not do anything else.

So over the years, Hu Yong rarely had the opportunity to study on weekends, and gradually his mind was not focused on studying.

It’s just that after talking to Li Zhenmin two days ago, I just thought about it now and felt a little uncomfortable.

The two of them rode their bicycles towards the designated restaurant. On the way, Hu Yong thought for a long time before tentatively saying, "Lanlan, how about we study together on weekends in the future..."

Before she finished speaking, Ma Lanlan said with a straight face, "Hu Yong, do you think playing with me is less interesting than studying? Study, study. How many times have I told you to study? Why are you studying that? Do you really think the college entrance examination will be reinstated? Even if it is reinstated, you are too old to take the exam?"

"Also, after you go to college, you still have to work. It's just that the starting point is higher, but do you lack this starting point? You have your brother. If you put your mind on studying and work, you will be promoted several levels in a few years. If you go to college, do you think you can directly reach that position after graduation?"

"Besides, are you sure you can pass the exam? If you can't pass, do you have to study again and take the exam again? What if you still can't pass? What's the point of going through so much trouble?"

"Besides, do you know when the college entrance examination will be resumed? One year? Three years or five years? You can afford it, but I can't. Instead of focusing on those illusory things, you might as well focus on the present and make good use of your brother's energy to move yourself up as soon as possible."

"Life is not a game of house. You can't do whatever you want. You are not a child anymore. We are going to get married. We have to live our lives and be practical!"

"........."

Malanlan spoke a lot in rapid succession like a machine gun.

Hu Yong opened his mouth but held back what he wanted to say. He felt inexplicably irritated. Maybe Ma Lanlan had her own reasons, but couldn't she give him the right to express himself? Couldn't she just talk calmly?

He couldn't help but think of the scene of chatting with Li Zhenmin. In contrast, Li Zhenmin was much gentler. He inexplicably remembered a saying - a half-bucket of water is swaying...

So, what kind of self-confidence does this arrogance come from?

Just as Hu Yong was daydreaming, Ma Lanlan's voice rang out again: "Why, you seem very unconvinced? Then tell me, do you know when the college entrance examination will be resumed? Are you sure you can pass it?"

Hu Yong's face wrinkled up into a ball, then relaxed again, forced a smile, and said, "No, calm down, you still have to meet my brother later. If my brother sees us quarreling, it will leave a bad impression on him."

Ma Lanlan subconsciously retorted: "So you think I'm being unreasonable?"

After he finished speaking, he realized that he was indeed a little excited at the moment. Remembering that he would meet Li Zhenmin later, he snorted and stopped chasing Hu Yong.

Hu Yong pedaled the bicycle hard, feeling a little bitter in his heart.

More than ten minutes later...

Because the place they were visiting was not very far away, it didn't take them long to reach the restaurant.

After locking the bicycle, Hu Yong glanced at Ma Lanlan. Seeing that she had adjusted her skirt and her mood had eased a little, he breathed a sigh of relief and livened up the atmosphere by joking, "Don't be so conceited. You are already beautiful enough. I guarantee that my brother will be satisfied with you. Let's go."

Malanlan rolled her eyes and snorted, "You tell me."

When I arrived at Datang, I told the restaurant manager Li Zhenmin's name, and then I was taken to a relatively quiet corner.

This is also a private room, but it has no ceiling or door. It is surrounded by hollow carved wooden walls, through which you can see the hall. There is not much confidentiality, but the conditions are not bad either.

When the two were brought here by the waiter, Li Zhenmin was sitting and ordering food with another waiter.

"These two first, and then bring some cold dishes. We can order the rest when people come over."

After saying that, he raised his head and met the eyes of Hu Yong and Ma Lanlan who had just arrived.

Hu Yong smiled and greeted, "Brother."

Ma Lanlan also smiled and greeted him, "Hello, Director Li."

Ma Lanlan was very lively and generous, and there was nothing wrong with her. It was normal that she didn't follow suit and call him brother. After all, the elders didn't start by saying it first, so for the sake of safety, it's better for the younger generation not to change the name presumptuously.

This was in the 1970s, not later, when people still strictly followed rules in this regard.

Li Zhenmin thought to himself, "You are very smart, why were you so ignorant before?" So he nodded and waved, "Come on, sit down. The waiter is here. You two can order whatever you like. You don't have to save money for me."