Red Sea Town

Qi Ji went to the bag on the car and took out a cigarette, and wanted to light it for Brother Long. When the rain eased, it was easy to say when the cigarette was lit: "Brother Long calm down. We are just a small broken town here. It's nothing, you see, I also go out to ask for a living. Thanks to Brother Situ and Brother Long, you appreciate my craftsmanship, give me face, don't embarrass our villagers, they are all honest people, timid."

Qi Ji took a deep breath of the cigarette and let it out slowly.

Long Jiu took a few puffs and lowered his head, thinking about something.In the end, he said: "Forget it, I won't pursue the matter of my brother, even if they are unlucky, Brother Situ got a car last time and came back to look for you, and you didn't go there, and the other masters modified it to be neither fish nor fowl, Brother Situ is not happy Well, do you have time to go and have a look?"

"It's just a matter of one sentence. I'll go tomorrow. He's going to put on the rear wing, isn't he? Small matter." Qi Ji nodded.

"Let's go!" Long Jiu was still showing off Qi Ji's face, patted Qi Ji on the shoulder, and threw the cigarette butt on the ground casually.

Lu Li also let go of the person in his hand, the person was crushed hard, and as soon as he was released, he slapped Lu Li's chest hard with his elbow.Lu Li was punched sullenly, and was dragged away by the man in embarrassment by grabbing his hair.

In fact, Lu Li was grateful to Qi Ji in his heart.

At least he can keep Uncle Guang Qin Ma and the others from being implicated.

This person always helps him when he is most desperate, but I don't know if there is a chance to thank him again...

Lu Li's hair hurt from being pulled, and he let out a muffled grunt.

He also finds it ridiculous that any watch in his hand used to be worth 10,000+, but now for such a small amount of money, he doesn't know what he will become.

Lu Li has no choice.He didn't expect more.

"Wait!" Lu Li was about to be escorted into Long Jiu's van.

Qi Ji, who had been standing in the rain, called out to stop him.

"Brother Long, how much will he pay you back this month?" Qi Ji's words made everyone look at him.

"Qi Ji, you are crazy, he is the son of that bastard Lu Jingyun!" It was Uncle Guang who spoke, and he was dragged by other people, desperately stabbed with needles.

Qi Ji walked over and patted Uncle Guang on the shoulder, and took out a wad of cash from his pocket.

Long Jiu looked at Lu Li thoughtfully and said, "That boy sued his father at that time, Brother Situ only borrowed the money for the sake of knowing his father, and the interest was based on the internal friendship price, but this boy You're so ignorant, we'll disappear before you pay back the money!"

"How much?" Qi Ji's voice was a few degrees colder.

Lu Li felt uncomfortable being grabbed by his hair, so he still raised his head to look at Qi Ji.

Qi Ji's gaze was cold, covered in rain, looking at him, like looking at a wild dog that was about to starve to death.

Lu Li looked uncomfortable with that expression.

"You really want to meddle in your own business?" Long Jiu asked.

"how much is it?"

"5000." Long Jiu could see that Qi Ji was defending Lu Li.And the stack of money in Qi Ji's hand is enough for this month's interest.

Qi Ji laughed when he heard the number, and he felt much more relaxed when he directly handed the money to Long Jiu: "Brother Situ is really a good person, and it is really an internal friendship price. I just went out to collect money for a circle today. Let’s say less than six or seven thousand, and more can be regarded as filial to Brother Long. Brother Long needs to cover the small place.”

The younger brother who grabbed Lu Li took the money and handed it to Long Jiu. Long Jiu counted it and was quite satisfied with the number.Rather than taking Lu Li back and not gaining any benefits for himself, it is better to take the money back and keep the extra oil and water for himself.What's more, his boss still needs Qi Ji to do things for him.

Long Jiu is a smart person, he gave his little brother a look, and that person pushed Lu Li out.Lu Li's whole body ached, he couldn't stand upright, and fell straight beside Qi Ji.

Qi Ji didn't look directly at him.In the past, he patted Brother Long on the shoulder and watched enthusiastically as he got into the van.

The loan shark is gone.A group of people standing in front of the food stall seemed to finally be able to breathe.

Uncle Guang threw down the stool, and ran to see Mother Qin next door. When Lu Li heard Mother Qin crying, Uncle Guang comforted her awkwardly, saying that he would help her repair the glass on the counter tomorrow.

The villagers who had eaten all went back to the house. Someone noticed that Mr. Hong was holding his chest and his face was grim, so Qi Ji rushed over to have a look.Fortunately, there was nothing serious about the old man, he recovered after a few sips of hot tea.

Lu Li felt as if he had no strength in his whole body, and he couldn't get up from the ground after trying several times.Maybe he didn't know how to face Qi Ji, Uncle Guang, Mother Qin, Master Hong, and the people in the town after getting up.

Qin Ma's crying made him feel uncomfortable, and Uncle Guang's comforting and cursing voice also made Lu Li uncomfortable.

Someone came up behind him and pulled him up with one hand. "Go upstairs to take a shower and change clothes, so you don't have to come down to work."

Qi Ji let go, he almost fell to the ground again, and finally walked slowly towards the garage.

Lu Li had never felt so ashamed of himself.

Lu Li locked himself in the bathroom for a long time.

The vat of hot water gradually became cold, and the wounds on his body went from biting pain to numbness, and Uncle Guang's fierce words from before kept ringing in his ears: "It's all his fault."

Lu Li's mother left after giving birth to him.Lu Li's single name is Li, which means to leave.It was his birth that made his mother leave forever.Dad never said it, but every time Lu Li saw his father looking at the photos of his mother when he was alive and drinking all night, he knew that it was all his fault.

Once there was a beautiful young woman who almost became his stepmother. The woman flattered him in every possible way, bought him many toys and made many delicious things for him.His father asked him, is it okay to let her be your mother?Ten-year-old Lu Li didn't move, he could only shake his head and cry.It was only later that Lu Li found out that he had appendicitis on the day the young woman went to pick out the wedding ring with her father.Dad and the woman stayed with him in the hospital for three days, and that was the last time Dad asked him, would it be okay to let Auntie be your mother?At that time, Lu Li was in pain, and cried that he wanted his mother.The woman never appeared in his home after that.Many years later, Lu Li met a woman who was still single but not charming at a reception.The woman has a successful career. When talking about Lu Li's illness, the woman just said coldly: "The closest I've ever come to happiness in my life was destroyed by you." Yes, the woman is actually very good, and my father has always been lonely .Lu Li knew - it was all his fault.

Lu Li came out for a man, but his father kept silent.Lu Li, who was afraid of his father since childhood, was even more afraid of his father's silence. "Dad, Jiahao and I are sincere, and I am willing to die for him." Lu Li was naive five years ago, but those words were indeed sincere.Dad slapped him and said only one sentence: "You live well for me." He never cared who he was with or what he was doing.Dad was accused of various crimes. On the charge sheet, Lu Li saw the names of Deng Jiahao and his dad.Many testimonies were told by Lu Li himself to Deng Jiahao.At that time in the court, Dad just looked at him indifferently in the auditorium.Lu Li tried his best to maintain his composure in front of countless cameras, but his heart was already shattered—yes, maybe it was all his fault.

Scenes from the past emerged in front of my eyes.

Lu Li felt like he was crying because his face was wet and he couldn't breathe from crying.

How did I ruin my whole life?

That answer is so ironic.

Qi Ji comforted Mother Qin and the others, and called the mayor to let Xuanxuan sleep there. He would send his schoolbag to school tomorrow.The matter here cannot be hidden from the mayor, Qi Ji said a few words briefly.The mayor was silent for a long time.

Qi Ji went back to the garage and couldn't find Lu Li. There was no movement in the upstairs bathroom. The door was open. Qi Ji saw that Lu Li was wearing clothes and soaking in the big pool for bathing. He seemed to be asleep, with his head submerged in the water. inside.

"If you're fucking going to die, pay back the money before you die!" Qi Ji was shocked.

With a loud roar, he was pulled up.Lu Li choked on water, coughed twice, and then woke up.

"I... cough cough... fell asleep."

"Why don't you sleep to death?!" Qi Ji's stomach finally exploded with anger.

A loud roar made Lu Li frowned and shrank - it was cold and painful.

After Qi Ji finished shouting, he knew that he had to go out now, otherwise he would really beat up the embarrassed Lu Li.

His heart was complicated, he knew that this person was a hot potato, but when he saw Lu Li being pulled into the car, he instinctively wanted to save him.Obviously knowing that this person staying here for a day is like a ****.However, Qi Ji had modified cars for Situ and the others without knowing it. He knew how loan sharks deal with debtors who haven't paid. When he thought of Lu Li being dragged to sell organs or become those lowly He couldn't help meddling in other things.

just then what?Now that Lu Li was in the pool of his home with injuries all over his body, Qi Ji didn't know what to do next.

It took a long time before Qi Ji sighed and turned on the shower.I heard the sound of the water heater jumping up.

The water just splashed on Lu Li's body, somehow it was a bit warm.Qi Ji said lightly: "Come out after taking a bath, and I'll give you medicine."

When he came out of the bathroom, he closed the door very loudly.

The sliding doors of the house are wide open.

Qi Ji sat at the door, listening to the sound of rain outside, and smoked all over the floor.

"This is for you." Lu Li got out of the shower, took out the black bag, took out a watch and handed it to Qi Ji. "This watch was more than 3 when I bought it. It has been many years, but it is a limited edition. It should still sell for seven or eight thousand now."

Lu Li's voice was hoarse.

Qi Ji ignored him and didn't take his watch, so Lu Li could only continue to say, "I'm sorry about today's incident, I will leave."

Lu Li still put the watch on Xuanxuan's desk.

"You stay here honestly!" Qi Ji shouted sullenly.Finally, he made a move: "You can't lift your shoulders or your hands, so where are you going to harm people? Huh? You scared Mama Qin like that, and you slapped your ass and left. Do you still have a conscience?! You messed it up yourself Just pat your ass and leave?"

Qi Ji was still angry.

"..." Lu Li couldn't answer Qi Ji's question.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault." Lu Li murmured.

"What's the use of talking nonsense now?! You tell me first, Brother Long will come to you next month, what are you going to pay back the money with? Qi Ji lit another cigarette. When he turned around and saw Lu Li, his mouth I didn't know what to say in a low voice, and put out the cigarette.

"Maybe sell your organs? Or, you can sell them. Many rich people like to sleep with me." Lu Li laughed at himself.

He saw Qi Ji looking at him with icy eyes: "For someone as unambitious as you, if I had money, I would definitely sleep with you!"

Lu Li knew that Qi Ji was scolding him. He had lost his self-esteem a little bit in the past few months: "If you want, I can sleep with you."

Lu Li's voice was silent.Qi Ji stood up suddenly.

He had never seen Qi Ji look like this before, and he took a few steps closer to Lu Li with disappointment and malice.

Lu Li instinctively stepped back, hit the edge of the bed, and sat down.

Qi Ji could see that the calmness in Lu Li's eyes was all faking——

"Take off your clothes and lie down on the bed."

"Okay." Lu Li answered straightforwardly, but his hands were shaking as he took off his shirt.

He bit his lip tightly, looking at Qi Ji with red eyes.

There was a long silence, only Lu Li undressing silently and the breathing of the two of them.

finally--

"What are you looking at, rubbing medicinal wine for you! You have to go to work tomorrow, and you still owe so much money, are you going to pretend to be sick and lazy?"

Qi Ji roared.Lu Li's behavior made Qi Ji feel even more uncomfortable.

Lu Li was actually seriously injured behind him, with a long streak of bruises.

When Qi Ji pressed down on it, Lu Li would feel pain and grabbed the bed sheet fiercely.

"Your Uncle Guang prepared this Dieda medicinal wine. It's very useful. The bruises will melt away tomorrow. Bear with the pain. You're lucky that you didn't break your bones." Qi Ji felt a little distressed after all, and his tone was gentler.

Lu Li was sweating from the pain and kept silent.

Qi Ji really felt that he probably owed Lu Li a lot of money in his previous life, and when this person suffered, his heart softened, and he didn't know when the pent-up anger in his heart would disappear.What he's paying attention to now is Lu Li's skin.This person has a good skin, and it feels as smooth and tender as Xuan Xuan said.That Long Jiu who killed a thousand swords!

There was a patter of rain outside.

The sound of the waves was pounding.

"Ah..." Qi Ji helped him wipe the wound on his waist, Lu Li couldn't hold back and finally cried out.

Qi Ji wanted to distract him and asked him, "How much do you still owe?"

"About 13 million."

"Repay 5000 a month, and I'll pay you 800 a month. Hmph. Master Lu, I feel like you have no hope of repaying the repayment." Qi Ji's tone became lighter.The movements of his hands were so gentle that they couldn't be more gentle.

"Long Jiu said you borrowed more than 100 million from them?"

"Ah."

"..."

The medicinal wine on his back melted, as if it had been sucked into the cells of his body.It doesn't hurt so much and I feel warm.

Lu Li's mind became much quieter.He also knew that the person who was helping him with the medicine had saved him again.

"That watch was bought for my father when I earned the first money. I have never seen my mother since I was a child. My father loved me very much when I was young. When I grew up, he became more and more distant from me and treated me well. Strict. I always wanted to prove something to him, so when I made my first money, I bought this for him. Never seen him wear it.”

"Ah."

"He was suddenly taken away eight months ago. I went to see him, and I said that I would definitely raise money to help him find the best lawyer. At that time, my dad was very angry and asked me to find him in another city. Get a job and live a good life and leave him alone. I didn't listen to him at the time... The lawyer's fee to defend my dad was calculated at tens of thousands of dollars per hour. I sold everything I secretly took out of the house , still not enough money to hire a lawyer. I searched all my father’s former friends and business partners, and they promised to help my father, but in the end there was no news. You know, it was then that I suddenly realized that I was a piece of trash .I can't do anything without my dad. And it turns out that my dad is always right. I spent so much money on lawyers, and then lost again and again. When the final trial came, I I didn't dare to face him, I think it was my incompetence that didn't save him. He is innocent, maybe you don't like him, but I know him, he is innocent..."

"...Didn't you borrow more than 100 million yuan? How come you only have 13 yuan left? You are not useless..." Qi Ji responded softly, comforting him.

Lu Li didn't speak for a long time, and finally said: "When I was born, my father's career just started. We lived in a residential building in the urban area. The head of that house has always been my mother. After my mother passed away, we lived in other places. At that time, my dad knew that I helped him find a lawyer to borrow money, and scolded me severely. He knew that I couldn’t change the money, so he asked me to sell that house for money. The house has been around for a long time, and has been No one lives there, my dad said, he still thinks that if he is lucky enough to live until he is released from prison, he can go back to live..."

"You mortgaged it to Situ?" Qi Ji felt Lu Li tremble.He pulled the quilt over and covered Lu Li.Rubbing his hair, asked gently.

"It hasn't been seized, and it can't be sold. I can only mortgage it to Situ... He said there is a way to exchange it... but it's not enough for the amount I borrowed..." Lu Li's voice became softer.Qi Ji's hands are covered with calluses, but they are so gentle when they are on his body, and they are so comfortable when rubbing his head.Lu Li curled up together, feeling very tired, and his thoughts became more and more blurred.

"13, the annual interest is...uh, 6? 20 a year. You have to earn a month, uh...more than 1..." Qi Ji's math is not very good, he thought of a few numbers in his mind After a long time: "I said, anyway, it's not impossible for you to start from scratch and work hard. It should be done in a year or two. I'll help you find another job to do. It's not that difficult. By the way, before your father's accident , what do you do, young master?"

"Investment Advisor."

"Advisor? The one who said a few words of nonsense and got paid for nothing?"

"Heh..." Lu Li smiled lightly.

"Hey, it looks like my dad is taking money for nothing. Go to bed today, and we'll think about what to do when we get up tomorrow."

"Well……"

……

Lu Li buried half of his face in the quilt and began to breathe evenly.

Qi Ji took his hand off Lu Li's head, straightened the bangs covering his face, and looked at the man who rose and fell slightly for a long time.

——"There's really nothing I can do about you."

Qi Ji went to close the sliding door.Go to Xuanxuan's desk and get a few pieces of waste paper, a pen and a calculator for elementary school students.

Sitting on the ground, leaning against Lu Li's bed, listening to Lu Li's breathing, writing and drawing all night.

……