Tongzhuang

The days of recuperation passed quickly.Although my flesh, muscles, and bones were in severe pain, I couldn't help feeling a little lucky—I didn't have to worry about looking out of the window to watch out for Qi Feng's arrival.After all, he hasn't been here for nearly a month.Seriously, even though he's my friend, I still hope he never comes... Those bastards must be as much as I want.

Within two days, I regretted it again.After all, the taste of lying in bed is not good, like a useless person.Another embarrassing thing is that Rui Ge often rushed upstairs and broke into my room.I was very nervous, because of the dressing change, sometimes the clothes were not neat enough, and I was always afraid that she would see it.I mentioned it to her, but she spoke eloquently: "I am not afraid of a big yellow girl, what are you afraid of?"

I can only give up, change the dressing as quickly as possible, and cover it with clothes at all times, not daring to slack off.

It was a very cold day, and the sky was overcast, with large black clouds pressing down, as if it was going to rain.I suddenly remembered the heavy rain that day. It was the last autumn rain at that time, and it was cold and urgent... I stopped in time, because if I think about it any more, I should drink with Qi Feng.

There was a strange feeling in my heart.Really, how come I still can't let go of him?It's been a few days, and besides, there's nothing serious about it.It is much lighter than the current flesh and blood injuries.

There was a knock on the door, someone opened the door and came in, it was the elder brother.

After my injury, Rui Ge and my eldest brother took good care of me.Originally, I was afraid that my elder brother would repeat the old story, saying that Ruige was causing trouble, but this time he didn't say anything.I think he must have gradually understood Rui Ge's character and accepted her.

When I saw the dishes in the food box, my eyes lit up, my favorite chicken drumsticks!The elder brother smiled and said, "Are you hungry? Master Zheng left it for you specially."

"Hungry, hungry!" I nodded repeatedly, reaching out to grab it, but my elder brother stopped me with a smile. "Change your medicine first, and eat more comfortably."

I think so too, if it gets all over the body, it will be troublesome.The eldest brother helped me up and untied my clothes for me.

"I'll do it myself!" I still can't move my left hand, but my right hand is much better and I can do some simple movements.

"No, you'd better not touch it." The eldest brother said softly.

I have injuries on my shoulders, back, and ribs. Changing the dressing is a hassle. I usually rely on my elder brother and Ah Fu to help me.I was rarely in such a mess. In my wandering career, I only stumbled and stumbled a little. On the contrary, I came to Piaoxianglou, where food and housing are not worrying, and I suffered serious injuries a few times.

Now that this is the case, I can understand Qi Feng and Rui Ge. Sometimes, being rich and famous is more dangerous.

Hey, I thought of him again.My heart sank.Every time I think of Qi Feng, I feel depressed for no reason.Obviously it was just a drunken mess, although it was embarrassing, it wasn't so... I don't understand how it came to this situation.Maybe he was right that time, I didn't really consider him a friend.I wish him well, but I am jealous of him; I am willing to do my best for him, but I am annoyed that he looks down on me; I keep saying that he is my friend, but I always doubt him... Sigh!

My eldest brother changed my dressing neatly (it's rare for a scholar to have quick hands and feet), and said: "Your injury healed very quickly. After changing this time, you can move around."

I am happy to thank you.

The eldest brother said: "Brother Chun, you don't mind. The eldest brother asks you, for the sake of Miss Ruige, do you really not even want your life?"

For some reason, I suddenly felt that his question was very strange.But still nodded. "Rige treats me like a family member. Even if I lose my life for her, I do so willingly."

The elder brother murmured, and let out a "huh".He changed the medicine on my back, I didn't see his expression, but I suddenly thought that my elder brother is the same as my family, so I quickly added, "It's the same for my elder brother!"

"Okay." After changing, the elder brother supported my body and let me lean on the bed, and he also leaned beside him to rest. "My dear brother," he turned to smile at me, "I am very happy to have your heart."

Then the door opened, interrupting him.It was Rui Ge who came in.

Just as Ruige uttered the word "Han", he suddenly stopped and stood on the spot.His complexion seemed to have changed.

I was shocked, I didn't wear any clothes on my upper body, I was so naked... I was sweating, and I grabbed my coat and covered my body in a hurry.

"Miss Ruige!" The eldest brother was also very surprised, and immediately said, "Why didn't you call me in advance when the girl came? The men's room, what an inconvenience." Although his tone was gentle, the meaning of reproach was obvious.

Rui Ge didn't answer, his expression was still flustered, and he gave him a strange look.

The eldest brother went out after finishing speaking.Rui Ge still stood in place.I was also very embarrassed. I got dressed in twos and twos, and avoided talking: "Hey, you are here? My injury is much better, and I can go to work in the fields tomorrow!"

Rui Ge still didn't speak, stayed for a while, then suddenly turned around and left.

"Ruige!" I was surprised, what happened to her?Just because you see me naked?But this reaction doesn't look like shyness... A woman's mind is really elusive.I shake my head.

Strange things happened in the next few days.This strange thing is a trivial thing to say.

In the beginning, my eldest brother and I were talking in the lobby, and I handed him tea. When my eldest brother got up to serve the tea, a handkerchief slipped out of his sleeve.

It is a woman's handkerchief, colorful, never seen before.The eldest brother was taken aback.I wondered if it was sent by Ms. Fu?The joke is really affectionate.

The elder brother shook his head and said no.

"Whose is that?" I asked.The eldest brother looked embarrassed, and said hesitantly that he had never seen it before, and somehow it was on his body.

Most of the people around didn't believe it, and even the shopkeeper, who was always respectful, narrowed his small eyes ambiguously.

The second time, rouge marks appeared on the eldest brother's clothes.He still couldn't explain it.

The third and fourth times... Almost everyone thought that if the eldest brother was not in love with Miss Fu, he was sneaking around the fireworks hall.

I said almost, naturally there are exceptions.I.

I found Rui Ge alone: ​​"Why did you do that to big brother?"

Rui Ge's tone became unpleasant: "What did I do, look at your tone, force me to ask what I mean!"

She is angry, and I have no doubts.She has always been like this, like a child, when she has a guilty conscience, she will take the lead and let others bully her.

I softened my breath: "How dare I press you, I just don't understand, why do you like to tease big brother? Did he offend you again?"

"Who said I teased him?" She was still stubborn.

"Those handkerchiefs and rouge are all for women. My eldest brother hasn't gone out for a few days. Others don't know but I know! If you want to talk about women, you are the only one who is always by our side. Don't you recognize it?" I said, He was also angry, "It's just a joke, it's nothing like that, in front of so many people, how can I let my eldest brother live! Wouldn't his reputation as a scholar be ruined?"

Rui Ge fell silent.She lowered her head in silence for a moment, and said, "You don't need to say anything, I know all about it."

Before I could ask, she continued, "I did this because..." She stopped, as if she had something to hide.

"Because of what?"

"Because..." She blushed.

The more she behaved like this, the more anxious I became: "Why?"

She was heartbroken and looked at me: "...Because I'm afraid you'll fall in love with him!"

what!

I couldn't believe it: "You say it again?"

"I'm afraid you'll fall in love with him." Rui Ge was very calm this time, looking at me carefully with black and white eyes.

I was stunned for a while, not knowing whether to cry or laugh: "Ruige, did you make a mistake, the eldest brother is a man, not a woman! Are you..."

"I'm not sick! I'm not mistaken! I know Ye He is a man!" Rui Ge interrupted me directly, excitedly, "What's wrong with men? Men can like men just the same!"

"Shhh, keep your voice down..." I was terrified by her, and I was also extremely shocked. I instinctively thought it was ridiculous, "Are you crazy? How can a man like a man?"

"Of course!" Ruige's voice was quieter, but he did not show weakness at all.

"I've never heard of it..." I shook my head.

"It's because you are ignorant. Daning can't help being masculine, but most of the folks marry men and women, and rich and noble families only support men. Daning doesn't allow officials to marry brothel women as wives and concubines, so high-ranking officials and nobles like to prostitute children. They bought it back and raised it at home! Our Zhanchun building is mainly composed of sisters, and there are also child molesters, they all live in the garden at the back." Ruige said cracklingly.

"Really, really?" I murmured.

"I've seen it. I heard that they are actually more miserable than women. They are often injured and lie down for days... I heard these from my sisters."

My stomach churned.The night with Qi Feng suddenly flashed before his eyes.

"Someone likes men..." I was still murmuring.

"Of course, there are at least a few hundred in Yingzhou City!"

I was suddenly shocked. "So...is there anyone I know?"

Rui Ge thought for a while, "Yes."

"Who?" I asked nervously.

"Brother Han, why do you look so bad? You're gray and pale, aren't you sick?" She asked with concern.

"No, maybe it's...maybe it's because I ate something cold last night, and my stomach hurts... Hehe, it's okay." I forced a smile.

"Brother Han, you do those jobs so hard, you always eat leftovers and cold dishes, you must eat up your body..." Brother Rui's eyes lit up, he took out a money bag and stuffed it in my hand, " You use the money first, and you must eat well every day, don't eat those cold meals."

I stuff it back. "How can this be done? I am a big man, how can I ask for money from the girl's family? Besides, you have to keep the money to redeem yourself..."

"It doesn't matter, there is plenty of money for ransom." Ruige smiled brightly, more beautiful than apricot blossoms in full bloom in March.

I still don't want it.

After pushing back for a while, she had to take it back.

"You haven't said... who is it?" I mustered up the courage to continue asking.

"Oh..." Ruige recalled, "That member Liu, as well as Boss Feng and Master Zhou... They are not only regular customers of your Zhongyi Building, but also our Zhanchun Building. They have redeemed several beautiful young people to go back Oh...Brother Han, why are you asking this?"

"I, I just can't believe it..." I was inexplicably relieved when I didn't hear the familiar name.

"What's unbelievable? It's commonplace. It's not a day or two to play with children. It's just that you don't go to the rich and gentle town, and you haven't seen it."

"Okay, I'm ignorant!" I laughed, and then told me, "Stop teasing Big Brother!"

Rui Ge was suspicious again, "Then, you..."

I just thought it was funny, "I don't like men!"