In the silent place

Less than a week later, Zhan Zhao's conjunctivitis finally healed up, but there was still a little red mark in his eyes.After playing Tai Chi at home in the early morning, he opened his laptop, leaned against the bed and began to check his email.The current Internet is really developed. The question he asked on the forum a few days ago received enthusiastic answers from many netizens.Many experiences have given him a lot of inspiration.In the past two days, he mainly contacted bookstores and newspaper offices, hoping to buy some overstocked books and magazines at a low price.Several companies have been negotiated now, and the initial stage is going smoothly.He imported the photos he took of the bookstore into the computer and sent an email to his father.Although he often calls, he still misses his father.Wait until the Chinese New Year. During the Chinese New Year, fly back to see him.Zhan Zhao silently planned in his heart.

After Liu Rong finished drying her clothes on the balcony, she walked to the door of her nephew's room and shouted, "Xiao Zhao, I'm ready."

"Okay, I'll change and come." Zhan Zhao said, turning off the computer, getting up and changing.The aunt finally agreed to let him go out.

"Which furniture city shall we go to first?"

"Fourth brother recommended a place called Muxianlin, let's go there first." Zhan Zhao came out of the bedroom, wearing a black windbreaker, which further accentuated his fair complexion and thin figure.

Liu Rong looked at him, walked two steps quickly to the secret cabinet in his room, found a red and black concealed scarf inside, and handed it to his nephew. "Hey, it's still a little windy these two days, take it with you."

"Well, thank you, aunt." Zhan Zhao took the scarf and put it around his neck.After thinking about it, he ran back to the house and took a mask and put it in his pocket.

"Have you decided to buy anything?" Liu Rong asked her nephew while locking the door.

"Think it over. Fourth brother sent me a lot of reference pictures for the layout of the bookstore, and some of them are very good." Zhan Zhao replied with a smile. "After we finish watching the home, I want to invite him to have lunch with us, so I'll go to my uncle's."

"Oh, I won't go. Just go with Xiao Jiang." Liu Rong declined.

"I made an agreement with my fourth brother to take you with me."

"You child." Liu Rong cast a strange look at her nephew. "I haven't been to your uncle's place in all these years."

"Then you just go over to have a look this time."

"That place is too expensive, and I'm not used to the food in restaurants. It's better for you two to go."

Zhan Zhao sighed softly, followed his aunt out of the community.My aunt is such a person. Over the years, she has almost never been to a restaurant. She saves herself as much as she can, and puts all her thoughts on housekeeping.Now that he will be able to make money by himself immediately, he really wants to take her out to have fun.Later, he will also drag his aunt to go with him.Zhan Zhao thought, the corners of his lips curled up, and he smiled lightly.

When they arrived at Muxianlin Furniture City, Liu Rong loved to look at the bed, and Zhan Zhao was dragged by her to look around, and the first thing he decided to buy was a double bed made of mahogany.The wooden bed is made of African rosewood, fixed with a traditional mortise and tenon structure without nails or glue.The carvings on the head of the bed are classical and atmospheric, and the colors are soft and warm.There is also a carved bedside table of the same style and color on each side.Liu Rong fell in love right away. Seeing that the price was a bit expensive, she talked with the salesperson for a long time, but the other party didn't give a discount.

"That's all, auntie. I like it too. If it's more expensive, it should be more expensive."

"You will definitely not lose money when you buy this bed. A good bed can be used for a lifetime. Look at the quality, and you won't be able to find any faults." The salesman stood beside Liu Rong and tried his best to sell it. "This wood, this luster, is definitely worth the price."

"Xiao Zhao, do you really like it?"

"Well, I really like it."

Liu Rong turned her head to look at her nephew, and saw that he was smiling with sincerity in his eyes.Knowing that he is not perfunctory, I am also happy in my heart. "If we also buy other furniture, can you consider giving me a discount if we put it together?" She still felt that it was expensive, so she couldn't help but asked the salesperson again.

"That's fine, as long as the total price of your final purchase can reach the discount point stipulated in our store, we can give you a discount."

"How much does that cost?"

"I will give you a 3% discount when you reach 9."

"Oh, okay, then let's go around again. Thank you." After speaking, Liu Rong took her nephew's arm and went to look around other furniture.After wandering down several floors, Liu Rong helped her nephew to finish the household parts, and Zhan Zhao at the book bar chose some by herself.Liu Rong saw that her nephew was not in good spirits, so she asked him to sit down and rest in the place where the sofa was sold, and went to bargain with the salesperson by herself.Zhan Zhao watched his aunt walking away, lowered his head and breathed a sigh of relief, slowly kneading his two sore legs.He hasn't moved much for a while, and now he feels that his calf is about to cramp.Going shopping is really tiring work. He really doesn't understand why his aunt is so energetic when she is old.He would rather go for a 5000-meter run than go shopping in the mall again, as this trip would be a big headache.Fortunately, the harvest is good, and there is no rush for the remaining odds and ends. Let's add a little bit in the future.

Not long after, Liu Rong came back, and Zhan Zhao stood up to meet her.Liu Rong seemed dissatisfied with the price negotiation, and frowned slightly, "They only offered a [-]% discount, saying it was the lowest."

"it is good."

"Hey..." Liu Rong sighed.

"Auntie, this price is not bad. Anyway, the furniture I bought can be used forever." Zhan Zhao persuaded.

Liu Rong was even more worried when she heard what her nephew said.It's not a matter of price, but because of her nephew's temperament, she is really worried that she will start a book in the future, and if she doesn't make money, she will lose money instead.This child is good at everything, and doesn't care much about money, but after all, she will open a shop by herself in the future, so she is really worried. "Xiao Zhao, when you open your own shop in the future, you have to think about it. You will listen to what other people say."

"Well. Don't worry. I know that."

Not sure if her nephew understood what she meant, Liu Rong shook her head, followed him to the cashier to pay, and then left a contact number to wait for the delivery notice.

After leaving the furniture store, Zhan Zhao began to persuade his aunt to go to Liuqian Village with him.It was the first time Liu Rong saw that he was so capable of torturing people. She smiled and begged her softly, but couldn't stand it anymore, so she agreed with a nod and a smile.The two stopped the taxi and went straight to the hotel.

Liu Rong passed by the gate of Liuqin Manor many times, but never came in once.The decoration in the hotel is luxurious, the environment is elegant, and all the waiters are in uniforms, welcoming customers with smiles.She suddenly felt that she was like Grandma Liu in the Dream of the Red Chamber entering the Grand View Garden, and she was really not suitable for such a high-end place.Until the waiter took them to sit down, they still felt uncomfortable.

Zhan Zhao handed the menu to his aunt and said with a smile, "See what you like to eat."

Liu Rong quickly waved her hand and said, "Order, I don't understand these things."

Zhan Zhao saw her sitting there cautiously, as if coming here to eat was not a pleasure, but a pain, he couldn't help feeling sour.My aunt is usually gentle and frugal, and manages the house well.He took good care of his uncle, cousin and him, leaving them all the delicious food and clothing, but he was reluctant to spend an extra penny for himself.He took a look at the menu and ordered a few dishes that his aunt liked.While the waiter was writing the list, Jiang Ping came.Seeing him, Liu Rong stood up and waved to him.

After Jiang Ping sat down, Zhan Zhao handed him the menu and said, "Fourth brother, come, order."

"Don't read it. What's the name of the one you ordered last time? Just order that."

"Stir-fried asparagus in chicken broth?"

"Yes, that's it."

"Okay." Zhan Zhao replied with a smile.

After ordering the dishes, Zhan Zhao poured tea for his aunt and Jiang Ping, and chatted with his fourth brother about buying furniture.Liu Rong gradually let go, talking and laughing.

"How did you gain this morning?" Jiang Ping asked.

"It's not bad, all the big items have been settled." Zhan Zhao replied with a smile.

"Xiao Jiang, the place you introduced is really big enough. I wandered around all morning, and my eyes were blurred." Ever since her nephew bought this small second-floor shop, Liu Rong has been very caring, and basically went to visit it every day. .She couldn't wait, wishing that the furniture city would deliver the furniture immediately, and then decorate the shop properly. "After the furniture was brought back, Xiao Jiang also went to have a look."

"That's for sure." Jiang Ping replied.Thinking of how Zhan Zhao got the decoration done so smoothly, compared with his picky clients, it was so comforting.

Seeing him sighing, Zhan Zhao seemed to have something on his mind, so he asked softly, "Fourth Brother, did something not go your way?"

"Hey, don't mention it." Jiang Ping felt depressed when he thought about it. "A few years ago, I signed a big client. I was quite happy with such a big deal. I didn't expect to design several plans, but he was not satisfied with any of them." Jiang Ping became more and more angry and bored. After a long time, I finally found my partner and spit it out quickly. "It's not easy to start a company by yourself. It's a blessing to meet someone who is so talkative like you, and to meet someone who is picky can kill people." After Jiang Ping vented, he felt much more at ease.The waiter just came to serve the food.He picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile: "Don't mention these disappointing things, let's talk about something happy." Jiang Ping put a mouthful of food into his mouth, raised his head with a smile, and asked inarticulately while chewing: "Zhan Zhao, is your store planning to hire someone?"

"Well, you'll have to hire someone. Get someone to keep the drinks hot and cold."

"Does Xiao Jiang know anyone?" Liu Rong asked.She discussed it with her nephew before, and she would be happy to go there to help during the day, but the bookstore is open for a long time, and she has to find someone to take over in the afternoon, so she is worried about letting Zhan Zhao stay in the store alone and work. "Does Xiao Jiang have someone to recommend? Find someone who can run from 4 p.m. to around 11 p.m."

"Actually, I was also thinking of asking Zhan Zhao for help. I really have someone on hand, but it's just about time. I have to go back and ask her if she can do it."

"That's a good relationship, I'll trouble you again, Xiao Jiang." Liu Rong thanked with a smile.

"Thank you, fourth brother." Zhan Zhao didn't know what to say, as fourth brother really had nothing to say to him.Every time he tried his best to help him, he really didn't know how to thank him.

"Don't say that, I'm going with the flow. If I want to say thank you, I have to thank you." Jiang Ping said, seeming a little embarrassed, smiled naively, and lowered his head.Liu Rong's eyes were sharp, and she could see something, but she didn't understand it. She smiled slightly, and put the sandwich into her mouth.

Zhan Zhao walked around all morning, his eyes were a little sore, and he became a little sleepy after eating almost.The steaming aroma of tea came to his nostrils, he picked up the cup and took a sip of the tea, then took a deep breath.Suddenly, I felt some moistness on my lips, and when I lowered my head, a little redness fell from the teacup, which slowly dispersed, followed by another drop.He quickly covered his mouth and nose, and put the teacup on the table.Liu Rong also noticed it, quickly put down her chopsticks, took out a wet tissue from her schoolbag and handed it to him. "Is it important?" she asked worriedly, frowning.She couldn't see her nephew bleeding, and when she saw the color of the blood, her heart was in a state of panic.

Jiang Ping sat next to Zhan Zhao, and when he heard Liu Rong's question, he turned his head to look at Zhan Zhao. "What's wrong? Uncomfortable?"

"It's okay, the weather has been dry recently, and I've always had nosebleeds." Taking the tissue from his aunt, Zhan Zhao let go of his nose.The accumulated blood dripped down the palm of the hand, and the blood from the nose flowed over the lips and chin, dripping down continuously.Liu Rong panicked all of a sudden. "Where's the medicine? Have you brought it?"

Zhan Zhao took out a few wet tissues and pressed them under his nose, smiling to comfort his aunt. "Well. Take it with you. Don't worry, it's okay." After speaking, he turned his head and said to Jiang Ping who was sitting outside: "Fourth brother, I'll go to the bathroom to wash up. You and my aunt will eat first." Liu Rong heard him say this Said, also stood up.Zhan Zhao patted her arm with a hand that wasn't stained with blood, shook his head with a smile, saw that she finally gave up and sighed, then turned and walked to the bathroom.

The water was dripping red with blood, rushing down the white porcelain basin into the sewer.Zhan Zhao took out a dry paper towel from the box next to the wall and wiped his hands, then took some medicine from his coat pocket and drank water.I didn't have a gelatin sponge with me, so I had to tear some toilet paper and stuff it into the nostrils, but the paper towels were soaked after a while, and the blood dripped down, and it couldn't be blocked.Part of the nosebleed flowed back into the throat, and there was a bloody smell in the throat, almost feeling like vomiting blood.He suppressed the churning in his stomach and pressed two fingers on the bridge of his nose, hoping to stop the nosebleed as soon as possible.

"Zhan Zhao, are you okay?"

"Fourth brother?" Zhan Zhao turned his head to see that Jiang Ping was pushing the door and walking towards him.

"Your aunt is worried about you, let me take a look." Zhan Zhao propped one hand on the sink, his face was pale, and his nosebleeds kept dripping down, dripping into the white porcelain pool, which was particularly eye-catching.Seeing this, Jiang Ping couldn't help feeling a little worried. "Why so much flow?"

"It's okay, fourth brother, don't worry." Zhan Zhao said, feeling a little dizzy, closed his eyes, and splashed cold water on his face a few times.It can't go on like this!He collected himself, flushed the nosebleed again, tore a ball of toilet paper and covered it under his nose. "Fourth brother, go out."

"But you..." Jiang Ping was halfway through speaking, sighed, and followed Zhan Zhao out of the bathroom.

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