Jane Anson

After returning from England, after a month of rest, Gu Congjian went out again, but this time he was not alone, and he brought his good brother, Shen Ansheng, with him.He feels that Shanghai with Shen Ansheng is still looking for the future in the dark, but it is much more beautiful than Britain, which has always been surrounded by sunshine.

On the way, Shen Ansheng told Gu Congjian that he learned traditional Chinese painting and could make a living by doing it. He can also do housework and has a little culture, which can lighten the burden on the young master.Gu Congjian told him not to do anything, and vowed that he would make them both live a good life.Shen Ansheng believed in Young Master Gu's ability, and he firmly believed in what he said and the promises he made, but he still had to earn money.

When they arrived in Shanghai, the world was chaotic and it was difficult to find a suitable way out for a while, so they decided to find a place to live.Master Gu was afraid that Gu Congjian would have a hard time living in Shanghai, so he gave him a lot of money as a entanglement.They rented a small apartment on the first floor, two rooms are just right for each person, and they plan to buy them directly when they have money.Gu Congjian could tell that Shen Ansheng liked it because it was quiet.

After cleaning the house and packing up their things, the two went out.Gu Congjian went to visit friends he met when he was studying in the UK, and Shen Ansheng went to look around. He wanted to know the environment near the apartment to facilitate their future life.

The days in Shanghai passed by like this. In the first few months, Shen Ansheng was still selling paintings to support his family, and later he helped others paint.More than a year later, Gu Congjian said that his business had begun to take shape, and he would no longer need Shen Ansheng to sell paintings, let alone help others paint.But Shen Ansheng still draws pictures from time to time, and occasionally asks Gu Congjian to try to sell them. He explained that if he doesn't touch something like this for a long time, his hand will be born, and selling some paintings makes him feel that he is This big Shanghai is a useful person, and it exists.After hearing this, Gu Congjian went out after being silent for a while.

Gu Congjian occasionally stays out all night recently. He said that because it is a difficult time, he has to be there all the time, so as to give them both a better life.Shen Ansheng didn't say anything, he could smell the smell of cigarettes and alcohol on his body.

One day, when Shen Ansheng was packing Gu Congjian's clothes, he accidentally discovered that he still kept a coat from when he was a child. He remembered that it was the coat they wore on the day they got married.He folded the clothes and put them back in their original place. When Gu Congjian came back, he didn't mention the coat at all.He wanted to ask, but he couldn't ask.

During the meal, Gu Congjian said something, which made Shen Ansheng immediately forget about the jacket.Gu Congjian picked up some food for Shen Ansheng and said, "You've been at home for so long and you're bored, why don't you go out with me tomorrow and relax!" He said this in a casual tone , It seems to be talking about trivial matters.But this is really a big deal for Shen Ansheng, Shen Ansheng silently mixed with the food that Gu Congjian gave him and even took a few mouthfuls of food, felt the questioning gaze from the side, and then responded in a low voice, "Okay!"

On the second day, Shen Ansheng followed Gu Congjian to the pier. There were mostly workers carrying sacks on the pier. He froze for a moment and even trembled.

Gu Congjian glanced at him and understood what Shen Ansheng was thinking.He gently patted his back as if comforting, put his hands on his thin shoulders, and said to him excitedly: "Look! They are all shipping my goods, don't you always wonder what I am doing?" Well, what I do is foreign trade! It’s foreign business, and these goods are all shipped from the UK..."

"..." Shen Ansheng didn't speak, but looked at him worriedly with his big beautiful eyes.

Shen Ansheng was afraid, and Gu Congjian quickly explained: "Don't worry! It's not that harmful stuff, why would your brother do that kind of unscrupulous black-hearted business, these are some British native products and furniture accessories, those who have money People with power like to buy this kind of foreign things to save face and follow the fashion." He said that he recruited a person in charge, and asked him to bring a black velvet box over.

He was not in a hurry to open it, he lowered his head and asked Shen Ansheng: "Ansheng, guess what's inside?"

Shen Ansheng thought for a while, and looked at him suspiciously.Gu Congjian didn't make things difficult for him, he opened the box like offering a treasure: "It's a pocket watch! I asked someone to bring this from Switzerland, and there's only this one. Here it is for you!"

Shen Ansheng looked at the golden pocket watch lying on the fleece, and said hoarsely, "Thank you!"

Seeing Shen Ansheng's indifferent reaction, Gu Congjian couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.He began to feel that today's weather was a little hot, which made him a little uncomfortable.Gu Congjian unbuttoned the coat and continued, "Put it away, and I'll take you to another place later."

After the two left the pier, Gu Congjian called a rickshaw.The rickshaw swayed, and Shen Ansheng looked at the passing street scene on both sides of the road.Having lived in Shanghai for more than a year, it was the first time that he realized that this city was so strange to him.

The rickshaw stopped at the door of a tailor shop, and after paying, Gu Congjian took him into the shop.An old man with gray hair wearing presbyopic glasses and a ruler wrapped around his hand came out to meet him: "Oh, Master Gu is here again, what should you do this time?"

"Uncle Gong, please help me make a suit for him, using the latest style and using the best material from your place." Gu Congjian gave Shen Ansheng a hug, then turned his head and said softly to him: "This old man Mr. is the best tailor in Shanghai, I will ask him to make you a set of clothes, and it will be convenient for you to live in Shanghai in the future."

When measuring the size, Shen Ansheng felt inexplicably shy and blushed the whole time, while Gu Congjian watched from the side, his head sullen and he dared not laugh out loud.

"Okay! Or pick it up in a week?" the old tailor asked Gu Congjian who was standing aside.

"Well, here's the deposit." Gu Congjian thanked the old tailor and led the bright red Mr. Shen Ansheng home.