Choice
(Novel)
Text/Shi Qinghua
Soon after Wang Xiaojun graduated and was assigned to work in this small riverside town, three close friends of Zhou, Wu and Zheng told him successively: "Yaoyao Supermarket" at No. 521 Ping'an Road is of good quality and low price, and it is worth seeing.
Wang was very happy, the working hours were not long, the work was well received, and he made a lot of friends. There are many people who think that they are smart, hardworking, honest, and willing to relate, and that everything in the world is so good. Since my friends said that the supermarket was good, it must have characteristics, and I had time to check it out.
It was the time of spring, and Wang and his companions did their job brilliantly. Rewarded by his boss and granted him a day off.
Xiaojun invited Zhou, Wu, and Zheng to have lunch to celebrate, and everyone agreed to be happy. After ordering food early, I came to the door of Yaoyao Supermarket.
It is said to be a supermarket, but in fact, it is only a store on the street, about 30 square meters. Selling non-staple food, daily necessities, etc. There is a bench for two or three people to sit on the side of the counter. It's probably for customers to take a short break.
The store is not big, but it is very popular. You go to him, it's very lively. There is only one shopkeeper and salesperson in the store - Yaoyao. She is in her twenties, and she looks good, thick where she should be, thin where she should be, with clear contours and just right. If you do addition and subtraction anywhere, you lose that beauty. With long hair, it flows straight down like a waterfall, and the black waterfall shines on the human figure. Let those with bad intentions be discouraged, for fear that the demon form will be locked. Under the dark thick eyebrows, two pools of autumn water can touch all things in the world. On his round face, which is white and red, there is always a smile. Dress edgy and appropriately. Regardless of men, women and children, rich and poor, come to the counter, they all greet each other with smiles and warm greetings. As long as you get to the front of the store, you won't go home empty-handed.
Wang Xiaojun was stunned for a while before coming back to his senses. Fortunately, there are people who do business and don't embarrass themselves too much. It turns out that what my friends said is true, and it is worth coming.
"Handsome guy, what do you need?" asked in a crisp and soft manner, like a silver bell. It goes straight into the atria and then to the whole body.
I'm the only customer, so I choose it slowly. It's not abrupt to say a few more words to Yaoyao. You can see how fast she reacts. It won't affect business.
After a skimming glance, he pointed casually: "Please take that bottle of liquor and take a look." ”
Xiaojun took the wine from his fair-skinned and mellow hand, looked at it and said, "I'll exchange the white wine for those two bottles of red wine." What price?" said the king, snooping with a sly look.
"The total price of those two bottles of red wine is exactly the same as the price of this bottle of white wine. ”
"Please put the white wine in and bring me those two bottles of red wine. ”
"Okay. As he spoke, he handed the red wine to Xiaojun's hand. Xiaojun took the red wine and was about to leave.
Yaoyao said embarrassedly: "Handsome guy, you haven't paid yet." ”
"I exchanged white wine for red wine, wow. ”
"The liquor is mine. ”
"Yes, the liquor is yours, but I didn't ask for it. ”
"Oh yes. Yaoyao felt that it made sense. The king took the red wine and snickered and walked away. Next time, there will be a good reason.
Yaoyao thought about it for a moment and felt that something was wrong. What the young man said seemed reasonable, but he didn't pay for the liquor. At this moment, it suddenly dawned on me: the young man exchanged my white wine for my red wine, which is equivalent to taking it for nothing.
Yaoyao looked at Xiaojun's distant back, not only did she not resent, but she liked him a little bit.
Yaoyao often thinks that being smart is hard to buy. When I was a child, people around me often praised me for being smart, smart, and sure I could do anything well. Perhaps, I haven't studied hard since I was a child, and the exams are okay, so I always find all the time to play with my classmates and friends. Take the advice of teachers and parents as the wind in your ears. If you're in a hurry, I'll find some novels to mess around in class.
What I remember the most is the sentence in the novel "The Necklace". He said that a woman has no class, and that her face, plumpness, and intelligence are her class, and he is convinced of this. Thank God for the gift of Maupassant's face.
Naturally, the university did not choose my intelligence, and after the college entrance examination, I did not go to the fourth and fifth years of high school. After wandering for a while, he went home and opened a store and became a salesman. It can also be regarded as a way to start a business and make a living, and the provincial government has to worry about the small people.
In the past few years, I have deepened my understanding of society. In the future society, treat people with sincerity and recruit customers with trust, in order to last. It is not possible for people not to read and not to be educated.
So I have to make my own decisions again: find a husband with good conduct, culture, willingness to work, and a sense of responsibility.
Zhou, Wu, Zheng, and Wang raised their glasses and praised Yaoyao for being gentle and flexible, beautiful and kind. "If you marry her, you will definitely be happy. ”
Wang smiled: "Don't dream, it's mine." The wine I drink now is what she gave me. ”
Zhou, Wu, and Zheng laughed "haha": "We are all acquaintances, you have only been there once, how can I give you wine? Don't brag." ”
"Really. ”
"Tell me, then, how did she give you the wine?"
Xiaojun told everyone about the process of buying wine, saying that he didn't want to take advantage of it, and stated that he would make up the money next time. After everyone laughed, they all admired the king's cleverness and sighed to themselves. It's not a loss to make this friend. also understands that Xiaojun is taking this opportunity to see Yaoyao.
After dating Yaoyao for a while, they both became acquaintances and then became good friends. Learn more about each other.
Sometimes, the four young people took the initiative to help Yaoyao do some surprise work. For example, move some heavy goods, move the counter, etc. Yaoyao also asked them to bring some clothes, bed sheets, etc. to wash, and come and sit when they have nothing to do. And there are also vigorous words: "Don't let me wash it, put it in the washing machine, take it out to dry when there are no customers, and collect it after drying." "It's so reasonable that you can't refuse.
On weekdays, Yaoyao has no time. Since the store is open, it can't be closed. Even if you can't make money, you have to think about your customers. It doesn't matter if you're tired, take a little rest, and your energy will be restored, but it's convenient for customers. Don't ask to make a lot at once, but ask customers to come back. Only in this way can the store stay open for a long time.
The four young people naturally had other reasons to thank the shopkeeper for his concern in life. Sometimes I invite him to dinner, and the owner also invites him back.
Everyone has a dinner, and most of them choose to have a supper after 10 p.m.
After a supper, Yaoyao was sent away. Four young people walked and talked. Suddenly, Zhou grabbed Wu and Zheng and whispered a few words, and the three of them smiled mysteriously. Xiaojun asked puzzledly, "What are you doing again?"
"Nope. ”
After only a few steps, Zhou proposed: "Xiaojun, can you kiss Yaoyao in front of us?" If you can't get married, or Yaoyao is angry, you have a treat. ”
Wang smiled: "You just whispered this?"
"There is no malice. ”
Xiaojun thought, Yaoyao is good. Gentle and kind, hardworking and friendly, beautiful and clever. I've been liking her a little bit. How nice it would be to have a wife like that. Kissing is just a dream. If you really go to kiss it, you should have a full reason, and you have to be decent, so as not to embarrass Yaoyao, and naturally you won't be angry. What reason are you looking for? Xiaojun reflected everything in the "Yaoyao Supermarket", thinking about it, and suddenly felt happy in his heart: Yes.
"Okay. I have one condition, though. ”
"What conditions, say. As long as we can do it, it's fine. ”
"Good. You'll all have to listen to me then. ”
On weekends, Zhou, Wu, Zheng, and Wang went to Yaoyao for supper at nine o'clock. By then, there were almost no customers. Wang walked around the front of the store a few times and looked at the shelves. Proposed: "Yaoyao, it's still early anyway, can we help you wipe the container?"
Yaoyao looked at the four friends, and then looked at the dusty shelves, it was time to wipe them. glanced at a few more friends, and saw the sincerity on their faces, before he smiled: "Then thank you." ”
Xiaojun is tall, standing on a stool and moving goods from top to bottom. Yaoyao stood next to Wang, took it from him, and put it on the counter. Xiaojun is face down, Yaoyao is face up, sometimes almost touching. At this point, smile at each other and get back to work. Wu and Zheng wiped the shelves, and Zhou, who was sturdy, put the goods back in their original places.
It's almost done. Xiaojun coughed deliberately, and told the other three with his eyes: You can see clearly. Turning and reaching for the top of the shelf, he lifted the goods down, bent down sharply, and made a big mark on the smile on his lips. Yaoyao's face was slightly red, and she whispered in disgust: "Villain." "Maybe he didn't mean it, but even if he really meant it, he had to hide it. It's a bit silly, so straightforward, but cute.
"Yaoyao, what's wrong with Xiaojun?"
Zhou Wen, who is a little farther away. The other two pursed their lips and snickered: "Zhou, it's time for you to pay for supper tonight." ”
On the way to supper, the king still had a lingering fragrance in his mouth, and the fragrance was deep in his heart. The time spent with Yaoyao flashed in my mind, and she was a good girl in every way.
She should be my future wife.
Yaoyao and several young people talked and laughed, and threw off the street lamps beside them one by one, becoming a beautiful scenery in the night market. Her eyes are attentive and her ears are busy. The gestures and whispers of friends are all taken into their hearts, filtered one by one, and carefully screened. Smiling from time to time, it is only the first bloom of the lotus.
These young people are very nice and reliable. Xiaojun is especially trustworthy. Stay with you for life, and take a look.
Everyone persuaded Yaoyao to taste the red wine, and the crimson cloud immediately floated on her face. She had long since lost her guard and withdrawn her defenses. Some things are in my heart, and sometimes I talk about them.
"Xiaojun, I heard that not far from the east of the river, there is a colorful stone island. There are many nice little stones on it. If you have time, pick some up for me, okay? I'll put it on the counter to decorate it, maybe it can attract more customers. ”
The king was flattered: "Okay." ”
It was simply loud, as if to announce to the world: I have won. Xiaojun, who has always been thoughtful and cautious in words and deeds, did not even consider the feelings of Zhou, Wu, and Zheng.
It didn't take long for Xiaojun to wear a suit and leather shoes, and he was really handsome. I took a box of multicolored stones to see Yaoyao. But put aside a colorful, delicate agate stone and use it to tease Yaoyao. As I walked, I was planning the plan to be implemented.
Xiaojun came to the store and saw Yaoyao wearing a light gray jacket and a pink sweater, with an open mind and distinct bumps. Although it is not decorated, it is also beautiful. Wang put the box on the counter and sat on the stool outside the counter, opposite Yaoyao who was sitting at the counter, muttering Yan Yan without end. At this time, Xiaojun held the agate stone with his right hand, leaned his elbow joint on the counter, and pointed his fist towards Yaoyao: "Guess, what is in my palm?"
She saw Xiaojun's palm facing her, and guessed that he already had his place in his heart. Deliberately replied: "Empty." ”
The king knew what he meant: "No. ”
"What's that?"
"Re-ena."
"A heart. ”
"Not exactly, there are some visible. ”
"I can't guess. ”
"You can see it when you break your hands. ”
Yaoyao placed her arms flat on the counter, her plump breasts just close to Xiaojun's palms. She slammed her hands hard: "dang", the agate stone fell on the counter, and the hand holding the agate stone just pressed on Yaoyao's chest. In an instant, the hot body temperature directed itself, warming every cell. The soft fluttering electricity is directed to the bottom of the heart, and the blood flow accelerates to the point of boiling. The world was burned to the point that only Yaoyao remained.
Xiaojun's hand bounced back and looked at Yaoyao. Yaoyao's flickering gaze fell on Xiaojun. Four eyes stared, filled with the world, and smiled at each other.
Yaoyao picked up the agate stone with her right hand and pretended to admire it, when Xiaojun was proudly looking at her stone, she quickly stretched out her left hand and grabbed Xiaojun's right ear: "See if you are still naughty?"
Xiaojun quickly covered his ears with both hands: "Be merciful, I don't dare anymore." ”
When it was Yushu Qiongzhi again, Xiaojun invited his friends to drink wedding wine - to marry Yaoyao.
(April 17, 2017)
【Author's profile】Shi Qinghua (male), retired teacher. From a humble background, he was fortunate to grow up, but the years went by and he achieved nothing, so he had to work diligently and be a down-to-earth man. has no ambitions, travels to civilians, ups and downs, joys and sorrows, permeated in the heart. I hope that he will awaken and strive to improve. For their own welfare, for the country's loyalty. Talk about peace and civil affairs, and share human feelings.