Chapter 36: Thick Parting Emotions

  Seeing the puzzlement on the two sisters' faces, Wang Haodong knew that the sound of Wang Kai riding a motorcycle to the door had been heard by them, and they came out to take a look out of curiosity.

  Wang Haodong thought for a moment and said, "Let's go inside and talk."

  After entering the house, Wang Haodong lit a cigarette and told the story again. The two of them learned that he would be going to town tomorrow and felt somewhat reluctant to part with him. Zhang Qian wanted to say something but was pulled back by Zhang Shufang's arm, and the words she wanted to say were swallowed back into her belly.

  "That's great, you go to town to do things, I'll also go to town to do vegetable business after a while."

  Zhang Shufang said, taking out an old wallet from her pocket, pulling out a stack of money, counting 400 yuan to give to Wang Haodong: "Rent and food expenses, you pay me a total of 700 yuan, currently the most that can be spent is 300, so I want to give this money to you."

  "Isn't this a slap in the face?" Wang Haodong hastily declined, "I can't take this money."

  "Hey sister, we're like family, don't be polite with me."

  Wang Haodong said: "Right now, what's popular is mp3. I think it would be better to use this money to buy one for Zhang Qian and download some English listening exercises to help with the college entrance exam."

  Zhang Qian pulled her sister's hand and said in a spoiled tone: "Right, sis, the tape recorder you bought for me last year is broken and can't be used anymore. I want a P3."

  Zhang Shufang was helpless, she knew that Wang Haodong had made up his mind and wouldn't take the money back. She said: "You two are in cahoots with each other, I'm at a loss for what to do. Fine, I'll just keep the money, consider it a gift from Haodong to Qianqian."

  "Thank you, sister. Thank you, Haodong brother." Zhang Qian happily jumped up, her face full of bright smiles.

  It was late at night and it was time for rest, so the three of them stopped chatting and each returned to their own room to rest.

  One night without words, the next morning, Wang Haodong told Xiao Yufen about going to town. After discussing for a while, they decided that Wang Haodong would go first and wait until things stabilized before she followed. For now, they could start packing and move over in the near future.

  Because it was going to pass in the afternoon, before parting, it was naturally reluctant. Xiao Yufen didn't let Wang Haodong go, saying that she wanted to exhaust him and make him have no energy to find other women.

  The parting was affectionate. Zhang Qian went to school and wasn't at home, so Wang Haodong stayed at Xiao Yufen's house and even had lunch there.

  At three o'clock in the afternoon, Wang Haodong returned to Zhang Shufang's home. She was peeling green beans and saw Wang Haodong come back. In her heart, she knew where he had gone, but didn't want to ask with her mouth. Her heart felt sour and uncomfortable.

  "Shall we go?"

  "Yes, I'm all set and ready to go."

  "Then I'll take you."

  Zhang Shufang stood up, while Wang Haodong entered the room and sat on the bed, looking at the familiar room with a mix of emotions in his heart. When he escaped from the disaster, he never thought that his life would turn out to be like this. The changing circumstances of life are indeed difficult to fathom.

  After a moment of emotion, Wang Haodong packed up his luggage and stuffed it into his bag.

  Zhang Shufang saw Wang Haodong off at the door. He took a look at Xiao Yufen's house and found that the gate was tightly locked, but he didn't know where she was. The things he wanted to say and the matters he needed to settle had all been said to Xiao Yufen, so he simply left directly, lest they would be reluctant to part with each other and add a few more sad feelings.

  Two people walked in front and back, all the way to the big road at the south of the village. She only spoke then: "Hao Dong, be careful with everything when we arrive at the town."

  "I will."

  Wang Haodong took a big step back, suddenly he felt like there was something he hadn't done, and abruptly stopped in his tracks. Under Zhang Shufang's astonished gaze, he suddenly hugged her tightly and kissed her fiercely once.

  Fortunately, there was no one passing by on the road, and no one saw Wang Haodong's actions. Zhang Shufang pushed him away, her face red as if it were about to bleed, and her heart racing wildly.

  Wang Haodong whispered a word of farewell in her ear and strode away.

  He walked a few steps, Wang Haodong silently turned his head and waved goodbye to her. After that, he didn't look back and continued walking forward.

  About ten minutes later, Wang Haodong saw Xiao Yufen, who had actually ridden her bicycle to the intersection on the east side a long time ago and was waiting there. She was afraid of running into Zhang Shufang when sending off her lover, so as to avoid embarrassment.

  "Hao Dong......" Xiao Yufen rushed into Wang Hao Dong's arms, her voice choked with sobs.

  "I'm just going to town, I can come back anytime, besides, once I settle down, you can move over soon, don't cry." Wang Haodong patted her shoulder, comforted her a few words, and waited until she regained her composure before preparing to leave.

  Xiao Yufen wanted to ride a bike to take Wang Haodong to the town, but he was refused by him. The road is not far away, and before that, when he first came from the town to Liujiayuan, he walked all the way. At that time, it had just rained, and the road surface was very poor. He could walk at that time, and now the road is very good, so he decided to walk over.

  Tender kisses, reluctant emotions sprouted in Wang Haodong's heart. He knew he couldn't delay any longer. A man should be strong and not be tied down by tender feelings, so he parted with Xiao Yufen and strode forward.

  There was a beautiful woman who had been pining for herself, and Wang Haodong felt sweet at the same time, but also full of reluctance.

  After walking a few steps, Wang Haodong turned back to look at her. Xiao Yufen's eyes were brimming with tears, and her face was filled with reluctance. But he knew he couldn't stay any longer, or else he might not be able to bear leaving. So he waved his hand at her and continued walking forward.

  After smoking two cigarettes, Wang Haodong stabilized his emotions and walked silently.

  More than ten minutes later, a motorcycle passed by. Wang Haodong saw that the owner was alone and stopped him, gave him Yuxi cigarettes to smoke, and asked him to take him along. The owner readily agreed.

  Wang Haodong got on his motorcycle and arrived at the town in just over 10 minutes.

  Wang Kai's place was unknown to Wang Hao Dong, so he made a phone call. When Wang Kai heard that he had arrived in town, he was very happy on the phone and quickly asked where he was, then said someone would be sent to pick him up.

  Hanging up the phone, Wang Haodong waited at the original location.

  Lin Yuan Town is a poor place, but it's much more prosperous than Liu Jia Garden. Liu Jia Garden only has dozens of households, with only one restaurant and one store, while here there are shops everywhere. Although it's afternoon and not as crowded as during the market hours, you can still see villagers coming to do business on the streets from time to time, and some shops are still open for business.

  Wang Haodong looked at the asphalt road leading to the upper urban area of Linyuan Town, where vehicles occasionally passed by. After a while, he saw three people, one of whom was an acquaintance with some private grievances - Lin Kai, who had been beaten up by Wang Haodong when he and Zhang Qian came to the town's gathering. Lin Kai had come to take revenge on him, accompanied by two others. The man was quite arrogant, sitting in a tricycle smoking while his companions surrounded and beat up Wang Haodong, but ultimately ended up being knocked down by him.

  At that time, Wang Haodong left a message, saying his own name and place of residence, telling them to take revenge if they wanted to, go directly to Liujiayuan, but they didn't come. Unexpectedly, after a period of time, they met again.

  Wang Haodong had also paid attention to him after he made the remark, and even investigated his background. He found out that the guy was from Linjiazhuang Village, three miles southeast of Liujiayuan Village, named Lin Hong, nicknamed Biaozi, a typical ruffian who had been imprisoned before and gathered a group of thugs to roam around after he got out, with a notorious reputation, and ordinary people didn't dare to provoke him.

  However, he encountered Wang Haodong and was beaten by him, which became his misfortune.

  This guy brought two young men with yellow hair, when he saw Wang Haodong, he walked directly towards him. Wang Haodong thought he was there for revenge and immediately became vigilant. When the man approached within three meters, he launched a preemptive attack.

  Wang Haodong took a step forward and grabbed his collar, lifting him up.

  After years of hard training, Wang Haodong's arms had the strength of several hundred pounds, and he grabbed the tiger like an eagle grabbing a small chicken. He raised his fist, just about to strike, when he suddenly shouted: "Don't hit, don't hit! Brother Haodong, I'm here to pick you up!"

  "Oh?" Wang Haodong stopped his fist upon hearing this, "You're going to take me on?"

  "Quickly, quickly!" Bozi shouted, "I am Wang Kai's brother, he sent me to pick you up."

  "Wang Kai?" Wang Haodong pursed his lips and let go of his hand, "Why didn't you say so earlier? I almost punched him just now."

  "I didn't expect you to suddenly take action either, let me introduce myself, I'm Lin Hong, friends call me Biaozi."

  Lin Hong let out a long sigh, extended his hand for a handshake when introducing himself. Wang Haodong also stretched out his hand and shook hands with him, saying stiffly: "We've already been introduced before, so I won't introduce myself again."

  "Haodong brothers."

  Just then, Wang Haodong heard Wang Kai's voice and he came on a motorcycle.

  "Sorry, I was looking for someone outside the town just now. After receiving your call, I let Biaozi brother come to find you, and then I rode a bike over, fortunately not delayed."

  Wang Kai's face was full of apology, and with such an attitude and tone, Biaozi and the two young people he brought were slightly surprised, feeling that he was overemphasizing Wang Haodong too much. They had some thoughts in their minds, but did not express them directly.

  "No big deal, I just waited for a few minutes." Wang Hao Dong smiled and shook hands with Wang Kai, then handed the motorcycle over to another younger brother and walked away with Wang Hao Dong.

  On the road, Biaozi told Wang Kai about his past grievances with Wang Haodong. Wang Kai was slightly stunned and then said: "Damn it, Biaozi, you're a bit reckless, but since we're all brothers now, let's just forget about the past, shall we? Let bygones be bygones."

  "Yes, it was all a misunderstanding before, I've already apologized to Hao Dong Gege."

  Wang Hao Dong did not expect that this guy would actually call him "big brother". It can be seen that this guy is very capable, and from the attitude of Wang Kai towards Wang Hao Dong, with some respect, it's clear that his status is not low, and soon he was called "big brother" too.

  Wang Haodong was also unwilling to continue entangling, many Taoist brothers were fighting out of friendship, he wouldn't cling to it, and smiled: "The personalities of the people in the rivers and lakes are more violent, everyone is straightforward, things are said openly, that's all."

  "Turning swords into jade belts, this is a beautiful thing. Tonight we will have a good drink." Wang Kai laughed and took out his phone to dial a number, saying: "Dahai, set up two tables at your uncle's restaurant, we'll eat there later, welcome the new brother."

  After hanging up the phone, Wang Kai said to Wang Haodong: "Let's eat first, and after dinner, we'll prepare for the opening game and also get ready to counterattack if they come to stir up trouble."

  "Alright." Wang Haodong was new here and needed to get familiar with the situation, so he nodded in agreement.

  Very soon, a group of people arrived at the scene, which was a two-story small building in the eastern part of the town, with a large courtyard inside. There were two big black dogs raised inside, and when several people entered, they barked a few times, but were scolded by a yellow-haired man named Haoqiang brought by Biaozi, and then wagged their tails and stopped barking.

  That blond-haired boy is named Wang Haoqiang, he's Wang Kai's younger cousin, just graduated from junior high school, only 16 years old this year, at the age when whiskers have just started to grow, with a head of blond hair, looking quite like a young hooligan.

  On the way, Wang Kai had introduced Wang Haodong before that the venue was on the second floor of this two-story building. This building was only built last year and was originally intended for his wedding, but his girlfriend broke up with him and the wedding didn't happen, so it's been empty until now. It just happens to be suitable for opening a venue.