Golden Pink Building

It was very late when Bai Shaoyi came back. Zhang Ma stood in the hallway with her clothes on and took the briefcase from Bai Shaoyi's hand: "The young master is back, and the young mistress hasn't rested yet." As Zhang Ma looked upstairs, Bai Shaoyi was a little surprised: " Why haven't you rested yet, Mama Zhang, go back and rest, I've already had supper." Said Bai Shaoyi went upstairs.

Pushing open the bedroom door, Bai Shaoyi saw that Qingqiu was lying quietly with his back to the door, seemingly asleep.Bai Shaoyi walked in lightly, stretched her head to look at Qingqiu, her eyes were closed but she was not asleep.Listening to the sound behind her, Qingqiu blinked her eyelashes a few times, opened her eyes and looked at Bai Shaoyi standing beside the bed, Qingqiu silently looked at Bai Shaoyi and didn't speak, she just stared at Bai Shaoyi intently, her eyes suddenly burst out tears.Bai Shaoyi was startled, and sat on the edge of the bed and asked concerned: "What's the matter with you, I know I've been too busy and neglected you recently. I will stay with you well at home when the case is over..." There was no words After finishing speaking, Qingqiu threw herself into Bai Shaoyi's arms and cried aggrievedly.

Bai Shaoyi thought that Qingqiu had been wronged outside, so she patted her on the back and comforted her in a low voice: "It must be that you have encountered something unhappy, so tell me and I will help you out. In fact, the matter of the women's association is just a problem. For entertainment, just go home if you are not happy about what you are doing." Qingqiu curled up in Bai Shaoyi's arms and cried for a while, she choked up and said, "Let's just go back to my hometown, I don't want to stay in Shanghai for a day anymore." Bai Shaoyi thought The shirt on his chest was soaked, listening to Qingqiu's words, he felt that Qingqiu must have encountered something embarrassing, so he put his arms around Qingqiu and asked carefully.

Shy and embarrassed, Qingqiu said everything Mrs. Wu said today: "I thought that I didn't expect that she would say such things to me. If you don't believe me—" Qingqiu choked up and couldn't continue speaking.In Qingqiu's mind, she is already a married woman and yet someone still has unreasonable thoughts about her, it must be because of her indiscretions.For a woman to be labeled as indecent, in Qingqiu's eyes, it is nothing less than a disaster.She was ashamed and angry in her heart, and felt that she must have done something wrong to cause a dispute.What would others think of him if they found out, the most important Qingqiu was worried that Bai Shaoyi would misunderstand him if he found out.

When she came home from the hotel, it was as if all her strength had been taken away from her body. She slumped on the sofa lifelessly, but did not speak in silence. Seeing Qingqiu's appearance, Zhang Ma said worriedly, "Is young mistress tired?" Why don't you see Yuanyuan and Xiaozhu?" Qingqiu just remembered that she had forgotten to take the child home, but she really didn't have the strength to face other things, so Qingqiu said helplessly: "I think it's getting late and I'll let you go." Put them at the eldest brother's house, and pick them up tomorrow when I'm free, don't be busy after I have dinner, I'll go up and rest. You can handle the general things yourself." Zhang Mama looked at Qingqiu His face was ugly, thinking that she was tired these days: "Young Mistress is exhausted. Every day there is a rally here or there is an activity there, and she looks even more tired than going to school. Young Mistress should take a good rest for a few days. It’s ugly, I’ll ask the kitchen to stew bird’s nest tomorrow for young grandma to make up for.”

Qingqiu went back to the room alone, she threw herself on the bed and cried sadly.She felt that she had been insulted, but it was hard to tell anyone about her grievances.She was worried that if Bai Shaoyi found out, how would her relatives and friends at home know her?Qingqiu suddenly remembered that her parents-in-law who were far away in Europe treated her better than her own daughter.If the in-laws found out about what happened today, how can I get a foothold at home?Qingqiu suffered all night, although she was sad and uncomfortable, but she couldn't show it on the face, she forced herself to lie down calmly, listening to the movement outside.Hearing the sound of footsteps on the stairs, Qingqiu knew that it was Bai Shaoyi who had returned home.Although she was lying on the bed, her heart was already full of turmoil. The mixed feelings in her heart were like boiling oil, and every second was a torment.

Waiting for Bai Shaoyi to enter the room, she felt her husband's eyes, Qingqiu couldn't bear it anymore and all the emotions burst out.Now that the words have been spoken, Qingqiu simply confides everything to her husband.Strange to say, all her worries just now disappeared, only the calmness after talking out.Qingqiu leaned on Bai Shaoyi's chest, sobbing: "I won't go to any women's association anymore, they all look decent, but they are so dirty behind their backs!"

Thinking of Mrs. Wu's behavior tonight, Qingqiu couldn't believe it at all. She always sympathizes with women at the lower level and advocates that women should be self-improving. When she hears the daughter-in-law being angry, the girl drops out of school, and sees the child workers working in the cotton mill, how can Mrs. Wu shed tears? There will be another face of power, greed.She completely regards a woman's body and feelings as items that can be exchanged, thinking about her envious look towards Ms. Jiang, Qingqiu thinks that maybe that face is her original face.Qingqiu felt that going to the women's association was part of her plan.

Bai Shaoyi listened to his wife's confession, her eyes flashed.He squeezed his arms secretly, tightly encircling Qingqiu in his arms, Bai Shaoyi tenderly kissed Qingqiu's forehead, and said softly: "Don't punish yourself with other people's filth, Qingqiu, your heart is really too pure. Okay." Don't take those things to heart. I think Mrs. Wu may want to use others as a ladder for her success. We don't want to be with such people. If you don't want to go, don't go. Don't be angry, you are two children Damn it, I can still be coveted by others. It can be seen that my vision and luck are really good." Bai Shaoyi wiped Qingqiu's face with the handkerchief placed on the bedside, and then said: "I seem to hear some wind. He said that Mrs. Wu's position as the director of the Women's Association has always been stable because she used to have a little rumor with a certain official when she was young. Her position is not traded for. She is getting old now. If she was young A few years old, maybe Mr. Wu's official position will be higher. She is a character like a queen. In fact, such people have always been there, but everyone is wearing a dignified coat and refuses to show their feet. In the past few years, I There are so few lawsuits over emotional disputes, and there are many more jaw-dropping things than this. Didn’t the divorce cases of movie stars need to be more lively than this?”

Qingqiu slowly regained her sanity. Although she has physical and mental obsession with cleanliness, Qingqiu has experienced two lives, and she still understands the complexity of the world.It's just that Qingqiu thinks that she's doing things right, and those filthy things can't find her.So when waiting for Mrs. Wu to say something, Qingqiu couldn't believe it for a while, and the reaction was particularly intense.Now that Qingqiu calmed down slowly, she thought about Mrs. Wu's usual appearance, and said helplessly: "It's really true that people know people, face and heart, and the more people talk about morality, the more hypocrite they are. No wonder a hypocrite is more Real villains are even more hateful. These hypocrites are like poisonous snakes coiled in a pile of dead leaves, they will spring out at any time and bite you."

"But did Mrs. Wu mean her own words, or did she have some other reason? If she wasn't sure, how could she say such things to me?" Qingqiu suddenly remembered that Mrs. Wu was willing to use herself as a stepping stone , but if there is no wind, she will not rashly say such things to her.Without the instruction from there, she didn't dare to test her own meaning.Thinking of this, Qingqiu became worried. The more serious the investigation of the case of Bai Shaoyi's involvement, the more startled Bai Shaoyi would be.There is more than one backer behind Meng Qinglian. He looks like a small retired regiment leader, but his energy is astonishing.There are quite a few clues pointing to the higher-ups. As for who it is, Bai Shaoyi has not yet found out, but in the past week, he has suddenly received a lot of attention from acquaintances.Now Mrs. Wu's words came out again, and when they were connected, Qingqiu's inner uneasiness became more and more heavy.

Qingqiu looked at her husband worriedly, the handkerchief was tightly clenched into a ball.Bai Shaoyi also smelled something strange, an unknown light flashed in his eyes, and then he comforted Qingqiu: "Don't think too much. Don't worry, I will not cause trouble. I think you will resign tomorrow. In fact, there is nothing serious about the women's association. It's just a group of ladies who have nothing to do. They use it to embellish themselves and be exchanged for benefits. If you really like to do things for the society, you can Go to a school to be a teacher, or run a school by yourself. By the way, the Women’s Bank heard that they are recruiting, and you have seen the bank manager. If you want to go there, I think their manager will welcome you with both hands.”

Qingqiu remembered the ups and downs of a female manager, and couldn't help but sigh: "If she hadn't been abandoned by her husband, she would still be a housewife at home. One day when I would fight with a man in the mall, I heard Yufen say that her in-laws were very kind to her, but their old man handed over all the property to her, the divorced daughter-in-law. Their old man was a shrewd man. It's a good plan to get involved in this marriage. I just didn't expect this result. According to the poet's romantic temperament, their family also needs someone who comes out to socialize and plan." Qingqiu suddenly felt a little desolate, although now it is worse than before. It is a lot more advanced, at least women can break out of the family and do things in society.But thinking about all kinds of women around him, Qingqiu finds that the progress of society is far from enough, and women are still struggling to survive in the cracks.Whether it's Ms. Jiang, Mrs. Wu, or this business woman, are they really happy in their hearts?

"You're worried about others. It's getting late. Rest. Rest at ease, my dear wife. I'll support you even if the sky falls." Bai Shaoyi kissed Qingqiu's forehead, and helped her to lie down and rest.

The next day, Qingqiu just called the Women's Association to say that he was not feeling well and could not come for the time being, when Mrs. Wu called.Qingqiu didn't want to hear Mrs. Wu's voice at first, but Zhang Ma had already sent the phone to Qingqiu, and she also wanted to see what she had to say now.Qingqiu took the microphone, and Mrs. Wu's kind voice came over there immediately.She was still as usual, as if nothing happened last night.Mrs. Wu said with a smile: "It's all my fault. I've exhausted you so much that I don't know how many people will hate me to death. You should have a good rest and let me know if you have anything to say. We are all sisters, why not be polite." Qingqiu listened to Mrs. Wu's sweet and kind words, and Mrs. Wu's exquisite face came to mind.Qingqiu gave a few indifferent perfunctory words, and Mrs. Wu over there hung up the phone with a wink.

Qingqiu picked up a book and casually flipped through a few pages, but she didn't read any of the words on it.Qingqiu's heart was churning with countless thoughts, how was Bai Shaoyi's lawsuit going, Zhao Zhongshu's words of persuading Bai Shaoyi not to accept the case came back to his ears that day.Qingqiu also thought that Zhao Zhongshu hadn't seen any news these days, and Zhao Yihan had no news either.I just don't know what happened to the conflict between her and Xiuzhi. Chunsheng is also a poor child. He grows up day by day, but he never asks about his parents.Qingqiu thought of Yuan Yuan and Xiao Zhu, the two children are very good, but if something really happened at home, what should they do.For a while, Qingqiu was like being on a small boat in the middle of the galloping river, like ten thousand horses galloping, unable to control herself.

A burst of voice brought Qingqiu back to reality, a big flower basket was carried in by two people, Zhang Ma was leading a young man behind her, Qingqiu felt a little familiar, as if he had seen it there but couldn't remember it. "Mrs. Bai is good. Our director heard that Mrs. Bai is in poor health, so he specially asked me to send a flower basket to express his condolences. And this, our director said that Mrs. Bai is sick, so she must be idle and bored. These things will relieve Mrs. Bai." A man in a black Chinese tunic suit held a box of huanghuali on the coffee table in front of Qingqiu, he put the box on the coffee table, and left without waiting for Qingqiu to speak.

The flower basket was as tall as a person, and it was full of expensive imported flowers, which seemed to be of great value. The most important thing was that some flowers could not only be bought with money.Qingqiu thought that Mrs. Wu had just called, and she didn't mean to deliver anything at all, why did the things come in a blink of an eye?Qingqiu hastily declined: "I'm seriously ill, you can't bear this generous gift, so why don't you just take it back." Unexpectedly, the young man in black uniform said to Qingqiu neither humble nor overbearing: "We are just following orders, and gifts are given to you. It's time for us to take our leave." He took a few steps back before turning around and leaving.

Zhang's mother waited for the visitors to leave, and leaned forward to look at the flowers: "Oh, what a great deal. If the young lady hadn't shown me the books on planting flowers, I wouldn't even know what these flowers are called. This is Phalaenopsis, no wonder Calling this name is the same as a butterfly. Tsk tsk, it’s really pretty, and it’s very fragrant.” Qingqiu looked at the flower basket but felt no joy in her heart, she glanced at the flower basket in disgust, and there was not even a greeting card on it.She said to Zhang's mother: "You take it away, I'm so upset and want to be quiet."

Seeing that Qingqiu's complexion was not good, Mama Zhang stopped talking, she called two people to carry the flower baskets and left, the room was quiet, Qingqiu looked at the box on the coffee table, she stared at the box for a long time, finally made up her mind Opened the box.The tentacles of huanghuali are cool and delicate, and heavy. Boxes like this are used to hold rare ancient books.Qingqiu couldn't figure out how a person like Mrs. Wu who likes new things would give this thing away?

The brass spring of the box made a slight crisp sound, the inside of the box shone with golden light, Qingqiu paused, and put a pen on top.That's right, it was one of the pair of pens that Bai Shaoyi returned.It seems that Mrs. Wu's words are not rootless anymore, Qingqiu just feels her heart suffocated, as if she fell into a snow hole all over her body.The fear in her heart had overcome the embarrassment, and her heart was in a mess.It seems that Mrs. Wu's words are true, what should she do?

"Young Mistress, Miss Zhao is here." Mama Zhang's voice startled Qingqiu, she subconsciously picked up the hot box and stuffed it into the partition under the coffee table.

Zhao Yihan's complexion is much better than that of those few days. She looked at Qingqiu: "Mother Zhang said you are not feeling well, and your complexion is indeed bad. What do you think? Your husband is very busy, I will accompany you to the hospital have a look."

Qingqiu hurriedly stood up and asked her to sit down: "I'm fine, I just feel tired and want to rest for a day. You look good, Chunsheng's matter is resolved?"

Zhao Yihan looked at the flower basket on the side of the hall meaningfully, and said with a smile: "I will take care of Chunsheng, the matter has been resolved, and I can be quiet for a few days now."

Listening to Zhao Yihan's words, it seems that the conflict between Zhao Jiaxin's sister-in-law and sister-in-law ended in Xiuzhi's failure.Thinking about it, Xiuzhi was devastated. "Don't worry, your cousin is far from you. It's good for her to suffer a little bit. People, sometimes you can't wake up without hitting the wall. Your husband really loves you so much. I’m dying and I’m thinking of giving you some Romance to cheer you up.” Zhao Yihan looked at Qingqiu jokingly, which flower basket she thought was a masterpiece created by Bai Shaoyi to please his wife.Qingqiu managed to force a smile, and changed the subject: "Yesterday, I was worried that you and your brother were arguing. Now that the matter has been resolved, I am relieved. By the way, why hasn't there been any news about your brother these days?"

Zhao Yihan was a little surprised when he heard Qingqiu's words: "Don't you know, recently my brother and Shao Yi are together every day. My brother also got involved in that case."

Listening to Zhao Yihan's words, Qingqiu was secretly surprised, why didn't Bai Shaoyi show his tone?

Bai Shaoyi sat in Zhao Zhongshu's office. He looked around curiously, and said with a smile, "Oh, it's not at all what I thought. The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. Have you found the evidence?"

Zhao Zhongshu glanced at his old friend angrily, and said angrily: "What do you think my place looks like? It looks like the Palace of Hades? There is also a bull's head and a horse's face poked here with black and white impermanence? Why do you believe those nonsense? News Yes, I have spent a lot of energy, and finally found the whereabouts of the funds of Meng Qinglian Jinhua Company."

Bai Shaoyi's eyes lit up when he heard Zhao Zhongshu's words, and he leaned forward excitedly: "He must have put those ill-gotten gains in a foreign bank, which bank is it? I have checked all the foreign banks in Shanghai. There is no clue at all.”

"The banks you checked were all British and American banks. Meng Qinglian put all the money in the Japanese bank. The money was transferred overseas and then transferred to a French bank in Hanoi. The account is Dean Wang's secretary !" Zhao Zhongshu dropped a bombshell.