see you in spring

Chapter 174 Social Beating [-]

Liu Quantao didn't sleep all night.

Mr. Wang must be on guard. Without definite evidence in his hand, Liu Quantao knew that if he went to make trouble with Mr. Wang at this time, he would only suffer the loss.

At dawn, he told himself that he had been working in this industry for more than ten years and had a resume and experience. It shouldn't be difficult to change jobs.The whole family depends on him for food, and now he has to find another job as soon as possible.

Liu Quantao, who was tossing and turning, pulled the back of the sofa with both hands and slowly pushed himself up.For some reason, getting up today was particularly difficult.

In the past, he remembered that he could flip up with his feet, but now he had to yell in a low voice in order to use his momentum to hold the back of the sofa firmly.When he sat up straight, he couldn't stand up and go like before. Instead, he had to slow down on the sofa for a few seconds before getting up slowly, and went to the toilet to wash his dull and slightly swollen face with cold water. Only then did I feel better.

And what he said in his heart was that it was only four or five years ago.

At that time, his mother and brother did not live with them yet, and he and Sun Yan took care of the children by themselves.He remembered that his eldest son Lele was only two years old at that time, and it was a time for fun.He hurries home after get off work every day. After dinner for the family of three, he lets his children ride on his back and goes downstairs for a walk with Sun Yan.At that time, he had his son on his shoulder and held his wife by the hand. He could run around for an hour without feeling tired.

He recalled that there was often laughter and laughter at home at that time, his son was smart and well-behaved, and his wife was considerate and gentle.Although they don’t earn much and the monthly mortgage repayments are a bit tight, the family of three is still living happily.

The turning point came in the second year after he was transferred to the sales department.

For some reason, Mr. Wang suddenly began to cultivate him, train him little by little, and promote him.His position grew.In order to be worthy of Mr. Wang, he worked hard to attract customers and drank with them. The time he came back was getting later and later, and he had less and less energy to spend time with his wife and children, but his stomach and addiction to cigarettes and alcohol were getting bigger and bigger.

After taking on several big clients introduced by Mr. Wang, Liu Quantao's wallet became more and more full as he had regular clients.And the mortgage that I thought I would have to pay off until I was 50 turned out to be paid off in one lump sum in three or four years.

For a person who has never seen big money, suddenly earning a salary that is more than ten times that of his previous self every month, it is impossible not to have an inflated mentality.

In order to let those who looked down on him in the past know that he was now making money and getting ahead, he readily agreed to let his mother and brother live with them, regardless of his wife's objections.At the same time, he also helped the seven aunts and eight aunts in the village without any principles. When they were short of money, he borrowed money. When they had no jobs, he found ways to introduce all kinds of relatives he had never met to work in the company's factories. live.

For a time, Liu Quantao became a popular figure in the village, and anyone who needed help came to him for help.Liu Quantao saw those who had not looked at him seriously before lowering their attitude to curry favor with him, and his mentality naturally drifted away. In the past few years, he has been protected by Mr. Wang in the company, and he has the final say at home.As time went by, he forgot about himself and thought that he was really capable of anything.

Unexpectedly, after only two or three years of glory, this year, an epidemic would take everything back for him.

He was knocked back to his original shape, but compared to his previous self, which had nothing, he didn't even have the strong body he had before.

At this time, Liu Quantao looked at the man in the mirror, whose stubble was even a little gray, and felt a sense of sadness in his heart.

The boy he once was has now reached middle age.After working hard for so long, he never expected that when he reaches middle age, whether it is marriage or career, he will have to start over.

He no longer has the same energy as before, but he still wants to start over again as before.He looked tired, with his hands on the sink, and his eyes looked haggard.

The clock on the wall just read six o'clock.It was an early spring day, and this point was just getting bright.He really didn't want to go back to the sofa, so he turned and walked towards the kitchen.

There is not much food in the refrigerator, and he must have a good talk with his mother today.Even if he wants to find a job again, it will take him less than half a month.Even if his mother really doesn't want to return the card to him, she still needs to pay off the living expenses for this small half month first.

After steaming the few eggs at home, he slowly walked back to the living room.Turn on your phone and view job postings.

He hasn't looked for a job in a long time, so he's still new to resumes and job applications.

Fortunately, he has worked with many big clients over the years, and he still stands out on his resume.

He quickly wrote his resume and sent it to several promising company positions on his mobile phone.

As soon as I put down my phone, I saw Sun Yan opening the door and walking out.

She heard Liu Quantao's phone call last night, and seeing his haggard look, she naturally understood what was going on.

"Um...I cooked porridge and eggs for breakfast. Let me serve you some."

"...No, I don't have much appetite." Sun Yan went into the toilet, washed herself, walked out, and put on her clothes for going out.

"Where are you going?" Liu Quantao asked quickly.

"Go for a walk." She didn't sleep well last night and her mind was very confused.This home made her feel suffocated, and she wanted to go out and get some fresh air.

"I'll accompany you." Liu Quantao said immediately.

"No need." She subconsciously rejected him.

His expression was a little hurt, but he still said shamelessly: "I... want to tell you something."

She thought about the phone call he made last night. Was he trying to tell her about his unemployment?She rejected the idea in the next second. Based on her understanding of him, he had regarded face as extremely important in the past few years. How could he tell such an embarrassing thing?Besides, if he is unemployed, then in the fight for child custody, between two people who are also unemployed, she is the mother and she is the favorable party, so he will never tell her about his unemployment.

She didn't know what he was going to say, so she hesitated for a few seconds and refused.

The two put on coats, hats and masks and walked out.

It had been a long time since they had gone out together so early.The sky was already getting bright, and although it was not the middle of winter, the cold wind in the morning and evening was enough to bite you.

Sun Yan tightened the collar of her coat, put her hands in her pockets and walked forward.

There was no one in the community, so they walked outside along the road to the community. Several breakfast shops had already set up stalls on the roadside.

"Remember that fried cake shop? You used to like eating their scallion fried cakes the most." Liu Quantao pointed to a small shop with only seven or eight square meters and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that this shop is still open after so many years." .”

"The store is still open, but the boss has been replaced." Sun Yan glanced at it and said in a cold tone: "Things have changed and people have changed."

Liu Quantao's heart trembled when he heard this, and he didn't dare to answer.

She remembered that when they first got married and bought this apartment with a loan, they would go out to work together every morning.Passing by that breakfast shop, she was always attracted by the smell of scallion pancakes. Liu Quantao would ask her to wait on the side of the road while he bought them for her.She asked him why he didn't let her go with him. He said he was afraid that the smell of frying in the store would get on her hair and clothes, making her smell like oil smoke.

Thinking of the past, Sun Yan felt a little sad.At that time, he didn't want her to have any smell on her body. Now that she has turned into a yellow-faced woman after working hard for the family, he no longer cares about her.

The two of them walked forward in silence. Liu Quantao hesitated for a long time and finally said: "I have done nothing wrong to you. That woman is really Mr. Wang's mistress. I will call Mr. Wang's wife in front of you soon." Explain this matter clearly. But now I only have a few messages from that woman, and she didn’t mention Mr. Wang’s name. I’m worried that Mr. Wang’s wife won’t believe it.”

Sun Yan stopped and looked at him: "It's because Mr. Wang abandoned you that you were willing to call his wife, right?"

"It's not that I don't want to prove it early. You also know that the big clients I have were given by Mr. Wang. Our family..." He knew that she was blaming him, but he didn't just put it in order to prove his innocence to her. My job was ruined.

Sun Yan felt uncomfortable in her heart and sneered: "After all, in your heart, I am no more than a job."

"Swallow, my integrity is not afraid of the shadow. I believe that time will return my innocence for the things I have never done. I did not exchange my work for the so-called innocence, because I am innocent to begin with."

Sun Yan looked at his plausive expression and suddenly felt that her and his thoughts seemed to have been on different points.

"Yanzi, Mr. Wang is going to kick me out of the company. I may be unemployed soon." Liu Quantao changed the subject and suddenly said with a sad face.

Sun Yan was a little surprised, she didn't expect him to tell this.

"I thought I could keep this job by hiding it for him, but I found that I was too naive." He took a deep breath and clenched his fists: "I took the blame for him. You misunderstood me, and I was almost killed." Will COVID-[-] cost lives? He, the instigator, has crossed the river and burned bridges. People like him must pay the price."

Sun Yan looked at Liu Quantao, whose face was a little distorted, and felt strange.

"Swallow, you must help me." Seeing that she was silent, Liu Quantao continued, "I've already made up my mind. I don't have any evidence in my hand to prove that woman is Mr. Wang's lover, but you can pretend to be that woman and give it to me directly." Mr. Wang’s wife called.”

Sun Yan looked at him in shock: "What did you say?"

"Don't worry, I will tell you what I know between that woman and Mr. Wang. If you tell Mr. Wang's wife these things, she will definitely investigate Mr. Wang. Even if Mr. Wang hides everything perfectly, there will be no airtight." Wall. When that woman is found out, you will know that I did not lie to you. At the same time, Mr. Wang will also be punished as he deserves."

Sun Yan was heartbroken and looked at him coldly: "Have you ever thought about how his wife would insult me ​​if I hit him? Not to mention whether what you said is true, even if it is true, why should I do it? I want you to express your bad temper and be abused like this? What do you think of me?"

"That's not what I meant." Liu Quantao just thought of this method and said it directly without considering the consequences.

Sun Yan strode forward with a dark face. It was a mistake for her to agree to let him follow her today.

(End of this chapter)