the gravity of the rainbow

17 Empty City
01
The funeral was simple and deserted, only some neighbors and friends came.Mingzhu's unit is small, and two colleagues came to the office.He Dalu has been working alone for many years, and there are only a few poker friends left on weekdays.Instead, all the neighbors came. From the first floor to the seventh floor, each family sent a representative.Rainbow bought a cemetery for her mother in a newly built cemetery in the north of the city.She picked the largest piece, which was naturally expensive.My mother wanted to live in a big house all her life, but she couldn't live in a big house when she was alive, so her guilty heart could be comforted if it was spacious after death.

Ji Huang helped her take care of all the tedious matters required for the funeral.But when the day came for the funeral, Rainbow insisted not to let Ji Huang attend.Sending the urn to the cemetery for burial, she didn't intend to ask Ji Huang to accompany her, because she didn't want to cause him sadness, but Ji Huang went anyway.

After 10 minutes of silence in the cemetery, He Dalu suddenly said to Rainbow: "There is one thing that your mother and I have been keeping from you, because we have sworn that only when one of us dies, can the other be Tell you the truth."

She took a deep breath, waiting for an answer.

"You were not born to me and your mother. We adopted you from the nursery on Huayuan Street on the seventh day after you were born."

She already knew about this, but she still shed tears when her father said it.

"Although she is not your own mother, your mother deserves to be your mother. You know this in your own mind, so I don't need to explain it. When you were young, no matter who dared to make fun of this in front of you, she would chase after her, and she would not hesitate to fight with many people." People turned their faces."

Rainbow looked at his father with ups and downs.

He Dalu paused, and continued: "When I married your mother, your mother didn't like me. Marrying me was due to your grandmother's pressure, and it was also for the need of survival. But I always liked her, even if I never To get her heart, living together for so many decades, I got everything but heart. I even almost got a child from her, but unfortunately something happened during childbirth, the doctor said we will never have children in this lifetime At that time, your mother and I were in great pain. She divorced me because of this, and wanted to use this to get rid of me. She advised me to find another woman, but I firmly refused... In the end, I persuaded her to adopt a child. She fell in love with you the first time she saw you."

"..."

"Since the day your grandfather abandoned her and your grandmother went to Taiwan, your mother has not grown up. Deep down, she has always been the little princess of Li Shiqian's family. She has many dreams, but none of them come true. You Dad, I have no skills, and I can't help her with anything."

"..."

"Ten years ago, Aunt Xiao passed away suddenly."

"Aunt Xiao?"

"Your mother's good friend Xiao Chunhua was later transferred to Chengdu. On the day she passed away, I happened to be on a business trip in Chengdu. Her husband returned all the letters your mother wrote to Aunt Xiao. I haven’t told your mother, but believe me, I read every single one. Only after reading it did I realize how much your mother hates me. She kept saying that I am a person who has no interest, no knowledge, and no ambition to make progress. Except drinking and playing cards , don't know anything, don't pursue anything, it's a waste of time to be with me. But she said that I was too kind to her, and I didn't care about the child or the family. She couldn't find a reason to leave me...you Don't hate your mother. She is not satisfied with her life, that's why she is hard on your future, and she doesn't want you to repeat her fate."

At that moment, Rainbow found that his father was old.She found it difficult to understand the feelings of the previous generation.He Dalu has good wine, good brands, and lively activities, and he is usually obsessive and has no opinions.His wife and daughter automatically ignore any opinions he has about this family.For a long time, Caihong felt that his father lacked a string in his mind, and his actions were simple and naive, which had no influence on the children, and he was never the idol of the children.But my father never said a word against Li Mingzhu, and even if there was a quarrel, it was Li Mingzhu who provoked it.

"Dad, Mom has already left, why don't you go back to Zhongbi with me for the elderly? You don't need to drive any taxis. The salary of Ji Huang and I is more than enough to live in that small town. The house is big, the air is good, the traffic is not congested, including You live comfortably." Seeing that his father was getting more and more entangled in the memory, Rainbow hurriedly changed the subject.

"No," He Dalu smiled wryly, "I'm used to life here, the house is a little small, you and your mother are not here, isn't it quite big? What's more, my poker friends are also here, it's not good if there are three shortages and one excess Ah. I still live in the same place, just remember to come back to see me often.”

Rainbow was not reconciled, and continued to persuade: "Dad, no matter how small Zhongbi is, it has a population of several 10. Can't you meet new friends after living in it for a few months? Ji Huang and I can play cards. There is no one we can play with you." !"

"Girl, dad knows that you have always been a filial child. I will accept your wishes! I will not go to Zhongbi. I will guard our old house. If your mother wants to come back to see me, she can find me anyway." Is it a person?"

"Dad...see you're superstitious again..."

"I'm old, I don't want to move anymore." He Dalu looked at the rainbow, and suddenly felt that he had left out Ji Huang who was holding the child, and asked again: "Xiao Ji, should all your younger brothers go to college?"

"Yes, I just got admitted to the Department of Architecture of Tsinghua University." Ji Huang said.

"Which one passed the exam?"

"Both were admitted, in the same department."

"Hey! The children of Ji's family can really study. Architecture - what a good career, maybe in the future you will be more successful than you two, and you will earn more money than you two."

Ji Huang smiled and said, "Sure."

"By the way, Rainbow, you take this." He Dalu took out an exquisite small box from his arms.

Rainbow took it, opened it, and put the contents inside in his palm.It was the emerald that she sold.

She was slightly surprised: "Dad, isn't this jadeite sold?"

"After you left, your mother missed you very much, and couldn't let go of the piece of jade, so she ran to the 'Biyuxuan' to find Cai Xiaohui. The boy lied to you that he sold it, but it was still in the counter. She went to talk to Cai Xiaohui I tried my mouth, and when I couldn’t figure it out, I went to find Cai Xiaohui’s mother. After a whole week, I went to the ‘Bi Yuxuan’ every day to block people, and Cai Xiaohui sold it to us when he couldn’t bear it.”

"Really? Is it the original price?"

"No, he must have asked for [-] yuan. After negotiating the price for a long time, the deal was made at [-] yuan."

Rainbow's tears rolled in his eyes again: "Dad, why do you still buy it? This jade can't be eaten as food. We will lose a lot if we sell it and buy it."

"Of course I want to buy it. It is a family heirloom of our family! Your mother heard that you gave birth to a child, so she will buy it for her granddaughter." He Dalu untied the rope of the jade pendant and hung it gently on Ji Xuan's chest "Back then, the two of us brought you back from Huayuan Street. We held you in our arms and looked like a strange baby. It didn't look like our own. Your mother took this piece of jade and hung it around your neck. , look at it again, it looks like it."

Rainbow burst into tears.

The death of my mother undoubtedly made the city even more empty.Apart from her father, Caihong felt that City F was almost a foreign land.

Life is really a besieged city, and people are moving to the city one after another, because the city carries too many desires and temptations.However, how can the beauty of the city overcome the shortness of life?

So many people leave with so many unfulfilled wishes, and they all leave. What is the difference between the city and the country?
Fearing that her father would be too sad, Caihong stayed at home with him for a month. On the day before leaving, she suddenly thought of Su Donglin.

Donglin once said that he would go back to China to climb mountains, but a year passed and there was no news.

If she wanted to find Dong Lin in this city, she had to find Guo Lili first, so she dialed Lili's cell phone, but she received a strange voice: "Hello."

"I'm looking for Guo Lili."

"I'm President Guo's personal assistant, who are you?"

"I'm her classmate, He Caihong."

"Please wait a moment, Mr. Guo is seeing a guest, may I call you back in 10 minutes?"

"Ok."

After half an hour, Caihong received a call back from Lili: "Wow... Caihong, I haven't contacted for a long time. I heard that you went to support teaching? Are you back now? You miss me!"

Really nothing has changed, Lily is still so exaggerated.Regarding her recent situation, Rainbow didn't want to tell her too much, fearing that she would chase after her, so she said vaguely, "Well, Lily, how are you? I called to..."

"Hey! It's rare to see each other, don't talk about it on the phone, go to the old place!" Lily interrupted her without any explanation, "I still have to sign two things here, come right away. Wait for me, see you there! "

"Hey……"

The phone hangs up.

Rainbow couldn't help but smile wryly.

The cafe also changed owners, the decoration became more luxurious, the ceiling was re-hanged, and a huge crystal lamp was installed in the hall.The wallpaper and rugs are more grand, and the coffee cups are more elegant.Of course, the price has also risen, and a small cup of coffee costs more than [-] yuan.

Lily came sooner than expected.Rainbow had just taken her second sip of coffee when she saw her outside the bead curtain.

The person is a little thinner, which is just right for the figure.The tight-fitting suit, bright scarf, and shiny diamond brooch are really refreshing. She no longer looks like a laid-back lady, but more like a capable entrepreneur.

Thinking about their past, there was intimacy, swearing at each other, and even more tension.A few years have passed, life has gone on a different track, and the grievances and grievances that have always been there have faded a lot.At least Rainbow felt that she didn't have to worry about it anymore. After all, Lily was no longer as important to her as she was in college.

"Hey, you've gained weight," Lily said.

"is it?"

"No! Are you going to wear a medium size now? You used to be a plus size small." Lily looked at her and said with emotion, "Do you remember that when you were in college, you always counted your favorite food, and you never tabooed it, but You are not fat at all, which makes us all jealous. Now... well, the years have indeed left marks on you!"

Unexpectedly, she would say that, Rainbow swallowed angrily, and her throat was severely scalded by the coffee.She began to gain weight during pregnancy, and after giving birth, she did not lose weight.I often clamored for fitness to lose weight, Ji Huang never commented on this phenomenon, but taught her yoga several times seriously when she complained of back pain, Rainbow didn't have the patience to learn, yoga simply turned into massage.On the other hand, looking at Lily, good maintenance and active fitness have allowed her to regain the devilish figure of her college days, and she has never seen a child.

Lily has always been good at talking, probably too lazy to hide her malice.Caihong didn't bother to argue with her, anyway, she was going to leave here soon.

"Qin Wei was seriously injured, and Dong Lin went abroad. You should have fulfilled your wish in the Su family, right?"

"I really want to thank you for your help." Lily clapped her hands lightly, "If you hadn't introduced Han Qing to a job, and then this series of accidents happened, how could Qin Wei have left? Now that the Qin's Fund is closed Withdrew from this city completely and focused on overseas markets. Donglin also made up his mind not to return to China. This broke the heart of the old man. Now only Dongyu is left in the Su family. No matter how dissatisfied the old man is with him, he has no choice but to turn Hate turns into love. So here I am, the clouds clear and the fog clears, the family is harmonious and things are prosperous, and the joy is harmonious. The old man loves his grandson and treats me very well. Let me help take care of the business. You know me, there is no big talent and no small Talent, coupled with careful handling, careful planning, and practicality, is not much worse than Dongyu. No, although my company is smaller than his, the profit is greater than his..." She stretched out a hand , scratching in the air, as if holding a cloud of air in his hands, "In a few years, this city will be mine."

"Congratulations on getting what you want." Rainbow said lightly, paused, and a thought suddenly popped up in his mind, "The matter between Han Qing and Xia Feng... you shouldn't have intervened, right?"

"How could it be! You know that Qin Wei is very good at winning over his subordinates. Han Qing is his assistant. How many banquets have he attended together? There must be some gossip news and lace photos, right? Xia Feng is here again I have worked in a news organization, so it is impossible not to hear anything about it. Besides, Xia Feng, since I knew him, I knew that he was very suspicious, thinking about what he was, going all the way to the dark..."

Rainbow frowned: "You—know Xia Feng?"

"You don't know? Dong Lin didn't tell you? Xia Feng once pursued me fanatically, just after Wei Zhe broke up with me." She looked at her manicured nails and said slowly, "At first I liked him a little Although he is a country boy, he is quite well-known in the small circle of our school, and I was also very lost at that time, I didn’t have any friends, and you ignored me... But we didn’t get along for long--the more I watched The more he felt that it wasn't my cup of tea, he broke up decisively. Xia Feng persisted in pestering me several times. He didn't give up until I found someone to teach him a good lesson. I don't hate him, He also cared about me, but he was infatuated, so uncomfortable that he almost committed suicide at the time. Later, we met several times on other occasions, and he always looked at me in the wrong way."

When dealing with men, Lily has always had the right to possess them. Even if she touches them, she doesn't want others to covet them.

Rainbow suddenly realized: "No wonder you don't like Han Qing!"

"Han Qing? What kind of onion is she? Seeing that she got Xia Feng, she looks like a baby. This is what happens in the end. Men are like this, you dump him, you become a pain in his heart; you sacrifice for him Sooner or later, he will be a thorn in his side. Xia Feng is not the innocent and beautiful boy in the country in your eyes..."

Rainbow looked at her coldly, and said, "Please continue."

"This kid was kicked by me. He is not a fuel-efficient lamp. It didn't take long for him to associate with Wei Zhe inexplicably. Wei Zhe is not only good at sports and handsome, but his mind is actually very simple, not to mention his mouth. Reliable. He told Xia Feng everything about me and him. Guess what Xia Feng did?"

"How can I guess?"

"He told your mother about my miscarriage. He was already Han Qing's boyfriend at that time, and he must often go to your house with Han Qing to play, right?"

"Why?" Rainbow couldn't help asking, "Why is he so bad?"

"Use other people's hands to get revenge on me. But at that time, I learned from the painful experience and felt that you were the real friend, so I was eager to save my friendship with you. Do you still remember..."

Rainbow certainly remembers.

At that time, Lily came to see her almost every day, and would rush to her dormitory before lunch to ask her to have dinner together, rushing to help her wash the dishes and turn on the water; on weekends, she would meet for coffee and watch an all-night movie together.Really hospitable home.

"...However, your mother felt that I was not worthy of being your friend, and she insisted on making me disappear from your side, so she called my dad without doing anything. My dad hated me because of this. refuse to talk to me."

There was a gloomy chill in the air, and the hatred was like a drop of ink falling into the water, gradually smearing on Lily's face.

Rainbow secretly thought, what would it be like if she refused to forgive her mother before she died?For a dying person, it must be very desperate, right?

Suddenly, she felt a little sympathy for Lily.

"I'm sorry, I really didn't expect my mother to do this." She said softly.

"I'm not angry with you, Rainbow. It's understandable for a mother to do anything to protect her children. You are a good person, but there are too many people who are more powerful and scheming than you are lurking around you. To be honest, you are If you are a nerd, you are suitable to stay in the university. You and Donglin are a natural match. He makes money, and you engage in learning, so you are really suitable! Are you finished teaching? Donglin, let me tell you Compatible? You can settle abroad."

It seems she doesn't know anything.Rainbow couldn't help asking: "Donglin...didn't you mention me?"

"No. He seldom calls home, so he will report his safety once a year. No one knows his whereabouts. The only person who knows his whereabouts is Qin Wei, who is also the deadly enemy of the Su family. He has never been in contact with him."

"I forgot to tell you, I'm married." Rainbow said, "I have children."

"Ah? Are you married? With whom? With that Zhongbi's Ji Huang?"

Rainbow was startled: "How do you know?"

She remembered that she only mentioned her boyfriend's surname Ji, but didn't mention his full name, let alone that he was from Zhongbi.

"I know, I did a survey. I remember that his mother was ill at the time, and he wanted to replace his mother with a kidney transplant. For this reason, he even went to my uncle and gave him a gift."

The more Rainbow listened, the more confused he became, and he couldn't help asking: "Your uncle?"

"Yes. My uncle is a nephrologist at the No. [-] Hospital of the city. He was the first surgeon in the city to perform kidney surgery. At that time, my uncle was not free and wanted to go abroad to study, so I recommended another expert to him. My uncle heard He said that he was a teacher in the Chinese Department of our university, so I advised him to wait a little longer, don't rush to have an operation, and see if there is a good kidney source, after all, the loss of a kidney for young people will also have a great impact on the body. But Ji Huang said that his family was in a difficult situation, and he didn’t have enough money to buy a kidney, so he had to donate his own. He also said that her mother was suffering a lot, and he didn’t want to wait, and wanted her to recover as soon as possible. My uncle even lamented to me, saying that I was living in Blessings do not know blessings, you see how difficult it is for a miner's child, this man is a filial son. My uncle also said that his mother's condition is very serious, even if a kidney transplant may not be able to save him, it is very difficult for him to think twice. It is possible that this kidney was donated for nothing.”

Rainbow's heart was beating wildly: "And then?"

"At first, I wanted to call you and ask if you knew about it, but I was afraid that you would blame me for being nosy. But, as a good friend, I couldn't just sit idly by. I called his mother and asked her Do you know the risks of this operation and the impact on her son’s life in the future? I told her that I am your good friend, so I wanted to know from the side. I told her that even if her son has two kidneys, your mother still does not I will definitely accept him as my son-in-law, if there is only one kidney, then there is no chance. Of course, she is a patient, I put it very euphemistically..."

Rainbow's face immediately turned pale: "Is that you? Is it you who called?"

"Yes." She nodded, "The man never came to look for my uncle after that, it seems he has figured it out."

Rainbow slapped her with a "slap": "You know what? She didn't figure it out, she committed suicide!"

Lily covered her face and was stunned: "What? She committed suicide?"

"Say this kind of thing to a seriously ill person, Guo Lili, do you have any common sense in life?"

"She won't live long anyway. If it's done once and for all, doing so can be regarded as saving her son."

Rainbow stood up and packed her bag: "I won't tell you anymore, Guo Lili, this is the end of our relationship!"

"Hey—rainbow! Listen to me, I really didn't mean to!"

"Didn't you mean it?! Murderer!"

"I'm helping you! Without my phone, would you have a completely healthy man? OK, I won't tell you. You can scold me, but you must be grateful to me deep in your heart!"

"Bah, do you think everyone is as dark and dirty as you?"

"What about you, why did you write that letter in the first place? You can help me, but can't I help you?"

"Are you helping me? Guo Lili, are you helping me? If you want to help me, let me know first, okay?"

"Let you know, Ji Huang's kidney was also cut off! I don't believe he dared to tell you all this frankly. Maybe you won't know that your husband has only one kidney until you die. Silly girl! Wait! Play it for him!"

Rainbow ran away.

02
A few months later, Caihong suddenly received a package from Sichuan, but the payment was not signed and the handwriting was not familiar.

Inside the package was a red-lacquered wooden box, small but a little heavy.When I opened it, I found a stone inside, not crystal, not jade, not pebbles, just ordinary rocks.Inside the box was a note: "Donglin once said, this is for you." Signed Qin Wei, there is no number, and no contact address.

She quickly turned on the computer, typed the three words "Gongga Mountain" and searched for news about Su Donglin on the Internet, and soon found a piece of news:
"On May 5, three mountaineering team members from California encountered heavy fog after climbing to the summit of Gongga Mountain in Sichuan Province, and lost contact with the base on the way down. The local public security police cooperated with two former national team mountaineering coaches. After three days of searching, it was found that all three team members had died. It is reported that one of the victims was Mr. Su Donglin, former vice president of Yuanyou Group and a famous young entrepreneur..."

Looking at the distant sky outside the window, caressing the rough stones on the rocks, Rainbow thought sadly: Donglin must have seen the most beautiful scenery.

And the F city in her heart is already an empty city.

(End of this chapter)