Chapter Seven Network (07)
He Huai-sheng: Lack
The summer cicada turned its head to glance at him; his expression was ordinary, and he did not seem to be joking.
The summer cicada asked: "Get off the car?"
Her left foot seems to be somewhat inconvenient, and as she walks hurriedly, it appears increasingly laborious
The summer cicada, filled with rage, laughed coldly as it looked at He Huaisheng and asked bluntly: "Mr. He, do you also wish to infiltrate me?"
He Huai Sheng paused for a moment and spoke: "... Huai ..."
The two individuals began to communicate using sign language, which left Xia Chan feeling somewhat uncomfortable as she could not understand it
The summer cicada nodded, and naturally did not call out in such a manner, merely mumbling the words "Ms. Shen".
He Huai-sheng glanced at her legs and asked: Is your foot still okay
The summer cicada pushed the swing, creaking as it moved
He Huai-sheng: She is a waitress and is currently working at Zijin's hotel
She remembered that he had always driven a Lexus, worth over one million, which was considered relatively low-key among their group. However, today he suddenly switched to a Lamborghini, and it was an exceptionally flashy red.
He Huai-sheng and Aunt Shen seem to have finished their conversation, and now he is sitting alone in the living room
The yard is filled with withered grass, and there is also a tall tree in the upper right corner
Oh, it is said that locust trees are prone to attracting ghosts
Xia Chan understood his meaning and nodded her head
Entering from the intersection, there is a narrow, deep path, flanked by bare ancient trees, their branches interspersed, tearing apart the gray-white sky
Summer cicada: Why has the car changed?
The summer cicada asked again: "Are we having dinner here?"
He Huai-sheng took a step forward before her and continued to walk inside
Xia Chan smiled and asked: Mr. He is still short of this amount of money
The summer cicada paused and turned back, asking He Huai Sheng: "Is it also a locust tree?"
He Huai-sheng said again: Let us discuss in detail in another place
Xia Chan nodded, picked up her bag, and got up to head upstairs
The furniture is predominantly made of wood, exuding a scent that reflects the passage of time due to its age; however, the bathroom fixtures have all been replaced with new ones, indicating that renovations have likely taken place in recent years
He Huai Sheng gestured to her several times, yet she did not slow her pace at all, quickly walking up to him, first calling out "Huai Sheng," and then immediately opening the door
He Huai Sheng typed back to her: I have gone to the kitchen
He Huai-sheng nodded
The summer cicada sat down opposite He Huaisheng and asked, "Where is Ms. Shen?"
Before me stands a black iron fence, behind which lies a small courtyard, within which stands a three-story building made of blue bricks
He Huai-sheng's fingers hovered over the phone screen for a moment, yet ultimately he entered nothing
Aunt Shen: She is currently attending classes at the university and will return later
After a while, a woman walked out of the small building. She stood at the door and gazed for a moment, dragging her left foot as she descended the stairs and made her way towards the gate.
In the small courtyard, there is still a swing, but the iron frame used to tie the ropes has already rusted
After walking approximately one hundred steps, He Huaisheng came to a stop
Just as she went upstairs, Xia Chan took the opportunity to glance at the decoration of the house
Finding a moment of opportunity, the summer cicada spoke up: "Ms. Shen, may I borrow the restroom for a moment"
On the vehicle, Xia Chan communicated with Huai Sheng via WeChat.
The summer cicada glanced at him and said, "You trust me a lot"
He Huai-sheng glanced at her
The room card was gripped tightly in hand, almost about to be forcibly broken, the edge pressing painfully into Xia Chan's palm.
The summer cicada grew bolder, taking a large step forward, and with a strong push, its two feet curled up off the ground
The summer cicada stood at a distance, gazing for a moment.
In the corridor, Xia Chan discovered a picture frame. Inside was a black and white photograph with yellowed edges. The photo depicted a man and a woman nestled together, with the house in the background. In the lower right corner of the photo were the words: 1980 / 7 / 10
As she lifted her gaze, she beheld the sprawling branches of the locust tree, reflecting the sparse daylight, exuding a sense of desolate beauty
Upstairs, the summer cicada smoked a cigarette, opened the window, and waited for the smell of smoke in the bathroom to dissipate. After washing his hands and touching up his makeup, he finally went downstairs
He Huai-sheng opened the gate of the fence and stepped aside to let Xia Chan enter first
He Huai-sheng pressed the doorbell
Aunt Shen: Quite handsome
Based on this photograph, this building has at least thirty-four years of history
The summer cicada hesitated for a moment, but still walked towards the car
Without waiting for He Huaisheng to respond, she patted the fallen leaves on the stool, carefully sat down, her feet touching the ground, and slowly pushed off.
Feeling confused, He Huaisheng gently tugged at her sleeve and pointed ahead
He Huai-sheng communicated with her using sign language for a while. Aunt Shen nodded, went to the kitchen to wash her hands, and then sat down opposite He Huai-sheng
He once again made a gesture of "please" in the direction of the car
The woman smiled at her and said, "My surname is Shen, and I am generally called Aunt Shen by everyone."
He Huai Sheng: Borrowed
The summer cicada jumped off the car and looked around; it seemed that this area was undergoing demolition, with blue plastic boards blocking the street.
He Huai-sheng nodded his head
Xia Chan then realized that she had misspoken, yet apologizing for such a remark seemed overly pretentious and deliberate
The summer cicadas became increasingly certain, and He Huaisheng sent flowers and drove luxury cars to pick her up, clearly with ulterior motives. A person like him, if he truly wanted to pursue a woman, would not resort to such clichéd methods.
Aunt Shen: It's nothing, just a bit of pain when the weather changes
The vehicle turned a corner and stopped at the intersection
The summer cicada thought for a moment and said: I will not have dinner with you just because you drive a Lamborghini, nor will I refuse to have dinner with you simply because you do not drive a Lamborghini
This is hardly a place suitable for conversation
He Huai Sheng did not care and asked: What about Xue Fei
The summer cicada rose, observing He Huaisheng also standing up. She paused slightly, thought for a moment, and ultimately decided to follow him
He Huai-sheng nodded
He Huai-sheng nodded
Aunt Shen hurriedly got up and pointed towards the second floor, saying, "Go upstairs and head west"
He Huai-sheng's gaze lingered on her face for a moment before he lowered his head to type: I believe that Miss Xia's value is far beyond this
The summer cicada also busily extended its hand, "Hello, I am Mr. He’s ... ... friend"
He Huai-sheng shook his head
This statement nearly left Xia Chan herself bewildered
The path grew increasingly tranquil, with green brick walls rising on either side, covered in wisteria, while moss in the crevices of the walls trembled in the breeze
The summer cicada asked, "May I go out for a stroll?"
Aunt Shen welcomed the two into the building, then busily prepared tea and brought out fruits and snacks
A breeze brushed past her ears, lifting her hair.
Aunt Shen sat down again and asked He Huaisheng: Girlfriend?
The driver is still that middle-aged man. The middle-aged man's name is Ding Yonggui. According to He Huaisheng, he once served in the military, is relatively straightforward in character, but at times can also be overly stubborn
The summer cicada paused its steps, turned to look at He Huaisheng, and asked, "What kind of tree is this"
He Huai Sheng replied: Understood
Can I still sit?
The shelf creaked, yet it showed no signs of breaking.
Aunt Shen smiled and said: I have heard Feifei say that you have returned to Chongcheng, and I have been looking forward to your visit.
Aunt Shen looked at him: You have lost weight
The woman, appearing to be in her fifties,主动向夏蝉伸出手: "Hello."
He Huai Sheng: I have been busy lately
Just as she was about to get in the car, Xia Chan noticed a trash can standing nearby. She paused for a moment, broke the room card that had become warm from her grip, and tossed it in.
The summer cicada was taken aback
If you know, then why go through the trouble of borrowing a luxury car to make an impression