"Brother Hao, do you think there is something wrong with me?"
It was obvious that Qiao Erqiang was very troubled and in pain. He had never drank alcohol before, but he only dared to confide his feelings to Qin Hao after drinking.
"What's the problem? Isn't it natural that men like women?"
Qiao Erqiang smiled bitterly: "But, Ma Suqin, after all..."
"Except that Ma Suqin is married and has a child, her appearance and figure are more attractive than ordinary women. It's normal for you to like her." Qin Hao said indifferently.
The charm of mature women has an extraordinary appeal to men who are just beginning to fall in love, especially in the 1980s when most women were still malnourished and generally had no figure.
In Qin Hao's opinion, Qiao Erqiang's attraction to Ma Suqin is not necessarily due to an Oedipus complex, but more of a yearning for a mature woman's body.
Hearing this, Qiao Erqiang grabbed Qin Hao's hand, thinking that my parents were the ones who gave birth to me, and it was Brother Hao who knew me.
Qin Hao patted the back of Qiao Erqiang's hand and reminded: "So, you have to think clearly whether you are Tuma Suqin's body or Tu her."
Twenty years later, this issue wouldn't actually be a problem at all. But in the 1980s when social trends were still relatively conservative, if Qiao Erqiang wanted to start a family with Ma Suqin, it's no wonder the Qiao family didn't accept it.
"I, I don't know." Qiao Erqiang was stunned for a few seconds before shaking his head in distress.
Qin Hao thought for a while: "Summer vacation is about to begin. I plan to go to Pengcheng. You can go with me."
Although Qiao Erqiang didn't know what Qin Hao was going to Pengcheng for and why he wanted to take him with him, he nodded and agreed without hesitation.
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"Ah, brother, if you are going to Pengcheng, take me with you." Qin Xianglan got entangled immediately when she heard the news that Qin Hao was going away.
Before Qin Hao could speak, Wu Guihua glared at her: "Your brother is going to do business, why are you following him? You're always staying at home."
Qin Xianglan pursed her lips in grievance and looked at Qin Hao pitifully.
"I'll bring you a gift when I come back, and be obedient at home."
Qin Hao didn't spoil his sister this time. If he didn't want to bring Qiao Erqiang to "see the world", it wouldn't be impossible to bring her with him.
On the Qiao family side, Qiao Simei is also begging Qiao Erqiang to take her with him. That is Pengcheng. It is one step away from Xiangjiang. Just past Zhongying Street is Xiangjiang. All the celebrities she likes are there, and she can’t wait to get involved.
Put up your wings and fly over immediately.
"You're not allowed to go. I'll just stay at home and review. I'll take the high school entrance exam next year. I don't know what my grades will be." Wei Shuying broke the wings of Qiao Simei's dream with just one sentence.
Qiao Simei was so depressed that she muttered: "I can't get into high school anyway, so what's the use of reviewing."
"What? Tell me again!" Wei Shuying was furious. The children at home didn't know what was wrong. The eldest son was admitted to such a good university, but the younger brothers and sisters were not as good as each other.
Qiao Sanli quickly changed the subject: "Second brother, what are you doing in Pengcheng this time?"
"Brother Hao didn't say, maybe he went shopping for some electronic parts." Qiao Erqiang said casually.
While helping Qiao Erqiang pack his luggage, Wei Shuying warned: "This is your first time traveling far away. Follow Haozi closely and don't cause trouble to others."
"Yeah, I got it, Mom."
On the day of departure, the train station was overcrowded and the platform was crowded with people coming to see him off.
Wei Shuying and Wu Guihua also brought their children to see them off. The atmosphere was a bit sad at first, until someone appeared and the scene instantly cooled down.
Sun Xiaomo stepped on a pair of red leather shoes, wore exquisite makeup, and walked towards Qin Hao with a smile, attracting the attention of many passers-by along the way.
Wei Shuying froze on the spot. She subconsciously looked at Qiao Erqiang, thinking that Sun Xiaomo was here to see his son off.
"Isn't it true that the top two are really close to her?"
Qiao Sanli naturally knew who Sun Xiaomo was here to see off, and her fingers almost became tangled when they were twisted together. She now regretted not putting on that orange dress.
"Here, this is the canned fruit I bought specially. You can take one if you are thirsty or hungry on the way."
Sun Xiaomo did not shy away from other people's eyes and came straight to Qin Hao.
Canned fruit is a good thing these days and the price is not cheap. Usually you can only eat a can when you are in the hospital or celebrating your birthday. Sun Xiaomo bought four or five cans at a time.
Wei Shuying's eyes widened and her head was filled with questions. What's going on? Isn't Sun Xiaomo her son's blind date?
Wu Guihua didn't know Sun Xiaomo. She kept looking at the girl in front of her. She had a good impression of Sun Xiaomo. At the same time, she glanced at her son with obvious meaning: Who is this girl? Why haven't I heard you talk about her?
Qin Hao didn't expect Sun Xiaomo to be so bold and chased him directly to the train station. After hesitating, he took the canned fruit.
"Thank you, I'll bring you a gift later."
On the one hand, it is not good to refuse directly in front of so many people. On the other hand, Qin Hao doesn't dislike Sun Xiaomo.
"Okay, then you must come to me when you come back." Sun Xiaomo secretly rejoiced that her initiative was finally rewarded.
At this moment, the station staff started to urge them. Not long after Qin Hao and Qiao Erqiang packed their luggage and got on the train, the green train slowly drove out of the station.
On the platform, Wu Guihua couldn't help but start to make insinuations about Sun Xiaomo's situation.
It wasn't until she heard Sun Xiaomo announcing her family status that Wu Guihua looked at Wei Shuying in surprise. As sisters of many years, Wei Shuying would not shy away from her son's blind date.
In an instant, Wu Guihua's face turned from happy to embarrassed, and she even looked at Sun Xiaomo with some resistance.
Sun Xiaomo and Qiao Erqiang went on a blind date. Although they didn't succeed, Wu Guihua felt a little resentful. And being able to go on a blind date with Qiao Erqiang showed that Sun Xiaomo's conditions were similar to Qiao Erqiang's, but they were far different from being suitable for her own son.
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"Well, everyone has been sent away, so let's not hang around here and go back."
"Hmm, there are still a lot of things to do at home."
Qin Xianglan didn't forget to make a face at Sun Xiaomo before leaving. If anyone here was least willing to talk about Qin Hao's girlfriend, it was her.
Qin Xianglan has grown up under Qin Hao's favor these years, so naturally she doesn't want another woman to share Qin Hao's favor.
"It doesn't matter, they will accept me sooner or later." Sun Xiaomo secretly encouraged herself. At least Qin Hao didn't refuse what he gave her today, which was already a big improvement.
The green trains in the 1980s were incredibly slow, with an average speed of just over 50 kilometers per hour. The journey from Jinling to Pengcheng was more than 1,700 kilometers, and including stops along the way, it took almost two days and one night.
Fortunately, Qin Hao paid extra money to buy two berths. If he had just sat there, he would have peeled off a layer of skin.
"Brother Hao, what are we going to Pengcheng for this time?" Qiao Erqiang finally couldn't help but ask after putting away his luggage.
Qin Hao smiled: "I can't hold myself back anymore. I thought you would wait until you get off the car before asking."
Qiao Erqiang scratched his head.
"The main purpose of coming out this time is to see the world."
"See the world?"
Qin Hao nodded: "Let's give it a try first, you will know when you get to Pengcheng."
"oh."
Compared with the non-smoking carriages of later generations, the green leather train is not so tidy. There are smokers everywhere, not to mention the smell of summer sweat mixed with the smell of feet from taking off shoes, which is really annoying.
The memory is still fresh. Fortunately, the car windows can be opened, otherwise it would make people faint.
"Little brother, are you going to Pengcheng too? It's too boring to wait here, how about playing cards for a while?" A middle-aged man poked his head out of the bed next door.
Qiao Erqiang shook his head when he heard this. He had never played cards. Even when he started working, he never went there when his colleagues invited him. He was afraid that one day he would become like his father Qiao Zuwang.
"Uncle, you go ahead and have fun, we don't know how to do it, and we don't have any money." Qin Hao shook his head at the middle-aged man.
As soon as the middle-aged man heard that Qin Hao had no money, he immediately turned around to find someone else. Soon a few card addicts got together and started playing passionately.
This group of people played cards very loudly, and they continued to make noise until the lights were turned off at night, and then they dispersed still unfinished.
Qiao Erqiang didn't know whether it was because he was too nervous for the first time to go out, or he was not used to the "clang" sound when the train ran over the tracks, so he couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
After an unknown amount of time, Qiao Erqiang clearly noticed someone touching his arms. He suddenly woke up, but the next second, a dagger was pressed against his face. Looking through the dim moonlight, he suddenly discovered
It was the middle-aged uncle who invited them to play cards during the day.
At this time, the other party looked at Qiao Erqiang with a ferocious look and whispered: "Boy, be smart and dare to speak out. I will immediately put the white knife in and the red knife out."
Qiao Erqiang did not dare to act rashly, but when the other party touched his wallet hidden in the inner pocket of his jacket, Qiao Erqiang became anxious and held down the other party's hand.
"Boy, you are looking for death. If you move again, I will kill you!"
Before the middle-aged man could finish speaking, he was lifted up, followed by another shrill scream.
Following the sparse moonlight, Qiao Erqiang could clearly see that the person subduing the middle-aged man was Qin Hao.
"The idea is tough, hurry up!"
Qiao Erqiang was shocked to realize that the other party actually had helpers. Although he was frightened, he still picked up the dagger dropped by the middle-aged man, came to Qin Hao, and stared at the people surrounding him on both sides with vigilance.
"Trash, even a young boy can't handle it." The leading strong man cursed and rushed towards Qin Hao, holding a Mitsubishi Army Thorn in his hand.
At this time, many other passengers in the carriage were awakened and screamed in fright at this scene.
However, the blood-spattered scene they imagined did not happen. They saw Qin Hao throwing the middle-aged man to the left. When a group of people turned over, he sideways passed the Mitsubishi Army assassin who was leading the strong man, and at the same time, he
Put your feet on his knees.
Before the strong man in the lead could scream, Qin Hao had already grasped his wrist without using much force, and twisted him behind his back. The Mitsubishi Army Thorn was also snatched away and pressed against the waist of the strong man in the lead.
between.
"Don't move. If you poke it from this part, your kidneys will rupture instantly. Even if Hua Tuo is alive, he can't save you." Qin Hao's voice made the leading strong man tremble.
"Boy, if you have the guts, just do it. If you want to bluff me, you are still young. Have you ever killed anyone?" the leading strong man said through gritted teeth.
Soon he knew whether Qin Hao dared or not. A sharp pain came from his waist, and the leading strong man immediately panicked.
"Okay, I admit defeat, everyone, stay back!"
The younger brothers hesitated for a moment, took a few steps back slowly, and then shouted for Qin Hao to put down his weapons.
Qin Hao secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the other party didn't have a gun. There were no security checks at train stations these days, and with the proliferation of civilian guns, there were also many robbers with guns.
"Boy, don't mess around. If you kill me, you will go to jail. Otherwise, let me go and we will pretend that nothing happened." The strong man in the lead saw more and more passengers waking up.
Sweat started to form on my forehead.
Qin Hao sneered. If this happened twenty years later, it might be possible. But in the 1980s, killing robbers was not only not illegal, but also rewarded.
During the confrontation between the two sides, someone had already called the police. The group of people did not care about the strong man in the lead and ran to the back car, but were soon blocked by the police from the other direction.
"Young man, you are very skilled. Okay, leave him to us." After asking the passengers around and learning what happened, the policeman gave Qin Hao a thumbs up.
The leading strong man stared at Qin Hao fiercely, as if he wanted to eat him alive. Upon seeing this, the policeman directly pressed his head down: "Be honest!"
At this time, many passengers exclaimed: "I lost my money."
According to police statistics, the gang stole more than 5,000 yuan in total, as well as some gold and silver jewelry.
"Young man is very alert and very skilled. What kind of job do you have? Are you interested in coming to our office?" the veteran policeman said with a smile after finishing the notes for Qin Hao.
Before Qin Hao could speak, Qiao Erqiang took the lead and said: "Brother Hao hasn't graduated from college yet."
"It turns out he's still a college student." The old police officer gave up immediately after hearing this. He was joking, college students are so hot these days that they can't be snatched away.
When the carriage became quiet again in the middle of the night, Qiao Erqiang said to Qin Hao with emotion.
"I didn't expect that traveling far away would be so dangerous."
"It will get better, go to sleep."
"hope so."
Two days later, Qin Hao and Qiao Erqiang finally set foot on the land of Pengcheng. However, to Qiao Erqiang's disappointment, Pengcheng was not as prosperous as shown on TV. Instead, it was very desolate, even worse than Jinling.
"Let's go, this is just the outer area, we'll be fine when we get to the inside of the pass."
After passing the second pass, Qiao Erqiang found that it was indeed a different world. Although the road was dusty and looked dirty, the construction sites lined with trees on both sides of the road and the workers working enthusiastically gave him a completely different feeling.
Same feeling.
What surprised Qiao Erqiang even more was that the hotel here actually had a TV. Of course, it was also expensive, costing ten yuan a night.
Just when Qiao Erqiang was about to put down his luggage and take a rest, Qin Hao stopped him.
"Take a shower and change into clean clothes. We'll meet downstairs later."
"Ah, oh." Qiao Erqiang glanced at the time. It was already ten o'clock in the evening. What were you doing out at this time?