Chapter 3Going to the supermarket at night

Chi Xia and Su Yinuan turned off their computers at the same time and walked out of the company building side by side. Starting today, the two of them have officially become roommates. Since graduation, Chi Xia has lived in that small apartment in the north of the city for nearly half a year. It's too far from the center. Taking the subway from there to the company requires changing to three lines, which takes an hour and a half. It's really hard when you clock in at eight o'clock. Fortunately, I now share a two-bedroom apartment with Su Yinuan. It's only a 20-minute walk from the company, which saves the morning commute and allows Chi Xia to feel better every day. It can be seen that getting up early is indeed the root of all evil. When the company opened the door, there was a chill in the air, and a cold wind blew across her cheeks, bringing a few scattered white petals to Chi Xia's shoulders. She twisted the petals in front of her eyes with her index finger and thumb, touching the smooth piece. lines, and then let go of my hand, letting it spin and fly away in the direction of the wind. "It feels so good not to have to squeeze into the subway. "She couldn't help but sigh. Su Yinuan laughed: "Yes, if I have to work for a whole day and have to stand in a crowded carriage for an hour, it will really cost me my life. " A meaningless opening remark, thus starting a conversation. They walked towards the rental house while chatting, their steps brisk and comfortable. Su Yinuan asked: "You studied in university here, right? So where is your hometown? Far? Chi Xia replied: "It's quite far. It takes two hours by plane. I haven't been back for a year." "Of course, the long distance is one factor, and not wanting to go back is another factor. When I first left my hometown to go to school here, I also experienced the pain of homesickness for a period of time. At that time, I had to check the ticket booking software every once in a while to see If there are any discounted air tickets, I would like to go back three times a month. But as she gets older, her parents' expectations are no longer that she can study hard and get good grades, but become something more realistic and realistic. Something tangible. Every time I see my mother when I go home, after a few words of greeting, she will start her signature speech: "Your cousin's daughter got admitted to the college a while ago, oh, I'm so envious. No, you are really promising. "Girls, you should stay safe and keep to yourself. Don't imitate others and go out to make a living." After graduation, ask your dad to find you a part-time job in his factory. You can prepare for the public examination while working. I am your mother, can I still harm you? "When the time comes, mom will help you find a good husband, and I will take care of you after you give birth to a child." " Over and over again, like a record player that keeps looping, without even changing the AB side. At this moment, my father would hold the newspaper high in front of his eyes, covering his expression and eyes, trying to completely escape from this scene. The battle was unilaterally dominated by her mother. Chi Xia always felt that this combination was so common that it was almost becoming normal, but she became more and more disgusted with it day by day, so she chose to escape and graduate. After that, he stayed here and found a job that his mother said was "not a real job." Jumping and rolling forward, Su Yinuan said thoughtfully: "Although I am a local, I still have to rent a house outside and have to go home once a week. I really envy you. " Chi Xia twitched her lips in embarrassment. I heard that Su Yinuan's parents lived in a town far away from the main city, and there was a younger brother at home. Although Chi Xia didn't know much about her family background, she might have escaped. But now, she decided not to think about them, but to focus on the more pressing question of what to eat for dinner. Su Yinuan suggested: "How about we cook it ourselves? Isn't there a supermarket at the entrance of the community? Go buy some ingredients. Chi Xia thought for a moment and asked, "Did you bring the pot when you moved?" After a brief silence, Su Yinuan replied: "Let's order takeout." "Chi Xia nodded in agreement. Unknowingly, the four characters "Splendid Spring City" hanging directly above the entrance of the community came into Chi Xia's eyes, while Su Yinuan sighed: "In the same location, why? Why are the houses in the community opposite so expensive? " Chi Xia followed Su Yinuan's eyes and turned around, only to see the gate of the community that was only separated by a road, but was several times more impressive. Even she, a foreigner, knew that this high-end complex was planned and designed according to the scale of a villa. The apartment is famous for its luxury. "Butler-style property, 24-hour floor heating. Oh, can I live here in my lifetime?" " Su Yinuan's tone was full of indignation and envy, but Chi Xia didn't take it seriously. She felt that people should not pay too much attention to what they don't have, but cherish what they have.For example, if nothing unexpected happens, she will be able to get her regular salary next month and finally be able to replace her mobile phone that she has held on to for five years. When she thought of this, she felt that life was full of hope. The two of them kept chatting, walked into the elevator, walked into the house, and each collapsed on the sofa and ordered takeout. By the time the takeout was delivered, the sky outside the window had already darkened. In the grayish blue sky, a touch of dark red sinks deeper and deeper at the bottom. The two of them sat face to face at the dining table and quickly finished the takeout. Chi Xia sorted out the garbage and placed it at the door of her house, planning to take it with her when she went downstairs tomorrow morning. Su Yinuan sat on the lounge chair on the balcony and scrolled through her mobile phone. "What are you looking at?" The time after dinner was always leisurely and peaceful. Chi Xia walked to her side, leaned on the railing and tilted her head to ask. Su Yinuan's tone was lazy: "I have nothing to do, just brush up on dating apps." "Are you using dating apps?" Chi Xia's look at this time could indeed be called a surprise, but Su Yinuan disagreed: " Yes, many young people are using it now. What's more, isn't our company going to launch a similar app? Why don't we learn more about the dating software market? "Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy will always win." Chi Xia rested her chin on the cold stainless steel railing. Go up, pouting and staring at the setting sun in front of you. It seems to make sense. So she asked: "Then have you achieved any results?" "No." Su Yinuan shook her head: "Even if we match a hundred people, none of them can chat with each other for more than ten sentences. Director Yu actually didn't say Wrong, 'the number of choices can sometimes become an obstacle.'" Chi Xia had no experience on this topic, so she tilted her head and enjoyed the gentle evening breeze. Her hair slid over her face and was brushed back, and she suddenly remembered her rebuttal to Yu Ningze at the meeting that morning. Combined with Su Yinuan's speech, Chi Xia felt that she was simply a huge conspicuous person who was both stupid and ignorant. Thinking of this, she rubbed her head and sighed. An untimely ringtone came from the jacket pocket along with a slight vibration. Chi Xia took out her phone and glanced at the screen. The familiar cornet was displayed in front of her eyes. She picked up the phone and called, "Mom." Su Yinuan immediately stood up and returned to the living room with great insight. Almost the next second, my mother's familiar and sharp voice came from the receiver: "Xiaoxia, what are you doing? Have you had dinner?" These four words "What are you doing" are very important to couples or couples. It may be a greeting or longing between close friends, but if it comes from Chi Xia's mother's mouth, it is more like a foreshadowing before a big move. Chi Xia replied absently: "Eat, what's the matter with calling so late?" The mother smiled and said, "What do you mean, I can't call you if I have nothing to do? How long have you been home? Now, your dad and I have forgotten that we have a daughter." This is not the point. Chi Xia touched the hair hanging down from her temples and put her cheek against the railing. As the saying goes, it is easy to feel sleepy after eating a full meal. The cold touch of stainless steel on her skin made her brain sober. Chi Xia didn't speak, but her mother continued talking to herself: "You said you are a little girl working alone in a strange city with no one to take care of you. How worried are we..." She He raised his head unconsciously and closed his eyes. You don't need to keep listening to know what will be said next, repetitive and single topic. She thought her mother would definitely follow up with that sentence, so-and-so introduced you to a boy... "Your second aunt has a friend's son who works there, and he became a small leader at a young age. He is an honest person and has a car and a house. The only drawback is that he is a little short..." Bingo. When her mother saw that Chi Xia didn't refuse immediately, she immediately changed the subject: "But it's okay, you're not that tall either." Chi Xia frowned. If 1.65 meters is not considered tall. For a moment, she didn't know how to reject her mother's words, or in other words, she didn't know what kind of words to use. Busy at work? Want to focus on your career? Not in the mood? Excuses like this seemed to have been used tens of thousands of times, and each time they ended up being scolded by my mother. So tired and bored. She looked back at Su Yinuan, who was lying in the living room watching the latest episode of the variety show, and sighed deeply. She couldn't cry to her mother about the embarrassing thing she encountered at work today, because she wouldn't understand it; she couldn't share the joy of saving a lot of money by sharing a house with her colleagues, because her mother would most likely just pour cold water on her and persuade her. She might as well go home and work. The person on the other end of the phone, compared to a relative, compared Ningze to be more like an impersonal boss who only wanted to complete KPIs. But why did she think of Yu Ningze at this moment, and the cold eyes staring at her at the morning meeting? Chi Xia coughed twice and said, "Mom, why are you rushing to introduce me to someone I just graduated? I've just become a full-time employee, and the company assigned me to a new project team. I must be very busy during this period." But But the mother said: "Do you think good men are waiting to be picked for you? Good men are in hot demand! Besides, men don't like a girl who works all day long. It's okay to just do the work casually. How can you do it? Go into the coffin? In the end, you still need someone to rely on when you get old." A heartbreaking pain came from my temple, as if a nerve was straight in the depths of my brain. Chi Xia pressed her fingers to the corners of her eyes and closed her eyes tightly, trying to escape from this meaningless conversation. Finally, the mother issued an ultimatum: "Okay, don't say anything. I will push the boy's WeChat to you later. You can find time to have a meal with me this weekend. Do you hear me?" Chi Xia had no choice but to respond: "oh." After hanging up the phone, she felt even more exhausted than after running three kilometers. She walked into the living room and opened the refrigerator. It was empty except for Su Yinuan's facial mask on the top. She tilted her head and asked, "I'll go. I'm going to the supermarket to buy some snacks and drinks. Is there anything you want me to bring? Su Yinuan thought for a moment and said, "Bring me some yogurt and sandwiches, just for breakfast tomorrow." " "OK. "After Chi Xia finished speaking, she picked up the shopping bag at the entrance and walked out. The movement was so smooth, it seemed like an excuse to buy something, but in fact it was her husband who was having an affair with his mistress. The supermarket is only a few steps away from the community. After walking through the door, , Chi Xia went straight to the snack area, and threw bags of potato chips into her shopping cart one after another, as if she was venting her pent-up emotions. The color seemed more colorful than in her past life. She glanced at it and reached out to the blue at the bottom, and the moment she bent down, her eyes felt a warmth that did not belong to her. In the past, she only saw a pair of white hands. On the index finger, a silver ring looked familiar. She raised her head and saw it still lingering in her mind. A scary figure. Different from the way he dressed in the company, Yu Ningze put on a loose gray sweater, and his bangs lay softly on his forehead, which added a hint of youthfulness. The black frame on the bridge of his nose covered the band. The aggressive look in his eyes made him look a little duller. If Chi Xia didn't know him, he would have been blinded by his handsome appearance and the soft aura under this outfit, and then go home and talk to Su. Yi Nuan talked about how she just saw a super handsome guy in the supermarket. Not only did she know him, but he was also stunned by him, so she could only stay in place, not knowing what to say. Say hello? It's a bit too fake to pretend you didn't see it, but what should I say? "What a coincidence, Director Yu, you're here to buy something too? "Isn't this nonsense? Why don't you come to the supermarket to do market research if you don't buy anything? Looking at Chi Xia who was dull and distracted, the other party was the first to speak: "Do you still want it? "The lazy voice that was completely different from the one in the meeting hit her fragile nerves, and she retracted her hand like an electric shock. Yu Ningze picked up the bag of blue potato chips and glanced lightly at Chi Xia's face. Without leaving a word, he left without looking back.