Chapter 166 My calf is broken for you Shi Xiaonan came out of the office in a daze. She received a notice a few days ago that she had a spot at a performance in Hong Kong next month. Shi Xiaonan was overjoyed at the time and couldn't even believe her ears. Although she studied under a famous actor and her singing, reciting, acting and fighting skills were solid, she hadn't sung in many years after all, and now she only performed on stage in a little-known theater troupe. She never expected that someone from the Chinese Folk Art Association would suddenly call her. However, as happy as I was then, I feel as sad now. The twists and turns of events in the past few days have been like a roller coaster ride for her. But she was just like a puppet in the whole thing, without any initiative at all. When she was given a place, good things came out of nowhere, but when she was deprived of the place, she could do nothing. Coming to the street, Shi Xiaonan looked at the people coming and going, and it seemed as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. She didn't know why it was like this. Her family is in a mess because of her divorce with Wang Kai, and her work is now a mess as well.
Because she got this place before, some people had been making sarcastic remarks behind her back. If she could really go, it would be nothing. Those people could only be jealous and look at her with envy. But now, she can't go. Shi Xiaonan can imagine what faces those people will have when this news spreads. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh, complaining in her heart why her life had become like this! At this moment, she couldn't help but think of someone in her mind. Section Chief Zhang from the street. A few months ago, after a performance, Section Chief Zhang went backstage to find her and expressed his great liking for her play. This is nothing, especially for a small troupe like theirs. It is normal for fans to come and take a look, say a few words, and give them some gifts. However, Shi Xiaonan didn't like Section Chief Zhang at first sight. She was a very beautiful woman, and the look in Section Chief Zhang's eyes was too familiar. It was not her acting that the other party was attracted by, but her as a person. A pair of eyes stared straight at her chest and hips. Shi Xiaonan always kept her distance from such people, especially when she was getting a divorce. If a scandal broke out, it would make her even more embarrassed. However, Section Chief Zhang did not do anything that crossed the line afterwards. Instead, he told him not long ago that there was an opportunity to perform in Hong Kong and the street office could help her apply for it. Otherwise Shi Xiaonan wouldn’t know about this. Although going to Hong Kong does not strictly speaking count as going abroad, the effect is not much different. Once she has this kind of performance experience, her status will be different. She will become famous in the industry and go to bigger troupes and perform on bigger stages. However, this also made Shi Xiaonan wary. As the old saying goes, if someone shows kindness to you without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief. Chief Zhang's help to her, coupled with her previous impression, made her feel that it was inappropriate. But no matter how inappropriate it was, she couldn't resist the temptation to perform in Hong Kong. I thought to myself, since it was organized by the Chinese Folk Arts Association, Section Chief Zhang was just helping to sign up. Afterwards, I pretended not to understand Section Chief Zhang's explicit and implicit instructions.
Shi Xiaonan was hoping for a lucky escapade, but ended up with nothing. At this moment, a thought suddenly popped up in her mind: if she went to see Section Chief Zhang, would there still be a chance to save the relationship? But as soon as this thought came to her mind, her heart tightened again. Based on the previous situation, if she went to find Section Chief Zhang, she would probably have to pay some price. Shi Xiaonan couldn't help biting her lower lip, she was hesitant. …… After sending Bai Fengqin to the examination room, Ning Weidong did not wait outside. After all, he was not Bai Fengqin's relative, so it was a great kindness for him to send her here. After smoking a cigarette at the door, Ning Weidong did not return to the factory, but went directly to the courtyard house that Liu Yun had introduced to him. Now, after some operations, this courtyard house has been transferred to the name of "Dongyi Trading Company". As the name suggests, this trading company affiliated with the Machinery Bureau was founded by Ning Weidong and Zhao Ruyu. Zhao Ruyu's personnel relationship has been transferred from the Red Star Factory to this collective trading company. To people today, this seems like complete nonsense. He gave up his job as a cadre in a large state-owned enterprise and instead came to a collective enterprise with a makeshift team. Fortunately, Zhao Ruyu's family didn't have high expectations for her work, and there were indeed many people doing the same thing, so they let her do what she wanted. Anyway, even if it fails in the end, there will be someone to cover for her. Ning Weidong rode his bike and stopped in front of the courtyard gate. At this time, a sign of a trading company was hung on the door of the courtyard. Ning Weidong pushed the cart in. As soon as he entered the yard, someone poked his head out from the gatehouse in the front yard. He opened his mouth to question him but saw that it was Ning Weidong and hurriedly said, "Hey, Brother Ning, you're here~" This person was Wang Xuewen. Before, Wang Xuewen and Zhao Chunming had followed Ning Wei and helped Ning Weidong do a lot of things. Later, Ning Wei went to the Red Star Factory, but Wang Xuewen and Zhao Chunming did not follow him. Not long ago, this start-up simply brought them over to fill in the gaps so that they could have a proper job. The two boys were overjoyed. Although trading companies are collective enterprises, in the past two or three years, unemployed young people in Beijing have been like locusts. Not to mention the formal trading companies, even those who sell big bowls of tea outside the front door have many people trying their best to work there. Ning Weidong smiled, put the bicycle in the front yard, and asked, "Is Ruyi in there?" Wang Xuewen hurriedly said, "Sister Zhao, go inside. Two people just came in and they seemed to know Sister Zhao." Ning Weidong nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go in and take a look." Then he walked through the open hanging flower door to the central courtyard. The courtyard was already in good repair, so Zhao Ruyu didn't have to tidy it up when he came. In summer, the doors and windows of every room in the yard are open. Ning Weidong glanced and saw Zhao Ruyu's head sticking out of the window of the north room, talking to two young men. Ning Weidong walked over and shouted "Ruyi" outside. Zhao Ruyi heard the noise and turned to look over with bright eyes: "Weidong! Why are you here?"
Having said that, he stood up and walked out of the house. Ning Weidong walked in. Zhao Ruyu's office is on the west side of the north room. According to the regulations of the courtyard house, it is the owner's bedroom. However, the yard was converted into office use, and this place became Zhao Ruyu's office. The main room in the north house was originally arranged as a reception room for receiving guests. Zhao Ruyu came out of the office, followed by two young men. Or to be more precise, two half-grown boys. The two men were one tall and one short. The taller one had red spots on his face from being frozen, and it looked like he had just returned from a very cold place. The short boy has delicate skin and tender flesh. Seeing Ning Weidong looking her up and down, he smiled and said, "Sister Ruyi, is this your partner?" Zhao Ruyu glared at him and said, "Stop smiling at me, and keep your mouth shut. If you say anything nonsense, I'll break your legs." (End of this chapter)
