What is the ending of the original novel Little Times?

The ending of the original work of Little Times is:

Epilogue

When Gu Li woke up from her deep sleep, she opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was Nan Xiang, Tang Wanru and I stood side by side in front of her hospital bed. After she stared at us for a full minute, she spoke and said her first words to us. She said: "I want to drink water."

I handed the cup over and put the straw in into her chapped lips. She sucked hard and a tear fell from her eyes. But the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

I will never forget that smile. It's like the biggest rainbow hanging in the sky after a heavy rain.

Of course, we were not the only three standing in front of the hospital bed.

There are also Gu Zhun and Gu Yuan.

While Gu Li was sleeping, I told them all the ins and outs of the mess that happened to us. Gu Yuan's eyes turned red while listening. He kept clenching his fists, his joints cracking.

To be honest, I can’t remember when I’ve seen him cry before. It seems like this is the first time.

I used to not believe in those happy happy endings. The ancients always said that life is unsatisfactory nine times out of ten. It can be seen that tragedy is the eternal theme of this world. I have always felt that those happy family endings in movies and TV shows, whether it is lovers finally getting married, or evil prevailing over good, bad people ruined and good people dominating the world, all seem too fake. However, we, a group of stumbling people, seem to be gradually reaching our happy ending. I looked at Gu Li, whose face was gradually turning rosy, feeling a little dazed.

I remembered what I said to her in the cemetery. I said that peace will come to an end, all hardships will come with joy, and the worst must be over.

Maybe we have really finished a large glass of bitter herbs, and next, it should be a glass of sweet wine.

Gu Li's body recovered day by day. The doctor said he was recovering well. As long as you persist in the treatment, you should have very good healing effects. While Gu Li was hospitalized, Neil brought a very important news. This news instantly turned Gu Li into a billionaire. She was smiling from ear to ear in the hospital and almost swallowed the soup spoon she was drinking from.

It turned out that Neil did not come to the villa to have the last meal with us that day because he suddenly received a call from the ranger. On the phone, the forest guard said that due to the landing of a typhoon, the entire roof of the small wooden house left by Gu Yansheng was torn off. The house was in a mess, leaving only the standing wooden walls. The ranger asked Neil what to do with it and whether it needed to be demolished because the entire house was no longer usable.

Neil had a vague premonition of something when he heard the standing wooden wall. So he ran to Chongming Island overnight. Result--

"Gu Li, guess what I found?" Neil tilted his mouth coquettishly, his golden eyebrows and eyelashes shining brightly in the sunlight.

"Hurry up. The doctor said that I can't use my brain too much now, otherwise I may go into shock at any time. Don't force me to go to court and accuse you of murder." Gu Li rolled his eyes. I was there and couldn't help laughing. She finally regained her fangs glistening with venom and looked particularly friendly.

"Those wooden walls stood too firmly. The huge trees around them were all swaying, and many were even blown off by the wind. However, the four wooden walls were fine. This is too inconsistent with physics. So, I picked up a hammer and chipped away at the wooden wall. Guess what, all the walls that looked like they were made of wooden boards were double-layered, with gold bricks built up between the wooden boards. Brick wall. So, the typhoon can't blow this iron wall at all."

"Damn it, wasn't it said that there is a golden house in the book? How come it turned into a golden house in the forest?" Tang Wanru was standing aside. , took a breath of cold air, originally she was holding a bowl of porridge and blowing it to cool it down, but now she almost sucked the porridge into her lungs.

"But why did Gu Yansheng exchange the money for a pile of gold and put it in the house? It was too unsafe." Gu Li frowned, obviously she was also frightened by the result.

"Have you never heard that the most dangerous place is the safest place? Who would have thought that there are so many thick gold bricks in such a broken house? Even we have been there personally No one thought of it.

Not to mention outsiders. And, I have to say, your dad is a criminal genius. "Neil cleared his throat and continued, "You know when he was operating this gold transaction, it happened to be 2007. At that time, gold hit its lowest point of $600 an ounce. Your father was able to buy a large amount of gold at this price. Chijin must have had an insider reveal the information to him. Therefore, he did not dare to use his private identity to conduct transactions. This would inevitably lead to investigation and suspicion of insider operation. However, if the company's money is blatantly used for gold trading, on the one hand, it is impossible to convince other shareholders not to tell them, and on the other hand, even if other shareholders agree with this decision, the money earned will inevitably be shared equally with everyone. That's why Gu Yansheng came up with such a trick. He first used the money through complicated financial derivatives to make it appear to have evaporated out of thin air. Then use this money to buy a large amount of gold, wait until you make money and sell it, and then fill the hole with the previously misappropriated principal. As a result, the huge profits can be enjoyed exclusively by yourself without any worry of being investigated. "

"So, in that case, "M.E" also uses the same operating method?" Gu Li nodded while thinking deeply.

"It should be. And it's possible that Gong Xun also revealed this news to your father. As for who among them has the information and who designs the plan, we will never know this. "Neil sighed, his expression seemed very regretful.

"Why?" Gu Li asked.

"Because during the time when you were unconscious, Gong Xun suddenly Had a stroke. All the family flew to Italy. Yesterday, their family announced that Gong Xun was brain dead. The legal process for implementing the estate is now underway. "

I finally understood why Sogo suddenly disappeared.

"Gu Li, do you know how much money you have now?" Neil suddenly blinked.

"How much?" Gu Li raised his eyebrows

"I'll tell you if you promise to give me ten percent. "Neil smiled mysteriously.

"I'll give you fifteen percent. You say it. "Gu Li has passed the test of life and death a few days ago, and she seems to be a different person. In the past, she would have bargained with Neil for twenty rounds without letting go.

"The price of gold now is one thousand Four hundred dollars an ounce was two-point three times the previous purchase price of Gu Yansheng. You now have close to 200 million in cash. Cash, sister!!" Neil's eyes widened, and he seemed to be frightened by the number he said, "Holy crap, I suddenly got 20 million!"

"Don't worry yet. Ah, I haven’t said how to pay yet. Gu Li smiled and patted Neil on the head, "Brother, I will pay in installments. The total payment will be completed in sixty years." "

Neil: "..."

After Gu Li finished speaking, he raised his head and looked at Nan Xiang, who was opening a canned fruit, and said to her: "I still have to pay back the company's seven At tens of millions, the stock in Gu Zhun's hands has greatly appreciated in value. You should hurry up and get married as soon as possible. "

Nan Xiang turned around and smiled shyly at Gu Li.

"Gu Yiyuan," Gu Li suddenly thought of something, "This is a good name. Call me that, it sounds like a shameless American politician. "

I raised my head, the sunshine outside the window was so beautiful. Countless golden sycamore leaves were blown by the autumn wind, like swarms of butterflies.

Light dust floated in the beam, I looked at them in trance. For the entire vast universe, maybe our world is just a small speck of dust. We struggled and struggled, shed tears and shed blood, and finally we finally shed tears. Stepping firmly on the ground.

On the day Gu Li was discharged from the hospital, Tang Wanru happened to move.

Yes, Tang Wanru moved again.

The scene of moving was still vivid in her mind, as clear as yesterday. However, she couldn't help but start struggling because she found a job as a health trainer in a large foreign-funded enterprise in Jing'an, with a good salary. The job was easy. So, she arrogantly found an apartment in Jing'an and moved in.

I helped Ruru pack up in the morning and went to pick up Gu Li in the afternoon.

When I was going out, I suddenly had a sudden impulse, and I said: "Either call everyone and come to your place to help you hold a warm house party. This will even complete the party that we did not complete last time at Jing'an Villa."

Tang Wanru took a breath: "Lin Xiao, it's easy for you to say that. Do you know how many vegetables I have to buy for so many people? You patted your butt and went to pick up Gu Li. What about me? Me. I can’t do it!”

“It’s just before noon, you have one afternoon to prepare. I’ll ask them to come to your place first in the afternoon to help. You go ahead. I'm responsible for sending Gu Li over." "No, no, no, no," Tang Wanru shook his head like a rattle.

Then, I worked hard with Tang Wanru for half an hour, and finally, she agreed. The price was that I helped her get a signed photo of Gong Ming's swimming briefs. I agreed without hesitation, but I was thinking that this was as impossible a task as asking Voldemort to do the Yangko dance.

I called Neil, Gu Yuan, and Gu Zhun along the way and told them the location of the afternoon gathering.

When I arrived at the hospital, Gu Li and Nan Xiang were already waiting for me at the door of the hospital.

Gu Li returned to her chipmunk appearance, wearing compass-like high heels and wrapped in a tight black dress. The sunglasses on her face were so big that it looked like she had just worn He stole a welder's protective goggles and put it on his forehead.

While supporting her waist, she said to me in a strange voice: "Lin Xiao, do you have any humanity? Have you ever seen a patient who was discharged later than the patient?" You are lucky today. I am too lazy to scold you. The doctor told me that my wound has not completely healed. If I talk or breathe even slightly, there may be a massive hemorrhage..."

I hurriedly put her to bed Put Nan Xiang in a taxi.

As soon as the car reached Weihai Road, my phone rang. I took out my phone and Gong Ming's name flashed on my screen.

I picked up and listened for a while, then put down the phone and asked the driver to stop on the side of the road.

I turned around and looked at Gu Li's confused face, and said, "You and Nan Xiang go ahead. I have to go back to the company. Gong Ming is back."

Gu Li frowned: "I was already weak and didn't want to go crazy at Tang Wanru's house. You had to go, but the result was good, but you ran away."

I shook my head, while Opening the car door, he said: "I'm not sneaking away. I'm just going for a while and I'll be back in a while. I promise Gu Yiyuan."

Apart from the doorman and security guards, there was no one at "M.E" on the weekend. I took out my access card and opened the company's door.

During the half month that Gong Ming went to Italy, I almost took time off to accompany Gu Li. It’s only half a month since I came, but it feels like it’s been a long time. I put my bag on my cubicle seat, then turned to the tea room, took out Gong Ming's favorite coffee, and brewed a full pot.

I pushed open the door to the room, and he was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window looking at the dust and smoke rising from the skyline. That is the sediment raised by countless pile drivers and crane arms. This city is changing its appearance every minute and will never stop.

Gong Ming heard the door opening and turned his head. He was wearing a thin camel-colored cashmere sweater, with the neckline cut so low that the muscles of his chest could be seen. His sleeves were gently rolled up to his elbows, and the soft hairs on the clear muscle lines of his forearms shone like diamonds in the sunlight. He always seemed so charming - an enigma.

"You probably know everything, right?" He looked at me and suddenly said this. His voice still has that confusing magnetism, it's cold yet fanatical.

I nodded and shook my head. I put the coffee on his desk.

"Actually, I just want to talk to you about SOGO. As for other things, I don't care and it's not important." He turned his eyes back to the window, leaving me with an extremely handsome man. From the side of his face, his thick eyebrows cast dark shadows on his eyebrow arch and eye sockets. There is a green beard on his chin. He looks more mature than before.

I stood with my head down and said nothing.

"The degree of Sogo's involvement in this plan is very, very low. He doesn't even know the relationship between my father Gong Xun and Gu Li's father Gu Yansheng.

Therefore, he didn't know that Gu Li was involved in this matter. When his father asked him to pretend to sacrifice his life and live a new life, he just told him that the company was facing a huge problem and someone had to take the blame. And his cancer condition happened to be the most logical death that would not arouse suspicion. Lin Xiao, maybe you don’t know what kind of family we grew up in. I can only say that we have always obeyed Gong Xun’s requests and could not resist. "Gong Ming turned his head and looked at me. For the first time, I felt the warmth in his eyes, "So Chongguang is really very simple, and his hands are cleaner than anyone else. So, you don't have to resent him because of this. He is one flight later than me and will return to Shanghai tomorrow. He will definitely come to you immediately. I am telling you this just because I hope you can communicate with him calmly and listen to his explanation without torturing him. I can tell he really likes you. "

I nodded casually and blushed.

"I am just a younger brother, you have to treat him well. "Gong Ming suddenly showed his teeth to me and smiled. His smile was like the sunset behind him, with a beauty that made people want to cry. "It's okay. You can go on weekends. I stayed here by myself for a while and then went home. "

I nodded, turned and left. I took two steps, thought of something, turned around and looked at Gong Ming: "Mr. Gong, we have a small gathering, all people you know. , or...will you come with us?"

"Haha, no need. I'm not used to being in situations with too many people. I'm afraid of making trouble. Gong Ming thought for a while and then said, "But I can ask the driver to drive you." It just so happens that I'm going home too. ”

Gong Ming and I stood on the side of the road waiting for the driver to drive up from the basement.

At this time, my phone rang. I picked it up and Tang Wanru’s voice It sounded like he was being a thief: "Lin Xiao, let me tell you, a mysterious guest is coming to my house. Guess who it is?"

I was too lazy to guess: "I'm going to die. "

"No, no, no, no," Tang Wanru screamed over there, "Lin Xiao, let me tell you, it's Chongguang! But at this moment, he has fallen asleep on my bed. . He said that he changed his booking to the earliest flight back, and he couldn't stand the jet lag right now, so he would go and take a nap for a while, and then call him when you come back. He said that he had been calling you just now, but no one answered your phone. So he called Gu Li. When he heard that we were here, he came directly without putting his luggage... Lin Xiao, let me tell you, this is the first time I have seen someone sit there for more than ten hours. On the plane, he was unkempt and slovenly, but he was still so handsome. His sleeping look was so charming, and his trembling eyelashes..."

I had to hang up the phone. I couldn't calmly say Listening to Tang Wanru talking about my boyfriend in such a vulgar tone. What's more, Chongguang is still lying on her bed. I really doubt that she will not change the sheets for a month.

After getting in the car, I opened the text message Tang Wanru sent me and read the address to the driver: "Master, please take me to No. 1, Lane 707, Jiaozhou Road, which is a teachers' apartment near Yuyao Road. Excuse me, master. ”

To be honest, I rarely sit in the back seat of Gong Ming’s car with me. Although I have taken advantage of Gong Ming’s absence to lie wrapped in a blanket in his spacious back seat countless times. But it was very rare to actually sit side by side with him in such silence. The car was moving very fast, but it felt like it was still, with no bumps and undulations at all. It was tight, and the traffic outside the window was completely isolated behind the silence. The smell of Gong Ming's body filled the narrow air, which was similar to the cold smell of high tide.

My cell phone suddenly rang awkwardly in such silence. I hurriedly answered it and saw Neil yelling on the phone: "Lin Xiao, when are you coming? We are all here." Come on, I'm waiting for you! Gu Li said that her doctor told her that she could not wait for more than ten minutes after the operation, otherwise it would be easy for another uterus to grow in her abdominal cavity... Hahahaha, by the way, Lin Xiao , your man is taking off his clothes and sleeping on Tang Wanru's bed at the moment. If you don't come... Either way, Tang Wanru will get his hands on him sooner or later, so why not lend me a loan first... Ahhh..."

After his laughter rang strangely for a few times, it seemed to drift away, and then there were a few exclamations, and then the sound of breaking plates. There was a lot of noise in the receiver, and I could hear Tang Wanru's shocking decibels , it was obvious that Neil was beaten by Tang Wanru. Just as I was about to speak, the call was cut off. When I called, there was no signal.

I turned my head and shrugged awkwardly at Gong Ming apologetically.

Gong Ming smiled faintly and didn't take it to heart at all. He took the remote control in his hand and randomly tuned the radio in the car to a channel. A magnetic voice floated out from the speaker: "Good afternoon, dear listeners, today is November 15, 2010. Welcome to "This Day in History". On this day in 1988, that is, November 15, the Soviet Union The first large-scale practical space shuttle 'Buran' was launched into space..."

The radio waves echoed in the carriage, and the sun shone warmly through the glass.

I suddenly felt as happy as when I woke up on Sunday morning when I was a child, smelling the smell of food and listening to the sound of the radio.

"You'll be there just after you turn around the intersection." The driver told me politely.

I raised my head, and on the horizon, a red sun reflected the sky into a brilliant cloud. Shanghai has a gray sky all year round, and it is rare to see such beautiful fire clouds.

I turned back to look at Gong Ming. His eyebrows and eyes were still covered with a mysterious shadow in the gorgeous clouds. His eyes were lowered, looking like an indifferent angel in an oil painting. I saw a subtle line in the corner of his eye.

Over the years, he has also aged.

I suddenly felt that he was lonelier than anyone else.

The car turned around the intersection and stopped. Gong Ming and I raised our heads and saw that there was a blockage in front of us. Many cars were crowded together and kept honking their horns. The brilliant clouds in the distance became more intense, and the psychedelic light and shadow illuminated the entire street red, as if God had knocked over a huge bucket of red dye on this street.

Gong Ming and I opened the door and got out of the car, looking forward.

After watching it for two minutes, I suddenly screamed hysterically and ran forward.

Gong Ming held my hand tightly and pinched my wrist, leaving a black bruise.

I collapsed on the ground, with a long bloody gash on my knee.

When I returned to Shanghai again, exactly one year had passed.

This time, I drove past the intersection by myself. The brilliant clouds have disappeared. The dark building is still wrapped in green scaffolding. It stands alone in the Shanghai dusk, looking like a huge monument.

There are some white daisies put down by passers-by on the roadside. The fine petals are blown by the autumn wind and spread all over the ground.

I stopped at the original intersection and leaned on the steering wheel. The clear tingling pain left by Gong Ming at that time still remains on my wrist.

Later, I often dreamed of the same scene.

In the dream we were still in the university dormitory. Outside the window was the clear morning sunlight, and the entire dormitory was shrouded in a soft white glow. Gu Li was pouring the strange drink she had just collected in front of the water dispenser. She brewed a pot of something blue and was now pouring it into four cups with bright eyes, preparing to give it to us.

Tang Wanru, on the other hand, was sweating profusely and sitting on the sofa, firmly twisting the cap of a bottle of sports drink.

Nan Xiang and I were huddled on the sofa in our pajamas, whispering, giggling and giggling for some unknown reason. We were both still twenty years old. , the apples of the skin are plump and shiny, like a girl.

Both of our hair is black and shiny, long and flowing down softly, entangled together and inseparable.

November 14, 2011

Completed in Shanghai