Chapter 2: A family of married women

Yuchun has been staying here and never leaving. The two sisters Lin Yàn seem to be very close to her. They have been almost inseparable in the past two days, always sticking together, and have almost never given Zhang Dong any chance to attack, which makes Zhang Dong so depressed that his head hurts.

Another boring time came. Zhang Dong got up, stayed in the room for a while and went downstairs. When he passed by, he looked at the door and found that Lin Yiàn and the other two were not there, and probably were making noise downstairs again.

Zhang Dong originally wanted to find an opportunity to chat with Lin Yin, but he really couldn't find time to talk alone. Lin Ling didn't know if it was intentional, so he pestered Lin Yin and talked every day. They were not that close before.

Lin Yàn is watching at the counter now. She is wearing sexy purple lace clothes and snow-white sweatpants. She seems casual, but the hot curves make Zhang Dong saliva flow down. Unfortunately, the hotel is busy at this time, with people coming and going, and she doesn't even have time to say a few words. How can you talk about taking advantage of the situation?

In the busyness, it was dusk again. I finally managed to deal with the peak of check-in. Seeing that there was finally no one at the counter, Zhang Dong looked at Lin Yin greedily.

Lin Yàn's pretty face turned red, and he seemed to feel neglected Zhang Dong. He shook for a moment. When he was about to stand up, the girl's delicate voice suddenly sounded.

Sister, we are back.

Lin Ling's sweet voice was like a bolt from the blue at this moment, making Zhang Dong feel so angry.

Lin Ling looks youthful and sunny in a gray sportswear, while Yu Chun dresses up very ordinary, with a black t-shirt and white denim shorts that feel a bit rustic when paired, but fortunately, she looks pretty and lovely, and she won't look ugly no matter how she wears it.

Brother Dong.Yu Chun ran over with a giggle and joked: Why are you so diligent today?Last time you said you wanted to treat me to a meal, when will Ah be invited?

At this time, Yu Chun still looked like she was crying two days ago?

Zhang Dong rolled his eyes and thought to himself: You are leaving with your light bulb, let alone eating, it’s okay to eat ingots and candles, I will buy as much as I want.

Brother Dong, the road to Chenjiagou Village will be open tomorrow. Lin Ling said softly: You will be able to pass tomorrow morning. Although many places there have not been cleared yet, the car can already pass.

What did Brother Dong go there?Yuchun asked with a smile, like a curious baby.

Zhang Dong asked a little about the past two days and found out that Yu Chun's surname was Chen. His hometown was not far from Chenjiagou Village. The situation at home was a bit complicated. His father was a gambler and drunkard. He was idle all day long and was despised by the diligent villagers. Later, he begged his grandfather and sued his grandmother to raise money to buy a wife and go home.

Of course, the woman was unwilling to live with a poor and lazy gambling in this valley for the rest of her life. However, at that time, his father and his family were in a tight position, and the woman could not escape. After giving birth to three children in a row, she kept acting honest and honest, making her family start to relax. She took advantage of the darkness of the night and ruthlessly left the child and ran away. In Chen Yuchun's words, she had never seen her mother.

Chen Yuchun is the second child at home, with an older sister on it. I wonder if her mother was depressed at that time. Her sister was born a humble child and smiled foolishly all day long, which became a big burden to the family.

Chen Yuchun's grandfather and grandmother planted several acres of thin fields when they were there, and the family was still very easy. However, after they passed away, the already embarrassed family could not afford to struggle and sold the land shortly after.

But after a comfortable life, the little money could not afford Chen Yuchun's father to bet and drink, and soon he was struggling again.

It was the time for the students to have a holiday, and Chen Yuchun happened to graduate from high school and went to work. After being introduced by his fellow villagers, he went to the old restaurant.

Originally, Chen Yuchun wanted to drop out of school and work to make money to subsidize her family and provide her younger brother with her schooling. However, a few days after her younger brother came out, and cried and said that his father had drunk too much and drove him out and wanted to peel off his elder sister's clothes in the room. If the uncle hadn't rushed there after hearing the news, the silly sister who was ignorant of resisting would have been killed by him.

Chen Yuchun has been growing up under the beating and scolding of this father since he was a child. As soon as he drank, both the siblings were trembling. He could only cry and comfort his younger brother when he heard this.

Chen Yuchun's younger brother has already lived in her uncle's house. Although his uncle has no money, he loves him very much and there is no need to worry about his younger brother being beaten for the time being.

Chen Yuchun thought that this matter would just go by, and her father would not do anything randomly after sobering up. Unexpectedly, a few strangers came to the house a few days ago, and didn't know what they had talked about. In the end, they spent 10,000 yuan to take her elder sister away. When the relatives at home learned that it was too late, her father actually sold her elder sister to a human trafficker.

And what else can that money be used for besides alcohol and gambling?

That day, Chen Yuchun sat at the door and cried. She was young and could not stop all this. In that simple mountain, such things happened from time to time. Although her sister who was incapable of survival has always been a burden to the family, she was still her sister after all.

I thought that life would be calmer if something happened, but Chen Yuchun's father took the money and was not satisfied with the small card gambling in the countryside. Instead, he ran to the county town to eat, drink, gamble. Not only did he lose all his money, he also owed tens of thousands of yuan in gambling debts.

Which person who runs a casino is a good person?

Those people came to the door the next day, but when they saw the dilapidated home, they were stunned. In the end, they had no choice but to find the village committee to take out the loan note, and with her father's consent, they took away the house and other things to pay off the debt, and even took away the small fish pond next to the home.

How much money can a broken house in a poor mountain village be worth?Perhaps those who ask for debt will also scold bad luck.

When Zhang Dong heard this, he immediately expressed his sympathy for this colleague. After receiving such a bad debt, he must have lost his teeth and blood. He probably couldn't even sell a broken house. The worst thing is that he had to claim to pay the debt with the house. At least he couldn't embarrass people after taking it. He probably wouldn't be embarrassed if he had to take it.

Before selling Chen Yuchun's elder sister, Chen Yuchun's father found an old restaurant, took away her summer wages, and borrowed a salary in a different name. Later, he calculated that he still owed the old restaurant money, which was really ridiculous. Perhaps he should have praised Cai Xiong for being kind and was overdrawn by a work-study student.

Chen Yuchun's father also borrowed money from the villagers. Although the villagers who were unsure of the situation did not want to lend it to him, they still borrowed some money due to their contempt. As a result, the villagers couldn't stand the matter of selling the house and immediately ran to her uncle's house to ask for money, but how could her brother have the money to pay back these creditors?

In desperation, her uncle gave some money to others first. As for the others, they all knew that Chen Yuchun was working, so they found an old restaurant, but Chen Yuchun had no money to pay it back and was shameless to stay in the old restaurant again after being fussed.

Is there any news about your father?Lin Yàn asked with concern, after all, she didn't hire anyone here, and she didn't object to Chen Yuchun staying here, but she couldn't let her work in vain all the time.

have.Humph, dream of getting rich all day long.Chen Yuchun's expression was a little dim, and immediately showed contempt and disgust that was inconsistent with his age, and said: Some people in the village said that he heard that working abroad is very profitable, so he borrowed money and bought a ticket and said he wanted to smuggle abroad.I don't know how lazy he is?How could someone hire him? I guess he ran away with guilt and fear!

Yuchun, don’t be sad, your father should not dare to come back for the time being.Lin Ling comforted softly: You should find a job first. Your brother will have to spend money on his studies. Those who owe them money will probably not come if they find one or two times. After all, the one who owe money is your father and not you. Don't worry, they dare not do anything to you.

I know.Chen Yuchun was in a low mood, and her big eyes were already red with a faint blink.

well.Lin Yàn was very sad. Even if she wanted to help, she was burdened with heavy debts and could not do anything about it.

The atmosphere was a little depressed for a moment. At this time, Lin Yàn's cell phone rang and picked it up. After answering a few times, she said to Zhang Dong: Zhang Dong, Sister Lan said wait for you to pick you up, and there are some things you want to talk to you.

Um.Zhang Dong nodded and thought to himself: The fish finally got hooked.

Lin Ling is very diligent, and Chen Yuchun is also very diligent. They went to clean the guest room soon after they were sad.

Lin Yàn looked at the backs of Lin Ling and Chen Yuchun and sighed sympathetically: This girl is so talented. She has such a beastly father. Although she has the help of her uncle, her brother’s meals and schooling is all about money. Her uncle’s family is not very wealthy. It is considered to be a righteous person after helping so much. How can she get so much spare money to help her family pay off her debts?

Every family has a difficult sutra.Zhang Dong was also very moved, thinking that Chen Yuchun was indeed unfortunate, but she had to bear so much pressure at such age, which she shouldn't have endured.

Chen Yuchun's uncle's family is also in the mountains. He lives by farming and raising chickens. His family is not very rich. This time, even though he was willing to let her brother live in his house, he had to pay for both eating and going to school, so he could not have to bear all his uncle.

Both Zhang Dong and Lin Yàn felt sympathy, but there were too many people in the world, so it was impossible for each to help her. Lin Yàn had this heart but no power. Zhang Dong had this ability, but it was not related to Chen Yuchun, so it was impossible for her to help her for no reason.

The flood of compassion means money paying, and helping for no reason is impossible, reality is so cruel.

At this time, the sound of the car horn came from outside the door, interrupting Zhang Dong's thoughts.

Xu Hanlan drove the car and slowly stopped at the door. Lin Yiàn looked at it and said: Go quickly, don’t drink too much wine.

Um.Zhang Dong nodded, his mind was dazed, and he felt a sense of home. His wise wife was waiting quietly at home.

When Zhang Dong got on the bus, Xu Hanlan laughed softly and said: Let's go to the county town, my dad wants to treat you to a meal.

good.Zhang Dong didn't ask much. Anyway, his purpose was to get benefits, and it was not the point of eating with whom he was.

The town is not too far from the county town, and it takes more than 20 minutes to drive.

The economy of the county town is pretty good. At least there are many high-rise buildings. The place where you eat is very old-fashioned. It is just a seafood restaurant that looks more high-end, and the decoration is very luxurious.

After getting off the car, under the guidance of the welcoming guest, Zhang Dong and the others went upstairs, and the third floors were separated by private rooms.

Xu Hanlan walked in front, saying some polite words.

Zhang Dong responded vaguely, but his eyes were circling on her.

Xu Hanlan wore a light-colored suit, looking dignified and elegant, and very elegant. Although her figure was not so exaggerated, her figure was bulging and her back was full of material things, with a slim waist, so she couldn't tell that she was a woman with children. Every step she took, her buttocks wrapped in a short skirt would twist, which was extremely attractive.

arrive.Xu Hanlan smiled politely.

Then, the foreman opened the door of the private room.

This private room is very large, and the chandeliers on the ceiling emit a brilliant light, which accommodates more than a dozen people. There is a huge round table in the middle, and the decoration is also very high-end. There is also a very atmospheric sofa next to it.

An old man and a middle-aged man were sitting on the sofa chatting, with a set of kung fu tea sets on the table.

As soon as he saw Xu Hanlan and Zhang Dong coming in, the middle-aged man immediately stood up and smiled politely: Is this Hanlan's friend?In Xiaguan Weiwen, he is Hanlan's husband.

Hello.Zhang Dong politely shook hands with Guan Weiwen.

The old man also stood up and greeted Zhang Dong enthusiastically. It was Xu Hanlan's father Xu Lixin.

When Xu Hanlan saw Guan Weiwen, her face darkened, but immediately pretended to be loving and asked: Where is the child?Are you still obedient during the holidays?

... He was taken to Japan by his grandparents.Guan Weiwen seemed a little embarrassed, but after all, he was a person in the officialdom and had a very skill in changing faces. He immediately greeted enthusiastically: Let's sit first.Today's grouper was very fresh. I taught them to steam one and wait to welcome Brother Zhang.

At this time, the waiter served the dishes, all of which were expensive seafood, but it was not as delicious and fresh as the seafood I ate at the fish basin last night.

Xu Lixin smiled and opened a bottle of foreign wine, saying in a complimentary tone: I didn’t expect Hanlan to have friends like you in the province. Thanks to Xiao Zhang’s help this time, otherwise he would still cause trouble when he retired.As he said that, Xu Lixin poured a glass of wine for each of the four of them.

Guan Weiwen immediately picked up the wine glass and said politely: It's Ah, thanks to Brother Zhang, let's do it first.

Where, where.Zhang Dong said politely, but he would not be polite if he drinks.

Who can't say polite words?

I enjoyed the joy of the cups and cups, complimented each other, and as long as I listened to the words, the scene would be better.

Xu Hanlan didn't say much, but she was not polite when drinking. She almost saw the bottom of her glass. Soon, her pretty face turned rosy.

After being polite for a long time, after symbolically moving the chopsticks, Xu Lixin asked tentatively: I wonder which unit Xiao Zhang is in?It depends on your young age, but I didn’t expect that the channels would be so wide.

It’s just that I’ve been living in the place for a long time and I’m just familiar with you!

Zhang Dong immediately started to speak and said in a self-deprecating tone: I am an unemployed vagrant, so how can I be so good at it?I am idle and relying on my family to raise it, haha, it is not as good as those relatives and friends at home.

Haha, you really know how to joke.Guan Weiwen's eyes became brighter and his attitude became more intimate when he listened to these humble words.

After a while of politeness, he got to the point. Xu Lixin's face turned red when he drank, and couldn't help but ask: Xiao Zhang Ah, I'm not polite anymore.How was Hanlan asking you?I heard Hanlan say that your friend was relieved, so when will you get the information back?

As soon as Xu Lixin spoke, Xu Hanlan and Guan Weiwen both closed their mouths and looked at Zhang Dong with anticipation.

Zhang Dong accepted the cigarette handed over by Guan Weiwen very calmly, took a sip and said: "Old man, I'm going to tell you, I don't want to be a middleman, after all, it's hard to repay the debt of favors, and it's not convenient for my friend to show up. I have to open this question about the money here, making it look like I'm extorting you."

No, no.Guan Weiwen is an old fried dough stick and immediately said in a grateful tone: Brother, you are worried too much, and you are afraid that your friend will not charge this money. For us, the most important thing is to lose money and avoid disasters.Brother, you just need to work harder. We can’t even be grateful, so how dare we think about that.

Zhang Dong was the most cliché. He probably talked about the difficulties and said a few more words before he offered the price: I told Sister Xu before that at least 500,000 yuan, but later the price was reduced, and the information could be brought back for 400,000 yuan, and it was guaranteed that this matter would not be exposed.

Well, it's enough to handle it.Xu Lixin immediately breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Xu Hanlan with a meaningful look.

Xu Hanlan understood and said tentatively: Zhang Dong, the price is fine. I can give you 200,000 yuan first, but you also know that it is a bit difficult to get so much cash at once. I will give you the remaining half when I get the information, right?

no problem.Zhang Dong didn't mind. There was no written contract when talking about such things, and it was about trust. He first took out an email with the information to show her. Xu Hanlan obviously believed in his ability, but it was always right to be cautious in things. After all, it was not practical for him to pay the money first.

The matter was almost over, so Zhang Dong immediately took out his cell phone and smiled: Since it was decided, I will talk to my friend first and ask him to prepare the information.

No hurry, no hurry.When he saw Zhang Dong was about to call, Guan Weiwen hurriedly stopped him.

What, there is something else?Zhang Dong asked in confusion, smiling in his heart: The fox finally showed his tail, so let the matter be discussed openly first, just lay the groundwork!

I guess the second email sent to me by the fat man was very prose, otherwise Xu Hanlan wouldn't be so nervous that day.

Sure enough, Xu Lixin talked about this matter in a very obscure way, saying that this was the child of a relative of his better colleagues. After the incident was made, they had already had a similar talk with their family members and had almost used money to block the victim's mouth. If it was exposed at this time, the child would inevitably be imprisoned.

But I also told Sister Xu that this matter has been on the agenda of their unit.Zhang Dong looked embarrassed.

Brother, try your best!Guan Weiwen immediately said good things: You have lived in the provincial capital for a long time and have a lot of relationships. See what can I do to help my children?You also know that parents are just so fond of their hearts these days. This child is usually very well-behaved and obedient. After this matter is settled, his family plans to send him to study abroad. We can’t watch the future of this child be destroyed!

Xu Lixin and Guan Weiwen were talking nice things, with the purpose of asking Zhang Dong to find connections to settle the matter, and even said in a vague way that as long as it was settled, money was not a problem.

Zhang Dong said the difficulties, and tested how nervous Xu Lixin and Guan Weiwen were so nervous that they could infer how much money they could make.

Perhaps seeing that Zhang Dong was not in trouble, Xu Hanlan finally signaled Xu Lixin and Guan Weiwen not to worry first, and said softly: Zhang Dong, I remember you said that there is another relationship. Just help with this matter!You can't get the information back in a hurry, but at least you have to suppress the matter first and never expose it until the matter is resolved.

Well, this shouldn't be a big problem.Zhang Dong nodded and began to calculate how much this ticket would be earned.

After a while of greeting, Guan Weiwen's cell phone rang. His expression changed. He ran to the side to answer. When he came over, he said with a difficult face: Dad, Hanlan, if there is something to deal with in our company, we have to go there first.

Ah?Xu Lixin looked surprised and frowned in obvious displeasure.

Forget it, go and do something.Xu Hanlan looked at Guan Weiwen meaningfully and sneered: It’s not bad to regard the company as your family. It seems that you don’t take these things too seriously.

How could it be?Guan Weiwen smiled apologetically and said: Sorry, brother, it’s really a temporary matter. I originally wanted to wait to take you to the private room to play, but now it seems that I can only apologize to you another day.

The meal was a little hurry. After paying the order, Xu Lixin was obviously a little unhappy and took Guan Weiwen's easy bike to leave.

At the entrance of the hotel, Zhang Dong shook his stiff body and joked: Sister Xu, your husband is a workaholic!

he?snort.Xu Hanlan sneered, not knowing what she was thinking, but after a long time, she sighed and said: Let’s take a walk with me, wake up and sober up first.

Forget it, I'm tired.Zhang Dong felt a little itchy, but he still refused.

Xu Hanlan didn't force it. At this time, she answered a call, said a few words politely, then hung up the phone, and said with a frown: It seems that there is no way to take a walk, I have to go back to school to pass on some information first, otherwise you can go with me, and I will transfer the money to you first.

no problem.It’s different if you have money, and Zhang Dong was immediately extremely attentive.

Xu Hanlan's pretty face was slightly red, and she obviously had drunk too much, and she felt a little drunk. Before getting in the car, she hesitated for a moment and handed the key to Zhang Dong.

For the sake of his own life, Zhang Dong naturally had no choice but to drive Xu Hanlan's car.

On the way to the town, Xu Hanlan looked out the window blankly, looking a little confused and a bit unspeakable elegance.

While driving intently, Zhang Dong couldn't help but look at Xu Hanlan for a few glances, and inexplicably felt that the air became a little hot.

At night, the teaching building is dark and suitable for performing ghost movies, but there are some lights in the student dormitory.

After parked the car, Xu Hanlan seemed to be afraid of being seen and would cause gossip. She handed her eyes and signaled Zhang Dong to leave with her quickly and not look around.

Xu Hanlan's eyes were anxious and she felt a little charming. Zhang Dong felt that his bones were a little crisp.

Watching Xu Hanlan's figure disappear at the corner of the stairs, Zhang Dongxin waved and quickly followed, staring at the swaying buttocks from below.

Xu Hanlan's office has simple decorations, including a desk, bookcase, and a sofa, but it looks very tasteful.

After entering the office, Xu Hanlan habitually locked the door, pointed to the sofa and said: You sit down first, I will transfer the information to you before transferring it to you.

You are busy with yours.Zhang Dong was wandering around in the office with nothing to do, with homework books and school seals. There were too many good things that caused memories here, and it was interesting to watch.

There were all kinds of information piled up on the desk. Xu Hanlan became busy after turning on the computer, and her serious look was extremely tempting.

Not to mention that men are the most handsome when they are serious, women in costumes have a unique charm when they are busy.

With nothing to do, Zhang Dong stood behind Xu Hanlan and watched her work skillfully.

Xu Hanlan seemed a little awkward, but she didn't say anything. She looked back at Zhang Dong and continued to be busy.

It’s not clear that Sister Xu is still a strong woman.Zhang Dong had nothing to say.

Men are unreliable, they can only rely on themselves.Xu Hanlan was slightly stunned for a moment, and immediately typing on the keyboard.

The office was silent for a moment, and the cool night breeze blew outside the window, and the alcohol in his body began to explode. Xu Hanlan had drunk confusion in her eyes, and suddenly said: Zhang Dong, will Yànzi divorce Chen Dashan because of you?

It's impossible.Zhang Dong shook his head and thought to himself: Xu Hanlan also knows that Lin Yàn and I have sex, but she doesn’t know the bunch of bullshits in the Lin family?

account number.Xu Hanlan asked in an understatement and didn't say much, but changed the subject and asked.

Zhang Dong immediately reported his account to Xu Hanlan. Not long after, the phone heard a message and he received a message and recorded it in the account of 300,000 yuan.

After Zhang Dong was sure of the correct mistake, he smiled and said: Okay, the matter is done, I will do it first.

Let's sit with me.Xu Hanlan sighed with a little melancholy face and said: I have been under a lot of pressure recently, so I can talk to me.

Great pressure?Zhang Dong was confused and thought to himself: An official wife has money at home and her husband has power. What pressure can she say?

I... forget it.Xu Hanlan seemed to want to say something, but finally shook her head and said: I heard from Yànzi that you are going to Chenjiagou Village. The road there is very muddy. I don’t have a car recently and I’m willing to go there. You can drive my car.

I'm sorry to do this.Zhang Dong said politely.

Are you embarrassed?Xu Hanlan gave Zhang Dong a blank look, threw the car key over, and said: Don’t forget what you should do anyway.In the desolate place of Chenjiagou, if you don’t have a car, it will be inconvenient to go back and forth.

Thank you President Xu.Zhang Dongdao.

When he was about to go to work, Xu Hanlan lived in the office.

However, out of politeness, Zhang Dong was sent to the school gate. Now the concierge has gone to have a meal and she said she was coming down to have a good time.

Xu Hanlan's eyes were a little numb, as if she was always willing to speak but stopped. Seeing that she was worried, Zhang Dong couldn't help but ask with concern: Sister Xu, are you okay?

fine.Xu Hanlan smiled bitterly. She had always been elegant and calm, and now she looked even more delicate and charming.

If you have something to help, remember to tell me.Zhang Dong's heart was soft. For some reason, after meeting Xu Hanlan's father and husband tonight, he always felt that the family was strange. It seemed that there was no affection for him when he sat together. It was more like an interest group together.

It's okay, you go back quickly.Xu Hanlan shook her head and walked back to the office. Her graceful back looked a little lonely.

After getting into the car, Zhang Dong drove to the navigation, after all, he didn't know the road here.

While driving, Zhang Dong thought depressedly: Why do you feel that Xu Hanlan is a lot of sadness tonight?

When she returned to the town, she was in a very depressed mood, and it seemed that her family was not peaceful.

Lonely young woman?

Zhang Dong suddenly had evil thoughts in his heart, and he couldn't help but imagine what kind of charm would Xu Hanlan have when she got on the bed, was she as dignified as her appearance, or was she as crazy as a flood hidden under elegance and quietness?

When Zhang Dong returned to the hotel, he was surprised that both Lin Yin sisters were behind the counter.

Lin Yàn and Lin Ling were talking about some jokes, and they all laughed so hard that they were trembling.

Lin Yàn's mature and charming mèi and Lin Ling's youthful and lively are strongly contrasted when they are together, each with its charm, and the visual temptation brought is quite great.

Come back?Lin Ling smiled shyly and hugged Lin Yàn's neck affectionately.

Well, I'm so sleepy.Zhang Dong nodded, but looked at Lin Yàn while talking.

The reverie along the way made Zhang Dong's desire in his body very high.

Then go to bed Ah first.Lin Yàn lowered his head a little embarrassedly and instructed: You have to go to Chenjiagou tomorrow and have a break.

It seems that it's not a big deal!

Zhang Dong rolled his eyes and walked upstairs depressedly, causing Lin Ling to laugh. Lin Yàn was also smiling, but he was obviously a little absent-minded.

After taking a shower and going to bed, Zhang Dong felt crying without tears. He had no place to vent his anger, so he could only bear it. He wanted to go to bed early, but when he closed his eyes, he felt endless imagination in his heart. Scenery scenes flashed by, and he couldn't sleep at all.

Not only was she ecstatic with Lin Yàn for a night, not only the extremely wonderful feeling when she was trained, but also the young and cute Lin Ling and the lively and lovely Chen Yuchun, and even the charming Xu Hanlan.

Zhang Dong's eyes were red, but he had no choice but to do anything. He didn't bother to think so much as he got on the alcohol. He took out his phone and started sending a message to Lin Yàn. He even sent a message to Xu Hanlan in an impulse, trying to test whether she was empty and lonely?