Bring your bestie to play melon in the domineering love story

Two years.

Even if the truth is known.

There is always the Pacific Ocean between Jiang Ruoli and Huo Xingzhou. She thinks that their feelings will gradually fade, and her love for him will also dissipate with time.

But the first time she saw him that day in the Huo Building, she knew she could never forget him. No matter whether it was love or hate, those past memories were deeply rooted in her heart like vines, and the slightest touch would cause her heartbreak.

She thought about it all night last night.

When Huo Xingzhou sent her away, from her perspective, it was a signal that he couldn't wait to end it.

At that time, she finally realized her own identity. For her and Huo Xingzhou, choosing to forget was the best way, but at the same time, there was another force competing with her.

Not reconciled.

No one's feelings can be toyed with.

She wanted a reasonable explanation, but every time she mustered up the courage to face it, that inexplicable force would suddenly overwhelm her reason.

So she used the most clumsy methods to escape again and again.

Tang Jiujiu once asked her, after knowing the truth, would she still love Huo Xingzhou?

Jiang Ruoli never wanted to think about this question and avoided thinking about it every day.

She didn't want to face this problem until the last moment, until she was at the end of her rope.

But now, she had to face him.

.....

The driver parked the car in front of the villa.

Jiang Ruoli got out of the car.

The yard is full of bougainvillea, with pink and white flowers climbing up the wall, and dense clusters of flowers are blooming vigorously.

Led by her servant, she walked through the pavilions, corridors, bridges and terraces in the garden.

In a foreign country, I was surrounded by a Suzhou-style garden that was quiet and secluded in the bustling city. I felt a faint sense of homesickness.

"Ms. Jiang, Mr. Huo is waiting for you in front."

The servant finished speaking and retreated respectfully.

Jiang Ruoli paused and looked up. Huo Xingzhou was wearing a black suit. The morning sunlight slanted in from the side, and the sapphire collar pin on his collar was glowing with a faint halo, making him look noble and mysterious.

The two looked at each other quietly.

The atmosphere was stagnant.

Each other's expressions were somewhat complicated.

Jiang Ruoli took the initiative to extend her hand, "Hello, Mr. Huo."

"Hello." A dark color flashed across Huo Xingzhou's eyes, and he extended his hand. "I heard that Miss Jiang is Mr. Gu's niece. She's beautiful, and her professional skills are unmatched. Nice to meet you."

Jiang Ruoli smiled.

She was not restrained, nor did she avoid it. She was open and generous, just like the moment they met again.

But Huo Xingzhou knew that she was deliberately disguising herself.

Just now, when he touched the other person's fingers, Jiang Ruoli's subconscious reaction betrayed her.

Jiang Ruoli looked at Huo Xingzhou and said, "Boss Huo, I'm sure the project manager has already explained the project to you in detail. As for the cooperation, what do you think?"

Start talking about work as soon as you open your mouth.

"Let's talk in the study."

The man's cold tone was completely different from before.

Jiang Ruoli had no choice but to follow him upstairs.

Huo Xingzhou's study was just as calm and grand as she remembered, except for a photo frame on the desk. Jiang Ruoli glanced at it and paused.

In the photo, she is smiling brightly, with a large patch of bougainvillea in full bloom behind her.

Looking more closely, I found that there were portraits of myself all over the room.

The silent heart is bound to be disturbed, as if a small stone falls into a calm lake, causing ripples.

She knew she shouldn't be soft-hearted.

Huo Xingzhou walked to the desk and sat down, leaning back in his chair, facing the French window with his side profile hidden in the shadow. He picked up the photo frame with his left hand and glanced at Jiang Ruoli, "Sit down."

Jiang Ruoli walked over and placed the contract in front of him. "Mr. Huo, if you think it's okay, please sign it."

"Sign?" Huo Xingzhou put down the photo frame and casually glanced at the contract on the table, smiling. "Wanzhen Group's proposal is fine, but the price is still under discussion. As a businessman, I naturally cannot suffer a loss, so I'm sorry, I can't sign it."

An old fox like him who has been in the business world can easily deal with a little rabbit like Jiang Ruoli who is alert but kind.

Jiang Ruoli knew he did it on purpose.

She didn't dare to annoy him because he was so moody and who knew what he might suddenly do.

Silence for a few seconds.

Huo Xingzhou raised his eyes to look at her, "Besides this, do you have nothing else to say to me?"

"No." Jiang Ruoli pretended to be calm, "I'm here to discuss business with Mr. Huo, not to chat about family matters."

"Really? Then you can go."

Huo Xingzhou lowered his head and flipped through the documents on the table.

Once he got into work mode, he immersed himself in it, as if Jiang Ruoli didn't exist.

Jiang Ruoli gritted her teeth secretly.

She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she seemed to see a look of satisfaction on Huo Xingzhou's face, but in the blink of an eye, only indifference remained on his face.

It seemed like it was just her illusion.

"Aren't you leaving yet?" Huo Xingzhou's eyes were dark.

Jiang Ruoli took a deep breath, placed her hands on the desk, and leaned forward slightly. "Huo Xingzhou, what do you want in exchange for signing?"

She called him Huo Xingzhou.

The tone was no longer polite and distant.

Instead, it carries a hint of coquettishness.

Huo Xingzhou's hand holding the pen paused imperceptibly.

He looked away and signed the document. "It depends on how sincere Miss Jiang is. I told you, as a businessman, I can't suffer any loss. I think you should know what to do."

Jiang Ruoli pursed her lips. After so many years, she thought back to the affectionate scenes she had performed in front of him to win his favor. It seemed like a dream.

After that, the study fell into silence for a long time, with only the sound of pen hitting paper and the sound of documents being flipped through.

Huo Xingzhou coughed twice.

Jiang Ruoli turned around and poured him a cup of hot water, placing the cup next to his left hand.

He always likes to drink tea with his left hand when he works.

Jiang Ruoli always remembered this habit.

"To please me?" Huo Xingzhou's voice was a little hoarse.

Jiang Ruoli stood quietly aside.

"I want you to consider cooperating with Wan Zhen." She wasn't lying.

Huo Xingzhou chuckled.

Continue to look down at the documents.

Jiang Ruoli didn't urge her. She found a book in the bookcase and sat on the sofa to read it.

She wants to see who can outlast the other!

......

The clock downstairs struck one o'clock in the afternoon.

After Huo Xingzhou signed all the documents and made his comments, he picked up the teacup only to find that the water had already gone cold.

Normally, he wouldn't drink a single sip of cold water.

He picked up the cup and took a sip, then put the cup back. He tilted his head to glance at the sofa and found that Jiang Ruoli had fallen asleep at some point. She was lying on her side on the sofa. Judging from her posture, she must have been leaning against a book and dozed off, so she fell asleep.

After a few seconds, the man stood up and walked to her, stroking her cheek with his fingers, his eyes filled with deep affection. After a moment's silence, he picked her up by the waist.

......

When Jiang Ruoli woke up.

It was already dark.

She suddenly found herself lying on the bed, and the project contract was on the bedside table.