Red Rose and White Rose GL
Chapter 7
If Han Lingxi had known that Zhou Tingyu wanted to go to this kind of "wilderness", she would never have pretended to be generous and pushed the decision to Zhou Tingyu.
"I said...you go slowly..."
Looking at the seemingly endless mountain road in the distance, Han Lingxi's legs kept shaking.
She was woken up by Zhou Tingyu's phone call at 07:30 in the morning. It was already nine o'clock. Out of bravado, she followed the woman all the way for an hour and a half. She was thirsty and didn't dare to drink too much water. to the toilet.
How can he have such a good physique when he looks weak and weak.
"The slope here is relatively steep, so you can't stop."
Hearing Han Lingxi's mosquito-like call, Zhou Tingyu turned his head sensitively, and stood still three meters away from her, "Otherwise you will be even more tired when you go up the mountain, and you haven't reached the mountainside yet."
"You, what did you say?"
Han Lingxi felt as if someone had ripped off her scalp. She wanted to ask Zhou Tingyu how long it would take to reach the top of the mountain. Now this woman said she hadn't reached the mountainside yet?The little physical strength left can't last that long at all, and if she continues walking endlessly, Han Lingxi doubts whether her two legs still have the ability to bend.
She beat her calf and began to complain: "What kind of barren mountains and wild mountains did you pick, there is not even a decent road!"
Zhou Tingyu looked blankly at the climbers who were still going up. This is not a "barren mountain and wild ridge". It is a forest park closest to the city. When she was a child, she often came here for morning jogs with her parents. Could it be that Han Lingxi Have you never been here?
But... It was the first time she saw someone climbing a mountain wearing high heels and sunglasses. Fortunately, she brought a spare pair of running shoes for Han Lingxi to change, otherwise it would be no wonder that her two pointed heels didn't poke her heels.
Probably to this woman, a place without shopping malls and beauty salons is considered a barren mountain.I have the spirit of shopping, but I don't have the stamina to climb mountains.
Obviously, the weight is all here...
She tightened the bulging schoolbag on her shoulders, looked down at Han Lingxi, who was holding on to a trekking pole, and stretched out her hand kindly. You can rest now, there are ovens for rent, and you can have a good meal at noon."
"Who, who said I can't walk anymore?"
Even though Han Lingxi was out of breath, she still categorically refused her help, she was unwilling to be underestimated by Zhou Tingyu.
"I just woke up too early in the morning, didn't get enough sleep, and I was sleepy!"
Zhou Tingyu was stunned, waking up at 07:30 is too early?In order to wait for the sunrise here, their family got up at four o'clock.
She pursed her lips to make way for Han Lingxi, with a faint smile in her eyes, watching the guy walk a long way on crutches, before trotting to follow.
After an unknown amount of time, Han Lingxi finally saw the flat ground above her head. She took a few strides up the stone steps, rushed over to find an empty chair in the open space, and sat down on it, unwilling to get up again.
Zhou Tingyu followed up unhurriedly, unloaded his schoolbag beside Han Lingxi, and said considerately: "Thank you for your hard work, you can rest here, I will go get the oven and charcoal, sir."
Han Lingxi was really exhausted, she waved her hand at Zhou Tingyu, took out the mineral water from her bag, raised her face and drank half a bottle first, and then used her hand as a fan to blow air on her flushed face.
The sunglasses had slipped from the bridge of her nose to the root of her nose. She looked around, took out a small mirror from the small bag she carried with her, and looked at her face. Fortunately, there were no acquaintances around, otherwise it would be a shame to have messy hair.
Zhou Tingyu had already put the oven in place, knocked the bamboo charcoal into small pieces and placed it inside, fearing that there would be a lot of smoke and dust that would smoke the exhausted climber, so she didn't bring the oven too close.
On the other side, Han Lingxi put her two sore legs on the stone table in front of her, and looked towards Zhou Tingyu while rubbing her legs. Although her side profile was not complete from this angle, she happened to be able to see the curves of her body at a glance.
Han Lingxi looked down from top to bottom, and finally fixed her gaze on Zhou Tingyu's waist.
How can someone have such a thin waist?
Zhou Tingyu was thin and thin when she was a child, and her body shape has not changed for so many years. The proportions look very comfortable. Don’t Americans like fried chicken legs and French fries? Does she keep it well, or does she belong to the kind that can’t get fat no matter how much she eats? people?
Measuring her waist, Han Lingxi accidentally picked up a small piece of fat on her lower abdomen. Recently, she has attended too many parties and unknowingly ate too much, and it grew on her body so quickly. Starting tomorrow, she has to control her food intake , otherwise she will really grow a small belly, how dare she show her waist in midsummer.
She looked at Zhou Tingyu from top to bottom again, and then looked at herself, the sourness just disappeared immediately, God is still fair, the most important thing for a woman is not her body shape, but her figure.
After the charcoal inside turned red and started to ignite small flames, Zhou Tingyu moved the oven to the stone table in front of Han Lingxi, spread the iron nets and set up the tableware, and then took out the clean ingredients from the backpack last night.
Han Lingxi looked at those big and small boxes in surprise. The fresh strawberries were packed in fresh-keeping boxes without stems, the cleaned vegetables were placed on the plate one by one, and the beef and chicken legs were also marinated with sauce in advance. She did not expect that Will be so well prepared for this picnic.
I was a little moved in my heart, but the words slipped out of my mouth were: "When did you make it, aren't these all for sale? Why do you bother?"
"In any place that can be regarded as a tourist attraction, the price of the goods sold must be much more expensive than outside, and the quantity is small, so it is not worthwhile." Zhou Tingyu was busy putting meat on iron skewers without looking up, "The most important thing is that it is not clean. It’s easy to spoil your stomach. If you’re hungry, can you eat some fruit first? I’ll be fine right away.”
"I can't tell, you're quite virtuous."
Han Lingxi put her legs aside, tilted her head and stared at Zhou Tingyu, as if she was talking to herself: "One thing is strange to me, how can a girl like you who is well educated and good at learning have no friends? You went to the United States later, so you should have had it before you went abroad."
"Yes, but it's not particularly close. Later, I was busy with my studies abroad, and I rarely contacted them. How dare I bother others as soon as I come back."
After saying these words, Han Lingxi should follow the teasing routine of "If you are ashamed to bother others, you are ashamed to trouble me", but Zhou Tingyu's hand movements stopped for two seconds, and her eyes didn't know where to look, which made her suddenly feel like this His expression was a little lonely and a little dazed, and his attention was distracted.
I have been carefully planning my life since I was a child, and I have been working hard towards the best goal. In the end, all my efforts are exchanged for enviable rewards. Does such a person still have things in life that need to be confused? ?
The chicken wings brushed with oil on the iron net were smoking, the color changed from white to golden, and the fragrance also changed from light to strong. Zhou Tingyu put the baked chicken wings on Han Lingxi's plate first, and then took out a bunch of mushrooms from the bag to fill the empty space .
"Thank you for coming out with me to relax today. In return, I will give you these delicacies first."
Han Lingxi captured those two words sensitively again, relax?Not out for a walk, but to relax, in a bad mood?Could it be because she broke up with Qi Zheng... Was she really dumped?
Thinking that this invisible opponent was also in such a mess, Han Lingxi was inexplicably excited. She pushed up her sunglasses to cover her secretly delighted eyes, leaned towards Zhou Tingyu, and said tentatively: "Hey, separation and reunion are inevitable between lovers. Don't be too overwhelmed, sad things like this will naturally fade away after a long time."
Zhou Tingyu didn't answer, but suddenly asked: "A beautiful girl like you must be pursued by many people, so, do you have someone you like?"
Unexpectedly, she asked such a question. Han Lingxi couldn't figure out what medicine Zhou Tingyu was selling in the gourd. Instead, she thought about it and asked herself if she could experience this feeling?
After hesitating for a while, Han Lingxi bit her chopsticks and said, "Yes, of course. When you break up for some reason, you will feel a little sad."
The truth is, she does feel sad at the moment of the breakup, but that negative emotion is always magically cured by a hot bath or a few new clothes, and by the time a new target appears, the little sadness of the loss of love has long been forgotten Where was blown by the wind.
Youth is perishable, and appearance is easy to grow old. Han Lingxi clearly understands how much risk it will take to blindly put all emotions into a relationship, so she never gives everything to the other party. The use of the lover's own conditions seems to be better than the cultivation of love. more fun.She doesn't think that this kind of rationality is not enough love, but an inherent good self-control. Only when she dominates in love can she get a real sense of security.
But Zhou Tingyu asked again: "What does it feel like to like someone?"
Han Lingxi was dumbfounded, feeling that Zhou Tingyu's question was really hypocritical. She and Qi Zheng's childhood sweetheart love lasted for 12 years, and how many flowers and red eyes she got, isn't it enough to think about what it feels like to like it?
"You have been talking for so long, don't you understand?"
Zhou Tingyu's expression was blank, with a little uncertainty, "Maybe everything is taken for granted, so I began to doubt myself later."
"Huh? Suspect what?"
"I will also be confused, what kind of feeling is liking, or even love," her emotions gradually disappeared into deep eyes, only a trace of exhaustion appeared in her voice, and then she answered, "You may... ...wouldn't understand."
After loving, pretending to be indifferent to discussing the person you once loved, even refusing to admit that you have given him your sincerity.Han Lingxi has seen this kind of person before, and even despised him before. Could it be that Zhou Tingyu found a reason to preemptively strike because of being dumped?
Hmph, it seems that no matter how good she is at work, she is just an ordinary little woman in life.
Peeking at Zhou Tingyu's bewildered side, Han Lingxi once again made a subjective conclusion for Zhou Tingyu in her heart.
☆, the new director
"Hey, did you know that the company recently had a new creative director come to report."
As soon as the words came out, the people who gathered around and chatted in low voices raised their heads in unison, and asked in a hurry: "Really? Who is it? Male or female?"
The person who started the topic replied excitedly: "Really, I heard the big boss talking to the second boss when I passed the conference room just now. This creative director seems to have come back from abroad. He is not very old. It seems... Thirty Left and right? You’ve been a creative director since you first came, maybe you have a backstage?”
"Returnees? So powerful, male or female?"
"Male?"
"I know, I know! Yesterday I heard from the secretary of the second boss, Xiao Wang, that she is a woman, a female doctor, and she is not married yet!"
"Haha, female doctor? If you're over 30, don't you have a boyfriend? That's really proud of the workplace and frustrated in love."
"No, I just met a colleague from the planning department and said she was a little girl..."
"...&...%...*(*)*"
Facts are often changed beyond recognition by repeated rumors. At present, several people are arguing endlessly, and they all feel that what they heard is correct.
Just as they were having a lively discussion, the door of the lounge opened, and seeing Han Lingxi walking in holding three cups, they immediately fell silent.
Just outside the door, I heard rustling voices inside. Why did they all shut up when I came in? Could it be that they were talking ill of me too secretly?
Han Lingxi glanced at everyone strangely, then turned to the cleaning table to wash the cups.
Several people exchanged winks, and Han Lingxi pursed her lips. Thinking about it, it wasn't a big secret to tell, and someone asked a good thing: "Hey, Xiao Han, I heard that the company has recruited a new creative director, do you know? "
Creative Director?
Han Lingxi stopped, there was a change in the upper management of the company, of course it was Xiao Mo's decision, but did you hear anything?
Colleague Xiao Li looked at the people around him, and answered the conversation with a smile, "Yes, she is a female doctor in her 30s who has returned from overseas. She seems to have a lot of background. She doesn't seem to be married yet?"
Han Lingxi heard the irony in these words, and said angrily: "This kind of private matter has nothing to do with the company. The company values her personal ability. If you are really curious, wait for the official notice, or wait for her It’s not too late for you to ask her yourself.”
Putting the cleaned cups into the tray and brewing a pot of hot tea, Han Lingxi carefully picked them up to keep her balance and walked out. After pushing the door closed with her feet, she did not leave, and stood to the side to listen to the movement inside.
"Look at her like that, so arrogant, who does she think she is! . . . "
Han Lingxi narrowed her eyes and snorted coldly. In the workplace, there are too many people who are obedient and obedient. This little Li usually pretends to be very enthusiastic in front of her like a good sister, but secretly tells others that she is arrogant and coquettish, and she is courteous for nothing. Even if she was a thief, she knew that she would not have any good intentions. If she hadn't worked in the same company, she would have embarrassed her on the spot.
It was already two weeks ago that I climbed the mountain with Zhou Tingyu. Maybe I realized that I didn't like her. During this period, the two didn't see each other again, and only occasionally sent a polite greeting text message.The task is completed, it is best not to see each other from now on, Han Lingxi is in a good mood for no reason.
Female doctor, in her 30s, without a boyfriend, listening to these keywords, you know that she will soon become the topic of those gossip windows again.Chinese people are used to coercing women with age, linking age with marriage, and always want to use their own attitude towards life to kidnap other people's way of thinking.
Han Lingxi's prejudice was only aimed at Zhou Tingyu, and she was not too curious about this strange director. To be honest, she was also a "leftover" in the mouths of those middle-aged women. .In a brand-new world and an open society, everyone has the right to pursue a free life, so why should women not?Self-knowledge of whether one is warm or cold, happiness varies in different ways, and it is too boring to always use the old and pedantic as the moral standard.
Bring the tea to Xiao Mo's office, he is receiving two guests.Han Lingxi smiled and said hello to the two, took two steps back and closed the door, and turned to see a familiar face.
"Sister Xin, are you back?"
The woman is Xiao Mo's secretary and special assistant. She can be called the confidant of the big boss. Her real name is Xu Xin. All calm and calm.
Xu Xin has been with Xiao Mo since the establishment of the company. She has strong working ability and is a good person, but her life is not very good. Her husband, who has been with him since high school until he entered the marriage hall, is lucky to buy a lottery ticket. After winning tens of millions of dollars, he immediately abandoned his poor wife and took her lover away, leaving her alone to take care of her young daughter.
Simply God is not unfeeling to this single mother, let her meet a second man in her lifetime, a small businessman who also experienced a failed marriage, maybe a hurt heart knows how to cherish the people around him, he His sincerity and tenderness finally moved his lover. The two got married last week and spent seven romantic days in the Maldives.
"I came back yesterday. Mr. Xiao said that you are sick, but you are already cured? I plan to visit you today."
"Well, hehe, the little cold is getting better quickly."
Han Lingxi smiled and played sloppy eyes. She didn't have a cold and a fever. In fact, she went out to play with Du Yi until the early morning after the weekend. She overslept and woke up at eleven o'clock the next day. The calls are all Xiao Mo's.At that time, my head was dizzy and my eyes were dazed, thinking that I was late anyway, so I simply lied to the leader, saying that I had a fever and became unconscious.
Xiao Mo is also really a good boss. He thought that Han Lingxi was tired from hard work during Xu Xin's absence, so he specially granted her an extra day of sick leave after asking for her health.
"Hey, I heard that the company has a new creative director?"
"Yes, I'm looking for you just for this matter." Xu Xin pulled her aside, "Director Zhou will come to report today, you can go downstairs with me to pick her up, I've packed up her office, just go straight Just take her there."
"Have you cleaned up? I'm sorry, sister Xin, I asked you to help me with what I should do."
"Why are you being polite to me? When I go on a trip with my husband, don't I leave all the work to you?" Xu Xin smiled lightly and patted her on the shoulder, "Lingxi, keep working hard. Mr. Xiao appreciates you very much. My position will probably be handed over to you."
Han Lingxi was stunned, "What? Sister Xin, what do you mean?"
"We'll talk about this later, let's pick up Director Zhou first."
The business is important, Han Lingxi can only wait for a moment to see that she is smiling from the beginning to the end, it should not be the company's problem.
The two walked to the elevator entrance one after the other. Just as Xu Xin pressed the button, the elevator door opened by itself.
"Director Zhou, why did you come up by yourself?"
That arrives so fast?Hearing Xu Xin's title, Han Lingxi straightened her posture immediately, ready to say hello to her new boss, but when she saw that face over Xu Xin's shoulder, a bright smile broke on her face.
Zhou Tingyu? !
Zhou Tingyu was also surprised to see Han Lingxi, "Hey, Ling——"
Before the other party could pronounce her name, Han Lingxi stepped forward and held her hand, "Hello, leader! Welcome to the leader! My name is Han Lingxi, and I am Mr. Xiao's office assistant. This is Xu Xin, Mr. Xiao's secretary and special assistant."
Although Zhou Tingyu couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Han Lingxi sold in the gourd, he obediently cooperated and replied politely: "Hello... I know about Secretary Xu. I saw her when I came here the day before yesterday."
"Since you are here, let me take you to visit the office."
Han Lingxi pushed Xu Xin to let her go to work, and pulled Zhou Tingyu away.Xu Xin looked at the backs of the two of them strangely, why is this girl in a hurry?When they met for the first time, they held hands. If it wasn't for the self-introduction just now, she would have thought that the two of them knew each other.
Turning east and west to find the office, Zhou Tingyu heard the sound of the lock, turned around and was pressed against the wall.
Han Lingxi's fierce face was close at hand, "Why do you come to work here? Did my mother tell you that I work in Qisi?!"
What about a 30-year-old returnee female doctor? Until Xu Xin said that the new director's surname was Zhou, Han Lingxi didn't think about Zhou Tingyu, and she didn't have any psychological preparations at all.
With Zhou Tingyu's conditions, he could find a job in a company with better qualifications. How could he have chosen his own place, or as his boss? !Did she do it on purpose?
"No, I didn't know there would be such a coincidence," Zhou Tingyu said disapprovingly, "I submitted a few resumes online, and I received an interview notice from Qisi yesterday. Mo and my cousin's father's classmate are good friends, so I will stay and help out first."
What kind of oblique relationship is this? Han Lingxi was dizzy for a while, "Even if we know each other, you are too uninitiated. If he asks you to stay, you will stay?"
"Anyway, I haven't considered my short-term plan clearly, so let's do it first, and the company's treatment is not bad."
Zhou Tingyu didn't understand what Han Lingxi cared about. The woman pressed her shoulder with one hand, and propped herself up against the wall with the other, exerting most of her weight, her chest almost stuck to her.
With the other party's hot breath in his ear, Zhou Tingyu turned his face uncomfortably, "You...do you want to keep talking to me like this?"
Only then did Han Lingxi give her back her freedom, with her arms crossed and her chest in distress.
"Speaking of which, why did you pretend that you didn't know me in front of Secretary Xu just now?"
"Oh, I, I just don't want people to misunderstand our relationship."
"our relationship?"
"I mean... work and life should be separated. It's better for us to keep a distance in the company." Han Lingxi stroked her bangs with a sour taste in her words, "I'm just a little assistant. You, a dignified director, come and go with me. Yes, colleagues who didn’t know thought I was flattering.”
"But……"
"I have something else to do, let's go first!" Han Lingxi didn't want Zhou Tingyu to ask again, so she interrupted her and pushed the door to leave. It was as if a balloon was stuffed in her chest and it was about to explode. Why is this lingering woman involved in everything? For me, it's fine to go back to the country, let me play with her, and I have to meet every day when I go to work?It's crazy.
The most important thing is that she won again this time. She is also 27 years old. She is an assistant who is not ranked next to the boss, but she is the creative director. How many positions is higher than her?
☆, people in the story
The new office is well-organized, the desktop is tidy, and the well-raised green radishes are placed in pots in the corner, which adds a little vitality to this meticulous office.Books and documents are placed in the bookcase behind him, all in black and white. On the glass door, there is a guide for finding objects written on a small label in beautiful and neat fonts. Presumably only girls can be so careful.
The decoration here is not much different from other offices, except that there are two more flower stands under the window sill according to my own preferences.
Zhou Tingyu loves flowers and plants, and loves to collect those distinctive art flowerpots. She will use the following days to fill up these empty wooden shelves little by little.
The view from the window is excellent, and you can see the appearance of most of the city when you look out. The high-rise buildings stand quietly in the sun, which is another kind of atmosphere compared with foreign countries.This is the land where she was born. She has been away for many years, and the changes can be imagined. She should have a sense of belonging like a bird returning to her nest, and she should also be proud of the development and progress of her hometown, but at this moment she feels a little alienated.
Everything has become different from when I was there.
Reported on the first day, according to the usual practice, Xiao Mo convened a meeting of the heads of various departments in the company to introduce Zhou Tingyu to everyone, and then there was a small meeting in the department, introducing himself and each other, so as to get acquainted with the people who will work with her in the future as soon as possible. partner.
Assistant Lili is a young girl who has just been working for two years. She has quick hands and feet and clear thinking. She has a good impression on Zhou Tingyu. Work efficiency depends not only on personal ability, but also on the helpers around her. A good helper will save her a lot of trouble.
A day's work is carried out in an orderly manner, and it is time to get off work before you know it.Zhou Tingyu packed up and went out, and saw Han Lingxi at the elevator entrance. This woman rushed into the elevator with a group of colleagues, leaving only the back of her head.
It's a coincidence that she actually works in the same company as her.This woman can be regarded as the first acquaintance I met when I came back to China. I met and chatted with her. She was still a schoolmate when I was a child. Her personality has always been unclear. I don’t know if she can be regarded as a friend?It's just her words and deeds that make Zhou Tingyu interesting.
Zhou Tingyu, who was not in a hurry to go home, retreated far enough to let others go downstairs first, and did not enter the elevator until the people in the company were almost gone.
When the elevator door on the first floor opened, just as his left foot stepped out, a colorful silk scarf slipped in front of his eyes and landed on his feet. Zhou Tingyu lowered his head, bent down to pick her up, and saw a pair of high heels when he looked up.
"This silk scarf is mine, thank you."
The strange woman stretched out her hand, with a grateful smile on the corner of her mouth.
"You're welcome."
Zhou Tingyu shook his head, straightened his waist and handed the silk scarf forward. When he held the silk scarf, the other party's fingertips lightly brushed the back of his hand.
It was just a stranger she met by chance, Zhou Tingyu didn't pay much attention to it, she glanced at the woman and continued to walk out.
When they got home, their parents had already prepared the meals. Lin Yuzhi urged Zhou Tingyu to wash his hands, put the rice into a bowl and asked her husband to serve it to the table.
Zhou Tingyu packed up and sat down in the side hall.
"You're tired after working all day." Zhou An put some food for Zhou Tingyu with a smile on his face, and said with concern: "Come on, daughter, eat more. How do you feel today?"
"Thank you Dad. Today is fine. The environment in the company is good. Also, I met Han Lingxi in the company. What a coincidence, she also works in that company. "
"Oh, really?" Lin Yuzhi was very pleasantly surprised, "It's great now, she just happens to be your companion, I'll tell Ran Ran later, let her take care of you!"
"Mom," Zhou Tingyu smiled, "We're going to work, not to play, we don't want to be with you, and I'm not a child, so I have to be taken care of by others. Don't bother them all the time."
Seeing the smile on her daughter's face, Lin Yuzhi and Zhou An exchanged winks, poured the boiled pork ribs and lotus root soup into a small bowl, and handed it to Zhou Tingyu. Two days, did I contact you?"
Zhou Ting stopped and said in a low voice, "Can I not mention him?"
Lin Yuzhi couldn't help it immediately, "No, let me tell you what's going on with the two of you? We need to ask for our consent when we talk, and don't need to talk about it when we divide? You two have been in love for so many years, let me ask What's wrong?"
"If you come home from get off work early, if you don't want to eat with me, but just want to ask me about it, then I have nothing to say." Zhou Tingyu changed his gentleness just now, and put down the bowls and chopsticks with a cold face, "Parents, I'll eat Alright, eat slowly."
"Hey, hey, you child!"
Zhou An and Lin Yuzhi looked at each other. They had raised their daughter for more than 20 years, and they had always been well-behaved and sensible. They thought they knew her character and way of doing things very well. Why did it seem like a different person when they came back this time?
"Look at you, I told you to take your time, why can't you hold back your temper," Zhou An complained to his wife, "It's doing well now, and I've made my daughter unhappy again."
"Then I'm also worried about her?" Lin Yuzhi's face was full of displeasure, "Xiaozheng is the same, he broke up with Ting Ting and didn't talk about it, and he didn't know how to call us to explain, did the two of them have an quarrel or did they really break up? "
"Oh, well, since my daughter doesn't want to talk about it, let's not mention it. Anyway, she is at home during this time, so you have more time to spend with her." Zhou An waved his hand, "The food is getting cold, so hurry up and eat. "
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Zhou Tingyu went upstairs and returned to the bedroom, locked the door and sat down at the desk.
The laptop on the desk was turned on, and the mailbox indicated that there was an unread email.She didn't intend to open it, but just stared at the screen with her chin in a daze for a while, closed the computer and got up to get a book from the bookshelf.
hum hum... hum hum...
There is a string of familiar numbers on the flashing screen of the mobile phone, which is a foreign number.Zhou Tingyu knew who was calling, she sat without moving, letting it vibrate on the table, bringing shallow water ripples from the herbal tea in the cup.
The voice lasted for a long time before returning to calm, and it rang again after a few seconds. It rang again and again, as if knowing that the owner of the phone really didn't intend to answer it, and the person on the other end finally gave up.
Zhou Tingyu turned off his phone, and his eyes fell on the photo frame at the corner of the table.
In the photo, she was standing under the big tree wearing a bachelor's suit and a neat suit. The afternoon sun cast mottled shadows on the grass through the branches, and the flowers behind her were in full bloom.The two stood shoulder to shoulder with bright smiles on their faces.
The closest playmate in her childhood memory has touched her many times unexpectedly, and also given her many unexpected surprises.Zhou Tingyu remembered that he secretly searched the garden of the grandmother next door for a flower he liked. He also remembered that when he was bullied, he carried a brick and chased the boy who was much taller than himself. Share candy from other girls yourself.
This brother next door, who played a big role in her life, has grown from a cheerful and lively boy to a gentle and elegant man. He just stayed by her side as a matter of course and became the second most important opposite sex besides her father. In the eyes of others , they have long been regarded as a match made in heaven.
Ting Yu, give me a chance to take care of you, I believe that there will be no second man in this world who is more suitable for you than me, and there will definitely be no second man who loves you more than me.
When being confessed, Zhou Tingyu was at a loss, unable to think of a reason to accept it, nor an excuse to refuse.Qi Zheng took her silence as tacit consent, and firmly held her slender hand in his palm.
So amidst this man's tenderness, she also gradually changed her silence into acquiescence. When it was hot, she prepared a bottle of water for him after sweating, and when it was cold, she prepared a sweater for him to keep out the cold, like all lovers in love. Men and women take care of each other so attentively.
At every lingering moment, she could always hear affectionate words from this elegant man.His generous palm gave her reliability, and his warm chest made her feel at ease. Zhou Tingyu really couldn't find any flaws in Qi Zheng.
But when faced with his handsome face and expectant eyes, she was always ashamed to say those three meaningful words. She couldn't express her emotions as boldly as Qi Zheng did. closeness produces repulsion.
She felt inexplicably afraid of the changes that had happened quietly to her. This kind of distress piled up in her heart day after day and she couldn't confide in it, but Qi Zheng always laughed and rubbed her hair and said, little girl, you haven't grown up yet, I will wait patiently for you, waiting for you to be my bride willingly.
If it wasn't for the sudden incident that day, she really thought that Qi Zheng would never lose his temper.
Touching her lips with her fingertips, Zhou Tingyu vaguely remembered the feeling that made her blood spurt and her heart beat faster. Apart from the strong sense of fear and panic, there was another feeling that she couldn't describe...
dong dong dong.
"Tingting, are you asleep?"
Her father's steady voice pulled Zhou Tingyu back to reality from the trance. She was stunned for two seconds, then got up and opened the door, "Dad."
Zhou An held a cup of hot milk, "Mind if I come in and have a sit?"
Zhou Tingyu shook his head and let go of his hands to make way.Zhou An followed her into the room and put the milk on the table, "Your mother warmed it up for you. Drink it later and sleep well. Ting Ting, I know...you have something on your mind, and you don't want to say it." , Dad doesn’t want to force you anymore, I will say it when you want to say it, but I hope you believe in Dad, as long as it is something you think is right, Dad will definitely stand by your side as firmly as before.”
Looking at his father's loving face, Zhou Tingyu felt warmth and bitterness in his heart.She nodded and said softly, "Thank you, Dad."
"Thank you, father and daughter?" Zhou An patted her on the shoulder, "Go to bed early, and you have to go to work tomorrow."
"Ah."
Zhou An walked out of the room and was about to go downstairs when his daughter stopped him suddenly. He turned around and asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"
"There is one thing... I hope you can forgive me." Zhou Tingyu hesitated, and told his father what he thought, "I will move out in a few days."
☆, it is best not to meet again
"Come, come, sister Lingxi, try the fish I cook."
The man in front of him, wearing an apron and gloves, carefully placed the bowl on the table.He warmly greeted Han Lingxi to move his chopsticks quickly, and the sweat on his forehead glistened under the light.
Xu Xin took out a tissue and wiped his sweat with a smile, "Look at you, cooking a meal is like fighting a war. Hurry up and sit down and eat."
"Don't worry, don't worry, there is still soup on the pot, I have to say hello, you guys eat first, ah."
"Hey, hey, Lao Guo!"
After calling twice and saying no, Xu Xin shook his head helplessly, and said to Han Lingxi: "Look, he is just such a person, he is stubborn, I heard that you are coming over, and he insists on cooking at home, how troublesome, Lingxi Xi, you must be hungry after waiting so long, let's eat first."
"I don't have any trouble, I just have to work hard for Brother Guo." Han Lingxi looked at Xu Xin with a smile, "Wait for him, I'm not hungry now."
Xu Xin didn't have time to talk to Han Lingxi, so her attention turned to her daughter.When she came over as a guest, Han Lingxi gave her a whole set of Barbie dolls as she wished, which did not make her daughter overjoyed. Now she picked up two mouthfuls of rice and saw that the dishes were not ready, so she ran over to change her dolls' clothes.
She bent down and had a good talk with her daughter. After coaxing for a while, the little girl agreed to eat first, and reluctantly took her mother's hand back to the dining table.
Han Lingxi looked at her amusedly, "Xing Xing, you have gained a lot of weight recently, tell auntie, what delicious food does mom usually make for you?"
"It wasn't mom who made it, it was new dad who made it!"
The little girl blinked, lying on the table and happily talking to Han Lingxi, "The new father can cook
"I said...you go slowly..."
Looking at the seemingly endless mountain road in the distance, Han Lingxi's legs kept shaking.
She was woken up by Zhou Tingyu's phone call at 07:30 in the morning. It was already nine o'clock. Out of bravado, she followed the woman all the way for an hour and a half. She was thirsty and didn't dare to drink too much water. to the toilet.
How can he have such a good physique when he looks weak and weak.
"The slope here is relatively steep, so you can't stop."
Hearing Han Lingxi's mosquito-like call, Zhou Tingyu turned his head sensitively, and stood still three meters away from her, "Otherwise you will be even more tired when you go up the mountain, and you haven't reached the mountainside yet."
"You, what did you say?"
Han Lingxi felt as if someone had ripped off her scalp. She wanted to ask Zhou Tingyu how long it would take to reach the top of the mountain. Now this woman said she hadn't reached the mountainside yet?The little physical strength left can't last that long at all, and if she continues walking endlessly, Han Lingxi doubts whether her two legs still have the ability to bend.
She beat her calf and began to complain: "What kind of barren mountains and wild mountains did you pick, there is not even a decent road!"
Zhou Tingyu looked blankly at the climbers who were still going up. This is not a "barren mountain and wild ridge". It is a forest park closest to the city. When she was a child, she often came here for morning jogs with her parents. Could it be that Han Lingxi Have you never been here?
But... It was the first time she saw someone climbing a mountain wearing high heels and sunglasses. Fortunately, she brought a spare pair of running shoes for Han Lingxi to change, otherwise it would be no wonder that her two pointed heels didn't poke her heels.
Probably to this woman, a place without shopping malls and beauty salons is considered a barren mountain.I have the spirit of shopping, but I don't have the stamina to climb mountains.
Obviously, the weight is all here...
She tightened the bulging schoolbag on her shoulders, looked down at Han Lingxi, who was holding on to a trekking pole, and stretched out her hand kindly. You can rest now, there are ovens for rent, and you can have a good meal at noon."
"Who, who said I can't walk anymore?"
Even though Han Lingxi was out of breath, she still categorically refused her help, she was unwilling to be underestimated by Zhou Tingyu.
"I just woke up too early in the morning, didn't get enough sleep, and I was sleepy!"
Zhou Tingyu was stunned, waking up at 07:30 is too early?In order to wait for the sunrise here, their family got up at four o'clock.
She pursed her lips to make way for Han Lingxi, with a faint smile in her eyes, watching the guy walk a long way on crutches, before trotting to follow.
After an unknown amount of time, Han Lingxi finally saw the flat ground above her head. She took a few strides up the stone steps, rushed over to find an empty chair in the open space, and sat down on it, unwilling to get up again.
Zhou Tingyu followed up unhurriedly, unloaded his schoolbag beside Han Lingxi, and said considerately: "Thank you for your hard work, you can rest here, I will go get the oven and charcoal, sir."
Han Lingxi was really exhausted, she waved her hand at Zhou Tingyu, took out the mineral water from her bag, raised her face and drank half a bottle first, and then used her hand as a fan to blow air on her flushed face.
The sunglasses had slipped from the bridge of her nose to the root of her nose. She looked around, took out a small mirror from the small bag she carried with her, and looked at her face. Fortunately, there were no acquaintances around, otherwise it would be a shame to have messy hair.
Zhou Tingyu had already put the oven in place, knocked the bamboo charcoal into small pieces and placed it inside, fearing that there would be a lot of smoke and dust that would smoke the exhausted climber, so she didn't bring the oven too close.
On the other side, Han Lingxi put her two sore legs on the stone table in front of her, and looked towards Zhou Tingyu while rubbing her legs. Although her side profile was not complete from this angle, she happened to be able to see the curves of her body at a glance.
Han Lingxi looked down from top to bottom, and finally fixed her gaze on Zhou Tingyu's waist.
How can someone have such a thin waist?
Zhou Tingyu was thin and thin when she was a child, and her body shape has not changed for so many years. The proportions look very comfortable. Don’t Americans like fried chicken legs and French fries? Does she keep it well, or does she belong to the kind that can’t get fat no matter how much she eats? people?
Measuring her waist, Han Lingxi accidentally picked up a small piece of fat on her lower abdomen. Recently, she has attended too many parties and unknowingly ate too much, and it grew on her body so quickly. Starting tomorrow, she has to control her food intake , otherwise she will really grow a small belly, how dare she show her waist in midsummer.
She looked at Zhou Tingyu from top to bottom again, and then looked at herself, the sourness just disappeared immediately, God is still fair, the most important thing for a woman is not her body shape, but her figure.
After the charcoal inside turned red and started to ignite small flames, Zhou Tingyu moved the oven to the stone table in front of Han Lingxi, spread the iron nets and set up the tableware, and then took out the clean ingredients from the backpack last night.
Han Lingxi looked at those big and small boxes in surprise. The fresh strawberries were packed in fresh-keeping boxes without stems, the cleaned vegetables were placed on the plate one by one, and the beef and chicken legs were also marinated with sauce in advance. She did not expect that Will be so well prepared for this picnic.
I was a little moved in my heart, but the words slipped out of my mouth were: "When did you make it, aren't these all for sale? Why do you bother?"
"In any place that can be regarded as a tourist attraction, the price of the goods sold must be much more expensive than outside, and the quantity is small, so it is not worthwhile." Zhou Tingyu was busy putting meat on iron skewers without looking up, "The most important thing is that it is not clean. It’s easy to spoil your stomach. If you’re hungry, can you eat some fruit first? I’ll be fine right away.”
"I can't tell, you're quite virtuous."
Han Lingxi put her legs aside, tilted her head and stared at Zhou Tingyu, as if she was talking to herself: "One thing is strange to me, how can a girl like you who is well educated and good at learning have no friends? You went to the United States later, so you should have had it before you went abroad."
"Yes, but it's not particularly close. Later, I was busy with my studies abroad, and I rarely contacted them. How dare I bother others as soon as I come back."
After saying these words, Han Lingxi should follow the teasing routine of "If you are ashamed to bother others, you are ashamed to trouble me", but Zhou Tingyu's hand movements stopped for two seconds, and her eyes didn't know where to look, which made her suddenly feel like this His expression was a little lonely and a little dazed, and his attention was distracted.
I have been carefully planning my life since I was a child, and I have been working hard towards the best goal. In the end, all my efforts are exchanged for enviable rewards. Does such a person still have things in life that need to be confused? ?
The chicken wings brushed with oil on the iron net were smoking, the color changed from white to golden, and the fragrance also changed from light to strong. Zhou Tingyu put the baked chicken wings on Han Lingxi's plate first, and then took out a bunch of mushrooms from the bag to fill the empty space .
"Thank you for coming out with me to relax today. In return, I will give you these delicacies first."
Han Lingxi captured those two words sensitively again, relax?Not out for a walk, but to relax, in a bad mood?Could it be because she broke up with Qi Zheng... Was she really dumped?
Thinking that this invisible opponent was also in such a mess, Han Lingxi was inexplicably excited. She pushed up her sunglasses to cover her secretly delighted eyes, leaned towards Zhou Tingyu, and said tentatively: "Hey, separation and reunion are inevitable between lovers. Don't be too overwhelmed, sad things like this will naturally fade away after a long time."
Zhou Tingyu didn't answer, but suddenly asked: "A beautiful girl like you must be pursued by many people, so, do you have someone you like?"
Unexpectedly, she asked such a question. Han Lingxi couldn't figure out what medicine Zhou Tingyu was selling in the gourd. Instead, she thought about it and asked herself if she could experience this feeling?
After hesitating for a while, Han Lingxi bit her chopsticks and said, "Yes, of course. When you break up for some reason, you will feel a little sad."
The truth is, she does feel sad at the moment of the breakup, but that negative emotion is always magically cured by a hot bath or a few new clothes, and by the time a new target appears, the little sadness of the loss of love has long been forgotten Where was blown by the wind.
Youth is perishable, and appearance is easy to grow old. Han Lingxi clearly understands how much risk it will take to blindly put all emotions into a relationship, so she never gives everything to the other party. The use of the lover's own conditions seems to be better than the cultivation of love. more fun.She doesn't think that this kind of rationality is not enough love, but an inherent good self-control. Only when she dominates in love can she get a real sense of security.
But Zhou Tingyu asked again: "What does it feel like to like someone?"
Han Lingxi was dumbfounded, feeling that Zhou Tingyu's question was really hypocritical. She and Qi Zheng's childhood sweetheart love lasted for 12 years, and how many flowers and red eyes she got, isn't it enough to think about what it feels like to like it?
"You have been talking for so long, don't you understand?"
Zhou Tingyu's expression was blank, with a little uncertainty, "Maybe everything is taken for granted, so I began to doubt myself later."
"Huh? Suspect what?"
"I will also be confused, what kind of feeling is liking, or even love," her emotions gradually disappeared into deep eyes, only a trace of exhaustion appeared in her voice, and then she answered, "You may... ...wouldn't understand."
After loving, pretending to be indifferent to discussing the person you once loved, even refusing to admit that you have given him your sincerity.Han Lingxi has seen this kind of person before, and even despised him before. Could it be that Zhou Tingyu found a reason to preemptively strike because of being dumped?
Hmph, it seems that no matter how good she is at work, she is just an ordinary little woman in life.
Peeking at Zhou Tingyu's bewildered side, Han Lingxi once again made a subjective conclusion for Zhou Tingyu in her heart.
☆, the new director
"Hey, did you know that the company recently had a new creative director come to report."
As soon as the words came out, the people who gathered around and chatted in low voices raised their heads in unison, and asked in a hurry: "Really? Who is it? Male or female?"
The person who started the topic replied excitedly: "Really, I heard the big boss talking to the second boss when I passed the conference room just now. This creative director seems to have come back from abroad. He is not very old. It seems... Thirty Left and right? You’ve been a creative director since you first came, maybe you have a backstage?”
"Returnees? So powerful, male or female?"
"Male?"
"I know, I know! Yesterday I heard from the secretary of the second boss, Xiao Wang, that she is a woman, a female doctor, and she is not married yet!"
"Haha, female doctor? If you're over 30, don't you have a boyfriend? That's really proud of the workplace and frustrated in love."
"No, I just met a colleague from the planning department and said she was a little girl..."
"...&...%...*(*)*"
Facts are often changed beyond recognition by repeated rumors. At present, several people are arguing endlessly, and they all feel that what they heard is correct.
Just as they were having a lively discussion, the door of the lounge opened, and seeing Han Lingxi walking in holding three cups, they immediately fell silent.
Just outside the door, I heard rustling voices inside. Why did they all shut up when I came in? Could it be that they were talking ill of me too secretly?
Han Lingxi glanced at everyone strangely, then turned to the cleaning table to wash the cups.
Several people exchanged winks, and Han Lingxi pursed her lips. Thinking about it, it wasn't a big secret to tell, and someone asked a good thing: "Hey, Xiao Han, I heard that the company has recruited a new creative director, do you know? "
Creative Director?
Han Lingxi stopped, there was a change in the upper management of the company, of course it was Xiao Mo's decision, but did you hear anything?
Colleague Xiao Li looked at the people around him, and answered the conversation with a smile, "Yes, she is a female doctor in her 30s who has returned from overseas. She seems to have a lot of background. She doesn't seem to be married yet?"
Han Lingxi heard the irony in these words, and said angrily: "This kind of private matter has nothing to do with the company. The company values her personal ability. If you are really curious, wait for the official notice, or wait for her It’s not too late for you to ask her yourself.”
Putting the cleaned cups into the tray and brewing a pot of hot tea, Han Lingxi carefully picked them up to keep her balance and walked out. After pushing the door closed with her feet, she did not leave, and stood to the side to listen to the movement inside.
"Look at her like that, so arrogant, who does she think she is! . . . "
Han Lingxi narrowed her eyes and snorted coldly. In the workplace, there are too many people who are obedient and obedient. This little Li usually pretends to be very enthusiastic in front of her like a good sister, but secretly tells others that she is arrogant and coquettish, and she is courteous for nothing. Even if she was a thief, she knew that she would not have any good intentions. If she hadn't worked in the same company, she would have embarrassed her on the spot.
It was already two weeks ago that I climbed the mountain with Zhou Tingyu. Maybe I realized that I didn't like her. During this period, the two didn't see each other again, and only occasionally sent a polite greeting text message.The task is completed, it is best not to see each other from now on, Han Lingxi is in a good mood for no reason.
Female doctor, in her 30s, without a boyfriend, listening to these keywords, you know that she will soon become the topic of those gossip windows again.Chinese people are used to coercing women with age, linking age with marriage, and always want to use their own attitude towards life to kidnap other people's way of thinking.
Han Lingxi's prejudice was only aimed at Zhou Tingyu, and she was not too curious about this strange director. To be honest, she was also a "leftover" in the mouths of those middle-aged women. .In a brand-new world and an open society, everyone has the right to pursue a free life, so why should women not?Self-knowledge of whether one is warm or cold, happiness varies in different ways, and it is too boring to always use the old and pedantic as the moral standard.
Bring the tea to Xiao Mo's office, he is receiving two guests.Han Lingxi smiled and said hello to the two, took two steps back and closed the door, and turned to see a familiar face.
"Sister Xin, are you back?"
The woman is Xiao Mo's secretary and special assistant. She can be called the confidant of the big boss. Her real name is Xu Xin. All calm and calm.
Xu Xin has been with Xiao Mo since the establishment of the company. She has strong working ability and is a good person, but her life is not very good. Her husband, who has been with him since high school until he entered the marriage hall, is lucky to buy a lottery ticket. After winning tens of millions of dollars, he immediately abandoned his poor wife and took her lover away, leaving her alone to take care of her young daughter.
Simply God is not unfeeling to this single mother, let her meet a second man in her lifetime, a small businessman who also experienced a failed marriage, maybe a hurt heart knows how to cherish the people around him, he His sincerity and tenderness finally moved his lover. The two got married last week and spent seven romantic days in the Maldives.
"I came back yesterday. Mr. Xiao said that you are sick, but you are already cured? I plan to visit you today."
"Well, hehe, the little cold is getting better quickly."
Han Lingxi smiled and played sloppy eyes. She didn't have a cold and a fever. In fact, she went out to play with Du Yi until the early morning after the weekend. She overslept and woke up at eleven o'clock the next day. The calls are all Xiao Mo's.At that time, my head was dizzy and my eyes were dazed, thinking that I was late anyway, so I simply lied to the leader, saying that I had a fever and became unconscious.
Xiao Mo is also really a good boss. He thought that Han Lingxi was tired from hard work during Xu Xin's absence, so he specially granted her an extra day of sick leave after asking for her health.
"Hey, I heard that the company has a new creative director?"
"Yes, I'm looking for you just for this matter." Xu Xin pulled her aside, "Director Zhou will come to report today, you can go downstairs with me to pick her up, I've packed up her office, just go straight Just take her there."
"Have you cleaned up? I'm sorry, sister Xin, I asked you to help me with what I should do."
"Why are you being polite to me? When I go on a trip with my husband, don't I leave all the work to you?" Xu Xin smiled lightly and patted her on the shoulder, "Lingxi, keep working hard. Mr. Xiao appreciates you very much. My position will probably be handed over to you."
Han Lingxi was stunned, "What? Sister Xin, what do you mean?"
"We'll talk about this later, let's pick up Director Zhou first."
The business is important, Han Lingxi can only wait for a moment to see that she is smiling from the beginning to the end, it should not be the company's problem.
The two walked to the elevator entrance one after the other. Just as Xu Xin pressed the button, the elevator door opened by itself.
"Director Zhou, why did you come up by yourself?"
That arrives so fast?Hearing Xu Xin's title, Han Lingxi straightened her posture immediately, ready to say hello to her new boss, but when she saw that face over Xu Xin's shoulder, a bright smile broke on her face.
Zhou Tingyu? !
Zhou Tingyu was also surprised to see Han Lingxi, "Hey, Ling——"
Before the other party could pronounce her name, Han Lingxi stepped forward and held her hand, "Hello, leader! Welcome to the leader! My name is Han Lingxi, and I am Mr. Xiao's office assistant. This is Xu Xin, Mr. Xiao's secretary and special assistant."
Although Zhou Tingyu couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Han Lingxi sold in the gourd, he obediently cooperated and replied politely: "Hello... I know about Secretary Xu. I saw her when I came here the day before yesterday."
"Since you are here, let me take you to visit the office."
Han Lingxi pushed Xu Xin to let her go to work, and pulled Zhou Tingyu away.Xu Xin looked at the backs of the two of them strangely, why is this girl in a hurry?When they met for the first time, they held hands. If it wasn't for the self-introduction just now, she would have thought that the two of them knew each other.
Turning east and west to find the office, Zhou Tingyu heard the sound of the lock, turned around and was pressed against the wall.
Han Lingxi's fierce face was close at hand, "Why do you come to work here? Did my mother tell you that I work in Qisi?!"
What about a 30-year-old returnee female doctor? Until Xu Xin said that the new director's surname was Zhou, Han Lingxi didn't think about Zhou Tingyu, and she didn't have any psychological preparations at all.
With Zhou Tingyu's conditions, he could find a job in a company with better qualifications. How could he have chosen his own place, or as his boss? !Did she do it on purpose?
"No, I didn't know there would be such a coincidence," Zhou Tingyu said disapprovingly, "I submitted a few resumes online, and I received an interview notice from Qisi yesterday. Mo and my cousin's father's classmate are good friends, so I will stay and help out first."
What kind of oblique relationship is this? Han Lingxi was dizzy for a while, "Even if we know each other, you are too uninitiated. If he asks you to stay, you will stay?"
"Anyway, I haven't considered my short-term plan clearly, so let's do it first, and the company's treatment is not bad."
Zhou Tingyu didn't understand what Han Lingxi cared about. The woman pressed her shoulder with one hand, and propped herself up against the wall with the other, exerting most of her weight, her chest almost stuck to her.
With the other party's hot breath in his ear, Zhou Tingyu turned his face uncomfortably, "You...do you want to keep talking to me like this?"
Only then did Han Lingxi give her back her freedom, with her arms crossed and her chest in distress.
"Speaking of which, why did you pretend that you didn't know me in front of Secretary Xu just now?"
"Oh, I, I just don't want people to misunderstand our relationship."
"our relationship?"
"I mean... work and life should be separated. It's better for us to keep a distance in the company." Han Lingxi stroked her bangs with a sour taste in her words, "I'm just a little assistant. You, a dignified director, come and go with me. Yes, colleagues who didn’t know thought I was flattering.”
"But……"
"I have something else to do, let's go first!" Han Lingxi didn't want Zhou Tingyu to ask again, so she interrupted her and pushed the door to leave. It was as if a balloon was stuffed in her chest and it was about to explode. Why is this lingering woman involved in everything? For me, it's fine to go back to the country, let me play with her, and I have to meet every day when I go to work?It's crazy.
The most important thing is that she won again this time. She is also 27 years old. She is an assistant who is not ranked next to the boss, but she is the creative director. How many positions is higher than her?
☆, people in the story
The new office is well-organized, the desktop is tidy, and the well-raised green radishes are placed in pots in the corner, which adds a little vitality to this meticulous office.Books and documents are placed in the bookcase behind him, all in black and white. On the glass door, there is a guide for finding objects written on a small label in beautiful and neat fonts. Presumably only girls can be so careful.
The decoration here is not much different from other offices, except that there are two more flower stands under the window sill according to my own preferences.
Zhou Tingyu loves flowers and plants, and loves to collect those distinctive art flowerpots. She will use the following days to fill up these empty wooden shelves little by little.
The view from the window is excellent, and you can see the appearance of most of the city when you look out. The high-rise buildings stand quietly in the sun, which is another kind of atmosphere compared with foreign countries.This is the land where she was born. She has been away for many years, and the changes can be imagined. She should have a sense of belonging like a bird returning to her nest, and she should also be proud of the development and progress of her hometown, but at this moment she feels a little alienated.
Everything has become different from when I was there.
Reported on the first day, according to the usual practice, Xiao Mo convened a meeting of the heads of various departments in the company to introduce Zhou Tingyu to everyone, and then there was a small meeting in the department, introducing himself and each other, so as to get acquainted with the people who will work with her in the future as soon as possible. partner.
Assistant Lili is a young girl who has just been working for two years. She has quick hands and feet and clear thinking. She has a good impression on Zhou Tingyu. Work efficiency depends not only on personal ability, but also on the helpers around her. A good helper will save her a lot of trouble.
A day's work is carried out in an orderly manner, and it is time to get off work before you know it.Zhou Tingyu packed up and went out, and saw Han Lingxi at the elevator entrance. This woman rushed into the elevator with a group of colleagues, leaving only the back of her head.
It's a coincidence that she actually works in the same company as her.This woman can be regarded as the first acquaintance I met when I came back to China. I met and chatted with her. She was still a schoolmate when I was a child. Her personality has always been unclear. I don’t know if she can be regarded as a friend?It's just her words and deeds that make Zhou Tingyu interesting.
Zhou Tingyu, who was not in a hurry to go home, retreated far enough to let others go downstairs first, and did not enter the elevator until the people in the company were almost gone.
When the elevator door on the first floor opened, just as his left foot stepped out, a colorful silk scarf slipped in front of his eyes and landed on his feet. Zhou Tingyu lowered his head, bent down to pick her up, and saw a pair of high heels when he looked up.
"This silk scarf is mine, thank you."
The strange woman stretched out her hand, with a grateful smile on the corner of her mouth.
"You're welcome."
Zhou Tingyu shook his head, straightened his waist and handed the silk scarf forward. When he held the silk scarf, the other party's fingertips lightly brushed the back of his hand.
It was just a stranger she met by chance, Zhou Tingyu didn't pay much attention to it, she glanced at the woman and continued to walk out.
When they got home, their parents had already prepared the meals. Lin Yuzhi urged Zhou Tingyu to wash his hands, put the rice into a bowl and asked her husband to serve it to the table.
Zhou Tingyu packed up and sat down in the side hall.
"You're tired after working all day." Zhou An put some food for Zhou Tingyu with a smile on his face, and said with concern: "Come on, daughter, eat more. How do you feel today?"
"Thank you Dad. Today is fine. The environment in the company is good. Also, I met Han Lingxi in the company. What a coincidence, she also works in that company. "
"Oh, really?" Lin Yuzhi was very pleasantly surprised, "It's great now, she just happens to be your companion, I'll tell Ran Ran later, let her take care of you!"
"Mom," Zhou Tingyu smiled, "We're going to work, not to play, we don't want to be with you, and I'm not a child, so I have to be taken care of by others. Don't bother them all the time."
Seeing the smile on her daughter's face, Lin Yuzhi and Zhou An exchanged winks, poured the boiled pork ribs and lotus root soup into a small bowl, and handed it to Zhou Tingyu. Two days, did I contact you?"
Zhou Ting stopped and said in a low voice, "Can I not mention him?"
Lin Yuzhi couldn't help it immediately, "No, let me tell you what's going on with the two of you? We need to ask for our consent when we talk, and don't need to talk about it when we divide? You two have been in love for so many years, let me ask What's wrong?"
"If you come home from get off work early, if you don't want to eat with me, but just want to ask me about it, then I have nothing to say." Zhou Tingyu changed his gentleness just now, and put down the bowls and chopsticks with a cold face, "Parents, I'll eat Alright, eat slowly."
"Hey, hey, you child!"
Zhou An and Lin Yuzhi looked at each other. They had raised their daughter for more than 20 years, and they had always been well-behaved and sensible. They thought they knew her character and way of doing things very well. Why did it seem like a different person when they came back this time?
"Look at you, I told you to take your time, why can't you hold back your temper," Zhou An complained to his wife, "It's doing well now, and I've made my daughter unhappy again."
"Then I'm also worried about her?" Lin Yuzhi's face was full of displeasure, "Xiaozheng is the same, he broke up with Ting Ting and didn't talk about it, and he didn't know how to call us to explain, did the two of them have an quarrel or did they really break up? "
"Oh, well, since my daughter doesn't want to talk about it, let's not mention it. Anyway, she is at home during this time, so you have more time to spend with her." Zhou An waved his hand, "The food is getting cold, so hurry up and eat. "
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Zhou Tingyu went upstairs and returned to the bedroom, locked the door and sat down at the desk.
The laptop on the desk was turned on, and the mailbox indicated that there was an unread email.She didn't intend to open it, but just stared at the screen with her chin in a daze for a while, closed the computer and got up to get a book from the bookshelf.
hum hum... hum hum...
There is a string of familiar numbers on the flashing screen of the mobile phone, which is a foreign number.Zhou Tingyu knew who was calling, she sat without moving, letting it vibrate on the table, bringing shallow water ripples from the herbal tea in the cup.
The voice lasted for a long time before returning to calm, and it rang again after a few seconds. It rang again and again, as if knowing that the owner of the phone really didn't intend to answer it, and the person on the other end finally gave up.
Zhou Tingyu turned off his phone, and his eyes fell on the photo frame at the corner of the table.
In the photo, she was standing under the big tree wearing a bachelor's suit and a neat suit. The afternoon sun cast mottled shadows on the grass through the branches, and the flowers behind her were in full bloom.The two stood shoulder to shoulder with bright smiles on their faces.
The closest playmate in her childhood memory has touched her many times unexpectedly, and also given her many unexpected surprises.Zhou Tingyu remembered that he secretly searched the garden of the grandmother next door for a flower he liked. He also remembered that when he was bullied, he carried a brick and chased the boy who was much taller than himself. Share candy from other girls yourself.
This brother next door, who played a big role in her life, has grown from a cheerful and lively boy to a gentle and elegant man. He just stayed by her side as a matter of course and became the second most important opposite sex besides her father. In the eyes of others , they have long been regarded as a match made in heaven.
Ting Yu, give me a chance to take care of you, I believe that there will be no second man in this world who is more suitable for you than me, and there will definitely be no second man who loves you more than me.
When being confessed, Zhou Tingyu was at a loss, unable to think of a reason to accept it, nor an excuse to refuse.Qi Zheng took her silence as tacit consent, and firmly held her slender hand in his palm.
So amidst this man's tenderness, she also gradually changed her silence into acquiescence. When it was hot, she prepared a bottle of water for him after sweating, and when it was cold, she prepared a sweater for him to keep out the cold, like all lovers in love. Men and women take care of each other so attentively.
At every lingering moment, she could always hear affectionate words from this elegant man.His generous palm gave her reliability, and his warm chest made her feel at ease. Zhou Tingyu really couldn't find any flaws in Qi Zheng.
But when faced with his handsome face and expectant eyes, she was always ashamed to say those three meaningful words. She couldn't express her emotions as boldly as Qi Zheng did. closeness produces repulsion.
She felt inexplicably afraid of the changes that had happened quietly to her. This kind of distress piled up in her heart day after day and she couldn't confide in it, but Qi Zheng always laughed and rubbed her hair and said, little girl, you haven't grown up yet, I will wait patiently for you, waiting for you to be my bride willingly.
If it wasn't for the sudden incident that day, she really thought that Qi Zheng would never lose his temper.
Touching her lips with her fingertips, Zhou Tingyu vaguely remembered the feeling that made her blood spurt and her heart beat faster. Apart from the strong sense of fear and panic, there was another feeling that she couldn't describe...
dong dong dong.
"Tingting, are you asleep?"
Her father's steady voice pulled Zhou Tingyu back to reality from the trance. She was stunned for two seconds, then got up and opened the door, "Dad."
Zhou An held a cup of hot milk, "Mind if I come in and have a sit?"
Zhou Tingyu shook his head and let go of his hands to make way.Zhou An followed her into the room and put the milk on the table, "Your mother warmed it up for you. Drink it later and sleep well. Ting Ting, I know...you have something on your mind, and you don't want to say it." , Dad doesn’t want to force you anymore, I will say it when you want to say it, but I hope you believe in Dad, as long as it is something you think is right, Dad will definitely stand by your side as firmly as before.”
Looking at his father's loving face, Zhou Tingyu felt warmth and bitterness in his heart.She nodded and said softly, "Thank you, Dad."
"Thank you, father and daughter?" Zhou An patted her on the shoulder, "Go to bed early, and you have to go to work tomorrow."
"Ah."
Zhou An walked out of the room and was about to go downstairs when his daughter stopped him suddenly. He turned around and asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"
"There is one thing... I hope you can forgive me." Zhou Tingyu hesitated, and told his father what he thought, "I will move out in a few days."
☆, it is best not to meet again
"Come, come, sister Lingxi, try the fish I cook."
The man in front of him, wearing an apron and gloves, carefully placed the bowl on the table.He warmly greeted Han Lingxi to move his chopsticks quickly, and the sweat on his forehead glistened under the light.
Xu Xin took out a tissue and wiped his sweat with a smile, "Look at you, cooking a meal is like fighting a war. Hurry up and sit down and eat."
"Don't worry, don't worry, there is still soup on the pot, I have to say hello, you guys eat first, ah."
"Hey, hey, Lao Guo!"
After calling twice and saying no, Xu Xin shook his head helplessly, and said to Han Lingxi: "Look, he is just such a person, he is stubborn, I heard that you are coming over, and he insists on cooking at home, how troublesome, Lingxi Xi, you must be hungry after waiting so long, let's eat first."
"I don't have any trouble, I just have to work hard for Brother Guo." Han Lingxi looked at Xu Xin with a smile, "Wait for him, I'm not hungry now."
Xu Xin didn't have time to talk to Han Lingxi, so her attention turned to her daughter.When she came over as a guest, Han Lingxi gave her a whole set of Barbie dolls as she wished, which did not make her daughter overjoyed. Now she picked up two mouthfuls of rice and saw that the dishes were not ready, so she ran over to change her dolls' clothes.
She bent down and had a good talk with her daughter. After coaxing for a while, the little girl agreed to eat first, and reluctantly took her mother's hand back to the dining table.
Han Lingxi looked at her amusedly, "Xing Xing, you have gained a lot of weight recently, tell auntie, what delicious food does mom usually make for you?"
"It wasn't mom who made it, it was new dad who made it!"
The little girl blinked, lying on the table and happily talking to Han Lingxi, "The new father can cook
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