Xie Yunzhi was listlessly nestling on her sofa, holding the phone in her hand, her eyes were red.The clothes that were originally planned to be washed are still accumulated in the box, and the box has not been touched since it was thrown at the door.It was 11 o'clock in the evening, and after several hours, Xie Yunzhi just forced herself to take a shower, without even blowing her hair, and just sat on the sofa doing ideological struggle alone.The drowsiness accumulated due to fatigue a few hours ago has dissipated to nowhere at the moment. She is just like an abandoned puppy, nestling in a corner by herself, aggrieved.

I don't know how many times I glanced at the phone, but there was still no news. The annoying Fan Cheng really just ignored her like this.

But... Isn't she the one who drove her away?

She lost her temper with her again. She didn't know good or bad, didn't understand the general situation, didn't know how to understand, and simply didn't know what to say... She repeatedly criticized herself, and became more and more frustrated.

Ah... Xie Yunzhi, what are you doing?Fan Cheng told you all the things with good intentions, why did you want to be so jealous and drive her away for no reason.

Is she... angry?So ignore yourself?

Xie Yunzhi panicked.Out of panic, she clicked on the chat interface between WeChat and Fan Cheng, and typed a few words "A Cheng, I'm sorry, I" in the dialog box, but her hand stopped, and then deleted the words. go.She has repeated this action for the third time tonight.

She finally gave up struggling, dropped her mobile phone on the coffee table, rushed into the bedroom, fell into the bed, buried herself with the quilt, and became an ostrich.

……

At 1 a.m. on January 15, Fan Cheng sorted out some manuscript materials and related publishing agreements about "Fence" at home, and went out with her computer bag on her back.

Today is sunny and warm, but the temperature is still low and cold, and the breath is foggy.

She got into the car, first sent a text to Xie Yunzhi, and then started the car and drove towards the CCTV.

[Yunzhi, I'm leaving now, I'll record a video later, and I'll record the whole process of talking with her. 】

I thought this message would not get a reply, but I didn't expect Xie Yunzhi to reply her very quickly this time:

【No, this is an invasion of someone's privacy, don't do it, I don't have the desire to pry.I trust your Cheng, talk to her carefully, don't think too much. 】

Fan Cheng's heart immediately widened, and besides being moved, he really felt sorry for Xie Yunzhi.Fan Cheng knew that she was feeling bad, but out of reason, Xie Yunzhi did what she thought was right. She is such a kind girl.In fact, she can lose her temper and act like a baby to herself, and Fan Cheng will tolerate it.

I really want to hug her and kiss her...Because Xie Yunzhi drove away yesterday, Fan Cheng's Xie Yunzhi's energy was insufficient, and now he is in a state of extreme hunger and thirst.The urge to drive to Xie Yun's house suddenly came up in her heart, but in the end reason stopped her.

Fan Cheng arrived near Starbucks around 11:15, and by the time she found a parking space to park her car and walked to the door of Starbucks, it was already past 11:20.

She opened the door and looked around the store first. During this time period, Starbucks was not crowded with many people. There were a few scattered people in the store, either working on their laptops or chatting in low voices.There was music playing in the store, and it seemed quite quiet.Because it is approaching lunchtime on weekdays, most people have to go to serious restaurants to eat.Although Starbucks also provides food, it is not the lunch that Chinese people are used to eating.

Fan Cheng guessed that Wan Jing decided on this location because she was too busy with work, and it was really hard for her to make time.Fan Cheng knows the work rhythm of CCTV. The lunch break is a golden time that can be squeezed out. Generally, it is good to have half an hour to eat.Starbucks, on the other hand, has less traffic at this time of weekdays, so it is relatively convenient for the two to meet in private.And at this point in time, I'm afraid the two of them can only make a long story short and won't have time to reminisce about the old days. Fan Cheng estimates that it will be over in a quarter of an hour, and Wan Jing will have to hurry to eat afterwards.

Fan Cheng chose a location in the corner of the store, not by the floor-to-ceiling windows, so it was relatively secluded.After sitting down, she took off her backpack and took out her mobile phone.

She didn't have Wan Jing's phone number. Looking at the situation in the store, Wan Jing probably hasn't arrived yet, so she can only wait.While waiting, Fan Cheng played with his mobile phone for a while, but Xie Yunzhi didn't send her any new messages. Fan Cheng took a photo of the store and sent it to Xie Yunzhi, but Xie Yunzhi didn't reply.Bored, Fan Cheng began to observe the customers sitting in the store habitually.Two men with laptops and pads, who looked like they were from the financial industry, wore suits and ties.The two women sat opposite each other, they should be best friends who went out to hang out, and they probably belonged to the type of people who have money and leisure.An old woman brought a little grandson, and the little grandson was obediently eating ice cream on the edge of the table. The old woman didn't order anything, only a plastic cup she brought in front of her, filled with some boiled water.Then, there was a single woman sitting in another corner of the store opposite Fan Cheng, wearing a baseball cap and a mask, wrapped in scarves, and wearing a slightly bloated black suit. The down jacket is tightly wrapped from head to toe.But the dress didn't fit well, it was baggy, and she should be very thin herself.Wearing such ill-fitting clothes, is it because I am too lazy to return the goods after shopping online or what is the matter?

What a weird person, Fan Cheng looked at her a few more times, and felt a strange feeling in his heart.

At this moment, the store door was pushed open, and a tall woman walked in.She was wearing a thick woolen long coat with a whole set of light silver-gray professional suit inside, and a pair of three to four centimeter black high-heeled shoes.She has black and smooth mid-length hair with neatly trimmed ends, the hair on the right side is pinned behind the ear, and the bangs on the left side are slightly long, covering the side face.When she entered the door, due to the wind blowing, her hair was slightly messed up, she smoothed it out with her hands, and then took off the sunglasses she was wearing.The beautiful face underneath was revealed.

She has a pair of peach blossom eyes that don't match her personality, but because of this, she is full of charm. Her fine-leaved willow eyebrows are curved, and her beautiful eyes look forward, which is very easy to attract people's hearts.Under the straight bridge of the nose, there is a delicate sandalwood mouth, the red lips are slightly parted, and a slight smile emerges.Her skin is fair, smooth and delicate like pure white milk under the winter sun.

The woman took two steps into the store, looked around, and saw Fan Cheng.With a bright smile on her face, she walked towards Fan Cheng with elegant and swift steps.

This is the first time Fan Cheng sees Wan Jing again after eight years. He thought that when he saw him again, his heart would be somewhat emotional, but he didn't expect that at this moment, he was unexpectedly calm.She also smiled politely at Wan Jing, stood up in a gentlemanly manner, and greeted her as she came over.

"Fan Cheng... Long time no see." She stood still in front of Fan Cheng, her smile became softer, and the light of nostalgia appeared in her eyes.Her voice is still melodious and moving, quite different from the timbre heard through the recording equipment, clear and intellectual yet somewhat sweet, soft and sticky, more mature and calm than eight years ago.

"Long time no see." Fan Cheng replied, and immediately invited her to take a seat.

"You seem to have... changed a lot." Wan Jing smiled as she watched her pull out a chair for him in a gentlemanly manner, and sat down politely.

"It's been so long, of course it has to change. It's not a good thing to stay the same." Fan Cheng said, and she sat down while talking.

"Hehe, you're right." Wan Jing agreed with a smile.

"Have you eaten yet?" Like the beginning of all Chinese greetings, Wan Jing asked such an eternal question.At the same time, she put the handbag on the table and took off the leather gloves she was wearing.Fan Cheng saw the tail ring on the little finger of her left hand, his eyes were slightly focused.

"not yet."

"Then I'll treat you to dinner later. I asked Taili to ask for half a day off. I originally wanted to invite you to the restaurant directly, but... I'm not sure what you like to eat now, so I decided to meet you first." Besides." Wan Jing said, and then deliberately stabbed Fan Cheng, "Besides, I want your contact information but can't find it, so you probably won't take the initiative to contact me."

This was a bit unexpected for Fan Cheng, she thought this conversation would be short and business-like, but obviously Wan Jing didn't intend that.

"Uh..." Fan Cheng hesitated to speak, she didn't know whether she should refuse, it was really a difficult choice.

"Why? Inconvenient?" Wan Jing saw that she was a little embarrassed.

"No, but I think I should be the one who invited you to dinner. You translated "Fence", I really...unexpectedly." Fan Cheng turned around and said.

"Pfft..." Wan Jing smiled, "Okay, then treat me to dinner. I want to eat... the Japanese food from Dongdan."

"You are here to kill me." Fan Cheng couldn't help complaining.This Japanese restaurant has been open in Dongdan for a long time. They went there twice when they were students, and they are really not very friendly to wallets.But that store has a special meaning to Fan Cheng and Wan Jing, it is the commemorative place of their first kiss.

Ever since Wan Jing entered the door, she has been flirting with her intentionally or unintentionally.Fan Cheng had already sensed it, she was a little uncomfortable, and decided to advance the topic.

"Why did you suddenly think of translating "Fences"?"

"Just... idle is idle, pass the time." Wan Jing's answer was too casual, which made Fan Cheng untrustworthy.

"Are you still free?" Fan Cheng raised his eyebrows.

"Hehe, I'm free. My talk show is now a weekly broadcast. I only record once a week. There is no pressure. The station didn't give me more work. Apart from acting as a translator or being caught by the international station, I'm really free."

It sounded like he wasn't idle at all, Fan Cheng complained secretly in his heart.

"Of course, the main reason is your "Fence", which I really like. This book has a tendency to develop into serious literature, not just a suspense book. I think it is necessary for readers all over the world to can share this work." Wan Jing restrained his smile and said seriously.

"...Thank you." Fan Cheng muttered for a moment, then muffled.

Wan Jing looked at her with raised eyebrows, and said after a while, "Why do I feel that you are a bit reluctant to see me today?"

"No, nothing." Fan Cheng shook his head and added in his heart: Yes.

"Afan, I... recently saw some news about you..." Wan Jing suddenly started calling Fan Cheng by his nickname, which was what Wan Jing called Fan Cheng when they were in love.Now that this title came to his ears, Fan Cheng couldn't help but be agitated.

"Are you and Xie Yunzhi in love?" Wan Jing asked this question straightforwardly.

Fan Cheng didn't answer in a hurry, looked around, and his eyes fell on Wan Jing's handbag on the table again, and after a while, his eyes moved back to Wan Jing's face, looked into her eyes and said:

"Yes, I'm with Xie Yunzhi."

Fan Cheng clearly saw that Wan Jing frowned slightly, and a shadow flashed in his eyes.But she quickly adjusted, raised a smile and said:

"Then congratulations to you."

"Thank you." Fan Cheng said calmly.

"No wonder you are reluctant, so it's inconvenient to have a family." Wan Jing laughed.

Fan Cheng cleared his throat in embarrassment.

"Does she know about our meeting?" Wan Jing asked again.

Fan Cheng nodded.

"Yes, you will definitely do it." Wan Jing lowered his head, as if he was confirming something repeatedly.

The two were silent for a moment, Wan Jing said:

"Then, I'm too embarrassed to ask you to invite me to dinner. In order to avoid suspicion, let's talk about business."

"No, I will definitely treat you to dinner. After all, you have done me a big favor, and I have to repay this favor." Fan Cheng said.

"Returning the favor..." Wan Jing sighed, seemingly hesitant to speak, and finally said nothing.Fan Cheng heard a hint of displeasure from her exclamation, obviously she didn't like Fan Cheng's idea of ​​"returning favors" to her.

Fan Cheng pretended that he didn't hear anything, didn't feel anything, and "ruthlessly" took out the information from the bag, spread it on the table, and began to discuss business with Wan Jing.Wan Jing also quickly switched to working mode, and began to discuss seriously with Fan Cheng.

Little did he know that Wan Jing's hands under the table were slowly clenched tightly.

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