He pinched her chin with his fingers and lifted it up, looking directly into hers with his deep eyes. Her body trembled uncontrollably, betraying her inner nervousness.
He had never looked at him with such unfathomable eyes before, so tenderly that he could almost shed tears.
But now.
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Her heart contracted painfully.
I don’t want to be like a stranger to him, and I don’t want to be like him.
However, she couldn't change this situation, she could only endure the different him.
The two of them were very close, and he stared at her as if he wanted to see through her, completely ignoring the sight of so many reporters.
She could no longer hear what the crowd was talking about, and her head was completely blank.
He smiled. In the past, she would have felt warmer than the sun.
But now it is colder than ice.
"Your face is very pale, really like a zombie. Our company's new drink not only tastes sweet, but also helps to promote blood circulation and nourish the skin. You can try it." He smiled and said in a sincere voice.
When everyone heard what he said, they all made sounds of enlightenment.
That is to say, how could the CEO of a big group be inextricably related to a small reporter?
It turns out that President Ling used examples to verify the group's newly launched products.
"Go get me new products." Without waiting for Shui Xi's consent, he said to the staff standing aside.
The staff hurriedly went to get drinks.
In less than a minute, the clerk brought a bottle of drink inside.
Shui Xi was extremely nervous at the moment. She just glanced at the drink, not in the mood to see clearly. She only saw that the liquid inside was very clear.
He opened the lid and handed it to her: "Drink it. It may not have any effect right away, but it will definitely taste good."
Shui Xi pretended to be calm and took the drink. Under his compelling gaze, she took a few sips and handed it back to him.
"Wow, this newly launched drink actually has the function of beautifying skin. It's so amazing." A reporter looked at the rosy-faced Shui Xi and shouted.
"Yes, yes, it is indeed a drink developed and produced by Chenchen Group. It is not only delicious but also practical. No wonder the sales volume of drinks ranks first in the country every year." Some reporters echoed.
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Suddenly, the scene was filled with commotion, all of which were filled with wonderful praises about the newly launched drinks.
"Can you take your feet off?" Shui Xi said in a low voice.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do it." He pulled back his feet. Although he said sorry, there was no trace of guilt on his face.
Shui Xi felt dejected that he would use her to promote new drinks.
She lost even the last person she cared about.
Just when she was looking at him sadly, her eyes were empty, the high collar was pulled off by him, and immediately, the hickeys and scratches all over her neck were exposed to everyone's sight.
Tears suddenly filled her eyes. She had the feeling of being stripped of her clothes and being admired by everyone. She was so humiliated that she could no longer face him. She wanted to leave, but he held her hand tightly.
If Ling Muze hurt her, she could scold him or even slap him harshly.
But she couldn't say a word to him.
Because, he would treat her like this now because she hurt him too deeply.
If you treat someone sincerely, but that person shakes his head without mercy and leaves in the most decisive way, no one can stand it.
She deserves to bear his revenge and his humiliation without any resistance.
However, her heart ached tremendously, and he would not know her helplessness and pain.
Her mind was completely empty, and she had no idea what to do. She could only hear the sound of gasping air around her.
The camera snapped at her, hating the dazzling light. She raised her hand to cover her cheek, but he pulled it down forcefully, exposing her panicked look to everyone's sight.
Facing his cold eyes, she looked at him with a hint of pleading.
But he will no longer be as soft-hearted to her as he used to be. As long as she gives her a gentle look, he will feel extremely distressed.
I saw him facing everyone with a third of the drink left in his hand, smiling brightly and warmly: "This newly launched drink also has a function, which is to have a cooling feeling when poured on the wound, and when combined with wound medicine,
It will heal faster."
After saying that, he poured the drink in his hand towards her neck.
The liquid kept sliding down her neck and flowing through her skin, chilling her heart.
Flashes of light flashed at her, but she stood there like a lifeless rag doll, staring blankly at him who was smiling brightly.
"Shui Xi, let's go!" A hoarse voice sounded in her ear, and she was dragged away numbly by a pair of hands.
Under the birch tree outside the group in the early morning, Xia Lan let go of Shui Xi's hand.
"Shui Xi, are you okay?" she asked, frowning.
Feeling the sunshine, Shui Xi came back to his senses in a daze.
Before she could calm down her emotions, when she saw Xia Lan opposite her, she forced a smile and shook her head: "I'm fine."
After hearing her say that everything was fine, Xia Lan breathed a sigh of relief, but her expression showed a hint of pain that could not be concealed.
"Shui Xi, did you know Ling Yucheng before?" Xia Lan looked at her inquiringly.
Not wanting to deceive Xia Lan, Shui Xi nodded.
Although from the scene just now, she had already had a hunch that the relationship between Shui Xi and Ling Yucheng would not be simple, but hearing Shui Xi admit it herself made her heart hurt uncontrollably.
That encounter seemed like it happened yesterday.
At a banquet, she received a task to interview a popular actress.
Since this was a banquet for a wealthy family, everyone entering the venue needed to wear gorgeous dresses, so she appeared at the banquet wearing a floor-length tube top dress.
Wearing a long skirt was very restrictive when walking around, so she sat on the sofa in the corner, holding a camera and taking photos of various celebrities. When she returned, she planned to choose the best one for the annual magazine cover.
The camera caught the actress coming for an interview. She stood up happily and walked quickly towards the actress.
But accidentally, he stepped on the corner of her skirt, and he was about to have a close and intimate contact with the ground in embarrassment. His arms were supported by a pair of warm hands.
She looked up in shock. In an instant, she froze on the spot, her heart beating like a drum.
The light shone on him, casting a dazzling light, but what was more brilliant than the light was his gentle smile and handsome face.
At that moment, she, who had never believed in love at first sight, believed these four words deeply.
"Be careful when you walk, you might not be so lucky next time and someone can help you in time." After leaving these words humorously, he let go of her hand and turned around to leave.
Later, after many inquiries, she found out that he was Ling Yucheng, the president of Chenchen Group. Since he had always kept a low profile and did not appear in the media, there were very few reports about him. Even if there were reports about him, there would be no photos of him published.
His name is on the merit column.
Nearly 30 years old, it was the first time she fell in love with this man who had a gentle smile, a low-key demeanor and was as humble as jade.
Therefore, she who rarely made requests in front of the editor would always subconsciously ask for an interview with Ling Yucheng.
Ling Yucheng is a low-key person and does a lot of business. The editor-in-chief is also happy to interview such a young talent.
However, every time she went to the Morning Group to interview him, he would smile apologetically to her, saying that he was not used to facing the media, and treated her as alienated and indifferent as if that encounter had never happened.
Over time, facing his polite rejections again and again, she hid her admiration deep in her heart and could only watch him from a distance.
I thought he was a cold-hearted person who would not get emotional easily, otherwise he would have a successful career but not even have a girlfriend.
He sighed secretly that he was not attractive enough, but he was also a little bit happy. After all, he didn't like other women.
I always thought that he was a calm man who would not do anything extraordinary.
However, today, the way he looked at Shui Xi and his words and deeds toward Shui Xi were completely different from the person he had known before.
She was smiling, but it made her heart feel cold.
Seeing Xia Lan's disappointed expression, Shui Xi steeled herself and explained to her: "Editor Xia, Ling Yucheng and I are just brother and sister, but now... we don't even have this relationship anymore."
When Shui Xi mentioned Ling Yucheng, her eyes were clear but painful. If she had feelings for Ling Yucheng, her eyes would not be so open.
Xia Lan didn't understand what happened between Shui Xi and Ling Yucheng. Before this, she had no idea that Shui Xi and Ling Yucheng knew each other.
Seeing Xia Lan looking at her doubtfully, in order to open her heart, she told her everything about her past with Ling Yucheng, but she did not tell her the complicated situation involving Ling Muze.
It's not that she doesn't believe Xia Lan, but she doesn't want her to know that she became Ling Muze's mistress for Ling Yucheng, making her think that she has different feelings for Ling Yucheng.
After listening to Shui Xi's story, Xia Lan wondered: "You and Ling Yucheng have always gotten along very well, why did things get to this point?"
Just now, she could clearly see Ling Yucheng looking at Shui Xi with hatred in his eyes.
"The reasons are very complicated. I don't know how to explain it to you at the moment. However, you must believe that the relationship between me and Ling Yucheng was very pure, just like a brother and a sister." Shui Xi looked at her seriously.
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"Why are you explaining to me? I'm not like him." Although Xia Lan said this, her cheeks turned red involuntarily.
"Editor Xia, tell me the truth, do you like Ling Yucheng?" Although Xia Lan's expression said everything, she still wanted to ask more clearly.
Xia Lan bit her lip and nodded with a blushing face.
"Xia Bian, you look so good when you blush. Ling Yucheng's heart was filled with emotion when he saw your pretty face." Shui Xi joked with a smile.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Who is he? Who am I? How could he like me?" There was a hint of joy in his voice as if he had been poked into the center of things.
"Who is he and who are you?" Shui Xi pouted in dissatisfaction: "I think you and Ling Yucheng are a perfect match. One is as quiet as water, the other is gentle and elegant. They are a perfect match."