Xi Haitang was slightly startled, "What did you say?"
"The person you think is not me."
"Who else are you?!"
Gu Xijue didn't answer her immediately. The corners of his lips were slightly raised, making a slightly self-deprecating arc, but it was quite arrogant. The aura lingering around him was so calm and chilling. With a "pop", the lighter in his hand suddenly spurted out.
Orange flames danced with dangerous and confusing fireworks.
Xi Haitang's heart was pounding with fear, and he looked at Gu Xijue without blinking an eye. He saw half of his side face hidden in the interlaced light, with a pale expression, but the coquettish and cold aura on his body was still sharp. For some reason
, her heart tightened severely, her breathing became unsteady, and she stepped back twice uncontrollably.
A low-pitched male voice with a hoarse voice flew low in the quiet space, "I have a brother who has the same father and half the same mother."
Xi Haitang opened her eyes wide, and a complex feeling surged in her heart. She was shocked and angry.
"I'm not lying to you. He and I look so similar that many people think we are the same person or twins. But in fact... he is an illegitimate son, the eldest son of Gu, who is one year older than me. I
Some, he has them, such as this lighter."
At that time, his father, who valued profit over separation, abandoned his first girlfriend and chose a business marriage, causing lifelong tragedies for the two women. One died of dystocia, and the other, a beautiful woman, broke off their relationship before they were old and died of depression. And he and Gu Xichao, because
The relationship between their respective mothers was destined to be confrontational from the moment they were born. They competed for inheritance rights and Rou'er, and both sides suffered losses.
Xi Haitang's eyebrows wrinkled because of Gu Xijue's bitter expression, and she bit her lips subconsciously. She slowly let go until her lips hurt slightly. She suddenly realized that she shouldn't have any soft-heartedness. Both of their brothers were
Not a good person!
Turn around and walk towards the door.
"Wait..." Gu Xijue stopped her and reiterated, "You can go back to work at Bright Jewelry."
"Never!" Xi Haitang refused stubbornly. She never wanted to have anything to do with Gu again!
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Xi Haitang knew that she was really unemployed. All her job search connections had been cut off by Gu Xijue. The only company that was willing to accept her had such a bad reputation that she couldn't convince herself to work there. If she did that
, I will be sorry to many people, sorry to myself, sorry to Xiaochen, sorry to Su Xin, and sorry to the seniors.
But life needs to go on, and she still has to live with daily necessities. She can't stay here forever. Fortunately, she still has some savings, which is enough for her to open a small jewelry store.
The store was quickly rented, and it was located near the university town. It was quickly renovated. Only the final cleaning was left. She couldn't bear to spend money to hire a housekeeping company, so she did it all by herself.
Xi Haitang was wearing shabby clothes and a hat made of folded newspapers. He was squatting in the window cleaning the glass. He had been working all day. His shoulders were a little sore and he was very tired, but suddenly a sweet voice came from behind him.
All her fatigue disappeared in an instant.
"Mommy, Suxin's mother and I are here to help!" Xiaochen ran in quickly, grabbing a rag with her little hands and trying to help.
"Good daughter, mommy can do it herself." Xi Haitang smiled at the corners of her eyes, feeling comforted by her daughter's thoughtfulness.
On the side, Shen Suxin shook her head as if she couldn't stand it anymore, "You two, mother and daughter, that's enough. If this continues, I will feel ignored!"
Su Xin was relaxed and had a joking tone, which slightly relieved the haze in Xi Haitang's heart. None of them mentioned what happened that night again. They knew it tacitly or deceived themselves. In short, let the past matter go by.
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In the store, two big figures and one small figure were busy, and three smiling faces were reflected in the bright glass windows. It was so cold in winter, but at this moment, my heart was very warm.
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Xi Haitang's jewelry store specializes in selling some fashionable small jewelry, hairpins, necklaces, earrings, rings, etc. Because she has been engaged in jewelry design, she is relatively able to grasp market trends. The items in the store are very popular among students and some young people.
Couples welcomed it, and business was booming on the first day of business.
"Boss, you have such a good eye. The products you buy are all beautiful. I don't even know which one to choose..." The young girl was embarrassed by the row of hairpins.
"Then try on a few more and see which one suits you best." Xi Haitang smiled and took two more hairpins from the shelf and helped the girl try them on.
"Boss, do you still have this necklace? We want to buy two..." Opposite, a young man and woman called Xi Haitang again.
"Yes, yes, wait a moment..." Xi Haitang hurried over again.
The young man and woman chose a pair of couple necklaces, a key, and a lock. The boy gently helped the girl put it on. The tenderness and sweetness are self-evident.
Xi Haitang's heart felt warm after seeing it. It's great to be young, "I wish you happiness."
"Thank you, boss, and I wish you happiness!" The young couple clasped their fingers tightly, holding happiness tightly in their palms.
Because the customers were all young people, Xi Haitang could easily feel the youthful atmosphere from them, which reminded her of when she was seventeen or eighteen years old. Xi Haitang looked at the small mirror on the counter and looked slightly...
I was absent-minded. The face in the mirror looked so strange. When did she become like this?
"Boss, you don't need to take the photo. You are beautiful, but your dress is too old-fashioned!" The young girl said loudly with a smile on her face, picked up the small hairpin she just picked and helped Xi Haitang put it on.
"Well, like this, you suddenly look five years younger!"
Xi Haitang's face immediately turned red. She was already 25, and she was still wearing such little girl-style jewelry... She resisted instinctively, but when she looked in the mirror, she was stunned...
"Boss, what do you think? Does it look good?!"
"Uh...it's still not suitable..."
"Hey, boss, what age are we in now? All the 70-year-old grandmothers on the street are wearing floral skirts. What do you mean by this? If you wear them, you can advertise your store for free!"
The girl bought another cute hairpin and left with a smile. Xi Haitang looked at the footsteps of youth and smiled with relief...
The wind chimes hanging at the door rang a sweet sound, and another guest came!
"Welcome to the light..." Before he finished speaking, Xi Haitang saw the person coming clearly, and a tall male figure walked straight towards him.