An Qi walked down from the second floor in despair. The sole of her foot slipped and she slid down three steps. She almost tripped.
"Miss An Qi, be careful. What's wrong with you?"
"Oh haha. I'm fine, Mrs. Zhang. Zhuo Ling is busy. No need for snacks."
Sister-in-law Zhang is the newly hired nanny. The newcomer doesn't know many things and doesn't know much about asking. She only knows that An Qi is the second young master's fiancée. The two of them are about to get married. "Miss An Qi, can you now Be careful. Don’t be careless. My daughter-in-law’s first child was born suddenly because she was careless. It’s been three years now and she’s not pregnant yet.”
An Qi smiled awkwardly. "I'm not pregnant."
"That's because you don't know. You are all young people and have never given birth. You are inevitably inexperienced. My daughter-in-law didn't know she was pregnant at the time. She ran around and ran away with the child."
An Qi frowned slightly and became impatient. "Sister-in-law Zhang, I'm really not pregnant. I know my own affairs."
Sister-in-law Zhang supported An Qi and was still mumbling, "Miss An Qi, there is nothing wrong with being careful. Like my daughter-in-law, she regretted it to death. I even reminded her at the time, but she didn't listen like you. Go in. Soon..."
"Sister-in-law Zhang." An Qi interrupted her. She really couldn't bear the nagging like Mrs. Xianglin. "Aren't you still making soup in the kitchen? Go watch. I'll sit down for a while."
Mrs. Zhang couldn't say anything else. "Oh. Okay."
An Qi sat alone on the sofa. Her ears were finally clear. But the doubts in her heart could not be dispelled for a long time. She could not make fun of herself for the rest of her life.
In fact, during this period, she secretly investigated a lot of things about Zhuo Ling. Zhuo Ling was not as carefree and confused as reported in gossip magazines. He took his female companions to and from nightclubs, but never took them home to spend the night. Every time It seemed like he was being photographed on purpose. He still went his own way after it caused a bad impact. He would play even crazier next time.
She even privately sent people to investigate the female celebrities who were rumored to have affairs with Zhuo Ling. In fact, they were all just a show of love. She was very happy about this. At least the man she was going to marry was not the kind of playboy obsessed with women.
A normal man, at his energetic age, would not have such needs. During this period, Zhuo Ling had no chance to get close to women, and he had no requirements for her fiancée in that regard. So how could he vent? desire.
Zhong Fei has been with Zhuo Ling for several years. I heard that Zhuo Ling once met Zhong Fei who was also in a downturn. Then he helped Zhong Fei. Zhong Fei can be said to be Zhuo Ling's second pair of hands. Zhuo Ling He will obey any instructions given by him. He is very sincere.
However, Zhong Fei is a gay. This is something that has been made public.
Zhuo Wannian had advised Zhuo Ling more than once. Using a comrade as a personal assistant would inevitably lead to criticism. Cai Nianlan also made fun of Zhuo Ling because of this. But Zhuo Ling didn't mind at all, let alone listen to the advice.
The more An Qi thought about it, the more awkward and even a little scared she felt.
Oh my god. My love rival is not only a woman, but also a man.
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The trip to Europe finally ended. Nanxi dragged her exhausted body back home. This trip was far more tiring than enjoyable for her.
As soon as autumn entered, the weather in Shanghai became extremely fast. Seven days ago, she only wore a long-sleeved shirt. When she came back seven days later, a shirt was no longer enough.
"Hiss..." It's so cold. Nan Xi picked up her suitcase and walked quickly through the community. She just wanted to go home as soon as possible.
There are a lot of dead branches and leaves on the roadside. There are very few pedestrians in the community, and even fewer people go out for a walk. The branches and leaves on the big trees are still dense, but the leaves are covered with a thick layer of gray. They look more depressed. For a while The autumn wind blows, blowing up the fallen leaves on the ground and also blowing the leaves hanging on the branches. The leaves rub against each other and make a "rustling" sound. It seems to be telling people that autumn is here, and winter will not happen either. Far.
Nan Xi pulled up her thin clothes and kept walking forward, stepping on the dead leaves.
Arriving at the corridor, as soon as she lifted the suitcase, she stretched out a big hand to take it. She suddenly raised her head, and a very familiar face appeared in front of her.
Zhuo Ling stood in the shadow of the corridor. He was wearing a long military green windbreaker. The buttons were unbuttoned. You could see the orthodox white shirt and black tie inside. The wind was stronger in the corridor. When the wind blew, it blew. He picked up a corner of his windbreaker. The word "Jade tree facing the wind" is the most appropriate to describe him at this moment.
Nanxi was in a daze. "Why are you here?"
Zhuo Ling just smiled faintly. He easily picked up his suitcase and walked upstairs.
"Hey... hello..." Zhuo Ling walked up without looking back. Nan Xi rolled her eyes for a while and hurriedly followed.
When we got home, the house was still the same. If you look carefully, you can find a thin layer of dust on the white coffee table. Nanxi went to the balcony and opened the window to let the house have some ventilation.
Nan Xi treated Zhuo Ling like nothing. Zhuo Ling didn't say much. He silently put the suitcase at the door of her room. Seeing that she came back safely, he was relieved.
"Is nothing wrong?" he asked.
Nanxi stopped and said, "What could happen?"
"As long as nothing happens. I'm leaving. You have a good rest."
Zhuo Ling left as soon as he said it. This made Nan Xi a little uncomfortable. She caught up and asked: "Hey, you are here today to help me carry the box. Don't you have anything to say?" Now everywhere he and An Qi are getting married. News. He didn't go to prepare for the wedding properly and came here secretly. Isn't there nothing to say?
Zhuo Ling stopped. He didn't look back. He just turned his face slightly. "I'm relieved that you're okay. Otherwise... I have nothing to say."
Hearing his hesitant tone, Nan Xi felt uncomfortable. "Just say what you want to say. There will be no chance in the future. I will not have anything to do with married people. If you come to me again, I will Move away. I will leave Shanghai. Anyway, I am alone. It will be the same wherever I go. I will go to a place where you will never find it."
Zhuo Ling said solemnly: "If I get married, I won't have the shame to come to you again."
As soon as these words came out, Zhuo Ling did not continue speaking, and Nan Xi did not know how to respond. The two of them stood at the door, one after the other in silence.
Suddenly, the cell phone rang at an inappropriate time. Zhuo Ling took out the cell phone from his windbreaker pocket. It was the call he least wanted to answer. "Hello, what's the matter?"
"Ling, you are out. Alone."
"Yeah." Zhuo Ling's tone was cold. Nan Xi knew who the person on the other end of the conversation was as soon as she heard it. She turned and walked to the balcony. Zhuo Ling also turned around, following Nan Xi's eyes.
An Qi said anxiously on the phone: "Why did you go out alone? The foot injury has not completely healed. Don't say you are still driving. How is that possible? The doctor said you can't drive until you fully recover. Are you here?" where."
Zhuo Ling didn't want to say too much. He said calmly: "I'll go back right away and hang up."
No longer listening to what An Qi said, he hung up the phone neatly. He looked at Nan Xi's lonely back. He couldn't say or do anything. He walked out of the door silently.