We don't always reveal what we really think, we only reveal what we want others to believe to be true. - Don Richardson
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Early in the morning, when Ruochu walked out of the bedroom with two big panda eyes, Xiaochuan was still fully dressed and watching the news in the living room. In fact, Xiaochuan didn't sleep much that night, but he had a principle, regardless of rest
No matter what, I can't show any signs of sluggishness when I'm in front of people during the day.
As a mental worker, sometimes working all night long to write a book or work for the company has become commonplace. Even if it is not for work, because he is rich in emotions, it is inevitable to lose sleep over some emotional matters. Xiaoxiao has been there for so many years.
Chuan has always suffered from neurasthenia, but in the impression of anyone who knows him, he always looks very imposing and energetic. This is a very difficult thing. To do this, in addition to
In addition to good personal cultivation, you also need a strong will.
It's not that Xiaochuan cares about what others think of him, he just doesn't allow himself to show vulnerability in front of others easily, because it is undignified for a high-profile public figure to show his heart casually.
This has become a habit. You can understand it as wearing a mask, but don’t each of us have such a mask? So after Ruochu saw the drunken appearance that time, Xiaochuan blamed himself and fell down.
It’s not that Ruochu also needs to wear a mask, but it’s just a feeling of being at a loss when a habit or even belief has been broken.
"Good morning, Daddy." Ruochu greeted.
"Uh, morning." Xiaochuan glanced at Ruochu quickly, then stood up. "Breakfast is ready, you eat slowly, I'll go to work first." After a pause, he seemed to want to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.
, without even looking at Ruochu, he left in a hurry.
When the door closed, Ruochu suddenly turned his head and stared at the door for a few seconds, looking a little lonely. He had something to say to his father, but he seemed to be avoiding her on purpose. Why couldn't they go to work together?
Walking alone is very tiring, what’s wrong with having someone to accompany you?
Moreover, today is Friday. According to the agreement, she has to go back to Qin's house to stay in the evening and will not come back until Sunday. Thinking of this, she looked around. Although she had only lived there for a few days, she was really reluctant to leave it. She secretly blamed herself for being like this.
I almost feel so happy that I feel a little sorry for my parents, grandma, and brother.
Ruochu stood there for a few seconds, then suddenly rushed into the kitchen quickly, drank the milk Xiaochuan had prepared for her in a few gulps, picked up the sandwich on the plate, and then went back to the room to get her bag, like a gust of wind
Just left the house.
I didn’t see my dad’s car when I came back last night, which means he came back on foot. So he must have walked to work this morning, and there is only one road from his residence to the office building. Ruoruo saw it before he walked a few steps out of the house.
When she saw Xiaochuan's figure, she was ready to catch up quickly, but when she was crossing the road, she was stopped by a red light, so she watched Xiaochuan's figure getting smaller and smaller before her eyes.
After finally waiting for the green light, Ruochu jogged all the way and got closer, 10 meters, 5 meters, 2 meters, and locked.
"Daddy..." Ruochu suddenly appeared next to Xiaochuan, startling Xiaochuan.
Before going out, Xiaochuan noticed that Ruochu's complexion was very poor, and he seemed to be haggard and haggard after not sleeping well. In fact, Ruochu was very dependent on sleep. If he didn't sleep well, he would be as listless as a different person. He was originally
I wanted to ask Ruochu why she didn't have a good rest, but I felt that the control was too lenient, so I didn't ask. Now while walking, I'm still thinking about what Ruochu said to her last night.
Xiaochuan really didn't expect Ruochu to show up like this. "You caught up so quickly. Have you had breakfast?" Xiaochuan frowned. Seeing Ruochu panting, he felt a little regretful that he shouldn't have left her alone.
Next, but he did this for her own good. However, he was not a person who had to care about other people's opinions, so he didn't know whether it was necessary for him to do this. Now that he had followed him and walked with him, it made Xiaochuan happy.
joy.
"Yeah, I'm eating." Ruochu raised the half-eaten sandwich and took another bite.
"Wait a minute, eating like this will give you a stomachache." Xiaochuan wanted to stop him, but it was too late. Ruochu looked at Xiaochuan with a smile while eating. Xiaochuan looked helpless, looked around, and pulled Ruochu.
Walk towards a long wooden bench not far from the roadside.
"Sit here and leave after eating." Xiaochuan sat Ruochu on the wooden chair.
"But, Daddy, we don't have to go to work..." Ruochu protested with a bulging mouth, and at the same time he stood up.
Xiaochuan pressed her down again without hesitation, "Eat well, and you can't leave until you finish eating." As he said this, he deliberately glared at Ruochu. This child was also very informal, eating while walking on the road.
If it were her mother, she would never be able to make it. If Ruochu couldn't resist Xiaochuan, he destroyed the remaining half of the sandwich in a few bites and almost choked.
Xiaochuan quickly patted her back repeatedly, and Ruochu finally felt more comfortable. He forced a smile to Xiaochuan. Xiaochuan frowned, but seeing that Ruochu was fine, he turned around and walked towards the office building.
"Daddy, wait for me." Ruochu hurriedly followed. "Daddy, why didn't you wait for me to go with you?" Ruochu's voice was a little aggrieved, as if his father was deliberately trying to get rid of him.
"I..." Xiaochuan was really asked. Did he tell her because he was afraid of gossip? The key is that with Wu Xiaochuan's personality, when has he ever been bound by rumors, let alone such unwarranted rumors? What if?
It wasn't for Ruo Chu not to be hurt that he didn't care about these unnecessary details. He suddenly found that he had changed a lot during this period, becoming very cautious and caring about what others thought. This was not like his character at all.
He himself didn't know how this transformation came about.
"Remember to finish eating before going out, you know?" Xiaochuan finally chose to avoid the topic. Ruochu's innocence made him unable to bear to tell her the darkness of human nature and the horror of rumors. Anyway, he was upright and not afraid of others' speculation.
Besides, he was also confident in his ability to protect Ruochu from harm.
"Then who told you not to wait for me?" Ruochu protested.
Xiaochuan was speechless.
"Humbert, what a coincidence." Ruochu wanted to say something more, but it was too late. He happened to meet Pei Hua who had just parked his car. Ruochu realized that they had already reached the door of the office building, and he was not even aware of it.
noticed.
"Good morning, Chief Editor Pei." Xiaochuan greeted with a smile. Sometimes calling someone by his job title is to keep a distance and not to get too close, but some people think that being called like this means they gain respect from others.
"Good morning, where does Humbert live? You are so dedicated. The previous editor-in-chief has never come so early to you. In fact, I don't come so early either, but I always want to do more things. You see..."
Pei Hua started to talk endlessly before he glanced at Ruochu who was walking slightly behind Xiaochuan and his face immediately darkened.
"Ah, isn't this deputy editor-in-chief Qin?" Pei Hua's tone lost the enthusiasm just now, and became more reluctant.
"Good morning, Editor-in-Chief Pei." When Ruochu saw that he was mentioned, he knew he couldn't hide, so he had to say hello.
"Why are you here with the editor-in-chief so early in the morning?" In fact, this question is not only ambiguous, but also has a tendency to attack and slander.
"I……"
"Editor Pei, have you chosen the person I asked you to choose for DM magazine?" Before Ruochu could answer, Xiaochuan skillfully changed the topic.
"Ah, there are a few candidates. I was just planning to discuss it with you today. I wonder when you will be free." At this time, he had entered the hall. Xiaochuan's steps increased. If Ruochu always wore flat shoes, he didn't think anything of it. Pei Hua was
The stiletto heels turned into a trot in order to keep up with Xiaochuan. It looked funny, but fortunately the three of them were waiting in front of the elevator immediately.
"Well, I'll be in the office all day today. You can come to me at any time." As soon as the elevator arrived, people waiting outside swarmed in. The crowd squeezed Pei Hua to Xiaochuan's side, and Pei Hua immediately leaned against Xiaochuan.
On the other hand, because Ruochu went in first and stood behind to look at the two of them, he thought it was funny and didn't dare to laugh.
When he came out of the elevator, Xiaochuan deliberately looked back for Ruochu, "In this case, you two will make an appointment to meet me together, and we will finalize the candidate for DM magazine."
Ruochu glanced at Pei Hua and said, "Yes, Humbert." Xiaochuan nodded and strode towards his office without looking at Pei Hua.
"What's the relationship between you and Humbert?" Pei Hua asked expressionlessly.
"I don't have to worry about this anymore." Ruochu replied calmly and walked to his office, leaving Pei Hua there with his face turning red and white.
The three of them met again before getting off work in the afternoon. In Xiaochuan's office, all the candidates proposed by Pei Hua for DM magazine were her close friends, including her distant relative. Xiaochuan took Pei Hua's list and asked Ruochu what he thought.
, Ruochu denied them all, and then mentioned the candidate in his mind, Pei Hua snorted contemptuously.
"If you have any opinions, you can tell me directly, Editor Pei." Ruochu noticed Pei Hua's unfriendliness and asked directly.
"Can just the few people you mentioned create a new magazine?" Pei Hua's disdain filled her tone and expression, and it was clear at a glance that she didn't even try to hide it.
"Editor Pei, did I tell you that Sabina will be the editor-in-chief of the new magazine? I'm sorry if I didn't tell you. I asked you to propose some candidates because you know everyone better. I think it's best for you to unify your opinions. If
If we really can't unify them, I can only adopt one person's." Xiaochuan's meaning is obvious.
Pei Hua's face sank, "So that's it. Since she is the editor-in-chief, it has nothing to do with me."
"You can't say that, your opinion is also important." Xiaochuan started to talk.
"What else happened to Humbert?" Pei Hua's resentment was obvious.
"Uh, no, you go ahead and Sabina will stay for a while." Xiaochuan nodded and said.
The clicking sound of Pei Hua's high heels immediately sounded very powerfully again.
"Daddy, come home with me for dinner." Ruochu said, thinking that she was gone and Xiaochuan was left alone again. She knew what it was like to eat alone, especially on the weekend.
"No, I will go there tomorrow. I have other plans tonight. Remember to tell your parents about it."
When Ruochu came out of Xiaochuan's office, he always felt empty in his heart, as if there was something he couldn't let go of, and he didn't know exactly what it was.
Xiaochuan put his legs on the desk, leaned back, and crossed his hands behind his head. It was the weekend again, so he had better find something to spend his time.