Ruochu's resignation and Xiaochuan's return caused an uproar in the mirror. Because the two people had not appeared at the same time for a long time, everyone concluded that this was definitely not an accident.
When Humbert left China at the beginning, some people speculated that there was a conflict in the relationship between the two people, and he left to avoid Sabina's entanglement. But now that Humbert has returned and Sabina resigned, it shows that the relationship between the two people has reached an end.
There are quite a few people who hold this opinion, including Pei Hua, because this is exactly the result she wants to see.
Others think that this is to deceive others and create the illusion that they are not together. In fact, if the child has been hidden by Xiaochuan Jinwu, how can there be any reason to work in the harem? Although this view is not as good as the first one.
There are many people who agree, but they are also quite representative. Each of the two factions has put forward theoretical foundations and practical arguments, and they have been arguing endlessly.
After arguing for a while and seeing no further progress, everyone's interest also shifted and they began to speculate on who would sit in Ruochu's position. The most competitive person at present is Pei Hua. She is the editor-in-chief no matter what.
She was only one step away, and no one could match her in terms of qualifications. However, several young editors were also favored because Xiaochuan had praised the young editors for their ideas and creativity several times at the meeting. At the time, Sabin
Didn't Na also rise to the top from a small editor? Since there is a precedent to follow, the same thing may happen again, but it is unknown whether it requires unspoken rules to rise to the top.
So after Ruochu left, Pei Hua was full of enthusiasm for work. She went to Xiaochuan's office twice every morning and evening to report, asking for instructions and reporting on every detail. She kept showing her eyes to Xiaochuan, as if to deepen his impression of her.
Or reminding him not to ignore her, until one day Xiaochuan couldn't bear it anymore and said: "Editor Pei, if you can't decide on such a trivial matter, I really doubt your ability to work." From then on, Pei Hua was able to do her job.
The number of trips to Xiaochuan's office has been reduced.
Xiaochuan's temper is getting louder and louder, and sometimes he can't control himself from getting angry. Previously, Ruochu had stipulated that he should not smoke more than five cigarettes a day. After a period of persistence, he was already able to smoke more than five cigarettes a day.
He can keep it below three cigarettes, and it won't take long before he can almost quit. Now, he can't live without a pack of cigarettes every day. He has completely forgotten the agreement. It's not that he has forgotten. It's just that he feels that he can't quit.
It didn't matter anymore, in short, no one cared about it anymore, and only when the smoke was filling, he could feel a moment of peace.
He had already given up drinking and started drinking again. He had to rely on alcohol to fall asleep every night. He no longer went to the kitchen to cook. He ordered takeout every day, ate when he remembered, and drank when he couldn't remember.
I am too lazy to take care of my appearance, and I no longer pay as much attention to appearance as before when I go to work. I often forget to trim my beard, or put on my shirt without ironing it after washing.
The requirements for employees have also become much stricter. If the article is not satisfied, it will be returned and rewritten directly, instead of having room for revision like the original. Therefore, people in the mirror privately say that the editor-in-chief is like this because he has reached menopause. At the same time, he
His emotional state further confirmed everyone's speculation that he and Ruochu broke up.
Xiaochuan has already begun his self-exile, but he hasn't realized it yet.
This situation lasted until Xiaoqing came back.
After Xiaoqing and Bernard came back, they immediately went to Xiaochuan's residence to deliver gifts. Xiaoqing was shocked when she saw the wine bottles piled everywhere in the room. She had received a call from Ruochu earlier saying that she wanted to stay in her empty house.
, she didn't take it seriously, thinking that Ruochu just wanted to be independent, and she told Ruochu that the key was available at Xiaochuan, thinking that she had already moved in, so she didn't rush to contact Ruochu when she came back.
But seeing Xiaochuan's current situation, and his statement that Ruochu didn't even care about him asking for the key, Xiaoqing had to connect his current appearance with Ruochu's departure.
"Brother, why did Ruoruo move away?" Xiaoqing grabbed the wine bottle from Xiaochuan's hand and asked while packing away the takeout boxes on the table. Bernard sat on the sofa opposite Xiaochuan.
"If you don't move away, will you live with an old man like me for the rest of your life?" Xiaochuan replied lightly with a bitter smile.
"What do you mean by this? What happened?" Xiaoqing frowned because there was something wrong in Xiaochuan's words.
Xiaochuan stretched out his hand to reach for the wine bottle in Xiaoqing's hand. Xiaoqing moved her hand quickly, but Xiaochuan couldn't reach it, so he lowered his head and said nothing.
"Brother, why have you lost such weight recently? Aren't you always doing well?"
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"Look what you have become, is it because Ruoruo left? Your daughter will get married sooner or later. Besides, she is not your biological child, and she can't stay with you forever. Didn't she survive without you before?
Really? How sad would it be for your parents to see you like this?" Xiaoqing was so impatient that she almost yelled when Xiaochuan ignored her.
"You go, I want to be quiet for a while." Xiaochuan rubbed his temples.
"Wu Xiaochuan..." Xiaoqing raised her voice.
"Qingqing, don't be like this. How about we let Humbert think about it for himself." Bernard couldn't stand it anymore. He knew that his wife had a hot temper, so he stood up and took the bottle away from her hand.
Xiaochuan is a successful person no matter what, and he should solve his own affairs by himself. In the end, Xiaoqing was persuaded by Bernard to leave.
"Qing, where are we going?" Bernard asked, looking at Xiao Qing who was still angrily sitting in the car.
"Go to Ruoruo, no, let's go to Qin's house first." Xiaoqing said weakly.
Ruochu had been taciturn since she went to the mirror that day to move all her things back. She would go out during the day. Xia Tian and Rousseau didn't know what she was doing. Later, Rousseau followed her and found that she often went to a small bookstore and stayed there.
One day, I felt relieved.
When she got home, Ruochu didn't talk much. She locked herself in her room most of the time, and often wore headphones. Xia Tian was afraid that she would get bored by herself, so she deliberately asked Ruochu to go shopping with her.
She didn't refuse, she just followed. When Xia Tian talked to her, she would just reply with a "hmm", but she rushed to pay and pick up things. After she came back, she could help in the kitchen for a while, but she didn't like to talk.
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Xia Tian often deliberately created opportunities for Rousseau to be alone with Ruochu, but it didn't seem to work very well. Ruochu basically didn't leave the room. Xia Tian asked Rousseau to find time to have a good talk with Ruochu, and Rousseau didn't want to.
Since the last time he saw Xiaochuan, he had been thinking about how to get close to Ruochu and chase her back. Maybe it was because he had higher hopes this time, so he didn't dare to make any moves easily. Now he looked at
Ruochu closed himself up and was more anxious than anyone else, but Ruochu always looked like he was keeping people away from him.
One time Xia Tian said that she had a class reunion and she didn't go home at night, so she asked Rousseau to go back and cook for Ruochu. Rousseau usually worked on the website when he didn't have classes. After hearing what Xia Tian said, he ran home early. He originally wanted to get some
He opened the door with the key, thought for a while, and started ringing the doorbell and knocking on the door. He bet that Ruochu would come back, so he made the door bang so that Ruochu, who was locked in the bedroom, could hear it and come out.
The hard work paid off, Ruochu finally heard the knock on the door and came over to open the door for Rousseau. As soon as the door opened, Ruochu was stunned for a moment, said nothing, turned around and went back to the room.
"Well, I said there was a party this summer and I won't be back." Rousseau said quickly. Although Ruo Chu had been staying for a few days, there were very few opportunities to talk. How could Rousseau let it go so easily.
"Oh, I'm going to cook." Ruochu paused and said, then walked to the kitchen without looking back. Rousseau thought about it and followed.
Looking at Ruochu's skillful movements, "Ruoruo, let me help you." Rousseau said tentatively.
"No need." Ruochu replied calmly without raising his head.
Rousseau paused, "Don't drive me away, okay?"
Ruochu raised his head and glanced at Rousseau, but said nothing. He was about to wash the rice, but Rousseau took him over. Ruochu thought about it and went to deal with the dishes.
Rousseau's movements were very jerky, and coupled with his nervousness, he was actually doing Ruochu a disservice. However, Ruochu didn't say anything, he kept lowering his head and doing his own thing, and the movements in his hands never stopped for a moment. This state continued until
On the dinner table.
"Ruoruo, am I so annoying to you? Can you never see me in your eyes again? Are you really unwilling to give me another chance?" Ruochu put the rice on the table.
In front of Rousseau, Rousseau suddenly took one of Ruochu's arms and said, "If you don't say it if you keep it in your heart, you will definitely suffer from indigestion."
Ruochu frowned and finally looked into Rousseau's eyes, "Don't be like this, Rousseau..."
Rousseau still stubbornly refused to let go.
Ruochu sighed, "Okay, let's talk while eating, okay?"
Rousseau then hesitantly let go of his hand.
"Rousseau, actually, I have always regarded you as my brother. Although I have never called you that, I know that you are one of the few people in the world who is willing to be sincerely nice to me. But, I'm sorry, I can't love you.
I hope you can be happy, but I can't give it to you, so don't wait for me, find your own happiness, I don't deserve it, understand?" It's been a long time since Ruochu said so many words at once, and this time she really meant it.
Speak with sincerity and sincerity.
Rousseau looked at him for a while, "What if I want to wait?"
"I'm not worthy..." Ruochu uttered these words softly and looked away.
"I don't know if you have heard of such a sentence - I love you, it has nothing to do with you. Let me wait for you, okay? Isn't it too cruel not to even give me a chance?" Rousseau still refused to give up.
Ruochu wanted to say something else, but she suddenly felt powerless. She couldn't decide anyone's feelings, not her father, not Rousseau. Even now, she couldn't even decide her own feelings. She knew she shouldn't love anymore.
, but my heart just keeps hurting, keeps hurting.
"Let's eat..." After Ruochu finished speaking, he picked up his rice bowl and forced himself to swallow it.