The next morning, when Xie Yunshu and Shen Ce appeared at Sweetheart, Mark, who was sitting in the sun at the door of the shop next to him, showed an expression of sudden realization.
This time Mark didn't help Xie Yunshu move the tables and chairs to the door because the handsome Chinese guy she brought was strong enough and could do it for him in the future. He stood by the door of the shop and smiled at Xie Yunshu who was placing flowers inside: "So you I've been waiting for him." The Chinese girl in front of him has always been single. Now that he saw the client show up, he finally understood the reason. At first glance, he was someone worth waiting for.
Although mark was spoken in English, Xie Yunshu thought that Shen Ce must understand it, so he smiled and explained: "No, he is my friend. He is on vacation these days and came to play with me." He was not waiting for anyone, he He must be used to joking.
Mark smiled and said, "Really? I've put the ring on. I wish you the best." He raised his left hand to indicate the position of his middle finger, with a deep and understanding smile on his face.
Xie Yunshu realized that she had been wearing the ring given to her by Shen Ce, and it was the middle finger that symbolized engagement. She couldn't explain it anymore, she smiled happily and continued arranging flowers. She was used to changing the flowers on the table in the shop every other day. A clear vase with two or three roses or lilies of the valley.
When she looked up again, Shen Ce had already helped her move the tables and chairs outside the shop. After placing them, she sat on them and basked in the morning sun with Mark next to her. The two of them were separated by the glass door, and they didn't know. What are you saying.
After she put the flowers in the vases on each table, she went into the kitchen, made milk tea for the two of them, and brought it out. First she brought one cup to Mark, then another to Shen Ce, and asked with a smile: "It's nice to bask in the sun here, isn't it?" "The seat she set up is very attractive to guests. On the west coast, which is often rainy, sunshine is precious and everyone likes to get close.
Shen Ce closed his eyes and basked in the warm and not dazzling sun, and replied leisurely: "Well, it turns out you are enjoying your life so much, I really worry about it for nothing." The two of them spoke in Mandarin, so there was no need to worry about Mark understanding. The other party sat calmly aside, closing his eyes and concentrating.
Xie Yunshu sat on the armrest of his chair, wrinkled his nose and retorted: "No, I'm not so leisurely. I spend most of my time in the kitchen making food." This position is usually occupied by regular customers, as well as Mark's. friend.
He opened his eyes and looked at her, sat up straight, and said, "That's it, then I won't help you with the physical advertising. Is there anything else you need help with?" She was arranging flowers just now, and he was a big man, really. Don't know how to help.
As if she had planned it in advance, she nodded and said, "Yes, help me go to the market to buy two bags of flour. It's usually inconvenient for me to carry it by myself, but it's not troublesome for you to carry it on and off the bus." Anyway, he's big enough to carry flour. It's a trivial matter.
He got up and walked into the shop after her, and agreed happily: "Okay, write me the map."
She wrote an address and drew a map on the counter, and also said by the way: "I'm afraid you'll get lost, so I'll also write down the number of the store. If you can't find it, just call me." She glanced at him and pursed her lips with a smile.
Shen Ce was helpless. How could he get lost in such a big city? He said seriously: "How is it possible? I can memorize the map no matter how big it is." Otherwise, his status as a special forces soldier would be in vain.
She took back the note written in her hand, raised her chin and said, "Okay, then you can find it yourself." Lest he think the map is unimportant.
Shen Ce shook his head and reminded: "Don't make trouble, I'll go back early and help you in the store." And it was rare for him to stay with her, so he didn't want to waste another minute.
Xie Yunshu heard that he was about to go out to do something, and wanted to rush back to help. He smiled and praised: "True and sincere." He took action and handed the map he drew by his hand into his hands.
He smiled and said, "Of course, let's go."
"Well, be careful on the road." She stood at the counter and watched him go out.
"Don't worry." He put the note into his pocket, walked out of the glass door in a blink of an eye, and turned right before disappearing.
It was close to noon, Xie Yunshu had already made a sandwich for lunch, and was waiting for Shen Ce to come back to eat together. The round trip to the market only took about an hour, and it was time for him to come back.
Since there was no one in the store, she took her usual book and sat by the window to continue reading, with a cup of fragrant chocolate in hand and white mist rising in the air.
A few minutes later, the bell at the door rang. Xie Yunshu thought it was Shen Ce who had returned. He looked up from the pages of the book, but was stunned when he touched the other person's figure.
The person who came here was tall and tall, with handsome and elegant features. He was wearing a black suit that was straight and elegant. His whole person was less cold and more steady than before. When he released the door handle, he looked around the store and saw someone sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window. When she was next to him, the corners of his mouth curved into something similar to a smile, which was somewhat formalized. He didn't stay longer and looked away lightly.
Although the decoration of the shop was good, when he walked a few steps and stood in the center of the hall, all the chandeliers in the shop dimmed. He alone made the whole room glow.
Then, Xie Yunshu's heart became confused and his breathing almost stopped. Shen Ce is back, and Qiao Ye is here too? What is this life like?
He stood in the hall for a moment, and when he saw that there was no other waiter, he turned his eyes again to her holding a book by the window.
Xie Yunshu kept staring at Qiao Ye. The moment she met his eyes, she quickly looked away. She swallowed her Adam's apple and gritted her teeth. She stood up and walked to him step by step. She stopped after two steps, lowered her head and asked: "Sir, what would you like to eat?" God knows how confused she was at the moment, but Qiao Ye actually found her way here. It was obvious that she didn't accidentally walk into the shop to eat, but came here specifically for her.
There was no one in the shop at noon, and it was so quiet that I could hear the breathing of two people.
Qiao Ye glanced at her lightly, only seeing her smooth forehead and fluttering eyelashes. He raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "This is England, shouldn't we speak English?" Unexpectedly, she would say so much to him when they met again after two years. The first thing I said was to ask him what he wanted to eat. It would be better if the scene were changed to home.
After he finished speaking, he actually switched to English and said to her who was bowing her head: "A cup of Americano and a piece of Napoleon." He was very interested in the Napoleon she made by herself, which was a dessert that tested her ability and was time-consuming. .
There was silence in the air for a second, and she replied: "Okay, wait a moment."
Xie Yunshu lowered his head, only seeing his chest rising and falling due to breathing, and the floor under his feet that he rarely noticed. The shoes he wore seemed familiar. He must have worn them on some special occasion between the two of them.
Qiao Ye ignored her standing aside. He walked to a seat by the window and sat down. He took off his coat and put it on the back of the chair. He rolled up the cuffs of his shirt to his elbows and sat on his side with his elbows on his shoulders. On the table, under the slanting sunlight, her figure and appearance are dazzling.
Xie Yunshu didn't dare to raise her eyes to look at him. All this was so unexpected. She didn't know what kind of mood she should use. Is it indifference? Is it moved? Is it disgust? Or should she continue as usual?
He noticed that she was still stuck in place, and raised his eyes to look at her, with confusion and confusion in his eyes, as if he was going to ask her what was wrong the next second.
He coughed lightly to clear his throat, but before the sound of kissing his lips came out, Xie Yunshu ran away, rushed into the kitchen, and buried his head on the countertop.
She was a little confused, was that person really Qiao Ye? His figure, movements, and voice were all familiar to her, but the way he looked at her was as if he was looking at a stranger, and his attitude was not that ordinary.
The waiters are the same. The only difference is probably the Mandarin sentence before switching to English.
She mixed the coffee, and based on the amount of sugar he liked in her memory, she brought out another piece of Napoleon cake, put a knife, fork and spoon wrapped in a napkin on the tray and took it out. The whole meal was well matched and flawless.
The tray was put down in front of him, and she took out a few things and put them on the table. The coffee was still steaming, and the Napoleon was specially chilled, with layers of cream and crispy layers.
She took a step back with the tray and stood aside. She didn't move away because she guessed that he would have more instructions.
Qiao Ye took a sip of coffee first, and there was no obvious change in his expression. He put down the cup and cut a small piece of Napoleon into his mouth. He chewed it for a few times and swallowed it. He didn't know whether it was not to his taste or not to his taste. He glanced at him blankly.
She stood next to her.
He put down his fork, looked around, his eyes became darker when they hit her, looking at her all over in an instant, and finally took a look at her badge, and asked thoughtfully: "e?"
Xie Yunshu nodded without comment. Where did he sing this song? Didn't he know her name yet?
Seeing her puzzled look, he calmly took out a business card and handed it to her, introducing himself: "Hello, my name is Qiao Ye."
She didn't know whether to expose him with a smile or drive him away angrily. He kept speaking English to her and actually gave her his business card? Is this man okay? Xie Yunshu didn't understand.
She lowered her head and muttered, "What's wrong with you?" She was speaking in Mandarin, and she didn't want to continue teasing him.
He smiled calmly and said, "Nothing." Still in English, he still had a distant and formal smile.
Xie Yunshu was a little sulky, frowned and said: "Qiao Ye, please stop making trouble." She had a feeling that his appearance this time was definitely not a good thing, but she didn't want to say more to him, she just wanted the two of them to live in peace and continue to be together.
Both ends of the sea of people.
As if he didn't hear her words, Qiao Ye took the initiative to reach out and hold her right hand. The warm palm was an all-too-familiar touch. He was polite but unfamiliar: "Nice to meet you, Miss Yun."
In the dark, one heart continued to hold back, almost suffocating. The other heart trembled in surprise.
Quickly, she withdrew her hand.
"..." Xie Yunshu was speechless. Is there anyone he is more familiar with than himself? Why should he introduce him formally like a complete stranger?
He looked directly at her and said with a smile: "I like the taste here very much. Can I go to this store to eat desserts every day in the future?" He asked her opinion respectfully, his smile full of youthfulness and seriousness.
"..." Xie Yunshu was even more speechless. He had only tasted it for a while and then stopped. He didn't like it but he pretended to fall in love at first sight. Besides, he was always so busy. How could he have time to go to her shop every day? This is England.
Not Qinzhou.
Seeing that she didn't speak or answer, he continued: "I like you very much, can you date me?" Still staring at her face, biting her for an answer.
His eyes were gentle, as if filled with endless expectations for love.
Xie Yunshu was dumbfounded, but did not dare to reveal her face too much. Is this person really Qiao Ye? He seemed not to recognize her at all, and seemed to be another Qiao Ye.
She was in a daze when the bell at the door rang again. Shen Ce opened the door and came in with two bags of flour on his shoulders. He smiled at her casually and said, "Yun Shu, the mall owner actually said that she knows me." The next second, Shen Ce saw who was sitting at the table next to Xie Yunshuchu.
At that moment, Shen Ce really wanted to rush up and grab Qiao Ye by the collar and throw him out. He had ignored Xie Yunshu for so long and now he had the nerve to show up again.
Qiao Ye glanced at Shen Ce, as if looking at an ordinary porter, only once, and then moved away lightly, continuing to lock his eyes on her face, waiting for her answer.
Although Shen Ce didn't understand what happened at this time, he was still aware of the cold and subtle atmosphere. Like Qiao Ye, he pretended not to see the other party. He thought that Qiao Ye must have forgotten that he was attracted by him. He was forced to live in Africa.
He silently carried the flour into the kitchen, put it down and washed his hands before walking out.
Xie Yunshu didn't know where she got the quick wit. She stretched out her left hand to show Qiao Ye. On her middle finger was the expensive sapphire ring. She still lowered her head and said softly: "Mr. Qiao, let me introduce him. He is my fiancé." , Shen Ce." As he spoke, he turned slightly to signal Qiao Ye to Shen Ce, who was standing at the counter.
At that moment, Qiao Ye was convinced. He had not been with her for so long, and he should have guessed that there would be someone else beside her. Xiao Yichen was gone, and there were still thousands of admirers. Shen Ce's return was inevitable, and he If you have that ability, then the two of them will become a natural couple?
But he also didn't believe it. She had always been so good at hiding it. The more she showed him something, the more fake it was. This ring was not like a fake that was put on hastily, but a complete treasure. Shen Ce responded to She was really attentive, yet he actually delayed coming to her until now.
Even though the ring was just on her finger, it felt like a perfect fit. It seemed like she and Shen Ce had been in a relationship for who knows how long. Qiao Ye was still very suspicious. He didn't want to and wouldn't believe it.
Shen Ce stood not far away, looking closely at Qiao Ye giving him invisible pressure. Xie Yunshu was standing in front of the table again, with the dazzling ring on his finger.
Qiao Ye smiled faintly, twitched the corners of his lips, and said: "It's okay, I will come here every day from now on until you agree to date me." Without looking at her lowered eyebrows, he stood up, took his coat, and strode out. Small shop.
The light outside the window was a bit dazzling. Xie Yunshu chased it with his eyes, but was instantly blinded by the sunlight outside. Looking again, there was no trace of Qiao Ye.
She breathed a deep sigh of relief. She folded her arms and squatted down on the ground, burying her face between her knees, breathing heavily to replenish oxygen in her chest. The appearance of Qiao Ye really drained her of all her strength and energy.