The heart is flustered, it is love hurt (3) First love, first kiss and menarche
Chapter 235: Flustered, emotional injury (3) First love, first kiss and menarche
Before he could stand up and take a step, his wrist was grabbed and pulled, and he fell uncontrollably into a strong embrace.
Sitting on Long Pei's lap, his wrist was tightly held in his palm, the posture was very ambiguous.
She raised her head to meet his dark and penetrating eyes, "——What are you doing?"
Long Pei's thin lips curled up in a half-smile, and he tightened his strength on his fingertips to hold her tightly. His voice became softer, "It's nothing, I just feel like I don't know you well enough!"
Huh? Gu Mingxi raised her eyebrows slightly, not understanding what he meant.
"Sorry!" Long Pei gently stroked her face with his fingers, lovingly, tenderly, and shining under the thick eyelashes.
Gu Mingxi still didn't speak. He... figured it out?
"Actually, no matter what you have experienced, I don't care." What I care more about is your feelings.
"No." She said calmly, her eyes serious and serious, "Never."
She is still the clean Gu Mingxi who only belongs to him.
Long Pei already knew it when he heard her say it, and he could see through her thoughts sharply. He just deliberately teased her. Seeing that something was wrong with her expression, he couldn't bear to go any further...
It's just that he's not good at explaining. Mingxi is a smart woman, and she should understand some things just to the point.
"I know." Long Pei nodded, the smile in his eyes fleeting.
The atmosphere was weird and ambiguous. The provocative Gu Mingxi didn't know how to answer his words, and struggled in his arms, "I'm going to rest."
Long Pei didn't let go, kissed the corners of her lips with his lips, and said in a low voice, "Mingxi?"
She stopped and looked at him, waiting for him to speak.
"It wasn't very busy at first, but now it's really busy." A wry smile appeared on his lips. The names of the people she mentioned must be checked now.
In fact, he didn't tell Mingxi that when he found out about Mingxi's disappearance in country e, people from country a were around. It is easy to think that Mingxi's disappearance was caused by country a.
Lian Mo's miscalculation was that he had discovered this clue first and blocked it strictly. Otherwise, with Huo Linmo's impulsive temperament, he would definitely have been in trouble with Country A as soon as he discovered this clue.
What Lian Mo never expected was that because he had some friendship with Jin Xishuo, he was sure that Jin Xishuo would never attack Gu Mingxi!
Several people were eliminated, and the most suspicious one was Lian Mo. Although his motive had not yet been confirmed, when he was about to leave for Country M, it was revealed that Gu Mingxi had lured him to see the fake Gu Mingxi in Country E.
I am already convinced in my heart that this matter has nothing to do with Country M!
First, he tried to sow the friendly relations between the three countries c/a/e. After the failure, he did not give up and tried to sow the relations between the two countries c/e again. It is obvious who benefited the most!
It's not that Long Pei didn't know about Lian Mo's ambition, but he didn't expect that Lian Mo's courage was greater than his ambition.
Gu Mingxi knew that Lian Mo's matter was a difficult matter, so he comforted him, "The current situation is not something Lian Mo can just do whatever he wants."
Without a legitimate reason, it is easy to become a public enemy once you take the initiative to start a war.
Long Pei clenched her cold fingers and said in a low voice, "The incident in Iraq is a good example. It's just that some people forget that he is not leading the United States."
Lian Mo doesn't dare to provoke directly now, and he plays these tricks secretly, because he is not afraid of the strength of country M; once he provokes the other three countries head-on, he will become the eternal sinner of country M.
Gu Mingxi understood what he meant.
"I will help you." Although she didn't know what she could do for him, as long as it was something she could do, she would definitely help him!
Long Pei pursed his lips, seemingly smiling, and rubbed her long hair with his fingers.
In fact, her staying by his side was the greatest help to him.
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The next day.
Long Pei returned to the office early in the morning to handle matters and didn't even have time to accompany them for breakfast.
Gu Mingxi felt that his health was almost in good condition, and he did not want to delay A Li's studies, so he forced him to go to school and study normally.
Near noon, she received a call from Long Pei. He couldn't come back to have lunch with her, so she asked him to do his own thing. After lunch, she told Ru Bing to prepare the car and she wanted to go out.
In fact, as soon as the car left the presidential palace, Nan Si reported Gu Mingxi's whereabouts to Long Pei.
Long Pei probably guessed where she wanted to go, so he didn't stop her. He just ordered Nan Si to have someone follow her secretly, and not to disturb her if nothing happened.
The car parked at the gate of Qin's house. It was mid-afternoon and the sun was scorching hot. As soon as I got off the car, I felt a heat wave hitting my face.
Gu Mingxi reported her name and was welcomed in by the butler. As soon as she served tea and left, she heard a respectful voice: "Young Master."
She turned around and saw Xiao Han coming downstairs in casual clothes and slippers. He was thin and haggard. When his eyes met hers, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Ah...Mr. Xiao..." I instinctively wanted to call out Ayuan, but realized that the situation was not right and immediately changed my mind.
Xiao Han looked cold and walked to sit opposite her. "I feel relieved to see that you are safe and sound."
Gu Mingxi's expression was startled.
Xiao Han did not explain. Although Long Pei announced to the public that Gu Mingxi was in poor health and needed to rest, he knew that something must have happened, just like the claim that Gu Mingxi went abroad to relax in the past two years was just an excuse.
"I'm fine." Gu Mingxi pursed her lips and hesitated before asking, "How are you?"
Xiao Han didn't say anything and looked at the housekeeper. The housekeeper wisely led all the servants to retreat, leaving only Gu Mingxi and him in the entire hall.
"Not very good." He said, his voice paused, "My mother is in jail, my father has left the family, Nini has also left, and I am the only one who is still here."
The past glory of the Qin family has completely declined, and the family is in decline. Those who still have some power in the political arena avoid them, and Qin Zhan doesn't care about their affairs.
Gu Mingxi felt a little sad when she heard that. She held the cup with her fingers and murmured, "——Actually, you can leave here."
Leave here and start a new life.
Xiao Han leaned back, with a sarcastic smile on his lips, "I can't leave my mother alone!" Even though Ye Qing was in prison, he had to stay in order to find ways to keep Ye Qing alive and well in prison.
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Gu Mingxi lowered her head and sipped her tea. She actually had something to say to A Yuan today. But seeing him guarding the Qin family like this made her feel a little uncomfortable.
If I hadn't changed my story in court, everything would be different now.
"Ayuan..."
"Xixi..."
They were silent for a while and then spoke in unison, looking at each other, feeling embarrassed, helpless, or happy that they still have such a tacit understanding now?
"You say it first." Gu Mingxi put down the cup.
"Xixi, I just want to ask you one thing -" Xiao Han did not give in, staring at Gu Mingxi firmly and sharply, and a solemn voice sounded, "Is he Qin Zheng?"
Gu Mingxi's expression changed calmly, and he crossed his fingers and tightened, "What you said is very strange. Qin Zheng died in that fire. Who is he?"
Sorry, even if I knew you were A Yuan, I couldn't help but lie to you.
"You know who I am referring to!" Xiao Han's voice was a little heavier. Seeing Gu Mingxi's calm expression, he was determined not to let go. Suddenly, a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he leaned back and asked himself, "
I never understood why my father repeatedly advised me not to be his enemy, why my father divorced my mother in the end, regardless of whether the Qin family lived or died; I didn’t understand why you like him so much, but now... I understand."
Everything is understood.
Because the real Long Pei died long ago, the current Long Pei is Qin Zheng, the son of Qin Zhan, and his half-brother.
Gu Mingxi didn't speak, or she didn't know what to say, and she made many mistakes. Although they knew each other well, some words were better left to rot in their stomachs forever.
Xiao Han didn't speak anymore, just looked at her, looking straight at her. The girl he liked ended up marrying his brother, and his brother personally sent him to prison and was so cruel that he wanted to force him to death.
"——A Yuan." After a long silence, Gu Mingxi suddenly spoke and looked at him with clear eyes, "This is the last time I call you this. I'm sorry about your mother, but I won't regret myself."
Choice. I’m sorry!”
Guilt is one thing, choice is another.
Even if she had to do it all over again, she would still make the same choice because she couldn't let anything happen to A Zheng.
Xiao Han's spine stiffened silently. He knew how important that man was in her heart, surpassing everything else.
"Do you still remember when we first met?" He suddenly spoke, and the topic changed so quickly that Gu Mingxi was startled.
"About the end of my eight-year-old year, it snowed heavily the day Uncle Qin brought me back."
Gu Mingxi will always remember that day, how disgusted Ye Qing's eyes were, and how much Ye Ni hated her look. Only Qin Yuan was as warm as water, stretched out his warm hand to hold her cold hand, and welcomed her to Qin's house.
"No." Qin Yuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I've seen you before that."
Gu Mingxi was stunned. She couldn't remember when she had met Qin Yuan before.
"Probably not long after you arrived at Longlin when you were seven years old, Qin Zhan once took me outside Longlin. Through the iron fence, I saw you wearing a pink princess dress sitting on the grass and counting petals. Your voice was sweet and waxy, obviously very beautiful.
Seriously, I don’t know why I just want to laugh after watching it.”
Probably because she still remembered that time, Gu Mingxi couldn't help but raise the corners of her eyes.
If she and Qin Zheng were childhood sweethearts, then who was he?
No one knew how happy he was when he saw his father bringing Mingxi home. He could finally play with this cute little sister and protect her.
She grew up by his side, and he participated in all of her first love, her first kiss, and her menarche; her most innocent and beautiful years were when he was by her side, taking care of her carefully in the palm of his hand, and doing his best to protect her.
Why did he lose her in the end, and even lost her heart together.
Gu Mingxi never expected that there would be such a period, but she had no idea that Qin Yuan was standing outside watching her.
No wonder Ayuan felt no stranger to her when she first arrived at Qin's house, and felt a sense of intimacy with her.
"I'm sorry!" Gu Mingxi pursed her lips and bit her lower lip involuntarily with her white teeth, "I really didn't know that you knew me so early."
"It has nothing to do with you, I just don't understand who I lost to." Destiny, or that person?
Xiao Han's lowered eyelids could not hide the despair in his eyes, "I once really thought that no matter what method I use, I must get you back!"
So when Long Pei tested him and Gu Mingxi, he took advantage of the situation and let Long Pei scheme. After getting drunk in the bar, he deliberately shouted "Xi Xi" into his mobile phone.
Deliberately appearing by her side, time and time again, he wanted to tell her how dangerous Long Pei was, and tell her that he was A Yuan and that he came back for her.
Subconsciously, he hoped that Mingxi would discover his identity and then return to him at all costs.
Unexpectedly, he failed in the end, losing to that person, losing to Mingxi, and losing to fate.
"I'm sorry." Gu Mingxi said this word for the third time today, because besides being sorry, she didn't know what else to say to Qin Yuan. The deal was done, with or without A Zheng, there was no possibility for her and Qin Yuan.
She stood up and looked at the tip of his nose, "Take care of yourself from now on."
Regardless of her identity or A Zheng, she will not be allowed to see Qin Yuan in private in the future.
Turning around to leave, Xiao Han suddenly raised his head and stared directly at her thin back, asking her seriously, "Do you like me because I am the only one who treats you well in this family, or because I look like him?
"
Qin Zheng and Qin Yuan have similar facial features and similar temperaments, gentle and elegant, just like little princes.
Gu Mingxi's steps paused, and his spine stiffened significantly. He did not look back, staring at the bright floor, and murmured on his lips, "I don't know."
Then, he walked out of the hall without hesitation.
Outside the window of the room where she used to live, there was a big old tree with lush branches. Every summer, she could hear the cicadas cicadas that had been playing all day long, so noisy that she couldn't sleep.
Qin Yuan would secretly climb a tree in the middle of the night after everyone was asleep, and chat with her lying at the window to relieve her boredom. Sometimes they would chat until she fell asleep, and sometimes they would chat until dawn...
There were sadness and tears in the days in the Qin family, but because of Qin Yuan's company, those things seemed insignificant.
Sometimes when she looked at Qin Yuan, she would occasionally wander, feeling as if she was talking to Qin Zheng.
The first time she had her period, Qin Yuan secretly ran out to buy sanitary napkins for her in the middle of the night. Although it was dark outside, she still saw A Yuan's flushed face.
The first kiss was also at the window. She was lying on the window and he was sitting on a branch. The kiss came so naturally, as tenderly as water, which made her heartbeat speed up, her face turn red, and she felt dizzy...
If what happened later had not happened, she would definitely have married Qin Yuan, but after what happened later, she knew that people's hearts are very small, and once they pretend to be someone's name, they can no longer pretend to be someone else.
During those two years in E country, she occasionally recalled these past events, and she couldn't help but wonder if she fell in love with Long Pei so easily because she didn't love Qin Yuan enough...
Later, when she found out that Long Pei was A Zheng, she seemed to suddenly understand.
Many things are already destined.
She fell in love with Long Pei not because she didn't love Qin Yuan enough, but because she had been looking for the shadow of Qin Zheng in Qin Yuan; she fell in love with Long Pei because he was Qin Zheng from beginning to end...
He is the most special person who has been hidden in her heart since she was a child.
Some words are hurtful when spoken, so it is better to remain silent.
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When Gu Mingxi returned to the Presidential Palace, Long Pei had already returned and was talking on the phone. He caught her voice from the corner of his eye and said something concisely before closing the call.
"Back." He said.
"Yeah." She nodded.
Gu Mingxi changed her shoes, walked to him and sat down, without covering up, "I'm going to see Xiao Han."
I know. Long Pei looked at her and said nothing for a while.
Gu Mingxi also knew that he knew, but he still thought it would be better to take the initiative to speak out. But with his attitude, he didn't know how to continue talking for a while.
If you say it too bluntly, if he doesn't care, it will appear that you are being sentimental; but if you don't explain it, you are afraid that he will misunderstand.
"I'm going to change clothes first."
Long Pei simply said "Yes" and said nothing more.
Gu Mingxi didn't hesitate anymore, stood up and walked towards the stairs. His hand fell on the handrail, and he walked very slowly. The corner of his eye swept over his figure from time to time, and there was ambiguity and entanglement in his watery eyes.
There seems to be nothing wrong between the two of them.
It's because she's too worried, or she's too sensitive.
Long Pei knew he wouldn't let her go to Qin's house, but she wouldn't listen.
After all, she came from the Qin family, and Qin Yuan was someone she once liked.
She still cares about the Qin family and Qin Yuan, he knows.
It's impossible to say that he doesn't have a grudge in his heart; just based on his relationship with Qin Yuan, he already cares about her very much.
If she hadn't pleaded for Qin Yuan in the letter before leaving, Ye Qing might not be the only one in jail now.
He has restrained his emotions and tried his best to take care of her emotions and feelings. But how much can she understand these things?
He hoped this was their last meeting.
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After Bai Yan finished dealing with the matters left by Long Pei, he saw that it was getting dark outside the window and it was time to go back.
The car stopped at the door, and as soon as it was locked, I turned around and saw a tall black figure standing under the street light, with wisps of white smoke floating upward.
"What are you doing standing here?" Bai Yan walked over and asked curiously.
Nan Si looked tired and helpless, and took a long drag on his cigarette, puffing out white smoke like clouds and mist.
"Can you let me come in and sit for a while?"
There was also a faint sense of exhaustion in his voice.
Bai Yan knew it was inappropriate, and it was obvious that he looked tired, so he nodded with distress, turned around and walked towards the door.
Nan Si followed him without saying a word.
Bai Yan opened the door and asked him to come in and sit down. He closed the door and went to the kitchen to pour him a glass of water and put it in front of him.
I sat down opposite him and was silent for a long time. Seeing that he didn't speak and just kept smoking, I couldn't help but ask: "Did you have a fight with Rongrong?"
Nan Si raised his eyes and glanced at him, but still said nothing.
Bai Yan didn't know what to say. If it were someone else, he would still be able to say a few words of comfort, but if it was Nan Si, he didn't know what to say at all.
His usual wisdom and eloquence were completely lost at this moment.
"I'm wondering... was my original decision wrong?"
After a long time, he muttered these words, which tore a big hole in Bai Yan's heart.
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When Abei said that he didn't know Mingxi well enough, he meant that he didn't expect that Mingxi's face was even thinner than he thought! ^_^
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