"... Thank you." Halfway through the meal, Bai Suye finally spoke and broke the silence.
"Don't thank me, I'm not being kind." Night Owl glanced at her, "Don't think I'll let you go just because I'm sick."
She smiled and said, "I know you didn't mean well, but I still want to thank you. No matter what, it was because you gave me the antipyretic medicine that I felt a little better."
"The medicines in the medicine box..." Ye Xiao said this, stopped eating, and looked at her with a slight mockery, "Why, what happened ten years ago still left a shadow in your heart, Minister Bai? After doing that kind of thing, you are afraid of ghosts knocking on the door in the middle of the night, so you suffer from insomnia, depression, and mental problems?"
He didn't want to admit that there was some tentativeness and expectation in his tone.
How much of an impact did the separation of that year have on her? Or was it that he was the only one who suffered from beginning to end
Is he the only one
Bai Suye's breathing paused slightly.
She didn't expect him to see her private medicines. She was very strong-willed and didn't want anyone to know her most vulnerable and vulnerable part, especially him.
"Although I am cruel, but the person who was lost ten years ago was also a human life, so I do feel a little uncomfortable when I think about it occasionally. However, it is not to the extent you think. Those medicines are often prepared by us undercover agents, so you don't have to think too much." Bai Suye deliberately acted calm and took a sip of porridge before continuing to speak slowly: "Back then, I was just carrying out the mission according to the orders of my superiors. I have done my best to the government and the people who pay taxes. What should I be afraid of?"
He had known her attitude for a long time—heartless, calm and cruel. However, when these words came out of her mouth clearly, they still pricked every nerve in his body.
"You are worthy of the government and the people. Then, Bai Suye, are you worthy of me?" He suddenly felt that he was being humiliating by taking care of her here! "Are you worthy of my dead brothers?"
Every word seemed to be bitten out from between lips. His face was filled with anger, and his long fingers pinched her chin hard.
Bai Suye was already weak at the moment, and his pinch made her look even uglier. But she did not struggle, but just gently held his wrist with her hand, looking into his eyes with a firm and straight look, "Since ancient times, it has been difficult to be both loyal and righteous. In the face of national justice, do you think the love between brothers and children is worth mentioning?"
Not worth mentioning? So, in her eyes, the feelings he gave were just a weapon for her to kill him!
"So, if time could go back, you would still make the same choice? Right?" His breathing became heavier.
Her eyelashes trembled, and finally only one word came out of her lips, "...Yes."
If she could still choose, what would she choose? Bai Suye asked herself this question countless times in the past ten years. Morality and responsibility, in the end, maybe she would still choose responsibility...
The strength in Ye Xiao's hand tightened, and the blue veins on his forehead almost popped out. The red bloodshot in his eyes made him look violent and cruel. He wished he could strangle her to death!
But in the end, before his emotions got out of control again, he let go of her, shook her off, and walked away coldly.
The door was slammed shut. Bai Suye sat there and took several deep breaths before her breathing became smoother. However, her chest still felt stuffy as if a huge rock was pressing on it.
In fact, it was good that the two of them were so incompatible. Otherwise, how could she let go of this relationship and feel relieved in the remaining 22 days
She has no confidence at all...
After sitting there for an unknown amount of time, the porridge on the table had gone cold, and her cell phone rang. She picked it up and saw that it was a very short text message.
—Don’t show up in front of me these few days, otherwise, you will bear the consequences!
Even through the screen, one could sense the anger in his voice. Bai Suye put the phone down silently.
It seems that these short 30 days are really a bargain for her...
… … … … … …
In the following week, Night Owl never came to see her again, and she naturally did not contact Night Owl. At first, she began to suffer from insomnia again, but in the next two days, she adjusted herself and her sleep became quite good.
Perhaps, Night Owl should end this 30-day agreement ahead of schedule.
But, what she didn't expect was...
A week later, the two met again...
On Monday, she was busy sorting out new assignment materials in the office when Yunchuan called her.
"Susu, are you free tonight?"
"What's wrong?"
"There's a very important product dinner tonight, and I'm short of a female companion. You're the only one I can think of now."
Bai Suye glanced at the time and said, "Okay, what time is it? I'll be there after work. Will I be in time?"
"Of course I'll make it in time. Dinner is at eight."
"What color dress should I wear?"
"Purple will do. I'm wearing a purple tie today."
"Okay. Then you can drive there yourself. Just send me the address of the dinner."
Bai Suye did not reject Yun Chuan, for no other reason, but because she had figured it out.
Her life is long, and whether for her own sake or to relieve the worries of her elders at home, it is impossible for her to be single all her life.
Yunchuan was a nice person. She didn't mean to fall in love with him right away. However, she felt that there was no need for her to resist after getting to know him at this stage.
Yunchuan's idea actually coincided with hers. In today's fast-paced society, the model of "dating after meeting once, sleeping after meeting twice" was not suitable for them. It was good to try being friends first.
There's no need for either of them to feel too much pressure.
After work, Bai Suye dressed up to match him and went to the dinner party.
When she arrived, Yunchuan was waiting for her outside the door, neatly dressed.
"Have you been waiting for a long time?" Bai Suye said apologetically, "There was a traffic jam on the road for a while, so I was a little late."
"It's okay, I just got here too." Yun Chuan bent his arm slightly, and Bai Suye tactfully put his hand on his arm.
When the two were about to go in, they saw a convoy approaching from afar. The strong light was very blinding, making the night as bright as day. Bai Suye subconsciously glanced to the side and saw the familiar car in the convoy at a glance, with a familiar license plate...
"What's the occasion of tonight's dinner?" Bai Suye asked Yun Chuan.
"It's organized by the Chamber of Commerce, and the people who come are all from the business community."
Ye Xiao is a man who is involved in military affairs, politics, and business, so it is no surprise that he appears here.
Bai Suye remembered the vicious warning that Ye Xiao gave her before he left that day, and she regained her composure, "Let's go in."
I have updated so much today, so is there any cutie willing to give me a monthly ticket as a reward