When Zhang Yazhi came in, she heard that Chen Qizhao had photographed a jade necklace for her, and she was both happy and distressed, "It will cost more to shoot this thing, don't get such an expensive thing next time, keep your money for the next time you do business."
Chen Qizhao thought that this thing cost a lot, but the value of the thing is also high.
Linglong Manlu appears to be an ordinary piece of jewelry, but it is actually a valuable item inherited from a big family in City B. It was only lost during the turbulent early years and turned around in the hands of Mr. Xu Ziyun. Chen Qizhao didn't know about this at first, but when he wanted to attack Lin Shizhong later in his last life, someone he knew at the time reminded him of one thing, which was related to this 'exquisite and full green'.
Lin Shizhong got a piece of jade jewelry at auction in his early years, which he has collected for a long time. Later, he invited the person from City B to visit the collection at home, and the person saw this jadeite jewelry unexpectedly. He mentioned that his grandmother lost a similar necklace in his early years. Lin Shizhong gave this necklace to that person after learning about this, so he got on the boat of the boss, and the business expanded in City B with smooth sailing.
It took Chen Qizhao many years to bring down Lin Shizhong. Among them, a lot of time and energy was wasted because of the relationship with the boss. I have to say that Lin Shizhong was so difficult to deal with later, and there was also the reason for that one. If he hadn't come to participate in this auction, he wouldn't have known that the good talk between Lin Shizhong and the big boss circulating in the business field turned out to be a deliberate plan by Lin Shizhong.
Zhang Yazhi talked for a while and asked Chen Qizhao to meet her other uncles and aunts. Chen Qizhao was a little tired. After rejecting her, he and Yan Kailin went to the side to rest and drink, and waited for the end of the party to go home and sleep.
Chen Qizhao glanced over the arena, and the two who had just competed with him were no longer in their original positions... It's not hard to guess, with Lin Shizhong's sanctimonious temperament, it was impossible to compete with the juniors for a piece of jade jewelry in person. If he had planned it long ago, it would be even less likely that he would photograph this collection too obviously, it would be too easy to reveal his purpose for this piece of jewelry, so it is very likely to be photographed by someone else's hands.
"Brother, don't you continue watching?" Yan Kailin had just seen a wave, and he wanted to go to his brother Yan Kaiqi to get a cool brand, but he was bombarded back after a while, "I see what jewelry necklaces are in the back. ."
Cheng Rong, Liu Kai and others also came.
Just after the incident, many people's eyes fell on Chen Qizhao's side, and they seemed to be curious about him, but after observation, they saw a group of rich second-generation gathered here, so they didn't come up to climb close.
The wine for chatting was fast, and the glasses of champagne on the table quickly ran out.
Cheng Rong got up and planned to go to the wine pool to get wine, but he happened to see the waiter near their table and waved.
There were very few people sitting on the sofa. Most of them were still at the charity auction in front. The waiter with the tray was waiting around. Seeing Cheng Rong beckoning, he came over and put the prepared champagne tray on the table. Removed the empty cup from the table.
"But there are so many people here tonight. I just saw a few acquaintances." Liu Kai took the wine and said in a relaxed tone, "But those people have nothing to do with us, and we can't play together. Oh, that's right. , I also saw your cousin."
"What does my cousin have to do with me?" Chen Qizhao didn't feel anything about the other relatives of the Chen family. When the Chen family was brilliant, they were close to each other. When the Chen family was down, they hid far away. Enjoy the convenience, but none of them will come in handy when something goes wrong.
In addition to the New Year's visit, I usually ask for something when I come to the door.
To put it an exaggeration, Chen Qizhao doesn't even remember the name of his cousin now.
The waiter removed the empty glass in front of Chen Qizhao and put a glass of champagne in front of him.
Liu Kai suddenly said: "Oh yes! Lin Zi, I just saw that person!"
Yan Kailin: "Which one? Don't play dumb."
Chen Qizhao's eyes stayed on the champagne glass in front of him, and he glanced at the waiter, who shrank his hand.
He frowned slightly, picked up the champagne and shook it, and suddenly heard Liu Kai's voice next to him.
Liu Kai took a sip of wine and cleared his throat: "Who else is there! It's Brother Shen, who you borrowed from before! I just saw him in the garden, and he was chatting with Shen Xuelan."
Chen Qizhao caught a glimpse of Liu Kai's drinking movement, and looked away from the waiter.
It was him who thought too much, and now it is not in his previous life, so he does not need to fortify everywhere.
He turned his attention to Liu Kai and asked, "Shen? You mean Shen Yuhuai?"
Shen Yuhuai rarely participates in such activities. For people like Liu Kai who often hang out on various occasions, the people in the circle have also met seven to eighty-eight. The Shen family is also the focus of many people in S City, but the Shen family is relatively low-key, and the most topical topic is Shen Xuelan, the outstanding strong woman of the Shen family. There is very little discussion about Shen Yuhuai.
Shen Yuhuai himself is not a character that likes lively occasions. He is deeply involved in academic research, and there is not much discussion about things related to him. He will come to parties on such occasions, most of which are not his own initiative, but his family's request.
Liu Kai said: "Yes, yes, doesn't he rarely participate in activities in S City? I was surprised when I saw him! Now I don't know where to go, but I will definitely not recognize the wrong person!"
"Isn't it?" Yan Kailin looked at him, stood up and looked for someone: "I'm going?! My brother didn't tell me about this, and he didn't go to the lab this week?"
There were so many people coming to the party that it was difficult to find someone in the crowd. Chen Qizhao's eyes swept in the direction of Huayuankou, and he didn't see Shen Yuhuai. He was about to withdraw his gaze, but suddenly saw a single figure standing by another window. He was startled for a moment, only to see that the man turned his head, and the eyes of the two suddenly met.
Shen Yuhuai seemed to notice him, and nodded at him from the air.
Chen Qizhao paused, lowered his head and drank champagne, then raised his head again after a while.
And Shen Yuhuai's eyes have already fallen out of the window.
Yan Kailin didn't find anyone, and as soon as he sat down, he saw Chen Qizhao stand up.
Chen Qizhao said, "You guys play."
other people:"?"
Everyone didn't know why, and after watching Chen Qizhao get up, he passed them and walked into the wine pool. When passing by the waiter, he put down the champagne in his hand, took a glass of orange juice from the other party's tray, and walked straight in a certain direction.
In Chen Qizhao's memory, Shen Yuhuai did not come to such occasions very often.
The Shen family's business in S City is not small, and it is also very important in S City, but even so, Shen Yuhuai rarely comes out. Not to mention that the public institution kept it secret, and it took a lot of effort to even meet him.
It may also be because of this that he, who was arrogant and playful in his early years, would never remember Shen Yuhuai, who seldom showed up and never knew him.
Later, when he met Shen Yuhuai and became a good friend, he also regretted not getting to know him earlier.
Chen Qizhao retracted his brief thoughts and walked in the direction of Shen Yuhuai.
As a friend, it seems that it is not too abrupt to see Shen Yuhuai directly.
On the contrary, if the two do not say hello on such an occasion, it will make the relationship even more alien.
The distance is not that far. When Chen Qizhao arrived, he saw a familiar elder.
He restrained his bad temper, tried his best to appear polite, and said hello to the other party.
Just as Father Shen came over to talk to his son, he didn't say a word when he saw the younger son of the Chen family coming over and said hello to him.
He looked at each other in surprise, smiled and said, "Is it Qi Zhao?"
Chen Qizhao: "Hello, uncle."
The Chen family has a good relationship with the Shen family. This kind of relationship was made by Chen Jianhong and the Shen family in the early years. However, the relationship between the two families is not very close. , so until the bankruptcy of the Chen family, Chen Qizhao was not so impressed with the Shen family.
Apart from the mischievous Lin family, the one who helped the Chen family the most in the past life was the Shen family.
Chen Qizhao still remembers Uncle Shen who was wearing a black suit at his father's funeral. When other people smiled at him with the mentality of watching the fun, only Uncle Shen walked up to him and said something.
He said that now the Chen family can only rely on you, and you cannot retreat or fall.
At that time, Chen Qizhao didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, and he only thought that the other party was just polite and sympathetic at the funeral. He didn't have a deep memory of the Shen family. Even if Uncle Shen showed goodwill, he was more inclined to befriend all the time. The Lin family was even bewitched by Lin Shizhong when the Shen family extended a helping hand, and rejected an elder who was willing to provide real help.
But even so, the Shen family finally helped him when he needed help the most.
Father Shen cared about the younger generation. After talking with Chen Qizhao for a few words, Yu Guang glanced at Shen Yuhuai and said, "Are you here to find Xiaohuai?"
Chen Qizhao: "I just saw Brother Huai here, come over to say hello."
"Then uncle won't disturb you young people chatting." Father Shen patted Chen Qizhao on the shoulder, looked at Chen Jianhong in the distance, and smiled: "I haven't seen your father for a long time, I told him in the past. say."
As soon as Father Shen left, only Shen Yuhuai and Chen Qizhao were left.
Shen Yuhuai glanced at the orange juice in Chen Qizhao's glass, and politely praised: "I just noticed you, this suit suits you very well."
Chen Qizhao paused: "Brother Huai too, it's the first time I see you in a suit."
Shen Yuhuai's body is tall and straight, and when he wears a black suit and glasses, he looks completely different.
"I haven't congratulated you yet." Shen Yuhuai clinked the wine glass in his hand with Chen Qizhao, "Congratulations, your wish was fulfilled."
Chen Qizhao paused for a moment before realizing what Shen Yuhuai was congratulating.
He said thank you, and he began to quickly think about whether there was any sudden performance in his mind. Fortunately, when he met Zhang Yazhi today, he was a little restrained, and at most he acted in front of Lin Shizhong once.
There were so many people at the scene that Shen Yuhuai might not be able to notice him, and it shouldn't be too bad.
At most, you were a little arrogant during the auction...? But also okay.
"Do you like jade?" Shen Yuhuai asked casually.
Chen Qizhao said: "No, I took it for my mother."
The two stood by the window, away from the lively crowd. Chen Qizhao took a sip of orange juice and thought absentmindedly about the next topic. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly saw Shen Yuhuai reaching out to him, grabbing his shoulder a little, and taking him two steps forward.
A passing lady accidentally sprained her foot, and the champagne in her hand spilled on Chen Qizhao's feet.
If it wasn't sinking in Huai La's hand just now, the champagne was poured on by Chen Qizhao.
"I'm so sorry," the lady said.
Chen Qizhao said it was okay, and the other party left quickly, seemingly going to the bathroom to clean up his appearance.
With this interruption, Chen Qizhao got a little closer to Shen Yuhuai, smelling Shen Yuhuai's body.
— Still familiar with the mint scent.
Because he often goes in and out of the laboratory to remove various chemical agents, the most important thing on Shen Yuhuai's body is the smell of disinfectant, followed by this peppermint fragrance, perhaps it should be said to be a peppermint deodorant, which is sometimes used to cover up abruptness on his body. the taste of the medicine.
He felt calm.
In my last life, I could say that I had no friends at first.
The rich second-generation friends who played well on weekdays avoided like snakes and scorpions. The classmates at school became estranged after half a month. The relationship built up with money was fragile. During the most difficult time of the Chen family, there was almost no one around him. At that time There was no one to complain about, even Yan Kailin, who had a better relationship, was driven back abroad to cut off contact because of trouble. During the darkest period, he was bombarded by the shareholders of the group every day, from families who suppressed quarrels, and from all over the world. Reproach, pressure from never-ending rubbish talk.
At that time, he still retained the last trace of innocence until he was pushed to the door.
Greeting the light of the media, he ushered in the darkest day of his life. From then on, his life was out of control until he met Shen Yuhuai.
When he was about to be engulfed by the darkness, Shen Yuhuai stretched out his hand towards him, and the tide-like emotions found a breakthrough.
So he likes to chat with Shen Yuhuai very much, even if he just said one or two meaningless words, the other party will not care about his nonsense, but will seriously reply to his every nonsense message.
Chen Qizhao didn't think that he liked the smell of mint before, and even in the early years, he couldn't feel the freshness brought by peppermint. It was not until after Shen Yuhuai's death that he subtly noticed a change in this feeling. He replaced his shower gel with the scent of mint, in an attempt to use a scent to numb himself and seek a moment of tranquility.
Suddenly, all kinds of pictures appeared in Chen Qizhao's mind, and the strange coldness seemed to climb from the soles of his feet.
No... wrong, a certain image on the wine table just now flashed in his mind, the waiter who had been avoiding his gaze.
Shen Yuhuai caught a glimpse of the lady walking away, and when he retracted his gaze, he happened to see Yan Kailin and the others who had been looking at him secretly not far away. Chen Qizhao in front of him lowered his head, and the skin on the side of his ears was a strange red.
Drink too much
Shen Yuhuai frowned slightly and asked, "Are you uncomfortable?"
However, Chen Qizhao suddenly grabbed his wrist. He blinked and looked down at the patterned floor tiles on the ground, like a kaleidoscope layered on top of each other. In an instant, he seemed to see a wide-open fang, and his ears were filled with unobstructed voices. He smelt the rotten and disgusting smell of rotten eggs.
Shen Yuhuai noticed the strangeness, his expression changed instantly, he said solemnly: "Chen Qizhao, can you hear me?"
The layers of fantasies in front of Chen Qizhao's eyes stimulated his brain, and some scenes overlapped with the previous life too realistically.
He tried his best to remain calm, ignoring the tinnitus, and said his appeal to Shen Yuhuai: "help me find a quiet place, I drank the wrong thing."