Chen Keren frowned, and after a long while she slowly raised her head. Her eyes were calm, and her tone was just as calm as before as before, saying, "I'm not doing this for you."
Yi Duanfang raised his eyes, his deep gaze showed some complicated emotions that could not be read tonight. However, Chen Keren avoided his gaze, turned her head slightly and said, "I just want to warn that woman."
Yi Duanfang suddenly felt a little disappointed...
Just now, I thought she was jealous, and I even thought that she had some inexplicable feelings for me, just like I did for her. But now, seeing her expression and hearing her words, I realized that I had been expecting the impossible. But who is Yi Duanfang? He shrugged, showed his most charming smile and said, "Even so, it can be regarded as venting my anger~"
... ...
Chen Kexin raised her head to the sky at a 45-degree angle. Her future brother-in-law was really shameless.
There are always so many unsatisfactory encounters in life that play tricks on our hearts.
For example, the reunion between Wang Weixi and Tong Siqi, although calm on the surface, was destined to cause a big stir.
For example, when Chen Kexin and Lan Xiao met again, although Chen Kexin didn't know how to face it, she knew that she didn't want to hurt that simple and gentle man.
Lan Xiao stood there, with a pretty and lovely girl next to him, about 20 years old, with long flowing hair and a charming figure. She exuded a youthful and lively aura, attracting countless people's attention.
When Lan Xiao saw Chen Kexin's dull expression, his steps stopped unconsciously, and his heart finally became torn and painful uncontrollably.
The moonlight was as bright as snow. Outside the glass door was a noisy street. Other people's laughter was still lingering in his ears, but his heart seemed to be pouring with rain, soaking all the softness.
As if she noticed someone was looking at her, Chen Kexin turned her head curiously and met the melancholy Lan Xiao. She suddenly didn't know what to do.
"Brother Lan Xiao, there is a seat here." The girl called out, her voice gentle and friendly, making people feel comfortable.
Chen Keren and Yi Duanfang turned around at the same time and saw Lan Xiao standing there, with surprise in their eyes.
After not seeing him for a few days, he looked even thinner and his face looked a little sallow.
The girl seemed to notice Lan Xiao's abnormality. She turned her head curiously and looked at where Chen Kexin and the others were. Then she was stunned for just a few seconds. She waved to them excitedly and greeted them with a smile: "Sister Kexin, Sister Keren, you are here too, what a coincidence~"
Yi Duanfang asked curiously, "Who is this beautiful lady?"
Chen Keren glared at him fiercely, then stood up and said in a rare gentle tone: "Lan Xiao, why are you here?"
At this time, the girl ran to Lan Xiao's side, took his arm, and looked at Chen Keren with some caution. Chen Keren's eyes fell on her hands, and her brows suddenly frowned. To Yi Duanfang, all this seemed like she was jealous, and his heart suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
At this time, the dishes ordered by the three people have arrived. Chen Kexin lowered her head and ate by herself, as if everything in front of her had nothing to do with her. This really pissed off Yi Duanfang and Chen Keren.
Lan Xiao glanced at the girl leaning against him, then looked at Chen Kexin who didn't look at him at all, and said with a self-deprecating smile: "Hui Ru said she wanted to eat seafood, I remembered that this one tasted good, so I brought her here."
It turns out that the girl next to him is called Huiru.
Huiru, An Huiru, once Lan Xiao's follower, is three months younger than Chen Keren. She looks innocent and cute, just like Chen Kexin, and has a well-behaved and docile personality (at least that's how Lan Xiao sees it). She is still a neighbor of Chen Derong's family, and the "neighborhood girl" of Chen Kexin and Chen Derong.
However, Chen Keren hated this girl next door very much, because she knew very well that the real An Huiru was actually a spoiled young lady, and the reason why she was so well-behaved in front of Lan Xiao was because she knew that Lan Xiao liked Chen Kexin. She had been in love with Lan Xiao since she was a child, and even declared that she would not marry anyone other than Lan Xiao in this life.
Chen Keren always hated hypocritical people, so she always chose to ignore this guy who always appeared in front of her intentionally or unintentionally, trying to create a presence. Even if there was an intersection, she would just ask a lukewarm question. Today, seeing her and Lan Xiao standing together, they were so well matched that it was dazzling. It felt like she took advantage of the opportunity and succeeded in showing off to herself.
Chen Keren nodded, then said lightly: "How are you recently? Why do you look thinner? Are you eating well? Are you tired from work?" It was such a warm concern, but it was so stiff, as if she was only concerned because she was sorry.
But Yi Duanfang couldn't hear it. What he heard was that Chen Keren's concern for Lan Xiao was completely different from her concern for others, and she was particularly gentle towards him. It made him feel that from the beginning, Chen Keren really wanted to pursue Lan Xiao and wanted Lan Xiao to become her future husband.
Fiancé? He was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt very jealous.
Chen Kexin finally raised her head quietly after hearing Chen Keren's question, and looked at Lan Xiao, who had lost weight, with some apology. She didn't want to hide, but she just didn't know how to face him after that day.
In fact, she knew very well that the one who suffered the most in this matter was Lan Xiao. She knew his character well, and he would definitely feel deeply guilty... ...
She stood up and walked to Lan Xiao.
He asked timidly, "Xiao Xiao, are you... okay? How have you been recently?"
Lan Xiao looked at her gently, his eyes always showing some pain. He nodded and said, "I'm fine, you don't have to worry about me. But, where is Weixi? Why are there only three of you?" As he spoke, he cast his gaze towards Yi Duanfang and was stunned for a second.
An Huiru, who was standing beside him, seemed to have also seen Yi Duanfang sitting there in silence. She stared at Yi Duanfang with her mouth wide open in astonishment and asked, "Is this handsome man... a movie star?! What a beautiful man!"
... ...
Yi Duanfang turned around and glared at her fiercely. Isn't this woman too unrestrained? Although she was praised, she didn't seem happy. Moreover, what was the meaning of her tone that was exactly the same as Chen Kexin's? Was she deliberately imitating
Chen Keren said calmly, "A friend. Why? Are you interested?"
An Huiru was stunned for a moment, then smiled embarrassedly and said, "No, it's just that I've never seen such... such a handsome man, so I'm a little excited." While speaking, she looked up at Yi Duanfang again. Yi Duanfang just rolled her eyes at her with disdain, gave her an expression that said "You're a good-looking girl" and turned away again.
He hated Lan Xiao, he couldn't tell why, but he just hated him. It was as if Lan Xiao could take away everything from him.
Chen Keren raised the corner of her mouth slightly and said, "Really? I almost forgot that you said you would not marry anyone other than Lan Xiao."
Lan Xiao's body froze for a moment, then he regained his composure.
Chen Kexin stood there somewhat conflicted, not knowing whether she should speak or not.
After hearing this, An Huiru chuckled and said, "Of course I have always remembered this sentence, so I will soon fulfill my childhood promise~"
Chen Keren frowned, while Chen Kexin showed an expression of disbelief.
Lan Xiao's expression became increasingly ugly, but there was still a faint smile on the corner of his mouth that could not be shaken off.
"Lan Xiao and I have decided to get engaged next month." Seeing everyone standing there in a daze, An Huiru added shyly.
Chen Keren and the other two widened their eyes in surprise. They looked at An Huiru who was speaking, and then at Lan Xiao who remained silent but always smiling. They realized that she was not joking.
Yi Duanfang suddenly felt so happy that he wanted to laugh. "What? So fast?"
Everyone turned their eyes to Yi Duanfang.
Chen Keren frowned and thought, is this kid so happy
Chen Kexin smiled slyly and thought, Sister Duan Fang, be happy ~ finally no one is competing with you for Keren.
There was no emotion to be read on Lan Xiao's face.
And An Huiru's eyes were somewhat complicated, even tempting. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, thinking, Hua Meinan, even if I have Brother Lan Xiao, I will definitely not ignore you, just wait to be his lover.
If An Huiru knew that Yi Duanfang was the one that Chen Keren subconsciously liked, she would never dare to covet his beauty. Because if she provoked Chen Keren, she might be beheaded at any time, hehe~
Yi Duanfang then realized that he shouldn't show such a happy expression, so he quickly stopped smiling, coughed twice and said, "I just think this beautiful woman in front of me looks very young, and it's really surprising that she's getting engaged now."
Surprised? Chen Keren glared at him fiercely. He was clearly a mean man who had succeeded.
Yi Duanfang stuck out his tongue at Chen Keren. Since this guy has been with Chen Keren (this time together, not that time together), although he is not a complete man, he is no longer so effeminate. Otherwise, once he made a move with his orchid finger, An Huiru would probably give up the idea of having him as her harem.
The fact that he made such a cute expression at this moment made An Huiru's brain go crazy all of a sudden. She wished she could dig out her eyeballs and put them on Yi Duanfang's body so that she could see this breathtakingly beautiful face every moment.
Chen Keren turned around, and seemed to see the look in An Huiru's eyes that made her unhappy. She frowned and said, "It seems that Lan Xiao, you have to take care of your future wife's eyes."
Lan Xiao smiled gently and ignored An Huiru beside him.
An Huiru quickly explained: "Brother Lan Xiao, I'm just taking a look, I don't have any other thoughts."
Lan Xiao lowered his head, smiled at her gently and said, "It's okay."
At this time, An Huiru's phone suddenly rang. Seeing the caller ID on the phone screen, she suddenly became nervous. She looked up at Lan Xiao who didn't notice her. She held the phone and said with an apologetic expression: "Brother Lan Xiao, what should I do? My roommate suddenly said that she was lost on another street and asked me to go find her. She is from another place."
Lan Xiao nodded and said, "Then go ahead."
An Huiru's nervous expression suddenly relaxed. She nodded happily and said, "Then Brother Lan Xiao, you don't have to pick me up in the evening. I will take a taxi home by myself."
Lan Xiao nodded.
After watching An Huiru leave, he turned around and looked at the three people in front of him with complicated eyes, not knowing whether he should stay or leave.
At this moment, Chen Keren broke the silence and said, "Yi Duanfang, accompany me for a walk."
Yi Duanfang turned around as if she had heard something incredible, staring at Chen Keren with her beautiful eyes. Chen Keren did not look back, but walked straight out. Yi Duanfang was upset, but he had to get up and follow her.
Walking up to Lan Xiao, he said coldly
He snorted and said, "I hope you can respect yourself tonight." Then, without even looking at Lan Xiao's gloomy expression, he turned to Chen Kexin and smiled sweetly, saying, "Kexin, Keren and I are going out for a while and will be back soon."
Chen Kexin nodded. She knew that there had to be a solution to the problem, so she was unwilling to escape like a coward.
Watching Chen Keren and Yi Duanfang disappear in the store, Chen Kexin was so nervous that she almost couldn't breathe.
She raised her eyes and looked at the thin Lan Xiao in front of her with some worry. She bit her lip and said, "Xiao Xiao... ...you sit down."
Lan Xiao nodded, and the two of them slowly walked to the table and sat down in silence.
Time flows quietly, just like the Milky Way in the sky.
Chen Kexin looked at the table full of seafood and had no appetite at all.
Lan Xiao, who was standing opposite her, looked at her quietly.
Chen Kexin bit her lip for a long time before lowering her head and carefully saying, "I'm sorry..." Her lovely look and worried tone made it hard for people to blame her. Moreover, Lan Xiao couldn't find any reason to blame her.
Loving someone is a personal matter.
Whether it is crazy or forbearing, the way of love is chosen by oneself and has nothing to do with others. Moreover, if one hurts others because of one's love, what qualifications do one have to say that one loves that person
Lan Xiao shook his head and frowned slightly, "Why do you want to apologize?"
Chen Kexin stammered and was unable to speak.
Lan Xiao looked at her with her head lowered like an ostrich, and raised the corners of his mouth helplessly. After a long while, he finally said, "What happened last time was my fault. I should be the one to apologize."
Chen Kexin gritted her teeth, but didn't know how to respond.
"When... did you know that I..." Lan Xiao said hesitantly.
Chen Kexin lowered her head in embarrassment. After a moment of silence, she told him what she had heard him and Chen Keren chatting outside the private room that day.
Lan Xiao listened quietly, but his heart was turbulent. He didn't expect that Chen Kexin, who seemed carefree and even a little heartless, actually hid such an embarrassment. She forced herself to smile at him, her secret admirer, every day, but in fact, she felt embarrassed and unbearable all the time, right
Moreover, even though she was so conflicted, she still said that she would cook her favorite dishes for me. I was suddenly moved by her heartfelt concern, as if I was also cared for and concerned by her. However, I didn't know that as a poor unrequited lover, I couldn't even express the emotion of love.
The hug that day, the release of my heart, accidentally hurt her and turned her into a frightened bird. When she followed Wang Weixi madly and left, I knew that there was no way for me and her to go back. Even if we were friends, it was impossible.
I have always been thinking, how nice it would be if I could come back earlier, before you fall in love with someone else, before you meet someone else, I could be the best man, come back to you, hold your hand, and bravely tell you that I left for you, and I came back for you as well.
However, life is a movie and we are not the actors but the audience, watching our lives play out step by step. Even if we can go back and watch it again, it will only be a memory.
Life can only be reminisced and regretted; it can never start over again.
So, you and I will always be just you and me.
After figuring everything out, Lan Xiao smiled sincerely.
If my departure can relieve you of any worries, I am willing to do so. If I must give you and him peace of mind, I am willing to marry a woman I don't love.
Chen Kexin raised her clear eyes and looked straight at Lan Xiao: "Xiao Xiao, I'm sorry. For so many years, I knew your thoughts. I knew that you would be more miserable if I was by your side, but I still selfishly wanted to learn from you. I'm sorry..." She knew that this was cruel, but she also knew that if she really left like that, Lan Xiao might be even more sad. At that time, she didn't know what to do.
Time passed by quietly, people came in and out of the seafood restaurant from time to time, and when they passed by the two of them, they would look at them. Maybe in their eyes, the two people in front of them were a couple who had just had a quarrel, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, so well-matched that it was outrageous.
"It's all in the past, let's not mention it again. Besides... you heard it too, I'm getting married soon, and I don't want you to feel pressured by my current self. I was just so moved that day... If necessary, I can go find Wang Weixi and explain it to him." Lan Xiao's voice was light, with a somewhat unreal gentleness. It was clearly the same gentleness, but today it sounded so heartbreaking.
Chen Kexin quickly shook her head and said, "No need... I know, I know everything... Weixi was just impulsive at the time, don't mind..." Her voice became smaller and smaller, as if she was lying. Because she knew that Wang Weixi didn't want to see Lan Xiao again.
Lan Xiao smiled helplessly and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first."
Staying here will only leave sadness behind.
Chen Kexin wanted to say something, but when she saw Lan Xiao's painful face, she just said lightly, "Goodbye."
Lan Xiao nodded, then left without looking back.