After waking up from a nap, the fatigue all over his body finally disappeared. Perhaps it was because he hadn't been drunk for a long time, so he couldn't handle it occasionally. It can be seen that alcohol is something that should be avoided if possible. Wen Liang got up, washed up, and looked at the time. It was already three o'clock in the afternoon. Xu Yao and the others must still be out shopping happily, and Ning Xi was also following the financial tycoons to pick up bargains crazily. He was left alone and bored. He was thinking about where to go to kill the afternoon when he suddenly received a call from Zhu Zixuan.
"You didn't drink too much last night, did you?" Her voice contained a hint of teasing, but within that smile there was also an imperceptible concern.
Wen Liang rubbed his forehead and smiled, "It's okay, just a few cocktails, I won't get drunk."
"That's great. Do you have time now? I'll treat you to afternoon tea."
"Where are you?"
"It's in the lobby of the InterContinental."
Wen Liang thought about it and decided that since he was free anyway and everyone was here, it would be hard to refuse, so he said, "OK, I'll be right down."
Zhu Zixuan changed her outfit today. She wore a casual and versatile mid-sleeved printed T-shirt in the most popular light-colored color this summer, black British vertical plaid cropped trousers, a pair of limited edition sneakers from a fashion brand, and her hair was tied behind her head with a crystal bow. She sat by the window. The Victoria Harbour in the afternoon was rippling with layers of ripples. At first glance, it seemed as if the girl had walked out of the rippling blue waves, walking on the water and facing the wind, as if in a fairyland. Her whole body exuded a fresh scent that was warmer than the sun.
Sometimes, a woman who lives a peaceful life has a kind of tranquil and far-reaching beauty, while a girl who is full of youth has another kind of breathtaking beauty!
Wen Liang sat down opposite her and asked the waiter for a cup of Jiling tea. He looked up and saw Zhu Zixuan staring at him intently. He smiled and said, "What's wrong? Is there something dirty on your clothes?"
Zhu Zixuan was caught red-handed. Her heart skipped a beat. She immediately turned her head to look out the window and asked, "Why do you say that?"
"Because I just boasted," Wen Liang said with a wry smile, "I didn't expect the cocktail to be so strong. I vomited when I got home last night..."
"Ah?" Zhu Zixuan thought he was only 70% drunk, but she didn't expect that he was really drunk to the point of vomiting. She said, "Are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable? I should have known not to disturb you and let you have a good rest..."
"It's just a slight headache, but I feel much better now after sleeping." Wen Liang stretched his waist and said, "My body is almost stiff from sleeping, so it's good to come out for some tea and some fresh air. What about you? Don't you have to go to work today, Monday? How do you have time to come over?"
Zhu Zixuan raised her lips in an alluring arc and said, "My old friend has come to Mingzhu, so I have to do my part as a host, right? But I also know that you are very busy and may not have time to go out and play, so I have to do what I can and treat you to afternoon tea."
"I really don't have time to go out," Wen Liang picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said casually, "I'm going back to Qingzhou tomorrow..."
"Leaving tomorrow?" Zhu Zixuan was stunned and asked, "So urgent?"
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Don't worry. I've been in Mingzhu for ten days now. It's time to go back."
"But..." Zhu Zixuan hesitated and asked, "Where in Thailand?"
"Ning Xi is in charge of that matter. I won't interfere."
Wen Liang's expression suddenly became indifferent. Zhu Zixuan saw it and tightened her slender hands under the table. She considered her words in her mind and said, "Actually... I just called Sister Xi. She was going to come down, but when she heard me say that she was going to invite you to come, she changed her mind and said that the futures index had changed and she couldn't leave for the time being... Wen Liang, between you two, is it..."
Wen Liang kept silent with a sullen face. Zhu Zixuan suddenly became nervous and explained hurriedly: "I'm sorry, I don't mean to ask about your affairs, it's just, it's just..."
"It's okay, I know you mean no harm," Wen Liang sighed and said, "It's all business. We may disagree sometimes, but it's no big deal."
"That's good..."
Zhu Zixuan is now in charge of the Huajin Pearl branch and is considered an elite among elites. She is usually as capable as any man when facing her subordinates. But at this moment, she couldn't even utter a complete sentence. Perhaps it was because Ning Xi was involved. She didn't know what to say, and she didn't know what the use would be even if she said anything!
Don't think about things that you shouldn't think about.
After all, he and I are not the same kind of people. You are at the north end of the world, and I am at the south end of the sea.
But why, even though I hid here from the capital, I still met him among thousands of people
But why, even if that thread of love was extinguished in my heart, it sprouted, grew and thrived again at a speed a million times faster under his gentle gaze
Why
They both fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little strange. Zhu Zixuan took the spoon and gently stirred the tea in the cup. She still felt upset and suddenly asked, "Have you heard about Chen Lu's incident?"
Wen Liang didn't expect that she would talk to him about Shangguan Chenlu, but when he thought about it, it was not strange. He and Zhu Zixuan first met on the green train to Beijing, and it was from that time that Shangguan Chenlu entered Wen Liang's world for the first time.
From Suhai, passing through Qingzhou, driving to the capital, it was just like driving from one destiny to another!
It was very short and fleeting, but it will be engraved forever!
"Yes, I heard about it," Wen Liang nodded and said, "Captain Shangguan was so young, but he got into a car accident. It's such a pity."
Zhu Zixuan obviously didn't know how many inside stories were involved. She held her chin with her hand, a little more sadness in her clear eyes. She stared blankly at the sea outside the window and whispered, "Although Sister Chenlu is very fierce to me, I know it's all for my own good. She is so powerful, both literary and martial, and dares to take responsibility. As a girl, she suppressed those bossy brothers in the capital and made them dare not say a word, but she couldn't avoid the unexpected disaster... Sometimes I wonder, what is the meaning of life, career, ideals, or the people you love and who love you? But if God doesn't allow it, you work hard and struggle, but in the end you get nothing... What is the meaning of life?"
I remember that in my previous life, the most common joke I played with girls was "Come on, brother will tell you about life." But when it comes to talking about life, it feels a bit heavy. It's not the topic that is heavy, but life itself, which is extremely heavy!
"Life is not satisfactory in eight out of ten cases. Perhaps what we want is not the result, but the things that happen in the process of pursuing the result that you can treasure in your memory. It doesn't need to be expensive or spectacular. A dead leaf, a bowl of strong liquor, a look in the eye, a glance back, can make you remember it and you will never lose it again..."
Wen Liang could feel the confusion and pain deep in Zhu Zixuan's heart. Although he didn't know what kind of difficult knot a favored girl like her had in her heart, or maybe it was because Shangguan Chenlu's death had given her too great a shock, but since they all knew each other, he would try to persuade her to the best of his ability.
"People like Captain Shangguan must have taken life and death lightly. It must be comforting for her to leave at the peak of her life. You are different from her. Your life has just begun. Whether it is Xiangxieju or Joaquin's work, they are all very interesting and meaningful experiences, but these experiences are far from enough to make you stop moving forward. So you have to look forward. There are more things and people ahead that are worth your nostalgia and your efforts..."
Really, looking forward
Zhu Zixuan bit her lower lip, her white teeth seeming to leave a tooth mark on her rose-like lips. Just as she was about to speak, she heard a surprised voice behind her: "Zixuan, you are here too?"
Wen Liang looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall and handsome man standing not far away. Although he was not as handsome and unrestrained as Luo Qi, he was far beyond the average level of handsome men. The straight custom-made suit on his body showed his noble status, and the dazzling Breguet watch on his wrist further highlighted this point. With these two things as a foundation, the gentle smile on his face when he spoke naturally and easily aroused other people's favor.
By the way, I have to point out that this kind of person has a special bonus in girls’ favorability!
But Zhu Zixuan was obviously not the kind of girl who liked his concentration when he drove a sports car, liked his gentlemanly demeanor when he put a diamond necklace on you, and even found his carelessness of adding a few extra zeros when he sent you money cute. Her brows were knitted together, but she was still polite in her words, saying, "Yes, what a coincidence, I can meet you while having afternoon tea with friends."
"Yeah, I really didn't expect that. Mingzhu is not big, but there are at least 6 million people. I can meet her by chance. Ha!" The man still had a smile on his face, not affected by Zhu Zixuan's cold expression at all. He walked over and stretched out his hand to Wen Liang and said, "This is your friend... Let me introduce myself. My name is Xiang Ziqian. I have the same character "Zi" as Zixuan. It is also a blessing from my previous life..."
The man spoke authentic Cantonese. Wen Liang could only guess that he heard most of it. Although he didn't understand much, what he understood made him want to laugh. It seemed that he was declaring his sovereignty and saying, "Look, this is the girl I like, all other men get out of here." That kind of urgency and eagerness could be described as the cuteness of a young boy, or the arrogance of a playboy. I hope it's not the second one!
Wen Liang shook hands with him and said with a smile, "Hello!"
Seeing that Wen Liang didn't say anything, Xiang Ziqian's smile froze for a moment. He looked him up and down for a few seconds before letting go of his hand. There was a hint of hostility in his eyes, and he asked, "Are you from the mainland?"
This time he switched to Mandarin. Although he was not as clear as a three-year-old child, at least he could understand everything. Wen Liang's vicious look was naturally seen in his heart. He nodded and said, "Yes, Miss Zhu and I met in the mainland."
Xiang Ziqian pulled out a chair, sat down without asking, stared at Wen Liang, and said, "Why, you don't want to tell me your name, do you look down on me?" (To be continued)