Qi An'an's tone was very sincere. Originally, what she said was the truth. Whether it was Jiang Lu in the book or the Jiang Lu she knew, they were all clean boys like Bai Yueguang, and their excellence was obvious to all.
Jiang Lu was right behind this wall, and his breathing rhythm was completely chaotic.
Even though he had warned himself countless times that he couldn't hear any charm in her words, it was just her childish compliment, but he still couldn't calm down his thundering heartbeat.
Jiang Lu clenched his fists tightly, closed his eyes for a long time, took a few deep breaths to ensure that he would not reveal any emotions, and then slowly walked out from the corner.
Seeing him coming, Qi Anan stretched out his hand to say hello, "Jiang Lu, come and sit down, and eat some fruit."
Qi Zhen raised his eyes and glanced at him, then lowered his head and gently rubbed to the side, obviously inviting him to sit beside her.
Jiang Lu pretended not to see it, and sat down on the outermost single sofa with a cold face. He put his red left wrist behind his back, not daring to let Qi Anan see it - that time in the coffee shop, he scrubbed and shook Boss Wang's palm desperately, and Qi Anan saw it. Although the days have passed, maybe she doesn't remember anymore, but he didn't want his strange disgust to be too obvious.
Qi Zhen pursed his lips, straightened his back again, and did not look at Jiang Lu.
The undercurrent between the two of them was fleeting, and Qi Anan didn't notice. She pushed the fruit plate between Jiang Lu and Qi Zhen, and asked him, "Jiang Lu, what are you going to do during the holiday?"
"Draw something," Jiang Lu said, looking into Qi An'an's smiling eyes, his voice softened unconsciously: "Didn't you want me to draw a picture for you before? What do you want to draw?"
Before the high school entrance examination, Qi An'an had told Jiang Lu once, and it was just to find an excuse to invite someone over to have a first encounter with the female goose.
Now that they want to fulfill their promise, Qi An'an thought about it, and wanted to draw something... He definitely couldn't draw Qi Zhen, the two of them were not familiar yet, so they couldn't let go.
After thinking about it, Qi Anan nodded his forehead: "Then... can you draw me?"
This is what Jiang Lu waited for. Fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls may not be interested in scenery and the like, and there is a high probability that they will ask for a self-portrait.
When he agreed to Qi An'an's request, he hid his despicable selfishness, and now things are developing as he expected.
Jiang Lu said: "Yes. But my level is limited, and I am not good at sketching. Can I take a picture of you and draw slowly when I go back?"
He spoke calmly, but the sofa cover behind him was wrinkled out of shape.
Qi An'an didn't understand these things well, let alone question Jiang Lu, so he immediately nodded and agreed, "Of course."
She was originally sitting on the sofa with her knees crossed, but after thinking about it, she put her elbows on her knees instead, and made a posture of resting her chin on her hands, showing a happy smile: "Well, you take the picture."
Qi Anan cooperated very well, and immediately set up a pose for him to shoot without any hesitation, making Jiang Lu unable to use some of the excuses he thought of.
Jiang Lu slowly let go of the hands behind his back, Chunjiao raised a very shallow smile, took out the phone, and held it in front of him preciously.
His thumb on the keys trembled slightly.
Time freezes in an instant.
The girl in the camera has exquisite eyebrows and eyes, and her eyes are like two small crescent moons, which makes people feel soft in their hearts.
I won't see him again in the future, but he still left such a precious memory. After all, he was greedy and despicable to ask for a gift for himself.
After the photo was taken, Jiang Lu put away his phone: "Qi An'an, entertain your guests well, I'll go back and draw and send it to you."
Hey? This is gone? Qi An'an's heart skipped a beat.
don't! Painting was just an excuse for her to come out and invite him, and he left just like that, and it became her who asked him to paint.
Jiang Lu and Qi Zhen haven't formally met yet, and the two of them haven't spoken a few words yet.
"Jiang Lu, don't leave so quickly," Qi Anan looked up at Jiang Lu who had already stood up, and quickly followed suit, his eyes almost full of convincing, "you can leave after dinner at our house OK?"
Qi Zhen had been unable to intervene just now, and now he began to persuade: "Yeah, you've only been here for a while, don't be restrained, don't rush away."
The word "guest" in Jiang Lu's sentence just now made her feel very uncomfortable. She is also Qi Hong's daughter, so why is she a guest
Jiang Lu didn't even look at Qi Zhen, let alone talk to her, he just stared at Qi An'an: "You guys have fun, I'm leaving."
His attitude could not be refuted, so Qi Anan didn't try to persuade her any more. These two were the babies she wanted to pamper. With such a firm attitude, Qi Anan didn't want to embarrass him: "Okay, then I'll see you off."
Qi Zhen made a move, originally thinking of sending Jiang Lu to the door, but seeing Jiang Lu turn around directly without giving her a look, suddenly dissatisfaction welled up in his heart, so he sat still.
He was so courteous just now, how could he be as cold as ice in the blink of an eye? This is... playing hard to get? Qi Zhen stared at Jiang Lu's back meaningfully.
Qi Anan asked Steward Chen to get the fruits and snacks that Jiang Lu had prepared earlier, and took Jiang Lu to the entrance to change his shoes.
She stood beside Jiang Lu a little listlessly, with her head down, feeling apologetic: "It's such a hot day, you didn't eat this trip, you left so soon, and you still have to draw for me when you get back."
Qi An'an was a little annoyed, and wondered if it was because she was too anxious and Jiang Lu was not used to strangers, so she left. Perhaps we should first create an opportunity for the two of them to meet by chance, or wait for the high school class to get to know each other naturally.
Ah, this time I can only do it first.
Jiang Lu glanced at Qi An'an's pitiful expression, moved his lips but didn't know what to say. She would not understand what she had gained today.
But thinking of another thing, Jiang Lu looked down at Qi An'an: "Who are you here today?"
Ah, it seems that he died a little early, and Jiang Lu obviously noticed Qi Zhen, maybe it was because of the powerful plot that made him feel turbulent, otherwise, how could he ask him after the first meeting
Qi Anan was secretly excited, and introduced with crooked eyes: "Her name is Qi Zhen, and she is... a friend of mine."
Too bad, the behavior of the two of them just now is obviously just acquaintance, there is no way to carry private goods, alas.
The surname is Qi. Look like a master.
Coupled with Chen Butler's attitude, it is not like normal hospitality at all. Jiang Lu's thoughts changed slightly and he didn't say anything, but he already knew Qi Zhen's identity in his heart.
Judging by Qi An'an's appearance, the two of them met for the first time today. If possible, Qi An'an would never take the initiative to ask such a person to come here, perhaps their father arranged for Qi Zhen to come here. And the attitude is tough, no rejection is allowed, after all, Qi Anan has a brother who dotes on her, if she can refuse, Qi Zhen will not appear here.
These thoughts are all in the blink of an eye, Jiang Lu didn't dare to think about it any more, Qi An'an and Qi Zhen's enthusiasm was not fake at all, he was so well-behaved and sensible that it made people feel distressed.
He felt pity in his heart, knowing that he shouldn't but still couldn't help it: "Qi An'an, if you have anything... you can come to me anytime." What he said was specious, caring for the other person's feelings.
When these words fell into Qi An'an's ears, they had a different meaning. Could this be the power of the plot? She was worried that she didn't know what reason to ask Jiang Lu in the future, so Jiang Lu handed her the excuse.
When he dozed off, someone handed him a pillow, and Qi An'an's mood suddenly brightened a lot. When she was happy, she couldn't hide her smile, and it was all stained on the corners of her eyes and brows: "Really? I can find you, can I do anything? You won't wait until the time to find a reason to refuse, will you?"
Her round eyes were clearly looking forward, looking up at him like a child waiting for a sugar bowl.
Jiang Lu's heart seemed to be stirred by fire, and he was in pain: "No."
Qi Anan was very coaxed, and immediately laughed happily: "Okay, then be careful on the way back!"
…
Because Qi Zhen came over, Qi Yan was worried after all, and hurriedly finished the project in his hand in a week, and returned home quietly.
He didn't call beforehand, and Chen Butler was stunned when he entered the door, and then smiled pleasantly: "Why did the young master come back suddenly? Wait a moment, I will order the kitchen to add two more dishes."
"Catch the latest flight, come back to see An An." Qi Yan glanced into the room, and asked in a low voice: "Qi Zhen is here, how is it? Is An An okay?"
Chen Butler showed a distressed look: "Miss is so sensible, she doesn't have any emotions, I see that she is happy every day and she doesn't show anything. Hey, Mr. Qi is also biased, why don't you feel sorry for him? Where's the daughter?"
Qi Yan's eyes darkened, and his face was a little cold, "Let's not talk about this, you have met Qi Zhen, how is she?"
"I can't see anything after just meeting," Chen Butler said after deliberation, "He is very polite and gentle, quiet, and doesn't seem like a person who will provoke trouble."
As these two girls, living together was awkward and strange, but the first time they met, there was no smell of gunpowder, and they could even be called friendly.
Qi Yan didn't ask any more questions.
After dinner, Qi Yan said to Qi Zhen: "Go to the study and wait for me first, I have something to tell you."
Qi Zhen walked into the study calmly and waited for Qi Yan leisurely. In fact, she is not afraid of Qi Yan's attitude. She is mentally prepared for her normal indifference and alienation.
"Are you still used to it?" Qi Yan ignored her after he came in, and lit a cigarette directly, with a calm tone and a businesslike attitude.
"Fortunately, An An took special care of me, and thank you brother for taking me in at home." Qi Zhen shrank his shoulders slightly, and sat obediently on a large chair, making his figure even slimmer.
Qi Yan smiled: "I don't need you to call me brother, I only have a younger sister, An An. It's not because you are Qi Hong's seed that I let you live here. It's because I haven't been able to compete with him for the time being, and I don't agree to him. He is going to disturb An An."
Qi Zhen lowered his posture: "I'm sorry, I don't know these things, it's all my fault."
"Well, it's good that you know that you're sorry," Qi Yan was not polite, he didn't talk nonsense and he didn't bother to act with her, he just went down the steps, "It may not be comfortable for you to live here, I will find you a house, every month Give you another sum of money, and you will move out as soon as possible. With me here, you don’t have to worry about food, clothing and schooling. If Qi Hong asks, you can deal with it well.”
Qi Zhen's hand under the table was quietly clenched, her nails deeply embedded in her palm, she didn't expect Qi Yan to be so repulsive and hostile to her, but she obviously didn't do anything.
All this is to support Qi Anan, so she said how could Qi Anan not mind her existence, so he was here waiting for her.
Let her relax gently and warmly first, and call Qi Yan back to deal with her within a few days. The two of them, brother and sister, are actually ganging up to bully people like this!
Qi Zhen has never suffered any grievances since she was a child. She is the jewel in the palm of her mother, but now she has become an orphan, and she even depends on people's faces. When she thinks of this, tears well up in her eyes: "I know that my identity is very important. Embarrassing, it's normal for elder brother and An An not to like me. In fact, I also know that I will cause trouble for you if I live in like this, but my father must let me come here, and I can't resist it. But don't worry, elder brother, I will do as you say , if Dad asks, I will definitely not let it slip."
She is so pitiful, but Qi Yan doesn't respond to Qi Zhen's words of loyalty.
He didn't take her words to heart: "It doesn't matter to me whether you tell the truth or not, it's best if you don't tell the truth to Qi Hong, everyone stop; if you tell, I have a way to punish you. You should also I know that your good father is busy with drinking and drinking, and if you want to play a good father, it depends on his mood, but he will not always be in such a good mood for 24 hours."
Qi Zhen looked nonchalant, as if he still wanted to defend himself, but Qi Yan didn't bother to listen, he finished what he had to say: "That's it, I will make arrangements as soon as possible. Get some rest early."
After Qi Yan finished speaking, he left. He opened the door and turned left. He probably went to Qi An'an's room. Qi Zhen thought about it, picked up his steps, and followed quietly.
Qi An'an ran to the door of the study to eavesdrop for a while, but Qi Yan's study's sound insulation is so good that she couldn't hear anything. But she knew that Qi Yan was definitely not bad, so she should just tell the two of them to get along well.
When Qi Yan opened the door and came in, Qi An'an showed a smiling face, and immediately ran up to hug his arm: "Brother, didn't you have a project before, so you might not be able to come back this month? Surprise me by ending early?"
"What did you say to Ah Zhen? Don't let me listen."
Qi Yan lowered his eyes to look at Qi An'an, heard her call Qi Zhen "A Zhen", and slowly reached out to stroke her hair: "My sister, don't be so obedient."
He smiled and said lightly: "I didn't say anything, just ask a few words to understand."
He didn't say that he was going to drive Qi Zhen away. His sister is so sensible, she will definitely think of him after hearing it, and it's not good to bear the grievances. It's better not to tell her these troublesome things.
Qi Anan saw that Qi Yan was not in high spirits. She didn't care about Qi Zhen's identity, but she was afraid that Qi Yan would be uncomfortable, so she asked in a soft voice: "Brother, are you busy with work recently? Do you want to stay at home for more days? "
If he lived, would he dislike being in contact with Qi Zhen... Qi Yan shook his head apologetically before Qi An'an finished worrying.
"It won't work for a while, I'm temporarily suspending the project, and I'll come back to see you, but I still have to start it quickly."
Why doesn't Qi Yan want to accompany her, but he really can't get away: "I'm sorry, An'an, I have to go on a business trip abroad in a few days, and you may not be able to come back until school starts. It's the same sentence, I'm not here for so long Time, no matter what you have to tell me, don't hide it from me for fear of disturbing my work, you know?"
Qi Yan said this every time, and Qi An'an was used to hearing it, and couldn't help laughing at him: "I see, I see you worry so much all day long, be careful of baldness."
The two brothers and sisters were talking and laughing, but Qi Zhen outside the door looked cold. She thought for a while and walked back to her room silently.
Qi An'an and Qi Yan humiliated her by singing a bad face and a bad face, and it was impossible for her to let go of this brother and sister. She can leave, and she doesn't want to live under the same roof as Qi An'an, but she can't.
Qi Zhen took out his phone and pressed a number he knew by heart.
It took a long time to answer the ringing over there, and the voice was very mixed. Qi Zhen took a deep breath, and called "Dad" in a soft voice.
"Ah Zhen," Qi Hong drank some wine, his voice was casual, "What's the matter? You called suddenly. By the way, are you going to S city in two days?"
Qi Zhen paused before saying, "Dad, I've been here for more than a week."
"Oh, you've already gone, how are you? Are you still used to living there? That kid An An didn't bully you, did he?"
Qi Zhen was silent for a long time this time. After the silence, she put on a deliberately relaxed tone: "Of course not. An An is very good to me. She has prepared all the food and clothing for me, and she has taken care of me in every possible way. Me, she is very kind and gentle, how could she bully me? Dad, you think too much. "
She has been by her mother's side for many years, and she knows what kind of tricks Qi Hong is best, and she heard him sneer: "Ah Zhen, you don't have to speak for her, that woman was born, I know what she is like, and she has been a bitch these two days." You? Don't worry, you have your father backing you up. Since we were young, Ah Zhen has never been wronged, so why should she be wronged?"
Qi Zhen immediately made a hurried tone: "No dad, An An really didn't bully me, I didn't lie to you."
"You don't have to be so sensible. For her sake, that girl should clean up. She dares to show you face, but she doesn't pay attention to me. It just happens that I am free recently, so I will go there in person someday."
Qi Zhen smiled slightly, with a soft tone: "Dad, you don't have to do this, I never thought of asking you to do these things for me, but if you can come and see me, I'm also very happy, I haven't seen you for a long time gone."
She lowered her voice: "If you're not busy, can you come on the weekend? The weekend happens to be my birthday..."
The girl's voice was soft and weak, and she was looking forward to it cautiously. Qi Hong immediately agreed: "Don't worry, Dad will definitely go there. Not only will he celebrate your birthday, but he will also uphold justice for you."
After hanging up the phone, Qi Zhen lay on the bed, feeling the grievance in his chest gradually dissipate. She didn't do anything wrong. Could it be that he and she want to be an illegitimate daughter? Could it be that she is so shameless that she wants to live here? Why do Qi Yan and Qi An'an bully people like this
She didn't have to do anything, she just waited for Qi Hong to see how the Qi Anan brothers and sisters kicked her out, maybe he was soft-hearted and could bring herself by his side.
…
Qi An'an has not been idle these two days. The weekend is Qi Zhen's birthday. As an invincible fan, she remembers it very clearly, so she started preparations a few days in advance.
When Jiang Lu celebrated his birthday before, she didn't have a suitable reason to do it for him. This time, another cub celebrated his birthday, and it happened to be a holiday at home. Qi Anan was confident that he could give her a warm and happy birthday.
Since Jiang Lu came last time, Qi An'an hasn't asked him out again. Although Jiang Lu had promised that he would not refuse to call him if something happened, he couldn't always invite him without a reason, not to mention whether it was appropriate or not, he was so smart, he might see through it once he came and went.
But this time she finally had an excuse, Qi Anan thought happily, she was going to hold a birthday party for Qi Zhen, which happened to allow her to meet a few more good friends, so calling Jiang Lu here would not look awkward. I believe that when they meet, some sweet events will naturally occur in the powerful plot.
Qi Anan made an appointment with a few good friends, and then called Jiang Lu, Jiang Lu answered quickly.
He was quiet, his voice was like a low-mellow cello: "What can you do with me?"
Just listening to the voice, Qi An'an almost made up a small theater: "Jiang Lu, tomorrow is Qi Zhen's birthday, and we're having a party at home. It just so happened that she made some good friends, so you can come and play together."
Jiang Lu frowned, and repeated in a low voice: "Are you celebrating her birthday?"
Qi Anan didn't understand which word was the key point in Jiang Lu's words: "Yes, isn't it a coincidence that it happened to coincide with such an important day. She didn't know anyone here just now, so I must introduce my good friend Give her a little more people to have fun."
Jiang Lu stopped talking.
He was silent for a long time, and Qi Anan couldn't help asking: "Jiang Lu, why don't you talk? Do you have no time?"
There was a pause for another two seconds before Jiang Lu's voice came again: "I will go."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Lu unconsciously frowned, Qi An'an's character was soft and warm, but as Qi Zhen, how could she let her do this.
What kind of grievance is the girl so reluctant to part with in his heart
…
Qi Zhen received a call from Qi Hong on Saturday morning. He just got off the plane and seemed to be in a good mood. There is a distance from the airport to the city, but it takes just over an hour.
It's time to prepare for the show, so Qi Zhen casually packed a few pieces of luggage that were pitifully small. These two days are Qi Yan's final deadline. If he doesn't leave, he won't take care of her face, but he will find someone to throw her out.
Hmph, she wanted to see who was the one who suffered in the end.
An hour later, Qi Zhen felt that it was almost time, so she pulled up the suitcase and covered the bedroom doorknob. It wasn't until this moment that she suddenly realized that it seemed to be extraordinarily quiet outside today.
Although there is absolutely no noise outside the house at this time of day, there are occasional sounds of walking and talking, and after Qi Anan wakes up, he can talk and laugh even more. Why is it so unusual today
A strange thought only floated in Qi Zhen's mind for a moment, she shook her head, pressed the doorknob and pushed the door out, but the next moment he froze in place.
Before recovering from the pink balloons and lilies that filled his eyes, two "bang" sounds brought Qi Zhen back to his thoughts.
Countless small colored bars fell from the sky, and Qi Anan shook from below: "It's quite easy to use."
"Is that Qi Zhen?" A girl in the living room asked.
Qi Anan looked up: "Ah Zhen, you are awake, happy birthday!"
Qi Zhen felt guilty.
In the living room were Butler Chen and a group of servants, as well as some teenagers and girls she didn't know, and... Jiang Lu.
Among so many people, Qi Zhen only looked at Jiang Lu for a second.
His gaze was calm but sharp, because of the angle, he could just see his suitcase, at that moment, she almost thought he had seen through her.
After Qi An'an finished speaking, everyone also greeted Qi Zhen in a friendly manner, and said happy birthday in bits and pieces.
Qi Anan introduced Qi Zhen with a smile: "I am all my good friends. You just came here, and you will play with us in the future. After a while, the cake I ordered for you will be delivered, and we will have dinner." Don't stand on the stairs, come down quickly."
Qi Zhen looked blankly at the layout of the villa. The roof was covered with pink balloons, and some unused ones were piled up in the living room, making the scene even more dreamy. There are several gift boxes piled on the coffee table. You don't need to think about it and know that these are hers.
how so? Why did Qi An'an celebrate her birthday in such a grand way? Didn't she acquiesce in Qi Yan's driving him away with a smile like this
In this way, how can she...
Qi Zhen didn't move for a long time, and Qi Anan came up: "What's the matter... hey? Why did you take out the suitcase?"
Qi Zhen tightly grasped the handle of the trolley case: "I..."
Everyone looked over strangely, only Jiang Lu didn't look at him, his eyes were downcast, his eyes were cold.
Qi Zhen had just raised his head when the doorbell rang suddenly. Steward Chen walked over to take a look with a puzzled face, and turned around in surprise: "Miss, it's Mr. Qi who's back."
Qi Zhen's face turned completely pale.