In the past, when contacting Xu Weiling, Qiao Yang only needed to be polite as a junior.
But what attitude does he have to face Xu Weiling now? Qiao Yang put his finger on the answer button, hesitating.
Seeing that the bell was getting longer and longer and was about to be cut off, he pressed down to answer: "... Aunt Xu, hello."
Xu Weiling's soft voice sounded over there: "Hey, Yangyang, did Auntie suddenly call you and disturb you?"
Qiao Yang's nervous heart dropped slightly, and he quickly said, "No, no. You can say it."
Xu Weiling: "It's okay, I'm just bored at home alone, so I baked some bean paste cakes that Ye liked to eat when I was a kid."
"But you also know that this kid A Ye is still angry with me now. I bake so much food, but it's hard to even deliver it to him."
After speaking, Xu Weiling sighed.
Does this mean that Aunt Xu wants to send bean paste cake to Gu Ye through herself
Qiao Yang thought to himself and asked along the way: "Then, why don't you give it to me, auntie, and let me send it to him?"
Xu Weiling: "Oh, will I trouble Yangyang?"
Qiao Yang: "No, no, I happen to be free today."
Xu Weiling became happy after hearing this, and asked again, "But the bean paste cake will be baked in half an hour, why don't you come to my house to get it?"
"When you come here, it just happens to be out of the pot. You can also eat a little while it's hot and taste Auntie's craftsmanship. How about you drop by and deliver it to A Ye on the way back?"
The Gu's Group Building is between the Century Mansion and Gu's Villa. Qiao Yang went to Gu's house to get the bean paste cake and returned it to Gu Ye to deliver it. It was indeed more convenient than Xu Weiling's special trip to the Century Mansion and having Qiao Yang deliver it to Gu's.
But, go to Gu's house to get it
Qiao Yang understood Xu Weiling's real intention. It turned out that giving Gu Ye the bean paste cake was just an excuse. In fact, Xu Weiling wanted to invite him to Gu's house.
He was still uneasy.
Because Xu Weiling spoke to him in a very polite tone on the phone, and did not mention Gu Ye and the others.
So Qiao Yang still couldn't figure out Xu Weiling's attitude towards his relationship with Gu Ye.
If she went to Gu's house, what would Xu Weiling tell him
He answered cautiously: "Okay, thank you auntie. I'll go to your house now."
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Yang changed into a slightly formal suit, and called Gu Ye before leaving, but Gu Ye didn't answer.
He had to send a message:
[Auntie made bean paste cake, please invite me to your house to eat.]
[I want to bring a small gift over there, does Auntie like anything?]
Along the way, he didn't wait for Gu Ye to reply.
Seeing that he was getting closer and closer to his destination, Qiao Yang had to stop and find a flower shop to buy Xu Weiling a bunch of tulips, and handwritten a card of blessings, which was counted as a gift for the first visit.
The Gu Family Villa is located in a villa area slightly away from the city.
It is different from the winding urban streets of the old house of Qiao's family. It is surrounded by wide newly developed roads and a huge artificial lake dug and built around the villa area.
The artificial lake is also a natural barrier to entering the villa area, so there is only one road leading to the wealthy area at the top of the city.
And the security guards are very strict.
There are security booths and strict surveillance photography at road entrances and exits. Unregistered vehicles and outsiders will be stopped unless they have the permission and guidance of the owner of the villa area.
Therefore, as soon as Qiao Yang entered the intersection, he saw a few Gu family members in neat suits standing at the intersection, waiting to greet him.
The headed housekeeper. Qiao Yang had seen him at his eldest brother's wedding, and remembered that Gu Ye called him Uncle Wu.
Uncle Wu is full of energy and has a calm and elegant manner. He walked to Qiao Yang's car, bowed slightly, and said with a smile:
"Hello, Master Qiao, Madam asked us to wait here to welcome you. Welcome to Gu's house."
Just after finishing speaking, several people behind him also bowed and said hello one by one.
It can be seen from the rules and etiquette that the Gu family attaches great importance to and respects the guests.
Qiao Yang replied with a smile: "Thank you, I'm really bothering you."
Uncle Wu: "You're welcome, Master Qiao. It's what we should do to welcome Master Qiao and lead the way for you."
After that, Uncle Wu and the others drove ahead and led Qiao Yang back to Gu's house.
The style of the Gu family's villa is completely different from that of the Qiao family. It is a three-storey villa with a white tone and a modern European style.
The courtyard garden in the villa has a wide view, and a set of white outdoor seating is placed in the center of the refined green lawn, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.
Qiao Yang followed the housekeeper Wu Bo through the long courtyard path. As soon as he entered the villa, he heard Xu Weiling's voice: "Is Yangyang here, come in quickly."
Immediately afterwards, I saw Xu Weiling coming out of it,
She was wearing casual clothes that were easy to move around, and a floral apron was tied around her body, and her soft smile made her feel a little more approachable.
It also made Qiao Yang put down some of the pressure in his heart.
He held out the tulips and handed them to Xu Weiling and said, "Aunt Xu is good. I didn't know what gifts to bring you when I first came to visit. I hope you don't dislike it."
Xu Weiling was surprised.
She took the bouquet and lowered her head to smell the fragrance: "Thank you Yangyang, I like tulips very much."
But he smiled and sighed again: "Oh, when will my A Ye send me a bouquet of flowers with such care as Yangyang, I would laugh in my dreams."
Xu Weiling lost her usual politeness, with a smile on her face and a very cheerful tone of voice.
Especially when talking about her son, like a normal mother complaining about her son.
Xu Weiling's attitude should not be against him and Gu Ye's attitude.
So, Qiao Yang also smiled and explained to Gu Ye: "Gu Ye is too busy, he can't remember."
Xu Weiling sighed again: "Yes, this child is just too busy, alas."
"Forget it, forget it. Let's not talk about him. Come, Yangyang, come and sit in there. How about trying the bean paste cake made by Auntie?"
All the way from the entrance to the restaurant, Qiao Yang saw potted plants and blooming flowers in the spacious aisles and halls of the Gu family.
Qiao Yang breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Xu Weiling really liked flowers. He was right to buy a bunch of flowers today.
In the center of the table was a small bamboo basket with bean paste cakes that had just been baked. The golden and soft skin was still steaming, exuding the sweetness of bean paste and the tempting taste of baked pastries.
Xu Weiling asked Qiao Yang to sit down, pushed him the bean paste cake in the small bamboo basket a little embarrassedly, and said with a smile:
"Auntie can't do anything else. She usually only bakes some small snacks. I don't know how it tastes. If Yangyang doesn't like it, don't force it. There are other things to eat at home."
Qiao Yang picked up a piece and tasted it. The bean paste cake looked the same, with a soft and sweet taste.
He kept nodding and praised: "It's delicious."
Xu Weiling looked at him with expectant eyes. Seeing how he likes to feel relieved immediately: "That's good, it's good for your appetite."
"If you like it, auntie will make it for you often in the future."
Some things don't need to be said directly.
A small thing or a small gesture can express an attitude towards a person.
Xu Weiling's current attitude also made Qiao Yang understand what she meant.
Qiao Yang's nervousness gradually disappeared.
Moreover, Xu Weiling should have made the atmosphere more relaxed, and the housekeeper and the others were all played out, leaving only the two chatting.
Xu Weiling's tone gradually became more serious, but she was still soft: "Actually, Auntie called Yangyang over this time because she wanted to ask you for something, but she was afraid that she would trouble you again."
Qiao Yang put down the bean paste cake in his hand and said, "Auntie, tell me, if I can help, I will definitely help you."
Xu Weiling laughed: "It's not a big deal. It's still A Ye."
"Although he is always angry with me, as a mother, I still don't worry about him being out alone. I ask the assistant secretary next to him about his situation from time to time. Sure enough, he doesn't know how to take care of himself."
"I heard Secretary A Ye say that A Ye is busy with work and doesn't eat three meals on time. Now he even has stomach problems."
Xu Weiling looked distressed and worried, and said, "Say he... takes stomach medicine every day. If it goes on like this, what will happen to the body?"
Qiao Yang's heart sank suddenly: Gu Ye has a stomach problem, and he still takes medicine every day
He was completely unaware. He only knew that Gu Ye was busy and often didn't have time to reply to his messages.
But when two people are together, Gu Ye will put all his energy and patience on him. He passively accepts this tenderness, but ignores that Gu Ye also needs people to take care of him.
Gu Ye, a person with such a strong body, is actually busy with stomach problems
Xu Weiling was still talking, she smiled helplessly: "I persuade Ye to let him eat three meals a day normally even if he lives and rests."
"But he doesn't listen to me, and his people can't control him..."
"The family is used to making A Ye's favorite dishes, but he always lives outside. I have people bring him meals, and he still beats me."
Xu Weiling sighed and shook her head: "I really can't do anything about him, I'm angry and distressed."
Xu Weiling's expression gradually became low, and the tone of her speech was that of a mother who felt distressed and helpless for her child.
She looked at Qiao Yang and said with some requests, "I know A Ye likes you very much now. I think he should listen to what you persuade him."
"So, Auntie wants to ask you to help with this. I hope you can take care of him, at least make him eat three meals a day normally, and his stomach problems can be healed slowly."
She looked concerned and genuine.
To ask someone to take care of their children is to trust and recognize that person.
Qiao Yang has completely understood Xu Weiling's attitude towards him and Gu Ye.
While happy, I began to worry about self-blame.
He never thought about how Gu Ye's private life was. Usually when the two of them were together, Gu Ye took care of him more.
Give him the best sound of nature, help him solve the trouble for the Qiao family, pave the way for his composing career, and carefully prepare a hearty breakfast and lunch for him every day.
Er Gu Ye didn't even have time to eat.
Don't say that Xu Weiling is distressed, and Qiao Yang is also distressed.
He said, "Auntie, I understand. You can rest assured that I will persuade him to take care of him when he goes back."
Xu Weiling took Qiao Yang's hand gratefully and said, "Auntie really wants to thank Yangyang. You will definitely listen to him if you persuade him. It's nice to have you by Ye's side now."
She changed her tone again and said tentatively, "Auntie still has one thing in her heart. If she doesn't say it, she always feels... sorry."
Qiao Yang said with a smile: "Auntie, you're welcome, you can tell me anything."
Only then did Xu Weiling say: "I asked Manman to deliver food to A Ye before, and I asked you to open the door for Manman. Now that I think about it, it's really..."
She was apologetic and slightly embarrassed: "I never thought that Gu Ye and you two would be so good at that time... Don't blame Auntie, okay?"
This matter is really embarrassing. Qiao Yang thought that Xu Weiling would not mention Qin Man in the past, but she didn't expect her to be so frank.
It's good to say it, and the thing that gets stuck between the two people in the future is completely gone.
Qiao Yang also laughed awkwardly: "No, it's all in the past."
"Auntie Gu Ye is really happy to be with you,"
Xu Weiling explained to Qiao Yang: "Actually, I knew that A Ye didn't like Manman at that time, but I just hope that A Ye has someone to take care of him."
"The main reason is that A Ye is really lonely. Since he was a child, he didn't even have anyone around him who could talk to each other..."
Speaking of this, Xu Weiling took Qiao Yang's hand again, and said earnestly and gratefully: "Thank you Yangyang, it's really nice to have you now Aye."
~
After returning from Gu's house, Qiao Yang looked at the lunch boxes and a box of bean paste cakes under the car seat with a complicated mood.
In his heart, Xu Weiling felt the joy of accepting him, but he felt more distressed for Gu Ye.
Xu Weiling told him something about Gu Ye. He lost his father when he was young, and there was no one around to support him, so he got to where he is today.
Strong and lonely.
No wonder Gu Ye was always so dependent on him and clinging to him.
He used to be the only friend to Gu Ye, but now he is from a difficult person who can give his sincerity.
He drove all the way to the front of Gu's building.
It should be Xu Weiling who had explained it earlier, Qiao Yang entered the reception hall on the first floor, and a capable male employee greeted him: "Qiao Shao, I am Mr. Gu's secretary Wu Lei, Madam asked me to greet you here, you are here. please."
Qiao Yang walked into the elevator with him and asked, "Is Gu Ye taking a lunch break in his office now? I sent him a message just now and he didn't reply."
Secretary Wu: "Gu, President Gu is still in a meeting, but he will come out when he sees you. I'll take you to the conference room first."
Qiao Yang: "Okay."
He looked at the time: more than 1 o'clock. Aunt Xu told him that this time is usually Gu Ye's lunch break, so he made him come here at this time.
It's still in a meeting, how busy.
Gu's and Qiao's social styles are also very different.
Joe's has a rigorous style everywhere. The Gu family has an open and free atmosphere. There is no strict distinction between the office floor and the offices of the heads of various departments.
Even the large conference room floor is separated from the office by a transparent glass wall.
Although there is no sound, the employees outside can clearly see the expressions and atmosphere of everyone in the conference room.
Standing outside the glass wall, the secretary said, "Master Qiao, can you wait a moment? I'll go in and inform President Gu that you're here."
Qiao Yang looked into the conference room and said, "Go."
He had already seen Gu Ye among many people. Gu Ye, who was sitting at the conference table, was different from him at any time.
There is no gentle smile, no chatty when socializing, and no gentleness and patience with him.
Instead, he had a cold face and a serious expression.
It seems that the atmosphere of the entire conference room has become dignified by the influence of his low air pressure. Qiao Yang never knew that Gu Ye's handsome and gentle face could be so terrifying and sharp.
In the conference room, after the secretary walked into Gu Ye and said a word or two, Gu Ye immediately changed his expression.
He searched in surprise, and finally his eyes stayed on the handsome man outside the glass window.
When Qiao Yang saw Gu Ye's astonished eyes, he lifted a insulated lunch box in his hand and smiled at him.
The two were separated by a distance of about 5 meters and a glass wall.
But Qiao Yang could see the change in Gu Ye's eyes clearly.
After the unbelievable shock, it was still shock.
Can't seem to believe that Qiao Yang would suddenly come to his company and deliver him meals.
Qiao Yang smiled again: Gu Ye is so surprised to do what, it seems that he has to come often in the future and let him get used to it.
He looked at Gu Ye himself, but did not notice the expressions of other people in the conference room.
Some people in the conference room looked puzzled, some people were shocked, some people exchanged glances, and some people had unknown expressions.
What Qiao Yang didn't even know was the private discussion among Gu's employees along the way: "That was the third young master of the Qiao family just now!"
"He came with Secretary Zhou, and the lunch box in his hand was for President Gu?"
"Some people say that President Gu is dating the third young master of the Qiao family. It seems to be true!"
"Is it a good time for the third young master of the Qiao family to come here? My God!"