The person not far away was tall and straight, tall and tall, obviously did nothing, and had the same cold and indifferent expression on his face as before, but it just gave Yan Qiuzhi an illusion of tenderness.
The noon sun outlined his eyebrows and eyes, making him look handsome and three-dimensional.
Yan Qiuzhi was startled, and looked at Chen Lunan in surprise: "Go home?"
Chen Lunan nodded, and said lightly: "I have something to do at the moment, so I told my dad that I won't eat here."
Yan Qiuzhi's eyes lit up, and just as she was about to cheer, she shouted something like "Chen Lunan is a man today", when a faint voice came from one side: "Then why don't you just leave by yourself?"
Yan Jiachi looked at Chen Lunan very dissatisfied, and there was a little more disgust in his pupils.
"..."
Chen Lunan glanced at him.
Yan Qiuzhi received Chen Lunan's eyes and said without thinking, "That's not okay."
"Why?"
Yan Jiachi asked dissatisfied, arrogant and stinky.
Yan Qiuzhi smiled slightly, ran towards Chen Lunan, and took his hand naturally and said, "We are husband and wife, of course we have to go in and out together."
Yan Jiachi: "..."
When the three returned home, Chen Lunan greeted them in advance, but Yan Feng didn't force anything.
In the Yan family, no one refuted what Chen Lunan said.
But Du Bing first looked at Yan Jiachi with a frown, and reprimanded him: "Jiachi, Qiu Zhi and your brother-in-law are back, where did you go?"
Before Yan Jiachi could speak, Du Bing continued: "I'm always away from home, what's the matter with running outside all the time? Are you cold?"
Yan Jiachi avoided Du Bing's hand, and frowned: "It's not cold."
Du Bing glanced at him, and then looked at Yan Qiuzhi: "Qiu Zhi, Anan's company is busy, why don't you stay at home for dinner? I'll ask the driver to take you back later."
She smiled and said, "Your father still talked about you some time ago."
A hint of sarcasm flashed in Yan Qiuzhi's eyes, but her face was as indifferent as Chen Lunan's, and she even smiled a little: "No need for Auntie Du, I'll accompany Chen Lunan to the company to eat together."
Yan Feng frowned, and looked at her: "If you don't eat, don't eat, remember to come back in the second day of junior high school."
"Don't always be like an ignorant child, you are an adult now."
Yan Qiuzhi listened expressionlessly, without saying a word.
Yan Feng continued: "There are also those messy things on the Internet, I told you a long time ago not to enter the entertainment industry, and be good—"
"dad."
Chen Lunan broke Yan Qiuzhi's tightly clenched fist, and looked at Yan Feng at the same level.
"What?"
When Yan Feng heard Chen Lunan's voice, he stopped it immediately and looked at him.
Chen Lunan lowered his eyes and smiled, and said softly, "Yanyan and I will come back to see you in the second day of junior high school, and we will have a drink with you then."
Yan Feng smiled, and readily agreed: "Okay, okay, then I'll wait for you to come back, and there won't be any work that day, right?"
"Won't."
Chen Lunan promised: "Even if I have a job, I will definitely drink with you before leaving."
Yan Feng nodded in satisfaction.
For a son-in-law like Chen Lunan, Yan Feng has always been the most proud thing.
Because of Chen Lunan's interruption, Yan Feng didn't reprimand Yan Qiuzhi any more.
He only said at the end: "When you come to Chen's house to celebrate the new year, be sensible, don't embarrass me."
After walking out of the house, Yan Qiuzhi ignored the people who were still chatting and opened the door to get in the car.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her temper, and just as she buckled up her seat belt, someone knocked on the car window.
Yan Qiuzhi turned her head and looked at Yan Jiachi's magnified face: "What are you doing?"
Yan Jiachi looked at her reddened eyes, opened his mouth and said, "I'm sorry."
"Why are you apologizing to me?"
Yan Qiuzhi lowered her head to look for something in her bag.
Yan Jiachi didn't know why he wanted to apologize, but he just wanted to do it.
There was silence for a while, just as Yan Jiachi was about to speak, something was stuffed in his hand.
He looked down and saw that it was a red envelope.
Yan Qiuzhi said coldly, "Happy New Year."
Yan Jiachi touched the red envelope in his hand, and wanted to say something, but he didn't seem to know where to start.
Chen Lunan just got into the car and turned to look at the siblings.
"alright?"
Yan Qiuzhi nodded: "Let's go."
The windows of the car were slowly rolled up, blocking out all the wind and voices outside, as if a city wall had been built, no one could enter.
It's quiet in the car.
Chen Lunan focused on driving, except for Yan Qiuzhi who would answer a few words, he didn't speak more of the time.
Yan Qiuzhi was not in the mood to be active at this meeting, she plugged in her earphones and looked out the window, very quiet.
Familiar street scenes gradually passed away, and more and more unfamiliar streets appeared in front of us.
Just like when she came here that year, everything around her was strange, whether it was people or things.
In Yan Qiuzhi's childhood before the age of twelve, although she did not have a father or many relatives, she had neighbors' grandparents, many uncles, brothers and sisters, and Ah Huang and a kitten who grew up with her.
She also wondered why everyone else had a father, but she didn't.
At that time, my mother explained to her very gently that they were separated from my father for some special reasons. But her dad loves her.
Yan Qiuzhi is convinced that when she was in elementary school, her classmates laughed at her for not having a father, and being a child abandoned by her father, her father must hate her and dislike her so he would not want her.
Yan Qiuzhi argued with her classmates and even got into a fight.
She clenched her little fist forcefully and told the naughty male classmate, no, her father loved her, and her father and mother were only temporarily separated.
In the end, she insisted on her belief with tears in her eyes - her father loved her.
This is what my mother said.
She believed that her mother would not lie to her.
Because of Yan Qiuzhi's "Fight to Fame", no one laughed at her in front of her as a child without a father.
But also since then, Yan Qiuzhi has been looking forward to it year after year, wanting her father to appear, then she took her father's hand to school, and told those who talked about her behind her back, this is her father, and she has Dad loves it.
Later, Yan Feng did appear.
At her mother's funeral, afterward, she was taken back to the Yan family.
It's just that everything is different from what she imagined. Her father also has a wife. When he first arrived, that person treated her very gently, touched her head and asked her to call her mother, but Yan Qiuzhi was unwilling.
In addition, there is a boy who is a few years younger than her in that family, who is very good-looking, and she wants to get along well with him.
In the past, she always envied that brother Ah Huang next door had a younger brother, but now she has one too, in fact, she is happy.
It's just that the younger brother doesn't seem to like her.
He looked at her with vigilant eyes every day, lest she snatch his things.
He wants to cry when he touches his toy, and he wants to sue when he accidentally sits in his exclusive seat... He doesn't like Yan Qiuzhi, he says she is a stranger, not his sister.
…
The car did not know when it stopped, Yan Qiuzhi was dazed for a few seconds, and then pulled back her thoughts unresponsively.
When she turned her head, Chen Lunan happened to be wearing a mask and hat.
The two looked at each other, and Chen Lunan asked, "Do you want to get out of the car?"
She was silent for two seconds: "Where do you want to get off?"
She turned her attention outside, feeling vaguely familiar with this place.
"studio."
"Your studio?"
"Um."
Chen Lunan looked down at her: "Do you want to go up and have a look?"
Yan Qiuzhi struggled for two seconds: "No."
She said, "Is there anyone in the studio here?"
"have."
Yan Qiuzhi nodded: "Then you go, I'll wait for you in the car."
Chen Lunan stared at her for a while, then said in a hoarse voice, "Soon."
"oh."
Yan Qiuzhi just wants to be alone for a while, no matter whether Chen Lunan comes back soon or not, it will not have any special influence on her.
It is true that Chen Lunan came to the studio for something, but he didn't have to come here today.
He pressed his hat and got out of the car. Although Chen Lunan was still an artist of a certain company, he had his own studio a long time ago.
When he arrived, Wang Kang happened to be downstairs.
"Brother Lu."
"Um."
"Is everything done?"
"It's almost there, I'll just wait for you to come." Wang Kang said, "It was supposed to be a video conference, but Brother Yu said it would be better for you to come in person, and I have something to discuss with you."
Brother Yu is Chen Lunan's agent.
Chen Lunan nodded, expressing understanding.
After entering, a group of people sat in the conference room, waiting for Chen Lunan to come over.
Chen Lunan looked around and said in a low voice, "Long story short."
Everyone: "..."
Brother Yu glanced at him: "Do you have anything else to do?"
"Um."
Everyone understands, urgent meeting.
In fact, it is a work arrangement for the next year. Chen Lunan has returned to China, and there are many plans to be done.
An artist of his level cannot slack off.
Let him come here today, in addition to having a meeting, I also want Chen Lunan to draw a lottery.
At the end of the year, the studio also has an annual meeting and a lottery, but Chen Lunan has never liked to attend the annual meeting, and everyone usually only asks him to show his face during the lottery, so that everyone can meet.
With Chen Lunan's first words, the meeting went on very quickly and ended in a short time.
After the end, Chen Lunan went to the lottery draw to say a few words in a meaningful way, and drew out the first prize and the special prize before leaving.
Before leaving, Chen Lunan went to the bathroom.
As soon as he came out, he heard two employees from the studio chatting.
"Is there a newly opened dessert downstairs?"
"Yes, LadyM's, their millefeuille is really delicious!"
"Then let's go down and buy later."
Chen Lunan lowered his head to wash his hands, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at the two girls next to him: "Excuse me."
The two were taken aback, and after hearing Chen Lunan's question, they enthusiastically and actively conveyed what he wanted to know.
After Chen Lunan came out, Brother Yu handed him several scripts: "I'm looking for you."
He glanced at it: "Rejected."
"Look no more?"
"Um."
Brother Yu was speechless, with a headache: "Are you planning to wait for Bo Yu to come out?"
Chen Lunan nodded, and said in a deep voice, "I agree to Director Guan."
"Okay." Brother Yu did the same thing, he glanced at Chen Lunan's expression, and asked, "What's wrong with you, you don't seem to be in a good mood."
Chen Lunan paused, looked at him and asked, "Do you know... how to coax people?"
"ah?"
Yan Qiuzhi stayed in the car for a while, and Chen Lunan left her the key. Looking at all kinds of people outside, she suddenly felt a little bored.
What's so sad, she's not that teenage kid anymore.
Thinking about it, Yan Qiuzhi put on the hat and got out of the car wearing a mask.
The location of Chen Lunan's studio is quite in the city center, the surrounding area is bustling, and there are many shopping malls.
She got out of the car and looked up, only to see an advertisement by Chen Lunan.
Yan Qiuzhi pouted, lowered her head and walked towards the opposite shopping mall.
She is wearing very low-key today, just a dark down jacket and jeans, but because she is thin and has a good temperament, even if she is dressed like this, many passers-by look back at her.
Yan Qiuzhi glanced at the milk tea shop where the family lined up, and walked over without thinking.
She was waiting in line when her phone vibrated.
Chen Lunan: [Where is it?]
Yan Qiuzhi: [Line up to buy milk tea, do you want it.]
Chen Lunan: [No, which store.]
Yan Qiuzhi directly sent him a location, and then asked: [You want to come over?]
Chen Lunan: [Not convenient?]
Yan Qiuzhi pursed her lips and continued to type: [It's not inconvenient, but you are too eye-catching, you will be recognized, you better not come here.]
After sending the message, it happened to be Yan Qiuzhi's turn.
She ordered a cup of milk tea, paid the bill and walked back. Before she got into the car, she saw a man standing not far away.
Chen Lunan wore a dark trench coat today, handsome and chic. When waiting for someone, his posture is as relaxed as ever, and he is not afraid of being recognized at all.
Yan Qiuzhi paused, hesitated for a few seconds before walking over.
"Didn't I tell you not to come?"
Chen Lunan looked at her, but said nothing: "Is there anything else you want to buy?"
"there is none left."
Yan Qiuzhi said, "It's not very convenient."
"Um."
The two returned to the car, and as soon as they opened the door, Yan Qiuzhi saw the box on the center console.
She froze for a moment, her eyes lit up.
"This is--"
Chen Lunan said lightly, "I bought it for you."
Yan Qiuzhi looked at him in astonishment, a little in disbelief: "Why did you buy this all of a sudden?"
Chen Lunan fastened his seat belt and said calmly, "It wasn't sudden."
If you want to buy it, you can buy it.
Yan Qiuzhi didn't show any politeness to him, just opened it and ate it.
She likes to eat the thousand layers of this store, except for being expensive, there is no other problem.
Yan Qiuzhi ate in small mouthfuls, then turned to look at Chen Lunan: "Do you want to have a bite?"
Chen Lunan's gaze stayed on her face for a moment, she was very good at hiding her emotions, the sadness in her eyes disappeared completely at this moment, only a smile.
He paused, rolling his Adam's apple: "Okay."
Yan Qiuzhi glanced at his current movements, it was not suitable for eating by herself, so she didn't make any fuss, just picked up a small piece with a fork, and sent it to Chen Lunan's mouth.
After watching Chen Lunan eat it, she was a little excited and asked: "How is it, isn't it super delicious?"
In fact, to Chen Lunan, desserts are only greasy, not delicious.
But this time, he replied against his will: "Not bad."
Yan Qiuzhi smiled.
"Of course, I like theirs very much, it must be delicious, and my taste will definitely not go wrong."
Hearing the chattering voice in his ear, Chen Lunan unconsciously raised the corners of his lips.
He didn't even notice it himself.
After Yan Qiuzhi ate for a while, she suddenly remembered and asked, "By the way, what are you doing at the company?"
Chen Lunan said: "Talk about the arrangements for the next year, and draw prizes for the employees."
"ah?"
Yan Qiuzhi thought for a while: "Aren't you going to hold an annual meeting?"
Chen Lunan nodded: "Arrange them to travel this year."
"Where are you going?"
Yan Qiuzhi shrugged and said, "I haven't traveled for a long time."
When she said this, she absolutely did not imply what Chen Lunan meant, it was pure emotion.
Because of work, Yan Qiuzhi really hasn't relaxed for a long time.
Chen Lunan paused, and suddenly thought of something.
"Want to go out and play?"
"Think about it." Yan Qiuzhi took a sip of milk tea lazily and said, "But I don't have time. I'm going abroad on the fourth day of junior high."
Chen Lunan said "hmm" and said, "Jiang Chen invested in a new entertainment place some time ago, do you want to go?"
Yan Qiuzhi's eyes lit up.
"What entertainment?"
"Vacation in the mountains, live CS or something like that."
Jiang Chen likes to toss about these things when he has nothing to do. He gets involved in eating, drinking, and playing.
Yan Qiuzhi was interested.
But as soon as the corner of her lips raised, she shrugged and pulled it down: "But tomorrow is the New Year's Eve, and we don't have time to go."
"have."
Yan Qiuzhi turned to look at him: "Where is it?"
Chen Lunan said: "Tomorrow, we will have dinner at home tonight, and we will go to the mountains to celebrate the New Year." Yan Qiuzhi was stunned for a few seconds, and looked at him in surprise: "Aren't you celebrating the New Year at home?"
She asked: "Parents, won't they... say?"
In fact, she wanted to go out for the New Year in her heart. Whether it was the Yan family or the Chen family, she would feel uncomfortable.
The Chen family treated Yan Qiuzhi very well, but that was only when she was Chen Lunan's wife. She couldn't bear their kindness.
Yan Qiuzhi is also not a person who can talk, most of what she showed before was pretending to cater to her, but in fact she was very tired.
"Won't."
Chen Lunan looked at her: "Go if you want, don't think too much."
"oh."
Yan Qiuzhi squeezed the corners of her upturned mouth, and her pupils were filled with smiles: "Then go, just the two of us, or should the others go too."
"Ask."
Yan Qiuzhi and the others formed a large group, she asked directly in the group, and Jiang Chen and the others all appeared, yelling to go.
After a while, the small team was organized.
After finishing the organization, Yan Qiuzhi looked at Chen Lunan for a long while, before hesitating to speak.
Chen Lunan tilted his head and looked at her: "What's wrong?"
Yan Qiuzhi opened her mouth, and suddenly saw the location of the two: "Where is this?"
Chen Lunan glanced at it, and said lightly: "Amusement park."
Yan Qiuzhi: "..."
She knew it was an amusement park, but the question was why Chen Lunan brought herself to a place like the amusement park.
Before she opened her mouth to ask, Chen Lunan had already got off the car.
By the way, I did not forget to tell her: "Wear your mask and hat well."
"..."
Yan Qiuzhi felt that her brain must have been frozen by the wind, otherwise why would she not be able to understand Chen Lunan's behavior this afternoon.
"Aren't we going home?"
"Don't worry, just arrive before dinner."
Yan Qiuzhi: "..."
Her point is not here.
Chen Lunan glanced at it and asked in a low voice, "Is there anything you want to eat?"
Yan Qiuzhi's thoughts were diverted by the way, she glanced, there was a hot dog seller not far away, the fragrance was overflowing, and it floated over from there.
She swallowed and said directly, "I want to eat a hot dog."
Chen Lunan glanced: "Wait for me here."
Yan Qiuzhi watched his back as he was walking towards that small shop, her heart beating uncontrollably.
Unlike the usual heartbeat, this time the heartbeat seemed to be a little faster than usual.
She was distracted thinking that Chen Lunan had already bought hot dogs and came back.
"Let's eat."
Yan Qiuzhi took it over and looked up at him: "...why do you want to bring me here today?"
Chen Lunan responded: "Didn't you say you wanted to come?"
"when?"
Facing Chen Lunan's light-colored pupils, Yan Qiuzhi tried hard to recall what she said.
Last night... She complained a lot to Chen Lunan in a daze.
Some say that Yan Feng doesn't love her, some say that he treats her badly, and they seem to give an example... Not long after she was brought back to Yan's house, Yan Qiuzhi saw a photo of Yan Jiachi showing off to her.
There are a lot of families of three, some of them go on a trip, to the seaside, to foreign countries, to Disneyland, and many, many more.
Yan Qiuzhi would have been jealous and envious.
She even made a request to Yan Feng, asking Yan Feng to take her to Disneyland on her first birthday just after returning home.
She hasn't been there.
Yan Feng agreed, but on her birthday, he forgot all about it.
…
Thinking about it, Yan Qiuzhi raised her eyes and looked at Chen Lunan: "...Are you planning to make your wife happy today?"
Chen Lunan didn't deny it, and asked, "Is it useful?"
Yan Qiuzhi paused for a while: "Yes."
She pointed to the balloon not far away: "If you go and buy a balloon for your wife, it will be more useful."
"..."
Chen Lunan looked down at her for a while, then walked over.
Yan Qiuzhi was stunned, seeing his back getting further and further away from her, and suddenly smiled.
She suddenly felt that marrying Chen Lunan seemed really good.