Marriage Crisis: Lonely Apricot Blossom

Chapter 14 The price of love (1)
Chen Liwei knocked on the door and shouted, "Lao Fang, Lao Fang."

"Come in." Fang Zhenqian's hoarse voice sounded from inside the door.

Chen Liwei pushed the door and went in, and exited after two seconds, coughing repeatedly, the inside was filled with smoke, Fang Zhenqian had completely turned the office into a smoking place.Chen Liwei didn't smoke, and was a little allergic to the smell of smoke. He shook his head at the door, took a breath, and rushed in again, holding his breath.

"Even if your family has changed, there is no need to humiliate yourself like this. Do you want to lose your lungs? Are you going to smoke yourself to death?" Chen Liwei hated iron for steel. Fang Zhenqian seldom smoked before, and his office was clean.

"What's the matter?" Fang Zhenqian stubbed out the cigarette butt, not wanting to talk to him.

"Hua Mei's phone call went to me, she called you, why didn't you answer it?"

Fang Zhenqian looked tired, "Just say I'm not here."

Chen Liwei opened his mouth to him, wanted to say something, but gave up again, shrugged, turned his head and left the office.

Back home, facing the lonely four walls, Fang Zhenqian didn't know what to do for a while.

All the furnishings in the house have not changed, including the wedding photo on the bedside of the bedroom that he once thought was very vulgar. These are arranged according to Yan Jia's wishes. Will come back one day.

Close your eyes, you can still hear Yan Jia's sweet cry, her frowns and smiles are still in the air, as if she will poke her head out of the bedroom or the kitchen to strike up a conversation with him at any time, she likes the most when he is concentrating on working Interfere with him from time to time, or hand him a glass of water, or ask for advice, but he dealt with it casually, enjoying the sweetness of dual-purpose.

The phone rang, and he lazily picked it up to see that it was still Hua Mei. After listening to the ringtone for a while, he pressed and pressed the start button with his hand expressionlessly. When the words "goodbye" were displayed on the screen, he felt a cruel feeling pleasure.

After a while, the doorbell rang and he got up slowly.

The door opened, and Hua Mei stood in front of him.

"Can I go in?" She looked at him resentfully.

Fang Zhengan had no choice but to step aside and motioned for her to come in.

Hua Mei stepped in and stood in the middle of the living room.

"Sit down." Fang Zhenqian closed the door and followed, his voice dry and tired.

Huamei stood tall, showing no intention of sitting down.

"I've been looking for you these days, but you always avoid me. Are you hating me? You hate me for breaking up your family, don't you?"

"Don't think too much about it." Fang Zhenqian lowered his head slightly. He was the one who was most responsible for the whole incident. He didn't want to involve others to take the blame for him, even if that person was Hua Mei.

"Then why are you refusing to see me or answer my phone?" Hua Mei asked him aggressively.

"I want to be alone." Fang Zhenqian said, slowly raising his head.

Hua Mei looked into his eyes, which were covered with bloodshot eyes, and the sadness that could not be cleaned up in time, her heart was so weak, did she win or lose this battle?
"Let's start over, okay?" She approached Fang Zhenqian, reached out and gently stroked his face, trying to comfort him. The stubble on his chin was slightly green, making his face look extra tough.

Fang Zhenqian pulled her hand down slowly but firmly, then looked into her eyes, and said slowly: "I'm sorry, Hua Mei, if I misunderstood you before, I apologize to you."

Hua Mei felt frozen all over. He said that she misunderstood him, so why did he always treat her so nonchalantly, why would he kiss her? She became furious.

"But, you're divorced, aren't you? If you don't have feelings for me, will Yan Jia leave you?" She stared at him provocatively.

The anger gathered in his eyes seemed to be brewing into a storm. Hua Mei unconsciously took a step back, then raised her head higher, and faced him unyieldingly. She wanted to make another effort. After all, she The desired result is already half achieved.

But soon, the danger in Fang Zhenqian's eyes disappeared, and what was left was endless bleakness and self-deprecating.

"Yes, this is the result of my own fault." Fang Zhenqian said sadly, "I deserve this punishment."

"However," he grabbed Hua Mei's shoulders and said word by word, "Divorce doesn't mean I don't love Yan Jia. I've never been so clearly aware that I, love, her."

This was the first time he faced up to his feelings, and it was also the first time he admitted it in front of Huamei.

Hua Mei stared at him for a long time, then suddenly she giggled until she burst into tears.

Enough laughing, she said coldly: "Fang Zhenqian, you only realized that you loved your original wife after you got divorced, aren't you a little too slow, too ridiculous. You are always chasing what you have to do." What you have come to, so you are destined to be alone all your life.”

After finishing speaking, she forcefully removed the hands on her shoulders that pinched her, and resolutely slammed the door away.

Huamei's sharp voice pierced Fang Zhenqian's heart like an awl, and if he pulled it out, it would only drip with blood.

In the next few months, Fang Zhenqian went out early and returned late, and devoted himself to work. Only in this way could he find a moment of peace in his heart.

His work enthusiasm is as hot as the summer temperature, but it makes Chen Liwei tremble with fear. In a short period of time, Fang Zhenqian took over and completed several projects. Under his high-pressure policy, the employees in the department complained a lot. There are two elite members Because I couldn't bear to work overtime day and night, I was forced to quit.The partner that Chen Liwei has always been proud of, Fang Zhenqian, who has always dominated the industry with his calmness, is now in a bit of a crazy state.

"Old Fang, you can't do this anymore." Chen Liwei slammed Fang Zhenqian's table and said loudly, he could no longer be polite to him, "Even if you want to focus on your work, don't drag so many people into the water, okay? It's really embarrassing Forced away, who do you find to work?"

Fang Zhenqian paused, and said, "Okay, I will do it alone in the future, and they can get off work on time."

Chen Liwei became anxious, "I didn't mean that. You are not an iron man. If you are so reckless, you will fail sooner or later. You can make money slowly, but you can't stretch your body."

Chen Liwei forced Fang Zhenqian to sign up for a tour group, "Go and relax, it will be much better to relax."

Fang Zhenqian did not object.

A few days later, Chen Liwei went to work and was stunned to see Fang Zhenqian still sitting in the office. He rushed in and asked, "Why didn't you get on the plane?"

Fang Zhenqian glanced at him, and replied very naturally: "Oh, I returned that, I think it's still safe to come to work."

Chen Liwei was completely speechless, he didn't want to control him anymore, he couldn't control him at all.

After autumn, Mike Han asked Fang Zhenqian for 20 days off.

"Why?" he asked with a frown. Mike had a project in hand.

"Go on a trip." The young man replied with a smile, "My work can be handed over to Xiao Li, he just happens to be free."

Oddly enough, he asked one more question, "Who are you going with?"

Mike shrugged, "Friend."

Fang Zhenqian fell silent, watching Mike walk out of his office with relaxed steps, Fang Zhenqian thought bitterly, "Can he give Yan Jia happiness?"

Nearly a month later, Mike returned, looking bright.During the break, show colleagues the photos of the trip on the computer.

Fang Zhenqian pretended to be careless and went to the tea room to refill the water. When he came back, he stopped in an inconspicuous corner and peeked at Mike's computer.Mike turned the photos into an album with music, which was very sensational. A group of young people were excited to see it, and they were all gearing up, ready to follow in his footsteps.

When a close-up photo of Yan Jia floated all over the screen, Fang Zhenqian's heart tightened, and his ears rang a little.He straightened up and walked to the office.

Mike obviously noticed his unnaturalness, and immediately shrunk the screen to the minimum.Colleagues muttered in disappointment and scattered like birds and beasts.

A guy who didn't know how to live or die yelled at Mike, "Your girlfriend is very energetic!"

Fang Zhenqian gritted his teeth and walked into the office, closing the door forcefully.

In a blink of an eye, Christmas is here, and foreign festivals have been popular in this city for many years. In the past, Yan Jia never had such a habit. She and Fang Zhenqian did not have this habit, but now it is different. She is interested in all the more lively activities.

On Christmas Day, she and Mike made an early appointment to have dinner together.

"Go eat steak, I know a steak restaurant, the taste is very good." Yan Jia suggested, Mike readily agreed, agreed to meet at the steak restaurant after get off work.

Yan Jia arrived a bit late, and finally found Mike in the crowded waiting queue.

"So many humans?" She couldn't help being speechless, "How about we change places?"

"Don't!" Mike held her back, "I've been waiting for so long, how can I easily give up the fruits of my labor?" He motioned Yan Jia to look at the tails that were constantly pasted up behind him, just when she said she was going to leave , a man and a woman in the back row obviously showed joy.

Yan Jia sat down on the seat that Mike gave up, so just wait.

After more than an hour, there was finally a vacant seat for them, and Yan Jia was so hungry that she wanted to eat anything.

The food was actually not very tasty, maybe there were too many people, and the kitchen was too sloppy to deal with it. What's more, there was a young couple seated next to them staring at them, and the two finished their food in the same way.Anyway, my stomach is full.

Squeezing out the door, it felt like a battle, Yan Jia said dejectedly: "I won't come to join in this fun again in the future."

Mike smiled nonchalantly, "Don't say that, it's interesting to think about it the other way around, and in normal times, there's no chance to see such a scene."

Yan Jia glanced at him. She has always admired Mike's attitude towards life. He is always positive and optimistic. No matter what he does, he never regrets or complains. Perhaps only this kind of person can truly live a free and easy life.

Turning the corner of the street, I unexpectedly saw Fang Zhenqian walking towards this end alone under the bright street lights.Yan Jia's smiling face immediately became unnatural.

Fang Zhenqian also saw them, stopped unconsciously, and stared at Yan Jia.

He hasn't seen Yan Jia for nearly half a year. She seems to be a little darker and looks healthier. Her hair is tied high behind her head. She flicks it when she walks, making her look more lively. It's just that she looks at him In the clear eyes, there was less the pure attachment in the past, and there was an arrogance that was unfamiliar to him. It was her gesture of eager to protect herself after being injured, so that he couldn't look directly at it, and the emptiness spread in his heart.

I have imagined her current appearance countless times, and I have also impulsively wanted to find her, but every time I think of the determination and indifference in her eyes when she announces that the relationship between them is over, his heart trembles, and his courage lost.

Mike quietly put his arms around Yan Jia's shoulders, and helped her continue to move forward. Within an appropriate distance, he called out with a smile, "Boss Fang."

Fang Zhenqian nodded mechanically, and then passed by, a feeling gradually came up from the bottom of his heart, not sadness, not helplessness, but deep jealousy.

It was already late at night when I sent Yan Jia home. Aunt Gu was an early to bed and early to rise person. Yan Jia didn't dare to disturb her, so she took out the key to open the door and went in.

Mike followed suit.

"Aren't you going back?" Yan Jia was a little surprised.

Mike said with a smile: "The festival is not over yet, and the midnight bell has not yet struck."

Yan Jia was very sleepy. She was not a night owl, so she yawned and said helplessly, "You'd better go back, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on anymore."

Mike pulled her into his arms and stared at her with piercing eyes. The unsuspecting Yan Jia was startled and stuttered, "You, what do you want?"

"Be my girlfriend, Yan Jia, I will never let you get hurt." Mike's tone is unquestionable.

Yan Jia started a battle between heaven and man.

Indeed, Mike would be a very good partner. He is funny, enthusiastic, cheerful, and thoughtful. They have been together for so long, except that they don't justify their relationship. In the eyes of outsiders, they seem like an intimate couple.So, what is she waiting for?It's impossible for her and Fang Zhenqian, isn't it normal to start a new relationship now?
Mike looked at her quietly dumbfounded expression, her flickering eyelashes were like a pair of restless bees, eager to dodge something, that charming look made him fascinated, a wave surged in his chest, and he began to breathe rapidly, He bent his head suddenly, looking for her shy lips.

That's it, nothing wrong, Yan Jia thought in her heart, closed her eyes resignedly, and raised her head slightly.

When Mike's fiery lips covered her cold thin lips, Yan Jia's heart still trembled inexplicably, and she even pushed her hand forward uncontrollably, trying to resist this strange enthusiasm.

Mike hugged her even tighter, pressing her firmly against his chest, not allowing her to back down.

This is a completely different taste, his kiss is a bit strong and domineering, crushing wantonly, as if he wants to plunder something.She couldn't help but think of Fang Zhenqian's kiss, which was warm and lingering, which made her feel unfinished and has a long aftertaste...

When Mike let go of her, he found that there were tears on her face, and he reached out his hand to gently wipe it away for her, without asking anything, because some things are better not to be said than to be said.

Yan Jia felt sad. All along, she was only used to Fang Zhengan's taste, and only cared about the tenderness he gave. She couldn't get the lingering sweetness from another person, maybe she hadn't forgotten it completely enough.

The new year is coming. According to the usual practice, Chen Liwei asked the girls from the administration department to book three tables for the New Year’s Eve dinner. He is always willing to spend money on his employees in one of the best luxury restaurants in S city. When he was joking, he explained: “This is called I don’t want my children to be tied to wolves.” Tianyu’s ability to retain so many outstanding talents is inseparable from his generosity.

"You must go!" Chen Liwei told Fang Zhenqian, for fear that he would run away.

Before going to the banquet, Chen Liwei waited for Fang Zhenqian to go with him in Fang Zhenqian's office.

Fang Zhenqian was driven crazy by his persistent energy, he hastily finished the matter at hand, and walked away with him without saying a word.

"You are going to make a speech!" Chen Liwei pushed forward, "After all, he is the technical director, and his subordinates are more in charge than I am. Those who are older than the Chinese New Year are all waiting for your reward!"

Halfway through the banquet, Fang Zhenqian took a break and slipped out of the banquet. He did everything he should do, speaking, awarding, and encouraging. He needs to breathe now, it's too hot inside.

In the corner of the hall, Mike was facing out the window and listening to the phone, completely oblivious to the fact that someone not far away was paying attention to him.

Looking from the side, I can still clearly feel the slight smile on his face, and he asked in an extremely gentle tone: "Do you want me to see you off? Oh...well, I'll be there early in the morning. What are you doing now?" what……"

Fang Zhenqian returned to the banquet, when the disturbance of drinking was in full swing.He threw himself into the trap, and was caught by countless enthusiastic subordinates, who lined up to compete with him for wine.He never refused to come, and everyone who handed him a drink, until Chen Liwei found out, rushed to pull him out, and at the same time accused the ignorant brats, "You guys are such a boss! What's the matter with having a grudge against him?"

All the young people fell silent in fright.

"Don't, don't blame them, I want to drink, it's rare, today, happy today." Fang Zhengan spoke for his subordinates with a lisp.

He vomited in the bathroom, and his mind became clearer, but the heavy feeling in his heart did not disappear.

Back in the private room, most of the people had already finished their meals, and went upstairs to the KTV room to go to karaoke one after another.

"I'll take you back." Chen Liwei frowned.

Fang Zhenqian waved his hand, "No, I'm fine."

He was also alone when he went back, which only made him feel even more unhappy.

Chen Liwei walked upstairs with him silently.

The lights in the private room were dim, and the atmosphere was warm. The staff who arrived first had already sung.After working hard for a year, I can finally relax. Besides, the company generously gave everyone a red envelope. Who doesn't have a beaming face?

Seeing the two bosses come in, some employees booed and asked them to perform a show. They had already prepared the microphones and handed them over quickly, with an indisputable appearance.

Chen Liwei knew that Fang Zhenqian was not very troublesome, so he took the microphone first, and before he could speak, Fang Zhenqian had already stepped onto the stage, and said with a smile, "I'll sing a song."

Many people have never seen Fang Zhenqian take the initiative in entertainment activities like this since he entered the company. For a while, crackling applause, whistles, and screams came from the audience. Everyone excitedly looked forward to his performance. voice.

Only Chen Liwei walked aside worriedly, for fear that he would lose face.

Standing still on the stage, Fang Zhenqian realized that he was not ready at all.

"Mr. Fang, what are you singing?" The little girl from the administration department stretched her neck and asked.

"Well, sing... Is there "The Love Song of the Ronin"?"

(End of this chapter)