hard to let go

Chapter 20

The National Day passed by in a hurry, and in a blink of an eye, everyone started to go to work again.After the long vacation, as soon as Leng Xi returned to the company, Manager Yu came to her and said that there was a dinner tonight with the people from Zhongzheng.

Leng Xi frowned slightly, "Why so suddenly?" Her mind was a little dull, still in the chaotic stage.

Manager Yu had a happy expression on his face, as if he was sure of winning, "I've been planning for a long time, and I'm just waiting for tonight."

Leng Xi nodded, "I see, who will come over there?"

Manager Yu kept smiling, "Manager Zhou, who is in charge of this project, don't worry, just talk about it in detail. Leng Xi, don't you look very good?"

Maybe it was because she thought too much about these points, and she started to have a headache again.Leng Xi slightly raised the corners of his mouth, "Holiday syndrome."

Manager Yu nodded in agreement, "You should take a break first, recharge your batteries, and perform well tonight."

All afternoon, Leng Xi was a little tired.But a woman has a weapon. Before she set off, she put on a little make-up, and her overall improvement became brighter.The company went with four people, and when they arrived at the hotel, she couldn't help but feel a little funny, the company really spent a lot of money this time, and chose to be in Dynasty.

In the box, the cold air came in bursts.Lengxi was wearing a white dress, and her exposed arms felt cool.Time passed by every minute and every second.She had already drank two cups of tea, and when she got up to go to the bathroom, the door opened.

Four or five people came in from outside.She stood there, her eyes fell on the person at the front, Gao Ziqun walked in slowly, still wearing a black suit, she looked a little impersonal.

Manager Yu stood up first, with obvious surprise on his face, and even restrained excitement, "Mr. Gao, hello, I didn't expect you to come. I'm really honored."

The corner of Gao Ziqun's mouth moved slightly, "Manager Yu, you're welcome." He replied indifferently.

Gao Ziqun's appearance was really unexpected. It was obvious that everyone was a little cautious in speaking.Leng Xi regretted it a little now, she just chose a seat at random, and Gao Ziqun happened to sit on her left hand side after entering.

Gao Ziqun pursed his lips lightly, "I have also seen your design. The advertising plan is very life-like, and it is very attractive from all angles of humanities and environmental protection."

Manager Yu replied, "This is the creative idea of ​​this advertisement."

"Oh—" Gao Ziqun raised his voice slightly, and his eyes fell on Leng Xi's face.It was as if he had never known her before.

Leng Xi frowned unconsciously.Manager Yu gave her a wink.She twitched the corner of her mouth towards Gao Ziqun.

Manager Yu twitched the corners of his mouth, what was going on with Lengxi, why didn't he understand at the critical moment. "Mr. Gao, the new urban area is developing day by day, so in the construction of the old urban area, we must focus on the preservation and transformation of historical and cultural resources. Leng Xi happened to grow up in the old urban area, and she has a deep understanding of the old urban area , and have deep feelings to have this creative idea."

The corners of Gao Ziqun's mouth were raised slightly, and the line of his jaw was very soft. He said calmly, "I just like your home creativity."

Manager Yu immediately beamed with joy. He held up his wine glass, "Mr. Gao, I would like to toast you on behalf of the company."

Leng Xi turned her head to look at him, under the dim light, his eyes flickered slightly.

After that, we didn't talk about this topic again.Gao Ziqun didn't say anything more, but when it came to other people's topics, he would always nod at the right time to show that he was listening.

The atmosphere is really good, but Leng Xi feels like sitting on pins and needles.

Manager Yu winked at her again.Leng Xi just pretended not to realize it.

Manager Yu finally couldn't take it anymore, "Lengxi, what did you promise me before?"

Leng Xi was helpless, "Mr. Gao, I respect you."

The two were so close that Gao Ziqun could see her neatly brushed eyelashes clearly.He remembered that Leng Xi had always been lazy and almost never put on makeup.During their rarely friendly conversation, he learned that she didn't like makeup.Later he came to know that she was lazy!

At that time, he bought her many cosmetics, but she never used them.What impressed Gao Ziqun the most was that she was drawing on the mirror with her lipstick.When he woke up that day, he saw a bright red pig's head in the mirror, he was funny and angry.

After that, he fell in love with buying lipstick for her, one after another.

While Gao Ziqun was stunned, Leng Xi had already finished his glass of wine.He glanced at the cup in her hand, and his eyebrows moved slightly.Leng Xi glanced at him slightly, and his eyes were like that—unfathomable.

She sighed, not knowing what else he was thinking of.

Suddenly his cell phone rang, and everyone fell silent instantly.Lovely "Three Little Bears" music.Who would have thought that the dignified president would use this ringtone for incoming calls.

Leng Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively told her that the call was from Xixi.

Gao Ziqun's eyes softened imperceptibly, "Excuse me." He walked out with the phone in his hand.

Gao Xixi was criticized by the teacher at school today, and didn't write a single word for the National Day holiday homework.Naturally, she would not tell Gao Ziqun when she came back.

"Dad, when are you coming back?"

"I have something to do, I guess I'll be back a little late." Gao Ziqun said softly.

Gao Xixi felt aggrieved, "Dad, I have a headache. Come back soon, okay?"

Gao Ziqun frowned, "I'll ask Dr. Li to come over. Xixi, be obedient. Take a break early and stop reading comics."

Gao Xixi's eyes were red, and her voice was buzzing, "I'm asleep."

"Father will go back early." Gao Ziqun held the phone, saw the shadow on the ground, turned his body slightly, looked at Lengxi, and said to Xixi, "Drink the milk before going to bed."

He picked up the phone and looked at Leng Xi for a moment, "Miss Leng also came out to breathe?"

Leng Xi frowned, "Is it Xixi's phone?"

"What does it have to do with you?" Gao Ziqun replied coldly.

Leng Xi breathed out, "Gao Ziqun, why did you appear at this dinner?" She narrowed her eyes, "What do you want to do this time?"

Gao Ziqun pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "What do you think?" He smiled slightly, "Do you think it's for you?" He suddenly approached her and sniffed lightly, "Lengxi, do you think you What else is there for me to miss now?"

Leng Xi's face paled slightly, "That's the best."

Gao Ziqun sneered, "Don't act like you are eager to love your daughter in front of me. I really wonder if your mother's love is overflowing." His eyes turned cold instantly, and his fingers tightened unconsciously, "You are killing How could you not have a little more maternal love when you were a child?"

The lights in the corridor were dim, Leng Xi's expression was heavy and oppressive, she clenched her teeth tightly.Gao Ziqun was still the same, hitting the nail on the head and showing no mercy.

The trauma of the past was torn apart by him just like that, and she felt sore in her heart. She moved the corners of her mouth and her voice was hoarse, "Do you think I don't hurt?" She smiled hastily, "Who caused all this? ? At the beginning—” She took a deep breath, “How did you treat me back then? You kept telling me that you liked me and loved me, but was that what I wanted? About my father, you acted What role?" She choked out.

Gao Ziqun's deep eyes moved slightly.

Leng Xi slowly raised her left hand, which held a string of purple crystal beads.He remembered that it was after he forced her to be with him, and once they went out to play, she bought it herself.At that time, she bought several such chains, both men's and women's styles.He thought there was always one for her.As a result, he received nothing.Later, he maliciously tore off her chain once.

Unexpectedly, she would wear it again later.

Leng Xi slowly stretched out his right hand and approached the beads bit by bit, then turned his eyes, exerted a little force, and heard the sound of "popping" beads falling to the ground.She raised her hand, "How do you think I got here during my time in France?"

Gao Ziqun's face froze instantly, he grabbed her wrist suddenly, "You—"

"It's ugly, isn't it?" Leng Xi asked casually, "For so many years, I've been carrying things to block it. Do you want to know how this is done?"

Gao Ziqun's face has never been so serious.Even if she aborted the child back then, he was so angry that he almost demolished the hospital, but it's not like it is today.

Shock, and fear.

"You know, my family went bankrupt after that incident. After I arrived in France, I found out that the money in my account was gone. I don't know what happened? I know that only you know about this." She He said lightly, "It's okay, I don't have any money. I can earn it myself." She looked at him, with a familiar stubbornness in her eyes, "I go to restaurants to serve dishes, I sell in stores, etc. How much work do I do? , I can't even figure it out—"

At that time, it was really hard. Her hands were swollen like carrots, she could only sleep for two or three hours a day, and she was busy with irregular meals.No matter how hard it is, she still has to endure it.Because she didn't want to go back to China, and she didn't want to have anything to do with him again.I don't even want to give in to him.

When she aborted the child, what did he say, "Lengxi, one day you will beg me!" She didn't!

But no matter how hard she tried, she begged him in the end.Drop everything and beg him to save her dad.

"Why?" Gao Ziqun asked in a voiceless voice.The scar on her wrist has been deeply engraved on her skin, like a brand, deep and difficult to remove.

"Why." She murmured, "Because every time I fall asleep, I always dream of the sound of the baby crying. In the dream, she calls "Mom" over and over again—" She tilted her head slightly, "Gao Ziqun , do you understand, countless nightmares make people crazy. I can’t eat, my spirit is getting more and more trance, and I can’t read. But I dare not go back to China—”

"So, you choose—" Gao Ziqun's fingertips trembled slightly, as if he was suppressing something.

Leng Xi naturally ignored his expression, "I thought about death. How much better is it over?"

Gao Ziqun's face instantly turned ashen as dead.

(End of this chapter)