If this is not love

Chapter 11 The fish longing for breath (5)
"Xiaoxu is a famous iceberg beauty in our firm, and also a rose with thorns. Prosecutor Han wants to pursue her, so he needs to be mentally prepared."

With such kind words, why did Han Chen feel that there was an unconcealable sourness in the sound?He patted Tan Shaojie's shoulder with one hand, "Thank you for reminding me, the iceberg beauty and the thorny rose, no matter which one is very attractive, let alone both. Hehe, how can such a woman not make people's hearts flutter?"

The corners of Tan Shaojie's mouth drooped slightly, "Icebergs don't melt that easily, and roses with thorns can't be picked easily. You better think clearly, Mr. Prosecutor, lest you get stabbed in the head and get hurt all over your body."

Han Chen stopped in his tracks, "Young Master Tan, the two of us don't talk secretly. You are interested in Xiaoxu and like her, so you want to pursue her?"

Tan Shaojie raised his tall and handsome eyebrows, touched his straight nose, noncommittal: "Tell her this sentence, and keep it for you to judge for the best humor award of this century, ha ha."

What are the two men dawdling about?It's windy, it's really cold!Ruxu couldn't help but sneezed, trying to stand up straight and wait for them in a sheltered place.

Han Chen made a reservation for a French restaurant in advance, Ruxu walked in and was surprised, but also a little touched, he had to spend money and thought on entertaining himself like this.Tan Shaojie came here uninvited, eating and drinking, she felt ashamed for him.

The waiter was the first to deliver the bread and thick soup. While stirring the soup with a small spoon, Ruxu pretended to ask casually, "What did you two talk about just now?"

Han Chen smiled: "It's nothing, Mr. Tan asked me a few things about work." He thoughtfully pushed the small plate of butter in front of her.

Will Tan Shaojie talk about work?She was deeply suspicious.

"Besides work, there are many topics that men can talk about, such as women." Tan Shaojie buttered the bread and handed it to her directly, "Prosecutor Han asked me if I was interested in the so-called beautiful and intelligent women. Haha. "

Turns out they were really talking about themselves!Ruxu has always used the motto of "sit quietly and always think about your own mistakes, chatting without talking about others", thinking that she has become the object of discussion behind the two people, she feels disgusted.It must be Tan Shaojie, only a despicable villain like him likes to make irresponsible remarks.She glanced coldly at the buttered bread, but didn't take it.

Tan Shaojie raised his lips indifferently, and stuffed the bread into his mouth in one bite.He could see through her little thoughts at a glance. He finished the soup comfortably, wiped his lips, and began to speak formally.

"Lawyer Wang, looking at your expression, do you think I told the prosecutor something about you? Don't worry, I'm a person who doesn't have good words, but generally likes to praise people behind the scenes. --If you have an opinion, you can naturally point it out in person! Besides, a good woman like you, who is one in a hundred, can have any faults for others to talk about? Right? "

The steak was just served, Ruxu lowered her head, coldly cutting the meat on the plate.snort!When he said that, she didn't believe it at all.She could see that he hated herself too, otherwise he wouldn't deliberately sabotage his dates again and again.Can two people who hate each other speak well for each other?She's not that naive.

Since then, she has become less and less able to hide her inner emotions, and both happiness and unhappiness will be revealed on her face.Han Chen explained: "Young Master Tan did not say anything bad. He praised you as a famous cold beauty in the firm, and encouraged me to be more enthusiastic to melt you. Hehe."

real?No matter how she heard it, she felt that this remark was malicious?
Han Chen said again: "Tan Shao usually likes to joke a lot! But it can be seen that Tan Shao actually appreciates you."

This is an unreasonable and groundless assertion.Ruxu didn't retort, but took a bite of the steak and tried to calm down, "He appreciates me? I'm flattered!" Finally, he simply turned his face away to face Tan Shaojie, "Master, can you please stop admiring me so much?" Woolen cloth?"

Tan Shaojie raised his eyebrows, and slowly cut the steak. "I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. You know, I'm very stubborn. I will always appreciate people who appreciate it. On the contrary, I will hate people who hate it more and more."

OK!She understood the meaning, he hated her since he was in high school, and now it is worse than then!This was the fundamental reason why the two reunited after more than ten years, and he repeatedly made things difficult for her and bullied her.It's just that she still doesn't understand how she offended him at the beginning of the acquaintance?
"By the way, Xiaoxu and I have known each other for more than ten years. We were classmates in the first year of high school." Tan Shaojie suddenly mentioned.

It turned out to be an old classmate, no wonder the jokes can be messed up, and the words and deeds have an unusual natural intimacy.Han Chen nodded slightly, and instantly understood more.

"Ahem..." What's the point of mentioning this?A coldness ran up Ruxu's spine, giving birth to an ominous premonition.

"Prosecutor Han, don't look at how cute Xiaoxu is now. In fact, when she was in school, she was quite indifferent. She was fierce all day long and had no gentle temperament. Those glorious images that make boys stay away... Tsk tsk, you have never seen it before. The boys in the class can be said to love and hate her."

Tan Shaojie!Don't use the disgusting word "cute" on me. Also, why are you talking about going to school when you're full?What is love and hate?Ruxu chewed the steak in his mouth, feeling uneasy and uneasy.Is there any good way to make him shut up?Every time a clever and flexible brain meets him, it has no choice but to raise a white flag. What is the reason?
"At that time, Xiaoxu did a lot of impressive things. Once, the deskmate wrote a love letter to her and confessed to her, but she..."

"Tan Shaojie!" Ruxu's face turned pale. Back then, her incomprehensible demeanor hit her deskmate hard. Later, she blamed herself for a long time, and even cast a shadow on the girl's heart. Why is he always holding on to that unbearable past? not let go?
Han Chen seemed to be interested in this, "What's the result?"

"The result... the result, I have to ask Xiaoxu herself. At that time, she received a love letter for the first time, and she probably felt conflicted and complicated, and she didn't know what to do." Tan Shaojie's narrow and deep eyes flickered, and he stared at him for a moment. she.

Ruxu took a deep breath, except for him, a super invincible and cheeky rascal, she had never been in a situation of "not knowing what to do" in front of others, she said slowly: "I handed the love letter to the teacher , the teacher publicly announced in the class, and educate everyone to take this as a warning, not to fall in love early."

She is such an honest and good boy!Tan Shaojie was thoughtful, his eyes gradually deepened.

The atmosphere at the dinner table stagnated for a moment, and then, Han Chen chuckled: "The teachers are afraid that puppy love will affect everyone's studies. I can imagine, Xiao Xu, you must have been very cute back then."

"Not cute!" Ruxu's voice was cold, frowning, "Not cute at all! To some people, it should be hateful and hateful! I thought I was doing the right thing when I hurt my sincere heart. , I later realized that while hurting others, I will... bear the corresponding consequences." She raised her chin, hiding the sadness in her eyes.

"Cough!" Tan Shaojie picked up a piece of steak from his plate and stuffed it into her mouth, "How serious are the consequences? It's like a criminal offense. It's been more than ten years, so I'll just mention it casually. Let me tell you, Xiaoyang got married a long time ago, and his children know how to make soy sauce. Regarding the love letter back then, he was just joking with you. I didn't expect you to be so angry and hand it over to the teacher."

This is real?Xiao Yang was joking with her?So as time goes by, she is the one who can't let go of it alone, and has been brooding on her ever since?Ruxu was stunned, and it took him a long time to move his lips.

Tan Shaojie said again: "Xiaoyang never cared about being criticized by the teacher in public, but every time he saw you, he felt sorry and regretted. For a while, he was so ashamed that he hardly dared to look at you."

"You didn't lie to me?" Her dark pupils suddenly brightened.In this way, Xiaoyang's loss and grief are not because of being hurt by her, but because of himself?

"I don't need to lie to you. Xiaoyang has been at the same table with you for so long, and has always admired you. I never thought that it would affect your mood and study! Okay, okay, let's not mention the old things. Prosecutor Han was left out in the cold. We have an opinion."

Woo!These are the most beautiful words someone has ever said, and his conscience has been discovered!Although that tone of speaking was still sloppy and flattering, she actually felt a little sincerity, and she couldn't control the soreness of her nose.

However, Tan Shaojie immediately picked up the steak, dipped it in the sauce, bit it down, then shook his head and frowned, "Tsk, the meat is not fresh, the taste is not good, and the taste is very ordinary! The decoration of this restaurant is also ordinary, not stylish enough , and this light, it's too bright, it's not moody..."

The topic changed so quickly, this person has a cheap mouth, and if he doesn't say anything ugly for 3 minutes, it's like he has thorns all over his body.His attitude is very annoying.Han Chen is the host, he eats and drinks for free, and he is so picky!
Seeing Han Chen's complexion sinking rapidly, Ruxu blurted out aggrieved words: "Tan Shaojie, no one forced you to eat here. You were born rich and honored, this kind of French cuisine is too low-grade, not high-grade, and not suitable for your old man's appetite. So please don't follow me next time, we don't have to waste money for you, Mr. Prosecutor."

Tan Shaojie wiped his lips with a napkin, and stood up: "I'm sorry, Prosecutor Han, I've been tricky since I was a child, but my biggest advantage is that my mouth is honest enough. It's a little romantic to bring a woman to eat Western food, but You have to ask the women around you what they like to eat first! In case she doesn't like to eat these, but she has to take care of your face for the sake of being polite, and force herself to eat..."

"Tan Shaojie, are you talking about me?" Ruxu also stood up, unbearably excited, "You don't need to worry about what I like to eat. On the contrary, I think this meal is not only delicious, but also full of sincerity. I have a deeper understanding of sincerity. As for you, you have repeatedly followed us in our way and seriously damaged our emotions, shouldn't you be a little self-aware and leave immediately?"

Tan Shaojie's sharp eyes suddenly flashed, he threw the napkin on the table, and smiled coldly: "Okay! Then I won't get in the way, I wish you two a happy meal!"

He left, striding with his head held high, with a handsome and upright figure, without looking back.

Ruxu withdrew her gaze, holding the spoon trembling slightly in anger. "I'm sorry..." She squeezed out her voice apologetically.

"It's okay, I accept your initial evaluation of him now." Han Chen glanced at the untouched food on her plate, "It's me who should say I'm sorry, I didn't ask you whether you like Western food."

"It's...it's not that I don't like Western food, it's just that I'm too particular about eating Western food. I'm afraid I won't be able to taste the essence of it, and it's just a waste.” I'm busy with work on weekdays, and I don't have time to enjoy steaks and desserts, even when I'm socializing with customers. .She is a woman who lives a simple life. When eating, she pays attention to efficiency. I didn't expect Tan Shaojie to know this about her...

However, dating is different, and Han Chen's careful arrangements moved her even more.

Han Chen began to patiently ask her about her hobbies. When she answered them one by one, her heart tightened gradually, and she was slightly sore. It turns out that Yichen has been part of her hobbies and habits for so many years...

(End of this chapter)