If this is not love

Chapter 30 The Heart Distance (2)
When she woke up in the morning, she was startled. It turned out that the alarm clock had failed, causing her to wake up more than an hour late.I hurried out of the bedroom, but I didn't see Tan Shaojie, but found a rice cooker on the table that was keeping warm, and a yellow note was pasted on it--Eat well, sleep well, and be energetic, and work will be good.For the sake of letting me stay overnight, I will grant you a half-day vacation today, and you will go to work on time at one o'clock in the afternoon.

The strong words on the note are like his signature, but with an inexplicable tenderness...

Serving a bowl of porridge and peeling an egg in hot soup, she had to admit that Tan Shaojie was actually quite irresistible when he was gentle.

The air in the early morning was so good, Tan Shaojie drove out from the community, the guard almost knew him, and warmly greeted him good morning.He looked at the balcony that belonged to her from the rearview mirror, and slightly raised his lips.She was very cute when she was drunk, and she was quite peaceful, but when he hugged her to bed, she punched him dishonestly.

He couldn't help but wonder, did she sleep in the last few nights?He comes to work with panda-like dark circles and bubble eyes every day, obviously trying to make him feel bad.

With him by her side in the future, a similar situation cannot be allowed to happen again.

With unshakable determination, he stepped on the gas pedal and the car accelerated up the wide avenue.

Tan Shaojie went home to change clothes, and stepped into the office full of energy.Careful colleagues found that Jie Shao is a little different today. His dark eyes are particularly bright, but he is also calm and introverted, and his gestures reveal a high-spirited fighting spirit.

Without laziness and cynicism, this man can always surprise people day and night.

"Xiaoxu has something to do, so I can come here in the afternoon. If you have anything to wait for her to deal with, come to me directly." Tan Shaojie walked to his office.

The usually joking male lawyer followed and asked mysteriously, "It seems that there is something wrong! How could Young Master Tan know that Xiaoxu won't come in the morning?"

Tan Shaojie bluntly knocked him down, "Your brain is very good! If you have time to guess here, you might as well do more work. Everyone has been busy recently and wants to go home early for the new year. Just don't be lazy."

The male lawyer scratched his head and shouted for injustice: "How can I be lazy, I just got so strict at work! I just wonder if Xiaoxu can't come? Is she sick or something else? She usually doesn't miss work for no reason, let alone today. There are indeed important cases that must be handled by her."

Another colleague immediately echoed, "That's right! Xiaoxu usually calls us directly when there is something to do, but——only you know, Young Master Tan! Could it be that the two of you are secretly conducting underground activities...En?" He said ambiguously Everyone knows the meaning of raising eyebrows and omitting.

In fact, everyone is equally curious and hopes to enjoy a gossip feast to comfort themselves before sinking into busyness.

Tan Shaojie is interested in Ruxu, and it is easy for people with discerning eyes to see it.In the past few days, Ruxu has been absent-minded and depressed. She seems to have suffered a big blow, and she even lost the lawsuit.Asked her concerned, she squeezed out a smile and said nothing.

It's okay, ghosts believe it.

An "informant" broke the news a long time ago. It is said that Tan Shao and Lawyer Wang got very close in private, and even saw him coming out of the community where she lived early in the morning.If the "informant" hadn't seen it with his own eyes, how could he describe it so clearly?
However, Ruxu's dislike of Tan Shaojie is well known to everyone. After many investigations, what she showed was not an illusion, which made the "case" fall into confusion. Jump to conclusions.Everyone in the office was quickly killed by this curiosity, and could no longer hold back to find out, including the oldest Lawyer Li.

Tan Shaojie saw that everyone was united, united as one, and he cared so much about himself, so he was not in a hurry to rush to work.He leaned against the door and scanned everyone: "Do you really want to know the answer?"

Nodding like smashing garlic.

"Conditions." Negotiating with people is his forte, after all, there is no such thing as an idiot's lunch.

"Young Master Tan, in fact, you just need to nod or wave your hand. This condition, hey, everyone has nothing to exchange."

"No need to change? Forget it! Start work." Tan Shaojie had already stepped into his office.

"Hey! Wait, wait, Young Master Tan." The male secretary looked at death as if he was home, and stood upright, "Just tell me! You and Xiaoxu are secretly dating, right? When will she become Xuri's young lady?"

Tan Shaojie's face became extremely serious in an instant, and he shook his head helplessly: "Cough! There is no official relationship yet, but she will definitely become Mrs. Xu Sun, and I am working hard. At that time, I will need your strong support. This is the big secret I will tell you. conditions of."

Is this a big secret?Oh, no matter whether it counts or not, everyone will help him.

Something is wrong!
An hour later, Ruxu hurried to the office, keenly aware that the surrounding air was not right.

"Huh? Xiaoxu, why are you here? Tan Shaoyou asked for leave for you!" The colleagues were so surprised.

"Well...the car had a problem on the road, so it was late." She immediately lowered her head and returned to her seat, and a liar would inevitably feel guilty.

"What's wrong with the car? But Young Master Tan said that you are going to the procuratorate to do business, and you won't be back until the afternoon!"

"Uh... Enn, I can't go to the procuratorate because of something wrong with the car, so I'll come back and deal with the work at hand." Facing the questioning, the lawyer really turned his head quickly.However, the answer is not so easy to pass.

"Strange!" New doubts came one after another. Colleagues cannot be fooled easily, "Why didn't you come back to get the documents when you went to the procuratorate? And didn't Xiao Chen say that he would go to help everyone yesterday? CASE is so nervous..."

"Ahem!" Ruxu hurriedly interrupted, her face was burning, and she tried her best to hide her embarrassment, "Okay, I have an appointment with the client and I will be there soon, I will work first, let's not chat."

After cutting off the topic, she buried her head in sorting out the documents, not noticing the various eye movements around her. Everyone understood and secretly laughed.

Tan Shaojie witnessed the situation outside through the half-drawn blinds, and his face became more and more softened.

Ruxu turned on the computer, and the assistant sent over the important information, and pouted kindly by the way.Puzzled, the assistant turned his head and pointed to someone's office.Raising his eyes, he happened to meet Tan Shaojie's eyes, looking at each other through the window.

He frowned at her, as if saying: Disobedient!You were asked to come in the afternoon, why did you come so early?

She pursed her lips, as if responding: Make up your own mind!Who told you to speak for me?Always doing nonsense!
He curled his lips: I care about you.

She gave him a white look: Who cares!
...

"Well Well!"

"cough!"

There were several strange voices in the office one after another. When Ruxu turned to look at them, they were either covering their mouths and coughing, or they were busy looking down at the documents, and someone was banging on the computer.

During the hour or so she was late, had something happened between the group that she didn't know about?

The intense work quickly dilutes the weird atmosphere, and before the client arrives, Ruxu finds the bearded man's profile picture on Q, and quickly typed a line.

Ruxu: Did you tell them something?
Bearded Tan: (Innocent) I don't know!what happened?
Ruxu: You must have said something to them, otherwise they wouldn't behave so weirdly!

Bearded Tan: (crying) Wronged!I've been in my office since I came here, so busy that I haven't even drank my saliva, how can I have time to pay attention to why they are weird?
Lifelike: ...

Close the chat window, and this matter is temporarily over.

This is bound to be a restless day.

Before leaving get off work, the sudden appearance of a character made everyone excited and nervous.Tan Mingxu came without any warning, even Tan Shaojie was surprised.Since he took over the firm, his father has only been here once, that is, on the day he first took office, his father personally asked all colleagues to help "supervise the newcomers".Having said that, his father trusted him completely, and for a few months left him with full authority over his affairs.

Tan Shaojie knew what was going on in his heart, and he roughly understood his father's intentions when he saw his father's face.After greeting everyone, the father and son closed the door and talked.

Ruxu stared at the computer for a while, but didn't move.It wasn't that she was careless, but that when Mr. Tan Da's eyes fell on him, there was an indescribable severity and harshness, as if the judge was giving the final judgment to the defendant.She couldn't help trembling all over, patted her cheek, and comforted herself: Why are you thinking so much?Anyway, I never thought about climbing up the tall branch of Tan Shaojie. As long as I don't make mistakes in my work, Tan Da can't drive me away...

Inside the door, the blinds were lowered, and outsiders could not see what was going on inside.

The assistant brewed two cups of hot tea and backed out.

Tan Mingxu sat upright on the sofa chair, without speaking, he had a sense of majesty.

Tan Shaojie straight to the point with his father, "Did Mom call you to tell you? You came here specially to find out about Xiaoxu and me?"

Tan Mingxu folded his big hands and stared at his son without blinking.

"I'm here to hear what you have to say."

"Dad, I won't hide it from you—I want that woman! I'm serious. So if you support me, I'll be very happy. If you object like Mom, I still won't change my mind." Sincere determination.

"Seriously? When were you serious?" Tan Mingxu's eyes were deep and displeased.

"Every time you see, I have taken it seriously, because sincerity can only be used once! I gave all my sincerity to her." Tan Shaojie faced his father face to face, and challenged his father like a knife without fear. look.

"You've only known her for a few months, and you fell in love with her?"

"Yes, Dad." Love makes him full of strength at any time, and ignites his fighting spirit.

"What attracted you to her?"

"Before I answer this question, I want to correct one of my father's cognitions. Who said that I have only known Xiaoxu for a few months? I have known her for 12 years, 12 years, and no other figure can replace her. Dad, no need Say more, you should understand what I mean, right?"

Tan Mingxu was startled, then quickly frowned, the corners of his mouth drooped slightly, he seemed to be thinking, but also seemed to be angry.Tan Shaojie didn't say anything more, quietly waiting for his father's opinion.

"So, she is actually your high school classmate?"

"Yes, a classmate from the first year of high school." After he transferred to another school, he secretly went back to see her, but it was a secret and no one knew about it.

"You intend to marry her?"

"Yes, I had this plan a long time ago, but I have always been scruples... But now I won't! I will wait until she marries me." Tan Shaojie thought he was smart, but he really couldn't see what his father was thinking.He always respected his father and wanted to be blessed and encouraged very much.

Tan Mingxu snorted coldly: "It means that even if I object, you still want to marry her?"

"Sorry, Dad."

"Even if I want to take back the business of the firm and leave you with nothing, you still want to marry her?"

"Yes. Career is important to a man, but as long as he has determination and perseverance, a man can continue to create a career. Love is different, it can be met but never sought. A woman that I can't let go of for 12 years, I don't think I will ever get it again in this life. There is a second."

Tan Mingxu picked up his teacup, took a few sips slowly, and then looked up again.His face was already calm, without any trace of anger, he asked instead: "Are you sure Xiaoxu is willing to marry you?"

"I... well! I'm not sure." The most honest answer.

"Useless guy, I thought you were so capable! You said so much before, so you don't know what people think!" Tan Mingxu suddenly scolded, and slapped his son on the back of the head, "Don't think I didn't come here If you don't know anything, if you continue to be a fool, who will marry you?"

There are many women who want to marry into the Tan family, but Tan Shaojie rubbed his head carefully, chewing on his father's words, his eyes sparkled brightly and said excitedly.

"Dad, Dad... You are not opposed, you support me, right? Hehe. You are different from Mom, you agree with my pursuit of Xiaoxu."

"Hmph! That girl is really nice, beautiful and smart, hard-working, kind and has a sense of justice. It's a pity...she likes Wang Yichen who plays the piano. If you can't compare to that kid from the Wang family, whether you love it or not is empty talk!"

"Dad! You even know this! It's different to be a judge, tsk tsk, you are wise and powerful, and you know everything!"

"What a mess of flattery! I think you are like a runaway wild horse. Finally someone can tie you up. What if you don't support me? But, I warn you, marriage is not a child's play. Xiaoxu is a good girl. If you don't If you have enough confidence and ability to create happiness, don’t provoke others!”

Tan Shaojie snapped his fingers, "Following my father's teaching, I decided to provoke her for the rest of my life. As for the piano player, tsk, he was officially struck out a few days ago."

"Cough! You can do it yourself! Everything is about efficiency, and it has been delayed for 12 years. Now I advise you to hurry up and make a quick decision."

"I will, Dad." Tan Shaojie smiled happily, and rushed to hug his father happily.

Tan Mingxu was stunned: "Damn boy, what are you doing! Let go."

He approached his father like a child, and said in a very cute and emotional voice: "Thank you, Dad."

Tan Mingxu quietly warmed his eyes, and patted his son on the back; "Anyway, don't lose my old face!"

"No, no! You have to trust your son!"

Tan Shaojie walked to the window and quickly opened the blinds.Through the glass, seeing Ruxu's attitude of carefully checking the screen, Junlian couldn't help but smile.very nice!With the support of his colleagues and the affirmation of his father, he suddenly felt that the sea and the sky were bright, hope was everywhere, and victory was in sight.

When Tan Mingxu left, he not only took a few more glances at Ruxu, but also deliberately walked to her desk, with a kindness in his majesty: "Xiao Wang, come and sit with Shaojie at home when you have time."

In a word.Just one sentence, with profound meaning and thought-provoking.

Ruxu sat in a daze for a long time, her forehead and heart ached, and her colleagues laughed playfully, regardless of their busyness.She finally couldn't bear it any longer, got up quickly, and pushed open Tan Shaojie's door.

"What did you tell your father just now?"

"Huh? Didn't say anything!" Tan Shaojie was surprised by her questioning, "Did my dad tell you something?"

Ruxu bit her lips: "He gave me time to visit your house."

Tan Shaojie raised his voice, and his eyes were full of smiles: "Oh - very good, you are welcome to visit my house anytime. My dad has always wanted to invite everyone over to hold a party at home!"

Ruxu turned around and closed the door tightly, and couldn't help but increase her voice: "Are you still pretending to be stupid on purpose? When your father left, he only invited me. It's flattering and unbearable."

His eyes became brighter again, his father's support is really awesome!Sure enough, he is a vigorous and resolute man, no wonder he thinks that he is slow and inefficient in chasing his wife.

"Just talking to you alone? It's a bit strange. But don't worry, it just explains one problem, that is, my dad appreciates you very much and likes you."

Ruxu walked over, squinted her beautiful eyes, grabbed his tie, and threatened coldly: "Be honest, what did you say?" She dared to bet with her head that Tan Da came suddenly today, and the topic of the father and son's conversation was absolutely It has something to do with myself.

Tan Shaojie stared at her fixedly, held her down suddenly and pushed her back, directly buckling her against the door panel.Hei Tong locked her eyes, and said word by word: "He told me to catch up with you quickly, believe it or not?"

"It's impossible!" Ruxu was forced to look up at him, rejecting this ridiculous reason.

"The more improbable things appear on the surface, the more likely they are to happen. The old man not only urged me to act quickly, but also personally instructed me how to chase girls, like this--" The last word disappeared between their overlapping lips.

The sudden hot kiss made Ruxu flustered, her back was pressed against the wall, and she was robbed by him foolishly.When she regained her sanity a little bit, he had already enjoyed it for a while.The oxygen seems to be drained, and the heart is so fast that it doesn't feel like my own, damn it!Always so impatient, vicious and domineering...

When her body moved a little, he immediately tightened his arms and hugged her tightly, and the overwhelming kisses swept over again, almost submerging her like a huge wave.

For a long time, the two were out of breath, she wiped her red and swollen lips, her eyes were wide open, reflecting his smiling face.

"Tan Shaojie... despicable guy!" When she entered the door, she received close attention from her colleagues. How can she meet people now that she looks like this?

"Hehe, fool, ask yourself, do you really hate me that much?"

"I'm pretty sure!" Hate the way he was being unreasonable to her.

"Well...at least you don't hate my kisses, do you?"

"No, no, it's not right at all! I hate people forcing me and bullying me..."

She... She was attacked by surprise every time, and there was no room for resistance at all. Violence, indifference and threats had no effect on him.He did whatever he wanted to her, to the point of shamelessness!She is not a masochist, how could she not resist?Fortunately, fortunately, he didn't try to intrude further. She secretly admitted that she was unlucky, and let him steal a few kisses... Otherwise, she would sue him at all costs!

"Then I'll be gentle in the future, like this—" He smiled softly, holding her face in his hands, fixed, and slowly printed her beautiful thin lips.

Ruxu pushed her knees upwards forcefully, this time, he might have been too excited and didn't dodge.Junmei frowned, bent slightly, and said in pain: "You...the most poisonous woman, you want to murder your husband!"

"I'll see if you dare in the future!" Having succeeded in revenge, she shook her head pompously, and pressed her fingers to his forehead, "Whether it's a colleague or your parents, I don't care what others think, starting today, leave me alone." Further!"

"That... is a bit difficult!" He vetoed it.

"It's a big problem, you'd better overcome it!" She gritted her teeth, her chest heaved slightly, a little excited, and her voice whispered from the bottom of her throat, "Do you know? I'm so annoying! You just annoy me Trouble! I don't like to be the subject of people talking behind my back, I don't want to be guessed about my every move, and I don't want to be watched like a monkey. If...if a place makes me stressed out and makes me hard to be happy, then I...I have to keep away…"

Covering her mouth with a big hand like lightning, Tan Shaojie's face flashed with panic, and he hurriedly said: "Stop it! I'm sorry, I was wrong, can I admit my mistake? Don't talk about staying away from me anymore, don't say it!"

Ruxu pulled his hand down, troubles gathered in his eyes.

"Do you know? You always go your own way like this, and you don't consider my feelings in what you do. You say you like me, but you keep doing things that make me angry and sad. Are you sure you're not taking revenge on me?"

Tan Shaojie wished he could show her his heart. He couldn't figure out why she couldn't feel his heart until today.

"Hey! Woman, in my conscience, I have done a lot for you."

"Are you talking about teaching me how to cook? Seriously, on this matter, I have suspected you have ulterior motives many times."

Ruxu seemed determined to give him a severe blow, and spoke out her thoughts mercilessly.As everyone knows, teaching her to cook and watching her walk towards Yichen is Tan Shaojie's greatest pain and sorrow.

He raised his lips: "How can I teach you to cook with ulterior motives? Is your brain too developed!"

"You might want revenge on me."

"Why should I take revenge on you?"

"In the freshman year of high school, my grades were always higher than yours, and you held a grudge!" She began to dig up old scores.

"Please, there are many people with better grades than you in the class, why don't I retaliate against others? Besides, my grades were better than yours later on." In terms of memory, he was not bad at all.

(End of this chapter)