If this is not love

Chapter 8 The fish longing for breath (2)
Tan Shaojie withdrew his long legs, turned over, and lay on his side on the sofa, looking at her intently with his deep and bright eyes.Tired from squatting, she simply sat cross-legged on the carpet, staring at him.He lazily raised the corners of his lips: "No! I don't think it's disgusting at all, Xu, Xu..."

Ruxu uncooperatively immediately made an expression of wanting to vomit.

The corners of his thin lips raised even higher: "You are so cute."

For some reason, at that moment, her heart beat violently. "How much wine do you drink, and you are full of nonsense. Talking is getting more and more scalp-numbing." From childhood to adulthood, people's most common comments about her are "autonomous, indifferent, stubborn, taciturn, and sharp-tongued." Li..." In short, there are all kinds of words, but there is no "cute", this kind of description will never be her turn in eight lifetimes.

Tan Shaojie knew that she would react like this. In fact, she was not good at hiding her thoughts.When he is angry, he will write his anger directly on his face. When he is happy, he will not laugh out loud, but his cold face will bloom with a unique brilliance.He added three words in a low voice: "Stupid too."

Sometimes she was said to be smart, and sometimes she was said to be stupid. If he dared to say that he was not drunk, Ruxu would never believe it.She didn't care about a drunkard, she got up and wanted to go to the kitchen to get some vinegar, but he was forced to straighten his hand, but he firmly refused to let her go.

"You need to sober up." Ruxu said bluntly.

"No...I need someone to talk to by my side."

"But you don't know what you're talking about anymore."

"I swear, I know." He raised three fingers and swore innocently.

"Hey! Tan Shaojie." Ruxu said helplessly, "Why don't you tell me when you plan to wait until you leave? It's almost eleven o'clock."

Tan Shaojie glanced at the clock on the wall, then looked at her: "What time do you usually go to bed?"

"Twelve o'clock."

"Then I'll leave at 11:30, okay?"

"Facing the No. [-] scoundrel in the world, is there any other way I can do it?" I'm afraid it will wake up the neighbors, so Ruxu makes the most sensible choice for the time being, or she can take the opportunity to ask for clues about Zhou Wei'an, " I'm going to get the heater out, it's too cold in the living room."

Only then did Tan Shaojie let her go.Suddenly losing his grasp, she suddenly realized that her hands were so cold and his palms were so warm... She shook her head, waved away her weird thoughts, and walked into the bedroom.He was lying there with his arms folded, his huge body made the sofa look very narrow, his two long legs were slightly bent, and his deep gaze followed the walking figure closely.When Ruxu came out, he had already pulled off the blanket on the sofa and covered himself.

"Is your air conditioner fixed?" he asked.

Ruxu placed the heater next to the sofa, plugged it in, "No."

He couldn't help but smile: "I thought you were reluctant to buy this."

She squinted at him: "I'm not as stingy as you think."

"I thought you had." Maybe others couldn't see it, but after his long-term observation, she was a very frugal woman, and she would never spend more than what should not be wasted.Tan Shaojie pointed this out bluntly, seeing her complexion darken quickly, she immediately behaved, "But I'm planning to give you one! As a benefit to the employees, I didn't expect you to be so active and buy it yourself."

Ruxu gritted her teeth in annoyance, hypocrisy, why didn't she say it sooner?After she bought it, she said that after the fact, she wanted to please her, who wouldn't?She quickly took out the handle of the computer and sat in front of the coffee table, her face gradually serious.

"Honestly speaking, do you plan to continue to represent Qiao Weiwei in the lawsuit?"

"Are you going to talk to me about business at eleven o'clock in the middle of the night?" Tan Shaojie put his hands behind his head and shifted his gaze to the ceiling.

"Yes, who told you that you are in my territory now, you have to listen to me." Ruxu put the computer away, and no longer looked at him, but shifted to the screen.

"Your territory is up to you, right? It's a pity... oh! I drink too much, I can talk nonsense, and I still have a headache... Ouch!" He held his head and frowned.

"Who raised his hand and swore that he was sober just now, and wanted to talk to someone?" The big man contradicted himself, and it was too difficult to convince others.

"I don't know, it's not me anyway." Tan Shaojie pursed his lips, denied it boldly, turned his face to the inner side of the sofa, and showed with practical actions that if it was a business matter, this uncle would not say a word.Ruxu got angry, grabbed his arm and shook it vigorously: "Tan Shaojie, please cooperate a little bit, don't joke when talking about business!"

Tan Shaojie closed his eyes and did not answer, his stand was firm.

"Tan Shaojie, Young Master Tan, Young Master Tan... Lawyer Tan!" She shouted until her throat was dry and her heart was smoking, but he didn't respond at all.

"Just answer me, do you still want to continue to be Qiao Weiwei's agent? If you tell me the answer, you will die?" Her patience was severely challenged.

Tan Shaojie snorted lightly, noncommittal.His eyelids were closed, his breathing was even, as if he had fallen asleep.In fact, the ears are sensitive, the mind is clear, and there is no sleepiness.Tonight she was merciful enough, she didn't drive him out on the spot, it's a blessing, but on such a beautiful day, she insisted on showing off Gong Shi and that woman Qiao Weiwei, which was really a disservice to the scenery.

"Tan Shaojie!" Ruxu yelled out the last sentence in a low voice, her self-cultivation and patience were finally exhausted, "Don't talk about falling down! When the time is up, get out of here immediately!"

"Wow... I'm so scared! A fierce woman is like a tigress." Look!He always has the ability to make her very angry.Ruxu forced herself to turn her head and tap on the computer keyboard angrily before she was about to strangle him by mistake.She was online on QQ, and found that Yichen hadn't slept yet, so she chatted happily.

"Hey! Wang Ruxu." Tan Shaojie called out to her, "Wang Ruxu, Ruxu, Xu..."

Ruxu pretended not to hear, treated him in his own way, and continued typing without changing his face.Yichen saw that the expressions she sent were all depressed and crazy, and asked why.She simply informed her that there was an unexpected visitor at home.Yichen immediately understood and gave her a happy smile—"Looking at it from another angle, you will find that the people and things you originally identified may be different. How much do you know about Tan Shaojie? Sometimes the more you want to avoid it, the more you will The more you can't escape. In this case, why not go forward bravely and look at him with new eyes? Keeping a calm and calm attitude will often gain more."

Yichen's words were full of comfort and advice, and he could not help but smile on his face as he read each word carefully.There is no man in the world better than Yichen. He is indeed the man she has secretly admired for ten years.Ruxu changed her posture and sat upright, and quickly responded: Thank you, listening to what you have to say is better than reading ten years of books.I should find my calm and calm.

Yichen said: I believe in you.But everything is up to you, don't force it.Why do you always act unusual in front of Tan Shaojie?
Ruxu was about to continue replying when someone grabbed her arm from behind. Tan Shaojie sat up at some point and looked over her chat history.Annoyed, she quickly covered the notebook and stared back, "It's so immoral to peek into other people's privacy!"

Tan Shaojie immediately retorted: "First of all, I declare that I didn't intend to peek, but I called you many times, but you didn't respond. Secondly, I didn't see you chatting with the other party at all. I only saw you giggling at the computer. You have been deceived by outlaws with sweet words. Third..."

Before he finished speaking, Ruxu casually grabbed a curry fruit from the tea table and stuffed his mouth, "Fuck you outlaws! Outlaws are breaking into private houses late at night!"

"I didn't trespass, you opened the door to let me in." He took the curry fruit away.

"I didn't mention you either, you didn't ask yourself."

"Who were you chatting with just now, smiling so brightly?"

"Hey, if you can't speak, don't open your mouth. Using adjectives indiscriminately will only make you look bad!"

"Really? I think my description is quite accurate. Is the man who talked to you in the middle of the night that young master Chen or the chief prosecutor?"

"Want to know?" Ruxu got up holding the computer, leaving suspense, "There are so many excellent men who like to chat with Miss Ben!"

The implication is that there is a third person, a fourth person?Seeing her nervous expression just now, Tan Shaojie couldn't help pursing his thin lips.He appreciates her quick thinking and straightforward personality, and it is also a pleasure to bicker with eloquent women.Over the years, there have been many women around him, but when they saw him, they either threw themselves into their arms or put on a gesture.Only Ruxu feels different here, even if she hates him, ignores him, and rejects him, he still feels at ease.However, he is obviously not the only man who knows how to appreciate her, which makes him feel very uncomfortable!

Ruxu gave up talking to him about business, and planned to lend him the living room to rest, and went into the room by herself to continue the conversation with Yichen.Anyway, when the time comes at 11:30, she will come out to chase people away.

Tan Shaojie stared at her back and said loudly: "Don't you want to know about Zhou Wei'an? Then come here right away!"

Ruxu stopped, turned around half-believingly: "Are you willing to talk to me about something serious?"

He nodded.

"Won't you talk nonsense because you're drunk?"

"Miss, I only had a glass of brandy."

"Then, you will know everything about Qiao Weiwei and Zhou Wei'an, and you will talk endlessly?"

Tan Shaojie raised his thick eyebrows in displeasure, and said in a vicious voice, "Do you want to listen? If you don't listen, you will be knocked down!"

Ruxu quickly ran back to the sofa, this time she sat on the floor at the other side of the coffee table, and reopened the computer facing him.If he wants to peek at something again, he has no chance!She made a long story short and said directly: "You and I both know that if you withdraw from this case, it will not have any real impact on how I win the battle. On the contrary, your participation will not only increase my troubles, but also make Qiao Weiwei doubt. You don't want our firm to be affected, do you?"

"OK! I understand what you mean, you want me to quit voluntarily! Okay, no problem." Tan Shaojie agreed very simply.

Ruxu was happy for less than three seconds, and he poured cold water unhurriedly: "You have to think clearly, if you lose in the end, don't blame me for not helping."

This child is not cute!If you don't say a few sarcastic remarks, you will die.Ruxu couldn't bear to give him a good look, and said coldly: "I won't pursue you for concealing your relationship with Zhou Wei'an, please tell me first, how much do you know about Zhou Wei'an and Qiao Weiwei?"

Tan Shaojie pursed his lips, and said slowly: "I have already expressed it before. Wei An is not that kind of mean man. He did have an affair and walked with Qiao Weiwei, but he never treated Qiao Weiwei badly. The most important thing is It was the woman who approached Wei An at the beginning, because she knew what Wei An's status and status could bring her."

After recording his words, Ruxu looked straight into his eyes: "What can Zhou Wei'an bring her? Sufficient material or a stable marriage? What you said should be Zhou Wei'an's one-sided words! Qiao Weiwei, you and I can see each other However, she is not the kind of vain woman who wants to enjoy herself."

"How do you know? I said you can't just look at people on the surface."

"You don't need to teach me this truth, I trust my intuition."

"Intuition is not reliable!"

"But a man's one-sided words are even more unreliable, especially a man who betrayed his marriage and his wife! Zhou Wei'an's personality and integrity are questionable. I have every reason to believe that he will lie, including cheating, to protect his reputation and interests. You." Ruxu quickly browsed through the records in the file again, looked up and said, "Qiao Weiwei explained clearly the history of their acquaintance, including the whereabouts of the ring. She said that the last time the two met, she had returned it to her by herself. Zhou Wei'an, it's a pity that there is no witness, and Zhou Wei'an can't do anything to deny her."

Tan Shaojie lazily played with the crystal curry fruit in his hand, "Without witnesses, it also cannot prove that Zhou Wei'an lied. Maybe Qiao Weiwei denied it?"

Ruxu's eyes gradually became sharper: "You are always speaking for Zhou Wei'an."

"You can trust Qiao Weiwei completely, why can't I completely trust Wei'an? I have known him since childhood, and I know his character and style very well. He will not take the initiative to provoke any woman, let alone marry a woman for a little money. Take it to court. If hundreds of thousands and one million can send a woman, he can afford it!"

"Is this what you men think? When you like it, you can give a carat diamond ring. When you dislike it, you think you can use money to get rid of it. The fact is that Qiao Weiwei doesn't care about his money, and he is determined to expose his hypocritical nature. Get scared!"

"Attention! Don't generalize, don't make personal attacks on all men. My young master has not given a diamond ring to any woman so far, and they are very happy to get compensation when they break up with me." Tan Shaojie is very proud. It takes skill to mix like a fish in water.

"You changed the subject." Ruxu hid her disdainful emotions, "I will refer to what you just said, and I will discuss the specifics with Ms. Qiao. Anyway, she invited me here to win the case."

Tan Shaojie slightly narrowed his eyes, and fixed his gaze on her: "If the final facts are as I said, will you still be on Qiao Weiwei's side?"

Ruxu was taken aback, frowned, and said, "The truth will be investigated by the police, and I will stick to my professional mission and protect the legitimate rights and interests of my client." A guy who often interferes with his subordinates, what qualifications does he have to talk to her about this?The two of them didn't talk speculatively, and it seemed inappropriate to talk more.

Tan Shaojie yawned: "Stop talking, it's boring. I want to sleep." He pulled the quilt around himself and closed his eyes.

Ruxu glanced at the clock and reminded, "It's only 11 minutes until 30:10!"

"Isn't there still 10 minutes..." The voice dropped rapidly, the articulate became slurred, and the face was full of tiredness.

She couldn't believe that someone would fall asleep in an instant, was it a fake?Looking over in a daze, his facial features are so handsome, no wonder so many women flock to him.However, she doesn't like men who show off their appearance.Yichen asked her how much she knew about Tan Shaojie?Said why she always behaved unusually towards Tan Shaojie... She didn't know the answer, maybe there was no one else in her life who stalked Tan Shaojie like this!

In a blink of an eye, 10 minutes passed.

Tan Shaojie slept peacefully at first, but at some point his brows were slightly frowned, and there was a look of pain between his brows.

Ruxu called him: "It's time for you to get up. It's getting late, and I'm going to rest too." No response?She had no choice but to push him and call his name again, but his reaction was to turn his back on her and ignore her.

"Tan Shaojie! Don't try to repeat the old tricks, just hang on!"

"Don't make noise... Let me sleep for 5 more minutes..."

"No!" She stepped forward and pulled his arm, it was so heavy, why are his hands and feet so long?Why is the body so strong?It can't be dragged.

Tan Shaojie was a little drunk, he grabbed her back in a daze, pulled her hard, and she fell into his chest.Powerful arms quickly circled her, trapping her in his arms.Ruxu's face quickly became hot, and she smelled the faint smell of alcohol and masculinity on his body, which stimulated her breathing.She frantically tried to get up, but when he tried a little, she couldn't move.

"Hey…"

"Be good... okay?" He didn't open his eyes, his black eyelashes flickered, and his tone was unprecedentedly gentle.

"Why are you always like this? I hate you like this, do you know?"

"Well..." he knew.

At this time, the mobile phone thrown in the corner of the sofa rang.Ruxu raised her head slightly, then he pressed her head down and continued to lean against his chest. "You're on the phone!" She pushed him, and he frowned in boredom, not answering at all.The phone continued to ring without giving up, so she had no choice but to stretch her arms, and finally moved the phone over.A strange name was displayed on the screen, and she whispered, "Want-read?"

As soon as the words fell, Tan Shaojie's body tensed up suddenly, he opened his eyes suddenly, and pushed the person on him away with both hands.Ruxu was caught off guard, and fell to the ground with a thud, her butt numb from the pain.He turned over and sat up neatly, grabbed the phone, his face was cold and ugly: "Who told you to answer my phone!"

Ruxu froze stiffly, he had taken the wrong medicine, was unreasonable, and suddenly changed into a vicious person.The previous atmosphere was completely broken, she got up quickly, and said in a colder and more ruthless tone: "Who answered your call! You leave immediately!"

Tan Shaojie frowned, glanced at her, grabbed his coat, and left without looking back.

Ruxu slumped down on the sofa, panicked in the bottom of her heart.That night, she didn't sleep well, and after thinking for a long time, she couldn't figure out who the "missing" on his phone represented?Why did it make him emotionally change?Later, she picked up the "Love Defense General Raiders" by the bed and looked through it, and the complicated mood gradually calmed down.She made up her mind that she would never let Tan Shaojie step into her house again.

Always thinking about Qiao Weiwei's case in her heart, Ruxu resumed work ahead of schedule, and went to work on time the next day.However, she didn't see Tan Shaojie, he seemed to disappear out of thin air, and he didn't come to the office for several days.Ruxu is happy and at ease, but every time she passes by Tan Shaojie's office, she can't help but glance into it.

Qiao Weiwei came over and told her that she had contacted Tan Shaojie and would no longer entrust him as an agent.

Ruxu asked about Zhou Wei'an again, Qiao Weiwei's words were the same as before, repeatedly emphasizing her innocence.This time, she provided more circumstantial evidence, including an intimate photo with Zhou Wei'an, and even found a record of a hotel room with him.The most exciting and surprising thing is that she said that when she received the ring on her birthday, a waiter brought red wine into the room, and she should have heard what Zhou Wei'an said when she presented the ring.It's a pity that the waiter just returned to her hometown, and she is trying to contact the other party, hoping to find someone before the deadline for proof.

"Lawyer Wang, I will not give up and let no one be wronged, because I hope the law can protect the interests of our vulnerable groups and not become a tool for the rich and powerful to bully others."

Although Qiao Weiwei was the mistress in the family's marriage, Ruxuan's sense of justice was aroused by such a righteous speech, and she became more confident. If the waiter appeared in court again, she would be more sure of winning the case.

As the day of leaving the court draws closer, Prosecutor Han Chen suddenly asks Ruxu to have dinner together, which surprises her.For several days in a row, she has been so busy that she has never stopped. Now that she is invited by someone, she instinctively wants to decline, but then she thinks of her mother's earnest persuasion, and she can't help changing her mind and agreeing.

The mother said: Xiaoxu, you are not young, don't pick and choose when you meet a suitable partner, get married early and have a child, and while your mother is still young, I can help you take care of her.That prosecutor surnamed Han is really good, you should spend more time with him.How can there be so much love at first sight in the world?Mom knows that you young people pay attention to feelings when they fall in love, but the feeling is only temporary. Can that thing be eaten?How many couples don't see each other right at the beginning, and they will naturally develop feelings after getting along for a long time. This kind of long-term love is more reliable.The most important thing for two people to be together is to have a compatible personality, to understand more, to be more tolerant...

(End of this chapter)