strange i love you

Chapter 13 Look, Time's Clown (2)
"You finally woke up, do you want to drink some water?" Qin Zhihao's two big dark circles on his eyes showed that he hadn't slept all night, "The doctor said that you had hypoglycemia, and you didn't have a good rest after staying up all night, which caused you to faint."

Lin Youxi made an "um" and struggled to sit up.Qin Zhihao helped her up, took a pillow and leaned against her back: "Is there anything you want to eat? I'll go buy it for you."

Seeing Qin Zhihao's sincere face, Lin Youxi's heart gradually softened. After all, he still cared about herself.

"You like to drink white fungus soup. I'll stew it for you when I get home." Qin Zhihao reached out and took out an apple from the cabinet and slowly peeled it. The apple skin was connected into a line. Lin Youxi thought of Qin Zhihao at home before Every time he peeled an apple, he would be fascinated by it. He could always peel an apple thin and long, and the apple peels would not break when they were connected together.Qin Zhihao said that this is his special skill, but how long has it been since he peeled an apple for himself?How long has it been since the two of you sat together like this?Apart from quarrels, or the cold war, each is busy with their own work, and has no time to care about each other's feelings and listen to each other's voices.How did it become like this?In the past, I wanted to be together for 24 hours. In the past, when something happened, the first person I thought of telling was the other person. There were so many intimate moments. Why did it become like this now?

Lin Youxi's nose was sore, Qin Zhihao handed her an apple, she hesitated for a while, but still took it.

The moment she took the apple also meant that she was willing to forgive the man in front of her. Qin Zhihao said in a low voice, "I'm sorry."

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Lin Youxi's tears flowed down in a flash, Qin Zhihao hugged her and comforted her: "I'm sorry for making you sad."

During the few days in the hospital, Qin Zhihao was always by his side. His phone rang several times, but he just took it out to check and put it back again.Lin Youxi knew who was calling, and seeing Qin Zhihao's embarrassed expression, she said, "Isn't it broken yet? Let's make it clear to her sometime."

Qin Zhihao lowered his eyes, took Lin Youxi's hand and held it in his own: "I promise I won't have any contact with her in the future."

Lin Youxi's parents came once, seeing their daughter so thin, they were so worried that they bought a lot of supplements, and told Qin Zhihao to cook them for her.They didn't know about that matter, both Lin Youxi and Qin Zhihao chose to keep silent about it, they knew that once they said it, it meant that there was no possibility for them.

"I made it clear to her." Qin Zhihao returned to the ward with a tired face.

Lin Youxi said "Yes", but then she thought of something, she raised her head and asked, "You are colleagues, won't it have any influence?"

"nothing."

Knowing that the matter was not resolved as smoothly as Qin Zhihao said, Lin Youxi still chose to believe it, and once again chose to believe it unconditionally.She believed that Qin Zhihao would handle everything properly, or maybe she was tired and had no time to guess and speculate.

At this point in the relationship, if they can't help each other, it will get worse.

But Lu Li's level was not so easy. On the day Lin Youxi was picked up by Qin Zhihao, she refused to let Qin Zhihao in, and finally compromised and let him into the living room.The three of them sat in the living room, Lu Li sat on the sofa like a fussy future mother-in-law, Qin Zhihao said a lot of good things and made a lot of promises, but Lu Li still didn't think so, and finally she said: "Unless you call that little bitch Come here, and tell her in person in front of us, don't pester you in the future, it's better to do things like destroying other people's feelings."

This proposal was like a thunderbolt, which made both Lin Youxi and Qin Zhihao stunned.

"Lily..." Lin Youxi wanted to stop her.

Lu Li didn't buy it and said: "Is this proposal too much? Not too much, you two should have thought of it when you were in love with each other. This is just a warning, lest you steal it next time!"

Qin Zhihao lowered his head, crossed his hands together, and remained silent.

"Forget it, she's a little girl, so don't embarrass her." Lin Youxi said, then turned to look at Qin Zhihao.

"I really can't help you." Lu Li said angrily, "I can't help you even if I want to."

Lin Youxi and Qin Zhihao reconciled like this, returned home and continued their previous life.The only difference is that the two of them seem to be more polite than before. This kind of politeness makes Lin Youxi feel uncomfortable.

For example, when Lin Youxi was cleaning at home, Qin Zhihao used to lazily lean on the sofa to watch TV and eat, and he needed Lin Youxi to remind him to lift his feet before he would reluctantly lift them up.Now that Lin Youxi has just picked up the broom, Qin Zhihao will ask, "Shall I sweep?"

"Ah, no need, it's not very dirty, I can just clean it casually."

This state may be seen as an expression of affection in the eyes of others, but Yu Lin Youxi feels weird.Lu Li said that she was born to like being abused, and she was not used to being treated better by others.

After the company's last key project was completed, everyone in the team got a bonus, and rumors were circulating in the team that Lin Youxi was about to be promoted.

Lin Youxi has been in the company for several years, and it is obvious to all that she works hard, but she has never had the opportunity to be promoted or raise her salary.At the beginning, she complained and even thought about resigning. Although the sudden news came out this time, although it was not certain, it made Lin Youxi very happy for a while. It's also like a gods help when you get up.

The company's [-]th anniversary event is coming. Every anniversary event will select outstanding employees and be promoted. Such activities in the past have no meaning at all to Lin Youxi. It is nothing more than being able to relax and eat without work. Things, and then watched the show performed by people with active literary and artistic cells in the company, but this time she was a little excited, because her intuition told her that maybe this anniversary celebration had the opportunity to be promoted or become an excellent employee.

On the morning of the anniversary, she got up early, dressed herself up, put on makeup, and wore a small water-green dress.The anniversary celebration was held in a great hall, which was magnificently decorated and the lively atmosphere was felt as soon as one walked in.The arch was made of balloons and flowers, and the long table was filled with all kinds of cakes and drinks. The female colleagues were all dressed up, wishing they could wear flowers on their heads like Yang Erche Namu.

Lin Youxi walked in behind everyone, when a voice came from one side.Zheng Tao was wearing a dark blue suit with a slightly casual style, and greeted Lin Youxi with a smile. Lin Youxi was about to reach out to respond to him, but saw that the female colleagues from other departments beside him had already started chatting with him. He could only retract his hand in embarrassment, and walked inside alone.

The event was proceeding smoothly, and Wu Fei'er was sitting next to Lin Youxi, keeping her head down and playing with the phone in her hand. After a while, she turned her head and said, "I heard that you are going to be promoted."

"Ah?" She didn't expect her to be so direct, and Lin Youxi didn't realize it for a while, "It's just a rumor, and I haven't written a word yet."

I couldn't tell whether the smile on Wu Fei'er's face was real or fake: "Don't forget to treat your guests to dinner after you've been promoted."

"……no problem."

There are only three places for excellent employees of the year in the whole company. If a department performs particularly well that year, all three places may be exclusively occupied.Lin Youxi always secretly felt that the excellent employee this time might fall on her own head.I was so tired that I was about to vomit blood, and I participated in a key project of the company this year. I have stayed in the company for a long time, so it should be my turn.

The host was still talking blabberingly on the stage. Lin Youxi tensed up when she heard the list was announced. She read the names very quickly, and finished reading all three names in a single click. Without Lin Youxi, even auditory hallucinations would be difficult. No.

The whole person lazily relaxed again, but Wu Fei'er at the side saw Lin Youxi's careful thinking, and said sourly: "The list of outstanding employees this time was determined two months ago, this time it is very It’s hard to have you, because your project happened last month.”

Lin Youxi really wanted to turn her head and throw a sanitary ball at her, but in the end she held back and forced a smile.

Excellent employees have received a large amount of bonuses.Lin Youxi was very envious of the thick envelope they held in their hands, and now her small coffers were empty, and if she could, she even wanted to make some extra money by herself.

Then the employees of the company came to the stage to perform. Lin Youxi was no longer in the mood to watch. She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she saw that there were more people in the empty seats beside her.

Turning his head, he saw Zheng Tao mysteriously asking her to lean his head over.

"what happened?"

"Do me a favor when the annual meeting is over."

"What are you busy with?"

Zheng Tao coughed twice, making sure no one was paying attention to them, and then said: "It's a small matter, my ex-girlfriend has been harassing me for the past few days, I must use some tricks."

Lin Youxi immediately opened her eyes wide and looked at Zheng Tao in disbelief when she heard the word "killer mace" and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

Zheng Tao smiled, "You understand."

"I don't understand." Lin Youxi didn't want to get involved in this matter. That Tang Mengran was not easy to mess with at first glance. After meeting him in Party A's meeting room last time, he still has a shadow in his heart , "You can find someone else, there are a lot of girls in the company." As she spoke, she pointed to Wu Fei'er who was playing mobile games behind her.

Zheng Tao looked at her innocently and said, "I only know you better in the company, and you are the only one who doesn't seem to be so gossip. Others don't trust her."

"..." Hearing these words, Lin Youxi didn't know whether she should be happy or what to do, "I have a boyfriend."

"So it's nothing more, if people see it, they won't think about it." Zheng Tao took out two tickets from his bag, "These are two drama tickets, the first three rows, if you Do me this favor, these two tickets honor you and your boyfriend."

"Two tickets just want to buy me?"

"Then what do you want?"

"At least treat your guests to a big meal."

"..."

At the end of the annual meeting, everyone went to get the wine on the table and toasted each other. Even if the relationship was not good on weekdays, they would hold the wine glasses and say some polite words, and then wished each other a bright future with a smile.When Lin Youxi raised her head to drink, she saw Zheng Tao sitting alone, neither drinking nor talking with others, she was a little puzzled, walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "Why are you sitting here alone?"

"It's boring, just sit here."

"Aren't you always good-looking?" Lin Youxi didn't mean to be sarcastic, "You used to run all over the place for dinner, but today you seem to be very quiet. Are you planning to be a quiet and handsome man?"

"Please let me pretend to be melancholy once in a while?" Zheng Tao propped his forehead with his hands on purpose, as if in deep thought.

Lin Youxi drank the wine in the glass, and then said: "Let's go, it's boring to stay here anyway, please pay for the big meal that you owe me first."

Zheng Tao was still thinking about what the big meal Lin Youxi was talking about would be, and he was stunned when the two stood at the door of the buffet.

"This is the legendary... feast?"

"More than 100 yuan per person, it's not cheap, and you can eat whatever you want, this is a real feast." Lin Youxi said proudly, "I've wanted to eat this buffet for a long time, but I didn't come because I thought it was too expensive .”

"..." Zheng Tao followed behind Lin Youxi, and the two of them found a seat by the window under the guidance of the waiter.

"This store has a wide variety of seafood, and there are a lot of drinks."

Lin Youxi said that she had already got up to get her things, leaving Zheng Tao sitting on the seat to keep the bag.After a while, seeing Lin Youxi coming over with hairy crabs and prawns, his brows frowned.

"I'm allergic to seafood." Zheng Tao said quietly.

Lin Youxi felt that her world was about to collapse: "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

"You didn't say you were eating the seafood buffet."

"..." Lin Youxi glanced at the things on the table, "Then what should I do? This place is full of seafood, can't you drink water? Do you drink water for more than 100 yuan?"

Zheng Tao gave her a blank look: "Aren't there still snacks, I can just eat those."

"But I'm bored eating alone."

"……you are annoying……"

"Don't forget that you still have to ask me for help." Lin Youxi peeled the hairy crabs and took out the meat inside and ate them with big mouthfuls. She had already forgotten what she said before, "But I'm so boring eating alone".

Lin Youxi showed her huge appetite, Zheng Tao sat across from her and ate the durian crisps on the plate pitifully, seeing the crab shells, shrimp shells and flower carapaces piled up on the plate in front of Lin Youxi, she secretly felt lucky Come for the buffet, or you'll be drained.

"Well, I have an appointment to see you at eight o'clock tonight."

"where?"

"A coffee shop nearby."

Another coffee shop.A strange feeling flashed in Lin Youxi's heart, and she replied, "Okay."

Anyway, drinks are also free, Lin Youxi unceremoniously took several bottles to the seat, asked the waiter to help open them, filled them both for herself and Zheng Tao, then picked them up and said to Zheng Tao, "Come on, cheers."

"You don't look normal today."

"I'm so happy."

"What's there to be happy about? You didn't get a promotion and salary increase, and you didn't get a good employee. What are you happy about?"

"The company's tenth anniversary, I have witnessed its growth for several years here, can you not be happy?" After finishing speaking, he raised his head and finished.

Then fill the glass again: "Then, celebrate world peace."

Zheng Tao was finally confused by her nonsense: "What are you going to do?"

"Happy." As he spoke, he reached for the wine, but was caught by Zheng Tao.

"Don't drink, you just ate so much, be careful to throw up later."

"You let me drink." Lin Youxi opened his hand to grab it.

There were a lot of people in the restaurant, Zheng Tao was afraid of arguing with her and attracting attention, so he whispered to her, "Lin Youxi, if you still want to work in the company, be good to me."

I thought it would make her calm down, but it just happened to touch the button in Lin Youxi's heart.

"I know you are all awesome, and there are people on top, it's easy to kill me, a little scum." Lin Youxi sat back in her seat.She was drunk, supported her chin with her hands, and said in a crying voice, "I have worked so hard. I worked overtime for 360 days in [-] days a year. I suffered from acne on my forehead. Sick, I have also completed the key project, but why am I still in such a miserable state? Why?"

As soon as Lin Youxi cried, all the mascara and liquid eyeliner on her eyes were gone, and her whole face became funny and ridiculous.Zheng Tao took out a tissue on the table to help her wipe away her tears, and endured the eyes of others looking at her.

He thought to himself that he worked hard enough to make Tang Mengran give up. Fortunately, no one around him knew him, otherwise it would be really embarrassing.In the end, with the help of the waiter, Lin Youxi was helped to the bathroom to wash her face, she became sober, and she became more normal when facing Zheng Tao, at least she stopped yelling such funny words as "world peace" up.

"I'll take you to buy a piece of clothes nearby. How can you meet people after this?" Zheng Tao frowned, and couldn't help but reached out and rubbed his forehead, how could such a thing happen to him.

Lin Youxi looked down at the clothes on her body. Indeed, the front was soaked and dirty, and her hair and face were wet. She looked like a refugee.

Zheng Tao first took her to a nearby barber shop to blow-dry her hair, and asked the barber to style her hair, then went to the makeup counter to have her put on makeup, and finally went to buy a dress.After everything was settled, Lin Youxi seemed to be a different person.Standing in front of the mirror, under the light, she felt that she was about to glow.

"How is it? I have good eyesight." Zheng Tao clasped his hands in front of his chest with a smug expression on his face.

Lin Youxi admired in her heart, but said on her mouth: "The taste of sissy is indeed different."

"...Where is my mother?"

The two got into the car noisily and set off towards the agreed place.

This is the second time Lin Youxi sees Tang Mengran.I don't know why she has a natural sense of fear towards Tang Mengran. Obviously, the two of them have nothing to do with each other, and they didn't have any conversations in the conference room last time. She is completely based on her own imagination, but she is a little afraid of her.Maybe it was out of inferiority complex, so she felt like an ugly duckling in front of Tang Mengran.

(End of this chapter)