The rich and powerful: the contracted secret wife, please enter the game

Chapter 76

"Okay, go get busy." Ye Chuxiao hung up the phone over there, Lu Zhengnan threw away the phone, and sighed deeply.

"Zhengnan, we're out for dinner." Mother Lu knocked on the door outside.

He got up and went out, glanced at the back of the person sitting alone in the dining room from a distance, and smiled: "I have an appointment with someone, so I won't eat at home." After speaking, he left.

Mother Lu watched him stepping out of the yard, stayed for a while before returning to the dining room, and said softly to the old man, "Zhengnan...he has something to do at noon."

The old man didn't get angry as she expected, but silently picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started to eat.

She sat down in a daze, wanted to ask a few questions but didn't dare, so she also lowered her head and ate in silence...

Lu Zhengnan's car was heading to the cemetery, this place, every time he returned to Beijing, he would come here, but he often lingered at the door, not daring to go in.

He was afraid that he would lose control when facing the photo of the girl with a sunny smile on the tombstone.

But today, he still went in.

When he stood in front of the tomb and looked at the photo of 17-year-old Ling Zhiyu, all the pain swept over him again.

But the pain at this moment is somewhat different from the past.

He knelt down, caressed her face with trembling fingertips, his eyes were complicated, and he didn't know how long it took before he said in a low voice: "Zhiyu, maybe he wasn't the one who was wrong back then."

The cemetery was surprisingly quiet, there was not even a breath of wind, it was so dead...

Ye Chuxiao also spent those two days in torment.

Lu Zhengnan didn't call again, she was afraid that he was too busy to call.

But the three-day deadline given by Qi Zhen is coming soon.

By the afternoon of the last day, she was already flustered, flicking her phone a few times, almost wanting to dial Qi Zhen's number, but finally held back.

She couldn't compromise, but she couldn't rashly provoke him either.

After work, she left the company like a ghost, suddenly felt very scared, and wanted to see Mi Lier.

No longer caring about wasting money, she took a taxi directly, urging the driver to drive faster, as if if she was one step too late, she would never see her child again.

When she appeared outside the classroom, Mi Lier ran over in surprise: "Mom, why are you here?"

She hugged that small body tightly in her arms, and although she tried her best to suppress it, there was still a faint sob in her voice: "It's okay, mom just misses you."

"I miss you too." Mi Li'er kissed her face, but when she found the wet tear stains, she was stunned and at a loss.

"Mom misses you so much that she's crying. You see how worthless your mother is." She hurriedly wiped away her tears with a forced smile.

This scene fell into the eyes of another person who had just stepped into the hall, and he stopped in his tracks...

The mother and daughter didn't notice his arrival, and then Ye Chuxiao accompanied Mi Lier to the playground to play on the slide. Whenever Mi Lier looked at her, she was smiling, but when Mi Lier turned her attention away, her expression It turned into sadness.

It was getting dark, and she should leave no matter how reluctant she was.

Seeing Mi Lier's figure disappear from her sight, she had the urge to cry, but she still tried her best to hold back, walked out of the school gate, and waited for the bus alone at the bus station, her figure was lost.

In the distance, Qi Zhen sat in the car, staring at her for a long time.

The last train came and left, and the place where she had stood was empty. He looked away disappointedly, rubbed his fingertips on the phone for a while, and dialed the number: "Lawyer Chen, the prosecution matter, let's put it off for a few days."

In the following week, Ye Chuxiao was like the person living downstairs in the story, because the person upstairs had already thrown away one leather shoe, so he kept tense and waited for the remaining shoe.As long as there is a letter from her in the front desk notice, she is like a frightened bird, afraid that it is a notice from the court.

And when she really couldn't stand the suffering, she also tried to call Lu Zhengnan, but his cell phone had been converted to a voice message, and she couldn't get through no matter what, she fell into a helpless situation...

When Shen Ya came back from a business trip, she found that she was extremely haggard, and worriedly asked her what happened, she finally couldn't help it, and vomited the anxiety these days.

"Why did Young Master Lu leave you alone at this time? Could it be that his family objected, and you got involved in the child's lawsuit, so you backed down?" Shen Ya asked suspiciously.

"He's not that kind of person." Ye Chuxiao shook his head, still defending him: "Maybe his father is seriously ill and he's too busy."

Shen Ya thought about Lu Zhengnan before, and also felt that she might be superstitious: "Yeah, Young Master Lu is so kind to you, it won't be like this. Don't worry too much, when the time comes to go to court, I will go with you, Scold Qi Zhen for being heartless in court."

With Shen Ya's encouragement, Ye Chuxiao finally felt relieved, followed her advice, and went shopping with her after work to relax.

It just so happened that the shopping mall next to Shidu Garden was doing activities, Shen Ya took her there to buy shoes, and then took the sightseeing elevator together to eat hot pot on the top floor.And when Ye Chuxiao accidentally looked out at the street scene through the floor-to-ceiling glass, her eyes suddenly froze: She saw the familiar black Land Rover...

At this time, the elevator had reached the seventh floor, and Shen Ya told her to go out. Before leaving, she took another look in the direction of Shidu, but the car had already entered the gate of the community and could not be seen again.

After ordering the hot pot base, when Shen Ya went to pick up the dishes, Ye Chuxiao hesitated for a while, and called Lu Zhengnan again, but the soft but unemotional female voice still rang out, saying that the call would be transferred to voicemail ,Please leave a message.

She put down her phone and comforted herself in her heart, maybe she misread it.

After dinner, it was already dark, Shen Ya and Ye Chuxiao lived in different directions, and the 56 bus she was going to take came first, so the two bid farewell.

Shen Ya got into the car, and Ye Chuxiao waited alone for a while, but the oblique front of her seat was the gate of Shidu. After watching it for a long time, the previous thought gradually surfaced again.

Is it really wrong?But she is too familiar with his car, not to mention that this car is rare in the ancient city.

The green light on the street turned on again, and she finally crossed the zebra crossing and walked into Shidu.

The moment she took out the key to open the door, she still hesitated a little, feeling that she was thinking wildly.

However, when the door opened, she heard the sound of a phone call in the study, but she was stunned.

The wind blowing from the balcony almost closed the door again, but at the last moment, she raised her hand and pushed hard. Immediately, the door slammed back and slammed.

Lu Zhengnan in the study heard the movement, got up and came out to check, he still held the phone and didn't put it down.

But when he saw the person standing at the door, he was stunned and flustered. Although he immediately covered it up with a smile, it still didn't escape Ye Chuxiao's eyes.

"Chu Xiao, I just got home, and I'm going to find you later..." He tried to explain.

She smiled, her eyes were red, but she still smiled so brightly and flamboyantly: "Do you think I'm stupid, Lu Zhengnan? Actually, your mobile phone is only set to transfer voice messages to me. In fact, you have already left Beijing Come back, just avoid seeing me."

"No, I..." He still wanted to argue, but he couldn't look her directly in the eyes. In the end, he just let out a long sigh: "It's not that I don't want to help you, it's that I really have..."

"Is there any difficulty?" Ye Chuxiao raised his eyebrows: "Ha, yes, each of you has some unavoidable difficulties."

Her heart ached like a knife, but she clenched her teeth, not allowing herself to cry.

She thought that he was different from Qi Zhen.

But it turned out that there was no difference.

It was always when it was insignificant, saying that she was the treasure in the palm of the hand, but when it came to a critical moment, he let go of his hand, even if she would fall to pieces, he could still turn his back and pretend not to see.

She still foolishly believed that he would really be by her side forever, through every gloomy and fragile moment in her life.

She is too naive.

He looked at the anger and sadness in her eyes, accumulated to the extreme, but then faded away layer by layer. His eyes were as clear as transparent, and he became more and more afraid in his heart.

He remembered that it was the same when she left Qi Zhen's wedding, as if she had seen through the world and her heart was dead.

"Chuxiao." He wanted to step forward to hug her, but she took a step back, gave him a final look, turned around and rushed into the elevator...

When Lu Zhengnan chased after him, the elevator had closed its doors and was going down, while the other elevator next to it was still going up. He pressed the button violently in a hurry, but his hand finally dropped down in a slump.

Even if he catches up with her now, what can he do?Never in his life had he experienced such a powerless moment.

Slowly returning to the room, standing on the balcony, watching her back all the way away and disappearing, my heart felt as if a piece had been torn apart, and it hurt like suffocation.

But at this moment, Ye Chuxiao's heart seemed to be numb, soberly got in the car, got off the car, went upstairs, went home, and then took off all the sheets and quilts, and took them to the water room for washing.

Her fingertips began to become red, swollen and peeling after scrubbing for a long time. In the cold autumn night, she was already sweating profusely from exhaustion, but she still didn't stop.Some people who came back late came to fetch water, and saw her washing the sheets in the middle of the night, looking around with strange eyes, but she ignored it.

It wasn't until she was exhausted that she could no longer straighten her waist that she propped her arms on the edge of the water table and lowered her head. Big drops of sweat dripped from her forehead and fell into the water, causing slight ripples.

like tears.

She closed her eyes and panted for a long time, and when she opened them again, there was no emotion in her eyes, she picked up the water basin vigorously, and went back to her room to sleep.

The newly changed pillowcase didn't smell like him anymore. Thinking about these days, every night she deceived herself to hug the pillow he slept on, pretending that he was still by her side, pretending that she was not alone, she felt ridiculous.

It's really ridiculous. I have suffered once, but I haven't gained a lot of wisdom. I fell twice in the same place.

The never-ending love is a fairy tale that only a fool like her would believe.

Falling asleep drowsily, without dreaming all night, probably because my heart was completely empty.

The next morning, she went to work as usual, but when she saw the letter coming in from the front desk, she no longer panicked as before, and just accepted it numbly.

Anyway, what should come will come eventually, and you can't hide it.

Sure enough, on that Friday, Qi Zhen's people came.

"Hello, Ms. Ye, I'm Chen Ze, a lawyer entrusted by Mr. Qi to discuss with you the change of custody rights." The person who came here was just like Qi Zhen, with a gentle and elegant appearance, but shrewd and sharp eyes.

Ye Chuxiao just nodded, then sat quietly opposite him, and said nothing.

He waited for 2 minutes, seemed a little surprised at her excessive silence, and said slowly and clearly: "Ms. Ye, as far as the current situation is concerned, if you go to court, your chances of winning the case are very small. Your financial situation is not good , but Mi Lier has a hearing impairment and belongs to the category of special children. Regardless of education, life and medical treatment, the expenses required are much higher than those of normal children. Obviously, Mr. Qi's conditions are more suitable for the child's growth. And, you It is also clear that Mr. Qi has a lot of advantages over you in terms of social connections and background."

Ye Chuxiao's eyes were still without sadness or anger, and she couldn't see what she really thought.

Chen Ze's eyes flickered, he paused for a moment, and then smiled measuredly: "However, Mr. Qi is very tolerant. He said that he can give you some time to think about it, and you can discuss specific matters in detail."

"It doesn't matter to discuss." She stood up suddenly, with a faint smile on her lips: "He can sue whenever he wants, and I will accompany him."

Without even saying goodbye, she left straight away, her back hidden in the bright white light outside the door...

Chen Ze stroked his chin and smiled suddenly. Now he began to understand why Qi Zhen, who had always done things fiercely, was so hesitant and soft-hearted towards her.

This woman has a certain contradictory quality, tough and weak, which makes people want to challenge the suppression, but can't help feeling sorry for her.

He picked up his mobile phone and dialed: "Boss Qi, I'm done talking here."

"What did she say?" Qi Zhen asked in a low voice.

The corners of Chen Ze's mouth curled up slightly, and he repeated Ye Chuxiao's words verbatim, even the tone of voice was vivid.

Qi Zhen was silent for a while, then hung up the phone.

"It really is a big case." Chen Ze shrugged, finished his coffee in a leisurely manner, paid the bill and left...

That afternoon, when it was time to pick Mi Lier home again, Ye Chuxiao asked Shen Ya to go with her.

Whenever Lu Zhengnan was mentioned recently, Ye Chuxiao remained unusually silent. Shen Ya already felt that something was wrong, but she didn't dare to ask too much. Now, on the way out with her, she hesitated for a long time, and carefully said: "Lu Zhengnan Do you want to go?"

"Mi Li'er has nothing to do with him, what is he going to do?" Ye Chuxiao smiled lightly, but Shen Ya was shocked when she heard it, and when she raised her eyes, she happened to see Lu Zhengnan waiting outside the glass door. her sleeves.

Ye Chuxiao followed the directions to look over, but unexpectedly, she didn't dodge, but went up to meet her.

These days, Lu Zhengnan called her a few times, but they were all directly transferred to the voicemail. He wanted to come to her several times, but he always wandered around and didn't have the courage to meet her.

Seeing her come over now, she felt relieved, thinking that she had finally calmed down a bit. However, when she stood still in front of him, she had a professional smile on her face: "Mr. Lu is here? I was talking about Shuiyun Pavilion." The decoration has been completed, and we are ready to contact you for acceptance."

The sound of "Mr. Lu" seemed to bring their relationship back to the beginning when they hadn't met, and Lu Zhengnan's heart felt like a needle prick.

Ye Chuxiao, however, remained calm, as if their relationship had always been like this and it had never changed, her tone was humble and apologetic: "But I'm sorry, I have some private matters to go now, I'll make an appointment with you next week, okay?" ?”

Shen Ya couldn't stand watching anymore, and called her softly: "Chu Xiao, you..."

But she smiled and said "Sorry" to Lu Zhengnan, then pulled Shen Ya away.Shen Ya wanted to persuade her again, but when she saw a cold look from her, she was so frightened that she could only look back at Lu Zhengnan sympathetically, and followed her away...

Along the way, Ye Chuxiao never said a word, Shen Ya looked at her expression, afraid to ask what happened between her and Lu Zhengnan.

When they arrived at school, Mi Lier saw Shen Ya and called him "Auntie" affectionately, and then asked Ye Chuxiao, "Where's Dad?"

The smile on Shen Ya's face froze immediately, but Ye Chuxiao remained calm as usual: "He is very busy, so he won't be coming."

Although Mi Lier was a little disappointed, she was not too unhappy after all with her mother and aunt by her side.

The three of them went to eat at McDonald's. On the way, Shen Ya's sister called and said that a relative had come to the house. She had to apologize to the mother and daughter embarrassingly, and then went back first.

Without Shen Ya, the atmosphere was even lonelier, and Mi Lier was a little listless. Ye Chuxiao made up a story to make her laugh. After all, she was a child. She gradually became happy again. Listening to Ye Chuxiao's story, she learned how to walk like a big bad wolf. Jumping like a little white rabbit, other people around couldn't help looking at her, laughing and clapping her hands because of her cute appearance.

Ye Chuxiao looked at her daughter proudly, but felt faintly sad.

When Mi Lier was tired and returned to her lap, she lowered her head and pouted, "Come on, give me a kiss."

Mi Lier also pouted with a smile and kissed her: "I love my mother the most."

"I love you too." Ye Chuxiao hugged her, gently stroked her pink face, and said in a low voice: "Mom, in this life, you are the one I love the most."

Their mother and daughter have depended on each other for so many years. If they are forced to separate, she really doesn't know how to live without Mi Lier.

It was late at night, and Mi Lier was also sleepy. On the way back, she had already fallen asleep in Ye Chuxiao's arms.

When they arrived at the station, Ye Chuxiao was reluctant to wake her up, carried her out of the car, and walked down the long alley to her downstairs, already out of breath.

At this moment, a person suddenly came out from the dark and came straight towards them. Ye Chuxiao subconsciously protected Mi Lier, but when the person approached, she realized that it was Lu Zhengnan.

Her eyes dimmed, and she smiled: "Did you go the wrong way? This is not where you should come from."

"Chu Xiao, don't be like this." Lu Zhengnan sighed, reaching out to take the rice grains: "Let me hug you."

But Ye Chuxiao dodged and said in a very calm tone, "It's not your child, why are you hugging it?"

Lu Zhengnan's expression froze, his hands froze in mid-air.

"Thank you for your love for her in the past, but in the future, there is no need." Ye Chuxiao looked up at him, his eyes reflected the light of the street lamp, which was surprisingly bright and sharp: "The child is still young, and he can't bear the blow. So it’s better not to dream from the very beginning.”

After speaking, she turned and left with Mi Li'er in her arms. Her steps were exhausted, but she still straightened her back.

He stood there blankly, watching their figures go away, obviously there was nothing blocking them, but it seemed as if a transparent barrier had been created out of thin air, separating him from her world...

(End of this chapter)