Seven years

Chapter 7 Lavender Lemon Tea
After two o'clock in the morning, Shanghai faded away from the hustle and bustle of the day and became quiet.The lights on both sides of the road are still brilliant, but there are not many vehicles passing by.Mu Xue turned sideways, her face was reflected in the car window, she just stared at her face for 25 years in a daze.

"What's your assistant's name? Is it new? I don't think I've seen this person before." Li Binghuan knew that Mu Xue was not asleep.

Mu Xue kept this posture and buzzed, "Gu Yan, I just came to the company."

"Oh." Li Binghuan nodded, hearing her weak voice, asked with concern: "Are you tired? Do you want to sleep for a while?"

Mu Xueban was sitting upright, looked straight ahead and said, "It's okay, I'll accompany you. What if I fell asleep and no one talked with you, and you fell asleep too?"

"Why don't you rest at home tomorrow morning, and you will see that your dark circles have come out." Li Binghuan looked at Mu Xue whose shoulders were getting thinner and said distressedly.

Mu Xue rubbed under her eyes, then turned to look at him, "It's normal to often stay up late and have dark circles under my eyes, I'm not so delicate. The company doesn't have a system of staying up late and not going to work. Could it be that Mr. Li will also ask for leave tomorrow?"

Li Binghuan could only laugh when he heard this, "Okay, I can't say no to you. Remember to drink a glass of milk before going to bed tonight, it will help you sleep."

"Okay." Mu Xue fell into silence again, saying that she was with him, but said nothing.Fortunately, it was not a long drive, and we arrived home soon.

Mu Xue got out of the car, and Li Binghuan followed. Mu Xue stood still at the door and said to him, "Thank you for taking me back."

Her words made Li Binghuan's heart chill, and he had a premonition that the person in front of him, the person he loved the most, was getting farther and farther away from him.

"Mu Xue..." Li Binghuan took a step towards her.

"Huh?" Mu Xue looked at him suspiciously, her eyes were clear.

It was late at night with heavy dew, gentle breeze, and the sound of frogs croaking in the bushes. It was such a beautiful night, yet so lonely.Mu Xue saw Li Binghuan bowing his head solemnly, his face slowly approaching her like a movie in slow motion, Mu Xue felt mixed feelings for a moment, she subconsciously took a step back, "I'm sorry."

Li Binghuan lost his mind, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, he straightened up, his heart ached but he smiled lightly, "Go in, good night."

His smile also made Mu Xue feel distressed, and it was more guilt than distress.But she doesn't love him, so she can't lie to him, and because she can't lie to him, she can't give him any hope.

"Good night."

It was around three o'clock in the morning, and Mu Xue habitually took a bath before going to bed.Thinking of Li Byung-hwan's lost eyes and his forced smile just now, she couldn't fall asleep.At this time, a text message came in, it was the number without a note.

"Are you home? Gu Yan."

For some reason, seeing this name, my uneasy heart suddenly calmed down. "Here, are you here?"

He quickly replied: "Just arrived, are you ready to sleep?"

"Well," Mu Xue thought for a long time before writing, "but I can't sleep."

As soon as it was sent, a call was made immediately, and Mu Xue stared at the string of numbers and suddenly hesitated.

What am I doing?
Is it still for him...

It rang a few times in a row, and then hung up.After a few minutes, he sent a text message: "I'm asleep, good night."

At about nine o'clock in the morning, the sky was surprisingly blue without a trace of cloud, and the sun was shining brightly. Mottled dots swayed on the green ground through the dense branches and leaves, and the dewdrops on the watered petals were crystal clear, reflecting the dazzling light .

Butler Zhao Mingli said to Li Zeyu who was sitting in the study: "Master, Mrs. Mu is here."

"Tell her to go to the living room, I'll be right there." Li Zeyu raised his slippery glasses, closed the book, and put it aside.

Today Mu Shuting wore a white dress dyed with ink and wash, which was simple, elegant, and elegant.Mu Shuting was a famous beauty when she was young, and her daughter's appearance followed her.Li's maid made her a cup of fresh green tea, and she thanked her with a smile.Seeing Li Zeyu coming out of the study, she stood up politely.

"Mrs. Mu, please sit down." Li Zeyu said with a smile on his face.

Mu Shuting sat down after he was seated, and put the gift on the coffee table, "I came here specially to thank you, don't disturb me?"

Li Zeyu waved his hand, "Don't bother me, I happen to have something to discuss with you, and I wanted to send someone to pick you up, but I didn't expect you to come first. It's fine when people come, just bring something with you."

"Not only to thank Mr. Li for your help last time, but also to thank you for Mu Xue's cultivation of her, and for taking care of our mother and daughter." Mu Shuting's complexion is ruddy, and her body seems to be almost in good shape.

"Mu Xue is a very talented child, and she works hard to learn. No one doesn't like her. I always treat her like a daughter." Li Zeyu smiled, "But..."

"It doesn't matter if you say so." Seeing that he hesitated to speak, Mu Shuting guessed eight or nine points in her heart.

"You also know that we, Binghuan, have liked Mu Xue for many years, and the two of us have reached the age of marriage. Do you think it's time to pick an auspicious day to settle the marriage first?" Li Zeyu looked at Mu Shuting, waiting for her to agree.

I just heard her say: "I like Binghuan very much. This kid is handsome, smart and capable. The most important thing is that he is devoted to Mu Xue. It would be the best if they can be together."

Li Zeyu was very satisfied with what she said, but Mu Shuting changed the subject: "But I can't make decisions for her in matters of relationship. My marriage failed, and I don't want her to repeat my mistakes."

"Mrs. Mu, let me take the liberty to ask." Li Zeyu watched her expression carefully, "I heard that you and your husband were in love at the time, but weren't you unhappy in the end?"

Mu Shuting was stunned for a long time, her voice became hoarse, and she said in a low voice, "I can only blame me for falling in love with the wrong person."

When Mu Xue arrived at the company this morning, Gu Yan's seat was still vacant. She thought, come early every day, leave work late, and if there is anything that needs to be entrusted to him, please send a text message. If you want to give the information to yourself, let him give it to Nina first, um, in this way, the chances of meeting will be greatly reduced.

I don't know why, but I can't be happy when my plan is perfect.Mu Xue sat down in a low mood and turned on the computer, starting her day's work.It may be because she went to bed too late last night, until now her nerves were excited, and her right brain was a little uncomfortable. She rubbed vigorously, but her eyes were still staring at the drawings on the computer.After more than an hour, her vision became more and more blurred, and her head became heavier and heavier.

On the phone on the table, the green indicator light was blinking.

Gu Yan looked at the manuscript for a while, and looked at the phone for a while, as if he was waiting for someone's news.He glanced at the bottom right of the computer screen, half an hour had passed.Gu Yan stood up, picked up the manuscript and a paper bag, and knocked on the door of the studio.

No one should.

He gently pushed it away, only to see that the computer was not closed, blocking the person in front, only the exposed elbows on both sides told him that she was here.Gu Yan gently closed the door and walked to her side.

Mu Xue was lying on the table, with her head tilted and pillowed on her arms, she didn't know if it was a deep or shallow sleep.Gu Yan bent down, stared at her sleeping face, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, his eyes were as gentle as water.Her appearance has not changed much from seven years ago. If anything, she is more beautiful, mature, and intellectual today.She crossed her hands and buried half of her face inside. This posture made her look very petite, and also... the feeling of loneliness, just like what he saw in her seven years ago.At that time, what Gu Yan didn't understand was that Mu Xue, who was talented in the whole school, had won numerous awards, was born to be overwhelmed, and there was always no shortage of boys who liked her around her. Surrounded by people, it looks so lonely.Perhaps, the 19-year-old Gu Yan fell in love with her involuntarily because of Mu Xue's lonely aura, that indistinct mystery.

Want to protect her in the palm of your hand.

Seven years later, I wanted to do the same.

Gu Yan stared at Mu Xue for a long time, and slowly moved closer until he could feel her steady breathing. He closed his eyes, his heart was beating "chug", and he stopped when he was about to touch her cheek.

Mu Xue frowned, moved her body a bit, Gu Yan quickly stood up straight, and saw that she sat up, her eyes were still closed, she patted her arm, and grinned reflexively, "Ah", it should be too much time lying down. Long, my hands are numb.Gu Yan just froze in place, not knowing what to do for a moment.Mu Xue moved her shoulders and turned sideways, startled by the person standing beside her.

"You're awake." Gu Yan said calmly, as if nothing happened just now.

Mu Xue was still in shock, "Why are you here?"

Gu Yan picked up the things in his hand, shrugged, and said innocently: "I'll give you the sketch, I sent you a text message and you probably didn't see it." He said, pointing to the mobile phone on the table.

Mu Xue followed his fingers and saw that the indicator light was still blinking. As soon as she raised her hand to grab the phone, she felt that her hand was unconscious.Gu Yan put the things on the table and pulled her hand over very naturally.

Frightened by his sudden movement, Mu Xue froze for a while, struggling to pull her hand out.

"Don't move." Gu Yan didn't look at her, clasped her wrist in his palm, and dredged her veins, kneading her well.

Mu Xue stared at Gu Yan with a focused expression, and stopped struggling. Seven years ago, he often kneaded her arms after she woke up lying on her stomach, and said plausibly: "How many times have I told you, don't lie on your stomach. Sleeping on the table is not good for the heart. Look, your hands are numb too."

"...It's okay." When Mu Xue spoke, she happened to meet Gu Yan's gaze, she avoided his gaze, and withdrew her hand.

Gu Yan just smiled, "I bought you lavender lemon tea, which has the effect of relieving fatigue. You can see if there is any problem with the drawing, and if there is, you can come to me anytime."

Mu Xue tilted her head and didn't answer his words. She didn't turn her face until she heard the sound of closing the door, staring at the paper bag in a daze.

"Jingye, it's me, Yanzhen." Li Yanzhen stood in front of the huge glass window, looking around, she had a panoramic view of the scenery in this area.

A young female voice came from the phone: "Well, sister Yanzhen."

"Didn't you say that you want to go to the shopping mall on weekends? Unfortunately, I have something to do this week and I can't go there. I think today is also Friday. If you are free, I will come to your company to pick you up after get off work?" Li Yanzhen said to this girl named Ren Jingye Said, listening to her tone, can imagine the close relationship between the two.

"Okay, but the company has a meeting today, so you can come later." Ren Jingyi said apologetically.

"Okay, I'll call you before I come."

Ren Jingye works at SV Network Development Co., Ltd. co-founded by Lu Hong and Zhang Leran. It was already 07:30 in the evening when Li Yanzhen passed by. Ren Jingye came out of the conference room, took her hand and said, "No Sorry, the company is going to develop a new project recently, so it is very busy."

"It's okay, you haven't eaten yet, have you?" Li Yan really thought that she had been busy until now, so she definitely didn't have time to eat.

Sure enough, Ren Jingye nodded and made an aggrieved expression, "Yeah."

"Then let's go eat first." Li Yanzhen said, and the hungry Ren Jing nodded happily.While talking, several company executives came out of the conference room. Li Yanzhen opened her eyes in disbelief when she saw Gu Yan who was chatting with Lu Hong, "Gu Yan?"

"Vice President Li?" Gu Yan was also a little surprised when he saw her. He patted Lu Hong on the shoulder to signal him to wait a moment, "Why are you here?"

Li Yanzhen looked at Ren Jingye, then at Gu Yan and said, "I'm here to pick up my cousin from get off work, you're here..."

"Oh," Gu Yan explained, fearing that she might misunderstand, "This is a company run by my friend, and I come over occasionally to take a look."

"Mr. Gu is amazing!" Ren Jingyi interjected excitedly. Although she just joined the company not long ago, she has heard about Gu Yan's contribution to the company for a long time, and she admires him very much in her heart.

"Really? I didn't expect you to have researched into game production..." Li Yanzhen wanted to say something, but didn't continue. She finally said, "It's getting late, let's talk again when we have a chance."

"Okay, walk slowly."

(End of this chapter)