rose ashes

"I heard that the rare diamond ring in the latest Sotheby's auction was sold at an extremely high price!"

"I heard about it, too! But I don't know who it was. It was said to be a playboy in the circle, probably to make his canary happy."
At the banquet, the red wine in the two women's glasses was rich and mellow, and looked particularly seductive under the reflection of the lights.

The black dress is low-key and graceful in the dark night, and the beauty mole under the cold white lips is eye-catching.
She didn't like this kind of occasion, but when she was in the UK, she attended many banquets and was quite comfortable with it.

Luo Yang likes quietness, so he stands alone at the round table in the corner, asks for a glass of warm water, and exhales a little white mist from the goblet, making it vague and hazy.

Sang Huaiyu walked over slowly, holding up her skirt, smiled, and looked at the slightly indifferent beauty.
Qian Qian teased: "Why? It seems that this banquet is boring and makes us, the beautiful Luo Yang, bored."

Luo Yang laughed and waved his hands, "Ayu, please don't make fun of me. You know, I always consciously play the role of a background board in such occasions."

Sang Huaiyu would not believe her humble words, but stopped joking with her, looked at the two women in front of him who were gossiping enthusiastically, and quietly lowered his voice.
"Tell me honestly, that diamond ring really wasn't bought by Ye Gu?"

Luo Yang was full of confidence, and the hem of her waist-hugging fishtail skirt blossomed with every step she turned around, like a blooming water splash.
"What do you think? If he really took the photo, he would have announced it to the world long ago, based on his past habits. I hate that someone still doesn't know about it."

Sang Huaiyu still had a half-believing and half-doubting look in his eyes, and he slightly side-glanced to try to find some clues from Luo Yang's face.
Luo Yang shook his head helplessly, "How about this, if I lie to you, I will agree to one condition of yours?"

The person next to him looked at him with a burning look in his eyes, and he stretched out his little finger and shook it gently: "At your disposal?"
Luo Yang hooked it, stamped it, and finished it in one go: "As you wish."

/ / /
Luo Yang was suddenly invited by Sang Huaiyu to attend a cocktail party in the fashion circle. She felt a little tired. Sang Huaiyu originally wanted to send her home, but Luo Yang declined.
"You go first. It's a rare nice night. It's a good time to enjoy the night breeze."

Sang Huaiyu mocked her: "When it comes to romance, you are still the same as always. You always pretend to be indifferent to life. Why bother?"
Luo Yang didn't say anything, but he didn't deny it either.

The banquet organizer is located in the city center. Coming out of the banquet is the CBD, and the whole city is brightly lit, as if the lights never go out day or night.
Although this elegantly cut fishtail skirt matches the tone of the night, the overall look is quite different from everyday attire, attracting the attention of passers-by.

Shen Mo’s words yesterday are still ringing in my ears and are hard to erase for a long time.
He said he heard a very interesting saying, "When you decide to wait for someone, it means you have already accepted that this person is the one for your whole life."

Thinking back on it now, Luo Yang was speechless to refute. She was like a living example nailed to a pillar for public display. From the time she left the country without a second thought to the time she returned home alone, no one stayed by her side from beginning to end.

When it comes down to it, it's simply because she didn't give people the space and opportunity to stay.

"Mr. Ye, do you see that lady over there?" Liu Min was sharp-eyed. He opened the car window and pointed at the special figure on the platform opposite.

Ye Gu glanced sideways with a deep look in his eyes. His fingers tapping on the edge of the car window suddenly stopped and the car door suddenly opened.

Liu Min felt the loud noise of the car opening and closing behind him, his eyes did not change at all. Uncle Liu had changed the driver today because he went home to see his grandson, and he looked extremely puzzled.
Liu Min had a nonchalant expression and explained, "It's not strange. It's a normal operation. You'll get used to it."

"Beautiful sister, do you want to buy a flower? It's as beautiful as you!" The little girl is innocent and cheerful. She carries a bamboo basket with a pink bow on her side, which is full of flowers of various colors.

The little girl was not tall and looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old. It should be an organized sales event. Luo Yang had participated in it when she was a student, but at that time she was selling woven bracelets.

She half-knelt gently, carefully examining the little girl's treasured flower basket, and introduced the meanings of the flowers to her one by one.
Luo Yang picked out one of the roses and looked at it carefully.

The little girl smiled brightly, "Sister, roses suit you very well, and," she whispered close to Luo Yang's ear, her smile almost overflowing, "its flower language is passionate love~"

Luo Yang laughed, looking at the clever little girl.
"The little girl knows a lot."

While they were having a pleasant conversation, Luo Yang's figure on the ground was firmly wrapped by a tall figure, as if he was being embraced by someone.
A slight weight fell on the shoulders, with a faint scent of melting snow. It was not difficult to smell the scent of milk that was always present in the melting snow.

Ye Gu straightened Luo Yang's clothes as if no one was around and fastened the second button.
"It's cold at night, so you need to dress well."

Luo Yang didn't expect him to suddenly appear here. He was a little surprised and stood there for a long time with a stunned expression, as if he was confirming the authenticity of the person in front of him.

"How did you-"

Ye Gu understood what she meant and interrupted her.
"The organizer of this banquet is a partner of our group. I have the full list of guests for today's banquet. I saw your name, which was added later. I knew that Miss Sang wanted you to accompany her."

Luo Yang nodded belatedly, it made sense, it was not the first day she knew that Ye Gu had a strong network of contacts, the so-called circle, the relationship between people is a circle.

"Then you come——"

Ye Gu took out a pair of white sneakers from the bag he had been holding. Luo Yang will probably never forget that these were the sneakers that Ye Gu prepared for her when she “ran away from marriage.”

The man's black shirt is crisp and stylish, and the moment he squats, his smoothly contoured biceps can't hide his sexiness.
"Next time you go out wearing high heels, remember to carry a pair of comfortable shoelaces with you." A slightly cool palm covered her ankle without warning. Luo Yang's eyes were slightly startled and a little embarrassed. She looked helplessly at the little girl who had not left her side.
The feet were tightly stretched, smooth and cold white.

Ye Gu was rarely stubborn. He looked up at her. Under the dazzling light, his pupils were burning and determined.
"Be obedient and change now."

The little girl finally laughed softly, without any fear and very confidently.
"I don't know why, but the elder sister looks more mature than the elder brother. It seems that the saying that men stay young until they die is really true."

Ye Gu looked at her like a brat. While bending on one knee to tie Luo Yang's shoelaces, he sneered and said rudely, "Appearances are the worst. You should study hard and make progress, little brat."

The little girl refused to give in. "I have good grades. Besides, although beautiful appearances are all the same, it is a new era now. We pursue both soul and appearance. My brother's girlfriend is so beautiful. I don't believe you don't look at appearances."

After tying his shoelaces, Ye Gu stood up, raising a gust of wind.
Ye Guju looked down at the girl and chuckled with a hint of disdain.
"You are really wrong, she is not my girlfriend."

Luo Yang's heart trembled when he heard that. He retracted his fingers slightly and suppressed the emotion that was slightly emerging in his eyes without changing his expression.

The little girl frowned: "Then you are a scumbag. You can't just touch a girl's feet."

Ye Gu raised his eyebrows, spoke proudly, put his arm around Luo Yang's shoulders, and looked very pleased with himself.
"Oh, you guessed wrong, little brat. She is indeed not my girlfriend. She is my legally married wife. I am sorry to disappoint you."

Luo Yang's heart suddenly skipped a beat. She raised her eyes slightly and looked at his sharp profile. The proud expression made her seem as if the proud and naive boy from her student days appeared before her eyes.

Until he got in the car, Luo Yang seemed to have not recovered from what he had just said and was in a daze.
Ye Gu looked at her and said, "Want to buy flowers?"

Luo Yang pursed her lips lightly, "Not really, I just saw it and wanted to support the little girl."

A deep laugh escaped from the throat of the person beside him, and Luo Yang tilted his head.
Ye Gu nodded as if he had done nothing: "Yeah, it's good."

You little liar, you didn't even find a plausible excuse for lying. The way you looked at that rose just now is enough to make people imagine a movie.

Luo Yang felt the obvious changes in Ye Gu recently. Since he came home from drinking that night, she had a clear feeling and was completely unable to resist.
If calmly handling things and people is Luo Yang's area of ​​expertise, then unsystematic and fierce attacks are Ye Gu's unique strength, and few people can resist it.

Finally they arrived home. Luo Yang got out of the car, holding up her skirt, as if she was saved and escaping. Ye Gu's eyes were heavy, and he looked at her back as she left, as if he was smiling.

Liu Min in the front row cleared his throat and dutifully reminded, "Boss Ye, you said before that you would go back to the company after sending your wife off. Look--"
Ye Gu's lips were smoothed out instantly, and he unbuttoned a button with his fingers, saying sparingly: "Tomorrow morning."

Liu Min seemed to have expected this, and responded without any haste, replying in the group:
Assistant Liu: I won the bet, Boss, accompany your wife, remember to buy me milk tea if you owe me money.
Liu Min put away his barely perceptible joy, but there was wailing in the group, and there was disbelief in their words.

In order to avoid running into Ye Gu, Luo Yang stayed downstairs for a long time. When it was almost time, he stretched his body and prepared to go upstairs.

At the end of the third floor, Luo Yang went in and changed out of her dress. The loose home clothes were indeed more comfortable and made her feel more at ease.
The door had just closed, and Luo Yang was caught off guard and bumped into it before he could see clearly what was in front of him.

The palms of my hands feel delicate, warm, and slightly moist.

A playful smile fell from above his head, "Does it feel okay?"

Luo Yang's neck turned red, and her ears felt slightly hot. She took several steps back and looked at Ye Gu, who was wearing a bathrobe with a slightly open collar. His wet hair was black and glowing under the crystal lamp.

Ye Gu casually draped the towel around his neck, with some water droplets still hanging on the ends of his hair. The teardrop mole under his eyes seemed to be invisibly given a lingering fairyland atmosphere by the steam in the bathroom, which completely hooked and controlled people's souls.

Luo Yang swallowed unconsciously, turned her head away and tried not to meet his gaze, and tried to pass by him, but was blocked by a nasty smile, like a school bully looking for trouble when she was a student.

She patiently changed sides, but was still blocked by an outstretched arm with one hand.

Ye Gu slowly leaned forward, revealing his muscular upper body.
He moved his lips slightly, pausing each word deliberately, and said, "I discovered your secret."

Luo Yang was alert and motionless, trying his best to avoid keeping his eyes on the subject for too long.
"what?"

Ye Gu lowered his eyes and smiled, with infinite brilliance in his eyes.
The voice is magnetic and deep: "Your neck is very sensitive."

(End of this chapter)