rose ashes

Liu Min looked at Ye Gu's increasingly deep eyes, wondering what was wrong with the content on the paper that required him to ponder it carefully for so long.

After a while, Ye Gu looked at Liu Min and said only one sentence: "She looks okay."

Liu Min was totally confused, but he still answered Ye Gu's questions truthfully.
"That kind young lady just now seemed quite nice, good-looking, and had a good temperament—"

"Tsk," Ye Gu interrupted abruptly, slightly annoyed, "I'm not asking you that. I'm asking you how she seems to be doing."

Liu Min was speechless. How could he know how a stranger was doing? Wasn't this asking too much?

After a few seconds, perhaps realizing his own gaffe, Ye Gu waved his hand and said, "Forget it, how would you know?"

Liu Min looked at the conflicted man in front of him, and for a moment he wondered if Ye Gu's soul had been swapped with someone else's. He was not like the ruthless and brutal Mr. Ye anymore.

Ye Gu was the only one left in the office. He stood by the window, looking down at the cars coming and going. He ran forward without stopping.
The phone page stayed on that familiar number, but I didn't dial it. I suddenly felt scared and didn't know how to face her.

/ / /
Luo Yang had been back in China for a week and had met almost everyone he needed to meet, except for a few very busy people whom he had not had the chance to meet yet.

That afternoon, the sun was shining brightly, freely and generously depicting images on the earth. It was a portrait of spring.

Luo Yang was in a rare good mood and took a walk in the small park near his home.

Just as I was enjoying the gentle sunshine, someone patted my shoulder from behind.
"Luo Yang? Long time no see! I didn't see you looking for me even after I returned home."

It was none other than Xi Jinzhou, one of the busy men.

Luo Yang laughed, "You spend all day saving lives and healing the wounded. I can't take up your precious time."

She still liked to tease Xi Jinzhou as always, having done so since their student days, and Xi Jinzhou smiled at ease.

"Why are you here?" Luo Yang remembered that he didn't live in this area.

Xi Jinzhou pointed to the newly built building and said, "I just bought a new house near your home. I'm taking a break today, so I came out for a walk."
Luo Yang looked in the direction he was looking at and discovered that a new building had been built.

The cat at Xi Jinzhou's feet suddenly meowed, attracting Luo Yang's attention.

The calico cat squinted its eyes and enjoyed the sunshine, purring comfortably. Luo Yang liked the furry little animals and couldn't help but squat down.
While stroking the cat's head, he said, "Is this the kitten you raised? It's so cute. I saw a calico cat that looked exactly like him at Luo's house a few days ago, but it ran away later."

Xi Jinzhou chuckled, and understood in his heart, "I'll consider it as my child, if you like it, I'll give it to you."

As expected, he still had that familiar nonchalant look, which was completely different from when he was a doctor.

"A gentleman does not take away what others like, and he is familiar with you."

Luo Yang stood up, "What's his name?"

Xi Jinzhou stretched his neck and said lazily, "Mimi."

Luo Yang was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and mercilessly exposed the truth behind Xi Jinzhou's habitual thinking.
"It seems that international convention is true. In the eyes of straight men like you, all cats are called Mimi."

Xi Jinzhou suddenly wanted to refute, "It's still Ye——"
Soon he realized that the situation was not right, and immediately changed the subject: "It was my grandfather who gave me the name."

Luo Yangke didn't trust this cunning guy the most, and was too lazy to delve into the name of a cat.

Luo Yang was planning to go somewhere else, so she said goodbye to Xi Jinzhou and made an appointment to meet again next time if there was a chance.

When the person walked away, Xi Jinzhou put his hands in his pockets, turned his head lazily, and called out lazily, "Come out, the person has left."

A man in a suit and tie walked out from behind the tall stone pillar. He had a well-tailored waistline, broad shoulders, and a vast and boundless look.
Ye Gu looked at the receding figure with turbulent eyes.

Xi Jinzhou sighed and looked at Ye Gu with amusement, "Why bother? If you want to see her, just go see her."

He hasn't met Luo Yang face to face for many years since Luo Yang went abroad. It's not that he doesn't want to, but because he knows that the reason why Luo Yang cut off contact with them is simple, just to silently tell them that she just wants to walk a path alone.

It's not a breakup, it's being alone.

Ye Gu understood her personality. Although she looked gentle, she was tougher and more resolute than anyone else. No one could change the outcome of the decision she made.

Xi Jinzhou watched Ye Gu fall into endless self-doubt and become manic-depressed after he left Luo Yang.
To be honest, Xi Jinzhou did not agree with his understanding. When it came down to it, there was no need for so many twists and turns.

But he was just a bystander and had no way to interfere with Ye Gu's decision. The only thing he could do was to help him when he needed it.

"Doctor Xi, do you think it's right for me to do this?"
It was rare that Ye Gu actually doubted himself. Xi Jinzhou was also shocked and it took him several seconds to recover.

Xi Jinzhou let out a long sigh. A breeze blew over from the end of the narrow path in the park. It was not very gentle, and it caused the kitten to meow softly.

"If you think it's right, then it's right. As for what will happen in the future, it depends on how you manage it."
Although Xi Jinzhou is the same age as Ye Gu, he has slightly more experience than Ye Gu.

Xi Jinzhou knew that he needed time to digest it, so he didn't stay long.

Mimi squatted quietly at Ye Gu's feet, licking her fur obediently. Like her owner, she also loved cleanliness, just like Ye Gu.

/ / /
Overnight, the news of the marriage between the Luo and Ye families spread completely, causing a huge uproar with no sign of abating.

I don't know who is behind this, but the situation is getting more and more intense and seems to be out of control.

Luo Yang received the news in the afternoon. He was preparing the selection of built-in furnishings in the psychological clinic when he received a series of urgent calls from Tian Tian.

"Hello? What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Luo Yang had just finished discussing the placement of the furnishings with the master. She was not very clean, and the stains on her white shirt dress complemented her whole person, as if they were the original characteristics of the clothes.

Tian Tian's voice sounded so anxious that she almost wanted to jump out of the other end of the phone.
"Ahe, where are you?! Ye Gu's marriage partner has been spreading like wildfire! I'll send you an address, come quickly!" Before Luo Yang could say a word, a busy tone came out of the receiver regularly.

Luo Yang suddenly became quiet. After seeing her master off, she sat by the window on the second floor in silence for a long time.

The huge psychological clinic was empty with only her sitting there, and it was unclear whether she was in a daze or had something on her mind.

Five minutes later, Luo Yang suddenly stood up from the small stool, and a few strands of hair around her ears fell down as the movement was too large, as natural as the wind.

She looked at the address Tian Tian sent her, put on her windbreaker, and got in the car with half a cup of coffee left.

"Master, Shanti Royal Hotel, please hurry."

Along the way, the scenery near the suburbs became more and more vast and majestic. The scenery, which was different from that in the city, did not attract Luo Yang at all. She always liked to look out the window in the past, but today she was silent the whole time, and her aura was a little solemn.

Until she arrived at Xiangti Huangyue, Luo Yang had a top-heavy feeling of unreality. She didn't even know what she had been thinking about along the way. Her mind seemed to be a mess as if thousands of threads were tangled together.
——I can’t figure it out, but I don’t want to cut it off.

"Ahe, you're here!" Tian Tian had been waiting for her at the door early in the morning, and came over as soon as she saw Luo Yang get off the car.

"Come with me now!"

She had not expected today's accident. If she hadn't happened to be here today, she would have been scared just thinking about it.

Luo Ke suddenly held a banquet here and said he wanted to announce a happy event. Tian Tian felt something was wrong when she received the invitation, so even though she hated Luo Ke, she still came.

Now she was glad that she came. If she hadn't come, Rocco's tail would have been so proud that it would have reached the sky.

Luo Ke actually announced in public that she was about to marry Ye Gu, and the engagement party would be the week after next.

This news shocked the whole audience. Tian Tian's first reaction was not to find out whether it was true or not, but Luo Yang.

On the way in, Tian Tian had already told Luo Yang about this matter, but just when they were about to reach the door, Luo Yang suddenly stopped.

Tian Tian was in a hurry, "What's wrong, Ah He, why don't you go in?"

Luo Yang indifferently lowered her eyes and glanced at the shirt dress underneath. The spots on it were really not decent. She pondered for half a minute and simply took off her coat. Since it was already like this, she didn't like to be petty and cover up.

Then he hung his coat on his arm and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, revealing his charming manner. Tian Tian stared at him in amazement.

"You can go in now."

When they opened the door, they saw that everyone inside was either rich or noble, and they were all familiar faces in the circle. However, Luo Yang had not been back for many years, so some people were not familiar with her.

Luo Ke was sitting at the main table, accepting the flattery of the people who wanted to make connections with him. Luo Yang watched him coldly, snorting softly.

After so many years, I still can't get rid of my ladylike habits. I always love to live in that illusory flattery and paralyze myself.

The first person to see Luo Yang was not Luo Ke, but Luo Ke's good friend. He immediately saw the tall figure gradually walking in through the door. She was graceful even without a dress.

That was an innate temperament. The man leaned close to Luo Ke's ear and exclaimed, pointing in the direction of Luo Yang.

Rocco's expression was rarely hostile or wary. He strolled leisurely, holding the wine glass. The red wine was rich and mellow.
After all, she will be the wife of the Ye family soon, and Luo Yang is just a person who is not even worthy of carrying her shoes.

She didn't need to worry about the threat posed by Luo Yang to her. From now on, Luo Yang was just an ant that she could crush to death with one hand.

The Luo family has lost favor and power as a poor young lady, and her title of eldest daughter has also been stripped away. What else can be competed with her?
"Sister, today is such a big happy event for me, why did you come just now?" Luo Ke said coquettishly, while making indirect accusations: "Did someone forget to send the invitation? How can you do things without paying attention to my sister?"

There were knives in her words, every one of them piercing her heart, but Luo Yang was completely indifferent to her words. To her, Luo Ke was nothing.

Therefore, what she said is worthless.

Luo Yang is taller than Luo Ke, and looking down at her, she can't help but feel a sense of oppression. Her eyes are as clear as water and as graceful as a swimming dragon. Her naturally rosy lips on her unmade-up face are enviable.

Luo Ke looked up and down at Luo Yang's clothes, his face full of surprise: "Sister, did you go to the construction site? How did you get like this? Do you want me to ask someone to take you to change clothes, otherwise it will be a bit embarrassing to see Brother Ye Gu later."

Luo Yang opened her thin lips and said, "I'm really sorry to bother you, but there's no need to change clothes. I just came back from the studio. After all, I have my own career, and I don't want to be a useless woman in the kitchen."

The target of his criticism was directly Rocco, but after several years of experience, Rocco was no longer the little girl with little fighting ability. Her expression remained the same and her smile remained on.

"Sister, what you said is not right. After all, if you can find someone who is willing to support you, you will be willing to put your family first."

Luo Yang's mouth corners suddenly curled up slightly, and the beauty mole under her mouth was moved to make it come alive, adding to her charm.
The fair skin at the collarbone is so tight and smooth that one can't take their eyes off it.

"That's right. People with different ideals cannot work together. But this dress of yours, it can't be real, right?"

Rocco was suddenly hit in the sore spot. The dress was indeed not real, but because the only limited edition was bought by an anonymous person abroad, and the dress was very niche, Rocco dared to take the risk and wore a one-to-one replica.

The hand hidden behind her skirt clenched into a fist, and she looked at Luo Yang with a smile, "How could it be?"

Although Luo Yang is gentle, she will never show mercy to people she doesn't care about or like.
"Because I bought the only one. This is a niche high-end private custom brand in the UK. Each piece is handmade and unique and has a dedicated maker. There is only one of each. The real one you have was bought by me. The maker of this piece is my friend, Liar, you should know."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked. The most favored young lady of the Luo family actually wore fake clothes on such an important occasion. It was really not suitable for such a noble occasion.

Just when Luo Ke was in a dilemma, he suddenly saw the man at the door, his eyes full of help-seeking eyes.

"Sorry, I'm late."
Ye Gu was wearing a gray coat, standing at the door like an isolated person, with the light shining just right, like a cold god descending.

(End of this chapter)