miss you dearly

Chapter 10
After a painful rush of love, it is inevitable to leave a wound in each other's hearts.When they stopped waiting for the impossible to happen, it finally came to an end.

In the early morning, there were few cars on the expressway, and under the mist shrouded in mist, Xi Yan stepped on the gas pedal hard.

There was a light rain last night, the leaves on both sides of the road were green, and the raindrops and dewdrops merged into one.Xi Yan returned to the long-lost old house amid such vigor and vitality.With the fresh air, she gently pushed open the half-closed courtyard door.

The person lying on the wicker chair seemed to be asleep with his eyes slightly closed.The warm sunlight shone through the willow tree in front of the house, refracting mottled halos and casting it on his peaceful face.Time stops here, like a smooth and graceful ink painting.

Xi Yan stood at the door, her eyes sore that she was about to shed tears in the next second.

Father still had the kind and gentle look in his memory, only the countless white hairs on his head showed that he was much older than three years ago, and she, Xi Yan told herself: You should grow up.

Xi Yan raised her head, her humble gesture seemed to be asking the boundless sky to tolerate her sadness and self-blame.It wasn't until the tears in her eyes were forced back that she walked over step by step, approached, and carefully stretched out her hand to pull the thin blanket on her father's body. She gently held the broad hand with a slightly cool hand, and whispered softly, "Dad. "

Xi Xianming always felt light, and he woke up when Xi Yan pushed the door, but he thought it was Lao Lin who took care of him, so he ignored it.Hearing the whispering sound like a mosquito, when his brows were furrowed, his eyes were already open. After confirming that the person in front of him was undoubtedly his daughter, a gleam of light flashed in his gloomy eyes, "Xiaoyan?"

Xi Yan was in his arms, tears streaming down like rain.

Xi Xianming patted her on the back lightly, as if coaxing a little girl who hadn't grown up yet: "It's good to be back, my father's Xiaoyan has been playful since she was a child."

So easily forgiven.

Xi Yan almost broke down in tears, "Dad, I'm sorry."

Xi Xianming repeated the movement of patting her back, his voice was choked up: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back."

In the days when his wife was lost, her father needed her to be by his side so much, but she regarded city A as a wounded city and chose to escape.For a lost love, for the little pain in my heart, I gave up everything that was left and went away.At this moment, Xi Yan finally realized her selfishness.

On the day I left three years ago, it was raining heavily outside, and Xi He, who was going to see him off, said two words:

The first line: "Dad said, if leaving makes you happy, go, just don't forget, he'll be home waiting for you."

The second sentence: "Don't reject other people's concern. You need friends in strange places. Believe me, brother, there are still people who love you selflessly in this world."

One is the father who gave you life, and the other, Xi He refers to Wen Xingyuan.

It's a pity that Xi Yan ignored the deep meaning in her brother's words.Just like now, she selectively ignored the person in City A, to be more precise, the person in City G, who lived in his hometown in the countryside, chatted with Xi Xianming, took walks and played chess, and even learned cooking from Lao Lin.Seeing the increasing smile on her father's face, she felt that the so-called pain in her heart was not worth mentioning.

but--

The night in the countryside was extremely quiet, but Xi Yan couldn't sleep well.She often dreams, dreaming that her mother's figure falls in the ear-piercing sound of brakes, and almost at the same time, all the bright and good street lights on the street are extinguished, and the sudden change of the world to black makes her startled into a cold sweat.

This night she had the same dream again, and Xi Yan was so frightened by the too real dream that she screamed out loud, and the moment she sat up, her shoulders were held down by a pair of strong hands: "What's wrong, Xiao Yan? Nightmare?"

It's Xi Xianming.

Xi Yan panted heavily: "Father, why haven't you slept yet?"

"You have been dishonest since you were a child, and it's the same when you grow up. You always kick the quilt." Xi Xianming said, touching her messy long hair.

Xi Yan embraced the quilt and snuggled into his arms: "Father, Xiaoyan won't leave, can I stay with you?"

"Silly girl, don't you want to be bored if you stay in this country. Dad is old and likes to be quiet. You can go wherever you want. As long as you find time to come back and have a look, Dad will be happy." Xi Xianming sighed lightly, no Melancholy-like melancholy, more like reassuring comfort.

"Then you go back to the city. We can rest assured that my brother is there." Although Xi He has arranged everything and has someone to take care of her father, as a daughter, Xi Yan is more careful after all, how could she not know her father's loneliness.

Xi Xianming still shook his head, "Xi He didn't agree at the time, but I insisted on coming back." Holding his daughter lightly, his eyes were cast on the family portrait, his voice was a little erratic, "When I was young, I was busy starting a business, what kind of romantic thing? I didn't do anything for her, even the honeymoon trip. Your mother didn't say anything, but she still blamed me in her heart. At that time, I thought I would have a lot of time to make up for it, but who knew, when I was free, she would Gone. Dad is old and doesn't want to go anywhere. He just wants to stay here with her. Your mother Xijing, this place is perfect."

That night, Xi Xianming talked a lot, with a calm face and gentle eyes, as if his wife hadn't left, but was standing in a visible corner, quietly accompanying him.In Xi Yan's eyes, the deserted and quiet home became warm because of his father's thoughts.The girl lay quietly in her father's arms, and fell asleep unknowingly, as if she had acted like a baby and asked him to tell a story when she was a child.

Life returned to calm like this, Xi Yan called back to the company to continue her vacation, and lived in the country until July.During this period, Xi He came every weekend. He never mentioned Wen Xingyuan, but when playing chess and chatting with Xi Xianming, he put up his elder brother's airs to "educate" Xi Yan: "The boss is not young, so take care of yourself." .”

Every time at this time, Xi Yan always lay on Xi Xianming's shoulder and complained: "Look at him, he hates me."

Xi He raised his hand and knocked on her forehead: "I will sue."

Xi Yan grinned: "It's not all what you're used to."

Xi He pinned the broken hair around her ears: "You, when will you grow up?"

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the small courtyard in the country, and the figures of a family of three were reflected on the ground, giving a feeling of tranquility and stability.

The next morning, City A.

It was just dawn, and there was no one else on the street. Han Nuo leaned in front of the car and smoked. The dark and hazy street scene made him even more handsome and upright. Only the lightly gathered eyebrows showed his faint thoughts.

When Xie Yuanteng woke up, he was half lying on the passenger seat, wearing Han Nuo's suit.She raised her wrist to check the time, got out of the car and reminded, "Tianyu's case is in court today."

Han Nuo put out his cigarette, smiled faintly, "It's still early."

Xie Yuanteng brushed his hair casually and looked towards the river.In the morning light, the calm river was shining brightly, making it impossible to look directly at her eyes, just like her heart, after Xi Yan came back, she no longer dared to explore Han Nuo's thoughts.To be exact, Han Nuo's intentions have always been clear.He loves Xi Yan, only loves Xi Yan.

This only answer hurt Xie Yuanteng's heart, but she couldn't show any second emotion except for being nonchalant.

Wishful thinking people have no right to complain.

Secretly feeling sad, a suit was draped over her body, and Han Nuo said, "It's cold in the morning, don't catch a cold."

Such a gentle and considerate man has a fatal attraction, Xie Yuanteng felt warm in his heart: "Do you want to go back and have a rest?"

Han Nuo refused: "No need, I'll go straight back to the office in a while. I wanted to take you home, but I saw that you were sleeping soundly, so I didn't call you." At this point, he paused, "Drink less alcohol in the future. ,not good for health."

Talking about the contract with the client last night, the client insisted on persuading him to drink. Xie Yuanteng was afraid of making a fool of himself, so he called Han Nuo while he was awake and went to the bathroom.She only remembered that when he came, she had already vomited twice, and it wasn't until he stopped the drink with a smile, helped her downstairs and brought her into the car, that her heart fell.

Hearing this, Xie Yuanteng blushed: "I'm bothering you again."

Han Nuo smiled forgivingly: "Why bother to see outsiders."

Seeing the blue color in his eyes, Xie Yuanteng felt distressed: "You have been too tired these days, when the case is over, take a rest."

Han Nuo still had an understatement: "It's okay." Then he turned his face to look at her, "How's the design proposal, should it be handed in?"

The long street was deserted and silent, and the faint light cast by the dim street lamps had dissipated. Xie Yuanteng looked at Han Nuo who was looking a little tired in front of him, and smiled at his rare concern, "I have always been concerned about my manuscript. I have confidence, but I don’t know if Huadu really trusts Jiuwei.”

Xie Yuanteng is a designer. In just a few years, he has made his mark in the advertising industry. He is now the manager of Jiuwei Creative Design Department.In the eyes of others, she is a calm and strong woman, but Han Nuo understands how much hard work and hard work she has put in for her ideal. Everything she has achieved today is due to her strength. Xie Yuanteng also refused to accept his help, even if it was just a matter of effort for him.

I remember that he won the first lawsuit three years ago, and she rushed to the apartment to celebrate him after finishing the draft in the middle of the night. The smile on her face was so vivid, she was more excited than her own design draft being adopted.

"I knew you were the best." She looked at him and smiled, and couldn't help but kissed his side cheek.

Han Nuo couldn't dodge in time.

She drank a lot that night, no matter how much he persuaded her, she would not listen.Later, she suddenly cried, Han Nuo wanted to comfort her, but couldn't speak, so she just sat beside her and patted her on the back.

She threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly, "What's wrong with me? Tell me, what's wrong with me, and why everyone doesn't like me."

Han Nuo didn't speak.

The drunken Xie Yuanteng certainly didn't really want him to answer, but her crying voice was so distressing that even a man couldn't resist, "Mom and Dad have ignored me since I was a child, and my sister has never been punished for bad grades, but I can't, If I don’t do my homework well, I will be fined to stand, and I don’t have any pocket money; she can go home and complain if she doesn’t like her work, but every time I go back, I only face their cold faces, and they give the money I give to my family every month. Sister, it seems that I am not their daughter at all, but a tool for them to make money. What did I do wrong, why did they treat me like this?" She raised her head and looked at him with teary eyes, "You don't like me either, I know , you love Xi Yan."

At that time, Han Nuo didn't know Xie Yuanteng well. In his impression, she was a strong and noble girl, and it seemed that no setbacks or difficulties could knock her down. That's why he chose her to act in that play in front of Xi Yan.But then, she was so vulnerable.Han Nuo suddenly realized that he had made a serious mistake.He shouldn't provoke Xie Yuanteng, at least he shouldn't owe her such a big favor.

There is still a number in the debt, the debt of favor, how to repay it?
While thinking, Xie Yuanteng slowly raised his head, and his soft lips touched his slightly cool lips.

That was their first and only kiss.The girl like a koala in her arms kissed him tenderly and shyly, trembling all over nervously, but because the man in front of her was her love, so she did it desperately.

From the hesitation at the beginning to the enthusiastic response later, the transformation took only a moment.Han Nuozhan hugged her tightly, and in the next second, his lips and teeth were all covered, and the eagerness that rolled and deepened was strong and direct.If he hadn't muttered inaudibly: "Yanyan." Xie Yuanteng almost thought that he had fallen in love with him.

Xi Yan's name was like a basin of cold water being poured over her head, drenching Xie Yuanteng's heart, and she froze instantly.

Han Nuo also woke up suddenly, let go of her suddenly, and sat up suddenly from the sofa.

"I'm sorry." The coldness of the three words was far better than his whisper, Xie Yuanteng couldn't help shivering.She stood up without a word, pushed open the door of his apartment, and ran like crazy through the pouring rain.

No matter how humid the water vapor is, it is not as cold as his words.

Han Nuo stood on the open-air balcony, lowered his head under the torrential rain.

That night, it rained all night; that night, blurred and heartbreaking.

Such a distant and clear memory.

Han Nuo withdrew his thoughts and looked at her quietly, "Wen's and Jiuwei have cooperated before, don't think too much, just do your best."

Xie Yuanteng didn't continue the topic, "Let's go have breakfast, I'm hungry."

Han Nuo's heart softened at her gaze, and he drove to find a breakfast restaurant nearby.Xie Yuanteng was really hungry. He drank a bowl of porridge with preserved egg and lean meat, and ate half a basket of buns, while Han Nuo only drank a few sips of soy milk.Han Nuo wanted to go back to the office to prepare for the court session, but Xie Yuanteng didn't let him see him off. He got off the car at the central square and walked aimlessly on the street, thinking about things in his mind.

Xie Yuanteng doesn't believe that meeting the right person at the right time will lead to beautiful love. She believes that only a plain, leisurely and peaceful love can go further and further. As for the promise of eachother, she thinks it's good to keep it in her heart.It's just that, after so long, facing Han Nuo's obsession with Xi Yan, she is not out of breath.

In the three years since Xi Yan left, there was no one else beside Han Nuo except her.In the eyes of outsiders, they are well-matched lovers, even intimate lovers who can put their wedding date on the agenda, but Xie Yuandeng can't lie to himself. For more than 1000 days, Han Nuo has not only never promised anything.To her, he always keeps a distance like a friend, and never refuses anything except for her requests.

He is too kind and always thinks of others, but he doesn't know that such gentle treatment will often give others hope.And Xie Yuanteng, in such self-deceiving hope, loved him for more than three years.

The defendant in today's trial is Chia Tai Company, one of Wen's subsidiaries. As the plaintiff's lawyer, Han Nuo is not surprised by the "losing" trial result.His eyes swept over Wen Xingyuan who was sitting in the last row, and he smiled with curved lips.When he came out of the court, Wen Xingyuan leaned in front of the car with a calm expression, obviously waiting for him.

The two men stood facing each other on the square outside the court, looking at each other meaningfully, exchanging emotions that only each other could understand.There was a long silence, no one spoke, only the eyes became more and more serious.

Finally, the silence was broken by Han Nuo, "I believe it will not affect the bidding of real estate companies under Wen's."

"With such a small case, Huadu can be crushed, and I won't stand here now." Wen Xingyuan chuckled, "Knowing that you will lose without a doubt, you still took this case in order to break the zero record?"

Han Nuo also laughed when he heard the words, "How dare I, my status is complicated enough now, I know that I will lose but I still accept it, I am not making trouble for myself." He said and sighed in a serious manner, "As Hua Cheng Yifan almost loses his qualifications as a legal advisor, if I create a stain on myself at this time, my firm should close down, do you think I just disrespect my profession so much?"

Wen Xingyuan looked at him meaningfully, "At first I really didn't understand why I couldn't get through something that was so sure, and I didn't expect the problem to be on you."

Ignoring the sarcasm in his words, Han Nuo confirmed: "You didn't know beforehand?"

"Do you think I'm joking with the billions of dollars in investment?" Wen Xingyuan was clearly smiling, but no matter how you looked at that smile, there was a sense of coldness, "If it's not for the imminent issue of qualifications, don't bother Xi He to use his relationship. Han Nuo You have a lot of face." He took out the cigarette, thought about it but didn't light it: "Compared to your calmness, your second uncle Han Tianyu is not very open. He wants to use Zhengda's case to delay me. He underestimated Wen's too much. Tell me He, this time the movement is a little quieter, and next time he will be on stage."

After Wen Xingyuan finished speaking, he got into the car, and then lowered the car window, "He should thank you for accepting this case, he would rather smash the signboard and face the difficulties. However, I advise you not to use the same method, there are only three things. "

When the black Bentley left in a hurry, a wry smile appeared on the corner of Han Nuo's mouth.

Besides Wen Xingyuan, who in this world can maintain the arrogance of pointing the country for three years?
Han Nuo did not forget that Wen Xingyuan was standing at the same place waiting for him three years ago after the verdict of Xi and Han's case was pronounced.

"Where did Manager Han sing, righteousness destroys relatives?" Wen Xingyuan's eyes were calm and sharp, and there was obvious anger in his voice: "Han Nuo, remember, you are not the one to pay back the debt he owed, so you'd better not interfere. "

Compared to Wen Xingyuan who had taken over the entire Wen Corporation and became the president, Han Nuo at that time seemed weak and weak: "He has already received the punishment he deserved, what else do you want?"

(End of this chapter)