Seeing the link, Xie Yunjing remembered that the day after tomorrow was Christmas: "Date?"
Of course Gu Xian wouldn't admit it: "I just don't want to waste my ticket."
Xie Yunjing didn't move for a long time, so Gu Xian could only look up.
Xie Yunjing smiled without saying anything, but the smile on his face was meaningful.
“…”
Gu Xian wanted to act as if nothing had happened, but his face betrayed his master and was dyed with the sunset glow on its own initiative.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Just tell me whether you're going or not. If not, I'll find someone else..."
"Who else do you want to find?"
"..." Xie Yunjing suddenly approached, Gu Xian was stunned for a moment, and held his hand, "Talk properly, don't keep using your hands!"
He suddenly closed his mouth, pressing his lips into a tight line.
Xie Yunjing smiled gently, but his hands around Gu Xian's waist were tightly clasped together. "Go! It's rare for you to ask me out, so of course I have to go."
The admission ticket was delivered to Gu Xian the next morning, and when the courier arrived, Gu Xian and Xie Yunjing happened to be going to work together.
Xie Yunjing had seen both tickets, so Gu Xian could no longer use the excuse that someone else had taken the tickets to go back on his word, completely cutting off his retreat.
They were both very busy recently, and even when they returned home, they still had a lot of work to do. After finishing all the things that needed to be dealt with, Gu Xian took a shower and snuggled into bed to play with his phone.
Xie Yunjing, who went into the bathroom after him, came out but did not walk to the bedside. Instead, he walked into the cloakroom.
At first, Gu Xian didn't take it seriously, but when Xie Yunjing came out of the cloakroom, he appeared in front of him.
"How about this one?"
Xie Yunjing had actually changed out of his pajamas and was dressed so neatly that he could go out immediately after just changing a pair of shoes.
Gu Xian: "...What are you doing?"
"Tomorrow is our first official date, so of course we have to prepare well." Xie Yunjing spread his arms and turned around, drawing conclusions from Gu Xian's reaction, "Don't you like it? If you don't like it, I'll go change."
As he said this, he was about to go back to the cloakroom.
Gu Xian: “…”
Gu Xian: "Are you a kid from kindergarten?"
Xie Yunjing didn't even turn his head.
Xie Yunjing had a good face and a good figure, and he was a perfect clothes hanger. Even if he wore a sack, people would praise his fashion sense. But Gu Xian ignored him, and he changed into one outfit after another. In Gu Xian's eyes, this behavior was no different from a peacock repeatedly spreading its feathers.
The peacock with its tail spread out was so beautiful and eye-catching that Gu Xian couldn't resist it and gave his opinion in submission: "I'll choose this one."
"You're not just trying to please me?"
The phone screen was blocked by someone, so Gu Xian could only look up: "What's wrong with it?"
Xie Yunjing usually wears a suit, but this time he's wearing a black turtleneck sweater and a navy blue casual jacket. This outfit makes him look less mature and more youthful, and the black turtleneck sweater also creates a sexy abstinence.
Gu Xian looked Xie Yunjing up and down seriously. When his eyes passed the part of his neck that was trapped by the high collar of the sweater, he couldn't help but pause for two seconds: "You look much better than usual. At least people won't misunderstand that I'm talking to an insurance salesman..."
The word "date" almost came out of his mouth, Gu Xian stopped him in time, but how could Xie Yunjing miss such a word.
"What appointment?" Xie Yunjing's eyes were full of smiles, but he didn't force Gu Xian to admit it.
Gu Xian's pause when he swept across the collar of the sweater was too obvious. Xie Yunjing supported his hands behind his back and leaned back slightly, allowing Gu Xian to see the front of his body clearly.
“Is there any insurance salesperson as handsome as me?”
"……narcissism."
It was just a joke, so Xie Yunjing certainly didn't care. He turned the topic back to the clothes: "Since you think this outfit is good, what do you like most?"
Gu Xian's gaze fell on Xie Yunjing's neck almost instantly.
He looked away again in an instant. Xie Yunjing looked at him with amusement: "You can do whatever you want to me."
"Who wants to do anything to you?" Gu Xian looked down at his phone impatiently. "Why are you so slow and fussy just picking out clothes? Wait!? What are you doing?"
Xie Yunjing suddenly lay down, stretched out his arms, and held him in his arms.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Gu Xian's head was buried in the crook of his neck, with half of his face touching his neck.
The difference in texture between the sweater and the skin was particularly obvious. Gu Xian's Adam's apple slid up and down uncontrollably. He stayed there for a moment before reaching out to push the person away.
The hand that was trying to push him away fell right on his neck. Xie Yunjing understood and held Gu Xian down, rubbing the top of his head before releasing his strength: "I'll wear this outfit when I go on a date with you tomorrow."
"Didn't you say that the contract we are going to discuss today is very important?" Seeing Xie Yunjing putting on the clothes he had chosen last night, Gu Xian couldn't help but speak.
Are you sure that dressing like this for an important collaboration won't be misunderstood as disrespecting the other party, leading to the cancellation of the contract?
"It's more formal attire than a suit."
Gu Xian: “…”
There are more and more dead peacocks.
Xie Yunjing gave Gu Xian a good morning kiss: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"...If the contract falls through, don't put the blame on me."
"It's yellow because of my incompetence." Xie Yunjing helped Gu Xian fix the hood of his coat. "My neck feels a little uncomfortable. It seems the collar isn't turned properly. Can you help me fix it?"
Gu Xian suspected that this person knew his preferences and was deliberately teasing him, but Xie Yunjing had already put the blame on him, so he could only "reciprocate" with him.
"Okay, I feel much better." Xie Yunjing grabbed Gu Xian's hand as he tried to withdraw it. "You won't miss coming at six o'clock in the evening, will you?"
Seeing the expectation in Gu Xian's eyes, he felt uneasy. After sending the link to Xie Yunjing, he regretted it countless times in his heart. He even thought of just standing Xie Yunjing up.
But he certainly wouldn't show it on the surface: "You are the one, don't stand me up."
It was said to be six o'clock, but Gu Xian arrived at Tianhe Square at half past five.
A huge Christmas tree now stands in the center of the square, which is usually unobstructed. Surrounding the tree stands a circle of exquisite ice sculptures, and spreading outward are various temporary stalls.
The stalls are connected by countless colorful lights and decorations, and the green plants and street lights around the square are also wrapped with colorful light strips and ribbons.
The ice sculptures reflect brilliant colors under the illumination of colorful lights, the aroma of barbecue and fried chicken wafts in the air, the shouts of vendors and the voices of tourists are endless, and the scene before us is lively and warm.
Gu Xian's appetite was awakened by the smell in the air, and just then a couple walked past him, each holding a string of candied haws.
The candied haws stall is at the edge of the square near the entrance, and you can buy it without entering.
“How much are the candied haws?”
Tickets to enjoy the float show are not cheap, and many people buy something from the stalls on the edge without entering. The stall owner skillfully replies, "Ten yuan a bunch, and the second bunch is half price."
The stall owner didn't have mango in the ingredients he used to make candied haws, so Gu Xian said with confidence, "I want two."
The sound of the candy shells breaking was crisp and pleasant. Gu Xian sat on the stone block in front of the entrance, chewing one in his mouth and holding another in his hand.
"Handsome, are you alone? Do you want to join us?"
There were many tourists coming and going, and Gu Xian sitting still for a long time inevitably attracted the attention of others.
Gu Xian glanced at the girl who came over to chat with him: "Sorry, I'm waiting for someone."
"Can you give me the contact information?" The girl took out her cell phone.
Gu Xian looked at the area not far behind her. There were a few girls there, who looked like the friend of the one in front of her. Their faces were full of the same excited look that Gu Xian had seen in school, the look of students gossiping about boys and girls.
"I'm waiting for my boyfriend."
"Boyfriend?" The girl's shy smile suddenly became stiff.
Gu Xian took out his cell phone and checked the time.
Five fifty.
"He should be here soon."
The girl apologized and hurried back to her friends. The girls looked over here in surprise, and then, pulled by the girl who came over to chat, quickly walked into the entrance of the square.
Gu Xian looked at his phone again and was about to put it back in his pocket when the caller ID popped up on the screen.
Looking at the three words "son of a bitch" on the screen, Gu Xian's heart sank slightly.
He was sitting in a very conspicuous place, and people would definitely see him before seeing the entrance. This call might not be a good thing.
"Hello."
After the call was connected, as expected, Xie Yunjing opened his mouth and said, "Gu Xian, I'm sorry, I may have to come late."
Gu Xian took a bite of the candied haws. The candy shell, which he had originally thought was a bit too sweet, suddenly lost its taste for some reason.
Gu Xian said in a relaxed tone, "What's wrong? Can't you agree on the contract? I told you not to wear that outfit this morning. Can't you change after you're done talking to the person? Now you're suffering."
It clearly sounded like Gu Xian was gloating, but Xie Yunjing's voice lacked the fatigue and anger that had been faintly revealed when the call was first connected. He replied guiltily, "Yeah, it's my fault."
"Sorry." Xie Yunjing said again, "I will deal with things here as soon as possible. You don't have to wait for me. Go in and take a look around first. I will definitely come."
"Who wants to wait for you?" Gu Xian said indifferently, but the candied haws in his hand drooped down, as if he had lost his appetite to continue eating.
"If you don't come, I'll be more comfortable alone. You can take your time with your work."
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Gu Xian put his phone back in his pocket and brought the candied haws back to his mouth. He took bites of it, but he was no longer in the mood to savor it.
There was a new one in the brown paper bag. Gu Xian looked at it for a moment, then took it in his hand and brought it into the square.
Xie Group.
As ten o'clock approached, all departments were almost empty, but the president's office on the top floor of the group building was still brightly lit.
"Yunjing, do you have to be so ruthless?" The middle-aged man who spoke looked somewhat like Xie Yunjing. He seemed helpless, but there was a hint of threat in his words.
Xie Yunjing turned the pen in his hand: "Second uncle, what are you talking about? It's not that I don't respect you elders, but it's grandpa's decision to hand over the company to me."
"That's enough!" Another middle-aged man suddenly became angry. His face resembled Xie Yunjing more than Second Uncle did. "Xie Yunjing, can you please stop pretending? You know why Second Uncle and I came to you today! Forgive others when you can. It's been so many years, why don't you stop holding on to it?"
"Mercy is best reserved for those who can." Xie Yunjing sneered, "How come you didn't learn this when you conspired to kill your own brother?"
"Xie Yunjing! Xie Sansi is not the only one who is related to you by blood. I am also your uncle and your relative! And your eldest brother is your biological father!" Xie Laoer also became excited.
"My biological father?" Xie Yunjing glanced at Boss Xie. "A man who never raised me and even tried to kill me is worthy of being my father? Even if you want to argue with me about the gratitude for my birth, this tiny thing was written off when he hired someone to hit me and my mother to death."
"Just tell me whether you will stop the investigation or not." Boss Xie remained calm, as if Xie Yunjing wasn't accusing him. "No matter what, it's over. Your uncle is gone. Do you want to bring shame to the Xie family over a dead man? If anything happens to your second uncle and me, the Xie family will also be affected."
Xie Yunjing's expression faded as he said coldly, "That's your fault too. And judging by the intensity with which you were stirring things up today, I don't think you care what happens to the Xie family at all."
Boss Xie's face was gloomy: "There's absolutely nothing to talk about, right?"
"Conspiring with criminals? I don't have the guts to do that." Xie Yunjing sneered, "Rather than becoming a criminal, I'd rather be a good citizen who reports criminals."
"Xie Yunjing, do you really think we can't do anything to you?" Xie Laoer looked indignant. "Although the old man handed the Xie Group to you, some things can only be acquired through time and experience. So what if the Xie Group is in your hands now? Your father and I have ten thousand ways to make your life miserable!"
Xie Yunjing glanced at his phone, seemingly not taking his threat seriously: "Go ahead."
Boss Xie didn't want to talk any further and left an ultimatum: "Then think about it first. If you fail to win this cooperation with Sean Group, and thus end the excellent cooperation relationship that Xie and Sean have maintained for ten years, how much will it cause dissatisfaction among the company's top management?"
Xie Yunjing curled his lips and said sarcastically, "Okay, then I'll give you two a heads up. When you return, it's best to carefully sort out who is more responsible for what happened back then. After all, there's a difference between life and death here."
"Sowing discord!"
Second Xie followed First Xie as they left angrily. As the door closed, Xie Yunjing immediately put away the sarcastic expression on his face, rubbed his brows, and dialed the internal number on the landline on his desk.
"Sister Yu, please help me contact Mr. Kevin from Sean Group."
Gu Xian met Han Rui and He Xinchen while strolling around.
"I can't tell you yet." Han Rui laughed at first, then looked around and asked curiously, "Why are you alone?"
Gu Xian gnawed on the grilled squid he had just gotten: "Master Xie is busy as hell, unlike a prodigal like you who is bored every day."
Han Rui ignored his sarcasm and frowned, "He doesn't want to come?"
Seeing his good brother's misunderstanding, Gu Xian curled his lips and said, "No, it's just something urgent. He just took over the entire Xie Group, so it's inevitable that there will be emergencies."
Han Rui's brows knitted even tighter: "Did he stand you up on purpose?"
"No." Gu Xian smiled. "He wanted to come more than I did. He forced me to try on clothes all night last night."
He looked at the glowing antlers on Han Rui and He Xinchen's heads with interest: "Where did you buy these things on your heads?"
"It's just ahead." Han Rui pointed in the direction, "The float show is about to start, why don't you join us?"
"Come on." Gu Xian waved his hand. "I don't want to be a light bulb and watch you two show off your affection. Go and have fun by yourselves."
After shaking off Han Rui and He Xinchen, Gu Xian slowly walked to the stall selling luminous deer antler headdresses.
Xie Yunjing later sent several more messages, each of which was an apology.
Ding Dong.
The phone suddenly vibrated and another message came.
Xie Yunjing: Sorry, I can't make it. The person negotiating the contract with them suddenly changed their minds. I'm in communication with the CEO at their headquarters. They're overseas, and it's only daytime now. The show should be starting soon. You can go home after you finish watching it.
Xie Yunjing: I'm sorry, I didn't handle the work well. I will definitely compensate you later.
Gu Xian looked at it for a moment, but didn't reply. He just quietly exited the chat interface and looked up at the stall owner and said, "Give me two pairs of these deer antlers."
The stall owner was a talkative man. Upon hearing this, he immediately smiled and asked, "Are you buying this for your girlfriend?"
"Yeah." Gu Xian responded casually.
The stall owner looked around curiously again: "Where's your girlfriend? Why can't I see her? You are so handsome, your girlfriend must be very beautiful too."
"He is indeed very handsome." Gu Xian put a pair of deer antlers on his head and looked at the pair in his hand. "He is busy browsing other stalls."
The music from the float performance was getting closer and closer, and the stall owner lost interest in chatting and looked curiously in the direction of the sound.
The crowd followed the float past Gu Xian, and everywhere he looked, he saw couples affectionately leaning on each other.
Fireworks exploded in the sky.
Gu Xian pinched the pair of deer antlers in his hands. He did not choose to follow the main group. He just found a place with a good view and silently watched the splendor in the sky.
When Xie Yunjing drove the car out of the company's garage, it was almost twelve o'clock, and all the floats and activities had ended long ago.
Xie Yunjing silently drove home, but halfway there he couldn't help but change lanes and drove towards Tianhe Square.
It's a rare first date...
The street lights illuminated the outline of a huge Christmas tree. Xie Yunjing slowed down the car, feeling unwilling.
Gu Xian never replied to the message again, probably because he felt that he had been fooled and was angry with him.
There were no tourists in the square any longer, and all the colorful lights around it were off. It was so dark and deserted that it was not suitable for a date at all.
Xie Yunjing sighed and was about to speed back home, but suddenly stopped looking.
In front of the square entrance, in the darkness where the streetlights could not reach, two warm yellow lights suddenly lit up in the sky.
Maybe he felt something in his heart, or maybe he was expecting something.
Xie Yunjing didn't care whether the parking spot was suitable or not, and got out of the car in a hurry after parking.
"Gu Xian!"
Loud shouts echoed in the empty square.
The lights that had been motionless in the darkness began to shake.
Xie Yunjing came to Gu Xian in astonishment: "Why are you still here?"
Gu Xian yawned, a little sleepy: "Waiting for you."
"I didn't ask you to go back first..."
Gu Xian put another pair of deer antlers on Xie Yunjing's head, and took out a lighter and a firework stick from his pocket.
The lit firework sticks burst into bright sparks. Gu Xian waved at Xie Yunjing and said, "Why are you replying? The event isn't over yet."
"And this." Gu Xian took out a stick-like object sticking out of his pocket. It was the candied haws that he had been guarding all night.
He stuffed the candied haws into Xie Yunjing's hand and said, "Your Christmas present."
"Merry Christmas."
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