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Bai Jing insisted that the scarf would kill him, and asked Xu Yu to take it away no matter what. Xu Yu had no choice but to take it away.
After the two parted, Xu Yu bought a gift box and a sample perfume with a light peach scent.
Xu Yu had seen it several times when Assistant Zhao was packing things for Xi Jiang and sending them to other people. Xi Jiang didn't allow him to touch them, but now he saw that it wasn't a big deal.
After packing the things, Xu Yu wrote down the address and prepared to send it out tomorrow. It would arrive at Tingfeng’s collection point in three days, and he could go there to pick it up directly then.
On Monday, Xu Yu finished cooking and Zhu Wenxu came back: "I'm pretty busy for the time being, but I won't be so busy later."
"Are you going back to Tingfeng?"
"Tingfeng's company is very stable. My uncle is watching over it. No one else has the ability to shake it up. This place isn't the same. It's unstable and may take a while." Zhu Wenxu said, "Are you free tomorrow?"
"have."
No need to work part-time, there is always time.
"I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon."
Xu Yu nodded.
Xu Yu tossed and turned that night and slept poorly until 1:30 p.m. He looked for some clothes and suddenly realized that he had forgotten to buy any clothes at the mall yesterday.
I bought a set of clothes at a nearby store and took a shower at home. Then I got a message from Wei Pei'er.
[I found out that she returns to China every August or September to visit the grave of a deceased friend. I secretly looked it up and discovered that the person was Zhu Baiming, President Wan Lai's brother.]
[The Zhu family holds a memorial for Zhu Baiming every year, and this year is no exception. Xi Jiang has been invited. I'm going there soon too, and I might see Sun Xuefan again. I'm dreading her strangling reaction.]
Xu Yu comforted her: [Don't worry, just follow Xi Jiang closely.]
Posted another soft and cute emoticon package.
After sending the message, Xu Yu changed his clothes and read a book in the living room. He felt sleepy halfway through the book. Xu Yu played with his mobile phone for a while. When he clicked on the software, he rubbed his eyes and clicked on the browser. When he came to his senses, he happened to see the first line of news in big letters.
——Tianlai Group and Muke Group have entered into a marriage.
Small characters described the prosperity of the two families. Scrolling down, it said that the name would be officially released at Zhu Baiming's memorial service. Xu Yu was stunned, and read it again and again to confirm that Zhu Wenxu's name was written on it.
Zhu Wenxu has a fiancée.
So, isn't it considered interference if he's with Zhu Wenxu now?
“…”
Xu Yu turned off his phone.
Let’s leave after a while, on Aunt Mu’s birthday.
At around 5:30, Zhu Wenxu sent him a message asking him to come downstairs.
Not as ostentatious as before, the car was changed to Wuling Hongguang, and Zhu Wenxu sitting in the passenger seat looked very casual.
"I don't want to be the center of attention. If there are too many people, it will be too troublesome."
Xu Yu understood: "That's good."
Driving not far from the next district, they were immediately jammed. The intersection between the outer and inner ring roads was particularly intense, and the traffic jam could last for half an hour. Zhu Wenxu put on some music, and Xu Yu immediately recognized the songs on his playlist.
"I like this song too," said Xu Yu.
"I like it too."
"Did you study in Qingying before? Or Tingfeng?"
Zhu Wenxu was humming a tune, and when he heard Xu Yu suddenly ask this, he didn't hide it: "I've read them all."
Xu Yu let out an "oh".
"My student days were so boring, there's not much to say." Zhu Wenxu started the car. "Are you interested in my school days?"
He deliberately moved closer when speaking, and that familiar sense of aggression came over him again, and Xu Yu leaned back reflexively.
"We just passed by a school, so I asked casually." Xu Yu changed the subject, "Are we almost there?"
The floor-to-ceiling windows are made of blue glass, with a huge relief of a mermaid hugging a dolphin on top. There are flashing lights hanging on both sides, which attracts attention even during the day.
The aquarium had an opening discount, so tickets weren't expensive, but it was surprisingly crowded, with lots of children chattering. Xu Yu followed Zhu Wenxu inside, scanned, and entered the lobby.
The color inside the tube is blue and white, and the water reflected on the wall is rolling. You can hear the sound of dolphins splashing from above.
"It took more than five years for the aquarium to be successfully located here." Zhu Wenxu tilted his head. "Let me show you the dolphins."
Xu Yu asked, "Why five years?"
Qingying is not a small city. It has a high level of consumption and its streetscape is on the same level as Tingfeng City. It is also near the city center. According to Xu Yu's life in the equally prosperous area of Tingfeng City, if it is to be built, it will take at most two years.
The luxury mall nearby took only two and a half years.
"This used to be a restaurant. The owner was a foreigner who wanted to build an underwater art restaurant based on the prototype of Poseidon, the god of the sea."
Xu Yu responded: "Greek Hotel too?"
"The Greek Hotel was built earlier, and it was owned by the same person. Later, his country was at war, and he sold the hotel to join the war effort. He also sold the half-built property to someone else at a low price." Zhu Wenxu said softly, "I haven't heard from him since. I haven't received any replies to his emails, and I don't know what's become of him."
Although he said it lightly, Xu Yu felt that Zhu Wenxu was very uncomfortable.
Zhu Wenxu gazed into the distance: "After that, I became an adult. The Greek Hotel had already changed to its third owner, and there was no news of the first owner, even after the war ended."
Xu Yu didn't know how to comfort him, so she quietly took his hand and clasped it together.
Zhu Wenxu naturally shook his hand back, fearing that Xu Yu would let go after a brief comfort.
Walking quietly inside, more animals appeared as you left. Some directions were too roundabout and you would end up back at your original location if you weren't careful.
There are fish all over my head, all kinds of fish, swimming freely.
"I suddenly remembered," Xu Yu looked at the school of fish, "My mother named me Xu Yu because my original name was Xu Yu, but my grandmother disagreed, saying that fish sounded dull and called me village..."
Xu Yu was stunned. Who was it? This person seemed so familiar, but why couldn't he remember who it was?
Zhu Wenxu: "Did they find an educated person to change your name to Yu?"
Xu Yu nodded and shook his head: "Originally it was Yu, but my grandma is good at fortune-telling and said that I was born lacking water, so she added three drops of water."
“It sounds nice.”
"Where does it sound good?"
“Everything sounds good there.”
Zhu Wenxu doesn't say sweet words, and he never speaks in a casual manner. He always speaks in a thoughtful manner. When he says something too sweet, his voice will be particularly light and soft, like a marshmallow he got a long time ago.
Xu Yu didn't expect that he would like it so much, and his heart warmed up again.
Each marine animal has a designated area, but the route is really roundabout. After walking for a while, Xu Yu and Zhu Wenxu were tired and wanted to find a place to sit down when Zhu Wenxu's phone rang.
He went to answer the phone. Xu Yu sat down on a bench not far away. Many children posed for photos at their parents' request.
"elder brother."
Xu Yu heard someone calling him. A tall and thin little boy, wearing yellow upper body and green lower body, handed him a rose.
Xu Yu: "For me?"
The rose is wrapped and has a pink bow, and has the most original fragrance.
"Do you want to buy a rose?" the little boy said. "This is my favorite rose."
It turned out to be a sales pitch. Seeing his face was sweaty and his hair was wet, Xu Yu took out a tissue from his pocket and asked, "Wipe it off first. How much?"
"Five dollars."
Xu Yu took out ten yuan: "Then I want two."
The little boy was overjoyed: "Thank you!" and left happily with the money.
After Xu Yu finished taking the photos, Zhu Wenxu had already returned. He stared at the flowers in Xu Yu's hand, full of curiosity: "Who sent this?"
“I bought it.”
"Can I buy flowers here?"
"It's a part-time job, kid." Xu Yu said, "Do you want one?"
He held up a flower. Under the soft blue light, the pistil became cold and lost its beauty, but it was as gentle as Xu Yu's eyes at the moment.
"certainly."
After twenty-eight years as an adult, the first time he received a rose was from his lover.
Inspired by the flowers, the two of them circled around twice more, saw mermaids disguised as professional divers, admired the cute little penguins and sea lions, and saw flocks of koi of different species.
Everyone put their hands together in front of the koi and made a wish.
Xu Yu didn't know what to wish for, but Zhu Wenxu next to him had already put his hands together, closed his eyes, and was making a wish.
Seeing this, Xu Yu closed his eyes and clasped his hands together, making a wish that he would no longer have any relationship with Xi Jiang.
"Is the promise done?" Zhu Wenxu saw him open his eyes.
Xu Yu: "Well, I don't know if it will come true."
"Me too. I don't dare to think too much. If it doesn't come true, it will be too embarrassing."
There was no hope in what he said, as if he had guessed the outcome.
"How can it be shameful? You are so devout that maybe it will come true."
"I hope so. What about you?"
Xu Yu shook his head: "I can't say it out loud. My wish is just to find peace of mind."
He had actually made a wish at least three times. Once, when Xi Jiang and a former girlfriend went on a mountain barbecue, a shooting star streaked across the sky, and they all made wishes. The second time, when he went to a temple with Assistant Zhao to burn incense and pray for Xi Jiang's wife. The third time, when Xi Jiang brought back a rare koi worth five figures.
Xi Jiang felt stupid and never made a promise.
Xu Yu made the same wish every time, but none of them came true. In the end, the fish even died and was thrown into the grass outside by Xi Jiang. Xu Yu secretly picked it up and buried it.
Zhu Wenxu approached him, and his hands were held up: "Go back."
Xu Yu nodded.
There was a shortcut on the map sign for the way back, which allowed us to exit from the back door, but considering that the car was in front, we found a closer, more peripheral road based on the route, which went straight there.
The two people's hands, which had been held together for a long time, were sweating. It was too hot in the air-conditioned room. They wanted to wipe their hands but were reluctant to let go.
Xu Yu adjusted his pace and slowed down, pulled his chest bag, and his eyes were attracted by the huge glass water tank next to him.
It is oval in shape, with its own lighting effect, but without a light. It floats from the bottom up, with deep blue light rising in wisps, transparently and softly.
Thousands of jellyfish created a scene in Xu Yu's eyes, which completely stopped him from leaving.
He raised his phone and took a picture, then saw Zhu Wenxu also took out his phone: "Want to take a picture?"
"I don't look photogenic." Xu Yu said, "Let me take another look."
"Who said you're not photogenic? You're prettier than many people. I'll take great photos of you."
Xu Yu stiffened his neck and walked to the side of the jellyfish glass and stood there. He felt particularly uncomfortable about what gesture to make. After a long pause, he stretched out his hand and made a "yeah" gesture.
The photo froze. Zhu Wenxu didn't rush to retract his phone. He continued to hold it up, allowing Xu Yu to frantically find a few moves.
"Why is this brother so stupid?"
A passing child had just finished complaining when his mother patted him on the shoulder and said, "Stop talking nonsense."
Xu Yu's face flushed even more. He had never done this before. He wanted to discuss leaving, but when he saw Zhu Wenxu walking towards him, he smiled, put his arm around his shoulders, and snapped a dozen photos.
Xu Yu's face turned even redder.
"I'll send you a good shot." Zhu Wenxu said, "Go back first."
"Why not all of them?" Xu Yu said nervously, "The ones that don't look good need to be deleted."
“They all look great.”
"Then some of it needs to be deleted as well." Xu Yu turned his head away, not wanting to continue looking at Zhu Wenxu.
There were several security guards standing at the door. When I got closer, I could see clearly that they were blocking a child and a woman in a wheelchair. They had a bad attitude and seemed to know that they were repeatedly bringing flowers in to sell.
Xu Yu recognized the little boy and burst into tears: "My mother is not a bad person."
Xu Yu wanted to go up, but Zhu Wenxu next to him stepped forward first: "I'll take care of it."
He stood over and the group of people looked over. Zhu Wenxu said a few words, made a phone call, and then saw a slightly fat man running out of the aquarium.
Zhu Wenxu no longer had the intimacy he had just had with him. His expression was very serious. He raised his watch to check the time and said a few words to the slightly plump man.
Judging from Xu Yu's lip movements, he was probably scolding the other person.
"I remember the aquarium was built with investment. If I remember correctly, it's a public welfare institution, with free admission for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled. What do you mean now?" Zhu Wenxu said sarcastically, "Is it because it's open now that this public welfare benefit is no longer needed? Do you want me to help you re-edit the contract?"
The fat man broke out in a cold sweat: "No, no, no, we just opened today. I was busy entertaining people and didn't expect Mr. Zhu to come. I forgot to manage the staff for a moment. Don't be angry."
"Why should I be angry?" Zhu Wenxu raised an eyebrow. "You should know what to do. Do I need to teach you?"
The fat man hurriedly said, "No, no, don't tire yourself out, I'll do it right away."
The people who had just surrounded him immediately dispersed after seeing their boss's attitude.
The little boy was still crying, tears streaming down his long eyelashes. His mother looked apologetic and said, "I'm sorry, we just thought we could sell more flowers if there were more people, but we didn't expect to cause such a big trouble."
Before Zhu Wenxu could speak, the little boy's mother noticed the rose in Zhu Wenxu's hand and said, "I support a refund."
When the little boy heard this, tears began to fall again.
Zhu Wenxu glanced at Xu Yu who was not far away, walked over, and handed him the key in his pocket: "Wait for me in the car."
Xu Yu: "I'll go over and take a look."
"Leave it to me." Zhu Wenxu handed him the flowers again, "Please help me take them back to the car."
After Xu Yu left, Zhu Wenxu returned to the stall and squatted in front of the little boy: "Are you cosplaying as the Little Prince?"
The little boy nodded, his voice thick with tears: "Sister said that if we do this, we can sell more."
"Very cute." Zhu Wenxu wiped his tears. "Talk to your mother about the price of the roses. I'll take them all."
The little boy's mother was stunned: "How can this be possible?"
"Why not? Your flowers are beautiful. I was busy going out with my boyfriend today and forgot about the roses. You're doing me a favor." Zhu Wenxu said, "The museum will be closed for a while. You can go in and take a look."
"I don't know how to thank you." The little boy's mother was about to cry.
Zhu Wenxu asked again, "Are your feet congenital or acquired?"
"It's the day after tomorrow. All that's left is the final surgery. I'll just have to wait for it to be repaired."
Zhu Wenxu took the roses brought by the mother and son, scanned the QR code, and quickly entered a long string of numbers.
"A little thought, get well soon."
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