Chapter 31: The 31st Day of Reservedness Shan Yin wanted to say that he was...
The last time Pei Yunhe was on a business trip to Beicheng, Shan Yin had not had any in-depth communication with him. The couple were polite, but too polite.
Later, Pei Yunhe tried to bring a gift to Shan Yin in a roundabout way, but was rejected by Shan Yin. He was very upset. Shan Yin remembered that the video call was their first one.
But this time, Pei Yunhe's business trip to Beicheng was completely different.
On the first day of landing, he declined the banquet hosted by the North City branch that evening and went straight to the old tailor shop. He walked back and forth in the shop with his mobile phone in hand, asking Shan Yin to choose clothes online.
He said that the cheongsam he bought for Shan Yin last time was not good enough because he was unable to let her choose on the spot and she was always dissatisfied. This time he must let Shan Yin buy one that she was satisfied with.
Why does Dan Yin wear so many skirts?
Pei Yunhe bought it for her last time, and she never wears the same thing twice every day.
She wanted to decline, but seeing Pei Yunhe's face on the screen become serious again, she quickly shut up and carefully selected a few pieces.
"These few pieces are enough for me. Quality is more important than quantity. I'll enjoy wearing them. I'll come over to order them in person when we have the chance, okay?"
"Since you rarely come here, why not bring a few things for Mom and Miaomiao? Whether they like it or not, it's always good to think about them."
Pei Yunhe only heard Shan Yin say that she was happy and that she wanted to go with him, which was better than anything else.
He nodded, signaling Zhong Yuan to buy all the cheongsams, and said to Shan Yin, "I've already picked out theirs, and I even brought a few for your aunt."
He is generous and kind, even the moon who speaks without thinking is kind.
He also said that cheongsams must be matched with jewelry. The next day, he turned around and went to pick out jewelry for Shan Yin. He was worried that she would refuse again, so he didn't say anything to her and just bought it for her.
It was only when Zhong Yuan sent her the bill later that Shan Yin found out.
Shan Yin was at a loss for words, wondering whether Pei Yunhe was going on a business trip or going to North City to purchase goods.
But Pei Yunhe was always thinking about her, and she felt warm in her heart. So at night he always pestered her and coaxed her to come back to make it up to him. She didn't think he was childish and agreed without hesitation.
However, it is difficult to determine what this compensation is and what it should be used for.
Thinking of this, Shan Yin covered the phone with his hand, picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip.
"Why? Does he want to talk to you about something?"
Sitting opposite was He Yuxian. He had no official business today, so he wore a dark-colored short-sleeved embroidered shirt and white trousers. His usually stern and solemn expression relaxed. Sitting in the colorful British-style tea restaurant on the corner of the street, he really looked like the big brother next door.
He Yuxian also picked up the teacup in front of him, and his eyes fell on the mobile phone that Shan Yin had placed on his knees.
"It's rare to see you distracted while talking. You've looked at it at least five times in the past half hour, right?"
Shan Yin pursed her lips embarrassedly and reached out to tidy her hair.
After all, it was He Yuxian she had made an appointment with. Today, the matter she entrusted He Yuxian to do was completely finalized. She asked He Yuxian to come out and talk about the relevant context, but she was not paying attention, which seemed very impolite.
"I'm sorry, Brother Yuxian, he may not be busy now, so he talked too much." She apologized to He Yuxian.
He Yuxian was stunned for a moment, then his eyebrows curved downwards and he shook his head helplessly, "I'm not blaming you, I was just joking with you, it's just... I rarely see you like this."
He has known Shan Yin for more than 20 years, and few people know Shan Yin's dignity and courtesy better than him.
"I'm just a little surprised. This marriage doesn't seem as bad to you as you imagined?"
In the past, Dan Yin was always thoughtful and considerate in everything he did, taking other people's thoughts and ideas into account, and there was nothing wrong with him.
But now, Dan Yin in front of He Yuxian would be distracted and attentive. She would carefully check the text messages from others on her phone, and would also smile at the cold screen without even noticing it.
He Yuxian was not only surprised, but also shocked.
That day, he supported Shan Yin and scolded Pei Yunhe in Yilanzhou. He thought that Shan Yin was trying to mediate only to save face for the several families.
Now it seems that Pei Yunhe is not as disrespectful and frivolous as Shan Yin said.
He Yuxian was very happy. Life is full of life because of the existence of small emotions. Only then would Su Daosheng feel at ease knowing that Dan Yin was living alone in Nanqiao.
Thinking of Su Daosheng, He Yuxian said to Shan Yin: "The old man was conscious for a moment the day before yesterday and missed you very much. I said that everything was fine with you. The Pei family and Pei Yunhe treated you very well. The old man was very relieved."
He Yuxian had sent a message to Shan Yin before, but because it was late at night, he did not call Shan Yin.
However, Shan Yin was very happy when she later learned that Su Daosheng was awake. When she heard He Yuxian mention Pei Yunhe in front of Su Daosheng, and said good things about him, her face turned a little red, and she nodded and offered tea to cover it up.
"Grandpa was worried that the Shan family would deal with me, so he sent me to Nanqiao. It's not convenient for me to go back, so I'm sorry for the trouble you've taken to running back and forth to look after me."
When Dan Yin talked about the past, a thin layer of frost covered his eyes again, and he looked cold and sad, and his joy faded.
She thanked He Yuxian, and also felt guilty that she had not been able to go back to Yunsu to visit Su Daosheng for more than a month. She even had to use other people to tell her relatives whether she was doing well or not.
"Don't worry, the old man's condition will eventually improve. Besides, your aunt is back. When the time comes, you can go back to Yunsu together. The old man will definitely be happy."
He Yuxian knew that Shan Yin had always been concerned about the Su family, including repeatedly entrusting him with things to leave a way out for the Su family.
He comforted Shan Yin: "It's best if you are doing well in Nanqiao. You are the one that the old man cares about the most."
That’s true.
Thinking about the present days, Shan Yin pursed his lips again.
Now she is doing well in Nanqiao, and Pei Yunhe and the Pei family also treat her very well. This is probably something she and Su Daosheng had never thought of when they made the decision.
He Yuxian noticed the change in Shan Yin's expression. She really looked much more lively than in many years.
He Yuxian apologized: "I was wrong that day. I shouldn't have been so rash as to scold Mr. Pei. I almost got you into trouble."
"It doesn't matter, he is not that kind of person." Shan Yin blurted out, and then she looked at He Yuxian in surprise. Only then did she realize that she had such a certain understanding of Pei Yunhe.
He Yuxian came back to his senses and said with a smile, "It seems that you and Mr. Pei have a very good relationship."
Shan Yin picked up the teacup again and said sheepishly, "No..."
He Yuxian didn't want to tease Shan Yin, so he took out a small bag from his briefcase and said, "These are the Qingtian stone and Hui ink you asked me to bring."
Shan Yin had no formal work to do in Nanqiao. When she had nothing to do, she would paint and carve seals. Whenever He Yuxian came to visit Nanqiao and Yunsu, they would bring some materials for her.
He actually hoped that Shan Yin would have the leisure to polish these things. From another perspective, he could live a leisurely and comfortable life.
Shan Yin nodded in thanks.
However, before he could finish his thanks, the phone rang again.
This time it was not a text message, Pei Yunhe directly made a video call.
Shan Yin and He Yuxian signaled to go outside the restaurant to answer the call, but when they turned around, they were worried that Pei Yunhe would get angry if he waited too long, so they connected the video first.
Pei Yunhe's face soon appeared on the screen.
"Dan Yin, is there a magic potion in the tea? Why haven't you replied to my message for so long—"
Perhaps because of his good vision, Pei Yunhe's gaze fell on Shan Yin for a moment, and then he immediately noticed He Yuxian who was not far behind Shan Yin.
His eyes suddenly lit up, and the arrogant and resentful look disappeared in an instant. His expression changed and he returned to his serious and businesslike look.
Just a glance.
"Hey, uncle."
Shan Yin almost ended the video.
She quickened her pace and walked out.
"Why are you leaving? Aren't you going back so I can say hello to my uncle?"
Shan Yin really wanted him to shut up.
"It's okay. You reported it to me, and I've already said that I won't mind you being alone with your uncle anymore. Shan Yin, I fully respect your freedom."
Pei Yunhe continued to talk.
Why didn’t Shan Yin think Pei Yunhe was so talkative before?
Finally walking out of the restaurant, she stood in the shadow at the corner of the restaurant. She picked up her phone and saw Pei Yunhe on the screen smiling leisurely.
She knew he was doing it on purpose again, and she said to him, "Don't be like this, Yuxian brother is a very serious person."
"Are you saying I'm not serious? What's not serious about me? Tell me."
Shan Yin wanted to say that he was not serious in every way.
But she held back to avoid falling into his trap.
In the end, you won't get the upper hand in a fight with Pei Yunhe.
On the other side, Pei Yunhe saw Shan Yin looking angry for a rare time, laughed out loud, and restrained his teasing a little and became serious.
"I know you said good things about me to him, and I just want him to know that I didn't treat you badly."
"I know that, too."
Shan Yin knew that Pei Yunhe wanted to prove himself and reassure He Yuxian and the Su family.
The atmosphere suddenly became warmer, and Dan Yin's heart softened.
She traced Pei Yunhe's outline with her eyes, then moved them to the corners of his eyes, where the folds of his double eyelids were deep.
"Are you busy these days? It's a rare opportunity to rest. You don't have to call me. Just get some more sleep."
Shan Yin's tone was light, but his words seemed to be mixed with honey, and Pei Yunhe felt sweet all over.
Pei Yunhe leaned against the bed in the hotel. He had no other plans this afternoon, but he was not sleepy. He had originally planned to continue working, but suddenly remembered that Shan Yin had made an appointment with He Yuxian outside.
He admitted that he had some little thoughts at play, but he was mostly thinking about Dan Yin.
He rested his head on one hand, "I'm not sleepy."
What he meant was that he wanted to talk to Shan Yin.
"Then..." Shan Yin was often speechless at Pei Yunhe's direct or indirect expressions of true feelings. She blushed in public, which was really embarrassing. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Then you should hurry up and get to work. Finish work early and come back early."
Pei Yunhe sat up from the bedside and asked, "Shan Yin, do you want me to come back earlier?"
ah.
In fact, this is not what she thought.
But it was not good to hurt Pei Yunhe's feelings again, so Shan Yin nodded slightly.
Pei Yunhe's smile grew wider, "Then I..."
He looked at the date. Tomorrow was May 20th. If he reviewed a few documents and held a few meetings today, it was not impossible for him to go back early.
But he suddenly remembered that there was a signing dinner at the government office tomorrow. The guests were all high-ranking officials and it would be difficult to refuse. Moreover, it was scheduled in the evening, and the time was not convenient.
Pei Yunhe frowned again.
He really couldn't go back to Nanqiao early.
At this moment, he once again remembered the joke he made before leaving.
"Dan Yin, it would be great if you could get into the suitcase and be brought here by me."
His tone was a little unhappy, and his face quickly fell, not at all like the serious and authoritative Mr. Pei at work.
There was really no other way, so Shan Yin could only coax him: "It's okay, you'll be back soon, and I'll make it up to you when you come back."
She remembered the compensation he had often mentioned in the past two days, and suddenly remembered the Qingtian stone she asked He Yuxian to bring back. Suddenly, she seemed to know what she could compensate Pei Yunhe with.
"What's the use? It will still take several days."
And Dan Yin didn't seem to want to spend 520 with him at all.
Pei Yunhe was unhappy.
"Since I can't come back, have you ever thought of coming to North City to find me? The kind that keeps it a secret from me, sneaks over to surprise me, appears by my side unexpectedly, or finds you waiting for me in the hotel bed as soon as I get off work?"
“…” Shan Yin felt that Pei Yunhe didn’t seem like the type of person who would read romance novels.
"Those things Zhong Yuan watches every day are really scams. Next time I find him watching them at work, I will definitely deduct his salary!" Pei Yunhe said angrily.
But even though he said that, he didn't really intend to let Shan Yin make the trip.
Nanqiao is not very close to Beicheng, and the journey is long, and the plane will take several hours. The weather in Beicheng has been bad these days, so there is really no need to bother Dan Yin.
"Forget it, go have dinner with He Yuxian. I'll go to work first and be back in a few days."
"Then take good care of yourself. I...will definitely give you a satisfactory compensation when you come back!"
Pei Yunhe was so depressed that he couldn't take these words to heart. He nodded, said goodbye to Shan Yin and waited for Shan Yin to hang up the phone.
But Shan Yin did not go back to the restaurant immediately.
She held the slightly warm phone in her hand, the screen was still on, filled with messages from Pei Yunhe one after another, almost filling up the entire screen.
Pei Yunhe often expressed his concern and need for her without reservation.
And what about her?
Maybe he was right. If he hadn't come back, she would never have thought of going to North City to accompany him.
But is it that she really doesn't want to go, or has she never paid attention to or faced her own heart?
Shan Yin suddenly wavered, gazing at the blue sky and white clouds of Nanqiao from afar. The sky was clear and the weather was so good that it seemed to be shining, illuminating every corner of people's hearts.
A flock of flying birds crossed the sky and flew far away.
An idea came to Shan Yin's mind.
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The author has something to say: Our Dan Yin baby's feelings are changing little by little, and President Pei is also learning slowly [starry eyes]
Also, Happy Chinese Valentine's Day~ VB has a small theater, welcome to come and watch!
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