Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Happiness
Shen Huaimeng spent all day in the lab, even his winter break being used by his supervisor to work on a project. He finally got a few days off for the Lunar New Year holiday, and tomorrow morning he had to catch the high-speed train back to Yuyao for the Lunar New Year. They were in the same city, but their relationship felt like a long-distance one. Perhaps he felt guilty about her, but today he had actually offered to go shopping with her, much to her delight. He'd carried her small sheepskin bag all morning, taken her to the movies, and gotten her hair done. It was the first time she'd gone shopping with someone she loved, and she'd wanted to buy him everything she saw. Unfortunately, he didn't want anything, but he did buy her a dress, saying it was a New Year's gift, wishing her a happy New Year in advance.
He Manqi thought, even if he might not like her that much now, he would not ignore her. He would take her thoughts into consideration and ask about her taste every time they ate. He should like her.
This is a beautiful day, even though we will be separated tomorrow.
If I hadn't met Ruan Xiangyi.
He Manqi has never suffered any hardship since she was a child. Since her freshman year, countless people have pursued her. When she accompanies her mother to dinner during holidays, the elders of the other parties will introduce their sons to her. She is very picky. Even her mother said that she is a proud peacock, exuding charm everywhere but no one likes her.
No, she just had a crush on Chen Huaimeng, and it started since her freshman year. Ruan Xiangyi wasn't the only one chasing him. She also secretly watched him for a long time in places where he couldn't see. She originally thought that he and Ruan Xiangyi were a couple and had no intention of stealing him away. Later, she found out that they were not in a relationship, so of course she had to make a move.
Although some irregular means and lies were used.
Ruan Xiangyi's appearance had her a bit flustered. She wasn't afraid of them meeting, and she knew it wouldn't lead to anything. But the thorn in one's heart was the hardest to remove. Over time, it would slowly form a scar, painless but deep. Her selfish desires told her she didn't want them to meet.
She didn't know whether Chen Huaimeng had noticed Ruan Xiangyi. She held his hand and didn't dare let him turn his head. When his back was turned, she secretly glanced back and found that the person standing there was gone.
"What are you looking at?" Seeing her lost in thought, Shen Huaimeng asked.
He Manqi came back to her senses and shook her head to hide the guilt in her eyes: "Nothing, let's go somewhere else."
Sometimes, God likes to play this kind of joke, and always arranges coincidences for people you don't want to meet.
Ruan Xiangyi was washing her hands. He Manqi took out an air cushion to touch up her makeup. Looking at her in the mirror, she didn't have any makeup on her face. Her skin was fair and there were no pores on her face. She thought her skin was really good.
After washing her hands, Ruan Xiangyi wiped them with paper towels and threw the paper ball into the trash can. He Manqi thought she would go out, but she stood there motionless, as if waiting for her.
After finishing the cushion, she took out a lipstick and looked at her: "What's wrong?"
"I have something to ask you, is it convenient for you?"
Listening to her speak, He Manqi felt a little annoyed. Why did she speak so softly?
"What's the matter?" She put down her lipstick and asked impatiently. She was taller than Ruan Xiangyi, and looked at her arrogantly with her chin raised.
"Some time ago, Zhao Qingshi attended a private banquet. You were there that day, right?"
Of course she is.
"What's wrong? There's a lipstick mark on Zhao Qingshi's clothes? I didn't know that. After all, there are reports online about how romantic he is outside." She deliberately angered her.
If it were someone else, they might have some reaction, but Ruan Xiangyi was not annoyed at all, and curved her lips: "If there is, what if it was left by me?"
He Manqi: "..."
Speechless. Shen Huaimeng knew that she was so narcissistic, why was she so good at choking people.
"What are you trying to say?"
"I want to know how Zhao Qingshi got the wound on the corner of his mouth." She stopped smiling.
Hearing this, He Manqi was a little surprised: "He didn't tell you?"
"If you had told me, I probably wouldn't be asking you here."
He Manqi: "..."
"What does that mean? It means he doesn't have you in his heart."
"Whether I am here or not, it's up to you to decide."
“…”
Who said she has a temper like a little white rabbit? How can she be easily bullied? How can she be soft?
"Then why don't you ask him?"
"Maybe sometimes men also have a little self-esteem, you have to understand that."
He Manyi almost laughed out loud. She was the first person who dared to say that to Zhao Qingshi. Indeed, being beaten by a love rival was something that even a proud person like him couldn't bring himself to say.
"Then why are you asking me?" His attitude softened a bit.
“I want to know if Shen Huaimeng was present with you that day?”
"have no idea."
"I just saw Shen Huaimeng. Is he outside?" Ruan Xiangyi asked.
“…”
“…”
You know how to manipulate people, right? He Manqi stared at her unhappily and said with gritted teeth, "How dare you!"
"Is it not possible to meet once?" Ruan Xiangyi asked innocently.
%*#&%#……
He Manqi cursed. After a few seconds, she was still in control and said to her, "They had a fight that day, but I don't know who started it, but Zhao Qingshi was very fierce, and Shen Huaimeng's face was blue for several days. Are you happy? Two outstanding men fought for you. Do you feel proud?"
"No." Ruan Xiangyi said softly.
She walked out of the bathroom and met Shen Huaimeng who was waiting for someone at the door. They hadn't seen each other for several months. Time passed so quickly.
"What a coincidence." Shen Huaimeng greeted her.
Ruan Xiangyi smiled and said, "Are you waiting for He Manqi? She will be out soon."
"It's okay, no rush. How have you been lately?"
"Good."
"That's good. I'll go back to Yuyao tomorrow and won't be back until after the New Year."
"Have a safe trip, and give my aunt a Happy New Year."
"Well, you too, happy new year."
"Thank you. I'm leaving now. Someone is waiting for me." When she saw Zhao Qing standing not far away, she heard him say, "Xiangyi, I wish you happiness."
At this moment, the remaining fantasies seemed to disappear completely, and he sent the most sincere blessings that belonged only to friends.
Ruan Xiangyi beckoned him with a smile: "I will. Bye."
Shen Huaimeng stood there and watched her run into the arms of another man. That man put his arm around her shoulders and put the scarf on her. She was living a happy life now. In fact, he had seen her a long time ago, but he hadn't thought of going up to disturb her.
Zhao Qingshi locked her eyes and asked, "What were you talking about with him for so long?"
Ruan Xiangyi hugged his waist, and the two of them walked in unison: "Guess?"
Zhao Qingshi chuckled. He didn't care anymore. "I gave Aunt Cui a day off. Let's go to my parents' house tonight. Are we going to celebrate the New Year there?"
"Okay." Ruan Xiangyi pulled him away, "Let's go buy some gifts for Mom and Dad, and my sister. What do they like?"
"They say that just going is the best gift."
Ruan Xiangyi was annoyed: "Why are you teasing me again!"
She pushed his hand away with all her might, walking ahead like a puffed-up penguin, so fast that Zhao Qingshi had to take long strides to catch up. He felt so wronged. He wasn't teasing her, that was what Zhou Xunyin was conveying. His mother said on the phone, "As long as Xiangyi is willing to come, your father and I will be happy. We're just worried she won't be used to living with us."
"Xiangyi, wait for me." He smiled lazily.
"Let me explain."
"appropriate."
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The author has something to say: That's all for the love rival scene! Boss Zhao won't have a chance to get jealous from now on~ It's a short day, I'll try to update more on the weekend!
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