Chapter 2: Old Photos Touch me! Touch me! Please! ...
Jiang Zhier knew Yun Tan’s ex-boyfriend and turned his head to see her reaction.
The latter simply withdrew his gaze and said, "Let's go."
"It's a small world."
Jiang Zhier sighed. She knew Yun Tan's biggest fear when she returned to Beijing was running into Lu Wangshan, so she deliberately joked to lighten the mood: "If Elara were here, she would definitely praise your ex-boyfriend for being so cool."
Yun Tan also laughed, then shook his head: "Let's not talk about it, he has a new girlfriend."
"Is that his girlfriend?"
"I don't know, maybe."
Yuntan thinks this is good. Now that he has a girlfriend, it seems that he has let it go a long time ago.
Just let it go, and it made her feel relieved.
After all, it was she who was wrong to Lu Wangshan in the first place.
This restaurant serves stir-fry food, and is located next to a hospital. The food is very light, with no hint of wok flavor. Yun Tan put down his chopsticks after a few bites, and asked the proprietress to bring him a dish of smashed cucumber and open a bottle of wine.
Yun Tan drank alcohol for the first time at the age of 18, with Lu Wangshan, and has been in love with alcohol ever since.
She has a good alcohol tolerance, most boys can't drink more than her, and she can drink seven taels of white wine without blushing.
Jiang Zhier had just overheard Yun Tan and Yuan Qinrong talking and asked, "Have you found a job?"
"Yeah, Luhe."
"A car company?"
Jiang Zhier had heard of it. It was a new energy vehicle company that had been established not long ago, but the boss seemed to be very influential. The company was developing rapidly and was on the rise.
"Well, let's go to the design department." Yun Tan said, "Do you still remember Ding Mian?"
"I remember."
Ding Mian was Yuntan's senior in high school, and later also her senior in Milan. He was a very gentle and polite man, and Jiang Zhier had a very good impression of him.
"He's now the head of the design department at Luhe. I had been planning to look for a job after arriving in Beijing, but that day I saw a job posting on his WeChat Moments, so I submitted my resume."
"Does Senior Ding know about this?"
"I haven't told you yet. If I tell you, won't that be considered a backdoor?"
Jiang Zhier laughed. "Come on, if you send out that portfolio, you'll be invincible, okay? If they still eliminate you, it means this company has no future."
Yuntan finished the last glass of wine with a smile and stood up to pay the bill.
Jiang Zhier was also busy with work, so Yun Tan asked her to go back first and walked back to the hospital.
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Through the glass, she could see from afar the lilies placed at her grandmother's bedside, with water droplets still on the petals.
It was the bouquet of flowers in the arms of the woman who had just gotten off Lu Wangshan's car.
She pushed the door open and walked in. Yuan Qinrong turned around and said, "Have you finished eating? So soon."
"Yeah." Yun Tan looked at the bouquet of flowers. "Has anyone been here?"
"Wangshan is here, Uncle Lu's eldest son, remember?"
Yun Tan nodded: "Where are the others?"
"See your grandma fell asleep and passed away soon."
Yuntan said "Oh" and took the vase to put the flowers in it.
"By the way, Xiao Tan, are you free the day after tomorrow? Want to accompany mom to a party?"
Yuan Qinrong was born into a wealthy family, and her family was involved in both politics and business.
She was not interested in business and only took over an exhibition company, which was usually managed by an agent, but she could not avoid some banquets.
Back then, she, the eldest daughter of the Yuan family, married Yun Qihui as his second wife, which had already attracted a lot of ridicule, both openly and covertly. Now, she insisted on living a good life to show everyone, and pretended to be harmonious and happy in front of everyone with her stepdaughter.
Yuntan knew her intention, but her grandmother was still lying in the hospital bed. How could she go with her?
Before she could even open her mouth, Yuan Qinrong continued, "Okay, Xiao Tan, you haven't been back for so long, and everyone always asks me why my daughter isn't around. This time, I have to introduce my beautiful daughter to everyone!"
Yuntan swallowed hard and finally said "Okay".
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Grandma woke up in the early hours of the morning. At that time, only Yuntan and the nurse were in the ward.
The nurse was sleeping on the accompanying bed, and Yuntan was lying at the head of the bed.
Half asleep and half awake, she heard the chaotic sounds coming from her grandmother's throat.
She woke up in an instant and met her grandmother's equally confused gaze. There was no trace of her former spirited self.
"Grandma, Grandma." Yun Tan's voice trembled as he hurriedly rang the bell and poured water. "Are you thirsty?"
Grandma didn't drink the water, but just stared at her blankly.
After that serious illness, all the nerves in her brain were dislocated, and she was unable to speak or move accurately in the short term. She wanted to call out "Xiao Tan", but when she opened her mouth, she could only make "ah ah" sounds. She raised her hands anxiously and confusedly, and in the end, only two lines of tears were left.
Yun Tan also cried. She held her grandmother's hand tightly and put it on her cheek, which was wet. "It's me, grandma, it's Xiao Tan. I'm back, and I won't leave again."
"Don't be afraid, don't worry. The doctor said you received timely treatment, the amount of bleeding was minimal, and the loss of speech function is only temporary."
The nurse came quickly and did a basic checkup and found nothing serious.
Grandma couldn't speak, so Yuntan spoke to her.
He talked about his life and achievements in Milan, sharing every little bit. Maybe grandma couldn't connect the meaning of these words at the moment, but Yuntan just kept talking.
She never seemed to talk so much at once.
At the end of the conversation, he fell asleep again.
When I woke up again, grandma was still asleep. The doctor said she would be sleeping most of the time these days, so it would be okay as long as the indications were normal.
Yuan Qinrong and Yun Qihui are here.
Yun Tan looked at Yun Qihui and felt that those five years had left deep marks on him and that he had aged a lot.
After a few pleasantries, Yuntan left to rest.
…
She rented an apartment in Beijing in advance, near Luhe River.
The two suitcases had not been packed yet. It was very annoying to sort out the scattered items. By the time I finished packing everything, it was already evening.
When she closed the suitcase, a Polaroid photo fell from the compartment.
Yuntan paused his fingertips slightly and lowered his eyes.
It was a photo of her and a Doberman Pinscher. She was sitting on the lawn, hugging the majestic Doberman Pinscher.
This photo was taken by Lu Wangshan at that time.
This Doberman was raised by Lu Wangshan and is named Leo. He is very beautiful, with shiny black fur and high fighting spirit.
Yuntan rubbed Leo's body with his fingertips for a long time before carefully putting the photo away and placing it in the innermost layer of the drawer.
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The next evening, Yuan Qinrong came to pick her up.
Yuan Qinrong was dressed very beautifully today, with her thick long hair tied up in a bun and a string of white jewels around her neck. She looked graceful and elegant, and the years had left her with elegance and solemnity, like a medieval oil painting.
To be honest, Yuan Qinrong is only twenty years older than her.
Yuan Qinrong brought her a simple and classic black dress. The square collar on the chest was pure white silk embellished with crystals. The skirt was smooth and fit the body, and the hem was a soft fishtail.
When Yuntan put it on, Yuan Qin couldn't help but praise her beauty and asked the hairstylist to help her style her hair.
Yuan Qinrong looked at Yuntan in the mirror with genuine satisfaction in her eyes.
"It looks really good. Oh, and wear these diamond earrings."
Yun Tan tilted his head slightly and said, "I don't have pierced ears."
"Didn't we fight before?"
"I've never worn earrings abroad, and now I'm blocked again."
"You are really something. How can a young girl be so lazy to dress herself up?"
Yun Tan smiled and said calmly: "I'm too busy studying."
It was sunset when I left the house and the car was heading west.
The vast sunset made Yun Tan unable to open his eyes. His eyelids were burning hot, so he simply closed his eyes.
When I opened my eyes again, I saw rows of ginkgo trees standing by the roadside, with fallen leaves flying all over the sky, reflecting the red walls and green tiles. The bright colors attracted many tourists to take photos.
Yuntan paused suddenly. Five years had passed and Beijing had undergone tremendous changes, but this road was still clearly reflected in his mind.
"Where are we going?"
"Lu's house." Yuan Qinrong said.
Yuntan's hands instantly grasped the armrest tightly.
"It's Lu Wangshan, the family who brought flowers to your grandma a few days ago." Yuan Qinrong explained, "But today his mother is hosting, and Mr. Lu and Wangshan Group are busy and can't come."
Yun Tan relaxed his knuckles until they turned white, but his heart was still beating violently.
She had heard him mention it when she and Lu Wangshan were hanging out at Lu's residence.
This mansion originally belonged to his parents, but after his mother was transferred to teach at National Tsing Hua University, it was too far away from here, so she moved to live near the school. His father also moved there, and this place became Lu Wangshan's residence alone.
The car stopped in the noisy alley.
The Lu residence is surrounded by a large high wall. Behind the white marble piers are carved beams and painted buildings and a golden pillar gate. At this moment, the gate is rarely opened, and inside is a complete collection of pavilions and terraces.
Yun Tan followed Yuan Qinrong and stepped into the mansion that she was once very familiar with, facing the gazes and laughter of the rich ladies.
Yuan Qinrong introduced Yun Tan to everyone under the spotlight, affectionately calling her "darling daughter."
Yuntan is indeed a good person to show off. She is really beautiful, and the dress highlights her exquisite figure. She has good grades, works seriously, and worked diligently to complete her master's degree abroad.
Soon, wealthy wives began vying to act as matchmakers, asking, "Does your Xiao Tan have a boyfriend?"
But they only acted as matchmakers for their nephews and nieces who had little influence in the family, and never mentioned their own sons.
Because Yun Tan is the daughter of Yun Qihui, who is just a poor scholar. Yuan Qinrong was blind but insisted on marrying him. However, the old people in the Yuan family are not blind.
Yuan Qinrong defended her, saying, "Xiao Tan just returned home, I can't bear to let her get married right away!"
Everyone laughed and said that no matter how reluctant they were, there was nothing they could do, as the girl would not leave her mother behind when she grew up.
Yun Tan was troubled by the laughter and felt a headache. He was just about to find an excuse to leave when suddenly everything around him became quiet.
Yuntan followed the line of sight.
Then I saw a woman coming out of the house. She was not dressed formally, just a simple light gray silk dress and a string of green jade beads. But when the woman smiled, she was extremely gentle and warm. She had a rich elegant temperament and the fragrance of books. I knew at a glance that she was the owner of this place.
This is Lu Wangshan’s mother, Xiang Yin.
Lu Wangshan and her mother really don't look alike, Yun Tan thought.
Xiang Yin stepped forward and said, "Sorry for the delay. I just received a call from a student. What are you guys talking about?"
Everyone then turned the topic to Yun Tan again, and Xiang Yin also looked at her.
Her voice was gentle, and her gaze was equally soft, so even if she looked at him, it wouldn't offend anyone. She asked Xiang Yin, "Girls really change a lot when they grow up. You're so beautiful. Have you graduated yet?"
"Yes, I'll start working soon." Yun Tan answered, straightening his back unconsciously.
"Expo Company?" Xiang Yin subconsciously thought that Yun Tan would go to the company under Yuan Qinrong's name.
"No, I studied product design and plan to work as a designer for a car company."
A female voice behind him teased, "Xiao Tan, why don't you use such a great resource as your mother's?"
He was joking outwardly, but secretly he was just laughing at the fact that she was not Yuan Qinrong's biological daughter and would never be able to step into the Yuan family's door.
Xiang Yin glanced at him and smiled to explain: "I actually agree that you should go to a business outside the family to gain more experience. That's how you can grow."
…
It was dark, and a bonfire was lit in the yard, reflecting the swaying red maple leaves.
Because of my leisure time, today's dinner was held in the courtyard. The autumn breeze was gentle and we enjoyed the rich red maple leaves in the firelight.
Suddenly, the sound of dogs barking came from a corner of the yard, one after another.
Xiang Yin put down his chopsticks and turned to ask the servant, "Is that Leo calling?"
Everyone was talking about it, and someone explained to those who didn't know that Leo was the dog raised by Lu Wangshan, the eldest son of the Lu family.
"That dog is huge! What breed is it? Yes, a Doberman!" a lady said, her voice full of emotion. "I once saw Wangshan holding it, and it scared me! It looked so fierce and wouldn't let me touch it. It bared its teeth when I reached out my hand."
"So scary..."
"Wangshan said that this dog only recognizes its owner and no one else can get close to it."
Everyone among Lu Wangshan’s friends knows that Leo is his son-in-law.
He also fenced off a piece of grass of three or four hundred square meters in the house and installed an iron gate. If there were any guests at home, they would be temporarily locked up there. On weekdays, the entire Lu house was Leo's paradise.
But at this moment Leo was screaming loudly and banging on the door, making a harsh noise.
"I've never heard Leo call me that before."
Xiang Yin loved his son dearly, and because he loved Leo's family as well, he quickly sent someone to call Leo's doctor over.
She smiled apologetically at everyone and said, "Excuse me, Leo might not be feeling well today."
Someone curiously asked, "Does this dog really only recognize Wangshan as its master? Will it bite anyone else?"
Xiang Yin explained: "Leo is loyal to his master, but he doesn't bite people. He just loves Wangshan alone. After all, he was raised by Wangshan since he was a child."
The doctor arrived soon.
But who knew that as soon as the iron gate opened, Leo rushed out.
The rich ladies saw the big black dog from afar and were of course frightened and screamed, dishes fell to the ground, and they ran and scrambled. Only then did they feel that their dresses were cumbersome and in a mess.
Xiang Yin raised his voice to reassure everyone: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid! Leo won't bite. Everyone, be careful and don't fall!"
Everyone finally calmed down.
Then I saw a well-maintained Doberman with particularly energetic ears standing upright, shiny fur, strong muscles and smooth lines. Its body proportions were like those of a black model in a top fashion show, and it was extremely handsome.
At this moment, it was sniffing the lawn, as if it was eagerly looking for something.
suddenly.
It raised its head, its pointed ears moved left and right, and suddenly jumped -
Forcing everyone to scream again.
Yuntan was knocked to the ground by Leo.
Everyone thought it was a vicious dog that hurt people and was still in shock. However, they were even more surprised to find that Leo had changed his majestic appearance and was shaking his tail and butt excitedly, and his whole body was moving at a high frequency. His tail was not cut, and his hard tail hit Yuntan's body again and again, making a snapping sound.
It hurts so much.
Then, Leo couldn't help making humming sounds, like sobbing and acting coquettishly. While humming, he kept inserting the nose tube into Yun Tan's hand, letting her put her hand on his head, again and again.
Accompanied by a humming sound and a tail that sways like a propeller.
It's like saying, "Touch me! Touch me! Please!"
This, this, this.
Is this the legendary dog that only recognizes Lu Wangshan as its master?!
Yun Tan patted Leo's head and whispered to him, just loud enough for the two of them to hear: "Alright, alright, Leo, let Mommy get up first, okay?"
When Leo heard Yuntan's voice, he became even more excited: "It's Mom! It's really Mom!"
It grunted and turned around several times on the spot, then jumped onto Yuntan again.
It seemed to have forgotten that it weighed nearly 100 kilograms and was no longer a baby that its mother could easily hold.
Everyone is still afraid of Leo and doesn't dare to get close to him.
Xiang Yin asked two butlers to take Leo away, but the strength of two adult men was still no match for the excited Leo.
Amidst the stalemate, a deep voice suddenly rang out, neither loud nor soft, without any warning.
"Leo!"
At this moment, Leo's two front paws were stepping on Yuntan's body, with his head held high. He turned his head towards the sound, and his long tongue was swung to the side.
Freeze frame.
The majestic, black, strong guard dog looked so useless and stupid.
Lu Wangshan frowned: "Leo, come here."
The author has something to say:
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Leo: It’s mom!
Leo is almost equivalent to our Xiao Lu who is not stubborn.
So what Dad Lu is thinking at this moment: It’s my wife!
Comment to get red envelope
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