I waved my hand and explained, "It doesn't matter whether they are used to the food or not. The main thing is to let them experience something new and relax. Also, stew some bird's nest and send it to the guest room later to nourish the girl."
Liu Yun took out a notepad and wrote down the words while lowering her voice. A hint of envy appeared on her face as she said, "Although the girl just now didn't look very well, she was really pretty. No wonder you were so interested in her."
I didn't want her to bring up this topic. After all, if the gossiping minds of these middle-aged women were aroused, it would be troublesome. So I calmly changed the subject: "Aren't you in charge of car sales in the provincial capital? Why did you come back suddenly?"
Liu Yunxiao didn't care about my interruption and responded straightforwardly: "I have to come back at the end of every month to settle the accounts for the month. Look, it's the National Day holiday, so I'll stay two more days to take care of some chores."
I nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go check out the guest room at the back."
Liu Yun looked at me with a meaningful smile on her face: "Take good care of your family, it's obvious that she's angry with you."
I didn't say anything and walked straight towards the guest room.
I gently pushed open the door of the guest room and saw Xu Tong lying on her back on the bed. Hearing the sound, she turned her head slightly, her eyes met mine for a moment, and then she immediately turned sideways and faced me with her back.
I tiptoed to the bedside, pulled over a chair, sat down slowly, and tried to make my voice sound gentle and concerned: "Are you feeling better? Are you feeling any discomfort?"
The room was silent. She didn't respond to me. The air seemed to freeze in an instant and an awkward atmosphere spread around.
I sighed helplessly, my voice full of regret and self-blame: "Xu Tong, I was wrong last night. What I said was too harsh and hurtful."
My words seemed to touch her, and she suddenly sat up in bed, moving a little hastily. At this moment, her eyes were confused, staring at me, and she said agitatedly: "Guan Hongjun, I'll say it again, I just took the wrong medicine, it has nothing to do with you!"
I looked at her, my eyes full of tenderness: "Okay, I believe this was just an unintentional thing. But now your parents are worried about our relationship and are involved. As a man, I have the responsibility to give them an explanation so that they can feel at ease. Therefore, I especially need your attitude and thoughts now. Only in this way, when I communicate with them later, can I grasp the direction and solve the matter satisfactorily."
She slowly lowered her head, and a few strands of hair slid down her cheeks, like a layer of fine curtain, covering her face tightly. I tried to capture her eyes and explore her inner thoughts, but everything was blocked by this "curtain". I could only look at her lowered head, feeling anxious but unable to do anything.
Time seemed to freeze. After a long while, she finally sighed. Her voice was hoarse and choked with sobs. "My heart is in a mess. I really don't know what to do..."
Seeing her helpless, I felt pity for her. I softened my voice and said, "I know this happened too suddenly. It's really hard for you to come up with a solution right away. Don't worry. When I meet your uncle and aunt later, I will adapt to the situation and try my best to comfort them and reassure them. As for what happened between us, let's give ourselves some time to calm down and think about it carefully. No matter what the result is, I will respect your thoughts and decisions."
Hearing what I said, she seemed to muster up her courage and slowly raised her head. At that moment, I saw her pale face, full of helplessness and hesitation, like a lamb who had lost its way. My heart suddenly tightened, and I stretched out my hands involuntarily, gently smoothing her hair as if she were a rare treasure. The moment my fingertips touched her hair, a ripple suddenly appeared in my heart without any warning. Her frail face at this moment actually revealed a different kind of morbid beauty, weak and yet pitiful, enough to make any man want to love and protect her.
In an instant, everything around me seemed to stop, and there was only me and her left in the world. Our eyes were closely intertwined, and the moment they met, thousands of sparks seemed to burst, and the air was filled with an indescribable ambiguity and tension. My heartbeat suddenly quickened and I stretched out my arms uncontrollably, but she, without the slightest hesitation, threw herself into my arms without hesitation, like a tired bird returning to its nest.
At that moment of hugging each other tightly, my brain was working fast, with reason and emotion in fierce conflict. I know clearly that although my actions at this moment are driven by lust, the motive behind it is extremely realistic and cold. I must comfort her and then comfort her parents, because Shen Mengzhao's advice is still echoing in my ears, and it concerns my future. Now that the position of the Standing Committee is within reach, during this critical period, I will never create trouble, leave any handle for others, and let this opportunity slip away in vain.
Just as we were immersed in this brief but passionate embrace, a crisp knock on the door suddenly sounded, breaking the silence in the room. We ran away quickly like startled deer, with a hint of panic and reluctance in our eyes.
The waitress came in with a steaming bird's nest, her steps light and steady. She carefully placed the exquisite white porcelain bowl on the table, and then whispered to me, "Sir, the banquet in the front room is ready, you can serve it."
I nodded slightly, expressed my gratitude to the waitress, and watched her leave the room. Then, I slowly turned around and looked at Xu Tong. There was still a faint blush on her cheeks, just like the clouds in the sky dyed by the sunset, charming and moving.
I gently picked up the bowl, picked up the spoon, scooped up a spoonful of bird's nest, and gently brought it to her mouth. She raised her head slightly, lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembled, slowly opened her mouth, and took the warm bird's nest into her mouth.
When I was about to scoop the first spoonful, she spoke softly, her voice gentle but firm: "I'll do it myself, you go to the front and accompany them, don't let them wait too long."
I looked at her with concern in my eyes, and after a slight hesitation, I handed the bowl to her. Before leaving, I comforted her with affectionate eyes, as if telling her: I'll take care of everything, don't worry.
I gently closed the door of the room, stood at the door, took a deep breath of the slightly cool air, felt the flow of air in my lungs, and tried to calm the waves in my heart. Looking up towards the window, the light shines through the mottled leaves, casting tiny pieces of light and shadow. As the situation became more peaceful, the heavy weight on my heart began to loosen, and my uneasy mood eased a little.
I reached into my pocket, took out my phone, and quickly danced my fingers on the keys, sending a text message to Chen Mengzhao: "Are you home? Are you okay? I've sorted it out here, don't worry."
As soon as the notification tone of the text message being sent sounded, I walked towards the private room. Before I took a few steps, the phone dinged, breaking the silence of the corridor. I quickly turned on the phone, and Chen Mengzhao's reply came into view: "Dear, I'm fine. I'm very happy to hear that the trouble has been resolved. I wish you all the best. Kiss!" Looking at this text message full of concern and love, the corners of my mouth rose unconsciously, and a warm current surged in my heart, as if my whole body was full of strength again, and I walked towards the private room with firm steps. ”
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