Chapter 27 Lu Linlin is the pain in her heart
The injury at the corner of He Qian's eye made him wear sunglasses for several days. Song Li would apply medicine to him in his free time. If she was too busy to go back to Ciyun Pavilion for dinner, she would borrow space from the canteen chef to make nutritious meals for He Qian.
After a week, his face was no longer so haggard and pale, and Yang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. Thanks to Song Li, he was able to save his life.
At this time, He Qian was sitting on the sofa, with his head tilted back and his eyes closed, letting Song Li apply medicine in the corners of his eyes.
"Don't give me that stuff to drink anymore, it's too sweet!" He Qian said slowly.
Song Li gave him five or six cups of vegetable juice, fruit juice, and jujube paste every day, all of which were added with extremely sweet glucose powder. He almost questioned his life after drinking it!
"That's what Doctor Zhang told me." Song Li knew he didn't like sweets, so it was hard for him. "It's nutritious, replenishes energy, and strengthens the body."
"Let him drink it too, it's such a good thing."
"How do you know he doesn't drink? Doctor Zhang is almost sixty. He can maintain this physique without drinking. He looks only forty."
He Qian opened his eyes in anger and was about to confront her, but he saw her pouting her lips and breathing into the corner of his eyes. The scene so close to him made him feel a little itchy...
With ample light, he could clearly see the fine hairs on her cheeks. Her skin was delicate, fair and translucent. Her makeup was so light that even the lip color was enough to control her overall temperament, unlike those women who wore makeup all the time.
Over the past twelve years, they had been intimate with each other for quite a while. He knew exactly what was happening in each part of her body, where it was insensitive and where it was sensitive! But why did he feel this kind of throbbing sensation towards her more and more frequently?
Song Li didn't notice the flash in his eyes, and thought that her words made him unhappy again. She stepped down from the sofa, threw away the cotton swab, and silently packed up the medicine box.
There was a sound of footsteps outside the office. Song Li quickened his pace, grabbed the sunglasses and handed them to him.
He Qian put on his sunglasses, suppressed the little flame in his body, sat up straight and adjusted his suit.
He Lin knocked on the door and came in with Du Zhanrong and three or four other people.
"Mr. He!"
Du Zhanrong put his hands in his pockets. The first thing he saw when he came in was Song Li and the medicine in his hand. Then he saw He Qian wearing sunglasses. "What happened? You're injured after just a few days? Which woman beat you up?"
"Mr. Du." Song Li greeted him and went out with the medicine box.
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The air in Yuancheng is the coldest in January and February. The stressful January is a hardship for most workers, but it is also the most anticipated time. After crossing the exhausting January, the busyness of the whole year is over.
February 1st is the Spring Festival. Every year after Qiliang’s company annual meeting, He Qian would rush back to the countryside to reunite with his father before New Year’s Eve.
His father He Jitong was deeply saddened after the death of his wife Tao Fuhua. He left the company to He Qian, who retired from worldly affairs and returned to his hometown in the countryside to live out his life.
He Qian has been away for half a month. This time of year is the time when Song Li is most relaxed and happiest.
She also returned home, enjoying her vacation with her mother, sister, and brother without any worries...
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, as usual, she went to pay homage to Lu Linlin and visit her mother.
In the afternoon, I received a temporary job introduced by an acquaintance - playing piano at the Yintamen Restaurant, from 7 to 9 pm, and the remuneration for two hours was 10,000 yuan.
The other party said that the situation was urgent because the pianist could not be present due to a sudden accident.
The upscale French restaurant, Porte d'Argent, boasts an elegant and unique ambiance, making it a perfect place for a date or a conversation. Besides wine, piano music is a staple of the restaurant.
Song Li hesitated, not because she was worried her skills wouldn't be up to par—after all, her teacher was Song Youran! She hesitated because she was afraid she might run into someone at the Silver Pagoda Gate and have He Qian hear about it.
But the salary was too high, so after some hesitation, she finally agreed to the job.
Song Li, wearing a black long dress, sat in the center of the restaurant lobby, blending seamlessly with the black grand piano. The flowing music began to resonate throughout the restaurant...
Du Zhanrong and Chen Yao were sitting on the second floor. They had just poured the red wine into the glasses when the music started.
"Has the person changed?" Chen Yao was not only picky about things, but her ears had also been spoiled by the previous pianist. After asking the waiter, she turned her head to look at the first floor, and sure enough, she saw the back of a long-haired beauty.
"Yes, Mr. Guo was delayed, and this lady is temporarily replacing him."
"The boy from before played better!" Chen Yao had no intention of disdain, she was just being talkative.
"You talk as if you know anything about piano. You just think he's handsome!" Lin Yu laughed at her.
Lin Yu is the person Chen Qinzhu has chosen for Du Zhanrong. She is beautiful and graceful. Both she and Du Zhanrong understand the purpose of their relationship very well, but neither of them points it out to their faces. They just get together occasionally.
"Brother Puyan!" Chen Yao saw Ling Puyan coming into her sight and waved softly.
Ling Puyan came over and sat next to Du Zhanrong, and the dinner for the four of them began harmoniously.
"Hello, my name is Lin Yu, Yu as in metaphor." Lin Yu smiled sweetly and extended her right hand. "I've often heard from Zhan Rong and Yao Yao that you're a soldier and have been in the army. Seeing you today, I can see that you really have an extraordinary temperament!"
Ling Puyan shook her hand back, "Hello, Ling Puyan."
"Sister Yu, this is not right. Even though Pu Yan and my brother are as close as brothers, you can't praise other men in front of my brother..." Chen Yao teased Lin Yu and kicked Du Zhanrong's feet.
"It's New Year's Day, say something that everyone likes to hear."
Chen Yao stuck out her tongue proudly at Du Zhanrong.
Ling Puyan sat by the side and could see the person playing the piano in the lobby on the first floor by turning his head.
"Is she pretty? Isn't she beautiful?" Chen Yao saw him looking at the back figure several times in a row. Logically, he should have seen the front of the person playing the pianist when he entered the restaurant and went up the stairs.
Ling Puyan did see Song Li, but the relationship between them was not such that he needed to go over and say hello.
When Du Zhanrong looked at the figure for the second time, he felt a sense of familiarity.
"Let's toast!" Lin Yu took the lead in raising his glass, breaking the silence between the two men opposite him. "In the new year, I wish us... all our wishes come true!"
"Let's drink," Du Zhanrong picked up the red wine, "He can't drink!"
Ling Puyan was injured.
"Isn't it a holiday now? The army is so strict that we can't even drink on vacation?" Chen Yao asked somewhat unhappily.
"It's the same if you drink it!" Ling Puyan smiled and raised the warm lemonade. "Come, I wish our little princess Yaoyao a happy new year and academic progress!"
Only Du Zhanrong knew that Ling Puyan was not on vacation. He came back to recuperate due to an injury, and his condition was so serious that he was at risk of retirement.
Lin Yu took a sip of wine, covered his mouth and laughed, "Don't bring up such irrelevant things. She's almost gone bald from worrying about her academic credits!"
"Then I wish Yaoyao...never loses her hair!" Ling Puyan drank half a glass of lemonade first.
"Haha..." Lin Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Chen Yao muttered: "Brother Puyan!"
When the song ended, the pianist's slender, white fingers rested on the black and white keys for just a few seconds before turning the page and continuing to play the next song...
Taking advantage of the 15-minute break, Song Li quickly drank some water and went to the bathroom.
After tidying himself up in front of the mirror, Song Li walked out of the bathroom, only to see Lin Yu leaning against the wall in the corridor smoking.
When Lin Yu saw her come out, he calmly put out his cigarette in the sandbox.
Song Li guessed that she was waiting for her to come out. What a idle young lady, she never tired of blocking her every time!
Lin Yu took a few steps forward, looking down at Song Li, "Have you fallen so low that you have to work outside these days?"
"Yes! Please make way, Miss Lin!"
Lin Yu stepped forward to block her, with a proud look on his face. He had seen her when Song Li entered the scene!
Lin Yu hated Song Li. When she was in middle school, Song Li and Lu Linlin always teamed up to bully her. That witch Lu Linlin even stole the boy she liked!
Song Li didn't give in either, and pushed her away with his elbow, "A good dog doesn't block the road."
Lin Yu held her back, "Song Li, why are you so pretentious? Lu Linlin is dead, and look at what you've become! Without that bitch Lu Linlin, you don't even have the courage to confront me! Why, since you two were as close as sisters, and she's been dead for almost ten years, it doesn't mean you're committing suicide for love!"
The anger in Song Li's body flashed like an electric current. Lu Linlin was the pain in her heart!
"Lin Yu, shut up!"
Lin Yu wanted to provoke her. "Can't you tell me about that bitch Lu Linlin's death? You've worked so hard, Song Li. If your sister were still alive, how could she bear to let you come out to earn extra money during the New Year? How much is the appearance fee? Alas, your sister is gone, and we were old classmates, so I'll give it to you on Lu Linlin's behalf!"
The whole world knows that Lu Linlin is good to Song Li, even their enemies know it!
Song Li glared at Lin Yu angrily. Her repeated provocations had pushed her to the point where she could no longer tolerate it!
"Go back, you have to tell Lu Linlin a message..."
"Pa!" Song Li slapped her, pushed her away, and pushed her against the wall. "Lin Yu, if you miss Linlin so much, I don't mind taking you to see her!"
"Let go!" Du Zhanrong ran over and pulled Song Li away. The force was a bit strong, and her foot in high heels seemed to be sprained.
When Lin Yu saw Du Zhanrong appear, he covered his beaten face and looked pitiful.
Chen Yao also came over and saw Song Li dressed like this. It turned out that she was the one who played the piano just now.
"Are you okay?" Du Zhanrong bent down and looked at Lin Yu with concern, his tone gentle.
Lin Yu sobbed in grievance, shaking his head as if he was stunned.
Song Li leaned against the wall to steady himself, his eyes still fixed on Lin Yu, "What's the point of crying? It's not pitiful enough!"
Chen Yao was a little confused. Could it be that her brother had changed his girlfriend and Song Li was so anxious that he hit someone?
Du Zhanrong blocked Lin Yu behind him and asked forcefully, "Why did you hit someone?"
"Why do you need a reason to hit someone? But... that person knows why he was beaten!" Song Li said in a tone that was no less than his. "Remember what I just said, if you dare to mention Linlin again, I will send you to see her!"
Du Zhanrong approached her and pushed her against the wall. He was furious, not to vent his anger on Lin Yu, but because he was unhappy with Song Li's attitude in front of him!
"Song Li, don't be so arrogant! Do you think I dare not do anything to you?"
Song Li felt a sharp pain on his back and the back of his head from the violent push. He frowned and tried to touch his head with his backhand, but Du Zhanrong held his hands down again. "If you're mean to Lin Yu again, don't blame me for settling all the old and new grudges!"
"Brother..." Chen Yao pulled him. Although she didn't know what happened between them, Du Zhanrong looked too fierce!
Song Li took advantage of the time when Chen Yao had created some distance between him and dodged to the side. She didn't want to waste time entangled with them anymore!
Du Zhanrong wanted to step forward, but Chen Yao and Lin Yu held him back at the same time. "Forget it, Zhanrong. This is between me and her."
Song Li's left ankle felt hot and painful, so he could only hold on to the wall and limp back to the hall...
Du Zhanrong looked at her back as she left with difficulty, and then he realized that the person playing the piano tonight was her... Why was it her?
Having experienced being deceived and betrayed by Song Li, he wouldn't think that she appeared at the Silver Pagoda Gate to work and earn money! She must have planned to catch her prey here, using this role to "encounter" her, just like when he first met her!
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