Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Do you have any feelings for Yu Chu? ...
Yan Jiu's tears had long since disappeared, after all, it was a movie he had seen a long time ago.
The lights in the cinema slowly lit up, as if to protect the viewers' eyes. The lights came on very slowly. Yan Jiu gradually adapted to the light, and she looked at Chen Yuchu leisurely.
The bright and dazzling light hit Chen Yuchu's overly delicate profile. His neatly ironed shirt was tucked up above his wrist. He turned his head back to look at Yan Jiu without haste, and said casually, "What else do you want to do?"
Perhaps it was the skin contact just now, or perhaps it was the emotional release from crying during the movie, Yan Jiu lost his initial restraint. His clear eyes turned around, and a gentle tone overflowed from his lips, "I want to go shopping."
"Okay." Chen Yuchu raised his angular jaw slightly.
Only one employee remained in each store in case of need, and Secretary Huang followed them closely. Yan Jiu, with no particular purpose in mind, casually walked into a store. The items in the store, combined, were less expensive than a single piece of her jewelry, yet she picked up a pair of earrings with great interest and carefully selected them.
Chen Yuchu stood beside her, silent and patient, the only tangible presence being the faint scent of mint. Yan Jiu's lips curved slightly, watching intently. She was never swayed by price. Whether in China or abroad, she could never resist stopping to admire small, exquisite objects, and she also enjoyed hunting in antique markets.
The phone screen beside him lit up. Under the light, Chen Yuchu's thin lips uttered two words calmly. His eyes met Yan Jiu's, and he said slowly in a slightly deep voice, "Answer the call."
He walked out with a handsome and tall figure, his long legs straight and slender in his hand-made trousers. He whispered something to Secretary Huang, and then Secretary Huang walked quickly towards Yan Jiu.
The clerk next to her only recovered after Chen Yuchu left, looking at Yan Jiu with envy. At noon, the mall management had informed them that a distinguished guest was arriving and asked them to be on their toes. She had never expected such a talented and beautiful couple, a match made in heaven. The man was not only handsome, but also extremely patient with his wife, giving her all his attention. No wonder they say romantic interests often arise in wealthy families.
Secretary Huang walked up to Yan Jiu and said, "Madam, I'll accompany you."
Yan Jiu put down the earrings in her hand, carefully considered her words, and asked softly with her pale pink lips: "Is there anything going on in the company today?"
Secretary Huang replied politely, "There's a multinational meeting this afternoon, and President Chen has asked Secretary Gao to attend on his behalf."
oh.
It turned out that he really had something to do.
Then why should I accompany her to the movies and go shopping with her?
Yan Jiu's almond-shaped eyes trembled uncomfortably. In fact, she could help talk to her grandmother. She could go to the movies and go shopping by herself.
She looked at Secretary Huang with her watery eyes, but her sight passed through her to the figure standing outside the store. He was not wearing a suit jacket, only a white shirt, and his figure was tall and straight. His thin lips were slightly parted as if he was giving some instructions. Even though there was a distance between them, he still exuded a natural nobility, like the snow on the mountains.
Yan Jiu couldn't understand Chen Yuchu. She had known for a long time that she couldn't understand him because their backgrounds and experiences were completely different.
Just like she thought that the company's affairs were always the most important in Chen Yuchu's heart.
It turns out that someone like this is willing to put work aside for a "date." Is he obeying his grandmother's words out of filial piety, or is there a partly due to her?
Yan Jiu felt a mix of emotions for a moment, his fingertips twisting across his fingertips, his expression a bit bewildered, until his tall figure, carrying his own unique aura, stood in front of her again, and his voice, as soft as pearls falling on a jade plate, slowly rang out in her ears: "Try it."
Chen Yuchu's voice became slow and magnetic, and the earrings that Yan Jiu had just picked up now appeared quietly in his palm.
They were a pair of butterfly pearl earrings, the pearls sleek and small, the blue a light gradient, and the butterfly wings adorned with a few crystals. It was somewhat unbelievable to see such delicate earrings in the hands of the snow-white man before her.
Yan Jiu didn't reply for a moment. The staff member looked at the well-matched couple beside him and said inexplicably, "Sir, please put it on for your wife."
There was a moment of silence in the air. Secretary Huang looked at the ground. It was already surprising that the boss would accompany others to the movies and go shopping. As for putting earrings on others, he probably had never done such a thing since he was born.
The staff member didn't expect that he had said the wrong thing and was so nervous that he didn't know where to put his hands.
Yan Jiu finally came to her senses. Unable to bear the embarrassment of her, her radiant fingertips touched the earrings and inevitably touched the warm palm. She wanted to withdraw her fingers as if it was burning, but she trembled and held back. She swallowed hard, and then she heard the man's voice above her clearly say, "I'll do it."
"Yeah." He responded softly, as soft as a mosquito's hum.
The man with a noble demeanor gently took off her original pearl earrings. The slight sound when he placed them on the table made the ends of Yan Jiu's long eyelashes tremble. His steady breath hit her slender white neck, causing her to tremble.
The silky black hair was tucked behind the ears by cool fingers. The area touched by the fingertips was dotted with rouge red, and finally the whole area was dyed with rosy glow.
Chen Yuchu's eyes, as deep as the sea, were fixed on Yan Jiu's overly slender and weak neck. His fingertips were touching her porcelain-white and tender skin. They were so close that they seemed to be able to share each other's breath.
A smile appeared in his cold and restrained eyes. He put the butterfly earrings into his ears and leaned over to whisper in Yan Jiu's ear: "Look in the mirror."
In the floor-length mirror on the wall, their figures overlapped, and it looked like they were hugging each other, with an ambiguous atmosphere entwining and wrapping around them. Chen Yuchu suddenly lowered his head, his sharp jaw resting on the top of Yan Jiu's soft black hair, and there seemed to be a very light laugh, which was not clear.
Yan Jiu raised her trembling eyes, and the light shone on her face. The dazzling and delicate facial features in the mirror were burned red all over the sky, and the butterfly earrings swayed on her porcelain white and round ears, smart and beautiful.
"nice."
A jade-like voice came into her ear from above her head, and she couldn't tell whether it was talking about the earrings or the person.
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Yong Meiru picked up the white porcelain teacup with her well-maintained hands, took a sip of tea, and complained to Chen Yuchu, "You said that kid, he came back in the middle of a date. The kitchen didn't even prepare your dinner. I will definitely talk to him later."
Yong Meiru was exaggerating. It seemed as if the warmth of Chen Yuchu was still lingering on Yan Jiu's earlobe, burning her ears. She coughed lightly, restraining her thoughts and speaking slowly and softly, "I wanted to come back. I wanted to have dinner with grandma."
The official business he had turned down today would be difficult to handle. After buying the earrings, Yan Jiu offered to go home, and Chen Yuchu didn't refuse. When they arrived home, Secretary Gao was already waiting at the villa door, and the two of them went directly to the study.
Yong Meiru was so happy with Yan Jiu's coaxing that she didn't pursue Chen Yuchu any further. She glanced around and asked in confusion, "Where's the puppy you adopted? What's its name? Why haven't I seen it for so long?"
"Its name is Ping'an." Although Chen Yuchu was not there, Yan Jiu lowered his voice, "He doesn't like puppies, so I usually let Ping'an stay in the room."
Fortunately, the rooms in Jianan Villa are big enough, and Yan Jiu and the servants will take Ping An to play on the lawn outside.
"That brat." Yong Meiru cursed, took Yan Jiu's hand and said gently, "Take me to see Ping An."
Yan Jiu stood up and led Yong Meiru to Ping'an's room. Her light yellow dress fluttered, revealing her graceful figure, and the butterfly earrings seemed to be about to fly.
Ping'an had been waiting obediently at the door when he heard Yan Jiu's footsteps. As soon as the door opened, he rushed up and wagged his tail to show affection. After circling around Yan Jiu, he slowly walked to Yong Meiru's feet and smelled her scent.
"Don't be afraid, grandma. Ping'an is a very gentle puppy." Yan Jiu explained.
Yong Meiru waved her hand gracefully, her tone relaxed, "I know."
She slowly squatted down, stroked Ping'an's head, and praised him: "Good boy."
Seeing this, Yan Jiu smiled and said nothing more.
Yong Meiru: "Xiaojiu, take a few photos of me and Ping'an."
"Okay." The porcelain-white fingertips slid across the smooth screen. Yan Jiu found a good angle, took several pictures, squatted down and showed them to Yong Meiru.
Yong Meiru and Yan Jiu put their heads together. She swiped Yan Jiu's phone and said, "Xiaojiu's photography skills are really good. Send all these photos to me later."
"Okay." Yan Jiu responded, her eyes paused slightly, and suddenly she found Yong Meiru staring at her. She touched her cheek, "Grandma, is there anything dirty on my face?"
Yong Meiru pointed at Yan Jiu's fair earlobe in disbelief, her tone suddenly rising, "Yu Chu bought you earrings! He's quite sensible."
Soon she muttered distressedly, "Xiaojiu, next time you must let him buy the most expensive one."
Yan Jiu knew that Yong Meiru was doing this for her own good, but she shook her head and said, "Grandma, the most expensive thing may not necessarily be what I like."
"Oh my." Yong Meiru's eyes flashed with interest as if she suddenly understood something. "It's a little wine. I like the one Yuchu bought."
A wave of emotion stirred deep within Yan Jiu's heart. Chen Yuchu had once given her a set of pink diamonds, but that was to get her to attend a dinner at the Chen family's, and she hadn't liked them. This time, they had chosen them together, and Chen Yuchu had personally put them on her. Although the value was not high, she was truly delighted.
She couldn't say where this joy came from.
A layer of rouge red suddenly appeared on her beautiful face, and her clear and bright eyes looked away, revealing a pure beauty.
Yong Meiru knew Yan Jiu was shy, so she stopped teasing her and changed the subject, "Let Ping An come out from now on. No matter how big this room is, he'll definitely prefer to be with people."
"Really?" A light flashed in Yan Jiu's eyes. Before Chen Yuchu came back, Ping An always stayed outside and could go anywhere. After he came back, Ping An could only stay in the room and wait for her to come find him. Yan Jiu was actually distressed and always stayed with Ping An for a long time.
Yong Meiru touched Ping'an's head and said, "Of course. Yuchu is not that cold."
She sighed, her voice unconsciously lowering. "When Bai Chuan was a child, he brought a cat home from outside. Qu Lingling didn't want him to keep it, so Bai Chuan gave it to a classmate to raise. At first, he was very excited to go see it every day, but gradually he only went a few times a month. In the end, he almost forgot what the cat looked like."
Yan Jiu couldn't help but lower his breathing, blinking his black and white eyes slightly, without making a sound.
Yong Meiru knew Yan Jiu was a good listener, so she continued, "Bai Chuan's classmate didn't like cats to begin with. He originally wanted to curry favor with Bai Chuan by using him to get close to the Chen family, but when he saw that Bai Chuan had lost interest in the cat, he threw it away."
"Ah." Yan Jiu covered his mouth and let out a soft cry, heartache written in his crystal clear eyes.
Yong Meiru pressed the back of her hand soothingly. "It was Yuchu who found the cat and paid someone to take care of it. He rarely has compassion for animals or people, not because he's cruel, but because it's a responsibility. Yuchu isn't a bad person, he just has too much on his shoulders."
The ends of Yan Jiu's eyelashes trembled slightly, the corners of her lips were pursed straight, and her bright and shining eyes flashed with thought.
She had to admit it was her fault. She had preconceived the idea that Chen Yuchu was cold and heartless, and that he would definitely hate Ping An's existence. She had never asked Chen Yuchu what he really thought, nor had she ever fought for Ping An.
Yong Meiru breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Yan Jiu had taken her words to heart. She had been kind to Ying Hui in her earlier years, and she had arranged for her to be the housekeeper because she was worried that Yan Jiu, with her bad temper, would be bullied by the other servants, and she was also worried that she and Chen Yuchu wouldn't get along.
When she learned from Yu Yinghui that Yan Jiu had moved all his things to the guest bedroom, she immediately became anxious. She didn't sleep well all night and called Yan Jiu directly in the morning.
Yong Meiru knew Chen Yuchu's personality, which was usually dull and boring, and Yan Jiu was a good-tempered and taciturn person. Both of them did not like to express themselves. If they were really allowed to continue to get along like this, their relationship would probably be stuck in place for a long time and would not move at all.
Yong Meiru: "Xiaojiu, tell grandma the truth, do you have any feelings for Yuchu?"
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