Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Someone held an umbrella for her.
Yan Jiu thought Chen Yuchu would ask her, but he said nothing, nervously completing one task after another. In between, he even ordered afternoon tea for her.
She silently drank the Ceylon black tea that he had forbidden her to drink at noon, took another bite of the cake, and looked at Chen Yuchu with a somewhat vague look.
He wore headphones and spent most of his time listening, occasionally asking crucial questions.
Listening to Chen Yuchu's thin lips emitting a magnetic and pleasant British accent, Yan Jiu's beautiful eyebrows and eyes were a little confused. Although there were many technical terms, if she heard correctly, he was talking about polycrystalline silicon.
She lowered her eyes slightly, hiding the shock in her pupils. From the Chen family and Yan Hongsheng's fragmented words, Yan Jiu also knew that Qingyu Group's focus in recent months had been on the West City real estate project, but Chen Yuchu didn't seem to care much about it.
Originally, Yan Jiu thought that he let Chen Baichuan participate just to satisfy Chen Hongfu, but now she has figured out a different meaning.
Chen Yuchu didn't seem to want to get too involved in this core project, nor did he have much desire to curry favor with his grandfather, Chen Hongfu. Unlike Chen Baichuan, he didn't rely too much on Chen Hongfu.
His brilliance was too great.
Yan Jiu's eyes flickered, and she didn't even notice that Chen Yuchu's meeting had ended. It wasn't until the light in front of her eyes was obscured by a large shadow that she suddenly came to her senses and raised her eyes.
"it's over?"
"Well, let's go downstairs for another meeting and end it today." Chen Yuchu sat down next to Yan Jiu, his gentle and pleasant voice lingering in her ears.
The crisp woody aroma invaded her. Yan Jiu pursed her lips slightly, staring at the slowly approaching figure. Her heartbeat slowed down a little, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and as she lowered her eyes, the man stretched out his long fingers and wiped the corner of her lips.
The white sweet stains of the cake fell on his fingertips, creating a charming feeling. Yan Jiu felt a little dazzled and hurriedly urged: "Then go get busy."
Chen Yuchu glanced at Yan Jiu's shy face and chuckled. Even though their relationship was very close, she was still so shy.
His heart was wrapped in the gentle sea. He lowered his eyes to look at the dial, placed a kiss on her lips, and said in a deep voice, "Sweet."
Then he stood up and said, "Let's go."
Today's schedule has been compressed to the point where it cannot be compressed any further. He was originally scheduled to have a dinner in the evening, but he turned it down.
Yan Jiu nodded and responded softly. The light fell on her hair, filling it with golden light, and her clear skin was tinged with red. Her pupils slowly followed Chen Yuchu's slender and upright back. Only when the door was completely closed did she turn her eyes away, and tears instantly fell.
Tears welled up on her eyelashes, sparkling like pearls. Yan Jiu leaned over and buried her entire face. In the silent and empty office, the only sound was her intermittent sobbing.
The strong appearance she pretended to show in front of Chen Yuchu was instantly shattered. She had clearly eaten something sweet, but the bitterness in her heart was about to drown out the sweetness she had just swallowed.
Growing up, all she wanted was an ordinary and warm family.
But this seems too difficult.
She had tried very hard to be obedient and to satisfy their expectations of a good daughter, but it was never enough, and she was always scolded and punished for various small mistakes.
Why?
She just wanted to be like other children. She didn't need a big house, any means of transportation, or beautiful clothes or toys.
Tears meandered down, dripping onto the black carpet, sinking lower and lower.
Later, she chose not to expect anymore.
She tried her best to love herself, but the shadow of the past followed her like a shadow and would always grab her heart at the critical moment.
Today, the pain is worse than before.
She couldn't help but let Chen Yuchu see this side of her. He saw her cowardice, and he watched her cry and apologize like a mentally unstable patient.
Tears kept overflowing from Yan Jiu's eyes.
It turns out that unfortunate people really need to spend their entire lives healing their childhood.
Obviously she is an adult and no one can restrain her anymore. She runs her own shop, has good friends and a good husband.
But when fear came, her mind was still blank and she couldn't control her reaction.
Clench and unclench your fists.
Yan Jiu's mind flashed through Chen Yuchu's confidence at work, as if he was naturally calm and dignified, and he was methodical when explaining problems and conclusions.
He seemed to be standing high up, closest to the light, with the sunlight falling on him.
When she looked up at him, she felt the light was a little dazzling, and he bent down to block it for her.
Yan Jiu slowly raised her eyes, with moist mist on her face, as she scanned the spacious office. She stood up with the help of the backrest and walked to the window alone.
She looked out into the distance, at the vast horizon.
The pedestrians below were walking hurriedly in pairs.
Her thoughts flashed, and she remembered the street where Yan Hongsheng had taken her.
That day, they were going to attend a dinner party, and the atmosphere in the car was very solemn. Yan Hongsheng said that Yu Xue didn't know how to dress herself up at all, and that they didn't know how to socialize and build good relationships with those rich ladies on his behalf.
Yan Jiu had long been numb to all the talk. Sometimes she thought Yan Hongsheng must be very tired too. There was no one like him in the family of four. If he were a cruel king, they would probably be disobedient civilians. He alone was holding up the crumbling ship.
While speaking, Yan Hongsheng suddenly stopped.
During the intermittent red light, he looked up at the tall building of Qingyu Group and said with admiration, "I wish I could sit in this office building. Standing up there and looking down, wouldn't it be like looking at an ant?"
Yan Jiu didn't say anything. When she glanced out the window, she caught a glimpse of Yu Xue's disapproving look. When she blinked to take a closer look, she found that Yu Xue had returned to her original timid look.
For a moment, she thought she had misunderstood. But this scene had already struck her heart, and it reappeared clearly at this moment.
Today, she stood on the top of this tall building.
Her misty eyes drifted far away, as if Yan Hongsheng was still standing in front of the red light at that moment. She saw both him and the little girl.
The vibration of the cell phone broke Yan Jiu's thoughts. Her eyes became clear again, she wiped away her tears and answered the phone.
Xiang Tianjiao's joyful voice reached her ears clearly through the screen, "Xiaojiu, are you in the store?"
Yan Jiu listened to her infectious voice, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he cleared his throat and said, "I'm not here, what's wrong?"
"Are you free then? I'd like to have afternoon tea with you!" Xiang Tianjiao couldn't hide the truth and spoke directly, "Have I told you about the mess in my family? My grandfather's will was unclear, and my father and my uncle have been fighting among themselves, causing Xiang Yayun and I to fight every day."
"I know." Yan Jiu answered softly. On Meng Zhuxing's birthday, Xiang Yayun cut Xiang Tianjiao's skirt. Before that, they had constant small conflicts. She often heard Xiang Tianjiao talk about it and was not unfamiliar with it.
Xiang Tianjiao: "Jiada is interested in cooperating with us, and they chose my dad to contact us. Xiaojiu, you may not know Jiada, but it is the leader of our upstream enterprises and a branch of Qingyu Group."
After hearing this, Yan Jiu understood.
It was Chen Yuchu who did it. He helped Xiang Tianjiao's father.
Yan Jiu seemed to hear his heart beating violently in his chest, clanging and echoing.
It lasts for a long time.
"Xiaojiu, are you listening?"
Not hearing any response, Xiang Tianjiao made a puzzled sound.
"I'm here." Yan Jiu swallowed and heard his voice was a little hoarse. "I can't have afternoon tea with you today. I'll find you next time."
She didn't want to leave here. She wanted to see Chen Yuchu the moment he came back.
Her heart felt as if a heavy rain had fallen, making it wet.
But someone held an umbrella for her.
"Is that so?" Xiang Tianjiao's voice was a little hesitant, and she asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"
"We can go out for a meal and go shopping together. It's been a while since we bought pretty dresses together. I know a jewelry store that sells intangible cultural heritage jewelry. The items there are very exquisite. You will definitely like it."
Yan Jiu felt more certain.
It was Chen Yuchu who asked Xiang Tianjiao to accompany her.
Is he worried about her?
He treated her as a fragile child who needed comfort and companionship.
"Jiaojiao, can we make an appointment next time? Don't worry, I just have some things to take care of here." Yan Jiu kept his voice calm so as not to worry the other person.
"Okay." Xiang Tianjiao paused, his tone sincere, "Anyway, my dad and I owe you a huge favor."
Yan Jiu was amused by Xiang Tianjiao's tone. He chuckled and his expression brightened up a lot. "Then you can treat me to a huge meal."
"Okay, okay, okay. What do you want to eat? I'll move the store to your doorstep."
Yan Jiu never thought of asking Xiang Tianjiao to repay this favor. She knew her own personality and that she didn't have many friends. Xiang Tianjiao had always taken good care of her.
They are friends, and friends shouldn't be so meticulous.
Just like she and Chen Yuchu are husband and wife, couples shouldn't be too fussy about small details.
After hanging up the phone, Yan Jiu pondered for a long time, recalling her family's past, which was filled with both darkness and warmth.
Dark, quiet, hungry.
Perhaps it was time for the source of her fear to end.
She remembered the day she first came to Chen's house.
Yan Hongsheng gave her a lot of advice on the way. He said that the Chen family was an unattainable existence in Juancheng. With the help of the Chen family, his career would surely take off, and she must be chosen.
For Yan Jiu, there is no difference between the Chen family and the Yan family.
The word "selected" is so humble. It lowers oneself to the dust, waiting for someone to see and pick a flower that is destined to wither.
But she did not wither.
Not all couples are like her parents.
Far from withering away, she actually took good care of herself. She had her own studio, where she crafted a variety of porcelain, and she made many of the decorations in her home herself. Her paintings were not bad, and she learned to dance the waltz. She also had a puppy, which she raised to be healthy and strong.
There is also Chen Yuchu in her life.
Yan Jiu read these three words aloud, looking out the window, a smile unconsciously appearing at the corners of his lips.
There was a slight sound of a door opening behind her, and Yan Jiu suddenly turned around. A large patch of sunlight stretched out from behind her, flying across the vast sky. In the sunlight and breeze, her eyes were flashing with fragments of light.
Her eyes were like those of a crystal-clear little animal, staring uncertainly at the door, at the tall and straight figure like a bamboo, and quietly watching him walk towards her with steady strides.
Every step seemed to be stepping on her heart.
Along with the steady beat, her heart suddenly became confused.
He murmured, "Chen Yuchu."
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