Chapter 45: New Life
【Many years later, I recalled the knife that stabbed my throat. The pain was unforgettable, but I still didn’t know why. To say it was love was too hypocritical, to say it was freedom was too empty. After much thought, I realized that it was to get rid of fate.】
In early March, it drizzled continuously. The sky was not too gloomy, but the humidity still spread quietly, embracing this prosperous city.
Jiang Kangkang came down from the rooftop holding a quilt, cursing all the way: "I finally saw the clear sky and went to dry my quilt, but it rained again and a large area of it got soaked. I don't know if it will get moldy. I don't have the money to buy a new one!"
A figure sat in front of the rain-covered glass window, motionless as if time had paused. Lu Yan stared at the blurry rain outside, not even paying attention to Jiang Kangkang's almost noisy mumbling, as if he was absorbed in the scene.
It was not until Jiang Kangkang slapped him on the shoulder that he woke up completely: "You are lazy, you didn't dry the quilt yesterday. I should have learned from you earlier."
Lu Yan turned his head and looked at Jiang Kangkang, a hint of doubt flashed across his dark pupils——
He originally thought that he would return to the shabby rental house on a rainy day, or to the moment before his death, but he did not expect to wake up in a neat and beautiful shared apartment.
Strange memories came flooding back, reminding Lu Yan clearly of one thing: he had returned to five years ago.
At this time, Jiang Boyun and Yu Zechuan have been partners for five years. In a few months, he will take the initiative to confess his love to each other and develop a romantic relationship with each other, and naturally enter the core of the group, and put Yu Zechuan in prison at the end of the year.
There is still time for everything, everything is just right.
Lu Yan prepared for the worst, but he didn't expect the result to be far beyond his expectations. However, he felt neither ecstasy nor excitement in his heart, only a sense of relief as if a huge rock had fallen, as if he and Yu Zechuan could finally break free of the repetitive fate.
Lu Yan recognized Jiang Kangkang. During the second game, he was extremely poor and had no money for breakfast. The other party not only gave him two Daliyuan buns, but also borrowed 200 yuan from him.
All in all, a good guy.
Lu Yan came back to his senses and said, "There is another quilt in my closet. You can use it first."
Jiang Kangkang and Lu Yan are from the same hometown. Jiang Kangkang is most familiar with Lu Yan's personality. He is lazy and greedy. His only advantage is his face. Hearing this, he asked suspiciously, "Are you going to charge me rent?"
Lu Yan stood up from the window: "It's just a quilt, no need."
Jiang Kangkang was overjoyed: "Thanks, brother!"
He spread his quilt on the sofa to dry before he could finish his words. He immediately ran to Lu Yan's room to bring back new bedding, moving so quickly as to fear that he might change his mind.
Lu Yan used the excuse of taking a nap and went straight back to his room and closed the door.
A dark heart quietly emerged in the air. Every time it beat violently, the shackle-like electric current around it flashed for a moment, making people wonder if it would break free in the next second. A cold, inorganic sound echoed in the air, scraping the eardrum like sand and gravel:
【Are you satisfied? 】
It seems particularly dissatisfied.
Lu Yan was indeed satisfied. He put his hands in his pockets and leaned lazily against the door. Three consecutive deaths had given his originally gentle eyes a hint of inexplicable evil. "Satisfied, do I still need to complete the mission this time?"
The system said coldly: [Live for thirty days, and then you can start the next mission. ]
This mission was a free gift because time had gone back and Lu Yan's life was not in any danger.
Lu Yan smiled and said, "Are there any points rewards?"
The system almost scolded him for being shameless. He restarted the game four times and was still not satisfied. Now he has the audacity to ask for points?!
The system swallowed its anger and said: [Yes! ]
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, and finally said with satisfaction: "You can disappear now."
The soft ones are afraid of the hard ones, the hard ones are afraid of the aggressive ones, and the aggressive ones are afraid of the desperate ones. This is exactly what Lu Yan is in now. After he died three times, he was suddenly surprised to find that there was nothing in the world that could pose a threat to him.
Oh, but the hateful stuff still exists.
The mobile phone on the bedside table suddenly rang, and the caller ID showed Jiang Boyun. Lu Yan picked up the phone casually, his eyes slightly lowered, and he didn't know what he was thinking about. Finally, he clicked the answer button.
He fell into the sofa and said casually, "General Jiang, is there anything you want to talk to me about?"
Strictly speaking, Jiang Boyun's current position is actually a manager. Calling him "General Jiang" is just for the sake of sounding nice.
The original body and Jiang Boyun are currently in a state of being on the verge of an affair. The former covets Ronghua and wealth, while the latter hopes to plant spies in the Yinchuan Group. The two can be said to have hit it off immediately.
Jiang Boyun's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone, which made people think of the four words "gentleman": "Ayan, you will go through the entry procedures tomorrow. Remember not to be late on your first day. I have already taken care of the financial affairs. No one will make things difficult for you."
Jiang Boyun and Yu Zechuan met and started their business in college. After graduation, Jiang Boyun was directly introduced to Yinchuan Group. With the help of Yu Zechuan's career path, he was promoted to manager. In addition, he has some skills and can now be called a "young talent".
Lu Yan smiled, his expression was ambiguous: "Thank you, President Jiang. What are you going to do tomorrow night? How about I treat you to dinner?"
He learned from his memory that Jiang Boyun's cousin was planning to start his own business and open a studio. He would most likely have dinner with Yu Zechuan tomorrow night to solicit investment.
Oh, to put it bluntly, he wanted to suck blood from Yu Zechuan to support his own relatives.
Jiang Boyun was indeed embarrassed and said, "I have something to do tomorrow and I have to have dinner with Mr. Yu. I may not be able to go. Let's go another day."
"Mr. Yu?"
Hearing this, Lu Yan crossed his legs and swayed his shoes. He looked quite interested without pretending. "Can I go and see it tomorrow? Brother Boyun, you are amazing. You can actually have dinner with such a big shot."
His voice came through the microphone, full of envy. Jiang Boyun couldn't help feeling a little proud. He wanted to refuse, but he hesitated and swallowed it back: "You can come if you want."
Anyway, there will be a lot of people at the dinner table tomorrow, and Yu Zechuan has always been aloof and indifferent, so he probably won't pay attention to Lu Yan, a small character.
Jiang Boyun finally made a decision: "I'll pick you up after get off work tomorrow."
At this time, he still didn't know how much trouble this decision would bring to him. It could be said that there would be endless troubles. He just wanted to get Lu Yan, the ambiguous target, as soon as possible. He asked many concerned questions before hanging up the phone.
Lu Yan lay on the sofa, looking up at the ceiling, thinking that since time had already gone back to this point, it would be a pity if he didn't do something.
Why not disrupt Huang Jiang Boyun's love scam?
In this way, Yu Zechuan would not have to fall from the altar of deity, nor would he have to go to hell and die full of hatred like in his previous life.
Yes, Lu Yan found a new mission for himself in this life, which is also the only mission.
The housing prices in City A are very high. In order to save money, Yuan and Jiang Kangkang rented a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment nearby. Although they work in the same company, they have different working hours every day.
Jiang Kangkang is an impatient person, always afraid of being late, so he always leaves home half an hour earlier. He is a lazy eater and often sleeps as long as he can.
Lu Yan didn't have the habit of getting up early. He had died three times before, so being late was nothing. He slept until he woke up naturally, washed up, and hurried to the company in a hurry. When he arrived at the lobby on the first floor, he was already ten minutes late.
Lu Yan pressed the elevator button, and the door opened with a ding. He walked in without stopping, but he was bumped on the shoulder by someone. He stumbled back two steps, and an extremely aggressive cedar wood-scented cologne entered his nose, which was very light but carried a chill that could not be ignored.
Someone shouted nervously:
"Mr. Yu, are you okay?"
The man that Lu Yan bumped into was dressed in a suit and leather shoes. Under the bright crystal lights in the lobby, there was almost no flaw on his cold jade-like face. The tail of his eyes was slightly upturned, and his eyelashes were dark and dense. However, because he liked to look down on people, he had a bit of arrogance for no reason. His lips were very red, and there was an lingering sense of gorgeousness.
The man didn't have any extra decorations on his body, but the low-key jewel cufflinks and the secretary and others following behind him all spoke of his extraordinary status. It was no exaggeration to say that he was like the moon surrounded by stars.
Yu Zechuan, the next person in charge of Yinchuan Group.
These three words alone can make every employee in the company feel uneasy, not only because of his noble status, but also because of his erratic temper.
Lu Yan had not expected that their reunion would be like this. His eyes moved down a little slower and landed on Yu Zechuan's clean right face.
There should be a scar there.
There shouldn't be that scar.
Lu Yan had imagined countless times what Yu Zechuan would look like if he had not fallen from the altar, and now he finally saw it.
The proud son of heaven, the moon held by the stars,
High-spirited and high-spirited, priceless.
I couldn't explain why, but a circle of tiny ripples suddenly appeared in my heart, as if all the imperfections and regrets of past and present lives were fulfilled in the collision of shoulders just now.
Lu Yan chuckled, with a meaning that only he knew.
Yu Zechuan met Lu Yan's gaze and frowned slightly. He was sure that he had never seen this person before, but he always had an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Where have I seen it before?
Yu Zechuan's frown caused misunderstanding. The secretary behind him saw Lu Yan wearing a work badge around his neck and asked in a bad tone: "Which department are you from? Why are you still hanging around outside during working hours? Did you know that you just bumped into..."
"never mind."
Yu Zechuan suddenly interrupted her chattering and said indifferently: "I bumped into him."
Just one sentence made the other party shut up.
When Lu Yan came to his senses, he did not show the panic of an ordinary worker. Three consecutive deaths gave him a very contradictory temperament, with temptations that were difficult to control, but also the clarity and purity of a young man:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Yu. I was too anxious when I walked just now. I will be more careful next time."
Just a few simple words, but it saves face for everyone.
Lu Yanyu nodded slightly to Yu Zechuan, turned sideways and walked into the elevator. When they were shoulder to shoulder, Yu Zechuan realized that the other person was slightly half a head taller than him. He looked subconsciously and saw that the elevator door had already begun to close slowly.
Their eyes met briefly in the air, and Yu Zechuan clearly saw the man in the elevator smiling at him. There was a hint of sickness on his handsome face, and his eyes were curved, like a hook that hooked his soul away.
"bite!"
The elevator door closed and the face disappeared completely.
"Mr. Yu? Mr. Yu?"
The secretary's gentle call finally brought Yu Zechuan back to his senses. He frowned and said, "Nothing, let's go."
Jiang Boyun also arranged a dinner party in the evening, probably to attract investment for one of his relatives. Yu Zechuan had helped him a lot over the years, and he became the general manager at a young age, but the ambition in his eyes could not be extinguished, and it was ignited at the slightest touch.
Yu Zechuan watched Jiang Boyun's greed coldly, but because he had been lonely for too long, he couldn't let go of his false care for a while.
Money is really a good thing. It can buy everything, even affection. I just don’t know whether it is real or not.
Yu Zechuan closed his eyes calmly, thinking this, a hint of mockery spread in his heart.
When Lu Yan went upstairs and returned to the office, he was nearly twenty minutes late. But perhaps because Jiang Boyun had made arrangements in advance, the supervisor just glanced at him and said nothing.
Jiang Kangkang was hiding behind his workstation eating bread again. When he saw Lu Yan coming over, he reminded him vaguely, "Brother, you're late."
Lu Yan pulled out a chair and sat down: "I know, I accidentally got up late today and missed the bus."
He and Jiang Kangkang are both interns, and they are new faces in the office, so they are inevitably ordered around. Lu Yan plays the role of a pig eating a tiger. He smiles and says yes to anything others ask him to do, but whether he does it or not is another matter.
Jiang Kangkang was honest and naive, and he wanted to leave a good impression on his boss, so he did nothing else today but run errands for others. When he got off work in the evening, he was so tired that he collapsed in his chair and couldn't get up.
Jiang Kangkang poked Lu Yan: "Hey, let's eat out for dinner tonight. There's a restaurant downstairs that serves pretty good small dishes."
When you are out and about, it is better to save as much as possible. It is more cost-effective for two people to eat together than for one person.
Lu Yan glanced at his phone and saw Jiang Boyun urging him to go downstairs: "I may not be able to go today. A friend is looking for me."
Jiang Kangkang became interested: "Who is it? A man or a woman?"
At the end, he sighed, half with envy and half with sourness: "On your first day at work, at least four or five girls were flirting with you. What's the point of being an accountant? It would be much better to be a gigolo."
Lu Yan packed up his workstation and prepared to leave work. Hearing this, he snapped his fingers and said half-seriously, "What you said makes sense. I'll try it another day."
Jiang Boyun's car was waiting outside. When Lu Yan walked out of the company building, he saw a black BMW parked on the side of the road. He glanced at the familiar face in the driver's seat, opened the door and got in, smiling and saying hello: "President Jiang, I'm sorry, I just got off work and kept you waiting for a long time."
Jiang Boyun had not yet climbed to the top position, so he was used to pretending. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "What's the big deal? I just got here a while ago."
He started the car and glanced at the rearview mirror. "How was your work today? Did anyone bully you?"
Lu Yan did not sit in the front passenger seat, but chose the back seat which was farther away. The narrow position was almost unable to accommodate those two long legs. He leaned lazily in the seat, and inexplicably thought of Jiang Boyun's crazy murderous look in his previous life. The corners of his lips curved up, and he looked a little playful:
"How could that be? You've already taken care of everything for me. My supervisor and colleagues are all very nice to me, except that..."
Jiang Boyun was distracted by his smile and asked subconsciously, "What is it?"
Lu Yan pretended to be worried: "This morning, I was late for work by accident. As a result, I walked too fast into the elevator and accidentally bumped into Mr. Yu..."
“Squeak—!”
Jiang Boyun stepped on the brakes subconsciously. Fortunately, the road was empty, otherwise there would be a traffic accident. He asked in surprise: "Did you hit Yu Zechuan?"
Lu Yan nodded, looking uneasy: "I won't offend him, right?"
Jiang Boyun came to his senses and started the car again: "He is a moody person with mental problems. I'd better try to avoid him if I see him in the company in the future."
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Then let's eat later..."
Jiang Boyun: "Just say you are my relative, he won't care."
His words were very firm, as if Yu Zechuan would definitely give him this favor.
Lu Yan smiled and said, "That's good."
This sentence has a special meaning, but unfortunately Jiang Boyun didn't hear it. After arriving at the hotel for dinner, they went upstairs to the private room under the guidance of the waiter. Because of the traffic jam on the road, they were a little late than the scheduled time by half an hour.
Jiang Boyun stood at the door, looked down at his watch, and said, "Don't talk nonsense later, understand?"
In his eyes, Lu Yan was still a bumpkin from the country who was bound to show his weakness in such a big occasion.
Lu Yan nodded and smiled gently: "I understand."
Jiang Boyun felt relieved after hearing this and pushed the door open and walked into the private room.
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