Chapter 93: Ensnaring 24
Lu Cheng turned around.
He didn't notice at all that when he bumped into Gu Rong just now, Gu Rong had walked to the edge of the long table without him noticing.
Gu Rong was holding a glass of juice, the same color as the one that had been spilled before, and handed it to him.
"You asked for juice."
Lu Cheng paused and took a step back cautiously.
"What's wrong."
Gu Rong shook the juice in his hand: "You don't think I will accidentally knock over this glass of juice, do you?"
"Don't worry, I'm not that bad."
Lu Cheng spoke subconsciously: "Gu Rong! Who are you calling tasteless——"
The two of them were talking in quite a loud voice, and Lu Cheng was provoked to shout something out. Anyone who was not a fool could figure out the content of the words, not to mention that Lu Cheng's attitude before was not well concealed. But they didn't know that Lu Cheng had actually knocked over the glass of juice on purpose?
"If you don't want to drink, forget it."
Gu Rong withdrew his hand at this time, then took a few steps closer to Lu Cheng and continued in a calm tone, "This doesn't count as just taking the money without doing the work, right?"
"you--"
Lu Cheng was choked, and Jing Shuang's expression changed not far away.
It seemed like their open and covert embarrassment was nothing to Gu Rong. He never saw Gu Rong's expression change at all, and he couldn't even stir up his emotions.
Instead, he was stabbed by Gu Rong's attitude, which was neither hard nor soft, and any counterattack seemed unreasonable.
It turns out he's not a pushover either.
Lu Cheng looked at Gu Rong with an ugly expression, feeling more and more like he was performing a one-man show. Then he thought that Ling Xiao not only knew that Gu Rong worked in Yunshui River a long time ago, but also protected Gu Rong so much, and saw through all his thoughts and little moves. He felt some inexplicable regret, and his expression became even uglier when he left.
Gu Rong continues to work here.
The strange thing is that Ling Xiao didn't come to disturb him, but wherever Gu Rong was, he could see Ling Xiao.
It seems like he is just following me from a distance, just like a companion.
Finally, the banquet was over and Gu Rong went to the room prepared for them to change clothes. When she was almost done, Jing Xing came over.
The other people in the lounge saw what was happening, called out to the boss, quickly packed up and left, leaving the room to Gu Rong and Jing Xing.
Jing Xing sat on the armrest of the sofa, propped up one leg, and looked at Gu Rong: "What's going on between you and that kid from the Ling family?"
Gu Rong turned his head: "Can I not answer, boss?"
Jing Xing crossed his arms and chuckled, "You don't have to answer, but I'll remind you that sometimes the gap between two people is too big—"
"I know, I have to face reality."
Jing Xing raised his eyebrows: "No."
Gu Rong: “?”
"I want to tell you that sometimes the gap between two people is too big. Don't look at other things, don't think too much, just look at whether that person is worth it and whether you want him or her."
Gu Rong paused while packing up his things: "This is an answer I hadn't thought of."
Jing Xing shrugged. "The gap is too big. It's not something you can close just by wanting to. If that's the case, why even think about it? When two people are together, isn't the most important thing to like each other? If the feelings for each other can truly withstand everything, and if you can work hard and improve for each other, then no matter how big the gap is, it can be filled by love."
"Of course, what I said is all too idealistic. For most people, their feelings cannot stand the test of reality because many people are not worth it."
"Is this... a matter of experience?"
"I don't like hearing that."
Jing Xing stood up, walked over and pinched Gu Rong's face: "Although your personality is sometimes really boring, I have to say that I think you are actually quite lucky. First, you met a good boss like me, and second, the Ling family has always had a good family tradition, and the children raised by them should not be too bad."
"Even if nothing comes of it, it doesn't seem like it'll get to any serious point."
Gu Rong covered his face and said vaguely, "How far can we go?"
"That's what I mean. Looking at what happened just now, it's almost like their eyes are growing on you. I want to get closer but I don't dare to get too close."
Jing Xing tutted, his eyes drifting a little. "I've always felt that the common problem with alphas is that they're too self-centered, unable to let go of their dignity, as if it could cost them their lives. They always have their own set of theories and logic, as if the slightest action is a huge sacrifice, and they expect you to understand and support them. But it turns out not all alphas are like this."
Gu Rong didn't say anything about this. He felt that these words were not meant for him, but were just something he thought of and felt.
"So it was you who rejected him?"
Jing Xing came to his senses and looked at Gu Rong.
Gu Rong still didn't say anything.
He didn't know how to respond to such words.
"That's good too. It's good to be awake all the time."
Gu Rong tried to hold back, but couldn't help saying, "Boss, don't you think what you said to me is a bit confusing? I don't understand what you mean."
Jing Xing uttered an "oh" as if he had discovered something: "You're anxious."
""
Gu Rong retracted his gaze: "Forget it, Boss, you just came to me to reminisce about the past."
""
Jing Xing didn't like to hear this again.
"Okay, actually, at first I wanted to remind you that there's a big gap between you and that kid from the Ling family in terms of family background. But when I heard you say you know how to face reality, I didn't want to say that anymore. It feels so bad to bow to reality before you even try. But on second thought, I think it's not bad to stay sober and avoid the pain of love."
"It's just too cruel to someone who has been giving so much."
Gu Rong looked over and said, "Are you the one who has been paying all the time?"
Jing Xing shrugged and said nothing.
After seeming to hesitate for a moment, Gu Rong asked again, "Boss, do you regret it now?"
Jing Xing met Gu Rong's gaze, and after a few seconds, he answered, "If I had been sober all along and not tried, I wouldn't have felt any pain. It's just that I feel sad when I think about it now. But I tried, and the result was not good. I felt pain, but now when I think about it, I only feel relieved."
"I don't know which one I'll regret more, but in the end I think everyone will move on."
Ling Xiao rejected the suggestion of going with his parents, saying that someone was waiting for him. Finally, when Ling's father and mother left, their eyes were full of meaning.
Ling Xiao didn't explain anything about this.
Although he didn't want to expose Gu Rong in front of his parents before there was any result, he couldn't care less at this time. He always felt that if he just left like this, then he and Gu Rong would really only be friends. Moreover, after what happened at the banquet, he didn't feel comfortable leaving Gu Rong like this.
The guests at the banquet leave first, followed by the invited service staff, who have to stay to clean up before they can leave.
Ling Xiao didn't wait inside, but came out and waited outside.
And it was the location of the small door. After he got off the car from the main door, he ran to the exit of the small door.
After waiting for a long time, I saw Gu Rong walking out.
He was carrying a bag, with his head lowered, and looked as if he was worried about something.
Sure enough, I'm still unhappy.
Ling Xiao thought to himself and rushed forward.
But after he appeared, Gu Rong seemed to be startled. Gu Rong opened his eyes wide and looked at him.
Ling Xiao coughed lightly and whispered, "I just wanted to see you, are you okay?"
Gu Rong's expression seemed a little strange. He was still looking at Ling Xiao and whispered, "What can happen to me?"
"I'm glad you're okay."
Ling Xiao tried to speak as naturally as possible: "Shall I take you home?"
Gu Rong took a few steps forward and paused: "How long have you been waiting here?"
Ling Xiao uttered an "ah" and paused: "I, this——"
"You even went around to the small gate to wait for me?"
After Gu Rong finished speaking, he nodded to himself: "Yes, people like us can only leave through the small door."
Ling Xiao frowned: "What do you mean by 'you kind'? Don't say such things."
Gu Rong: "Just discussing the matter at hand."
Ling Xiao endured it, stood in front of Gu Rong, and met Gu Rong's eyes: "Gu Rong, can you tell me, what are you thinking about now?"
"You don't even want to be friends with me anymore?"
Gu Rong thought for a moment and said, "Before leaving, the boss talked to me for a while."
Ling Xiao frowned: "Jing Xing? What did he say to you?"
"Reminiscing the past."
"What?"
"Perhaps because of this premise, the boss's main point is that I should think carefully about whether I will choose to be disappointed or relieved in the future. Of course, there is a third solution, but that unique solution is too difficult to find. I find it hard to believe I can calculate it, and I don't know if you can persist in solving this problem."
"Gu Rong..."
"Ling Xiao, do you really think we can be friends?"
Gu Rong thought about the messages Ling Xiao had sent him during this period, asking him good morning, what he had for lunch, and saying good night. These three time periods had to be divided into several days, for fear that the distance was not kept enough. Sometimes Gu Rong wanted to play deaf and dumb, pretending that he really didn't notice anything, and then continue to maintain his friendship with Ling Xiao.
But how could friends be like this?
It's just that a quick knife can't cut the Gordian knot, and it turns into chronic suicide.
Since everyone will look forward in the end, he might as well let it go.
Thinking of this, Gu Rong looked at Ling Xiao who wanted to say something and said, "Should we... give it a try?"
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