Chapter 58: Cold and desolate, miserable and sad
Half a year ago, this place was a wasteland. Six months later, high-rise buildings have been built, flowers and trees have been cultivated, and the environment has become beautiful. The mountain where Lin Xi used to go up to pick wild fruits has also been redeveloped. Now it has become a place for people to have fun, climb mountains, and exercise after a good meal.
Today, at the moment of ribbon-cutting ceremony for the high-rise building, the Tianshui Village property was officially put on sale.
As an investor, Lin Xi used the scissors to cut the flowers, and it was Gu Qingheng who personally handed the scissors to Lin Xi.
Afterwards, the banquet begins!
During the meal, Lin Xi and Gu Qingheng sat at a table together. No one would be curious or noticeable if Mr. Gu and investor Mr. Lin sat together, but when a good-looking young single man and woman sat together, everyone would always be a little curious.
"Look, they all sit at a table with ten people, and there are only two of us. Isn't that weird? Doesn't it make you think too much?"
"So what? What can we do?" Gu Qingheng said.
"Okay, okay, okay."
"The prawns you like." Gu Qingheng picked up some prawns for Lin Xi.
Lin Xi sometimes feels that Gu Qingheng must be very caring and caring about others.
What it should mean is that Lin Xi doesn’t know Gu Qingheng that well. If she knows him ten points, then she knows him six points well.
In front of outsiders, Gu Qingheng is an Internet upstart, an unattainable nobleman, and the decisive and intelligent CEO of Gu Group.
These labels are indeed him. If you take off these gorgeous labels, he is also a human being. Humans have seven emotions and six desires, love, hate, anger, and ignorance. If he has a good background, it is because he has a good fate. If he is successful in his career, it is because he has a good brain.
Then, he also has shortcomings, which is that he cannot get the love he wants and cannot settle down in marriage.
"You've got my taste figured out now."
Love has its own destiny. Not only Gu Qingheng was unable to get the love she wanted, but also Lin Xi, Chen Yan, Su Wan, Qin Ran, and so many others failed to get what they wanted in the end.
No matter how much money or wealth you have, you can never have everything you want.
"Well, what about you?"
"Me?" Lin Xi paused while eating and thought for a moment, "I don't understand you."
"Because you never really wanted to understand me. If you wanted to, you would definitely understand yourself better than I do."
"Oh, really? Doesn't this have to do with how people judge others? I don't think I'm a particularly good judge of people." This was the excuse Lin Xi made for himself.
Gu Qingheng replied, "A lot of excuses."
"Then I will definitely get to know Mr. Gu better someday."
"It is better to hit the sun than to break it."
"Let's get to know Mr. Gu now?" Lin Xi chatted absentmindedly, his mind focused on eating.
There were twenty dishes on the table, and Lin Xi wanted to try every one of them.
"How do you understand? Tell me, how do you want to understand now?"
Lin Xi paused for a moment as he felt something was wrong with this sentence.
Then he turned and put some food into Gu Qingheng's bowl, "Mr. Gu, really, can't you just eat properly?"
"Okay." Gu Qingheng and Lin Xi looked at each other. Lin Xi blushed, which was caught in the man's eyes. She was happy in her heart.
After dinner, it was already late.
The wind was blowing coldly outside, and Lin Xi drove to their residence with Gu Qingheng.
Let's stay here for one night. It's dark and the road is slippery. Lin Xi's driving skills are not good to begin with, and she always has some psychological trauma every time she drives on a mountain road. Ever since her car overturned and fell into the sea, she is still scared to this day.
However, when she thought about it in her spare time, it was the squirrel that saved her life. Even if it didn't fall into the sea, it would have been smashed to pieces by the truck driven by Su Wan. There was also a second result, which was that the truck driven by Su Wan knocked her into the sea. If it was hit by a car, she would have been injured, and at that time her life and death would have been really unpredictable.
The next day at noon, Lin Xi drove back to Jingbei City.
I went to the pet store again, wanting to buy a little squirrel.
Lin Xi thought about it and saw that the squirrel had black hair, so she chose a similar one.
Xiaofu was excited to bring the little squirrel home.
Since she was a child, Xiaofu has only eaten cat food and has never eaten rat.
Lin Xi warned Xiao Fu, "Don't bully Xiao Songguo."
"Meow~Meow~" Xiaofu blinked twice.
So, from that day on, every time Lin Xi came home from get off work, she would see Xiao Fu sleeping in front of the pine cone cage.
Over time, the two little animals became good friends. Little Pine Cone liked to climb trees and would rest on the trees in the back garden. Little Fu also knew how to climb trees.
Every time Lin Xi called Xiaofu, Xiaofu came and Xiaosongguo also came.
On Sunday, Lin Xi took a day off, took a picture of the scene in the back garden, and sent it to Gu Qingheng's email.
I turned off my phone, went back to bed and had some sleep.
On a warm and serene afternoon, Lin Xi thought of nothing, and her dreams were filled with annoyance.
The woman's eyelids trembled and a line of tears fell.
In the blink of an eye, the first snow of this year arrived, with heavy snow falling and the cold winter coming.
It's winter again, and Lin Xi is still alone. She was alone when she got married, and she's still alone after her divorce.
The position of president is not easy to hold, and Lin Xi always feels under a lot of pressure.
Fortunately, there is Gu Qingheng.
Lin Xi felt that Gu Qingheng was pursuing her.
But she always pretended not to understand, and Gu Qingheng just smiled and didn't force her.
Over time, Lin Xi got used to Gu Qingheng's company.
How did Lin Xi find out?
Gu Qingheng went on a business trip, and Lin Xi wanted to invite her to dinner.
This time I was turned down.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Xi, who was sitting in the president's office, was unhappy.
Okay then, let’s find our good friend Xuedan.
At least Gu Qingheng’s positioning is that they are friends first, but not lovers yet.
Xuedan was pregnant, a little fatter than she had been since last time. Lin Xi sometimes secretly rejoiced, thinking that perhaps not getting pregnant was her luck.
But when I touched Xuedan's belly, I felt like I was just sour grapes because I couldn't eat them.
She fell into the sea during her first pregnancy. No one knew how long she was in the sea. The doctor also said that her chances of keeping the baby were only 60%.
After three losses, Lin Xi began to feel traumatized by pregnancy.
Forget it, she has Xiaofu and Xiaosongguo. Her pets are also furry children, and she is also a "mother".
Xuedan is no longer vomiting due to pregnancy, and she eats and drinks freely. Lin Xi asked curiously, "Is it a boy or a girl?"
"I can't tell you that. You'll know once you give birth to the baby."
"Okay." Lin Xi smiled.
"No matter it's a boy or a girl, we will marry each other. If it's a boy, he will be your son-in-law, and if it's a girl, she will be your wife. How about it?" Xuedan felt that as a mother, she had found a wealthy family for her child.
The Lin family has only one daughter, and they are a truly wealthy family.
Lin Xi didn't dare to agree, "I don't even have a man, how can I have a child?"
Xuedan played it safe and told me, "You're destined to be together. You'll definitely get married next year."
Lin Xi sneered disdainfully, "I'm just borrowing your good wishes."
*****
Lin Xi was not so enthusiastic about this year's annual meeting.
After speaking a few high-sounding words on stage and eating a few bites of food, Lin Xi left the stage early.
She was still wearing her uniform, with a khaki windbreaker over it.
The high heels are still swaying gracefully.
When I got home, I was stunned.
In the living room of the Lin Mansion, Gu Qingheng was talking to her mother Xiuyun.
Xiuyun was still very happy to greet Gu Qingheng, and Lin Xi said, "Boss Gu, why are you here?"
"I came to see you and bring you a gift."
Lin Xi took a fancy to the gift box on the coffee table and said, "Oh."
Then Gu Qingheng looked at Lin Xi fiercely.
He really missed her and wanted to hug her. Never mind, one day, this woman would be his wife, and everything he did would make sense.
He waited for her to accept him.
"Now that I've seen Miss Lin, I'll leave. Let's have dinner together another day, okay?"
"Okay." Lin Xi agreed.
"Your Xiaofu is very cute, just like its owner." Gu Qingheng said this as she walked beside him.
I don’t know if my mother heard it, but Lin Xi felt a little embarrassed to be praised in public.
When only the mother and daughter were left in the living room, Xiuyun came forward with a gossipy look on her face: "Who is this? Who is this? Why does she look like my daughter?"
Lin Xi: It’s not like, but it is.
Still saying one thing and meaning another, "We're just partners. What do you mean by like or dislike? Cat, you're overthinking it."
"He looks to be in his thirties. Mom hopes you can find happiness again."
Lin Xi hugged her mother's arm and said, "No need. I just want to stay with you forever."
"Hey, please don't say that. It hurts me. If you stayed with me forever, I would be in so much pain."
"Eh, is it that scary?"
When Xiuyun heard this, she was furious and went upstairs angrily, not wanting to hear it.
Lin's mother is almost sixty, and Lin Xi is only in her twenties. Perhaps in a few years, Lin's mother will also be gone, and Lin Xi will be the only one left in this world. Lin's mother is worried, worried that her daughter will no longer have anyone to rely on. She hopes that her daughter can find a man who is worthy of her trust.
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It snowed heavily on the day of the Little New Year. After Lin Xi and Gu Qingheng had dinner together, because the snow was too thick, the two of them walked to the restaurant and walked back together.
Walking in northern Beijing late at night, every breath I exhale is cold.
Lin Xi wore a red scarf and a windbreaker, and beneath the windbreaker was her curvy figure wrapped in a professional uniform.
Gu Qingheng wore a black coat, white shirt, black trousers and leather shoes.
The man with a watch worth six figures on his wrist is clean, refreshing and dignified.
They didn't say much, but just enjoyed the moment.
When they reached the fork in the road, Lin Xi turned around and said to Gu Qingheng, "Gu Qingheng, Happy Little New Year."
"You too, Lin Xi."
The two looked at each other and Lin Xi smiled.
"I don't know who will be with Mr. Gu next year."
"You mean, who will be with you next year? Don't worry, we are here every year."
"Well, Mr. Gu still understands me."
Lin Xi waved her hand and said, "Bye."
So everyone returned to their respective companies.
Lin and Gu's families lived not far from each other. If they had to work overtime at night, they would have dinner near the company.
…………
Lin Xi returned to the company and made herself a cup of hot coffee.
Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, savoring it bite by bite.
The higher you stand, the farther you can see. Tonight, northern Beijing is covered in snow.
Not knowing how much longer the rain would last, Lin Xi called her mother: "Ms. Xiuyun, have you eaten yet?"
The mother over there said, "I've eaten. I'm feeding your little squirrel and kitten."
"Oh. Then I'm afraid I won't be able to go home tonight." After saying that, Lin Xi took another sip of coffee.
Slightly bitter, with a rich milky flavor.
"Why? It's snowing so hard outside?"
"Yes."
"Well, then, go to bed early since you're alone in the company, and don't work so late."
"Okay, Mom."
Lin Xi agreed verbally, but after hanging up the phone, he drank his coffee in one gulp and started to get busy.
I was busy until late at night and fell asleep in the bedroom in the office.
The nights are always long in winter. When Lin Xi woke up at six o'clock, it was dark and he turned around and fell asleep again.
I opened my eyes, closed them again, and another month had passed.
As the saying goes, after the Little New Year comes the New Year, the Spring Festival is here.
Lin Xi rarely has the opportunity to take a long vacation.
On New Year's Eve, the Lin family was very quiet.
There was a table full of food, but only two women, Xiuyun and Lin Xi, were present. Xiuyun counted everyone in the Lin Mansion and found no men, even Xiaofu and Xiaosongguo were women.
Xiuyun had a headache again. Lin Xi was playing with his mobile phone on the sofa while watching the Spring Festival Gala.
Xiuyun muttered to Lin Xi: "You are almost a leftover woman, why don't you find a partner quickly?"
"Mom, I'm not a leftover woman, I'm getting married for the second time." Lin Xi said calmly.
Mobile phone is observing stock market trends.
Mom often nags her, saying she has immunity now. It doesn't matter anymore, I'll just get used to it.
"So when are you getting married?"
"How would I know? Isn't fate something that only Yue Lao can manage?"
"Oh. Never mind. Come make dumplings with me."
"good."
In the past, during the New Year, my father, my mother, Chen Yan, and I would be there. That was eight or nine years ago.
Chen Yan's parents died early, and every New Year's Eve, his father would ask Chen Yan to come home to celebrate.
She and her mother were making dumplings like this, while two men, one old and one young, were playing chess.
Back then, the house was filled with laughter and joy. Now? It's cold and quiet.
There is no festive atmosphere at all.
When eating dumplings, whoever gets the red bean paste filling is the lucky one, representing good luck.
This year, her mother and she were too lazy to make dumplings with red bean paste or beef filling, so they just ate two symbolically.
Dad can set off firecrackers, but Lin Xi doesn’t dare to, and neither does Mom.
This year I went outside and lit a few shaking flowers with my mother.
Lin Xi listened to the endless sound of firecrackers and fireworks blooming in the dark night.
I just felt that this year is a little similar to previous years.
In this way, I spent New Year's Eve without any sadness or joy.
In the early morning, Gu Qingheng called, but Lin Xi didn't hear anything clearly.
Still sleepy.
Lin Xi fell asleep until the phone was hung up.
I opened my eyes again and it was eight o'clock the next morning.
Lin Xi picked up the phone again. At around twelve o'clock, Gu Qingheng called her and then sent her a New Year's red envelope.
The man seemed to say gently: "Be good, wish me a happy new year and I'll give you a red envelope."
It was as if I really said, "Happy New Year, Gu Qingheng," while I was sleeping.
She received the red envelope and 8888 was deposited into her account.
Lin Xi felt very happy when she thought that she was so old and still received a New Year red envelope.
After all, no one has given it to you for many years.
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