In 2016, a private study near Kyoto Normal University...
The owner of this ancient study originally built this "paradise" in the eyes of readers, firstly to meet more book lovers and chat about book hunting experiences, and secondly, he himself wanted to have a piece of pure land in the fast-paced urban life.
But later he changed. Slowly, he began to like the worldly feelings beyond reading, and he liked the one or two words of gratitude that his book friends wrote on the blank spaces on the wall while reading.
However, starting three years ago, he not only liked this study, he would come here every day, just because he fell in love with a girl who often came to the study to read.
The study, which should be filled with scholars in every corner as usual, is empty today. The boss has also changed his usual gentle and refined image. He is irritable and restless. He puts his hands on his hips, holds up his suit and stares at the door.
The girl stood at the door of the study against the light. Her figure should be vague, but the man could see the disappointment in her eyes clearly.
The man took a few big steps over and grabbed the girl.
"Aixuan, what on earth did you mean by sending that text message?!"
"Let go."
"I won't let go!"
The calm female voice finally wavered. As she was dragged into the study by the man, she struggled and made her position clear in a cold voice:
"You have no right to touch me, groom-to-be! And you actually threatened to go to my workplace and make a scene to force me to see you? I just want to say that I was blind for the past three years!"
The man put his hands on his waist again and held up his suit. He angrily pointed his finger at the tip of Aixuan's nose. He took a deep breath to calm down, but it was in vain. He was also very disappointed. He nodded and asked loudly:
"Okay! Okay! Are you forcing me? What's the difference between you and my mother? If you really wanted to do this for my own good, wouldn't one of you decide my lifelong affairs for me, while the other one forced me to make a decision by breaking up?!"
Aixuan felt that enough was enough! She let him go and left, but that turned into forcing him? The most ridiculous thing was that he thought she was just trying to scare him?!
"Aixuan! My engagement with Wang Xiaoya was arranged by my mother from the beginning to the end! If I didn't love you, I wouldn't be standing here right now, at this very moment, when we're supposed to be getting engaged!"
The man saw the woman in front of him looking at him with a scrutinizing gaze. He thought the girl was waiting for him to give a more powerful explanation:
"If you're unhappy with what my mother has done, I hope you'll calm down for a while for my sake! After all, she's been arranging every little thing for me since I was a child.
"She didn't mean to humiliate you when she said you were adopted by your grandparents because of your unknown origins! I understand her, she's just used to being strong. I'll try to convince her. Please give me some time and stop talking about breaking up, okay?!"
The previous scene seemed to be replayed in front of Aixuan.
You are an orphan, without father or mother. Our Xing family is a noble family, and we have many relatives. How can we introduce you?
Yes, you were adopted by your grandparents and received an above-average education, but what our Xing family needs is a daughter-in-law who can support Wen Zhuo and be helpful to the company's business.
What's more, you have been together for three years, you should know that Wen Zhuo's character is a little weak, and you two are not suitable.
You're a smart girl, you should know what I mean, right? This daughter-in-law standard keeps falling, Aixuan, and it's never going to be you.
However, our Xing family still has principles in doing things.
During the three years you and Wen Zhuo were together, your grandparents had already passed away, and you had just started working at the newspaper...
Keep this money. The old house your grandparents left you is probably going to be demolished. This money should be enough for you to buy a decent "home" and have a place to stay in a prosperous area.
…
Aixuan looked at Xing Wenzhuo who was still making excuses for his mother's behavior and saying that his mother just had a strong personality. She could no longer hear what he was saying.
The only thing that echoed in her ears was what Xing's mother said with a smile when she was about to run away after being humiliated:
"The company that demolished your house was owned by Wen Zhuo's fiancée's father."
…
"Xing Wenzhuo, are you finished?"
"Aixuan?!"
The voice returned to calm again. It seemed that the girl was more free and easy than the boy. But in fact, only she herself knew that a closed wall had been built in her heart since that day.
"Because your mother is so strong, you tried to get along with your fiancée behind my back.
Because I have been with Wang Xiaoya, I found that I am still the true love.
You threatened to come to my workplace to force me to come see you, just to say that it is me you love.
But my conclusion is that breaking up is not forcing you to make a choice, but I have let it go.
Because I know that I have won your heart, but I cannot win your courage."
Something was really slipping away quietly along with that calm sound.
Xing Wenzhuo watched Aixuan's back disappearing from his space. He strode forward and hugged Aixuan. He hugged her tightly and murmured in her ear:
"I didn't mean to. I didn't know you knew. I didn't want this to happen... You made me lots of bento boxes, and you taught me how to cook. Oh, and pickled fish. We went on a spring outing together by bike, and we..."
As the man muttered to himself, the girl's eyes became dull, and there was no longer any expression of anger, sadness, etc.
But when her phone rings...
The corners of his mouth curled slightly, with a professional smile and tone:
"Okay, I'll be there right away at the Blue Sky Private Club. Don't worry, there won't be any questions in Mr. Chu's interview that would offend him."
After hanging up the phone, Aixuan murmured to herself and said to the man who was hugging her tightly:
“Look, I answered the leader’s call in a calm mood;
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