Break up

The living room is very clean. It was already late when Tang Yi took a slow shower last night, and the light in the living room was turned off when he came out. Now he closed the door behind Zhou Hao, and when he turned around, he found that the living room was occupied by someone. Cleaned up.

The floor is clean and tidy, the materials and papers piled up on the coffee table and the pile of beer cans beside the coffee table are gone, and there is a small green potted plant on the TV cabinet, and a white spathe is standing in it. .Tang Yi was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that it was a smooth sailing plant he had put in the corner. He hadn't taken care of it for many days, and he thought it had died long ago.

The winter sun poured down from the corner of the balcony, stretching all the way to Tang Yi's feet. He was in a daze for a moment when he turned around, and then quickly regained his senses. After letting Zhou Hao sit on the sofa, he entered the bedroom without saying a word.

This little unexpected discovery made Tang Yi's tense heart a little more relaxed.

In fact, he doesn't want to see Zhou Hao now.Tang Yi felt a little irritated that he was not speculative, not to mention half a sentence, not to mention that according to Zhou Hao's style, this conversation was mostly another form of persuasion. The latter stubbornly believed that he was right, and he was older Some, in addition to richer experience in life, the success in the market is also more than Tang Yi.But now that the person has come, Tang Yi doesn't want to do anything to avoid it.

Gu Yanting was still wrapped in a quilt and sitting on the bed, his hair was disheveled like a bird's nest, but his eyes were wide open.After Tang Yi closed the door and gave him a silent gesture, he ignored him. He took a set of clothes from the closet and changed them quickly.

Gu Yanting really cooperated very well, keeping his mouth shut the whole time, but watching Tang Yi's movements without blinking his eyes.When Tang Yi was about to open the door after he was dressed, he leaned forward in anticipation and asked in a very low voice, "Are you going out?"

Tang Yi glanced at him and didn't want to speak.

Gu Yanting obviously wanted to be more cautious. He stretched out his arm and pulled off Tang Yi's clothes. After he took two steps back, he said slowly, "I'll wait for you to come back here. But I'm going back in the afternoon, tomorrow morning I have an important meeting to attend..."

Tang Yi adjusted his glasses and turned to leave when he heard this, Gu Yanting rushed forward again and shouted in a low voice, "You should have dinner with me anyway..."

During the dawdling, the quilt was torn off a little, and when Tang Yi turned his face impatiently, he happened to see half of his bare chest.Before Gu Yanting could react, he saw Tang Yi suddenly smiled coldly, walked over and gave him a condescending look, "You've grown up, huh? Naked?"

When Gu Yanting got into the quilt in a jerk and quickly rolled to the diagonal line, Tang Yi closed the door and left.Gu Yanting breathed a sigh of relief silently, and couldn't help being grateful for this colleague who came to Tang Yi.

There's nothing wrong with sleeping naked, but with him, sleeping naked means that his hormonal imbalance is going to be wild. He didn't dare to touch Tang Yi last night, but it didn't stop him from smelling Tang Yi's scent through two quilts Narcissus half the night.Tang Yi guessed it from his appearance. If it wasn't for someone outside, he would probably be able to kick him off the bed on the spot.

Gu Yanting lay flat on the side where Tang Yi had slept happily, and clicked his tongue when he heard the sound of the door closing.He gave a thumbs up to this "colleague" who appeared at the right time. Of course, he didn't expect that the other party was Zhou who was cursed and spat countless times by him last night.

Zhou Hao drove until the entrance of a cafe, and the two walked in one after the other.Tang Yi sent Ning Zeyu a text message while he was ordering, telling him that he had something to go out and see you at the company this afternoon.The waiter just left when he put down his phone, Zhou Hao turned to look at him with a gentle smile on his lips, no different from two years ago.

Tang Yi suddenly remembered that when the two first met, Zhou Hao parked his car across the road and waited for him. At that time, they were not familiar with each other.Later, during the two years of getting along, Zhou Hao treated him well beyond the standard of the relationship between the two of them.In all fairness, the difference between them is too great, and it is difficult to reciprocate each other's contribution. Tang Yi's material rewards are not what Zhou Hao wants, and the latter does not lack the three gold and two silver, but Zhou Hao will always Solemnly accepted, in the final analysis, it was just to give Tang Yi peace of mind.

He said that he would not force Tang Yi, and he really did what he said. He rarely asked for anything in the past two years.From the perspective of a bystander, Zhou Hao has always suffered more.

Tang Yi always sat quietly across from each other, waiting for the waiter to bring the coffee and dessert before the silence between the two was broken.

Zhou Hao pointed to the butter cookies on the plate and said, "I just learned this before your birthday, so I made a box for you, and I still keep it at home."

Tang Yi hummed, and after a while, he said thank you again.

Zhou Hao looked at him and said helplessly, "Don't be so polite, I know you are still angry about the company's affairs, I came to you today to clarify the matter. After all, we cannot And create a divide."

He paused and said, "I get along with you entirely out of selfishness, and there is no official factor in it. It is true that we have often discussed company affairs in the past two years, but I have not said a word Tell others, including my father."

Tang Yi was taken aback for a moment, and looked up at him.

Zhou Hao looked calm, and when he looked over, he added indifferently, "And you know, with such a company size, there is absolutely no need for me to personally take action."

Tang Yi's brows jumped, and after he finished speaking, he nodded in silence for a while, "You're right. But it doesn't make any difference."

"Two days before my birthday, you were making biscuits, but I was drinking with you."

He drank the coffee in the cup, and waited for the sour and bitter taste after the deep roasting to slowly dissipate, then smiled and continued: "Before the matter of Hua Yuan was exposed, those two engineers left without saying goodbye. The company almost fell into chaos. The company's organizational structure is not clear and the staffing is not balanced and other problems have been around for a long time. I have lived a good life in the past two years and I am used to gradual progress. According to the plan, these hidden dangers can be gradually eliminated at the beginning of next year, but Unexpectedly, something went wrong at the last juncture. My first reaction at the time was regret, I regretted that I did not listen to the advice of old employees to reform earlier, and I regretted that I was arrogant."

The atmosphere in the cafe was peaceful, and Tang Yi's tone was very flat.Zhou Hao's eyes moved slightly, and he let him continue.

"So I prepared for the worst from the beginning, and then Lao Ning and I visited the most critical companies one by one. I drank so much in those few days... Usually, five people and six people come to the company to pretend to be big Tail wolf, as soon as the client says he is free, he immediately shakes his head and tail to become a grandson. Except for drinking, that is, those begging words that I thought I would never have to say. You don’t know how happy I was when Shen Fan handed over this company to me , In fact, it’s not for anything else, just to be the boss, and I don’t have to look at people’s faces anymore.”

Zhou Hao's mood was a bit complicated at that moment. He hesitated for a while and finally didn't know what to say. He could only promise, "Follow me, and you will never have to look at anyone's face again."

"..." Tang Yi and him looked at each other for a moment, then smiled, "No, I still want to see you."

Zhou Hao: "..."

Tang Yi sighed and asked him: "The premise of your distinction between public and private is that we are not in a hostile relationship. As long as there is a conflict of interest between us, do you choose me or the company."

Zhou Hao was silent for a while, and finally said, "...things are not black and white, there are always other solutions."

"Oh?" Tang Yi turned his head and looked at him, "Let's take a step back, if I go to work in your company according to what you said, whether you are in compensation or otherwise, you must give me a high position. But Zhou Hao , must your company be monolithic? There is no interest camp? If there is, how can you be sure that I must be on your side then?"

"...You can stand on the opposite side," Zhou Hao sighed, "Generally speaking, I am the one who wins in the end. Even if I am unfortunately defeated by you, it is because my skills are inferior to others, and I will not have any objections to you because of this." .”

"That's you, not me." Tang Yi shook his head, "If I lose, I will definitely be angry, and if I keep defeating repeatedly, it's hard to guarantee that I won't become angry from embarrassment and have evil thoughts. If you and I share the same bed, you won't be afraid of me In a fit of rage, in the middle of the night, you raised your knife to open your ladle?"

This sentence was a bit rude, but it made the atmosphere lighter.Zhou Hao shook his head with a smile, Tang Yi stared at him for a while, and finally said softly, "I'm sorry, I don't have the courage to be with you."

"..."

Zhou Hao's finger holding the coffee cup trembled invisibly. He lowered his eyes and took a sip, and didn't put the cup down for a long time.

Their acquaintance has a slightly romantic meaning. A mature and serious man went to pick up his son who was living outside. After an unpleasant meeting with the son's mother, he met a gentle and handsome man. The other party was wearing a beige gabardine trench coat. Crouching there with a smile on his face, he slowly wiped off a little dust on the child's face with his thumb.

They have reservations about each other, but they are also trying to approach cautiously.In the past two years, he has changed a bit. After quitting the hunting habit in South Africa, he donated the tens of thousands of dollars to a broadcasting company in the United States that aims to expose such behavior.Tang Yi also inadvertently gave him a lot of privileges, prepared gifts for his parents, family and even the housekeeper, and talked with him about many topics in a gentle voice.

However, they couldn't go on.The disparity in status is one of the reasons. The more fundamental reason is that they do not have the courage and courage to give absolutely. While they are trying to reap their feelings, they have been bargaining for what they are about to sacrifice.

Tang Yi's lunch is a bowl of instant noodles in the office.

When Xiao Yang brought the noodles over, he sent two tea eggs bought from a convenience store together. Tang Yi looked at him in surprise, but Xiao Yang smiled at him wickedly, "I read a book that said , Eating more egg yolks can help improve the aura or smell, in short, it is to increase personal charm and attract peach blossoms..."

Ning Zeyu protested with a sullen face, and asked him why I didn’t have it. It’s because the treatment is a little bit worse. I also need some peach blossoms and cherry blossoms. It’s winter and I’m still alone in the bed...

Xiao Yang opened his eyes wide and said that the last two were gone.

The two were talking and making trouble. When Tang Yi heard that there was a person in the bed, his face blushed suspiciously, and he silently gave one to Ning Zeyu.

"Hey, Old Tang is interesting enough," Ning Zeyu didn't see anything unusual, and after a few mouthfuls, he went to Tang Yi's side, "Ma Sinian and Wang Xiangming are whereabouts, I haven't checked yet. Check, it is estimated that these two people want to delay dancing for a while."

Ma Sinian and Wang Xiangming's status in the company is not low, and at the same time they are in charge of the company's core technology, so they were required to sign a non-disclosure and non-compete agreement when they first arrived at the subsidiary.According to relevant regulations, the two of them are not allowed to work in related industries for two years after resignation. During this period, Er will give them a certain amount of compensation, but these two people dare not come back to ask for such a thing.Mostly they want to avoid the limelight, and then quietly find a good position in some company.

Tang Yi nodded, his eyes gradually turned cold, "Where's Yan Ke?"

"I've also found out a little about this..." Ning Zeyu hesitated to speak, and glanced around.Tang Yi knew his concerns, and patted him on the shoulder, "Eat first, and go to my office to talk after eating."

The two of them finished eating in the lounge, and just as they left, a figure flashed out from the side tea room.

Ning Zeyu and Tang Yi returned to the office and took a look outside. After closing the door, they frowned and said, "The matter of Yan Ke is a bit difficult to handle. We are just guessing now, and we haven't got any evidence to prove that he accepted bribes. Now it is difficult to apply for judicial intervention. Moreover, this kid can still pretend to be nothing in the company after the incident, which always makes me feel a bit evil."

Tang Yi nodded, he closed his eyes slightly, and tapped the armrest with his fingers rhythmically. After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes, and asked Ning Zeyu thoughtfully, "Say, if you find it Yan Ke's evidence, what will you do?"

"Me? Of course I want to kill this thing!" Ning Zeyu sneered, "Not only him, but Hua Yuan also has to run away, even if we can't hold on, we have to drag it off three layers of skin! What do you think?"

"I thought so too," Tang Yi pondered for a moment, "but now I've changed my mind."

Tang Yi and Ning Zeyu had been discussing in the office until very late. During this period, the company's management personnel were continuously called in and out. Everyone looked solemn, and when they came out, they seemed to have accepted some sacred mission. , the arcs of the corners of the mouth are almost the same.

When Tang Yi finally got off work, he received a call from another boss in the same industry. He and Ning Zeyu both looked happy, and rushed to the clubhouse designated by the other party without even bothering to eat dinner.

For the company now, the biggest trouble is not Huayuan itself, but a series of follow-up reactions caused by this incident.Now that the end of the year is the time for collection, there are many people who want to delay the payment at this time. The Huayuan incident just provided a reasonable excuse for everyone.What's more, there are other large and small companies that are cooperating with er for the first time, and their trust is limited. Now they will make various requests just to be on the safe side.

It was too late for Tang Yi to find someone temporarily, and finally he and Ning Zeyu had an idea to find someone with them.Deciding to outsource these operations is easier said than done. If ER wants others to make a move, he has to sell part of the profits. At this time, it is inevitable to be robbed by others to make a fortune. Not only can they not make money, but they also have to pay high commissions for their own employees.

In addition, the cooperation model is also difficult to determine. Outsourcing is difficult to explain to customers, not to mention that many hard-earned customers will be lost, but if the other party is hired, the other party is also worried that ER will poach people in disguise.

In addition, large-scale business outsourcing will also break certain balances in the industry, and it is unknown whether it will lead to counterattacks from other forces.

The war-thirsty factor in Tang Yi's blood was finally aroused, and he resolutely split the road.From the very beginning, he had no intention of backing down, but chose to throw all his money on it to fight back desperately, and even if the fish died, the net would be broken.

His target was Hua Yuan at first, but later he realized that someone was manipulating him, so he patiently waited for the other party to show his fangs.

It's just that after all the calculations, I didn't expect that the other party was Zhou Dongchuan and Zhou Hao.

The question Tang Yi asked Zhou Hao today did not get a clear answer in the end-if I choose one from the company, you choose me or the company.

In fact, no matter which one Zhou Hao chooses, Tang Yi will randomly tell him, and so do I.If you choose the company, don’t blame me for being ruthless. If you choose me, then I will lose the company and put you first.

The relationship between adult men and women is difficult to be pure enough not to talk about any interests. Everyone's love capital is nothing more than money and body, which are the economic foundation.Zhou Hao is seeking the best of both worlds, while Tang Yi is seeking neither loss nor debt.

Tang Yi and Ning Zeyu kept talking to the boss late at night, and they separated when it was close to eleven o'clock.When he got into the car, he suddenly thought, Gu Yanting must have already left.

The bright lights in the city never make you feel lonely, but the light intensity of the street lights will decrease after eleven o'clock, and most of the lights in most residential areas are quietly turned off.

Some loneliness always shows up inadvertently, and then grows rampantly.Few people in this world are absolutely lonely. Girls always have three or two girlfriends, and men also have brothers and friends. When they are in a good mood, they see each other and make trouble. With new things to occupy the line of sight, you are not alone.

But Tang Yi found it difficult to do so.In addition to the label word orphan, he also carries a homosexuality on his back.In order to avoid criticism, while keeping a distance from others, he also circled a vacuum zone for himself, no one approached, and no one cared.

The taxi was driving slowly on Jianghuai Road, Tang Yi put his arm on the window of the car, and after a while, he said an address that he hadn't mentioned for a long time.

After arriving at the place, he thanked the driver and walked very slowly every step after that.Tang Yi was in a daze when he finished climbing the stairs and walked to the door that he slammed down two years ago. He thought, why am I here?

After standing for a while, I couldn't think of an answer, but I just wanted to see it.

There is a place for spare keys on the flower stand at the door. Tang Yi reached out and touched it but couldn't find it. When he was about to withdraw his hand in disappointment, his fingertips felt a little cold.

The key is still there.

When opening the door, he inserted it a few times before aiming at the keyhole. All the nervousness and inexplicable anxiety dissipated the moment the door was opened.

The entrance was still the same, and outside the shoe cabinet were two pairs of striped cotton slippers, one gray and one white, which were the pair he and Gu Yanting often wore.Tang Yi took a breath slowly, and with the light coming in from the corridor, he saw the living room which was decorated exactly the same as before.Even the position of the side table has not changed.

Tang Yi stood at the door for a long time, but finally didn't go in. After locking the door, he put the key back.

When he returned to the apartment, Fanfan was already waiting at the door. After Tang Yi opened the door, he touched its head, added water to it, and cleaned up the dog toilet.I didn't even have the strength to take a shower after I was busy.Gu Yanting didn't even leave a note, it came and went like a wind, Tang Yi suddenly saw the green plants on the TV cabinet getting more and more unpleasant, and threw the potted flower back to the corner before wiping his face away sleep.

The quilt on the bed was not folded, Tang Yi secretly scolded Gu Yanting in his heart, sighed and lay down directly on his back.

There was a muffled bang on the back of his head, Tang Yi didn't know what he was lying on, and he bounced up instantly in pain.When he turned on the light, he was taken aback, and after three seconds of staring at the man who was grinning and covering the back of his head, he couldn't speak easily.

"Get off! Gu Yanting, get off!"