warm winter

After the invitation letter was sent out, Yuan Yuan never had a leisurely time.Xu Bufan was not annoyed at being dragged out by her every day, but seeing Yuan Yuan like a busy goose spinning around every day, he wanted to laugh but felt that it was not kind.

Xu Bufan sat on a stone bench in the park with his chin propped on his hands.The tall and towering old trees cover the scorching sun, and the shrouded land forms a shade of its own.

Yuan Yuan was standing straight facing her, like a speech rehearsal.

"Oh, take it easy, no one confesses like you."

After reading it twice, Xu Bufan couldn't help it, and said it with a smile.Sure enough, Yuan Yuan glared at her, but she was not really angry.

But she couldn't help showing her timidity: "I revised the manuscript five times, and finally memorized it. But I always get nervous when I talk. Now I feel nervous when I face you, and I don't know what to do when the time comes. .”

Xu Bufan laughed, seeing that his friend was so nervous that he couldn't even stretch his facial features, and he was not at all calm and calm before the big exam.Quickly relieved and comforted, for fear that Yuan Yuan's self-confidence would be crushed.

"Don't think too much, just treat me as her. Then try to immerse yourself in it when you say it, don't keep thinking that you are confessing, just treat it as if you are speaking your heart to her."

Xu Bufan has no actual experience in confessing, so he can only use his parents' research reports to explore his experience.

Yuan Yuan adjusted and stood up again.She has deep eyes and clenched hands, as if she is going all out for a great cause.

For her, confessing to Ye Qing on her birthday is her big career.

She cleared her throat, adjusted her stance, and was stopped by Xu Bufan just as she was about to speak.

Xu Bufan walked up to Yuan Yuan, supported her shoulders with both hands, and pressed down hard: "You relax, your shoulders don't need to be so tense."

Yuan Yuan tried to relax, and his shoulders slowly relaxed.The heart that once mentioned the throat also returned to its proper position, took a deep breath, and did it again.

……

It was almost the tenth time that Xu Bufan nodded.

"Keep in this state that day, I think Ye Qing will be moved by you!"

Xu Bufan's encouragement gave Yuan Yuan a reassurance, and he couldn't help looking forward to it.

"Have you hidden that necklace? Don't forget to take it out then."

Xu Bufan understood how nervous Yuan Yuan was because he cared about this matter. Last week, she accompanied Yuan Yuan to buy an expensive diamond necklace.

Yuan Yuan spent almost all the pocket money she had saved since middle school.In order not to be discovered by her family, she did not dare to swipe the supplementary card given by her father, but emptied her small coffers.

It was the first time in her life that she confessed, she had no experience, and she relied on her enthusiasm and various information from the Internet.

No matter how well prepared he was, Yuan Yuan was still too nervous to sleep on the night before his birthday.She lay on the bed for a long time and then lifted the blanket, covering her face with her hands.

Bursts of hot air came out of his face, burning even the roots of his ears.This July is really hot, Yuan Yuan muttered while lowering the temperature of the air conditioner in the room, but couldn't help but get up from the bed and stroke the gift that was going to be given tomorrow several times carefully.

In the end, she put the beautifully wrapped necklace on the bedside, and silently recited the confession several times in her heart before falling asleep.Falling asleep in the middle of the night did not affect her waking up very early the next day. She jumped up almost at dawn.

Putting on the little dress that Aunt Liu had prepared for her a long time ago, the slim girl was about to bloom, and she was no longer the child at her father's engagement ceremony a few years ago.

The childishness has completely faded away, and the youthful and mature temperament are mixed alternately, but no one just treats her as a child anymore.

Aunt Liu and the housekeeper were busy making arrangements, and the Yuan family was extremely busy today.Although it was a small private banquet, the battle was no worse than Yuan Honghao's engagement ceremony back then.

Yuan Yuan bit her lip from time to time, carefully avoiding the gaze of her family, for fear of revealing her nervousness.

The birthday party started at noon, and the Jian family brothers and sisters came over around ten o'clock in the morning.Ever since Yuan Yuan got the B major offer, Jian Xinhe actively started to arrange for her enrollment, and it was not until mid-July that she hurried back.

"Xiaoyuan, is there anything I can do for you?"

Jian Xinhe came to the third floor and entered Yuan Yuan's room. It seemed that nothing had changed here, but it felt a little strange.

In the past two years, she has focused on her studies in the United States, and kept in touch with Yuan Yuan through WeChat.Jian Xinhe looked at the girl who was already taller than her in front of her. The little girl who always followed her in the past had grown up.

The immaturity between Yuan Yuan's brows and eyes has been replaced by a deep outline, and the characteristics of a mixed race are becoming more and more obvious.She is prettier and more attractive.

Jian Xinhe suppressed his beating heart and forced himself to remain calm.She thought that Yuan Yuan should be more excited than herself today, and she wanted to spend this special day with Yuan Yuan.

Yuan Yuan was a little shy, Xinhe came back for half a month, she was busy practicing her confession, and declined several invitations from Xinhe.

"Xinhe, I'm a little nervous."

Aunt Liu had prepared everything thoughtfully and thoughtfully, but she failed to soothe Yuan Yuan's restless heart.

Jian Xinhe hid the surprise and fascination in his eyes, and walked to her side with a soft expression.stroking her hair just like she did when she was a child.

"Don't be nervous, today is your birthday, you should be happy. And today are all familiar people, treat it as a family gathering."

Yuan Yuan secretly looked at the necklace she had hidden, and hummed lightly.

Jian Xinhe chatted with her in the room for a while, and introduced the situation of B University's business school.Yuan Yuan listened absent-mindedly, not as happy as Jian Xinhe.

"Xiao Yuan, are you listening?" Jian Xinhe was as gentle as ever, and was not even angry when he found out that the other party had deserted.

"I'm sorry Xinhe, I was thinking about other things just now. But I listened to everything you said, but I don't want to discuss going to school today."

Yuan Yuan is always so frank, she doesn't know how to coax herself even when her mind is distracted.Jian Xinhe didn't know whether to be happy or sad, but after thinking about it, she liked Yuan Yuan because of her innocence and truthfulness.

Aunt Liu came up to say that Yuan Honghao and Ye Qing had arrived, and asked them to go downstairs to the living room.The originally relaxed person suddenly tensed up, and Jian Xin looked at her in bewilderment.

"Xiaoyuan, you still don't like Miss Ye?"

Jian Xin and Doubt, usually heard Yuan Yuan mentioning Ye Qing from time to time, and she thought their relationship had completely eased.But judging from her reaction just now, she seemed very nervous about Ye Qing's arrival.

"No! There is no dislike." Yuan Yuan recovered and quickly denied it.

She secretly said in her heart, not only did she not dislike it, but she liked it very much, very much!

In the living room downstairs, Ye Qing and Yuan Honghao sat quietly, neither of them spoke.

Yuan Yuan hurried downstairs, and what he saw was the picture of them standing side by side.

**

Early this morning, Yuan Honghao personally went to the apartment to pick up Ye Qing.

As soon as he entered the door, he was amazed by Ye Qing's outfit today. Although he had been together as a fiancé couple for several years, every time Ye Qing dressed up, it always made his eyes shine.

Yuan Honghao has sighed more than once that the person who can truly own Ye Qing in the future will be happy and enviable.

"Ye Qing, how did you think about what I mentioned last month?"

Today is the due date, Yuan Honghao didn't want to be in such a hurry.But he is a typical businessman thinking. Whether to renew the contract when the contract expires requires a clear answer for him.

Ye Qing collected her expression and tightened her handbag.

"I have decided not to renew the contract. So our cooperative relationship ends today."

After four years of bondage, it's finally time to be completely freed.

Yuan Honghao was a little disappointed, but it was also expected.

"I know, my mother's behavior last time made you feel stressed, and I'm sorry for that."

Ye Qing knew that what he was talking about was Mrs. Yuan's failure to urge the marriage, and her secret pressure caused the studio to encounter trouble.Fortunately, Mrs. Yuan did not intend to really suppress Ye Qing, so the trouble was quickly resolved.

Yuan Honghao found out afterwards and actively made compensation.He personally set up the line and contributed to the design cooperation of several big names.

Ye Qing did not deny Yuan Honghao's words, although she knew that this was not the real reason for her refusal to continue to cooperate.But what it was for, she herself couldn't figure it out.It's just that there is a mess in her heart that makes her unable to calmly continue to play Yuan Honghao's fiancée, or Yuan Yuan's stepmother.

Yuan Honghao, who has always been a gentleman, made a rare request: "Ye Qing, although you don't want to continue to cooperate, can you temporarily continue your current status?"

The guarded look on Ye Qing's face made Yuan Honghao smile awkwardly.

"To be honest, I didn't expect you to refuse, so I don't have plan B. So please give me some time, I need to find another suitable candidate, can you continue to cooperate with me before that?"

Seeing Ye Qing's hesitation, Yuan Honghao was afraid that she would refuse even this, so he quickly assured: "Don't worry, it will definitely not exceed three months."

Ye Qing saw a trace of familiar cautiousness in Yuan Honghao's eyes, even though he was already in his fifties, he still had the most instinctive nervousness and anticipation.

Ye Qing suddenly remembered that she had seen similar expressions on Yuan Yuan's face several times, and her heart softened.

She sighed softly: "Okay, up to three months."

In the past few years, Yuan Honghao has always kept his promise, not only maintaining the courtesy of a gentleman to her, but also not stingy in resources.Sometimes it has even exceeded their original agreement, and it is purely a gift from Yuan Honghao's personal feelings.

Ye Qing thought to herself, this extra three months should be regarded as her thanks to Yuan Honghao for taking care of her all these years.

**

After Yuan Yuan went downstairs, guests arrived one after another, and the living room of the mansion gradually became lively.Ye Qing stood beside Yuan Honghao, entertaining the guests as if he was the hostess of the future.Yuan Yuan's joy when he first saw her was diluted a bit, but with Xin He by his side, she didn't want to be noticed.

"Want some snacks?" Jian Xinhe brought out a small plate of pastries from the kitchen, and asked Yuan Yuan considerately.

The banquet has not officially started yet, and there will be a series of tedious procedures for speeches later.Jian Xinhe occasionally heard Yuan Yuan complain that he was always hungry when he was growing up, and he was afraid that she would be hungry later, so he prepared food for her.

"I'm not hungry." Yuan Yuan smiled lightly and shook his head, but kept staring at Ye Qing.

Jian Xin and the smile that restrained the corners of his mouth followed Yuan Yuan's gaze, and he was really looking at Ye Qing.

She sighed softly in her heart, no matter what Yuan Yuan's attitude towards Ye Qing was, from resistance to acceptance, she always cared about Ye Qing.

Jian Xin and the discomfort she had had many years ago reappeared.But she couldn't deny that Ye Qing was more beautiful than before, so beautiful that she easily became the most dazzling existence in the audience.

**

Yuan Yuan didn't know when to leave from his side, Jian Xinhe felt a little uneasy.She subconsciously looked for Ye Qing's figure, and found that the person who was still dancing intimately with Yuan Honghao on the dance floor before was gone.

Jian Xin became anxious, put down the champagne in her hand, and hurried to the door of the banquet hall.

Aunt Liu came over: "Miss Xinhe, what happened?"

Jian Xinhe blurted out: "Xiaoyuan, she..."

Seeing the search in Aunt Liu's eyes, Jian Xinhe calmed down quickly, and changed her words: "Xiao Yuan asked me to help her get something, I'm afraid she will be unhappy if it is delayed."

"This child is really ignorant, how can she let the guests do things for her. It's a pity that she has grown up today. What does she need? I'll just go and get it."

"It's better for me to go. It's in her room. I saw it in the morning."

Jian Xinhe left in a hurry, although Aunt Liu was puzzled, she didn't doubt what she just said.Xiaoyuan has always relied on Jian Xinhe, so it is not impossible to make such a request.

Jian Xin and her footsteps left the banquet hall in a panic, but she didn't know where to go.

At this time, the third floor of the mansion is a different scene.

Ye Qing marveled at Yuan Yuan's boldness, once again intercepted her halfway, and led her straight to her room.

The memory came back in an instant, the last time I was brought here seemed to be a few years ago.

Ye Qing's wrist was still being pulled by Yuan Yuan, and she could feel Yuan Yuan's hand trembling slightly.

"What do you want to say to me?" Ye Qing said calmly.

On the way just now, Yuan Yuan dragged her here because she claimed to have something important to say to her.

Yuan Yuan unconsciously pushed the door a few times, and turned around only after making sure it was closed tightly.

Her bright eyes looked at Ye Qing without hesitation, but they were no longer as hostile as they were back then.

Ye Qing slightly staggered the stare that was so straightforward that it almost burned her, and instinctively wanted to back away, only to find that the hand was still held by the other party.At some point, Yuan Yuan slipped from holding her wrist to her palm, and now their hands are holding each other.

If she is willing, she believes that Yuan Yuan will intertwine with her.

Ye Qing pursed her lips, but her heart began to panic.

"Ye Qing, look at me."

Yuan Yuan's voice was not loud, but it was full of viscous affection, which instantly wrapped Ye Qing in it.

She became weaker and weaker, and even forgot to break free with her hands.Ye bit her lip lightly, wanting to regain consciousness as soon as possible.

But Yuan Yuan took another step closer, her aura was close in front of her eyes, mixed with her affection just now, forming an invisible love network that was difficult to break through.

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