warm winter

Before night fell, Yuan Honghao called Ye Qing. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he asked if he was satisfied with the living environment, and then turned to today's topic.

"Ye Qing, there was a little accident in the project here, I need to stay for two more days, I'm really sorry."

Ye Qing stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows of the apartment, looking through the glass at the gradually lit lights in the community, her tone was always calm, even indifferent.

"It's okay, I'll try on the dress by myself tomorrow, you don't have to worry."

Hearing what she said, the other party seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that the purpose of the call had been achieved.

Yuan Honghao didn't waste any more time, and ended the call after saying a new return time.Ye Qing glanced at the call time, 5 minutes.

She put down her phone and returned to the sofa with a glass of red wine in front of her. This apartment is indeed very nice.Yuan Honghao really followed what he said before, as long as she nodded and agreed to cooperate, all the conditions would be fulfilled.

There is still a week before the engagement ceremony, and tomorrow they will go to try on a dress. The apology call from Yuan Honghao who is still in Africa has not affected the relationship between the two.Ye Qing didn't feel any displeasure in her heart, for her, this was just a job, wasn't it.

Haicheng is the most prosperous international metropolis in China, once known as the Paris of the East.Ye Qing is not a local, but he has studied here for several years.The distant memory is gradually awakened at the moment of landing, the silent night seems to be very suitable for memory?

Regarding the city of Haicheng, what Ye Qing remembers most is probably the winter here.It's damp and cold to the bone, and it's hard to guard against. You can only rely on shaking.Over the years, she occasionally needed to come back due to her work, and she would try to avoid such bone-destroying seasons as much as possible.

If it wasn't for a new turnaround in her career, maybe she would not have agreed to live in Haicheng for four years anyway.Spring, summer, autumn and winter, which means she has to survive four cold winters here.

I met Yuan Honghao in a small fashion show three years ago, which was small and privately held, and did not attract much social attention.But because the host is a high-level celebrity, and the invited guests are all their personal friends or close business partners, this makes many new designers salivate for this opportunity.

Ye Qing had just graduated with a master's degree at that time. She had excellent grades and outstanding talent. She even won a prize for skipping grades, and her resume was very beautiful.At that time, she had just won a newcomer award recognized by the industry. As the most popular future star that year, she got the invitation letter as she wished.

Inviting her to participate in this small fashion show as a well-known cutting-edge designer, Ye Qing remembers very clearly that she was so excited for three days that she barely slept or ate well.

She racked her brains for the work, forgot to sleep and eat, and her brain still didn't stop working when she was sleeping. Her dreams were almost full of various ideas and modifications about the work.During that time, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to the creation. She was very tired and bitter, but also very happy.

At that time, she was not fighting alone, she was not struggling alone, there were people around her supporting her, assisting her, and cooperating with her to create amazing designs.In that fashion show, Ye Qing was the youngest designer and also the least famous designer, but her performance still amazed everyone, and Yuan Honghao noticed her.

Memories stretched on in a trance, but Ye Qing felt that the past brought her joy or sorrow, seemed to be separated by a layer of veil, hazy and distant.Only left to her now, a touch of bitterness.

The phone on the coffee table rang cheerfully, seeing Jiang Zhilan's name jumping lively on the screen, the corners of Ye Qing's mouth finally twitched.

"Hey, Ye Qing, I called you as soon as I woke up in the morning, is it good enough for you?"

On the other end of the phone was Jiang Zhilan's cheerful voice, blowing away the ray of sadness that had just accumulated in Ye Qing's heart.

"thank you for your concern."

Jiang Zhilan's messy hair was very eye-catching during the video call, she really thought of Ye Qing immediately after waking up.

"Ah, you only say this every time. Can't you be a little more excited, let me experience your passion!"

Ye smiled slightly. Although Jiang Zhilan was complaining, there was a smile on her face.

"Let me show you around my house."

Ye Qing knew that Jiang Zhilan was worried about her, fearing that she would be left alone after returning home.Now this apartment is in her name, and it can be regarded as her house.

Taking the mobile phone around the house, accompanied by Jiang Zhilan's questions or surprises from time to time, Ye Qing was roughly familiar with the house.

"Looking at the environment is quite good, I can feel more at ease when you live here in the future." Jiang Zhilan was slightly comforted from the heart that had been hanging around since she separated from Ye Qing in Europe.

"You can actually check in and experience it when you come next time."

"Well, I'm afraid I have to wait until half a year later. I just got back yesterday and received a call from my mentor, saying that there is a big project coming up, so we are all ready to work hard."

Ye Qing's smile faded a little, but was quickly covered up.

"Ye Qing, do you live in this house alone?"

Jiang Zhilan scratched her hair subconsciously, with a little anxiety in her voice.

"Didn't you see clearly in the video just now? Besides me, is there anyone else in the house?"

"You know I don't mean that."

Ye Qing had no choice but to emphasize again: "This apartment is now my property, I am the owner, and no one can move in unless I get my consent. So, I am the only one here, is this clear enough?"

Jiang Zhilan was really relieved at this moment, it seemed that Yuan Honghao was keeping his word and did not force Ye Qing.

Ever since she found out that Ye Qing was going to get engaged, Jiang Zhilan had carefully searched for Yuan Honghao's relevant information on the Internet.Although he disdains his behavior of eating young grass as an old cow, it is undeniable that Yuan Honghao does have some charm.

"Alright then, since you've already returned to China, then seriously carry out your plan." Jiang Zhilan said this awkwardly, very reluctantly.But this is Ye Qing's decision, and she can only do her best to support it.

Seeing his friend with messy hair on the screen, he was first worried, then apprehensive, and then tried to convince himself to accept the reality, which made Ye Qing feel a surge of warmth.For so many years, Jiang Zhilan was probably the only friend by his side who was always there.

"I'll take care of myself, don't worry, I promise I won't let myself fall into the situation you worry about."

Ye Qing has always been a rational and clear-headed person, the decisions she makes are rarely changed, and what she said will never go uncounted.Jiang Zhilan finally took reassurance, and raised a relaxed smile.

"Then I wish you a smooth engagement in advance, and hope you can get along well with the Yuan family."

In addition to Yuan Honghao's information, Jiang Zhilan also checked some other members of the Yuan family.But whether it is Mrs. Yuan or the young lady of the Yuan family, there is almost no relevant content on the Internet.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Qing's thoughts were inspired by Jiang Zhilan's last words, and he thought of the Yuan family.As a condition for cooperation, getting along well with the members of the Yuan family is also one of them.

Fortunately, Yuan Honghao did not ask Ye Qing to get in touch with everyone in the Yuan family. He only mentioned his mother—Mrs. Yuan and his daughter—Yuan Yuan.

As for Yuan Yuan's biological mother, Yuan Honghao only said that she had been away for many years and had no contact with her now, so he didn't say any more.Ye Qing didn't care about this, all she needed to do was to accompany Yuan Honghao to Yuan's mansion to meet those two people as a fiancée after the engagement ceremony and during festivals.

Ye Qing's jet lag hasn't fully adjusted, and when he went to try on the dress the next day, he wasn't in a good mood.

Looking at herself in the mirror, there was no expression of happiness and joy on her face. On the contrary, the person standing next to her was more excited than her.

"Miss Ye, you are so beautiful!"

The style of this dress was chosen by Ye Qing. Yuan Honghao passed on a dozen styles to her at that time, each style was designed by a famous artist, and each style was free of cost.

Although Ye Qing's ability can be designed and made by herself, she never considered it.Because this is not the engagement of my dreams, why bother to do it myself?

This body was tailor-made for her, and the exquisitely crafted and luxurious dress was worn on her body, which made her cool temperament and sharp-cut appearance even more dazzling.The living assistants and clerks Yuan Honghao specially arranged for her couldn't help admiring, and couldn't bear to move their eyes away for a moment.

Ye Qing didn't feel anything, she looked at the clothes with a professional eye.Well, the design is good, and the craftsmanship is also good. There are places to learn from, but it is still a bit routine, the details are not unique enough, and it lacks some extreme charm.

But this is completely beyond the standard for "work clothes".Ye Qing couldn't say anything critical, she could only smile to show that she was satisfied with this dress.

**

Yuan Yuan called Jian Xinhe early in the morning, and the person who was woken up was not at all unhappy, and readily agreed to her invitation.

"Didn't you say we went to eat brunch together, why did you come here suddenly?"

Jian Xin was puzzled, what Yuan Yuan said when she called her, could it be the hallucination caused by her not waking up?

"I temporarily feel that McDonald's breakfast is also good, and I suddenly want to eat it. Are you not full?"

Jian Xin shook her head and denied that she was full.She was still dubious about Yuan Yuan's explanation, but seeing that Yuan Yuan didn't intend to continue, she didn't ask further.

"Where are you going now?"

After Yuan Yuan came out of McDonald's, he answered the phone and walked all the way here.Jian Xin and her intuition felt that she was definitely not going out today for such a simple thing as having breakfast.

"I suddenly want to go shopping. There are not many people at the moment, so we can relax a bit."

Yuan Yuan turned around and said with a smile, he took Jian Xinhe's hand and dragged her to speed up, as if he was not satisfied with her walking too slowly.

Jian Xin and all the doubts were in a mess at the moment they were pulled up, and her legs were a little weak, and she completely lost resistance and moved forward following Yuan Yuan's pace.

Jian Xin and Nu Ran were led away by Yuan Yuan, but she walked faster and faster, and she had no intention of going shopping at all.She didn't go into any of the shops she passed by, as if she had already had her destination, and went straight there.

Jian Xinhe regained her thoughts and figured it out: Yuan Yuan had already made plans and knew where to go.

Jian Xinhe was about to ask her, but Yuan Yuan stopped suddenly.

"What's the matter?" Why did it stop suddenly? Jian Xinhe followed Yuan Yuan's eyes and looked at the huge glass window before he could ask.

There were a few people standing behind the glass window, surrounded closely by those people, but from the back view, they were all very happy and excited.

"Xinhe, this is the place where my father ordered dresses." Yuan Yuan said suddenly, but kept staring at the glass window.

"So it is."

Jian Xinhe immediately understood that Yuan Yuan came here in a hurry today, probably because he wanted to meet Uncle Yuan's fiancée.

"You can't see anything from the outside. The secrecy of this store is very good, and Uncle Yuan must have reserved the place."

Jian Xinhe spoke carefully, and kept looking at Yuan Yuan's expression.

She tried to send Yuan Yuan a message last night, but got no reply.She was actually very worried about Yuan Yuan's reaction after returning to the mansion, but now it seems that she accepts it quite well?

"My father is still in Africa today, and he will be back in two days."

"Then today, you are..."

Jian Xinhe blamed himself for reacting too slowly, and stopped talking in time.

Yuan Yuan turned her face slowly, looked at her, and said, "I want to see what she looks like."

Jian Xin and Yuan Yuan, who suddenly felt sorry for the girl standing in front of her, who was half a head shorter than her, could not express the sadness in their tone.Although she tried her best to keep calm, Jian Xinhe could still hear a trace of uneasiness and nervousness.

You can't see what's going on inside just from the glass window, let alone an important client like Ye Qing.Yuan Yuan didn't intend to break in, after all, her identity was a bit embarrassing.

But she didn't seem to want to leave just now, she stood outside the store with Jian Xin and the two of them talking without a word, time seemed to pass quickly.

Suddenly the door was pushed open, and a person came out from it.

Yuan Yuan was taken aback, and subconsciously turned around, only in time to see a figure from behind.