smoke like fire

Ye Wenli intends to get married, but I'm not really surprised; he will after all.In other words, the ultimate goal of who is with who is generally nothing more than marriage.In the part with me, he has never been so clear.Because people like me and him are nothing more than venting; for the public, it is serious for men and women to be together.He wants to say something like this today, so I can understand why.Probably he noticed something.

One or both of them decided that I had a partner, but they didn't have to tell anyone about their relationship because of this.I don't think it shows anything special, but how can love itself restrain happiness?Just thinking about the word love makes me laugh.Besides, it is true, but it cannot be said.

What he asked me was not wrong.However, I thought for a moment that there was no need to think so far away.

On the weekend, Ms. Zhao's dance classroom's annual results were announced, and a tea party was held.The guests invited are all famous and famous; the students there themselves cannot be used in general terms.

Zhao Kuanyi promised early on that he would be there, and of course I was free, so I went together today.He was the one who drove; a rare black Phaeton that he hadn't driven for a long time.

Along the way, Zhao Kuanyi didn't talk much, as if he was concentrating on driving.

He only briefly mentioned the time he had dinner with Miss Zhao.In this regard, I didn't want to ask too much.Later, I found out, and only then did I have this companion.

I mentioned today's matter to him before, knowing that I met Ms. Zhao, he didn't say anything, and seemed to have some opinions afterwards; it was thoughtful, pointing out that my friendship with his mother was too good.

The tone was complicated, and it didn't seem like he meant to blame something.I thought about it, and said to him at the time: "If you don't like it, I won't meet with Auntie in private."

He didn't answer for a moment, then asked: "Really?"

I was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course."

He stared at me for a while, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and said: "Because I don't like it, you don't do anything. It's not very good, but I'm happy to hear it."

Unexpectedly, he was going to be blunt. I was stunned, but my heart was drifting away.I couldn't believe it for a moment, but I couldn't hold my breath because I was so excited.

I said, "Or let's do this together—what you like and what I don't like, or what I like and what you don't like, we do it together, and we probably all like it a little bit more."

At that time, he smiled, leaned forward, hugged me and kissed me, and whispered: "I think it's better to do the things we both like first."

Ms. Zhao's dance classroom is located in a building on Zhongshan North Road.On the seventh floor, if you take the elevator up, there are two large glass doors; today they are all opened.There is a congratulatory flower basket at the door, and the card on it shows that Ms. Zhao is very popular among friends.

Miss Zhao didn't end up dancing today. The other students and the two male and female teachers who have been teaching dance here have demonstrated two slow dances.She has always been good friends with those two teachers, and because she loves dancing, she invested money and opened this classroom three years ago.

When Zhao Kuanyi and I arrived, a dance had just ended and a tea party was in progress.There were a lot of people coming, it was noisy, and the usual quietness was missing.A long table for refreshments was added to the front reception space, where some people stood, taking food and talking and laughing, while the rest formed a circle, holding refreshments, commenting on this place, talking more about what we just missed Pas de deux.

On the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, there are several ladies and ladies sitting in elegant postures.Miss Zhao was among them, she was still pretty.Before saying hello, she saw us first, smiling endlessly.The ladies next to him noticed, and it seemed, that their expressions were reserved, smiling and talking softly.

Zhao Kuanyi seldom appeared at his mother's place, so it was inevitable that he would be noticed.I'm a familiar face.

Ms. Zhao has come slowly, smiling happily and at ease.I didn't look at Zhao Kuanyi, I didn't know what kind of expression he was using at this moment.However, their mother and son have always mastered the expression work well, probably without wind or waves.

Miss Zhao glanced at me, then smiled at Zhao Kuanyi and said, "I thought you didn't want to come."

Zhao Kuanyi said: "There is a traffic jam on the road."

Ms. Zhao said with a smile: "Today is Saturday, the weather is fine, there must be a lot of cars outside, it's okay, it's a pity that you missed a good performance."

Zhao Kuanyi said: "It's really a pity."

Miss Zhao smiled slightly, and looked at me, "Did you two meet by chance, or did you agree to come together?"

Before I could speak, Zhao Kuanyi answered: "Let's talk about it first, we will go together later."

Ms. Zhao raised her eyebrows and smiled, looking at me, her eyes seemed to be asking whether it was true or not.I can only smile at her, expressing my acquiescence.

Ms. Zhao didn't go into it much.It was nothing to be concerned about. Almost all the people present came together.

Later, their mother and son spoke in private.Because Zhao Kuanyi rarely came here before, he asked roughly.If he wanted to ask, Miss Zhao would of course be happy to answer.However, when the mother and son chatted, the wind was the wind, and the cloud was the cloud. They seemed to be getting closer, but suddenly they were far away.

I don't interrupt much.I wanted to walk away, but after Miss Zhao said a few words, the conversation turned to me.In front of Zhao Kuanyi, she didn't joke with me as usual, she was kind and not intimate, she was really like an elder.

A few wives waited for the opportunity to strike up a conversation.

These wives often hang out with Miss Zhao.I almost recognize it, and so does Zhao Kuanyi.In the middle of the conversation, Ms. Zhao seemed to see someone and called out, and a taller, thinner lady came over.

Ms. Zhao took the other party's hand very kindly.

I can't help but wonder who this person is.After introduction, it turned out to be He Xiaolin's wife.He Xiaolin is a well-known investor with a considerable fortune.In his early years, he moved his company to San Francisco, USA, and moved his family. He only came back to visit relatives and friends at this time of year.

Mrs. He came with her daughter today.Because Ms. Zhao asked, she turned her head away and called an English name to the other end of the sofa.There was only one girl sitting there now, she was looking down at a newspaper, and when she heard it, she looked up and looked here.Not bad looking.She is a girl in her twenties with a quiet temperament.

Miss He stood up and walked towards her mother.

Mrs. He said to her daughter: "Seeing that you are bored there, you haven't said a word to anyone until now."

She didn't look at us, but said to Mrs. He: "Well, I don't understand what you talked about."

Mrs. He smiled, "Okay, if you think our talk is boring, ask Auntie to introduce you to friends now."

Only then did she look at me and Zhao Kuanyi, but in a hurry, she lowered her face and took Mrs. He's hand.

Ms. Zhao smiled, introduced us to each other, and said with a smile: "We are all young people, we need to get to know each other better."

Just chatted on the spot for a while.Ms. Zhao's witty words are like pearls, and Mrs. He is not bad either, but they always lead to their children.Only then did I know that Ms. He's original name was He Baoling.

However, she doesn't seem to like the name very much.When her mother spoke, her expression seemed somewhat awkward; other than that, she didn't speak much, and beside her mother, she smiled depending on the topic.She didn't suddenly become interested until she heard that Zhao Kuanyi had been in New York.

Of course, Zhao Kuanyi is not a person who does not know how to socialize, and has never been silent; or he wants to save face for his mother.

As they come and go, they always keep in touch.The topic of conversation gradually separated from our side.Intentionally or unintentionally, I am no stranger to such an atmosphere.It was something that couldn't be avoided.I stayed a while longer, then excused myself and walked away.Even though he knew he had to, he still couldn't calmly be a bystander for a while.

It's not boring, there are also familiar people on the field; some of them are always the object of dealing with.When learning to dance, you have to be in pairs, many of them are husband and wife;However, in this case, those who are justifiable will not see it, or pretend not to know it.

I was listening to a couple talking about their dancing experience, when I suddenly caught a glimpse of a person, I couldn't help being taken aback.

Not far in front, there were four people chatting, one of them was Cao Zongqing, the owner of Dongfang Construction.There was a woman beside him holding his hand, probably his wife.I've heard a lot about her.His surname is Zhang, and the elders in the family are all political figures with strong backgrounds.I have been married to Cao's family for many years, and have brought prosperity to Cao's family; I have always been loved by my husband's family, and I have always been domineering.

"--Yes or no?"

The person who was talking with me didn't know what to ask, and suddenly asked me for advice.

Afterwards, I never asked Miss Zhao anything.Because there should be no more meddling, and it's not just for no reason that the husband and wife appear here together.Or it's because Ms. Zhao and Xiaokai of the Cao family have become acquainted for a long time.

Before the last dance performance started, He Baoling left with her mother.Before that, she chatted with Zhao Kuanyi for a while.Of course, there were other people talking around, including her mother and Ms. Zhao, as well as several men.

At that time, I borrowed the back office to smoke.

When Zhao Kuanyi came in, I had already smoked for quite a while.He seemed to frown because of the smell of smoke in the room.Originally, I planned to tease him and Miss He, but I did nothing for a while.He didn't mention it either.

There is a large black-and-white photo hanging in the office, which shows a scene of men and women embracing and dancing.The man's hands are wrapped around the woman's waist, and the woman's leg is wrapped around the man's waist. Standing on one leg, her body bends back in a straight line.I used this photo to draw nonsense, but no matter how I said it, I felt tasteless.

After a pause, I still couldn't help asking: "Miss He—how is she?"

Zhao Kuanyi looked at me, making me almost feel guilty.He said: "Are you interested? Don't tell me earlier, I should introduce you just now."

I pretended to cough, but looked at him and declared: "I've always been interested only in you."

Zhao Kuanyi didn't seem to believe it, "Oh?"

I smiled and said: "The world can prove it."

He seemed to be smiling, and said: "It doesn't take the world, but the body can prove it."

All of a sudden, I was really choked by the smoke.

The achievement meeting that day ended successfully after Ms. Zhao presented flowers to the two male and female teachers.As for the parent-child interaction between her and Zhao Kuanyi, it ended with a nice dinner.

At that time, she was about to leave, but Ms. Zhao smiled and asked to have dinner together.Probably thought that in front of friends, the son would not give her mother face.

Of course Zhao Kuanyi agreed.Not only this time, after that, he went to the appointment several times.Sometimes I'm together, sometimes not.

Once, Ms. Zhao said in front of us: "Your relationship seems to be getting better and better."

Zhao Kuanyi didn't say anything, but I just smiled.

A few times Miss Zhao dated me alone.I don't always say yes as I used to.She was a little bit critical, but she didn't care too much. Probably the relationship between mother and child has eased recently, so there is no need for me to pass the message.I'm happy to see it happen.

After the meeting in the morning, he walked with Ye Wenli, and he mentioned one thing to me.

A well-known Ms. Liao in the social circle is going to hold a reception in a private villa today. Because she got a nice piece of jewelry, she can't wait to show it in front of everyone.

I have a little relationship with this Ms. Liao. She is a cousin of my uncle.Therefore, they have had contact, but they have never been regarded as close, and they occasionally meet on some occasions, and it is only a small talk.But Ye Wenli is very often.Regardless of the antecedents, Ms. Liao liked him very much anyway; as long as he was invited, he always went, but this time he didn't plan to come.

He laughed and said, "Actually, her old man has a very good impression of you. If you go there once, she will be happy."

I glanced at him, smiled and said, "It's better than going to you."

He smiled, and then said: "You know, it was all thanks to her help that I transferred here to work, so it's not easy to refuse in the future, but it's too bad tonight, so it's hard to say."

It's not easy for him to say something like this.Everyone has embarrassments that can't be explained, and I don't ask the reasons in detail.Originally, I didn't go to this kind of invitation very much, so I had to go there to help him talk about the matter.

Anyway, Zhao Kuanyi also has entertainment today.His side never ends early.I called and talked about it, and in the evening I went to Ms. Liao's place. There are always more women than men in this kind of place.Most of the men come with their wives, or not, or they want to take the opportunity to meet some famous ladies.Because it is not unusual to see Wang Ziying here.

Wang Ziying seemed surprised, she couldn't hide her expression, she came towards me and asked, "Brother Cheng, why are you here?"

I smiled and said, "Can't I come?"

Wang Ziying smiled and said, "No. However, it seems that I have rarely met you in such a place."

I smiled and exchanged some pleasantries with her, knowing that she came with her mother and sister-in-law.I didn't go over to say hello, I just went to greet Ms. Liao first.

I came here to help Ye Wenli to present to her, but fortunately, she was willing to save face.He pulled me to chat, because he knew my family background, so he asked about the recent situation of my parents.

Frankly, I don't really like talking about my father outside.Not all because of that.I have never relied on him when I came out to do things.

Probably hearing my perfunctory, Ms. Liao took the initiative to change the subject.Then someone else came to say hello, and I took the opportunity to get away.

While getting champagne, I met a familiar Miss Huang.It is inevitable to talk for a while.Holding champagne, she commented on Ms. Liao's usual overly luxurious taste, as if disapproving.

"Jewelry doesn't make people look good when they wear it. It has to be matched, and it depends on the suitability, mainly because of age. Those with fancy designs are younger."

I smiled and followed her words to compliment her.She couldn't stop laughing.This topic did not go on for too long; other people came and circled around.It's all coming and going, talking casually.Later I went to the terrace not to smoke, but just to get some air.

Of course there were people on the terrace, all men.They struck up a conversation with each other, and one person passed a cigarette.I took it, and I was silent, only listening to the chatting of others, and it was all silent in the end.

After a while, those people looked at the time and walked into the room.

I stayed still, looking into the distance.The location of this house is not very good, and it is full of houses when you look out, layer upon layer, and you can't see any good scenery.

There was a sudden movement behind me, and I turned my head.The person who came probably didn't expect it, he paused, but immediately walked under the shadow of the lamp, reflecting the vaguely familiar young face.

I turned around and ignored it.Then Xu Chengcheng would come over.He stood in front of the railing on one side, but said nothing, as if he just wanted to look outside.

I feel that staying here is meaningless, so I have to leave.He made a sound, I stopped and looked at him.He said again: "What's your relationship with Wen Qi?"

I couldn't help but want to laugh, but I didn't. I just said, "Isn't it obvious?"

Xu Chengcheng paused, looked at me, and said, "I know something about you, don't think that every woman will like you, Wen Qi is not someone you can play with."

I didn't speak, glanced at the few cigarettes left in my hand, took a puff, and said, "Did you not understand the situation? Me and Zhong Wenqi? Don't be joking, I can't possibly fall in love with her, besides, in the company, I'm still her senior, if you want to improve her future, don't say such things."

Xu Chengcheng also stood still, frowning tightly.He said: "You just worked in that company for a little longer, it's nothing special."

I am silent.

He stared at me, as if he had made up his mind, and said: "You can be proud there, at most, you can only get what you have now, just take it. Don't think that only you have the right, I have it too, and I will fight for it, with you no the same!"

I snorted and looked at him, "Of course you are different from me, and you will never be like me."

He looked pale for a moment.

I said: "But it's good to be motivated. If you want to get it, but if you get it well, it's not that easy to do things in this society. Besides, things are always changing in the market. It's not just a background that makes you successful." .”

He stared at me without saying a word.So I ignored it and started to go inside, only to hear him speak again.He seemed angry: "You just give up like this? You will regret it!"

As soon as I stopped, I just said: "I have nothing to say to you anymore."

After that, a new issue of Business Weekly was published, in which it interviewed a hot spring hotel in Beitou that belonged to the father's company, and talked a lot about the newly appointed manager.The reporter wrote about the manager's qualifications, because he had done this in Huayuan before, but it was more about background speculation.There are many hints in the text.Originally, the father had an affair, but after frequently going out and in with Ms. Xu, it was no longer just a rumor.

After I read it, I just sneered.