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There are already waiters cleaning up the private room, and there is only a scrap of food left, and the only way to drink water is to go downstairs.

Children always have a lot of things to do, and they always find some trouble to dawdle, but Ming Shu didn't think there was anything wrong, so she beckoned over and said, "Come on, there's something down here."

Ji Anli looked back and stood at the door.

Ning Zhi followed, walked out of the door in a leisurely manner, and followed Ming Shu.

Passing by Ji Anli's side and passing by, the two glanced at each other for a short while, both of them were cold and indifferent, not as peaceful as before.Ji Anli didn't show any signs of expression, maybe she lost that little bit of patience, she couldn't help but pursed her lips, and her eyes sank a little bit.

The little ghost is too disgusting, knowing that the other party has a grudge, he insists on going up, as if he will not stop until he provokes people.

Ning Zhi turned a blind eye, as if he couldn't feel the other party's forbearance, he straddled his long legs and got close to Ming Shu's side in a few steps.She unconsciously touched the tip of her nose with her fingertips, suppressed her excess thoughts, and turned into a careless and undisciplined look again, with a stinking demeanor of looking for trouble when there is nothing to do.

"Drink ice, don't drink it at room temperature." Ning Zhi said, enjoying it quite a bit.

Ming Shu didn't have that much energy to deal with those who were there, so he first glanced at Ji Anli behind him from the corner of his eyes, then quickly looked away, and said in a neutral voice, "Okay. Let's go."

The three of them went down one after another and joined Lao Cao and the others in the lobby.

Tian Weiyuan was still checking the bill at the front desk, chatting with Chu Hengyi at the same time, talking endlessly about the things he hadn't finished chatting with earlier.

There is an upright freezer next to the cash register, which contains various brands of beverages, including soda and juice.Mingshu stepped forward, stooped to take three bottles of soda water from inside, and raised his hand to Tian Weiyuan to help pay for it.Tian Weiyuan nodded and made an "ok" gesture.

Give Ning Zhi a bottle of soda water, and leave the remaining two bottles untouched.

Ming Shu looked in the direction of the stairs, turned around, and said softly to Ning Zhi: "Go back and rest early, the illness is not fully recovered, don't stay up late."

He unscrewed the bottle cap and drank more than half of it with his head raised.

Ning Zhi knew it well, reluctantly said: "I know."

"Remember to take medicine before going to bed," Ming Shu instructed, "Don't forget."

Ning Zhi didn't answer, and twisted the bottle cap tightly again.

Ming Shu said: "Go back with Lao Cao and the others."

It was getting dark outside, and the restaurant was still so far away from where I lived, it was not safe to walk alone at night.

——This is to let Ning Zhi and Lao Cao go back first, without waiting for themselves.

Lao Cao and others were guarding the gate, and they were so noisy that they couldn't keep their mouths shut when they were full.Ning Zhi didn't answer, glanced at Mingshu for a while, and walked over there silently after a while, standing next to everyone.

Seeing that he wanted to be separated from the crowd, Old Cao was a fine person, so he understood right away, joking and pushing everyone to leave quickly, and don't be a door god.When Tian Weiyuan and the others came over after paying the bill, Lao Cao led the staff to leave with a wink.

"Okay, okay, it's getting late, it's already so late, don't wander around outside, hurry up, go back to the hotel together, we have something to do tomorrow!"

Tian Weiyuan followed and approached Ning Zhi.

A group of young people get along well, fighting while walking.

Ming Shu watched them go away, until there was no one at the corner of the street, and watched them quietly for a while.

Only then did Ji Anli come out, and stood beside him.

Ming Shu didn't look at this person, just raised his hand and stretched out the soda water.

"Drink?"

Ji Anli lowered his head and took the bottle without saying a word.

The chilled water is cool, and there is a cold air when you touch it, and it is wet.

At that time, the streets were deserted everywhere, and the vendors who set up stalls during the day were gone. Not many shops were still open, and most of them were closed.The air is still filled with the heat of the day, the dull smell has not completely dissipated, and there is still a faint smell of decay unique to summer.

Ming Shu didn't keep his mouth dry, but drank a few mouthfuls of soda water.

It is not a good thing for old lovers to meet, and they are unhappy when they are separated, and there is nothing to say when they meet again.

It was difficult to speak, and the words were blocked in the throat.

They had to open up and have a serious chat.

No matter what the day is like, or how stiff the situation at the dinner table was before, but what should be said has to be said, blindly avoiding will only make things more difficult for each of them.

Ming Shu couldn't confront Ji Anli tit for tat, let alone get into trouble because of this, and he never had that kind of thought.

It's not that she is reluctant or unable to let go, it's just that in this relationship, Ji Anli's former goodness accounted for [-]% of her sincerity and devotion, and there was also a lot of help and support for her.One size counts for one size, so you can't completely deny this person because of this. After all, they have been dating for eight years, separated and reunited several times.

"Let's go first?" Ming Shu asked, his tone was relaxed, not so heavy.

Ji Anli agreed, "Okay."

The two moved forward, but at a very slow pace.

The temperature at night has not yet dropped, and the wind is a bit strong, blowing dryly.

Ji Anli is a little taller than Ming Shu, about two or three centimeters.She wore high heels tonight, while Ming Shu wore flat shoes, visually she was a little taller, making her look slimmer and taller.

Both of them are temperamental, one is majestic and capable, the other is mature and stable. They also have similar dressing styles and dresses. They walk side by side, and they look very well matched from a distance.

Ming Shu gathered his clothes, and then brushed his hair that was blown by the wind. After a long time, he walked a certain distance, and asked calmly and warmly, "What have you been up to recently, or those things in the company?"

Ji Anli glanced sideways, "Almost. Two business trips, I went to England two weeks ago, and stayed in City B for a while."

"Project?" Mingshu asked.

Just talking casually, not really caring, and there is no look of curiosity on his face.

"No," Ji Anli said, "go over there to accompany the old man, my grandma."

Ming Shu generally knew the relationship between the characters of the Ji family, who were the important relatives, and where they were, but he was not very clear about the specifics.Knowing that Ji Anli's grandmother's family is also a good family, at the level of a big family, she can vaguely figure out the strength of it, so she hummed clearly without asking further questions.

Ji Anli explained: "I was not feeling well a while ago, and I had cardiovascular problems. I went to the hospital for an examination and was hospitalized for observation for two days. There was no one at home, and my eldest brother and the others were not here, so I had to accompany him."

Ming Shu didn't care much about this, and said, "She's an elder, she should."

Ji Anli asked: "What about you, what are you doing these days?"

"It's still the same as before, busy and wandering around all day long. I don't have time to go on business trips, so Fan Chuyu is doing these things." Mingshu replied, putting a hand into her skirt pocket, "Last week, I received a celebrity client. , and made a lot of money.”

"How are the preparations for the new clothes launch event going?" Ji Anli asked, knowing the current situation of the studio very well, and had heard everything about it.

"That's it, it's normal." Ming Shu said, after thinking about it, he changed his mind, "So far, it's been relatively smooth, nothing went wrong, everything is well prepared, it's okay."

Ji Anli turned back and asked, "Which celebrity?"

Mingshu gave a name.

Ji Anli said, "I've seen it before."

Mingshu: "Yes."

"It's been quite popular recently," Ji Anli said, "acted in a few movies that are not bad."

Although he is a client, Mingshu is not very interested in celebrities and doesn't want to talk about them.

Ji Anli said quickly: "Auntie sent me a message a few days ago and asked a few questions."

Sensing that she didn't like it, he abruptly changed the subject.

Hearing Ming Yiru, Ming Shu paused, but didn't say anything.

Ji Anli asked: "Is she and Uncle Xiao still in good health?"

"It's pretty good," Ming Shu said, "I've been busy all day, running around."

Ji Anli said: "No way, she has to manage such a big company."

Not wanting to talk about this, Ming Shu said bluntly: "She doesn't know about us yet, don't mind."

Ji Anli replied: "No."

Ming Yiru has that kind of personality, a "stubborn element" whose thoughts are hard to change.When her daughter came out of the closet, she couldn't accept it for a while, and she was so angry that her heart ached, she picked up a stick and beat people, and when Ming Shu and Ji Anli were kicked out of the house, she was also so depressed that she was rushed to the hospital within half a day .But when he thought about it later and slowly accepted Ji Anli, he became more and more convinced of the two of them.

Parents want their children to live a smooth life, whether it is life or relationship.As for Ming Yiru, her first marriage was a failure, and her daughter is a sexual minority, so this idea is even stronger.

Ming Shu and Ji Anli's performance in the past few years has been pretty good. From the outside, it seems that they are relatively stable, which is quite in line with the above expectations, which makes Ming Yiru feel very at ease.

Ming Shu thought about it for a while, then said half seriously and half reassuringly: "When I go back this time, I will make it clear to her that I won't do it next time."

It may be that she didn't expect her to answer like this, the too unfamiliar tone made Ji Anli stand still.

After a long time, Ji Anli regained his composure and said softly, "It's nothing, Auntie..."

Mingshu interrupted: "My mother always likes to cause trouble for others, I'm sorry."

Ji Anli opened his mouth and muttered for a moment.

"No, Auntie is very nice, no trouble."

Occasionally someone would come and pass by them on the road at night.

The two people who had already broken up controlled their tempers and talked about some really boring homework.After chatting with Ming Yiru, he turned to Yun'ao Group after a while, and Mingshu took the initiative to ask a few words.

"Is it going well when you go back?"

Ji Anli nodded.

Ming Shu said, "That's good."

Ji Anli was speechless, a little silent.

In fact, the reason why they broke up is basically this.The Ji family would not agree to a homosexual inheriting the family property, and could not afford to lose that face. Ji Anli had to choose between the two, either abandoning the huge family wealth for love, or swallowing his anger for the latter.

The Ji family doesn't get too involved in their children's marriage, but the most basic traditions can't be lost. No matter what it is in private, it must not be brought home. At least it must create an illusion of peace on the surface. Make a show.

The two dated for many years and did not come out to the Ji family. Ji Anli chose to find someone to marry because of this.

After leaving the campus, the relationship is not as pure as it was before. It is no longer a period where you can have fun for a long time with a piece of candy. Each has too many concerns.

Reality is a synthesis of ideals and interests, sometimes romantic, sometimes cruel.

From Ji Anli's point of view, no matter whether she meets Mingshu or not, as long as she stays in Ji's house, the marriage is just a fake thing, whether it's a physical marriage or a real marriage for the sake of profit, she will have nothing to do with that person The existence of feelings can only be bound by interests.

For her, grabbing with both hands is the least damaging way.

Ming Shu is also clear and can figure out the reason, but whether to accept it or not is another matter.

Not to mention whether it is fair to her or to the other person, the legal recognition is more reliable than the so-called sincerity, the relationship is a stamped relationship after receiving the certificate, the third party is only the outsider, and it is destined to be unseen in the future.

Her reason wouldn't allow it, and neither would her pride.

Ji Anli never mentioned this, as if nothing happened.

Ming Shu walked in front, looking at the dark night in the distance, seemingly unintentionally asked: "How about a blind date, is it suitable?"

The other party paused for a moment without making a sound.

Mingshu didn't wait for her and continued walking.

"Sister Ying said that she met you at the Four Seas Restaurant. When was it?"

Ji Anli was hesitant, wanting to answer but unwilling to tell the details, until the distance grew far and he followed.

"Not much," she said, "it didn't work."

Mingshu asked: "The family is not satisfied?"

"No," Ji Anli said, tightening his hands, explaining, "That was not a blind date."

Ming Shuping was easily angry, not annoyed, nor angry.

"Family gathering?"

"No," Ji Anli replied, "It's just an ordinary dinner."

"Oh." Ming Shu replied, not as excited as when talking about this for the first time.At that time, the two of them were still arguing, and they hadn't spoken for several days in the cold war. If it was more serious, they should smash things.Ming Shu was not angry, just like chatting with ordinary friends, "Have you found a candidate?"

Ji Anli was silent again.

That is to say, people who have found, at least have alternatives.

Ming Shu tilted his head and looked at the closed shop, trying to clear up his thoughts. After some time, his lips moved and he asked in a low voice, "When will it be completed? Is the date set?"

Knowing that he couldn't hide it from her, Ji Anli didn't defend himself, but said bluntly: "I'll have a good talk with him."

Feeling that the streetlights not far away were too strong, shaking people uncomfortable, Ming Shu blinked and said, "It's not necessary."

Knowing that he was wrong, Ji Anli couldn't say any more words, he opened his lips and couldn't hold back a single word.

After so long, the two still can't reach a consensus, and each has its own persistence.

Mingshu is more stubborn than Ji Anli, once a decision is made, he will not change it easily.Her temperament is exactly the same as Ming Yiru's, both of them are the kind to be strong, they have always been silent, but they have a stubborn temper.

There was still a long way to go to the hotel, and for the next ten minutes, the two did not communicate with each other.

Ji Anli quickened his pace and approached, trying to pull Mingshu's hand, but before he touched anyone, Mingshu avoided it as expected.

The dim light was projected on the ground, stretching their shadows long.

Ji Anli called softly: "Ashu..."

Ming Shu ignored him and didn't look back.

Ji Anli chased after him, but to no avail.

The road seemed to be shortening rapidly, time slipped by, and it didn't take long to arrive at the hotel.

From far away, before you get close, you can see a figure at the gate of the hotel, who is squatting there.

Ji Anli finally grabbed Mingshu's arm and clenched it tightly.

Mingshu insisted on pushing it away, and made a move.

"Let's talk again." Ji Anli said, refusing to give up.

Ming Shu said in a low voice, "No need."

Ji Anli stopped in front and refused to let him go any further.

Ming Shu said, "Get out of the way."

On the other side, Ning Zhi looked at this place quietly, with his back to the light, the expression on his face was blurred.

The group of people also came back not long ago, only a few minutes early.

Lao Cao and Tian Weiyuan went upstairs, they were all in the room, no one would notice everything outside.

After all, Ming Shu abandoned Ji Anli, still disappointed, and said cruelly: "It's over before."

As if he was hurt by that sentence, or maybe he was not qualified at all, Ji Anli was stunned for a moment, and he stood there.

Ming Shu felt a little tired, took two steps and then paused, "That's it."

Ji Anli was like a rock, he didn't catch up this time.

Without looking back, he left and walked straight to the hotel.Only then did Ming Shu notice Ning Zhi who was alone, but he didn't stop there, just lowered his gaze as he passed by.

Ning Zhi turned his head and looked away, not at her.

Ming Shu went in.

It took Ji Anli a long time to recover, and he walked in belatedly.

When passing by Ning Zhi's side, the other party grabbed her firmly.

Ji Anli turned cold, "Let go."

Ning Zhi was unmoved, with an indifferent face, and said in a deep voice: "Don't bother her."