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The process of meeting a new neighbor for the first time was not pleasant. The other party seemed unkind and didn't say much, but it was not bad, and it was passable.

Ming Shu didn't mind these things too much, so she wouldn't feel jealous because of this. After all, they were not familiar with each other, and they might not be able to see each other every day in the future, so there was no need to bother to get to know or understand each other.

At home, Aunt Lin had already made the herbal tea and cooked the meal, just in time.

We have a small gathering tonight, but we still have to fill our stomachs before going out.Tired out for most of the day, Ming Shu didn't pay much attention. She washed her hands and went to the table. After eating, she took a shower and changed her clothes. She reorganized her outfit. She wore a red dress with a French halter neck and a v-neck.

A small waist-tight suit worn during the day is not suitable for going to bars, it is too serious.

Because she was going to meet a friend, Ming Shu dressed up a bit, put on simple makeup, raised eyebrows with matte red lips, and arranged her hair into big curls, with a part hanging messily in front of her forehead. The rest are rolled up and fixed with matte gold clips. The earrings and bracelets are also of the same color, intellectual and generous, revealing a hint of gentleness.

She brought an extra black Hermès leather bag this time, which is convenient for storing her mobile phone.

The old meeting place was a bar, located in the East District, called Alley Corner, which had been in business for more than ten years. There were regular band performances every day, and the environment was not noisy, suitable for drinking and chatting.

The boss in the alley corner is Lao Cao, a man with a literary appearance but a bold personality. He is three years older than Fan Chuyu. He is a famous photographer and has won many awards.He opened the bar for fun and used it to pass the time in his spare time.

Ming Shu and Lao Cao have a very deep friendship, and they have helped each other a lot, especially when Ming Shu just came back from abroad, it can be said that he supported him all the way.Ming Shu is a rising talent. He majored in management during his undergraduate studies, which has nothing to do with design. It was only after graduation that he suddenly decided to study in Italy. He made a big turn and entered the fashion design industry.

At the beginning, it was difficult for her to go back to China to start a business despite her opposition. She gave up everything she had and her connections, started from scratch, and designed her own business. She relied on Fan Chuyu for her funds and Lao Cao in her circle. She worked hard to climb to where she is today.

It's still so far away from the East District, Mingshu asked the driver to take him there, and it was almost eight o'clock in the alley corner.

The sky was dark and gray, without even a single cloud, and everywhere was empty. The street was a little cooler at that time, and you could feel the gentle evening breeze as soon as you got out of the car.

Ming Shu didn't go in right away, but stood outside for ten minutes, waiting for Fan Chuyu and other friends to arrive before entering the store together.

Tonight, the alley corner is still open for business, and there is no intention to clear the place. Lao Cao left a booth for everyone and prepared a table of wine.

When they entered the store, the bar had just opened, and the band was performing, singing an English song with a strong rhythm.Lao Cao came over to greet people one by one. He was very happy to see Ming Shu, and said, "I haven't seen each other for more than half a month, but I can count it once."

Fan Chuyu called out first, and opened his mouth to tease "Cao Er".

After Mingshu spoke, he called Lao Cao.

Lao Cao smiled, took a group of people to sit down, and said: "Neglect, neglect, come, come, everyone, please take a seat, don't stand still."

Lao Cao has a sharp tongue and can speak well. When he first came, he got everyone to talk nonsense and talk a lot of good things.

When friends meet, it is inevitable to exchange pleasantries for a while. The wine bottles are fully opened, and they drink while chatting.Fan Chuyu helped pour the wine, handed Mingshu a glass of whiskey on the rocks, and then poured himself another glass.

Lao Cao asked Ming Shu, "What have you been up to lately?"

Ming Shu took a sip of his wine, "It's not like that, every day is the same. What about you?"

"I," Lao Cao also raised his glass, "it's not too bad. I went to Paris for an exchange a while ago. I'm preparing for the exhibition this week and will enter the museum next month."

Ming Shu said: "It's not bad, I'm living a fulfilling life."

Lao Cao shook his head, "I'm so full, I'm so tired, I can only rest these few days, I didn't even have time to sleep well before, I was so stressed when I opened and closed my eyes, I didn't even have time to take a breath .”

Another friend interjected: "The more tired you are, the more money you earn. You run around all day, Lao Cao, you are making a lot of money."

Lao Cao retorted: "Earn a piece of yarn, but you don't have a penny, and you can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a trip."

The friend was funny, and exposed him, "Don't tell me I don't understand, you call it investment."

Indeed, Lao Cao has never done business at a loss, and he will never do business that is bad.The others laughed too, having fun together.

The atmosphere was as harmonious as ever. After a casual start and a few drinks, a group of people and friends let go, and each one was more able to toss.

Ming Shu is the quietest one. Most of the time she only drinks, and occasionally chats with her. She sits by the side of the sofa, in a corner, and doesn't have a high sense of presence.

The friend next to her is a drinker, and sometimes she will talk to her alone, without saying a word.

Time can't stand the passing of time, two or three hours have passed before half of the wine has been drunk.

Ming Shu couldn't drink enough, so he put down his glass in the middle, and sat there listening to Fan Chuyu and the others chattering nonsense.

Sitting on the left of Fan Chuyu is a capable woman, the oldest among all the friends present, 39, a year away from [-], surnamed Shi, Shi Hongying, everyone calls her Sister Ying.

Sister Ying is a non-marriage advocate, more avant-garde, and usually has a lot of fun.She recently got a new boyfriend, found a young man in his early twenties, and planned to bring him here to meet everyone and get acquainted with him.

Someone asked bluntly, "Is this coming back for real?"

Sister Ying asked: "Which time did you not come?"

Fan Chuyu couldn't help agreeing: "That's right, our sister Ying has been in ups and downs in love for many years, and there is nothing false about it, but the relationship is short, and you have to get a new one every few months if you get tired of it."

Sister Ying was not angry, but instead smiled, "Stop coming."

"I'm making an objective statement," Fan Chuyu walked over and toasted, "I'm here to cheer you up."

Sister Ying poked her on the forehead, and said cheerfully, "You also have the same kind of virtue."

Fan Chuyu pretended to be stupid: "What's wrong with me?"

"You knew the one in the western restaurant last time." Sister Ying said.

Fan Chuyu argued: "Don't, don't, it's not that relationship, it's just a business partner, he is married, and his son can run around."

"Explanation is to cover."

"You're burying me."

……

Ming Shu brushed his hair, only came here to look at Fan Chuyu, couldn't help curling the corners of his mouth.

She knew about the western restaurant. The so-called partner was actually Fan Chuyu's ex-girlfriend. They had broken up for many years, but the last time the appointment was not for a private tryst, they did something that was not on the table, but both parties let it go, relieved , I happened to meet and had a meal together.Fan Chuyu is more tolerant than Mingshu in this respect, she understands the reality clearly and doesn't like to be serious.

Mingshu knew the truth, but he didn't help Fan Chuyu, letting her and Sister Ying talk to each other.

But the next moment, Lao Cao suddenly mentioned her, and said, "Ming Shu is the real deal among our group of people. It's been a while for so many years, and we're still talking about it."

Ming Shu was startled, but didn't make a sound.

Sister Ying said, "It seems like I haven't seen An Li for a long time."

Lao Cao replied: "Busy, flying around all day long."

Sister Ying turned to Ming Shu, "Ah Shu, I'll take your family out when I have time. Last time, I said I would invite you two to dinner. Let's make an appointment tomorrow."

After murmuring for a while, Ming Shu still didn't answer, he didn't want to talk about this, and he wasn't in the mood to explain too much.

No one noticed her abnormality, and Sister Ying didn't ask much.

She didn't listen much after that, she talked less than before, and glanced at her phone in the middle.

The friend request sent last night has not yet been approved, and there is no movement at all.

Having nothing to do, Mingshu sent another verification, this time without explanation, just two words for the remarks, her name.

The other party was still cold and did not respond.

This is expected, as expected.

Lock the screen and put away the phone.

The bar at [-] or [-] o'clock in the evening is lively, and the number of customers is gradually increasing. Most of them are young men and women, some are in groups, and some are sitting alone at the bar.

Taking a casual glance, Ming Shu saw a familiar figure, and couldn't help but take a closer look.

——The one in the elevator in the afternoon.

The man also changed his clothes, this time it was a silk scarf tube top processed trousers, without a hat or mask, with one hand propped on the countertop, and the other hand holding something to cover his face.

Seems like an ice pack?

The light was too dim, and the other party was facing sideways, making it impossible to see clearly.

Ming Shu wasn't sure either, he could only vaguely recognize this man from his curly hair and tall stature.

Also, just sitting on the high stool has an arrogant temperament, and I am afraid that there is no second one in the whole Z city.

Little Curly still has a bad temper. After rubbing his face with an ice pack for a while, he became impatient. He didn't know whether he thought it was troublesome or what, so he threw his things on the ground and kicked him far away.

Her mobile phone was placed in front of her, and she looked like she was chatting, only when she was offended by someone.

The bartender should know this person. Seeing her irritated face, he went over and asked.

Little Curly replied, while turning his back.

"What are you looking at?" Lao Cao approached and asked, and patted Ming Shu on the shoulder.

Ming Shu looked away, "No."

Lao Cao was puzzled: "You didn't answer when I told you just now, you lost your mind."

"Drink too much, relax for a while." Ming Shu prevaricated.

Lao Cao believed it, and immediately changed her to a glass of lemonade, "Then drink this."

She agrees.

It's not good to be too obvious, and then Ming Shu didn't stare at that side anymore, until it was almost early morning, and the party was about to end, so she couldn't help looking.

Thinking that the little curly hair should leave at this time, Zhu Zhi was still there, holding on.

Perhaps it was because he sensed that someone was looking at him, and almost instantly, the person turned his head, captured it precisely, and looked straight at Mingshu.

In the dimly lit space, it was impossible to see the other person's face clearly, let alone the change in expression, but Ming Shu still froze, feeling that the little curly hair was not very happy, and was a little tired of being peeked at.

A long distance away, that person frowned, his face was not very good.

Ming Shu quietly turned his eyes away and stopped looking.