She messed with me first

Qi Xi's tone was still cold.

Meng Qingrang sounded like candied dates, and it was sweet in his heart all at once.

Thinking about the relationship between the two now, thinking about Qi Xi walking in such a mess, but still thinking about her, the subtle pain quickly spread in the chest.

Stomach hurts suddenly, it's because I'm worried again.

Meng Qingrang tried not to show it, lowered his head, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and squeezed those small pills into his mouth.

Before the bitter taste began to dissipate in his mouth, the water glass had already been brought to his mouth.

She just took a sip and squeezed the few pills out of her sore and swollen throat.

Looking up again, Qi Xi had already sat back as if nothing had happened, his eyes were staring straight ahead, without a trace of emotion.

……

The award presentation was still going on, and there was occasional thunderous applause in the venue.

Neither of the two people sitting side by side took the initiative to speak.

After a long time, the award ceremony has come to the last item - "Rising Person of the Year".

The gold content of this award is much higher than awards specific to a certain industry or field, such as "Creativity of the Year" and "Public Welfare of the Year". It needs to be considered comprehensively from multiple aspects such as the candidate's personal achievements, industry influence, contribution, and popularity.

Qi Xi had to listen too seriously. Firstly, her work won the award not long ago, and she was still abroad. Being nominated is already considered a great honor. It is not necessary to think about winning an award, let alone "Rising Person of the Year"; secondly... Not long after Meng Qingrang took the medicine, he put his hand on his stomach and never moved away.

Suddenly, the spotlight lingered in the venue for a moment, and landed on Meng Qingrang's body—a very dazzling white light, and even the people sitting on both sides seemed to be endowed with a moment of glory that everyone was looking forward to.

The host stood at the side of the stage and said in a full and forceful voice: "Congratulations to Meng Qingrang for winning the 14th 'New Person of the Year'. Welcome Meng Qingrang to the stage to accept the award."

Qi Xi was distracted for too long, stunned for a moment by the sudden light.

When Meng Qingrang called her 'Xixi', like every award winner hugging or shaking hands with people around, she wanted to hug her, she didn't even bother to refute the title, and immediately practiced 'Xixi' with years of work experience. Changing face' kung fu, stood up with a smile.

Afterwards, Meng Qingrang walked away slowly under the gaze.

When she walked out of the seating area, her steps suddenly stopped.

Not particularly obvious.

Qi Xi still saw it - at that moment, Meng Qingrang's face was very ugly.

Qi Xi subconsciously sat up and looked at her hands.

He was holding the skirt neatly, without pressing on his stomach.

Maybe he didn't step on the steps firmly.

Qi Xi sat back and listened to the host read the comments to Meng Qingrang from the selection committee without saying a word.

It is probably because she has been constantly innovating in the past two years, not only establishing her position in the fashion circle with distinctive works, but also influencing the domestic ecological chain of this circle with an almost brand-new T&F.

Merit, fame.

After two years of busy work, without even caring about his body, is this what Meng Qingrang wants?

Why didn't I find her so ambitious before?

Qi Xi pursed her lips and smiled.

Maybe it was because her previous self was too worthless to arouse her competitive spirit.

On the stage, Meng Qingrang was giving his acceptance speech, which was concise and official, and it was very boring to listen to.

Qi Xi wasn't in the mood to listen, and her eyes drifted away from the stage and fell to one side.

Soon, Meng Qingrang barged in—the certificate was in front of him, the other hand holding the trophy was reversed, and his wrist was pressing on his stomach.

Qi Xi's relaxed sitting posture suddenly became tense.

She straightened up, locked Meng Qingrang's heavy eyes, and watched her walk halfway, and said something to the staff standing at the side door, who immediately supported her nervously, and left through the side door.

Almost at the same time, Qi Xi's feet also moved.

Just one click, and she was immediately trampled on the ground.

After a few seconds, he hurriedly picked up the medicine box and water glass, bent down, said 'sorry' and 'thank you' all the way, walked out from the seating area, and followed Meng Qingrang out through the side door.

Seeing someone coming out, the staff at the door enthusiastically asked, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

Qi Xi's voice was very deep, "What happened to Ms. Meng who just won the 'New Person of the Year'?"

The staff member said, "It seems that he is not feeling well, so he went to the hospital."

"Can you see which direction you're going?"

"This way."

Qi Xi said 'thank you' and hurried towards the direction pointed by the staff.

It was only when I found the entrance of the exhibition center that I heard Meng Qingrang's voice on the phone, "I'm at gate 3, drive here."

Meng Qingrang who was speaking could not suppress the tremor in his voice at all.

As soon as the phone was hung up, Qi Xi heard that she couldn't hold on, and a short and deep voice was muffled in her throat.

Listening, it was like a heavy fist beating the heart, extremely uncomfortable.

Qi Xi didn't approach, but stood not far behind Meng Qingrang and watched.

Frowning slightly, his expression was very light.

The parking lot seems far from here.

----

"Are you leaving?" Qi Xi's voice suddenly sounded behind him, Meng Qing let the hands on his stomach conditioned to hang down, then straightened up, turned around, and replied in a steady voice, "Well, there is something temporary, the dinner will be held soon." Do not participate."

Qi Xi pretended not to see Meng Qingrang's actions, glanced at her redder eyes than before, paused, and said, "One part of the official process is the group photo of the winners."

Meng Qingrang, "Zhou Mai will send an email to the organizing committee to apologize later."

"What an important matter, do you have to leave now?" Qi Xi asked, she knew that her attitude was very aggressive now, but there were some things that Meng Qing refused to say, she couldn't take the initiative to ask, if she didn't talk or ask, she couldn't control it .

Trees live skin, people live face.

The compassion in the arena can be regarded as being entrusted by others, and it is a matter of loyalty. Now, if she still cares about this person who gave her a 'slap', she will really be scolded No face or skin.

Meng Qing let everything know.

She understands Qi Xi's contradiction of "can't love, but can't hate".

If possible, she would rather that Qi Xi would always be the same as the day we met again, hating her clearly, rather than repeatedly tossing herself.

The churning pain in the stomach began to become more frequent, more unbearable than a blunt knife grinding flesh.

Meng Qingrang held his breath to relieve, and looked at Qi Xi for a long time, and finally called her, "Qi Xi."

Qi Xi, "Yes."

Meng Qingrang remained silent for a long while, then took a step forward sluggishly.

The two were not far away, and this step of hers directly shortened the distance by more than half.

Seeing that Qi Xi didn't step back, he hesitated and followed her one step, then leaned lightly on her shoulder and told her, "My stomach hurts so much."

Almost at the same time, Qi Xi hugged Meng Qingrang's softened body with all her strength, and called her in panic, "Rang Rang!"

----

T&F, Hai Qiyun, who came in a hurry, threw the tablet on the table angrily, and said sharply, "Call Zhou Mai in!"

Assistant Xiao Jiang didn't dare to look up, "Yes."

Within 3 minutes, Meng Qing asked Zhou Mai to come back, and Zhou Mai, who had been waiting for Hai Qiyun all night at the company, stood in front of her and said respectfully, "Boss Hai, are you looking for me?"

Hai Qiyun's face was sullen, "You have been with Mr. Meng for so many years, why is your ability to do things getting better and better?!"

Zhou Mai pretended to be confused, pretending to be confused, "What do you mean?"

"Qi Xi!" Hai Qiyun's voice was sharp, "I'm just resting for the past two months, not retiring. Mr. Meng has to ask me for instructions on anything, and only dare to execute it with my permission. You are fine. Qi Xi has been back for so long, why? Don't report to me? And let them sit together in public?!"

"The seats are arranged by the organizing committee. Although we have been notified in advance, T&F is in troubled times. Mr. Meng means to cooperate as much as possible. Excessive interference is easy to leave people talking." Zhou Mai looked down at the ground and said calmly, " As for Qi Xi's return to China, Mr. Meng has explained that he should try his best to deal with small matters by himself, and don't disturb your recuperation."

Hai Qiyun's eyes were sharp, "Do you think it's a trivial matter for Qi Xi to come back?"

Zhou Mai was calm and composed, "Mr. Meng and Mr. Xiang have very deep feelings, and the previous things are naturally trivial."

Hai Qiyun sat back, Mingrui's eyes were tightly locked on Zhou Mai.

After a while, the attitude suddenly eased, "Did Mr. Meng meet Qi Xi during the time she came back?"

Zhou Mai, "I've seen it."

"When? Where? Have the two been in contact?"

"At Xiaoqi's birthday party, we had contact."

Hai Qiyun's tone sank, "What did you say?"

Zhou Mai glanced at the phone and said, "I'm not there, but I heard from the grandson of Yan's family in the east that the situation is the same."

"Zhou Qi's childhood friend, Yan Ziwen?"

"Yes."

"Hmm." Hai Qiyun responded thoughtfully, turned her gaze, and saw Yan Zhiwen's Weibo on behalf of Qi Xi's studio on the tablet, and asked, "How did Qi Xi know Yan Zhiwen?"

Zhou Mai half-truthfully said: "Mr. Meng introduced it when we were still together. Later, when we separated, Mr. Meng asked Qi Xi a chance to go abroad from Mr. Yan as compensation. Mr. Yan agreed very readily at that time. , later..."

"What happened after that?"

"After that, every time Mr. Meng went to Mr. Yan's place, he would be turned away."

"Teacher Yan blamed Boss Meng for hurting his apprentice, and said that as long as Qi Xi doesn't let go, this matter will never end." Zhou Mai wrote the script without changing his expression.

Hai Qiyun couldn't hear the clue.

You know, Meng Qingrang's first time participating in Yan Zhiwen's birthday banquet was something he valued, and in the years to come, Meng Qingrang's invitation had never been missed.

The past two years should be really slow, even the birthday presents are still in Meng Qingrang's office.

It seems that what happened on Weibo is really just the relationship between Yan Zhiwen and Qi Xi.

Hai Qiyun let go of her doubts, waved her hand and said, "Go and do your work."

Zhou Mai, "OK."

After Zhou Mai left, Hai Qiyun immediately called Yan Ziwen's mother, and asked her if she knew what happened on Zhou Qi's birthday party.

The result was exactly the same as what Zhou Mai said.

However, the version she heard was the version that Meng Qingrang personally called in the afternoon to teach Yan Ziwen——Sister Meng seemed to have offended that Qi Xi, she kept looking for things with Sister Meng, but later Sister Meng felt annoyed, so she I left first, and brother Xiang Ting came to pick me up.

Hai Qiyun hung up the phone, finally showing a smile on her face.

She already knew that Xiang Ting had the ability to make Meng Qing "turn back and do the same", as expected.

Hai Qiyun clicked into the address book again and dialed Xiang Ting's number.

He was quickly answered, "Xiang Ting..."

Xiang Ting said in a serious voice, "Auntie, Jean Rang is in the hospital."

----

In the hospital, after Qi Xi paid the fee, he didn't care about the new shoes rubbing his feet, so he walked and ran, and hurried back to the emergency room.

Helplessly, she was still wearing a mermaid skirt, her steps were restricted, and she ran in a particularly embarrassing manner.

Turning the corner, seeing the dignified Hai Qiyun and Xiang Ting standing opposite her, Qi Xi stopped abruptly and retreated subconsciously, her back pressed against the cold wall.

"Xiang Ting, the first time Auntie saw you, she felt that you were mature and steady, capable of taking on important responsibilities. You have indeed done well in the past two years. Why are you suddenly confused today?" Hai Qiyun said in a stern tone, "The media treats you and Jean Rang's impression has always been that she is affectionate, but today she won the award, but you were absent, turned around and let her go to the hospital alone, if it is photographed by the media, you will not be able to explain why!"

"This time it's my problem." Xiang Ting bowed his head, as if his heart ached, "Rangang has been so busy trying to stabilize the Asia-Pacific market during this time, I was worried that she would not be able to take it anymore, so I didn't tell her that there was another disturbance on the Internet I want to take advantage of her not being in the company today to settle the matter, but unexpectedly, Auntie, it was my negligence."

"Forget it, no one would have thought of such a thing, and you can't blame it all." Hai Qiyun gave a symbolic comfort, and continued, "Is the matter on the external network resolved?"

"No, this time it's the fans of the new spokesperson who are making trouble, so it's hard to deal with it." Xiang Ting said, "Since Cathy's black material was dug up, many celebrities have drawn a line with her. The new spokesperson and brand we are going to sign The image of the ambassador is very positive. The two fans are now asking us to remove all the ready-to-wear clothes worn by Cathy, otherwise they will jointly boycott this signing. There is no problem with removing products from the shelves, but it can only solve a temporary crisis. The best way is to On the day when the new spokesperson and brand ambassador are officially announced, new products that fit their image will be launched simultaneously, and T&F's brand image in the Asia-Pacific region will be re-established through their traffic and popularity of new products."

"This idea is correct." Hai Qiyun said, "Let me know the progress of the new product. When she gets better, you can discuss it with her."

Xiang Ting, "Okay."

"Also, when are you two going to have your wedding?" Hai Qiyun was displeased, "I was busy with work last year, but this year? Are you still busy? Are you always busy and never get married?"

Xiang Ting's heart was racing like a horse, but his face was calm, "Let's do it as soon as possible."

"No matter how good a relationship is, it's not as solid as being famous and important. Set it up as soon as possible, so that I can give you the full power of T&F with peace of mind." Hai Qiyun said.

Xiang Ting, "I see, thank you, Auntie."

"How is your health recently? Is your head still hurting?" Xiang Ting asked sincerely.

Hai Qiyun, "Don't make me worry, it's easy to talk about everything."

Xiang Ting didn't say anything else, and watched Hai Qiyun leave the emergency room and go upstairs.

The corridor became quiet again, and Xiang Ting let out a long breath.

His breath was a relief that he had survived the catastrophe again, but it fell into Qi Xi's ears who didn't know the reason, but it became worry, and it was entangled with Hai Qiyun's words just now, like an impenetrable net, entangled her. Take the air to breathe.

She really... doesn't have a long memory...

Qi Xi lowered her head, and stepped on the thick payment slip, which was pinched and deformed.

When a nurse passed by, Qi Xi stopped him slowly, and said with a smile: "This is the bill of Meng Qingrang from the emergency department, please give it to the doctor."

The nurse readily agreed and left quickly with the payment slip.

With nothing to worry about, Qi Xi later realized that his heels were burning and hurting.

Probably broke the skin.

Qi Xi slid down the wall and lifted the hem of her skirt casually to check.

Oh, the white shoelaces have been stained red with blood.

She ran so fast just now, the skirt must have been stained, I don't know if I can return it, if...

Qi Xi's vain gaze suddenly froze when she saw the hard-to-find floral m hidden at the inner joint of the skirt.

No wonder she felt that the style of this dress seemed familiar at first glance. It turned out that it was really made by Meng Qingrang, and it was still a private item that would not appear in any public places.

Oh, I really think highly of her.

However, what Zhou Qi said is correct, she is now in a 'huge debt', and she has no money to give Meng Qingrang a wedding gift of equal value.

That being the case, let's continue to stay far away and stop causing trouble.

Qi Xi slowly stood up while supporting the wall, was startled, turned and left.

After walking out for only two or three steps, Meng Qing let a weak voice come from the other side of the corner, very anxious, "Where's Xixi?"

Xiang Ting, "She wasn't there when I came here, has she already left?"

"Where are you going? Your mother went upstairs, and she might come back later. Aren't you going to go to Qi Xi to hit your mother with a gun?" Xiang Ting was so anxious that he couldn't stop Meng Qingrang. changed.

But Meng Qingrang only took that one step forward and stopped at the same spot, leaning on the wall, and said slowly: "She might be scared."

"You will scare everyone like this!" After Xiang Ting finished speaking, he immediately lowered his voice, "Meng Qingrang, hurry up, I just mentioned to your mother to launch a new product to cater to fans through tonight's incident. She Promise, as long as you are fast enough, T&F will change the dynasty soon."

Meng Qingrang thought for a while and said, "Give me a month."

"So soon?" Xiang Ting was surprised, and quickly laughed, "It just so happens that the person I'm looking for has a clue, and the one you've always loved has come back, then, can the cancellation of the engagement be put on the agenda?"

Meng Qingrang did not hesitate, "Yes."

"..."

Qi Xi couldn't hear a word of what was said later, her ears were buzzing violently, her cold hands touched her chest, her heart beat so fast that it seemed like she was going to knock it out desperately.

Meng Qingrang wants to cancel the engagement with Xiang Ting?

Is there someone you want to find?

Who has Meng Qingrang been in love with?

I... did I miss something?