Life is bloody eight o'clock

Ning Jun didn't drink much throughout the night, she was always self-disciplined, and it was the first time she met Xu Douxiao's friend, so she didn't want to lose face because of drinking too much.

Although she is not good at drinking, she likes to watch others drink the most. Alcohol blends into the blood, and with the blood circulation, it inhibits the central nervous system, making the communication between brain cells and other nerves in the body as slow as the Internet in the last century, and the anxiety and anxiety caused by the limbic system. Fear is suppressed, people no longer feel embarrassed, but are able to let go of themselves better.

But when the limbic system is suppressed, everyone behaves differently, and that's the fun part.

As the executive director of the company, Ning Jun is professionally sensitive to the emotions of others.

For example, Gu Yue, he seems to be free and easy, but he pays attention to everyone's emotions, especially the relationship with Xu Douxiao, because of this, he has resistance to Yuan Ben's appearance.

For example, Xu Douxiao, whose nervousness and embarrassment are already visible to the naked eye, still regards Yuan Ben as an old friend.

Another example is Yuan Ben, his expression and body language all show a kind of relaxation after relief.

Others even wrote the words "Sura field of interpersonal relationship" on their faces, but tried their best to show that they were singing and dancing. Ning Jun, who entered this circle for the first time, could only turn a blind eye.

They all know the conflict between Xu Douxiao and Yuan Ben, but judging from the attitudes of Gu Yue and Wang Xiaoxiao, who is right and who is wrong between them seems to be a Rashomon, and it does not seem to be something that can be announced to the public.

What happened?

Perhaps it was because of a word of encouragement back then that Ning Jun had a good impression of Yuan Ben that had nothing to do with gender, or maybe it was because a few glasses of alcohol suppressed the fear that should have been conveyed by the central nervous system, and she was eager to Repair the relationship between Xu and Yuan, so that Yuan Ben can become an old friend of their family.

"So you guys are doing the Art Nouveau exhibition that is very popular recently?"

After learning about Yuan Ben's work, Ning Jun strengthened his belief, "I heard that the tickets for the first three weeks have been fully booked."

"He is doing it." Yuan Ben pointed to Thomas who was sitting on the armrest of the sofa, "He is the main curator of the exhibition, and I am the nanny sent by the unit."

"Don't say that, I can't work without you at all." Thomas put his arm around Yuan Ben's shoulders into his arms with a naturalness unique to Westerners. Although the light was dim, Ning Jun saw that he landed on Yuan Ben A kiss on the top of the head, soft, familiar, full of love.

Wow.Ning Jun glanced at his fiancé out of the corner of his eye, obviously he did not miss this sweet moment, and his stiffness might only be comparable to a marble statue.

She probably knew what the problem was.

Ning Jun never thought that one day he would need to talk to Xu Douxiao about his homophobia.

She quietly rubbed Xu Douxiao's knuckles as a comfort, and continued to chat with them casually about the upcoming exhibition on the weekend.

"I saw that it was mentioned in the promotion that most of Mucha's masterpieces will be exhibited in this exhibition. I love him to death."

"Then do you want to come to the opening reception of the exhibition?"

"is it okay?"

"Of course, you are Yuan Ben's friend and mine." Thomas smiled and blinked his right eye, "Besides, she is a beautiful lady who loves art."

In the end, Thomas and Ning Jun exchanged WeChat accounts and got an invitation letter for the opening reception of the exhibition as the end of this crisis-ridden initial introduction.

The crowd left one after another either by driver or taxi, and finally only Thomas and Yuan Ben stood at the intersection of the bar street and waited for the bus.

"It's not good for you to do this today." Yuan Ben put his hands in his pockets and stared at Thomas unhappily, "You know the relationship between me and Xu Douxiao."

"Yuan, it's been two years since you broke up." Thomas sighed, "This city is so big, if you meet them by accident today, maybe tomorrow, why not let it pass and let's be friends."

"I don't want to cause trouble for him." Yuan Ben sniffed, and walked two steps forward along the curb; "Have you not noticed Ning's attitude? She has always wanted to adjust the relationship between you and Xu. "

Thomas followed behind him, ready to catch the alcoholic who lost his sense of balance at any time, "You know, the more women can't do it, the more persistent they are, coupled with their strong curiosity and keen insight... "

Yuan Ben, who has been trained by Wang Xiaoxiao for 30 years, understands the horror of women better than anyone else. He was so frightened by Thomas' words that he lost his footing and fell on top of him. The drunk Yuan put his head against his broad shoulders. Very frustrated.

"Looks like I have no choice."

"Some friends don't see each other once a year." Thomas comforted him by patting him on the back.

"Thank you, Kitty." Yuan Ben sniffed.

"You're welcome, Yuan, I'm chasing you."

"Thomas, I told you..."

"I know." Thomas held his arm to keep him from falling, "but he's engaged and everyone is moving forward, Yuan, I hope you can take your eyes off him and look at other people , even if this person is not me."

"Even if it's not you?" Yuan Ben's eye sockets were red from the effect of alcohol, and he tilted his head to look at him with a bit of innocence.

Thomas was flustered by his look, coughed, and corrected: "Of course it's better to be me."

"You are right. I should look at others." Yuan Ben smiled and added, "Maybe look at you."

Here, why Yuan Ben and Thomas go home separately is not shown, and Ning Jun and Xu Douxiao are also having a soul-touching conversation over there.

"Honey, each of us has things that are not acceptable, but when these things happen to friends, we should be more or less tolerant." Ning Jun said to Xu Douxiao who was resting on the sofa while changing clothes I opened my mouth.

"What?" Xu Douxiao hadn't recovered from the impact of the night, and couldn't understand.

"I mean, just because you don't like something, it doesn't mean it's wrong."

"what's up?"

"It's about Yuan Ben." Ning Jun changed into home clothes and sat on the beauty's couch, "Yuan Ben and Thomas, don't pretend you didn't see it."

Xu Douxiao just felt as if he was being shocked by an electric shock, he was unable to speak a word, from numbness to the soles of his feet.

Ning Jun thought that he had been poked into a sore spot, so he didn't force a response, and continued on his own: "They are like this, they are born like this, and they can't choose. They have too many problems to worry about. Parents, friends, colleagues, classmates , These people know what to do, what will they think of themselves? As his friends, we should support him."

After hearing her long words, Xu Douxiao only squeezed out a sentence: "His parents know, they are very open-minded."

Ning Jun clapped his hands and smiled: "That's great, Yuan Ben is still lucky. I can see that you still like him, but you can't get over the hurdle in your heart."

"I'm not……"

"Could it be that you also have the panic of those straight men who are afraid that Yuan Ben will pursue you?"

Ning Jun glanced at him sideways, "Honey, I admit that you are a good-looking talent, but I am afraid that a man of science like you will not like you."

"I do not have."

"You have to go with me to the weekend exhibition." Ning Jun announced, "As the first step in repairing your relationship."

She saw her fiancé's resistance, and changed a more gentle tone: "It's not that you ask him out for drinks every week, some friends don't meet once a year, it's just a gesture, one without prejudice, A gesture of an adult who selflessly supports a friend."

"it is good."

Seeing that he accepted his persuasion, Ning Jun felt that this was a very successful first step in becoming Mrs. Xu, so she went to make a facial mask contentedly, leaving Mr. Xu lying on the sofa alone and sleepless all night.

No matter what Xu Douxiao's true thoughts were, he changed his clothes on time on the weekend and came to pick Ning Jun up for the opening ceremony.

Ning Jun was wearing a retro navy blue umbrella skirt, her hair was tied with a headband of the same color, cat shoes, and a small handbag, like a Parisian girl from the 19th century.

"It looks good." Xu Douxiao sincerely praised her, she readily accepted, and then stuffed a square scarf that matched her skirt into his suit pocket, and then went to see her friend's exhibition with satisfaction.

Yuan Ben works for a non-state-owned museum, which is located in a CBD center between the second and third ring roads. The golden fifth floor of a modern building is their exhibition space.

Although it does not start with a Chinese character, it has a solid background and capital. It can hold several award-winning exhibitions every year, introduce a few foreign ones, and launch a few foreign exchange ones. It can be said to be a benchmark among non-state-owned museums.

It is precisely because of its strong strength that it can afford to invite such a big exhibition as Art Nouveau to exhibit in China.

The opening ceremony was scheduled for Saturday afternoon, and they hadn't started yet when they arrived, so there were two or three early guests visiting by themselves.

"Xu Douxiao?" The reception staff at the door glanced at Mr. Xu's name on the attendance book, looked up at him, and said in surprise, "Xu Douxiao, long time no see."

Xu Douxiao was stunned for a moment, unable to recognize her for a while.

"I'm Qin Momo, have you forgotten? I was your ride with Yuan Ben."

"Ah, it's you. Your hairstyle has changed. I didn't recognize it at once."

"The last time I saw you was three years ago, your hairstyle must have changed." Qin Momo pushed back the hair around her ears, "The invitation letter from Yuan Ben, you really should take a look, this Exhibiting him is quite troublesome. Besides, this time the curator is Thomas Chen again, you..."

Xu Douxiao coughed, interrupted Qin Momo's sharing of gossip, and signaled that he had a female companion beside him.

Qin Momo immediately put on a professional smile and asked Ning Jun to show the invitation letter.

"I came with this gentleman."

"You are Mr. Xu's friend, I'm really sorry, I just neglected you."

"This is Yuan Ben's colleague Qin Momo, and this is my fiancee Ning Jun."

After Qin Momo heard this, she took another look at their holding hands, and there was only professional politeness in her voice.

"Welcome you two."