Chapter 267 Want to buy sweet-scented osmanthus and wine
"How is it? Aren't you very emotional?" Wang Jiao supported her chin with her hands and looked at her friend opposite with a smile, "When you were in the imperial capital, you especially liked to visit such lively places at night."
Wen Ruan looked back, He said softly: "Actually, it's not bad. I probably just revisited my old place and had a lot of memories."
"That's for sure. The last time you came to the Imperial City was when I got married two years ago. Time flies so fast!"
Then, the two began to chat about each other's work.
Wen Ruan’s eyes were filled with emotion.
After graduating from university, Wang Jiao was successfully admitted to the school's postgraduate program in journalism and communication. The school after her master's degree was recruited by Didu TV Station.
As a public institution directly under the municipal government, the household registration was quickly settled and he became a native of the New Imperial City.
Later, I married a colleague who was a director at the TV station and bought a house in Yaojiayuan.
Last year, I obtained the new energy license plate indicator and bought a Tesla Model Y.
Nowadays, my job is easy, I have a car and a house, and my parents are in good health.
It can be said that she has realized her dream in college and settled down in the prosperous international metropolis of Imperial Capital.
Of course, this was once her dream.
Now Sun Simin has also reached this point.
In comparison, she is indeed the most miserable among all the students in the dormitory.
Employees of a media company in Yancheng, an ordinary second-tier city.
Although there is side income, the work is easy and the pressure is low, the future is not clear.
Soon, the meals ordered by the two were brought out.
M5 filet mignon, sausage platter, avocado nachos, tuna Nicoise salad...
Wang Jiao cut a piece of steak and took a bite. She looked at Wenruan across from her and said softly: "Ruanruan, have you ever considered returning to the Imperial Capital? I can help you push it in. Your ability is so outstanding, it would be a waste to stay in your hometown."
She has worked in the TV station for nearly 5 years, and she also has a husband with outstanding abilities.
In fact, the network resources are very good.
It is not difficult to help arrange a counterpart job.
“No need, I’m fine as I am now.” Wen Ruan gave her a sausage and said with a smile: “Nebula International is going to open a branch in Yancheng. I plan to try it with internal investment. It shouldn’t be a big problem.”
"It seems you still want to stay in your hometown, okay." Wang Jiao said with some regret: "I know many outstanding boys here in the Imperial Capital. Their age, education, and family are very suitable for you. With your conditions, the choices are still very wide."
Being 30 years old and unmarried is actually not conspicuous in the metropolis of the Imperial Capital.
Especially Wen Ruan’s current figure and appearance are still outstanding, or she is more mature and sexy than a few years ago.
After a moment of silence, Wen Ruan whispered: "Forget it, I'm fine now."
To these former classmates, she did not want to reveal the existence of Tang and Song Dynasties.
After all, even if they are together, it is difficult for their relationship to be made public.
In this case, why bother showing others such a gorgeous illusion?
After saying that, she took a serious look at Wang Jiao opposite, whom she had not seen for more than two years.
What you see in Moments and videos is her with beauty filters added. In reality, she has more traces of time visible to the naked eye.
But I can still vaguely see the youthful and lively girl she was in college.
Probably myself too.
Time is really an irresistible force.
…
Next to the balcony railing, green vines climb along the shelf, and the leaves sway gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.
The two of them were reminiscing about old times while enjoying delicious food.
The unfamiliarity of not seeing each other for a long time gradually disappeared.
After finishing the meal, Wang Jiao took the initiative to pay the bill.
The two of them walked from Taikoo Li South District to North District.
Looking at the dazzling array of high-end luxury goods stores, Wang Jiao said with emotion: "When I was in college, I really wanted an LV bag. I dreamed about it. I felt that it was the most beautiful and best bag in the world. Later, after I graduated from graduate school, I finally saved some money and came here with great interest. I looked at it for a long time. After a long time, she finally spent several hundred yuan to buy a lipstick. "
She paused and said, "Maybe this is the difference between buying sweet-scented osmanthus and wine."
Wen Ruan nodded silently, seeming to feel the same way.
Walking out of the streets of the North District, the two continued north to the sparkling Liangma River.
On the pedestrian path, the street lamps emit soft light.
Men and women running at night, elderly people walking, couples holding hands, a family of three with children...
Passed by them.
The Liangma River in early summer is full of vitality.
The brightly lit high-rise buildings and the light and shadow reflected in the river complement each other, forming a bustling urban night scene.
Wen Ruan looked at a tall building with neon lights flashing, complex thoughts flashed in her eyes.
That’s where she worked for 5 years.
The period before leaving the imperial capital was also the period when she was at her lowest and depressed.
The brighter the lights, the more you want to escape.
The whole person fell into a state of self-doubt and denial.
I just want to find a place without light and lie down quietly.
Thinking back to this day, I still feel a little short of breath.
On the way back.
Wang Jiao pointed to the young people sitting around on the lawn playing guitar and singing, and said with a smile: "I still remember the night of my junior year, when Zheng Jinpeng took the guitar and sang Wang Leehom's "Things You Don't Know" to you downstairs.
This time when Simin gets married, he will also come and take the initiative to be the best man. I guess he is still obsessed with you and wants to renew his relationship with you as the bridesmaid. ”
“After so many years, Zheng Jinpeng has had two or three girlfriends, and he still teases me about him. Wen Ruan pursed her lips and chuckled.
University is also a very good memory for her.
Looking back on the past, she is more relaxed and nostalgic.
Studying together, reading together, watching the stars on the playground together, chatting about ideals...
"Who makes you so charming? I wonder if it's the Bai Yueguang of many boys in our school." Wang Jiao pinched her cheek, took out her mobile phone from her bag, rummaged for a while, opened a photo and shared it on her WeChat, "Do you still remember this photo? It was a painting class in college, and I took it for you with my camera.
When I was helping Simin prepare a wedding memory video a few days ago, I pulled this photo out of the QQ space.
I have to say that you were really envious of several of our roommates in college. ”
Wen Ruan opened her phone and took a look, startled, and felt mixed emotions in her heart.
This should have been taken during my junior year.
At that time, she had already integrated into the well-known Imperial University Normal University.
Immersed in the prosperous campus environment, full of hope for the future, I feel that I can become anyone I want to be.
At that time, I still had short hair, and I dyed it a beautiful and unique purple.
At the age of twenty, she also had it.
Dewy skin, a youthful and elastic body, and a youthful and high-spirited mentality.
The Tang and Song dynasties gradually emerged in my mind.
Twenty years old, the most brilliant and passionate age, sweet love.
If I met him at that time, I would definitely pounce on him at all costs and compete with those competitors.
“It’s a pity that I can never go back.” She whispered.
Sensing the sudden low mood of her good sister, Wang Jiao quickly smiled and comforted: "Ruanruan, in fact, you are becoming more and more feminine now, and your charm is only more attractive than before. If those boys who chased you in the past had seen you now, they would have dreamed about you again at midnight. emo. "
"Haha, it's like I'm messing around with people. I'm obviously the only one in our dormitory who has never had a relationship."
"It's not because you have high standards!"
…
A corner of the parking lot.
The black Tesla turned on its lights.
Wang Jiao stood by the car with a happy smile on her face, "I have to go back to bed early. I can't stay up late now. Why...don't tell others, I'm pregnant."
"Ah!" Wen Ruan looked at her belly in surprise and said in surprise: "How long!?"
"It's just 4 weeks. We have been preparing for pregnancy for almost a year, and we finally got our wish. My husband is leaving the house at home to stew white fungus soup for me, and he keeps urging me to go home." Wang Jiao touched her belly, "It's hard to imagine that a little life is being born in my belly. This feeling is really amazing."
"That's great! Then go back quickly and drive carefully on the road! Let me know when you get home."
"Yeah, bye." Wang Jiao hugged her hard, "Also, Ruanruan, it's time for you to think about life-long events."
Watching the Tesla merge into the traffic and disappear into the night.
Wen Ruan looked away, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, she lowered her head silently, and walked forward vigorously.
The thick-soled shoes stepped on the stone pavement, making a "dah-dah" sound.
A few minutes later, we returned to the door of Lavande Hotel again.
Wen Ruan stood in the evening breeze, stunned.
Youth, dreams and love.
These are the three things I cherished the most.
Now she has lost the first two, and it seems difficult to complete the last one.
She no longer has the courage and confidence she had when it comes to career and love.
Now that I have made up my mind to return to Nebula International, I just want to find a temporary cave for myself to hide from the wind and rain.
What about the future...
What will my future be like...
I will probably never be what my 20-year-old self imagined.
Wen Ruan gritted her teeth hard.
Looking up, the stars in the sky are like gems inlaid on the black sky.
The prosperity of the imperial capital has not yet disturbed her heart, but the bullet from many years ago has hit her right between the eyebrows.
(End of this chapter)