Chapter 246 Snow Country Shuttle
In the middle of the night, Wang Zixu woke up under the pressure of Mount Tai without warning. His already chaotic head became more and more dizzy. He blinked hard, trying to dispel the dizziness caused by the heavy sleep.
“I want to go to the group meeting.” An Younan reiterated to him again, his voice was clear and unquestionable.
“Why go to the group reunion?”
An Younan’s answer was very innocent: “Go and play.”
“Play??”
The prince pretended to raise the door by an octave, but An Younan was not afraid and sat upright on his lower abdomen, like a cat occupying the stove.
He emphasized his tone, trying to exaggerate the seriousness of the matter: "Is the group reunion a place for fun? Do you know what the group reunion is for?"
An Younan froze, tilted his head, and thought seriously. After a few seconds, she simply gave up and declared without any shame: "I don't know."
"You're going without even knowing what the group meeting is about!" Wang Zixu grabbed the handle and raised the volume again, as if she had put forward a ridiculous proposal that could shake the order of the universe.
“Then tell me.” She felt confident.
“A group visit is a group New Year’s party,” Wang Zixu patiently started the class. “Every year, the Xihe Literary Association collectively goes to pay New Year greetings to Teacher Li Tingfang. Does Teacher Li Tingfang know that he is a writer who has been written into the history of literature alive?
“When the time comes, reporters and other people will come, and the press release will be posted on the homepage of the Xihe Government Affairs Network, so that all the people of Xihe can see it. Think about it, how serious is this occasion? You actually want to play! "
An Younan digested it for a moment, and then showed his amazing ability to summarize: "Oh, you guys went to her house to make dumplings together, and then posed for photos. ”
He forgot that this is the devil incarnate, and the scene cannot scare her. I am afraid that if the United Nations Security Council comes in front of her, she will still do it.
Wang Zixu spread his hands helplessly: “Who asked you to come to Xihe? Fang is boring. You have to learn to dance with boredom while you are here." An Younan continued to push him: "If you take me to the group reunion, you can dance with me. ! ”
The fatigue that Wang Zixu had accumulated over the past few days suddenly broke down, and he pushed her hand away in annoyance, his voice carrying an impulse that he was not even aware of:
"Stop making trouble! I have my own life and I don't have time to play with you! If you are really bored, why not just go back!"
He regretted it as soon as the words came out of his mouth. Worried that her tone was too harsh, if she turned against her and used Lao Wang's name as a threat, she would eventually have to give in.
However, the expected rebound did not come, and An Younan's figure froze. Time seemed to stand still for a few seconds. The car lights coming in from the window gently pulled at her shadow.
A slight sob broke the tranquility of the living room.
“Woooo…”
Wang Zixu peeked under the moonlight and saw her biting her lower lip, her eyes covered with a thin layer of mist, which reflected tiny spots of light in the dim light.
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuaktinuuuuuuuu” ...I can't even buy a ticket now... Do you want me to walk back? ...Woo..."
An Younan sobbed softly, her body trembling slightly, like a young deer that was lost and wet with dew in the dense forest on a cold night, showing its vulnerability without any defense.
Even an Iron Man will feel soft after seeing this scene, not to mention that Wang Zixu is a meathead? His tone was a little softer:
"I'm not chasing you...but, can't you just stay by yourself for a day tomorrow? I will send my dad away tomorrow, and you can play with my computer at home."
Unexpectedly, the cry became louder: "Who is still...playing with the computer...not a child..."
He had no choice but to compromise: "Okay, don't cry. I'll ask the chairman tomorrow if I can bring a companion. If not..."
Before he finished speaking, An Younan quickly wiped the corners of his eyes with his fingertips, and turned over with satisfaction, as if nothing had happened:
"It would have been over if I said so earlier."
Prince Xu suddenly realized that he had been deceived.
Seeing that she was about to leave, he stood up and said: "Wait... you are going, how can I introduce you?"
An Younan looked back and said in a brisk tone: "Just Say I’m your sister. ”
…
That night, Wang Zixu had something on his mind and didn’t sleep well all night. It was An Younan who woke him up the next day.
As soon as he opened his eyes, An Younan urged him to call Lin Feng.
The prince lay on the sofa, staring blankly and said: "How could anyone wake up someone by calling him early in the morning? How rude?"
"Why is it so early? It's almost nine o'clock."
"Huh?!"
Wang Zixu sat up in excitement. The group meeting gathered at half past nine, leaving only a handful of time for him.
After thinking about it, Wang Zixu thought that this might not be a good thing: if he asked to take someone with him just before departure, Lin Feng would definitely not allow it. It would be best to scold him, then there would be every reason to let this ancestor stay at home.
Under An Younan’s burning, expectant gaze, he dialed Lin Feng’s phone and explained the situation hesitantly.
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng’s answer was surprisingly refreshing: “Yes!”
Wang Zixu hinted calmly: "Look, it's already nine o'clock. If it's not convenient for you to arrange, I can do it without you."
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng Still excited: "Convenient! Convenient! I have arranged a Coaster with more than a dozen seats. I am worried that half of it is empty. It will be more lively if you bring people."
Lin Feng paused. He lowered his voice and said sincerely: "Besides, if you, the vice chairman, speak up, you have to make arrangements even if it is difficult to arrange!"
Wang Zixu couldn't laugh or cry: "Chairman! You really don't need to be polite!"
Lin Feng said: "You're welcome! I've said it here, you must bring someone here! I've long wanted to meet my younger siblings!"
After that, the phone was hung up neatly. When Wang Zixu heard the busy tone, An Younan was already beaming.
“You have nothing to say now, right?”
Wang Zixu put down the phone, worried: “It’s bad, Lin Feng thought I brought my wife there. But it was you who brought my wife, how embarrassing is that?”
“What’s so embarrassing about this? ? I'm so beautiful, and you deserve to be misunderstood." She changed the subject, with curiosity, "Speaking of which, what does my sister-in-law look like?" The prince looked at him and said, "Why don't you go, if you are really misunderstood, it will hurt your reputation."
"Little prince, stop struggling. You promised me yesterday. Failure to keep your word will hurt your reputation." An Younan said seriously.
…
Driving to the gate of Xihe Literary and Art Association, Lin Feng was already waiting, accompanied by two vice-presidents and several clerks and reporters. The Coaster was indeed parked on the roadside.
Wang Zixu got out of the car first, greeted Lin Feng, and said, "Sorry, I'm a little late."
Lin Feng raised his wrist and looked at his watch: "Isn't that right? You are not late, there are others who are later than you."
"Shen Qingfeng?" Wang Zixu asked.
Lin Feng said: "Shen Qingfeng is too lazy to participate in such activities, but he is quite generous this time. I will tell you later..."
Wang Zixu nodded: "Who are you waiting for?"
"Ning Chunyan and Chen Qingluo..." Lin Feng replied, catching a glimpse of Wang Zixu's expression, "What's your expression?"
At this moment, An Younan turned lightly from the back of the car. Lin Feng's eyes suddenly lit up and he said in surprise:
"This is..."
An Younan reached out to say hello: "Hello, hello! Hello, Chairman Lin, I am Wang Zixu's sister~"
Lin Feng swallowed the rest of the words abruptly and changed his words: "...it's my sister, welcome."
An Younan walked to Wang Zixu, who was expressionless, glanced at him, stretched out his hand and asked Lin Feng: "What's wrong with him?"
Lin Feng shook his head: "I said Ning Chun Banquet and Chen Qingluo is coming, so he is like this. "
Wang Zixu quickly calmed down and explained: "I think it would be a big event for the Xihe literary world if they come too."
Lin Feng said with a smile: "Don't you sit in the same office with these two every day?"
While he was talking, a familiar Porsche sports car drove over and slid to a stop in front of everyone silently.
The car door opened.
Lin Feng greeted him. Wang Zixu's Adam's apple rolled up and down with difficulty. Beside him, An Younan narrowed his eyes and glanced at his expression with interest. His eyes were so bright that they seemed to penetrate people's hearts.
“Sorry, sorry!” Ning Chunyan apologized as soon as he got off the car, his voice clear, “It’s too much traffic!” "
Lin Feng nodded: "I understand, I understand... Today is indeed the most congested day of the year in Xihe. ”
Ning Chunyan raised his hand and greeted Wang Zixu with a bright smile: "Zixu! You didn't expect me to come, did you? Surprise?"
Wang Zixu said honestly that there were surprises, but he was still more frightened. Before he could answer, An Younan had already lightly turned around from behind him, stretched out his hand very naturally, and took his arm.
The sunshine on Ning Chunyan’s face disappeared, and his vision suddenly became as cold as a knife.
"An Younan! You...why are you here?!"
The passenger door opened, and Chen Qingluo, dressed in white, floated down.
Her eyes were covered with a layer of mist, and her steps were as frivolous as a hangover. It was obvious at a glance that she had not slept well last night. However, when the three words "An Younan" came into my ears, my whole body suddenly tensed up as if being pierced by an electric current.
When he saw the scene in front of him clearly, his body stood still, like a frightened cat.
An Younan smiled warmly and said in a steady tone: "Sister Ning, what a coincidence, we meet again."
Ning Chunyan's eyes were locked on the arms held by the two of them, His mouth opened in an "O" shape, and he subconsciously brushed away the broken hair from his forehead, his voice full of disbelief:
"No... when did you two... become so close?..."
Wang Zixu woke up from a dream and hurriedly untied An Younan's arm. His throat rolled a few times, but he couldn't squeeze out a word of explanation.
Lin Feng had no clue about the strangeness in the air, so he stepped forward and asked, "Why, do you all know each other?"
An Younan responded sharply: "Yeah, speaking of it, my friendship with Sister Ning is better than that with my brother. It will take a while. Chairman Lin, it will be too late if you don’t leave, right?”
“That’s right.” Lin Feng suddenly nodded, “Let’s get on the bus first and let’s talk in the car.”
The prince boarded the bus first and passed by Chen Qingluo.
She stared at him deeply, but he did not dare to look at her. The two passed each other.
An Younan followed closely behind. When passing by the two of them, an imperceptible glimmer of victory flashed through his eyes.
Ning Chunyan took Chen Qingluo’s arm. Even though she was full of doubts and dissatisfaction, she could only get in the car first.
She wanted to ask Wang Zixu immediately after getting in the car, but unexpectedly, An Younan sat down next to him very familiarly.
Ning Chunyan felt a tightness in her chest and had to sit across the aisle in the same row as Wang Zixu.
For a moment, the air was as heavy as a piece of freshly frozen butter, making it hard to breathe.
Lin Feng clapped his hands in the aisle with an inappropriate lightness in his voice:
"Everyone, yesterday on the first day of the new year, the secretary led a team to visit Teacher Li. We have visited Teacher Li. If we go today, we don’t have to go through all the formalities. The main thing is to reflect the friendship, harmony, and relaxation among comrades.”
“When we arrived at Teacher Li’s house, everyone made the dumplings according to their ability. Dumplings and chatting with Teacher Li are all very good."
He paused and raised his voice a little: "This is the arrangement for the morning. At noon, we will move to Vice Chairman Shen's Qing Dynasty. Dinner at Fengju’; in the afternoon, we went to his newly opened hot spring resort to relax and soak in the hot springs. Vice Chairman Shen paid all the tickets!” As soon as he finished speaking, there was a loud cheer in the carriage.
However, the four people in Wang Zixu’s row had different ideas, and none of them heard the news.
Ning Chunyan was very angry; Wang Zixu was struggling to weigh the balance of "confession" and "loss" in his mind;
An Younan chewed on everyone's troubles with interest, which made her enjoy it.
Chen Qingluo was sitting in the window seat, as silent as a wandering ghost, staring blankly at the fabric pattern of the seat in front of her, as if she wanted to see through the warp and latitude.
What echoed repeatedly in her ears were An Younan’s understatement but piercing her heart like an awl that day on the second floor of Guxuan Salon:
“You still clinging to him after he gets married is the behavior of a mistress.”
“Then I will be a mistress.”
…
Has she succeeded?
Chen Qingluo felt a fine and sharp sting coming from deep in her heart.
It was as if a cold needle was stirring slowly and cunningly deep in the veins.
Are you really... with her...?
The pale and cold morning light outside the car window slid across Chen Qingluo's nearly transparent side face like flowing mercury, but two strange blushes quietly appeared on her cheeks as delicate as white jade.
That is not a blush of shyness, but a trace of restrained anger, morbid stubbornness, and a broken state of mind.
It’s like putting a red-hot iron at the bottom of a deep frozen pool. The violent boiling is suppressed by the thick layer of ice, leaving only tiny and stubborn cracks on the surface.
She is angry. She was not angry that the prince was in love with someone else.
She once had an emotional outburst because of the news that "Wang Zixu was married", but after that she chose to accept it and accepted the insurmountable distance between the two.
This distance has been shortened by shared adventures. She crossed the line and took the initiative to hold hands with him. But she separated in a timely manner.
She knew rationally that if she continued to do this, neither of them would forgive herself.
She regarded that crossing of the line as dessert, a reward for persisting. She believed that the other party thought the same way because they were connected in spirit.
However, An Younan ruined everything. She proved that Wang Zixu's morality was just hypocrisy, she made Chen Qingluo's sense of propriety look childish, and she made the tacit understanding between the two people turn into a vicious custom with a thief's heart but no courage.
So she is in pain. She was not bitter that Wang Zixu had betrayed his wife, she felt that he had betrayed her.
Although she is not his. But precisely because she had nothing to do with him, his betrayal was even more unacceptable.
Soon, Coaster arrived at the station and everyone filed down.
Chen Qingluo stood at the end of the crowd, her steps were frivolous and she moved forward mechanically.
Suddenly, a warm hand grabbed her arm.
“It’s not like that.” Wang Zixu whispered behind her ear.
“What is it not?” Chen Qingluo did not dare to look back, her voice was as thin as a gnat, rolling hard in her throat.
“It’s not what you think,” Wang Zixu said, “I’ll explain it to you later.”
That strong hand quickly let go with a deliberate and cautious sense of propriety.
At the moment when the restraint disappeared, a strange warm current poured into Chen Qingluo's heart without warning.
The ice needle deep in the heart seemed to suddenly dissolve and disappear without a trace. The tight strings relax, just like the frozen lake surface silently gaining freedom of movement under the warm spring sun.
He said it was not like that.
That must not be the case.