"You're late. Zhao Mengran said hello to Liu Chen while adjusting the tea on the tea table.

"I'm sorry, there was something going on when I went out, plus the city was too congested, I hope it didn't make you wait too long. Liu Chen said to Zhao Mengran with apologies.

"It's okay, you've come just in time, the tea is ready to drink. Zhao Mengran poured a cup of tea and handed it to the opposite side of the tea table.

Liu Chen sat down opposite Zhao Mengran, picked up the teacup and blew it gently, and a light tea fragrance wafted into the nose, making people feel refreshed and happy.

"Good tea. Liu Chen closed his eyes and indulged for a while, and then exclaimed.

"Do you remember the first time we met, it was also at the teahouse, and you told me a lot about tea art at that time? Zhao Mengran poured himself a cup of tea, looked at his results, and recalled the first time he met Liu Chen, at that time Zhao Mengran was not familiar with Liu Chen, but he was deeply attracted by his conversation and demeanor.

Liu Chen smiled modestly: "Hehe, it's just a little shallow cognition." ”

Zhao Mengran took a sip of tea, his eyes wandered on Liu Chen, and said with concern: "By the way, it's okay lately, you seem to have lost a little weight." ”

Liu Chen pursed his lips and smiled, nodded and said, "Eh, indeed, since that river accident, I have lost a lot of weight, and there were a lot of things during that time, and I couldn't sleep well, hehe." ”

Zhao Mengran recalled the scenes about Liu Chen distressedly, and said: "Since you suffered an accident in the river, everyone thought you were dead, and then you suddenly came back, although the news of your return had already appeared in the news of Jiangxia City, but I was still surprised to see your real person at Roman's press conference, that feeling, it was like a dream, really, I even forgot the question I had prepared for a long time, hehe." ”

In the memories, Zhao Mengran was excited about the miracle of Liu Chen's bloody return.

Liu Chen said with a serious expression: "My appearance has touched the interests of too many people, and there are many people who want to put me to death, such as the public opinion turmoil launched by Sun Quan this time, but how can I die so easily." ”

Zhao Mengran analyzed the public opinion storm about Liu Chen set off in Jiangxia this time, and analyzed: "This time the public opinion is all directed at you, this is not a spontaneous public opinion storm of the people, but someone deliberately planned it, as for the person behind it, although I don't know who it is, but it must be a person with huge energy in Jiangxia, so I also told you on the phone that day, if things really reach the point of being uncontrollable, we can seek help from my uncle." ”

This meeting, in fact, Liu Chen took the initiative to make an appointment with Zhao Mengran, that night in the crowded food stalls, Liu Chen did not think about it so carefully, nor did he expect that this public opinion turmoil would be so big, so he politely declined Zhao Mengran's kindness, but when it came to facing the reality, he still had to seek Zhao Mengran's help, after all, this public opinion is so fierce, it will hurt his image on Li Rongfei's side too much, and it must be solved as soon as possible, and it will not be good for himself or Li Rongfei if it drags on for a long time.

"When can I go to see your uncle?" Liu Chen raised his head and looked at Zhao Mengran and asked.

Zhao Mengran said: "I have already said hello to him before, he has a meeting in the afternoon, I don't know how long it will last, if there is nothing to do tonight, he will send me a message, and I will take you to meet him when the time comes." ”

Liu Chen nodded: "Okay." ”

"But there is one thing that needs to be told to you in advance, because discipline is relatively strict now, and my uncle can't casually contact those who do business, for fear of telling the truth, so when the time comes, you will follow me to his house as a boyfriend and talk directly at home. Zhao Mengran looked at Liu Chen expectantly, as if everything was taken for granted.

"Boyfriend status??? I've ...... Already engaged. Liu Chen was a little surprised by Zhao Mengran's "request", and finally hesitated to reveal his relationship status with Zhao Mengran.

Zhao Mengran was stunned for a moment and looked at Liu Chen in surprise, but as a reporter, she quickly reacted and received this information, and then forced out a smile and smiled awkwardly: "Hehe, it's okay, just pretending, besides, I already have a sweetheart, hehe." ”

Liu Chen learned that he had misunderstood Zhao Mengran, and hurriedly apologized: "Oh, I'm sorry, I misunderstood, but I understand, just do as you say." ”

"Uh-huh. Zhao Mengran nodded, but the smile on his face was put away, and he didn't have the excitement he had before.

Liu Chen had just felt such an atmosphere on Qin Si's side, and he didn't want to experience it here again, so he took the initiative to talk about other topics.

"By the way, are you still working as a newspaper reporter at the Jiangxia Evening News? I remember that you used to want to be a TV reporter, you have such a good appearance and excellent business ability, it is a pity that you don't appear on camera. Liu Chen shifted the topic to Zhao Mengran's work, he remembered that he had talked to Zhao Mengran about this matter, and transferred to the TV station as a reporter, so that he could appear on camera and get more attention.

Zhao Mengran didn't expect Liu Chen to remember that casual conversation, and said with a smile: "Hehe, yes, I used to want to be a TV reporter, but I discussed it with my family, and they didn't agree, you know, my family is basically an official, it's inconvenient to show my head too much, I have to keep a low profile, I want to change the route of behind-the-scenes management positions in the future, so I won't transfer to a TV reporter for the time being, and continue to be a newspaper reporter for a while." ”

Liu Chen felt Zhao Mengran's sense of loss when he talked about his work and future, and he asked, "Then which way do you want to go?"

Zhao Mengran shrugged his shoulders and showed a hint of a fake smile: "The choice of which way I go is actually not in my hands, due to the particularity of my family, being able to be a newspaper reporter on the front line is already their greatest tolerance for me." ”

Liu Chen suddenly felt that a family background like Zhao Mengran would have lived a happy and carefree life, but he saw the helplessness after being lonely from Zhao Mengran's words and expressions.

Zhao Mengran does not have the right to choose the future by herself, it seems that everything is arranged, safe and stable, plain, everything she does must take into account the interests of the entire family, which can be said to be a kind of protection, it can also be said to be a kind of imprisonment, without freedom on the road of life, it is actually very sad and pitiful.

In contrast, Li Rongfei, who is also from an official family, is much freer, her father will support her in all her choices, she can go to her favorite university, she can work as a teacher she likes most, and she can freely choose who she really loves.

"Let me ask you a question, have you ever regretted it?" Liu Chen said tentatively.

"What do you regret?" Zhao Mengran looked at Liu Chen in surprise.

"I regret being born in my current family. ”

Zhao Mengran was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "No, family is not a choice for me, and my family has also given me a lot of warmth, I will not regret it, and the profession I am engaged in now is also something I like very much, and they have not completely deprived me of my dream." After speaking, Zhao Mengran showed a smile again, as if he was hiding the true emotions in his heart, perhaps to prove his words, his dream is still not extinguished.

Liu Chen lowered his head slightly, pursed his lips and smiled: "Hehe, that's good, when you visit everywhere as a reporter, you should be able to experience those ordinary happiness better." ”

"Perhaps, my biggest dream may be to record and understand the various states of this society, to record those happiness and unhappiness in a real way, to give people some inspiration in life, so that they can cherish their current life more. Zhao Mengran clasped his hands in front of his chest, raised his face and sighed at the meaning of his job and his dream, and suddenly asked: "By the way, don't just say me, you said that you are engaged, is that the beautiful teacher?"

"Hehe, yes, who else but her. Liu Chen smiled shyly, his face overflowing with happiness that could not be hidden.

Zhao Mengran looked more interested in this, and then asked, "Have you set up an engagement banquet?"

Liu Chen's face showed a strong sense of regret, shook his head and said: "No, hehe, I'm ashamed, due to some special reasons, we didn't put on an engagement banquet, in fact, it was just a marriage proposal, she agreed, this is not a luxurious proposal ceremony, only my sister witnessed it, it was on the riverside Xintan 'Pearl' ship, some fireworks were set off." ”

"When did you set off fireworks?"

"A week ago, on her birthday. ”

Zhao Mengran seemed to have discovered something, and said in surprise: "It turns out that it was you who set off the fireworks that time, there were a lot of fireworks, they were very beautiful and spectacular, and a girl would be moved." ”

Liu Chen looked at Zhao Mengran curiously: "You are also there?"

Zhao Mengran replied: "At that time, I was eating with my friends around there, and I remember that fireworks have been banned in the urban area?"

Liu Chen scratched his head in embarrassment: "Hehe, I was fined afterwards." ”

"It's worth it, such a romantic marriage proposal ceremony, this fine is nothing. Recalling the romance of the fireworks on the water at that time, Zhao Mengran looked envious, and even fantasized in his mind.

"That's true, but it won't be in the future, you can't set a bad example for the citizens of Egunder, haha. Liu Chen laughed innocently.

Zhao Mengran agrees with Liu Chen's ability to take into account the impact of his actions on Jiangxia, but this also shows that he has realized his influence in the city of Jiangxia, which is a good thing or a bad thing.