Chapter 16: The Sorrow of the Third Man

Crazy nights will always pass quickly before you know it. In the blink of an eye, Lin Xi, who was still at Jessica's birthday party, had quietly left the bar and returned to his apartment.

After taking a shower with a heavy heart, he also turned around and walked out of the room, and went to the living room to pour himself a glass of whiskey and add two ice cubes. Then he sat on the sofa in the living room with a wine glass, looking at the bright room lights opposite the floor-to-ceiling window, and the whole person was also quietly in a daze.

The words that Krystal had spoken to him in the bar before were resounding in his mind word for word. In particular, the word 'break up' made Lin Xi subconsciously take a sip of liquor every time he thought about it, probably planning to use it to anesthetize his troubled head.

In this way, before he knew it, the bottle of whiskey that had just been opened in the wine cabinet was all poured into Lin Xi's stomach. But even Lin Xi, who drank this bottle of spirits, except for the fact that his face was a little red, his expression did not feel the slightest intoxication, but his eyes became more and more energetic.

It seems that at certain times, the simple idea of wanting to get drunk and want to fall asleep will become very extravagant.

The night gradually faded away, and people finally got drunk in the middle of the night.

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"Xiujing, that's the guy. I just found out that he seems to have left a long time ago, right?"

It was late at night, and the Zheng sisters, who had finished the first half and the second half, finally returned to their apartment in New York. Originally, Jessica had planned to hang out with her friends tonight, but unfortunately, her own company had a meeting to hold tomorrow, so she had to give up.

It was only after returning to the apartment with Krystal that Jessica asked the question that she had been puzzled about since she found out that Lin Xi was no longer at the scene.

As for Krystal, who faced this question about his own Ernie, he also nodded slightly, "Well, after chatting with me for a while, he left first, and asked me to say sorry to you." But I don't think there's anything to say, and it's not a big deal, so I don't bother to tell you. ”

"He slipped away so early, why did he go. For Lin Xi leaving her party so early, Jessica was actually not angry, but she was just curious why.

"I guess I don't know Ernie your friend, if it were me, I would have left. Anyway, the gifts have already been given, and people have come. Although they couldn't be together, Krystal still knew Linxi very well.

"Ah, you're already a boyfriend, why are you still talking for that guy. At this time, Jessica didn't know whether she was happy or depressed, she was used to her sister's behavior. However, after that, Jessica also asked a very gossip question, "By the way, Xiujing, I just saw you talking to him for a long time when I was at the bar, what are you talking about?" ”

Because of the wine, Krystal was also very thirsty at this time. So when Jessica asked her questions, she had already gone to the side of the refrigerator, got a bottle of mineral water for herself, and then heard Jessica's words. After a pause, he took a sip of cold ice water and said, "This doesn't say anything about the reason to speak for anyone, but if it's Ernie you, you don't want to stay on the stomach of someone you don't know most of you." Then you ask me what I talked to him about, hehe, I guess Ernie won't believe me when he says it. ”

"Why don't you believe it? Is it strange about what you're talking about?" asked Jessica, who was also thirsty, as she came to Krystal's side, brought a bottle of ice water to herself, and then looked at her sister.

"I don't know if it's strange or if I was kicked in the head by a donkey. Krystal thought of the topic he had just talked about with Linxi, and looked down and smiled, "Ernie, do you believe it? I was just trying to persuade Linxi to let him break up with that guy in Seoul." And he seems to be really thinking about it. ”

'Poof...... Ahem...... Ahem'

Jessica, who was drinking water, really sprayed this time, not acting or posing in front of the show or the camera, but was really frightened by Krystal's words, and after half a second, she choked on the ice water and squirted it out, and finally coughed violently.

"What?"

After recovering her breath, Jessica raised her head sharply again, staring straight at Krystal with a pair of shocked eyes, "You just said that when you were at the bar, you were trying to persuade Linxi to break up with Taeyeon? Is this true? Or are you kidding you Ernie and me?" ”

"There's nothing to fool you, it's true. In fact, it wasn't just Jessica who was surprised, but even Krystal herself was only a little surprised when she realized her guts at that time.

After listening to Krystal's confirmation, Jessica was shocked again, and looked at the other party in disbelief, "Oh my God, are you crazy, right? ”

Now, Krystal, who faced Jessica's question, laughed softly, "Ernie you think too much, I know my current relationship situation. Therefore, I persuaded Lin Xi to break up, not because of myself, but simply because I felt that the current relationship between him and that person was really not suitable for being together. That's why I said that to him, but what surprised me even more was that after so many known events. When I said this, he was just hesitating and considering, and I really admired him. If it were me, I guess it would have been broken a long time ago. ”

"That's why he's not with you. As soon as Krystal finished speaking, Jessica next to her suddenly burst out with a reply that made her pupils shrink. finally smiled bitterly and didn't deny it, "Yes, so I finally understand now that the personalities of the two of us, even if we can be together, are probably-for-tat." ”

"Yes, unless, somebody, really changes their personality. And this, Xiujing, can you do it?" Jessica nodded, then asked rhetorically. As a result, Krystal shook his head very quickly and said, "Ernie you don't know about me, if you can change it, after so many years, you would have changed it a long time ago." Maybe I could have worked harder because of Lin Xi at that time, but I didn't dare to guarantee it. After speaking, the whole person also sighed softly, "Forget it, don't talk about this, anyway, the matter has already passed." As he told Ernie that everyone is doing well, that's enough. ”

That guy is a poppy sometimes. Even if you quit, as long as you meet it again, it's still unforgettable. ’

Looking at Krystal, who had come into contact with Lin Xi again after so long, and looking at her spirit that was more rejuvenated and excited than before, Jessica didn't break it, because she could see it too. Sometimes knowing is known, tacit understanding is tacit, understanding is understanding, even if you still like it, but fate is really in front of you, and you can't be allowed to disbelieve and disobey.

For example, Krystal actually still loves Lin Xi, but what, as a saying in China: like like is presumptuous, and love is restraint. Therefore, Krystal restrained himself, so there was Krystal at this time, and Krystal who could still talk and laugh with Lin Xi so easily and tacitly.

"Then do you think Linxi will really break up with Taeyeon?" After thinking about it so much, and indeed drinking a lot of alcohol tonight, Jessica was also tired after making a fuss all night. So, let herself think about it, guess the steps for herself, she also skipped it, and put the problem directly in front of Krystal.

In the face of Jessica's question, Krystal is not sure. The bottle of ice water also left the refrigerator at this time, and slowly formed a layer of water droplets on the surface, and finally dripped on the floor, soaking the palm of the hand holding it.

The cold touch awakened Krystal's spirit in a daze because of the question just now, and then gave such an answer, "I don't know, every time I ask about that person, I can't grasp what Lin Xi's decision is. But if Ernie wants to ask me what the outcome is. Then I will tell you that I want them to break up, because in this way, Lin Xi can smile. He smiled, and I thought that this life was good, so whether it was for him or for me, I wanted them to break up. ”

This confession, this paragraph, this paragraph of Krystal's answer that really showed her thoughts to Jessica for the first time made Jessica completely stunned. The cherry mouth was also opened to the maximum at this moment, which showed the incomparably shocking impact in Jessica's heart.

"Ernie, I think I know a lot better than you when it comes to feelings. Does this count as surpassing you in terms of experience and experience in a certain aspect? Perhaps after saying that, the atmosphere felt a little too serious, and Krystal followed up with a little joke.

However, why does such a joke sound so sad? If she could, such an experience and experience, Jessica really hoped that her sister would never know about it. Because it's so hurtful, so sad.

But there are no ifs, and Jessica is pretty sure she hasn't really fallen in love with someone yet. So, Krystal's words, are correct. In terms of feelings, as a younger sister, she is finally many steps faster than Jessica, Ernie.

Thinking of this, Jessica finally admitted defeat and laughed, "Yes, Xiujing, you have finally grown up, and you are much more mature than me." ”

"That's a big deal. Krystal smiled as well, and looked sideways at the night view outside the window, his eyes deep and downcast.

Seeing this, Jessica put down the water bottle in her hand, walked up to Krystal, and hugged her sister into her arms, "It's all going to pass, you're going to be fine, and he's going to be fine." Everybody, it's going to be fine."

It's just that when she said this, Jessica was secretly sighing in her heart: Lin Xi, Lin Xi, even if you really break up with Taeyeon, there will be three people who are sad and sad together at that time. Do you know this?

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In New York in April, the weather is sunny and the temperature is neither hot nor cold.

Today, a week has passed since Lin Xi came to New York. After finishing his work in the previous two days, Lin Xi had a good heart-to-heart talk with Krystal at Jessica's birthday party. Then for the next few days, in addition to dealing with his own work every day, the only thing left for Lin Xi was to find a place to sit well, and then stay in a daze until he went home in the evening.

And today, nature is no exception.

After leaving Mark's company again, it was time for dinner. After refusing the appointment of a few beauties from Mark's studio, Lin Xi, who was not full or hungry, drove an Aston Martin around the night streets of New York twice, and finally stopped at a roadside stall, and bought two meat rolls and tortillas under the surprised eyes of some passers-by, and then got back in the car and left.

However, this time, Lin Xi was on his way home from buying food when a sudden phone call disrupted all his thoughts.

"Hey, Creek, you're still in New York. ”

Inside the Bluetooth headset, Lin Jun's familiar voice made Lin Xi nod, "Well, in New York, I just got off work and was on my way back." What's the matter, Brother Jun, is there anything wrong with you?" Although the relationship between Lin Jun and Lin Ting has been determined, and even the wedding date is being chosen, Lin Xi is still used to calling Lin Jun Brother Jun, not brother-in-law.

"It's not a big deal, it's just that the Calvin Klein flagship store in Seoul is going to hold a VIP event the day after tomorrow, and they invited me and you, you can see if you want to come. Anyway, it's time to settle the matter between you and Taeyeon. It's not a good idea to keep the cold war like this. On the other end of the phone, Lin Jun remembered that he met Kim Taeyeon coming out of Lin Xi's apartment when he went out two days ago, and he was also worried about his younger brother and brother-in-law. So, taking advantage of this opportunity, I planned to call Lin Xi over and take a look at the solution of this 'war' by the way.

A screeching braking bang slammed down the roads of New York, but fortunately no accidents were caused, and then a cool Aston Martin slowly pulled up from the middle of the road to a temporary parking space on the side. And Lin Xi, who was sitting in the driver's seat, was also very complicated in his mood and expression at this time.

"Is it solved?" After muttering softly, gritting his teeth, Lin Xi responded to Lin Jun on the other end of the phone, "Okay, then I'll go over tomorrow." After speaking, he hung up the phone after a few simple gossips with Lin Jun, and finally looked up at the dark night sky overhead, "It's time to go back and solve it, Xiujing is right, either say it, or it can only be like that." ”

After speaking, Lin Xi didn't know what he thought of, and then laughed very self-deprecatingly, "But if I were known about this by Ouyang and them, I would definitely be beaten and criticized by the group." The identities and situations they had ever dreamed of were wasted by me. ”

In the end, Lin Xi, who was only left with a sigh, drove away without saying any more.