For the next week or so, Tong Qiangqiang deliberately slept lazily every morning, and hid in his room early at night, just to avoid direct contact with Han Lie.

She didn't know if Han Lie sensed her deliberate dodge, but he didn't react to it for the time being. Tong Qiangqiang himself did not have time to explore in detail for the time being, and was busy with interviews with several travel companies.

It's amazing that a few months ago, she was still regretting that she couldn't live the same working life as ordinary people, and she was unwilling to be a full-time housewife after graduation. A few months later, she divorced, and suddenly resumed her status as a fresh graduate, looking for jobs everywhere.

However, her path to the life she longed for was not smooth. After many years of closed life circle, she couldn't speak normally in front of the interviewer, especially in the first round of group interviews, with so many people, she couldn't open her mouth, often with a blank head, stiff hands and feet.

If she can't decide where she works, she can't rent a house.

After a week, she didn't get busy with anything, and her yearning for the future was hit to the point that there was not much left. But even if she really can't find her ideal job for the time being, she still has to move out of Han Lie's apartment first. It's a big deal that she will go back to the villa first. Although it used to be her and Zhong Wenhao's "home", the memories left for her are not very good.

So Tong Qiangqiang began to replace some of the furniture, curtains and carpets in the villa.

She is always absent from the day for a whole day, Ah Hua will inevitably ask about her whereabouts, and Tong Qiangqiang can only use various matters of the school's graduation season to pass away.

However, in the evening of the past two days, when Tong Qiangqiang came back to the apartment, he saw a man at the entrance of the community, tall and thin, with only the whites of his left eye.

His features are too obvious. Tong Qiangqiang is hard not to recognize - the time Ah Hua was slapped by Zhong Wenhao and her head was broken and bleeding, the man was wandering outside Ah Hua's hospital room, and Ah Hua said that it was her husband.

The other party squatted on the side of the road and smoked, I don't know if he also recognized Tong Qiangqiang or something else, and his eyes lingered on Tong Qiangqiang's body inexplicably. He stared at her as if he were trying to see a flower in her face as he passed him outside the hospital room.

The first night I met, Tong Qiangqiang only thought that he came to pick up Ah Hua from work. But on the second night, Tong Qiangqiang was so frightened by his eyes that he couldn't help but ask Ah Hua when he returned to the apartment: "Is there anything going on at your house lately? ”

Ah Hua's reaction was slightly bigger, and she almost threw the plate in her hand to the ground, and asked nervously, "Tong, Miss Tong, did you see him downstairs?"

Before Tong Qiangqiang could answer anything, she immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! It may affect your life! I will ask him not to come again in the future!"

Tong Qiangqiang was embarrassed to admit that he was indeed affected, after all, the other party was Ah Hua's husband, and Ah Hua's attitude was sincere, Tong Qiangqiang said: "Is your husband worried that it is not safe for you to go home alone......? It's not a pregnant woman anymore, it's okay to take care of yourself. You can leave work early in the future and don't have to wait for me to come back. This will also allow you to spend more time with your family. ”

At the beginning, Han Lie looked for Ah Hua. Ben was for her. Now that her child is gone, and she will move out soon, she doesn't know if Han Lie will continue to keep Ah Hua in the future, or quit Ah Hua. Tong Qiangqiang pondered whether he should remind Ah Hua to start planning to change jobs.

But seeing Ah Hua's expression, he was obviously worried, and said, "My husband came to pick me up because he wanted to go back to his hometown with me." There are elderly people in the family who are sick. I asked Mr. Han for three days off. ”

Tong Qiangqiang was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "There is something important at home, you can get off work quickly, if you need any help, just tell me." ”

Ah Hua continued to wash the dishes in front of the sink: "Thank you, Miss Tong." I haven't cleaned the pork belly potty yet, so I'll just mop the floor again after I'm done. ”

Tong Qiangqiang frowned, he always felt that Ah Hua was a little weird, as if he didn't want to get off work immediately. After a little hesitation, she still didn't ask her anything.

That same evening. Tong Qiangqiang mustered up the courage to wait for Han Lie to come back, but Han Lie happened to not return overnight. The next day, she squatted in front of the pork belly's nest, squinted at its little slit for a long time, and finally smoothed the hair on its back, and sighed, "Okay, I'm embarrassed to say that I'm your master." In the future, you will follow Uncle to eat meat. ”

After packing his luggage, Tong Qiangqiang saw that the time was about the same, and went out to school first to attend the graduation ceremony.

The CP Gymnasium is full of people. Tong Qiangqiang sat alone in the area of his academy, participating in the orderly progress of the ceremony.

The speeches of all parties at the graduation ceremony were probably the most serious and last speeches that everyone listened to in four years, and when the video of the four-year light and shadow review was played, many students around were red-eyed.

Tong Qiangqiang's heart gradually poured out sadness. Sad, but different from everyone's reluctance, sad is that she should have been the best four years of college, leaving nothing. The bits and pieces that others are reluctant to give up are almost blank for her.

Although she was sitting here, dressed in a bachelor's gown like everyone else, she didn't feel at all that she was a person who had a college life.

What a sad thing......

The ceremony lasted for four hours, and when it was over, it was dark, and everyone was surging when An An was sitting separately. Most of them are accompanied by relatives and friends, holding flowers, taking pictures together, hugging each other, and saying goodbye to each other.

Tong Qiangqiang was probably the first person to take off her bachelor's gown, and after neatly folding it and sending it back to the surrender office, she silently stayed away from the excitement that did not belong to her.

When I was about to walk out of the gymnasium, the mobile phone in my pocket vibrated violently.

Finding that it was Han Lie's call, Tong Qiangqiang stared at the screen with his eyes a little out of focus, and only picked up when he was about to hang up: "Uncle......"

"Where?" Han Lie's background was very noisy.

Tong Qiangqiang's side was also noisy, so noisy that she couldn't tell whether the school song she heard was from her side or from Han Lie's side. She covered her ears and replied, "At school." ”

"I know. I'm asking where you are in the gym?"

Tong Qiangqiang was slightly stunned when he heard this, turned his head and glanced at the "D" marked at the exit, and told Han Lie: "I'm ...... at Gate D."

"Good. You stand still. I'm going to look for you. Han Lie's voice was calm, and the sound of breathing gently rippled in the earpiece.

He didn't hang up the call, Tong Qiangqiang didn't hang up either, listening to his movements all the way, he seemed to bump into someone halfway and said sorry.

After a while, directly in front of her position, Han Lie's figure squeezed out of the crowd.

At the moment when he looked at her across the shaking figures, Tong Qiangqiang suddenly wanted to cry.

His gaze over her was like a soft whip. Pumping on her nerves.

She saw Han Lie put away his phone and strode towards her.

Tong Qiangqiang also slowly put down the phone from her ear, and the time during this period was enough for her to suppress her desire to cry. Han Lie stopped in front of her and looked at her with a frown, "You're leaving so soon?"

"Hmm......" Tong Qiangqiang nodded and muttered in a low voice: "It's not interesting......"

Han Lie was silent and clasped her hand: "Then let's go." ”

When Tong Qiangqiang reacted, he had been pulled out of the gymnasium.

Fresh air poured into the chest, and with the hot wind of a summer night, graduates could still be seen on both sides of the boulevard. There was laughter and talking.

Tong Qiangqiang stared at Han Lie's hand on her wrist, did not break free, and let him take her through most of the campus and walk out of the school gate as if he was holding hands with her.

After getting into the car, Tong Qiangqiang leaned on the window with one hand, stared at the wide school gate, and did not move for a long time.

"Reluctantly?"

Hearing this, Tong Qiangqiang retracted his gaze and turned to Han Lie: "No. It just feels strange. Uncle, have I really been a student here for four years?"

Han Lie's laughter was clear.

Tong Qiangqiang lowered his eyes in frustration: "I don't seem to have lived seriously...... Didn't leave a trace in the lives of the people around me......"

Realizing that her frustration had affected the atmosphere in the car, she raised her head again, pulled the corners of her mouth, and asked, "Why is Uncle here?"

Han Lie asked with deep eyes, "Don't you want me to come?"

Tong Qiangqiang's eyes flashed, and he always felt that there was a question in his words. As if questioning her about her avoidance of him. However, it didn't matter, she was mentally prepared, but she didn't wait for him last night.

"I have something to say to my uncle......"

"Well, I have something to say to you. Han Lie suddenly started the car. "Come with me somewhere first. ”

Tong Qiangqiang didn't ask where he was going. Wherever Han Lie wants to take her, she can go. She remembered that time when she ran out of the hospital and met Han Lie, asked Han Lie to take her away, and then had a good day.

The car drove all the way to the South Mansion.

A five-storey single-family building, with a waiter in white clothes and black pants waiting at the door on the first floor. Tong Qiangqiang followed Han Lie out of the car, and heard the waiter respectfully greeting "Mr. Han", and then led them in front with a smile.

After passing through the splendid lobby, it is the 360-degree viewing elevator of the Crystal Palace.

This neighborhood is full of buildings from the Republic of China, and the floors are all low, and the South Mansion is the tallest of them. The elevator slowly climbs the process. The view through the transparent glass is wide, and the dazzling neon of the high-rise buildings in the city center can be seen in the distance.

However, Tong Qiangqiang was a little afraid of heights, so he didn't dare to look too much into the glass wall, and asked, "What are we doing here?"

"A graduation gift for you. Han Lie replied lightly, "There is a meteor shower tonight." ”

Tong Qiangqiang tilted his head to look at him in response, his expression slightly surprised.

The South Mansion was built by a warlord during the Republic of China for his favored concubine. But before the concubine could move in, the warlord lost ground and died. The later owner seemed to be a wealthy businessman who loved stargazing, so he converted the top floor into an observatory. As a result, the South Mansion has become the best astronomical observation place in Rongcheng.

But because it's a private place, it's hard for outsiders to get in. Tong Qiangqiang couldn't help but be curious: "Do you know the owner here?"

"The previous owner didn't know. Now the owner knows. Han Lie hooked his lips slightly, "He likes to buy a house very much." I like to buy this kind of house that 'spends a lot of money for a good look'. ”

Tong Qiangqiang frowned, always feeling that this trait was particularly consistent with a person, and asked tentatively, "Mai Xiuze?"

Han Lie was silent, which could be regarded as a default.

Tong Qiangqiang was choked by Mai Xiuze's trench, and secretly complained in his heart that Mai Xiuze occupied the thatched pit that others couldn't ask for to use to arrange flowers.

"Watch your step, we're here. The waiter was the first to get out of the elevator, pressed the elevator door, and made a gesture of please.

Tong Qiangqiang walked out of the elevator with Han Lie.

The place is as big as a rooftop. The top is made of transparent glass, looking up at the sky, and in the center is a low square couch with thick cushions, which can be used to sit and rest, or to lie on it and look up at the starry sky.

There is also a small bar in the corner, full of all kinds of drinking utensils. Tong Qiangqiang noticed the astronomical telescope next to the skylight at a glance, and the whole body was filled with a cold arrogance unique to high-end precision instruments.

Tong Qiangqiang was so arrogant that he didn't dare to approach it, so he turned his head and asked Han Lie, "When is the meteor shower?"

Han Lie, who went to the bar to pour water and drink, looked at her with respect for the telescope in his eyes. He smiled lightly and replied, "Early morning." It's still early. ”

When the words fell, the waiter who had just brought them up came to ask, "Mr. Han, can you serve the food?"

Han Lie made an OK gesture, and instead raised his chin towards the table, signaling Tong Qiangqiang: "Eat first." ”

The long table, covered with a white tablecloth, is lined with sets of silver cutlery. Tong Qiangqiang and Han Lie sat at each end, a little far apart.

The food is not special, it is just ordinary Western food. Tong Qiangqiang pretended to have something in his heart, but he didn't have any appetite at all, but Han Lie didn't speak, from appetizers to desserts, he was silent and ate very seriously and attentively.

Tong Qiangqiang took a knife and fork and absentmindedly poked the medium-rare black pepper steak, again and again. Poked a few times, upset, simply put it down, picked up the glass and drank two sips of wine, after putting down the wine glass, looked at him and asked, "Don't you have something to say to me?"

Han Lie raised his eyelids: "Don't you have something to say to me?"

Tong Qiangqiang licked his lips, drank all the wine in the cup, and said a little bit, and then said: "I have already packed my luggage, tonight...... I'll move out tomorrow morning. ”

The original plan was to go back and drag the suitcase after the graduation ceremony, but now that Han Lie brought it here, I am afraid that it will have to be postponed for one night.

Han Lie was silent when he heard this. Asked, "Have you figured it all out?"

The last time she said she was going to move, Han Lie asked her to think clearly before she spoke, and she still remembered. So he told him the typed draft: "When I got divorced, Grandpa Zhong gave me the villa. I've also put the villa back in order these days. In terms of work, several companies have responded, just waiting for my interview. ”

The latter sentence is lying. She had no way to tell Han Lie about her frustration in her job search.

The distance made Tong Qiangqiang unable to see Han Lie's expression clearly, and could only feel his gaze fall on her face, Tong Qiangqiang's fingers twisting the tablecloth under the table. After a while, Han Lie said ruthlessly, "I know", and there was no further follow-up.

The tone was rather cold. Tong Qiangqiang was a little uncertain in her heart, since he didn't stop it, she should be comfortable. But his refusal to comment made her somewhat lonely.

In addition to being lonely, Tong Qiangqiang poured wine into his cup again, saluted Han Lie in the air, and tried his best to pull out a smile on his face: "Thank you for your care during this time." ”

Han Lie picked up his wine glass, took a sip of nothing, and took a sip gently.

Tong Qiangqiang drank all the wine. When she put down the cup, her cheeks were already a little flushed.

"It's your turn, uncle. Tong Qiangqiang propped his head with one hand and asked Han Lie leisurely, "I'm done, it's time for you to speak." ”

Han Lie paused for two or three seconds, put down his knife and fork, got up from the dining table, and slowly paced in front of Tong Qiangqiang.

Tong Qiangqiang raised his head and stared at his black eyes like a deep pool.

Han Lie suddenly bent down, and his cold fingers touched her neck.

Tong Qiangqiang reflexively shrank and dodged back slightly. But seeing Han Lie's fingers hooking a red rope from her neck, it was the one she used to hang the jade pendant.

Tong Qiangqiang was slightly stunned, Han Lie's other hand reached up, and without asking her, he began to untie the knot on her rope. Soon, he took off her jade pendant, held it in his hand, looked at it with interest, and put it on the table.

Immediately, he took out a black velvet satin jewelry box from his bosom and opened it, and there was a thin chain lying quietly inside, on which was inlaid something, and shimmered in the light.

Han Lie pulled off the red rope on the jade pendant, took out the thin chain from the jewelry box instead, put it into the hole of the jade pendant, and then put the jade pendant back on for Tong Qiangqiang.

After putting it on, he stood two steps away, looked at her, and carefully adjusted her position before saying, "Congratulations on graduation." ”

Tong Qiangqiang raised his hand, touched the cool touch on his neck, and was about to say thank you, when he heard Han Lie add: "I don't know how much your jade is worth, but the chain is full of fine diamonds, don't lose it." ”

Tong Qiangqiang: "......" suddenly felt very hot.

"I, I, I ......" Tong Qiangqiang stammered and wanted to ask how expensive it was, but then he pouted and complained. "How can you give gifts and deliberately emphasize the precious? Uncle, you deliberately want me to be uncomfortable, right?"

Han Lie hooked his lips, and flicked his fingers to Tong Qiangqiang's forehead: "Not stupid." ”

Reflecting that he unconsciously returned to the previous way of interacting with Han Lie, Tong Qiangqiang's back suddenly stiffened, and he hurriedly retracted his expression, lowered his head, and said "Thank you, uncle" in a low voice, and then subconsciously poured wine.

Han Lie looked at Tong Qiangqiang's expression change quietly, didn't say anything, walked to the telescope, adjusted the handle, turned his head and asked Tong Qiangqiang: "Do you want to come and see?"

This invitation was very tempting to Tong Qiangqiang. Although she is not an astronomy enthusiast, since she has come to the Nan Mansion that others can't enter if they want to, of course she has to be enough.

She hurriedly put down her glass and stepped forward.

With Tong Qiangqiang's height, he can't reach the eyepiece. Han Lie turned sideways and motioned to her for the raised platform on the ground. Tong Qiangqiang stood up and bowed slowly.

When the eyepiece was attached to her right eye, she clearly felt Han Lie leaning in behind her. She wanted to dodge a little, but Han Lie didn't know what she had opened up in a hurry, and the originally pitch-black field of vision showed a starry sky.

For a moment, Tong Qiangqiang could not take care of the little caution in his heart, only to feel that the end of the universe seemed to be close at hand, within reach, and he was completely shocked.

It was as if she had entered a new and interesting world, and she couldn't help but watch it for an unknown amount of time. I was tired from standing on both legs, so I was going to rest. As a result, as soon as she got up and was about to get off the platform, her feet stiffened, and she almost didn't stand firmly.

It was Han Lie who quickly supported her.

Tong Qiangqiang's hand grabbed his arm and stood opposite him unexpectedly.

She was still standing on the raised platform. At this moment, the height of her body made Han Lie bow her head slightly, and her forehead pressed against her forehead. The bridge of his nose rubbed against the bridge of her nose, his breath was a little hot, mixed with the smell of alcohol, steaming and ambiguous, and spreading out little by little.

Tong Qiangqiang instinctively wanted to dodge, but the two big hands on his waist pressed firmly, as if he was planning not to let go of her.

"Uncle......" Tong Qiangqiang's heart was beating hard and he was also beating in a panic.

Han Lie's eyes were bottomless: "How long are you going to hide from me?"

Tong Qiangqiang didn't dare to look into his eyes, and flatly denied: "I didn't hide from you." ”

"Then why do you insist on moving out?" Han Lie's voice was slightly deep.

Tong Qiangqiang said in a low voice: "I said, I have no reason to live anymore-"

"As I said, it's your self-righteousness. Han Lie interrupted her abruptly.

Tong Qiangqiang's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he closed his eyes. The voice was uncontrollably crying: "I'm not self-righteous...... It's you...... It's you...... I'm weak, I have low self-esteem, I'm not likable, I don't want to find a job, I can't think of anything in me that attracts you, what is worthy of your liking. ”

"The only thing I was glad to have was the child in my belly, hoping that we would be able to keep in touch with him. But now even the children are gone. What more can I give you? Nothing. Join...... Lian ......" Tong Qiangqiang sobbed, "Lian ...... I can't even give you ...... the first time."

She didn't forget that she and Zhong Wenhao had a real husband and wife relationship.

How can she be confident that she can capture him?

Rather than wait until you are too low, it is better to leave now with self-knowledge.

"Don't cry anymore. Han Lie's thin lips roamed over her face, and he commanded in a low but unquestioning voice.

Tong Qiangqiang sniffed, although he stopped crying, but his eyelashes blinked, and the water beads continued to fall.

Han Lie held her tearful face and pursed his lips: "I only ask you one thing, do you still like me?"

Tong Qiangqiang looked at him with teary eyes, under his insightful gaze, she couldn't lie at all, but she didn't want to answer, so she simply remained silent.

Han Lie squinted, bent down, picked her up horizontally, and pressed her directly on top of the cushion.

The light above his head was all blocked by the man on his body, Tong Qiangqiang sobbed, and tried to stare at him with his eyes, looking at him with dark eyes, as if something was brewing at the bottom of his eyes.