Chapter 12: One Afternoon and Fifteen Years
Duan Meixi took Lan Xue to Duan Yehan's room. Pointing to the crystal box hanging on the wall, he said thoughtfully, "Xue'er, I'll tell you a story first." Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His mother died very early, his father was a driver for a rich family, and the little boy was content to live with his father although he had no mother. However, when he was 14 years old, the boy's father left him in a car accident to protect his boss. In this way, the little boy was taken into the care of his family by the boss, but the little boy never spoke again from the moment he knew that his father had died, he closed himself off, and did not want to have anything to do with anyone again, because he decided that no one would ever give him a sincere heart again. The little boy wanted to go on like this, until he met the little girl, a little girl who cried because he was afraid that he would be afraid alone, such a little girl who would shed tears for him. Because of her, the little boy gradually ceased to be lonely, the little girl would keep folding paper to make him happy, she would draw pictures for him to make him believe that she was his friend, and she would no longer be afraid to stay with him by the beach because he was alone······ On the day they were together at the beach, when the two of them were playing together on the beach, a huge wave hit the little girl, and the little boy pushed her hard, and the little girl was saved, but the little boy was swept away by the waves, died, and disappeared in the little girl's world······ But on the same day, there was a yacht on that sea. The owners of the yacht are a couple. The wife became insane because of the death of her son, so in order to make her recover as soon as possible, the husband bought the yacht and took his little daughter to play around with her. They found the dying little boy and saved him. However, the little boy could never go back to the little girl, because the wife regarded him as her dead son and could not leave him. Because of him, the wife recovered quickly, but she lived forever in the illusion that the little boy was her own son, and she was very happy and content. In order for her to be happy and satisfied like this, the husband and the little daughter selfishly wanted the little boy to give up his identity and stay. In order to repay the favor, the little boy gave up his name, gave up his own past, and stayed······"
Duan Meixi turned her head sideways to look at Lan Xue, who was already full of tears, and smiled slightly and said, "Xue'er, you also think he is pitiful, right?" Then he looked back at the crystal box on the wall and said, "When the little boy was unconscious, his hands were tightly covering his pockets, and they all froze, he was protecting something." It was the painting, which the little girl gave him, and he always carried it with him like a baby. Even if it was soaked in water, he still had to keep it, because seeing it was like seeing a little girl, and it was the only thing he could think of her silently······ By the way, remember I'm going to tell you a secret about my brother. That secret is······ Duan Yehan, he is not my own brother, he is the little boy, he had his own name before becoming Duan Yehan, called Zuo Chen. ”
Lan Xue had tried her best to stop her tears, but she couldn't control herself who was already crying, "Senior sister, thank you, thank you for being friends with that little girl, thank you for knowing that little girl also misses that little boy." Duan Meixi turned around and wiped away Lan Xue's tears, "Silly girl, don't cry." I deliberately said the wrong room, just to let you know that brother, he has been thinking about you, but he has his own troubles and can't appear in front of you as Zuo Chen. My brother has sacrificed too much for the Duan family, and he has helped us too much, so I should also help him. But Xue'er, you have to remember one thing, no matter how much you miss Zuo Chen, he is already Duan Yehan now, and Duan Yehan has the suffering that belongs to Duan Yehan. So Senior Sister hopes that unless he confesses it in front of you, you will treat it as if you don't know the truth yet, and don't tell anyone else about it, okay?" With tears in her eyes, Lan Xue smiled and nodded.
Duan Yehan told Duan Meixi that he was going to Hong Kong on a business trip, and in fact, he went there to hold a university party. He has always been the class president in college, and his classmates have always listened to him. Therefore, as long as he makes a call, many students will appear at home and abroad. Because most of the Chinese in his classmates worked in Hong Kong after graduation, he deliberately set the meeting place at the Mullin Hotel in Hong Kong. Today's gathering was a particularly success. During the buffet time, the students were very happy while eating and chatting. Duan Yehan cautiously looked around as if looking for something, and finally, a girl in a champagne-colored dress appeared in his sight. He immediately took a glass of red wine and walked forward, and when he turned around, he 'accidentally' bumped into her, Duan Yehan quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, it's okay." ”
The girl smiled, "It's okay class leader, there are a lot of classmates in our class, if I hadn't been bumped into by you, how would I have a chance to talk to you? You are Gao Jin, and you are the only one in the class who hates economics the most, right?" The girl's question did not stump Duan Yehan, he gave the answer easily. "The squad leader has such a good memory! I thought you wouldn't remember everybody. Gao Jin was very excited when he saw Duan Yehan remember himself so quickly. Duan Yehan smiled, and then asked, "I heard that you got married as soon as you graduated, congratulations." I said that I hope that my classmates who have found a partner will come with their lovers, but what about you? Is he coming?" "How can I not listen to the class leader? I came with my husband. Saying that, Gao Jin took Duan Yehan to the dessert area, a man who was as handsome as Duan Yehan was constantly putting cakes on the plate, and when he saw Gao Jin coming, he couldn't wait to hand her the plate, "Wife, these are your favorite foods." Gao Jin's face flushed slightly, "Thank you, husband." Gao Jin turned to Duan Yehan with a plate and said, "Class Coordinator, this is my husband Xu Liang, your name should be seen on TV often." He is a very famous producer. Duan Yehan smiled and shook hands with Xu Liang, "I have admired the name for a long time, I am Duan Yehan." Xu Liang's attitude was also very enthusiastic, and he had nothing to do with Duan Yehan, and joked, "Don't dare, I have long admired the name of the squad leader." I think we Xiao Jin had a crush on you back then, because I married me because I looked like you hahaha. Gao Jin was a little embarrassed, "Okay, husband, don't be joking." The squad leader smiled, my husband always likes to joke. "The two are a good match. Mr. Xu, it's a pleasure to meet you, do you have any new films recently?" "There is a very good movie called "Deep Love" by Xingcheng Company, which is still in preparation. It is a biographical film shot by Xu Hai, the chairman of Xingcheng, for his wife, starring the popular big stars Ren Juri and An Caiglaze, and the director is himself. I believe you must know Director Xu Hai. Because he stopped making movies when he founded the company, the media has been paying close attention to his new works many years later. It's just that several of the leading actors are big names who are more demanding on accommodation, and I've been worried about this recently. As you know, we as producers always want to save as much as possible, but the prices of high-end hotels are really high and terrible. After that, Xu Liang shook his head helplessly, Duan Yehan on the side saw Xu Liang's intentions, and then his topic said: "Mr. Xu doesn't have to worry about this matter, as your wife's old classmate, I will definitely help." After listening to Duan Yehan's words, Xu Liang suddenly realized, and shook hands with Duan Yehan warmly again, "Yes, I almost forgot, you are the owner of the Mulin Hotel." It's just that even if you give us a discount, we still feel ······ with such a high standard of accommodation in your hotel." Just go for the price you decide. "Thank you so much, thank you, class leader! Xu Liang smiled with joy and raised his glass. "I wish you both happiness. Duan Yehan slowly drank the wine in the glass, and at the same time glanced at Xu Liang, who was in the midst of excitement, and his eyes were gradually full of certainty······
Since the last time Xu Duhang brought Lan Xue to his house, Lan Xue hadn't seen Xu Duhang again, so Lan Xue was also very happy to receive a call from him to come to his house for dinner in the afternoon. A dinner was specially prepared. When Xu Duhang arrived, it was already early, and in the past, as long as he "made an appointment" to come to his house for dinner, he would never be late. Lan Xue greeted her with a smile and pulled Xu Duhang to the table and sat down, "Brother Duhang, you were never late before. Hey, I really have a lover and forget my sister.,Was it with my senior sister just now?Haha,It seems that love can really change a person.。 Why haven't I seen you change for your girlfriend before? It seems that you are really in love with your senior sister. "Just to have a meal, do you have to break it up?" "Ah······ Sorry, it's me who is too noisy. Xu Duhang's tone made Lan Xue suddenly feel very uncomfortable, he had never spoken to himself in such an impatient tone since he was a child. It was precisely because of Xu Duhang's strange tone today that Lan Xue noticed that Xu Duhang seemed to have changed a lot today. He was much haggard, and the bad smile that had been on his face at all times was gone. Lan Xue sat next to him without speaking, and wanted to sit like this without disturbing him, but she still couldn't help but ask, "Brother Duhang, are you unhappy?" Xu Duhang raised his eyes and looked at Lan Xue, smiled and shook his head, "No." Although Xu Duhang had a smile, his smile was not as bright as usual, Lan Xue believed that Xu Duhang must have something on his mind, so he smiled and stepped forward to lean in, "Tell me, I know you best, you must have something unhappy." "Do you really know me?" A trace of suspicion flashed in Xu Duhang's eyes, and when he saw Xu Duhang's "suspicion", Lan Xue patted her chest "hard", and said confidently: "Of course. "Everything about me, including what's in my heart?" "Hmmm, I······ Sort of. Lan Xue hesitated for a moment, and gradually lost confidence in her words. Xu Duhang simply put down the chopsticks he had just picked up, turned sideways and looked directly at Lan Xue, "Let's talk about it, with your understanding of me, tell me what I am unhappy about." Lan Xue thought for a while and asked tentatively, "Did you quarrel with your senior sister?" The corners of Xu Duhang's mouth rose slightly, and she looked at Lan Xue, "Are you afraid that I will break up with her?" Lan Xue nodded without hesitation and replied, "Hmm." Senpai is a very perfect girl, I hope you can be together forever. "That's what you think?" "And ······" When Lan Xue saw the strange expression on Xu Duhang's face, she couldn't say what she wanted to say. "What?" Xu Duhang seemed to be able to understand what he meant only by looking at his mouth when he asked this, and his words seemed to be accompanied by a hint of pleading eyes.
Although Lan Xue was a little hesitant, you still smiled and said, "I hope you will never quarrel." When Xu Duhang heard Lan Xue's words, the pleading that flashed in his eyes instantly turned into despair, and he lowered his head in frustration and was silent. After a long time, he raised his head and stopped looking at Lan Xue, but said lightly: "I understand, this is your final answer······ I don't think I need to enjoy this dinner anymore, so I went back. "But you haven't eaten yet?" Lan Xue really didn't understand what happened to Xu Duhang today, saying that she was coming to eat, but after coming over, she always said some strange things. Looking at Lan Xue who seemed to feel a little strange, Xu Duhang couldn't help but show a self-deprecating smile, "It's already cold······ There's no need for me to stay any longer, it's time to leave. After listening to Xu Duhang's words, Lan Xue pretended to be angry and said, "That's not to blame you, if you come a little earlier, it won't be cold." It was a hard afternoon of preparation. Xu Duhang sighed lightly and said with some sadness: "Isn't it early enough? But have you seen it······ Did you see me?" "Brother Twilight, what's wrong with you, why are you so weird today." Xu Duhang's sadness made Lan Xue suddenly a little scared. Xu Duhang measured his face and looked at Lan Xue's eyes, missing the jokes and disapprovals of the past. Looking at Lan Xue's eyes, full of deep and focused, "Tell me, do you have someone you like?" "Oh, you know. Lan Xue smiled a little awkwardly and turned away. "Where?" Xu Duhang still said, "No, he turned around in the direction of Lan Xue and looked at her face to face again. "In ······" Lan Xue's tone was a little choked. "Do you want to tell me that you are in Heaven, right?, or do you want to tell me that although you have only been together for a few days, he will always be in your heart, right?" Xu Duhang suddenly interrupted Lan Xue with a wry smile. "Brother Twilight, you ······ it" You don't know what you've become, you can't see anyone around you anymore for a guy who doesn't come from an unknown place and is nothing······ Like a fool. Xu Duhang's attitude gradually became a little aggressive, and it seemed that every word was aimed at the sore spot of this blue snow.
"I don't allow you to say that about him! He's not from an unknown source, he's the son of your father's driver!" This is the first time Lan Xue has lost her temper with Xu Duhang, and even Lan Xue herself can't believe that she will one day yell at "Brother Duhang" who grew up together. However, Lan Xue didn't expect that in the face of her own tantrum, Xu Duhang actually laughed out loud. Xu Duhang suddenly laughed like crazy, laughing and tears overflowing from the corners of his eyes, Xu Duhang raised his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said sadly: "Look, I'm right." Your love is really concise, it only takes a few days to last a lifetime. Okay, you just keep him in your heart for the rest of your life, just a few words of nonsense to the sea every year is enough, right? I hate that you have been mentioning him in front of me for ten years, and I hate the look in the way you talk about him. Sadly, the person you want to miss in your heart for the rest of your life will always be a child's face in your mind, until you are old, and the person you so-called like is still like that, don't you think it's ridiculous?" Since the food is cold, Brother Twilight will go back first. Lan Xue was already a little overwhelmed, she just wanted to be alone now. Xu Duhang looked at Lan Xue's expression that was already at a loss, and closed his eyes with a sneer, "You only paid for one afternoon, what about me?" Fifteen years, from ten to twenty-five years old, I paid for fifteen years, who of us worked harder? I have been revolving around you since I was ten years old, how early do you want me?" Lan Xue had already understood the meaning of the words, although her mind was about to go blank, she still forced herself to show a fairly natural smile, "Let's go back when I'm done, I don't think I heard these strange words." And ······ If you don't like Senpai, just break up with her, she's different from your former girlfriends, and I don't want Brother Twilight to hurt her. ”
Listening to Lan Xue's words, Xu Duhang suddenly began to laugh, the laughter was full of desolation and sadness, and the laughter filled Lan Xue's almost blank brain like a wail.
Xu Duhang opened his eyes and shook his head thoughtfully, "Little guy, I overestimated myself and underestimated you." I overestimated my acting skills, and I thought that as long as I was always by your side, one day I would become your lover. You know, I'd rather you be silent or expressionless than the way you look to me now, at least so that you don't remind me again and again that you only treat me as a brother. Because of this, I even fantasized that it was because of the relationship that I grew up together that I didn't know that I would gradually like me. I don't expect you to find this out on your own, but at least you feel a little bit about me. I try my best to play that person, and I often pursue all kinds of women, just hoping that one day you will feel uncomfortable and feel that you like me a little bit. You've been indifferent, it's okay, maybe you never cared about those people, I told myself to bet one last time, I'll bet this time with your best friend, and you'll admit that you like me. But I underestimated you, you are even more ruthless than I thought. Little Guy······ You are too ruthless, you can't get used to seeing me hurt your friend, can I just let you hurt you, you have already watched my heart grow cold little by little, and now you still want to watch me go crazy! Lan Xue, you are really too deceitful. After Xu Duhang finished speaking, he grabbed the door without looking back, and the sound of the door slamming on the door frame seemed to break Lan Xue's heart······