Chapter 21: The Reception
The party was in a five-star hotel, she had never been to such a magnificent place, she was very nervous, plus her heels were difficult to handle, and as soon as she got out of the car, she almost broke her foot.
"Come, take me. Francis stretched out his arm to her, and she took his arm in fear, pretending to be calm.
When I entered the banquet hall, I was greeted by someone.
"Mr. Fang, I am really grateful to welcome you to my cocktail party despite your busy schedule. ”
"Where?" Mr. Xiao is polite. ”
The two shook hands and exchanged a few more words, and Mr. Xiao saw her standing on the side. "This young lady is? ”
Fang Jidong held her hand, his fingers were slightly cold, in stark contrast to her sweaty palm, and she sighed in her heart.
"My ......" he paused and glanced at her, "friend." ”
Mr. Xiao nodded with a smile, and smiled meaninglessly: "Mr. Fang has a good eye." ”
Mr. Xiao went to greet the other guests, and Fang Jidong took her around, and every two minutes, a beautiful woman came over, who seemed to be very familiar with Fang Jidong, and chatted a few words. When he saw her, he walked away with a lack of interest.
"Am I getting in your way?" they didn't seem to be happy. ”
Fang Jidong just laughed, and Shen Yuxi thought for a while before finally understanding: "I know, you pulled me to block the peach blossoms today." ”
"It's not stupid, I figured it out so quickly. Fang Jidong laughed.
Shen Yuxi pouted secretly: "But I'm really guilty, my feet are dying of pain now." ”
He took her to a sofa, and then went to the distance to get some food and drinks, "You rest here first, I'll go say hello to Mr. Xiao, and we'll go back when I come back." ”
Shen Yuxi didn't know anyone at the banquet, she sat on the sofa and ate snacks silently. She was almost full of food and drink, and there was no trace of Francis.
She sat there bored, and there were couple-like men and women sitting next to her, hugging and kissing from time to time, making very ambiguous sounds. Embarrassed, she lifted the hem of her skirt and walked away.
The banquet hall was very large, and she didn't see Fang Jidong when she turned around, but saw the host, Mr. Xiao.
"Miss Shen, are you looking for Mr. Fang?"
"Ah, I don't know where he's gone in just a few moments. ”
"I see that he seems to have gone to the back garden, I asked the waiter to help you find it?" Mr. Xiao was very enthusiastic.
"No, I'll go myself, thank you. ”
She took her skirt and went to the small garden like on stilts. The garden was dimly lit and probably everyone was in the hall, which made it extra peaceful.
The roads in the garden were all gravel, and her high heels were even more uncomfortable to step on, so she had no choice but to grit her teeth and take off her shoes, and after walking a short distance, she saw a man and a woman standing in front of her. The woman wore a bright red dress, which stood out in the night. The man's back was facing away, and he knew it was Francis when he looked at the back.
She had no intention of eavesdropping, but the soft, soft words still reached her ears: "Jidong, I don't understand why you broke up with me, what did I do badly? ”
Fang Jidong didn't know what he was thinking, and he didn't speak for a long time. The woman continued, "Isn't it nice for us to be together?
"Lin Ling, we have been separated for more than a year, isn't it ridiculous to be entangled now?" Fang Jidong's voice was cold, and a wind blew, obviously it was hot summer, but Shen Yuxi couldn't help but shiver.
"But I miss you. Shen Yuxi couldn't see the girl's appearance clearly, but her voice was soft, and she had been in a relationship with Fang Jidong, so she didn't look bad.
Without waiting for Francis to say anything, the girl suddenly stretched out her arm around Francis's neck and stood on tiptoe to kiss him on the lips.
Francis did not make any move, did not respond, and did not refuse. Shen Yuxi was startled, she ignored the incivility, she carried her shoes in one hand, lifted the skirt that was mopping the floor with the other, and ran away with a little embarrassment.
Lin Ling was stabbed by Fang Jidong's indifference, she withdrew her hand, and there were tears in the corners of her eyes: "You are still so ruthless." ”
"Lin Ling, let's get together and disperse, don't embarrass everyone. Fang Jidong's voice was cold, without a trace of warmth and emotion.
"I thought you would always have some feelings for me, but now it seems like it was just wishful thinking on my part. Don't worry, this is the last time, I'm about to emigrate, and I won't appear in front of you again. ”
After speaking, she smiled miserably: "The one you brought today is very beautiful." I thought you liked it all the time, but it turns out that you would like it pure, too. I used to be as simple and ignorant as her, and after I met you, I was no longer me. ”
"All I can say is sorry, you'll find something better. Fang Jidong spoke slowly.
"You don't have to apologize, you didn't treat me badly, I don't have to worry about food and clothing now, what you gave me, even if I don't do anything, I can squander it in the next life. It's me who is too greedy and wants to have more. It's okay now, I'm completely dead, and you're probably at ease, and there's one less woman who stalks you. ”
Lin Ling maintained the last of his self-esteem and pride and said goodbye to Francis.
Shen Yuxi ran to the door, put his shoes back on his feet, tidied up his dress, and calmly walked into the banquet hall.
She was running in a hurry just now, and she seemed to be sweating, so she took a glass of juice and found a quiet corner, and drank it slowly. Suddenly, someone called her, and she turned around to see Yun Lan walking towards her.
Yun Lan was dressed in a black off-the-shoulder silk dress, with wavy curly hair draped lazily over her shoulders, and flaming red lips, which was incomprehensibly beautiful.
"Sister Yunlan, you're here too. Shen Yuxi rarely saw a familiar face this night, and his mood was much better.
"Who are you coming with?" Mr. Fang?"
Shen Yuxi nodded, and Yun Lan smiled: "What about others?"
Shen Yuxi remembered the scene in the garden, she couldn't say that he was kissing people in the garden. She thought for a moment: "He said to go to Mr. Xiao, there is probably something to discuss." ”
"Well, he always has to socialize on such occasions. ”
The two of them chatted with each other, and they were all inconsequential topics. After a while, Fang Jidong came looking for him.
They looked up at the same time and saw the scarlet on his collar, and Shen Yuxi silently turned his head to look away. Yun Lan's face didn't look good, but she still squeezed out a smile: "You said you had a female companion before, I thought you didn't want me to come with you, and deliberately perfunctory me." I knew you were bringing Sister Yuxi, and I wouldn't have sneaked over. ”
"I think you've been too busy lately and need a good rest. There's no need to suffer here with me. ”
"I am really flattered that Mr. Fang is so considerate of his subordinates. ”
Fang Jidong didn't continue to answer, but turned around and asked Shen Yuxi: "Are you tired?" ”
He came over to take her hand, and she quietly dodged away. She looked at Yun Lan and said with a smile, "Sister Yun Lan, why don't we go together?"
"No, I still have something to do, you guys go first. Yun Lan smiled at her unnaturally.
Downstairs at her house, they sat in the car and didn't move for a long time. The lights in the car were faint and hit in the face, making it look extremely unreal. She took off the necklace from her neck and handed it to Fang Jidong: "Please help me return the clothes and shoes to the lady, you can help me ask how much money I need to pay, I will transfer it to her another day." ”
Fang Jidong didn't take the necklace, but looked at her with a smile: "Didn't that lady say that it would be given to you as a gift? In addition, I have already paid for the clothes and shoes. ”
"Then I'll transfer it to you, I've been receiving your gifts for no reason lately, and these things are too valuable, and I'm really scared. ”
"Actually, that lady is my aunt, I only spent a very low price there, you have to transfer money to me, it will affect my image more, and it will make people think I'm stingy. "Fang Jidong is right, and there is no reason to refute it.
"It's actually your aunt, she looks so young, no wonder, I called her sister, she was so surprised. ”
"She's the best at maintenance, so you can talk to her if you're fine, you'll benefit a lot. He finally took the necklace, and Shen Yuxi was thinking that it would be good to return it.
But Fang Jidong suddenly leaned over to her, the space in the car was small, she had no way to retreat, and Fang Jidong put it on for her again. He had a fresh smell of perfume, probably from the girl in the garden. How interesting, one moment she was still kissing other girls, and the next moment she was wearing a necklace for her.
"This is given to you by my aunt, I want to return it for you, I will be laughed to death by her, you really don't want it, go and pay it back yourself, after all, this is a matter for the two of you. However, I would like to warn you that my aunt is not very good-tempered, and if you pass by recklessly, something may happen. ”
Fang Jidong was serious, and Shen Yuxi wondered if he was scaring her. She thought the lady was very kind, gentle and kind.
When she returned home, she soaked her feet in hot water, and the beauty was really going to suffer, the skin behind her feet was worn out, and there were a few small blisters on her toes. She couldn't help but wail, why did she agree to Fang Jidong to go to a drinking party, not to mention her guilt, but also passively participated in his love history. I don't understand why he wants her to go with him, obviously Yunlan wants to be his female companion more.
A strange thought suddenly popped into her head, and although it flashed, she was slightly shocked. But she quickly denied it, how could it be, he wasn't stupid, maybe he thought she was funny. But she denied it again, where is she interesting, stupid and stupid. Besides, doesn't he have a girlfriend? She repeatedly warned herself that she should keep her distance from him.
She couldn't figure it out, lying on the bed, she was too tired and sleepy, and when she was about to fall asleep, the mobile phone next to her suddenly rang. She picked it up and looked at it, and her mind cleared instantly.
"You're beautiful today, I love it. ”