Qi Yun had been busy in the office all day, but from time to time he thought of the principal's patched blue cloth shirt, deep old face and rickety waist. She counted with her fingers, the principal should also be an old man in his sixties, an old man of this age, who has long since retired in the city, has nothing to travel, dances square dances, or teased his grandson, and enjoys the joy of family, but the principal is still running around for the fact that the teachers in the school can't pay their salaries! Qi Yun knew that she couldn't do anything, but she still couldn't do it without thinking about the principal, and she couldn't even eat lunch, in the afternoon, she decided, get up early tomorrow and take half a day off, and go to the city government to see how the principal's petition is doing, although she has no ability to help solve the problem for the time being, but she is at least familiar with the municipal government, and it is good to accompany the principal to submit the petition materials together, and slightly reduce the suffering of the old man.

made up her mind, and she buried her head in the sea of Wen on the table. If you want to take a leave of absence tomorrow, you have to hurry up and work today to snatch out tomorrow morning's time. She hadn't left work until half past six, and she was so busy that it was dark, and her mobile phone rang.

She thought it was Lu Wei, grabbed it and put it on one shoulder, and said "hey" casually, but no one answered for a long time.

The silence was so long that she had to hold up her phone in front of her, but she saw that the call was not interrupted, and the time was still counting second by second.

Qi Yun also often receives harassing phone calls, but it is rare to get through and not speak, she raised the phone back to her ear and asked impatiently: "Do you want to speak?" Don't say I'm hanging. ”

"Excuse me...... Are you Miss Qi Yun? ”

What came from the phone was a gentle and delicate woman's voice, like a beautiful and brittle glass cup, which made people feel pity when they heard it.

Most of Qi Yun's friends are as straight as herself, but she can't remember where she met such a coquettish guest for a while, so she can't help but lower her voice an octave: "I am Qi Yun, may I ask who you are?" ”

"I ......" the other party seemed a little embarrassed, "I ...... It's He Miliang. ”

Yes! Qi Yun couldn't help but exclaim in his heart. Probably no matter what the situation is, as long as there is still a conscience, the junior who was found by the original partner will be as embarrassed and red-faced as she is now. She was in a hurry, and she stammered when she spoke:

"You, you...... Do you have anything to do with me? ”

He Miliang was also stunned for a moment before he said, "Miss Qi, I want to invite you to have a meal." ”

Hearing this, Qi Yun thought in her heart - how should she deal with the plot in such a bloody TV series? In other words, what will He Miliang do? Will she confront herself to her face? Will she point her nose and scold herself for being a vixen who seduces her husband? Even, will she pour a glass of sulfuric acid on her face as the scary social news page says?

But it's come to this, even if you're afraid, it's useless. Since I was a child, my father often said: Don't cause trouble if you have nothing to do, don't be afraid of something if something happens. He Miliang directly called her and wanted to have dinner with her, making it clear that it was "a matter between two women", and he didn't want Lu Wei to interfere, if she asked Lu Wei for help in this situation, or pretended to be deaf and dumb, it was not her Qi Yun's character.

What's more, although He Miliang and Lu Wei have the name of husband and wife, they are actually not even a dream in bed, at most it can only be a contractual relationship. Qi Yun cheered for herself in her heart, He Miliang didn't love Lu Wei, this was the news she got from all kinds of channels, she loved the biological father of her child, although that person was no longer alive - so what did He Miliang have to do with him? Maybe it's just about conditions. As long as love is not involved, then there is nothing that cannot be sat down and discussed.

"It's no problem to find me for dinner," Qi Yun said as politely as possible, "I just don't know when Miss He will be free?" ”

Qi Yun deliberately did not call He Miliang "Mrs. Lu", and the other party did not hear it.

"In my opinion, it's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. How about having dinner together today? ”

"Okay." Qi Yun happily agreed: "What place?" ”

He Miliang was obviously a little stunned, and hesitated for a few seconds before saying:

"I'm sorry, Miss Qi, I don't eat much in the restaurant outside, and I don't know where to go...... Do you know any quiet places? It doesn't matter if it's far away, my driver will drop me off. ”

Qi Yun thought to himself, this He Miliang didn't sound like a difficult person to deal with. If nothing else, her voice alone makes people feel that she has a good family background and outstanding upbringing, even if it is from her own position, she can't help but feel a good feeling in her heart. If such a woman is not hidden too deeply, then she should really be the kind of simple girl who was born in a big family and grew up carefree.

What's more, as far as matters are concerned, it is obviously better for Qi Yun to choose the restaurant, so she doesn't have to worry about He Miliang taking advantage of the location in case he is angry with her. She thought for a moment and said:

"There is a 'Time Building' tea restaurant near Changle East Road, the taste is so-so, but the environment is quite elegant, I will wait for you there in half an hour, is it okay?"

"Okay, I'll get there as soon as possible." He Miliang said.

After closing the line, Qi Yun began to clean up the mountains of papers on the table. Then he walked to the simple bathroom of the unit, splashed water and washed his face. The plain face in the mirror has a slight trace of haggardness, but it is still white and red, pure and moving, no matter from which angle, it does not look like a junior. A self-deprecating smile tugged at the corner of her lips, shook off the glittering drops of water on her face, and opened the door and walked out.

Qi Yuncai picked a corner seat in the "Time Building" and sat down, and saw the young waiter leading a petite girl over. The girl wore a wide headband that lined her face the size of a palm; Dressed in white loose linen clothes, the person is so thin that he is like a fairy wind, and when he walks lightly, he seems to be floating in the air; The light of the watch on her delicate wrist shines, but it is very luxurious, Qi Yun used to be the master of knowledge, and at a glance, she knew that the European royal brand did not have hundreds of thousands of dollars that could not be taken, but when the girl walked, the famous watch was randomly bumped on the high-backed chair, and she was not aware of it.

Just as she was fascinated, the girl came to Qi Yun, smiled apologetically, and said:

"Miss Qi? Sorry to keep you waiting. ”

Qi Yun bounced up from his seat and was stunned for a long time before he slapped his forehead:

"Ah, you're Miss He? You may be seated, please be seated. ”

Qi Yun has always thought that He Miliang was born in a wealthy family, and he is married and has children, he must be graceful and luxurious, and he is full of brilliance, but he didn't expect it to be like this, like a ten-year-old girl. Her skin is like congealed cream, her eyebrows are light and her eyes are thin, although she is not as radiant as she imagined, but she also has a kind of graceful grace, which can stand up to scrutiny. Qi Yun handed her the recipe, she absentmindedly ordered a set meal, and politely thanked the waiter, that natural coquettishness did not seem to be out of disguise.

I thought it was Wang Xifeng who was waiting, but I didn't expect a little dragon girl to come, but Qi Yun didn't feel good in his heart, and he couldn't tell whether he was relaxed or lost.

The waiter sent the food and left, He Miliang picked up the juice cup in front of her and sipped it gently, but after sipping for a long time, the juice in the cup was not missing.

Qi Yun waited patiently for her to speak. After a while, He Miliang put down the cup, as if he was a little unspeakable,

"Miss Qi, I'm not very good at talking, so I'll just get straight to the point with you."

"Okay."

"I believe Lu Wei has also told you about my affairs...... He's right, my kid...... It's not his, and we haven't been a real couple in the past three years. ”

Qi Yun looked at He Miliang's face, this face said that it belonged to high school students, and some people believed it, it was really hard to believe that its owner was the mother of a three-year-old boy.

"There is an agreement between me and Lu Wei...... He Miliang hesitated, as if he was looking for a suitable wording, but he couldn't get it repeatedly, "However, these are all adult matters...... Little children don't know anything. ”

"You mean to say that your child treats Lu Wei as his father, right?" Qi Yun gently helped her get her out of the way.

"Oh yes...... I'm so sorry. He Miliang raised the back of his hand to wipe his face, "My child...... It's been very ...... Very dependent on Lu Wei. ”

"I understand." Qi Yun sighed lightly, and the taste in his heart was indescribable.

"I thought I would be able to take my child abroad after his third birthday, but ...... The child said, "Where Daddy is, he will be there...... When I heard me talk about the possibility of being separated from my father, he would cry for days and nights without sleeping......"

Qi Yun sighed helplessly: "Miss He, what do you think I can do for you?" ”

"I ......" He Miliang was very embarrassed, but he still mustered up the courage to continue: "Miss Qi, we meet for the first time today, I don't know anything about you, if the words are inappropriate, please forgive me - I just want to ask, how much do you love Lu Wei?" ”

Qi Yun looked at He Miliang, her delicate little face often had a faint look of boredom, as if she was not nostalgic for all the prosperity of the world, and only when she mentioned her three-year-old baby son, that faint boredom turned into a kind of maternal affection and worry, her eyebrows gently condensed the word "Chuan", and waited for Qi Yun's response.

"Miss He wants to say anything, you might as well say it bluntly."

Qi Yun forcibly suppressed the strange feeling in his heart. He Miliang shouldn't mean that she is willing to continue to share the same man with her in such a ridiculous way as she is now, right?

He Miliang said hesitantly:

"Miss Qi, if you need money or have something to worry about...... I can help you with that. But I'm also very sorry, my divorce from Lu Wei will be a lot of resistance in my family...... It's not just the children who are reluctant to worry, but my father must also disagree...... Therefore, if Lu Wei insists on going his own way, my father will inevitably do something that is not good for him and for you. ”

Is this a threat? Qi Yun straightened his back and stared at the other party's doll-like face:

"However, you don't love Lu Wei! If you are forcibly tied together, you will not be happy! ”

He Miyan shook his head lightly when he heard this.

"I passed...... It's not about Lu worry. ”

"You, what did you say?" Qi Yun was surprised, "Didn't you love Lu Wei in the past? ”

"It's been two years, even if we are only husband and wife in name, but after all, we will go out in the same car and live in the same ......" He Miyan's voice was faint, revealing countless confusion and amazement, "My child relies on him like a father, and my parents rely on him like a son...... Lu Wei is a man who is excellent in all aspects, which I believe you also resonate with, and I have always been by this wonderful man's side...... Although he didn't love me, he was always very gentle and meticulous to me, except that he didn't be my husband, there was nothing to be picky about, he was like the best big brother......"

"However, the eldest brother takes care of his younger sister out of love......

Qi Yun muttered and distinguished, and He Miliang nodded.

"You're right, he didn't do it out of love for me. But he has been with me through all the most difficult and dark days of my relationship...... All the time, I was just him. Actually, in the past, I always thought that I didn't love him, but he infiltrated my life bit by bit, everywhere...... A few days ago, my mother was seriously ill, I received a call in the middle of the night, I only thought of crying, the only thing I thought of was to call Lu Wei, he immediately comforted me, flew back from Beijing by night flight, and took care of my mother for a week...... It's been almost three years, and when I wanted to fulfill the vow I made to him at the grave of the child's biological father, and take the child to find and accompany him for the rest of my life, I suddenly realized: I can't even think of what the child's biological father's face looks like......"

Qi Yun was shocked at first, and after thinking about it, he felt that it was reasonable. Just like a poem I learned when I was a child, it said: sneak into the night with the wind, moisturize things silently. She instinctively wanted to rebuke the reasonableness of this feeling, but she had to admit that in fact, she herself understood the bond that the two of them had built up over the course of three years.

It is not necessarily that there is a skin-to-skin relationship to be a husband and wife, and it is not even necessary to love each other to be a husband and wife, what husband and wife want is actually just that you are a tree, I am a tree, we stand here shoulder to shoulder, resist the common wind and rain. And although He Miliang herself is as weak as a vine, the reliance behind her and her family background are enough to help her establish the image of a tree and stand with Lu Wei.

What about her Qiyun? Although he is stubborn and strong on the surface, he is actually sensitive and weak inside, and there are ...... The kindness of a woman. Besides, how can a man not like a vine-like girl like He Miliang? She will be tightly entangled and attached to each other, which is enough to fully satisfy the macho heroism complex that men have deep in their hearts.

He Miliang blankly drew circles on the table with her index finger, and her beautifully shaped, slightly pale lips were bitten by herself with a thin row of tooth marks.

"Miss Qi, I know it's presumptuous to say this, but I still want to ask you: if there is even the slightest possibility, put Lu Wei ...... Let it be to me. ”

Her face flushed, and her eyes throbbed and pleaded,

"I know it's ridiculous, and I definitely don't mean to threaten you...... However, my father has always been stubborn, and if he learned that Lu Wei was going to divorce me, what would he do, in fact, he would not have asked my opinion at all - you may find it difficult to understand when I say this, but you just have to think about it, if he was not an overly strict father, there would be no need for me to conclude such a contract with Lu Wei at all...... But then again, if you can really raise your noble hand and give up this relationship with Lu Wei, then your business is my business...... Including Director Qi's side, our whole family will do our best. ”

He Miliang said earnestly, but a trace of coolness rose in Qi Yun's heart, and there couldn't help but have a trace of mocking pity in her tone,

"How do you know that as long as I give up, he will definitely choose to stay with you?"

"Of course I'm not sure," He Miliang's eyes were black and white, and they were unobstructed frankness, "It's just that all I can ask for at this stage is you." ”

Qi Yun lowered his head and said nothing, picked up the teacup in front of him and drank a strong Tieguanyin, and immediately grinned bitterly.

"Miss He, you suddenly made such a request, to be honest, my mind is also very confused," she said sincerely, "Well, you give me some time to digest your words, and then no matter what I do, I will give you an explanation in advance." ”

The flush on He Miliang's face slowly faded, and he returned to his pale and delicate nature.

She nodded, "Thank you, Miss Qi." ”

Qi Yun tiredly pushed away the meal in front of him that was almost untouched,

"I'm sorry, I still have some things, so I'll go first."

He Miliang also grabbed his handbag at the same time and said with a light smile:

"Me too, why don't we go together."

That night, it turned out that it was He Miliang's driver who sent Qi Yun back to the unit dormitory first. Qi Yun didn't deliberately hide where he lived or what jokes he made, if He Miliang had the heart to investigate, he was afraid that all his whereabouts would have been in the other party's hands - and from He Miliang's words, he was afraid that things were indeed like that. That said, things get more complicated.

She loves Lu Wei, although so many years have passed and so many things have happened, but this love is not adulterated at all - but, as He Miliang asked, how much does she love Lu Wei?

If this love could be measured with a ruler, would it be a ruler? A zhang? A kilometer? Or - until the end of the world?

Qi Yun once believed that she would love Lu Wei forever, but now, she couldn't help but suspect that maybe this love had quietly changed after the sandwashing of time.

She thought of her father again. He Miliang said that if she could give up her relationship with Lu Wei, then she would do her best for her father's affairs - Qi Yun believed that she would be able to speak.

He Miliang looks like a woman who will moth to the fire for love. If she helps Qi Yun to get her husband back, Qi Yun has no doubt that she will use all the power of herself and her family, so that even if there is no 10% chance of saving her father from danger, it will always be a few percent more.

And the difference between success and failure is sometimes just a small thing.

However, Qi Yun's head hurt very much, and her heart felt as uncomfortable as tearing, which was not a result that she could accept. She walked home through the dormitory compound and pulled out two painkillers and ate them. Tired, and perhaps by the power of the medicine, within seconds she was drowsy and fell headlong on the couch.