Chapter 90: The Emotions of Parting
"The western food in this hotel is good and the atmosphere is also very good. Everything here amazes me. "Howard is like a master.
"Shangri-La Hotel, a paradise. You've picked a good place. How's that, what's your next step? Kevin Lu drank soda and looked at the quiet dining environment with interest.
"Thank you, Kevin. Because of you, I set foot on this land of the East. Before I came, I thought that this place was only ancient and mysterious, but I didn't expect it to be a modern place. Oriental culture is amazing, and those winding alleys and high-rise buildings can blend together in perfect harmony. How did they do it? Howard's exaggerated demeanor couldn't be suppressed.
"Hehe, that's called Lane. It was the most disdainful place for the people of S City. Kevin Lu is glad that his friend likes it.
"Really? Why is this happening? So how can they still be bored by attractive buildings and culturally rich residences? Don't they see that this is the biggest feature? Howard's eyes widened in bewilderment.
"Howard, we are not in a position to doubt their taste. Cultures are different, histories are different, and concepts are different. You don't know the Chinese, they are in a time of change, they are hungry for the improvement of material life. Although you are tired of the same steel and concrete, they yearn for the living environment that you are tired of. You're just getting new to those alleys, but they're tired of it. Here, you will find that more opportunities are waiting for you. This is an era of great development in China. You'll have even greater surprises. Lu Kaiwen had a rare interest in talking. Surrounded by frustration and anxiety these days, I finally found a topic that interests me.
"I don't understand them, but I can feel the charm of Oriental culture. It's a place that turns my old notion upside down, and in some ways, it's exactly like the United States. Their ability to imitate is too strong. But I always felt that it was wrong. "Howard insisted on his simplicity and straightforwardness.
"Hehe, now that's the case, when China completes its own changes, maybe they won't imitate our model anymore. You don't have to worry about that, this nation has its own soul. Let's talk about your own business. Kevin Lu suddenly had some resistance, and he had resistance to Howard's superior tone.
"Kevin, thank you for recommending to me such a professional manager as Du and Zhang. With their professional advice, my work will soon be in full swing. I'm going back to the U.S. soon, and the shareholders are waiting for me to report back. I wonder if it will be me who will come back to lead the Chinese company. I really loved it. There was more and more emotion in Howard's tone.
"Hehe, you guy, when did you start to be sentimental? Be yourself, the way you look now strikes me funny. Lu Kaiwen couldn't help laughing.
"Kevin. I'm serious. I didn't expect this to be the case when I left the U.S. But this magical land does give me a sense of conquest. There are ancient historical sites as well as a modern atmosphere that is changing with each passing day. Here I feel like a superior person who is respected everywhere. But back in New York, I became an ordinary person in the office crowd. Howard's satisfaction was palpable.
“shutup!” Lu Kaiwen finally broke out unbearably. Grumpy returns.
Howard looked at his friend in a daze, and Kevin Lu's sudden attack left him unprepared.
"If you want to make your mark on this land, put away your arrogant face for me. Don't think that just because you're from the U.S., you can despise the people here. I'm telling you, the people here are wise compared to your little cleverness. Do you understand? That's wisdom. Don't think that you are nobler than the people here, they are only putting up with you temporarily, and as they come into contact with the world, one day they will no longer treat you as the same thing. Lu Kaiwen was a little excited. He almost stood up, his hands propped up on the edge of the table.
"Kevin, do you mean me when you say you? What exactly do you mean? Didn't you come back from the United States? Howard was a little confused.
Kevin Lu sat down abruptly, a little deflated.
"Howard, you remember, people here are not as simple and straightforward as the Americans. If you want to succeed in your mission here, you should learn to keep your head down. Kevin Lu explained patiently as much as he could.
"What is Taoguang Yanghui?" Howard chewed on his mush.
Kevin Lu opened his mouth and closed it, he was a little helpless and a little frustrated. He was suddenly discouraged by the growing differences between himself and Howard. A few years ago, there was no stagnation in the topics I talked about with my friends, but how did it become like this?
"Gentlemen, I've kept you waiting." A pleasant female voice interjected.
"Hey dear, you're finally here." Howard, who was originally a little depressed, immediately bloomed.
Lu Kaiwen's brows furrowed involuntarily.
"Kevin, why are you frowning again. Didn't you come here to practice for me? The girl sat next to Kevin Lu.
"What's the matter with me when you're gone. If I had known that Howard had asked me to come for you, I wouldn't have come. Kevin Lu didn't fight back angrily.
"Kevin, do you hate me that much? Could it be that we are friends with you so reluctantly? Ning Yue's grievances began to be accompanied by red circles under her eyes.
Lu Kaiwen skipped a trace of guilt in his heart, and he was ashamed of his irritability.
"Ning Yue, I'm sorry, I'm not targeting you. I've just been very repulsive to the opposite sex for a while. Lu Kaiwen was a little perfunctory.
"What's wrong? Is your fiancée having trouble with you? Ning Yue's eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation.
Lu Kaiwen's heart trembled, and the word fiancée stimulated her. He never said that Ning Keer was his fiancée, Ning Yue's understanding was natural, but for himself, the word was too ethereal. How far can a missing girl, a girl who doesn't know if she is married, go by herself?
How good it would have been if there was no harm to Su Qing. You can accept it all in peace. You can wait.
Irritability rises again.
"Well, that's my own business. You can go back to your studies with peace of mind. Kevin Lu didn't want to dwell on this topic anymore.
A look of disappointment skimmed over Ning Yue's snow-white cheeks.
"Hey, what's going on with you guys? How I feel like you're a couple. So what am I? Howard on the other side was a little confused.
"Hehe, you're my lover. But Kevin is my lover. Ning Yue finally became cheerful. She still likes the frankness of the Americans.
"What's the difference?" Howard didn't react for a moment.
"Yes, you are my lover for a while, and this relationship is short but intense. But Lu is the person I love all my life, and if he agrees, I will not hesitate to marry him. Ning Yue's mood is getting better and better.
Lu Kaiwen shook his head, he was completely speechless for a girl like Ning Yue.
Howard moved his eyes from Ning Yue to Kevin Lu, his eyes were very strange.
"Howard, don't look at me like that. Don't take the words of a little girl seriously. You go for her favor. I'm not interested in your business. Kevin Lu shrugged, and he showed his relaxed demeanor as much as possible.
"No, Cathy is serious. Tell me, are you serious about her feelings? Don't shy away, I won't allow you to cheat on my lover. Howard was ready for a duel.
looked at Ning Yue, who was dancing excitedly next to him.
Look at Howard with a serious face.
Kevin Lu had a feeling of irony.
Gradually, the pain diluted the sense of antic.
He has changed, and he no longer has the frankness of Howard.
I am not only complicated, but also hypocritical.
"Alas. Howard, I really envy you. Kevin Lu sighed softly.
"Huh? What do you mean? Answer my words, I said, don't shy away. Howard quickly overcame his curiosity.
"Howard, I really don't have anything to do with your lover. I have a fiancée and she's waiting for me in the United States. Lu Kaiwen sacrificed his magic weapon again.
Howard turned his skeptical gaze to Ning Yue, who nodded.
Howard finally relaxed, and joy reappeared on his face.
"Alright, Cathy, Kevin has quit. Can I continue to pursue you? Howard's tone was lighthearted and serious.
"My dear. I won't have a result with you. You'd better go find your happiness. Ning Yue looked at Howard with a soft and warm look in her eyes.
"Why? Aren't we happy together? "Howard is unwilling.
"Yes, we're happy together. But that's not love. Ning Yue replied to Howard seriously.
"Love? Why do you say that? "Howard kept the seriousness going.
"Because...... Because the relationship between us makes me so relaxed. So I concluded that this was not love. Ning Yue tilted her head and tried to reflect on her words.
"What does this mean? What you call ease is happiness. Isn't that love? Is there anything more joyful than love? Howard was also savoring his own understanding.
"Howard, if it had been before, maybe I would have understood love like this. But now I have a new understanding, and it's because of him. Ning Yue raised her hand and pointed mischievously at Lu Kaiwen next to her.
The latter glared at the girl fiercely, and he tried not to pay attention to it.
"Kevin? What can he represent? Howard also struggled not to pursue his friend. He was more interested in the girl's interpretation of love. He prefers the naughtiness of girls.
"I have a new experience now. Love not only makes people happy, but also makes people experience pain in pursuit. Pure happiness is what all lovers in love seek. But after I was rejected by Kevin, I realized that the painful feelings in my original pursuit were more cherished. Although I didn't succeed in getting Kevin's love, I cherished my confession to him. I don't know why I'm the way I am, but I don't regret it. Ning Yue looked at Kevin Lu seriously.
A trace of warmth surged silently, and Lu Kaiwen felt even more uneasy.
If a simple and honest girl changes from now on, will her future view of love bring her happiness or misfortune?
But I can't persuade myself, because any persuasion is a blasphemy of this feeling.
"Cathy, I can't say anything. All I can give you is my blessing. I can't understand your view of love, but I know that such a view of love will definitely yield beautiful love. Howard was reluctant to speak his own words.
"Thank you, Howard, for being my lifelong friend. Thank you, Kevin, for being my standard for finding a lover in the future. If your fiancée doesn't want you, be sure to tell me, and I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as possible. Ning Yue's face was shrouded in a magical halo.
Howard greeted the girl he admired with warm eyes.
Kevin Lu dodged the girl's gaze, and he felt inferior.
A girl who provokes herself shows her free and uninhibited treatment of love, while she is using despicable means to hurt another girl to tarnish her love.
It's all because I put my love on an ethereal girl.
"Kerr, what should I do? Where are you? Show up. Let me get rid of everything here quickly. Lu Kaiwen thought silently in his heart.
It seems that this prayer is the only one that can bring oneself to the brink of depravity. Only this explanation can hide one's ugliness.