Chang Yan's movements paused slightly, and then said, "No, what is he looking for?" ”

When she said this, she didn't go to see Gu Shi'an.

After a slight pause, he looked at Gu Shi'an and said, "Don't worry about me, I'm not as weak as you think." ”

Her tone was serious.

Gu Shi'an looked at her, and words surged in his throat. She still didn't say anything after all, nodded, and said, "Go take a bath, you have to go to work tomorrow, go to bed early." ”

Chang Yan nodded, said hello, and went to take a bath.

Chang Yan took a shower and returned to the room, Gu Shi'an lay on the bed, opened his eyes and looked at the pitch-black ceiling, but he couldn't sleep.

When Chang Yan's father came back, she felt a little uneasy in her heart. He hadn't been back for so many years, and he didn't know why he came back all of a sudden.

Gu Shi'an's mind was a mess. My body was lying stiff, and I forced myself not to think about anything and close my eyes.

When she woke up the next day, she was gone, and the room was quiet. Gu Shi'an didn't sleep well last night, and he was listless. She washed her face with cold water and stood in front of the mirror for a long time before washing up and going to work.

It's the end of the year, and the company is busy, and the colleagues who come and go are in a hurry.

Gu Shi'an was busy all morning. It was almost lunchtime before I finished the business at hand. She breathed a sigh of relief and got up to make her coffee.

As soon as I arrived at the door of the pantry, I saw Luo Yun and several colleagues standing inside, talking about something.

Seeing Gu Shi'an, the smile on Luo Yun's face became stronger, took a sip of coffee to her mouth, and said, "Senior Sister Gu is also here to make coffee?" ”

Gu Shi'an looked at the people around her, she has been very prosperous in the company these days, and she has formed a small circle of her own.

Gu Shi'an smiled slightly and nodded.

She didn't plan to chat, but Luo Yun didn't stop there, took a few steps forward, and said, "Why do I think Senior Sister Gu, your complexion is not very good today?" ”

What she said meant a lot more than that.

Gu Shi'an took the water, straightened up to look at her, and said, "Really? After a slight pause, she smiled faintly and said, "At the end of the year, I'm busy." Who in the company doesn't. I heard that the finance department has been working for two weeks in a row. Your complexion is quite good, but people are different when they are young. ”

Gu Shi'an's words sounded like he was praising her, but what Luo Yun meant couldn't be clearer.

She secretly clenched her teeth, the smile on her face didn't fall at all, and she was about to say something. Who knew that Gu Shi'an would no longer look at her, and left directly with the cup.

Luo Yun knocked out her teeth and swallowed it in her stomach, glared at Gu Shi'an's back viciously, waiting for the people in the pantry to leave in twos and threes, she poured a cup of coffee into the potted plant, and went to Mr. Qu's office with a sneer.

Gu Shi'an worked overtime until seven o'clock at night. She was not worried about Chang Yin, so she called Chang Yin after work and asked her when she would get off work, and she went over to wait for her.

Chang Yan got off work late, so he said no, let her go back first. She'll go back on her own later. She knows Gu Shi'an's thoughts, let her not worry, she's fine.

Everyone has their own life, and Gu Shi'an is not good to interfere too much, so he should come down. Let her go back at night to be safe.

Hanging up the phone, Gu Shi'an was a little empty. She stood for a moment before heading to the bus stop. She didn't have an appetite, and she didn't want to cook, so when she got out of the car, she originally planned to eat a bowl of noodles at the entrance of the community, but who knew that as soon as she got out of the car, she saw Qin Tang's car parked on the side of the road.

Gu Shi'an thought that he had admitted his mistake, and when he took a few steps forward, he saw Qin Tang standing next to the car smoking a cigarette.

Gu Shi'an didn't know how he was here, and just as he was about to call Mr. Qin tentatively, Qin Tang turned around.

He was not surprised at all when he saw Gu Shi'an, nodded and said lightly, "I'm back." ”

Gu Shi'an replied yes, she was a little puzzled, and asked tentatively, "Why are you here?" ”

Qin Tang opened the trunk at this time, took out a white foam box from behind, and said, "A friend has airlifted a few boxes of crabs over, bring some to you." ”

His tone was understated, as if he were talking about something inconsequential.

Gu Shi'an hurriedly stepped forward to take the crab in his hand and said, "Why didn't you call in advance when you came over?" ”

I don't know how long he's been waiting here.

Qin Tang said lightly at this time: "I have just arrived." ”

Then it is inappropriate to stand and talk, so Gu Shi'an said, "You haven't eaten yet, have you?" If you don't dislike it, eat before you go. ”

Qin Tang didn't refuse, responded with a good word, and followed Gu Shi'an to the community.

Qin Tang, as usual, didn't talk much. Most of the time, Gu Shi'an is looking for something to say.

When he entered the house, Gu Shi'an poured Qin Tang a glass of water and went into the kitchen to get busy.

The size of the crab brought by Qin Tang is large. The spirit is also very good. It is not available in the ordinary market. Gu Shi'an was worried about how to get it, Qin Tang arrived at the kitchen door and asked, "Do you need help?" ”

He is a guest, how can he go down to the kitchen, Gu Shi'an waved his hand and said no. Then he looked at him again and asked, "Mr. Qin, do you see whether this crab is steamed or ......?"

"What is given to you is what is yours. It's up to you to do it yourself. He just came over and asked if he needed help, which was probably just a polite remark, and after saying this, he went back to the living room.

Gu Shi'an pursed her lips secretly, she was not as powerful as usual, she pondered for a while, picked up a few small ones, cleaned them and steamed them.

The rest didn't move, planning to come back and let her get it. So as not to waste the ingredients.

Steaming crab couldn't be easier. is a homely meal, Gu Shi'an quickly got it ready, and then served it on the table.

Qin Tang had been standing on the balcony all the time, and he didn't return indoors until Gu Shi'an called him.

The steamed hairy crabs had already been placed on the table, and Qin Tang sat down, but he didn't move. When Gu Shi'an looked at him suspiciously, he said, "I remember that in the past, when Ling Zun arrived, he would definitely eat crabs. ”

Gu Shi'an didn't expect him to mention her father, so he paused and looked up at him.

Qin Tang didn't continue, picked up the small scissors prepared by Gu Shi'an, and cut the crab legs.

The room was silent for a while, and there was no sound. Gu Shi'an felt that today's Qin Tang came over a little abruptly, but until he left, he didn't say anything.

Gu Shi'an originally wanted to send him downstairs, but he didn't let him. When he opened the door and went out, he raised his wrist to look at the time, and suddenly said, "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and I will go back to D City in a few days." If you have time to travel there during your annual leave, you can call me. ”

He came here to say goodbye.

Gu Shi'an agreed, Qin Tang nodded, signaling that Gu Shi'an didn't have to send it, and the figure quickly disappeared into the corridor.

went downstairs, but Qin Tang did not leave immediately. I stood downstairs and smoked a cigarette before leaving.

Gu Shi'an cleaned up the kitchen, sat on the sofa and watched TV after washing. Chang Yin didn't come back, so she naturally wouldn't sleep.

Chang Yan didn't know if he was busy or what, and he still hadn't come back at half past ten.

Gu Shi'an called her, probably because of the bad signal, but she couldn't get through.

Gu Shi'an couldn't sit still now, so he redressed and went downstairs. I'm going to go to the gate of the community and wait for her to come back.

She didn't see Chang Yan when she went downstairs, but she saw Chen Xiao who didn't know how to appear here.

Chen Xiao stood at the entrance of the corridor and made a call, probably not expecting Gu Shi'an to come down so late, and couldn't help but be stunned. Then he hung up the phone, coughed lightly, and asked, "You haven't slept so late?" ”

Gu Shi'an also didn't expect him to be here, and looked around, his car didn't know where it was parked, and he didn't see it.

Gu Shi'an didn't speak, and after a while, he asked, "Why are you here?" ”

Chen Xiao's hand clenched into a fist against his lips and coughed, "Grandma's birthday banquet is ......"

He was very persistent this time, and he actually came here for this. Gu Shi'an's face showed a little tiredness, and he didn't want him to know that Chang Yan was here, and said, "I have already said that it is all over, you don't have to care." ”

Chen Xiao took out a cigarette and lit it, glanced at Gu Shi'an, and said, "Do you think this is interesting?" It was my fault that day, and I sincerely apologize to you. Or, what do you think I'm going to do for you to be sincere? ”

Later, there was a bit of irritation in his tone.

In this way, it seems that Gu Shi'an is holding on to this matter.

Gu Shi'an took a deep breath and said, "You are not wrong, and you have no obligation. Not to apologize to me. ”

There was a hint of self-deprecation in her tone.

Chen Xiao was even more irritable, and when he wanted to say something, his phone vibrate. He took it out and looked at it, but picked it up.

I don't know what was said on the other end of the phone. He was quick to say I'll be right over.

After hanging up the phone, he glanced up at Gu Shi'an, took a deep breath, and said, "Whether you believe it or not, I didn't mean not to go to grandma's birthday banquet that day." ”

The person on the other end of the phone should be in a hurry, and he left without looking back after saying this.

Gu Shi'an's face did not have any expression, the voice-activated light in the corridor dimmed, and her figure was drowned in the darkness.

After a while, she stomped her feet, and then took out her mobile phone to call Chang Yin.

Chang Yan's phone was answered quickly this time, and she was busy tonight, and she was the last to leave. It's still in the car.

Gu Shi'an was afraid that Chen Xiao would meet her, but he was relieved to hear that she hadn't come back yet.

She couldn't sleep when she went back, so she simply waited for Chang Yin at the door. It was still cold, but she didn't feel it. Just standing. She didn't look up until she heard the familiar sound of footsteps.

Chang Yan was a little surprised to see Gu Shi'an waiting at the door, and asked, "Why haven't you slept yet?" Didn't I tell you that I would come back myself? ”

Gu Shi'an smiled. Instead of answering her words, he asked, "Are you busy today?" ”

Chang Yan nodded and said, "It's very busy, it's going to be the New Year." The number of bookings has also increased. ”

Gu Shi'an sighed, she had boiled the water, and let Chang Yan take a bath when she entered the door. Waiting for Chang Yan to come out, she took out the crabs brought by Qin Tang, and said with a smile: "These are all for you, and you are in good spirits." It shouldn't be dead for the time being. ”

It is rare to see such a fat crab in the New Year, Chang Yan's eyes lit up, looked at Gu Shi'an, and asked, "Where did this come from?" ”

Qin Tang couldn't explain this matter in a few words, and Gu Shi'an vaguely said that it was sent by a friend.

Chang Yan didn't ask much, saying that she could go to work later tomorrow, and then she would dismantle the porridge for Gu Shi'an, let her eat it and go to work.

She was obviously in a good mood, and without waiting for Gu Shi'an to say anything against it, she hugged the crab and put it in the kitchen.

It was past eleven o'clock. Neither of them was sleepy. Gu Shi'an peeled the fruit.

Chang Yan ate a small piece, and he didn't know what he thought of, so he suddenly asked, "What are you planning for the New Year?" ”

Gu Shi'an naturally knew what she meant, and pretended to be relaxed: "It should be going on both sides, just like in previous years." ”

Chang Yan fell silent now.

The two of them had their own bad things, and Gu Shi'an was not willing to stay on this topic, so he said: "Don't go back, call Sister Fan and Xiaohuzi over when the time comes, and celebrate the New Year here." I'll come back to see you when I have time. ”

Chang Yan nodded in response.

Gu Shi'an owes Qin Tang a lot of favors. Coupled with the crabs he gave that are not usually seen, it is obviously not appropriate not to return the gift.

She called Qin Tang when she was still half a month away from the New Year and asked him when he planned to return to City D.

Qin Tang had not yet finished dealing with the matter in his hands, so he replied that he should go back next weekend.

Gu Shi'an asked him when he was free at home.

Qin Tang should have a lot of things, but he didn't ask her anything about it, and let her go over on Friday night. Gu Shi'an responded.

The gift chosen for Qin Tang was painstaking, but Qin Tang obviously lacked someone with nothing. Gu Shi'an finally went to several shopping malls to buy supplements and local products here, and planned to give them to Qin Tang for him to take back and give away.

She got off work early on Friday, and then carried a large bag with a small bag.

She was too early to go. Qin Tang turned out to be there. I wasn't surprised to see her bring things over, I frowned and looked at it, and motioned to the aunt at home to put things away.

Gu Shi'an was uncomfortable and said, "You should not lack anything, these are all for you to bring back and give away." ”

Qin Tang was noncommittal, motioned for Gu Shi'an to sit down, and then poured her a cup of tea.

Gu Shi'an originally planned to sit down and leave, but who knew that Qin Tang said: "Auntie has already cooked, since they are all here, eat and then leave." ”

Gu Shi'an couldn't refuse, touched his nose, and responded.

She sat upright, Qin Tang picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, raised his eyes to look at her, and asked, "How are things going on over there Manager Xu?" ”

He hadn't asked about it for so long, and he didn't know why he suddenly thought of it.

He asked Gu Shi'an naturally not to answer, so he said, "It's quite smooth." ”

Qin Tang glanced at her again and asked, "Haven't you been embarrassed?" ”

Gu Shi'an was somewhat embarrassed and said, "It's okay." Manager Xu is indeed a bit harsh. "It's not just harsh, Xu Wei is very harsh. But it didn't embarrass Gu Shi'an much.

Qin Tang nodded and said, "It seems that you are used to it." Pretty good. ”

Indeed, even Xu Wei's tricks have endured, and there must be nothing that cannot be overcome in the future.

Gu Shi'an touched his nose again.

Qin Tang's words tonight were much rarer, and he asked again: "Has the year-end bonus been issued?" It should be quite a lot, right? ”

Gu Shi'an shook his head and said, "Not yet." Our company's rule is to pay the year-end bonus on the last day. Let everyone have a hope. ”

Qin Tang had probably never heard of this kind of statement, so he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Gu Shi'an smiled awkwardly and said, "Small company, and Mr. Qin's company should be different." ”

Qin Tang said slowly: "The idea is quite good. Let people work hard until the end of the year. ”

But no, even if you want to relax, you don't dare to relax when you think about the year-end bonus.

Gu Shi'an smiled wryly, changed the topic, and asked, "Mr. Qin, when will you come back after the Chinese New Year?" ”

"It should be after the Lantern Festival." After Qin Tang finished speaking, he glanced at Gu Shi'an and asked, "What?" ”

Gu Shi'an shook his head and said, "Not much." After a slight pause, she continued, "Remember to call me when you come back." Well, for the New Year, I'll treat you to dinner. ”

Qin Tang nodded and said yes.

As if he remembered something, he stood up and walked in the direction of the study. It didn't take long for a few books to come out.

Gu Shi'an was puzzled, so he looked at him. Qin Tang pushed the book in front of her and said, "It's okay to be idle after the New Year's greetings, you can read these books." ”

Gu Shi'an remembered the book last time, she was uncomfortable, but in the end she took it and said, "Thank you, I will definitely keep it this time." ”

Qin Tang didn't seem to think there was anything, and said, "I saw it a long time ago, and it's useless to keep it." ”

Saying that his aunt had already set up the meal, he motioned for Gu Shi'an to go over for dinner.

Qin Tang didn't speak when he was eating, and when Gu Shi'an was about to leave after eating, he took out a phone call and gave it to her, saying, "I'm just going back alone when I go back to D City." You have this phone in hand, if there is anything to call him. ”

Gu Shi'an was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses, and hurriedly said, "No need Mr. Qin, I don't have anything to do." ”

Qin Tang didn't speak, just handed the business card. Gu Shi'an had no choice but to take it and thank him.

Gu Shi'an was about to say goodbye and leave immediately, but who knew that Qin Tang said lightly: "Your cousin has not been very restless recently, if you have the opportunity, remind Old Lady Gu." Let her pay attention. ”

Gu Shi'an looked up at him at this time.

Qin Tang knew what she wanted to ask, but he didn't tell her anything, just said lightly: "You can't control those messy things, tell the old lady that she knows what to do." Remember to avoid it when you say it. ”

He seems to know everything.

He was grateful for mentioning Gu Shi'an, and he didn't ask. thanked him earnestly and said that he would definitely tell his grandmother.

Qin Tang nodded at this time and ordered the driver to send Gu Shi'an back.

Gu Shi'an's mind was still in a mess when he got into the car, and since Qin Tang mentioned it, it meant that Gu Qian's trouble should not be small.

She wanted to call the old lady immediately. But in the end, I endured it. Restrain yourself and calm down.

Qin Tang said that the old lady would deal with it, which means that there is still room for maneuver in the matter. She called the old lady so rashly, which would only make the old lady anxious.

Gu Shi'an's clenched fingers loosened little by little, and he closed his eyes.

Her mind was a mess, and she couldn't figure it out for a moment. I can't think of what trouble Gu Qian has caused again.

She remembered the time when Gu Qian asked her to ask Chen Xiao out for dinner and what Chen Xiao said later.

Gu Shi'an didn't move for a while. I remembered the old lady's gray hair.

By the time she got out of the car, she had calmed down. She really can't control the affairs of the Gu family, but before telling the old lady, she has to figure out what is going on.

What the old lady didn't know, she obviously couldn't find out if she wanted to investigate. The easiest way to do this is to ask Chen Xiao.

Gu Shi'an originally wanted to call him, but after looking at the time, he didn't call in the end, and planned to go to his company in person tomorrow.

Then she made up her mind, and her heart was a little more stable.

When she got home, Chang Yan didn't come back, she had nothing to do, so after washing, she took the book given by Qin Tang and flipped it up.

This book is the same as the one he gave before, and it is still partially annotated. Gu Shi'an was slightly distracted.

She came back to her senses and was about to put away the remaining two books and have time to read them slowly. When I went to pick it up, my hand slipped. And the book fell. A red envelope fell out of the book.

Gu Shi'an was slightly stunned for a moment, squatted down and picked up the red envelope.

In the red envelope, there is a New Year's money, and a very auspicious number is taken, eight hundred and eighty yuan. There was also a note with the words Happy New Year written in it. It is the handwriting of Qin and Tang.

No wonder he would let her read a book during her annual vacation, it turned out that she had a New Year's red envelope. Probably treated her like a child.

Gu Shi'an's eyes were a little moist. Inexplicably, she remembered her father.

He has always been a funny and humorous person, and he is also very creative in giving red envelopes every year. When she was very young, she hid the red envelope. Let her find it.

When she grows up, she will give her red envelopes in various unexpected ways.

The pain came suddenly, Gu Shi'an squatted in a trance, and after a long time, he carefully reinserted the red envelope into the book. Then he put the book on the bedside of the bedroom with a precious hold.

Her eyes were so astringent that she washed her face and put a hot towel on it before she sat down on the couch.

She sat there for a long time, and a lot of things from the past came to her mind. She closed her eyes tightly. It wasn't until the sound of Chang Yin opening the door outside that she quickly sorted out her emotions.