Chapter 47: Inside and Out
Bringing home the last volume of "Memories of No. 77", in the studio is a complete "Memory of No. 77", looking at the painting in front of her, as if she was in another world, Qi Ran clearly knew that she was no longer the girl in the flower season on the first volume, and her heart had long been full of holes. The whole painting scroll is Gu Chen's description of emotions, and the content of the painting is almost all in apartment 77, those memories between them.
"Did you really leave me a big secret?"
Qi Ran put on the signature on the drawing paper, her heart was like a knife, and the sadness in her eyes spread infinitely, this painting was better than the Gu family's Wanguan family property for Qi Ran, she didn't want to think about whether Gu Jingchen had the ability to predict what to leave on the painting in advance.
Qi Ran took out her mobile phone, after eight years, she never thought that she would take the initiative to contact Cheng Wenxin, the person who deprived herself of accompanying Gu Jingchen to the end of her life.
"Hello, this is the Gu family."
The person who answered the phone was the person who took care of Cheng Wenxin who I met in Qingcheng last time, and it should be the housekeeper of the Gu family, Qi Ran thought.
"I'm Qi Ran, I'm looking for Chairman Cheng."
The other party was obviously stunned for a moment when he heard Qi Ran's name. But he quickly calmed down and handed over the phone to Cheng Wenxin, who was not far away.
Cheng Wenxin's gentle voice came from the earpiece, counting the encounter in Qingcheng, this is the second time he has been in contact with Cheng Wenxin after leaving the Gu family, as if a century has passed, asserting that they will die and will not get along, but today he took the initiative to contact because he wanted to ask for some evidence.
"Xiao Ran."
Qi Ran thought that his heart was cold enough, but whenever he heard this affectionate title coming out of Cheng Wenxin's mouth, he still felt a heartache, just like when he was inferior and timid when he first stepped into the Gu family.
"Is Chen's will really in the painting?" Qi Ran said a word and went straight to the point.
"Is there any, only you know, Xiao Ran, now I'm old."
Qi Ran's fingers tightened, Cheng Wenxin meant yes, but only Qi Ran could solve it.
"Gu Ting can't wait for me to crack the will, did you instruct me?"
Qi Ran subconsciously said that Gu Ting and Cheng Wenxin were in a group, after all, according to her understanding of Cheng Wenxin, she would never hand over the Gu family to someone she didn't trust.
"Xiao Ran, from the moment that painting was born, it was destined not to be just a painting. Qi Ran, that's the Gu family's thing after all. “
"If I can't solve it, no one will ever know this secret."
Cheng Wenxin on the other end of the phone chuckled, as if he was laughing at Qi Ran's innocence.
"Xiao Ran, Gu Ting is a person who will be destroyed if he can't get it. I know what that painting means to you, so, the painting can be yours, but the will must be returned to the Gu family. “
"Hehe, Mother Wenxin. You are indeed the gentleest and most considerate mother in the world. “
Qi Ran hung up the phone and burst into tears, Cheng Wenxin's words seemed to cut off her last hope, and Cheng Wenxin always had only interests in her eyes. That Wenxin mother was Qi Ran's farewell to Cheng Wenxin, who was like the virgin in his mind.
If you can't get it, will you destroy it? The more you want to do it, the more I won't let you do it.
Qi Ran secretly swore to himself. What Gu Jingchen left behind, no matter what it was, she would take good care of it.
Qi Ran didn't go out for two days in a row, she locked herself at home, repeatedly recalling Gu Jingchen's appearance when he was painting, as well as those memories that were once unforgettable, and it was piercing to think of it. The painting in front of me has been looked at countless times, but I can't see any clues.
"You must be playing a game against them, aren't you?" Qi Ran asked at the portrait of Gu Jingchen on the easel, in the past two days, she found that she knew Gu Jingchen at all, otherwise she would not have a clue at all.
At this moment, the doorbell broke Qi Ran's tranquility for several days.
Half a month has passed since Qi Ran submitted her resignation application, and when she saw Pei Moyun coming to the door, Qi Ran was very surprised, before opening the door, she always thought that it might be Song Yi, and when she saw the person coming clearly, her face was a little colder, "What is the reason why Mr. Pei is here?" “
Qi Ran only opened half of the door, leaned on the door frame, and looked at the uninvited people indifferently, Pei Moyun was a little hurt because of Qi Ran's attitude of refusing people thousands of miles away, and endured his temper and said, "You don't plan to invite me in to sit?" “
"Pei always has something to say."
"Ranran, how can you be so ruthless? It's going to resign and it's going to kick me out. “
Qi Ran looked at Pei Moyun standing in front of him in a well-dressed manner, and the sanctimonious appearance she showed made her sneer, thinking of Gu Ting, who was also a decent man and gentleman, sure enough
Like gathers like, Qi Ran thought in his heart.
"Mr. Pei, I have already made a resignation report half a month ago, and I have done a good job of handing over the work, I don't think that we can have any intersection in private with only the relationship between superiors and subordinates."
"Why, now that you have made up "Memories of No. 77", you turned your face and didn't recognize anyone? Ranran, I haven't agreed to your resignation yet. “
Pei Moyun looked at Qi Ran's haggard face, and couldn't help but reach out to help her pale face. Qi Ran avoided his touch first.
"Ranran, you have done so much for Xinrui, I know you are reluctant to leave."
Qi Ran raised his eyes to Pei Moyun's undisguised eyes, "I have already resigned." “
Qi Ran emphasized again.
"I know you hate me because of Gu Ting, but these shouldn't be the reasons for you to leave Xinrui."
Qi Ran always thought that he was very defensive against himself. Now Gu Ting's appearance made his favorability drop to the freezing point in Qi Ran's heart again.
"Mr. Pei, I have already reported to the headquarters, and the headquarters has also agreed to my resignation, why do you want to detain me?"
Of course, Pei Moyun knew that Qi Ran couldn't wait for the result here and went directly to the headquarters, and because of Qi Ran's resignation, his sister Pei Momin was almost angry and gave birth prematurely, and he always thought that Pei Moyun forced Qi Ran away.
"Ranran. Is it true that we can't be friends? “
"I don't need friends."
There is no need for people like you to be around.
"Qi Ran, I think I haven't done anything to hurt you since I met you, why are you so cruel to me?"
"Mr. Pei, you misunderstood, no matter who it is, I have always been like this."
If he really didn't do anything, then why did Gu Ting choose to come to Jiangzhou when he returned to China, and what was the reason for his first appearance was to use "Memory No. 77" to meet her, and later became the new airborne general manager?
Qi Ran sneered.
Pei Moyun grabbed Qi Ran's shoulders and looked into her eyes, "I won't approve your resignation report, Qi Ran, you can't escape!" “
Qi Ran looked squarely at Pei Moyun's face, and suddenly something emerged from the depths of his memory, but that familiar feeling was so fleeting that it disappeared before Qi Ran could catch it.
Pei Moyun is a dangerous character, and Song Yi clearly reminded her when he first appeared
Just what is the reason?
Qi Ran's hut used to be very peaceful, but in the days when he was closed, it became more and more lively, and just sent Pei Moyun away, Song Yi followed closely behind.
"Why do you see my sad expression?"
"I just want to be quiet, why do you keep coming to me?"
"We? Who else? ”
Qi Ran hesitated, "Yuanyuan has also been here." She still didn't tell Song Yi about Pei Moyun's visit.
Song Yi pushed Qi Ran into the room, "Hurry up and clean up, I'll take you out to relax, how can you be bored at home all day?" ”
"Gu Ting held a dinner party and invited the nobles of the major wealthy families in Jiangzhou, today I will take you to see what kind of drama he is going to sing?"
Qi Ran didn't like to participate in the banquet very much, but when he heard Song Yi say this, he was interested. Since it was Gu Ting's banquet, she needed to go and see it.
Gu Ting held a banquet in the largest hotel in Jiangzhou, and almost all of the people who came were well-known figures in Jiangzhou City. As the newly appointed CEO of the Gu family, Gu Ting will naturally have countless people who are in a hurry, and holding a banquet at this time is enough to see Gu Ting's ambitions in Jiangzhou.
Song Yi's arm was held by Qi Ran, and Song Yi's well-fitting suit made his figure appear more slender. And the people around him, wearing an off-white high-waisted bandeau dress, had ribbons of the same color tied around their wrists on their hands, fluttering with the steps of the two. Such eye-catching handsome men and beautiful women became the focus as soon as they entered the venue.
Song Yi was born in a wealthy family, and many celebrities present were even more fond of Song Yi. And over the years, there have been many wealthy families who are not afraid of rumors and come to the door to express their willingness to marry, but they have all been rejected by Song Yi, because of these things, Song Yi has also offended many people, but these cannot hinder his insistence on Qi Ran.
"Isn't this the woman with facial paralysis? I actually attended with Song Gongzi today, could it be that I have played with other people's conscience for so many years? ”
"I really don't know what this woman is capable of, she has fascinated Song Gongzi all over the world, and she has been obsessed with it for so many years."
The most unhidden thing in this circle is gossip, although Qi Ran is not a famous family, but he is also famous in these high society because of his important position in the new cutting-edge. All Qi Ran was recognized as soon as he appeared, more because of Song Yi's pursuit. Song Yi has been chasing Qi Ran for many years without success, and it is no secret that he has long been in the circle.
Today can be said to be the first time that Song Yi and Qi Ran appeared at the banquet at the same time.
"It seems that Mr. Song's family is about to have a good thing coming."
The partner who was also exchanging business matters with Song Yuan first congratulated Song Yuan when he saw the pair of beautiful people who had just appeared.
Song Yuan just smiled and didn't explain. Because Song Yi had been chasing Qi Ran for many years without success, the Song family did not lose face, so much so that Song Shikai was reluctant to appear on such an occasion again, so he asked Song Yuan to attend on his behalf.
Gu Ting and Pei Moyun stood side by side on the railing on the second floor, their eyes also on Song Yi and Qi Ran.
Pei Moyun's hand holding the wine glass gradually tightened, and his eyes looking at Song Yi were even more ruthless.