The expression on my face was as rich as the changes in my heart, and after experiencing surprise, joy, sorrow, and sadness, I said in a snorting tone: "I naturally want to go, but I don't have clothes to attend the big scene, wouldn't that be a shame for you?" ”

Cao Yu'an seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and smiled so much that even his eyebrows and eyes stretched: "It turns out that you are worried about this, don't worry, I will definitely amaze you when the time comes." ”

As soon as he sent me home on the front foot, he sent a beautiful gift box on the back foot. I was watched by the curious or surprised eyes of the rest of the family, so I had to bite the bullet and say, "I'm going to a party tomorrow, and I can't find the right clothes, so I have to ask a friend to borrow one." ”

I couldn't even convince myself of this lie, and at least four people at the scene saw through me. Sure enough, as soon as I got back to my room, my mother followed me silently. I saw that it was her who immediately disarmed and surrendered: "Okay, don't ask, I admit that these are all sent by Cao Yu'an." Say whatever you want. ”

My mother sighed faintly, walked over and touched the top of my head: "You have grown up, there are many things that I shouldn't have said too much. But I obviously heard Qizhi say that you and Mr. Cao have broken up, but now why would he come to give you such a valuable gift? ”

I pursed my lips, I had already scolded my second brother several times in my heart, God knows how many secrets this guy has revealed behind my back, and one day I will make him double it back. I replied to her succinctly: "Something happened before, and I really wanted to break with him." But then he was willing to coax me, and promised that he would never do it again, so I decided to forgive him. ”

The mother asked softly, "But the mistake he made is the easiest to make again and again, you forgive him today, and if he makes it again in the future, will you forgive him as you do today?" She looked at me with a scrutinizing gaze as she spoke, so that no small expression could escape her eyes.

I sat on the edge of the bed and thought for a while, and then replied to her very seriously: "I thought that everything in the world was black and white, and my feelings were pure, and there was no room for flaws. But now I know that there are obligations and interests in a relationship, and it is not just a simple matter of two people being happy. The second brother told me that I don't know how long this battle will last, and I don't know if I can win it. Although the British and American countries are unwilling to give up their vested interests in Shanghai, if their fundamental interests are threatened at that time, then it is inevitable to give up Shanghai. Therefore, now we can be said to be trapped in the isolated city of Shanghai, but Cao Yu'an can easily rescue us from the abyss. I was obviously short of words, so I swallowed my saliva to hide my nervousness: "You think, I have feelings for Cao Yu'an, and Cao Yu'an may not have feelings for me, so that's enough, at least our marriage foundation is solid." ”

My mother looked at me with a frown, noncommittal to my words. After a while, she began to turn around and walk out: "There are some things that are impossible to judge if you are not the person concerned, maybe you can also invite him to our house for a meal and let me meet him." My mother looked a little impatient when she saw me, so she stopped talking: "You have to participate in the event tomorrow, so rest early today." ”

I heard my mother's footsteps drift away a little bit, and then I heard her enter my second brother's room at the end of the corridor. I think every Chinese mother is like this, even if they pretend to be indifferent on the surface, or repeatedly say that they will not interfere with their children's choices, but in fact, they will have an endless heart for their children every day, and they will do everything they can to do what they think is right for their children.

I pricked up my ears to hear what they were talking about. I don't know if it was because it was too far away, or if they deliberately lowered their voices, but in short, they didn't even hear the slightest movement, and finally had to give up.

The next morning, I was about to go out with a huge dress box, but my mother arranged everything for me: "How can you take the car with such a big bag, I will ask your second brother to take you to school." ”

Of course, I gladly accept the good things that are not expected. But he still had to pretend to be polite: "Actually, there is no need for this, the second brother works so hard, let him rest for a while." ”

The second brother leaned against the door and couldn't help but roll his eyes: "I'm all up, what's the use of you saying these words again, it's better to think about how you can make less trouble for me in the future." As he spoke, he snatched the dress I was carrying: "No more nonsense, follow me in the car." He turned and walked away, not giving me the slightest respite.

The second brother drove the car out of his mother's line of sight, and suddenly turned his head to me and asked, "What kind of trick are you playing with Cao Yu'an?" You always say that you don't meddle in your business for us, but can you tell me what you're doing now? He had never spoken to me in such a vocal way, I was stunned for a moment, and muttered: "You ask me and I still want to ask Cao Yu'an, his attitude suddenly changed one hundred and eighty degrees, not only was he considerate to me, but also invited me to attend the dinner as a female companion." ”

The second brother thought for a few seconds before asking me, "You went to find him yesterday?" ”

I bored playing with the pendant on my school bag: "Well, not only that, but I also used the method you taught me." As soon as I showed weakness to him, he was like a different person. I smiled and teased him: "Men really know men better." ”

Unexpectedly, the second brother was still immersed in abnormal seriousness: "I've been wondering if I did something wrong by insisting on matching you two at that time." At first, I thought that Cao Yu'an's strength and ability were very good, but he was a person who could be entrusted for life, but I didn't think about whether the two of you were really suitable. If you show weakness to him now, you may really change his mind. But I don't want my sister to live so unprincipled and statusless, and spend her whole life fighting for unattainable feelings. ”

I pursed my lips and hid all my true emotions under the unfazed mask: "Who will know what will happen in the future, besides, this world is so chaotic, I don't know if I can live to that age!" But you're right, I haven't done anything for my family, I must have recognized Cao Yu'an now, waiting for him to rescue us all from the sea of suffering. ”

The second brother sighed deeply: "Ranran, can you not talk to me with such a resistant emotion?" You may not be able to see it, but I really regret it, I apologize to you, and you must not express your displeasure with me by hurting yourself. ”

I couldn't hold back, and laughed out loud: "Second brother, the more you talk about it, the more serious it gets, as if I'm going to the battlefield today." Cao Yu'an is not as good as you thought before, but it is not as bad as you say now. In short, whether he treats me wholeheartedly or not, he is the most trustworthy person in this troubled world. ”