Chapter 34: New Year's Gift (1)

Li Yue'er

Chen Ran called the driver, told him to take me home, and told me to send him a message when I got home, and everything was arranged before returning to the hotel.

When the car drove out slowly, I looked back at Chen Ran standing in the snow, his eyebrows and eyes were clear, with a warm smile, he raised his arms and waved at me, like a lighthouse in a snowy night, illuminating the road ahead for me behind me, so that I was fearless and born to the sun.

I felt that something in my heart seemed to be nourished by the rain and dew, and it would not break and grow, or perhaps, nothing had changed, but tonight, at such a moment, it was just as it was.

When I got home, I took out my mobile phone and reported Chen Ran's safety as soon as possible. Soon he came back, "I'm tired today, rest well, and I'll see you tomorrow." I rubbed the text messages on the screen, my eyes became moist again, and I couldn't help but sigh, it turned out that there was love in my heart, and every word could be tear-jerking.

Lying on the bed, everything tonight passed by like a dream, and something seemed to be gradually clearing up between the joys and sorrows.

When I volunteered to drink, in addition to those last resorts at the wine table, the more important reason was that I wanted Chen Ran to see my bravery; When I was insulted by Zhao Bing, although Wang Hao wanted to relieve me, what I repeatedly hoped in my heart was that Chen Ran could save me from fire and water; When he hugged me tightly, I only wished that time would stop forever in that moment, and I even felt that even for such a hug, all the grievances and sorrows I suffered tonight were worth it.

What else does this mean? Even if I have had little experience of emotions in my twenty-four years of life, when such a heart-filled concern is so clear, I also understand that after tonight, it is impossible to deceive myself that this is a brother-sister relationship, and for Chen Ran, my heart has completely fallen. Even though I knew that such emotions were hopeless and lonely to the point that I could understand more clearly than any future, I was willing to move forward like a moth to a fire for that dazzling light.

And Chen Ran, his eyes, his words, his hugs, whether it is because of the eldest brother's care for the younger sister or something else, seem to be less important to me at this moment. If I could control my affections, he wouldn't have to know such twists and turns; If my affection for him is destined to be a solo song that cannot be ended, why should I care about his harmony or not?

Let me drown in my own world and sing to myself about joy and sorrow, luck is me, loneliness is me, bits and pieces back and forth are me, even if I am moved.

Chen Ran is destined to be my fate and my calamity.

I fell into a trance in such a hundred turns and thousands of times, and finally slept lightly all night, tossing and turning and disappearing.

The next day, I went to work with two panda eyes, and met Zhang Xiaoqi when I took the elevator. When she saw me, her eyebrows seemed to be a little evasive, but she quickly calmed down and asked, "How was last night?" Pretty late, right? ”

"It's okay, it's not too late" I looked at her and smiled decently, "Mayor Zhao urged Manager Zhang one by one, why don't you go?" ”

"Cough, cough," Zhang Xiaoqi looked at me in surprise, a little embarrassed, "Didn't I tell you that I wasn't feeling well yesterday?" Told Mayor Zhao about it, right? ”

"Well, Mayor Zhao didn't believe it at first, but fortunately, Mr. Guo and Manager Wang repeatedly explained that he gave up."

"Oh, that's it," Zhang Xiaoqi said thoughtfully, "that's good." And when he had finished speaking, he was silent. I also stopped talking.

I didn't want to be so worried about Zhang Xiaoqi, but what happened last night was really thanks to her, listening to Chen Ran and Wang Hao's meaning, Zhang Xiaoqi should know that Zhao Bing is a person, and last night, Mayor Zhao kept looking for Zhang Xiaoqi, which also made me realize that it is not easy between them. Zhang Xiaoqi has always been disgusted with me because of Wang Hao, I swallowed my anger and thought that harmony was precious, but I didn't expect that this time it would be even more difficult to push me to such a point, no matter how good Rao is temper, I can't bear it. Thinking of being on an errand under her, I don't know which Year of the Monkey Ma Yue I want to go, she is the leader, I am a subordinate, many things are really involuntary, what should I do next time I encounter this situation, it is impossible to expect Chen Ran to send charcoal in the snow next to me every time, right? There was a burst of helplessness and irritability in my heart.

Today's weather is very good. The first snow of winter had stopped in the middle of the night, and the long-lost sun crawled out of the gray-blue sky, seeping in through the uneven office room, stirring up a soft light, and everything in the room seemed to be smeared with a layer of gold dust, bright and beautiful. At the beginning of the day after the snow, everything is in spirit, and my mood is a little brighter.

At noon, Pleasant Goat was full of interest, and pulled me to get off work and go shopping with her. But today I finally felt that I could not lift my spirits, and last night's hangover and insomnia made the whole person lazy and sleepy, so I did not say no.

"Hey, what's wrong with you?" Pleasant Goat gestured twice with his finger in front of me, "My eyes are as black as a national treasure, and I didn't sleep well last night?" ”

I pulled her hand away and pulled the corners of my mouth listlessly, "yes, I slept late yesterday and had insomnia." ”

"What? Having a relationship problem? "In the world of Pleasant Goat, it seems that everyone has no other worries except for emotional problems.

"Where's that," I gave her a helpless look, and told her what had happened last night.

"Grandma, this is too deceitful!" Pleasant Goat gritted his teeth when he heard this, and slammed the table, which startled me, "Look, look, I told you not to give up the position of deputy manager, and now it has come true, you give it up, people don't think about you at all, and treat you as a thorn in the eye, and you can do everything like this!" Pleasant Goat was still angry, picked up the soup bowl on the table and wanted to pour a mouthful, but she didn't expect that there was not much soup left in the bowl, she took my bowl, swallowed it in a big gulp, and wiped her mouth, "Then why is the old pervert so disgusting?" And the mayor, grandma's, these filthy scumbags. ”

I sighed speechlessly, the workplace ecology is like this, even if jealousy and hatred are like pleasant goats, there seems to be no more way than to scold a few words.

"By the way, isn't your manager Wang usually very protective of you? He didn't even help you stop it? ”

"On that occasion, there are people who are higher and more powerful than him, and even if he has the heart to help me out, he has more than enough heart but not enough power." I shook my head and told her how I had escaped.

"Well, Mr. Chen rescued you by mistake" Pleasant Goat nodded, "Hey, you say, this Chen is always unintentional or deliberate?" ”

I couldn't help but chuckle in my heart, just now I just said that Chen Ran toasted and accidentally wet my clothes, so that I could get out, and I didn't intend to let Pleasant Goat know the secret story. But this little girl's mind is quick, and she instantly thought of this, so she had to say perfunctorily, "How do I know, it should be unintentional, I, a mustard grass, how can I attract the attention of other people's bosses." ”

"Having said that," Pleasant Goat thought thoughtfully, "I heard Shen Dazhi say that Mr. Chen is a good person, maybe people are really uneven and draw a knife to help!" ”

I frowned slightly, glanced at her, and Pleasant Goat saw this, "Okay, okay, don't talk about this, anyway, you are in danger this time." But haven't you thought about it? Zhang Xiaoqi is your boss, what should you do next time you encounter such a situation, it is impossible to be so lucky and get out safely every time, right? ”

"Alas, yes, I think so too, otherwise how could I have insomnia" I muttered as I looked at Pleasant Goat's worried eyes.

Pleasant Goat seemed to suddenly remember something, "Hey, have you ever considered changing departments?" ”

"Where can I change it? My major is the most appropriate in the administration department, and I can't do anything else. I smiled bitterly, "Besides, if you change to another department, you will be guaranteed to have no such things?" ”

"Alas, this is also true" Pleasant Goat suddenly looked like a deflated ball, silent for a long time, "Listening to what you said, I suddenly feel that it is good to engage in technology in the R&D department, simple, at least Shen Dazhi will not let me face these nonsense things......"

"Yes, eldest lady, I said a long time ago, Manager Shen is a good person, you are content!" I smiled and teased her.

Unexpectedly, this little girl's face suddenly turned red, but her neck raised and she choked, "Why are you mentioning him, whether he is a good person or not is my business." Hey, Yue'er, you have to accompany me to go shopping today, I'm just going to buy something to give away, you help me as a staff officer, just like you are also distracted, don't nest in the house all day and think about yourself and want insomnia" Pleasant Goat raised his hand, "In my appearance, women shopping is the best way to treat insomnia"

"But I'm very sleepy now~"

"Then hurry up and take a lunch break after eating," Pleasant Goat intercepted my words, "Anyway, when you get off work today, Comrade Xiao Li, you must appear in front of me in good spirits!" ”

Pleasant Goat's pretended to be serious and amused me, thinking that it would be the Spring Festival in a few days, just to buy some New Year's goods to take home, and having her by her side can indeed make me happier, so I agreed under her nonsense.

In fact, there is another thought that has lingered in my heart for a long time and has not been spoken, it's time to pick a gift for my brother Chen.

Even if I didn't give a meeting gift as I said at the beginning, for the kindness he has always been to me, for my thoughtfulness, and for his protection of me until last night, I should repay the favor and show my gratitude. What's more, his current position in my heart is more than just the title of Brother Chen.

If you can't say anything to him, let a carefully selected gift speak for me.

After work, we came to Shunfeng Road, the most prosperous commercial center in City C, with high-rise buildings and shopping malls. Approaching the Spring Festival, the streets and buildings are decorated with colorful lights and red lanterns, a prosperous scene of brilliance and fire. Even the Pleasant Goat can't help but sigh, nesting in the laboratory every day against a pile of lifeless equipment, almost forgetting that she is a woman, standing on the downwind road at the moment looking at the prosperity, thousands of New Year's wishes are only gathered into one, that is: buy, buy, buy!

I couldn't help laughing, this little girl was like a bird out of the cage when she left the company, and she couldn't wait to sweep every corner of the mall. It's just that at this moment, we have visited several major department stores on the downwind road, but we have not yet chosen each other's favorite things. Pleasant Goat wanted to march to the next mall, but I was exhausted and waved at her and said I had to rest anyway.

"Ouch, my eldest lady, why are you so squeamish, it's only been a few steps, look at you so tired" Pleasant Goat pouted, looked at me "tsk" sighed.

"Come on, how many steps is this? My feet are about to fall apart," I squinted at her, "as an experiment, standing on my legs every day is strong." ”

"Hey, you say I have thick legs, right?" Pleasant Goat laughed and grabbed me, "It's rare to drag you out once, haven't we all finished buying things yet, let's go, let's go, there's still a shopping mall, let's eat after shopping." ”

"Who to buy it for, our Pleasant Goat girl is so attentive." I laughed.

"Hey, just a friend,"

"What friend? Male or female? ”

"Hey, I said, Comrade Li Yue'er, why are you so gossiping today? It's not like you," Pleasant Goat turned me into an army, "Then tell me, who are you buying gifts for?" ”

I was stunned by her question, "I, I'll buy ...... for my brother" and suddenly felt that such a statement seemed to be correct.

"Your brother?" Pleasant Goat's face was full of suspicion, "When will you have a brother?" I haven't heard you say that."

I smiled slightly, pretending not to hear and diverted the topic, "You said that there are so many shopping malls on Shunfeng Road, why can't you choose one that you think is suitable?" ”

"That's why I told you to leave quickly!" Pleasant Goat was successfully diverted by me, "Quick, quick, don't rub it off, I'm hungry." ”

This year's Spring Festival holiday coincides with Valentine's Day in the West, which adds creativity and gimmicks to countless businesses to attract guests, and all kinds of love advertisements are overwhelming in the sound of holiday blessings, making the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival more warm and romantic. I walked with Pleasant Goat and the crowd of people, looking at the graceful and graceful flowers of the fire tree, and the hurried steps just now couldn't help but slow down.

"When you need warmth the most, I have always been in the closest place to your heart" - Looking at the bright square in the window light box in front of me, my heart seemed to be lightly touched, but it seemed to ripple layer by layer, I couldn't help but be a little stupid. In front of me, all kinds of scarves woven from thousands of warps and wefts are quietly nestled on the deep purple satin. The soft light spilled from above, as if coated with a layer of golden warm velvet, overflowing from the inside to the outside with a deep sense of affection, which made people's hearts move.

“…… I have always been the closest to your heart......" I silently recited this sentence, isn't this the best gift for Chen Ran? If I can't be the one who takes his hand and stands side by his side, I can at least send him a little warmth in the cold like this scarf.

"Pleasant goat, I want to buy this scarf," I whispered, pointing to a scarf with red and light gray stripes in the window. It lies quietly in the corner, calm and calm but concise, which complements Chen Ran's temperament, and I liked it at a glance.

"Huh? Do you buy scarves? Pleasant Goat looked at it intently.

"Well, look at its advertising slogan, 'I've always been closest to your heart when you need it most,'" I pointed to the big shiny line, "how well it is, so warm, that people's hearts are instantly filled with sweetness and warmth." ”

Pleasant Goat seemed to be stupid, staring at the advertising slogan silently, and after a long time, he said, "Yes, it's really touching to read carefully...... I'm going to buy this scarf too. ”

"You buy it too? Who to buy it for? It's a men's style," I laughed.

"I, I, can't I buy it for my dad?"

"To your dad?" I smiled lightly and said casually, "Then it seems that your dad is quite young and fashionable."

"Huh? Oh, yes, yes, my dad is an old naughty boy" Pleasant Goat hummed haha, as if he had just turned back from his thoughts, but he didn't dare to look into my eyes, "Okay, okay, let's finally complete the task, let's go, let's eat, I'm hungry~".

I couldn't help but smile, understanding that the scarf of the Pleasant Goat was unlikely to be bought for her father, but I didn't want to say it, who didn't want to be careful with outsiders? What's more, looking at the expression of the Pleasant Goat, it looks like a child who has just opened his love, unpretentious and shy but hard-mouthed, how good. The man who is about to wear the scarf she gave him should be so happy that he can turn a smug woman into a shy and lovely girl, this is what love should look like.

It's good, it's good.