Chapter 101: Complex
Lin Shuang thought about it for a long time, and finally didn't tell Chen Mo about his current situation. After all, it was his own privacy, and he had nothing to do with Chen Mo.
Lin Shuang's symptoms of morning sickness are getting worse and worse. During the day, as long as you smell the slightest smell of oily smoke, you will retch. So, Lin Shuang called Chen Mo and asked him not to come over recently, saying that he wanted to be quiet and write something. Chen Mo is a reasonable man, and in this month, except for calling Lin Shuang every day, he has never come to visit unexpectedly.
Lin Shuang spent most of the month lying in bed and suffering from vomiting. In the afternoon, she would go to the vegetable market near the community to buy some vegetables and fruits. However, she could eat very little. She didn't expect that being a mother would be so hard. If you wait for the birth of your child in the future, it will be even harder to be a mother, right? Lin Shuang's face became pale and haggard, and he had to retch for most of the day when he drank saliva. When Lin Shuang was exhausted, she sat alone on the floor crying. After crying, he ran into the warm bed and fell asleep.
By the second month, Lin Shuang's symptoms of vomiting gradually lessened, and she began to have an appetite. Lin Shuang's body at this time also began to regain his vitality, and he was no longer weak when he walked. Lin Shuang felt that she was not much different from when she was not pregnant. Lin Shuang happily called Chen Mo and said that she wanted to go to work in the magazine. Lin Shuang wanted to put her life and rest on a normal track, and she didn't want to let herself live a life of day and night.
Chen Mo happily agreed to Lin Shuang. Early the next morning, Chen Mo came over to pick up Lin Shuang to go to work together. Chen Mo arranged a separate office for Lin Shuang and asked her to be his assistant. Lin Shuang felt that she was ashamed, and repeatedly excused herself, saying that she could be an ordinary editor. Chen Mo smiled and said, Lin Shuang, even if you let you be my assistant, it is a little too condescending. You used to be a magazine maker, you have a lot of experience, and you can write well, I hope you can help me. Lin Shuang couldn't refuse, so she had to nod her head in agreement.
This job is easy for Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang used to work in the magazine and had a group of good authors in her hands, so she didn't have to worry about contributing. Lin Shuang also has her own unique insights and innovations on the board content of the magazine. There is a lot of work, and Lin Shuang doesn't need to do it herself, as long as she arranges it reasonably. Therefore, Lin Shuang does not need to go to the magazine office from 9 to 5 every day. Sometimes I go to the magazine office in the morning to get busy, and I can hide at home in the afternoon and sleep a lot.
One night, Lin Shuang was watching a news broadcast on the sofa when her parents called her. Parents told Lin Shuang that Ouyang Lie called home to ask about Lin Shuang's current situation, and said that he was going to pick up Lin Shuang back to Yangcheng in the next few days. Lin Shuang was taken aback and told her parents not to let Ouyang Lie go to her hometown to pick her up. The parents reassured Lin Shuang, saying that they had deceived Ouyang Lie and that they were about to go to a relative's house in another place. However, his parents said that Ouyang Lie seemed to have sensed something, but he didn't say it explicitly.
After Lin Shuang finished talking to her parents on the phone, her heart pounded for a long time. She didn't want to see Ouyang Lie again, and she didn't want to have any contact with him anymore. Lin Shuang secretly wondered in her heart, since Ouyang Lie was already with Zhang Jing, why did he come to pick him up and return to Yang City?
Lin Shuang looked at the scar on his wrist, and thought of Luobei again. When she went out, she buttoned the cuffs of her shirt tightly, not wanting others to see her scars. Everyone has their own unbearable past, buried deep in their hearts, unwilling to be touched by anyone. The pain of the past is like a scar on the heart, ugly and hideous, with teeth and claws.
Winter is finally fading away. The scent of early spring is like the fragrance emanating from a deep dream. Warm and ambiguous, soft and sweet, there seems to be a small hand gently scratching in her heart, tickling the passion in her body. With the help of Lin Shuang, the sales of Chen Mo's magazine have been rising, and more and more readers have begun to pay attention to this magazine. There are also many business CEOs in the city who want to advertise in this magazine.
The novels written by Lin Shuang also began to be published in best-selling magazines around the world, and Lin Shuang gradually became famous. Chen Mo opened a column for Lin Shuang in the magazine, because many readers became obsessed with Lin Shuang's words, and were deeply immersed in Lin Shuang's romance novels, unable to extricate themselves. Lin Shuang's pen name "The Night of the Vine Opening" has now been revered by most readers. But except for Chen Mo, no one knows the details of the person who opened the night, and everyone is full of curiosity about the author of the night of the vine opening.
Chen Mo invited Lin Shuang out to dinner on a weekend night. Lin Shuang couldn't shirk it, so she had to go happily. During the banquet, Chen Mo ordered a sweet and sour pork ribs. This dish was originally Lin Shuang's favorite food. But that night, as soon as Lin Shuang ate a piece, he began to retch. Lin Shuang hurriedly covered her mouth in embarrassment and ran towards the bathroom desperately. She thought that her morning sickness symptoms would gradually disappear and she would no longer have nausea and vomiting. Unexpectedly, there would still be retching from time to time, which she didn't expect.
Lin Shuang was next to the sink in the bathroom and finally calmed down. Her face was flushed, her chest was in pain, and her eyes were overflowing with tears. Lin Shuang washed her face with cold water, propped her hands on the countertop, and closed her eyes and rested for a while. After a long time, Lin Shuang struggled out of the bathroom. She walked out of the bathroom in a daze and hit her head in someone's arms. Lin Shuang looked up in panic, and it turned out to be Chen Mo.
Lin Shuang, are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to take you to the hospital? Chen Mo looked at Lin Shuang anxiously, his brows furrowed. Lin Shuang waved his hand at him weakly. I don't have to go to the hospital, I'll rest for a while and I'll be fine. Chen Mo helped Lin Shuang back to his seat and looked at Lin Shuang in confusion. Lin Shuang picked up the water cup and took a big sip of water, feeling that her stomach was not so uncomfortable. Lin Shuang, what's wrong with you? How could that just be? Why don't we go to the doctor together? Chen Mo insisted on taking Lin Shuang to the hospital.
Chen Mo, you really don't have to go to the hospital, you don't have to worry. Lin Shuang smiled reluctantly, but his body felt extremely weak. Chen Mo, eat quickly, otherwise the food will be cold. Lin Shuang avoided Chen Mo's gaze and didn't explain more.
Lin Shuang, are you married? Chen Mo finally asked.
I'm not married. Lin Shuang lowered her head and muttered in reply. Chen Mo didn't continue to ask, but he must have guessed the truth in his heart. Lin Shuang drank the water silently and bit her lip gently. Chen Mo got up and said, Lin Shuang, I'll send you back to rest early.
Chen Mo sent Lin Shuang back to his residence and did not leave immediately. He walked into the kitchen and warmed a glass of milk for Lin Shuang, brought it to Lin Shuang's eyes, and asked Lin Shuang to drink it while it was hot. Lin Shuang looked at Chen Mo apologetically, but couldn't speak. Lin Shuang, you don't have to embarrass yourself, if you don't want to say, I won't ask. Chen Mo stared at Lin Shuang and said softly. Lin Shuang didn't know why, tears suddenly flowed down. I can't tell if it's a grievance or out of gratitude to Chen Mo.
Okay, Lin Shuang, don't cry, in fact, everyone has their own unspeakable secrets. But Lin Shuang, I just want to ask you, are you sure you want this? Have you thought it through? Chen Mo sat beside Lin Shuang and slowly held Lin Shuang's little hand in his palm.
Well, I've thought about it, I want this kind of life. Lin Shuang said resolutely. Now that you've figured it out, there's nothing to worry about, it's enough for you to just take the road ahead. Chen Mo shook Lin Shuang's hand vigorously and encouraged Lin Shuang.
Lin Shuang, I especially want to tell you today that I like you. I've loved you since I saw your words. After meeting you this time, I am even more sure of that. At this moment, I still like you from the bottom of my heart. So, if you want to start a relationship again, please prioritize me, okay? Chen said to Lin Shuang sincerely.
Chen Mo, thank you. However, I just want to go on my own, and I don't want to get entangled with emotions anymore. Love for me has become a thing of the past, and I don't want to provoke anyone anymore, let alone get entangled with love anymore. With tears in her eyes, Lin Shuang said to Chen Mo apologetically.
Lin Shuang, just let everything run its course, okay? None of us can say what will happen in the future, so don't jump to conclusions about the future too early. It's not fair to you. You are a beautiful girl, you deserve the best love, and your life will be happy and fulfilling.
Thank you, Chen Mo, I just want to live quietly. Red dust is no longer loveless to me. Although I am still alive today, it is only because of a responsibility that cannot be shirked. My heart is dead and ashes. If you want to resurge, how easy is it to talk about it?
Lin Shuang sent Chen Mo away, and her heart was calm. This night, Lin Shuang slept peacefully and steadily.