"Slowly Drawing Her" text/sleeve knife

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In Chunluo City in the middle of summer, the temperature is rising.

Even if the sun is slanting in the west, it is already evening, and the heat that belongs to summer is still not reduced by half.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window is a gradient of fiery clouds, Ruan Yan's delicate and graceful figure is shrouded in an orange halo, with a thin waist, not holding it.

She was about to try on clothes, carried two haute couture dresses in her hand, and was making a video with her best friend Qin Zhenzhen.

"This burgundy velvet bow dress is nice, with a small high heel, it will definitely brighten up your family's sheng dog's eyes."

"Wait, the crescent-white cheongsam at the end of your bed was also brought to the camera for me to see, I feel that it is more in line with your elegant temperament."

“……”

Qin Zhenzhen blew so much that Ruan Yan's ears were numb when she heard it, and her two hands carrying clothes were also a little tired.

She smiled helplessly at Qin Zhenzhen in the video: "You see one thing and love one thing like this, when do we have to choose?" ”

After the words fell, Ruan Yan threw her clothes on the bed and sat at the end of the bed with her mobile phone, "If only Wen Yue hadn't been on a business trip, she would definitely be able to give me an accurate answer." ”

Qin Zhenzhen in the video was unhappy: "Stinky woman, dare to dislike me in front of me." ”

"I'm going to break up with you!"

Seeing her pretending to be angry, Ruan Yan couldn't help but laugh: "Tease you, who dares to dislike you Chef Qin." ”

Qin Zhenzhen pouted, looking still very angry, "I don't care, you just dislike it." ”

"Next time you come to eat with me, don't think I'll give you another free order."

Ruan Yan coaxed her for a while, and Qin Zhenzhen put away her arrogant attitude and turned her face to look at her: "Let's get down to business." ”

"You Ruan Da Beauty is naturally beautiful, even if you wear a garbage bag, you look good."

"You can pick any one of those dresses and wear them, and your family will always be fascinated by you. Why bother. ”

Qin Zhenzhen is telling the truth.

Ruan Yan is a well-known beauty in Chun Na City.

As the eldest lady of the Ruan Group, she has been learning dance since she was a child, whether it is her background or her appearance, she is one in a million in Xuan Luo City.

Sheng Yubai can marry her as his wife, which is a blessing that he has cultivated in eight lifetimes.

Why should the fairy deign to please him, a common man?

For what he is used to?

Qin Zhenzhen complained a lot in her heart, but she didn't dare to say it in front of Ruan Yan.

After all, she was the only one who knew that Ruan Yan had a crush on Sheng Yubai.

It is also clear that Ruan Yan and Sheng Yubai's marriage in the past three years is just a paper agreement, a formality.

The relationship between them is actually only a little better than that of strangers.

That is, Ruan Yan is so brainless and stupid.

likes Sheng Yubai for so many years and hasn't received half a response, she still wants to respect him like this.

Ruan Yan on the other end of the phone had a blushing face, her curly and thick eyelashes drooped low, and she smiled with her rouge lips: "You know, today is the third anniversary of my marriage with Sheng Yu's white collar certificate. ”

“…… It's also his birthday. ”

When the words fell, Ruan Yan lifted his eyes and winked at Qin Zhenzhen in the video, there seemed to be a little star in his dark eyes: "Before going out in the morning, he promised me to have dinner together tonight." ”

Seeing that she was on the rise, Qin Zhenzhen had to cheer up again, and gave her an idea: "Since it is a good day for double happiness, then you should wear the burgundy velvet dress." ”

After making up his mind, Ruan Yan chatted with Qin Zhenzhen for a few more words.

Talking about the restaurant where she ate at night, Qin Zhenzhen didn't forget to complain, "You don't like French food, why do you book a French restaurant?" It's better to eat directly in my store, and I'll ask someone to make you a full banquet! ”

Ruan Yan smiled back: "Yu Bai likes foie gras cuisine. ”

There is another reason, Sheng Yubai doesn't like Qin Zhenzhen very much, and it is impossible to go to Qin Zhenzhen's private restaurant with Ruan Yan to eat.

Qin Zhenzhen frowned: "......"

"I don't know what kind of magic he has cast on you to make you so used to him and spoil him."

Although Sheng Yubai is the white moonlight male god that Ruan Yan has had a crush on for many years, Ruan Yan also married him as he wished.

But Qin Zhenzhen has always been optimistic about the two of them, and always felt that Ruan Yan was too aggrieved to marry Sheng Yubai, that man didn't understand her at all, and he never faced her well.

At this point, in order not to make it difficult for Ruan Yan to be caught in the middle, Qin Zhenzhen consciously diverted the topic and thought of another man who accounted for a relatively heavy part of Ruan Yan's life: "By the way, Yan Yan, have you heard about Ling Huaiye's return to China?" ”

Moving to the cloakroom, Ruan Yan, who was looking at the mirror and comparing the dress, paused slightly, and was a little surprised: "When did it happen?" ”

"I don't know, but I heard someone else in the circle mention it." Qin Zhenzhen wanted to say something, but a phone call suddenly came from Ruan Yan's side, and it was Sheng Yubai's assistant calling.

"Zhenzhen, I won't tell you yet, there is a call coming in." The woman's tone was slightly urgent.

As soon as Qin Zhenzhen heard it, she knew that the call must have come from Sheng Yubai's side, "Okay, I have something to poke me on WeChat, I wish you and your family Sheng a happy night." ”

After the video hung up, Ruan Yan answered the assistant's call.

The man's voice was low and formulaic, and he seemed a little cold: "Mrs., Mr. Sheng asked me to tell you that the company has an important meeting, and it will end at about eight o'clock." ”

"Look at dinner, you are ......"

Before the assistant finished speaking, Ruan Yan had already understood what he meant, and smiled back calmly: "Trouble tell Yu Bai, I'll wait for him in the restaurant." ”

On the other end of the phone, the assistant stopped talking, but finally agreed.

In fact, Mr. Sheng meant that his wife didn't have to wait for him......

After hanging up the phone, Ruan Yan was lost for a while, and then regained his spirits.

She looked at the setting sun outside, comforting herself, it was better if the time was delayed, she had more time to dress up.

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At eight o'clock in the evening, Ruan Yan was sitting in a private room on the third floor of the French restaurant, looking at the sky with black clouds outside the floor-to-ceiling window.

In the middle of summer, Chunluo City is always cloudy and sunny.

The sun was still shining during the day, and it was just night, but the wind and rain were coming.

Half an hour later, the waiter knocked on the door and came in and asked Ruan Yan if he needed to be served.

Ruan Yan withdrew his gaze from the window and smiled lightly at the waiter: "Let's serve." ”

The person she was waiting for would not come.

Five minutes ago, Sheng Yubai's assistant called again, saying that Sheng Yubai temporarily needed to go to the airport to pick up a foreign partner, and I was afraid that there would inevitably be a dinner tonight.

The assistant didn't say anything else, but Ruan Yan understood.

For tonight's meal, Sheng Yubai has to accompany his partner to eat, and he can't come to her side.

Before hanging up the phone, Ruan Yan swallowed the bitterness in his heart, and did not forget to remind the assistant to take care of Sheng Yubai and not let him drink too much.

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It's quiet in the private room.

Looking at the delicate foie gras dishes on the table, Ruan Yan tried to taste a small bite.

After chewing for a long time, she swallowed hard.

…… Still can't get used to eating.

Ruan Yan didn't force himself anymore, got up and carried his bag, left the private room, and went downstairs to settle the bill.

When she came out of the private room, she saw two men in suits and leather shoes standing at the door of the front bakery.

With only a faint glance, Ruan Yan's gaze stopped on the slender man among them, who was as tall as a pine.

I couldn't help but think of Qin Zhenzhen asking her before if she knew about Ling Huaiye's return to China.

Not far away, the man who stood tall as a pine was Ling Huaiye himself.

He was facing Ruan Yan's side, one hand in his trouser pocket, and the other hand was gesturing with the short and fat man in front of him.

Attention is very focused.

The corners of his mouth hung with a cold and arrogant arc, the long eyelashes of the crow feathers were half-hidden, and there was a rebellious broken light in his eyes.

The gestures are full of elegance and nobility, and the abundance is handsome, not reduced by the year.

The only difference is that the man is now a superior person, and he can handle the short and fat man in front of him easily.

It's like losing the embarrassment of the down-and-out noble son three years ago.

Ruan Yan was surprised for a moment, returned to his thoughts, hesitated for a moment and didn't step forward to say hello, for fear of disturbing Ling Huaiye's business.

After retracting her gaze, she turned and headed for the elevator without looking back.

Naturally, she didn't notice that when she turned to leave, the superior in a suit and leather shoes not far away raised his eyelids and glanced at her casually.

"Mr. Ling, Mr. Ling?"

The stocky man, also in a suit and leather shoes, called cautiously twice.

I don't really understand why Ling Huaiye, who was still chatting with him just now, suddenly looked at the empty corridor behind him and was stunned.

The short and fat man glanced back, inexplicably panicked.

When he turned around, Ling Huaiye's gaze had already retracted from the elevator entrance and fell on the man, his eyes were much colder, "What did Mr. Zhang just say?" ”

The short and fat man replied with a smile: "Mr. Ling, how about we go to the house first, and talk while eating?" ”

"The foie gras cuisine in this French restaurant is very good, and even the president of Sheng Group is full of praise!"

The main purpose of tonight's dinner is to talk about cooperation.

In order to highlight the level of his choice of restaurant, Mr. Zhang did not hesitate to use Sheng Yubai of Sheng Group as a signboard.

It can be seen that he really wants to negotiate cooperation with Ling Huaiye.

Although the second master of the Ling family has just returned to China, his achievements in the past three years abroad have been transmitted back to China early.

Coupled with the Ling family's former status in Chunluo City, it naturally made him famous in the circle as soon as he returned to China.

What's more, in just three years, Ling Huaiye founded the famous Huayin Real Estate abroad, and the Ling family was also brought back to life in his hands, which is enough to prove his personal ability.

Now that Win Group is moving back to China for development, in addition to Mr. Zhang, there are many people who are rushing to talk about cooperation with Ling Huaiye.

This piece of fragrant dumplings is naturally the first to start.

Mr. Zhang smiled all over his face, and his attitude towards Ling Huaiye was submissive and extremely respectful, as if he was afraid of upsetting him.

But even so, Ling Huaiye still lowered his face, raised his eyebrows with heavy eyes, and his voice was low and cold, full of intimidation: "Who did you just say praised the foie gras cuisine in this restaurant?" ”

"That's...... Sheng and Sheng of the Sheng Group, ......" Mr. Zhang was frightened by the man's eyes, and his voice was unconsciously much quieter, and he had no confidence.

"Sheng Yubai?" Ling Huaiye asked knowingly.

"Yes...... It's him. A cold sweat broke out on his head.

"How do you know what he likes?" Ling Huaiye raised his chin slightly, and his gaze fell behind Mr. Zhang.

I can't help but think of the shadow that came out of the private room next door not long ago.

Mr. Zhang answered all questions and was very cooperative: "When I ordered food, I listened to their manager...... Mr. Sheng's wife also booked a place here, and asked the staff to help decorate the private room. ”

"It seems that today is the third wedding anniversary of Mr. Sheng and Mrs. Sheng?"

Mr. Zhang's words fell, and there were already staff members who went to the private room next door to clean up.

Seeing the decorations that were removed from the private room, Mr. Zhang suddenly came over: "It seems that Mr. Sheng and they booked the private room next door." ”

"But this point...... Have you already finished eating and left? ”

Mr. Zhang muttered, feeling a little regretful, why didn't he find Sheng Yubai in the private room next door earlier.

Although Huaiye has to climb the high branch, the Sheng Group President can climb the relationship and talk about cooperation, it will be the icing on the cake.

Then Mr. Zhang's head turned around, frowned and continued to mumble: "No, look at the dishes they have withdrawn, they don't look like they have already eaten." ”

"I guess Mr. Sheng didn't come here."

Ling Huaiye listened to Mr. Zhang's words word for word.

At the end, I heard the man sigh, "It is said that Mr. Sheng and Mrs. Sheng were forced to marry because of their marriage, and their husband and wife are only superficially harmonious." ”

"I didn't expect it to be true."

Otherwise, Sheng Yubai could not even be absent on such an important day as the wedding anniversary.

Mr. Zhang sighed with emotion, and the waiter in the restaurant had already cleaned out the private room next door.

Seeing that there was nothing lively to see, Mr. Zhang's attention returned to Ling Huaiye's side, and continued to smile with wrinkles on his face: "Mr. Ling, let's go into the house, how tired it is to stand here." ”

Ling Huaiye didn't respond, just called the assistant and asked him to drive the car to the door of the restaurant.

When Mr. Zhang heard this, the smile on his face stiffened for a moment: "Mr. Ling, this meal is ordered, you ......"

The man hung up the phone, Danfeng glanced at Mr. Zhang with heavy eyes, symbolically pulled the corner of his lower lip, and said in a cold voice: "I'm sorry Mr. Zhang, I suddenly remembered that my little sister asked me to have dinner together tonight." ”

Mr. Zhang was stunned for a long time, and chased after Ling Huaiye when he went to the elevator, and eagerly and earnestly said that he could make an appointment another day.

Don't forget to inquire about Ling Huaiye's itinerary for the next few days, and respectfully send people into the elevator.

It's a pity that in the face of his dedication, Ling Huaiye didn't care.

On the contrary, before the elevator door closed, the man looked at Mr. Zhang meaningfully: "I don't like to talk about cooperation with people who love to chew the root of the tongue." ”

The words fell, and the elevator door slowly closed.

Mr. Zhang, who was left in the corridor, was stunned, still afraid of the man's gloomy eyes just now.

After a while, Mr. Zhang finally remembered something important.

I heard that this Ling Huaiye, the second master of the Ling family, and that Mrs. Sheng are childhood sweethearts.