Chapter 2

She guessed incorrectly

She chuckled self-deprecatingly, feeling hungry and taking the initiative to prepare something to eat; this is the first step in being a part of the world

To express her gratitude, the bride presented them with that Polaroid photograph

Jian Chenye lowered his eyelids and softly said: "Neverfull (one of Louis Vuitton's styles)." There is a chapter of life in his voice

"Boss, could you please focus a little more?" Su Qin, who had temporarily canceled her date with her boyfriend, expressed the dissatisfaction of all her colleagues attending the meeting

As soon as the call was connected, Ye Zhao Jue accidentally slipped his hand, and with a "thud," the phone fell heavily onto his face. Thus, the first thing Qi Tang heard was: "Ouch, damn it"

The matters at hand are not unfamiliar to Ye Zhaoju

"I apologize, please continue." Qi Tang felt a bit embarrassed

As Jian Chenye was on his way back, he closed his eyes, and Gu Jialuo's serious face reappeared before him.

Two cleaners collaborate, with one cleaning the bedroom and the other organizing the kitchen and bathroom

After the cleaner transferred to Qiao Chu's side, Ye Zhao Jue re-examined the entire apartment: the tables and chairs were all wiped spotless, and the water stains that had originally dotted the bathroom mirror were nowhere to be seen. The sink and toilet were scrubbed clean, and the washed clothes were neatly hung on the balcony, exuding a faint scent of laundry detergent that was quite pleasant. All the garbage was packed and placed at the door, the trash can was fitted with a new garbage bag, and even the drinking glasses were washed inside and out. The sink and toilet were scrubbed clean, and the washed clothes were neatly hung on the balcony, exuding a faint scent of laundry detergent that was quite pleasant. All the garbage was packed and placed at the door, the trash can was fitted with a new garbage bag, and even the drinking glasses were washed inside and out.

She sat down, feeling somewhat dazed

This request made Jian Chenye feel utterly mundane, especially after Gu Jialuo made that suggestion

During her senior internship period, she and her classmates carried their backpacks to various interviews. Everyone was somewhat bewildered, as life was just beginning to unfold. If the results today were not favorable, there was always tomorrow; if they did not find a suitable place tomorrow, there was the day after. After all, there are many paths to a livelihood, and there was no reason to worry at all

Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and then soak them in clean water to prevent oxidation

On the other side of the table, Ye Zhaoju stared at the soup bowl, hesitating to make a move, feeling a bit afraid

It is not over yet

"It is so delicious... The leftover curry can be frozen in the refrigerator for several days, and when I am hungry, I can take it out, heat it up, and eat it with rice," she thought contentedly while stroking her stomach

Ye Zhao Jue was at a loss for words, and with his hand on his forehead, he pointed towards the kitchen and said, "Auntie, please go ahead."

Ye Zhao Jue lay motionless, as the wind blew into the room, the leaves of the green treasure tree swayed gently above her head

Gu Jialuo immediately understood that the owner of that bag must be very important to him

The pile of clothes in the laundry basket, which could not be definitively classified as clean or dirty, was all dumped into the washing machine by the elder sister. The sound of water filling the machine, which had not been used for a long time, was soon followed by the cheerful operation of the machine, filling the entire room with noise

And the source of this panic is her fear that they will lose contact from this point onward

After the meeting concluded, he slid open the screen lock and saw the consequences of that moment of trembling hands

"But I haven't contacted any housekeeping companies." Ye Zhao felt very alert; the current scams are varied and numerous. As a single young woman living alone, she cannot just open the door casually

Gu Jialuo smiled and shook her head, her teeth resembling a string of shells, and a pair of pitch-black eyes stood out prominently among her features. Her expression seemed to suggest that she wanted to say something, but then she refrained from doing so

She forced herself not to show her disappointment, and then smiled as she suggested, "Since we are in Paris, why not take a look at a few more brands, Chanel or Dior?"

Before receiving any response regarding the progress of work, Ye Zhao Jue had already received a message from Jian Chen Ye: "I am back, do you have time to meet?"

Not half an hour after sitting down, the knock on the door sounded again, leaving Ye Zhaojue deeply shaken. What other tricks could there possibly be? Could it be that he has come in person this time?

If you do not take the initiative to contact me, I will absolutely not take the initiative to contact you. The taillights of the car in front illuminated her face, and her exceptionally serious expression and tone conveyed to Jian Chenye that you must keep your word.

Qiao Chu spoke eloquently, but Ye Zhao felt increasingly inclined to roll his eyes: "When I was his assistant before, I also served his girlfriend like this! That Vivian, do you remember? It was much more elaborate than this, not at all the same level."

Stop talking nonsense, Valentino, you have already accepted it, why are you unwilling to do a cleaning? Sister, you all don't mind her, just go in, go in

Very well, just accept his feelings.

"It will be fine, don't worry." Jian Chenye patted her head

Everyone's attention was drawn away again, and no one noticed that Qi Tang had hidden his phone under the conference table, quietly editing a message

On the day she put on the dress, Qiao Chu mentioned that if one cannot afford it, then one should not wear it; once it is worn, there is no need to fear.

Gu Jialuo felt a slight stir in her heart and turned away to avoid his gaze

Su Qin glared at him fiercely, startling Qi Tang and causing his hand to tremble

Two days before leaving Paris, Gu Jialuo suggested taking a walk in the Marais district together

They slept for a long time on the plane, and neither of them felt tired; instead, the night breeze made them feel even more awake

Jian Chenye and Gu Jialuo walked out together, dragging their suitcases, looking very well-matched

A kind-hearted middle-aged woman, carrying several bags of vegetables, had not yet had the chance to speak when Ye Zhao Jue asked first: "Mr. Qi Tang?"

However! Qiao Chu leaned in, raising her voice, her eyes flashing with a kind of affected innocence, "I am Qi Tang's girlfriend, what about you?"

When Auntie was about to leave, she repeatedly instructed: "Xiao Ye, this soup is good for your health and also enhances your beauty. You should drink a bit more. Next week, I will come again to make you yam and bone soup."

I feel a bit dizzy

In fact, throughout the morning, Ye Zhao felt a sense of unease in his heart despite the comings and goings, but he could not afford to lose face, so he could only argue weakly: "These don't cost much money, besides, he is rich anyway, so it's just robbing the rich to help the poor."

The colleague responsible for explaining the PPT has returned to the presentation state: "Next, this is how we plan to proceed..."

They did not notify anyone to pick them up, and walked together to queue at the taxi pickup area

Immersed in sorrow, she did not realize the importance of cleanliness in life, and only after all the filth was wiped and washed away did life return to its original state

This time, there is no need for the other party to introduce themselves, as Ye Zhao is already aware of their background

Defrost the chicken thighs in the microwave and blanch them

The food warmed her body and also warmed this slightly chilly night

It is unclear whether it is the act of separation itself that has disturbed her emotions, or if the inherent fragility of humanity has been exacerbated by the darkness, intensifying her sadness; at this moment, she suddenly feels a sense of panic

Jian Chenye placed her suitcase into the trunk and then opened the car door for her

Her life was as if it had been trampled flat by iron hooves, with things that were once as precious as life itself taken away one by one by fate, yet he remained.

Since Qi Tang is so considerate, you should just accept it!" Qiao Chu, from across the door, opened her own door and, seeing Ye Zhao's hesitant expression, was afraid that she would refuse this free offer. "Hey, big sister, after you finish cleaning her place, please come over to mine. The expenses can all be charged to Mr. Qi Tang's account.

The rice cooker made a "pop" sound, causing Ye Zhao, who was nearly dozing off at the dining table, to jump up.

She finally stopped her decline. When she opened the refrigerator, she suddenly recalled the message that Qi Tang had sent her earlier, imagining what expression and tone he would have if he were the one saying those words.

She picked up the spoon, then put it down, and then she did something strange: she took a photo of the curry rice with her phone and sent the picture to Qi Tang

And thank you, Qi Tang

Between them, it has only come to this point. At this moment, she stands in the queue waiting for a taxi, and thinking of the sunlight from that day, her heart feels a twinge of sadness.

This is akin to many years ago when people would write their wishes and blessings on slips of paper, place them in bottles, and cast them into rivers, lakes, and seas. The bottles, carrying hope, would drift downstream, heading towards an unknown distance

Qiao Chudun paused and said: "Do not delay; if you prolong it, you will not be able to fight."

Since checking her account balance, Ye Zhao Jue has been tirelessly browsing major job recruitment websites for several consecutive days, casting aside her personal interests, and the relevance of her major is no longer a criterion for her.

Once again, someone knocked on the door. As soon as the door opened, Ye Zhao felt a jolt from the rich and fragrant aroma.

She walked to the kitchen and lifted the rice bin, fortunately, there was still a bit of grain left in the bin

However, Jian Chenye revealed a hint of embarrassment; he scratched his head and, feeling quite awkward, asked her for help, requesting that she take him to the LV boutique

Jian Chenye smiled and said in agreement, "I think so too"

Ye Zhao Jue was choked and could not speak for a long time

"Qiao Chu, what are you doing!" Ye Zhao Jue's eyes widened in shock, and at this moment, she was completely awake.

Ye Zhao felt very touched, but after hesitating for a long time, he could only squeeze out a sentence: "When I find a job, please let me treat you to a meal"

Words fail to convey the intended meaning, it seems that no matter how one expresses it, it always falls slightly short of the essence

We were sent here by a gentleman named Qi Tang

She slowly crouched down and typed a sentence in the dialogue box: "Sure, you set the time and place"

How do you determine that Vivian is my ex-girlfriend, rather than my ex-ex-girlfriend or my ex-ex-ex-girlfriend? Qi Tang's tone was as languid as hers

She secretly reminded herself that no matter how much she liked Jian Chenye, she should maintain a sense of restraint; "moderation" is the first principle of adult interactions

Jian Chenye noticed that Gu Jialuo had wrapped her camel-colored cashmere shawl tightly around herself, so he asked, "Is it very cold?"

All eyes in the conference room shifted from the projection screen to his face, and under the gaze of everyone, Qi Tang felt a bit embarrassed

The next morning, Ye Zhao Jue was awakened by the sound of knocking on the door

The sunset on the horizon displays a magnificent fiery red, with all the buildings reduced to mere silhouettes against this red, forming a black skyline.

She excitedly told Jian Chenye: "I have researched the information, that neighborhood flourished during the prosperous 17th century and the first half of the 18th century, but was abandoned by the nobles and bourgeoisie during the French Revolution. In the 1990s, I can't remember the name of the cultural minister at that time, but he ordered renovations and restorations. In recent years, many young designers have set up their studios there, and I think it must be very interesting ... ... ." In recent years, many young designers have set up their studios there, and I think it must be very interesting ... ... ."

Having someone by your side is ultimately different from being alone

During this one and a half hours, several delivery personnel arrived one after another at Ye Zhao Jue's home, delivering goods that included organic farm vegetables and fruits, coarse grains for porridge, imported cereals, chocolate, and milk, as well as various jams, bread, cakes, and snacks

This is pigeon soup! It is pigeon!

What kind of society is this? No profit, no early rise, you know? Of course, for people like Qi Tang, throwing around some money is easy, but you also have to consider where the money is being spent. " If he buys you a bag, shoes, or perfume, that is merely a show of flattery, but look. " In a second, she changed her expression a hundred times, " Basic necessities of life, everything must be in place, is this just a matter of money? " If he buys you a bag, shoes, or perfume, that is merely a show of flattery, but look. " In a second, she changed her expression a hundred times, " Basic necessities of life, everything must be in place, is this just a matter of money? "

When one is hungry and food is placed before them, it can almost rewrite their entire outlook on life

Wandering through the intricate and narrow streets, I also visited the most renowned café without exception, yet throughout the journey, Gu Jialuo's enthusiasm was evidently lacking, at least not as high as the day before

She tightly grasped her phone, stood up from the computer desk, and walked towards the balcony, one, two, three... nine, ten, eleven, she covered this distance in ten steps

She dispensed the hand sanitizer and carefully washed her hands, an act imbued with a solemn sense of ritual and a certain resolute determination

She hurriedly served the rice, lifted the lid of the pot, and ladled a spoonful of fragrant and rich curry around the rice, the deep brown curry embracing the innocent white rice balls

Ye Zhao Jue stood in front of the glass window, from which the curtains had been removed, overlooking the greenery of the community. The sunlight of mid-spring shone all around her, bringing a warm sensation. The universe was so generous, and at this moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude

Did you think about it and then delete it to retype: "Is it delicious?"

If the refrigerator competition were held now, her refrigerator would probably win the community championship

Qiao Chubai shot her a glance and said, "What nonsense logic is this? Does anyone owe you anything?"

The aunt nodded slightly, taking the opportunity to scrutinize Ye Zhao Jue from head to toe, her tone somewhat reproachful: "You are too thin, and your complexion is so poor. You should drink more nourishing soups and broths regularly. At your young age, you shouldn't be solely focused on losing weight."

As the curtains were lifted, a cloud of dust filled the room, choking the air. The elder sister, standing on a stool, spoke while taking down the curtains: "My dear, the dust in this room is so thick, it's not good for your respiratory health. You could also change the color of the curtains; at your young age, this one is too old-fashioned for you..."

He was unaware that he was smiling

She softly said, "Yes, life should be like this."

Cook rice using a rice cooker

The international arrival hall of the airport displays information about the landing of flights on the electronic screens in succession

Enough

Alright

Later, she was injured by Wang Ge's motorcycle. During her recovery, she was dismissed by an unscrupulous company. Although she lost her source of income, at least she had the companionship and comfort of Jian Chenye by her side

She sometimes behaves like a child

This is a refrigerator lacking in contents; if a competition were held in the community for "Whose refrigerator has the most delicious food," this refrigerator would certainly be unable to hold its head high in front of all the other refrigerators in the community due to its meagerness

"Qitang! Are you listening carefully?" Su Qin squinted her eyes, her gaze filled with suspicion and disdain

Get lost! When people are well-fed, they have plenty of energy. What you are doing is merely repaying me a favor for your ex-girlfriend; I owe you nothing.

Ye Zhao felt as if he would almost spit out the mouthful of soup he had just taken: "Is there still next week?"

It can be eaten now, it can be eaten now, what a long quarter of an hour it has been

Under the guidance of the Apple Face Girl, the two young men from the flower shop took turns bringing various fresh flowers and green plants into the house, thoughtfully providing even the vases along with them

She plans to first visit museums, galleries, or designers' shops, and when she gets tired from shopping, she will casually find an outdoor café to sit down, in short, she aims to spend a leisurely afternoon

After a moment of silence, Gu Jialuo nodded.

Ye Zhao was left speechless as he gazed at everything before him; the apartment had instantly transformed into a small botanical garden, and the room, which had just seemed somewhat monotonous, suddenly became vibrant with life

Her first visit to Paris was with her parents. At that time, she was young and enjoyed the sights in a cursory manner. Later, as she organized her travel photos and compared them with the information, she couldn't help but feel a sense of regret.

The young girl delivering flowers, with a round apple-shaped face full of collagen, had a crisp and melodious voice: "Miss Ye, I have come to deliver flowers and green plants to you, please make way."

From childhood to adulthood, her relationship with pigeons has always been one of looking up at the sky, watching a flock of pigeons soar by. Little did she expect that one day, pigeons would become her meal.

Only then did she sit down and begin to enjoy her meal with a focused mind

After thinking it over again, I decided to remove it.

The house fell completely silent, and the morning's clamor gradually seeped away through the cracks of the door

In life, there are many skills that, once mastered, will at most become rusty regardless of how long they are neglected, but they will never be forgotten

As Ye Zhao felt engaged in these activities, her body seemed to operate on an automatic mechanism; although she had not cooked for a long time, she was fully aware of each step and executed them with ease.

Qitang also said: "If you need help, do not hesitate to ask me"

When Qi Tang received this photo, he was working overtime in a meeting

The refrigerator is even more desolate, with not a single egg or a handful of fresh vegetables; there is only a dehydrated carrot, a dirty potato, and a box of unopened curry.

It has become a common occurrence for people traveling abroad to help friends carry bags, shoes, and various luxury items, but Jian Chenye's reaction made Gu Jialuo feel that there was something more to it.

Because of youth, the eyes only see the bright aspects of life, embodying a kind of blind optimism

In a foreign land and within the confines of a small airplane cabin, too many words have already been exchanged; the moment of landing marks a return to a reality filled with a sense of distance

Before Jian Chenye could speak, Gu Jialuo preemptively said: "I'll leave it to you"

Ye Zhao Jue lay on the sofa in the living room, having not eaten like this for a long time. Blood surged to her stomach, and her mind felt heavy and drowsy. She sensed that sleepiness was slowly eroding her consciousness

In the freezer, there is an empty plastic bag that originally contained frozen dumplings, likely forgotten and not thrown away. Removing the plastic bag reveals a small half piece of chicken thigh meat that has been frozen for an unknown duration.

Although it was already late at night, the exit of the arrival hall was still crowded with people waiting to pick up passengers. Some faces were filled with anticipation, while others were yawning, struggling against fatigue with bleary eyes

Bad things always arrive a step ahead of good things

The girl with the apple-shaped face left a business card upon her departure: "This is our store's address and phone number. Miss Ye is our VIP client. Please feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything"

Soak the carrots in clean water for a few minutes to restore their vitality as much as possible

Qiao Chu blew on the spoon while clicking his tongue, saying: "Thanks to you, Zhao Jue, every time Auntie comes over to make soup in the future, you must remember to call me so that I can benefit a little too"

And when she asked him, "Is there a specified style?"

She picked up her phone, taking advantage of the lingering sensation of dizziness in her mind, before her rationality caught up, and quickly dialed Qi Tang to express her gratitude.

Hehe, there must be nothing pleasant about it. Ye Zhaoju believes he has a certain understanding of his former boss's harsh temperament.

A pain that has been delayed for a long time has now surfaced, becoming increasingly clear and increasingly painful

Moreover, there is one thing that left a profound impression in her heart

Ye Zhao felt a bit confused and nodded slightly. The smiling older sister quickly identified herself: "We are the cleaning staff"

She submitted her resume to various contact email addresses, waiting with a sincere heart for a response

This situation has even left the usually privileged Qiao Chu deeply impressed: "It seems that Qi Tang is serious about you."

This is somewhat awkward, how can one distinguish between two people in a single photograph

Why, among so many emojis, did he accidentally click on "a pile of poop"?

From the cat's eye, she saw two older sisters standing one in front of the other, with a pile of cleaning tools on the ground. One of them had a face full of smiles and said: "May I ask if you are Miss Ye?"

... ...

Separation was imminent, and she finally mustered the courage to ask: "Will you contact me?" Her gaze was more sincere than her tone, and everything was already evident.

After a hearty meal, Qiao Chu returned home for a nap, and before leaving, he said meaningfully: "Zhao Jue, give Qi Tang a call."

Is it hard to eat

The moment he opened the image, he couldn't help but let out a soft laugh; immediately, he realized his mistake

It is precisely because of this neglect in serving the physical body that it has led to weight loss and a lack of vitality

After sending the last email, Ye Zhao Jue closed the webpage, shut the laptop, and slumped into the computer chair.

From then on, he became much more focused

Auntie has prepared a pot of red date and goji berry soup with pigeon. This soup needs to be simmered on high heat for half an hour, and then switched to low heat for one hour

The aunt served a bowl of soup to each of the two young ladies, and just the aroma alone was enough to make one drool.

"It has been reserved for two months." The aunt closed the door and floated away

Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and rinse off the foam, pour oil into the pot, heat it up, and add the chicken pieces to stir-fry for a moment; then add the carrot cubes and potato cubes to continue stir-frying, followed by adding an appropriate amount of boiling water; open the curry packaging, pour in the powder and stir until evenly mixed, and finally, cover the pot and simmer.

Gu Jialuo understands very well what is meant by this moment and that moment

Until now, so many events have occurred one after another, interspersed with numerous bystanders, and she can no longer keep track of them.

Now, she only needs to patiently wait for a quarter of an hour

At this moment, she finally felt hunger and thirst. She looked up at the wall clock and realized that it had been seven hours since her last meal

Now the city has collapsed, allies have left her, and she can only face this pile of ruins alone, rebuilding her life brick by brick.

Ahem... Of course, if you don't believe me, I can repeat it. Qi Tang showed no signs of feeling guilty, but everyone knew that he had the remarkable ability to remember everything he saw and to multitask since he was a child

Ye Zhao Jue's thoughts suddenly returned to the first time they met. He was sitting in the office interviewing her, and at that time, she thought that Qi Tang was truly unreasonable

The next day, they still went together to the Shangmala District

Picking it up again, Qi Tang had already spoken half of his words: "... just pledge yourself to me."

"Alright, I will call you later," she mumbled

The team advanced swiftly, and soon it was her turn

Asking this question is equivalent to confessing one's true feelings to the other party, something she would never do under normal circumstances

The overly enthusiastic bride mistook them for a couple and insisted on taking a picture of them as well, which finally allowed the thin layer of frost that had been lingering on Gu Jialuo's face to dissipate

No need. "Jian Chenye said decisively, "No need to trouble yourself.

At Place des Vosges, a newlywed couple on their honeymoon in Europe asked them to help take a few photos together

She spoke a great many long sentences in one breath, as if the information were files stored in her brain, readily accessible at her fingertips