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Miao Tong said to the girl: "Let us dance together, so that he will never find peace in his life."

On this day, Bai Xiyan included Miao Tong within the family circle

There are those willing to do these things for him, and even more.

Therefore, in this lifetime, she will not betray him and is even willing to sacrifice her life for him

On the way back to the society, Lin Le was still immersed in the imposing presence of Miao Tong from earlier. Usually, her presence in the editorial department was not strong, perhaps due to her quiet nature, Lin Le had never regarded this so-called junior as significant. However, just now, she seemed to be possessed by a thousand-year-old fox spirit, sitting on the windowsill with her legs crossed, as if she were playing with fire, making Lin Le unable to help but break into a cold sweat for her.

The girl stared at her, feeling it was incomprehensible, "It's different! I love him! Love is worth exchanging for life!"

He felt very warm, "I have already sensed it, Miaotong, let's celebrate the Little New Year together on the fifth day, I will have the driver pick you up"

The girl glanced at her, then at Xie Ling, and suddenly a look of anger appeared on her face, "Why are you dancing with me? I'm not doing this to make him uncomfortable!"

She sat by the window, the wind swirling her long hair as it danced. He did not know where she had come from, as if she had suddenly fallen from the sky, which was quite frightening

A girl raised in a loving family has been brainwashed by those love poems from both home and abroad, which proclaim that love is sacrifice, love is devotion, and love is eternal. This is not incorrect, and Miao Tong also acknowledges it, but love is not the only thing, nor is it everything. "But if you have lost your life, what do you have left to love?" She laughed sarcastically, "The best way to make someone remember you is to frequently appear before them. Once a person is dead, everything is gone, it's that simple."

Long after, Xie Ling recalled Miao Tong's appearance, which was surprisingly reminiscent of her celestial entrance upon their first meeting

Liu Jinzhi asked strangely: "The area near the starlight is the old town, mostly consisting of old houses. Moreover, isn't a two-bedroom apartment a bit small for you?"

She never hoped that her omnipotent deity would lower its head from the clouds to glance at her. Yet the deity extended a hand from the clouds and said to her, "Come, grasp my hand, and I will take you to paradise"

Bai Xiyan's life rhythm is a full ten years faster than that of others. At the age of 20, while his peers were busy skipping classes, chasing girls, and indulging in pleasures, he had already taken over his father's failing business, working tirelessly from dawn till dusk, battling at the banquet tables, and scheming against his rivals on how to squeeze the remaining value from his employees. By the age of 25, while his contemporaries were just graduating from university and frantically searching for jobs, he had already solidified his power, burdened by illness, and was nearly at the end of his life. At 30, while his peers were just starting families and careers, he resembled an 80-year-old man, resting and recuperating.

It is just dumplings, and I do not know what filling you like, so I made several kinds: chives and eggs, fennel and pork, corn and shrimp, carrot and lamb... Which one would you like to eat

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year in the North, it is customary to break the fifth day and eat dumplings. Dumplings are an indispensable part of the Spring Festival for the Chinese, just as the annual Spring Festival Gala, which is regrettably watched every year, is essential viewing.

Miao Tong couldn't help but laugh, "Well, of course, as long as you like it"

A talented actress, a born film queen, she has entered the wrong profession

"Does Uncle Bai really seem like such an untrustworthy person?" Bai Xiyan couldn't help but be amused by the girl's serious demeanor. He could imagine Miao Tong sitting up straight like an elementary school student when she called him, frowning with a serious expression, resembling a little old lady. He teased her, "Girls who worry too much will age quickly."

A few days later, the Little New Year will pass, and then it will be the Spring Festival

As long as the greening of the environment is good, it does not matter where I live. The Morning Post is right next to Starlight. I would like to gift a suite to Miao Tong as a meeting gift

You are not old; you are the kindest and most handsome man I have ever seen

On New Year's Eve, she called Bai Xiyan to wish him a happy new year. Through the long telephone line, she heard the noisy laughter mixed with the crackling sounds of firecrackers, as a dozen or so children created chaos like a pot of overcooked spinach porridge. She heard a girl laughingly call out to him, "Uncle Bai, come over quickly!" It seemed she was inviting him to watch the fireworks. He agreed and came over. He had a cold, and his voice was wrapped in a soft huskiness. Perhaps the weakness brought on by his illness bolstered Miao Tong's courage, prompting her to start advising him.

Finally, he said: "I will take care of it right away"

This year during the Spring Festival, Miao Tong did not go to the villa. She was not well-liked among that group of people, and being an adult, she really did not want to wear new clothes and sit in a row to join the festivities

I like it. Bai Xiyan's gaze was filled with gratitude, "No one has ever done these things for me."

This morning, he went out for a run in his gray sports leisurewear and has not had the chance to change. His face is not particularly mature or composed, resembling a lightly sketched young master from a prestigious family, the ink fragrance still lingering, yet it lacks a profound significance. Sometimes, Miao Tong doubts his authenticity; why is he so good? Why is he so gentle to someone as insignificant as her? It is because he is too good. Even though he only plays the role of a benefactor in Miao Tong's life, without that money, her mother would not have gained an extra year of life; she might have had to beg on the streets.

In the afternoon, Miao Tong was soaking in the hot spring outside, while Bai Xiyan was reading a book indoors. When he turned his head, he saw Miao Tong playing with the duck toy that his nephew had bought last time. Despite her mature demeanor, she was only twenty-three years old, while his two older sisters were nearly forty, still needing to be coaxed like young girls. He hadn't coaxed a young girl in a long time and felt out of practice. After a moment's thought, he picked up the phone and dialed Liu Jinzhi.

He was defeated, "That's right, you are still a child; it is I who have grown old"

I know that traditional Chinese medicine is very difficult to drink, but it is very beneficial for your health. I hope you can live a little longer

Bai Xiyan shook his head, and cautiously shook his head again, "That's not the same." He pointed to the area of his chest, and shook his head again, "The things made from here have a different taste."

Your credit in this regard has long been exhausted Moreover, I am not afraid of aging

I have been complimented, should I say thank you

Bai Xiyan couldn't help but joke, "You have prepared a gift, should I prepare some New Year's money?"

What is the difference, the result is the same

He was utterly shocked, but he quickly calmed down; he was just a secretary and had no authority to influence his boss's decisions. First it was the house, then perhaps a car or jewelry? The greedy are never satisfied. He knew that Miao Tong was an ambitious person, yet he did not realize that she would direct her ambitions towards Bai Xiyan. What exactly does this girl intend to do?

I am serious

The next day's headline, of course, was not about the red-clad beauty sacrificing herself for love. In fact, yesterday's incident was essentially a wasted effort, as the Xie family used their connections to smooth things over, and even the evening news did not cover it. After all, a company must maintain its reputation. In the afternoon, Miao Tong received an extraordinarily large bouquet of lilies of the valley, which was very beautiful and caused a small sensation in the office

You should wear more clothes, listen to the doctor, and do not refuse to take traditional Chinese medicine just because it is bitter

Miao Tong thought carefully and found it somewhat vague, only able to say, "... it's okay, I suppose." Otherwise, there wouldn't be beautiful girls at the - Tu - Book Club who would be so desperate for him.

On the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Miao Tong went to the supermarket to buy groceries and was busy all day long. She carefully wrapped several types of dumplings and arranged them neatly in a box to freeze. The next day, Bai Xiyan waited for her at home. Originally, she intended to call a nanny to come and cook, but she saw the young lady entering with a large shopping bag and taking out a stack of sealed plastic containers

It turns out that dumplings can be made with so many different fillings. His expression resembled that of a curious child, "Is it possible to boil a few of each kind?"

"Xie Ling, the son of the Xie family?" Sister Kui displayed a look of regret and despair, "He was the male lead yesterday! Had I known, I would have gone too, so that a married woman like me could witness what a diamond king looks like. I heard he is quite attractive; is that rumor reliable?"

"Alright, I will do my best," Bai Xiyan thought as he touched his brow. Every time he drank traditional Chinese medicine, he wondered why humanity would choose such a self-torturous method that pushes the limits of human endurance to continue living; it was truly a remarkable feat.

As long as you like it, there will always be someone willing to do it for you

The card reads: Thank you for saving the beauty yesterday, I will come to express my gratitude another day. The signatory is Xie Ling

Please help me find an apartment in the city, preferably near Starlight Building. It doesn't need to be too large; a two-bedroom would be sufficient.

Every encounter requires the right timing; neither too early nor too late will suffice

He does not regret meeting this child too late; perhaps if it had been earlier, he would not have understood how to appreciate her, and she would not have grown into such a fine young lady

For the first time, Liu Jinzhi felt a sense of fear towards the grown-up Miao Tong