Chapter 9, Striving to Catch Up

Please take a seat. Wen Jiu came out of the room, still with a slightly flushed face, appearing somewhat awkward

Ruan Shu struggled to help Gu Mo up. Gu Mo was tall and sturdy, while petite Ruan Shu could hardly support him. He pretended to be injured and leaned towards her on purpose, causing Ruan Shu to almost collapse under his weight.

Yan Lu did not want to elaborate on the matter of changing the tire in the cold wind, and directly said: "Ji Lan, within a week, rent me an apartment in Green Lawn Pavilion. The amount of money is irrelevant, and the layout and area do not matter. It just has to be on the twenty-sixth floor of Building A"

Yan stood outside the door with an elegant posture. In her hands, she held the fish tank that was hanging from the beam at the Golden Pavilion when we had dinner that day. The tank was curved at both ends, resembling a crescent moon. Inside, there were lush green aquatic plants and colorful little fish.

The little girl pouted her mouth and silently cursed the stingy person.

After seeing off Yan Lu with warm wine, I tidied up the house, washed my hair and took a bath, and was busy until I went to bed at 11 o'clock

Wen Jiu shot a glare at Yan Lu and complained, "Why didn't you show any restraint? You didn't break a rib, did you"

She hurriedly said, "You should go out. It is too crowded here"

Saying this, he took out several banknotes from his wallet and handed them to the little girl, "Is this enough?"

What would you like to drink?

It is unfortunate to have to lower one's intelligence to zero in order to pursue a girl, but there is no other way. Sigh, who made this girl so unusually difficult to pursue.

He lowered his head and said to Wen Jiu: "This is my good friend Ji Lan, Rong Qian, this is my friend Wen Jiu"

Yan Lu casually said with his hands in his pockets, "My grandfather is in the military, and I have been taught by the guards since I was little."

Yan Lu has already found an excuse and said seriously, "Sorry, I had to go to the bathroom urgently before coming out."

Ruan Shucai, not believing it, snorted with a wrinkled nose: "Will the neighbors have dinner together on Valentine's Day? And give you roses?"

"No need, let's just change the tire," Wen Jiu said as he opened the trunk.

After buying the fish and exiting the supermarket, the two individuals walked up to the little girl

At that moment, Ruan Shu's phone rang. She hesitated for a moment before answering the unfamiliar call displayed on the screen

Yàn Lǜ said politely: "Hello, Auntie, I am Yàn Lǜ, the neighbor of Wēn Jiǔ. I just came here to eat and left my phone here."

Warming the wine without suspicion, she smiled and said: "Your friend is indeed very attentive and considerate. Why don't you explain a bit?"

Gu Mo was eager to rush to get the marriage certificate with her on Valentine's Day. Tonight, Ruan Shu would definitely be too excited to fall asleep and would come to chat with her.

Knowing her mother's personality, Wen Jiu realized that she would definitely arrive within half an hour. Therefore, she hurriedly said to Yan Lu: "I’m sorry, my mom is coming soon, so we won’t be able to cook today. Let’s do it another day"

He is certainly in a good mood because tomorrow is Valentine's Day. He was worried about what excuse to come up with to legitimately occupy her for an entire evening, but now it seems that everything has fallen into place naturally, and the appointment for tomorrow has been set effortlessly. Everything is going remarkably smoothly. Moreover, her mother is coming, which is excellent. Yan Lu casually placed his phone in the key box on the shoe cabinet at the door

After finishing their meal, the two of them walked out of the Golden Pavilion together. Upon reaching the parking lot, upon seeing the small car belonging to Wen Jiu, Yan Lu once again wished she could annihilate it with her gaze. Since she drove here, he had no opportunity to use the excuse of driving her home, rendering all subsequent plans obsolete

Then tomorrow

Yan Lyu was tall with long legs. In just a few strides, he caught up and tripped the man with a kick. The man had originally intended to jump over the railing to escape the parking lot, but lost his footing and fell forward, crashing into the railing and hitting his nose. Instantly, blood appeared on his face. The man, in pain, shed tears but paid no mind to anything else and got up to run away.

He walked to the door and heard the sound of Wen Jiu talking to a man outside

Peering through the cat's eye while warming the wine, he saw Ruan Shu outside, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief before opening the door

Wen Jiu originally thought that Gu Mo would leave upon seeing her with Ruan Shu, but to her surprise, he insisted on holding onto her.

As Yan Lvzhen was about to enter, the door across the hall suddenly opened, and a tall and handsome man walked out, exclaiming exaggeratedly: "Wow, what a coincidence, you are also here for a meal?" He then turned and shouted into the private room: "Lao Rong, Yan Lvzhen is also here for a meal."

Wen Jiu humorously said: "You should take him to the hospital for a check-up."

In fact, I came to your house to learn how to cook, otherwise I would have to eat at restaurants every day during this period

It turns out that it is the pain for the water, not the pain for him

Yan Lvyue, however, showed no intention of stepping back, standing beside her with a lack of awareness, leaning forward as if to casually check what was in the refrigerator

Yan Lu originally knew that Ruan Shu was a woman, and was in a good mood. However, upon hearing the words "client," his heart instantly shattered, and pieces began to fall away one by one

Just at the moment when Wen Jiu was astonished, Ruan Shu, who had just returned, immediately saw Gu Mo being pinned to the ground by a man. She became anxious and rushed over without distinguishing right from wrong, directly swinging her backpack to strike Yan Lv's head.

Suddenly remembering that I still owe him a meal, I quickly took the initiative to invite him to dinner tonight

Thus, Yan Lu took a deep breath, bent down, and picked up this bra that filled one with endless imagination

Yan Lu's finger trembled slightly as she held her phone; she had completely forgotten, and he had actually been stood up like this

You should go back and rest early

Yan Lu held the roses, his heart shattered and on the verge of breaking

Yan Lu stood up and said, "Then let me help." With that, he directly got up and entered the kitchen

Wenjiu was greatly shocked and lost color: "Xuzan, how dare you!"

The warmed wine also stunned him. He quickly forced a smile and said, "This is my neighbor Yan Lv. This is Xu Zan, my younger brother."

After finally relaxing for a few days, Ruan Shuli immediately became nervous and cried with a small face, murmuring like a goldfish blowing bubbles: "It can't be, it can't be." In fact, she already had a feeling that it might be true.

At this moment, he was taken aback; Wen Jiu was actually clutching her chest, her face pale. Moreover, she lowered her eyelids and turned her head away, seemingly trying to avoid this scene

Definitely. I still have some matters regarding stocks to ask you about.

It turns out that he and Rong Qian have a good relationship. Yan Lu gritted his teeth and said, "You're a pig spirit who only causes trouble."

Only after warming the wine did I begin to feel that something was amiss

Yan Lu took it and turned to Wen Jiu, saying, "Call the police."

Warm wine held back a smile: "You're holding onto his waist, otherwise you won't be able to support him." Seeing as Gu Mo was pretending to be dead after getting beaten up, she decided to help him out this time.

Ji Lan hurriedly said, "No, it's just that Lao Rong has just returned from out of town, and we had already arranged to have dinner together tonight."

Auntie, do you want my phone number?

He turned around in surprise and saw Wen Jiu walking towards him with more than twenty roses in her arms, smiling gently and saying, "You forgot to take your flowers"

Yan Lu took the opportunity to say, "Invite me to dinner later."

I did not go back. There is a large puddle of water at your doorstep, and I am not sure if it is due to a broken water pipe. You should hurry back to take a look

Yan Lu made a sound of agreement, with a plan forming in his mind.

During the lunch break, he took a moment to browse recipes online. A dish as complex as clear soup fish balls could be mastered in just ten days without any issue. Moreover, this dish takes a considerable amount of time to prepare, allowing him to spend a long period together with her in the narrow kitchen

This is the gift she gave him.

I apologize for making you come all this way; let me treat you to a meal

Upon hearing this, Yan Lv became angry. Buying some scallops is considered enough? Yet, when he treated her to a seafood feast a few days ago and even lay on the ground to change her tire, she never once said, "You are so kind"

"Warm wine, why not invite someone in to sit?" Wen Mingyue smiled as she observed Yan Lu, intuitively recognizing that this young man was the one Xu Zan had seen earlier, the neighbor her daughter had mentioned. He was handsome in appearance and composed in demeanor, truly likable

After several attempts to brush it off with warm wine, I still couldn't deceive them. Therefore, under no circumstances should Xu Zan be allowed to return and add fuel to the fire. Generally, when Xu Zan comes to see her, it is for a specific purpose; he does not come just to sit and chat idly, at most staying for two minutes before leaving

I understand, but if I were to become lovers with Yan Lu, I would certainly not want to see him collaborate with Shang Jing Tian

The kitchen is so small that I dare not move around carelessly, feeling constrained. I have made up my mind to never teach him how to cook again; it is too distracting, too disconcerting, and also too... awkward. Just as I turned my head, he happened to bend down to sprinkle chopped green onions, almost brushing his face against mine.

Yan Lü said inch by inch: "Please teach me how to make clear soup fish balls."

Ji Lan nodded in agreement and said, "It’s alright, my wife is also not easy to pursue. I pick her up and drop her off every day, providing warmth during windy and rainy days"

On Monday, while at work, Wen Jiu received a call from Yan Lu

Ruan Shuchen shot her a glance, walked to the door, and leaned against the door frame, saying to Wen Jiu: "This client is quite good; proximity to the water tower allows one to get the moon first, and when there are flowers to be picked, one should pick them while they can." After saying this, she winked and smiled cheerfully

Wen Mingyue smiled kindly at Yan Lu and said: "If she bullies you later, just give me a call."

Yes, today is the Lantern Festival, and I am going home to celebrate. Are you going back to City X?

"That won't do." Wen Jiu rejected it without a second thought

Yan Lütou did not even raise his head and said earnestly: "It is likely that the water delivery worker broke the water bucket at your door, or there may be some other situation."

Dining at her home, how intimate does that sound? Warming the wine and supporting my forehead, Yan Lu, are you being intentional or just pretending to be intentional?

Then, I will go to your company to find you tomorrow

Xu Zan said solemnly: "No."

Yan Lu's smile was handsome, elegant, and natural. "I see you quite like the fish in the Golden Pavilion, so I asked Ji Lan for this fish tank. It should look nice on the coffee table."

Yan Lv immediately expressed his gratitude, saying: "Thank you, Aunt."

Warming the wine and wanting to laugh, he truly does not stand on ceremony, speaking in a tone as if we are family, without any politeness

Wen Jiu sat on the sofa watching television for half an hour, yet Yan Lu had not come out. Unable to help herself, Wen Jiu glanced towards the kitchen, and with that glance, her heart ached.

Because even if she was reluctant to warm the wine, it would be impolite to drive him away. After all, he had treated her to a meal, helped her change a tire, was a major client of her company, and now had coincidentally become her neighbor

The gentle and kind little white rabbit and little sheep unexpectedly unleashed a series of insults devoid of any profanity, leaving Wen Jiu utterly astonished and unable to suppress a laugh. It seems that this period of time has truly pushed Gu Mo to his limits.

Yan Lu had no choice but to grit his teeth and say: "I will."

Wen Jiu stood at the door, smiling gently as he shook his head, "I won't go in, just delivering a small gift to you"

The two individuals watched the fish for a while, and the waiter had already served all the dishes. Since both were driving, they did not have any wine, opting instead for plain tea.

"Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs is considered the simplest dish; if you can't learn it, then you must be a fool." Wen Jiu issued a stern warning to prevent future troubles, so that Yan Lu would not have to be taught again if he failed to learn it this time

"Don't deceive me. Is he the young man who sent me a photo last time? No, I must go see for myself." Wen Mingyue said no more and directly hung up the phone

Wen Jiu drove to the Qingcheng Mansion, parked the car, and walked straight to Yan Lu's front door. After ringing the doorbell, it was still Aunt Liu who opened the door

Ah, this is simply too ridiculous

The rent has already been paid, so it is what it is. I can live anywhere, as it is not a permanent residence anyway. Yan Lu's expression was calm and unperturbed, as if he had truly arrived here by chance and had become her neighbor.

Yan Lu ungraciously wanted to laugh again, it is truly wonderful, heaven is helping.

Ji Lan suddenly realized, "I understand now, you want to imitate that popular Korean drama recently, right? Living next door to someone?"

The elevator doors opened, and Xu Zan entered, pressing the button for the first floor. At the very moment the elevator doors closed, she smiled and said, "I told you, you are living with a man."

The skin is itching.

Ruan Shu began to shed tears, "Gu Mo, don't scare me, what's wrong with you?"

"By the way, how do you live here?" Wen Jiu recalled Yan Lu's purpose for coming and sat on the nearby sofa, looking at Yan Lu with curiosity

Where is Ruan Shu? Gu Mo was wearing a dark black coat, his handsome face looking somewhat haggard. Upon closer inspection, there were still quite a few bloodshot veins in his eyes, as if he hadn't slept well for several days.

Wen Jiu is watching fish in the room. Dozens of glass fish tanks hang down from the ceiling, arranged at varying heights in a pleasingly irregular manner, containing a variety of tropical fish. Looking up, it feels as if one is swimming in an underwater world. Inside the room, there is a crescent-shaped table, surrounded by rattan chairs that are woven into the shape of a bird's nest. On the table, there is a lamp shaped like a lotus leaf, and beside it stands a lush banana tree.

In summary, this act of self-harm was not worth the cost; not only did I not receive the treatment of being embraced by warm and soft jade, but I also received a disdainful glance from Wen Jiu, who said, "Let me handle this; you just watch from the side."

After warming the wine and greeting the two people, Yan Lu pushed her into the private room, and then pulled his two close friends into the opposite private room

Okay. I will.

Mom, I have a special, great, and wonderful piece of news to share with you

Wen Jiu let out a sigh; truly, he was a young master who had done nothing at all, and even peeling a yam could result in injury. He wanted to mock him, yet felt it was inhumane.

Wen Mingyue warmly saw him off at the door, smiling as she said, "Come over for a meal when you have time"

Hello. Yan Lu extended his hand, displaying an exceptionally rare enthusiasm and initiative

No need.

Even if Wen Jiu is not a delicate young lady, that does not mean she should be made to take action. Yan Lu took off his coat and handed it to Wen Jiu, then rolled up his sleeves and began to work

Valentine's Day is such an important holiday that it is essential to be together with her; even if he does nothing, he must not give anyone else the opportunity

Yan Lu's expression darkened, and he snorted, "Not good"

Ruan Shuzheng was speaking when he suddenly noticed Yan Lu sitting at the dining table, along with a large bouquet of beautiful roses at the corner of the table

Ruan Shu later realized that he had been deceived, feeling both ashamed and angry, "Are you out of your mind, suffering from mad cow disease, avian influenza, or rabies?"

"Could you please not call me Mr. Yan?" Yan raised an eyebrow, glanced at her with displeasure, and then said, "Come over and sit down."

This private room was arranged by him, and he actually has the audacity to pretend it was a coincidence. Clearly, Ji Lan's intelligence has never recovered since he met his wife.

Yan Lu let out a cold snort and extended his other hand: "Hand it over."

From the outside, the Golden Pavilion does not resemble a restaurant at all. Entering through a tranquil path, there are two small buildings on the east and west, one green and one white, connected by an aerial corridor. The eastern wing serves Chinese cuisine, while the western wing offers Western cuisine

Rong Qian praised, "Not bad, both beautiful and with good temperament. However, it seems quite difficult to pursue her."

During the process of assisting and learning, Yan Lu touched Wen Jiu's hand twenty times, her arm seven or eight times, accidentally brushed against her ear while smelling the aroma, and successfully shared a pair of chopsticks with her while tasting the flavors

Gu Mo said: "Are you going to say it or not"

Yan Lü was originally calm and composed, handling situations with ease, but upon hearing this statement, he immediately lost his composure, and his face began to flush.

Yan Lu stood up and smiled bitterly, saying: "I am her client and neighbor." As for whether he is her boyfriend, hum, even if he is not today, he will be soon. He does not believe that such an outstanding man as himself would not be accepted by her

Ruan Shu immediately supported Gu Mo with red-rimmed eyes and asked with concern, "Are you alright"

Have you finished washing? ... ... Do not waste water

I am at home.

Alright, I will save the meal for you, you should hurry along now

Seeing Gu Mo like this, Wen Jiu felt a moment of softness in her heart, but when she thought of how Ruan Shu had been playing mind games for so many years, it was driving her nearly insane. Thus, she resolutely steeled her heart and said: "I really don't know. I just got off the plane and I'm quite tired. I have to work tomorrow, so I'm going back now"

As she lowered her head, a platinum chain hanging from her neckline fell down, with a leaf-shaped jade pendant attached to it. Although the leaf was small, its deep, lustrous green color was unmistakably of high quality

On Tuesday morning, Wenju left home for work. Suddenly, he noticed a person standing in front of the elevator. The person's back was tall and straight, resembling Yan Lu. Because Yan Lu's posture was somewhat like that of a soldier, exceptionally upright and straight, Wenju could recognize him at a glance. However, she also felt it was unlikely. It was early in the morning, so why would he be here?

With a glare from her almond-shaped eyes, she said: "No hitting."

She widened her eyes, opened her mouth, and looked at Wenjiu in astonishment. "Okay, I've told you everything about me and Gu Mo, and you actually have a boyfriend. You've kept it so tightly concealed that not even a hint of it leaked out. You're not being a good friend at all. Hmph, friendship over," she said, huffily turning around to leave.

He walked up to Wenjiu's side, looked up at the small fish swimming in the water, and said softly, "This place is not bad, right?"

Yan pretended to suddenly realize, "Oh, today is Saturday? I forgot. Everyone is at work; I thought it was a weekday. I apologize." He closed the online trading page and casually shut down the computer.

He looked at the warm wine seriously, with a deep and persistent gaze in his profound eyes. Such a look gave the warm wine a sense of unease. If she refused, he would most likely come to freeload every day. It seemed that she had better teach him a lesson or two.

Yan Lv held a rose in his arms, standing sadly in front of the window, deeply feeling a loneliness that was even more desolate than the loneliness of fireworks. And in the following two days, he experienced the taste of life's loneliness like snow, because Wen Jiu went back to her parents' home. The plan to spend the weekend with her was completely ruined.

Ruan Shu pushed him hard in anger.

To find an excuse to invite her over, and to feel like my intelligence has dropped below zero, it really hurts my dignity. Yan Lv rubbed his forehead.

Enough, stop taking pictures of my horse. From the discerning eyes my mother has cultivated over decades, Yan Lv seems quite impressive. Make sure you seize the opportunity.

Yan Lu put down the fish tank and naturally sat down on the sofa

A voice offering warm wine came from behind. Yan Lv turned back from contemplation and was surprised to find her looking at him with a tender gaze.

younger brother

Wen Jiu looked at his angry expression, feeling both amused and exasperated, as if he were a child.

Yan Lu followed contentedly as she carried the warm wine into the kitchen, watching her take out two tomatoes and three eggs from the refrigerator.

The doorbell rang for twenty seconds, but Wen Jiu did not open the door. He continued to press the button, yet there was still no response. Could it be that she has not returned yet

Yan Lu turned his face away and, with an expressionless demeanor, curled the corners of his lips: "I live here"

After returning home, Wen Jiu took the fish to the kitchen. Yan Lu noticed a vase on the dining table and casually placed the roses into the vase, then also went into the kitchen to "help".

Yan Lv clutched the two cookbooks, heartbroken as he stared at the door of the warm wine room, as if he could see a few heartless and unfeeling words written on the door: Self-reliance, Please Do Not Disturb

Xu Zan was stunned as he looked at Yan Lu, who suddenly walked out of the kitchen

Although Wen Mingyue is not very beautiful, she possesses a great demeanor, appearing capable and astute, with a radiant expression. Despite being over fifty years old, she looks as if she is in her early forties

Take a deep breath, followed by three consecutive deep breaths, and swallow the mouthful of blood that has choked in your throat

On the second day, which was Saturday, while others continued to work, securities companies did not work as the stock market was closed on weekends. In the morning, Wenjiu continued to clean and tidy up the house. In the afternoon, she went to the supermarket to buy some things. Before she knew it, it was already 5 pm.

Based on the ingredients in his refrigerator, Wenjiu quickly thought of two simple dishes, stir-fried yam with shredded pork and stir-fried tomatoes with eggs. These two simplest dishes, he was confident to make them at once, so as to avoid seeking advice next time.

Upon seeing her daughter only opening the door slightly to talk to a young man with a clear and pleasant voice, Wen Mingyue immediately felt that there must be a problem and walked over to directly pull the door open.

Yan Lu's icy face immediately freezes at a speed faster than light and instantly blooms into an extremely friendly flower.

The second feeling is, liking someone is not espionage, is it interesting to be ambiguous? If you are a man, just say it, don't make women guess.

With a warm drink, he burst out laughing.

It's really unexpected, so surprised, so unbelievable. Wenjiu actually hid a man in the kitchen. This explosive news must be passed on to my mother as soon as possible. Xuzan was extremely excited and immediately took his leave.

Warm Wine and Heartfelt Words: Even the best man, if he doesn't like me, I don't want him.

Ruan Shu hasn't even entered the door, and he starts to ramble incoherently: "Wen Jiu, do you think I should go ahead and register with him? I still feel undecided. I should think about it again."

Warming the wine is powerless to stop it.

Returning to the Green Pavilion, he changed into a casual outfit and went to the doorstep of Wenjiu's home.

I originally planned to stay a little longer, but when I thought about the warm wine just after getting off the plane, I must be a bit tired. I have to go to work tomorrow, so Yan Lv got up and said goodbye.

Gu Mo hugged her and smiled: "I am sick, lovesickness."

Yan Lu suddenly stopped, looking at the little girl with sympathy and pity, "It's so cold, forget it, I'll buy all these flowers, you hurry home, don't catch a cold."

Ruan Shu hung up the phone, his expression a mix of laughter and tears

I have cooked a bowl of clear fish ball soup, and also made a stir-fried dish of green vegetables and scrambled eggs with tomatoes, served with warm wine.

Upon arriving at the underground parking lot, Yan Lv saw that Wen Jiu had driven over, and his heart sank. They had just finished their meal, how was he supposed to send her home now?

Wenjiu discovered that he had this psychological barrier, still when he was beating Shang Jingtian. It was the first time that Wenjiu had hit someone hard. In the midst of pain and anger, he struck heavily, causing Shang Jingtian's nose to bleed and a tooth to fall out.

The next day, Yan Lu really came as promised and opened an account at Wenjiu's company. It was said that the CEO of Bosi Industrial also came to open an account, which alarmed Qian Jin, the immediate superior of Wenjiu. Qian Jin personally went to Wenjiu's office and shook hands with Yan Lu. After exchanging a few polite words with CEO Qian, Yan Lu left.

Rong Gan has a sincere and righteous expression, "We also care about you, come over and see if there is anything we can help with."

Yan Lvdiao: "Either you teach me how to cook, or I will go back to your house with you for dinner. After all, your mother and younger brother have already met me."

Yan Lu immediately took the dishes and utensils to the kitchen and obediently washed the dishes

The person gasped and asked tremulously, "What to take?"

As soon as the call was connected, Wen Mingyue said succinctly, "Tell the young man at your home not to leave, I will arrive in half an hour."

At a glance, Yan Lu knew that the lady inside the door was indeed Wen Jiu's mother. Although Wen Jiu did not resemble her at all, the powerful aura was strikingly similar.

Ruan Shu nodded: "I stood him up."

He took down the spare tire while warming the wine

He certainly would not say that he intentionally left his phone behind. Such a great opportunity to meet the parents, how could he possibly miss it

Wen Jiu was taken aback: "Is that so?"

This is truly a misfortune, turning a perfectly good romantic date into a physically demanding task of changing a tire. Before even becoming a boyfriend, what does it mean to be a mechanic? As Mr. Yan tightened the screws, his heart bled.

I'll go in first, you wait here for ten minutes before going back. If Gu Mo is here and sees me coming back alone, he'll think you're not here and definitely leave.

Wen Mingyue was stunned for a moment: "Is that so, it really is a small world."

After Yan Lu spoke, he took the opportunity to inform Wen Mingyue about his work, education, residence, and other questions she might have, displaying an extremely proactive attitude

The high heels on her feet, resembling hidden weapons, struck Yan Lu's backside with a thud.

Seeing him stunned and motionless, he said: "You can't possibly not know, can you? Then I'll try it myself; it shouldn't be too difficult." With that, he took down the jack, intending to do it himself

Just after the two of them finished their meal, the doorbell rang. Wenju was startled, and his first reaction was, "Could it be my mother again?"

After offering him warm wine but receiving no response due to his cold expression, she directly placed the flowers into his arms and turned around to close the door.

Yan Lu did not even glance and directly said two words: "Not buying." His attitude was extremely resolute

Yan Lu said solemnly: "Because of Yu Qianqian, my grandfather has taken severe measures against me this time and imposed economic sanctions on me"

Okay, thank you. Wenjiu changed into a pair of slippers and went upstairs. The study door was open. Yan Lv sat behind the desk, looking at the computer. At this moment, it was already dusk outside, with a bright light in front of the window, while other places appeared slightly dim. The lights in the room were not turned on yet. Yan Lv, with his back to the light from the window, had a clear and handsome face, giving off a vague and mysterious beauty.

I went to the seafood market and bought some scallops. I also brought some for you since you like to eat them.

But there is no fish at home.

The wine has cooled. She closed the door and looked at Yan Lv with displeasure. "Go wash the dishes quickly."

Wen Mingyue looked at the handsome and elegant Yan Lv with increasing affection, and unabashedly praised, "I am even more handsome than my photos."

Wenju stood by the tea table, bending over to look at these small and exquisite, lively and clever little fish.

Yan Lu readily agreed. He soaked two tomatoes in rice-washing water to warm the wine, then steamed the rice. Just as he plugged in the rice cooker, he heard Yan Lu exclaim. Turning around, he saw Yan Lu holding a knife in his right hand and his left index finger, which was bleeding, raised. "It got cut by the knife."

How could he be so strong? Gu Mo is 1.82 meters tall and has some kung fu skills. Even if he is not on guard, he cannot be knocked down by Yan Lu's punch.

By the way, you are the young man who went to Thailand with Wenjiu, right?

Yan Lu turned his head and looked at Wen Jiu, his gaze burning with intensity. He was already prepared to hold her in his arms at any moment. What did a few drops of blood from his fingers matter? He didn't feel any pain at all.

Just at this moment, Wenju came out of the bedroom and saw the handsome Mr. Yan. He carefully pinched her bra with his two slender and handsome fingers, looking embarrassed and hesitant about where to put it.

Thinking that he was hurt again, I quickly asked, "What happened to you again?"

Just a customer, not even considered an ex-boyfriend.

Who knew that when I looked through the cat's eyes, it turned out to be Yan Lu standing outside!

I'm fine, I'll be okay soon. Wen Jiu reached out and pushed Yan Lu, "Don't hold me so tightly, I'm not that dizzy." She just had a faster heartbeat, felt dizzy and weak, but not to the point of fainting on the street.

However, when the lukewarm wine softly leaned against his chest, and the warm fragrance and soft jade filled his arms, he felt a secret joy in his heart. It's great, this weakness is really great, it's best to occasionally faint in his embrace.

Wenjiu smiled and said, "This is Yan Lu, one of my clients."

Yan Lv didn't care about the thief and hurried over to support Wen Jiu, asking urgently, "What happened to you?"

In fact, BOSI Industrial was nominally founded by Yan Lu's father, but the largest investment came from Yan Lu's two uncles. After the establishment of the company, the two aunts became the major shareholders of the company. Just after Yan Lu's mother passed away, Yan Mingbo remarried, which angered the Gu family, and he was soon marginalized. Yan Mingbo simply handed over the company to Yan Lu and lived a carefree life with his new wife.

Gu Mo was caught off guard and punched by someone, feeling both surprised and angry. He stood up and immediately punched Yan Lv in the face.

With blood flowing from his face, should I eat two catties of longans next time?

Yan Lv sighed with annoyance, and her fainting spells became brief as well.

Warm wine whispered: "I, I feel dizzy."

Fortunately, the warm wine stood up in time, so as not to let Yan Lv's thoughts drift too far.

Wenjiu's personality is a bit like the warm moon, straightforward. It's because she has learned from Ruan Shu's experience that she can't be bothered to guess a man's thoughts. This is also why she has never been in a relationship. She naturally exudes a cold and aloof temperament, making it difficult for others to pursue her. Those who want to pursue her often don't dare to openly express their love. They first test the waters and hint at their feelings, observing her reaction. However, Wenjiu pays no attention to these attempts. She believes that if someone likes you, they should just say it. Men who are too afraid to speak up are not worth her time.

Yan Lvdingding looked at her and said, "Didn't you say you were going to teach me how to cook today? So I came to find you and happened to see water here."

Perplexed, Wenjiu looked at the mysterious puddle of water outside his door and muttered, "Strange, what's going on here?"

Just the thought of the handsome and suave Mr. Gu having moments of drunken sobbing made Wen Jiu couldn't help but chuckle: "Remember to take a few photos of Mr. Gu's tearful moments and show them to me."

The temperament of warm wine is not one to be threatened or coerced, but out of consideration for my good friend Ruan Shu, I will restrain my temper and say gently, "Please let go. I want to go back."

Hello, who is this?

Well, there is something. Yan paused and said, "I want to open an account at your company." The heartbreaking sound from the customer, Wenjiu, just now, unexpectedly gave him inspiration.

Wen Jiu and Ruan Shu came out of the airport, and it was already 7 o'clock in the evening. The two of them took a car and drove directly back to Green Pavilion.

Gu Mo still stubbornly refused to let go. He had been waiting since the afternoon until now, and he was getting anxious. His voice unintentionally became a bit loud, "Where on earth is she?"

He glanced at the warm wine, not believing that he, such a good man, could leave her unmoved and uninterested.

Yan Lu continued to peel the Chinese yam skin disappointedly, and then suddenly took a deep breath.

Her heart skipped a beat when she saw him again, wondering why he came back and why it was so coincidental that her mother was here. She nervously opened the door a crack and asked, "What's the matter?"

Wen wine is both funny and frustrating, "Today is Saturday, the stock market is closed."

Yan Lu's expression was solemn as he stared at the flowing water lost in thought. His handsome eyebrows furrowed into a charming "川" character. He was contemplating what kind of opportunity would be suitable to confess his feelings. He had imagined Gu Mo's approach in his mind, but he felt it was not suitable for him. As a profound and subtle man with deep connotations, he believed that he should speak with more depth and be more thought-provoking.

Yan Lu's shot was extremely fast. After knocking him down, he pressed his chest with one knee and locked his throat with his right hand, effortlessly subduing the man.

Wenjiu smiled and nodded: "Hello."

The elevator is bright as a mirror, faintly reflecting the figures of two people. The man is tall and upright like a pine bamboo, while the woman is graceful and elegant like a narcissus. They clearly look like a perfect match made in heaven. Yan Lu feels that if these two people are not together, it would truly be a waste of destiny.

Warming the wine, even I find this dish too troublesome to make, so I decisively refused with "It's too much trouble."

Yan Lu put away his phone and smiled, saying, "There is a supermarket right at the entrance of the residential area."

Yan Lu took out his phone, sighed softly, "I'll give Auntie a call, take care of the neighbor, and they're so stingy."

Yan Lv had to go back first. After twenty minutes, he went to ring the doorbell again, but still no one answered.

Yan Lv suddenly felt much happier compared to Gu Mo. He was only stood up on Valentine's Day, but poor Mr. Gu was stood up even at the moment of receiving his marriage certificate. It's truly a pitiful situation.

Wen wine was both funny and annoying, and he quickly said, "This is my good friend Ruan Shu, and the one on the ground is her ex-boyfriend."

Wenjiu quickly hugged Ruan Shu's waist and said, "Don't get excited."

If there's no problem, then I'll take my leave. Wen raised his wine cup and stood up to bid farewell.

He is not convenient to send it in a straightforward and bold way, but he can think of other ways to send it. Anyway, he must send her a bouquet of flowers on the first Valentine's Day they know each other, so as not to leave any regrets in the future and be held accountable by her.

Because it was a spontaneous decision to go to Hainan, time was tight and we had to catch a flight. So, after Wenjiu and Ruanshu finished picking out clothes, we quickly left home in a rush and didn't have time to tidy up. We planned to organize everything when we returned. As a result, Wenjiu completely forgot about it and just brought everything in as it was. When Yanluo saw those lace bras and cartoon underwear, a strong * * air rushed straight to his nose.

Yan Lu looked at "Home Cooking Recipes" and "Home Health Recipes". Suddenly, everything went black before his eyes, and he almost spat blood onto the book.

She suddenly remembered that on the car, he lightly knocked her hand and snatched the phone away from her. Also, in the flower room, he unexpectedly hugged her arms, making her unable to move. At that time, she just felt a little strange and didn't think much about it. Now, looking back, she realizes that she has been deceived by him all along, and he is actually quite skilled.

After being "dumped" by Wenjiu in the morning, he hung up the phone and began to reminisce from the first moment they met. Slow motion elongated every fragment. He couldn't believe that Wenjiu had no feelings for him, nor could he believe that kiss was just a rescue under the provocation of Yu Qianqian.

Think about it, he kept calling me, he must have guessed that you and I are together. Tomorrow is a working day, I will definitely come back tonight. So I guess he might come and wait to see if you are really with me.

Yan Lu's heart and mouth suddenly ached, and with a snap, the water pipe was shut off.

With a low hum, Yan Lu said, "Just pretend."

Wenjiu secretly chuckled and stopped, saying, "Oh, what are you doing here?" She pretended to know nothing, looking quite "surprised".

Wen Jiǔ walked to the living room and looked outside through the peephole. Surprisingly, it was Xu Zan.

Seeing off guests...? Yan Lv's face was stern as he came out of the kitchen. He looked at the clock on the wall and saw that it was only a little after eight. He felt even more depressed. On such a beautiful night, he would have to spend it alone, biting his blanket in idleness.

Yan Lv was locked in the kitchen, frowning displeasedly. What does this mean? Does it mean he cannot see anyone?

I don't know. She called me a few days ago and said she wanted to come and find me, but I just arrived in Hainan after getting off the plane.

Just then, Wenju's phone rang. It was her mother calling, and she was already feeling overwhelmed. Xu Zan is quite fast.

No problem.

Ji Lan has never been interested in women, and Yan Lv, who regards women as trouble, is actually pursuing a girl. Every gossip factor in his body is excited. Rong Qian is even more excessive. Without saying a word, he took Ji Lan and drove to witness Mr. Yan's first date with his own eyes, to see who the fairy is that made Yan Lv move his mortal heart.

Ruan Shu stared at Yan Luodao and said, "You wait, if anything bad happens to Gu Mo, I won't let you off."

Wen Mingyue immediately pulled him in with a happy smile on her face.

Yan Lu raised his eyebrows and said, "You two meet in the company every day, is it necessary to have a meal here?"

Yan Lv immediately adjusted his tactics flexibly. He stopped Wen Jiu from picking up the glass and said, "I hate tomato and scrambled eggs the most. Let's order a different dish."

Yan Lu: "... ..." Bai Bai self-harmed in vain.

Wenjiu wiped the table with a dry smile, there is a shrewd and dominant mother, really not easy to deceive.

Wen Mingyue's eyes are so happy that they can't even open, this young man is simply too likable.

How could such a clever person like Yan Lu not understand the meaning of her bidding farewell to the guests? However, he accurately guessed Wenjiu's intentions and pretended to be clueless.

The brief discomfort quickly passed. Wen Jiudao said, "I'm fine now, let's go."

Yan Lu's voice is deep and low, "Where are you?"

The underground garage of Luyin Pavilion is topped with a small garden. After parking the car, Wenjiu and Ruanshu carried their bags and took the elevator up to the small garden. After walking a few steps, Wenjiu suddenly stopped and grabbed Ruanshu.

He brewed tea with warm wine for him, placed it on the tea table, then sat on the sofa next to him and smiled lightly, "What brings you to me?"

His mind was suddenly stirred, and he immediately felt that washing dishes was also enjoyable.

Warming the wine, I was startled and my heart raced. I quickly said, "Mom, don't listen to Xu Zan's nonsense. He's just my neighbor, here to borrow something from me."

Yan Lu's first reaction was shock and disbelief. Her aura was so powerful that it made people submit to her like warm wine under a skirt. And yet, she actually fainted?

Yan Lu could only tell Wen Jiu the address of the restaurant. The two of them drove towards the restaurant, one in front and one behind. The restaurant is located by Jinbo Lake, very close to Xu Tingting's Chényú Café.

Of course, that's great. Wen Mingyue smiled and took out her phone: "Let's keep in touch for future matters."

With a smile, he handed the book to him and turned to walk to the opposite side, closing the door behind him. It was as if he had just lifted a heavy burden and solved a great trouble. The sound of the door closing was both light and pleasant to the ear.

Ruan Shu was both anxious and angry, and didn't know whether it was really painful or just pretending to be.

Yan Lu swiftly grabbed Gu Mo's wrist, twisted it back, pressed his arm onto his back, swept his feet, and unexpectedly knocked Gu Mo down again. Then, Yan Lu pressed one knee onto Gu Mo's back in one fluid motion, swift and decisive, displaying a fierce and ruthless style, demonstrating his mastery of grappling techniques.

Very good.

Under the lights, the two small buildings on the east and west sides have completely different styles. The east wing exudes an antique charm, while the west wing shines with golden splendor.

Wen Mingyue finally met her daughter's secretive "boyfriend under investigation" and went back home contentedly.

Wenjiu had to call his mother and say that he wouldn't be coming home for dinner.

Yan Lvdingding looked at her and asked in confusion, "Aren't you fainting?"

Warming the wine, he took the opportunity to say, "So, Mom, you shouldn't keep harping on about him."

Quickly going crazy.

Warm the wine before you have the chance to ask him: "By the way, what are you doing here?"

Gu Mo reached out and grabbed her arm, "Warm wine, where exactly is she?"

It hurts so much, it's killing me.

When Ruan Shuyi thought of Gu Mo's recent appearance, he couldn't help but feel that the words of Wenjiu were indeed possible.

Okay. With a warm smile, he nodded and instructed him to bring along the documents, instantly transforming into a considerate and gentle manager providing attentive service.

It seems to be by the shoe cabinet. He raised his voice a little to ensure that the people inside the house could hear clearly.

Yan Lv became increasingly speechless. Can't these two guys just not make themselves so conspicuous?

Yan Lv turned around and looked at her with a smile that seemed like a smile but not quite. The killer move is really effective.

Wen Mingyue saw that there was only Wen Jiu alone in the room, and immediately became anxious, "Where is everyone?"

At this moment, the phone rang. She picked it up and saw that it was Yan Lv.

Because there are many people getting married on Valentine's Day today, Gu Mo went to the Civil Affairs Bureau at five o'clock in the morning to queue. After waiting until three o'clock in the afternoon, it was finally his turn. However, Ruan Shu called and said that he hadn't made up his mind yet, so he didn't go.

Gu Mo almost died. In a state of extreme sadness, he ran to his friend Shen Yuan's house and drank heavily to drown his sorrows. Then he couldn't control himself and burst into tears, pouring out his grievances about Ruan Shu's inhumane torment towards him.

Gu Mo immediately pretended to clutch his chest again, unable to stand up straight.

After work, Wen Jiu first went to the supermarket. After buying some vegetables and daily necessities, he returned home to prepare dinner. Just as he put the things in the kitchen, the doorbell rang. Could it be Yan Lv?

Gu Mo stretched out his arms and tightly embraced Ruan Shu, looking at her affectionately, "Ruan Shu, you love me, don't you?"

After returning home, Yan Lv took a shower and began to ponder the next step of the battle plan. At this moment, a text message came to his phone. Yan Lv thought it was from Wen Jiu, and excitedly picked it up to take a look, but it turned out to be from Ji Lan.

Her skin is extremely fair, and the jade appears to be swaying on her creamy white skin, with a delicate and alluring sway, making it hard for Yan Lu to look away.

He took the wine and the bag, smiling and saying, "Thank you, thank you, you are so kind."

Ji Lan and Rong Qian were excitedly beaming at Yan Lv with their four eyes, as if they had just seen a living iron tree in full bloom.

Yan Lu solemnly said, "I have something to discuss with you."

Business is business, emotions are emotions, emotions should not be involved in the business world.

Some girls pluck flower petals while murmuring, "He likes me, he doesn't like me..."

Yan Lv's name was reported in the newspaper. The waiter warmly led the two people to a room on the second floor and gently pushed open the carved wooden door.

Go knock on the door immediately, undoubtedly too obvious.

Yan Lv persistently asked: "Will you do it?" Generally, girls wouldn't do this kind of work.

She didn't want Xu Zan to see Yan Lv because Wen Mingyue has been pressing her these days, insisting that Wen Jiu bring out the handsome young man who was supposed to go to Thailand with her to meet and have a meal.

As he warmed up the wine, he smoothly changed the subject, and with a smile, he hugged Wen Mingyue's arm and said, "Yes, that's why I admire my mother very much."

Wenjiu looked up and was stunned by the appearance of Yan Lu, who seemed to have come out of nowhere.

The stingy person instantly transforms into a kind-hearted and loving uncle.

Yan Lu crossed his arms and coldly watched these two men who were gossiping to the extreme, "Enjoying the show, huh?"

As expected, less than half an hour after Yan Lv left, Wen Mingyue rushed over in a flurry.

Yan Lu's face was solemn, and he said lightly, "Let's talk upstairs." With that, he strode to the elevator with long strides.

During the banquet, Yan Lu earnestly discussed stock issues with Wen Jiu and asked her for stock recommendations.

Hello, Miss Wen, the gentleman is waiting for you upstairs, please go up directly.

Wenjiu suddenly had a feeling of both laughter and tears. He actually treated this place as if it were his hometown in X City, with the demeanor of a host in his own territory.

Wenjiu smiled and said, "Mom, they really are our neighbors and have already gone back to their own home."

Approaching with doubt, upon closer inspection, it was actually Yan Lv!

Wen Mingyue smiled and asked about his age.

The most crucial thing is that I dare not let him come out with the warm wine, for fear that Xu Zan, whom I secretly admire, might see him. Why? Is Xu Zan the person I secretly admire?

Wenjiu blushed and felt embarrassed. He quickly rushed over and embraced her tightly in his arms, swiftly leading her into the bedroom. As a result, there was still one fish that slipped through the net and fell from her embrace.

Goodbye. Wen Wine has already opened the door and is smilingly seeing the guest off.

Within less than two minutes, she had returned to her normal state. She calmly pushed away Yan Lv's arm without making a sound, and her graceful waist straightened up again as if the moment of weakness just now was only an illusion in Yan Lv's mind.

In the garden of the residential area, couples holding roses in their hands occasionally pass by, and the girls' smiles are particularly sweet under the streetlights.

He opened the door, with a gentle and elegant smile, "Please come in."

Wenjiu tixiao jie fei. Rang ta zuo dian shi, ta yi huir teng yi huir yang de, ke zhen nan shihou.

Warm Wine: " ... ... "

Yan Lu stood up in anger and shame, his sharp and cold gaze fixed on Ruan Shu, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

Yan Lu silently watched her, his heart breaking into pieces again and again.

Wenjiu immediately felt herself almost sticking to his chest.

Opening the door with a warm wine in hand, I took a look inside the living room. It was not a vast ocean, and I immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Strangely, the living room was spotlessly clean.

Yan Lu: "..."

Thank you, thank you, I really like it. Wenjiu happily let Yan Lv into the living room. He really likes this fish tank.

Yan Lu looked at the white bra that had fallen on the ground, unsure whether it was appropriate to pick it up or to pretend not to have seen it. If he didn't pick it up, it would make him appear lazy, as if he wouldn't even help if an oil bottle spilled. Clearly, Wen Jiu didn't like lazy men.

As soon as I warmed up the wine, my mother immediately came over, a little flustered, and didn't even notice his actions at all.

Yan Lu's solemn and upright voice: "I'm sorry, I just dropped my phone at your place."

Yan Lu walked out of the private room and went to the opposite side.

At the edge of Jinbo Lake, the temperature is very cold at night, and a chilly wind blows from behind, making him feel a shiver in his heart.

Well, it's hard work to change the tires, but it's not bad to exchange it for the next date.

Good, tomorrow. Wenjiu quickly wanted Yan Lu to go back, and he naturally agreed very smoothly. She thought that by changing her mind temporarily, she would be sending him away. According to Yan Lu's habit of getting inexplicably angry, he would definitely leave with a cold face. Who knew that he was not displeased at all, but instead had a slight smile on his lips, seeming to be in a good mood.

Yan Lv made a sound of agreement and then hung up the phone.

Wenju walked to the kitchen door and said to Yan Lüdao, "Stay in the kitchen for a while and don't come out." Then he casually closed the kitchen door.

Hello, Mr. Yan.

This is, rejected?

You are really amazing at warming up the wine. Bosi Industrial has strong capabilities, I didn't expect the CEO to be so young.

Yan Lv is very satisfied with the arrangement for Ji Lan, because obviously Wen Jiu likes it very much.

Before she could finish speaking, Ruan Shu was already on the verge of collapse, kicking towards Yan Lu with one foot: "Who the hell is this bastard, actually hitting Gu Mo? Wen Jiu, please help quickly."

Don't ask too much.

Wenjiu, who has always been independent and strong in front of him, feels a little embarrassed.

After taking a sip of warm wine, upon hearing Ruan Shu's protective "hey", I knew that this girl was saying one thing but meaning another, and was still thinking about Gu Mo in her heart. Warm wine didn't expose her, but chuckled and patted her before turning around and leaving.

Because of Ruan Shu's relationship, Wenjiu has known him for many years. In her impression, he has always been a refined and free-spirited man. This is the first time Wenjiu has seen him so haggard.

What is the deal with this behavior that completely treats her home as their own? Hasn't she returned from that state in X city yet?

Warm wine opens the door.

Ji Lan was about to share his experience generously, but he swallowed it silently.

Yan Lu stayed up until Sunday, starting from six o'clock in the afternoon. He opened the door slightly, leaving a gap, so that he could hear any movement from the opposite side at any time. Finally, at eight o'clock, Wenjiu came back.

Warm wine, take two steps forward, quickly grab it, and walk to the bedroom and throw it on the bed. With her back to the living room, she rubbed her warm cheeks and sighed. Could she be any more embarrassed?

Possibly it's a case of carrying on the family business. Because Boshi Industrial has been in existence in City Z for many years, so Wen Jiu made this guess.

Ji Lan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, we will only assist you and not hold you back."

Come, please have a seat. A near neighbor is better than a distant relative. Please take care of warming the wine in the future.

Yan Lu looked at her with a smile that seemed like a smile, but not quite. Now I've found your weakness.

Speaking, he walked past Gu Mo and headed towards the elevator.

Yan Lv took out a box of Longjing tea from inside and handed it to Wen Jiu.

Gu Mocai is the third wheel between Ruan Shu and me. He took away my good friend.

I know she must have been with you these days. Gu Mo's voice also became hoarse, "Where is she now?"

Yan Lv snorted arrogantly and said, "What Korean drama? I don't watch that kind of thing. Don't be next door, it's too obvious. It's better to be diagonally across or separated by the elevator."

I originally had some doubts about whether he really forgot, but when I saw him like this, I felt that he must be very busy today, so busy that he mistakenly thought it was a workday.

Wenjiu chuckled and said, "I really want to see Mr. Gu, who is handsome, elegant, and charming, with a dog-like infatuated appearance."

Yan Lu nodded and sat down on the sofa.

Gu Mo quickly covered his ribs and started screaming in pain, his brows furrowed tightly, looking as if he was in agony and about to pass out.

After finishing the warm wine, I realized that it was simply a matter that could be explained in two sentences. He actually went out of his way to come here and say "it's a long story". However, considering the fish tank he gave as a gift, she didn't think too much about it and got up with a smile, saying "I need to cook now."

After warming up the wine, I hurriedly drove back to Lvyin Ge. Upon arriving at the 26th floor, I found Yan Lv standing at my doorstep. As expected, there was a large puddle of water spreading out from her doorway, covering an area of about one square meter.

Two people walked to the other side of the road. At the entrance of the supermarket, there was a girl who appeared to be around ten years old selling roses. Seeing Yan Lu and Wen Jiu together, she enthusiastically said, "Sir, buy a flower."

Wen recommended several blue-chip stocks with good performance to him, and then smiled and said, "I am only responsible for recommendations, not for gains or losses. You still have to decide for yourself."

Silently, he watched Mr. Yan's handsome figure. Mr. Yan, I mean to see you off, not to invite you for a meal.

Okay then, I'll teach you two simple dishes.

What's the matter?

Opening the door, the rented small house was empty and devoid of any warmth, with a strong sense of loneliness floating in the air. Outside the window, a brilliant firework rose into the sky, blooming just in front of the window, illuminating the night sky as bright as day, but in an instant, it returned to darkness and loneliness.

Encountering such unreasonable provocation, if it were someone else, they would have thrown the wine early, but because it's him, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

How about it, have you solved the car problem? You're welcome. Are you together now?

Yan Lv spoke solemnly: "To make a long story short, I'm in a hurry to go to work now and don't have time to explain in detail. I'll come find you after work tonight." Well, this way I can go to her house legitimately at night...

What do you have?

Yan Lv looked at Ji Lan with a speechless expression.

Although she has a good impression of him, whenever she thinks about him being a friend of Shang Jingtian, their cooperative project, and what he said to Shang Jingtian about not liking her, she feels it's better to maintain an appropriate distance.

Uncle...?...Yan Lv took the 20-something roses from the little girl with a stern face. Am I that old?

Accompanied by a smile, he said, "He just moved to live diagonally across from me, he is really a client, not a boyfriend."

Yan Lu lowered his head and looked at her cheek, asking with concern, "How did you faint?"

He was holding a plate, turning on the water pipe, and rinsing for a full minute, without any sign of stopping!

Wenjiu thought that Yan Lu stopped the person because he bumped into him without apologizing. He was about to say that Mr. Yan was being petty, but who knew that when the person heard Yan Lu calling him, he actually ran away.

Upon seeing the situation, Rong Gan silently retracted his hand that had already reached halfway and put it into his pocket. It seems that Mr. Yan is really sincere, protecting it so tightly that he won't even let me hold his little hand.

Warm wine is both pleasant and amusing. Mr. Yan, you are too informal. I haven't even invited you to come upstairs and sit yet.

Wen Jiupian Tou looked at Yan Lv without saying a word, with a slightly strange expression.

Wait, I have a premonition that Gu Mo may be waiting for me downstairs in the apartment building.

Yan Lu feels that in order to accelerate the development of emotions, it is necessary to be in close proximity and spend time together, such as during the three and a half days in City X. The rapid development of their relationship is precisely because they were living under the same roof.

It doesn't seem appropriate to say we're friends, so I hesitated for a moment and used the word "client".

Warm wine silently sent him a word in his heart.

Yan Lv shouted at the person, "Stop!"

On the 26th floor, Wenjiu opened the door, turned around and smiled at Yan Lu, saying, "Please come in."

After obtaining the phone number of his mother-in-law, Yan Lv, who had achieved a complete victory, got up and took his leave.

Warm the wine and softly say, "Mr. Yan."

Warm the wine and turn around, Yan smiled and said, "Very good, next time I will bring Ruan Shu over."

Yan Lv brushed his sleeves and flicked away the goosebumps. He couldn't bring himself to say such cheesy words.

It's really a customer, not a boyfriend... Upon hearing this sentence, Yan Lu felt as if he had been stabbed by seventeen or eighteen knives.

At the mention of the name Xu Zan, Yan Lv's brows furrowed slightly. And upon learning that it was a man, her brows furrowed even tighter. Evidently, this man had a very close relationship with her, knowing her whereabouts and even delivering items to her door.

Warm wine without suspicion, quietly asking: "Where did you put it?"

Upon looking outside through the cat's eye, the warmed wine was indeed him, and he was holding something in his hand.

The implication is that Mr. Yan can go back now.

What should we do.

Warmly toast and quickly say to Wen Mingyue: "Mom, just now my neighbor said there was a puddle of water in front of our house, maybe the water pipe is broken, I have to go back and take a look."

A sour and pungent gas rushed into the nose. Yan Lv became more and more angry as he thought about it. He came to her openly and honestly, why did she have to hide in the kitchen like a adulterer?

After taking a sip of warm wine, Gu Mo suddenly understood that Yan Lu was pretending to be in distress. Therefore, he no longer worried and turned to look at Yan Lu, surprised and curious, saying, "I didn't expect you to have martial arts skills." Unconsciously, his fondness for him increased even more.

Because he stood too close, he was accidentally stepped on five or six times when turning around with the warm wine.

Wenjiu took out two books from behind, smiling brightly, saying, "With this, you won't have to worry anymore."

A two-bedroom apartment, with an area of approximately over sixty square meters, enjoys ample natural light and is bright and airy. Due to its small size, the interior is exquisitely arranged with minimal furniture. The living room only contains two single sofas and a white coffee table, with the TV mounted on the wall. Dozens of long peacock feathers are affixed to the feature wall, resembling an unfolding painting that radiates a colorful glow when illuminated by sunlight.

Yan Lu's heart skipped a beat, and he stared at her intently.

Yan Lu raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you really this impatient with clients?"

The elevator door closed in time. Xu Zan covered his chest and smiled happily. After being oppressed by her for so many years, it was not easy to have a chance for revenge. How could he let it go? He couldn't wait to take out his phone and dial Wen Mingyue's number.

Yan Lü smiled and looked at the warm wine, "Yes, we went together."

Yan Lv glanced at her and said, "It's better for Gu Mo to bring her here. Don't be a third wheel. Just focus on accompanying your 'important client' in the future."

Is your name Ruan Shu? I am Shen Yuan. Gu Mo got drunk and cried painfully at my place, which scared my son to tears. Please come quickly and take him away.

Yan Lu squinted his eyes and threatened, "I'm going over there. If you two dare to show your heads again, give it a try."

Yan Lüdao: "Not urgent. I've been a bit busy lately. By the way, how is the property management at Green Court?"

Warm wine, please come and help.

Yan Lu seems completely oblivious.

It shouldn't be. It's already half past six. The securities company closes at three o'clock, and it always gets off work on time. It won't be very late. Besides, today is both the Lantern Festival and Valentine's Day, the company won't make employees work overtime.

Yan Lv looked at the warm wine and said seriously, "She often bullies me." As he spoke, he raised his injured finger to show it to Wen Mingyue.

With a bang, the kitchen door opened, and Yan Lu walked out with a frosty expression. In his deep and sharp eyes, a mixture of jealousy and killing intent intertwined.

The Green Pavilion is not a particularly good apartment, so the conditions of the lobby on the first floor are relatively simple, with no sofa or seats, only a security uncle's office desk and an office chair. Gu Mo sat at the foot of the desk in a somewhat aggrieved manner, while the security uncle sat steadily in the office chair, like a boss.

Wenjiu took a yam and put it in the water tank, instructing, "First wash the yam clean and peel it."

She raised her hand and made a tentative attempt to resist. Before she could make a move, a shadow suddenly flew from behind and struck Gu Mo's side with a lightning-fast punch. Gu Mo's body swayed violently, stumbled a few steps, and fell to the ground with a loud thud.

Just as I was about to praise him for his modesty and low-key demeanor, upon hearing this sentence, I couldn't help but chuckle.

He raised his glass and glanced at him: "I only faint at the sight of blood on the face."

Yan Lv tried hard to appear calm, "as if nothing had happened", while observing the location of the warm wine.

After changing, Wenju quickly took mineral water to wash his hands for him and said, "Thank you. Please put on your clothes quickly and don't catch a cold."

Yan Lü was taken aback. So, she was the one called "Ruan Shu"? It was only now that he realized he had been jealous for no reason, and his heart immediately felt relieved. The imagined enemy turned out to be a woman, and she didn't go on a trip with any other man besides him. Therefore, he immediately forgave Ruan Shu's violent behavior with great magnanimity.

Yan Lu's face immediately turned red to the roots of his ears.

Yan Luo unceremoniously stepped in, and as soon as the two entered, they both froze. Because the house was small and had no partition, the whole living room was in full view at a glance. Summer dresses were piled messily on the sofa, and colorful underwear lay brazenly on camisoles and long skirts.

She was so angry that she almost wanted to punch him. It was because her mother was coming, so she quickly asked him to leave. As a result, he unexpectedly returned and voluntarily explained everything.

At the sight of Yan Lv, Wen Mingyue's eyes lit up. Yan Lv's appearance, figure, and temperament were impeccable.

Yan Lv: "..." It seems like shooting oneself in the foot again...

Could it be that he went on a Valentine's Day date with someone? As soon as this thought came to mind, Yan Lv felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He immediately took out his phone and dialed Wenjiu's number.

Wen Jiud stared blankly at the charming smile of Yan Lv. Even the proud and aloof him could have such an adorable smile.

The few stocks you recommended are good. I will treat you to a meal later.

He has never been scolded like this in his life, let alone being hit on the buttocks by high heels.

Please come inside, both of you.

Although Wenju is not short of money, she cannot bear to see such waste. She got up and walked over.

Warm wine asks: "What's the matter?"

This is too cruel, not even allowing him to use the restroom...

Wenjiu quickly grabbed her and said, "No, you've misunderstood."

Warm wine: "..." I really want to knock an egg on his head.

Wenju sat on the side, constantly sending off guests with his eyes.

Ji Lan immediately called to ask about the situation.

He took out a wallet from his pocket and handed it to Yan Lu.

Yan Lu waited for a long time, only to find that Wenjiu was still standing there, watching the backs of the two people with mixed emotions. He cleared his throat to show his presence.

Yan Lu naturally knows how to control the strength and force of his actions. However, since the two of them are friends who enjoy drinking together, he naturally wouldn't expose it. He calmly replied, "Alright, I'll take care of the medical expenses."

He certainly wouldn't say that he checked the flights from Hainan to City Z himself. Baba is here, just to see what "Uncle Ruan" looks like.

Very good. Wenjiu smiled, where else can we find such a big client who comes to us proactively.

Warm wine, this time, really can't let him continue. Pulling his arm and driving him away with disgust, "Okay, okay, you just watch on the side, I'll do it."

Wen Mingyue praised, "This young man is very good. I like him very much."

Sorry, I forgot," she said with a smile, "Can I teach you tomorrow?"

Yan Lu was very excited. She must have missed him a lot, so she came to find him as soon as she returned. This was the first time she had been to his place since he moved in.

Yan Lu was evasive, saying, "The situation at my home is rather complicated. In short, I cannot return to the Qincheng Mansion for the time being." With that, it was naturally inappropriate for Wen Jiu to inquire further, as this was a private matter within Yan Lu's family.

Warm wine asks the way: "Did your grandfather kick you out? Is the house in the magnificent mansion your grandfather's? Not yours?"

Yan Lu knew she wouldn't agree. Shi Shi confidently stepped into the living room and said, "Let's have dinner here. I'll call Auntie, she definitely won't mind."

In the heart of Yan Lu, it felt cool and refreshing. With a stern face, he walked to the opposite side, when suddenly, a warm voice called out from behind, "Wait."

Wenjiu Dao: "What's wrong?"

As expected, Gu Mo.

Why are you here, Xu Zan?

Wen Mingyue paused for a moment and said, "The death of Yi Tang, although related to Shang Jingtian, has already been seven years ago. Yan Lu is Yan Lu, Shang Jingtian is Shang Jingtian. You cannot hold prejudice against him just because he is a friend of Shang Jingtian. This is unfair and not objective."

Ruan Shudao: "Gu Mo got drunk and cried bitterly at a friend's house. They asked me to take him away."

He glanced at the warmed wine and snorted, "I am a person who keeps public and private matters separate."

Wen wine and support forehead. What's the matter with this villain filing a complaint first? Please, isn't that something you did to yourself?

He quickly said, "Let's call someone to come and fix it tomorrow. I'll take you home first."

Gu Mo finally fulfilled his wish and left with Ruan Shu. After several years of a complicated love story, it finally had a happy ending. Wen Jiu felt that it was time for him to prepare the wedding gift for Ruan Shu. Seeing Gu Mo's expression, he couldn't wait to use the marriage certificate to tie Ruan Shu down.

Yan Lu's smile froze in an instant. Does she really not understand, or is she pretending to be confused? Or is she intentionally trying to provoke him?

All excuses to get close to Wenjiu seem so grand and righteous. For example, becoming her client and asking her to recommend stocks. If he makes money, he has a reason to celebrate with her. If he loses money, he has a reason to seek comfort from her. Another example is now, if she is willing to teach him how to cook, he will come to learn every day. If she refuses to teach, even better, he will come to eat for free every day. In short, his tactics are both offensive and defensive, both advancing and retreating. Another example is now, if she is willing to teach him how to cook, he will come to learn every day. If she refuses to teach, even better, he will come to eat for free every day. In short, his tactics are both offensive and defensive, both advancing and retreating.

Wenju took the mop from the bathroom and brought it over. Yanlu snatched the mop and took the initiative to mop up the water at the entrance.

Turned his head and glanced at the warm wine powder | The young and tender cheeks, the sense of urgency in his heart suddenly intensified.

If he goes with a rose, his affection for her will be revealed. Although he is 90% sure that she likes him, there is still 10% uncertainty. Yan's character is steady, and he won't easily make a move unless he's almost certain. Therefore, to be on the safe side, he decided to adopt a conservative strategy. In case he is rejected after making it clear, the difficulty of pursuit will greatly increase.

Where is your parents' home?

Yan Lv gently placed the fish tank on the tea table. Wen Jiu likes to be neat and tidy, so nothing is placed on the white tea table. When this uniquely shaped fish tank was placed on it, the living room suddenly became lively, with those lively and beautiful little fish and green water plants, matching the white European-style tea table, exceptionally beautiful.

Xǔ Zàn stared blankly and shook hands with the neighbor, forcing a smile and saying, "Hello."

Later, Wenjiu discovered that she was different from many people who faint at the sight of blood. She only reacts to situations where there is blood on the face. This psychological barrier was triggered by the scene of Yitang falling from the building. Every time she thinks of Yitang, she feels sad. So, after seven years, when she saw Shang Jingtian again, she couldn't help but want to confront him again.

Ruan Shu snorted and turned to ask for warm wine, "Who is he?"

Half-believing and half-doubting, Ruan Shu knew Yan Lv for over ten years as a friend of Wen Jiu, and understood her personality. Any man who did not impress her would not even be invited to dinner, let alone be allowed to enter her home. Therefore, even if Wen Jiu did not admit it, Ruan Shu had a hunch that Yan Lv must be a very special person in her heart.

I haven't changed. Wenjiu smiled and looked at him: "But you must have, right? Aren't you the perfect companion for home and travel? I noticed how skillful you were when changing the lock."

The little girl smiled happily and said, "That's enough, thank you, uncle."

Yesterday you asked me to download online trading software, but I can't figure out how to operate it. Can you come over and take a look? I'm at home now.

Warm wine was like a relief as I closed the door, finally sending away Mr. Yan, who was like a time bomb.

After parking the car, Wenju and Yanlu headed towards the hotel. Suddenly, a man walked past them from behind and bumped into Yanlu, but he didn't stop and hurriedly walked away as if he had something urgent to attend to.

Ji Lan immediately reached out with a smile, wanting to shake hands with Wen Jiu. Before Wen Jiu could extend his hand, Yan Lv slapped Ji Lan's paw open.

Warm wine was surprised: "How did you get here?"

Yan Lu's heart skipped a beat, and the corners of his lips involuntarily curled upwards. She was actually going to give him a gift!

Who knows, upon seeing the blood on his face, Wenjiu suddenly thought of the tragic scene of Yitang's face covered in blood after falling from the building. Immediately, he felt dizzy and weak, as if all his strength had been drained in an instant. Fortunately, Ruan Shu was with her at that time and noticed that something was wrong with her complexion, so he quickly took her away.

Warm wine walked up to him and found that he had already prepared a chair next to him. Warm wine sat down next to him, as if sitting next to him when they were classmates in school. The two of them looked at the computer screen together.

Who knows, Wenjiu remained calm and showed no signs of dizziness. She opened a drawer, took out a band-aid, and pulled Yanlu's finger over, wrapping it with the band-aid.

When he realized that this idea was too unkind, Yan Lv pursed his lips and quickly swallowed a hint of smile.

I really don't know, please let go.

Wenjiu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the doorbell that signaled the resolution of the situation. It was probably Ruan Shu who had arrived.

The Story of Ruan Shu and Gu Mo, Wen Jiu is the Clearest Outsider. Ruan Shu has been secretly in love with Gu Mo for many years, but Gu Mo has always been indifferent. Ruan Shu is always entangled in whether Gu Mo likes her or not, analyzing, pondering, reasoning, judging, and then overturning.

Warm wine is very strange. Why did he ask such a inexplicable question? After a week, she understood.

Then please take care of little Yan.

Moreover, there was a little girl selling roses at the entrance of the supermarket. When he came back, he found someone buying flowers to give to his girlfriend.

The second day is both the Lantern Festival and Valentine's Day. After work, Yanlu drove around the flower shop at the intersection three times, but ultimately didn't go in.

Yan Lu looked at the charming smile, feeling a pang in his heart: so sweet when dealing with clients, but towards me... Hmph.

This time, Yan Lvzhen didn't do it on purpose. When peeling, he felt itchy on the skin and scratched it twice. As a result, his entire wrist turned red. He unexpectedly had an allergic reaction!

Wen Mingyue narrowed her eyes and said, "Don't lie to me. You've been living here for two or three years. Why haven't any neighbors come to visit? If you're really a neighbor, why hide in the kitchen without letting Xu Zan know?"

Ruan Shu is not, she is particularly fond of delicate and precious things, very environmentally friendly. When she goes downstairs, she mutters to herself: He likes me, he doesn't like me, he likes me...

At this moment, the doorbell rang.

In the mall, Yan Lv, who never flinched in the face of decisiveness, was instead aroused with fighting spirit. This was the first time in his life that he was almost infatuated with a woman, the first time he had such a strong possessiveness towards a woman, feeling jealous and anxious for her, with no reason to be born first and then die. Therefore, he wanted to see who Ruan Shu really was, to know oneself and the enemy and win every battle. Only then did he realize it was a misunderstanding, which made him even more confident. Originally, he was going to launch a strong attack today, but since there were no so-called competitors, he quickly adjusted his battle plan.

Such seamless rhetoric, even warm wine cannot find any flaws. Anyway, everything was done by Ji Lan, and it has nothing to do with him.

Yan Lv called Ji Lan and asked him to help arrange a private room at Jinbi Ge with a stylish atmosphere. Ji Lan knew there must be something behind this request and pressed Yan Lv for an explanation until he reluctantly revealed the reason.

Smiling with schadenfreude while warming the wine: "He loves it when others praise him for being handsome. Mom, please continue to praise him."

Yan Lv said coldly, "Today is Valentine's Day. Outside the restaurants, there are couples everywhere. Is it appropriate for me to go to a restaurant alone and have a meal?"

Seemingly unintentional reminder, making Wenjiu suddenly feel embarrassed. She just casually mentioned it yesterday and had already forgotten about it.

Upon seeing the radiant glow on his delicate and handsome face, I became suspicious and chased after him, asking, "Xu Zan, you won't tell our mother, will you?"

At this moment, someone is ringing the doorbell.

Both of them instantly looked a bit serious.

Wen took the mop from his hand and thanked him.

When he realized that this idea was too unkind, Yan Lv pursed his lips and quickly swallowed the hint of a smile, then chivalrously embraced her and asked softly, "Shall I carry you to the car to rest for a while?"

When I saw her like this, my first thought was that if it were her, I would have kicked Gu Mo into the Sahara Desert a long time ago, rolling in the sand.

Therefore, Wenjiu firmly supports Ruan Shu in breaking up with Gu Mo and quickly introduces a new boyfriend to Ruan Shu. However, unexpectedly, Gu Mo suddenly transforms into a devoted lover, desperately trying to win Ruan Shu back, even resorting to forcing marriage.

Wen took the phone with the wine, thinking to himself, Mr. Yan is so clever, yet he doesn't understand online trading software. She had to make a personal trip, after all, he is her personally responsible major client.

Warming the wine, he let out a sigh of relief: "Good boy."

Nguyen nodded: "Hmm, what you said makes sense. Lately, he's been acting like a madman, professionally squatting at the entrance of the building."

Yan Lv.

Whenever he thought of others being in love and paired up, the handsome Mr. Yan sitting alone and being watched and pointed at by others, Warm Wine couldn't help but feel a little amused.

Fainting?

Such a good opportunity, Yan Lv naturally wouldn't leave. The reason he came to find Wen Jiu today was to explain why he was living here. After he finished explaining and could still stay, he would need another reason.

What misunderstanding? Isn't he the man who hit Gu Mo that night? You even lied to me and said he was your client. It's really not loyal enough.

Wen wine furrowed his brow, and began to consider whether or not to take action. According to Ruan Shu, Gu Mo also had some skills, so it would be good to have a discussion.

Wenjiu stomped his feet and reluctantly walked back home. As soon as he saw Yan Lv, he couldn't help but scold, "I told you to stay in the kitchen for a while. Why did you come out?"

Multiple identities, plus... She doesn't dislike him, so she reluctantly went to the kitchen to warm the wine, intending to entertain him once.

She explained in a low voice, "I didn't have this problem before, seven years ago," she paused slightly here, "I witnessed a friend falling from upstairs with my own eyes... Since then, I cannot stand seeing blood on someone's face, it's a psychological barrier."

When Ruan Shuguan cares, chaos ensues. At this moment, he was already in a panic and quickly obediently hugged Gu Mo's waist.

Then you can choose. Wen Wine opened the small cabinet next to the kitchen door, where there was also a small refrigerator. Yan Lv took a look and found that there were indeed many types of tea, including Tie Guan Yin, Mao Jian, Long Jing, Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, white tea, Pu'er, and so on.

Wen Jiǔ followed him downstairs.

She opened the refrigerator. As soon as the refrigerator door opened, the space in the kitchen became even smaller. Yan Lu's height was tall, and when she leaned back slightly, she bumped into Yan Lu's chest.

The wine became even more surprised: "Do you live here?"

The place to eat is called Jinbi Ge, which is the most distinctive and expensive restaurant on the shore of Jinbo Lake. It has only been open for two months, but business is booming, and reservations need to be made a week in advance. Coincidentally, the owner of Jinbi Ge is a friend of Yan Lu's friend Ji Lan, so Yan Lu called Ji Lan and asked him to make arrangements.

Hmm, why is the tire flat? Wenjiu bent down to check the rear wheel of the car.

Wen Jiuyi listened and felt embarrassed, waving his hand, saying, "Then you should hurry back to your own home."

Yan Lv said, "I asked Ji Lan to help me find a house to live in for a period of time. When Ji Lan saw us eating together that day, he thought you were my girlfriend, so he took the liberty of renting a house for me here."

He lowered his head and looked at the warm wine: "I still have a lot to learn, but you have only seen a drop in the ocean." So, don't miss out on such a great man.

Involved in work, Wenjiu is very dedicated, so he went downstairs with Yanlu.

This clear soup fish ball dish took half an hour to prepare with warm wine.

Yan Lu intended to patiently wait for ten minutes before going to find her, but unexpectedly Wen Jiu took the initiative to knock on the door.

Yan Lv sneered, "What do you have to offer?" With a forceful press on the knee, the person winced in pain and hastily replied, "I'll return it to you, I'll return it to you."

Wenjiu also feels a bit difficult to explain. With a glance at Yan Lu, "You speak."

I'm going home to celebrate the festival today. Otherwise, you can go to a restaurant for dinner.

The shock in Wen's heart was beyond words, he never expected that he had hidden so deeply until now.

Yan Lu glanced at him and said, "She has her own car. Your methods of picking up and dropping off for work and picking up and dropping off at home are all outdated."

Hello!

Carrying a bag of warm wine, as soon as I entered the apartment, I saw a tall and straight man sitting at the security desk.

Wen Jiu was preparing dinner with Wen Mingyue when he saw that it was Yan Lv calling. He quickly picked up the phone and answered it on the side.

Wen Jiuh glanced at Yan Lv and snorted, "I don't need anyone to take care of me."

Just finished dinner and was cleaning up the table, feeling relieved that I had timely sent Yan Lv away.

Wenjiu interrupted her in surprise: "You didn't register with Gu Mo today?"

You see, everything is fine, it's just that we can't close the deal.

Yan Lu was also startled. Who is this again? Could it be someone with a secret crush?

A gentle smile while warming the wine: "Okay, no problem."

However, Mom, did you know that he is friends with Shang Jingtian and they are working together on a project that is currently in operation?

Anyway, Yan Lu has made up his mind. No matter how many times she teaches him, he will never learn.

Immediately, Rong Gan also came out of the private room. The two of them looked at Wen Jiu with curious and inquisitive eyes, shining like two big wolves.