Chapter 6

Xu Dongyang replied succinctly: "Alright"

I was deep in thought when I turned my head and saw Chen Weiwei, not just him, but also others from the community. I was overjoyed and shouted, "Chen Weiwei"

Thank you

I have no expectations of him

"Is there something?" Chen Weiwei had an unwilling expression on her face, one that could almost be described as asking for a beating. If it were any other time, I certainly wouldn't have exchanged more than a few words with him. But today the situation was different; I had to borrow his help to save face.

There will be no next time

Ren Siyue's first task every day at work is to apply makeup. Accompanied by the intermittent sounds of computers starting up in the office, she holds a piece of bread in one hand, bringing it to her mouth, while meticulously plucking her eyebrows and applying blush with the other hand. By the time the tea leaves in everyone's cups have stopped dancing, she is also ready. Ren Siyue is young, tall, and has a curvy figure, possessing enough confidence to always leave the first three buttons of her shirt undone. In autumn and winter, her clothing rarely covers above her shoulders, and in summer, she fully embodies the essence of subtlety. Chen Weiwei is also perceptive, whistling when appropriate, putting an arm around her shoulder, and admiring her figure, seamlessly cooperating with Ren Siyue, resulting in a day filled with flirtatious glances and laughter.

In the midst of silence, the phone suddenly rang; it was Chen Weiwei. He said, "Don't forget to book a room." After saying this, he laughed and hung up the phone

Well, do you think he wouldn't misunderstand the two of us? I asked.

I pretended to be asleep and did not hear anything. Chen Weiwei ignored me, got out of bed, put on her clothes, and pulled the blanket off me with a flick of her hand: "Get up"

Just when I was feeling troubled about Chen Weiwei's matter, Xu Dongyang sent me an email informing me that the funds had arrived. I really wanted to ask how much it was, but after thinking it over, I decided to hold back. Chen Weiwei noticed that I was preoccupied and said he could offer me some advice regarding this matter

Chen Weiwei dragged and hugged me out of the bar. I struggled to speak all the way, sweating profusely. Once he got me out of the bar, the wind blew and I became somewhat sober. Chen Weiwei squatted beside me and lit a cigarette: "Being three parts drunk and seven parts sober, don't tell me you don't know what you're doing."

Su Xiaotao stood still, merely changing her posture to sit properly again, indicating that she was preparing to be a good audience member

Yes, I saw you last time. If you come out a little later for lunch, sometimes I can see you.

Therefore, he can leave with anyone at any time, except for Su Xiaotao. This is my only bottom line, although I have no reason for it. However, things are often like this; you think you can tolerate 999 out of 1,000 possible situations, but the one that ultimately presents itself is often the one you cannot tolerate at all. This is an ancient saying: "You always bring up the pot that doesn't boil." However, things are often like this; you think you can tolerate 999 out of 1,000 possible situations, but the one that ultimately presents itself is often the one you cannot tolerate at all. This is an ancient saying: "You always bring up the pot that doesn't boil."

Go

Upon entering, I walked straight to my seat without glancing at anyone, opened my computer, wiped the desk, and poured myself some water. Throughout the entire process, I did not dare to look at anyone. Once everything was in order, Su Xiaotao also arrived, glanced at me briefly, and then walked into the inner room. Seeing her act as if nothing had happened, I finally let out a sigh of relief

"Then do as you wish, I have no time to attend to you." Chen Weiwei threw away the cigarette: "You may go back now."

Aren't you coming with me? I glanced at the watch: It's very late, I'll go alone.

"Lin Chunshan, didn't you see those two flirting? Why is Su Xiaotao your concern? Why aren't you taking care of it?" Lin Chunshan made a gesture of toasting to me from a distance and shook his head

I often feel that Chen Weiwei is too playful, but now I realize that if he were to be serious, I would also feel a bit uncomfortable. I was anxious all the way, and after the effects of the alcohol wore off, I truly regretted it. I do not regret denouncing Su Xiaotao; I regret having shared all my little heartaches. I really went crazy yesterday

Well, it is best if she does not mention it. If she does not bring it up, others certainly will not either, and I will just pretend it never happened. They must be gossiping behind my back, but what does it matter? As long as I am not aware of it, what difference does it make whether they talk or not? I spent that entire morning thinking of various excuses to comfort myself, and surprisingly, it turned out to be quite effective. By the end of that day, I was no longer feeling so gloomy. Therefore, if one wishes for a beautiful life, sometimes one must engage in self-deception. I spent that entire morning thinking of various excuses to comfort myself, and surprisingly, it turned out to be quite effective. By the end of that day, I was no longer feeling so gloomy. Therefore, if one wishes for a beautiful life, sometimes one must engage in self-deception.

Still, it is better to listen; these matters are all variations on the same theme. Will you listen or not

Chen Weiwei pulled me again: "What are you going crazy about for no reason?"

I hesitated and stood up, giving him a reluctant smile, but he remained expressionless: "Get dressed for work"

I suddenly found myself in a difficult situation, feeling utterly at a loss, as if I had trapped myself. Now, the thought of going to a hotel leaves me with an uncomfortable feeling, while not going also presents its own challenges. The enthusiasm I had just moments ago has instantly cooled. At this point, I can only wait to see what Xu Dongyang decides, as I have lost all sense of direction. Coincidentally, Xu Dongyang was in a good mood that day, showing no urgency, taking his time, and appearing as if he were completely at my mercy.

Let us not go today

Of course, go ahead

Xu Dongyang was slightly surprised: "You have something going on." Just as I was about to respond, Chen Weiwei spoke first: "It's nothing major, today is the anniversary celebration of the society. The organization has funded this bar, and we are planning to make a big scene tonight."

"Get away from me." I pushed Chen Weiwei with one hand while shouting at Su Xiaotao: "Su Xiaotao, tell me, have you and he been having an affair?"

Xu Dongyang seemed to have realized something. After he finished tidying up, he did not leave immediately, but paused slightly beside me and said, "There will be plenty of time in the future." Only then did I feel a sense of relief, which meant that there would still be a future for him and me.

Chen Weiwei then said to me: "Are you going or not?"

This is still unreasonable, isn't it? You will know if you try it. He leaned closer and said, "I am not lying to you, I truly am not lying to you"

You don't like me either, yet we are still together

In fact, I should not have attended this celebration. At that time, my mind was in a state of chaos. Once I arrived at the bar, I wanted to do nothing but drink; everyone I looked at annoyed me, and everything I thought felt wrong. As a result, I ended up drinking too much. When I turned around, I found that Su Xiaotao and Chen Wei were holding a single wine glass together. I rubbed my eyes, and it turned out that it was not an illusion.

The current situation is that when Su Xiaotao is present, he is like a little lamb by her side, waiting for Su Xiaotao's little whip. When Su Xiaotao is not around, he transforms into a little bee dancing in the spring, flitting about busily collecting nectar, yet never landing on the flowers in my home. Among the many beauties, Chen Weiwei and Ren Siyue are the closest. Given Chen Weiwei's usual demeanor, it can be inferred that Ren Siyue must possess considerable beauty. Just how remarkable is her beauty? For instance, our publishing house is located on the twentieth floor of the publishing building, and when we take the elevator, we often hear discussions like: "I heard that there is a girl named Ren Siyue in 'Fengchao' who looks quite good?"

I fell asleep in the car and was groggily awakened to get off and go upstairs to my home. Once I got home, I slept soundly until dawn. When I woke up, I found Chen Weiwei lying next to me smoking, with a sullen expression. I slowly recalled the farce from last night and quietly closed my eyes, not daring to move. Just as I was getting into position, I heard Chen Weiwei say: "Stop pretending, be bold and take responsibility."

I did not speak of others, it is all self-criticism

This idea is truly a good one, but your execution is lacking, which is a waste

As I watched his figure gradually fade away, I asked Chen Weiwei, "Do you think he will misunderstand my relationship with you"

If given a choice, I would certainly prefer that Ren Siyue take Chen Weiwei away. For me, it makes no difference whether Chen Weiwei walks with Miss World or a sanitation worker, as long as it is not Su Xiaotao.

I do not have deep feelings for Chen Weiwei, nor do I expect him to last forever. We are merely two strangers who fortuitously met in the wilderness, starting from different points and heading towards different destinations. However, the journey is long, and as time passes, loneliness is inevitable, so we accompany each other for a while. As we walk, some will reach their destination and stop, while the others continue on. Along the way, new companions may join. If we speak of feelings, we certainly have them, but they are limited to this journey, this unknown path that may last a lifetime or be fleeting.

I was puzzled about which performance Lin Chunshan was singing, feeling as if someone was pulling me: "Get down, what kind of drunken madness is this?" When I looked, it was Chen Weiwei, having abandoned Su Xiaotao, rushing straight towards me

"No, no," Chen Weiwei replied, "We were originally in that situation, what misunderstanding could there be? Don't be anxious, he will come back to find you; he is just that predictable."

A thought crossed my mind, and I recalled Chen Weiwei's words. Suddenly, I wanted to test him: "I have booked a room upstairs, would you like to go and rest for a while"

In that scene, there was a sense of familiarity between Baoyu and Daiyu upon their first meeting; although it was their first encounter, their hearts felt as if they were already acquainted. I thought they might believe that Chen Weiwei and Ren Siyue could stir up some commotion, but little did they know that Su Xiaotao quietly seized the role of the leading lady.

I outright rejected: "You, apart from indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, what else can you do? I will not listen."

Chen Weiwei. I find it both amusing and exasperating; Chen Weiwei has this remarkable ability to always bring any discussion back to matters of the bedchamber.

"Of course, how could there not be? For example, renting a room." This is one of Chen Weiwei's favorite topics: "You can go ahead, just consider it a way of repaying you. Why can't a man offer himself in return? He definitely won't refuse."

On the way to work while driving, Chen Weiwei asked a question: "Since you and Su Xiaotao dislike each other, why bother being together"

Su Xiaotao tilted her head and said, "What do you think?"

It's nothing, just a greeting. I cannot say much more

Chen Weiwei stood up: "Is it all just you? Is Su Xiaotao not a person? If this happens again, I will knock you out directly to save you from embarrassing yourself."

Chen Weiwei and Su Xiaotao were gazing at each other, with Chen Weiwei's eyes clouded with infatuation and Su Xiaotao's cheeks flushed with a radiant smile. My mind exploded in a rush, my inner universe ignited; truly, alcohol emboldens the heart. I jumped up onto the sofa and shouted: "Let go of each other, right now! Chen Weiwei, I tell you, you must not have any thoughts about Su Xiaotao. If you dare to make a move, I will take you down and him too, without any mercy. And you, Su Xiaotao, must not touch Chen Weiwei." As I was saying this, I noticed Lin Chunshan was also present. I jumped up onto the sofa again and shouted: "Let go of each other, right now! Chen Weiwei, I tell you, you must not have any thoughts about Su Xiaotao. If you dare to make a move, I will take you down and him too, without any mercy. And you, Su Xiaotao, must not touch Chen Weiwei." As I was saying this, I realized Lin Chunshan was there too, and I was momentarily puzzled. Why wasn't he intervening? Didn't he see it? If he didn't see it, I had already said it; how could he not have noticed?

Chen Weiwei and Ren Siyue also have a connection. That year, the magazine was recruiting new talent, and Su Xiaotao asked me to help her take a look. I was not in the mood to read during work, so I took the materials home to review in the evening. The materials were there, but I had not looked at them yet; Chen Weiwei had already seen them. When I started to read, he was beside me offering his opinions, criticizing the writing and the resumes. When I reached Ren Siyue's resume, Chen Weiwei remarked, "This one is good, her features are well-defined." The materials were there, but I had not looked at them yet; Chen Weiwei had already seen them. When I started to read, he was beside me offering his opinions, criticizing the writing and the resumes. When I reached Ren Siyue's resume, Chen Weiwei remarked, "This one is good, her features are well-defined."

Chen Weiwei also smiled: "Having well-defined features makes it easy to write well."

It was not without reason, I tell you, Chen Weiwei and Su Xiaotao have been bullying me for a lifetime. Let me tell you, when I was in elementary school, she took advantage of being older than me, pulling my hair every day, tricking me into running away from home, saying how great it was to run away, that I wouldn't have to study or do homework, and that no one would care. When I heard that, I was tempted and foolishly ran away for real. My family was in an uproar, and she didn't say where I was. In the end, I was sent back by the police. Do you know that my dad almost beat me to death?

What do you think

Do you have any other reasonable suggestions

After saying these two sentences, we fell silent for a long time. In fact, there is no need to say anything; between men and women, those matters of love, desire, the steps to take, and the actions to perform, who does not already know?

You two listen carefully, Su Xiaotao, you are not allowed to seduce Chen Weiwei, and Chen Weiwei, you are not allowed to flirt with Su Xiaotao

Upon further reflection, his words are not without reason, especially since it does not cost anything; it would be foolish not to listen: "Listen."

Chen Weiwei has an average character, but fortunately he is not considered dull. He seems to have understood my intentions, and he turned around and smiled at Xu Dongyang, saying: "Hello"

Xu Dongyang nodded at him

But if Su Xiaotao is a virus, then Chen Weiwei can indeed possess the spirit of facing death with courage. By the time I realized that allowing Chen Weiwei to come into close contact with Su Xiaotao was a mistake, it was already too late. When I became aware, Chen Weiwei had already exhibited all the clinical symptoms of infection: flushed face, restlessness, daze, excessive talking, and distraction. As long as Su Xiaotao was present, Chen Weiwei would have to go through all of these symptoms repeatedly.

If you really want to know how much she took, just go ahead and ask; I guarantee he will tell you whatever you ask. You think, if he doesn't say this time, you won't give next time

I am certain he heard it, but his expression remained unchanged, his gaze unwavering, as he seemed about to walk past. In my desperation, I shouted again: "Chen Weiwei, stop right there." I exerted myself so much that I was nearly hoarse. At this point, even if he couldn't hear me, everyone else did, and they all turned to look in my direction. Seeing this, Chen Weiwei slowly walked over and asked, "Did you call me?"

I entered middle school and developed feelings for Xu Dongyang. Gritting my teeth, I made up my mind to confess, but as soon as I brought Xu Dongyang home, she immediately found a woman to cause trouble. Coincidentally, that woman was indeed stunningly beautiful. This was unfortunate, as Xu Dongyang, being inexperienced, quickly surrendered. Alas, my confession never saw the light of day.

If it were just that, it would be fine. For most people, if they had to choose between me at hetushu.com and Su Xiaotao, Su Xiaotao would undoubtedly be the correct answer. But now there are four options: A, B, C, and D. Chen Weiwei made a decisive choice with A, B, and C, and then stopped. It is evident that I am that D

Everything went smoothly, and by the time I arrived, Xu Dongyang was already waiting for me

"Almost." I said: "Really almost."

After he finished speaking, I turned to look at Xu Dongyang. He smiled and said, "It's fine, you go ahead and be busy." After he said that, he prepared to pay the bill, and it seemed he was about to leave. I should have felt relieved, but now that he was really going, I felt reluctant. Was it really going to end like this? I became conflicted again.

Ren Siyue has some advantages; no matter how close she is to Chen Weiwei, she never harbors animosity towards Su Xiaotao. She knows who she is; as a woman of high status, Ren Siyue is a beauty, while Su Xiaotao is a rare gem

We arrived at the office on time. As Chen Weiwei exited the elevator, she did not pause for a moment and strode purposefully towards the editorial department. She pushed the door open, and the sound of the door swinging open sent a shiver down my spine. I sighed inwardly, gritted my teeth, and followed her in with my eyes closed.

You are in excellent physical condition; even if you encounter a couple of criminals, you can completely rid the community of their menace. I have other matters to attend to.

As for Ren Siyue, any discerning person can tell at a glance that she has developed some feelings for Chen Weiwei. Ren Siyue is young, and a perceptive and handsome young man like Chen Weiwei undoubtedly has an attraction for her. Since I cannot keep Chen Weiwei, I will find a way to support Ren Siyue. Moreover, Chen Weiwei also seems to regard Ren Siyue with a certain degree of favor. As for Su Xiaotao, she has Lin Chunshan; even without Lin Chunshan, she has plenty of reserves, and she does not lack for a Chen Weiwei.

Chen Weiwei frowned slightly and said, "Isn't that question reversed? Shouldn't you be asking me whether I would misunderstand you and him now?"

I therefore issued a stern warning to Chen Weiwei, but Chen Weiwei seemed rather unconcerned: "Do you still have a bottom line?"

This response leaves me with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. I no longer care about my mere physical self; spending a night of pleasure is not out of the question for me, especially since I can afford him now. But do I really want to do this? In any case, it is always better to be able to buy something in this world. Now that I can buy him, buy a night of springtime in the hibiscus chamber, buy a night of deep affection like the sea, buy a night of time, buy our fleeting romance of one night. Is he too expensive, or am I truly cheap? And then what? What should I do? I am beginning to regret asking him this; things have completely deviated from my original intention, although I am not quite sure what that intention was. In any case, it is always better to be able to buy something in this world. Now that I can buy him, buy a night of springtime in the hibiscus chamber, buy a night of deep affection like the sea, buy a night of time, buy our fleeting romance of one night. Is he too expensive, or am I truly cheap? And then what? What should I do? I am beginning to regret asking him this; things have completely deviated from my original intention, although I am not quite sure what that intention was. But at least I never truly intended to meet him in such a naked manner; I just wanted to see him, to test him, and I have messed things up.

"What are you misunderstanding? What do you not know? Wasn't this idea proposed by you?" I shot him a glance.

However, now Su Xiaotao's single-pane glass is like a mirror that completely immobilizes Chen Weiwei. Chen Weiwei is now both composed and quiet, watching as she and Ren Siyue have gone from a glimmer of hope to a dead end. At this moment, Chen Weiwei sits upright and serious, her hands and eyes never leaving the small area of the computer, her posture rivaling that of Liu Xia Hui.

Just as Chen Weiwei and Ren Siyue were gradually entering a harmonious phase, preparing to enjoy the blessings of a shared life, Su Xiaotao unexpectedly had a new idea. She demolished the brick wall of her office facing the large building and replaced it with a glass wall, which was transparent on one side. I, being narrow-minded, thought that perhaps she was getting older and starting to develop some eccentricities. So far, the most notable effect of this glass wall has been to transform Chen Weiwei into a gentleman, while I have become a precarious wall, and so has Ren Siyue.

"Who doesn't know? Don't worry, he usually doesn't misunderstand me," Chen Weiwei shrugged and said, "Are you going to the celebration or not? I'm going."

I stood there for a while, thinking to myself. Although my mind was still a bit muddled, I managed to clarify one thing: I must not let Chen Weiwei go back. If their passion ignited without my supervision, it would be too late, especially with that little vixen, Ren Siyue, around. With my decision made, I quickly turned and ran back to the bar. Just as I reached the door, I felt someone push me out. Without looking, I knew it was Chen Weiwei. That night, Chen Weiwei was quite formidable, pulling and dragging me into the car, and we sped home.

Chen Weiwei has always been a person who fears for his life; it is essentially a fantasy to expect him to act recklessly for any cause.

Can it be the same?

You know again

"Listen to me until I finish speaking." Chen Weiwei glared at me and said, "This is what you think; he does not know that you will not give it next time. Moreover, thinking is one thing, but how to act when the time comes is another. You should go and invite him now; he will definitely agree and will express his deep gratitude. At this moment, any request you have, he will basically be able to fulfill. You should give it a try; do not waste this opportunity, as it is time-sensitive."

That being said, I no longer expect Chen Weiwei to have deep feelings for me, but he always treats me as if I am nothing, which somewhat hurts my self-esteem. After all, I am identified as female in the gender section.

I was also feeling lazy, and thinking that Chen Weiwei had good taste, I recommended Ren Siyue to Su Xiaotao. Su Xiaotao, who did not place much importance on such matters, accepted Ren Siyue. When Chen Weiwei started working at the magazine, he immediately spotted Ren Siyue and greeted her with great enthusiasm: "Do you know? You are the one I admitted."

I once found it hard to believe that this matter had simply passed, yet indeed no one has mentioned it again, not even Su Xiaotao. As time went on, I came to terms with it; such is the way of the world. What you perceive as a moment of life and death, critical and urgent, is merely a trivial fragment in the lengthy course of others' lives

Then I will just harbor a secret crush. You do not know the pain of unrequited love. I endured and finally made it to university, finally having the opportunity to stand out. I thought perhaps I could have a fresh start, but who would have thought that before I even held hands with anyone, Su Xiaotao, dressed in lace pajamas, fainted directly into his arms, and you know the outcome without me saying it. Now, I am completely trapped in this deep pit of Xu Dongyang. I endured and finally made it to university, finally having the opportunity to stand out. I thought perhaps I could have a fresh start, but who would have thought that before I even held hands with anyone, Su Xiaotao, dressed in lace pajamas, fainted directly into his arms, and you know the outcome without me saying it. Now, I am completely trapped in this deep pit of Xu Dongyang. And now it’s you again. In short, I cannot coexist with her. Suddenly, I recalled many old grievances, and now with the new enmity of Chen Weiwei added, how can I not be agitated.

Chen Weiwei's words had an impact on me, so I arranged to meet Xu Dongyang, driven by a strange mindset, at the hotel café

You are welcome

I laughed: "So it turns out that finding an editor is about whether their facial features are well-proportioned or not"

As for Su Xiaotao, why are you so anxious with me? Moreover, I know it is unwise to say this now, but I still say: I cannot allow you two to be together. Even if you knock me out, I will still intervene. You can be with anyone, just not with her.