Chapter 2, Miss Slap and Mr. Ex
"What are you doing in my car?" he asked in surprise as he slammed on the brakes
Wow! It seems that Mr. Jiang is quite skilled at household chores, just look at how clean the floor is and how well the flowers are taken care of..." Tan Qing stood barefoot at the door, expressing her admiration. Jiang Yuanyao had already come over with a pair of slippers: "I hired a part-time cleaner. The slippers are mine, but they have never been worn.
She momentarily lost her focus, and her clothes were pulled back. "Disdainful? Then you might as well be naked, I don't care either way"
Tan Qing touched her face, feeling a bit warm
I will not take responsibility if I get drunk!" He cast her a sidelong glance
She stopped in her tracks and leaned in to listen carefully, feeling the blood rush from her feet to the top of her head. As an adult, she could understand what was happening inside just by the sound, and it couldn't be that the person inside was the groom, could it?
So she has always been so proud! Jiang Yuanyao said淡淡道, her elegant face revealing no emotion
Before her hand could even touch the money, he had already stuffed it back into the wallet
He glanced at her, handed her the goblet in his hand, and got up to go to the kitchen
As several security guards in black suits rushed in from all directions, Tan Qing grabbed Feng Hanshui by the collar and shouted, "Feng Hanshui, tell everyone who the woman you were just mingling with is!"
I am willing
Before Jiang Yuanyao had the chance to refuse, she felt a gust of wind rush past her, and in an instant, a resounding slap landed on Shen Jiani's face
Speaking of Xu Jingmo, she comes from a good family and is beautiful. During high school, she was the goddess in the eyes of the boys. But do you believe it? Throughout the three years of high school, all the girls in the class were jealous of her, and no one was willing to be friends with her, except for me
Seeing him maintain a stern expression and continue in silence, Tan Qing laughed self-deprecatingly: "I really didn't expect you to be on site!"
There is one, that vehicle by the roadside. Jiang Yuanyao couldn't help but run a couple of steps.
There seems to be a hint of displeasure in his expression... Tan Qing secretly clenched her fist, wondering who would want to wear your clothes when one is under the same roof... However, given how handsome he is, it is possible that there are indeed girls who would love to wear his clothes
"Feng Hanshui, you scum, are not even worthy of carrying Xu Jingmo's shoes!" As Tan Qing finished speaking, she suddenly felt a sharp pain on her face, as a crisp slap landed on her cheek.
What happened to you?" He shook his wine glass, his eyes slightly narrowed
Feng Hanshui shouted, waving aside the woman in the bathrobe, rushing in to grab the man's tie, "Shameless bastard! Xu Jingmo is waiting for you to get married downstairs, yet you are here fooling around with a woman! Come, let's go meet your wife!"
"I have truly never seen such a foolish woman." Jiang Yuanyao scoffed, stood up, tossed her a few tissues, and took the red flower oil from her hand
But she has never been the kind of delicate girl who needs a man to open a bottle cap! I had no choice but to twist it again, "pop—" Oh no, I applied too much force, and the red flower oil spilled all over my hands, even splattering quite a bit on my white T-shirt
On the horizon at the end of the sea, a man slowly appears, wearing a white shirt and dark trousers, with hair of medium length. His perfectly sculpted features, illuminated by the midday sun, possess a dreamlike beauty.
As you know, at a gathering of Chinese people in the United States, we met and found a mutual affinity, thus becoming friends He spoke in a calm tone while drinking wine
The woman named Shen Jiani has come out, yet her attention is not on Tan Qing
This bottle cap has a manufacturing defect, Tan Qing said softly in defense
The theme song of the movie "Scent of a Woman" is most suitable for dancing the tango. Tan Qing swayed the empty wine glass, feeling a wave of dizziness.
Jiang Yuanyao paused for a moment, picked up the suit jacket from the passenger seat, and handed it back.
too ... ...
"So what do you want?" He turned half of his body, his long arms with rolled-up sleeves resting in front of her. Tan Qing couldn't help but feel her heart race, and she forced out a "charming" smile: "Could you take me in for one night?"
I changed my mind," he said as he started the car and drove back to the center of the road
I am willing
The bridesmaid dress consists of a two-piece skirt. Tan Qing was fiddling with the torn short skirt in the car, but no matter how she tried to cover it, her pale thighs remained exposed. Feeling irritated, she simply took off the short skirt, as she was wearing anti-exposure shorts underneath anyway
He remained silent, turned around, and returned to the room. After a while, he came out with a T-shirt, saying, "This is also mine"
For Tan Qing, today is nothing short of a nightmare, even deserving the title of "Cheating Day"
"It turns out that besides slapping faces, you also have a penchant for gossip," came a cold voice from ahead
"What happened to your foot?" After saying this, he recalled how she seemed to twist it when she jumped down from the wedding stage. "Is it serious?"
In the second semester of the first year of high school, there was a physical education class where we had an 800-meter test. She was the only one in the class who did not pass. The teacher had already extended the testing time significantly and only required her to finish the run, yet she moved like a snail and could not complete it even after several minutes. The girls in the class said she was being deliberately dramatic, and even the physical education teacher was somewhat annoyed, thinking she was too delicate. But only I knew that she had just started her period that day and was suffering from menstrual cramps
"It's nothing, just that everyone has secrets they cannot share." Tan Qing suddenly felt a bit melancholic and did not want to continue this topic. She then looked up and smiled mischievously at Jiang Yuan Yao, "Let's talk about you instead, tell me how you became an ex."
She deliberately hesitated, and Jiang Yuanyao glanced at her: "What are you unable to think of?"
Jiang Yuanyao caught sight of this scene in the rearview mirror, and momentarily lost focus, nearly running a red light
Jiang Yuanyao's home is spacious and clean, but when Tan Qing's dusty little feet stepped on it, they left a stark black mark on the floor
He did not turn on the light, nor did he move, allowing her to quietly sleep in his arms for a while, and then he picked her up and gently walked into the guest room
It seems he has no intention of keeping her at all! No wonder he is called "Hollow Man." Tan Qing thought to herself, rubbing her ankle as she watched him slowly park by the roadside
"Do you love Feng Hanshui?" Tan Qing would not give up, snatching the box from her hand. "Mo Mo! You have only known him for three months. What about the one you met in America? You called me from the United States back then, saying you were madly in love with him and that you would marry no one else in this lifetime. Why have you suddenly given up? Tell me!"
"Cut it out, I have truly never been drunk on red wine," Tan Qing said, taking a big gulp, completely forgetting that the hallmark of red wine is elegance and taste
Tan Qing, dressed in a pink bridesmaid dress, was panting as she rushed down the corridor on the second floor of the hotel. Today is the wedding day of her good friend Xu Jingmo, and the ceremony is about to begin, but the groom, Feng Hanshui, is nowhere to be found
Six years ago, Jincheng, Shangri-La Hotel
What are you doing? The first to react was Xu Jingmo's father, Xu Shennian. He waved his hand and shouted angrily towards the entrance of the banquet hall, "Quick, someone take her out!"
I discovered it when she was in the restroom, but I thought she would tell the teacher. Generally, if a girl says she feels unwell, the physical education teacher will allow her to rest. I do not understand why she did not inform the teacher and insisted on enduring it. After she finished running the 800 meters, her face was completely pale. The teacher sensed something was wrong and asked if anyone was willing to take her back. I volunteered. Thus, we gradually became friends.
Xu Jingmo shook his head, a hollow and quiet smile on his face: "Everything is not as simple as you think. Qingqing, the ceremony is about to begin, let's go out!"
On the coffee table, two cups of brewed green tea were steaming gently. Tan Qing walked over slowly and saw the man, who had changed into a gray casual cotton T-shirt, handing her a bottle of safflower oil and a pack of cotton swabs, saying: "Try this, it should help reduce the swelling."
As the sound faded away, Tan Qing closed her eyes and sighed. When she opened them again, the sky was a deep blue, as if it were the vast and profound ocean.
Standing in the flower room, Xu Jingmo appeared as beautiful as a celestial being; however, from Tan Qing's perspective, a cluster of tearful brilliance overflowed at the corners of her beautiful eyes
Tan Qing pulled back her clothes and said: "Isn't it still your fault?"
Moreover, right in his arms, she slept so... sweetly, with a gentle smile curving at the corners of her lips
"It's okay. Just a bit swollen, can't really limp." Tan Qing was also not polite, reaching out to take the money, "Leave a phone number, and I'll pay you back as soon as possible. Hey, why did you take it back again?"
The car was equipped with an automatic locking system. As soon as Tan Qing pulled the car door, she slipped inside. At that moment, Jiang Yuanyao had already started the car. In the rearview mirror, the two security guards from the Feng family and Shen Jiani were waving their arms behind them, but they could only watch helplessly as the car disappeared into the vast flow of traffic
The second floor is a room exclusively reserved for the relatives of the Feng and Xu families. Tan Qing searched each room one by one. When she knocked on the last door, she suddenly heard a faint sound from inside.
Tan Qing raised an eyebrow: "Is it because I am Xu Jingmo's friend?"
However, it is true that I forgot to bring my wallet
Tan Qing ignored his mocking words and coldly remarked while rubbing her aching ankle: "Look, this is what men are like. They are either flirtatious and unfaithful scoundrels or heartless and ungrateful hollow men. Former husband, congratulations, you belong to the latter."
Jiang Yuan raised her eyebrows in disbelief: "I never knew there were still girls with such thick skin!"
What he said is indeed a fact. Speaking of this, Tan Qing couldn't help but feel frustrated, "Perhaps I haven't spent enough time with her, and I have no idea what she is thinking... Oh, how annoying, give me some wine!" Saying this, she reached out her hand to him.
Only five minutes remain before the wedding ceremony begins. In the bride's dressing room, Xu Jingmo gently tossed a diamond-studded necklace onto the table and said, "Qingqing, Han Shui is not that kind of person!"
"Do you know how to tango?" He found it surprising and looked at her with a smile
"Alright, alright." Tan Qing nodded like a chicken pecking at grains, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang!"
"Hmph." Tan Qing stood up unsteadily, "I remember telling you that I work at a dance training center... tango... it's no big deal!" She dropped her wine glass, took Jiang Yuanyao's hand, and imitated the way people from Guangdong speak, "Come on, Mr. Jiang, I invite you to dance a piece..."
It has been proven that attending an ex-girlfriend's wedding is not a pleasant experience
After hesitating for a moment, she reached out and knocked on the door, which instantly fell silent. After quite a while, the door was opened halfway, revealing a long-haired woman wrapped in a white bathrobe, her face filled with displeasure: "Who are you looking for?"
It is neither something that has not been obtained, nor something that has been lost. It is something that was once possessed, too indulgent in its essence, too aware of its sweetness. At this moment, once it is lost, there is no possibility of regret; one can only hold onto memories day and night, desperately savoring them, with the rest of life filled with melancholy, and it will be difficult to forget for a lifetime
Jiang Yuanyao suddenly smiled, a faint dimple appearing at the corner of his lips, causing Tan Qing's heart to skip a beat—one could not deny that her ex-husband was indeed very handsome
Oh, I knocked on the wrong door! Tan Qing did not recognize this woman, her face wore a smile, but her gaze passed through the crack of the door and immediately fell upon the man who was tying his tie
He intends to rise and quietly leave this place
"I think there's something wrong with your head." Jiang Yuanyao mercilessly mocked her, then squatted down, poured the red flower oil into his palm, and rubbed it vigorously, saying, "Foot."
However, you can wash your feet first
The entire venue erupted!
What happened later
Jiang Yuanyao stepped out of the banquet hall, having just seen Tan Qing, who had left him in awe at the wedding, when someone unceremoniously slapped him on the shoulder
"Is it because you are particularly confident?" He smiled at her, but she certainly understood the mockery in his smile
Tan Qing saw such beautiful hands for the first time, with long joints, clean fingers, and even the shape of the nails was to her liking
"What? Are you going to slap me as well?" Jiang Yuanyao said with a slow smile while driving the car
She cannot stand by and watch her good friend jump into the fire pit; she must save her, even if it means using the most foolish method
Shen Jiani was overjoyed by that glance, and she chuckled, "I never expected that the handsome and wealthy General Manager Jiang would also experience being dumped... As fellow wanderers in this world, shall I accompany General Manager Jiang for a drink?"
"Yes! Later she told me that if she asked the teacher for leave, those girls would think she was being pretentious. But then I realized that the seemingly glamorous girl was not as happy as she appeared. Xu Jingmo's parents are divorced, and they can hardly meet her a few times a year; usually, she lives with her nanny. Compared to her, I seem to be not so miserable..." She smiled with her head down, the bitter yet mellow taste of red wine flowing down her throat. She didn't know how much she had drunk, and her head felt a bit dizzy. But then I realized that the seemingly glamorous girl was not as happy as she appeared. Xu Jingmo's parents are divorced, and they can hardly meet her a few times a year; usually, she lives with her nanny. Compared to her, I seem to be not so miserable..." She smiled with her head down, the bitter yet mellow taste of red wine flowing down her throat. She didn't know how much she had drunk, and her head felt a bit dizzy.
Thank you. Tan Qing caught it and sat down on a single armchair behind her, twisting the cap of the red flower oil, only to find that it wouldn't open!
Tan Qing poured herself another glass of wine, glancing slightly to the side, and saw Jiang Yuan Yao listening quietly.
Oh, it is gone, there is none left
What a coincidence! I ran into President Jiang here!" Shen Jiani smiled charmingly, "I heard that the bride is President Jiang's ex-girlfriend, I really didn't expect that...
"Bitch, this is for Xu Jingmo!" After saying this, Tan Qing turned and ran, but unexpectedly, in her haste, the hem of her skirt got caught on Jiang Yuanyao's shirt button. With a forceful tug, there was a tearing sound, and the lower part of the skirt was ripped open, exposing her smooth thigh right in front of both of them.
He lifted his head, and his long, thick eyelashes were tinted golden by the afternoon sunlight, making his gaze appear particularly gentle. Coupled with the warm and comfortable massage at his ankles, Tan Qing couldn't help but be momentarily lost in thought.
Soon, music began to play behind me, and I faintly heard the officiant's loud voice: "Mr. Feng Hanshui, Miss Xu Jingmo, do you wish to become husband and wife?"
Tan Qing seemed to understand something, but she shook her head, her tone filled with compassion: "You are mistaken! Mo Mo, being with the wrong person will never bring happiness for a lifetime; once you have children, your children will also not be happy..." She closed her eyes, recalling her own experiences, squatted down, and held her friend's hand, almost pleadingly, "It is not too late to regret now. Either clarify things with Feng Hanshui, or I can help you cover for it, you can quietly slip away... to find the person you love."
She stood up to leave, but was stopped by Tan Qing, "Mo Mo, I would rather you hate me than to see you unable to find happiness for the rest of your life"
"I saw it with my own eyes. If you don't believe me, then our friendship over these past few years has been in vain." Tan Qing made every effort to remain calm. She could not understand why, at this moment, she still had the mood to rummage through the jewelry box, selecting a suitable necklace for herself.
These should be enough for you to buy clothes and stay in a hotel. He stopped the car, took out a stack of Renminbi from his wallet, and turned to see Tan Qing frowning, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over her ankle
Heh... Tan Qing let out a cold laugh, "I won't rely on anyone; I can walk by myself." After saying this, she lifted her skirt and jumped straight down from the stage. When she landed, her high heel twisted slightly. She gritted her teeth, endured the pain, and walked out of the banquet hall without looking back
Ah? "Mr. Jiang... you came in person?" Tan Qing was somewhat taken aback, and upon seeing his indifferent expression, she quickly extended her right foot.
She also returned to her country and proposed marriage. I felt it was too early, as both parties did not know each other well enough, so she ended up with the young master of the Feng family. He realized, after finishing the last bit of his drink, that the sun had already set. The community began to play music at scheduled times, and a familiar melody started to play. He couldn't help but utter the title: "Scent Of A Woman"
The dance steps were naturally chaotic. Jiang Yuanyao looked down at her drunken state and chuckled, "Are you sure you are dancing the tango?" For some reason, he too felt slightly tipsy today, his voice magnetic and languid. Against the backdrop of music from outside, the two danced a drunken tango on the softly lit balcony at dusk. ... A scene from a movie flashed in Jiang Yuanyao's mind, where Al Pacino danced the tango with the beautiful Gabrielle under the gaze of the crowd, and a unique tenderness and thrill unexpectedly spread within her heart ...
Oh, of course. If you have clean clothes at home, it would be best to take a shower. Hehe," she said with a dry laugh
He came out holding a bottle of red wine
Tan Qing covered her knees with her skirt, looking dejected: "I need to change clothes! But it seems I don't have anything to change into... By the way, do you have any clothes in your car?"
"So what?" Tan Qing felt somewhat displeased, but thinking of her current situation of being temporarily homeless, she had no choice but to shamelessly stay in the car.
After she finished washing up, Jiang Yuanyao, sitting in the rattan chair on the balcony, waved his hand at her and said, "Come here"
I fear that you will have no friends to rely on in the future
"Not interested for now." Tan Qing said irritably as she put on her clothes. Suddenly recalling the conversation between Shen Jiani and this person before getting into the car, she leaned forward and asked, "You are Xu Jingmo's ex?"
Tan Qing was momentarily taken aback, but soon her gaze was drawn to another figure
He looked up, his slightly tipsy brows and eyes smiling vividly: "What do you think?"
She returned from the dance training center at 3 a.m. after working overtime, utterly exhausted. Upon turning on the light, she saw her boyfriend, Sun Fengchi, soundly asleep with another woman in his arms. She attended a good friend's wedding, only to discover that the groom was cheating. She almost got chased and beaten up. The only somewhat pleasant encounter was with the gentleman in front of her, Mr. Jiang
There are some bruises on the ankle. Jiang Yuanyao placed his palm, which was covered in red flower oil, on it and gently massaged for a moment. His warm fingers then pinched the lower part of her calf from side to side, asking, "Is there any other place that hurts?"
At this moment, Tan Qing made a decision, albeit somewhat rash and even reckless, but Xu Jingmo's plight compelled her to recall her own parents
"Please call me Mr. Jiang." Jiang Yuanyao parked the car by the roadside, turned his head, and said expressionlessly, "I am going home now. When do you plan to get out of the car?"
Oh, isn't this Mr. Jiang?
He put away the red flower oil and got up to wash his hands in the restroom
Two burly men in black suits are walking this way, and their demeanor clearly indicates they are coming for Tan Qing... However, Tan Qing's skirt is still caught on Jiang Yuanyao's clothing...
What a temper! Tan Qing murmured, pouring herself more than half a glass as if to vent her frustration
"Run! Who are you? You're going to kill me!" Tan Qing shouted, grabbing Jiang Yuanyao's hand and running a few steps before tossing away her high heels. Her ankle still throbbed slightly, but she paid it no mind, shouting to the man beside her as she ran, "Do you have a car?"
"Stop right there!" Tan Qing shouted, using all her strength to push Shen Jiani away, and then she hurriedly chased after her.
When Tan Qing found Xu Jingmo, Feng Hanshui was not with her. She told her friend about the scene she had just witnessed, but was met with such a cold response in return
He slightly furrowed his handsome brows, as he had heard some rumors about the character of this so-called socialite from Jin City. Thus, he turned slightly and spoke in a detached tone: "Oh, it is Miss Shen"
"I told you to hold it, not to drink it." He sat down in the wicker chair, irritably snatched the wine glass away, and handed her the empty cup, "If you want to drink, pour it yourself."
Feng Hanshui's face turned pale as he struggled to break free: "Do not slander me! Where... where is there any woman?"
As he stood up, his gaze fell upon the girl in the pink tulle dress behind Xu Jingmo. It was not that she was particularly beautiful, but at the moment when the groom knelt on one knee, holding a bouquet of roses, intending to kiss the back of the bride's hand, the girl in the pink dress suddenly rushed forward and slapped the groom across the face!
Perhaps. He forced a smile that made Tan Qing appear quite indifferent, and continued, "Later, I returned to my country for work, and due to my busy schedule, I became distant from her."
But he could never have imagined that someone could fall asleep while dancing! The music gradually faded away, and the night began to unfold its curtain, plunging the entire room into darkness. Jiang Yuanyao could only feel the woman in his arms leaning tightly against him. ... When he lowered his head to look at her face, heavens, she had actually fallen asleep ...
I forgot to bring my keys and wallet when I went out today, so I cannot return home and have no money to buy clothes or stay in a hotel. The fact is that when she left home, in order not to disturb the couple resting, she locked the door and threw the keys into the drain.
Tan Qing, the role of a bridesmaid is to add luster to the occasion, not to overshadow the main event, and certainly not to ruin someone's wedding. You need to leave immediately!
At this moment, Jiang Yuanyao, sitting in a corner of the banquet hall, felt a churn in his stomach. The situation of "my ex-girlfriend is getting married, and the groom is not me" made him feel nauseous. A few days ago, when he received the wedding invitation, he thought he could take it in stride and calmly watch his ex-girlfriend marry someone else.
Jiang Yuanyao frowned and said, "You can get off at the intersection ahead, I can lend you some money"
"Then why are you still following me around aimlessly? Go drive!" After Tan Qing shouted, she exerted force, tearing off the tattered half of her skirt, and pushed Jiang Yuanyao, saying: "Hurry up!"
The solemn wedding march began to play slowly, and all eyes in the venue were focused on the beautiful bride
"Are you angry?" Tan Qing blinked her big eyes, "Alright! Mr. Jiang, considering that I am currently inadequately dressed, if I were to leave your car like this, wouldn't it damage your image? Those who don't know might think you have done something to me..."
"Quickly get her out!" Xu Shennian shouted. Beside him, Feng Hanshui's parents, with ashen faces, were also seething with anger, but due to concerns about their reputation, they found it difficult to step forward themselves
Tan Qing felt a sharp pain in her scalp, and as her grip loosened, Feng Han Shui quickly picked up the groom's wedding attire from beside the bed and fled the room
Silence implies consent. Tan Qing continued to inquire: "Which one in the United States?"
He enjoys drinking a bit of red wine occasionally. This 1982 Lafite was a gift from Xu Jingmo, but today she is getting married, so there is no longer a need to keep this wine.
Tan Qing took a small sip and was about to say that the taste was good when she heard a slightly annoyed voice from above: "Who allowed you to use my cup?"
In the bathroom, Tan Qing picked up the oversized pure cotton white T-shirt that was large enough to be worn as a dress and took a sniff. It had a very faint scent of grass, which was quite pleasant. She turned on the faucet, and the light fragrance combined with the warm flow of water brought a sense of joy to both body and mind
"Correct that, they are a couple." She appeared somewhat intoxicated, her gaze becoming hazy, and her cheeks gradually showing a hint of redness
She pulled him out with all her strength. Feng Hanshui was choked by his tie, his face turning red, as he pushed and shoved Tan Qing with one hand while shouting at the woman in the bathrobe: "Shen Jiani, what are you standing there for! Cough cough, come over and help me!"
Mo Mo? Tan Qing was somewhat dazed after being hit, turning to look at her good friend, "What I said is all true, you know he won't be a good husband!"
Tan Qing observed his expression, which seemed to convey the words "disdain" in the corners of his brows and eyes
"Bridesmaid, bridesmaid, where is the bride's corsage?" With the host's shout, Tan Qing hurriedly turned around to look for the corsage, and when she turned back, the wedding had already begun
Tan Qing bit her lower lip, staring at Xu Jingmo's back. Suddenly, the person in front turned around and said softly: "Qingqing, if this wedding makes you uncomfortable, you can leave"
What is the most painful aspect of love
Shen Jiani was about to rush forward desperately, but upon seeing the situation, she immediately laughed with glee: "You little brat, you got your comeuppance, didn't you? This is the consequence of meddling in others' affairs..." She raised her chin and said to Tan Qing, "Look, even the Feng family won't spare you!"
Qingqing! Xu Jingmo's beautiful eyes suddenly filled with tears, yet her full and vibrant lips still held a smile: "That person refuses to marry me, does that mean I cannot marry someone else? I will be just as happy with Feng Hanshui. I want him to know that without him, I can still live well"
The woman named Shen Jiani rushed over and grabbed Tan Qing's hair, "Feng Shao, run quickly!"
A gentle breeze flowed in from the balcony, and Tan Qing watched him pour and drink for himself, unable to help but ask: "Why are you willing to help me?"
"You are not ... ..." Tan Qing's face was filled with embarrassment
The bride finally made her appearance, and Feng Hanshui stood at the entrance, neatly dressed, with a forced smile: "My dear, let the ceremony begin!" The corner of his eye caught a glimpse of Tan Qing, and he felt a fleeting sense of guilt.