mousepad-d2 Chapter 31 chapter 31
Chapter 31 chapter 31
The relationship between Qi Lin and Lu Xiumu seemed to be in a cold war.
Because of Qi Lin's heavy workload recently, there are not many opportunities to meet Lu Xiumu.After finally going to Wonderland once, Lu Xiumu's attitude towards him was also indifferent.
This made Qi Lin extremely distressed.
If he strikes up a conversation with Lu Xiumu, Lu Xiumu will usually talk to him to save face.It's just...Lu Xiumu didn't take the initiative to smile at him anymore.
They get along lukewarm, like... like just a pair of ordinary friends.
Qi Lin knew clearly that Lu Xiumu was sullen, angry that Qi Lin didn't take him seriously, angry that Qi Lin didn't care about him.
"Xiao Mu, tomorrow is the weekend, do you want to go out together?" Qi Lin asked when Lu Xiumu was free.
Lu Xiumu deliberately avoided Qi Lin's gaze, and refused, "It's almost the Chinese New Year, and I have to go shopping this weekend."
Qi Lin persisted: "Then I will accompany you."
He kept chasing after him, thinking that if you don't agree to me, I will continue to swear.
Lu Xiumu finally looked at him with a look of embarrassment on his face: "Qi Lin...we..."
Qi Lin held Lu Xiumu's hand tightly when no one was paying attention.His expression was solemn and solemn: "Xiao Mu, we need to have a good talk, I have a lot to say to you."
Lu Xiumu was slightly moved: "Tomorrow at two o'clock in the afternoon, come to Wonderland to find me."
"Okay." Qi Lin put on a triumphant smile.
The next day, Qi Lin arrived on time.Lu Xiumu was wearing a white trench coat and was already waiting at the door.
Lu Xiumu's complexion is already fair, so he is very suitable for wearing light-colored clothes. This suit is even more ironed, which makes his whole temperament different.
He just stood silently at the door and attracted the attention of many female passers-by.
Lu Xiumu saw Qi Lin, waved to him from a distance, and walked towards him.
He walked up to Qi Lin and walked side by side with Qi Lin.
As the New Year approaches, the streets are bustling a lot.Those small vendors selling Spring Festival couplets and firecrackers appeared out of nowhere, occupying most of the street.
"Qi Lin, what do you want to say to me?" Lu Xiumu withdrew his lingering gaze, and spoke first.
Qi Lin slowed down his pace, turned his head slightly, and stared into Lu Xiumu's fluttering eyes: "Xiao Mu, I know you're angry, and it's all because I'm not good enough. And... there may be some misunderstandings between us. So , I must express my true feelings to you today."
Lu Xiumu looked up at him slightly, with a confused expression.
They were still walking slowly along the street, and the landscape trees along the street had sprouted new green shoots at some point, tender and lovely.
Qi Lin's words continued: "Once Qiao Lianjian asked me: 'Do you really like Xiao Mu, or do you like the feeling when Xiao Mu is infatuated with you? It makes you feel very fulfilled and needed by others?' "
"How did you answer?" Lu Xiumu asked, staring at the upper of his shoe.
"I didn't answer because at that time, I didn't find the answer to this question myself."
"now what?"
"I found it, so I'll tell you."
Lu Xiumu made a gesture of listening attentively.
"When I see you hurt, I feel anxious; when I see you depressed, I also feel sad; when I see you alienate me, my heart is sad... My heart tells me , this is not any other emotion, it is love."
When Qi Lin said this, his expression was focused and sincere.
After he finished speaking, he seemed to feel that his expression was not accurate enough, and scratched the back of his head in frustration.
Lu Xiumu looked at him, and finally smiled in relief, like the first sprout in spring, full of vitality.
He raised his tone slightly: "Is this a confession?"
"I just revealed all the things I have been hiding in my heart and want to tell you."
"By the way, there is one thing that I have been concerned about for a long time." Lu Xiumu said suddenly.
"What?" Qi Lin was puzzled.
Lu Xiumu pointed to his collarbone: "There is a piece of cyan thing exposed, what is it?"
Qi Lin generously tore off his shirt a bit, and showed it to Lu Xiumu: "It's a tattoo."
Lu Xiumu took a closer look: "What kind of tattoo do you have?"
"LXM." Qi Lin's magnetic voice sounded slowly.
Lu Xiumu was stunned, and involuntarily stretched out his hand to stroke the tattoo.
"I also wanted to carve it with a knife, but after all, I couldn't do that cruelly. So I found a tattoo shop and got it tattooed. This tattoo will remain with the scar on your chest and will never disappear. of."
Lu Xiumu completely ignored the huge number of pedestrians passing by, and suddenly kissed Qi Lin's lips.
This bold act attracted the attention of passers-by.
And they just kissed like no one else, like a pair of long-lost lovers, pouring all their enthusiasm into it.
It was a long time before they let go of each other exhaustedly.
Lu Xiumu's lips were moist, and his chest rose and fell slightly.A pair of beautiful eyes seemed to be rippling with waves of light.
Only then did he notice the strange gazes from the people around him, the two of them were being watched by everyone.
This feeling made Lu Xiumu feel like an animal locked in a zoo, forced to accept the baptism of other people's onlookers and all kinds of eyes.He felt a little embarrassed and pulled Qi Lin to leave.
"Well... During the Chinese New Year, let's come to Qiao's house for a New Year's Eve dinner." Lu Xiumu invited.
"Ah? Your brother won't kill me, will he?" Qi Lin had a vague premonition.
To him, Qiao Lianjian was an out-and-out devil.Although they have dealt with each other many times so far, there is still a faint ambiguity between them, as if the flames of war will be ignited at any time.Among other things, Qiao Lianjian was always full of more or less hostility towards him.It is basically impossible for the two to live in peace.
Lu Xiumu smiled happily: "Don't worry, he will be merciful to those who celebrate the Chinese New Year."
Seeing that Qi Lin was still worried, Lu Xiumu patted his chest and promised: "If you get into a fight with my brother then, I will definitely help you!"
Seeing Lu Xiumu's expression of looking forward to watching a good show, Qi Lin felt even more worried.
The lawsuit that Gu Xunze fought as the client of Qiao Lianjian won the lawsuit perfectly without any suspense.
Even though the other party's lawyer was not easy to deal with, Gu Xunze still overwhelmed the other party after a long verbal battle.
This added a splendid touch to Gu Xunze's brilliant record.
This talented young lawyer will soon become a rare celebrity in the legal profession.
However, he later accepted the legal entrustment of Qiao's enemy, the "Wild Desolate Land" real estate group, and stood on the opposite side of Qiao's.It's kind of like turning against each other.
A pair of old friends who had finally reunited had a lot of conflicts because of this.
However, that's all for later.
On the day of the Spring Festival, Qi Lin and Lu Xiumu drove to Qiao's villa together.
This villa is far away in the suburbs, and it has a taste of being isolated from the world.
But on the way here, Qi Lin and the others found a lot of young people rushing here with a lot of fireworks.
It seems that they want to fight the Spring Festival Gala to the death, and come to this remote place to hold a grand party.
Tonight, I'm afraid there will be a lot of fun here.
Qiao Lianjian, wearing a thin shirt, kept rubbing his hands and opening the door for Lu Xiumu and the others while panting.
Seeing Qi Lin suddenly, his attitude was not very friendly.
He asked Lu Xiumu coldly: "Xiao Mu, why do you bring everyone home? The New Year's Eve dinner is for the whole family to eat together."
The potential meaning of this sentence is: Qi Lin is an out-and-out outsider.
Lu Xiumu stepped forward and eagerly held Qiao Lianjian's arm, trying to get away with it: "Oh brother, don't be so unreasonable. It's Chinese New Year, so many people have fun."
Qiao Lianjian couldn't find the point: "Wait...Xiao Mu, you actually called me unreasonable because of an outsider? Wait, let's have a good talk..."
Qi Lin was used to Qiao Lianjian's usual run on him.He just smiled awkwardly.
Qiao's mother warmly welcomed Qi Lin's arrival: "Xiao Mu has never brought friends here before, welcome! Today's dishes are all made by myself, I don't know if it suits your taste."
Qi Lin showed a shy smile: "You are being polite."
Qi Lin looked at Qiao Lianjian, who was still arguing with Lu Xiumu seriously, and thought to himself: Are these mother and child biological?
A debating match finally came to an end. Taking advantage of the gap, Lu Xiumu took out an insulated box and lifted the lid before Qiao Lian met.
Inside are fragrant, crystal-clear and round dumplings, which are still warm.
Qiao Lianjian asked curiously, "Xiao Mu, did you do this?"
Lu Xiumu shook his head: "It's not me, brother Xun Ze brought it to me."
Qiao Lianjian frowned: "Since when did you have such a good relationship with him?"
Lu Xiumu didn't take it seriously: "He helped us regardless of pay, so we must treat each other with courtesy."
Lu Xiumu brought a dumpling to Qiao Lianjian's mouth: "Do you want to try it?"
Qiao Lianjian glanced at it lightly, then turned his head away: "I don't want to eat."
Lu Xiumu said, "Then I'll eat myself..."
As he said, he was about to eat it in his mouth.
"Hey wait!" Qiao Lianjian suddenly stopped loudly.
"What's wrong?" Lu Xiumu looked innocent.
Qiao Lianjian struggled for a few seconds before pretending not to ask, "What's this about?"
"You call and ask Brother Xun Ze yourself." Lu Xiumu said naturally.
"Xiao Mu, which side are you helping?" Qiao Lianjian couldn't help raising his voice.
Lu Xiumu stopped teasing him, and directly stuffed the dumplings into Qiao Lianjian's mouth.
Qiao Lianjian puffed up his cheeks and chewed carefully: "Xiao Mu, tell me, how can Gu Xunze know how to make dumplings?"
What Qiao Lianjian said was vague, but what is commendable is that Lu Xiumu understood every word.
The three of them rested for a while, and went into the kitchen to help Mother Qiao make dumplings.
Mother Qiao's way of making dumplings is the most professional, and Lu Xiumu is also very good at learning.However, Qiao Lianjian and Qi Linzhuo were still clumsy and helpless.
Lu Xiumu asked Mother Qiao: "Aunt Qiao, have you made that lucky dumpling yet?"
"What lucky dumplings?" Mother Qiao looked confused.
"It's just to wrap a coin in a dumpling, and the person who eats it will be very lucky this year." Lu Xiumu explained.
"Oh~" Qiao's mother suddenly realized, "However, I didn't put any coins. Just think about how many people have passed through the circulation of coins, how unhygienic it is!"
"Then what did you pack?" Lu Xiumu couldn't help being curious.
"I wrapped my gold ring in!" Qiao's mother looked proud.
Lu Xiumu: "..."
Anyone who eats this dumpling will be sorry for Qiao's mother's hard work if they are unlucky in the future.
The first pot of dumplings was freshly baked soon. Although the dumplings made by Qiao Lianjian and Qi Lin looked ugly, Lu Xiumu and Qiao's mother took pride in not mocking them.
They turned on the TV in the living room and turned the volume up to the max.
Familiar hosts speak familiar lines, and all kinds of programs are brilliant.
All kinds of fireworks are competing to bloom outside the window, bursting into beautiful flower clusters in the night sky, and then falling gorgeously with the wind.There is a beaming scene everywhere, and everyone is looking forward to the arrival of the New Year with great anticipation.
Qiao Lianjian stood by the window and watched intently for a long time, the sound of firecrackers and fireworks intertwined, almost deafening.But in this Spring Festival, it seems very lively.
He took out his phone, opened the address book, and found Gu Xunze's name without much effort.He edited a text message and sent it: "Happy Chinese New Year, the dumplings are delicious, thank you."
Two seconds later, Gu Xunze replied to him: "Happy Chinese New Year, eat well."
On the surface, this is just an ordinary greeting.
Qiao Lianjian put down his phone and smiled knowingly.
The author has something to say:
There will be no such lively days in the future (stepmother’s kind smile)