After saving Bai Yueguang's substitute

【Xu Zhinian's Diary-21】

June 2020, 6, rain

There are many books in Mr. Jiang's study, and with his permission, I will borrow one or two.

What I read today happened to be the book that Mr. Jiang once read.

This feeling is very novel to me, because Mr. Jiang occasionally writes some notes on the pages of the book.

Looking at these annotations, I seem to be talking to the former Mr. Jiang.

【No One Is An Island.】

No one is an island.

This sentence was specially circled by Mr. Jiang, but there was no comment next to it.

I watched for a few seconds and suddenly understood.

That's what Mr. Jiang felt, but he didn't write it down.

Maybe it's hidden in my heart.

I held the book and asked Mr. Jiang: "Why is this sentence specially circled?"

Mr. Jiang paused, and then showed a look of reminiscence: "I didn't seem to agree with that sentence at that time."

I asked, "Why, what did you think at the time?"

Mr. Jiang lowered his eyes: "At that time, I felt... that I was an isolated island."

I was taken aback.

Mr. Jiang quickly looked at me again and said, "But now I don't feel that way anymore."

He leaned over and kissed me: "Now I have you."

...I suspect that he just found an excuse to kiss me on purpose.

"Mr. Jiang." At the end of this kiss, I leaned into his ear and said, "If you were an island, then I would be the seagull that landed on the island..." I will stop, land on you, and be with you forever With you, so that you are no longer alone.

The following words were swallowed by Mr. Jiang between his lips and teeth.

But I think he should have heard it.

If a free-flying seagull is willing to stay on an isolated island, it must love this isolated island deeply.

Just like I love Mr. Jiang deeply.

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1568

On the weekend, Xu Zhinian began to struggle with which clothes to wear to the graduation party.

He took a few shirts and trousers out of the cloakroom, matched them one by one, put them on the bed, and then frowned, as if he had difficulty choosing.

"I didn't have this kind of trouble before." Xu Zhinian sighed.

I asked, "You used to pick quickly?"

"I didn't have the chance to choose at all before." Xu Zhinian shook his head and said, "There are only a few sets of clothes in total, and they can be changed in a few days. Just be careful not to wear the same clothes as yesterday."

I've never had this experience before, and I'm a little surprised.

Xu Zhinian explained: "It's not that I'm poor, I just feel that clothes are enough to wear, and I don't want to waste too much money on them. Now this kind of thing is probably called the trouble of the rich."

I said, "It's good to have this kind of trouble."

1569

Xu Zhinian has lived in the same bedroom with me for a long time. We share a cloakroom, most of which are my clothes and some are his.

But my cloakroom has a lot of space, even if there is only a small part, his clothes are too much.

Jiang Shengsheng loves to go shopping. When Xu Zhinian was still in college, he always dragged him to buy clothes.

Sometimes when I see clothes that suit him, I can't help but buy them back.

This kind of mentality is very strange, as if because he is so good-looking, he always wants to make his clothes match his face.

1570

I once mentioned this idea to Jiang Shengsheng.

Jiang Shengsheng commented that I am like a little girl who loves to dress up dolls. Appreciation is one reason, and showing off is another reason.

I almost blocked her because of this.

1571

The few sets of clothes that Xu Zhinian picked were good and suitable for him to wear.

I glanced at him and saw that he was still struggling, so I suggested, "You try the beige shirt on the second set and the pants on the far right?"

Xu Zhinian tried to match it, and said: "This match really looks much better than the original one."

I said, "That's it, so you don't have to worry about it."

Xu Zhinian nodded, and hung up the other clothes in the cloakroom.

1572

"Mr. Jiang has a really good eye." After solving the problem, Xu Zhinian's frown relaxed.

"My vision is naturally very good." I smiled, looked at him, and said meaningfully, "Otherwise, how could I have found such an excellent boyfriend."

Xu Zhinian: "..."

He changed his clothes with a blushing face, and muttered in a low voice: "...then my vision is better."

The corners of my lips twitched uncontrollably.

1573

Because it took me a while to pick out clothes, I hit the rush hour when I went out.

The few roads in the city center are blocked for a few minutes before you can drive forward for a while, and you have to stop after driving a few meters.

When they arrived at the destination, it was no surprise that it was much later than the time written on the invitation letter.

I'm fine, Xu Zhinian was a little anxious.

As soon as the car stopped, he jumped out of the car, said goodbye to me, and hurried to the graduation party.

1574

The alumni meeting was held at a winery called Raphael.

I've heard the name of this winery, but never been there before.

The winery takes a small but refined route, and the address is very private.

It has a beautiful garden, which is very emotionally decorated, imitating the style of Europe and America.

1575

Many high-ranking people like to hold garden receptions at Raphael Winery, mainly for entertainment and celebration.

Guests can chat in the outdoor garden, or hold some small gatherings in the hall.

Today, my alumni association is in the most famous garden of this winery, and Xu Zhinian's graduation party is in a hall slightly away.

Although not big, it is high-end enough for students.

1576

There is a receptionist in the front hall. After showing the invitation letter, a waiter took me to the garden.

Because of a party, the garden is very nicely decorated with some dim lights.

The main road is followed by cobbled paths lined with plants that divide the garden into different areas.

The largest place in the middle is a long table, and it is also the most crowded and lively area.

Tables and chairs of different styles are placed in other areas according to the size. In addition to fine wine, there are also some desserts and snacks on the table.

It is very suitable for two or three people to sit down and chat.

1577

After walking for a while, there was a person who greeted me. He was the initiator of this party. His surname was Duan, and he should be two years older than me in terms of age.

Mr. Duan said enthusiastically: "The alumni association has been organized many times, and this year I must be very lucky to invite Mr. Jiang."

"I'm sorry." I said calmly, "I was so busy that I couldn't spare time, and it's rare for me to be free today."

Mr. Duan immediately said: "Boss Jiang is busy with work, it's our luck to come here today to show you face."

After chatting with Mr. Duan, I realized that he is not only the initiator of this party, but also one of the founders of Raphael Winery.

1578

I couldn't help but look at him with admiration: "I've also heard of the reputation of Chateau Raphael, Mr. Duan is hiding it."

Mr. Duan laughed and said, "It's nothing compared to Mr. Jiang."

I asked again: "I heard that there is also a party next door this time?"

Mr. Duan said: "It's also from our school, but it's just a graduation party. A junior asked me to find a venue for him, so I introduced my winery to him. But Mr. Jiang, don't worry, they are in the side hall, which is the same as this place." Two directions, won't disturb here."

I smiled: "Since I'm a student from the same school, it's okay to bother me."

Mr. Duan replied: "Of course."

1579

Mr. Duan is very good at talking with people, and he is also very good at observing words and expressions.

After all, he is the organizer, and many people are looking for him.

And when I was studying, I didn’t have a deep friendship with my classmates. I glanced around in the garden, but I didn’t see anyone who was close enough to talk to each other.

Probably seeing my embarrassment, Mr. Duan introduced me to a young man in a suit and leather shoes when he left. He said he was a lawyer and should be several years younger than me in terms of age.

It's my schoolboy.

1580

The student's name is Cui Gaoyang, he is dressed in a suit, and his hair has been sprayed with hairspray. He looks like an elite.

But when I heard that he was a lawyer, I couldn't help comparing him with Xu Zhinian.

First thought is.

He didn't know Xu Zhinian was good-looking.

1581

It's only been a while since we've been apart, and I've already started thinking about him.

I smiled slightly from the bottom of my heart, and continued talking with Cui Gaoyang without changing my face.

It is a conversation, but most of the time it is he who is making high-level remarks, and I am listening casually by the side, occasionally responding with two hums.

Probably because he is a lawyer, Cui Gaoyang is very eloquent, but in my opinion, he prefers to talk, even a little too much.

This makes it difficult for me to have any good feelings. I prefer to be more realistic.

Of course, I didn't show it on my face.

1582

After talking for a while, I probably knew that this Cui Gaoyang had practiced for three years and was planning to start a firm with several other lawyer friends.

However, there are some problems in terms of funds. When he came to the alumni gathering, he also tried his luck to see if he could find someone to invest in.

"I heard from Mr. Duan that Mr. Jiang has always supported the alumni's self-employment." He asked me, "I don't know if Mr. Jiang is interested in this..."

I smiled slightly and said, "Sorry, I have no plans for this."

Cui Gaoyang immediately showed regret.

1583

I really support the school's juniors to start their own businesses, and I have invested a lot of money.

But my sense of Cui Gaoyang is not very good.

I want him to come up with a stack of business plans, not hope that he can impress people with his eloquence.

After hitting a snag with me, he became a little absent-minded when chatting with me, and he didn't get a response to his questions several times.

I looked up and saw that he was staring in a certain direction.

Following his gaze, I paused.

It's Yan Zhizhe.

1584

After all, Yan Zhizhe is also my classmate, so it is not surprising that he will appear here.

It's just that I couldn't help frowning, and my mood became more and more bad.

I restrained my expression, and after sorting out my thoughts for a while, I asked Cui Gaoyang: "Meet someone you know?"

Cui Gaoyang came back to his senses: "...Well, it's Yan Zhizhe. Before his father passed away, he consulted me about inheritance and will."

I said, "Since we know each other, you can go and say hello."

Cui Gaoyang looked at me, as if hesitant.

I said again, "I want to be alone for a while."

Cui Gaoyang immediately went to Yan Zhizhe's side with his wine glass in hand.

He smiled and said something to Yan Zhizhe. Yan Zhizhe looked a little impatient, but he didn't drive him away.

1585

Yan Zhizhe's life is not going well recently.

Yan's group changed its name and surname, and he is a Yan family who doesn't even have shares. The rich second generation who used to play with him doesn't like to take him with him anymore.

It is not uncommon for people in the circle to step on the high and flatter the low, especially when he was arrogant and domineering in the past and offended many people.

Those who had to flatter him due to his family background, now they are taking advantage of the wind, and instead sneered at him.

I heard that a few days ago, he was so angry that he got into a fight with another son, but this time the other party didn't let him, and his face was swollen.

Thinking of this, I glanced at his face.

Although he didn't see any bruises, Yan Zhizhe's complexion was indeed very bad.

1586

I slowly retracted my gaze, lowered my head, and put the cup in my hand on the table expressionlessly.

There were also quite a few people who came over and wanted to chat with me. I let them sit down noncommittal, and answered everything, but they just didn't talk to me.

They may also feel embarrassed and embarrassed to continue to sit down.

That's how I dismissed some people.

The area I was in was not big, it could only accommodate two or three people sitting and chatting, and there were trees blocking the view on the path next to it, so I couldn’t find such a small space at first glance.

This allowed me to enjoy a while of leisure.

But the trees can block the sight, but not the sound.

1587

"Didn't you say that Lin Shuqi would come today? Why didn't I see him? You couldn't be lying to me!"

It was Yan Zhizhe who spoke.

I heard another voice just now, and I could just recognize it. It was Mr. Duan: "When sending the invitation letter, Mr. Lin Shuqi did promise to come."

Yan Zhizhe asked aggressively: "What about others? Are you here?"

Mr. Duan said: "No, it may still be on the way."

Yan Zhizhe roared: "Then why don't you call and ask where he is! Let me tell you, if I hadn't heard that he was coming back, I wouldn't be bothered to join this shabby alumni association!"

His speech was so unobstructed that I frowned subconsciously.

But Mr. Duan has a good temper, and he didn't get angry when he yelled at him like that, so he ran to the side to make a phone call.

"Sorry." Mr. Duan said after returning, "Lin Shuqi was followed by an illegitimate fan on the way here, and there was some unpleasantness. I probably won't be able to come today."

After Yan Zhizhe heard this, he immediately began to curse.

1588

His voice was not low, not only me, but also many people heard it, and many people looked over curiously.

Some people recognized him and started whispering immediately, while some didn't know him, but they couldn't help frowning when they saw him like this.

I lowered my eyes and drank the last remaining wine slowly. I felt that it was meaningless to stay here, so I simply got up and walked outside.

1589

Walking through the path, there are two main roads, one leading to the front hall, and the other leading to the back room.

If guests feel too tired to stay in the garden, they can also go back to the house to rest.

In addition to lounges and chat rooms, there are various entertainment venues.

If it's too late, there are also overnight rooms upstairs.

1590

I randomly found an empty room, went in, and lowered my head to send a message to Xu Zhinian.

Me: How about the graduation party?

After waiting for a few minutes, I didn't get Xu Zhinian's reply, probably he didn't check his phone.

This made my heart a little impetuous.

1591

I frowned, suppressed my impatience and impetuosity, took a leaflet of Raphael Winery, and read it intently.

I've always been impatient for gatherings of this nature, neither a partner nor a serious conversation, and it's just a waste of time for me.

Of course, this may also have something to do with my temper.

I am not a person who is good at words, and it is impossible for me to talk loudly in front of unfamiliar people like Cui Gaoyang.

And my interpersonal relationship can't be called harmonious. There are only a handful of friends, and I chat with people a lot, and it's easy to lose popularity.

1592

The more this kind of social occasion, the more lonely I can feel.

There seems to be a transparent wall between me and them, with clear boundaries.

I can't fit in with them, and they can't see me.

Sometimes I feel as if I have been exiled to an isolated island, with only the sky and the sea to accompany me.

Just thinking about it, the phone vibrated.

1593

Zhinian: Mr. Jiang!I just finished listening to the speech of the head of the department!

The author has something to say: Xu Zhinian: Hello everyone, I have changed my name. From today, I will be called "Sky and Sea"!

Mr. Jiang: Isn’t your name Seagull?

This chapter wants to talk about isolated islands and seagulls.

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