not a decent stand-in

It was Sunday, and it was rare for the two of them to have nothing to do, so they were going to find some entertainment to pass the time.

Xiang Yindong went downstairs to buy some fruit, and as soon as he entered the door, he heard his cell phone ring.

After changing his shoes, he yelled: "Xiaotong, help me get the phone!"

Seeing him enter the kitchen with two bags, Zuo Tong went to the room to help him get the phone.

The name displayed on the screen is - Sue.

Obviously a woman.

Zuo Tong took the phone and walked to the door of the kitchen, and said lightly: "Miss Su's call!"

Xiang Yindong was taken aback, turned to look at the name on the screen, quickly dried his hands, and took it.

Then, while answering the call, he walked to the balcony.

Zuo Tong's eyes were obviously darkened, and he sat back on the sofa alone and continued to watch TV.

Not long after, Xiang Yindong came back from the balcony, returned to the kitchen as if nothing had happened, and continued to wash the fruit.

After a while, he brought out the washed fruit, picked an apple and handed it to Zuo Tong.

Zuo Tong stared at the TV screen and kept changing the channel in his hands. He had no time to talk to him. It took him a long time before he reached for the apple.

I didn't even lift my eyes.

Xiang Yindong was inexplicably guilty, sat on the sofa, bumped his shoulder, and asked: "What are we going to do later, have you figured it out yet?"

Zuo Tong took a bite of the apple: "Don't you need to accompany Miss Su?"

If this was in the past, Xiang Yindong would definitely not feel that there was anything wrong with his performance, at most he would think that he despises himself and values ​​sex over friends.

But now, the feeling has completely changed.

He sighed helplessly in his heart, and explained: "It's just a partner, why should I accompany her?"

Although Zuo Tong was unhappy in his heart, the surface was calm and calm: "Then go fishing, I know a farm is not bad."

"Okay, I will listen to you today!"

After simply packing their bags, they drove to a farm in the suburbs.

This farm is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and it has the taste of a paradise. The farm food cooked by the boss is even more outstanding. If you don't make a reservation two weeks in advance, you can't eat it at all.

Fortunately, the owner of the farm is a friend of Zuo Tong. After receiving their call, he reserved a table of meals for them.

The two chatted along the way, never lacking topics, and quickly put the slight unhappiness in the morning behind them.

In fact, such days were not uncommon in their lives in the past.

It was just because it was too relaxed and comfortable, Xiang Yindong took it for granted.

When the two arrived at the farm, they ate farm food and then went fishing in the small river at the foot of the mountain.

The small river meanders down the hillside and is an excellent natural fishing ground.

Although there are many people who come here to fish, they are scattered in the woods and do not disturb each other.

Zuo Tong sat under the umbrella, looked at the motionless buoy on the water, and yawned loudly.

"Did you wake up?" Xiang Yindong took a bottle of iced coffee from the portable refrigerator and handed it to him.

"No, I'm addicted to cigarettes, I'm not energetic..."

Zuo Tong yawned again while talking, took the bottle of iced coffee, and took a sip with his head raised.

Xiang Yindong looked surprised: "Hey, fresh, is this quitting smoking?"

Zuo Tong glanced at him angrily: "Jie probably won't be that easy, let's control it first!"

"No wonder, I felt that you were listless last night, and you didn't smoke all night?"

Xiang Yindong got excited, stood up and rubbed his hair, and said, "I wish I had listened to my elder brother earlier, and my elder brother will not harm you!"

Zuo Tong lay sleepy on the folding chair and didn't bother to talk to him.

But he is only a few months older than him, and he has taken advantage of him since he was a child!

In fact, Zuo Tong himself was not too sure about quitting smoking.

After all, smoking addiction, as it is said on the Internet, is a disease at all, and it is difficult to get rid of it by willpower alone.

He can only try to control the quantity first, wait for a while, and then go to the smoking cessation clinic.

Zuo Tong's smoking history is not too long, but his dependence is very high.

A few years ago, when I first started running Aveo, I encountered a lot of bad things, I was under a lot of pressure, and I didn’t have enough energy, so I could only rely on tobacco to refresh myself.

Once you suck it up like this, it's endless.

He knew that Xiang Yindong didn't like him smoking, and he was always obsessed with persuading him to quit smoking, but he never took it to heart.

This is probably a kind of rebellious psychology, or in other words, a kind of psychology similar to that of a child making trouble for no reason.

He even thought, if I don't quit smoking, will you care about me for the rest of my life?

Even knowing that this kind of thinking is naive, he can't control himself.

But after experiencing Xiang Yindong's disappearance, he deeply realized the impermanence of life - it turns out that they are very fragile existences, and maybe one day they will never see each other again if they are not careful.

Therefore, he doesn't want to die early, he needs a little more time to spend with this person.

When drinking yesterday, Xiang Yindong once asked him, will they forget everything when they get old?

In fact, what he was thinking at that time was—then let’s grow old together, when the time comes, don’t you know?

The weather in June is already a bit hot, but there is a cool breeze by the small river.

Zuo Tongan drank his coffee quietly, waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Xiang Yindong, who was sitting on the small bench next to him and watching him secretly, was a little absent-minded at the moment.

Zuo Tong is really good-looking.

The lazy look at the moment looks like some kind of cat.

But Xiang Yindong is very clear that under this gentle and elegant appearance, there are actually sharp claws hidden.

If you dare to provoke him, you will be able to walk around endlessly.

During this period of time, he has actually been thinking about what to do to make Zuo Tong stop liking him without hurting him.

Human psychology is sometimes very strange.

A secret, when you don't know it, it will not affect your behavior at all.

And once you know it, it will grow wildly in your heart, and the more you want to ignore it, the more you will care about it.

The fact that Zuo Tong likes him is like a prick between them, maybe it will be detonated one day.

And the lethality is enough to make all the good things come to naught.

Xiang Yindong always felt that Zuo Tong should get better, instead of wasting time on himself.

Thinking of this, he suddenly asked, "Why haven't you dated recently? Yan Tao's god-sister looks pretty good, do you have a chance?"

Zuo Tong wore sunglasses on his face, so he couldn't see the expression at this time, but the fishing rod in front of him moved slightly, causing a ripple.

After a long time, he finally said calmly: "Why, there is a Miss Su who thinks I'm taking up your time?"

The cold tone made Xiang Yindong's heart stagnate.

But when it came to this point, he didn't want to waste all his previous efforts, so he could only bite the bullet and continue: "Don't talk about me, I'm talking about you! Do you have to find a fairy daughter? I think, then The little girl surnamed Liu is not bad, she is beautiful and innocent, and she is still your fan girl, why don't you give it a try?"

Zuo Tong didn't answer, just yawned and continued to wait for the fish to take the bait.

Both of them fell silent, and the atmosphere was a little weird.

Xiang Yindong could only touch his nose in embarrassment, and chuckled: "I'm just joking with you, she is Yan Tao's god-sister, so don't try it casually!"

At this time, there was a movement on the water surface, and the fish finally took the bait.

Zuo Tong took off his sunglasses, quickly pulled up the fishing rod, and flicked it, splashing water all over Xiang Yindong's body.

"Hey! You..." Xiang Yindong wiped his face, and was about to scold someone, but saw Zuo Tong slipping the fish in front of him, his eyes were like knives, and he said lightly: "You said it's better to steam it or braise it in red?" ? Hey... Whoever told you to open your mouth, you deserve to be slaughtered!"

Xiang Yindong's back felt cold, and he couldn't help shivering.

It seems that this conversation cannot go on.

He had no choice but to swallow the rest of the words back into his stomach.

That afternoon, their harvest was not bad, and there were more than a dozen large and small fishes added up.

Unfortunately, no matter whether it was steamed or braised in brown sauce, neither of them ate it in the end.

At four o'clock, something happened in Zuo Tong's company, and they had to rush back to the city ahead of time.

On the way back, Zuo Tong didn't say much.

Xiang Yindong knew very well that he was not very happy afterwards.

It's a good thing, I'm afraid I will screw it up again.

In the new week, the independent director's investigation report came out, which fully recognized the qualifications of the lithium battery company in South America.

Xiang Chenchen pursued the victory and submitted a more detailed merger and acquisition plan to the board of directors for consideration.

In the CEO's office, Xiang Yindong looked at the merger and acquisition plan in his hand, and had to admire Xiang Chenchen's unique vision.

This target company not only has a good reputation in South America, but its biggest advantage is that it has unique mining resources and a good relationship with the local government.

It has to be said that if the merger is successful, it will help Zhenghai to find a new strategic development direction.

Unfortunately, it is impossible for Xiang Yindong to take this risk.

The phone on the desk rang suddenly, interrupting his contemplation.

Xiang Yindong picked it up and looked at it, and couldn't help frowning.

The name displayed on the screen is - Sue.

A hearty female voice came from the phone: "Yindong, I have already..."

Xiang Yindong interrupted her: "Didn't you tell me not to contact me directly for the time being?"

The person opposite was taken aback for a moment, and said coolly, "So early in the morning, so angry? I didn't offend you, did I?"

It was only then that Xiang Yindong realized that his tone was indeed not very good: "Sorry... what's the matter?"

"I'm asking for trouble! Just to let you know that the things have been handed over to Alex, and everything is going well..."

"I see. Thank you for the meeting ceremony. When you come back next time, I will treat you well!"

"It's so difficult to meet you, don't mention any meeting ceremony!"

"I just think it's better to keep a low profile now..."

"Ok! Who told you to be the major shareholder..." The person on the phone smiled helplessly, "I've completed the registration process, and it's up to you next."

"Very good, as expected of Sue..." Xiang Yindong chuckled, "If it were someone else, the jet lag might not be adjusted!"

"Thanks for the compliment!"

"When to go back?"

"Tonight, I will fly to South Africa to attend a groundbreaking ceremony, and then return to New York..."

"Sure enough, he is a busy person!" Xiang Yindong sighed, "I will thank you very much if I have a chance in the future!"

"Well, although there is no sincerity, I am still looking forward to the next meeting!"

"Don't worry, see you soon..."