warm winter

In the days after Yuan Yuan left Haicheng, nothing seemed to have changed, and everyone lived according to the previous track.Yuan Honghao resumed his busy schedule of business trips and meetings. As the three-month deadline approached, he had less and less contact with Ye Qing.

On the contrary, Mrs. Yuan mentioned it twice, asking Yuan Honghao why he didn't bring Ye Qing back to the mansion for dinner.Haven't figured out how to explain the dissolution of the engagement to his mother, Yuan Honghao can only deal with it perfunctorily for the time being.

Yuan Honghao is a king in business, but in terms of emotions, he is only better than Bronze at best.Mrs. Yuan tried it twice, and she knew it in her heart.

It was rare for Yuan Honghao to return early that day, and the mother and son sat in the huge dining room, talking about Yuan Yuan's university life in the United States from time to time.Suddenly Mrs. Yuan changed the subject and brought up Ye Qing.

"Honghao, tell me honestly, is there a change in your relationship with Ye Qing?"

Yuan Honghao paused the hand holding the food, then shook his head and denied: "We are fine, it's just that everyone has been very busy with work recently, so we have seen less often."

Mrs. Yuan said in a deep voice, she did not agree with her son's explanation.

"You have been engaged to Ye Qing for so long, and I won't force you to take her back to live with you, but you should seriously consider the matter of your child."

child?Yuan Honghao was at a loss for a while, looking at his mother puzzled.

"Everything is going well for Xiaoyuan in the United States, and she has gradually adapted to the university environment. With Xinhe by her side, there will be no problems."

Mrs. Yuan frowned bitterly: "I'm talking about you and Ye Qing's child. Although she is younger than you, she is almost thirty this year. You should hurry up."

Uh, Yuan Honghao didn't expect that his mother hadn't given up on this idea.When he officially introduced the fiancée candidate to his mother, his mother mentioned it.It seems that my mother took this matter to heart, but Xiao Yuan was still at home before, so it was inconvenient to urge her in person.

Yuan Honghao put down the bowl and chopsticks, silently thinking about countermeasures.In recent years, the mother has not forcibly interfered with his emotional life, but the issue of heirs is not just his own business.

"Let's discuss this matter later. For the time being... we... have no such plan."

Mrs. Yuan looked at him thoughtfully, and Yuan Honghao felt a little nervous.

Fortunately, my mother didn't get to the bottom of it, but just said lightly: "You bring her back in a few days, and I will ask her about this in person. Every time you explain it for her, I would like to hear her thoughts."

Yuan Honghao agreed in a muffled voice, but what he thought in his heart was that it was time to find a replacement as soon as possible.

However, since he cooperated with Ye Qing, he is very satisfied with it, so he no longer spends energy thinking about such things.Unexpectedly, the easy life has only been a few years, and it is time to go back to the past to look for candidates.

Ye Qing did not miss the title of Yuan's President's fiancee, which made women all over the country crazily jealous. In the past few years when she returned to Haicheng, she gave some and got some.

Fair exchange, everyone gets what they need, she feels satisfied.But now she no longer wants to continue, especially when she dreams of Yuan Yuan's face at night, she wants to end such a strange relationship as soon as possible.

Although he couldn't say why, Ye Qing began to feel awkward in his heart.I always feel that if I continue to pretend to be Yuan Honghao's fiancée, I will not be able to be completely calm when facing Yuan Yuan in the future.

Zhuang Yi was very concerned about Yuan Yuan's entrustment before he left, and he always secretly looked at Ye Qing from time to time.But Ye Qing didn't look abnormal at all, and he didn't even ask about the details of being at the airport that day.

Zhuang Yi had already prepared it in his heart. If Ye Qing asked Yuan Yuan if he had anything to say, he would say that Yuan Yuan was very reluctant to part with her, and he was also very worried about her.In the end, Ye Qing didn't mention a word, as if he didn't know that Yuan Yuan had left.

"Ye Qing, our new product is almost finished, what are your plans next?"

Speaking of creation, Ye Qing and Zhuang Yi are both gifted types, and they have both encountered setbacks, fell down and got up again, and supported each other to move forward.But in recent years, Zhuang Yi's achievements are obviously much higher than Ye Qing's. Zhuang Yi can naturally sense that Ye Qing has encountered a bottleneck, but he didn't say anything.

He has spent more energy on creation than in the past, hoping to take on a little more pressure from the studio, so that Ye Qing can have space to find inspiration.But in the past two years, Ye Qing's state has been ups and downs, and he couldn't help but connect it with Yuan Yuan.

"We completed the tasks for this year ahead of schedule, so it will be relatively easy next time. You can start to arrange your own affairs."

Of course Zhuang Yi was happy to hear that, he wanted to rest a long time ago, but seeing Ye Qing's workaholic attitude, he couldn't open his mouth.

"Then what are your arrangements?" Zhuang Yi thought, if Ye Qing continued to work, he would be ashamed to rest for too long.

Unexpectedly, Ye Qing replied to him in a very brisk and concise tone: "I am going to take a vacation to travel and leave Haicheng for a while."

This is really surprising, Zhuang Yi couldn't believe it came from Ye Qing's mouth.In the past few years, except for business trips, Ye Qing has hardly left Haicheng, why did he suddenly change his gender this year?

He suddenly thought of an answer. Although it was unlikely, it was not impossible.Seeing that Ye Qing was busy with the work in hand and had already started tidying up the desktop, so he walked over.

He pretended to be casual and asked: "You are not going to the United States, are you?"

Ye Qing was taken aback, then shook her head: "No. I haven't decided where to go yet."

"Oh, I thought you were worried about Yuan Yuan."

Ye Qing seemed to be in a good mood today, it was rare for him to accept Zhuang Yi's teasing.

She looked up at him amusedly: "what's wrong with me?"

Zhuang Yi pretends to be deep, making people feel that he is about to tell a very important secret.

"Yuan Yuan is very sought-after, if you ignore her, someone might snatch her away."

Ye Qing pursed her lips as if thinking of something, then silently put together a stack of drawings and put them in the drawer.Zhuang Yi's recent jokes have gone too far, as if he has confirmed that there is a possibility of development between her and Yuan Yuan.

"You can easily cause unnecessary misunderstandings by saying this."

Zhuang Yi was afraid that Ye Qing would get angry, so he explained half-truthfully: "I will never say a word when I leave the studio. I just think that the child is so spiritual. It's a pity to give up."

Ye Qing should have continued to be serious, but at this moment she couldn't resist thinking of Yuan Yuan's face.Subconsciously, he looked towards the graffiti wall next to him. He was used to it and didn't notice anything. Now, when he suddenly saw it, it seemed that Yuan Yuan's face had completely emerged.

Zhuang Yi actually guessed it too, but he never found a chance to confirm it.Seeing that Ye Qing was staring at the graffiti wall in a daze, he asked directly.

"The prototype of this work is Yuan Yuan."

Although it is a question, it uses an affirmative tone of statement.

After a long time, Ye Qing hummed softly, acquiescing.

Zhuang Yi let out a big hey in his heart, he was really going to be scared to death by these two people!They obviously have their own thoughts, so why stand still!

Three months passed in a flash, and Yuan Honghao took Ye Qing to the lawyer's office as promised to dissolve the engagement.That apartment still remained in Ye Qing's name, and Yuan Honghao paid 1000 million to Ye Qing's account as agreed.

Walking out of the lawyer's office, the feeling of autumn is gradually rising, but the sun is warm and the body is still warm.

Yuan Honghao looked up at the sky, and then looked at Ye Qing with a little regret: "Thank you for your cooperation these years, it's a pity that it's officially over today."

Ye Qing didn't care whether Yuan Honghao had found a new fiancée to replace her, she was wondering whether she should accept the 1000 million or not along the way.When discussing the terms of cooperation, the high-end apartment when first arriving in Haicheng and the support of resources in the fashion industry over the past few years must be honored, but the 1000 million is purely an additional reward.

Yuan Honghao once said that if the cooperation is happy, he will pay an additional bonus at the end of the cooperation, but Ye Qing did not expect him to be so generous.

Seeing Ye Qing's expression, Yuan Honghao knew what she was worried about.He smiled and explained: "The 1000 million is what you deserve, and you don't need to have a psychological burden. You have worked hard for you in the past few years, and I also ask for you."

Yuan Honghao had discussed with her before, and hoped that the news that they had broken off their engagement would not be made public for the time being.After all, this has had a considerable impact on Yuan's International's stock price, and with the announcement of the successor just now, there will no longer be any focus of public opinion in the short term.

"It's just helping each other, Mr. Yuan, you don't have to have any psychological burden."

After breaking off the engagement, Ye Qing regained the distance he had with Yuan Honghao in the beginning.This made her feel more comfortable, and she seemed to feel less awkward.

Yuan Honghao didn't realize it, and still smiled gently: "You don't have to be so estranged with me, just treat it as a business partner, and you should have a little friendship after you have known each other for a few years. Besides, Xiaoyuan likes you so much, sometimes I feel it is a pity."

Suddenly hearing him mention Yuan Yuan, Ye Qing's heart skipped a beat.He also heard that Yuan Yuan liked her, and felt a little guilty for no reason.

She lowered her eyes, avoiding Yuan Honghao's eyes, for fear that he would see her gaffe.

"Yuan Yuan is an excellent child, I should thank her."

Thank you for not deliberately embarrassing me these years, and thank you for everything she has done silently for me these years.

Yuan Honghao wanted to send Ye Qing back, but she declined.In the past, she deliberately kept a distance, and would not let Yuan Honghao pick her up unless necessary, not to mention their relationship is different now.

Yuan Honghao's company was busy, seeing that Ye Qing had other arrangements, he was not reluctant, so he left after saying goodbye.

Ye Qing didn't want to go back to the studio, it was rare for such a good weather, she suddenly wanted to go for a walk.

Unknowingly, she arrived at Ninghai Road, opened the door and walked into the cafe that she and Yuan Yuan both liked.Business is good today, and there are customers at the table they often sit at.

Ye Qing changed places and sat down alone.The waiter came to order, Ye Qing's eyes stopped when he looked at the familiar menu.

"Have a brownie and a flatwhite."

The waiter was new, didn't respond, and left after placing the order.

On the other hand, the dining table received Ye Qing's order and looked at her in surprise.

The brownie that used to be very greasy seems to taste better today, not greasy and not making people fat, Ye Qing slowly ate most of it.The coffee is not her usual bitter taste, it seems that after drinking it, there will be a slight sweetness.

After the afternoon tea time ended, the customers in the store dispersed one after another, but Ye Qing was still sitting there.She was alone, sipping coffee slowly, with a bite of dessert from time to time, but she didn't care to watch the scenery outside the window.

There was a mobile phone on her table, and she slowly swipe the screen with her finger. On it was what Jiang Zhilan had told her about Yuan Yuan's recent situation these days.

Yuan Yuan sent her a message before boarding the plane, but never contacted her again.

That day, Yuan Yuan said: "I went to the United States to study, you have to take care of yourself. Ye Qing, I will wait for you."

Ye Qing only replied to her: "Study hard."

As for the others, she didn't respond, and Yuan Yuan didn't ask further.

The days seem to calm down suddenly like this, but Ye Qing has always known Yuan Yuan's life in the United States.Knowing that she had adapted well, Ye Qing was really relieved, and started to concentrate on preparing for her next vacation.

It has been a long time since I gave myself a vacation. I returned to Haicheng from Paris, reopened the studio, and wandered around the top resource circles in China with the title of Yuan Honghao's fiancée. I was tired of socializing, but I reaped several times the previous results.

Ye Qing knows that she is successful in business, at least her studio has a place in the industry, and her name is remembered again.But she is also lost, because she has not completed a representative work in the past few years.She can design works that people admire and love, but she hasn't designed works that satisfy herself.

She liked to sit in the study room more and more, and she kept holding those semi-finished drawings in her hands.Yuan Yuan's slightly curly hair, her eyes as bright as stars, and even her thin lips that seem to have no warmth but become delicate and fiery after kissing her are all indispensable elements in these drawings.

However, no one is a complete work, Ye Qing always draws halfway and cannot continue.She didn't take the initiative to ask about Yuan Yuan's recent situation, but Jiang Zhilan was responsible for reporting regularly, so even after three months of separation, Yuan Yuan's shadow still seemed to exist in her life.

Ye Qing took the initiative to take a vacation, and Zhuang Yi packed his luggage and went to Xitang overnight.Although he hasn't gone back to his inn for a long time, it is his own hard work after all.

"Ye Qing, why are you going to Europe? You don't come to see me on rare vacations."

When Jiang Zhilan called to complain while waiting for the plane, Ye Qing could only comfort her with a smile.

"I haven't been back for a long time, and I've always wanted to travel around Europe. It's a rare opportunity this time."

Jiang Zhilan's dissatisfaction subsided a bit, but she was still struggling: "What's the point of you traveling around Europe alone. How about you wait for me to hand in the stage report and then we go together?"

So, you come to America to see me first, isn’t that good?

A trace of hesitation flashed in Ye Qing's eyes, it's not that she didn't consider going to F city when she bought the ticket.

Because Yuan Yuan was in F City, and because Yuan Yuan was there, Ye Qing chose Europe after hesitation.

Seeing that Ye Qing could not be persuaded, Jiang Zhilan had no choice but to lower the request again: "Then can you come to the United States some time after you finish your tour in Europe?"

Ye Qing asked amusedly, "Why do I have to go to America now?"

Ever since she terminated her partnership with Yuan Honghao, Jiang Zhilan was overjoyed.She shouted excitedly that she would go back to China for the New Year this year, to celebrate Ye Qing's freedom again.

It wasn't until then that Ye Qing realized that in the past few years, his friend had been silently worrying about him in the United States.Now that she was freed, Jiang Zhilan also let out a long breath.

Seeing that Ye Qing had no idea at all, Jiang Zhilan's original thought of surprising her was extinguished.Now as long as Ye Qing can be called to the United States, nothing else is expected.

She sighed and turned to the phone: "Designer Ye, don't you remember what day next month is?"

Ye Qing was stunned for a while before replying: "Of course I remember, it's my birthday."

She spoke so calmly, as if she wasn't looking forward to her birthday at all.

"30th birthday, you don't take it seriously at all!" Jiang Zhilan sounded more concerned than the person involved.

Ye lightly hooked his lips and smiled silently.

"Yeah, I'm 30 years old, and I'm old in a blink of an eye."

Jiang Zhilan quit, and corrected by raising her voice: "The charm of 30 years old is just right, so old!"

She is about the same age as Ye Qing, so she doesn't want to admit that she is old!

The boarding announcement began to be broadcast, Ye Qing looked up at the time on the electronic screen, and was about to end the call.

Before hanging up the phone, Jiang Zhilan was still making the last effort, but Ye Qing just said indifferently: "I don't celebrate my birthday anymore, so there is no need to celebrate it specially."

Ye Qing turned off the phone after boarding the plane, Jiang Zhilan shook her head helplessly, and the person sitting next to her lowered her eyes.

Jiang Zhilan helplessly spread her hands: "You heard it too, I tried my best."

Yuan Yuan raised his head quickly, and instead comforted Jiang Zhilan: "It's okay, there will be opportunities in the future."

After Yuan Yuan arrived at B University, she never dared to take the initiative to find Ye Qing. Before boarding the plane that day, she couldn't hold back the disappointment and depression in her heart, and sent Ye Qing a farewell message.Probably because he is about to leave, and his heart is not at ease.She was afraid that Ye Qing would forget her, she was afraid that Ye Qing would think that the birthday night was just her nonsense, she was afraid that Ye Qing would not know her firmness.

So while she told her to take care of herself, she couldn't help expressing her heart again.

She will always wait for Ye Qing, no matter in F City or anywhere in the future, she will always only have Ye Qing in her heart.

Seeing her forcefully smiling, Jiang Zhilan could only pat her on the shoulder.During these few months at B University, Yuan Yuan has gradually adapted to life in the United States. Everything is fine, except that she always frowns when she is alone.

Jiang Zhilan could guess her thoughts, but she didn't expect this child to be so attached to Ye Qing.She was unwilling to discuss this topic in depth at first, but just fulfilled Ye Qing's entrustment and thanked her for her care and help in life and study.

However, every time she saw Yuan Yuan, there was always a ray of sadness and concern hidden in her bright eyes, Jiang Zhilan couldn't bear it, and could no longer remain indifferent.

She tried to persuade Yuan Yuan to give up, so she brought out the relationship between Ye Qing and Yuan Honghao.

After Yuan Yuan heard this, she lowered her eyes sadly as expected, but she didn't back down.

She looked at Jiang Zhilan sincerely: "I've thought about this question since the day I found out that I like her. I know it's wrong, but I can't control my heart."

Jiang Zhilan looked serious, and asked in a deep voice: "You can't control your heart, so you wantonly harass Ye Qing and your future stepmother?"

Although Jiang Zhilan had always disapproved of Ye Qing's choice, there was no better way at that time.Now that she is about to return to the original point, she is really unwilling to use this title to define Ye Qing's identity.

"I just want to give each other a fair choice. I like her, so I express it. I didn't ask her to choose me. If she still likes my dad, I will... quit." Later, Yuan Yuan His voice dropped significantly.

With a cold snort, Jiang Zhilan's smile was completely blank: "Even if Ye Qing has no result with your father in the future, you don't care about her reputation? She is also a famous designer after all, so you just have the heart to make her the laughing stock of others? "

Ye Qing never mentioned these words to her, even if she stopped her confession, even if she hit her.However, at this moment, Yuan Yuan felt that Jiang Zhilan's words were sharper, like a knife piercing her heart, putting her immature feelings on the line.

Seeing Yuan Yuan's silence, Jiang Zhilan felt depressed for a while.It's not that she didn't do the thing of dissuading Ye Qing's suitors in the early years, but she couldn't bear to face Yuan Yuan after all.Children with such a pure mind are rare. Compared with those prodigal sons who are purely greedy for Ye Qing's beauty, Yuan Yuan is obviously much more serious. Even if she is just a bystander, she can feel that she really likes Ye Qing.

However, their identities doomed the road between them, which would not be easy.

In order to dispel Yuan Yuan's thoughts as soon as possible, Jiang Zhilan did not tell her that Ye Qing had broken off the engagement with her father.

When Yuan Yuan took the initiative to look for her the day before yesterday, she realized that this child had been thinking about Ye Qing's birthday.Accidentally learned from Zhuang Yi that Ye Qing was going to take a long vacation, so he mustered up the courage to ask himself to help invite Ye Qing over.

Jiang Zhilan had always hoped that Yuan Yuan could take her mind off Ye Qing, but seeing her lost at this moment, she felt uncomfortable.

"Actually, I don't have to oppose you, but Yuan Yuan, you should think clearly, what can you give Ye Qing?"

Yuan Yuan focused and looked at Jiang Zhilan seriously.

She said solemnly: "I made up my mind when I came to University B. I will study hard and try to finish my credits earlier and graduate back to Haicheng."

"and then?"

"Then I will work hard to give Ye Qing a good life."

Jiang Zhilan shook her head with a smile, and said with a little helplessness: "Your idea is so simple? Ye Qing is not someone who pursues material life, not to mention that she can support herself completely, and she doesn't need your so-called good life."

Yuan Yuan was stunned for a moment, then added hesitantly: "But I can give her a better, much better life than now."

Although I know that Ye Qing is not a person who is greedy for vanity, but if she can help her to a higher level in her career, it should be right.

"Why did you give her these? Because you can inherit the Yuan family, because you are Yuan Honghao's daughter?"

Seeing that Yuan Yuan didn't speak, Jiang Zhilan asked again: "You also got these from your father. If you really want to compete fairly, you should at least learn to be independent. You should use your own things to give to Ye Qing. She is qualified to let her consider your feelings."

Yuan Yuan pursed his lips tightly, his hands had already clenched into fists.Jiang Zhilan's words stimulated her, but also awakened her.Before, she was like a trapped animal, unable to find a direction in the emotional vortex, she would just keep spinning, but as a result, she got deeper and deeper but couldn't hold on to anything.

**

Yuan Yuan disappeared for several days, Jiang Zhilan thought she was shaken after hearing what she said that day, and couldn't tell whether she was more pleased or disappointed.

However, half a month later, when she opened the door of the dormitory, it was not Yuan Yuan who appeared in front of her, but a friend who had rejected her invitation before.

"Oh my god, I'm not dreaming, am I? Ye Qing, why did you come here!"

Ye Qing gently hugged his friend with the exhaustion of the journey, his eyes were full of joy.

"It's night now, how could it be a dream if you haven't slept yet. Didn't you invite me to see you? Why doesn't it seem like you don't welcome me?"

Seeing that Jiang Zhilan was still standing by the door, completely unable to recover, Ye Qing had no choice but to pat her on the cheek lightly.

"Do you feel any pain? If you are conscious, let me in quickly. I didn't eat on the plane. I'm very hungry now."

Jiang Zhilan finally recovered, and quickly welcomed Ye Qing in.After putting away her luggage, she went to the kitchen for a while.

She was so excited that she forgot to think too much when she spoke. While cooking the noodles, she said, "If Yuan Yuan finds out about you running over so suddenly, I don't know how happy I will be."

Ye Qing washed her face and walked into the kitchen.Hearing Jiang Zhilan's words, he subconsciously pursed his lips.

She approached the stove, pretending to check whether the noodles were done, and casually asked, "Have you been in constant contact with Yuan Yuan?"

The author has something to say: Haha, I didn't expect it, it was my wife who came to find Yuan Yuan!