warm winter

Ye Qing was woken up by the doorbell, she took her hand out of the quilt to get her phone, trying to check what time it was.Unexpectedly, the disturbed person nestled in her arms moved his body and muttered a few words that could not be heard clearly.

The hand that was going to get the phone stopped in the air, and Ye Qing looked sideways at the person who turned over and continued to sleep soundly.It took me a blink of an eye to realize that I didn't fall asleep alone last night.

Last night was really an unforgettable night.

Ye Qing's face turned red unconsciously, but fortunately Yuan Yuan couldn't see it.After the lights were turned off last night, the dark environment made all senses extremely sensitive, and any small movement made people shudder.

The doorbell stopped for a while, then rang again.Ye Qing thought it should be Jiang Zhilan, she made an agreement when she came to help move last week, and she would come to celebrate after Yuan Yuan officially moved in.

Ye Qing rolled over and got out of bed, just stepped on the slippers, the foreign body sensation somewhere in her body reminded her of the lingering last night again.Now not only the cheeks, but even the ears began to heat up.

She sat on the edge of the bed in silence for a few seconds, letting the throbbing in her body and heart calm down, and then she got up and put on her nightgown to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, Jiang Zhilan's haggard appearance jumped into Ye Qing's eyes.

"What's wrong with you?"

Jiang Zhilan walked in bitterly and bitterly, complaining as she walked: "Oh, don't mention it! I haven't slept almost all night, look, how terrible are these dark circles!"

Walking to the sofa, Jiang Zhilan turned around first to let Ye Qing see clearly how miserable she was.

Ye Qing wrapped her nightgown tightly and went to the kitchen to pour her a cup of tea.It is common for Jiang Zhilan to stay up all night in the laboratory waiting for data to rush to report, but she rarely hears such complaints.

"Have you been abused by your mentor recently? It's been a long time since I heard you complain."

Jiang Zhilan took a sip of the black tea to moisten her throat, barely suppressing the dryness from staying up all night.

"If I'm doing business, I won't say anything, it's not Jian Xinhe!"

Jiang Zhilan's voice actually lowered after speaking, especially when Jian Xinhe was mentioned, she almost finished speaking with a sigh.

But Ye Qing still instinctively raised his index finger: "You speak softly."

After finishing speaking, she turned her sideways eyes towards the bedroom.

Jiang Zhilan followed her gaze, and the bedroom door was tightly closed.But she knew this room, and she confirmed it when she helped clean it up: it was Ye Qing's room.

Jiang Zhilan sized Ye Qing up, asked with a half-smile, "Is there someone in the room?"

Ye Qing avoided her gaze and looked out the window.

How well Jiang Zhilan knew Ye Qing, if she didn't deny it, it meant she admitted it.No need to ask, Ye Qingren is in the living room, who is still sleeping in the room, the answer is obvious.

There was an oolong on Christmas, Ye Qing clearly denied Jiang Zhilan's conjecture after returning to the room.But today it looks like it's real this time.

"I didn't expect that Yuan Yuan was the one who couldn't get up the next day, tsk tsk."

Ye Qing turned her head angrily, staring at Jiang Zhilan.It's a pity that her eyes are like water at this time, and her face is full of tenderness that needs no words.Jiang Zhilan took a closer look, and felt that it would not be an exaggeration to describe her face as red.

"But you also look very satisfied." Jiang Zhilan smirked and moved closer, insisting on squeezing Ye Qing and pushing her, "How about it, are you still in harmony?"

Ye Qing automatically ignored these meaningless questions, and she didn't want to answer them.

"These have nothing to do with you."

"Why has nothing to do with me? I've been worrying about you all the time!"

Ye Qing felt uncomfortable being squeezed by Jiang Zhilan like this, so she got up and simply gave her the whole sofa.She was sweating all over, and just because of Jiang Zhilan's probing, she couldn't help recalling the scene of last night, which almost made her lose her composure.

She lowered her head, pursed her lips tightly, trying to pause the images in her mind.But the touch Yuan Yuan brought to her was so real, which also brought a major breakthrough to this relationship.

"Seeing that you are ashamed to speak, it seems that it is not harmonious." Jiang Zhilan made up her own mind and came to the conclusion that it was only natural that Ye Qing would roll her eyes.

After Jiang Zhilan finished teasing Ye Qing, she looked in the direction of the bedroom.

"We've been talking here for so long, but there's still no movement inside. How deep is she in sleep?"

There was a hint of doting in Ye Qing's eyes, but her tone was very calm: "It's a rare holiday, let her sleep."

Yuan Yuan's mood fluctuated a lot last night, and Ye Qing hadn't figured out how to face her today.

"Looking at her like this, I'm so envious." Jiang Zhilan yawned.

"Then do you want to go to sleep?" Ye Qing pointed to another room.

Jiang Zhilan glanced, the door was open.But that was Yuan Yuan's room, how could she go to sleep.

"No, no, no, I'm refreshed after drinking tea for a while. There's no room for guests in your apartment." There was something in Jiang Zhilan's words, and Ye Qing couldn't help but feel a little shy.

The last time Jiang Zhilan came here, she looked around the apartment and lamented how expensive the rent was several times.But when Yuan Yuan and Ye Qing both moved in, she felt that this kind of environment was just right for them.

"It's nice here, but it costs a lot. Can you hold on?"

Some things are inconvenient to tell Yuan Yuan, but Ye Qing didn't hide it from Jiang Zhilan.She told her friends about selling her Haicheng apartment and quitting her studio, and naturally told her how much money she brought here this time.

This is almost all of Ye Qing's current assets.Although living here for half a year is more than enough, it is a bit difficult according to Yuan Yuan's living standards.

Faced with his friend's concern, Ye Qing gave her a comforting smile: "I can handle it."

Jiang Zhilan supported her head with one hand, pouted: "What about her? When are you going to tell her?"

Ye Qing shook her head, her attitude was still the same as last time: "I don't want her to know about this kind of thing. The most important thing for her at this stage is to study hard. If she knows about the studio, maybe Yuan Honghao can't hide it. Living."

Ye Qing was fundamentally unwilling to let Yuan's father and daughter confront each other head-on.

Jiang Zhilan snorted: "Your relationship has reached this point now, you should also think carefully about how to go in the future. You can't always protect her and let her know everything. All the troubles are yours. Take it upon yourself. This way you are not like her girlfriend, but like her mother!"

"Zhilan!"

"Don't blame me for speaking harshly. From the very beginning, I advised you to think carefully about your age. You are still at an attractive age. Outsiders will not think that you are successful, beautiful, and in good shape. How big is the gap. But what about the future? What do you think the future will be like?"

Ye Qingyou sighed, but didn't speak.

Jiang Zhilan sat up straight, put one hand on Ye Qing's knee, and said with all her heart: "Let's say in four or five years, she graduated from university, whether she stays in the United States or returns to Haicheng, she is in full bloom, and her body is tight. Jin's Miss Yuan family will inherit such a large business empire in the future. She is not bad in appearance, her family background is good, and she has clearly inherited a large amount of wealth. How many temptations do you think she will have around her?"

Ye Qing frowned, didn't want to agree but didn't have the confidence to say something completely negative.

What Jiang Zhilan said will obviously come true in the near future.

"But I believe that Yuan Yuan will not change."

"Of course I hope she won't change, but sometimes people's hearts will change because of the environment. It's not like you haven't experienced it, you and..."

In the middle of Jiang Zhilan's speech, the bedroom door suddenly opened.

The two who heard the sound turned their eyes together, and saw Yuan Yuan, who was still rubbing his eyes in a daze, came out of the room.

"Ye Qing, why did you get up alone first?" Yuan Yuan walked out of the room, the first thing he did was to look for Ye Qing.

Before she lost consciousness last night, she had already thought about it. To wake up Ye Qingki today, it would be best to have a "morning review".

Ye Qing quickly got up to meet her, took the hand that rubbed her eyes, and rubbed her hair along the way.

"I told you not to rub your eyes all the time, it's not good." Ye Qing's voice was as soft as before, just like two people.

Jiang Zhilan's eyes widened, and she stared at Ye Qing's back in astonishment.

"Oh, I got it. I won't rub it anymore, I'm obedient." Yuan Yuan hugged Ye Qing's soft waist, and brought her a little closer to him.

Then he leaned over and kissed her on the lips.

"I'm sorry I haven't had time to shower, but I can't wait to kiss you first."

"Ahem, can you really treat me as transparent and kiss me in front of me unscrupulously?" It's not that Jiang Zhilan doesn't want to take a few more glances, but she really can't stand such a crooked drama.

For someone who is still single, this is devastating.

She seemed to understand Jian Xinhe's intention of dragging her to the bar for a drink last night.But she is always better than Jian Xin, at least she is happy for her friend when she sees such a scene.

Alas, Jiang Zhilan suddenly feels sorry for Jian Xinhe.Love, you can't help it at all, it's better not to fall in love with someone who doesn't love you.

Yuan Yuan's confusion was completely dispelled by Jiang Zhilan's interruption, his half-closed eyes widened in an instant, and he tilted his head to finally see the guest sitting on the sofa.

"Why... is there someone? You...don't tell me." Yuan Yuan wished that she could shrink into a small size, so that she wouldn't have to face Jiang Zhilan by nestling in Ye Qing's arms.

Ye Qing pampered her slightly messy hair, and said softly: "It's okay, go wash up first, and have breakfast later."

Yuan Yuan was actually a little shy, especially after last night.Although strictly speaking, she was the one who conquered Ye Qing last night, but she had already been completely fascinated by Ye Qing's beauty and style.

"I'll be there soon, wait for me." After speaking, Yuan Yuan smiled awkwardly at Jiang Zhilan, and quickly walked to the room that originally belonged to her.

When packing her luggage last night, she never thought that Ye Qing would agree to let her stay so quickly, so all her daily necessities were put in the original room.Last night I got up and took a shower in Ye Qing's room. I was so sleepy that I didn't even bother to apply any more skin care products.

Jiang Zhilan followed Yuan Yuan's figure until she disappeared at the door, Ye Qing had already changed her cup of tea.

"Change to a fresh cup and drink it while it's hot, so as not to wake up after so long."

"Yo yo yo, I'm starting to feel distressed? I didn't say anything, who made your kid so shy so easily."

Jiang Zhilan thought about it, and recalled: "It's not right, I was deeply moved by her persistence when she chased you back then. If she was really so thin-skinned, she wouldn't have persisted."

Ye Qing tasted the tea slowly, and did not respond to Jiang Zhilan's self-analysis.

"No matter what she is, in short, don't bring up this topic in front of her."

"Hmph, if you don't want to tell me, don't let me ask her now. Are you a good friend for many years, why don't you keep it secret!"

Jiang Zhilan leaned on the sofa with a dull expression on her face.

Ye Qing put down the teacup, glanced at her, and gave a good suggestion: "If you want to know the details, then finish the project in hand and find a suitable person."

Jiang Zhilan had already started clamoring about this plan, and now that she was living with Yuan Yuan, Jiang Zhilan was still alone.

"This kind of thing is rare, but I am a person who would rather lack than abuse."

When it was time to act, Jiang Zhilan was inexplicably scared.

When Yuan Yuan came out after washing, Jiang Zhilan had become very serious, and she seemed to have completely lost her memory of the teasing just now.

Ye Qing was going to prepare breakfast for Yuan Yuan, but she pushed her back to the living room.

"Let me go, you yesterday..." Yuan Yuan subconsciously glanced at Jiang Zhilan who was sitting upright, and changed his words, "You already made dinner yesterday, so I should come for breakfast."

Then she smiled at Jiang Zhilan again: "Zhilan didn't eat it either, I'll prepare an extra serving."

Jiang Zhilan replied with a half-smile: "Thank you for your hard work. But at this time, I'm eating brunch."

Yuan Yuan didn't argue with her, and walked into the kitchen with a good-tempered smile. After a while, the sound of the stove and juicer could be heard from inside.

Jiang Zhilan looked at Ye Qing with emotion: "If Yuan Honghao knows that his daughter is so active in making breakfast for you, he will probably be so angry that he vomits blood."

**

After Aunt Liu returned to Haicheng, the first thing she did was not to report to the old lady about everything in F city, and what was even more amazing was that the old lady was not at home during this time.

Yuan Honghao explained that his mother's physical condition was not stable recently, and she went to a villa in the suburbs to recuperate according to the family doctor's advice.

Seeing Aunt Liu's anxious look, he took the opportunity to arrange: "Actually, bringing you back suddenly this time is also an adjustment made after weighing. Xiao Yuan is already an adult, and there are siblings from the Jian family to take care of her over there, but mother here , the only one you can really trust is you."

He speaks earnestly.

Over the years, the Yuan family has hired quite a few people, and many have stayed there for a long time.But Aunt Liu is the only one who can really get close to the Yuan family and win their trust.

"The old lady needs me, of course I am obliged. It's just that Xiaoyuan is alone in the United States, I'm still a little worried."

After all, after being a "formal guardian" for so many years, Aunt Liu subconsciously still worries about Yuan Yuan.

"The child will grow up, and she should also learn to be independent. There is still a long way to go. It is not a bad thing to be independent early."

After Yuan Honghao said that, Aunt Liu naturally didn't want to be entangled.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Honghao didn't intend to let her go, so he found some topics to continue chatting.This is not in line with his style, Aunt Liu muttered to herself.

Yuan Honghao had already met her in F City before, so she only needed to add something about the time after he left.Yuan Honghao didn't express anything in particular after listening to it, but just hummed lightly.

"My mother is not in good health recently. Don't tell her too much about Xiaoyuan for now."

"But..." The old lady would want to know everything.

Yuan Honghao smiled gently: "I know your embarrassment, and I will explain it to my mother. If she insists on knowing, you can tell the truth. I just hope you don't take the initiative to say too much, so as not to irritate her."

Yuan Honghao has always been refined and elegant, and he is known as a Confucian businessman in the market.But anyone who has dealt with him knows that this is not a man to mess with.

Although he gently handed over the initiative to Aunt Liu, anyone who understands understands the meaning of his words.With years of experience living in Yuan's house, Aunt Liu was keenly aware that something was wrong at home recently.

After Aunt Liu left, Yuan Honghao opened the drawer, and there were a few scattered photos inside.He lowered his eyes, glanced at the photos from the corner of his eye, and then angrily closed the drawer again.

In the folder on the desk were several contracts to be signed, and he read each of them carefully before signing his name.

"Ye Qing, since you refuse to let go, then don't blame me for being heartless."

The next day, Yuan Honghao handed over the signed contract to the secretary and asked her to execute it as soon as possible.

"Give these out and let them do what they agreed to do."

These contracts were drawn up by the secretary according to the wishes of the president. The companies that received Yuan's International's initiative to cooperate were flattered and immediately sent special personnel to negotiate.

It is said to be a negotiation, but it is actually just following orders.Yuan Shi paid them enough and generously, and they came forward to deal with Ye Qing's studio.

Actually, it's not Ye Qing's anymore.But in Yuan Honghao's view, it still has the meaning of deterring Ye Qing.

Holding the contract, the secretary asked hesitantly: "President, these few cooperations are of no benefit to the Yuan family, and they may also be said to have violated industry regulations and have a bad reputation in the industry. Do you want to think about it again?"

There was no hesitation or hesitation on Yuan Honghao's face, but the reason why he did this cannot be announced.

To him, this is an ugly thing.

Seeing that the president was indifferent, the secretary had no choice but to execute silently.

Yuan Honghao made a formal move, Zhuang Yi naturally felt uncomfortable.Ye Qing's apartment was sold at a price significantly lower than the market price, with the purpose of injecting funds as soon as possible to increase reserves for the studio.

However, these funds are nothing to mention in front of Yuan's International.

When the representatives of the original partners came to discuss the termination of the contract, they all had embarrassing faces, but they did not waver in their decision to terminate the contract.

Finally, there is a partner who is quite honest, and really appreciates the works of the studio.But the conditions offered by Yuan Shi are too tempting, no matter how reluctant they are, they have to make a choice.

"Zhuang Yi, in fact, our company has always admired your designs, and we have been very happy since we cooperated. It's just that you can't just focus on creating and forget about socializing in the mall. We have nothing to do if we offend Yuan Shi."

Zhuang Yi had expected such a day a long time ago, but he didn't expect that they would ask to terminate the contract at the same time, and now there was no room for turnover.Hearing what the other party said, he had nothing to hold back, so he got up and personally sent the other party to the door, and thanked the other party for telling the truth.

During the time Ye Qing left, Zhuang Yi entertained more people than in the past few years combined.He calculated carefully, the termination compensation received during this period and Ye Qing's money from selling the house made the studio have more money than ever before.

However, that's the end of it.After this point, the money will not increase again.If he accepts it as soon as it is good and ends the studio, he can make a small profit.If you want to grit your teeth and continue, then the studio will be empty, and the longer you open it, the more you will lose.

Zhuang Yi laughed at himself and went back to the studio to make himself a cup of coffee.

Ye Qing's workbench was tidied up, there were no design drafts that usually covered the entire desk, and the person who often stayed up late and worked overtime here was gone.But every bit of this studio proves that they have fought side by side here.

The affirmation of the studio in the industry and the popularity of their designs are not virtual, but real imprints.

Zhuang Yi drank his coffee in sips, but the bitter taste aroused his fighting spirit.

"It's the stinky capital again. I really think that if you have money, you can do whatever you want!"

The disdain on his face became more and more obvious, he took the phone to check the time, and dialed the number.

Yuan Yuan had a group discussion after school today, so she told her in advance that she would not come back for dinner.Ye Qing found the quick-frozen dumplings from the refrigerator by himself, cooked them and ate them.

Zhuang Yi's phone call was a bit abnormal, but she answered it quickly.

"Ye Qing, Yuan Honghao has made a move, and today the last partner has also come to terminate the contract."

Although he was mentally prepared, Ye Qing's heart still hurts for a while when it really came to this moment.

At that time, I rushed to draft the draft overnight, revised it repeatedly, and then selected the scene of signing the contract from among the competitors, which is vivid in my mind.How happy it was then, how sad it is now.

"Thanks a lot."

"Why are you still talking to me politely at this time. We are on the same boat. If you deal with you, you will deal with me. I hate this kind of people who don't distinguish between public and private. They want to manipulate other people's lives because of their money, even their own. His own daughter is not merciless."

Zhuang Yi had no feelings for Yuan Honghao before, and he didn't have much contact with Yuan Honghao anyway.But now he could say that he hated Yuan Honghao very much, and felt that he was extremely hypocritical.

"It was my fault first, I just got you in the way." Ye Qing's usually calm voice also showed waves.

Zhuang Yi was afraid of hearing her like this, so he showed strong indignation, but he still couldn't stop Ye Qing from feeling guilty.

"Ye Qing, you are right about this matter. As long as two people are sincere about the relationship, there is nothing wrong with it. If there is a mistake, it is also the fault of those who wear colored glasses!"

After working with Zhuang Yi for so long, I always feel that he is like a colleague and a friend.But at this moment, Ye Qing felt that Zhuang Yi was like her brother, giving her support and dependence.

Ye Qing raised his head to adjust his emotions.Ever since she met Yuan Yuan, she found that she had changed.My heart seems to be becoming softer and more sensitive, and my attitude towards people and things around me is no longer indifferent.

She gradually entered the game from a calm bystander to a real participant.Although there will be more twists and turns, such a vivid and real living state is much better than the past when she closed herself and dared not touch the world with her true self.

After regaining his composure, Ye Qing had a detailed chat with Zhuang Yi about how the studio would operate next.Before ending the call, Zhuang Yi suddenly asked with a smirk: "It's so late, didn't I disturb you and Yuan Yuan?"

Ye Qing subconsciously said, "She has homework tonight and hasn't come back yet."

"Oh? Got it, that's it, bye."

Zhuang Yi hung up the phone very readily.Ye Qing blinked, and after a few seconds, he realized his temptation just now and bit his lip.

Yuan Yuan didn't get home until close to eleven o'clock, she called Ye Qing in advance, and there was a driver to pick her up, but after returning home, she found that Ye Qing hadn't gone to bed early, and had been waiting for her with the lights on.

"Didn't I tell you to rest early?"

Yuan Yuan took off his coat, hat and scarf, took a few breaths of heat in his hand before walking over to hold Ye Qing's hand.

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