warm winter

There are still a few days left in Jiang Zhilan's vacation, so she called Ye Qing and wanted to ask her out to go shopping.The unexpected response is not hesitation, but a firm no.

Jiang Zhilan was putting on a mask, and she couldn't open her mouth when she spoke: "Ye Qing, you have changed your sex now, and you have become a housewife so soon, you won't come out to play even if Yuan Yuan is not at home."

A very calm voice came from the other end of the phone: "I'm working, I don't have time."

"Work? Aren't you on vacation?"

"The holidays are over since yesterday."

Jiang Zhilan was taken aback, tore off the mask, and confirmed again: "You started working? Then you're going back to Haicheng?"

From Jiang Zhilan's point of view, Ye Qing's career focus has been on the studio for the past few years. If she wants to continue working, she must return to China.

"No, it's here."

"Ye Qing, are you starting a new business that I don't understand?" Jiang Zhilan became nervous, guessing that Ye Qing would start a new business in the United States.

There was a shallow laugh in the receiver: "It's not so simple to start a business, I just do the simplest job."

Simple?Jiang Zhilan recalled that the simplicity Ye Qing said was never simple.For example, when she was studying, she said that the exam was very easy, but others stayed up all night to review and nearly bald; The engagement was simple, and it turned out to be a hot topic in the media.

Now she said that starting a business is not easy, Jiang Zhilan didn't dare to think, whether it is a human or an inhuman life.

"Okay, don't be a fool. A while ago, you said that Yuan Honghao was going to deal with the studio, and you put all your wealth into it. Now you suddenly say that you want to work in the United States, are you trying to make a noise?"

Ye Qing stopped painting and sighed: "Zhilan, you think too much of me." She pondered for a while, and confessed frankly: "Yuan Honghao also made a move on Yuan Yuan and cut off her financial support. , and the people who took care of her were removed one after another.”

So, now we have to work together to make money to support our future life.

Ye Qing didn't say the last sentence, but adults understand it.The embarrassment and hardship of not having money, but anyone who has experienced the beatings of the society has a real experience. That's why Jiang Zhilan kept saying that Ye Qing accepted Yuan Yuan too impulsively.

But when she finished listening to Ye Qing's talk about what happened recently, she changed her opinion of Yuan Yuan.

"I didn't expect that Yuan Yuan could bear her father's pressure for you."

There are children from all walks of life who come to the United States to study, and Jiang Zhilan has come into contact with quite a few.Like Yuan Yuan, who fell from heaven to bottom all at once, few people can persevere to the end.

Although it is not sure how long Yuan Yuan can last, she did not disappoint at the beginning.

"She's a bit stupid. I didn't ask her and she kept hiding it from me!"

Jiang Zhilan was incredulously amazed: "Ye Qing, Ye Qing, do you know that your tone of voice just now resembles that coquettish little girl in idol dramas?"

If she had super powers, Jiang Zhilan wished she could immediately cross the phone line and rush to Ye Qing, to see what Ye Qing, who had always been deserted, looked like at this moment.

"Don't make fun of me. I do have something to ask you." Closer to home, Ye Qing didn't want to speak so early, but it happened that Jiang Zhilan called, so he simply said it in advance.

"Why are you being polite to me, tell me."

"Can you keep an eye on the design company here for me, I want to contribute."

Jiang Zhilan was startled: "What? You want to contribute?"

After a while, Jiang Zhilan came to her senses and lamented again: "Ye Qing!"

Once the most promising young designer in Europe, his works were frequently praised by designers and recognized by the market.He is obviously a well-known designer who is emerging in Haicheng, and the brand he founded has begun to take shape, and he is about to reach a higher level.He obviously has a bright future, but he falls headlong into a dark alley where he can't see the way forward.

"Zhilan, I don't think this is embarrassing, so don't feel sorry for me." Ye Qing felt her friend's pain, and calmly comforted her.

It would be a lie to say that there is no gap, but she already has enough courage to face the reality.Not the first time she fell, but this time she wasn't alone.There is someone she loves by her side, and her Yuan Yuan is with her.

Jiang Zhilan rubbed her brows, trying to recall: "What type and grade of company do you want? I don't know much about the design, but my mentor's network resources are pretty good, I can ask for you."

"I just want to have multiple channels, so don't take them all on yourself." Ye Qing knew Jiang Zhilan well. In the past, they were young and their abilities were limited. Most of them were Ye Qing who helped her more.

In the past few years, Jiang Zhilan's ability has been appreciated, and her situation has improved. Facing the ups and downs of her friend's life, she can't wait to help her out.Ye Qing was moved by Jiang Zhilan's unreserved care and support for her, but she also couldn't bear the heart of her friend to spend everything for her.

For true friends, it is enough to have a heart that can trust each other and is willing to help each other at critical moments.Ye Qing didn't dare to ask for too much, fearing that after being overdrawn, she would lose everything for the rest of her life.

It is best to slowly flow the water and taste the beautiful feelings and affection slowly.

After finishing the call with Jiang Zhilan, Ye Qing thought of her surprised reaction just now, so she decided to call Zhuang Yi as well.Because Yuan Yuan was worried, most of their communication was done online, but this time she wanted to tell Zhuang Yi herself.

"Ah? Oh." After hearing her decision, Zhuang Yi's reaction was so flat that even Ye Qing was surprised.

"You have no objection?" Ye Qing probed, although her tone was normal, her heart was inevitably tense.

Zhuang Yi was silent for a long time, and his breathing could be heard a little heavy.

"I'm not angry, just a little surprised." Then, he smiled.

Ye Qing heard that his smile was too superficial, not sincere, let alone happy for her.

But how could this decision of hers make people really happy?Even a layman like Jiang Zhilan feels sorry for her, let alone a former comrade in arms?

Zhuang Yi is aware of her talent, her talent, and appreciates it.But now, is he going to be disappointed in her?Will Zhuang Yi also give up the studio they worked together?

Ye Qing suddenly became panicked, she has always been a loner, and when making any important decisions, she would never ask for other people's opinions.And only if she is close to Jiang Zhilan, will she be the first to be notified after making a decision.

But it's just a notification, and it won't change the decision because of the attitude of the other party.

But now Ye Qing found that she had changed, she started to be nervous and concerned.It's not that I'm afraid of losing these people, but I'm afraid that my decision will hurt them invisibly.Because she knows that these people are caring about her.

"Zhuang Yi, I'm sorry to disappoint you. But I have a last resort. I need a job at the moment, but I haven't given up on the studio." Ye Qing held the phone tightly, expressing his true state.

"I really don't blame you, I just feel that it's a pity. You have such great talent, and you can stand on a higher stage to enjoy your honor. It seems that your luck is not very good, and you fall more and more miserably .”

Zhuang Yi has heard about what happened in Paris, but he doesn't know the details, but he still understands the general situation. People who sympathize with Ye Qing secretly feel bad for her, saying that she doesn't know people well and trusts her wrongly.This time Zhuang Yi can be called a person who witnessed it. Regarding her firm choice of love, he can't tell whether it is right or wrong.

"I am not wronged. Choosing Yuan Yuan is a decision I made after serious consideration, and I will not regret it."

"I figured it out. You didn't make this call to tell me about the new situation, but to feed me dog food!" Zhuang Yi laughed, this time from the heart.

The atmosphere of the conversation suddenly relaxed, and Ye Qing's tense heart finally relaxed.

After chatting for a while, Zhuang Yi suddenly became serious: "Ye Qing, if you really want to start working in the United States, I suggest you try a new style."

"New style?"

"In fact, your current design has reached a very mature and stable stage, but it is also a bottleneck period. Instead of reinventing the old, it is better to go to a new market and find a new feeling."

"Actually, I have also considered it, but at this age, it is not easy to start from scratch."

When Ye Qing was unable to do what she wanted, whether it was creative inspiration or energy, she was no longer 20 years old.

"Don't set limits on yourself. You are no longer young, but you have more experience. In the past, your designs tended to be color collisions and unique styles. In the future, you can try to start from connotative narratives to make your designs more story-like. .”

Ye Qing was very inspired by Zhuang Yi's words, as if the mist that had been permeating the road ahead had been pushed away layer by layer.Zhuang Yi is known as a genius in the industry, not only because his designs are always unconventional, but also because of his eccentric temper.

Being able to work together with Ye Qing in Haicheng for these years is already a miracle in the industry.It is even more unbelievable to start imparting experience now.

With Zhuang Yi's understanding and guidance, Ye Qing became more motivated.Looking at the sketches on the table, she felt that she hadn't taken them out for a while.Compared with the previous low-key avoidance, she has now adjusted her strategy.

Now that the relationship between Yuan Yuan and Yuan Honghao has been settled, she doesn't have to hold back anymore.Yuan Yuan's attitude gave her comfort, she didn't even realize it before, but she was actually worried.

She was worried that Yuan Yuan would not be able to bear such a great pressure, whether it was from parents' reproach, financial constraints, or the strange eyes of her classmates and teachers.But Yuan Yuan made everything look so natural, which also gave Ye Qing the confidence to fight against Yuan Honghao.

Although Yuan Honghao lives in Haicheng, he always pays attention to the movements of F city.Yuan Yuan's driver and bodyguard were removed not only to put pressure on her daughter, but also to protect Yuan Yuan in disguise.

After all, she lives with Ye Qing, and she has been in and out of couples many times, so she will be seen through sooner or later.When the news reached his mother, even if he wanted to continue to hide it, he couldn't hide it.If mother finds out, Yuan Yuan's future days...

Yuan Honghao closed his eyes in pain, as if recalling some nightmare episode.

Yuan Yuan didn't compromise because of lack of money, and didn't give in because of his warning, Yuan Honghao felt a little relieved when he was angry.If Yuan's successor doesn't even have basic courage and tenacity, and can't bear even a little bit of setback and pressure, he will probably feel bad.

It's a pity that it's not good for Yuan Yuan to like anyone, but Ye Qing.

Ye Qing, Yuan Honghao said the name silently in his heart.At the beginning, there were thousands of choices, because she had a clean background and a simple family relationship, so she wouldn't have too many troubles in the future.Now, instead, he can't grasp what to do. Apart from blowing his career, he has no way to start in other aspects.

If there was no matter about Yuan Yuan, he still admired Ye Qing. Even if they ended their cooperation, he still considered investing in Ye Qing's studio, purely out of commercial considerations.

But now, in order to protect his daughter who has just grown up, Yuan Honghao will not hesitate to do business at a loss to destroy the studio. He would rather burn everything to death than let her have the capital to gain a foothold.He wanted to see, Ye Qing, whose career was destroyed, faced Yuan Yuan who had no financial support, how could he say love?

Love is just a illusory decoration in front of material things.

Yuan Honghao was lost in thought, but vaguely heard a voice coming from afar.

The other party's emotionless voice made him feel cold all over, but he still struggled to hear every word clearly.

"Yuan Honghao, in your heart, feelings can always be measured by money, right?"

**

Yuan Yuan still came back very late, but Ye Qing no longer doubted it.It was Yuan Yuan's turn to feel distressed. Every day when he went home, the light in the room was always on.

The graceful figure hidden under the pajamas sat at the table, concentrating on drawing, and sometimes she didn't even hear when she came back.Yuan Yuan leaned against the door and stared at her obsessively, and couldn't bear to be disturbed, so she tiptoed to wash up again.

Now the two of them are finally on the busy track at the same time, getting up early and going to bed late at the same time, although the busy content is different, it seems that they have more common topics.

"Baby, what have you been painting recently?" Yuan Yuan hugged Ye Qing as usual.

I don't know when, Yuan Yuan likes to call her baby.At first Ye Qing always said no, but his heart was hot.After a long time, I got used to it, especially at this moment nestled in her arms, being cared for by her, being gently called a baby by her, there is an unspeakable throbbing.

I'm afraid that if I continue to be intoxicated like this, I'm going to misfire again.Ye Qing adjusted her posture slightly, stretched out her hand to hug Yuan Yuan, and at the same time pressed her hand that was wandering indiscriminately.

"I'm going to contribute to several companies, and I'm trying to make some new designs."

"Do you need a model?"

"I don't need it for now. Why do you ask so suddenly?"

"Oh, in order to show my support for you, I wanted to be your model for free."