salt by salt

Yang Chen's eyebrows were gloomy, and he was wearing a dark overcoat in the cold winter months, making him look taller and longer, like a sharp dagger.

What comforts me a little is that these two people are much calmer than they were a few years ago. Even if there is a turmoil behind the scenes, they will not tear their faces apart on the bright side.Sure enough, Yang Chen stepped over and reached out to shake Song Cheng's hand. Both of them were expressionless, showing no signs of happiness or anger.

"Mr. Song, nice to meet you." This greeting was even colder than the cold wind at the moment. He turned his head to me and looked up and down with critical eyes. It's old here, why didn't you tell me?"

There was a kind of intimacy in his tone, I lowered my head and glanced at Song Cheng's face from the corner of my eye.

Song Cheng put his hand on my shoulder, and embraced me in front of him.With a smile, he replied in a very polite tone: "Mr. Yang's career is booming, and there are many places to be busy. How can he take care of these things? Besides, Junyan doesn't like to trouble outsiders the most, and Mr. Yang knows it."

I didn't expect Song Cheng, who is as gentle as Song Cheng, to say such words with a gun and a stick, the secret is not good, Yang Chen has a bad temper, and he is even more prone to this kind of thing, he will definitely get angry.

Unexpectedly, during this period of time, his self-cultivation has risen sharply, ignoring Song Cheng's sarcasm, just tilting his head slightly, looking over with a pair of beautiful and bright eyes: "Xu Junyan, what is wrong with you? Tell me, I will Don't worry."

He asked twice, and I'm not really dumb, so I should answer out of courtesy.

However, I really didn't have any discomfort, so I paused and thought about how to explain it: Song Cheng simply thought too much and thought I was going to die of illness, so he pulled me here to see a doctor!

Before I could figure out why, my arm was suddenly held by Song Cheng. With his other hand, he picked up the box containing the traditional Chinese medicine, turned around and walked towards the gate of the courtyard.

I staggered and followed behind him, Song Cheng said to the middle-aged man who stood aside pretending not to exist, "Come over another day and thank Mr. Qin in person", then he didn't allow me to respond, and dragged him into the car abruptly.

Until he started the car, I was still puzzled.

In my impression, whether it was sincere or not, Song Cheng has always been polite to others, at least I can't imagine that he would just turn his face away in the middle of the conversation - only Yang Chen can do this kind of shameless behavior.

Seeing his face sinking like water, I hesitated and said, "What's wrong with you today?"

Song Cheng didn't say a word, but drove the car very fast, the veins on the back of the hand holding the steering wheel were exposed, obviously suppressing the emotions that were about to explode.I thought about it carefully, and found that Yang Chen really didn't say anything excessive: "Did I make you unhappy?"

"No." He turned his head and gave me a short smile, "My own problem."

"Then what's wrong with you?" I said, "Who knew Yang Chen would show up there, we should have left earlier."

"Junyan, it's not your fault, it's because I didn't think carefully. Besides, if I don't meet Yang Chen today, I will meet sooner or later." Song Cheng rubbed his brows, "I'm just... angry with myself."

I looked at him in surprise, and when he spoke again, he rarely showed a little impatience, and he spoke very fast: "I'm not that tolerant, I feel uncomfortable, and I don't want him to come into contact with you. I hate the way he looks at you, And the way you speak, as if he is the only one who cares about you. But what has he done for you? What else will he do besides talk? "

There was a long red light ahead, Song Cheng stopped the car and heaved a long sigh.

He said: "Talking about other people's faults behind their backs, I know it's inappropriate, I'm afraid my image in your heart will deteriorate again."

I thought to myself, where are you now, Yang Chen can't wait to find out your family tree and scold you all over in front of me.

Song Cheng stroked my ear with his finger, and he asked softly: "Junyan, you are so weak, I hope from the bottom of my heart that you will stop meeting outsiders, and don't go to the company, stay at home every day, I will support you, Isn't it good?"

Before I could answer, he continued: "I know you can't accept it, and I don't want to make the same mistake. But I'm not 100% sure about you, I'm not sure when you will meet someone else, not Yang Chen, It will also be other people who are good-looking and attract your liking. There is only a thousand days to be a thief, how can there be a thousand days to guard against a thief? This kind of life... is really painful, and every minute and every second is tormented."

I listened silently, Song Cheng closed his eyes: "Junyan, do you think we can still live a good life?"

"Maybe our fate was exhausted three years ago." I said calmly, "It's not your fault, it's that I can't get along with anyone normally. I'm so mean, selfish and weak, I will never become you The way you want to be. You should find someone better and more deserving instead of pestering me."

"You always say the word 'forever', which makes me realize again and again that I can't make up for the mistakes I made before." There was a hint of self-mockery in his smile, his eyes were gentle and bitter, "Don't belittle yourself, Toshihiko, there is no one better than you. Let me think about it...give me some time."

I looked up at him incomprehensibly, Song Cheng leaned over and kissed my lips, then concentrated on driving all the way without saying anything.

The next afternoon, I had an unexpected guest at the company office.

Yang Chen sat lazily on my chair, playing with a pen that I often used.The moment I pushed the door open, I thought I had read it wrong, and even wanted to close the door and open it again.

"Don't just stand there, it's me." His eyes swept around, and his words were sarcasm, "You don't have any airs as a president. Since Song Cheng gave you Mingde so generously, you ended up shrinking Work in such a big place? What an embarrassment to him."

The layout here is similar to the office when I first took over Xu Yucheng's company. I chose this place out of nostalgia for that time.

Of course, I won't explain a lot, I just feel dissatisfied in my heart: How does Hu Ru do things?Actually let Yang Chen easily enter my office.

Closing the door behind my back, I frowned and said, "What are you doing here?"

He clicked his tongue: "Is this the attitude towards your man?"

I looked at Yang Chen speechlessly, he curled his lips unhappily when he saw that I was not talking to me.It's not ridiculous for an adult to do this kind of action, and it's even a bit childish, thanks to that face.

"Come and check what you're doing." Yang Chen completely regarded my office as his own, reached out and picked up the thermos cup on the table, "Is this old Qin's medicine? Why didn't you finish it?"

Because it's too bad to drink.I was a little embarrassed in my heart, and my face didn't show: "It was too hot just now, let's put it there and wait for it to cool."

"You can still fool me with those little tricks?" He snorted, "If you're afraid of hardship, just say it, what's the use of such a small half cup? Drink it."

I was too lazy to accompany Yang Chen in circles, so I cut to the chase and said, "Don't talk about these things, this is Mingde, and there are people from Songcheng everywhere, why do you have to talk about it here? Can't you make an appointment?"

Yang Chen's face turned cold in an instant, and he seemed to hold back for a moment, his beautiful eyes were dazzlingly bright, and he smiled angrily: "Xu Junyan, you are lying low beside other men and making a fool of yourself I worked hard for you, and I didn't have a single good word. Now that I'm more capable, I just care about you. What's your attitude? My dad doesn't even dare to treat me like this."

I also realized that my tone was too aggressive just now, and I was very regretful in my heart.Yang Chen actually had good intentions, but the way he spoke was not flattering, and out of politeness, I shouldn't treat him so indifferently.

"I'm sorry." I walked to him and apologized softly, "I didn't expect you to come to Mingde."

Yang Chen pursed his lips, stretched out his hand and pulled me to sit on his lap.He was so strong that I didn't have time to hesitate, and I was already in his arms.

Fortunately, the door was locked, and there was no surveillance in the office.Maybe it was because of the lucky look on my face, Yang Chen whispered in my ear: "I entered your office, but the door is still locked, what do you think Song will think?"

My whole body was stiff, and he kissed my neck: "Anyway, he won't think that we're talking about business in a proper manner. If that's the case, I don't need to pretend."

The struggling expression of Song Cheng in the car yesterday appeared in front of my eyes, and my heart suddenly felt a pang.But I still count on Yang Chen to settle Lu Changbai for me, so I can't offend him too much.

At least I can't let him go to the end, otherwise it's really hard to explain... While hesitating, Yang Chen brought the cup of Chinese medicine to my mouth: "Drink up."

I was at a loss, and he coaxed a child and said, "The suffering is only temporary. I'll give you a piece of candy after you drink it, okay?"

His tone is serious, drinking Chinese medicine is easier to accept than having sex in the office.I took the cup decisively and drank it down, my face wrinkled in bitterness.I usually rinse my mouth with warm water after drinking the medicine, but now I can't get away from being hugged tightly by Yang Chen, so I can only hope that he can really give me a candy to put in my mouth.

Yang Chen raised his eyebrows: "Is it that bad to drink?"

I nodded vigorously, and he snorted: "I still take the stomach medicine prescribed by Mr. Qin on time. It's not as hard to serve as you."

I remembered how he took medicine before, and couldn't help but retort: ​​"You are a pill, which is easier to swallow than mine, and I don't know who has to take it with warm honey water every time he takes medicine... What right do you have to say about me. "

"I never asked for honey water, you prepared it for me." Yang Chen's tone was almost coquettish, "I don't care so much when you're not here."

I lowered my eyelashes, the air froze for a moment, only the slight ups and downs of breathing.

"Lu Changbai's two companies in Russia were used for money laundering in the early stage. He withdrew his hands very early, and what he left behind was empty. I took some effort to contact a former partner of his. This guy is about to be released from prison, of course. , the reason for going to prison is inseparable from your good father. He has something in his hand, and if he uses it well, it is not impossible to realize your wish."

After a long time, Yang Chen spoke, his tone was indifferent, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

My wish...to overthrow Lu Changbai in one fell swoop, and to take the cards in his hand as my own.Lu Changbai has been operating in S City for more than [-] years. The depth of the city and the scope of the city are astounding. I am ready to fail. Why is it as easy as pie in Yang Chen's mouth?

Seeing me looking back at him in surprise, Yang Chen smiled slyly: "Xu Junyan, are you satisfied with the taste of this candy?"

I was stunned for a while before I realized what he meant. This good news was really strong enough to completely overwhelm the bitterness of traditional Chinese medicine.

But I still can't believe it completely: "Even if the partner has evidence in his hand, it's just an overseas lawsuit. Lu Changbai's network of relationships is complicated, and there may be no way to get out of it. At that time, it will not be easy to end if you make him angry. Will you Too anxious?"

"Xue Keming is married to Hou Guangyue. Hou Guangyue is Lu Changbai's partner in S City and one of the backers of Song Cheng's development in the capital. Among them, only Xue Keming is the easiest point to find flaws, so you I will contact Lin Ya frequently. Xu Junyan, your methods are still too tender."

Yang Chen put his hand on the back of mine and interlocked my fingers.

He leaned his face on my back and said in a low voice: "No matter how hard Lin Ya tries, it's just a small fight. Xue Keming has lost face to the Hou family. At worst, she should never show up again. It's hard to hurt Hou Guangyue. Bones, not to mention the impact on Song Cheng—it’s useless to deal with people like them, you can only do it by dredging the bottom.”

In fact, he only guessed part of my plan correctly.But even so, it was enough to shock me at Yang Chen's sensitivity.Without saying a word, I looked down at his long, bony fingers.

Yang Chen said slowly: "It's not that I'm in a hurry to get rid of Lu Changbai, Xu Junyan, it's because I can't wait. According to your meek plan, when are you going to bring down Songcheng? Ten years? Twenty years? Still don’t understand? It doesn’t take so long, after another three years, I’m afraid you will be completely subdued by him.”

It doesn't take that long, and I don't just have this line, I said silently.

"If it wasn't for your thoughts of leaving him, I wouldn't help you." Yang Chen pinched my waist, "Do you know how many people Hou Guangyue and Lu Changbai will be involved in? It's not for you, why should I play those games with them?" Tricks? You don’t even know how to say nice things to me, you heartless thing.”

He pushed me over to face him, and pointed to his own lips: "Come here, I'll ask for some interest before the cultivation is completed."

I kissed him obediently, but I thought in my heart, if it is said that Yang Chen stepped into this muddy water purely for me, I wouldn't believe a word of it.Although this move is dangerous, my status in it is just a lottery. What really attracts him is probably the huge benefits he can get while defeating the enemy.

The information provided to me by Lu Jingfan shows that Yang Chen started his investigation of Hou Guangyue two years ago, but luckily he still had the cheek to say it was because of me.

After the kiss was over, I tilted my head: "What are you going to do?"

Yang Chen smiled at me, speaking in a nonchalant manner, but with a chilling ruthlessness in his eyes: "If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch a tiger's cub."

"It's too dangerous." I said in a grateful tone, "Yang Chen, only you are the most sincere to me."

"Of course." He said proudly, "What can the surname Song give you? Sweet words are just lip service, you don't believe a word."

The posture of straddling Yang Chen's legs made me a little taller than him, and I stared down at his handsome face with a smile on my face.

Then cut it out and show me your sincerity.