Who wants to be a male model after being reborn? I want to be a male god.

Chapter 405: Their respective night colors

Lan Qiu Sheng walked back into the car.

She stared at the night view outside the window overlooking the river in a daze.

This place is very different from the small county town where she grew up. Even though it is very late, there are still many cars on the road.

She sat quietly in the car, her hands tightly gripping the steering wheel but she was hesitant to start the engine.

The lights from the cafe shine through the glass windows, outlining a warm frame in the night.

Xia Ning was still sitting in that corner.

Now she is working seriously, her eyes fixed on the computer screen, as if she has entered into her own world of books.

The girl who once hurt Xu Wen is now as quiet as a painting, her slender fingers dancing on the keyboard, occasionally stopping to take a sip of the cold coffee.

When Lan Qiu Sheng saw her in this state, he actually felt a little envious.

Can she forget her usual troubles in this state?

Lan Qiusheng's fingertips tapped the steering wheel unconsciously, and Xia Ning's calm narration replayed in his mind.

"I locked Xu Wen up, and wanted to live with him forever"

After hearing this, Lan Qiu Sheng felt that his worldview was shattered.

She had never thought about it, let alone put it into action.

Xia Ning's short sentence also answered the doubts she had always had.

It turns out that the two broke up because of this reason.

Lan Qiu Sheng was extremely shocked when she heard it just now. She felt that she had not recovered from the shock even now.

The painkillers in Xu Wen’s office drawer, his habit of occasionally pressing his abdomen... and other small details now have answers.

Lan Qiusheng was still immersed in his shock, but at this moment his cell phone suddenly vibrated.

The name "Ding Yue" appeared on the screen, bringing Lan Qiusheng back to reality.

"Lan Qiusheng, are you still outside? I ordered some midnight snacks, do you want to come to my house? I'm not going back to the dormitory today."

Lan Qiu Sheng looked at his watch. It was already very late. If he went back to school at this time, he might disturb his roommate's rest.

She hesitated for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll be there right away."

After hanging up the phone, she took a last look at Xia Ning in the cafe.

The slender figure seemed particularly lonely in the huge cafe, just like the characters in her books who were trapped in their own obsessions.

Lan Qiusheng stepped on the accelerator and quickly parked the car downstairs of Ding Yue's house.

She had the key to the house, so she could just go upstairs.

When I first arrived at Ding Yue's house, the whole house was filled with the smell of "spicy and fresh".

You don’t have to guess, you know that tonight’s supper will be crayfish and barbecue.

Ding Yue was laughing at the tablet computer and she didn't even take her eyes off Lan Qiu Sheng when he came over.

She took off her gloves, wiped her hands with a tissue, and handed him a can of beer.

Lan Qiu Sheng took the wine without saying anything. He opened it and started drinking.

This action made Ding Yue feel abnormal.

She finally took her eyes off the tablet and looked at Lan Qiusheng who was drinking and said jokingly, "I thought I was going to 'visit you three times' again today. Why are you so proactive all of a sudden? Have you figured it out?"

After saying that, Ding Yue also picked up the wine bottle and gently clinked it with Lan Qiu Sheng.

She now inexplicably felt a sense of accomplishment in successfully leading a good girl astray.

"I went to see Xia Ning today." Lan Qiu Sheng said calmly after putting down the bottle of wine.

She put on gloves and began to shell the crayfish on the table.

"Ah, who did you go to see?" Ding Yue's voice rose octaves because of shock.

"Xia Ning." Lan Qiusheng emphasized again: "Have you forgotten that today is the day of her new book signing event?"

Ding Yue looked up and recalled for a moment, then tapped his head with his palm that was not stained with red oil: "It seems to be true. We have too few classes this semester, and my days and nights are turned upside down."

"Just remember that you have class tomorrow afternoon." Lan Qiu Sheng reminded.

"Remember, remember, when have you ever seen me skip class?"

Ding Yue realized that this was not the point as soon as she finished speaking, so she quickly continued to ask: "What did you talk about? How can we fight against that young lady together?"

Lan Qiusheng shook his head: "No, just talk about how she and Xu Wen broke up."

After hearing this, Ding Yue suddenly started coughing violently.

Fortunately, she wasn't eating crayfish now, otherwise she would have choked on the chili.

She paused for a long time before asking, "And then? What did she say?"

Before, the two of them had thought about how to find out the details of Xu Wen and Xia Ning’s breakup.

They thought of many solutions, but they were all rejected before they were implemented.

Ding Yue never expected that Lan Qiu Sheng would choose the most simple and unpretentious method and ask him directly.

Although it sounds outrageous, it is indeed the best way.

After all, how could anyone know the details of a breakup better than the person himself?

Lan Qiusheng peeled shrimps expressionlessly, saying as he peeled them, "She locked Xu Wen up and wanted to end it all with him."

Now she has finally recovered from the shock and can speak out about this matter calmly.
"What the hell!" Ding Yue's voice was so loud that she almost jumped up from the ground.

After hearing this, Lan Qiusheng quickly pushed her down and said, "Don't disturb others here at night. I'll come downstairs to find you later."

"Are you teasing me here because you think I'm drunk?" She said in an incredulous tone.

After all, how could a normal person do such a thing? It was beyond her understanding.

So the stories in the previous novel were all true!

Lan Qiu Sheng didn't say anything, but just looked at Ding Yue calmly.

Until she calmed down.

Ding Yue's expression changed from shock to complexity, and finally turned into a long sigh: "I was wondering why we were so close before, but suddenly broke up. I thought Xu Wen was tired of playing with us."

Lan Qiu Sheng shook her head. She suddenly had no appetite.

She placed the peeled shrimps in a small corner.

This is a good deal for Ding Yue.

She didn't hesitate and just grabbed them and ate them one by one.

"So what do you think now?" Ding Yue asked cautiously.

She reached out and held Lan Qiusheng's hand.

The two gloves mixed with oil and dirt felt very sticky when they touched each other.

Ding Yue couldn't think of any good way to comfort her, so this was the only way.

"I don't know, I just understand some things better." Lan Qiu Sheng said honestly.

She silently pulled her hand away and took off the disposable gloves.

Ding Yue sighed, stood up and took out two cans of beer from the refrigerator: "Drink more, you need to relax first, and think about it tomorrow morning if there is anything."

She pulled the tab and the foam overflowed and flowed down her fingers.

"The iced one tastes better than the one at room temperature. If you can't stand it, just drink two cans together." Ding Yue reminded.

Lan Qiu Sheng shook his head to indicate that he was fine. She took the beer and the cold touch made her shiver.

She took a big sip, and the bitter liquid slid down her throat, bringing a brief feeling of numbness.

"Don't think too much. There are some things that we cannot interfere with." Ding Yue's voice softened.

Lan Qiusheng forced a smile: "I know."

But she knew in her heart that once she knew something, she could no longer pretend not to know it.

The water droplets on the beer can condensed and dripped onto the back of her hand like a cold tear.

At the same time, Xu Wen's car stopped downstairs.

The car was very quiet, with only the sound of Xu Ling's even breathing.

The little girl had already fallen asleep in the car, with her head tilted to one side and even saliva hanging from the corner of her mouth. She looked defenseless.

"Let me carry her up." Xu Wen unbuckled the seat belt and said softly.

There was fatigue in his voice. He had been through too much today.

Gu Xingruo shook her head: "I'll help you."

She parked her car at the Black Cat Tarron and called someone to help drive it back.

He then took Xu Wen's car back to see Xu Ling off.

Her high heels made crisp sounds as they stepped on the ground, and she gently unbuckled Xu Ling's seat belt.

Xu Wen shook his head and carried Xu Ling out of the car by himself.

The little girl is very thin and doesn't weigh much.

Gu Xingruo looked at Xu Wen, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

She pointed to his abdomen but did not speak.

Xu Wen had already set off with Xu Ling in his arms. He said softly, "It's all right now."

The three of them got on the elevator at once.

Xu Wen glanced at Xu Ling in his arms. He felt that his sister had woken up and was probably pretending to be asleep.

But he did not expose the lie.

Gu Xingruo took the key from Xu Wen's pocket and opened the door. The light in the room was still on.

When the eldest lady saw this, there was a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Dai Guizhen, who was drowsy sitting on the sofa, woke up quickly when she heard the door open.

When she saw the three familiar people at the door, her expression instantly changed from fear to warmth.

Gu Xingruo made a "hush" gesture with her index finger.

After seeing this, Dai Guizhen didn't say anything, but just nodded slightly.

She pointed at Xu Ling, and then pointed at Xu Ling's room.

Then she returned to her room and closed the door gently, trying not to make any noise.

Xu Wen smiled at his mother, then sent Xu Ling back to his bed.

The little girl did not wake up after she lay down. She just turned over, mumbled a few unclear words, and fell into a deep sleep again.

Xu Wen found it a little funny when he saw it.

This little girl's acting is pretty good.

Xu Wen covered his sister with a blanket.

His fingers gently brushed Xu Ling's forehead and pushed her scattered hair behind her ears.

After they finished, he walked out of the room.

Gu Xingruo stood at the door.

She looked at Xu Wen taking care of his sister and her eyes softened.

"When I was a child I always wanted to have a brother. My father asked me for my birthday present, and I told him to give me a brother." Her voice was very soft, as if she was afraid to disturb the tranquility of the moment.

Xu Wen closed Xu Ling's door and turned around to find Gu Xingruo looking at him.

Those eyes that were always full of life now contained some emotions that he could not understand.

"No problem, I can be your brother, you can just call me brother from now on." Xu Wen said with a smile.

Gu Xingruo raised her chin and said, "I don't want to. You are several months younger than me."

When the two of them were leaving in the elevator, Xu Wen noticed that the eldest lady was staring at him without saying a word.

"What's wrong?" He took a step closer and put his hand on her cheek.

Gu Xingruo's skin looked exceptionally fair under the light, and he could smell the faint scent of perfume on her.
Gu Xingruo shook her head and suddenly reached out to touch his cheek.

Her fingertips were slightly cold: "I just felt that you were particularly tired today."

Xu Wen held her hand and wrapped her slightly cold fingers in his palm: "The book signing was a success, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard, I just..." Gu Xingruo's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.

Before she could finish her words, her cell phone rang suddenly.

Xu Wen glanced at the words "Gu Hong" displayed on the screen.

The eldest daughter's father rarely calls her. If he really calls her, it must be about something important.

Gu Xingruo frowned when she saw it.

The elevator arrived at this time and the two of them left the unit door together.

Gu Xingruo leaned against the car and pressed the answer button.

Xu Wen Station is neither far nor near.

He didn't hear clearly what was said on the other end of the phone. He only saw the eldest lady standing in front of him and constantly saying "um" and "um".

At most, I can say: "I understand."

The call lasted less than two minutes.

After Gu Xingruo hung up the phone, her usual smile returned to her face: "My dad asked me if I would go back tomorrow. He wants to have dinner with me."

After she finished speaking, she even complained quietly: "I have forgotten when was the last time he came back for dinner."

After hearing this, Xu Wen smiled helplessly and asked, "Do you want to go back?"

Many of Gu Hong's behaviors are indeed puzzling.

"Let's talk about it later. I have a manicure appointment tomorrow, and then I'll go to the company to have lunch with you." Gu Xingruo blinked, and her red lips curled up in a playful arc.

Her tone was brisk, as if the solemnity of the moment just now had never existed.

Xu Wen nodded without asking any further questions.

He knew Gu Xingruo too well.

It’s best not to say too much about things related to Gu Hong.

The eldest lady naturally has her own decision.

"Hurry, hurry, we should go back." Gu Xingruo kept urging.

Before getting into the car, she stood on tiptoes and gave Xu Wen a gentle kiss on the lips.

Her lips were soft and warm, with her own unique sweet fragrance.

On the other side of the city, Xia Ning closed her laptop and rubbed her sore shoulders.

The long hours of creation made her body very stiff.

When I just sat up, my body even made a constant bouncing sound.

The cafe was about to close and the waiters had already started clearing away the tables and chairs.

"Miss, we are closing." The young waiter reminded politely, wiping the table next to him with a rag in his hand.

Xia Ning nodded and began to pack her things.

She moved slowly, as if she was reluctant to leave this temporary safe haven.

But in the end she had to leave, leave the world she created, and return to her real life.

She packed her things and walked out of the cafe.

The night breeze brushed across my cheeks, bringing with it the coolness of early autumn.

Xia Ning looked up at the starry sky. The city lights obscured most of the starlight, leaving only the brightest few twinkling stubbornly.

She suddenly wanted to send a message to Xu Wen, and her finger had already swiped open the lock screen.

"Thank you for today's book signing."

She typed it, then deleted it.

“That rose specimen is very creative.”

Delete again.

"I"

Typed and deleted.

Eventually, she just put her phone back in her pocket and walked toward the parking lot.

The black sedan blended into the night, just like the words she hadn't spoken, disappearing silently in the city lights.

(End of this chapter)