Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 257 We Are the Two of Us

With red eyes, Wang Manni pushed Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin out of the door, and the two had to return to Junyue Mansion.

After returning to Lin Yuan's house, Zhong Xiaoqin changed into pink slippers, leaned into Lin Yuan's arms, half of her body sunk in his arms, and her hands around his neck.

"Liang Zhengxian is really going too far!" Her eyes widened, her tone full of indignation, "He obviously has a girlfriend, but he still wants to provoke Manni..."

"Yeah." Lin Yuan responded vaguely, gently stroking her slender waist, and lowered his head to kiss her chattering lips.

He was reluctant to criticize Liang Zhengxian too much.

After all, he is also thinking about the happiness of having many wives.

Zhong Xiaoqin gently pushed Lin Yuan away, her eyes swept over his large hand, her pretty face flushed, and she continued to complain: "Now he is still lying to Manni that he will break up with his girlfriend, but in fact he is just trying to coax both sides and not let go."

Lin Yuan lowered his eyes and chuckled. He knew, of course, that Liang Zhengxian was planning the great "one south and one north" conjecture.

"You and Sister Jia tried to persuade her at the beginning, but she just had to hit a wall before she turned back. Even if Liang Zhengxian really broke up with his girlfriend, Wang Manni would just be wasting her time with him as he is not getting married. It is not necessarily a bad thing to face the reality now."

"That's what I said, but Manni..."

Zhong Xiaoqin wanted to explain, but Lin Yuan kissed her directly and swallowed all her words.

As their breaths intertwined, only an ambiguous atmosphere slowly flowed in the living room.

……

Wang Manni finally broke up with Liang Zhengxian.

What prompted her to make this decision was not that she had lost her illusions about rich men, but because she saw through Liang Zhengxian's nature.

Liang Zhengxian never intended to integrate her into his life from the beginning. He was just attracted by her because of the novelty of her. When Liang Zhengxian got tired of her, she would be kicked out sooner or later.

Instead of this, it is better to choose to leave in a dignified manner.

That night, Wang Manni specially invited Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin to the Misha store.

She planned to use her employee price to serve her girlfriends one last time.

Lin Yuan's home.

Zhong Xiaoqin blinked her almond-shaped eyes and said softly, "Manni asked me and Gu Gu to go to her store."

Lin Yuan looked dissatisfied and complained: "Why is she so troublesome?"

Zhong Xiaoqin acted coquettishly and gently shook Lin Yuan's arm: "Oh, didn't she break up recently?"

"Then I'll go with you."

The last time Wang Manni and Liang Zhengxian officially broke up, she was in a low mood and went to the bar to get drunk. When Zhong Xiaoqin and Gu Jia found out, they rushed to comfort her, and ended up drinking a lot with Wang Manni and reeked of alcohol.

Afterwards, Zhong Xiaoqin called Lin Yuan and asked him to pick them up.

Zhong Xiaoqin actually dared to go to the bar to drink without Lin Yuan's consent, so when she returned home, she was beaten with a stick.

But let’s be honest, Zhong Xiaoqin is quite interesting when she is slightly tipsy. She looks more charming and seductive than usual.

It seems that the two of them could have a few drinks occasionally to add some interest to their lives.

Gu Jia pretended to be drunk, got into the car with unsteady steps, and didn't say much to Lin Yuan.

The main reason was that she was still struggling with how to face Lin Yuan.

If her attitude is too harsh, Lin Yuan has helped her a lot before, and Zhong Xiaoqin is still there; but if her attitude is too soft, she is afraid that Lin Yuan will not know his limits and will take advantage of her.

However, this time Gu Jia was awake, and Lin Yuan didn't believe that she could ignore him like last time.

As long as someone is willing to communicate with you, it itself shows a subtle attitude.

To be honest, he missed this graceful young woman a little after not talking to her for some days.

However, he has always known how to retreat in order to advance. After all, in Gu Jia's heart, family is the unshakable first priority. If he is too eager, it will backfire and reduce Gu Jia's favorability towards him.

Originally in his plan, he hadn't even thought about having an inappropriate relationship with Gu Jia at home.

After all, Xu Huanshan is having a hot affair with Lin Youyou, and it seems that he is about to cheat on her. If Gu Jia forgives Xu Huanshan because of this, it would be like shooting herself in the foot.

But things are unpredictable. That day, he just flicked his fingertips, but the first person to lose control was the always rational Gu Jia.

Faced with Gu Jia's affectionate invitation to play in a duo, Lin Yuan had no choice but to accept.

It's like a delicious meal right in front of you, no one can resist it.

Zhong Xiaoqin was very happy and naturally would not refuse Lin Yuan to go with her.

She swiftly picked up her brown bag, changed into bright silver high heels at the entrance, and intimately took Lin Yuan's arm, and the two walked out the door side by side.

Gu Jia stood at the elevator entrance on the twelfth floor, looking at the elevator floor indicator light from time to time.

With a "ding" sound, the elevator door slowly opened, and Zhong Xiaoqin's figure came into view, with Lin Yuan standing next to her.

"Sister Jia." Lin Yuan greeted Gu Jia calmly, his tone so natural as if nothing inappropriate had ever happened between them.

Gu Jia suppressed the emotions surging in her heart, forced a stiff smile, and nodded slightly.

Zhong Xiaoqin didn't feel the atmosphere was strange at all and she put her arm around Gu Jia's shoulders with a smile.

"What's the matter that Manni called us over so late at night?"

Gu Jia calmed herself down and shook her head, "I don't know either."

Misha was not far from the Grand Hyatt downstairs. The three of them strolled in the night and soon arrived at the store entrance.

After the three of them walked into Misia, Wang Manni, who was wearing a navy blue professional suit, stood upright at the reception desk, bowed at a standard 90-degree angle, and said with a bright professional smile, "Welcome to Misia."

Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin looked at Wang Manni in confusion.

Wang Manni said in a brisk tone: "I am your gold medal salesperson Nini, and now is the VVIP special service time."

Zhong Xiaoqin chuckled: "What are you doing?"

Gu Jia stared at her with burning eyes, and said with concern: "You look a little strange today."

Wang Manni said seriously: "Ms. Gu, you said before that you always wanted to buy a skirt. Am I remembering correctly? I just picked out the most suitable one for you. You can also use my employee discount. I will get it for you now."

After she finished speaking, she moved to get her clothes in a businesslike manner, but Gu Jia grabbed her wrist.

"What happened to you today?" Gu Jia asked in a deep voice.

Wang Manni pursed her lips, tears welling up in her eyes: "I'm going to resign."

Zhong Xiaoqin immediately stopped smiling and asked anxiously, "Why? Is it because of Liang Zhengxian's incident?"

Wang Manni pulled the corner of her mouth in self-mockery: "I thought I was pretty free and easy, but this time it seems I can't do it."

She turned her face away, a sigh escaping her lips.

Gu Jia pulled her towards the sofa in the rest area without saying anything, and Zhong Xiaoqin quickly followed.

Lin Yuan didn't go over. He could guess what they were going to say without listening carefully, so he prepared to stroll around the display area in the store casually.

However, unexpectedly, he received grateful looks from Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin.

Gu Jia advised with concern: "You don't have to quit your job, right? In fact, when you are heartbroken, work is the best medicine to heal you."

Wang Manni lowered her head, her voice muffled as if she was about to cry: "It used to be like this for me, because this uniform was my armor, and this store was my battlefield. Every time I came to work, I would feel particularly at ease."

She sniffed sharply and continued, "I used to think I was a strong person, but this time it's different. After Liang Zhengxian's incident, I feel like everyone looks at me differently, and I can't pretend not to see it. I even argue with my customers when I'm selling goods."

Zhong Xiaoqin leaned against her and comforted her: "Manni, sales people love to gossip, but gossip happens every day and everyone forgets about it later. You really don't need to pay attention to them."

Gu Jia put her arm around Wang Manni's shoulders and said, "This matter will definitely turn around. I believe you. If you feel uncomfortable, it's okay to change jobs."

Zhong Xiaoqin nodded and agreed: "If you are really unhappy with your job, then just quit. Anyway, no matter what you do, we will support you."

The firm support from her best friends seemed to give Wang Manni enough courage. "So, let me serve my best friends one last time tonight."

Wang Manni stood up and took a half step back. She raised her hand to wipe her tears, and faced Gu Jia and Wang Manni. She raised her signature smile and said, "Two most distinguished guests, now is the VVVVIP special service time. I am your gold medal sales Nini. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Over the past eight years, the familiar feel of the fabrics and display locations will become memories that she will never forget.

This last service was more of a silent farewell ceremony for her and this job than entertaining her best friend.

Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin looked at each other in tacit understanding. Gu Jia raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Then take out the most difficult-to-buy skirt in your store. We want to try it on?"

"Ok, no problem."

Only the warm yellow light was left in the store. Wang Manni tugged off the dust cover of the limited edition dress and smiled carefreely: "I'm about to resign anyway, so just try it on tonight! There are only a few of us in the store right now, and no one will care."

Shopping is a woman's nature. Even the quietest Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes lit up. The three women shuttled back and forth between the display racks filled with high-end fashion items.

As soon as the curtain of the fitting room closed behind Wang Manni and Zhong Xiaoqin, Gu Jia straightened her skirt and walked towards the mirror in the display area.

Seeing Lin Yuan standing in the display area, Gu Jia instinctively wanted to avoid Lin Yuan, but Lin Yuan took two steps to stop her, and said softly, "Jia Jie, are you okay these days?"

Gu Jia said in a deep voice: "Very good."

"What happened last time..."

"You already have Xiaoqin. Do you think this way is fair to her?"

Lin Yuan did not back down. He looked directly into Gu Jia's eyes and asked sincerely, "Aren't we the ones who are sorry for her?"

Gu Jia was suddenly speechless. She opened her mouth, but was blocked by this question.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her surging emotions, and asked, "Did you do what happened to Mrs. Li and Mrs. Liu?"

After all, Lin Yuan was present when Mrs. Li tried to trick her into buying the tea factory that day.

"I did what happened to Mrs. Li. She was the one who wanted to plot against you. It's a pity that I couldn't bring her family down before your birthday." Lin Yuan nodded simply, and then lowered his voice again, "Do you think I shouldn't have reminded you that I would wait until you were badly cheated by the tea factory, and then I would lend you enough funds and then bring down Mrs. Li for you. Wouldn't that win you more favor?"

Gu Jia looked at Lin Yuan with pretended vigilance, thinking in her heart that she had been inspired by the dream, and whether Lin Yuan reminded her or not, she would not buy the tea factory.

If Lin Yuan really did that, she would definitely think that Lin Yuan was a scheming person.

Thinking about every contact between her and Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan had reminded her before anything happened.

I have never sat back and watched or even allowed bad situations to happen, and then appeared as a "savior".

Looking at the frankness in Lin Yuan's eyes, she couldn't help but feel that it was so real and somewhat cute.

Lin Yuan smiled and shook his head, continuing, "But this is not what really makes me regret. I later investigated and found that although the tea factory has pitfalls, it also has advantages that others cannot see. If you were to run it, it might be possible to turn waste into treasure."

Gu Jia didn't understand all this. She had already known that the tea factory had a lot of losses, so she didn't want to waste time to find out more.

Gu Jia continued to ask: "What about Mrs. Liu? Was it you who caused her to be abandoned by her husband?"

Lin Yuan looked stern and said righteously, "I never do anything to destroy other people's marriages."

Gu Jia laughed in her heart, her eyes fell on the two people's clasped hands: "So what are you doing now?"

At some point, Lin Yuan's hand had already gently held Gu Jia's slender hand.

Lin Yuan let go of his hand awkwardly and said with a solemn oath: "It's not me who destroyed your marriage."

Gu Jia frowned slightly: "What do you mean by that?"

Lin Yuan had already arranged spies to secretly monitor Xu Huanshan and Lin Youyou.

They even often receive a magical assist: a lucky free meal at dinner, an unexpected surprise while waiting in line...

This was like a catalyst, fueling the fire of ambiguity between the two and allowing Xu Huanshan to find unprecedented passion and beauty.

When getting along with Lin Youyou, there is no need to worry about the calories in dinner or suppress the urge to play football. All those thoughts that were bound by rules and regulations with Gu Jia have now found an outlet.

Since Gu Jia did not buy the tea factory and instead devoted more energy to her family, this meticulous "care" became an increasingly heavy yoke in Xu Huanshan's eyes.

Gu Jia did not go around shopping malls and hotels to sell tea, nor did she ask Xu Huanshan to pick her up as frequently as in the original drama.

Xu Huanshan did not receive any more urging calls from Gu Jia this time. Coupled with Lin Youyou's undisguised admiring look, Xu Huanshan gradually convinced himself: Which successful man doesn't have a few beauties around him?

Once this idea was formed, it grew like weeds. Under Lin Youyou's tenderness, he no longer suppressed himself.

"I just found out today..."

Before Lin Yuan finished speaking, the curtain of the fitting room was suddenly lifted.

Zhong Xiaoqin jumped out like a light butterfly, wearing a light apricot suit. The small lapel was playfully turned up, and the waist was fitted to outline her slender waistline. The knee-length skirt swayed gently with her steps, revealing her white calves.

She always has a smiling baby face, which makes people want to bully her when they see her.

Gu Jia immediately left Lin Yuan and went to meet him.

In front of the fitting mirror, the three women were laughing and changing poses. Lin Yuan's mobile phone camera captured their figures and luxurious dresses.

Lin Yuan also picked out a few pieces of clothing with nice styles.

Before leaving the store, Lin Yuan took out a card and said to Gu Jia, "Jia Jie, I forgot to give you a birthday present on your birthday. Just consider it as my way of making up for it."

Gu Jia couldn't refute it, so she could only say, "Really, no need."

Lin Yuan ignored her and said to Wang Manni, "Pack up all the clothes they just tried on, including yours."

The reason why I brought Wang Manni along was simply because I didn't want Gu Jia to talk too much.

After all, Gu Jia is his woman, and it’s not a big deal to spend money to buy some clothes for his woman.

And some clothes feel much better when worn than not worn at all.

After walking out of the store, the three of them were carrying heavy clothing bags in their hands.

Zhong Xiaoqin blinked and muttered, "Did we buy too much today?"

"As long as it looks good. Besides, Wang Manni is about to resign. It's still unclear whether she can find a job in Shanghai. If we buy more, she can earn more commission, right?"

Zhong Xiaoqin's eyelashes trembled slightly, she pursed her lips thoughtfully, and then nodded vigorously.

Grand Hyatt Residences, the elevator goes up to the twelfth floor.

Gu Jia forced a smile, said goodbye to Lin Yuan and Zhong Xiaoqin, and walked out of the elevator.

Xu Huanshan and Lin Youyou have been very affectionate recently, and he feels guilty towards Gu Jia in his heart.

When he saw Gu Jia carrying luxury goods home, he looked away, took the bag guiltily, and asked with a smile: "Wife, why did you buy so many?"

Gu Jia explained: "Yes, Manni is going to resign, and I just happened to buy some skirts I like at the member price. Manni can also get some commissions, so it's killing two birds with one stone."

Gu Jia saved Lin Yuan the trouble of paying for it.

Xu Huanshan asked casually: "Why do you want to resign when everything is fine?"

Gu Jia replied: "That Liang Zhengxian has a girlfriend, and Manni was deceived by him. His girlfriend came to the house and made a scene, and now Manni can no longer work in that store."

"Oh." Xu Huanshan nodded, picked up the cup and poured tea without leaving any trace, feeling a little uneasy.

With Gu Jia's cleverness, she will probably discover Lin Youyou's existence sooner or later, so it is better to send Lin Youyou away as soon as possible.

On the other side, Lin Yuan and Zhong Xiaoqin returned home.

The old couple have long been accustomed to Zhong Xiaoqin occasionally not coming home to spend the night. After all, Zhong Xiaoqin's excuse is that she is staying overnight at Gu Jia's house.

"Baby, go change into those strapless shoes."

"Oh."

(End of this chapter)