Pei Yuchi was a little embarrassed and said apologetically: "I didn't know today was your birthday, so I quickly ordered a bouquet of flowers. I hope you will like it."
Lin Wan'er She smiled in surprise, with affection in her eyes, "Such a big bouquet of flowers! The last time I received flowers was on my graduation day." She leaned over and brushed the soft petals of the flowers, inhaling deeply the charming fragrance.
Pei Yuchi looked at her smile and thought that his casual behavior made her so happy.
Her flower-like smile bloomed in front of his eyes, as warm as the spring sun, making him feel that today's invitation was not so abrupt. There was a trace of apology in my heart, and my indifference just now seemed unnecessary.
Lin Wan'er raised his eyes to look at Pei Yuchi, his eyes moved, and he said softly: "Thank you! I like this bouquet of flowers very much."
Pei Yuchi smiled knowingly. , "Happy birthday!"
Pei Yuchi has a habit of only eating with people with whom he has a close friendship. A casual meal may cause him more unnecessary trouble.
Over the years, unless it was the white moonlight Ye Wantang that never faded in college, or the noble and innocent cinnabar mole like Xia's that left a burning mark on his heart in an instant. Otherwise, he really has no other ideas.
Pei Yuchi has a free and unrestrained personality and is never tempted. Only truly special people can enter his life circle. He regards feelings as life and chooses people carefully. Any outsider who wants to take a step beyond the thunder pool will find it difficult to reach the sky.
At this time, he remembered what Lao Gu said to him, "I don't want you to miss this most beautiful period." He realized that unknowingly he needed someone to remind him that he was not young. !
He has never liked to deliberately meet the opposite sex to fill the void. In fact, he doesn't think he needs love very much now that he is busy. As for the girl in front of him, it looked like she was just here to make a living. She would never understand his world.
But after all, he had to have long-term contact at work, and he realized that it would be impolite to continue like this. So, he took the initiative to start chatting about his hobbies. Lin Wan'er likes traveling, so this topic can be discussed for a long time...
Lin Wan'er took the initiative to talk about some of the red wine culture she knew and described it. She talked about the differences between red wines from different production areas and the aromas brought by different grape varieties, such as the richness of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. She obviously had a lot of knowledge about red wine and she spoke with great interest.
Pei Yuchi was not in the mood to drink at the moment, so naturally he couldn't get interested. He responded casually, perfunctorily, and nodded in agreement, but he did not really listen attentively to her focused description.
Lin Wan'er noticed his lack of interest, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared. After the words ended, the two were silent for a long time.
She was a little disappointed. She wanted to use this topic to liven up the dining atmosphere, but what she didn't expect was Pei Yuchi's perfunctory answer, which made her a little disappointed.defeat.
Lin Wan'er cautiously asked: "How about we drink some red wine?" Her tone sounded expectant, wanting to liven up the atmosphere.
Pei Yuchi said: "I won't drink anymore, but today's birthday is so special, so you can have some!" His tone sounded very calm, without any intention of giving in.
Lin Wan'er was a little embarrassed, and the smile froze on his face. She was not familiar with Pei Yuchi and didn't know why he couldn't drink. Now that he was rejected on the spot, it seemed that this proposal disgusted him and made the atmosphere tense.
Pei Yuchi saw her embarrassment and said quickly: "Sorry, I'm not not letting you drink. I really can't drink. I'll drink tea and ask the waiter to order the wine you like." His tone sounded a little embarrassed, as if he was aware that his impulsive response had brought embarrassment to the other party.
After Lin Wan'er heard his explanation, he proactively rang the service bell, which seemed to be a sign of relaxation, and he felt relieved. So I ordered a bottle of red wine from the Chateau Latour series.
He picked up the decanter and poured a glass for Lin Wan'er elegantly. He handed it to her and looked at the blood-red wine in the glass, which had a slightly fruity aroma. Lin Wan'er couldn't help but feel relaxed and happy, and her eyes became rosy.
Lin Wan'er began to describe her love for movies endlessly, from her favorite European and American literary films to the new Netflix movies she watched recently. The topics were endless.
Pei Yuchi steeled himself and tried his best to match her topic. He nodded in response from time to time and made one or two tone words that seemed to be interested. But in fact, his attention could barely keep up. Her rhythm.
Lin Wan'er's enthusiasm made him feel a little tired, but there were endless things in his mind, including the important meeting next week, the signing of Taihao Technology, various itinerary arrangements...
These trivial matters were intertwined, making it difficult for his mind to focus on Lin Wan'er's movie topic. He felt like a chat machine, trying to keep up with the lady's thinking. This feeling made him extremely bored.
Lin Wan'er was very involved in describing the plot of a new film, but Pei Yuchi just picked up a few key words in her enthusiastic tone and nodded along, without any scenes playing in his mind.
When Lin Wan'er turned around and looked at him expectantly, trying to hear his opinion on the movie, Pei Yuchi could only smile awkwardly and casually praise the movie. "The idea is very novel" and hurriedly changed the subject.
After this conversation, Pei Yuchi felt like an unreliable liar.
The movie topic carefully selected by Lin Wan'er should have been an opportunity for the two of them to have a common language and allow him to show that he has similar interests with her during the conversation. However, due to various distracting thoughts, he and her Worrying and not being able to really concentrate made the dinner boring and made him feel like a real disappointment.
Lin Wan'er looked at the bottle of red wineI drank and drank, and I was quite happy. When Pei Yuchi came to his senses, he saw that a bottle of eye-catching red wine had bottomed out. Lin Wan'er also had a blush on his face and his eyes were a little blurry.
Pei Yuchi was a little embarrassed, fearing that she was too drunk, so he quickly called the waiter to bring a new pot of tea, and advised Lin Wan'er to change the cup and drink some tea to sober up.
Lin Wan'er seemed reluctant to part with the bottle of red wine, but in the end he pushed the empty wine glass aside and took a few sips from the teacup.
Pei Yuchi secretly contacted Xiao Liao and asked him if he was finished with the work at hand. It would be best if he could come to the restaurant to pick him up.
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Liao show up quickly.
Although Lin Wan'er drank a little too much, her eyes were still eager as she looked at Pei Yuchi. She also knew that she drank too much, and she must be in a daze now, feeling a little panicked. Worried that Pei Yuchi would look down on her.
She tried her best to talk to Pei Yuchi, trying to pretend to be awake, but her words were incoherent from time to time, and her face felt hot, which made her even more irritable and restless.
Before Xiao Liao appeared, Pei Yuchi felt like a ray of light on his back every second. He was in panic. The slightly drunk Lin Wan'er in front of him was mumbling for a while, and then looking at him with a soft expression. He felt as if he were in a thorn bush, and the slightest sound could startle him into a cold sweat.
When Xiao Liao said that he had arrived, Pei Yuchi felt like he was receiving an amnesty...
Pei Yuchi didn't want to help a tipsy lady walk through the restaurant lobby in a grand manner, that would be too much. shameful. What's more, Lin Wan'er is holding a large bouquet of flowers, which will definitely attract people's attention. He asked Xiao Liao to go into the restaurant box to pick her up and leave first, and he would come out later.
After Xiao Liao finally helped her away, Pei Yuchi sat on the sofa in the box, raised his head and closed his eyes, feeling that he had not experienced such a painful experience in a long time. He originally thought it would be quite pleasant to have a meal and chat with the girl, but the meal ended up with so much sesame and mung beans, which almost drove him crazy.
Pei Yuchi pulled his coat off the back of his chair, put it on his arm, and strode out of the restaurant lobby. As soon as he saw Xiao Liao's car parked in an empty parking lot not far away, he immediately opened his long legs and quickened his pace. Xiao Liao had rolled down the window halfway and waved to him to get into the passenger seat. Without hesitation, Pei Yuchi walked to the car door in a few steps, pulled it open with all his strength, got into the car, and finally escaped from the restaurant.
Pei Yuchi sat firmly in the passenger seat, breathed a sigh of relief, fastened his seat belt, and habitually looked back at the back seat, and then suddenly froze. In the back seat was not only Lin Wan'er, but also Xi Ya and Ni Ke. Three familiar faces looked at him, their six eyes seeming to see through him.
Pei Yuchi felt a chill running down his back. His eyes widened in horror, with words written on his face.Full of panic and embarrassment. Just now, he was happy to finally escape from the restaurant, but now he had to face a situation that made him even more confused.
"Why are you...all here?" Pei Yuchi asked stammering. The three of them were silent, with disappointment in their eyes.
Pei Yuchi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his whole body turned to stone instantly. This play is simply ridiculous. What kind of surreal dislocation has this encountered?
He was speechless and couldn't even say a word of greeting. He could only stare at Sia like a fool, his mind going blank.
He was speechless for a moment and glanced at Xiao Liao. Xiao Liao seemed helpless and embarrassed, and said in embarrassment: "I originally wanted to send you two back first and then pick you up, but you were too hasty, so we had to go first." We came together..."
At that moment, Pei Yuchi felt that this coincidence was like a mockery of fate. He had just spent an embarrassing time with Lin Wan'er, and now he had to lose all face in front of Xia, sending flowers to another girl in front of her, and the girl was still drunk.
Xiao Liao couldn't bear to watch this scene...
He thought that this long and embarrassing night was finally over, until he fastened his seat belt For a moment, he didn't realize that three women with whom he had a delicate relationship were all sitting in the seats behind him, watching helplessly as he acted in an outrageous and ridiculous drama, and that he had actually succeeded in playing the role of a heartless and heartless man.
Although Lin Wan'er was a little drunk, he had not completely lost his mind. Xia and Ni Ke must also have seen it. He couldn't help but curse Xiao Liao's slowness in his heart, but he really felt it. No wonder Xiao Liao.
Pei Yuchi, who was in the front row, secretly adjusted the angle of the rearview mirror so that it faced Xia, who was sitting in the back row. He carefully looked at the rearview mirror, but only saw Shia turning her face away deliberately, not responding to his gaze, and looking stubbornly out of the car window.
Under the night, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes seemed to be sparkling, but Pei Yuchi couldn't tell whether it was just the reflection of the lights in the car. He watched helplessly as a crystal teardrop suddenly slid down her white cheek. The moment she suddenly turned her head back, she quickly raised her hand to wipe away the tear, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Pei Yuchi's heart tightened instantly. He never thought that he would make the gentle and kind girl in front of him cry. This made him extremely self-blame and distressed. But he knew that explaining at this moment would be useless, so he could only look away silently and stop disturbing her.
He was filled with apologies. He knew that no matter what explanation he gave, Sia would definitely think that he would switch to other girls so quickly. But in fact, Pei Yuchi had never had him in his heart.
However, he couldn't explain it to Xia. Pei Yuchi looked at Xia's side face and felt like a knife. He knew that Xia was deliberately avoiding his gaze, and he only felt that he was missing a move, but the reality was like this, life always likes to play tricks on the world.
This drama is really off the mark. If he could, he just wanted to turn back time and re-enact the drama just now.
Lin Wan'er was originally anxious to continue talking to Pei Yuchi, but the joy in his heart disappeared instantly after seeing Xia and Ni Ke. She realized that she must have looked very embarrassed when she was drunk, and lost her composure in front of Pei Yuchi's important social circle friends. This made her feel ashamed and annoyed, but she was also ashamed of herself.
Along the way, Pei Yuchi and Xia were speechless. Ni Ke wanted to break the deadlock, but he didn't know what to do in the weird atmosphere. He just had no luck with Lin Wan'er. Chit chat.
Xiya looked at Pei Yuchi in the front row, with a thin layer of tears in her eyes, and a sense of relief in her heart. Pei Yuchi was really with another girl. It's a pity that I don't have the position to question Pei Yuchi. They are destined to only be friends.
She understood that she should learn to let go and bless Pei Yuchi to find his own happiness, just like he had always blessed her. Pei Yuchi is one of the most important people in her life. He was the first person to let her know what it meant to be healed.
Therefore, even though she knew that the relationship between the two was destined to stop here, Xia was still deeply grateful for Pei Yuchi's appearance and for letting her experience what it means to be valued and cared for. This feeling has gone beyond those expressions of love and those promises.
Xiya looked at Pei Yuchi's back, feeling sour in her heart, but also full of relief. She knew that this was what she should do, let go, take a step back, and sincerely wish Pei Yuchi found his own happiness.
Lin Wan'er felt even more embarrassed that the originally harmonious meeting ended hastily like this.
After Xiao Liao parked the car, the door opened automatically. Pei Yuchi got out of the passenger car and walked quickly to the middle door. He accidentally wanted to help Xia, but his hand was already stretched out in mid-air, and his fingertips could almost touch the outline of her arm.
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