When the traffic police went to investigate, Ling Qiao could only hold onto Tang Siqing as they walked to the roadside. Tang Siqing had also woken up a lot after vomiting wine. She tightly hugged Ling Qiao, hiding in his embrace and crying. Ling Qiao patted her back to comfort her.
Shu Shu could not bear to go over, her steps unconsciously slowed down. The night breeze was cool, and she also really wanted a warm embrace.
Tang Shuiqing's crying voice could faintly be heard. "Qiao, I can't accept this. Why can't we be together when we love each other so much? I can't accept this." Mom and Dad both tried to persuade me to open up a little, but I can't. I can't forget you. Everything I do is for you. Am I wrong? "Qiao, I'm not willing to accept this …"
Ling Qiao was not as excited as Tang Shuqing was. He was saying something which he could not hear. He only knew that the more he said it, the harder he cried.
There was a bitter and bitter taste in the air, causing Shu Shu's heart to feel extremely uncomfortable. She could no longer tell whether it was because Ling Qiao was holding on to Tang Siqing in jealousy or because the two of them had once loved each other so much, but were now unable to be together.
It wasn't that she didn't understand, she had also thought of leaving. But people were selfish, not to mention Ling Qiao tightly holding onto her hand. She was reluctant, and he was also reluctant.
She shook her head as she cried. "Qiao, hug me, hug me, you used to hug me like this. How many years have we been together? As long as I close my eyes, my mind will be filled with images of when I was with you. How could I forget about you …"
"Do you know how disgusting Zhu Da is? He is shameless, I wish I could chop him into pieces and feed him to the dogs, but for you, I will endure, I will endure anything, as long as you are well, I am good, but why can't we go back? "It's not fair, Joe. Don't leave me, okay? I don't want anything. I just want to stay by your side."
Ling Qiao held her in his arms. At this moment, he would not ignore her no matter what. However, he was also worried about Shu Shu. He raised his head to look at the intersection and saw Shu Shu standing under the street light.
Their eyes met, and ShuShu could clearly see the heartache in Ling Qiao's eyes. She pursed her lips into a smile and shook her head slightly.
He'd never been able to let go of Tang Sqing. How conflicted was he in his heart right now? Only then would he have such a pained expression.
She slept soundly in the back of the car and didn't wake up until she got home.
Ling Qiao sighed, taking the initiative to hold Shu Shu's hand as he asked, "Do you want to sleep at home today?"
Shu Shu withdrew her hand and lightly said, "Let's go back to the villa. Grandma and Mom and Dad are probably both asleep now. We can't avoid disturbing them when we return home."
Seeing that Shu Shu had gotten into the car, he had no choice but to get in.
After returning home, Shu Shu turned on the light at the entrance. It was a warm yellow light, very gentle and not dazzling. Suddenly, Ling Qiao hugged her from behind, "Release …" She struggled a few times, but Ling Qiao held his tighter.
A faint fragrance wafted over as Shu Shu nudged him with her elbow. "Release, you have her smell on you."
Ling Qiao's body stiffened as Shu Shu took the opportunity to leave.
Originally, she had dressed up beautifully to go to the party and her husband's party, but she didn't dare to be careless at all. She chose clothes to test out her clothes, chose high-heeled shoes, and went to the hairdressing room to do some haircuts.
But in the end, the party was so stuffy that she couldn't say no, she couldn't say no.
After Ling Qiao finished showering, Shu Shu was already lying on the bed. He snuggled under the covers and kissed her on the cheek. Shu Shu moved her body and said lightly, "I'm so sleepy, I'm sleeping …"
"Mm, go to sleep." Ling Qiao gathered his thoughts, and silently lay down by her side to sleep.
That night, he was destined to be unable to sleep at all, and Tang Siqing's words were repeated in his ears again and again. It was he who had betrayed her, it was he who owed her, but there was nothing he could do about it … … It wasn't that he wanted to change, it was because the world had changed, and he couldn't.
The next day, Ling Qiao woke up at daybreak. He had only slept for a short while, but once the biological clock struck, he naturally woke up. When he touched his side, Shu Shu was no longer around.
He sighed, knowing she must be angry.
After ShuShu finished preparing breakfast, she heard the sounds of washing up in the washroom on the second floor. She called out to them, "I've already made breakfast. Let's eat after washing up."
When Ling Qiao walked down, Shu Shu was drinking congee. She was in a hurry as he picked up a piece of fermented milk and mixed it with white congee, gulping down the porridge as he ate.
"Hubby, there's still porridge in the kitchen. Eat it yourself. I need to rush back to the company to work. I'll leave first. I'll go wash the pots and pans when I get home." Shu Shu didn't even raise her head as she took her bag and left.
"Since you're in such a hurry, should I give it to you?"
"No need, I'll be going. See you tonight."
"See you tonight."
Ling Qiao turned her head to look at the French windows, only to see Shu Shu lowering her head, her eyes glazed over as she looked forward. This was not the attitude she should have when rushing to the company. He frowned deeply, but didn't dare to move her feet to catch up. He didn't know how to comfort her.
At this moment, his phone rang. He took out his pocket and took a look. It was Tang Xiuqing. "Hello, it's Qingqing again?"
She said, "Qiao, didn't I say a lot of things I shouldn't have said last night? I'm sorry, I'm drunk and my head hurts. "
Ling Qiao gave a calm smile. With a distant and sorrowful gaze, he watched Shu's back as it disappeared into the distance. "It's alright, rest well."
"No matter what I say, Joe, don't take it to heart. I want you to be happy and sincere."
"Mm, I know …" Ling Qiao wanted to speak, but hesitated, "Qingqing, when are you free? I want to talk to you."
"Joe, did you have a fight because of my drunken speech last night?"
"No, don't think about it. I think we need to talk."
"Fine, let's do it tomorrow. My head is aching today, I'm afraid I don't have the energy."
"Alright, then tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Ling Qiao drank some rice porridge that was cooked in a comfortable manner. It was light and fragrant, then he cleaned up the kitchen and went to work.
Inside the CEO's office, Ling Qiao called over Deng Zijun, "Help me find some European travel data, I want to arrange a holiday next month."
Deng Zijun was stunned and asked, "CEO, the matter at the branch office is still imminent, how can we find time next month?"
"I'll try my best to finish all the important work this month. There's something I can contact you for. The internet is so well-developed now."
"CEO, you want to travel abroad with Young Mistress?"
Ling Qiao smiled. "Mm, we didn't even have a honeymoon when we got married. Now I want to compensate him."
Seeing the determination on his face, Deng Zijun could only give up, "Ok, CEO."
Spring in T city, too short a season, just feel off the winter clothes, smell the early summer. At noon, ShuShu really tired out, so she took the quilt to make coffee.
She had been absent-minded all day, her cup full, her coffee spattered on her hand.
She sighed in frustration and quickly turned off the coffee machine. The floor was a mess, the white floor was covered with coffee stains.
She took a cloth and squatted down to gently wipe herself. Her heart was in a mess. Since her marriage, her life had changed dramatically. She had experienced happiness that she had never experienced before, and she had also experienced pain that she had never experienced before. She had never wanted to get involved with other people's feelings, but now, she had snatched Ling Qiao from the hands of Tang Siqing.
She felt like a third person, and the feeling grew stronger. She often told herself that she had only gotten Ling Qiao after the separation of Tang and Qing, but the current facts only proved that it was only an excuse, a reason for her escape.
She thought of her mother. Liu Ziye had let her down first, but now he was going to be called a shameless third party by Zhang Lin for the rest of his life. She didn't want to be like him.
Having been married for almost a year, she had experienced many things. All sorts of angles on her body had been unconsciously flattened. Sometimes, even she didn't understand herself. She hated herself for not having the dignity to swallow her anger, for not having the bottom line to seek happiness, for not having the principle to compromise.
He thought about how he had gotten married because of his mother's illness, but now that his mother had passed away, the reason for his marriage had disappeared.
From the start of their marriage, she had had her own selfish motives. She and Ling Qiao had never stood on the same level. In front of Ling Qiao, she would always be humble.
Who said that being the perfect match was nonsense? Experience passed down throughout the ages would always have its own logic. Every time she saw Ling Qiao and Tang Congee standing together, she felt that they were a match made in heaven. That kind of childhood sweetheart, that ingrained intimacy, could be felt without words.
If the three of them were put together and people who did not know their relationship were to guess who was the couple, then people would definitely guess that it was Ling Qiao and Tang Qiqing. They had loved each other for too many years. Even though they had been separated for three years, the tenderness and tacit understanding in their eyes still existed.
The more Shu Shu thought about it, the more upset she felt. To her, Ling Qiao was a new feeling, a responsibility. Because the responsibility was due to pity, she loved him. But he had never been able to let go of Tang and Qing, that love that was as deep as family love.
In the summer, as Jan passed the tea room, she saw ShuShu's glazed eyes land on the floor. The floor was clearly clean, but she was still wiping it. He stepped forward and called out, "Shu Shu, what are you doing?"
Shu reached back and hurriedly stood up. "Oh, it's nothing. I spilled the coffee."
"Are you okay?" She must still be grieving over her miscarriage, Summer thought.
"I'm fine." Shu shook her head with a smile, then returned to her desk with the cup in her hand.
Today, the company had some activities outside. Most of their colleagues had gone out, and so had Sister Ha. In June, the Cartoon Festival was about to begin, and everyone was busy with it.
Just before he got off work, it suddenly started raining. The sky turned dark and thunder and lightning could be seen everywhere. A lot of people were hiding in the lobby to take shelter from the rain. They wanted to wait for the thunderstorm to pass before returning home.
When he stepped out of the elevator in the summer, he saw Shushu standing in a corner, lost in thought. He walked over slowly and asked, "Is your husband here to pick you up today?"
When Shu Shu saw that it was Xia Yang, she put away the haze on her face and said with a smile, "He's busy, so he shouldn't be coming."
"Why don't you call him and ask?"
"Hur hur, it's alright. Can't you go home after the rain stops?"
Xia Keke smiled, "Then I'll send you back later."
"Then how can I feel embarrassed …"
"It's fine, it's along the way." He turned his head and looked outside. The sky had darkened from the rain, and it seemed to be raining. The hall was already lit up, bright and dazzling, "The rain should stop soon. Thunder and lightning are on, so it's not safe to drive. I'll wait with you."
"Mm. Alright."