Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, Yi Lianqian looked completely different from her previous sorry state. The oil stains on her face had been washed away by water, and her face that had not applied any makeup was soft and tender, as if she had put on makeup.
She was as beautiful as a dancing butterfly.
She hadn't expected that Ou Longtao had completely changed after not seeing him for a few years. Huai Wu's sturdy and slightly plump body had become this standard physique. He had slimmed down, and not only was he more handsome and charming, his pair of electric eyes almost made her unable to control her emotions.
Memories of the past echoed in her mind. The days when they were young and innocent were so happy. If she had not said such hurtful words, the two of them would not be like strangers now.
Yi Lianqian was filled with regret. She did not expect that a joke would cause the two of them to become estranged from each other.
Moreover, Ou Longtao had transferred to another school the next day. No matter if she was through Duan Langyao or someone else, he was like a kite with a broken string.
All these years, she had never forgotten about him. She had always wanted to know where he was and apologize to him. Now that she had really seen him, she wanted to apologize to him immediately, but the words were stuck in her throat.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, she and Ou Longtao walked from downstairs to upstairs, but he was quite cold. It was hard to imagine how happy and good friends they used to be in the eyes of others.
The current him made it impossible for others to see through his thoughts. She was afraid to talk to him like this.
"Are you done?" A deep and hoarse voice suddenly appeared outside the door, causing Yi Lianqian to snap back to her senses from the mirror.
She stood there hesitantly.
"You've been in there for a long time. Are you done? Everyone is waiting for you." Ou Longtao stood outside the door and asked impatiently.
Yi Lianqian mustered up her courage to open the door. What entered her eyes was his unfamiliar yet familiar face.
Ou Longtao fixed his gaze on Yi Lianqian. After washing off the oil stains on her face and changing into a bright pink suit, her entire body lit up.
Lang Yao was right. She had indeed become more beautiful now. Her face without any makeup was even more beautiful, and her bright eyes sparkled with stars.
She was really outstanding. Her entire body was dazzling, and people could not help but marvel at her.
However, she was a woman with thorns all over her body. If he didn't speak carefully and keep a distance from her, he was afraid that a few hearts wouldn't be enough to compensate her.
"I haven't seen you for a few years, and you've become even more beautiful.”
Yi Lianqian was slightly stunned, but she immediately regained her senses with her cheeks flushed red." Thank you.”
Annoying, she didn't expect that she would start to feel uncomfortable in front of Ou Longtao.
"I mean it. You're very beautiful.”
"You too. I haven't seen you for a few years, and you seem to have changed into a different person.”
"Is that so?" Ou Longtao smiled faintly." People will always change. If they don't change, it will be boring."”He was hinting at something.
" I…about the past, I, I…" God, she was so nervous that she couldn't speak. She wanted to apologize to him, but she didn't know how to start.
"What are you trying to say?"
" It's about that. You…I…" She twisted her fingers.
"What matter?"
" It's about you confessing to me in front of your classmates. I…"
"Have I ever confessed to you? What are you talking about? Why don't I know anything? I've long forgotten about the past!”Ou Longtao said calmly.
"Have you forgotten?"
"It's all unimportant things. I've long forgotten about them.”He pretended to be relaxed because he didn't want Yi Lianqian to figure out his treacherous thoughts.
" I forgot…" What was she doing? He had long forgotten about that matter, yet she still felt guilty for so many years. What a big idiot!
Since he had forgotten, why was she still thick-skinned enough to bring up the past? Forget it. Seeing how he kept his distance, it might just be her wishful thinking. He had long thrown his childhood memories far away.
"Let's hurry down, the students are waiting for us.”The clothes she was wearing made her extremely uncomfortable.
She had come to attend the class reunion to see her classmates whom she had not seen for a long time. It did not matter what she wore, so she did not dress up as written on the invitation card.
However, she did not expect her to wear a fancy dress. The expensive suit she was wearing accentuated her beautiful figure, but it also made her quite uncomfortable because she was used to being relaxed.
"What's the hurry? I have something to tell you.”Ou Longtao stood still by the door, his eyes bright.
"With me?" Yi Lianqian wondered what he wanted to say.
"I want to catch up with you. I remember that you used to call me Xiao Tao, but now you're unfamiliar with me.”
"I, I thought you had changed…"
"I haven't changed. I'm still the old Tao.”
"Really?"
"I haven't seen you for a few years. I have a lot to tell you.”Ou Longtao looked at her fixedly.
"Me too. I remember that the two of us used to like barbecuing and chatting. Once we talked, it would be endless. If it weren't for you suddenly transferring schools, we might still be such good friends.”
Ou Longtao saw her talking non-stop with a happy expression on her face, and the anger in his heart couldn't help but rise. However, he still pretended to be calm and put on a fake smile on his face.
After so many years, this woman was still as innocent as a child. Did she think that after he experienced that injury, he would not know how terrifying the heart of a snake was hidden behind his innocence?
Would he foolishly sink into it again?
No! He had gotten close to her because he wanted revenge. He wanted her life to fall into eternal hell because of his appearance!
"You can start now. Ever since I transferred schools, I've always missed you, my old friend.”
"Why didn't you contact me when you missed me? Do you know that your sudden transfer caught me off guard, and…I, I have a lot to tell you.”
Hmph, a hypocritical woman. She didn't even blush when she lied. Her skills were really superb!
"It seems that we both miss each other. I came to attend the class reunion today because Lang Yao told me that you would appear, so I came.”
"Me too." Yi Lianqian smiled.
"By the way, why did you come to the class reunion all dirty?”
"Sigh! It's all my fault. It always makes mistakes, but it just has to find trouble with me at this time. It made me walk for more than an hour to get here. After this is over, I still have to worry about how to go back!”
"Looks like my chance has come." Ou Longtao said with a smile.
"Chance?" Yi Lianqian blinked.
"Do you have any other activities after the class reunion?”
"No, I haven't."
"Do you mind if I give you a ride?" Even the heavens were on his side.
"Will it be too much trouble for you?"
"We're 'old friends', of course it won't be troublesome.”Ou Longtao's eyes revealed hope." You won't disappoint me, right?”
"Then I'll have to trouble you." Yi Lianqian hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.
She really wanted to know how much he had changed over the past few years…
Her heart had been beating wildly when she first saw him. He was more attractive than before, but she was not worried about his appearance.
She hoped that she could regain that feeling from before.
She had thought that he had long forgotten about her, but she did not expect that not only did he remember her, but he also actively created an opportunity for the two of them to be alone, so that she would forget about his previous farewell and his unfinished promise.
His appearance would fill her world with light.
That was what she believed, so she did not hesitate to take another step forward. It was because he was Ou Longtao, the Xiao Tao that would never change in her heart!
Phew...
Yi Lianqian's tensed emotions finally relaxed as she watched the car slowly drive away.
Ou Longtao stood behind her, his eyes bright and spirited as he stared at her sweaty figure. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart.
Damn it, a bunch of annoying people!
He had actually ruined his plans at the most important moment. He had thought that he would be able to get close to Yi Lianqian alone after the class reunion and slowly lure her into the love web that he had set up. However, all of this was ruined by these annoying classmates!
Someone suggested singing, and everyone raised their hands in agreement. Everyone happily sang for four hours, and he could only force himself to endure the unbearable magic music and sit with them reluctantly.
Finally, the time for singing passed, and his nightmare was released.
"Lian Qian, I think it's very late. You should go back early!”Duan Langyao walked to Yi Lianqian's side and deliberately blocked Ou Longtao's line of sight.
Yi Lianqian looked at her watch," It's really getting late. I think I should go back first. Xiao Tao, let's meet up another day to have a good chat!”
Tao?
Duan Langyao snorted coldly in his heart. At the same time, he shook his head at Yi Lianqian's naivety.
This silly woman actually couldn't see through Tao's fake feelings…It seemed that Yi Lianqian would definitely be hurt in this game. Should he step forward or not?
He clearly knew the reason why Tao didn't let go, but he didn't point it out and let him sink into the pain of the past... Was he considered a good friend?
Sometimes, he really didn't understand. Was he helping Tao or harming him by doing this?
"That's right! It's very late. You should go back first. There are many opportunities to chat with Tao.”Duan Langyao laughed.
"If you didn't say anything, why would we be here?”Lang Yao was the one who suggested continuing the stall. He was the only one who would ignore his cold gaze and drag him here to " listen " to the song.
"Yes, yes, yes. I shouldn't have disturbed the two of you. I should punish…punish me, Zai Lianqian, to go back!”
All of a sudden, a pair of cold eyes shot at Duan Lang Yao. The corner of Duan Lang Yao's mouth curled up into a faint smile.
"I don't need you to be such a bitch."
"I think this punishment is not bad. Why don't you want me to drive her back?”He pretended to be ignorant.
"You already know the answer. Get lost and go find your woman.”
Duan Langyao smiled with a hidden knife." Where did I get a woman?”
"11 o'clock on your left. I think she should have stood outside the door for a full four hours, tsk! Her patience was not something that ordinary people could compare to.”
Duan Langyao's expression changed slightly, but he didn't look in the direction Ou Longtao pointed.
She didn't even need to look at him to know who the woman he was talking about was!
"Is she that woman? I remember that ever since I met you, that woman has always been by your side. Who is she? Your bodyguard?"
"Don't talk about that stubborn woman.”Duan Langyao didn't want to talk about that woman." Since Tao wants to drive you back, let him show off. But you have to be careful. He's a famous pervert."”
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Ou Longtao frowned. He really wanted to punch him in the face.
"I'm just joking. Don't be so nervous.”Duan Langyao said with a smile.
"This joke is not funny at all. If Lian Qian misunderstood, it would be bad.”
"No, I know Lang Yao is joking.”Yi Lianqian hurriedly clarified.
"Silly woman, sometimes the person you are most familiar with is the most unfamiliar and dangerous person. You never know when he will turn around and bite you like a lion.”Duan Langyao was hinting at something.
Ou Longtao glared at Cheng Yaojin.
Duan Langyao actually dared to rebel. Did he think he couldn't hear the hidden meaning in his words?
He couldn't be thinking of telling her his plan, right?
Ou Longtao's eyes were filled with threat.
"However, Tao is definitely not such a person. I believe that he must be a man who will dote on you. Shouldn't you two consider reconnecting with each other?”
Ou Longtao's tense mood softened after hearing Duan Langyao's words.
It seemed like he was overthinking things. Lang Yao would never betray him, and he had no reason to do so.
"Don't talk nonsense." Ou Longtao pretended to be angry and reprimanded Duan Langyao, but his bright black eyes secretly praised Duan Langyao.
"I'm not talking nonsense! Actually, the two of you were quite good in the past. In the eyes of the students, you were a couple and even good friends who grew up together. If anything happened to Yi Lianqian, Ou Longtao would definitely step forward. However, there were some small incidents that happened later, so…However, those were not important. What was important was what was happening now.”Duan Langyao winked at Yi Lianqian ambiguously.
"Tao is completely different from before. There are many women who want to get close to him, but he's not moved. As far as I know, he has always been thinking about a woman. That woman still has a place in his heart until now.”Not afraid of Ou Longtao's warning gaze, Duan Langyao continued to speak.
He was definitely helping Tao, not harming him.
Although he knew that Tao would not accept this method, this was the fastest way to move Yi Lianqian. He believed that no matter how cold-hearted Yi Lianqian was, she would still be moved by him.
"Who is that woman?" Yi Lianqian asked curiously, her heart beating faster.
"Who else could it be? Of course it's you!"
"Me?" She blinked her eyes and was so shocked that she couldn't speak.
Idiot, the male lead is about to appear at this time, yet Tao is still foolishly standing at the side?
Duan Langyao elbowed Ou Longtao hard, and his eyes kept signaling him.
" I think it's time for me, the third wheel, to leave…" Duan Langyao pushed Ou Longtao in front of Yi Lianqian and strode towards the eleven o'clock direction. His mischievous face instantly disappeared.
The two of them stared at each other silently…
At midnight, only neon lights were left in the city. The bustling crowd on the quiet streets was no longer visible.
Under the moonlight, Yi Lianqian and Ou Longtao's shadows dragged behind them. There was a distance between them, but it was ambiguous.
In order to create a chance for the two of them to be alone, Ou Longtao parked the car somewhere else so that the two of them could slowly start talking while taking a leisurely walk.
"Why didn't you say anything along the way? Did Lang Yao's words scare you?”Ou Longtao gazed at Yi Lianqian tenderly.
"I, I don't know." Yi Lianqian lowered her head shyly, her cheeks burning hot from Ou Longtao's gaze.
"I've liked you since I was young, that's true. However, for the sake of my father's job, I transferred schools without telling you in time. All these years, I haven't forgotten you for even a moment. Even now, you're still in my heart.”
Yi Lianqian was shocked and stunned by his confession.
"You scared me, just like in high school.”
"High school?" Ou Longtao pretended to forget, but his heart was actually surging.
" You really forgot…" Seeing that he was confused, Yi Lianqian blushed and said,""At that time, Duan Langyao made a fuss and said that you liked me in front of our classmates. Have you forgotten?”
"Is that so?" Ou Longtao laughed foolishly." I really forgot about this part of my memory. I've always regretted not being able to confess to you before I transferred schools. However, I was fat at that time, and you might have rejected me if I really confessed.”There was an unknown evil hidden behind his serious expression.
This woman was indeed different. After hurting him, she could still chat with him without a care. She did not take that incident seriously at all. Her reaction would only deepen his determination to take revenge.
When he was young, he had risked his life to shelter her from the wind and rain. He had bravely accepted the challenge of every boy who adored her. He had succeeded time and time again, and he had gotten the chance to be by her side. He had even received her bright smile. Whether it was going to school or going to school, he could always see Yi Lianqian by his side.
But in her heart, he was actually so unbearable. If it wasn't for Lang Yao's instigation, he wouldn't have known that she, who was beautiful on the outside, was a poisonous scorpion woman.
He was simply an insignificant person. She laughed at his overconfidence and shamelessness, like a toad wanting to eat swan meat…All kinds of embarrassment would only drive his desire for revenge even stronger.
Yi Lianqian didn't suspect anything. She thought that Ou Longtao had really forgotten that part of his memory.
It was good to forget. It was a bad memory. In these few years, she had never forgotten the words he said before he left. The ruthlessness in those words was still fresh in her mind.
Now that the two of them had reunited again, perhaps she should throw those unpleasant memories into the sea and seriously think about what Ou Longtao had just said.
"No matter what kind of person you are, I will never hate you. Ever since I can remember, you have always been by my side, taking care of me and protecting me. Do you know that I've always hated men and didn't want to have a boyfriend all these years because of you?”
"My relationship?"
"You once said that you would protect me for the rest of my life, but you didn't fulfill that promise. You gave up halfway, and she disappeared like a bubble. No matter how I looked for you, I couldn't find you. From then on, I told myself that men's words couldn't be trusted, and none of them were good.”
Interesting, the thief shouted 'catch thief!' If it weren't for the fact that he had changed so much in the past few years, this woman wouldn't have shown such a shy look of admiration and shamelessly pushed all the mistakes of the past onto him.
If he didn't get justice for this, he wouldn't be called Ou Longtao!
"Aren't I in front of you now? I promise you that I had no choice but to leave you because of my father's work. This time, no matter what reason I have, it won't stop my determination to protect you.”
This was equivalent to a lifetime promise!
Yi Lianqian's tiny heart was almost unable to withstand such affection, and it was beating rapidly.
"I heard that Uncle and Auntie passed away in a car accident. In my impression, they were a very loving couple and loved you very much. Losing them overnight must have been a huge blow to you…"
She wanted to change the topic, but she also wanted to know how he had gotten through such a difficult time. As far as she knew, he had only graduated from high school at that time, but he had to suffer a double blow that was worse than death. No one could stand it.
"Sigh! No one could predict their own life and death.”
"I really want to know about your life these past few years, and what about Long Wei? Is he doing well?"
"Long Wei is doing very well. He is currently studying for a PhD in economics in the United States. In another half a year, he will come back to help with my career.”In order not to arouse Yi Lianqian's suspicion, he answered her questions truthfully.
"Are you the president of the Holy Seal Corporation?"
"It's not fake at all."
"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for a few years, you've really changed a lot. You've become very powerful and rich. Now, you must be the Prince Charming that many women dream of.”
"What Prince Charming? I'm still not a bachelor.”
"That's because you're too good at picking."
"No." Ou Longtao firmly shook his head and denied," Because I only have you in my heart. I can't tolerate any other woman.”
Sweet nothings could kill people. For example, Yi Lianqian felt dizzy after hearing these sweet nothings.
"Are you willing to accept me?"
Yi Lianqian revealed a hesitant expression.
"You don't have to answer me now. I'll give you time to think about it, as long as you're willing to give me a chance to perform.”
Yi Lianqian remained silent and hesitated.
She did not dare to accept his feelings easily. Although the two of them had reconciled, the long years were enough to change a person's personality. She did not know if he was still the same as before. No matter what she encountered, he would always help her overcome all difficulties.
"I'll take it that you've agreed to it if you don't say anything, huh?”
"I…we'll talk about it in the future. We've reached my house, you should go back early!”
"Aren't you going to invite me up?"
"I have a roommate. If you go up, she will definitely make a fuss and stare at you. If there is a chance, I will invite you up for a cup of tea again.”
"I hope your reply won't make me wait too long.”
Yi Lianqian nodded and turned to walk into the brightly lit house.
Ou Longtao's eyes were filled with hatred as he stared at her slender back.#
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