Chapter 273 Not even qualified to think about it

Author: Yuan Zier

Chapter 273 Not even qualified to think about it

Zhou Tang felt a strange dull pain in his heart, his eyes were locked on him so quietly, and even the smile of meeting was too stiff to show on his face.

Perhaps seeing some of her mood, Xu Qingran smiled slightly and joked softly to her: "Tangtang, why don't you come in? Aren't you happy to see me?"

Zhou Tang suddenly came to his senses in response, forcibly calmed down his expression, and then stepped in.

Xu Qingran stood up in time and pushed the dining chair next to him for her in advance, as he did when dining out in Canada. Zhou Tang looked confused for a moment before sitting down on the dining chair he was holding.

Xu Qingran then turned around and sat down in his own seat, pushing a glass of freshly squeezed juice in front of her eyes, "Which orange juice you like, take a few sips first. I've also ordered the food, which will be served soon."

His voice is still gentle and his movements are gentle.

He still remembered that she liked to drink orange juice, and he was willing to continue to considerately pull out a stool for her to sit on, but the more he did this, the more uncomfortable she felt.

"What's wrong? We finally met each other. Are you really unhappy?"

Compared to Zhou Tang's repression and silence, Xu Qingran seemed to be deliberately adjusting the atmosphere and said this gently.

Zhou Tang took a deep breath, shook his head, turned his head and looked directly into his eyes, "Qingran, have you been having a bad time recently?"

Her voice was mixed with unconcealed worry and distress, and the gaze that fell on his face also made him feel a little tired and a little confused.

Xu Qingran's expression changed, and then he smiled with relief and tenderness, "Do you know something about me recently?"

Zhou Tang lowered his voice and said, "I've only heard of some."

Xu Qingran sighed and took in all the worries and sorrows in Zhou Tang's eyes. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice: "I have never been exposed to the management of a large enterprise before, so I suddenly took over my grandpa's and grandma's company.

It is indeed a bit difficult to face the company's decision-making and board of directors issues. But the difficult adjustment period has passed, and I have become more and more comfortable with the company's management. I think I will be able to completely adapt to it in the near future."

Yeah?

His voice was calm and serious, but he made his running-in period so simple and light.

She also clearly heard from the discussions between the girls last night that Xu Qingran was not having an easy time at all during this period. He was very anxious all day long and could not protect himself.

So, did those girls exaggerate Xu Qingran's situation, or did Xu Qingran say these words so lightly to prevent her from worrying.

Zhou Tang thought for a while and did not speak immediately.

Xu Qingran continued to comfort her, "Don't look at me like that, and don't worry about me. Since I have chosen this path, I will go on well no matter what, even if it is difficult, I will overcome it."

Grandma and grandpa’s company is running well.”

Zhou Tang's face changed slightly, and he lowered his head subconsciously. He was filled with complicated thoughts for a moment.

In fact, some worries are really not suitable to be spoken out, and they are very pale and weak.

Because at this time, what Xu Qingran needs is not her worries.

And no matter what, even if his current situation is really bad, he still has courage and piety. Therefore, he has worked so hard and is so determined. How could he not be able to do this well? Where is the turn?

It's up to her to worry.

And maybe she really should think about it from another angle. For example, even if Xu Qingran suffered adversity in his career, his current mental outlook is undoubtedly much better than when his grandparents died.

As long as he can cheer up, there's nothing wrong with that.

Zhou Tang's mind was wandering and he didn't say anything, but his face gradually became better.

At this moment, the waiter had brought the dishes one by one. Zhou Tang raised her eyes and glanced at them. They were all her favorite dishes.

"Tangtang, you're hungry, eat it while it's hot."

Xu Qingran's gentle voice also reached my ears at the right time.

Zhou Tang turned to smile at him, nodded, and said subconsciously: "Qingran, thank you."

Xu Qingran's expression changed slightly, and after a moment of silence, he said slowly: "You're welcome, Tangtang, even if we are no longer together, you will never need a word of thanks or any excuses when you are here with me.

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As he spoke, he raised the glass of juice in front of him and changed the topic, "Here's a toast, Tangtang. You won such a big photography award in Canada this time. I haven't had time to congratulate you yet."

Zhou Tang took a deep breath, forced away all the confusion and paleness on his face, and raised his glass in return.

That night, Xu Qingran's words and deeds were still unbelievably gentle. Many times, Zhou Tang even felt that his personality and mood had returned to what they were before.

But every time she thought like this, she would see his forced smile full of exhaustion and vicissitudes, and see his shirt that was straight and seemed to be completely uncomfortable, she would suddenly...

Upon reflection, Xu Qingran’s change and tiredness are real.

After all, there is no recovery as before. It's just Xu Qingran trying to cover up and cheer up. He seems to be really tired.

During the whole meal, Zhou Tang also suppressed all her emotions and stopped talking about his career and his status. She and he were just chatting about some daily routines and some interesting things about her recent photography work.

As before, she habitually shared her life with him. However, this time, she did not wait until Xu Qingran fondly touched her head over and over again, encouraged her, and praised her. She only waited until Xu Qingran was dignified and ascetic.

Yes, he smiled and nodded at her over and over again in such a gentle manner, without any unnecessary words.

At the end of the meal, Xu Qingran answered the call at work and was about to leave. After Zhou Tang smiled and nodded to say goodbye, she looked at Xu Qingran's determination that he hesitated to speak but said nothing in the end, and at his determination that he struggled for several seconds but

After all, he simply turned around and left. For a moment, all the unknown expectations and thoughts in his heart seemed to have suddenly shattered into pieces.

So, what is she expecting?

What are you hoping for!

Xu Qingran finally held onto all the principles and did not give her any response or expectation.

And at this time, she seemed not even qualified to retain or fight for him, because compared with the business left behind by his grandparents, and compared with his current situation, she, Zhou Tang, seemed to always be insignificant to Xu Qingran.

To drag him down will only drag him down, trouble him, and cause him chaos.

Zhou Tang's heart couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain.

She frowned deeply, couldn't help but put her hand to her heart, and sat silently.

It wasn't until a while later that she suppressed the noise in her heart, got up and went downstairs, but just as she walked out of the door of Yueyan Building, she heard a familiar voice not far away.

Zhou Tang was stunned for a moment, then looked around and saw that Xu Qingran had not gone far at the moment. He was standing in a dimly lit place not far away, answering the phone.

He didn't know what the other party said on the phone, but he, who was usually gentle, was so angry that he kept scolding the other party.

He was really angry, his back was trembling, and there was a hint of weakness in his angry tone that could not be concealed.

Zhou Tang had never seen him so excited, nor had he ever seen him so angry and helpless.

After answering the phone, she saw him leaning against a street tree as if all his strength had suddenly been drained away, his face full of anxiety and self-mockery. Then, in the breeze of the night, he seemed to forget himself and took the phone out of his pocket.

I took out a cigarette, lit it and smoked it.

His depressed look suddenly took on a hint of yuppie that didn't suit his appearance and temperament, and was very different from his usual gentle image.

Zhou Tang froze on the spot, staring at him blankly.

But at this moment, Xu Qingran seemed to notice something. He slowly turned his head, and his gloomy eyes met hers directly.

Zhou Tang was filled with depression, and his eyes suddenly became wet for no reason.

The self-mockery and anger on Xu Qingran's face suddenly subsided, and his face turned slightly pale. He locked his eyes on her for a while, as if hesitating and struggling again for several times, and then turned away from her sight without saying a word.

He stiffly got into his car and left so quickly.

It seemed that at this moment, he no longer had the intention to maintain and disguise himself in front of her, and it seemed that all the illusion of harmony he had created suddenly collapsed, dripping with blood.

Zhou Tang also completely understood at this moment that Xu Qingran was just like those girls said last night. His career was frustrated and he was exhausted. At this moment, he also suddenly understood Xu Qingran's determination to leave without saying goodbye.

Because he didn't want her to see all his desolation and powerlessness, nor did he want her to be worried and sad.

From beginning to end, he endured everything alone, and from beginning to end, he never thought about letting her accompany him, even to share all his sad emotions.

Zhou Tang's heart was in unbearable pain. It wasn't until Xu Qingran's car completely disappeared that she couldn't help but burst into tears.

She followed Xu Qingran's example, leaning against the street tree and enjoying the wind for a long time.

It took a long time for all the tears in her eyes to be dried, a long time for the heaving and suffocating heart to gradually ease, and a long time for her pale face to gradually become calm and numb. At this time, she came to her senses slightly and was about to stand up straight and leave.

Her gaze casually fell forward and inadvertently glanced at Chen Yan not far away.

His clothes were wrinkled, his hair was messy, and his beard was unkempt. His eyes that were locked towards her looked like they were filled with endless depression and madness, and seemed to be filled with endless pain and grievances.

His face was pale and colorless, his lips were white, his clothes were wrinkled, his hair was messy, and his beard was unkempt.

He didn't know how long he had been standing there. He looked shabby and downcast. However, when he saw that she noticed him, his bottomless eyes gradually swayed twice, and they suddenly seemed to be in a desperate hell.

A flicker of cautious hope ignited.
Chapter completed!