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"I think my boyfriend wants to kill me."
McDonald's on Sunday was crowded with parents with their children. The children's screams and laughter could be heard from the slides in the children's section. In such an environment, it was hard for Zhu Mei to take her friend's words seriously.
"Don't spout nonsense! Even if the two of you quarreled, don't make the other person sound so bad, "Zhu Mei scolded her friend, amused. After a short pause, she raised one of her eyebrows and asked hesitantly, "You don't fight when you quarrel, right?"
Sitting opposite her was a girl in her twenties. Her facial features were beautiful, but in this bustling international city, she could not be considered a rare beauty. What attracted Lin Sanjiu the most was her pair of slightly upturned eyes. The amber glow in her light-colored pupils reminded people of a cat waking up early in the morning.
Lin Sanjiu shook her head and didn't continue.
It was no wonder that Zhu Mei didn't believe her. Even she felt that it was ridiculous to say such a thing. She probably hadn't slept well for the past few days, so she was a little anxious.
Lin Sanjiu took two sips of her cola and relaxed her expression. She said half-jokingly, "If one day, the police come and ask you who my enemies are..."
"Screw you!" The teasing tone in her friend's voice made Zhu Mei's doubts disappear instantly. She waved her hand and giggled, "Seriously, why are you complaining when you got the better end of the deal? Tell me, what are Ren Nan's shortcomings — "
Lin Sanjiu had heard the latter part of her friend's words countless times. This time, it was like a gust of wind blowing past her ears. She didn't take it to heart. At this moment, her eyes suddenly swept out of the window, and the lines of her jaw immediately tightened.
She quickly lowered her head and took a bite of her hamburger.
The moment she bit into the bun, the noisy McDonald's entrance suddenly fell silent for a few seconds. As the light at the entrance dimmed, a tall man walked in at a moderate pace. A few customers who were queuing up subconsciously took two steps back when they saw him, making way for him.
The tailor-made iron-gray shirt had the iconic Armani waistline design, and every strand of his shirt exuded a steady quality. His dark-colored trousers were neat and elegant, without any extra creases, as if they were ironed and taken care of by someone at all times. Coupled with his nine-headed body and handsome appearance, which was rare among Asians, Ren Nan looked like a top model who had just stepped out of a fashion blockbuster.
Walking into a McDonald's, it was no wonder that everyone was staring at him.
As he sat down, the air was filled with the faint scent of Davidoff's cold water.
"Why are you eating this kind of fast food again?" He nodded at Zhu Mei as a greeting. He ruffled Lin Sanjiu's hair affectionately and helplessly. The Patek Philippe on her wrist disappeared into her black hair. "I was going to take you to that Japanese restaurant tonight."
"I was hungry when I passed by here, so …" Lin Sanjiu forced a smile and avoided Ren Nan's gaze. She lowered her head and picked up a french fry. Her long hair slid down her shoulders, covering her expression.
— — Zhu Mei was right, Ren Nan was flawless.
He was like a man who had walked out of an idol drama. After spending a few months with Lin Sanjiu, Ren Nan had quickly conquered her group of best friends and buddies with his impeccable demeanor, let alone Lin Sanjiu — — No, it wasn't just demeanor. His appearance, wealth, personality, everything about him was perfect … He was everything that a woman could dream of.
Everyone said that her life was too good.
When Lin Sanjiu first started her relationship with Ren Nan, she couldn't believe her good luck. At that time, she would wake up every morning with a smile on her face, facing the brand new world that Ren Nan had brought to her.
Until … She couldn't be happy anymore.
"When did I start to feel that something was wrong?"
Suddenly, Zhu Mei's passionate voice interrupted her thoughts. "I have occupied Xiao Jiu's entire day today, so I won't disturb your private time! Coincidentally, she told me that she was a little tired, so you guys can go home — "
Lin Sanjiu was pulled back to reality.
Ren Nan's gentle voice was always laced with a smile, "Let us send you off. It's been too hot recently."
Zhu Mei had the temperament of a child, so she immediately smiled and said, "Oh, then I won't stand on ceremony! It's really hot today. I was just walking for a while and I'm already drenched in sweat … "The back of her shirt was still wet.
Since she didn't have much of an appetite, Lin Sanjiu stood up when she saw that her best friend had finished eating and followed her boyfriend and best friend out of the McDonald's.
The three of them were engulfed in the heatwave that had been scorched by the sun for an entire afternoon. It was already October, but the scorching heat did not show any signs of abating. It was still firmly in control of the city. The people on the street were struggling to walk through the heatwave. Some of them were holding umbrellas while others were sweating profusely. Everyone looked uncomfortable. It was really too hot. Even in the middle of summer, it wasn't this hot!
Zhu Mei was most afraid of heat. She was already drenched in sweat after taking only two steps. She couldn't stop wiping her forehead. Lin Sanjiu could feel the hair on the back of her neck sticking to her skin. This uncomfortable feeling made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She couldn't help asking, "Where did you park your car?"
Ren Nan pointed his chin at a spot not far away. There wasn't even a speck of moisture on his moist and clean skin.
"It's just in front." He paused for a moment, then continued with his usual elegant and calm demeanor, "I've told you a few times that it's inconvenient to not have a car. Since you've gotten your driver's license, do you want to buy a car? "
Zhu Mei immediately exclaimed enviously, "You want to buy a car for Xiao Jiu? No wonder you're Mr. Perfect … On my birthday, my boyfriend only gave me a teddy bear … "
Lin Sanjiu gave a few perfunctory replies. Her mind wasn't on the car. Fortunately, Zhu Mei was a lively person. With her chattering away, Ren Nan didn't seem to notice that Zhu Mei was absent-minded.
Three months ago, after Ren Nan's countless requests, Lin Sanjiu finally gave in and agreed to live with him.
She packed her belongings, checked out of the house, and moved into his penthouse in the city center. Her friends and colleagues who visited her at her new place were all envious of her. The moment they stepped out of the door, they pulled her aside and said, "Xiao Jiu, you have to get hold of such a good man!"
"Does Ren Nan have any brothers? Do you have any single friends? Don't forget to introduce one to me! "
"You have to talk to him about marriage as soon as possible …"
Lin Sanjiu could still hear the excited voices of her friends. At that time, Lin Sanjiu's excitement and anticipation were a few times greater than theirs. However, after living together for a period of time, her intelligence, which had been lowered due to her relationship with Ren Nan, started to recover.
Gradually, she noticed some of the details in her life.
Now, Lin Sanjiu couldn't explain why —
She was a little afraid of Ren Nan.
After watching Zhu Mei gradually disappear around the corner of the old-fashioned residential area, Ren Nan started the car again. The car merged into the traffic without a sound. About twenty minutes later, both of them arrived home.
Ren Nan's condominium was located in the most expensive area in the city. It had just been built two years ago. Every inch of the building represented a lifestyle that ordinary people like Lin Sanjiu didn't even dare to dream of. Now, she had almost gotten used to her new life. If it wasn't for the fact that the cloud of doubt in her heart was getting darker by the day …
The penthouse occupied the entire 38th floor. With a ding, the door of the private elevator opened. Both of them walked into the living room.
Sensing that the elevator was moving, the living room gradually lit up with a soft light.
"I bought some cola today. Do you want one?" Lin Sanjiu put down her bag and walked to the kitchen. She tried to calm her racing heart and smiled at Ren Nan as if nothing had happened. She felt that her expression was impeccable.
Ren Nan also walked over with a gentle smile on her face. "Okay, anything you buy is good."
"Anything you buy is good?"
Lin Sanjiu didn't know when it started, but this kind of sweet talk made her feel uncomfortable. It even made her feel a little awkward.
"Are there really people who talk like this in real life?"
Not knowing how to respond, Lin Sanjiu quickly passed the cola to Ren Nan. When he pulled the ring, the bubbles in the cola immediately sizzled. Probably to make Lin Sanjiu happy, Ren Nan drank half the can in one go.
Lin Sanjiu hid behind the open fridge door and tensed her body. She pricked up her ears, not daring to miss the slightest sound.
The room was silent for half a minute.
Seconds ticked by until Ren Nan broke the silence with a smile, "What are you looking for in the fridge?"
Lin Sanjiu's heart sank to her stomach. She closed the door and pretended to look at Ren Nan casually.
There was no reaction.
Ren Nan drank the freshly opened can of cola filled with carbon dioxide. He didn't even have the slightest intention of burping. It was as if he had poured the cola into a pool of stagnant, black water.
"It's nothing. I just wanted to see if there are any snacks," Lin Sanjiu forced a smile.
She had lived with Ren Nan for three months, but she had never seen Ren Nan burping.
It wasn't just burping. Coughing, sneezing, farting, sweating … Even though it was indecent, everyone did it a few times. Lin Sanjiu had never seen Ren Nan do that.
When she thought about it carefully, she wasn't even sure if she had seen him go to the bathroom.
"You haven't eaten much just now. Why don't we eat out tonight?" Ren Nan pulled Lin Sanjiu's hands and kissed her on the neck.
Goosebumps immediately appeared on her back, "It's okay, I'm too lazy to move … Besides, I want to sleep early tonight. I have to wake up early tomorrow."
"Then, I will cook for you," Ren Nan said with a smile.
Lin Sanjiu nodded her head quickly.
Ren Nan's culinary skills were just like his personality. They were flawless. After they finished the dinner that he had prepared meticulously, the sun was setting outside the living room's glass wall. The sky darkened bit by bit until it was night time and the stars shone brightly.
"Today is the 104th day of abnormally high temperatures and drought across the globe …" After Lin Sanjiu put away the cutlery, she pretended to be interested in the news and watched the television. She really didn't want to make eye contact with Ren Nan. "After the heat-related deaths in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, the number of heat stroke deaths in our country has reached 67. The relevant experts have warned … "
Lin Sanjiu felt Ren Nan walk over and sit beside her. The sofa sunk into the sofa.
Lin Sanjiu's body stiffened when she felt an arm naturally wrap around her shoulder.
Even though she didn't turn her head, she could tell that Ren Nan wasn't watching the television. His gaze was fixed on her back. It wasn't the usual kind of tender gaze, but a kind of naked —
It was like a snake looking at a frog.
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