I've just started writing. Usually, I sit down and start writing at around 90 AM, but today, because of Alias, I
Today, I'm almost at the end of Grace's book, so I decided to finish it in one go. That's why I delayed it until now...
"I think my boyfriend wants to kill me," Lin Sanjiu said.
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 hit each other when you quarrel, right?"
Sitting in front of 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. The most eye-catching thing about her was her 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 Coke 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 door dimmed, a tall man walked in unhurriedly. When a few customers in line saw him, they unconsciously took two steps back and made 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 getting along with Lin Sanjiu for a few months, Ren Nan's flawless demeanor had quickly won over all of Lin Sanjiu's best friends, let alone Lin Sanjiu. No, it wasn't just demeanor. His appearance, wealth, personality, everything was perfect … He was everything a woman could dream of.
Everyone said that her life was too good.
At the beginning of their relationship, Lin Sanjiu couldn't believe her 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 became less and less happy.
… When did I start to feel that something was wrong?
Suddenly, Zhu Mei's passionate voice interrupted her thoughts. "I have occupied Xiao Jiu for the whole day, so I won't disturb your private time! Coincidentally, she told me that she was a little tired. You guys can go home — "
Lin Sanjiu was pulled back to reality.
Ren Nan's gentle voice always had a smile on it, "Let us send you off. It's too hot recently."
Zhu Mei had the temperament of a child. She 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 sweating all over … "The back of her shirt was still wet.
Since she didn't have much of an appetite, Lin Sanjiu stood up and followed her boyfriend and best friend out of the McDonald's.
The three of them were engulfed in the heatwave of the sun that had scorched the streets for the entire afternoon. Even though it was already October, 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 in 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 had never been this hot!
Zhu Mei was most afraid of heat. She had only walked two steps, but she was already sweating profusely. She kept 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 a single trace of moisture on his smooth and clean skin.
"It's just in front." He paused for a moment, then continued with his usual elegant and calm demeanor, "I have told you many times that it's inconvenient to not have a car. Since you have already 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? You are indeed tall, rich, and handsome … My boyfriend only gave me a teddy bear for my birthday … "
Lin Sanjiu gave a few perfunctory replies. Her mind wasn't on the car. Fortunately, Zhu Mei was a lively person. With her chattering with Ren Nan, Ren Nan didn't seem to notice her absent-mindedness.
Three months ago, after numerous requests from Ren Nan, 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 apartment in the city center. Her friends and colleagues who visited her in her new apartment were all envious of her. The moment they stepped out of her apartment, 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, the excitement and anticipation in Lin Sanjiu's heart was 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, slowly recovered.
She gradually 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 disappear from 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 apartment 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 a commoner like Lin Sanjiu didn't even dare to dream of. Now, she was almost 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. The door of the private elevator opened with a ding. 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 a little embarrassed.
"Are there really people who talk like this in real life?"
Not knowing how to respond, she quickly passed the cola to him. When he pulled the ring, the bubbles in the cola immediately sizzled. Ren Nan drank half the can in one gulp, probably to make Lin Sanjiu happy.
Lin Sanjiu hid behind the open fridge door. She tensed her body and pricked up her ears, not daring to miss a single sound.
The room was silent for half a minute.
Seconds passed, until Ren Nan broke the silence in the room 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.
"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 ever 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 over and kissed her on the neck.
Goosebumps 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 perfect. After they finished the dinner he prepared, the sun was setting outside the glass wall of the living room. 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, heatstroke deaths have also been reported in our country. The relevant experts have warned … "
She felt Ren Nan walk over and sit down beside her. The sofa sunk into the sofa.
Lin Sanjiu's body stiffened when she felt an arm naturally 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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