"I feel that my boyfriend … wants to kill me."
McDonald's on a 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, Zhu Mei, who was plump and fair, found it hard 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. After a short pause, she raised one of her eyebrows and asked hesitantly, "You don't fight when you quarrel, right?"
The girl sitting in front of her was in her twenties. Even though she had a pretty face, she wasn't considered a rare beauty in this crowded international city. However, the most eye-catching thing was her pair of slightly upturned eyes. The amber luster in her light-colored pupils made people think of expensive kittens.
Lin Sanjiu shook her head and didn't continue her story. It was no wonder that Zhu Mei didn't believe her. Even she felt that it was ridiculous to say such a thing. "Maybe it's because I haven't slept well for the past few days, so I'm a little anxious …" Lin Sanjiu took two sips of her cola. She didn't know what kind of mood she was in, but 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 — "
The second half of his sentence was like a gust of wind that blew past Lin Sanjiu. She did not hear a single word of what he said. Her cat-like eyes darted around the window, and her jaw tightened imperceptibly.
She lowered her head and took a bite of her hamburger.
At this moment, the noisy McDonald's entrance suddenly fell silent for a few seconds. As the light at the entrance dimmed, a tall man walked in unhurriedly. A few customers who were queuing up instinctively took two steps back and made way for him.
He wore a tailored iron-grey shirt with the iconic Armani waistline design. Every strand of his shirt exuded a steady quality. His dark-colored trousers were so elegant that they didn't have a single crease. It was as if they were ironed and cleaned by a professional at all times. In addition to that, Ren Nan looked like a top model who had just stepped out of a fashion blockbuster. It was no wonder that people turned to look at him when he walked into a McDonald's.
As he sat down, the air was filled with the faint aroma of David Dove.
"Why are you here for 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 and covered her expression.
It was unimaginable that Ren Nan had a problem.
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.
When Lin Sanjiu first started her relationship with Ren Nan, she couldn't believe that she was so lucky. At that time, she would wake up every morning with a smile on her face. Ren Nan had brought her a whole new world.
"When did I start to feel that something was wrong?"
Suddenly, Zhu Mei's passionate voice interrupted her thoughts. "I've been with Xiao Jiu for the whole day, so I won't disturb your private time anymore! She just told me that she's a little tired. 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. She immediately smiled and said, "Oh, then I won't be polite! It's really hot today. After walking for a while, I'm already sweating all over … "The clothes on her back were still wet.
Lin Sanjiu didn't have much of an appetite anyway, so when she saw that her friend had finished eating, she stood up and followed her boyfriend and friend out of the McDonald's.
The street outside was scorched by the scorching sun for an entire afternoon, and the three of them were instantly enveloped by the heat wave. It was already October, but the scorching heat showed no signs of abating. It still firmly ruled over this international city. There were people coming and going on the street. Some were holding umbrellas, some were sweating profusely, and everyone had a bitter look on their faces. It was too hot. Even in the middle of summer, it had never been so hot!
Zhu Mei was most afraid of heat. She had only taken two steps, but she was already sweating all over. She kept wiping her forehead. Lin Sanjiu could feel the hair at 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 drop of moisture on his moist and clean skin, "It's just in front." He paused for a moment, then continued in his usual elegant and calm manner, "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? You're really tall, rich, and handsome … My boyfriend only gave me a teddy bear on 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 away, Ren Nan didn't seem to notice that Zhu Mei was absent-minded.
Lin Sanjiu's thoughts suddenly flashed back to three months ago. At that time, after Ren Nan's numerous requests, Lin Sanjiu finally gave in. She packed her belongings, checked out of the apartment, and moved into his penthouse in the city center. Her friends and colleagues who visited her at 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 ten times more 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, but 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 at their apartment.
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 could never 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. 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 hard to control 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."
Lin Sanjiu didn't know when it started, but she found the sweet talk of a character from a novel to be very strange. Since she didn't know how to respond, she quickly passed the cola to Ren Nan. The moment he pulled the ring, the bubbles in the drink immediately sizzled. Ren Nan drank half the can in one go, probably to make Lin Sanjiu happy.
She hid behind the door of the fridge and tensed her body. She pricked up her ears, not daring to miss the slightest sound.
The apartment 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 didn't even have the slightest intention of burping when he drank the freshly opened can of cola filled with carbon dioxide. 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," she 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 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 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 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 heatstroke 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 clearly feel that Ren Nan wasn't watching the television. His gaze was fixed on her back. It wasn't the usual tender gaze. Instead, it was a blatant —
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