At eight o 'clock in the evening, Lu Yiwei drove to the East Lake Veranda. Although Su Meng didn't tell him where to meet, this was a place they used to come to. It was familiar yet strange.
Lu Yiwei parked the car and walked in. In the distance, Su Meng was waving at him from a boat.
As he got closer, Su Meng's silhouette gradually appeared in front of him.
She had changed. In the past, she was naive, careless, and spoiled. But now, she was dignified, her makeup beautiful, and she was mature and proper. She was wearing a dark-grey dress and a pair of white high heels. A long pearl necklace hung in front of her chest. Her hair was short and clean, and she had light makeup on. She looked even more mature and beautiful than before.
Lu Yiwei put the bag in his hand on the table, smiled indifferently, and asked, "How long will you be back?"
Su Meng poured a cup of tea for Lu Yiwei and brought it to him. Then, she supported her chin with her hand and focused on the man she once loved. She said softly, "I've been back for more than a week."
"Oh." Lu Yiwei wanted to ask why she didn't contact him after he came back, but he swallowed the question on second thought. He said, "It's so different in the US. I don't even dare to know you anymore."
"Really?" Su Meng was secretly happy. She deliberately asked, "Then do you mean I've become beautiful or ugly?"
"Of course I've become beautiful," Lu Yiwei blurted out.
Su Meng was very happy with every word of praise from Lu Yiwei. Some people and things only know how to cherish after they are lost. She cared about Lu Yiwei's opinion of her. Even if it wasn't good, it was his true feelings. She was not like some people who were full of benevolence, righteousness, and morality. But they were sanctimonious and didn't mean what they said.
Su Meng shyly lowered her head and blushed unconsciously. After two years, even though they didn't contact each other much, she still felt her heart beat faster when they met. This was the power of love.
Su Meng circled the rim of the teacup with her finger and looked up. "You've changed too."
"Really?" Lu Yiwei hadn't cared about his appearance for a long time, so he didn't notice any slight changes. "Am I getting older?"
Su Meng shook his head and said, "He's not old, he's become more profound. In the past, your brows were relaxed, your face was bright, and you always had a smile on your face. But now, your brows are tightly furrowed, and your face is filled with the vicissitudes of life. That trademark smile has also disappeared without a trace. "
"Is that so?" Lu Yiwei asked, but he agreed with Su Meng. For a long time, he had forgotten what a smile was, and it was more of a forced smile.
Su Meng couldn't bear to hurt him the moment they met, so he said casually, "I'm just teasing you. Look at your serious face. Hehe."
Lu Yiwei didn't respond. He took a sip of tea and said, "Are you going to leave again this time?"
"Yes." Su Meng nodded and said, "I'm going back tomorrow. However, he would be back in two or three months. I came back this time mainly to resign. "
"Huh? What? Resign? "Lu Yiwei was puzzled.
"Yes!" Su Meng said, "I resigned from my job at the newspaper office. I don't want to be bound by the system. It's a little tiring."
Lu Yiwei smiled and said, "Were you brainwashed by freedom in the US?"
Su Meng didn't smile and said, "Yes and no. In the US, there is a high degree of liberalization, especially of speech and public opinion. In our country, most of the time, it's for the sake of the ruler. "
"What you said is right, but public opinion in any country is for the sake of politics. What do you plan to do next? "
Su Meng said, "I met a friend in the US. His name is John, and he intends to come to China to develop his career. We can form our own team and independently produce some news that reflects the reality of society and sell it to the TV stations. What do you think? "
Lu Yiwei thought about it and said, "That's a good idea, but don't forget that this is China. Even if you produce it, the TV stations might not dare to broadcast it. Furthermore, if you can't grasp the scale, it will cause a huge problem. "
Su Meng was disdainful of Lu Yiwei's cautiousness and said, "The role of the media is getting bigger now. Many things are only brought to the public's attention after it's exposed. As for your worries, I have also verified it. Some media outlets are in desperate need of this kind of material. "
Lu Yiwei didn't want to argue with him and said, "I've never done journalism before, and I don't know anything about your industry. So I won't talk nonsense. No matter what, I'll support you. "
Su Meng smiled and said, "I'm just displaying my slight skill before an expert. With your standards and ability, you're completely above me. So you have to support me in the future. "
"No problem. As long as it's within my means, I will definitely help."
Su Meng added, "What I mean is for you to provide me with news material."
Lu Yiwei was briefly stunned before he replied, "Let's talk about it when we're back."
After they finished talking about work, Su Meng wanted to ask about Lu Yiwei's life several times, but he was too embarrassed to ask. In the end, he couldn't hold it in anymore and asked, "Are you still single?"
Lu Yiwei nodded his head as he ate.
Seeing this, Su Meng didn't know if he should be happy or sad, so he didn't speak anymore.
When it was time to separate, Su Meng finally mustered up his courage and asked, "Are you willing to wait for me?"
Lu Yiwei smiled and shook his head. "Su Meng, if it was in the past, I might agree to it without any hesitation. But it's different now. To put it bluntly, you and I are no longer people from the same world. My thoughts can't keep up with your rhythm, and even the common topics seem pale. Do you think this kind of marriage will be happy? "
Lu Yiwei was speaking the truth. When they met tonight, it was obvious that the two of them were a lot more unfamiliar. Except for mentioning the past, they almost didn't have any common topics. But Su Meng didn't give up. She said very seriously, "Yiwei, as long as you are willing, I can give up everything."
"Do you think we're still in our twenties dating?" Lu Yiwei said, "Su Meng, I know what you're thinking in your heart. But as time passes, things remain the same, but people have changed. I'm no longer the Lu Yiwei of the past, and you're no longer the Su Meng of the past. Our states of mind are changing subtly. You're still young, and your dreams are so grand. You shouldn't hurt yourself and kill your dreams. If you still think like this now, you shouldn't. "
Su Meng's tears fell unconsciously. Perhaps this was her last chance to fight for it. However, Lu Yiwei mercilessly rejected her. She wiped her tears, stretched out her hand with a forced smile, and said, "I wish you happiness."
"I wish you happiness!"
A handshake between friends made two former lovers go their separate ways.
Lu Yiwei stood on the street and watched Su Meng disappear into the night. When the last trace of fantasy in his heart was shattered with a thunder, it was a full stop. He didn't feel sad. Instead, he was very relieved. He believed that Su Meng would find happiness. Love is not love when you possess the other party. It is more about having each other.
It was raining cats and dogs. Lightning flashed and thunder roared. Lu Yiwei sat alone in the car, leaning against the seat and smoking a cigarette. He watched the windshield wipers swaying back and forth. The orange street light penetrated the raindrops and refracted on his chiseled face, intoxicating him. In the car, he thought a lot. When the rain was a little lighter, he started the car and was ready to leave.
Unconsciously, Lu Yiwei unexpectedly drove to the downstairs of Tong Huan's dance studio. He didn't care about the pouring rain. He rolled down the window and looked up, only to see the shining roof. He asked himself again, made up his mind, parked the car, and walked up.
On the top floor, the door of the dance studio was closed. Lu Yiwei tried to knock on the door, but it was pushed open. He held his breath and walked in. Seeing the dance studio in a mess, he had a bad feeling and couldn't help but quicken his pace.
When he walked to the door of Tong Huan's room, Lu Yiwei saw Tong Huan packing his things with disheveled hair and several large suitcases next to him. His heart tightened, and he pushed the door open and went in.
When Tong Huan saw Lu Yiwei, he turned around in a panic and tidied up his messy hair. He murmured, "Why are you here?"
Lu Yiwei grabbed Tong Huan's arm and asked seriously, "Tong Huan, are you leaving?"
Tong Huan didn't dare to look at Lu Yiwei. He said vaguely, "Oh … no … no …"
"Look at me!" Lu Yiwei suddenly raised his voice, scaring Tong Huan. She hammered Lu Yiwei and said, "Why are you shouting? You scared me to death."
"Answer my question."
Tong Huan saw that Lu Yiwei was particularly serious, so he smiled helplessly and sat on the bed, "Yes, I'm leaving."
"Where are you going? Why didn't you tell me? "Lu Yiwei anxiously asked.
Hearing that Lu Yiwei was so concerned about him, Tong Huan felt warm in his heart. He smiled, "I didn't expect you to care about me so much. To tell you the truth, I'm going back to my hometown. "
"Why?" Lu Yiwei anxiously said, "Aren't you doing well here?"
Tong Huan suddenly laughed, and soon tears fell, "Do you think I'm doing well? This place is so big, where is my home? Is there a place for me? "
"I'll give you a home!" Lu Yiwei suddenly said.
Tong Huan was stunned, and he couldn't react for a long time. He trembled and said, "What did you say? I didn't hear it clearly. Say it again. "
Lu Yiwei grabbed Tong Huan's arm and said in a serious manner, "Tong Huan, I said I can give you a home. I want to marry you."
Tong Huan couldn't believe it was true. He took a few steps back and shook his head desperately.
Lu Yiwei went up and hugged Tong Huan, "Tong Huan, I'm not joking. I'm serious this time. As long as you want, we can get married anytime."
Happiness came too suddenly. Tong Huan nestled in Lu Yiwei's arms, wishing that time could stop. Her tears were like a broken string of pearls, wetting Lu Yiwei's shirt. She suddenly bit his shoulder and vented all the anger in her heart.
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