I took a taxi to Xiangting Hotel and ran all the way to the private room in the Chinese restaurant. Xin Ruan stood in front of the door panting heavily, rubbed her chest hard to calm down, and then knocked on the door.
The private room is antique and exquisite, but the atmosphere in the room is very dull. On the carved mahogany dining table, there are several pots of leftover food and half of a sea bass left.
Tang Zitian had dressed up carefully, with bright eyes and white teeth. She wore a black dress that exposed her shoulders, and a gorgeous crystal necklace around her neck made her look stunning. However, her disheveled expression revealed her current mood.
Upon seeing Xin Ruan, Tang Zitian stood up in shock and asked, "Xiao Ruan, why are you here
Xin Ruan opened her mouth, but didn't know where to start for a moment: "Zitian, I... actually... Pei Zhaoyang
Tang Zitian was both angry and anxious, and her eyes immediately turned red. She looked at Pei Zhaoyang with a sense of grievance and said, "Why did you call my friend over? This has nothing to do with her. If you don't like me and refuse me, it's okay. Why should I
Her voice gradually softened, and she finally stopped, looking steadily at Pei Zhaoyang sitting there with a calm face, and then looking incredulously at Xin Ruan.
Xin Ruan almost felt ashamed and explained, "I'm sorry Zitian... I didn't explain it clearly to you guys
Seeing her stuttering, Pei Zhaoyang stood up and walked over to her side. He put his hand around her waist and calmly looked at Tang Zitian, saying, "I'm sorry, Miss Tang. What I just said wasn't just perfunctory. I'm really married, and my spouse is standing in front of you right now
Tang Zitian's face turned pale minute by minute. After a few seconds, she took a sudden step back, hurriedly grabbed her coat and Kunbao, lowered her head, and hurriedly walked out.
Zitian! "Xin Ruan grabbed her and said urgently," I didn't mean to hide it from you. I don't know what to say! I didn't know you would like him either
I'm sorry, it's my fault, "Tang Zitian's voice sounded calm." You guys must have forgotten everything I said tonight, I'll make you laugh
Her strength was surprisingly strong, and Xin Ruan couldn't resist, watching helplessly as the clothes broke free from her fingertips.
The back of my hand burned and something dripped down.
Xin Ruan's heart trembled. Before she could speak again, Tang Zitian had already rushed out of the door and disappeared without a trace.
She was lost for a few seconds and immediately chased after the door, saying, "Zitian, wait a minute, listen to me explain
The arm was pulled, and Pei Zhaoyang said in a deep voice, "This has nothing to do with you. She's so emotional now, she won't listen to any explanation you give. Don't bother yourself
Xin Ruan felt anxious and said, "Let go! You don't know Zitian. She's so proud that she cried for you alone
What's the point of crying? "Pei Zhaoyang raised an eyebrow, somewhat incredulous." Since crying won't meet her demands, what's the use of chasing after her? She'll figure it out on her own tomorrow
This is truly the logic of straight men.
Xin Ruan was both angry and resentful, and forcefully stepped on him, breaking free from his grip and chasing after him quickly.
However, during this dispute, Tang Zitian had already disappeared.
Xin Ruan was extremely anxious and asked the doorman all the way from the hotel lobby. During this time, she called Tang Zitian's phone twice and sent her several WeChat messages, but there was no response. I chased after her in a taxi and knocked on the door for a long time without anyone; I found the magazine where she works from home again, and the security guard said that Teacher Xiaotang went out this afternoon and hasn't been back.
Walking aimlessly under the street lamp, Xin Ruan felt extremely sad in her heart.
Pei Zhaoyang spoke lightly, not knowing the relationship between her and Tang Zitian.
The two of them have been friends since high school, studying different majors in the same university. Over the past eight years, they have been studying and striving together, chasing stars and dramas, traveling and dating together. Even if there are occasional arguments, they won't be able to get over in just one or two days.
This time, Tang Zitian and Yu Qiaoqiao took a special leave together to accompany her and help her change her mood. They had put in a lot of effort for her, but now, for a stranger whom they had known for over a month, their friendship was about to crack.
Her phone shook a few times, and she couldn't wait to take it out to see it. She was immediately disappointed: there was no news from Tang Zitian, but two messages from Pei Zhaoyang.
Pei Zhaoyang: Where are you? Quickly send me a location, I'll come pick you up.
Pei Zhaoyang: Let's talk about it when we get home.
Xin Ruan didn't want to see him at all now, so she quit WeChat and sat down at a flower bed on the roadside, staring blankly in the distance.
The phone rang, it was Yu Qiaoqiao's call. She quickly answered it, and suddenly a noise came from the phone. The DJ shouted at the top of her lungs, and the sound of glasses clinking. Yu Qiaoqiao seemed to be in a bar, and I don't know what she said. Xin Ruan couldn't hear it clearly and asked anxiously, "Speak up, I can't hear you
Yu Qiaoqiao could only shout into the microphone, "Xiao Ruan, what's wrong? Zitian is pulling me for a drink
Xin Ruan took a deep breath and finally let go of his tense heart, urgently saying, "Where are you? I'm coming over
The noise eased slightly, and Yu Qiaoqiao asked anxiously in the receiver, "I said I wanted you to come over with me, but she didn't let me. She said if I called you, we would both break up. What's going on
Can something happen? Come over quickly, don't... don't touch it secretly... "Tang Zitian's voice sounded drunkenly.
Don't drink! I'm talking to Xiao Ruan! Everyone is open to talk about anything, don't hold back your anger
Virtue... I don't care about her... she didn't treat me like a friend! "Tang Zitian said fiercely with a big tongue," You deliberately didn't tell me... Are you trying to make fun of me
Xin Ruan fell silent for a moment and whispered, "I'm just afraid you'll laugh at me
Tang Zitian seemed oblivious and continued to vent her chest anger towards the receiver: "I just love to pretend to be pitiful... men like this kind of... insincere... they've all been deceived... I hate her... I hate it to death
The microphone was snatched away by Yu Qiaoqiao, and she said angrily, "Xiao Ruan, she's drunk. Don't listen to her. If you argue, say a few angry words and don't mind
Xin Ruan tugged at the corner of her mouth and whispered, "I know. Take good care of her and don't go back too late
Yu Qiaoqiao agreed repeatedly and hung up the phone.
The surroundings quieted down.
Xin Ruan didn't want to move at all, quietly watching the pedestrians passing by on the sidewalk.
I don't know how long had passed, but four girls walked up ahead, all dressed in oversized jackets and jeans. In the cold weather, their pants were rolled up to their ankles, and they were laughing and holding hands together. Halfway through, the girl in the middle reached out and gestured with her phone. The four of them gathered together and took a stream of consciousness selfie in front of the street lamp.
After filming, the four heads gathered together, pointing fingers at the picture and occasionally emitting a burst of laughter.
Once upon a time, the three of them were also so close and intimate.
Xin Ruan watched their figures playfully and gradually walked away, disappearing from sight.
She suddenly stood up and ran towards the front.
The apartment was still a few blocks away, and she ran around for a walk. Fifteen minutes later, panting heavily, she opened her own door and bumped into Pei Zhaoyang, who was dressed neatly and going out.
Pei Zhaoyang's brow furrowed, his eyes sharp, and his already serious expression became even more frightening after worrying all night: "Where have you been? You haven't replied to my messages either. I was planning to go out and find you
Xin Ruan stared at him for a moment, bit his lip, opened his mouth, and called out his name, "Pei Zhaoyang
The voice trembled slightly, and Pei Zhaoyang was stunned for a moment, immediately becoming nervous. He grabbed her shoulders with both hands and looked up and down, saying, "What's wrong? Did you fall or hit? Where does it hurt
Xin Ruan shook her head, and a layer of watery light appeared in her eyes. She mustered up her courage and said, "Is this enough for our farce
Pei Zhaoyang's expression froze instantly.
He couldn't believe his ears and chewed on Xin Ruan's words twice before asking word by word, "What do you mean
What I mean is, our marriage is nothing but a farce, "Xin Ruan forced herself to meet his gaze." After careful consideration, marriage is sacred and beautiful. It's too hasty for us to get married so casually. Let's get divorced and go tomorrow
Divorce? "Pei Zhaoyang squeezed out two words from between his teeth.
Yes, no one knows we're getting married anyway, it doesn't have any impact on you. I beg you, "Xin Ruan pleaded.
Pei Zhaoyang gave a strange smile and said, "Then what? I'll go find your best friend and marry her as she wishes
Xin Ruan was speechless for a while before struggling to say, "Zitian is a very good girl, talented and beautiful. She won't let you down at all. Of course, if you really don't want to, there's nothing I can do, but I really can't be with you like this anymore
Pei Zhaoyang gasped for breath, and there was a storm gathering in his eyes: "Because of Tang Zitian, you said that our marriage was a farce, and you wanted to divorce me and give me to her. Xin Ruan, is your heart made of stone?"
A trace of confusion rose from Xin Ruan's heart, and Pei Zhaoyang looked a bit out of control, as if she was some unfaithful person who started and ended up giving up.
But she wasn't wrong. From meeting to having a one night stand, and then from having a one night stand to getting married, there was only a short week in between. Hastily and hastily, wasn't it a farce?
Is she wrong to choose the former between her eight year best friend's relationship and over a month of marriage, and return to a peaceful life?
I'm sorry, I was too impulsive back then, "the chaotic night made her feel confused. She instinctively wanted to fight back and began to speak recklessly." But you're not innocent either. I consulted a professional lawyer about that debt, and they said that although it was a marital debt, I didn't know about it and it wasn't used for my marital life. According to the latest judicial interpretation, I don't have to bear it. You threatened me with this
I'm threatening you? "Pei Zhaoyang angrily grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards the sofa in the living room.