Xiao has thought about it for a long time

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Zhao Shihuan. The current Zhao Shihuan is about the same height as Fu Bei. They both dress in similar styles. Suddenly remembered.

In the early years, the Zhao family was not as good as the Fu family, but in the past five or six years, they have mixed together in the Beijing circle and developed rapidly, and now they are evenly divided.Mr. Zhao and Grandpa Fu are close friends, and they have a very close relationship. They are very happy when they meet. The smile on Grandpa Fu's face is not fake at all. Compared with other people, it is really happy.

Mr. Zhao is easy-going, no matter who he sees, he always chats, and the atmosphere suddenly becomes lively.

Zhao Shihuan was much more stable than before, and immediately greeted a group of acquaintances and friends.

Josie smiled sincerely, and replied softly, "Sister Huan."

Zhao Shihuan raised his hand habitually, probably wanting to rub his head like before, but he stopped in time, nodded, looked at Fu Bei who was beside him and said, "The last time I met you in the United States, it's been almost a year, how are you doing recently? Say you teach at Jiang University, teaching college students?"

"It should be, but the Academic Affairs Office hasn't issued a specific arrangement yet." Fu Bei said, standing next to Josie, with the same attitude as before, but not as familiar as when he was a child.

The two chatted for a while, and always maintained a sense of distance. After all, they are both 27 and [-]. These years, they have few contacts and each has their own careers. It is normal for their relationship to fade.

Mr. Zhao and the others went elsewhere after chatting. Only the younger generation was left here, and everyone gathered around to chat. Josie had nothing to communicate with these people, so he just stood by and took a drink casually. Listen to what other people have to say.

Zhou Jiaqi and her group came over to catch up with Zhao Shihuan, and stood in front of her, whether it was intentional or not.

Josie didn't bother to care about it. Zhou Jiaqi had been like this since she was a child. Her mind was filled with water. It was not appropriate to be a dignified and skilled young lady. She was also much more popular with her elders. She had to be regarded as an imaginary enemy, thinking that she stole the limelight. And attention, really sick.

The alcohol content is not low, it tastes strong and sweet again, not bad, Josie took a few more sips.Fu Bei didn't know when he came over, he frowned slightly, and said in a low voice, "Drink less, this is very intoxicating."

"Just a few sips," Josie said, putting down the glass.

Zhao Shihuan was surrounded and went to the other side amidst the crowd's pushing and shoving. Someone came to call them, Josie didn't want to join in the fun, and Fu Bei didn't move either. The place was instantly quiet.

After a few days of recuperation, Fu Bei's face was no longer as sickly pale as before, but the recovery was not complete, and his lips were still paler. Second look.

She came over with a glass of juice and replaced Josie's original glass of wine.

Josie was taken aback for a moment, and then she laughed. She will be 23 in a month, and she is still a child, but she doesn't show it, and she doesn't drink juice.

As the host, Fu Bei had almost no free time. After standing for less than 2 minutes, people kept coming over to chat with each other, leaving almost no room for the two of them to chat. Just about to take someone to another place, Liang Yuzhi came to look for someone from the Liang family. , let Fu Bei hurry over.

Until the banquet, Josie was alone.

On the way, I met Zhou Meihe and Zhou Lin. Without Qiao Jianliang present, the eyes of the mother and son almost grew to the top of their heads. The contemptuous look seemed as if Josie was so inconspicuous. There is no way, who made Qiao Jianliang make the will early , as long as Qiao Jianliang is still alive, there is hope for change, and Josie is the opponent who divides the family property.

Josie was annoyed seeing these jumping clowns, especially after Qiao Jianliang appeared, the mother and son surnamed Zhou turned their attitudes 180 degrees.

Under Zhou Meihe's teaching, Zhou Lin knew that he was not his own, and he had always been respectful and humble, and he was about to become a model of gentleness. Even if Josie didn't give him a good look, he still said politely: "Sister, let's sit at the same table later. .”

Josie said casually, "No, I just made an appointment with a friend."

Zhou Lin didn't change his face or eyes, and responded calmly.

In the end, the three of Qiao Jianliang sat at the table closest to the main table, and Josie was called by Zhao Shihuan to join them.

Fu Bei didn't go to the main table, but was also here, sitting opposite the two of them.

This person looked indifferent as usual, but he would look at Josie from time to time, and occasionally Zhao Shihuan would add a few words when he spoke, in a slow and unpredictable manner.

Zhao Shihuan has a free-spirited personality and is easy to get along with. In recent years, she has been immersed in the ups and downs of the shopping malls. She speaks and does things very aggressively but without losing amiability. She gets along with everyone, and she will pour a glass of wine with Josie inadvertently. , but her demeanor was not abrupt, so that even though Josie was sitting next to her, other people at the table didn't pay much attention to it.

"You have been away for five or six years, and you thought you would never come back. How long are you going to stay in Jiangcheng this time?" Someone asked.

The Zhao family came back suddenly. Apart from bidding for the land in the western suburbs, they have not made any other moves for the time being. The other families are waiting and watching, and they must find opportunities to cooperate. There are not many companies, and if they can cooperate, the tide will surely rise.

The people who came to the banquet are not stupid, except for Josie who is really here to eat, the others are here for network resources, including the people at this table, don’t look at everyone’s face is young, with a lot of knowledge, no one is pure and good of.

Zhao Shihuan didn't move his chopsticks from the beginning to the end, and he was all dealing with these people. Hearing the words, he was not ambiguous, but he didn't say anything clearly. He just said: "Anyway, I must be here this year, and I will stay here for a long time. I'm not used to living in Beijing, so staying in Jiangcheng is more comfortable."

The meaning in the words is to engage in short-term development in Jiangcheng, and there will be investment.

The atmosphere on the table suddenly changed, some were courting Zhao Shihuan, while others were courting Fu Bei.

Josie was a little uncomfortable. She was never used to this kind of occasion, so she had to eat by herself. On the plate on the left was something similar to glutinous rice balls. After two mouthfuls, she choked and wanted to drink water, but there was no water in the cup. up.

Just as she was about to do it herself, Zhao Shihuan had already pushed over a glass of water, but the other party didn't take care of her specially, and was still talking to the person next to her while pushing the glass.

Josie was taken aback, but still picked up the water to drink.

As soon as he raised his head, he saw Fu Bei looking at him, and for a moment, he moved away and looked elsewhere.

The meaning in those eyes was so deep that Josie couldn't calm down for a moment, and couldn't tell what it meant.

A meal is not a homely meal, just like a business dinner, the birthday scene has become a social occasion, everyone is weaving their own network, and the warm atmosphere that birthdays should have is missing, everyone is respectful and polite to Grandpa Fu, Only Josie did not mix any selfish desires when toasting, and sincerely said: "I wish you a happy life and good health in your old age."

Although the words are not outstanding, it is a bit old-fashioned, but the intention is in place.

Grandpa Fu's expression moved slightly, and his heart was complicated. He couldn't say how much he loved Josie, and what happened with Josie and Fu Bei back then was even more embarrassing, but now he has a lot of emotions. Maybe he really is old. .

Fu Bei didn't go to toast with him, and helped take care of his peers after the banquet.

Later, Zhuang Qiyang came, there was something in the bar, so he came late, a group of peers gathered together to make a fuss, after all, it was Grandpa Fu's birthday, no matter how noisy he was, and he couldn't leave early, everyone got together small talk.

Zhao Shihuan was always around, but Fu Bei would leave from time to time, so he had no free time.

When it got dark, there were only a group of relatives and friends staying in the Fu's house, all of whom were relatively close.When it was time to leave, it was almost early morning, Josie was very tired and drank a lot of wine, Qiao Jianliang wanted to keep her home for two days, but she didn't want to, so he had to ask the driver to take her back to Qijing Street.

The rest of the Fu family were still busy and had no time to take care of her for the time being, so she left alone.

After leaving the gate of the villa, Zhao Shihuan did not wait for the driver to come first.

Zhao Shihuan seemed to be only a few steps behind, as soon as he came out he asked, "Do you want to go together?"

"Sister Huan," Josie said, "it's not on the way, I have a driver to take it, thank you."

He thought Zhao Shihuan meant to send him off by asking this question, but the other party smiled and said, "I didn't bring a driver."

Josie was taken aback.

"You can't drive after drinking, can you give me a ride?" Zhao Shihuan asked.

The words have come to this point, and you can't refuse.

It's just that when the two got into the car one after the other, Fu Bei came out with the people from the Liang family, but he accidentally caught a glimpse of this place, the night was dark and quiet, there was no light in that place, and the expression on his face could not be seen until the car drove away. A group of people walked to the side of the road.

Liang Yuzhi noticed that her expression was not quite right, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Fu Bei restrained his emotions and said softly, "It's nothing."