Chapter 695: Chapter 83: Unexpectedly Collided_2
Is she expressing her own opinions here? Li Yan had to admit she was right; the two of them together were indeed very compatible, whether in work or in life, they would be very in sync. However, because of this, they lacked the passion of lovers! So now, Yue Yao serves as the best balance between the two of them.
"Alright, I understand, let’s talk about it later. Today, she... probably wasn’t happy because of her mood, not necessarily because I left. Let’s all calm down a bit. I would still respect her choice, after all, I... you know." Li Yan smiled. He used to live freely without emotional debts, but now, burdened with emotional debt, it’s not so easy to shake off.
"Where are you now?"
"Staying at a friend’s place, Duan Haibo, you know him." They hadn’t met, but Li Yan had mentioned him to her.
"Are you used to it?"
"The first day always feels a bit unfamiliar, but I’ll get used to it. By the way, how’s the information you collected? Do you need me to find someone else?" Li Yan thought of Zheng Yuzun. He was with the International Criminal Police, and their interest in antiques this time also qualified as a transnational case.
"No need, we don’t have much yet, but I’ve already found out the time of the antique auction; we have time to prepare. Besides, we just want to avoid being involved, neither going after them nor needing to protect them, so there’s no need to rush."
"Okay." Li Yan then asked, "How’s your injury, getting better?" Although they lived under the same roof before, it wasn’t always convenient to check on her wound.
"It’s fine, getting better and better. Don’t worry! Also, I’ll take care of Yurong for you. If it feels right, I’ll help you talk to her, but ultimately it’s up to you! In a few days, put aside a bit of your male pride and say something gentle to her. Women need to be coaxed, especially Yurong. She is a dignified CEO, who is usually either respected or feared. She needs someone to treat her like a girl, to coax and care for her."
Li Yan felt her words made sense, but it was also quite challenging for him to do so. He jokingly said, "Are you teaching me how to pick up girls now?"
Yue Yao laughed too, "Haha, I never thought I’d have a chance to teach you something. And it’s about picking up girls, something you always thought you were good at. It’s not easy, I’m quite honored."
"It’s late, get some rest!"
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, because of Yue Yao, Li Yan felt a bit more at peace, but thinking of Yurong, and Yue Yao mentioning that she hadn’t smiled all day, he felt a bit heartache.
Reflecting on his reaction yesterday afternoon, and Yue Yao’s words, he felt he was somewhat of a failure. Perhaps Yurong didn’t want a complete break; she might have just wanted his apology and kind words, but he didn’t deliver that, and responded in the same manner instead.
Calm down... will a few days really make it calmer?
...
Li Yan couldn’t sleep, so he got up and went to the window, opened it, and let the night breeze in, then lit a cigarette. The smoke and cool breeze made him even less relaxed, and his mind clearer. Looking outside from the fifth floor, everything at night seemed quieter, the windows of the distant buildings also flickered between light and dark, each one inhabited by a household.
This should have been a poetic or a very suitable moment to quietly ponder, but after Li Yan calmed down, discordant sounds emanated from the neighboring window. The sound wasn’t very loud because the window next door was closed; if he hadn’t opened his window, he could only hear it faintly. But now that he opened his window and the room was very quiet, with his superior hearing, he could hear it clearly.
After just a moment of listening, it was clear it was the sound of activities from the next room. Duan Haibo and Lv Jiajing’s bedrooms weren’t on this side, so it couldn’t be heard from the window, and they were probably busy with explaining financial matters or something exciting at the time.
Soon, he vaguely heard someone on the third floor below saying, "Look, there’s a shooting star!"
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On Monday, Li Yan went to work as usual, only the route had changed, and he bought breakfast outside himself in the morning.
After arriving at the office, he immediately turned on the computer and prepared for a meeting to keep himself busy, as this was what Li Yan most wanted to do at that moment.
Jiang Xueyin directly opened the door and walked in. After closing the door, she came over with a bit of resentment and said, "I say, brother-in-law, do you really hate me that much?"
"Why? What makes you say that?" Li Yan was a little puzzled.
Jiang Xueyin sat down across from him and snorted, "The night before last, I went back with you guys, and what happened? You saw me coming, and you went straight out to have fun, I heard you went drinking and didn’t return all night. Not only that, but you didn’t come back until noon! Aunt has been unhappy with me, apparently blaming me. Do I seem so annoying? Just because I interfered a bit. Can’t you separate public from personal matters?"
Li Yan was dumbfounded, then said, "Xueyin, this has nothing to do with you. Your aunt has other things bothering her, and you can’t help with those. Spend time shopping with her, take her out to eat something, that’ll cheer her up a little. In short, that night I had my business. It has absolutely nothing to do with you, why would I dislike you, right?"
