Chapter 11: Under the Swing, Promises and Brokenness 01
Just like the story of Cinderella, when the clock strikes 12, it's time to wake up from the dream.
It was late at night, and I was sitting alone on the balcony, looking up at the twinkling stars in the sky.
I remember the last time I sat here and watched the stars, Duanmu Jichu was still beside me. We had a quarrel, got lost, and then miraculously reunited in front of the colorful fountain, confessed our love to each other, and hugged each other...
This time I was the only one left.
Maybe I was the only one from the beginning. Those beautiful memories related to Duanmu Jichu were just things that happened in dreams. When I woke up, naturally, nothing was left.
"The lilies fade away in the wind, just like your shadow, my favorite voice..."
The cell phone suddenly rang. I was in a bad mood and didn't want to talk, so I didn't want to answer the call at all. But the caller seemed very persistent and kept calling unless I answered. I had no choice but to press the answer button.
"Xiao Ye, what took you so long to answer the phone? Come and open the door. I took a flight for more than ten hours and ran away without the bodyguards. I finally got to your house. I'm so tired..."
I was startled by this voice, and I jumped up and screamed, "Le...Le Ou!"
"It's me, Xiaoye. Don't shout so loudly, or you'll disturb the neighbors." Le Ou's voice was as pure and soft as before, like the sound of nature.
"Le...Le'ou..." I was still immersed in shock and couldn't extricate myself. I began to stutter, "You...didn't you return to the country? You became the crown prince, and you have to attend the ceremony..."
"The ceremony is over, so I came back. Xiaoye, you better open the door for me first. I want to see you."
"Oh, okay, I'll be right there!"
I nodded vigorously and rushed to the door. As soon as the door opened, a figure with the scent of lilies rushed towards me, and then I heard Le'ou's voice: "Xiaoye, I finally see you again. I missed you so much."
"Le...Le'ou." Although I was very happy to see Le'ou again, it was really hard for me to breathe when he held me like this, so I had to push him away. "Le'ou, is it okay for you to run out like this?"
"No problem, no problem." Leo was wearing a suit of palace-style clothes, with beautiful gemstones inlaid on the collar and cuffs. He looked very beautiful, just like a prince. He raised the corners of his lips and showed me a brilliant smile, his blue eyes sparkling like gemstones washed by rain: "As long as I can see Xiaoye, everything is fine."
It was as if there had never been any problem between us. He always had such a bright smile. I hurt him again and again despite being such a Leo...
Looking at Leo's beautiful and delicate face, I couldn't help feeling guilty. I lowered my head and didn't dare to look at his face: "Leo, you... aren't you angry with me?"
Le Ou looked at me strangely, then laughed and ruffled my hair gently: "Didn't I say it all on the phone that day? I won't be angry with Xiao Ye. Although we broke up, I haven't given up on Xiao Ye. And I have declared war on Ji Chu. After calling you, I also called him and told him that I want to compete with him fairly..."
fair play……
Le Ou was using this declaration of war to indirectly tell Duanmu Jichu that he had forgiven Duanmu Jichu? But now...
"Ji Chu, what is your relationship with that girl named Ye Ye? Everyone says that you two are dating..."
"Don't listen to what others say. We are just ordinary classmates."
"Then why did she come to your office to be a secretary? Shouldn't I be your secretary?"
"I'll transfer her as soon as possible."
"Well, Ji Chu really loves me the most, just like when we were kids, and Xuexi loves me the most. Xuexi loves you so much!"
…
When I thought of those sad words and the picture that I dared not recall, my heart began to ache uncontrollably and tears could not help but flow out again.
"Xiao Ye, what's wrong with you?" Seeing me crying, Le Ou panicked, wiped my tears helplessly, and asked, "I heard from Ji Mo that Ji Chu was going to get engaged to Xue Xi, what's going on? After returning to China, I did meet Xue Xi at the banquet, and I wanted to inform you, but the ceremony was too complicated and I had a lot of things to do, so I didn't have the chance to meet her. I didn't expect her to return so soon... But, Ji Chu likes you so much, how could she get engaged to Xue Xi?"
It would have been fine if he hadn't said it. As soon as he said it, my tears immediately flowed more violently. All those sad and painful memories came rushing out at once. I couldn't control myself anymore and sobbed on him: "Le Ou, Duanmu Jichu still likes Xuexi. He doesn't like me at all."
"What's going on? Xiaoye, stop crying and tell me what's going on!"
Le Ou hugged me in panic and patted my back gently to comfort me. I was so depressed and perhaps too eager to talk, so I told him everything while crying.
About the confession by the fountain, about the awkward relationship between Duanmu Jichu and me, about the changes in Duanmu Jichu after Xuexi came back, and the kiss between him and Xuexi in Duanmu Jichu's office...
After listening to me quietly, Le Ou helped me wipe away my tears, and his expression became serious: "Xiao Ye, I don't think things are that simple. You also know that Ji Chu's matter is not just his own business, but is related to the entire AURORA Group, and Ji Chu's 18th birthday is coming soon, and all the power of the AURORA Group will soon return to Ji Chu. At this time, Ji Chu's uncle brought Xue Xi back, and his purpose must be not simple. Maybe Ji Chu's uncle wants to use Xue Xi to completely control Ji Chu." At this point, Le Ou smiled at me, "Although I said that I would compete fairly with Ji Chu, at this time, I will not take advantage of others. So, Xiao Ye, I must tell the truth, the Ji Chu I know will not do the kind of thing you said, he will not kiss a girl he doesn't like, even if it was Xue Xi who he liked when he was a child. After all, they are all grown up now. I believe that Ji Chu likes you, Xiao Ye now."
"Is this really the case?" I looked up at Le Ou. Although there was a smile on his face, the light in his eyes was extremely serious.
He nodded vigorously at me and said, "Yes, the Ji Chu I know and the Xiao Ye I know are both the best people. Even if there are misunderstandings, they will definitely be resolved. So go find him and ask him about everything in person."
The Ji Chu I know and the Xiao Ye I know are both the best people...
When I heard these words, my heart softened inexplicably and my emotions calmed down unconsciously.
I nodded vigorously to Le'ou: "Thank you, Le'ou."
That night, Leo stayed at my house and watched the stars with me on the balcony until dawn. I simply washed up and prepared to go to the AURORA Group building to find Duanmu Jichu to ask about what happened yesterday.
"Will you come with me?" I suddenly felt a little timid when I was about to leave, and couldn't help but turn back and ask Le Ou in a low voice.
Le Ou smiled, walked up to me, took my hand, nodded and said, "Well, I will stay with Xiaoye and give Xiaoye courage."
"Thank you, Leo." I also laughed and held his hand.
Just as we were walking out of the house hand in hand, a sports car suddenly rushed over from the front. It was a royal blue Ferrari, and it was Duanmu Jichu's car.
Just as I was about to step forward, the car door suddenly opened and Duanmu Jichu rushed out of the car angrily. He was stunned at first when he saw Le Ou, and then when he saw our hands holding together, the anger on his face immediately turned into a shivering chill.
"You left the AURORA Group building in such a hurry without saying a word last night. It turned out that it was because Leou came back." His face was full of fatigue, and his eyes were dark. It seemed that he had not slept all night. He was still wearing the short-sleeved shirt and long pants he wore last night, and they were slightly wrinkled. It seemed that he had worked overtime in the company again.
He stared at me coldly, then at Le'ou, and roared angrily, his voice a little hoarse: "And you, Le'ou, didn't you say you would compete with me fairly? Why are you taking advantage of my busiest time now? Is this fair? Although you helped me when we were young, I am very grateful to you and have always regarded you as my best friend. I am willing to give you everything, but only her, only this guy, I will never give you anything again!"
What is he crazy about?
My heart, which had just calmed down, was instantly enraged again. I rushed forward to block Le Ou and yelled at Duanmu Jichu, "Don't say that about Le Ou. He is not as despicable as you! It is obviously you who is wrong. It is obviously you who did something unfair, but you are blaming others. Duanmu Jichu, you are becoming more and more unreasonable!"
"You... said I'm unreasonable?" Duanmu Jichu widened his eyes, almost unable to believe his ears. He slowly took two steps back, a sad look on his handsome face. "You said I'm unreasonable? Okay, I'm leaving!" After saying that, he quickly turned around and got into the car.
"Ji Chu! Ji Chu, you misunderstood! Xiao Ye and I..." When Le Ou saw that Duanmu Ji Chu was about to leave, he anxiously pulled me to the car and wanted to explain to Duanmu Ji Chu, but Duanmu Ji Chu was so furious that he couldn't hear anything. He started the car and quickly disappeared at the entrance of the alley.
