23 Chapter 23

◎What friend? Boyfriend ◎

The performance arrived as scheduled. Chen Jing'an pushed her luggage out of the school. Senior sister Zhong Xin's car was parked there. She rolled down the window and looked at her alma mater where she had stayed for four years with some emotion, and looked at the young and energetic faces entering and exiting. , I was shocked to realize that I had been away from school for several years.

"It's great to be young. Falling in love is exciting." Zhong Xin pushed aside her long hair and asked Chen Jing'an, "Jing'an, are there many people chasing her in school?"

Chen Jing'an put on her seat belt and said with a smile that it was okay.

"There used to be a boy who chased me, and he was studying vocal music. He would call my name at the bottom of the building every night, and my roommates would joke and come to cheer me up. I didn't expect that a few years later, when the band debuted, I would be picked up by young fans at the airport. How amazing it was. "

Zhong Xin mentioned the past casually, and Chen Jing'an was very good at listening. He recalled endless memories, and he didn't feel bored when driving to the airport.

After getting off the car and picking up my luggage, I belatedly asked with a smile: "I'm the one doing the talking all the time, isn't it annoying?"

"No, I quite like hearing it." Chen Jing'an smiled shyly.

Zhong Xin hugged her: "Xiao An, you are really cute."

At the airport, she met several seniors one after another. When there were more people, there were more topics to talk about. Chen Jing'an was the youngest among them and spent most of the time They were all listening quietly, tilting their heads, sometimes entranced, with a demure and gentle temperament. Even if they didn't speak, they had no intention of taking out their mobile phones to kill time.

After the plane landed, the group went to the booked hotel, had dinner and went to the performance venue. They rehearsed several times and the schedule was tight.

Chen Jing'an's performance has been praised several times. It is much improved than before. The mood is full and melancholy, like Long Island ice tea. It is sweet and fresh in the mouth, but has strong staying power and a long aftertaste.

The cooperation became more and more tacit, the atmosphere in the group was harmonious, and soon the day of the actual performance came.

There is a professional team of designers for this performance, and the costumes and makeup are all in the style of the Qin and Han Dynasties. Chen Jing'an is wearing a Qin and Han Dynasty dress, which is soft and velvet. The narrow and tight design pinches the waist line. The skirt drags to the ground like a fish tail, not revealing any feet and being loose. She has her black hair pulled back in a bun, thin eyebrows and red lips, showing a graceful and classic beauty.

Seniors have seen their own style, but are unwilling to look at other people's looks. They can't help but find it funny when they look at each other. Most people think it is too inconsistent. The most suitable one should be Chen Jing'an.

With her appearance and temperament, she looks like a young lady from aristocratic families in the Qin and Han Dynasties.

Once ready, go on stage to perform.

Chen Jing'an thought that she performed well. After all, she practiced a lot, and with the teacher's guidance, she successfully played the entire piece. Only when she heard the applause did she dare to exhale slowly to adjust her mood. Later, when she went behind the scenes, she was taken out by her seniors for an encore. Generally, she It was a well-known senior who played a temporary piece and interacted with the guests at the scene.

Chen Jing'an resisted, and the senior raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "It will happen sooner or later, don't be afraid."

She held the pipa and stood in front of the stage. The lights came over her. She stood completely in the light, pursed her lips, and said in a panic. His expression gradually faded.

It was also at that time that Chen Jing'an saw Shen Lie, sitting close to the front, with a young face and long legs crossed, looking straight at her, quietly and deeply, as if he had been looking at her for a long time.

Isn’t it impossible to say? Chen Jing'an didn't expect Shen Lie to be here at all. He had said before that the performance conflicted with his time and he couldn't come.

But now, he is here, listening to the whole performance quietly.

She hadn't heard him say that.

Chen Jing'an's pupils shrank suddenly. The time was too short and she couldn't tell what the emotion was. She was about to start playing before it was too late.

After a short pause in thought, the piece I played was taken from "The King of Lanling".

Even though she knew that listening to music to help people sleep like Shen Lie, who was not interested in folk music, would probably not be able to hear it, she still chose this section. In a trance, she returned to the rainy day, and she looked at him, her eyes It's deep and dark, and the emotions are hard to define. I can't help but wonder if it's the same in the theater.

At the end of the encore, Chen Jing'an bent down, glanced at the audience, saluted the audience again and returned to the backstage.

The seniors gathered together, clapped their hands, and celebrated the success of the performance.

"We must have dinner together this time. Don't choose any other time. Just today, how about I book a restaurant?" Zhong Xin took the initiative to take over the dinner party, and the others did not answer.

Chen Jing'an was still a little distracted, thinking that maybe she should call Shen Lie. Before the seniors had finished speaking, the backstage door was pushed open, and a staff member came in: "Teacher Chen Jing'an, your friend is looking for you."

The voice was low . Big or small, everyone in the room heard it clearly. Looking for the sound, they saw a tall figure walking in. He was tall and his legs were particularly long. After he stood still, he could see his face clearly. His facial features were three-dimensional, his thin white eyelids were lightly lifted, and his eyes were It settled on Chen Jing'an.

He was holding a bouquet of flowers, which looked like a bird of paradise looking at the crane.

Both the people and the flowers are a bit too stunning.

Zhong Xin stared blankly for a few more times, looking back and forth between Shen Lie and Chen Jing'an. She was the first to come to her senses: "Jing'an, are you a friend?"

Chen Jing'an said yes.

There seemed to be too many stares, so she walked over and asked him why he was here.

Shen Lie handed over the flowers and looked down at her: "Your performance is so important. I won't come because I'm afraid you'll be angry."

"..." He was also very magnanimous in his lies.

The ambiguous tone made Zhong Xin smile and ask: "What kind of friend are you?"

Chen Jing'an did not reply in time.

Shen Lie raised the corners of his lips and asked deliberately: "What friend?"

"...Boyfriend." Chen Jing'an could only answer.

The two of them are taller and lower, the man is handsome and the woman is beautiful. Just standing together is enough to be eye-catching. Coupled with the flowing atmosphere of ambiguity, they look well-matched and sweet.

"Boyfriend, why don't you introduce me?" Zhong Xin only knew that Chen Jing'an broke up, but she didn't know that she had a new boyfriend. She already thought the last one was very good, rich and good-looking, and now this one comes out , there is no comparability at all, not in the same order of magnitude.

"Shen Lie."

It was Shen Lie who took the initiative to greet Zhong Xin and other seniors. His gestures were mature and calm, and his words were impeccable. Even if he was facing all the people he met for the first time, he didn't show any shyness or nervousness.

He doesn't look like an ordinary person.

"What's your name?" someone asked.

Shen Lie put his arms around Chen Jing'an's shoulders, looked down at her, and said with a smile: "I just heard the seniors call Jing'an Xiao Chen. If you can, just call me Xiao Shen."

Chen Jing'an raised his eyes in surprise and met Shen Lie's eyes. Smiling eyes.

She had seen too many people groveling in front of Shen Lie, calling her Mr. Shen and Brother Lie respectfully, and suddenly hearing him call her Xiao Shen made her feel a little strange.

He said it, and others really said it.

Zhong Xin said: "Xiao Shen, we will have dinner together later, and you should come too. We are all seniors from Jing'an, so you are welcome."

"Yes, you can bring your family members, you can bring your family members."

Seniors warmly invite you.

Shen Lie pulled his lips and smiled lightly, and asked Chen Jing'an's opinion in a gentle voice: "Can I go?"

"..."

This man is also a top performer when it comes to acting.

"Xiao An, it doesn't matter. We are all our own people. Let Xiao Shen go with us." The others really thought that Shen Lie couldn't make up his mind, and Chen Jing'an made all the decisions.

"good."

Chen Jing'an gritted his teeth: "Let's go together...Xiao Shen."

Xiao Shen's smile deepened, almost overflowing from his eyes, Cong Shan Ruliu held her hand, and said to the senior: "Then I'll excuse you." He

was gentle and elegant, without any trace of it . Violation.

"Don't disturb, don't disturb."

It was already late after the performance, and after changing clothes, taking off makeup and packing things, it was already very late when they came out again. The group went to a food stall that was open until four o'clock. Chen Jing'an knew that Shen Lie was picky. Personality, knowing that he might not be used to the food, he said it was okay to leave as an excuse. Shen Lie had no intention of leaving and said that he was quite interested in the food stalls. The group of people found the store and sat down to order food.

"Whatever Xiao Shen wants to eat, you young couple will order first." The seniors took care of him and handed over the menu first.

Chen Jing'an had no choice but to look through it.

"What does Xiao Shen do?" Zhong Xin asked curiously. Shen Lie's car he had just seen was not a top-end luxury car. It cost five to six million yuan, but it couldn't compare to Jing'an's ex-boyfriend's million-dollar Mercedes-Benz. .

Shen Lie tilted his head, his jawline was sharp and superior, and said that he was doing some small business at home, and he was currently helping out at home.

small business.

Chen Jing'an paused while holding the pen and drawing.

But tonight Shen Lie is obviously addicted to acting. He plays the role of a young man who just helps his family. He doesn't make much money, but he is free and free. He can put down his work and watch his girlfriend perform. He seems easy-going and good-tempered. , who took the trouble to answer questions from his seniors, which was completely different from Shen Lie in the club.

Some people even asked about marriage, but they still looked at Chen Jing'an with a smile and said that they should respect her wishes.

"You're still young, don't be in a hurry." Zhong Xin laughed and laughed.

When the food was served, some wine was ordered, and Chen Jing'an also drank a little. She didn't have a good drinking capacity, and it was on her face. After a while, her face turned red, and her eyes were a little drunk. In comparison, Shen Lie could handle it. Many times, the seniors frequently offered drinks to two people, but he drank them all by himself.

Chen Jing'an couldn't stand it anymore and turned to him: "It's not like we all have to drink."

"It doesn't matter." Shen Lie smiled lightly, raised his head, and put a glass of wine into his throat again. His expression did not change, and he drank like water, which made him boast I have a good capacity for drinking, so I can't help but drink a few more glasses due to the competition between my seniors.

Chen Jing'an went to the bathroom. When she came back, several seniors were chatting about the current situation of folk music. Their words were somewhat pessimistic. She walked over. Shen Lie closed his eyes and leaned his head slightly on the back of the chair, as if falling asleep.

There was incandescent light in the room, shining brightly on his three-dimensional and straight facial features. His eyes were wide and deep, and there were heavy shadows. His eyelashes were long and black, and he was too delicate... He was such an arrogant person when he was awake, but when he fell asleep, he was a kind of arrogant person. An almost contrasting peace.

Thinking of him blocking the drink for me tonight, I felt somewhat grateful. After thinking about it, I got closer and asked him if he was drunk.

no respond.

Chen Jing'an had no choice but to touch him: "Shen Lie?"

Several times, she couldn't help but want to touch his face, her eyelashes slowly raised, breathtakingly dark and bright, clear and clean without thinking about anything, and then His eyes slowly focused on her face, and he just looked at her, her lips still pursed, and no one said anything.

At this moment, my breathing seemed to be loud and powerful.

Chen Jing'an had to admit that Shen Lie's skin was very seductive.

She hesitated for a moment, thought for a while and asked: "Are you... drunk?"

Shen Lie didn't answer. I held her hand and pulled her up at an extremely slow speed. Chen Jing'an was suspicious and didn't know what he wanted to do. When he brought his hand to his lips, he opened his mouth, revealing his neat white teeth, and bit down slightly before she could react.

Chen Jing'an realized it later and withdrew his hand with a hiss.

The bite was on the second knuckle of the index finger, and there were very shallow tooth marks on it. Chen Jing'an was a little angry, and could

n't help but frown and asked: "Shen Lie, are you a dog?" She had to lower her voice again, Worry about other people noticing.

"I just want to know if this finger has no bones? Otherwise, why would it be so soft?"

Shen Lie smiled, his expression looked innocent, and he whispered: "It turns out there is one, but it is relatively small and thin."

Changed . state!

Chen Jing'an cursed in her heart and no longer thought about whether he was drunk or not. It was better if he was drunk. She would throw him into the wilderness and let him return to nature.

But she just thought about it. After eating and paying the bill, the group of people went out, basically drank, and took a taxi back to the hotel. Shen Lie drove here, but now she couldn't drive. Chen Jing'an could only accompany him on the roadside and wait for the agent. drive.

Chen Jing'an looked down at the ground, reluctant to talk to Shen Lie. Shen Lie stood beside her, holding his forehead with one hand, and no one spoke for a while.

One long shadow and one short shadow stand side by side.

The night wind was still blowing, and she folded her arms to resist the cold.

Suddenly, the long shadow moved, approaching the shorter shadow, and the two shadows merged into one. Shen Lie held Chen Jing'an's arm, lowered his body, leaned his chin on her shoulder, and hugged her.

Chen Jing'an struggled subconsciously, but the arms holding her tightened, as if he wanted to rub her into his body.

The thin clothing could not withstand the constant baking heat. His body temperature and the smell of his body were all invading like life forms, trying to penetrate into the blood and flow back to the vigorously beating heart.

"Shen Lie!"

"Hold me for a while, I'm dizzy." The voice was hoarse.

He did drink a bit too much, so it was fine if he stayed still inside. When the wind blew outside, his symptoms worsened.

Chen Jing'an didn't believe it, and was still struggling, but in the limited space, the range was too small. In front of Shen Lie, her strength was negligible, and she was still unwilling to give in.

Hot breath hit his neck, and Shen Lie said: "If you move again, you'll bite." He

had just been bitten, and he even remembered the pain when he was bitten. Chen Jing'an was stunned for a moment, as if he was threatened, and his limbs were so stiff that he stopped struggling. .

She felt that the person in her arms was being honest. Although she was as stiff as wood, maybe because she was thin, she was not very soft when she held her. Shen Lie still held her comfortably, his chin resting on her shoulder and he couldn't help but smack lightly.

"Promise."