Chapter 84 Lies
After I got home, my father and mother saw me with bandaged hands and head, and they couldn't help asking questions. I had to say that I fell somewhere and hit the back of my head against the wall and got hurt. I also said that I had been to the hospital and the doctor said it was nothing serious, so they should rest assured.
Then I ate a bowl of noodles and went back to sleep. I slept for the whole afternoon until dinner time. My sister called me and I got up reluctantly. When I put on my clothes, I found that my shirt and pants were dirty. Some buttons were missing or there were big holes. It can be seen that I was really intense when I was with the little witch these two days.
I shook my head and smiled bitterly, and had no choice but to throw these dirty and torn clothes aside and put on another set.
After dinner, I planned to meet Qiu Jieqin. I had always felt that something was wrong with her these past two days. She seemed to have something to tell me, but she was always hesitant to say it. I decided to have a good talk with her in the evening to see what was on her mind. Maybe I could still give her some advice.
After I left the house, I called Qiu Jieqin as I walked downstairs: "Hello! Jieqin, it's me. What are you doing?"
"My...my mother is sick and I'm taking care of her."
"Really? What's wrong with the old man? Is it serious?"
"It's an old problem, high blood pressure, but it's not serious, just pay more attention to rest and it will be fine. In order for her to rest, I came here to serve her."
"Then I'll come over to see her, maybe I can help with some work."
"No, no! I...I haven't even told them about you yet. Why are you coming here so rashly? "
"Haha, that's true. I wanted to see you tonight, but the old lady's health is more important. You should just focus on taking care of your mother."
"Humph! I wanted to see you last night but you were busy. Tonight you wanted to see me, but I couldn't leave. I found that we have very little time together."
"It doesn't matter. We still have a lifetime to be together. We don't mind a few days. I'm just afraid that you'll get tired of being with me every day and complain that the time is too long."
"Tsk ! You're the only one who would say that. Um... do you really want to be with me for the rest of your life?"
"Of course! Don't you believe me?"
"No, I'm just... afraid of losing you!"
"How is that possible? Jie Qin, I noticed that you have been restless these past two days. Are you worried about something? Can I help you?"
"Me? No! What would I be worried about? Ouch! My mom is calling me, I have to go over there. So I'll call you next time?"
"Well, if there's anything you need from me, just let me know!"
"Okay, I'll hang up first."
"goodbye!"
I put down my phone and stopped. At this moment, I had already walked to the community downstairs, but Qiu Jieqin was not there because of something. It seemed that I had to go home and stay there.
I turned around and was about to go back when my cell phone rang. I raised it and saw that the number was Hua Jingjing's.
I haven't seen this unruly rich girl for two or three days. I was originally worried about her coming to see me, but after witnessing the terrifying methods of the little witch Xu Xin, Hua Jingjing can be considered cute compared to her.
Besides, I had promised Hua Jingjing that I would never refuse her call without a reason, so I hesitated for a moment and finally pressed the answer button: "Hello! President Hua!"
"Tang Qian! Where are you?"
"…What can I do for you?"
"I just signed a contract with a big client. I racked my brains these past two days to get this contract, and now it's finally done. Oh! I'm so tired. Tang Qian, I miss you so much, I want to see you right now, are you free?"
"Boss Hua...I'm not feeling well right now and can't come out."
"Really? What are you doing?"
"I... I'm at my girlfriend's house. I'm so sorry, I really can't come out. I guess I'll do it next time."
I was just making up a lie helplessly when suddenly a light shone from behind me. I looked back and saw a car slowly approaching me and stopping beside me.
My face flushed red, and I couldn't raise my head in shame. Because I was very familiar with this car, it was Hua Jingjing's Ferrari. The car window was slowly lowered, and Hua Jingjing was holding the steering wheel with one hand and the phone with the other, staring at me with a half-smile on her face.
I was so embarrassed that I forgot to put my phone down, wishing that a crack would open up in the ground so I could crawl in. I usually don't lie unless I have no choice or no other choice, let alone being caught on the spot after lying. I just felt guilty and terrified, ashamed to face people, and extremely embarrassed.
Seeing my bewildered look, Hua Jingjing couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "Get in the car, liar!"
Being caught, I had no choice but to open the car door and get in. But I didn't dare to look her in the eye, I turned my head away and kept silent.
Hua Jingjing sighed and said, "Do you really hate me so much? Would you rather lie than see me?"
I blushed and whispered in shame, "I'm sorry!"
Hua Jingjing's eyes rolled, and a sly smile appeared on her face. She immediately said, "I'm sorry? Is that all? I love you wholeheartedly and sincerely, but what about you? Are you treating me with deception and lies?"
This was really a careless move, and I lost everything. I could have told her clearly that I didn't want to see her, so that even if she was hurt, I wouldn't be as passive as I am now. But I made a mistake that most men might make. I didn't want to reject her directly and make her sad, so I had to find an excuse to decline. Unexpectedly, Hua Jingjing caught me on the spot.
Now I just feel insecure and flustered, and I have no words to answer Hua Jingjing's question. No matter what, Hua Jingjing really likes me. Although I can't have any development with her, I have to be grateful for her true love for me. Although I lied out of kindness, a lie is a lie, and it is my fault that I deceived her.
Feeling guilty, I sincerely said to Hua Jingjing: "Boss Hua, I was wrong. I am very ashamed. I promise I will never lie to you again."
Hua Jingjing snorted and said, "Okay! But that's for the future. Now that you've deceived me, how are you going to apologize to me?"
"Didn't I say I was sorry?"
"What's the point of just saying sorry? I want you to take real actions to show your regret and sincerity!"
I was groaning in my heart, feeling that I was about to fall into her trap again. But I had no way to avoid this trap, so I could only say with a sad face: "How should I express it?"
Hua Jingjing smiled complacently and said, "As long as you promise me two things, I will forgive you and will not pursue the fault of deceiving me!"
As expected, she set a trap for me to fall into. I really shot myself in the foot and regretted it! But I was also cautious and said, "Which two things? As long as it does not violate morality and conscience, and I can do it, then I will agree to it. If it is... that, I can't do it."
Hua Jingjing said with a smile: "Which one can't you do anything about? You really are... sincere!"
I hesitated and said, "That's it... that... if you want me to abandon my girlfriend, I can't do that!"
Hua Jingjing rolled her eyes and said angrily, "Did I tell you to abandon your girlfriend? You...you are such a mean person! Okay, okay, I won't let you go against morality or conscience, and it is also something you can do. Is that okay?"
I felt relieved when I heard that, and said, "As long as that's the case, as punishment for my lying to you just now, I am willing to agree to the two requests you made."
Hua Jingjing narrowed her eyes, a sly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said, "Do you keep your word?"
When I saw her successful evil plan, I felt a little uneasy. What on earth was this cunning and weird woman planning?
But I changed my mind and thought, as long as her request is not against morality and conscience, what should I be afraid of? At most, it will be a little troublesome and hard. So I nodded and said, "I will keep my promise!"
When Hua Jingjing heard my agreement, she immediately perked up and said with a smile on her face: "Okay, let me tell you the first thing. Now you are no longer my employee, so you don't have to call me President Hua all the time. My friends all call me Jingjing, and you are also my friend, so I want you to call me Jingjing too!"
I sweat...
This request was not against morality, nor did it involve any conscience, but it was really awkward for me to call her so affectionately all of a sudden. I hesitated with a bitter face and did not agree immediately.
Hua Jingjing looked at my face and said, "Really? You can't even agree to such a simple request? Is calling me Jingjing against morality and your conscience?"
I had no way to refuse, so I hardened my heart and said, "No, I promise you!"
Hua Jingjing suddenly laughed happily, and she immediately said, "Really? Then call me and let me hear it."
I said, "Why would I call you for no reason?"
"I don't care, I want to listen, I want you to call me!"
When I saw Hua Jingjing acting coquettishly, I couldn't resist and could only sigh. I thought that it was a blessing in disguise and disaster was inevitable. Anyway, I had already agreed, so it would make no difference whether I asked her earlier or later, right?
But when I really opened my mouth, I couldn't utter the word Jingjing. Because I knew that as long as I called her Jingjing, it would be equivalent to acknowledging that Hua Jingjing was my close friend. She would haunt me for the rest of my life, and I would never be able to get rid of her.
Hua Jingjing looked at me with expectation and longing. I adjusted my mindset and tried to look at these two words with a normal heart. After a long time, I mustered up my courage and called out, "Jingjing!"
Hua Jingjing closed her eyes happily, smiling as she recalled the first time I called her affectionately. After a while, she said softly, "Tang Qian, can you kiss me?"
I know Hua Jingjing is in a state of deep emotion, and her feelings are naturally flowing. But I cannot satisfy her with such an excessive request. I said sternly, "I'm sorry, your request is against morality and conscience, I can't agree to it."
Hua Jingjing opened her eyes in disappointment and smiled self-deprecatingly. She also knew that it was not realistic for me to kiss her now, so she said, "I was just kidding, don't take it seriously. Okay, now I'm going to tell you the second thing, which is..."
I interrupted her and said, "Wait a minute!"
Hua Jingjing was stunned and looked at me in confusion. Out of a little revengeful mentality in my heart, I decided to play a joke on her. I pretended to be very serious and said, "If I remember correctly, you have already mentioned the two requests? And I have already done them. If you mention it again, it will be the third one."
