Qi An'an's tone is very sincere. Originally, what she said was the truth. Whether it was Jiang Lu in the book or the Jiang Lu she knew, he was a clean boy like Bai Yueguang, and his excellence was obvious to all.

Jiang Lu was behind this wall, and his breathing rhythm was already chaotic.

Even though he told himself countless times that he couldn't hear any charming color in her words, it was just her childish compliment, but he still couldn't calm his thunderous heartbeat.

Jiang Lu clenched his fists tightly, closed his eyes for a long time, took a few deep breaths until he made sure that he would not reveal any emotions, and then slowly walked out of the corner.

When Qi Anan saw him coming, he stretched out his hand to say hello: "Jiang Lu, come and sit down and eat some fruit."

Qi Zhen raised his eyes and glanced at him, then lowered his head and rubbed gently to the side, obviously inviting him to sit next to her.

Jiang Ludang didn't see it, and with a cold face, he sat directly on the outermost single-seat sofa. He put his red left wrist behind his back and did not dare to let Qi Anan see it - that time in the coffee shop, he desperately rubbed and shook Boss Wang's palm, and Qi Anan saw it. Although the days have passed for a long time, maybe she doesn't remember it, but he doesn't want to make his strange disgust appear too obvious.

Qi Zhen pursed his lips and straightened his back again, not looking at Jiang Lu.

The undercurrent between the two of them was fleeting, and Qi Anan didn't notice it. She pushed the fruit bowl between Jiang Lu and Qi Zhen and asked him, "Jiang Lu, what are you doing during the holidays?"

"Draw something," Jiang Lu said and met Qi An'an's smiling eyes, his voice subconsciously softened: "Didn't you want me to paint a picture for you before? Do you want to paint something?"

Before the high school entrance examination, Qi An'an had told Jiang Lu once, and at that time, it was just to find an excuse to invite someone over to have a first meeting with the female goose.

Now that people want to fulfill their promises, Qi Anan thinks about it, and wants to draw something... Definitely can't draw Qi Zhen, the two of them are not familiar with each other, so they can't let go.

After thinking about it, Qi Anan nodded his forehead: "Then... can you draw me?"

This is what Jiang Lu was waiting for. Fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls may not be interested in landscapes and the like, and they will most likely want a self-portrait.

He hid his despicable selfishness when he agreed to Qi An'an's request, and now things are developing as he expected.

Jiang Lu said, "Yes. But my skills are limited and I'm not good at sketching. Can I take a picture of you and go back and paint slowly?"

His tone was calm, but the sofa towel behind him was already wrinkled.

Qi An'an didn't understand this much, let alone question Jiang Lu, and immediately nodded in agreement: "Of course it's fine."

She was sitting on the sofa with her knees in her arms. After thinking about it, she put her elbows on her knees and put her hands on her cheeks, showing a happy smile: "Well, you can shoot."

Qi An'an cooperated very well, and immediately posed for him to shoot without any hesitation, and some of the excuses Jiang Lu had thought of were not able to be used.

Jiang Lu's hand behind him slowly loosened, Chunjiao raised a very shallow smile, took out his mobile phone, and held it in front of him cherished.

The thumb of his keys trembled slightly.

Time freezes in an instant.

The girl in the lens has delicate eyebrows and eyes, and her eyes are like two small crescent moons, which makes people feel soft in their hearts.

I won't be able to see it in the future, but he still left such a precious memory. In the end, he was greedy and despicable to ask for a gift for himself.

After the photo was taken, Jiang Lu put away his mobile phone: "Qian'an, treat your guests well, I'll go back and draw them and send them to you."

hey? Is this gone? Qi An sighed in relief.

Don't! Painting was just an excuse for her to come out and invite him. He left like this, but she made him paint.

Jiang Lu and Qi Zhen haven't officially met, and the two haven't said a few words yet.

"Jiang Lu, don't leave so soon," Qi Anan looked up at Jiang Lu, who had already stood up, and quickly stood up as well, with a sense of retention in his eyes, "You can leave after dinner at our house. OK?"

Qi Zhen couldn't get in the mouth just now, and this meeting also began to persuade: "Yeah, you've only been here for a while, don't be restrained, don't be in a hurry."

The word "guest" in Jiang Lu's sentence just now made her feel very uncomfortable. She is also Qi Hong's daughter, so why is she a guest?

Jiang Lu didn't even look at Qi Zhen, let alone ignore her, he just stared at Qi An'an: "You guys have fun, I'm leaving."

His attitude couldn't be refuted, and Qi Anan didn't persuade him any more. These two are the babies she wants to spoil. The baby's attitude is so firm that Qi Anan is reluctant to make him embarrassed: "Okay, then I will send you."

Qi Zhen moved, originally thinking of sending Jiang Lu to the door, but seeing Jiang Lu turn around directly without even giving her a look, suddenly dissatisfaction flooded in his heart, and he sat without moving.

It was obvious that he had only been courteous just now, how could he be so cold in the blink of an eye? Is this... hard-to-get? Qi Zhen stared meaningfully at Jiang Lu's back.

Qi Anan asked Butler Chen to pick up the fruits and snacks that Jiang Lu had prepared for Jiang Lu, and brought Jiang Lu to choose the entrance to change his shoes.

She stood beside Jiang Lu a little woefully, bowing her head in embarrassment: "It's such a hot day, you didn't have anything to eat this time around, you left so soon, and you have to paint for me when you go back."

Qi An'an was a little annoyed, thinking about whether it was because she was too anxious and Jiang Lu was not used to strangers, so she left. Maybe we should create an opportunity for the two of them to meet by chance, or wait for the high school class to get to know each other naturally.

Ah, this time it can only be done first.

Jiang Lu glanced at Qi An'an's pitiful expression, moved his lips but didn't know what to say. She would not understand what she had gained today.

But remembering another thing, Jiang Lu looked down at Qi An'an: "Who are you here today?"

Ah, it seems that he died a little early. Jiang Lu also noticed Qi Zhen. Maybe it was because of the power of the plot that made waves in his heart. Otherwise, how could he ask him when he first met?

Qi An'an was secretly excited, and introduced with curved eyebrows: "Her name is Qi Zhen, and she is... a friend of mine."

Too bad, it was obvious that the two of them had just met each other, so there was no way they could carry private goods, alas.

The last name is Qi. A face of the master.

Coupled with the attitude of Butler Chen, it is not like the normal way of hospitality at all. Jiang Lu's thoughts turned slightly, but he didn't say anything, but he already knew Qi Zhen's identity.

Looking at Qi An'an's appearance, the two of them met for the first time today. If possible, Qi An'an would never take the initiative to ask such a person to come here. Perhaps their father arranged for Qi Zhen to come here. And she has a tough attitude and cannot be rejected. After all, Qi Anan has a brother who loves her. If she can refuse, Qi Zhen will not be here.

These thoughts were all in the blink of an eye, Jiang Lu didn't dare to think further, Qi An'an's enthusiasm for Qi Zhen did not lie at all, and he was so well-behaved and sensible that it made people feel distressed.

He felt pity in his heart, but he couldn't help it even though he knew it shouldn't be: "Qian'an, if you have anything...you can come to me at any time."

When these words fall into Qi An'an's ears, they have another meaning. Is this the power of the plot? When she was worried that she didn't know what reason to use to ask Jiang Lu, Jiang Lu handed the excuse to her.

Someone handed him a pillow when he was dozing off, and Qi An'an's mood suddenly brightened a lot. As soon as she was happy, she couldn't hide Yingying's smile, and it was all stained on the corners of her eyes and brows: "Really? I can find you, anything will do? You won't wait for a reason to refuse, will you?"

Her round eyes were clearly expectant, and she looked up at him, like a child waiting for a sugar jar.

Jiang Lu's heart seemed to be swayed by the fire, and the pain was numb: "No."

Qi An'an was very coaxed, and immediately smiled happily: "Okay, then be careful on the way back!"

...

Because Qi Zhen came over, Qi Yan was not at ease, and spent a week hurriedly finishing the project in hand, and went home silently.

He didn't call beforehand, but when he entered the door, Steward Chen was still stunned, and then smiled in surprise: "Why did the young master come back suddenly? Wait a moment, I instructed the kitchen to add two more dishes."

"Catch the latest flight, come back to see An An." Qi Yan glanced inside the house and asked in a low voice, "Qi Zhen is here, how is it? Is An An okay?"

Butler Chen showed a distressed look: "Miss is so sensible, she has no emotions, I see that she is happy every day and doesn't show anything. Hey, Mr. Qi is also partial, why don't you see him hurting him? Where's your daughter?"

Qi Yan's eyes darkened, his face a little cold, "Don't talk about this, you have seen Qi Zhen, how is she?"

"I can't see anything even after seeing each other," Butler Chen said with deliberation, "He is very polite and gentle, quiet, and he doesn't seem like a person who can pick things up."

As these two girls, living together was awkward and strange, but the first time they met, they didn't smell like gunpowder, and they could even be called friendly.

Qi Yan didn't ask any more questions.

After dinner, Qi Yan said to Qi Zhen, "You go to the study and wait for me first, I have something to tell you."

Qi Zhen walked into the study with a calm attitude, waiting for Qi Yan in a leisurely manner. In fact, she is not afraid of Qi Yan's attitude, the normal indifference and alienation is what she was psychologically prepared for.

"Are you still used to living?" Qi Yan didn't care about her after she came in, and lit a cigarette directly, with a calm tone and a business-like attitude.

"Fortunately, An An took special care of me, and thank you brother for not disliking me, and willing to take me at home." Qi Zhen shrank her shoulders slightly, and sat obediently on the large chair, making her figure even more slender.

Qi Yan smiled and said: "I don't need to say this brother, I only have one sister, An An. It's not because you are Qi Hong's seed that let you live here. It's because I can't compete with him for the time being, and I don't agree to him. He's coming to disturb An An."

Qi Zhen lowered his posture: "I'm sorry, I don't know this, it's all my fault."

"Well, it's fine if you know I'm sorry," Qi Yan was polite, no nonsense, and he was too lazy to act with her, so he went down the steps directly, "You may not be comfortable living here, I will find you a house, and every month I'll give you another sum of money, and you'll move out as soon as possible. With me here, you don't have to worry about food, clothing, and school. If Qi Hong asks, you can deal with it. "

Qi Zhen's hand under the table clenched quietly, her nails were deeply embedded in her palm, she didn't expect Qi Yan to be so repulsive and hostile to her, but she obviously didn't do anything.

All this is to support Qi An'an, so she said how could Qi An'an not mind her existence, so he was waiting for her here.

First let her relax gently and warmly, and call Qi Yan back to clean up her after a few days. The two brothers and sisters actually joined forces to bully others!

Qi Zhen has never suffered any grievances since she was a child. She is the jewel in her mother's palm, and now she has become an orphan. She even has to look at people's faces. When she thinks of this, tears well up in her eyes: "I know that my identity is very important. Embarrassing, it’s normal for eldest brother and An An to not like me. Actually, I also know that I will cause you trouble if I live in this way, but my father must let me come over, and I can’t stand it. But don’t worry, eldest brother, I will do as you say. , If Dad asks, I will definitely not miss out."

She was so pitiful, but Qi Yan didn't respond to Qi Zhen's words of loyalty.

He didn't take her words to heart: "It doesn't matter to me whether you tell the truth or not, it's best if you don't tell the truth to Qi Hong, everyone will stop; if you say it, I also have a way to rectify you. You should also I know that your good father is busy spending time and money, and if he wants to play a good father, it depends on his mood, but he will not always be in such a good mood 24 hours a day."

Qi Zhen looked sullen, and seemed to want to defend himself, but Qi Yan was too lazy to listen. He had finished what he had to say: "That's it, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. Rest early."

After Qi Yan finished speaking, he left. He pushed the door out and turned left. It was estimated that he went to Qi An'an's room. Qi Zhen thought about it, picked up his steps, and followed quietly.

Qi An'an ran to the door of the study to eavesdrop for a while, but Qi Yan's study was so soundproof that she couldn't hear anything. But she knew that Qi Yan was definitely not bad, she should just explain that the two of them should get along well.

When Qi Yan opened the door and came in, Qi Anan smiled and ran up to hug his arm: "Brother, didn't you have a project before, so you won't be able to come back this month? Surprise me if it ends early?"

"What did you and Ah Zhen say? Don't let me listen."

Qi Yan looked down at Qi An'an, heard her call Qi Zhen "Azhen", and slowly reached out and touched her hair: "My sister, don't be so obedient."

He smiled and said lightly, "I didn't say anything, just ask a few questions to find out."

He didn't say that he was going to drive Qi Zhen away. His sister was so sensible, she would definitely think of him after hearing it.

Qi Anan saw that Qi Yan was not in high interest. She didn't care about Qi Zhen's identity, but she was afraid that Qi Yan would be uncomfortable, so she asked in a soft voice, "Brother, are you busy with work recently? Do you want to stay at home for more days? "

If he lived, wouldn't he not like to be in contact with Qi Zhen... Before Qi Anan finished worrying, Qi Yan shook his head apologetically.

"I can't do it for a while. I'm temporarily stopping the project. I'll come back to see you, but I still have to start it quickly."

Why didn't Qi Yan want to accompany her, but he really couldn't get away: "I'm sorry, An An, I have to go abroad for a business trip in a few days, maybe you won't be back until school starts. Again, I'm not so long. Time, no matter what you have to tell me, don't be afraid to interrupt my work and hide it from me, do you know?"

Qi Yan said this time and time again, Qi Anan was used to listening to it, and couldn't help laughing at him: "I see, you worry so much all day long, be careful with your bald head."

The two brothers and sisters were chatting and laughing, but Qi Zhen outside the door looked indifferent. She thought for a while and walked back to her room silently.

Qi An'an and Qi Yan humiliated her by singing a white face and a red face, she couldn't just let this brother and sister go. She can go, and she doesn't want to live under the same roof with Qi An'an, but she can't go like this.

Qi Zhen flipped out his phone and pressed a number he knew by heart.

It took a long time to pick up the sound over there, and the sound was very mixed. Qi Zhen took a deep breath and called out "Dad" in a soft voice.

"Ah Zhen," Qi Hong drank some wine, his voice casual, "what's the matter? I suddenly called. By the way, are you going to S city in two days?"

Qi Zhen paused before saying, "Dad, I've been here for more than a week."

"Oh, you've already gone, how's it going? Are you used to living there? Ann, didn't the child bully you?"

Qi Zhen's silence was a bit long this time, and after the silence, she put on a deliberately relaxed tone: "Of course not anymore, An An is very good to me, I have everything to eat and wear, and take care of me in every possible way. Me, she is very kind and gentle, how could she bully me? Dad, you think too much."

She has been by her mother's side for many years, and she knows best what Qi Hong eats, and she really hears him sneer: "Azhen, you don't need to speak for her, that woman was born, I know what she is like, and I haven't been cheap these days. Don't you? Don't worry, you have a father to support you. We have never been wronged since childhood, so why should she be wronged?"

Qi Zhen immediately put out a hurried tone: "No father, An An really didn't bully me, I didn't lie to you."

"You don't have to be so sensible. For her sake, that girl should clean up. She dares to show you a face, but she doesn't pay attention to me. It happens that I have been free recently, and I will visit in person one day."

Qi Zhen smiled slightly, with a soft tone: "Dad, you don't have to do this, I never wanted you to do these things for me, but if you can come and see me, I'd be very happy, I haven't seen you for a long time. already."

She lowered her voice: "If you're not busy, can you come on the weekend? The weekend happens to be my birthday..."

The girl's voice was soft and weak, looking forward to it carefully, Qi Hong suddenly promised: "Don't worry, Dad will definitely come. Not only will I give you a birthday, but I will also give you justice."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Zhen lay on the bed, feeling the grievance in his chest gradually dissipated. She didn't do anything wrong in the first place. Could it be that he and she wanted to be an illegitimate daughter? Could it be that she wants to come here to live here? Why do Qi Yan and Qi Anan bully people so much?

She didn't have to do anything, just waited for Qi Hong to come and see how Qi An'an and his sisters swept her out of the house. Maybe he was soft-hearted and could bring himself to his side.

...

Qi An'an has not been idle for the past two days. The weekend is Qi Zhen's birthday. An invincible fan of hers remembers it very well, so she started preparations a few days in advance.

When Jiang Lu celebrated his birthday before, she had no suitable reason to do it for him. This time, another cub was celebrating his birthday. It happened to be a holiday at home and Qi Anan was confident that he could give her a warm and happy birthday.

Since Jiang Lu came last time, Qi An'an has not asked him again. Although Jiang Lu had promised that he would not refuse to call him if something happened, he couldn't always invite him without a reason, let alone say whether it was right or not.

But this time there was finally an excuse, Qi An was thinking happily, she was going to hold a birthday party for Qi Zhen, and it happened that she would get to know a few more good friends, and it would not be awkward to call Jiang Lu again. believe that when they meet, some sweet events will happen naturally in the powerful plot.

Qi An'an made an appointment with a few good friends, and then called Jiang Lu, who was very quick to pick up.

He was quiet over there, his voice was like a low-pitched cello: "What's the matter with me?"

Just hearing the voice, Qi An'an almost made up the small theater: "Jiang Lu, tomorrow is Qi Zhen's birthday, and we are having a party at home. It just so happens that she will meet some good friends, so you can come and play together."

Jiang Lu frowned and repeated in a low voice, "Are you celebrating her birthday?"

Qi An'an didn't hear the key word in Jiang Lu's words: "Yes, isn't it a coincidence, just in time for such an important day. She just came here and I don't know anyone, I will definitely introduce my good friend. Give her a little more fun."

Jiang Lu stopped talking.

He was silent for a long time, and Qi Anan couldn't help but ask, "Jiang Lu, why don't you speak? Do you have no time?"

After another two seconds, Jiang Lu's voice came again: "I will go."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Lu's eyebrows twitched unconsciously, Qi An'an's personality was soft and warm, but as Qi Zhen, why did she let her do this.

What kind of grievance is the girl so reluctant to bear in his heart?

...

Qi Zhen received a call from Qi Hong on Saturday morning. He just got off the plane and seemed to be in a good mood. There is a distance from the airport to the city, but it takes more than an hour to arrive.

It was almost time to prepare for the good show, Qi Zhen casually packed a few meager pieces of luggage. These two days are the last deadline for Qi Yan. If he doesn't leave, he will not take care of her face, but he will find someone to throw her out.

Hmph, she wants to see who is suffering in the end.

After an hour, Qi Zhen felt that the time was almost up. She pulled up her suitcase and covered the bedroom door handle. It was only at this moment that she suddenly realized that it seemed to be extraordinarily quiet outside today.

Although there is absolutely no noise outside the house at this time of the day, there are occasional sounds of walking and talking, and Qi Anan can talk and laugh even after getting up. Why is it so unusual today?

Strange thoughts only floated in Qi Zhen's mind for a moment. She shook her head and pressed the door handle to push the door out, but the next moment he was stunned in place.

Before he could regain his senses from the pink balloons and lilies in his eyes, the two sounds of "bang" pulled Qi Zhen's thoughts back.

Countless small color bars fell from the sky, Qi Anan shook it from the bottom: "This is very useful."

"Is that Qi Zhen?" a girl in the living room asked.

Qi Anan looked up: "Azhen, you are awake, happy birthday!"

Qi Zhen felt a little guilty.

In the living room were Butler Chen and a group of servants, as well as a few young girls she didn't know, and... Jiang Lu.

Among so many people, Qi Zhen only looked at Jiang Lu for a second.

His eyes were calm but sharp, because of the angle, he could just see the top of his suitcase, and at that moment, she almost thought he had seen through her.

After Qi Anan finished speaking, everyone also greeted Qi Zhen friendly and said happy birthday piecemeal.

Qi Anan introduced Qi Zhen with a smile: "These are my good friends, you just came here, you will play with us in the future, and the cake I ordered for you will be delivered in a while, and we will have dinner. Don't stand on the stairs, come down quickly."

Qi Zhen stared blankly at the layout of the villa. The roof was covered with pink balloons, and some unused ones were piled up in the living room, making the scene even more dreamy. There are several gift boxes stacked on the coffee table. You don't have to think about it to know that it's all hers.

How could this be? Why did Qi Anan celebrate her birthday so solemnly? Didn't she acquiesce to Qi Yan's drive away from someone who hides a knife in her smile?

So how could she...

Qi Zhen didn't move, and Qi Anan walked up: "What's the matter... Hey? Why did you take out the suitcase?"

Qi Zhen's hand tightly grasped the handle of the trolley case: "I..."

Everyone looked at it strangely, but Jiang Lu didn't. He lowered his eyes, his eyes were cold.

Qi Zhen just raised his head when suddenly the doorbell rang. Butler Chen walked over with a puzzled look and looked back in surprise: "Miss, it's Mr. Qi who is back."

Qi Zhen's face turned completely pale.