Late Summer Engagement

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n late summer, the heat gradually subsides, and the morning light drives away the light mist.

In the large duplex of Building 6 of Baijing Pavilion, Gu Nian woke up and looked at the unfamiliar ceiling and layout. He was stunned for a few seconds before realizing where he was.

The gorgeous crystal chandelier hangs in the air, wrapped in snowflakes and covered with lampshades, like a beautiful work of art.

She picked up the mobile phone on the bedside. It was 10 minutes before 7 o'clock. It was her third night sleeping here and she was still not used to it.

It's like I'm not used to being married.

Suddenly, her eyes fell on the wedding photos on one side. The two strangers were both talented and beautiful, and they were very affectionate. She didn't know whether to say that the photographer was good at her skills or that they were good at acting.

Just looking at the photos gives people the illusion that they are a perfectly matched couple.

The noble and handsome man standing next to her is her husband.

Looking at the unfamiliar silhouette in front of her, her heart did not waver, and there was no splash in her heart.

Gu Nian put down the photo frames and arranged them neatly. The photos only reminded her of the fact that she was married.

That's it, nothing more.

However, she was the only one left in the huge master bedroom. Where was the other person?

Gu Nian tilted his head and glanced at the flat bed. The sheets had no wrinkles and the thin quilt was not unfolded, just like before going to bed.

There was only one bed in the house, and she was a light sleeper. He would definitely notice it if he came back.

He was not disturbed last night. He was probably on duty at the hospital and stayed away all night. Except for the wedding night, he never came back.

That's fine, you don't have to face the embarrassment.

The phone was empty. Gu Nian scrolled down to the chat box at the bottom and found a profile picture that couldn't tell whether it was a sunrise or a sunset.

Clicking in, there was nothing. The message between her and Lu Jinan was simple, mechanical questions and answers, what time will we meet tomorrow, okay, um, etc.

It's easier than chatting with Party A.

Reporting does not exist, chatting is even more ridiculous.

Not disturbing each other is the norm.

Gu Nian stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and opened the curtains. The sunlight penetrated into her feet and printed bright patterns.

This was originally a bay window. When she first came here, she frowned slightly. On the wedding night, she found that it had been shoveled down and the floor had been laid.

At 7 o'clock, the alarm clock rang on time, breaking her meditation.

There is a new message pinned to the top of WeChat, [Baoer, how was last night? 】

The sender of the letter is Ming Yue, one of her best friends.

Seeing that she didn't reply, Mingyue continued to bombard her.

[You're not awake yet, are you? ]

[You shouldn't. I usually wake up early, and it's your Dr. Lu, with a bad smile.gif. 】

As soon as Gu Nian put on light makeup and saw the messages on the screen, he rubbed his temples and replied with a wry smile: 【Knock the .gif, nothing happened, put away your boring thoughts. 】

Let's briefly talk about the situation of the past two days. Except for the wedding night, she was the only one in the house for the other two days.

They slept together on their wedding night, but nothing happened. Lying in the same bed with a strange man for the first time, she couldn't sleep for most of the night.

Mingyue: [Hug, my wife, who is alone in the empty room, kicked him. Come with me and set off at dawn. ]

[Oh, it's already dawn, let's go, take all Dr. Lu's valuable belongings, they all belong to your marital property, and let's go wandering around the world. ]

The more he spoke, the more outrageous he became. Gu Nianyi hummed these two songs in his mind, [Okay, see you at Nancheng International Airport at two o'clock in the afternoon. 】

Mingyue: 【See you or see you, whoever doesn't come will be a puppy. ]

Gu Nianyi: [I'm going out, let's talk later. 】 She is not familiar with this place and needs to go out half an hour in advance.

When you walk to the stairs, you will see the crystal chandelier that hangs to the ground. The butterflies are dancing gracefully, and the reflected light illuminates it, like naughty stars at night, left behind in the world.

Together with the butterfly chandelier in the empty living room, it is so beautiful that it is unreal.

In the glazed halo, she seemed to have returned to three months ago, when summer had just begun and the cicadas chirped loudly in the afternoon. She received a call from her mother asking her to go home.

Grandpa fell at home, so she brought him to Nancheng for surgery, and then she got an engagement.

She had her own little family, and her parents' words rang in her ears, "Once you get married, you belong to someone else's family."

Suddenly, she no longer had a home.

Gu Nian put away her disturbing emotions, ignored the slight pain in her heart that felt like needles pricking her heart, and picked up the umbrella from the entrance cabinet.

The weather forecast says it will rain today.

The smart elevator has reached the top floor. Gu Nian pressed the first floor, reacted for 2 seconds, and pressed the negative floor again. She can drive now. Ming Yue took her on the road to practice driving during the assault training.

As usual, she was the first to arrive at the work unit, and the first thing she did at work was the Meteorological Bureau's regular meeting. After the meeting, Meteorological Director Cheng Fanglin stopped her and said, "Xiao Gu, there is an instrument failure at the weather station. Please take care of Shen." Lingyun went to the observation site. He originally wanted Chi Wenjing to go. This kid has something to do at school."

Gu Nianyi smiled slightly and said, "Okay, Director Cheng."

It's late summer and autumn has not yet begun. At noon, the autumn tiger comes out and shows off its power. The job of trying to please fell on them.

The weather station is moving farther and farther away, and the old employees are making fun of it. The work unit has not changed, but the journey to work has become longer.

The Meteorological Bureau is more than an hour's drive from the weather station. In the car, Shen Lingyun was watching a short video and suddenly said with emotion, "Sister Yiyi, this doctor is so handsome, with broad shoulders and long legs. He wears a white coat and is completely abstinent." He is a handsome guy."

After reading the comments, Shen Lingyun couldn't sit still at all. "He has great qualifications. He can be a surgeon at the age of 28. He has a prominent family background. He is handsome and rich."

Gu Nian glanced at him and said, "Yes . It's okay." She didn't see the scene clearly and was not interested, so she responded calmly out of politeness.

Shen Lingyun was indifferent when facing such a handsome guy, showing no emotion or anger, and his mood was very stable. Shen Lingyun admired him from the bottom of his heart.

I glanced at Gu Nianyi from the corner of my eye. He wore a low ponytail and only applied a thin layer of sunscreen and red bean paste lipstick. His makeup was simple. He wore a white ruffled shirt with black straight pants. He was gentle, pleasant and cool.

Her beauty is particularly eye-catching. She is not stunning at first sight, but the more you look at her, the more stunning she becomes.

At the Meteorological Bureau, she never heard Gu Nianyi complain or speak loudly. She was gentle and patient with everyone she spoke to.

Faced with the leader's unreasonable demands, he still dealt with them indifferently.

Just like today's incident, others can be allowed to go, but the two of them are allowed to go every time because they have no power and no backing.

Shen Lingyun sighed silently, and then carefully observed Gu Nianyi's fingers. They were green-white, slender, clean, and had no rings.

Although she had only been at the Meteorological Bureau for half a month, she had never seen a boy pick up Gu Nianyi, and no one had ever sent flowers or ordered milk tea.

Sure enough, all beauties are uniquely beautiful, but it's a pity that she is not a boy.

Otherwise, she really wants to marry her beautiful sister home.

When the green light turned on, Shen Lingyun's attention was attracted by the row of various cute ornaments on the passenger seat. In her mind, this was a cartoon she had watched in elementary school.

The pillows and stickers on the car are all from the same cartoon character, which is very inconsistent with Gu Nianyi's temperament, adding to the contrast and cuteness.

Shen Lingyun chatted, "Sister Yiyi, do you like this cat very much?"

Gu Nianyi looked forward, "Yes, it's very cute, I have liked it for many years."

He bent his beautiful red phoenix eyes and smiled lightly on his lips, The sunlight turned into shining gems in her eyes.

I get more excited at the mention of cats than looking at handsome guys.

Shen Lingyun hugged the pillow and looked at the cute cat, "Wow, wow, it's so cute."

In the scorching summer, the air was hot and dry, and the observation field in the suburbs of Nancheng was unobstructed. The two girls checked the observation instruments one by one.

Shen Lingyun complained, "Old man Cheng just wants to talk to you. He also said that Chi Wenjing asked for leave. How dare he order that kid? His uncle has a higher official position than him."

When her parents let her join the Meteorological Bureau, they wanted to avoid having to travel. , just sit in the office and observe the data.

After actually taking up the job, I discovered that she was just a brick, moving wherever needed.

Leaders are good at bullying the weak and shy away from the strong, a fate that small social animals cannot escape.

Gu Nianyi carefully checked the instrument and said softly: "Maybe something really happened. Let's go back early after finishing it, and I will take you to drink milk tea."

Shen Lingyun's face suddenly turned gloomy, "Okay."

The sky suddenly fell with heavy rain . , dust was flying, and big raindrops were dancing on the ground.

Gu Nianyi and Shen Lingyun quickly ran down the corridor, getting a little wet.

It rains a lot in Nancheng this year.

Shen Lingyun complained, "Who says the weather forecast is inaccurate? It's pretty accurate."

He said it would rain at noon, and it did.

Gu Nianyi handed her a tissue and said, "Wipe it. Be careful of catching a cold. We'll go back when the rain subsides."

"Thank you." Shen Lingyun took the tissue with a faint scent of magnolia. She wished she could go back later.

When she goes back, she has to face boring data and greasy leaders who pick on her from time to time.

The showers came quickly and urgently, hitting the ground with a splash, and "pearls" jumped up one after another, and couldn't stop in a short time.

Shen Lingyun: "Sister, why are you so emotionally stable?"

Gu Nian pursed her lips and smiled, "No, you don't mind complaining, or you spend revengefully, buying dolls, food, clothes, etc., as you see I have a cabinet of dolls at home. "

Hysteria is not her character. Crying can't solve any problems. She understood this when she was a child.

Shen Lingyun laughed out loud, "Sister, you are quite cute."

There were too many dolls in a cabinet.

Hearing the word "cute", Gu Nian turned her head blankly. It was the first time someone praised her for being cute, saying that she was quiet, gentle and cold.

"You're cuter."

The two of them chatted on the porch, chatting from east to west. In less than half an hour, the rain showed signs of weakening and they walked along the bluestone road to the parking lot.

The road was uneven, and the thin heel of Shen Lingyun's shoe got stuck on a stone. He staggered and fell to the right due to inertia.

With a quick glance, Gu Nian reached out to hold her, and the two of them fell on the pillar next to them with a "bang".

Not caring about himself, Gu Nianyi immediately cared about the girl in his arms, "Yunyun, how are you?"

There was a flesh pad, and Shen Lingyun didn't feel any pain. "It's okay, sister, are you okay?"

Gu Nianyi Shake his head.

Standing up straight, Shen Lingyun shook his feet. "Hey, my feet seem to hurt a little."

Gu Nian squatted down and touched her ankle. It was slightly hot. "Director Cheng and I asked for leave and took you to the hospital."

No. After confirming the condition of her ankle injury, Gu Nianyi did not dare to slack off. For the sake of safety, she drove directly to the best hospital in Nancheng.

Halfway through the journey, the rain gradually stopped, and the sky gradually turned blue.

"Sister Yiyi, there are two rainbows."

Through the rearview mirror, Shen Lingyun saw a rainbow in the sky, hanging in the sky like a colorful macaron.

"Ah, it hurts." When I moved my foot, it started to hurt again, a retribution for getting carried away.

She took out her mobile phone, leaned against the car window to take pictures, and muttered, "I can't take the picture, but I still want to post it on Moments."

Gu Nian lightly stepped on the brakes and stopped on the side of the national road, "Now I can take pictures." ."

"Wow, sister, you are so kind." Shen Lingyun wanted to go over and kiss her. If she hadn't supported her just now, she would have been hurt more seriously.

Gu Nianyi looked at the rainbow in the distance, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously pulled up, perfectly unified with the arc of the smile intertwined with the seven colors.

The rainbow dissipates, short-lived but gorgeous, and my mood gets better unconsciously.

In the hectic three months, Gu Nianyi had forgotten what his original life was like.

Once upon a time, she also loved taking photos and recording life, but everything changed with a report.

The photo of the rainbow hanging in mid-air was the first post she sent to WeChat Moments in three months.

Soon the first person to like it appeared, with the profile picture of a girl's back.

Every time she posts to Moments, this person is almost always the first to like it. However, Gu Nianyi doesn't know him, he's just a netizen.

I have cleaned up my contacts without deleting them. In this huge world, it is a blessing to have someone who cares about your sharing.

The rain outside the city dispersed with the wind, but the rain in the city has not stopped yet. The bustling streets have ended, and there is endless desolation. Pedestrians in twos and threes hold umbrellas and walk quickly into the subway station.

Just 100 meters south from Exit D of the subway is Nancheng Municipal Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the area.

A white car broke through the rain and stopped in front of the hospital. Two girls got out of the car.

Gu Nian held up the umbrella and supported Shen Lingyun as she walked toward the hall. There happened to be a new pair of flat shoes in the car, which came in handy.

The emergency room was busy, with the sounds of hurried footsteps and children crying.

Like a subway station during the morning rush hour or a vegetable market that has just opened, it is extremely noisy.

There was only one empty seat. Shen Lingyun sat on the chair and waited for his number to be called. Gu Nianyi stood aside. Because of the rain, there were more people seeing the doctor than usual.

Chi Wenjing arrived before the doctor. The man in a white T-shirt was business-like, tall and thin, and stood out in the crowd.

His handsome face was filled with anxiety.

Chi Wenjing found Gu Nianyi in the corner and checked him from top to bottom, "Yiyi, are you okay?"

He arrived at the company in the afternoon and listened to his colleagues describing the situation. After asking about it, he rushed over immediately.

Gu Nian took a step back and distanced the two of them, "I'm fine, it's just my sprained feet."

Shen Lingyun glanced at him, "You only have sister Yiyi in your eyes, and I'm still here."

The two of them Shen Lingyun was deeply impressed by Chi Wenjing, who joined the company on the same day, as a bohemian with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes. Shen Lingyun was deeply impressed by his outstanding appearance.

However, Chi Wenjing seemed to fall in love with Gu Nianyi at first sight, and she was more willing to take advantage of her.

Chi Wenjing did not answer Shen Lingyun's words, her eyes stopped on Gu Nianyi's left arm, her eyebrows twisted, "Your arm?"

Gu Nianyi lowered his eyes and noticed that there was a hole in her white shirt, and there was a slight leak. The blood stains were probably caused by hitting the pillar.

Maybe the skin was broken and bleeding, but it was nothing serious. Gu Nian put down his arm and said, "It's okay. I'll just go back and disinfect it with iodophor."

"That won't work. It won't be good if it's inflamed. I'll go find a nurse." Chi. Wen Jing opened her long legs and went straight to the nurse's desk.

At the same time, the emergency reception desk was noisy.

"Dr. Lu, here for another consultation." The head nurse smiled and greeted the doctor who just came in.

"Yes." Suddenly, Lu Jinan spotted a figure, "I'll go over there."

After saying that, he walked towards the crowd.

Several young nurses were whispering to each other in the back, looking at Lu Jinan openly and openly. He had broad shoulders and narrow waist, and a pair of long legs wrapped in black suit pants. Just his back made people think deeply.

"Doctor Lu is so handsome, can you come here often to look after me?"

"Take your nympho, I heard he's getting married."

"Ah ah ah, it can't exist, I don't believe it."

Suddenly, a smile appeared A long shadow stopped in front of Gu Nianyi, and he saw black leather shoes, spotless, with a faint sense of oppression.

She raised her head and faced a strange yet familiar face, her eyes blank for a moment.

His facial features are deep, dignified and calm, and he wears a black shirt under his white protective clothing. The word "abstinence" immediately pops up in his mind.

His dark eyes looked directly at her, calm and unruffled, his usual calm style.

A question came to Gu Nianyi's mind, why is Lu Jinan here?

He quickly answered the question himself. His nameplate read, [Cardiovascular Surgery, Attending Physician. 】

He works in this hospital, which is the best hospital in Nancheng and ranked among the top 10 in the country.

I didn't expect to meet him in the emergency room.

Lu Jinan raised his eyelids and asked, "Why are you here?"

His tone was quite cold, like the first autumn rain outside the window, with a faint chill.

Not getting an answer, Lu Jinan's eyes fell on Gu Nianyi's arm, he frowned and walked quickly back to the nurse's desk, "Teacher Zhang, please find a nurse to help disinfect."

The head nurse looked at the girl in the distance, What a coincidence, the two handsome guys came for the same person and told the little nurse next to them.

Chi Wenjing turned her head and glanced at Lu Jinan. The two men's eyes met for a moment, and they were extremely confused.

The nurse picked up the disinfection tray and walked to the corner. Everyone was here. Gu Nian's repeated pretentiousness was really unnecessary. She sat on an empty chair, rolled up her shirt sleeves, and saw clearly the wound on her arm. The skin was scraped and it was long.

Normally, just put a band-aid on it.

The nurse dipped a cotton swab in iodine and cleaned the wound first. Gu Nianyi frowned and said, "Hiss."

Then he showed a calm smile and comforted the nurse, "It doesn't hurt. I didn't react just now."

It was obvious that he was in pain . , and still want to comfort others.

Lu Jinan raised his wrist and looked at the time on his watch, and said calmly: "Give it to me." His tone was strong, giving the nurse no chance to refuse.

He lifted up his black suit pants, half-crouched in front of Gu Nianyi, and held her wrist.

The warmth in his palm burned her skin. Gu Nian consciously retracted her arm, but it was held tighter.

"Don't move."

His bony palm gently wiped the wound, circle after circle.

Gentleness that was completely opposite to his tone.

Gu Nianyi and Lu Jinan were too close, and the scent of pine wood mixed with the smell of disinfectant rushed straight into her nose, making it impossible to ignore.

In order to divert his attention, Gu Nianyi's eyes looked everywhere, and finally settled on Lu Jin'an.

His profile was cold and hard, and his eyes were a little cold when he lowered his head.

At the wedding scene, she had looked directly into this look, just as calm as that time.

The disinfection techniques are skillful and you won't feel the sting.

Gu Nianyi's eyes couldn't stay in one place and slowly moved to his lips, which were slightly red.

Thinking of the palms I saw just now, the meridians on the back of the hands are bulging. The hands holding the scalpels were blocked between the lips of two people when they were kissing at the wedding.

Lu Jinan helped her put on the band-aid and said indifferently: "Okay."

Gu Nian pulled down his sleeves and said politely: "Thank you."

A couple who had received the certificate met by chance in the hospital. Their conversation was concise and to the point, as polite as strangers. .

They are no better than, if not worse than, strangers.

After Lu Jinan left, Shen Lingyun, who witnessed the whole process, couldn't hold back his excitement.

"Sister Yiyi, who is he? What does it have to do with you?"