James suddenly hugged her waist and pressed her into his arms. He kissed her eyes, the tip of her nose, and her cheeks. When he kissed the corners of her mouth, he whispered, "Who did you learn how to tie a tie for?"
Serena was so dizzy from the kiss that she blurted out, "For you."
This answer was unexpectedly good, and James was stunned.
"Who told you to laugh at me for not being able to tie a knot? It's such a simple thing, how can it be so difficult?" She gritted her teeth and puffed her face, quite unconvinced. "I practiced for a long time watching videos and even consulted an old tailor. I even know how to tie a Trinity knot!"
James was silent again.
Serena was about to ask when the kiss came all over her, stirring in her mouth like a fight, and she was about to suffocate in a moment.
There is a window in the cloakroom facing the river view, and there is a windowsill two palms wide with a pot of purple bamboo, which is suitable for le
The car drove all the way to a suburban manor in the south of the city. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers, had a good geographical location, and was well connected to subway and bus stations. It was an excellent location.There was no sign on the manor, obviously it had not opened yet.Lu Huainan led them along the way and introduced them."Not bad, isn't it? Brother Ye and I are planning to take over this place and turn it into a resort. We'll meet the boss to sign the contract today and take Serena for a walk." Lu Huainan paused and corrected, "We'll take the frightened Serena out for a walk."Serena didn't bother to pay attention to him.It is a beautiful place with pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water. It is also next to a natural lake. At this time of year, the lakeside is full of lotus flowers, which is very beautiful.When she got closer, she realized that it was a large lotus pond that had been specially fenced off.
James flicked his hair awkwardly."casual."It's fine, but you have to say it's just a casual gesture. Lu Huainan hasn't seen this scene for nearly three years. Seeing it again , he couldn't help but muttered, "Hard-mouthed but soft-hearted, he's afraid of his wife."Serena was thinking about the lotus pond and walked away holding the lotus, so she didn't hear this, but James heard everything.The corners of his lips curled up slightly, revealing a kind smile."Huainan, your dad recently asked me if you were the one who got into a fight with the third brother of the Shang family over a model in a nightclub. Maybe I should tell him the truth."Lu Huainan immediately jumped up and clasped his hands together."Brother Ye, spare me! You are not afraid of Serena, Serena is afraid of you!"Brother Ye's complexion looked better.Lu Huainan patted his chest and exhaled, "Brother Ye, I'm telling you, girls like Serena are soft-hear
Serena didn't expect that she could really push him into the water. This lotus pond was much deeper than the pond used for breeding lotus because it was by the lake. All she could see were tall branches and layers of lotus leaves. James' figure was lost in it, and there was no movement before ripples even appeared.Serena immediately panicked .She dropped the basket and leaned over the side of the boat, calling out, "James!"No one answered.She called out again, but still no one answered, and the ripples were about to disappear .James was an extremely good swimmer. When the two of them went to the beach, he was a top-notch surfer. The lake was not very deep and was full of plants, so the possibility of sinking immediately if he fell in was very small. How could he disappear in an instant?The more Serena thought about it, the more suspicious she became. James always liked to play tricks on her, and this time it was probably just a trick.
It was yesterday’s news that Meng Jinyun returned to Beijing.Serena stared at the screen blankly until the news ended and commercials began.She barely managed to catch her breath.the last time she saw Meng Jinyun three years ago was still vivid in Serena's mind. Her hands trembled a little. She clenched her fists and then unclenched them.There was no doubt that the news of the failed engagement must have reached her ears. No, she should have been paying attention to it and might have gotten the news earlier than anyone else.After three years, perhaps she had thought of a solution or felt that times had changed. In any case, she came back in a high-profile manner, and she must have wanted to take back what belonged to her.Does James know? What will be his reaction after knowing?Whatever the reaction, at least he must be happy.Serena was flustered.She didn't know how much he liked Chen Xiaoyu before, but she knew ve
peeled lotus seeds for James . She peeled them patiently and carefully, with some crumbs on her fingers. A small white and round lotus seed was peeled and she placed it on the small plate in front of him.James glanced at me, "Feed me."Serena glanced at Lu Huainan who was pretending to be dead beside her, and blushed as she picked up a pill and put it into James' mouth.James just stared at her, opened his mouth, held it, chewed it, and smiled."Why are you so well behaved all of a sudden? I'm not used to it."Her fingertips lingered for two seconds as she peeled the lotus seeds."Then I won't feed you."Serena placed a plate of peeled lotus seeds in front of James, "Eat them yourself!"Lu Huainan pursed his lips to hold back his laughter , but he couldn't help it."Look, look, your mouth is the source of all trouble, Brother Ye, you have nothing to eat."They played in the resort for most of the day and returned to
James' fingers tightened, squeezing Serena's arm until it hurt. After a long while, he said, "Okay, I'll wait."Serena breathed a sigh of relief.James watched her reaction clearly, and just as he expected, Serena would reveal the truth as long as he used some tricks to coax her.Like a crappy third-rate actor.It looked like the result he wanted was right before his eyes.But how could such a clumsy actress act out betrayal so realistically? Was it because of true feelings? Or was she just acting even her clumsiness?Could it be that she was first-rate and just pretended to be third-rate to deceive him?James looked at her for a while, and the hostility that was about to burst out gradually dissipated. He wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and smiled purely without any deep meaning."Don't be nervous, go to work first."It means going to work literally.Serena packed up and got into the back seat of the Maybach,
Serena only gave Sun Heng a brief explanation before returning by car.The hotel was not far from the company, only a 20-minute drive away, but Serena felt like every second was a year .Where should I start?Liao Hongjuan's life was hanging by a thread, and William offered to help her. In fact, at the beginning, he did not make any requests. Until one day when Liao Hongjuan's vital signs returned to normal, he asked her out and told her that he would not live long and hoped that she could do him a small favor.Serena remembered how William looked that day. He was very desperate, as if he had suffered a fatal blow.It is true that when a life that is so prosperous suddenly comes to an end, anyone would be despairing.She didn't agree at first, but William didn't force her. Instead, he smiled bitterly and said, "This is asking for repayment, it's too much, I know, but... I have no one to ask for help."Serena sat by her mother's bedsid
Serena didn't walk far. She got off the elevator and came to the hotel lobby. The sun was scorching outside, making her dizzy . Sadness, despair and anticipation mixed together, and she suddenly couldn't move a step.What is coming has finally come, faster than expected.Meng Jinyun, the only daughter of the current chairman of the Meng Group, once lived in the west wing of William's courtyard for a year. She is James' undisputed childhood sweetheart, William's true sweetheart, and only girlfriend.That year, when William approached her for collaboration, he had just broken up with Meng Jinyun for the third time, and he was the one who was dumped three times.This shows how infatuated he is.Serena once suspected that one of the reasons why William got married regardless of the consequences was that the emotional wound was difficult to heal.And for James, this childhood sweetheart is equally important.The first time I met Meng Jinyu
Lin Boting followed her into the elevator without asking any more questions, but his inner doubts grew again. A honeymoon villa must be of top priority in the hearts of a loving couple. They would not give it away to anyone even if it was vacant, unless they were not in love.The conference room was on the third floor. Dean Wen didn't exchange any more pleasantries. He pushed Serena in directly and said, "How about you guys? Do you want to come and listen together?"Shen Qingxiang didn't want to do that. It was a rare opportunity to be alone with Lin Boting, and she didn't want to miss it, so she looked at Serena.Seeing her sad face, Serena said, "The report is quite boring, how about you...""I want to listen." Lin Boting said, "Junior sister, are you welcome?"Wenxiu smiled and said , "Of course, senior, you are welcome to come and give us guidance."Shen Qingxiang became even more distressed, but Serena was still very considerate.
Mrs. Meng was frightened to tears by the slap."Meng, this time it's clearly the Forrest family's fault, why did you hit the child?"Meng Gang's expression changed, and he instantly became compassionate. He even reached out and helped his daughter up."This slap is a lesson for you. Don't be impatient when doing things. You have a good idea. You took advantage of James getting into trouble and hid behind the Chen family to instigate trouble. The woman who slandered James is yours, right?"Meng Jinyun nodded."Your technique is good, but not neat enough. I'll help you deal with that woman."Meng Jinyun was stunned. After a moment, he said happily, "Dad, you don't blame me for being reckless anymore?"Meng Gang pointed at her, "You are still reckless and not careful enough, but you are still okay if you know how to kill someone with a borrowed knife. Since you have chosen James, you must act quickly, ruthlessly and accurately, leaving n
The following week, James disappeared. To be more precise, the parachuted-in president of the group returned to the group. There were various versions of descriptions of his strong return in Xiao He’s gossip group.——I heard from my friend who works at Jincheng that Vice President Shen was in a meeting, and Mr. Forrest walked in without knocking or notifying in advance. All the executives were stunned. One executive was trying to suck up to Vice President Shen, and when he saw Mr. Forrest, he was so scared that he fell off his chair. It was so funny.——No, that’s not the case. I heard that it was Mr. Forrest who threw the report in Vice President Shen’s face and scolded him in front of all the senior executives. Vice President Shen didn’t even dare to breathe.When Serena saw it, the topic had already changed in the group. She looked through the chat history and discovered that in the eyes of the onlookers, James' return to Jin Cheng was no different from Zh
James' eyebrows moved slightly, and he led her out of the leisure area and walked towards the flower hall."You think so clearly, so you don't blame me for taking back my shares?"Meng Jinyun sighed, "It's still strange. Not for myself or the Meng family, but for you, I feel that I shouldn't go back on my words. I said it bluntly, but my heart was good, James.""You've always been kind."James showed a look of loss. "Three years ago, in front of my eldest brother's ward, you said the same thing. You said that you were just visiting with good intentions and advised him to focus on his treatment, but he asked you to accompany him to his last journey. You refused, and he vomited blood out of anger."When talking about the past, Meng Jinyun was also moved."I regretted it afterwards. I should have just agreed to it and let William live comfortably in his last days. It was all a way to repay him. Why did I have to stick to my original intention?
Meng Jinyun didn't touch the pork trotter , but James ate a few bites leisurely and praised the dish for its good quality .The atmosphere at the table was depressing, but the third brother's wife, following Xue Nanyue's instructions, began to liven up the atmosphere."Aunt Yan, I heard from Sister Liu that the family banquet is being held in advance?""Well, the one after William's death anniversary at the end of September has been moved up. There's been a lot going on lately, and the old man is worried about it. Please make time next Friday night."Hearing this, Serena looked towards the upper seat and saw James picking up some food for Meng Jinyun. He picked up a piece of pork trotter with chopsticks . Meng Jinyun's eyes were red and she ate it in small bites with her eyes lowered. It seemed that she was very angry and he was teasing her.Although he played a trick on the Meng family, he probably still cared about his childhood sweetheart.
"Jinyun is talking about fairness, I support it." James turned his head, "Sister-in-law, are you convinced?"Xie Shi didn't expect James to help her at all. Not to mention that he felt sorry for his childhood sweetheart, he wouldn't do anything just for the sake of the Meng family behind her.To put it bluntly, she did this only because she felt frustrated, and she carefully chose a way to vent her feelings. As the eldest daughter-in-law, even if she ignored the overall situation, there would be various people who forced her to do so.So she said, "Whatever Fifth Brother says is what it is."Meng Jinyun wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and took advantage of the victory to pursue the attack, saying sadly , "Ms. Xie, I did this so that we can get along longer in the future. You didn't grow up in a big family like ours, so you don't understand my painstaking efforts. I don't blame you."Serena dropped her eyelids and pretended not to he
Serena returned to the flower hall with this plain face. As soon as she entered, her third brother's wife called out."Oh, sister-in-law, you..." She said "you" twice and sighed, "You look so miserable!"Serena's miserable condition aroused the sympathy of the third brother and sister-in-law, and they hurriedly stood up to help her.Serena didn't refuse, and took the hand of her third sister-in-law and sat at the last seat at the side.She had a delicate appearance to begin with, and when she was bare-faced and looked full of resentment, Xue Nanyue looked unpresentable." Serena, why did you take off your makeup for no reason?"Serena lowered her eyes and whispered, "There's a wound on my face. I'm afraid it will get infected if I don't remove it."Xue Nanyue curled the corners of her mouth and wanted to say a few more words, but when she saw the condition on her face, she swallowed her words back. If you say she was injured, it was j
Serena put down her powder puff and turned around."Ms. Meng must understand this pain more deeply than I do. Why don't you tell me?""How can other people's words be as profound as your own feelings? Don't worry, you will experience a lot more pain in the future." Meng Jinyun looked at her red and swollen left cheek and laughed, "Poor thing, you already look stupid, and now you look even more disgusting."She was provoking her to get angry. It seemed that after saving face, it was time to save the reality. Serena's eyelashes trembled slightly."Ms. Meng is not at the banquet admiring the flowers and smelling the fragrance, but is running to the bathroom to smell the air freshener. This should not be as simple as a quarrel.""It's that simple. I just want to see you lose."Serena smiled too."It sounds like Miss Meng feels that she has won, but how has she won? After waiting for three years, you give me a slap in the face? Miss Meng's
Serena's ears suddenly rang and half of her face felt hot.She guessed that Meng Jinyun would not let her go easily, but she did not expect it to come so quickly and undisguisedly.This slap also stunned several people around . There were not many passengers near the VIP channel, but there were staff members, who looked over in twos and threes with inquiring eyes.The first to speak was the third sister-in-law. She said sternly , "Miss Meng, what do you mean by this!"As soon as she said this, Meng Jinxiu immediately pulled her sleeve.Meng Jinyun rubbed his numb palms."I mean to make peace with my sister-in-law."She asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, are you okay? Does it hurt? Don't blame me. I'm trying my best to recreate the slap you gave me."Serena dodged her hand, she was not annoyed, but more eager."Sister-in-law, if I don't return this slap to you, I will always have a thorn in my heart. As long as you are in