(53) Which one is not true about me?

  No mood to work, and even less inclined to stay in the company. As soon as she left Ji Jiangying's office, she went straight to a coffee shop. She was diligent and conscientious at work, but this was her first time playing hooky.

  At this time, there were few people coming to drink, and in the coffee shop, apart from her, there was a little girl sitting far away, staring out of the window talking on the phone. The voice got louder and louder, seemingly quarreling with her boyfriend, finally hysterically: Break up then break up... Threw away the phone and burst into tears.

  Anzi sat quietly there, the cup in her palm slowly spinning around.

  This heartbreaking appearance is only available to young people, who are reckless for love and pay everything. One day, they suddenly find that it's not their ideal, and they will collapse instantly.

  Nothing can be done except crying loudly.

  She was just like herself many years ago, she and Ji Jiangying were childhood friends who grew up together. Although Ji Jiangying started living abroad at the age of 10, she would go visit him every year. They started dating in middle school, and it was also her who made the first move.

  That season she went to see him, the campus of Qī Jiāng Yǐng was full of cherry blossoms of all colors. They were truly diverse and each one looked different upon closer inspection. The blossoms were blooming beautifully, like a raging fire, with flowers flying everywhere and petals filling the sky. Qī Jiāng Yǐng walked over from the shaded path, looking handsome and elegant, with a radiant smile on his face.

  She was thinking of him too much, so she was very emotional. As soon as he approached, she couldn't help but say: Jiang Ying, let's be together.

  It seems that Ji Jiangying was just faintly pleased, and didn't even show any excitement. As if she also thought it was a matter of course for the two to be together, she simply said: "Okay."

  Anzi was overjoyed, hugging him like a fool. She rarely showed her childish side, and at that moment, she was truly happy from the bottom of her heart. Having followed him for many years, there was nothing that made her feel more content than having him by her side.

  Actually being with Ji Jiangying is not happy, he is a careless man in life, many festivals are forgotten, even her birthday is often forgotten.

  It's another long-distance relationship across the ocean, and there are many girls in school who like him. She is worried every day, wanting to attend the same school as him, but he refuses. Just like he can't bear his lover working in the same company and facing each other every day, he still has that temper now.

  The more you gather, the more you separate; the more you love, the more tired you become.

  Sometimes they would even quarrel over the phone, and he was very impatient with her, let alone take the initiative to coax her. It was always her who came back to him after calming down.

  I once asked him: What do you like about me?

  Other couples also ask questions like this, that's just how women are. In front of the man they like, no matter how old they get, they will still be naive and childish.

  He slowly and deliberately said: You're very understanding, you won't be unreasonable like other women.

  But if you truly like someone, wouldn't it be very boring?

  Young people want something that sticks like glue, but he never liked it, it's too sticky and makes him feel annoyed. Anzi also understands, but there are times when he can't bear it.

  Even the most rational woman can't avoid being silly sometimes.

  That time she was celebrating her birthday, flew thousands of miles to the United States, wanting to give him a surprise. However, for several days, she couldn't see him, the door was locked, and the phone couldn't get through. She went to school, but even his classmates didn't know where he had gone. In the end, after staying in a hotel for several days, she finally got in touch with him, but her birthday had already passed.

  Ji Jiangying lazily asked her: Why did you suddenly run over?

  Anzi cried while holding the phone, her birthday he seemed to have forgotten forever. She had never been so wronged before, and directly said: Let's break up.

  He fell silent for a moment, then heard him say in a low voice: Alright.

  The opening and closing lines were identical, his casual "good" made her heart ache. Imagining his calm expression, slightly furrowed eyebrows, and pursed lips, even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, he would remain unmoved, forever without the awkwardness of youth.

  In the bustling coffee shop, she burst into loud sobs. Not even other people's quarrels could be heard, silent and soundless. It was as if nothing had any weight, not enough to be taken seriously, so everything was easily picked up and put down.

  The coffee in the cup had gone cold, and Anzi took a sip, feeling only bitterness that slowly spread between her lips. The little girl had cried herself out and quietly left.

  Ji Jiangying received a call from him, staring blankly at the phone screen... Ji Jiangying! In the end, she still married this man with careful consideration. Actually, the only person she could put down and pick up was him, she would never really be able to let go.

  Just like a deadly poison, once swallowed, there is no antidote.

  Jiang Ying, have you arrived? I'll be right there.

  It's not far from here to the agreed restaurant, a drive of about ten minutes.

  Ji Jiangying had already ordered takeout before Anzi arrived, and had it delivered to the villa in Chengdong. Then she called the butler and asked him: What is Gu Qianqing doing now?

  The housekeeper glanced upstairs: Young master, Miss Qian Ning is sleeping upstairs.

  I had someone deliver takeout and I'll wake her up to eat in a bit.

  It's not easy to return to the organization immediately, soul conversion, such a fairy tale thing, saying it out may cause a sensation.

  He won't rush back to headquarters, Hong Kou Bai Ya said: The soul of special agent 'Terminator' has been transferred into a person named Gu Qian Ning.

  At that time, no one will believe it, and they will suspect that he is playing tricks.

  Gu Shallow Cong didn't need to call the housekeeper, and at noon, she automatically went downstairs to find something to eat.

  The housekeeper saw her coming down and said: "Miss Qian Ning, I was just about to call you up to eat something. The young master had takeout sent over."

  He wasn't a steward in a big mansion. Gu Shallow had lived in the Ji's house for so long, but she hadn't seen him. It wasn't just him, even several other servants hadn't seen him either.

  There were actually special chefs, but Ji Jiangying said that the food from this family was very delicious, so he had the restaurant send over a portion. Afterwards, he often did this, going to which restaurant during the day, thinking the flavor was good, and having the store employees send over a portion.

  Gu Shallow Cong ate while listening to Guan Jia say this. The taste was indeed good, nodded: really delicious.

  Every day, apart from eating and sleeping, there's nothing else to do. You can watch TV or go online, but Gu Shallow doesn't like those things. She doesn't like anything that's as superficial as bubbles - the actors' smiles and frowns, their pretended anger and joy, which might seem very vivid to others, just seem unrealistic to her.

  Since returning, I haven't been out on the streets yet. The weather has turned cold, especially in the north, with biting winds howling, a stark contrast to the temperature when I left. Standing by the window, sunlight pours in and it still feels warm and cozy.

  Someone told me that Ji Jiangying had been here once, but it was already very late and she was asleep. He went upstairs carefully and returned directly to his own room. In the morning, he left without waiting for her to come downstairs.

  Gu Shallow Cong is calmly staying here, not feeling anxious at all. It's like a woman without curiosity, where everything can be considered a peaceful world.

  Ji Jiang would occasionally call the housekeeper to ask about her situation, and gradually, he couldn't help but believe what she said.

  Gu Shallow knew that Ji Jiangying still didn't completely believe her, and it was impossible for him to have no guard against her at all. He held a high position, and his vigilance would only be higher than hers.

  He seemed calm and collected, but in fact he was observing her. Like a small animal in a cage, trapped and paying attention to every move it makes. Someone like Ji Jiangying can probably see through even the slightest hint of something being off.

  Gu's heart was calm and open, so there was nothing to fear. Although the soul's transformation couldn't be explained by science, it had indeed happened.

  In short, she did not betray the organization and was not a so-called traitor.

  Many days have passed and she has been quiet, rarely coming downstairs, let alone going out. Today, however, she hurriedly came down from upstairs.

  Uncle Zhang, I'm going out for a bit.

  The housekeeper asked her: "Miss Qian Ning, is there anything wrong?"

  It's very cold outside, Gu Shallow Cong has fully armed himself, still wearing that long down jacket, the warmest piece of clothing he owns.

  She replied casually when asked by someone below her: I feel a bit stuffy, I'll go out for some fresh air.

  The butler didn't stop her and said: "Miss Qian Ning, if you want to go out for some fresh air, I'll call the young master to send a car over."

  Gu Shallow Cong really couldn't wait to go out: No need, I can take a taxi myself.

  It's hard to get a taxi here. The hall door was open, and Ji Jiangying walked in at this time.

  It's been so many days, and it's the first time I've had time to come over during the day. Seeing Gu Shallow Condensation slinging her bag over her shoulder: Where are you going?

  Guo Qian said: I want to go out and take a walk, buy some things. She didn't say any more.

  Ji Jiangying looked at her and said: I'll see you off.

  He drove himself over, without a driver. With his usual serious expression while holding the steering wheel, and wearing the same suit as when he goes to work, looking stern and cold.

  Gu Shallow sat quietly in the passenger seat, looking out the window. No wonder the housekeeper said it was not good to take a taxi, when they came before it was evening and she hadn't noticed.

  The location of this villa area is a bit special, the environment is indeed good, with a large area of land, like a private garden. When the trees sprout new buds, it must be very beautiful, and it will definitely be lush and green everywhere. Even now, there are some rare tree species that are still dressed in green, and they look full of life in the cold wind. It's just that you have to walk for a long time before you can get down the mountain and hail a car, no wonder he said it's not easy to hail a car here.

  Ji Jiangying asked her; where do you want to go for a stroll?

  Gu Shallow didn't say anything, just said: Find a supermarket and put me down. I'll buy some things and take a taxi back.

  Ji Jiang's eyes narrowed slightly, and although she knew he was her superior, his words were no longer as biting as before, only coldly sarcastic. Yet she wasn't afraid of him, remaining aloof and distant.

  What to buy? I'll go help you buy it.

  Gu Shallow Cong looked over: sanitary napkin.

  Ji Jiangying felt embarrassed and pursed her lips tightly. She turned her head to focus on the road ahead, seeing a supermarket in the distance that had just opened.

  The car stopped, he sat there motionless, only reminding her when she got off: since you want to buy it, buy a few more packs. Who knows how long we'll be staying, that thing will come in handy later. His villa, no woman has ever lived there, so there must not be such things.

  Not long after, Gu Shangning came out empty-handed from inside.

  Ji Jiang leaned against the car body smoking, watching her walk over with empty hands.

  Haven't bought it?

  Guo Qian Ning said: I came out in a hurry and forgot that my wallet was not in my bag.

  Ji Jiang narrowed his eyes and looked at her, then took out his wallet, which had about one or two thousand yuan in cash inside, and handed her a few bills.

  Gu Shallow Cong took it over.

  Thank you, Season Shao.

  He must not want her to call him "officer" casually, regardless of time and occasion.

  Gu Shallow Condensation carried two large packages of sanitary napkins out and opened the car door, throwing them onto the back seat.

  Ji Jiangying glanced at her watch and extinguished the cigarette in her hand, saying: Let's go back after lunch.

  Gu Shallow Cong sat in the car and asked him: When can I go back?

  He wouldn't have reminded her to buy more as a spare if he hadn't guessed earlier.

  Ji Jiangying said, "We'll have to wait for a while and slowly communicate with the headquarters. After all, your situation is quite special. If things don't go well, someone will definitely think I'm behind it. It's also very dangerous for you to return to the headquarters."

  Gu Shallow Cong no longer spoke.

  Ji Jiangying said while holding onto the steering wheel: Don't worry, I'll communicate with your instructor first.

  Gu Shallow Cong still faintly said: Thank you, Season Young Master.

  Ji Jiang's eyes darted to the side, her head slightly lowered, making it impossible to discern her expression. She didn't like him and was probably still feeling awkward about it even now. If she had a choice, he wouldn't be her superior, and she probably wouldn't want to spend another minute with him.

  Since you're not Gu Shallow Cong, why do you still want me to bring down the Gu family?

  Gu Shallow Cong propped up her head, and the sunlight shone on her body, with a hint of laziness.

  Because the Gu family was unkind and unjust to Gu Shallow, because she was a sacrifice for the interests of your wealthy family's marriage, because this woman was really too pitiful, and I also occupied her body to survive, so I have to repay something to her. Not only is overthrowing the Gu family Gu Shallow's long-cherished wish, but even the man in front of her is what she wants. Gu Shallow recorded her humble wishes on pink paper notes. When she saw them, she decided to help her achieve one by one.

  So when Ji Jiangying proposed such a trading condition, she almost didn't see a single servant in the hall, and those valuable things in the living room no longer existed. In the morning, I heard Ji Jiangying say that as a result, the Gu family owed a lot of debt, plus fines, and selling their family property might not be enough to pay it off.

  After all, Old Master Gu still has to thank An Tong. It was he who joined forces with Ji Jiangying to bring down Old Master Gu. With someone familiar with the inside story helping out from within and without, this battle of Ji Jiangying's must have been fought beautifully.

  Mr. Gu was not a very clear-headed person to begin with, and An Tong had been helping him remember those illegal and disorderly things. Adding to that the forged ones by Ji Jiangying, Mr. Gu was left speechless. Many things were unclear, and when responsibilities were investigated, he couldn't escape blame.

  Moreover, Huayu was absorbed and merged by Jijiangying's company, and is no longer an independent legal entity. Mr. Guo is in a difficult situation both at home and abroad, and has nowhere to stand.

  The shares in hand are hard to keep, like sand in one's palm, the more you want to grasp them tightly, the faster they slip away.

  Mrs. Gu was originally packing her luggage when she heard someone enter and turned around. At first, she was stunned, then burst into tears; Shallow Cong, is that really you?

  Gu Shallow Cong stood at the door of the hall, looking at her. For the first time, he saw Mrs. Gu without makeup. She was no longer young, and the wrinkles on her face were so obvious.

  Gu Shallow Condensation described her mother in her diary like this: This woman has a weak heart, the wealthy family ruined her, she compromised and became selfish and weak. It's not that she doesn't love her, but if one day to save herself, she had to kill this daughter, she would be able to do it too.

  So when she followed the Gu family into such a broken state, Gu Shallow did not pity her.

  Are you moving? She walked over and asked.

  Mrs. Guo stood up and touched her face: Shallow Cong, where have you been all this time? Why didn't you even call to let us know, we were worried to death.

  Actually, from when Gu Shangning moved into the hotel until she left the city, there were several days in between, but no one had called her.

  Let go of her hand: just go out and take a walk.

  Mrs. Gu wiped away tears: Many things have happened in our family during your absence, and now everything is over.

  Gu Shallow said faintly: I reminded you.

  At this time, Gu Qianqian came down from upstairs and saw Gu Qianning standing there. She immediately bared her teeth: How dare you still have the face to come back? Gu Qianning, you slut, you ruined the Gu family, are you happy now?

  She picked up something handy and flung it at Gu Shallow Condensation.

  Gu Shallow Cong dodged to one side and lightly flashed past. It was a cup, "crash!" A loud shattering sound on the floor.

  Gu Shallow still wanted to throw it away, but before she could grab it back, Gu Shallow Cong had already walked over. She grasped her wrist tightly, and with the other hand, she slapped her twice with a loud crack.

  Gu Shanshan, I've told you before, if you don't learn to respect people, you'll be in trouble.

  Mrs. Gu came to intercept, Gu Qianqian was annoyed, raised her hand and threw it out, Gu Qianniang fell awkwardly to the floor.

  Because Gu's family was ruined by Ji Jiangying, they shifted their resentment onto Gu Shallow.

  What about Gu Shallow's happiness? Did they ever show mercy when they destroyed her in the first place? Until the wind and waves subsided, her identity as Mrs. Gu was successfully replaced, and she was still kept in the dark. Even her own mother, Gu Shallow, didn't make a sound. Now they come to blame her, isn't that unfair?

  It serves you right that the Gu family has fallen. If you hadn't had ulterior motives and tried to ruin others' happiness, maybe things wouldn't be like this now. You were sold out by your own family and still have the nerve to scold others here. The Gu family's downfall was only a matter of time! Good and evil will eventually be rewarded, don't you understand that? Who dares to slander me again, try it and see. I'm not here to be scolded today, but to watch a joke. She squatted down, stared at Gu Shanshan, and told her word by word: Your personality is really terrible, you will be harmed by yourself, we'll wait and see.

  Haven't seen Old Master Gu, heard that he's bedridden due to a sudden stroke, and can't even get out of the building.

  Gu Shallow Cong did not go up to see him, it was time to tease him, but thinking of the Gu family's unreasonable and troublesome appearance, he got annoyed.

  Mrs. Gu pulled her hand: Shallow Cong, where are you going?

  Gu Shallow Cong pulled out her hand: I've said it before, we're done, consider the old Gu Shallow Cong dead.

  Mrs. Gu's unwavering dedication to the Gu family, if only a fraction of it had been applied to Gu Shallow Cong, she wouldn't have had to live such a miserable life all these years.

  Ji Jiangying had just returned from the conference room and threw her phone onto the office desk.

  Anzi pushed open the door and came in. Nowadays, it's not as easy to see Ji Jiangying, who is no longer her secretary, even once in the company. Taking advantage of the secretary's absence, she automatically took the elevator up.

  River Shadow...

  Ji Jiang's expression was very cold and reminded her: This is a company.

  Anzi changed her tone: Director Ji. After taking a deep breath, she said: Let's head back home together after work.

  During this time, she never knew what he was busy with and rarely returned home. Anzi wasn't the kind of woman who only knew how to cry and make a fuss, so she didn't ask him directly, knowing that Jijiangying had his taboos. She suspected that he had a mistress outside, but it wasn't uncommon for men to have one after getting married. She had seen it many times before.

  Ji Jiangying raised her eyes to look at her, and after a moment, the corners of her mouth slightly curled up.

  It's all right, Huayu's thing is over, just in time for tonight without overtime.

  Anzi said; Okay, I'll wait for you after work.

  Back to the office, I remembered that there was no usable ingredients at home, so I wanted to make something for Ji Jiangying myself. Taking advantage of going out on a business trip, I went to the supermarket and picked up some of Ji Jiangying's favorite things and brought them back to the car.

  Before opening the car door, I saw a familiar figure in front of me. He was walking out of the mall, wearing a white long down jacket, slender and tall, elegant like a butterfly about to fly.

  Anzi took off her sunglasses and recognized the person as Gu Qianying. Her heart was suddenly blocked by something, feeling only chest tightness and shortness of breath.

  I didn't expect Gu Shallow to come back, and the rumors in the city had just subsided for a while before she appeared. This woman seemed like a thorn in her side, sharp and hard. In An Zixi's eyes, Yan Ruyu was indirectly killed by her, this woman seemed mediocre but actually had extraordinary means.

  Not until Gu Qian Ning drove away did she get into the car.

  Took out the phone and dialed it out.

  From today on, keep an eye on Da Shao, see where he goes and who he meets, report back to me at any time.

  Gu Shallow drove a red Mini, obviously not the same brand as before, slowly merging into the surging traffic. The car was worth at least 700,000 to 800,000 yuan, and now that the Gu family had declined, An Zixi couldn't figure out how she could still live so carefree.

  Anzi watched until the car disappeared from view. Her phone kept ringing, urging her to return and submit the report form, before she started the engine and left.

  Gu Shallow Cong sat in the tea restaurant for the whole afternoon, outside the sun was very good, even in the cold winter of the northern country, it still shone warmly.

  It's been a long time since winter began. Every time it snows, it's just a few flakes, and the warmth is endless. This morning, it snowed again for a while, and that was the coldest and darkest moment.

  It was getting clearer and sunnier towards noon, now it's sunny everywhere. Even with the cold wind, through a layer of glass, I only feel warmth.

  Gu Shallow Cong had always hoped for snow, the northern heavy snowfall was the most beautiful. Even if you can't ski, you can still have a snowball fight, build a snowman... It's also the happiest time for kids to play. Can't help but feel a little melancholy, fingers rubbing against the rim of the cup, on and off.

  Sat until evening, around 4 or 5 o'clock, the sky was already dark. Didn't want to eat anything, had a few pastries earlier and drank something, still feeling full now. Just haven't had nightlife for a long time, took my bag out to have a drink.

  It was also coming in, and only then did the servant inside the villa say: Miss, it's not good to ask for courtesy, and then said: Since they are all second young masters' own family members, a few signature dishes will be counted as my gift. He also called the waiter to open a bottle of good wine, saying that Qi Jiang had taken care of his business in the past, and only then did he leave.

  You get along quite well with these people. Anzi said while eating a boiled peanut.

  Ji Jiang Ranzhao carefully put the peeled ones on a plate and pushed them to her, saying: When entertaining customers, every meal is high consumption.

  Only Ji Jiangying was here for the first time, he usually came and went from those few well-known high-end places, and unlike Ji Jiangran, who liked to find food by sneaking in through doors and holes. Many restaurants with special features he didn't know about. Moreover, he had eaten too much Western food and was no longer used to eating Chinese food.

  When he had eaten a few mouthfuls of food, Anzi suddenly made an astonished expression, as if he had just thought of something.

  That day I went to the mall and saw Gu Qian Ning, she seemed to have returned.

  It's really awkward to bring up this topic at this time, I'm afraid no one is comfortable with it.

  The two brothers of Keji's family listened and remained calm, without even stopping their eating movements.

  Ji Jiangran slightly smiled: "Sister-in-law, are you saying this to me? What have I done to offend you? You won't even give face to your younger brother-in-law, is that it?"

  Ji Jiangying didn't raise his eyes, but instead felt that this sentence was more like it was said for him to hear.

  Anzi said with a start: What nonsense are you talking about? I just happened to think of it. If you don't want to listen, then forget it, and that's the end of it.

  Apart from Ji Jiangying's villa, she was most suspicious of Ji Jiangran. In short, the two brothers of the Ji family were the most suspicious, and if Gu Shallow returned, she might have a relationship with one of them.

  Just looking at Ji Jiangran's idle and leisurely appearance, no one accompanies him to eat, he has to call them over. Not like the style of hiding a beauty in a golden house.

  If there is a hall, go up and inform Gu Shallow Condensation.

  Gu Shallow Cong came out of the room, wearing a cotton nightgown. The heating supply in this villa was sufficient, and it was freezing outside, but inside, even if you only wore a thin undershirt, you wouldn't feel cold.

  Gu Shanshan saw that her life was so comfortable and luxurious, and she immediately believed An Zixi's words. She was convinced that it was she who had secretly made trouble and ruined the Gu family.

  As soon as she saw him coming down, she started scolding: Gu Shangning, you really have no shame at all. First, you were your brother's mistress, and then you became his brother's, don't they think you're dirty?

  He glanced at her lightly with a shallow and calm gaze.

  Are you crazy? Or have you never had a memory?