Playing with Fire

"Really, why are you pushing me away when you like me so much?" wondered Lena Xu.

Jonas sighed, "I just can't bear to hurt you, I'm afraid I'll let you and Cayce down."

Lena Xu paused thoughtfully, "J, I didn't ask you for anything, and I didn't mean any harm to Cayce, but I have a message that's been weighing on my mind, and it's hard, so I'll tell you."

Jonas: "well, another day my treat, oriental food, or teahouse."

Lena Xu smiled and said, "That's my specialty, how about we go to Merrill Court?"

"It's too expensive," Jonas said meanly. "It's not as cheap as my little restaurant."

"You go to the dining room and come back when I get off work," Lena Xu said quickly.

Jonas added, "I have an appointment with Cayce, can you wait two days?"

"It's only natural, we're friends, don't get carried away," Xu said nonchalantly.

"good." Jonas nodded.

Jonas hung up, feeling like he'd just been playing nice. It was his usual way of picking up women, pretending to be weak, defending, waiting for an opportunity.

It occurred to Jonas that his girlfriend was Cayce, and Lena Xu of Cayce Si-si was her best friend. What is this all about? Had he met a good girl and wanted to go with her into the wilderness?

In the evening, Jonas and Cayce went out to see a movie.

Jonas and Cayce talked for ten minutes before they spoke, too busy touching to talk.

Having fun, Jonas held Cayce in his arms, "Cayce, I really like you. Do you like me?

"Of course, it's not like I really like you, so why watch it with you?" came Cayce's cheeky reply.

"I wish we could be together forever, in love forever," Jonas told her.

"Stop imagining things," Cayce said firmly.

"Can I ask you a question?" Jonas asked.

"What's wrong?" Cayce asked.

Jonas thought for a moment and said, "Miyuki Natalie, are you in a hurry?"

Cayce was generous, "Relax, I believe you."

Jonas immediately retorted, "I'm not saying that, I mean, what would you think if I was really with Natalie and Natalie liked me?"

"She fell in love with her best friend," Cayce said, unamused, "I slap you, I slap her, and we're done."

Jonas was scared out of his wits, "Maybe I'm too stupid for you to leave me alone?"

"No, I hate being betrayed," Cayce said firmly, "You play two women, and we're screwed."

Jonas said: "Calm down, I'll just say it."

Cayce looked at Jonas and sank, "Don't tell me, remember, don't let me down or you'll lose me."

Jonas scooped her into his arms, "I will not let you down, I will be with you for the rest of my life.

"Show your strength," Cayce said sourly, "and stop being so sweet."

Jonas answered firmly, "Yes, I will."

Jonas dropped Cayce off and drove himself home. Jonas pondered Lena Xu as he drove. Jonas was trying to forget her, but in the absence of anyone, she was on his mind.

Back home, got out of the car, saw an acquaintance, set his eyes, is Stig.

Jonas looked at Stig and asked, "Long time no see, would you like to have a drink?"

"Let's go." Stig said flatly.

When he arrived, he asked for a menu and started drinking.

After a few drinks, Jonas and Stig chatted about the situation. Jonas was reserved at first, saying only that Lena Xu's attitude toward him was somewhat ambiguous. Brother Qiang asked Jonas about the situation. Jonas can only tell the truth. Brother Qiangnan looked depressed, did not reply for half a day.

Neither Stig nor Jonas said much, both eating.

Stig was silent for a long moment before he said, "You're looking for death."

Jonas looked speechless, "I know this is a terrible thing, but I can't even meet her gaze."

Stig looked at Jonas and said, "You're too nasty to be friends with if you have a normal relationship with her."

"I think, in all likelihood, relationships between men and women will happen," Jonas said. "As far as friendship, which is a general relationship, where there is a really deep relationship, there is more or less ambiguity."

Stig said dryly, "I don't even know how to answer that."

Jonas looked helpless: "Actually, I didn't mean to, just looking at Lena Xu like this, I can't help but want to protect her, take good care of her. I really want to be with her."

Stig continued, "Cayce Si, Lena Xu, who do you want, two choices!"

Jonas hesitated, "That's not an easy answer."

"Don't tell me you want both. Do you think Macau is Stanley Ho?"

Jonas replied faintly: "macao people, not even two can get married?"

"In that case, you're still fooling around here," Stig said sourly, "you're too old to be growing up, and all you're doing is wasting our time and energy."

Jonas bowed his head, "It's my fault, it's my fault, but I can't help it, I have feelings for both Cayce and Lena Xu."

Stig sighed and said, "If you think about it, you will surely die if you continue like this."

Jonas sighed, "You think about it, soldiers come and cover the ground. The best thing to do is to keep it that way. Unfortunately, he and Lena Xu are the best thing to do. When Wan finds out, I will be separated from them."

Stig said helplessly, "You're up to something, this isn't the best way."

Jonas looked confused, "It can't be helped, it all depends on God."

The next day, Cayce came to Jonas's office and said, "Jonas, I'm going to have dinner with my aunt tonight.

Jonas said to her, "I fear this kind of person the most, you go alone."

Cayce looked unconcerned, "Good, I can talk to your cousin."

Jonas said: "If you have a girlfriend, why didn't you tell me?"