Don't Go to Nightclubs Again

The moonlight outside the window was unusually bright. It shone into the living room through the window, causing the lights to dim. Mi Cai's beautiful face dimmed the moonlight again.

I just stared at her. Her face was quiet, which made me feel a little uneasy. Maybe my nostalgia for this house could not move the "cold" her.

After a long time, Mi Cai finally said to me, "You love this house very much?"

I nodded seriously, "Yes, yes... No one in this world loves this inconspicuous house more than I do."

Mi Cai smiled and said, "That's not necessarily the case."

I looked at her in surprise, "Are you the person who loves this house more?"

Actually, I have always been curious about why Mi Cai bought this house from Old Li. Although I could imagine it as a form of artistic behavior for the wealthy, the real answer is probably not as simple as I imagined.

Mi Cai didn't answer my question. She asked me, "How long do you plan to stay?"

"Did you agree?" I asked excitedly.

"Zhao Yang, can you answer the question first?" Mi Cai sounded a little dissatisfied.

I smiled and sighed, "So you know my name!"

Mi Cai frowned again.

I smiled awkwardly, afraid that she would change her mind. I made an apologetic expression and said repeatedly, "I'll answer the question first. I'll answer the question first. I plan to stay... Can I stay for another month?"

Mi Cai was silent for a while and finally said, "Sure…But you have to promise me two conditions first."

"Sure, as long as you don't chase me away, anything can be discussed. I will definitely do it." I patted my chest.

"Don't make such a vow yet. We'll talk about it after you do it." Mi Cai stunned me with her comment.

I smiled awkwardly again, "I know I don't have any credibility in your eyes. Let's put it this way. I'll do my best for your request, okay?"

"Yes." After a short pause, Mi Cai said, "Let's talk about the first one first. You can't go to nightclubs in the future. Can you do that?"

"Ah!" I subconsciously exclaimed. I didn't expect Mi Cai to make such a request.

Mi Cai looked at me and waited for my reply.

Although I was puzzled as to why Mi Cai would make such a request, considering that a woman's thoughts had always been unpredictable, I didn't want to get to the bottom of it. Staying here was the most important thing. Without hesitation, I nodded and said, "Yes, what about the other one?"

"While you're staying here, you're not allowed to enter my room. You have to return my room key to me."

"This is a reasonable request." As I spoke, I took out the key from my pocket and found the key to Mi Cai's room, and placed it on the coffee table in front of her.

Mi Cai stood up from the sofa and finally said to me, "Remember what you promised me. If I find out you renege on it, you'll move out on your own."

...

After washing up, I returned to my room. This was supposed to be a peaceful night. After all, I could stay here for the time being, but I couldn't help but let my imagination run wild.

Fang Yuan and Yan Yan's wedding was in four days. As a friend who had been together for a long time, their marriage would definitely stimulate me. Actually, I'm not a person who doesn't want to get married. If I could meet a woman who likes me, I would also want to get married. However, my material conditions are indeed a little poor, and there are very few things that I can give to marriage. Therefore, the desire to get married can only be an unrealistic fantasy for me and is temporarily sealed.

I thought of Jian Wei again. We'll definitely meet on Fang Yuan and Yan Yan's wedding day. If she brings her boyfriend or if she's already married and has a husband, will I break down again?

I shook my head and laughed. If I really broke down at my friend's wedding, then this collapse would be really gorgeous!

...

The next day, I arrived at the company on time. Fang Yuan had already rushed back to Suzhou from Shanghai. The two of them met at the coffee machine in the lounge.

We each held a cup of coffee and chatted. I asked Fang Yuan, "How is it? Did you settle the Gucci project?"

Fang Yuan smiled as if she had been relieved of a heavy burden, "It's done. If there are no accidents, we can sign the contract next month."

"That's right. You've contributed greatly to the entry of a first-tier brand like Gucci into our department store." I patted Fang Yuan's shoulder and smiled.

"Zhao Yang, do you have any ideas about work? I can help you fight for it from the higher-ups." Fang Yuan said to me seriously.

"You don't have to worry about me. I'll fight for it myself."

I know Fang Yuan is worried about me, but he has only been the head of the planning team for half a year. His qualifications are still shallow, and the company's waters are deep. In addition, we are well-known friends, so it won't affect him in a positive direction.

"Come on, we've worked together for two years. When have you ever taken the initiative to fight for yourself?" Fang Yuan sounded displeased.

I laughed heartlessly, "That's because I don't have any ambition. I think this is pretty good. At least it's easy to work. Even if the sky falls, the first ones to fall will be you labor workers who are trying their best to climb up!"

Fang Yuan was rendered speechless by my words. After a while, she sighed, "You're really something! It's been two years…"

I immediately interrupted him, "Alright, stop sighing. Tell me about yesterday. I accompanied your wife shopping for a whole day yesterday. You must compensate me for this hard work today."

Fang Yuan nodded, "Let's have dinner together after work."

As the two of them talked, they carried the unfinished coffee cup from the lounge to the office. When they were about to enter the office, Fang Yuan suddenly pulled me to a stop, so much so that the coffee spilled on my sleeve.

"What's wrong?" I shook off the coffee from my sleeve and asked in surprise and dissatisfaction. I kept feeling Fang Yuan was acting strangely. I felt it when he suddenly asked me if I had any thoughts about work.

Fang Yuan looked at me with a piercing gaze and paused for a long time before saying, "Jian Wei contacted Yan Yan last night. At that time, she was already preparing to board the plane and return to China. She would arrive in Shanghai at noon!"

I was instantly stunned. My mind was a little empty, and I didn't know how to react to this news.

Fang Yuan patted my shoulder and asked softly, "Are you going to see her in Shanghai?"

I was stunned for a long time before I asked Fang Yuan, "Tell me, how do I go to meet her? Do I go with the identity of an ex-boyfriend?"

"If you feel awkward, just pretend I didn't tell you. However, sooner or later, you still have to meet."

Of course, I knew Fang Yuan was talking about meeting her at his and Yan Yan's wedding. On that day, Jian Wei would attend, and so would I. However, that meeting was just a routine and not intentional. At that time, if I had been open-minded enough, I would have treated her as a stranger I had met by chance. There was no need for small talk, no need…to be so heart-wrenching!

...

For the entire morning, I continued to do my work in a daze. It was not until noon when all my colleagues went to the dining room to eat that I lit a cigarette, closed my eyes, and lay back on the office chair to smoke.

The smell of tobacco permeated the air. Jian Wei's face from the day she left lingered in my mind. I was in pain and at a loss, but I didn't know how to dispel the pain of these sickly moans.

Two years ago, I already understood that the pain that I imagined because of breaking up was just meaningless self-torture. However, being "cheap" was human nature. I would rather clench my teeth and suffer fake pain than become a Buddha.

Perhaps at this moment, Jian Wei was enjoying afternoon tea with her family and friends, while I was sitting sadly in an empty office, smoking and puking out a cloud of gloom.

I ruthlessly put out the cigarette, wishing I could give myself a big slap to warn myself not to be too cheap.

In the end, I couldn't bring myself to do it. All I could do was smile helplessly. All these years, I didn't care about anything. All sorts of deviant ways were exactly the sorrow she left for me. I had been carrying this sorrow with me as I immersed myself in the past that I couldn't escape from and brought harm to myself.

The smell of smoke gradually dispersed. I was still alone in the huge office. The warm afternoon wind blew in through the open window with a hint of inexplicable melancholy, just like my mood. After sitting for a while, I felt hungry. I stuffed the cigarette into my pocket and prepared to eat something.

After I got out of the elevator, her phone rang. It was Robben.

Robben picked up the phone and said apologetically, "Zhao Yang, I'm really sorry for what happened yesterday. I couldn't help you."

I didn't care and laughed, "If you think we are brothers, don't talk to me. What's there to be embarrassed about? You guys play in a band. How can I let you guys fight in a bar? Which bar would have the guts to take you guys in to sing in the future? Besides, it's my duty to teach those ignorant grandsons a lesson. Don't join in the fun!"

Robben also smiled and said, "Alright then, I won't say much. Oh right, there's a fashion show at Soho Bar tonight. It's full of beautiful girls. I'm quite familiar with a few of them. Come, I'll introduce you to those I like."

"Sure!" I didn't even think about it and agreed almost instinctively.

"Alright, I'll treat you tonight. Let's go crazy."

I had already left the office building with my phone in hand. Suddenly, I was enveloped by the sun, and my thoughts seemed to have spread out. I suddenly remembered I had promised Mi Cai last night that I wouldn't go to nightclubs again.

I stopped in my tracks and recalled all the unreliable words and deeds I had said to Mi Cai a few days ago. I decided to be a man of my word this time…

After a moment of silence, I said to Robben, who was still waiting for my reply, "Yo… Look at my memory. I have some private matters to attend to tonight. I really can't go."

"What is more important than us eating, drinking, and having fun together?" Robben asked jokingly, but he was also a little surprised. In his eyes, Zhao Yang had always treated eating, drinking, and having fun as the most important thing in life.

"There are priorities. Let's make an appointment for another day. I really can't do it today."

Robben responded with slight disappointment. In the end, he didn't force me and helped me fulfill my promise to have a peaceful night.

After hanging up the phone, I walked towards the warm wind. I was actually a little surprised by my change. Actually, even if I agreed to Robben, it wouldn't matter. With my character, I could tell Mi Cai with a clear conscience, I only attended the company party and drank some wine. She's in charge of everything. She can't control my official gathering with my colleagues.

Why didn't I choose to lie to her? I don't quite understand…

After a long while, I couldn't figure out why, so I simply understood it as she was too beautiful. Men were always instinctively willing to obey beautiful women.

However, this unfounded logic did not seem to hold the truth.

Then what was the reason? For a long time, I still didn't understand!