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The city streets in the late night resembled a silent river, with the dim streetlights flickering weakly in the cold air. Bai Huaiyu had been working overtime until late and was walking home, her thoughts scattered like stars in the sky. The silence of the office building and the loneliness of the streetlights made her feel like a forgotten soul, drifting beneath the night sky of this bustling city.
Her steps were light yet slightly weary. As she passed by an apartment building, a low and familiar voice suddenly reached her ears. It was Jiang NanJin's voice, accompanied by a faint light spilling from a half-open window. She found herself stopping involuntarily, curiosity welling up inside her.
Jiang NanJin's voice carried a hint of fatigue and heaviness, as if he were on the phone with someone. Bai Huaiyu held his breath, listening quietly. Jiang NanJin's words revealed some of his past secrets, including his complicated family background and a deeply buried unfulfilled emotion. Each word, each sentence, felt like a sharp blade piercing into Bai Huaiyu's heart.
"I know you don't understand, but those years, I had to leave." Jiang NanJin's voice drifted through the night wind, filled with indescribable pain and struggle. By the window, his figure appeared somewhat lonely, the light casting deep shadows on his face, making him look even more haggard.
She felt a wave of shock and confusion; the man she thought she knew so well was actually someone she understood very little about. Her mood shifted instantly from the fatigue of work to concern for Jiang NanJin. She couldn't help but ask herself if her understanding of this man was merely superficial.
Jiang NanJin's voice gradually grew deeper, as if he were discussing something more personal and painful. Bai Huaiyu's heart tightened, and she felt an indescribable resonance deep within her. She began to realize that Jiang NanJin was not just the lazy, sharp-tongued, yet incredibly intelligent person she had always perceived. He carried his own pain and secrets, aspects of him that she had never touched upon.
When the call with Jiang NanJin ended, Bai Huaiyu quickly turned and left, her heart filled with complex emotions. She walked through the night, her mind racing. She thought about her feelings for Jiang NanJin, her optimism and positivity, her kind attitude towards others, and the moments when she occasionally showed her lack of confidence and tendency to get nervous. She realized that she might truly be in love with Jiang NanJin, but her understanding of him was still far from sufficient.
After returning home, Bai Huaiyu lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling as her thoughts drifted away. She recalled the little moments spent with Jiang NanJin—his seemingly indifferent yet caring gestures, his sharp words, and those warm smiles that made her feel comforted. That night, Bai Huaiyu tossed and turned in bed, filled with worries about Jiang NanJin.
In the afternoon, while Bai Huaiyu was busy in the editing room, Jiang NanJin suddenly appeared at the door. His face still bore the habitual laziness and indifference, but there was a hint of concern in his eyes that was not easily noticeable.
"Bai Huaiyu, what were you doing outside my house last night?" Jiang NanJin's tone carried a hint of teasing, yet it remained serious.
Bai Huaiyu was caught off guard by the sudden question, her face instantly turning red. "I-I just happened to pass by."
"Happened to pass by?" Jiang NanJin said as he walked into the editing room and casually sat in the chair opposite her. "You still look just as flustered as ever."
Bai Huaiyu felt a bit embarrassed, but at the same time, there was a hint of comfort. Jiang NanJin's relaxed attitude made her feel much better than the mystery and heaviness of last night. She bit her lip and mustered the courage to say, "Um, about what you said last night..."
Jiang NanJin's expression suddenly became serious. He looked at her deeply and said, "Those are things from my past; I don't want them to affect the present. But thank you, Bai Huaiyu." His voice softened unexpectedly, as if he felt grateful for her concern.
Bai Huaiyu's heart tightened as she realized that Jiang NanJin's inner world was much more complex than she had imagined. She quietly watched him, her eyes filled with worry and confusion, but more than anything, there was a deep sense of care.
At that moment, she became even more certain that her feelings for this man far exceeded a simple colleague relationship. She knew that truly understanding Jiang NanJin would take a long time. But she was willing to slowly approach, slowly understand, even though the future was full of unknowns.
The next morning, she arrived at the publishing house with a heavy heart. She tried to focus on her work, but Jiang NanJin's image kept appearing in her mind.
In the afternoon, while Bai Huaiyu was busy in the editing room, Jiang NanJin suddenly appeared at the door. His face still bore the usual laziness and indifference, but there was a hint of concern in his eyes that was not easily noticeable.
"Bai Huaiyu, what were you doing outside my house last night?" Jiang NanJin's tone carried a hint of teasing, yet it remained serious.
Bai Huaiyu was caught off guard by the sudden question, her face instantly turning red. "I-I just happened to pass by."
"Happened to pass by?" Jiang NanJin said as he walked into the editing room and casually sat in the chair opposite her. "You still look just as flustered as ever."
Bai Huaiyu felt a bit embarrassed, but at the same time, there was a hint of comfort. Jiang NanJin's relaxed attitude made her feel much better than the mystery and heaviness of last night. She bit her lip and mustered the courage to say, "Um, about what you said last night..."
Jiang NanJin's expression suddenly became serious as he looked deeply at her. "Those are things from my past; I don't want them to affect the present. But thank you, Bai Huaiyu." His voice softened unexpectedly, as if he appreciated her concern.
Bai Huaiyu felt a tightening in her heart as she realized that Jiang NanJin's inner world was far more complex than she had imagined. She quietly watched him, her eyes filled with concern and confusion, but more than that, there was a deep sense of care.
In that moment, she became even more certain that her feelings for this man went far beyond a simple colleague relationship. There was still a long way to go to truly understand Jiang NanJin. But she was willing to take her time to get closer and learn more, even if the path ahead was filled with uncertainty.
The next day, Bai Huaiyu arrived at the office with a new determination. She decided to work harder to understand Jiang NanJin, not just his professional demeanor but also the deeper aspects of him as a person. She wanted to explore the world behind this man and understand his true thoughts and feelings.
In the office, Jiang NanJin appeared as aloof and unapproachable as usual. He sat at his designated desk, focused on his work, seemingly unaware of Bai Huaiyu's unusual gaze. His face still bore that indifferent expression, but in Bai Huaiyu's eyes, everything seemed more profound and complex.
During the lunch break, she walked over to Jiang NanJin's desk, feeling a bit nervous. "Jiang NanJin, would you like to have lunch together? It seems like we haven't eaten together in a long time."
Jiang NanJin looked up at her expectant face, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a playful smile. "Bai Huaiyu, have you suddenly taken an interest in me? Well, since you're inviting me so enthusiastically, I suppose I can reluctantly agree."
During lunch, the two found a quiet little restaurant. Bai Huaiyu tried to steer the conversation to learn about Jiang NanJin's past and his thoughts. However, Jiang NanJin always skillfully evaded her questions in his unique way, instead teasing Bai Huaiyu with his sharp tongue, making her unable to hold back her laughter.
"You know, Bai Huaiyu, sometimes your curiosity is stronger than a cat's," Jiang NanJin said playfully while peeling shrimp.
Bai Huaiyu's face suddenly turned red. She awkwardly lowered her head and replied softly, "I just want to understand you better."
"Understand me?" Jiang NanJin put down the utensils in his hand, and there seemed to be a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "Aren't you afraid that the more you understand, the more disappointed you might become?"
After finishing her meal, Bai Huaiyu felt a sense of loss. She realized that truly understanding Jiang NanJin required more than just a few lunches. She needed time, patience, and perhaps a bit of opportunity.
As she walked back to the office, Bai Huaiyu's steps felt somewhat heavy. Her heart was filled with curiosity and confusion about Jiang NanJin, but there was also a hint of unease. She knew that getting close to someone like Jiang NanJin was not easy; his emotional walls seemed insurmountable.
Suddenly, Jiang NanJin's voice sounded behind her, laced with a hint of teasing, "Bai Huaiyu, what are you thinking about? Do you find having dinner with me boring?"
Bai Huaiyu was startled by his sudden remark. She quickly turned around, a hint of an awkward smile on her face, "No, it's not that. I was just... thinking about something."
Jiang NanJin walked over to her with an easy gait, as if he could see through her thoughts. "You were thinking about me, weren't you? You confused little editor, do you have a special feeling for me?"
Bai Huaiyu's face immediately turned red to her ears. She hurriedly shook her head in denial but didn't know how to respond. Seeing her flustered expression, Jiang NanJin couldn't help but laugh. His sharp tongue was softened by a warm smile, causing Bai Huaiyu's heart to race.
"Just kidding, don't be so tense," Jiang NanJin said casually. "However, I'm really curious about how much you know about me."
Bai Huaiyu pressed her lips together, suddenly gathering her courage to look sincerely at Jiang NanJin. "Actually, I don't know much about you. Jiang NanJin, you are always so elusive, and I really want to know what you're thinking."
A complex emotion flashed in Jiang NanJin's eyes. He stopped in his tracks, looked into Bai Huaiyu's eyes, and said seriously, "Bai Huaiyu, you may not know this, but I have many sides to me, and there are some things that perhaps you are not suited to know."
Bai Huaiyu felt a pang of pain, but she did not back down. Instead, she looked at him more resolutely and said, "Even so, I want to try to understand, even if the process will be difficult."
Jiang NanJin smiled slightly, a hint of appreciation in his expression. "I accept your courage. But don't expect too much; some things can be painful to know."
Bai Huaiyu nodded, her gaze resolute, indicating that she was ready. The path to understanding Jiang NanJin would not be easy, but she was willing to try and explore the true Jiang NanJin hidden beneath his indifferent exterior.
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