Chapter 26: Treat me better (1)

This house of the Zhao family is a large-scale half-mountain villa with a lot of flowers and trees and picturesque scenery. This house is located on the outskirts of the city, it is very quiet, there is a driver at home, and it is convenient no matter where you go.
There are several smaller courtyards scattered around the main house, each of which is occupied by the eldest son of the Zhao family and the second son of the Zhao family. Jiang Yan and the third child of the Zhao family, who are still studying, still live in the main house with Mr. Zhao and Mrs. Zhao.
In fact, in recent years, Zhao Cheng has lived in the urban area for most of the time. Just the rules laid down by the old man, he had to go home for a meal every weekend. So that evening, he returned from the city.
It's a bit funny to say that the old man is a little old. Grandpa Zhao claimed to believe that the family wants to be at ease and help each other, but he just made the second child of the Zhao family. For the lack of trouble in his face, Mrs. Zhao was also patient.
Because of the illegitimate child, Zhao Dingan felt that he was incompatible with this family since he was brought back to the Zhao family at the age of twelve. Two years later, Jiang Yan became the adopted daughter of the Zhao family. Among the three brothers, Zhao Ding'an treated her best.
After Lu Man's own analysis, he felt that Zhao Er probably thought that Jiang Yan was also incompatible with Zhao's family, and then developed a feeling of sympathy for the same disease. He was determined that Jiang Yan would be bullied, so he always took special care of her.
Zhao Ding'an was worried that Jiang Yan would be wronged, just as he was convinced that no one would treat him well. He has no sense of belonging in this home, and he even needs such a kind, so that he can get even a little psychological comfort.
Unfortunately, Jiang Yan is different from what he imagined.
In Lu Man's eyes, it was clear from the beginning that everything in the Zhao family had nothing to do with her. Only by working hard can he make himself better, Jiang Yan, so sober, calm and intelligent.
She kept a little distance from the entire Zhao family, there was no major conflict with anyone, and she was not very close to anyone. Even if Zhao Er treats her well, she won't get too hot with Zhao Er. She understood what she wanted and what she didn't want.
Most of Jiang Jiang's debts were repaid with her parents' inheritance. She would still be so small, no one would embarrass her, but she dared to make up her mind to take care of everything.
It can be said that it is very difficult for teenage girls to achieve this level. In Jiang Yan's world, there is no such thing as falling in love only by trying to improve himself.
Lu Man likes Jiang Yan in his heart, but he can't bear to live her life like she doesn't want.
Reluctant to return, the task still has to be done.
Lu Man thought about it, and decided to work hard, and did all the things Jiang Yan wanted to do. But it takes time and effort, anyway, the little girl is only 19 years old, anyway, Zhao Chengyue is a hard bone anyway.
The maid's voice suddenly rang outside the door, and Lu Man invited downstairs to dinner. Lu Man responded politely, cleaned up a little, and soon went down the second floor. At the restaurant, all three young masters of the Zhao family were seated.
Lu Man greeted each other one by one, Madam Zhao accompany Father Zhao, Lu Man shouted "Dad, Mom" ​​respectively, and the old man was in a good mood to sit down and eat. After a while, the servant began to set the dishes.
The restaurant was quiet, no one spoke, and no one rang, except for the slight sound of occasional bowl collisions mixed with the subtle footsteps of servants. It is clear that everyone has long been used to this silence.
Zhao Chengyue was sitting on the left side of the old man, and the road was across from him diagonally, and he could be seen by raising his eyes slightly. She had been far away from the balcony before, she couldn't see clearly, and when she was close, she noticed a heavy tiredness on his face.
Still a handsome and unmatched face, but couldn't stand it. If you look closely, you will notice the heavy color hiding in his eyebrows, and the faint shadows under his eye sockets.
After eating a meal, the old man began to ask Zhao Chengyue about the company, and Zhao Chengyue answered the old man's questions one by one. The others didn't bother to listen, only Zhao Ding'an had a little irritability on his face.
Lu Man ate almost, so he put down his chopsticks.
Mrs. Zhao noticed that Li Shihe asked: "Why, how can you eat this?"
Lu Man replied nicely: "Mom, I'm full, eat more."
The old man glanced at her, and what he remembered for a while, turned to ask Zhao Chengyue, "Did you receive the invitation to attend the celebration of the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the University?"
Zhao Chengyue nodded and calmly answered: "Secretary Li will arrange the trip at that time."
The old man nodded his head a little, and said with a smile: "I was very upset and got into Qingda." Lu Man only smiled and said nothing. The old man still smiled and said, "Your elder brother also studied this profession."
Zhao Chengyue said lightly: "How many years ago."
Mrs. Zhao smiled, raised her arm and said, "It's more than that. I remember Cheng Yue that year, and I was an outstanding graduate of the school. His college teachers sometimes met outside, and none of them praised him. . "
Father is happy.
Mrs. Zhao took the opportunity to say: "When it comes to this, I remember it. Last time I saw Mrs. Zhang, she also mentioned me. Didn't Master Zhang family go to school at Qingda University? Their young master walked around. "
The old man knew it and just said, "The Zhang family is better for this kid."
A gentle smile on Mrs. Zhao's face: "I'm in college, it's good to make more friends."
"Little sister-in-law is only a little older this year, and I look forward to marrying off." Zhao Ding'an, who couldn't listen anymore while sitting at the table, said politely.
Mrs. Zhao changed her face a moment.
Dissatisfied with Zhao Ding'an talking to his mother like this, Zhao Chengyi also opened his mouth and said a little ironically, "Ye, you are the second brother, but you really care about your sister talking about friends or not getting married."
Mrs. Zhao looked at the younger son with a stern face: "Chengyi, how do you say that?"
The old man ’s smile disappeared, and he said solemnly:
Second, respect your mother.
Lu Man bowed his head and had a cup of tea, and the old man was kind. . "
When Lu Man first arrived, he learned about this family of chicken flying dogs jumping. Maybe if there is no education, just three or two words of work would be enough to fight. She sat firmly, motionless.
At this time, Zhao Chengyue stood up.
There was no emotion on his face, and he calmly said, "Dad, mom, I'll go back to rest first."
Lu Man glanced at him, most of the food in front of him was left. After saying hello, others left the table directly. When they walked to the door, they seemed to be dangling slightly. The road was too long to watch, others had disappeared outside the door.
After eating a meal, it disappeared.
Lu Man learned that Zhao Chengyue hadn't returned to his yard, which would sit on a long lounge chair in the corner of the garden outside the hall. She didn't go back to the room, went outside, and saw someone for a while.
A nearby ground lamp exudes a soft light. Zhao Chengyue sat on the side of the bench and smoked a cigarette in silence. Hearing the noise, he looked up and saw her. He stunned, and then extinguished the smoke.
Lu Man called him: "Brother."
Zhao Chengyue nodded, but did not speak.
Lu Man walked over and sat down on the other side of the bench, and no longer spoke.
The night breeze slowly, several tall banana trees at the corners stretch their leaves, and several nearby still-leafy camphor trees, the sound of rustling leaves, and the sweet fragrance of osmanthus looming in the air.
The two sat quietly for a while, and Zhao Chengyue asked her, "Isn't I used to living in college?"
Lu Man said, "OK."
Zhao Chengyue asked again, "How about homework?"
Lu Man said, "Keep up."
Zhao Chengyue nodded, but stood up: "It's cold outside at night, don't stay too long."
Lu Man responded to him with a good voice, and then Zhao Chengyue walked away with his legs back.
The next day was Sunday, at more than eight in the morning, Lu Man came downstairs, and Mrs. Zhao had accompanied the old man out the door. She sat at the dining table, and the nanny Aunt Liu came over and asked, "What do you want to eat in the morning?"
Lu Man smiled and said, "Aunt Liu, just cook something for me."
Aunt Liu entered the kitchen with a gentle smile, and after a while brought out a bowl of hot beef noodles. Just before Tang Man was put in front of Lu Man, Zhao Chengyi whistled downstairs, saw her there, and walked up.
Zhao Chengyi stood on the long table with one hand and looked at Lu Man's breakfast. He turned his head and jokingly said, "Aunt Liu is eccentric. How can it be delicious for the little sister-in-law?"
Lu Man raised his head to look at him, and Zhao Chengyi raised an eyebrow at her. Zhao Chengyi and Zhao Chengyue look like a three-pointer, and their faces are handsome, but he has a frivolous temperament, which is far from the mature and steady Zhao Chengyue.
Aunt Liu heard what Zhao Chengyi said, though he knew he was joking, but still took it seriously, and quickly said, "I'll go and prepare for Master Three. I'll bother you for a while."
Zhao Chengyi smiled and stood upright: "No need, I'm going out." Butler Wu Shu came to deliver the car keys, Zhao Chengyi took a turn in his hand, and bowed his head and said, "Little sister, eat slowly. "
Lu Man quietly said: "Brother, walk slowly."
Zhao Chengyi smiled and waved at her, and people had gone outside.
Lu Man began to bury himself in a bowl of noodle beef noodles.
After having breakfast, she didn't leave immediately. She sat in the restaurant and chatted with Aunt Liu for a while. At around 9:30, Zhao Ding'an finally got up, and as soon as he entered the restaurant, he called Aunt Liu to have breakfast. Seeing Lu Man here, there was some joy in his eyes.
Zhao Ding'an sat down beside her directly and asked, "Will there be anything? Go play together?"
Lu Man shook his head and said, "My school homework has not been completed."
Zhao Ding'an was unwilling and pulled her arm: "After all, it's hard to rest, why do you still remember studying? You are so bored all day, you should go out and exercise more."
Lu Man had to say again: "I have to go back to school in the afternoon, and there will be lessons tomorrow morning."
Zhao Ding'an glanced at her more and said, depressed, "Small sister, shouldn't you really only study in your heart?"
Lu Man did not go out with Zhao Dingan in the end.
Jiang Yan is an excellent student, and she naturally cannot hinder anyone. Except for the major, the other assignments in the university were not difficult for Lu Man. She stayed at home in the study to read professional books.
The old man and Mrs. Zhao did not return at noon, nor were the three brothers of the Zhao family. Lu Man had lunch alone. In the afternoon, she was still reading books. At half past three, she took an hour's rest and began to pack up and go back to school.
Just as Lu Man walked downstairs carrying Bao, the housekeeper Wu Shu greeted him, respectfully said: "The master arranged a car to take the lady back to school." As usual, if the elders arranged it, Jiang Yan would go by himself. Now listening to Wu Shu's words, she also Just nodded.
As soon as he went out, Lu Man vaguely heard Mrs. Zhao's sharp voice coming from the side hall, and then what the old man was angry with. She didn't hear the specific content too much, it seemed to be related to Zhao Ding'an.
Lu Man got into the big car parked in front of the main house. The driver started the car and drove outside the Zhao house.
Later, the car drove on Panshan Road, and S520 jumped out and offered his diligence.
When Lu Man saw him excited, he said at once: "You are working hard to eavesdrop on such a shameless thing."
S520 was silent for a moment, and said sadly: "... Serve Man Sister!"
Five days later, Lu Man saw Zhao Chengyue again at the anniversary celebration of Qingda University.
Jiang Yan is a member of the Student Union of the Academy. He has been assigned a lot of work. The road is busy and busy, there is nothing to spare, but he only sees him from a distance. Just notice that he is wearing a formal suit, very prominent among a group of people.
By the end of the day, Lu Man didn't even eat lunch. She sat down to drink saliva, and a young man in a suit and glasses came to her: "Miss Jiang, hello, I'm Mr. Zhao's secretary."
Which Mr. Zhao he refers to is self-evident.
Lu Man set aside the water bottle and stood up politely, "Hello, what's the matter?"
Secretary Li said, "Mr. Zhao said that you would wait for him later and just go home together."
Lu Man nodded, asked the time and place, and went back to the dormitory in advance to pack things. By the time she arrived, Zhao Chengyue had ended her entertainment and would be sitting in the car. The driver came to help her open the door, and she sat in the back seat.
Probably just after getting off the wine table, Zhao Chengyue still smelled of cigarettes and alcohol, but not too uncomfortable. The car was air-conditioned, he was wearing only a white shirt, his tie was torn off and thrown aside, and the buttons were unbuttoned two.
Lu Man looked at a small piece of white jade skin on his chest, curious about his hand.
He may not be very comfortable, leaning on the seat with his eyes closed, his face a little pale. Knowing that she got in the car, she opened her eyes to say hello and closed her eyes to rest, but Lu Man asked nothing.
The car left the Kanda University campus, entered the lively city center, and merged into a stream of water. Zhao Chengyue didn't know if he was asleep or not asleep. Later, his cell phone rang, and he opened his eyes and frowned after taking a call.
Hanging up the phone, Zhao Chengyue turned to look at the people next to him.
Just about to speak, first heard her stomach yelling twice, and after a few seconds of snoring, Rao was unable to laugh.