PFC Chapter 699 A Big Reason
Chapter 699 A Big Reason
Lin Bufan looked at the envelope and chuckled, his hands still in his pockets, showing no intention of taking it: "I changed my mind, I don't want this money..."
Lan Weiwei's hand holding the envelope froze in mid-air, her brows furrowed even tighter, her face filled with confusion. "No more? What do you mean?" She subconsciously retracted her hand holding the envelope, her eyes filled with scrutiny and vigilance. "Lin Bufan, what exactly do you want? If you're out of sympathy or pity for me, then that's fine. I don't need it."
"Sympathy? Pity?" Lin Bufan shook his head as if he had heard something funny. He took two steps forward, his eyes sweeping across Lan Weiwei's slightly pale face. His tone was as matter-of-fact as a matter of course: "Coach Lan, you're overthinking it. I'm a very practical person. I never do business at a loss, and I certainly won't offer sympathy for no reason."
Lin Bufan paused, his gaze sweeping around the somewhat deserted room before finally returning to Lan Weiwei. "I see your work must have been put on hold. You have plenty of time on your hands, so you might as well do nothing, right? It just so happens that I've been feeling a bit tight lately, and I do need to continue practicing yoga. But going to the gym is a hassle with so many people and eyes."
So, I'm thinking, why don't you be my personal trainer, providing one-on-one instruction at my home. As for the location...it could be at your home, or in a quiet private room at a yoga studio. As for the cost..."
Lin Bufan pointed at the envelope in Lan Weiwei's hand and said, "The money you paid before can be converted into prepaid tuition fees. If it's not enough, I can make up for it later. How about it, Coach Lan? This deal is not a loss for you, right? It not only meets my needs, but also gives you something to do and some income, so you don't have to sit around and think about random things."
Lan Weiwei was completely stunned. She hadn't expected Lin Bufan to propose such a plan. She looked at Lin Bufan, trying to find teasing or some other impure motive in his face, but he just looked at her frankly, as if he was negotiating a normal deal.
"You..." Lan Weiwei opened her mouth, unsure how to respond. She truly needed something to distract herself, and she was also facing the reality of a financially depleted economy. On the surface, Lin Bufan's proposal seemed to... indeed address some of her current predicament.
However, when she thought about the fact that he was Yang Tao's boyfriend, and the awkward moments that had happened before, she felt uncomfortable. Her fingers tightened around the envelope, and she lowered her eyes, avoiding Lin Bufan's gaze. She whispered, "This...this isn't appropriate. You're Taozi's boyfriend. We...we should keep our distance."
"What does this have to do with Taozi?" Lin Bufan said in a relaxed tone, as if he was saying something completely natural. "We're talking about a purely business partnership. You're a professional yoga instructor, and I'm a client with needs. That's all. Or is it... Coach Lan, you're not confident in your own expertise and feel you can't complete the teaching without personal relationships?"
There was a hint of provocation in his words, but his eyes were still looking at Lan Weiwei calmly.
Lan Weiwei also looked at Lin Bufan calmly, and was obviously not provoked by Lin Bufan's clumsy provocation!
Lin Bufan looked at Lan Weiwei's stubborn expression, but he wasn't in a hurry. He put his hands in his pockets and slowly paced around the living room for a while. Then he stopped and looked sideways at Lan Weiwei. His tone suddenly became serious: "Coach Lan, let's put aside the relationship between coach and client. Are you really willing to give up your friendship with Taozi? After all these years, you're going to break it off like that? Haven't you ever thought about... mending the relationship?"
"Repair?" Lan Weiwei suddenly raised her head, a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes, and her voice unconsciously rose a little, trembling with disbelief: "Repair how? Taozi...how could she forgive me? It's me...I've been with that bastard who almost ruined her and took away her savings for so many years! I kept it a secret from her! If it were me, I would never forgive myself! We...how could we still be friends?" She shook her head, her eyes slightly red, but she forced herself not to let the tears fall, but her tone was full of despair and self-mockery.
"Why is it impossible?" Lin Bufan said with a firm tone, almost blind optimism: "Coach Lan, you think too much about things. You have to know that we are in the national server, and we value family happiness. Don't worry, Taozi will definitely forgive you!"
Lan Weiwei was taken aback by the unfamiliar words that suddenly came out of Lin Bufan's mouth. She temporarily put aside her depressed mood and subconsciously asked, "National Service? Family Fun? What does that mean?"
Lin Bufan then realized that he had casually mentioned some concepts that did not exist in this world. He remained calm and waved his hand casually: "Oh, it's just... there is a saying in our place. It roughly means that between family and good friends, there is no hurdle that cannot be overcome, and there will definitely be a happy ending in the end. Don't worry, I know Taozi well. She is soft-hearted and values feelings. After a while, when her anger has mostly subsided, find an opportunity to sincerely apologize, and I will help you to reconcile. She will definitely forgive you."
"Really?" Lan Weiwei looked at Lin Bufan doubtfully, but a glimmer of hope involuntarily ignited in her eyes.
"Of course it's true!" Lin Bufan said firmly, then changed the subject: "Okay, now let's start doing yoga happily together!"
As he said that, he took Lan Weiwei's hand without saying anything and walked towards the open space in the middle of the living room.
Lan Weiwei didn't react for a moment, and when she came to her senses, she had subconsciously begun to guide Lin Bufan to do basic yoga movements.
"No, you should raise your arms a little higher... Yes, that's it..." She habitually corrected Lin Bufan's posture, and suddenly froze after finishing a few movements.
and many more!
Taoziyuan’s refusal to forgive me has something to do with teaching Lin Bufan yoga?
never mind!
Anyway, it has already started, so let’s just deal with today first!
Besides, if he could whisper some words in her ear, maybe it would be of some use!
Lan Weiwei took a deep breath, tried to put aside all distracting thoughts, and entered the role of coach.
"Put your feet a little further apart, shoulder-width apart...yes, that's it."
"Stretch your arms straight up, feeling your spine lengthen..."
During the teaching process, some physical contact is naturally inevitable. Although Lan Weiwei has been trying hard to avoid it, Lin Bufan is a beginner after all, and some mistakes are unavoidable!
If you ask, was it intentional or accidental?
Lin Bufan could only say that this couldn't be blamed entirely on him, Lan Weiwei also played a big role, well... a very big role!
If it was Gu Jia, who is also proficient in yoga, Lin Bufan can guarantee that he would never touch her!
Time flew by during his focused practice. When Lan Weiwei called a halt, signaling a break, Lin Bufan realized the sky outside the window had already taken on the orange-red of dusk.
"I didn't expect time to fly by so quickly." Lin Bufan wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel and looked at Lan Weiwei: "It's almost dinner time. Let's go, I'll treat you to a meal, just as a... thank you for Coach Lan's careful guidance?"
Lan Weiwei was about to respond when Lin Bufan's phone rang. He took out his phone and saw the name "Taozi" flashing on the screen.
He made a "wait a moment" gesture to Lan Weiwei and answered the phone: "Hello, Taozi?"
Yang Tao's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Bufan, where are you?"
Lin Bufan looked at Lan Weiwei, who immediately waved her hands nervously, mouthing silently and anxiously, "Don't tell me!"
Lin Bufan understood and answered naturally into the microphone: "I just had a conversation with someone about some company matters. I just finished it. What's wrong?"
Yang Tao didn't doubt Lin Bufan's answer: "Then can you come and pick me up?"
"Sure." Lin Bufan agreed readily, then asked with a hint of doubt: "But didn't you say before that you had a night shift today and that I couldn't pick you up until tomorrow morning? Why did you change the time? Did something happen?"
Yang Tao paused on the other end of the phone before saying, "Yes, there is something, but I'll tell you when you get here."
"Okay, I'll be there right away." Lin Bufan said and hung up the phone.
He put away his phone and looked at Lan Weiwei apologetically: "I'm sorry, Weiwei, Taozi seems to have something going on, so I have to go over there. This dinner... can only be treated to you next time."
Lan Weiwei quickly expressed her understanding: "It's okay, it's okay. Go quickly and don't make Taozi wait anxiously." She hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help but whispered emphatically: "Um...about the lesson I gave you today, and about me...you must not mention it to Taozi. I'm afraid if she knew, she would be even more angry..."
Lin Bufan gave Lan Weiwei a soothing look and said firmly, "Don't worry, I know what's going on. If I have the chance, I'll help you smooth things over in front of Taozi."
"Thank you..." Lan Weiwei whispered, feeling a mixture of emotions. She glanced at Lin Bufan, noticing beads of sweat on his forehead, and said, "You've just been sweating. How about... taking a shower before you go? Otherwise, you'll catch a cold if you go out in the wind."
Lin Bufan raised his eyebrows, his tone a little teasing: "Is it appropriate for me to take a shower here?"
Lan Weiwei rolled her eyes: "It's okay, just wash it quickly. Don't make Taozi wait too long."
"Okay, then I won't be polite." Lin Bufan didn't refuse any more and walked quickly into the bathroom.
Soon, the sound of dripping water could be heard from inside. Lan Weiwei stood in the living room, listening to the water and watching the darkening night outside the window, and sighed softly.
……
Lin Bufan drove to the hotel where Yang Tao worked. Evening rush hour traffic was still a bit congested. While waiting for a red light at an intersection, he stumbled across the sidewalk. His gaze was instantly fixed—he saw Yang Tao's brother-in-law, Duan Xifeng, walking side by side with a young, delicate, and obviously pregnant stranger. Duan Xifeng tilted his head slightly to listen to the woman's words, a gentle, even caring, smile on his face. The woman, in turn, would occasionally caress her swollen belly with a gentle, affectionate gesture.
Lin Bufan frowned, subconsciously picked up his mobile phone, pointed it at the two people, and took a photo.
Looking at the clear photo on the phone screen, Lin Bufan's thoughts began to drift away. It seemed that in the original drama, Su Qing and Duan Xifeng divorced because of this woman!
But as I said, this is the Chinese server, and since it is a happy ending, it is better to let someone else be the villain, otherwise it will be awkward when we meet in the future!
After making up his mind, Lin Bufan deleted the photos completely, as if he had never seen them.
The green light came on, Lin Bufan stepped on the accelerator, put this little episode behind him, and continued driving towards the hotel.
As they approached the hotel entrance, Lin Bufan spotted Yang Tao standing by the roadside, clutching a small cardboard box containing her water bottle, a small potted plant, and a few other personal belongings. She stood there quietly, the evening breeze ruffling her hair, her figure looking a little frail in the darkening sky.
Lin Bufan quickly pulled over, got out and walked over to Yang Tao. He naturally took the cardboard box from her hand and asked with concern, "Taozi, what's going on?"
Yang Tao looked at Lin Bufan and couldn't help but smile helplessly: "What else can I do? I was fired!"
When Lin Bufan heard this, his eyes lit up and he blurted out, "Is there such a good thing?"
"Hey!" Yang Tao raised her hand and pinched the soft flesh on Lin Bufan's waist in annoyance, scolding him, "I got fired and I'm heartbroken! Not only did you not comfort me, but you also made sarcastic remarks!"
Lin Bufan was hit, but his smile became even more happy. He held the cardboard box in one hand and put his arm around Yang Tao's shoulder with the other, leading her to the car. "How can I say this in a sarcastic way? I really think this is a good thing! I was worried that you wouldn't be willing to give up this job and couldn't make up your mind to quit and pursue your dream of designing. Now that the hotel has made the decision for you, you can now devote yourself to your wedding dress design career without any worries. This is what they call a blessing in disguise!"
Yang Tao curled her lips, with a hint of self-mockery: "It's like a blessing in disguise. I hope I don't end up not learning wedding dress design, losing my job, and ending up so poor that I can't even afford to eat!"
Lin Bufan held the cardboard box in one hand and hugged Yang Tao's shoulders with the other hand. He said in a heroic tone: "With me here, are you still worried about not being able to eat? Don't worry, my great designer Yang! Even if I really reach the end of my rope, I will find a rich woman to sell me, and then spend all the money she gives me on you!"
"Go to hell!" Yang Tao chuckled at Lin Bufan's amusement, and the little depression she had just felt instantly disappeared. She raised her hand and lightly hit Lin Bufan's chest: "Who asked you to sell your body? Isn't it disgusting!"
"Just kidding!" Lin Bufan dodged with a smile, then said seriously, "Seriously, Taozi, today is a day worth celebrating! Say goodbye to the past and welcome the new life! Let's go find a nice place, have a good meal, and celebrate the new chapter of your life that is about to begin!"
Yang Tao looked at the sincere encouragement and smile in Lin Bufan's eyes, and a warm feeling flowed through her heart. She nodded, and a bright smile bloomed on her face again: "Okay! I'll listen to you!"