My encounter with him can be said to be the arrangement of fate. That day, I was at a friend's birthday party, bored with a glass of juice and casually looking around. Suddenly, my eyes were drawn to a man. He is tall and handsome, and exudes a unique charm in his gestures. Our gazes met in the air, as if an electric current was passing through my body in an instant.
At this moment, my friend came over and patted me on the shoulder, "Hey, it seems that you are very interested in that man!" I blushed and quickly denied: "What's the matter, I'm just looking at it casually." The friend smiled and said mysteriously: "His name is Li Shen, and he is a high school classmate of mine." Would you like me to introduce you to it?"
I hesitated, but nodded. So, with the matchmaking of friends, Li Shen and I met. We talked a lot, from each other's jobs and hobbies, to our outlook on life and values. I was surprised to find that we all have a common language in many ways.
During the chat, Li Shen offered to invite me to dinner. I wondered, is this an invitation for a date? We've only known each other for a short time, and he wants to invite me to dinner, isn't it going too fast?
Seeing my hesitation, Li Shen smiled gently, "Don't be stressed, just think of it as a simple dinner between friends." When I heard the word "friend", I felt a little lost in my heart, but I still agreed to his invitation.
We made an appointment at a high-end western restaurant. The moment I walked into the restaurant, I was stunned by the extravagant décor. Crystal chandeliers, expensive mahogany furniture, velvet chairs...... Everything here is a sign of the word "nobility" to me.
Li Shen seemed to be satisfied with my reaction, and a smug smile rose at the corner of his mouth. He gentlemanly pulled out a chair for me and graciously handed over the menu, "If you want to eat something, just order, I'm in for a treat today." ＂
I took the menu, my eyes swept over the lines of astronomical prices, and I couldn't help but gasp. Looking at Li Shen's expectant eyes, I gritted my teeth and randomly ordered a few dishes that seemed to be cheaper.
The waiter quickly brought the dishes to them, and the presentation was as delicate as a work of art. Li Shen raised his glass and said to me, "Come, let's toast and celebrate our encounter." ＂
I raised my glass and took a sip absentmindedly. Despite the current food, I don't have any appetite at all. From the moment I stepped into this restaurant, an inexplicable uneasiness lingered in my heart......
I suppressed the uneasiness in my heart and tried hard to devote myself to the conversation with Li Shen. However, I was stunned when my gaze inadvertently swept over his cuffs. In the dim light, a delicate cufflink is glittering.
It was a sapphire-encrusted cufflink, finely crafted and uniquely styled. I know a thing or two about jewelry, and I can tell at a glance that this cufflink is worth a lot. However, isn't Li Shen an ordinary office worker? How could he have such valuable jewelry?
My eyes lingered on the cufflink for a long time, and all sorts of speculations came to my mind. Li Shen noticed my gaze, and his expression suddenly became a little flustered. He hurriedly put down the wine glass and covered the cufflinks with his hands, "This is a gift from a friend, and I don't know how valuable it is." ＂
A gift from a friend? I looked at him suspiciously, and I always thought he was lying. However, I had no evidence to refute him, so I could only bury my doubts in my heart.
I was distracted throughout the dinner. Delicious food is like chewing wax, and the sparkling red wine becomes tasteless. I couldn't take my eyes off Li Shen's cufflinks, and all kinds of speculations were constantly circling in my mind.
"Why don't you eat it?" Li Shen's concerned voice pulled me back to reality. Only then did I realize that I had barely touched a bite of the food in front of me.
"Ah, it's nothing, maybe I've been a little tired from work lately, and my appetite isn't very good. I casually made up a reason and said with a forced smile.
Li Shen didn't seem to believe my words, but he didn't ask too much. He poured himself another glass of wine, a thoughtful expression on his face.
My heart grew more and more uneasy. My intuition told me that Li Yan must have some ulterior secret. However, we have only just met, so what position should I have to inquire about his private affairs?
Dinner ended in an eerie atmosphere. Li Shen insisted on sending me home, but I politely declined. Walking alone in the night, my heart was in turmoil. Li Shen's identity, the valuable cufflinks, all this made me confused and uneasy. I have a vague feeling that there will be no outcome between us......
When I got home, I tossed and turned, and I couldn't sleep. The image of Li Shen kept flashing in my mind, and the mysterious cufflinks lingered. I decided, no matter what, to get to the bottom of the matter.
The next day, I plucked up the courage to call Li Shen and asked him to come out to meet. On the other end of the phone, Li Shen seemed a little hesitant, but finally agreed.
We made an appointment at a secluded café. Li Shen came, with a little exhaustion and uneasiness on his face. After a few pleasantries, I decided to go straight in.
"Li Shen, I have to ask you a question. I stared into his eyes and said word by word, "What happened to that cufflink on your cuff that night?"
Li Shen's face instantly turned pale, and his lips trembled slightly. He looked away and was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "Actually, I've been lying to you. I'm not an ordinary office worker, I ...... I'm a liar. ＂
My heart sank. I suppressed the shock and anger in my heart, and asked as calmly as I could, "What do you mean?" ＂
Li Shen took a deep breath, his eyes full of pain and guilt: "I specialize in defrauding women's feelings and money. I bought the cufflinks with the money I had swindled. I approached you with ulterior motives. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry...... ＂
I felt a wave of vertigo, as if someone had punched me hard. It turned out that it was all an elaborate hoax. Li Shen's gentle and considerate words and sweet words are all to deceive my trust and feelings. And I, on the other hand, almost fell into his trap.
Anger, sadness, disappointment, all kinds of emotions were intertwined, and I could barely breathe. I jerked to my feet, and the chair made a screeching sound.
"You vile and shameless liar! I am so blind that I will believe your lies! I never want to see you again!" I yelled hysterically, tears blurring my vision.
Li Shen lowered his head guiltily, not daring to look into my eyes. I rushed out of the café and threw him behind me.
Later, I recounted the experience online, which attracted a lot of attention and discussion. Many netizens expressed their heartache at what happened to me, and shook their heads and sighed: "The rhetoric of liars is often more hurtful than a sharp blade." ＂
This relationship has taught me a painful lesson. It made me understand that you can't easily give your heart to one person. In the world of feelings, we must learn to protect ourselves, keep our eyes open, and not be deceived by appearances. It is only through the experience of hurt and betrayal that we can truly grow and become stronger and wiser.
Love is never achieved overnight. It needs the test of time and a sincere run-in. On the way to true love, we may fall and get hurt, but in the end, we will definitely find the person who is worth entrusting our lives.