hooklinebooks Chapter 83 I was on a business trip, not dead.
Chapter 83 I was on a business trip, not dead.
Love at first sight?
There aren't that many cases of love at first sight in this world.
Anyway, she had never encountered it.
"I think we..." Wen Shuyi wanted to refuse, but didn't want to embarrass the other person, "...it's just that I'm the kind of person who's had my share of men and children, and I don't have that much of a desire for family or marriage, so you don't need to..."
There's no need to waste time on her.
"It's okay, I'm confident."
Zhou He took out his phone and handed it to Wen Shuyi. "Let's add each other as friends. I want to get to know you better."
The warmth and the sparseness do not add much to each other.
But not adding it seems like I'm being disrespectful.
He then took out his phone and scanned Zhou Hezheng's face.
"Xiao Wen," Grandma Zhou brought over some fruit and placed it in front of Wen Shuyi, "your Grandpa Zhou and Uncle Zhou will be back in a little while. We have important guests today, so could you help Grandma with some chores?"
Wen Shuyi seemed to have been put on a pedestal.
It's neither right nor wrong.
Grandma Zhou has helped her a lot in the past, and if she doesn't respond, she'll seem like an ungrateful wretch.
"Okay, Grandma Zhou, I'll help you in a bit."
"Then you two chat for a while." Grandma Zhou was pleased and turned to leave the living room.
Wen Shuyi sat there with a serious expression.
My back is sore and tired.
Just as she was wondering how to end the conversation with Zhou Hezheng.
Suddenly, a soft, sagging cushion appeared behind her back.
It was Zhou Hezheng who handed it over.
"How...did you know me...?" She was surprised by Zhou Hezheng's thoughtfulness.
Zhou He smiled slightly, "I've noticed you're constantly shifting around; your back must be bothering you. What's wrong? Have you injured your back before?"
"Car accident," she said.
Zhou Hezheng frowned slightly, somewhat surprised that she described the car accident so casually.
"Next time I go back to the army, I'll ask our military doctor for some medicine to treat your back injury. That medicine is really effective."
"No, no, no." Wen Shuyi hurriedly waved her hands. "Don't bother, I can move it a little. Aren't we going to have guests soon? I'm going to the kitchen to help Grandma Zhou."
Wen Shu also got up.
I hurried to the kitchen.
Zhou He scratched his buzz cut, looked down and smiled, his ears burning.
Wen Shuyi took two breaths and began to work.
There is actually a housekeeper in the kitchen.
Grandma Zhou probably wanted her to stay, which is why she asked her to help.
She understood Grandma Zhou's feelings.
But she really didn't mean that.
I don't know how much time has passed.
Grandpa Zhou and Uncle Zhou came back together.
Accompanying them were today's guests.
Grandma Zhou greeted the guests and then said to Wen Shuyi, "Xiao Wen, take all the dishes you've prepared to the table. Be careful not to burn yourself."
"Okay, Grandma Zhou."
The living room and dining room are connected.
Wen Shuyi is like a diligent little bee, always busy.
Zhou Hezheng went over to help.
To outsiders, they looked like a loving young couple.
In the living room, the man who came to visit was envious, his back teeth grinding together.
"And this is..." he asked Grandpa Zhou.
Grandpa Zhou was about to speak when Grandma Zhou interjected, "Xiao Sheng, what do you think of this girl? He Zheng likes her a lot, and I like her a lot too. Old Zhou should like her too."
Sheng Tingwang: ...
You like it very much?
He didn't realize that he should praise Wen Shuyi's intelligence and competence.
We should explain to the Zhou family that this beautiful girl is his wife.
He bit down and gave a cold laugh.
"fine."
"Right?" Grandma Zhou's eyes lit up with laughter. "My judgment was right. He Zheng fell in love with her at first sight. Look how well-matched they are."
The family sat down at the dining table.
Wen Shuyi took off his apron, preparing to say goodbye.
I looked up.
Her health bar was instantly depleted.
The Zhou family's distinguished guest is... Sheng Tingwang?
Wasn't he on a business trip abroad?
came back?
"Xiao Wen, quickly sit down next to He Zheng. There are no outsiders here, so don't be shy." Grandma Zhou was as talkative and enthusiastic as ever.
Sheng Tingwang stared at her intently.
She felt as if she was being seen through.
No.
She absolutely must not sit down.
Furthermore, one should not sit next to Zhou Hezheng.
"Grandma Zhou, I won't sit down, I have other things to do..."
"Nothing's urgent, eat first and then do it." Grandma Zhou pressed Wen Shuyi's shoulder and forced her into the seat next to Zhou Hezheng.
Uncle Zhou poured wine for Sheng Tingwang.
Grandpa Zhou is also very talkative.
Even though Sheng Tingwang was chatting with them, why did she feel like her back was on fire?
Zhou He was serving food to Wen Shuyi. "Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll get it for you."
"No, no need, I can do it myself." Wen Shuyi's voice was barely audible, as if she were afraid that Sheng Tingwang would hear her.
"This young couple seems quite affectionate," Sheng Tingwang suddenly remarked, much to Grandma Zhou's delight. "Xiao Wen is such a good girl. She works and takes care of the child, so she must be suffering. Although He Zheng has never had a girlfriend, our Zhou family doesn't care about such things. Good character is more important than anything else."
Sheng Tingwang gave Wen Shuyi a forced smile and glanced at her. "Little Wen, you're really lucky to have caught the Zhou family's eye. When did you meet? Are you officially dating?"
"No, we're not officially in a relationship." Wen Shuyi felt like she was about to be beheaded if she didn't explain soon. "Zhou Hezheng and I only started dating today..."
"Xiao Wen, don't be nervous, Xiao Sheng isn't an outsider either." Grandma Zhou still had a gentle smile on her face, and used serving chopsticks to put some food on Sheng Tingwang's plate. "Our He Zheng is pursuing Xiao Wen. Xiao Sheng, don't just drink, eat some food."
Even the gentle warmth felt like a thorn in my side.
It was truly agonizing.
After eating only a few bites, Wen Shuyi made an excuse to slip away and go home.
Close the door.
She thought to herself, "I'm doomed."
What a coincidence!
Grandma Zhou might even go and tell Sheng Tingwang how she and Zhou Hezheng would gossip about them.
What will Sheng Tingwang think?
Wen Shuyi bit her fingertip and spun around twice in place.
Think whatever you want.
She didn't sell it to him.
Besides, she wasn't dating Zhou Hezheng. Even if she were, it wouldn't be Sheng Tingwang's business.
Wen Shuyi convinced himself.
She didn't do anything shameful.
I heard a noise from across the hall.
She hurriedly peered through the peephole.
Sheng Tingwang was leaving, and the Zhou family came out to see him off.
Seeing Sheng Tingwang surrounded by the Zhou family, he left.
Her heart finally settled back into her stomach.
She washed an apple, took a bite, and then ordered takeout for herself.
Then, I grabbed my tablet, ready to binge-watch a show for a while.
After half an hour.
Doorbell rang.
Wen Shuyi, barefoot, opened the door and reached out, "Okay, thanks..."
It's not takeout.
It was Sheng Ting who made this up.
I don't know if it's because they feel guilty or afraid of retaliation.
She instinctively tried to close the door, but he pushed it open with his large hand and closed it behind him.
"You, didn't you leave? Why are you back?" Wen Shuyi looked at Sheng Tingwang in a panic. "Don't look at me like that. I didn't do anything to wrong you."
"No?"
He stretched out his long arm and blocked Wen Shuyi between him and the wall. "Wen Shuyi, I'm away on a business trip, not dead. I'm letting you move out because I don't want you to have too much psychological pressure, not because I want you to go out and mess around with men."
"I……"
She wanted to say that she hadn't done that.
But then she felt that there was no need for her to explain to him.
He turned his head away and stopped talking.
Sheng Tingwang gritted his teeth, grabbed her chin with his large hand, and turned her face towards him. "Explain."