Sheng An Ning cooked dumplings with a smile, hoping to return a favor.

Zhou Shixun was stunned for a moment, silently took off his coat and went to wash his hands. He couldn't help but glance at Sheng Anning, who was wearing a light green sweater, brown pants, and two braids casually tied together. She stood by the pot like a little poplar, looking at the dumplings rolling in the pot with a very serious and focused expression.

I still can't understand why Sheng An Ning has changed so much?

Have you really figured it out, or is there some other purpose?

Sheng Anning cooked the dumplings, mashed some garlic and poured some vinegar to make a simple dipping sauce.

Two plates of steaming dumplings were served on the table, and the room was filled with a layer of mist, carrying a damp hot air, which was a comfortable warmth.

Sheng Anning quickly poured some dipping sauce into Zhou Shixun's bowl: "I saw that there was no chili powder at home. This dip is also very delicious when used with dumplings. Eat it quickly. I ate such a big meal at noon, and I'm not hungry now."

Zhou Shixun glanced at Sheng An Ning without saying a word, and lowered his head to eat dumplings.

Sheng Anning is aloof at work, but also a chatterbox at home. She likes to talk a lot, and the silent atmosphere is always a bit awkward.

I found an excuse to chat with Zhou Shixun: "I've thought about it these past two days, and I still want to find a job. After all, you're the only one working at home, and the pressure is still quite high."

Afraid that Zhou Shixun would misunderstand that she had other intentions, she quickly explained: "I will find a way myself, and if conditions permit, I would like to learn more about culture."

She remembered that the college entrance examination policy was relaxed this year, and she also remembered that the college entrance examination was held in December at the end of this year.

I just don’t know when this policy was issued and whether it has been implemented now.

Zhou Shixun heard that Sheng An Ning had not given up wanting to go back to the city, and was trying her best to find an excuse to go back. After a moment of silence, he replied, "I'll go to the city in a few days. If you want to stay in the city, then stay."

Sheng Anning was a little happy: "Can I stay in the city?"

Zhou Shixun looked at Sheng Anning's unconcealed happiness, and his eyes seemed to suddenly light up with stars, making his already pretty face even more dazzling. He nodded: "Well, you can stay."

Sheng An Ning didn't think about anything else. She felt that since things had come to this, and Zhou Shixun seemed easy to talk to, she said what she had been thinking: "If... we get divorced, will it have a big impact on your work?"

Zhou Shixun obviously didn't expect Sheng An Ning to suddenly talk about divorce. His hand holding the chopsticks paused for a moment, then he looked up at Sheng An Ning, his eyes so deep that it was hard to see through them.

After a while, he said, "It's okay. Just tell me when you've made up your mind."

After saying that, he lowered his head and continued to eat dumplings in silence.

Sheng An Ning didn't know why, but she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart and thought she might be sick!

After finishing his meal, Zhou Shixun still silently marinated the meat in the salt jar, then went to clean up the dishes, wash the dishes and wipe the table. He seemed not to be affected at all by what Sheng An Ning had just said.

While wiping the table, someone outside the door called out, "Zhou Shixun, come out for a moment."

Zhou Shixun put down the rag, took his coat and walked out with a serious expression.

Sheng An Ning rarely saw Zhou Shixun with such a serious expression, so she curiously leaned over the door crack and watched Zhou Shixun go out. A man of medium height was standing outside the courtyard. The two men whispered a few words and walked out.

…

Zhong Zhiguo took a few steps, turned his head and looked at Zhou Shixun beside him, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to him: "Want one?"

Zhou Shixun took it and lit the cigarette using Zhong Zhiguo's match.

In the past, due to his duties, he seldom smoked. After being transferred here, he no longer had much of a smoking addiction and would only smoke when he encountered something troubling.

The last time I smoked was when I decided to marry Sheng Anning.

Zhong Zhiguo took two puffs of his cigarette before he spoke helplessly, "Have you dealt with your relationship with An Ning? You also know that this reassignment is very important, you should have a good talk with An Ning. How big can the conflict between a couple be? With such quarrels every day, someone will definitely make a fuss about this."

Zhou Shixun didn't say anything. He took a puff of cigarette silently and slowly blew out smoke rings.

Zhong Zhiguo couldn't guess what Zhou Shixun was thinking: "This is a rare opportunity. If you can be promoted successfully, you will have the opportunity to study in the provincial capital. You have excellent conditions now, but your family relationships are not good. You can't have quarrels at home every day."

No matter how perfect you are, there will always be people who can find fault with you.

Zhou Shixun finished smoking a cigarette, flicked the cigarette butt into the ground next to him, and said lightly: "Let's consider others. We may have to get divorced."

“Nonsense!”

Zhong Zhiguo was instantly furious: "Divorce? Do you want to go home with your bedding rolled up? Zhou Shixun, think about how much effort you have put in to get to where you are today? Why divorce? Was it Sheng Anning who proposed it? I'll go talk to her."

"It's not her, it's me. I filed for the divorce, she shouldn't have to suffer with me."

Zhong Zhiguo felt so angry that his heart ached: "You are so confused! What is marriage? Is it a joke? You know if you divorce, you will be blamed for your work style, which is a taboo! If you are afraid that others will suffer with you, why did you file a report to ask for marriage in the first place?"

Seeing Zhou Shixun standing in front of him like a piece of wood, he wanted to kick him a few times to relieve the anger in his heart.

He watched Zhou Shixun grow up with his own eyes, how could he bear to see him ruin his own future?

She turned around a few times with her hands behind her back, then stood in front of Zhou Shixun again, staring at him: "You...can't you just make do? What can't you do when you turn off the lights at night? Besides, women need to be coaxed. Can't you coax them more?"

Thinking about it, she felt that it was impossible for Zhou Shixun to coax people: "You are like a piece of wood, which girl would like you? Young girls like to hear nice things. Sheng Anning is much younger than you, and she is a city girl, so it is normal for her to be spoiled. Besides, how can the granddaughter of old Political Commissar Cheng be unreasonable?"

Zhong Zhiguo had heard a lot about what Sheng An Ning did in the hospital, but he always felt that Sheng An Ning's arrogance was only temporary and was the result of Zhou Shixun's inability to coax people.

Zhou Shixun remained silent, standing in front of Zhong Zhiguo like a green pine tree.

Zhong Zhiguo was so angry that he lost his temper and kicked Zhou Shixun on the calf: "Get out, get out now! If you dare to hand me a divorce report, I will pack my bag and leave the next day!"

When Zhou Shixun came back, Sheng Anning was already washing up in the house with hot water.

He could still vaguely hear Sheng An Ning humming a song quietly. The tune was one he had never heard before, but it was gentle and pleasant.

…

In the middle of the night, spring thunder exploded on the roof, as if it was going to split the house in half.

Sheng An Ning was awakened by the thunder. She was so scared that she sat up and heard the sound of rain outside.

Even a drop fell on the face.

Sheng An Ning thought it was an illusion, but when the raindrops started to fall, she realized belatedly that the house was leaking!

I quickly went to pull the light cord in the dark, but there was a power outage!

It was raining heavily outside and the leak in the house was getting louder.

Sheng An Ning instinctively called out to the outer room: "Zhou Shixun?"