Chapter 126 What makes me believe you? My life?

Zhou paused for a moment, then continued eating without going out.

Xie Jianshe's eyes darted around as he silently sat down next to Zhou Ye, picked up his bowl, and felt as if his heart was pounding like a drum, yet he had no confidence whatsoever.

Glancing at the person beside him out of the corner of his eye, his mind had already drifted far away...

Su Lanlan seemed to fly past me; heaven knows how anxious she was!

Yunzhou cared for her the most, so she wanted Yunzhou to stand up for her after all the suffering and grievances she had endured these past few days.

Village chief Xie Youfu and Wang Guihua looked around and had no choice but to get up and go out to check on things.

Su Yunzhou got out of the car and a figure rushed towards him. He subconsciously thought it was Zhou Ye and wondered how Zhou Ye's personality had changed so much.

The aroma was enticing, and I subconsciously frowned.

No, Zhou Ye's tastes couldn't be that vulgar!

She turned around instantly to dodge, and with a "bang," Su Lanlan crashed into the car.

"ah……"

Su Da followed behind, his heart leaping into his throat.

Su Lanlan fell backward to the ground.

Su Da grinned, but surprisingly didn't immediately help him up.

Wang Guihua saw it clearly and quickly went over to help the person: "Oh dear, even in a hurry, you can't not watch where you're going!"

That car crash must have hurt so much! Get up quickly!

Su Lanlan was stunned for a moment, and when she saw Su Yunzhou, she cried pitifully, "Brother Yunzhou, why did you take so long to come?"

I miss you so much!

As she spoke, she leaned closer to Su Yunzhou, tugging at his sleeve and complaining, "Brother Yunzhou, you have to stand up for me!"

I've been bullied terribly these past few days!

Su Yunzhou looked around and asked, "Where's Zhou Ye?"

Su Da bowed his head and replied, "Sir, Comrade Zhou is having dinner in the backyard!"

Su Yunzhou looked at the village chief, Xie Youfu, who said with a smile, "Yes, today is Xiao Ye's birthday. Her family isn't here, so we came over for a meal to celebrate her birthday!"

Wang Guihua smiled too.

Su Yunzhou's expression darkened slightly.

"Really? Then I'm late."

Wang Guihua didn't notice anything amiss and said nonchalantly, "It's not late at all, the timing is perfect!"

The group returned to the backyard, where the educated youth in the front yard were eating the food Zhou Ye had brought over, chatting curiously about gossip.

"I must say, Su Yunzhou's return couldn't be more timely! Xie Jianshe is having dinner in the backyard, and these two have run into each other..."

Huang Ying said mysteriously.

Chen Lan, biting into an eggplant, said strangely, "I used to think Zhou Zhiqing and Su Yunzhou were a good match, but later everyone spread rumors, and I think Xie Jianshe is not bad either."

Why didn't Zhou, the educated youth, come out to greet Su, just now?

Has she and Xie Jianshe officially started dating?

Wang Hongying slapped Chen Lan: "What nonsense are you talking about? Don't tarnish the reputation of Zhou Zhiqing. He saved your life!"

Chen Lan stuck out her tongue and whispered, "Actually, it's just that Zhou Ye is too outstanding and too good-looking!"

I think all the good men belong to her, hehe..."

Zhou Zhiming looked at the backyard. Zhou was also a sent-down youth who had gone to the countryside with him. At first, he thought he could choose a girlfriend from among the male sent-down youths, but he didn't expect her to be so popular.

People like us don't even have a chance.

But he knew Zhou Ye's abilities; she was able to heal Hei Zi and Xie Jianshe, who had suffered such serious injuries!

With a sigh, it's better not to know this gossip!

But they didn't see that one of them was staring intently at the backyard, as if trying to see what was happening there.

The food smelled so good it made my eyes water.

The moment Su Yunzhou arrived at the backyard, he saw Xie Jianshe and Zhou Ye exchanging smiles. Instantly, he clenched his fists, his face darkening even more.

Su Da inwardly cried out in alarm!

The man's possessiveness is almost pathological; a bloody battle is about to ensue. He glanced around, wondering who he should protect next.

Miss Su? Comrade Zhou? Or sir?

Why……

Why is it so difficult for me to be a bodyguard?

"Xiaoye?"

Su Yunzhou called out softly, and Zhou Ye turned around to see Su Lanlan holding Su Yunzhou's arm next to her. Su Yunzhou seemed to be completely unaware of any problem.

Zhou Ye wiped his mouth, slowly stood up, and said with a smile, "You're back? Have you eaten? Want to grab something to eat together?"

It looked like an inquiry, but they actually had no intention of inviting me to stay for dinner.

After all… Su Yunzhou doesn’t like eating with everyone, especially since dinner has already started. Who would want to eat a meal halfway through?

"OK!"

Su Yunzhou went inside to wash his hands, then took a clean bowl and chopsticks and sat down.

Xie Jianshe sat next to Zhou Ye, while Su Yunzhou sat opposite Zhou Ye.

He looked at Zhou Ye with a half-smile: "Xiao Ye, I told you I would come back on your birthday, right?"

Zhou chuckled, "I know, it's just a meal. Aren't you overthinking it?"

The way Zhou Ye looked at Su Yunzhou was very unfamiliar to him. What exactly happened during the time he was away?

Everyone took their seats one after another. Su Lanlan wanted to sit down too, but Bai Xue took away her chair.

"Hey, what are you doing? I need to eat too!"

Bai Xue scoffed, "Su Zhiqing paid for her meal, did you? Besides, I don't like you, we don't get along! So you eat by yourself!"

"Don't get in my way!"

"Brother Yunzhou!"

Su Lanlan shouted angrily.

Su Yunzhou looked at Su Da: "You go and handle this!"

"Yes, Miss Su, please return to your room!"

"You...brother, you...you're all bullying me!"

Stomping her foot, Su Lanlan ran back into the house and slammed the door shut!

The meal was truly unbearable... Except for Zhou Ye, no one ate well! Bai Xue kept looking at this and that, not daring to even pick up her chopsticks!

Xie Jianshe ate with ease, but the person beside him was watching him intently, making him unable to relax!

Although Su Yunzhou kept his head down and ate, his aura was chilling...

In June, the weather makes me really want to wear a cotton-padded coat!

Xie Meili didn't dare to be arrogant at all, and only dared to eat the dish in front of her.

What was originally a peaceful atmosphere has turned into a hellish place!

After the meal, Xie Youfu, Wang Guihua, and Xie Meili all left...

Bai Xue nervously cleaned up the crumbs on the table...

Xie Jianshe didn't want Zhou Ye to feel bad, so he got up to help Bai Xue tidy up.

Only Zhou Ye and Su Yunzhou remained in their seats.

Su Yunzhou smiled as he watched Xie Jianshe busy himself: "You two have a good relationship?"

"Su Yunzhou, were you the one who did it that day?"

The two people gave irrelevant answers.

Su Yunzhou was slightly taken aback: "What did you say? Which day?"

Zhou also sneered: "I really underestimated you, Su Yunzhou. At least I still consider us friends."

You kidnapped my grandfather and forced me to hand over the box just for something you wanted! Don't tell me you knew nothing about it.

Su Yunzhou's eyes flickered slightly, and he gave a wry smile: "Zhou Ye, you still don't believe me!"

"Believe you? What do you have to believe in? My life?"

Zhou was also angry, very angry. She hated being manipulated!

Su Yunzhou lowered his head and sighed: "Yes, that was my order. I only care about you, not your grandfather!"

I never intended to force you to take out the box!

Believe it or not, I didn't mean to hurt you!

"I originally thought the box was in your grandfather's hands! Those people are two-faced, so I've been dealing with the Su family's affairs all this time."

Otherwise I could have come back much sooner!

Why don't you believe me?

"Ha... You believe me? If Xie Jianshe hadn't saved me, I would be dead! Do you understand?"

You won't see me today, let alone celebrate my birthday!

Zhou Ye's eyes were red...

It's impossible for me not to feel a single grievance!

Su Yunzhou swallowed hard, and said with lingering fear, "I know, I only found out what happened that day later."

I'm scared too, Xiao Ye, I'm scared too!

If I had known you would face such danger, I would have preferred that no one had ever been sent!

"I didn't want you to know about my search for your grandfather. But things didn't go as planned, and you still ended up in danger!"

At that moment, I wished I were there, I wished I could be the one to take the knife for you!

Xiao Ye, no one is more worried about you than I am!

Zhou Ye sneered...and shook his head helplessly!

How much of Su Yunzhou's affection was actually exploitation? Perhaps even he himself couldn't tell!

"Thank you for coming back to celebrate my birthday. Let's continue as we always have!"

"stop!"

Su Yunzhou stood up and stopped Zhou Ye: "What do you mean by that? I've already told the elders of the Su family about your existence, and I'm serious."

"Seriously? You're serious about bringing a woman to stay in your room? What are you serious about? Are you seriously trying to annoy me?"

Are you serious about killing me?

I can tell you, Su Yunzhou, the box you want is right here with me!

I know what's inside.

So... if you want it, then use any means necessary to get it!

"Finally, I'm telling you, hand over my grandfather! Don't think I'm blind and can't see that person's true identity."

"If one plan fails, you'll try another. Su Yunzhou, you're really something!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yunzhou offered no further explanation...

Zhou also smiled wryly...

"Wait a minute..."

Su Yunzhou called out softly to Zhou Ye and instructed Su Da, "Take the things out of the car!"

A short while later, Su Da brought out a large box.

Su Yunzhou opened it himself, and inside were many fashionable clothes and shoes brought from Beijing.

"Xiao Ye, this is my birthday present for you. Do you like it?"

Looking at those flashy but impractical things, Zhou thought to himself, "If a person isn't sincere, they won't even put thought into their gifts."

"Thank you, but I don't need it!"

Zhou Ye gave a cold reply.

Su Yunzhou's expression changed drastically. He was not one to fawn over others. Didn't women all like these things?

But he genuinely liked Zhou Ye, so he suppressed his displeasure and coaxed her softly, "Xiao Ye, don't be angry. There are other things you don't like."

This jewelry set was custom-made for you; I'm sure you'll love it.

It's very valuable!

Is it incredibly valuable? What is it trying to show off? Its own excellence, its own extraordinary qualities?

Zhou Ye looked at the newly opened diamond jewelry set with no interest on her face. She knew that Su Yunzhou was a chosen one.

The fawning expression on her face already showed that she had lowered herself.

But it's really unnecessary!

If a relationship requires you to lower yourself, then that's not right!

Moreover, I really don't like this approach.

What woman doesn't love beautiful clothes? What woman can resist pretty jewelry? But on a birthday like this, in the courtyard of a rural youth settlement, it's really not appropriate at all.

Zhou Ye sighed deeply: "Su Yunzhou, thank you so much!"

After saying that, she turned around, intending to close the door, but still forced a smile and said to Xie Jianshe, "Brother Jianshe, Bai Xue and I will pack up in a bit. Please go back first, I want to rest!"

Xie Jianshe paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay!"

Without lingering, Xie Jianshe chose to leave quickly!

He didn't want Zhou Ye to be sad!

He knew... Zhou Ye was sad today...

Xie Jianshe has left!

Bai Xue hid herself in the kitchen to wash dishes, while Su Lanlan was locked in the room.

Just as Zhou was about to close the door, Su Yunzhou intervened and blocked the crack in the door!

"Zhou Ye, I have something to tell you!"

Zhou Ye peeked through the crack in the door and saw Su Yunzhou's face clearly. He refused, saying, "I don't want to talk to you. I need to calm down!"

No, you don't need it!

His tone was so forceful!

Zhou Ye sneered, "No need?" He gritted his teeth and mocked, "Yes, in your eyes, only you are the most important!"

You know my methods; I can save you, or I can poison you!

Do you want to give it a try?

Su Yunzhou laughed... his eyes reddened from laughing.

He almost choked up as he said, "Xiao Ye, I just went back to solve a problem. I was fine when I left."

Why did it turn out like this when we came back?

Not only do you not believe me? You don't want me anymore, do you?

Zhou couldn't understand Su Yunzhou's thought process either: "Su Yunzhou, do you even know what you're talking about?"

You sent someone to kill my grandfather?

I almost lost my life, and you come back and tell me it was because I didn't believe you?

"That's my grandfather, he's my family, do you understand?"

"Family?" Su Yunzhou sneered.

"What is family? Don't I have family? Xiao Ye, you're too young. You have no idea. Family is the most terrifying thing!"

They will exploit your weaknesses, your emotions, to threaten you, hurt you, and even take your life!

Su Yunzhou said with a heavy heart.

Zhou frowned, looking at Su Yunzhou with incomprehension.

"If they haven't hurt you yet, it's because you're not valuable enough! Xiao Ye, trust me! Only I won't hurt you!"

You're saying your grandfather is a fake?

How do you know that your previous grandfather was real?

What is your relationship worth?

How can you be so sure he won't hurt you? I'm protecting you! Xiao Ye, come out here, I'll talk to you properly, okay?

Let's talk this out properly!

Su Yunzhou tried to push the door open, but Zhou Ye held it back tightly.

"Su Yunzhou, our values ​​are completely different! Let's break up!"

Tears welled up in Su Yunzhou's eyes almost without warning, nearly scalding Zhou Ye's skin...

"you……"

Su Yunzhou: "Do you know what I went back to do? Those family members who hurt me and betrayed me."

That's the family you're talking about.

I solved them one by one!

The Su family is clean now! The elders are obedient! I'm not just resolving internal strife, I'm paving the way for our future!

You're telling me to just let it go?

"Xiao Ye, where's your conscience? Huh?"

Zhou Ye never imagined that Su Yunzhou would cry!

Su Yunzhou's tears fell, drop by drop...

"Xiao Ye, believe me, your grandfather will come back. You can keep your box. Such bad things will not happen again."

No one can hurt you!

"No one in your family is allowed!" Su Yunzhou said confidently.

Zhou Ye suddenly thought of a possibility!

"So...you know where my parents are?"

A hint of panic flashed in Su Yunzhou's eyes!

"How could that be? Your parents had already disappeared when I arrived! I'm sure I didn't know anything about them!"

Zhou showed no sign of panic, so... he was telling the truth?

But she couldn't believe it!

"Okay, I'll trust you this once!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yunzhou smiled and said, "My Xiao Ye, you should trust me, you know?"

Zhou Ye glanced at him silently: "I need to rest, you can go now!"

Su Yunzhou didn't leave, but instead asked, "Why is Xie Jianshe here?"

Zhou Ye slightly raised his eyelids: "Su Yunzhou, when I said we should call it quits, I meant it sincerely, and it has nothing to do with anyone else!"

Xie Jianshe is my friend!

He saved me more than once! He gave me a gift on my birthday, and I treated him to dinner—what's wrong with that?

Su Yunzhou lowered his head, his hoarse voice coming from his throat: "Xiao Ye, don't let me hear you say things like that again!"

Listen to me!

After saying that, he actually let go!

Zhou slammed the door shut, but even so, one could still feel the oppressive gaze emanating from him.

Su Yunzhou stared at the door for a full five minutes...

"Go back to the house!"

"yes!"

Su Lanlan was locked up, filled with resentment.

The moment the door opened, she burst into tears, feeling wronged.

"Brother Yunzhou...why did you lock me up? I haven't eaten yet! I'm so hungry...waaaah..."

I thought you sent me to the countryside to protect my safety, but everyone is bullying me!

Cloud boat... um... cloud..."

Su Yunzhou grabbed Su Lanlan by the neck: "If you keep making noise, I'll strangle you!"

Su Lanlan knew Su Yunzhou's temperament well. When he was in a good mood, you could act coquettishly, and out of respect for your elders, he would let you have your way.

However, it's best for Su Yunzhou to keep quiet when he's in a bad mood!

She knows!

She flung him away and sat on the ground. Oh no, she had underestimated Zhou Ye's importance in Yunzhou's heart.

"You gave her a hard time?"

Su Lanlan pursed her lips: "No... I didn't! I..."

"to be honest!"

Su Yunzhou looked at Su Lanlan expressionlessly.

Su Lanlan dared not lie, so she grinned and began to confess: "Yes, I know she is the person you like, Brother Yunzhou."

I just wanted to see her, and I was jealous, so I said some hurtful things.

But she always shut me down; I couldn't bully her at all.

"Really, Brother Yunzhou, you have to believe me!"

"Moreover, she cheated me out of more than two hundred yuan! I thought I could use the money to infiltrate Hongqi Village, but in the end I ended up paying people from other villages!"

Before things have even settled down, they're already disliked by the people of Hongqi Village!

I really didn't bully her.

She became increasingly aggrieved as she spoke, her voice choked with sobs: "Brother Yunzhou, I've really suffered a lot, sob sob..."

Su Lanlan, who didn't even dare to cry loudly, was terrified inside.

Su Yunzhou suddenly laughed: "You want to provoke her? Don't you even know if you're alive? She's been kind to you."

so……

Since you bullied her, go and accept your punishment!

Su Lanlan exclaimed in shock: "Brother Yunzhou, I really know I was wrong, please don't send me away!"

"I won't kick you out! Don't worry!"

Su Yunzhou pinched Su Lanlan's chin...

"Su Da, go and inform the village chief that Su Lanlan is someone sent by my Su family to experience life. She will be assigned to do all the hard farm work!"

"ah!"

Su Lanlan cried out and knelt down, pleading, "Brother... Brother Yunzhou, it really can't be done! I can't do it."

It really won't work!

I'll be exhausted!

"Ha... If everyone else can do it, why can't you?"

"Su Da, have someone keep an eye on him. He can't work more than ten hours a day, and he can't eat!"

Every word he uttered was like a sharp knife, piercing Su Lanlan's heart.

She still wanted to cry...

"If you cry again, it'll be doubled!"

Su Yunzhou said something even more cruel.

Zhou was inside the room, taking several deep breaths to pull herself out of her complicated emotions.

Grandpa's disappearance must be related to Su Yunzhou. Su Yunzhou, who exactly are you? Never mind, let's find Grandpa first.

But this matter should not be publicized!

A living person cannot suddenly disappear without a trace.

Maybe Grandpa is around here!

Su Yunzhou is back, and he might try to harm Grandpa!

In the afternoon, Zhou, carrying a small basket on his back, first went to Old Lai's house, but left no clues...

Then we went to a cave in the mountain...

She must be out of her mind; how could Grandpa still be in the cave?

So, what hidden places, not easily discovered, are there in this green mountain and in Hongqi Village?

Or perhaps Grandpa ran away on his own?

Zhou Ye's mind started working, and he came up with an idea.

She walked up the mountain until she reached the wolf den she had visited the first time she looked for the things her grandfather had left behind.

Under that big tree, Zhou Ye hid in the tree, looking towards the wolf den...

Little did she know, a wolf with an injured leg was silently watching her from beneath the tree…

"Aww~"

The whispered call nearly startled Zhou Ye so much that he fell off the tree.

Looking down, Zhou Ye was immediately delighted: "You...it's you, I know you!"

Wolf: I know you too. I've been here for a while. Get down here!

Zhou hesitated for a moment on the tree, then whispered, "Brother Wolf, my grandfather has disappeared, that is, my grandfather."

You know what I'm talking about, right?

Wolf tilted his head, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes!

Zhou Ye carefully climbed down the tree and put his grandfather's clothes under Wolf Brother's nose: "Smell them? Can you help me find my grandfather?"

I'll give it to you...

How about eating a whole pig?

Wolf snorted, sniffed his clothes, and looked at Zhou Ye.

Zhou didn't know why, but he saw a sense of humiliation in the wolf's eyes. He carefully explained, "It's not that I'm treating you like a dog, it's just that... you know my grandfather, right? I can't let anyone else know about this."

"You're the only one I can contact!"

"Could you... help me?"

Zhou asked tentatively.

The wolf didn't make a single move!

Zhou Ye thought to himself, "Could this wolf be so cunning? Maybe it's afraid I'll go back on my word?"

He took out a large pig's head from his spatial storage and threw it out. Almost instantly, the wolf pounced on it.

In no time at all, they finished it all!

Then, after glancing at Zhou Ye, the wolf started running in one direction!

"Brother Wolf, wait for me..."

Zhou Ye was excited. It was a sudden thought for her. She never expected that Brother Wolf could actually be used as a dog!

A wolf's nose might be even more sensitive than a dog's.

I just don't know how Grandpa knew this wolf.

Wolf didn't run very fast, but he ran very circuitously, sometimes sniffing around, sometimes looking at the road ahead...

Finally, it stopped in a place that resembled a tunnel.

There seemed to be voices coming from inside!

Is Grandpa here?