Chapter 28

After a while, Xia Weining received a notice of training from the city. She paced back and forth in the room with her mobile phone in hand, feeling very embarrassed. How to get to the city became the biggest problem. Taking a minibus would require constantly picking up passengers on the way, which would take a long time. Moreover, it would only take her to the station, and she would have to transfer to another bus.

But she didn't know many people who had cars, and the one she was most familiar with was Sheng Huaizhou from next door.

But their relationship was not good, let alone that she could ask him to drive her to the city.

After much deliberation, she decided to call Director Zhang first. The call was quickly connected. "Weining?"

"Director Zhang, I have something to trouble you with."

"What is it? Tell me."

"Will the school arrange a car for me to go to the city for training this time?"

"Well, there aren't many people participating in the training this time, so the school won't arrange transportation. You can go there on your own and ask me to reimburse you when you come back."

"Okay, thank you, Director."

After hanging up the phone, Xia Weining threw the phone aside and lay on the bed sighing.

Do I really have to go find Sheng Huaizhou?

She hasn't made up her mind yet.

Time passed like this, and she contacted many private cars during this period, but none of them were suitable. She had to go to the city tomorrow, but she still hadn't found a car.

When I got home in the evening, I thought about it again and again and felt that it was not impossible to go find Sheng Huaizhou.

He made up his mind, put on a stern face and went out, standing at Sheng Huaizhuo's door. His hand stopped two fingers away from the door. He suddenly lost the courage to knock, and felt very conflicted.

What if Sheng Huaizhou refused? She didn't want to go through that embarrassment.

All kinds of thoughts in her mind grew like mushrooms after rain, making her breathing more rapid. She could only take deep breaths to regulate herself.

She actually lacks a little courage, especially when asking others for help, she is afraid of causing trouble to others and afraid of being rejected.

Sheng Huaizhou had just finished taking a shower when he heard the faint sound of footsteps outside the door. He thought it was a passerby, but the footsteps kept lingering at his door, so he thought of opening the door to check.

Xia Weining finally plucked up the courage to knock on the door again. As soon as she raised her hand, the door opened and Sheng Huaizhou appeared in front of her.

This situation was quite embarrassing. She seemed to be fixed by a force and could not move. Only the bitter smile on her face proved how cold her heart was.

"Ah, that..."

"What's up?"

"Um..." Xia Weining found it difficult to open her mouth, "It's me...that..."

"What do you want to say?"

Before she could say anything, Sheng Huaizhou answered directly, "Is there something you need my help with?"

"Yeah." Xia Weining nodded frantically, afraid that he would turn around and close the door if he was late. "Are you free tomorrow?"

"Depends on you."

Having said that, Xia Weining no longer felt any burden and calmly stated her needs. "I have to go to the city for training tomorrow. Could you please take me there?"

Afraid that he would refuse, I immediately added: "I can give you money."

Sheng Huaizhou rolled his eyes at her and asked, "What time tomorrow?"

"Seven o'clock."

"OK."

This surprise came so unexpectedly that Xia Weining wasn't even mentally prepared and laughed out loud, "So simple?"

"So what else do you want?"

"No, no, thank you."

If she had known it was so simple, why would she have been so worried?

Now Sheng Huaizhou seemed so kind and amiable in her eyes.

Seeing her staring at him and grinning, Sheng Huaizhou felt uneasy, "Is there something on my face?"

"No, that is the holy light."

"Oh, it would be ugly if I didn't help you."

Xia Weining pursed her lips and smiled, "I didn't say that."

"That's what you think."

She still needs him to take her there tomorrow, so she can't break up with him now. She understands this, so what's wrong with saying a few soft words?

"At all times, Officer Sheng is a shining angel of justice, a god who has responsibility written in his heart."

"Do you know what "too much is as bad as too little" means?

Xia Weining chuckled and waved happily, "Officer Sheng, see you tomorrow."

Sheng Huaizhou chuckled helplessly in the back. People really do laugh when they are speechless.

The next day, Sheng Huaizhou knocked on the door at around 6:00. "Have you packed?"

"Wait, give me two more minutes."

He leaned against the door frame and waited. After a while, he knocked on the door and asked, "Are you ready?"

"Wait a little longer."

Sheng Huaizhou: ...

Xia Weining came out with her bag on her back. "Let's go." She showed her phone to Sheng Huaizhou. "It's exactly 7 o'clock."

He nodded. "The timing is perfect. I arrived early."

Xia Weining touched his nose, feeling inexplicably guilty.

To express her gratitude, she ran to the breakfast shop and bought breakfast for Sheng Huaizhou, "Eat something before you leave."

"Aren't you afraid it's too late?"

"There's still time."

Sheng Huaizhou didn't know how to evaluate her for a moment.

After dinner, the two of them drove to the city. Sheng Huaizhou concentrated on driving while Xia Weining checked her bag to see if she had left anything behind. Suddenly, the car braked suddenly and she was hit. The next second, she saw the car parked on the side of the road.

"What's wrong?"

"The car broke down and we can't move."

"Ah, why is that?"

Sheng Huaizhou thought she was worried about being late, so he said, "Don't worry, I'll ask Zheng Rui to come and take you there."

"No." Xia Weining was very frightened. "I'm sorry, if you hadn't given it to me, the car wouldn't have broken down."

"It's just supposed to break down at this time. It has nothing to do with what it's doing, you know?"

Xia Weining nodded.

"Fortunately, we haven't reached the highway yet. Zheng Rui will be here soon. It won't be too late for him to take you there."

"Okay, sorry to bother you. I'm really sorry."

Sheng Huaizhou didn't say anything, but she apologized several times in a row, which made him very confused.

"What are you blaming yourself for? It wasn't you who caused the car to break down."

"If you hadn't sent me, the car wouldn't have broken down here."

“Is there any difference between being bad somewhere else and being bad here?”

She felt there was a difference. At least it had nothing to do with her, so she didn't feel bad.

"Anyway, I'm sorry to have caused you trouble."

Sheng Huaizhou was speechless. "Do you like apologizing so much? Do you like saying sorry so much?"

"No, because I..."

"Stop talking." Sheng Huaizhou interrupted her directly, "This is my responsibility. Just think of it as me serving the people."

She lowered her head and said nothing more.

After a while, Zheng Rui drove up and Sheng Huaizhou pushed her to the side of the car and said to Zheng Rui, "Take her to the city."

"Don't worry."

Xia Weining wanted to say something, but Sheng Huaizhou simply waved his hand and asked them to leave. He didn't want to hear her say anything troublesome anymore.

Xia Weining was in a very low mood, leaning against the car in a depressed mood. Zheng Rui looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Will it be troublesome for Sheng Huaizhou to deal with it?"

"It's a small matter, don't worry about it, he can handle it."

Xia Weining still felt uncomfortable. She was also afraid that something might happen when others helped her, that others would complain, and that others would blame her first.

So she always took the initiative to speak and put herself in a lower position, as if this would let others know that she was not someone who felt at ease and liked to trouble others.

Let others know her apology so that they can't vent their anger on her. It's better to say that it's a problem with her character than to say that it's her self-protection.

How can such a personality not be inferior and self-destructive?

Just like when she was a child and was blackmailed after borrowing something from someone, she was afraid to borrow things again and even didn't open a credit card because she felt insecure and wanted to spend her own money without worrying about paying it back.

Zheng Rui noticed her uneasiness and warmly comforted her, "You really don't have to feel guilty. Huaizhou is not a stingy person."

"But--"

"We are all friends, don't worry about it."

Xia Weining nodded and said "hmm". She also knew when to stop and that some things really couldn't be said too much.

I opened QQ and found Sheng Huaizhou, and sent him a message: [Have you dealt with it?]

Her cautious look is just like how she handles every relationship: careful, cautious, treading on thin ice and sensitive.

She easily considers things from other people's perspectives.

So I often make myself very tired.

Sheng Huaizhou sent a message: [OK.]

She finally felt relieved, took a deep breath, and rushed to the city in a slightly relaxed state.

After thanking Zheng Rui and getting out of the car, I happened to run into Tan Ya, who called out in confusion, "Zheng Rui?"

Zheng Rui rolled down the car window and waved, "Sister Ya!"

"Are you going back now?"

"Um."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

After Zheng Rui left, Xia Weining surrounded Tan Ya and asked, "You know Zheng Rui."

"My brother's friend has been to my house a few times."

"So that's how it is."

Xia Weining didn't think too much about it, but Tan Ya felt something was wrong, "How do you know him?"

"Oh, I rent a house in their complex, and we see each other from time to time."

"Well, this guy is loyal enough as a friend, but not as a marriage partner."

"What are you thinking about?" Xia Weining smiled, "He really just dropped me off on the way."

"I'm telling the truth. You're at the age to get married. I have a few suitable people here. I'll help you find them at the party. If you want to meet them, just treat it as making some more friends."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

"That's more like it."

Tan Yazhen took this matter to heart and was determined to introduce her to someone.

During the training, while others were resting and chatting, she was holding her mobile phone and typing non-stop.

[You don't have a girlfriend yet? I have a really nice girl to introduce to you.]

[You are about the same age, and she is a teacher with a stable career and good looks.]

There was no reply from the other party, so she couldn't help but urge: [Can you please say something?]

After a long time, a short message came from the other side: [……]

Tanya was so angry that she threatened: "I'll deal with you when I get back."

Just after she sent the message, she felt something was wrong and sent another one: [Come pick me up.]

She was determined to let the two of them meet, maybe it would work out.

Just when I was about to tell Xia Weining the news, I found that she was chatting with Zhou Renting.

Tan Ya stood behind and watched for a while. There was something wrong with the look in Zhou Renting's eyes when he looked at Xia Weining.

It was a look of admiration and love. Tanya was shocked by this discovery. It turned out that it was right next to her, but she hadn't noticed it before.

Suddenly I feel that Xia Weining and Zhou Renting are quite compatible. If you know each other well, there won’t be so many problems.

After thinking about it, I opened QQ and sent another message: [Forget it, no need to introduce you.]

The other party replied immediately: […Are you very free? ]

[What are you talking about? I'm worried about your lifelong event.]

[…Please pay more attention to your husband. Do you still need me to pick you up?]

[You don't have to see your partner, but you must come to pick me up. Your brother-in-law is not at home, otherwise you won't be allowed to pick me up.]

The other party replied OK.