Chapter 202 It's not shameful to like someone.
Bian Haimin's suicide had no effect on Jiang Zhizhi and the others eating dumplings.
When Shang Xingzhou heard that Bian Haimin had committed suicide, his eyes lit up. He felt that the dumplings in his mouth were even more delicious than any food he had ever eaten before.
She praised Fang Hua even more sweetly: "Auntie, your dumplings are so delicious, every bite is full of soup, I feel like I could eat a hundred of them."
Fang Hua couldn't help but laugh: "If you like it, eat more. I'll make you another one when you want to eat it again."
Jiang Zhizhi watched as Shang Xingzhou happily devoured dumplings, his eyes sparkling with joy, and she smiled along with him.
But he knew one thing in his heart: Bian Haimin's suicide was probably at Bian Haishan's behest, so that Bian Haimin would write a letter of repentance, take all the blame, and then commit suicide.
This way, there would be no way to convict them, and the Bian family could escape punishment.
After dinner, back in her room, Jiang Zhizhi shared her thoughts with Zhou Xiye.
Zhou Xiye reached out and ruffled her hair: "Young comrade, you have a very high level of political sensitivity. That's true, but given how things are developing now, Bian Haimin's suicide won't help."
Shang Shiyi will definitely not let them escape this time.
If we fail to bring down the Bian family this time, it will be even more troublesome if they turn around and retaliate.
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The next morning, news of Bian Haimin's suicide spread like wildfire, but it did not achieve the effect Bian Haishan wanted. He felt the hand gripping his throat tightening, giving him no chance to breathe.
Not to mention retaliating.
At that moment, he also clearly understood that Bian Suxi might really be alive and had come back to take revenge on them.
Overnight, Bian Haishan's hair turned completely white. He sat in his office watching the light outside the window brighten and then dim again...
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Early Sunday morning, just after Zhou Xiye left and Jiang Zhizhi was about to have breakfast, Li Yuanchao, Li Simin, and several other children of the same age in the courtyard ran over and called out to go ice skating.
Jiang Zhizhi told the others to go first, and she and Shang Xingzhou would go after having breakfast.
Li Yuanchao was afraid she would stand him up, so he asked Li Simin to stay and wait for them while the others left first.
Jiang Zhizhi was both amused and exasperated. After the group of people left noisily, she looked at Li Simin and asked, "Brother Simin, are you physically fit enough to ice skate?"
Li Simin smiled slightly: "I'm not as frail as you think. I can still do some light exercise."
While they were chatting, Jiang Zhizhi introduced Shangxingzhou to Li Simin.
When Li Simin heard the surname Shang, he paused for a moment and then greeted Shang Xingzhou politely.
Shang Xingzhou, being rather simple-minded, didn't think much of it. He just thought Li Simin looked refined, fair-skinned, and a bit frail.
The two quickly ate breakfast, changed their clothes, and went out with Li Simin.
As I stepped outside, I ran into Song Man, who was wearing a black cotton coat, a red scarf, and a braid gently draped over her shoulder.
Her features are ordinary, but together they create an indescribable elegant charm.
Jiang Zhizhi exclaimed and greeted Song Man with a smile, "Sister Song Man, where are you going so early?"
Upon seeing the three of them, Song Man, who had been holding a stern expression, forced a gentle smile: "I'm just planning to go for a walk. The sun is shining brightly today, and I'd like to see the snow on the mountain."
After finally getting a day off, Chen Limin started nagging her to go on blind dates as soon as she opened her eyes.
Not getting married would be an unforgivable crime for her.
Chen Limin not only brought up her not getting married, but also sarcastically asked if she was still thinking about Zhou Xiye. She even said some more hurtful things.
Song Man felt suffocated and couldn't breathe, so she quietly put on her clothes and went for a walk.
Jiang Zhizhi noticed that the moment Li Simin saw Song Man, he became tense and nervous, and his expression seemed unnatural.
With a quick glance, he took Song Man's arm and said, "Perfect timing, we're going ice skating at Glasses Lake, let's go together."
Song Man hesitated for a moment: "I think I won't go since you're all just kids."
Jiang Zhizhi laughed: "Sister, you talk as if you're much older. We're actually the same age."
Shang Xingzhou, eager to leave, blurted out, "Yes, this lady looks about our age, let's go together."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded repeatedly: "Yes, let's go for a walk. They're going ice skating later, and I'll go hiking with you."
Song Man wasn't very good at saying no, so she could only nod and agree: "Let's go together then."
Moreover, she still really enjoys chatting with Jiang Zhizhi.
Jiang Zhizhi possesses a cheerful and lively quality that she lacks, along with a sunny disposition. No matter the occasion, you can always see her smiling brightly and happily.
Li Simin and Shang Xingzhou walked behind the two. Shang Xingzhou noticed that Li Simin's gaze kept falling on Song Man.
That gaze was a bit... like the way Old Shang always looked at his mother.
Shang Xingzhou, who had intended to leave quickly, suddenly grabbed Li Simin's arm, slowed down, and asked him in a gossipy and soft voice, "Do you like that older sister?"
Li Simin blushed slightly, looking flustered at being seen through: "No, don't talk nonsense."
Shang Xingzhou said, "Then why are you blushing? If you like someone, you like them. There's nothing shameful about it."
Li Simin glanced at Shang Xingzhou, who was about the same height as him: "You don't understand."
Shang Xingzhou really didn't understand, and he had never liked anyone. If he had to count, he liked a little girl next door when he was a child. He was six years old and the little girl was five. They played together every day.
Later, the girl's family moved to the south because her father's job was transferred. When they moved, he cried his heart out. When he got home, he told his parents that he had decided to go with them and marry the girl when he grew up.
Now, he doesn't even remember what that little girl looked like, or what her name was.
So now he thinks liking something is a very common thing: "Tell me about it, let me see how complicated it can be."
Li Simin was both amused and exasperated: "How can a boy like you be so gossipy?"
Shang Xingzhou chuckled: "We're just chatting idly. Look how happy my sister and that other woman are chatting."
Li Simin frowned: "Your sister? How can Jiang Zhizhi be your sister?"
Shang Xingzhou replied matter-of-factly, "Yes, I found my own sister. I'm an only child in my family."
Li Simin glanced thoughtfully at Shang Xingzhou, then ignored him.
His gaze unconsciously fell on Song Man again.
Jiang Zhizhi, arm in arm with Song Man, chatted about the Bian family and then about Song Dong's wife, Xu Mingyue: "Brother Song Dong and Sister-in-law Mingyue have such a good relationship."
Song Man smiled: "Yes, they have a very good relationship. If it weren't for some reasons, my sister-in-law wouldn't have liked my brother. After all, in terms of appearance, my brother is not good enough for my sister-in-law."
After saying that, she added, "You and Zhou Xiye have a very good relationship, but if I were a man, I would also like someone with a good personality like you."
Jiang Zhizhi's eyes crinkled into a smile: "Sister Song Man, have you ever thought that someone might secretly like you?"
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