Just as he was about to fall asleep, a sound from the front door startled him awake.
All that could be heard was the voice of my old classmate, Qi Guan: "Sorry for waking you up."
"It's okay, I'm not asleep yet." Chu Fang went into the room and brought out a stool.
"I heard you got engaged. How does it feel?" Qi Guan asked, sitting down.
"fine."
Qi Guan said with a smile, "Today, our high school classmates were still discussing whether you have a girlfriend. Several girls bet that you definitely don't have one. Little did they know that you're already engaged."
“Life is unpredictable. If I had looked back three years, I would never have imagined that we would be engaged so soon,” Chu Fang said.
He really couldn't have imagined it.
He had already prepared himself to live a lonely life until he suddenly met Zhong Tingyue, got to know her, fell in love with her, and got engaged today.
“Yes, life is unpredictable,” Qi Guan said with a sigh, then took out a bundle wrapped in newspaper from his bag and handed it to Chu Fang, “This is for you.”
He asked in confusion, "What?"
"I owe you money," Qi Guan said.
Chu Fang opened the newspaper, which was full of brand-new red banknotes, clearly just withdrawn from the bank. He set it aside, while Qi Guan stubbornly said, "Count them."
Chu Fang then carefully counted the banknotes, and Qi Guan said unhurriedly, "Chu Fang, thank you. Without your help, I really wouldn't know what to do at the beginning of this year."
"No need to thank me. I believe you could have borrowed the money even without me," he said dismissively.
“You’re wrong,” Qi Guan shook his head. “People are quite indifferent these days. The only person I can think of is you.”
Chu Fang quickly finished counting: "Ten thousand more."
Qi Guan said, "You're engaged now. This is a gift for you."
He stuffed the money into his old classmate's hand: "Who accepts betrothal gifts? I'm not greedy for money. This money is your interest, and since I like my nephew and niece, this money is their New Year's money."
Qi Guan wanted to give it to Chu Fang, but seeing his serious expression, he didn't say anything more and accepted the 10,000 yuan.
"I thank you on their behalf."
"Did they have any homework for Labor Day?"
"Yes, five essays."
Chu Fang thought for a moment: "Have them write an essay, and the title will be: My handsome, majestic, and extraordinary Uncle Chu!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Guan smiled and said, "You're still the same as before."
The two sat in the sun, basking in the sunlight and chatting idly.
A moment later, Wang Fa's car stopped in front of Chu Fang's house, and he said, "Hey, you two seem pretty relaxed. Do you know these people?"
Chu Fang looked at the people behind him and nodded with a smile: "Old classmates."
The newcomers were none other than Chu Fang's old classmates. Their eyes fell on the pile of red banknotes on the ground, and after a quick estimate, they determined that it was at least 200,000.
All of them had their pupils slightly constricted.
"Don't be surprised." Wang Fa patted a classmate on the shoulder. "This is just the tip of the iceberg for President Chu. Chu Fang's assets are so vast that they can't be contained in several trucks."
Chu Fang said, "I just got engaged and I'm broke. Can you lend me some money?"
Wang Fa laughed: "Finally, you've come begging to me. Look me in the eyes, and let me tell you... I won't lend it to you!"
Everyone laughed.
... ...
After spending a few days in the Central Plains and then traveling back and forth for several more days, the May Day holiday is almost over.
Chu Fang embarked on his journey to Shanghai again. When he left, Chu's mother was still teary-eyed, reluctant to see him go. However, Chu Fang asked her to stay in Shanghai for a while, but Chu's mother was unwilling.
I bought the plane ticket back to Shanghai; I didn't specifically rent a plane.
Renting or buying a private jet is something only the super-rich do to save time, knowing that their earnings exceed the cost of renting the plane. Chu Fang considers himself a super-rich man, but his time is worthless.
He doesn't have to entertain important clients or rest on airplanes, so he generally doesn't rent or buy planes unless it's something major.
In Chu Fang's life, there are two things that are least valuable: money and time.
Returning to Shanghai, Chu Fang took a breath of fresh air and felt an extraordinary sense of familiarity. This city was where his home and future wife were.
"very nice!"
After leaving the airport, Chu Yi wanted to say something, but Chu Fang hailed two taxis and left immediately, leaving behind the words: "Call me if you need anything. I can't help with big things, and I'm not willing to help with small things, but you two remember to call me."
As his two younger sisters ate the dust kicked up by the car, Chu Yi's lips twitched: "Chu the Second, you bastard who forgets his sisters for the sake of a pretty girl."
"Qiongqiong, what should we do next?"
Zhou Qiong said, "I've already taken a taxi. I'll go back to Zhonghai Mingyuan first, and then go to school tomorrow."
"But I don't want to go to school." Chu Yi took Zhou Qiong's arm. "I want to go to Disneyland. Will you come with me?"
I think I have a class tomorrow, it's an open class, oh well, I'll skip it this time... Zhou Qiong thought for a moment and said, "Okay."
"Waaah..." Chu Yi was deeply moved. "Qiongqiong, I love you."
Two elderly people passed by, paused for a few seconds, and looked at each other: "Shanghai is indeed a big city, it's just different."
... ...
Chu Fang returned to the Tanhua residential area and happened to see the security guard on duty. He casually tossed a pack of cigarettes to the guard, who quickly threw it back at him, saying, "Get lost."
"You little brat, you're trying to mess with me again."
"A dog biting Lü Dongbin is not a good person," Chu Fang shook his head.
Is it a distortion of human nature or a decline in morality that this world cannot even accommodate a kind-hearted person...?
Click.
When I opened the door, I saw Zhong Rou lying on the table, watching TV and doing her homework at the same time. My sister-in-law can't do her homework without a TV.
Even if watching TV lengthens the time spent doing homework, she prefers to watch TV while doing her homework, because, in her words, it's easier to finish her homework this way.
Anyway, as long as the homework is completed, Zhong Tingyue will let her be.
"You're back?" Zhong Tingyue sat on the sofa, fiddling with her computer.
"Um."
Chu Fang entered the room, dropped his suitcase, then slumped onto the sofa, resting his head on those beautiful legs, his eyes slightly narrowed, looking quite content: "Sleeping here is still the most comfortable."
Zhong Tingyue put down her computer, then gently rubbed Chu Fang's temples and said softly, "You must be exhausted lately?"
"Yes," Chu Fang said, enjoying the service. "But it's worth it."
It's all worth it for their future.
The two chatted quietly about Labor Day. As they talked, Chu fell asleep. When she opened her eyes, night had already fallen.
"Hey? Brother-in-law, is your nose a dog's nose? You woke up as soon as my sister finished cooking," Zhong Rou asked curiously.
"This is called innate talent; you don't understand, you're still young."
"Tsk~~~"
The bright moonlight streamed into the room.
Zhong Tingyue lay on Chu Fang's chest, gazing outside: "The time seems to be getting closer and closer."
What's getting closer?
"marry."
"Yes, Ms. Zhong."
"Mr. Chu, you should go to sleep."
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