Chu Fang sat in the hotel for a long time, then swiped his phone and saw several missed calls from Zhong Tingyue.
Seeing that it was about time, Chu Fang headed towards the car, and the hotel's designated driver drove towards the Tanhua residential area.
On his way home, Chu Fang pondered how to explain his absence.
He opened the door to go home and saw that the house was pitch black. He immediately felt anxious: "Oh no, Zhong Tingyue hasn't come home yet."
Chu Fang immediately headed towards the studio.
Because he had been drinking, he could only run quickly, and the puddles on the road splashed onto him.
The studio is not far from the Tanhua residential area, and we arrived at the studio building in no time.
Then they saw Zhong Tingyue quietly squatting downstairs, like a delicate flower wet with rain.
She was slender, wearing a plain dress, with a few strands of hair clinging to her fair cheeks. Her eyes were fixed on Chu Fang, full of grievance and expectation. Her long eyelashes were covered with glistening water droplets, like frozen tears, which would then fall gently.
Upon seeing Chu Fang, Zhong Tingyue's eyes showed even more intense grievance, which added a touch of delicate charm to her beauty.
Zhong Tingyue said softly, "Don't you want me anymore?"
"I'm sorry I'm late." Chu Fang slowly approached.
Upon seeing Zhong Tingyue's appearance, Chu Fang instantly regretted his actions, realizing he shouldn't have forced Zhong Tingyue to adapt to the environment in that way.
"Let's go home."
Zhong Tingyue didn't ask Chu Fang why he was late. Instead, she took Chu Fang's arm, and the two went home together.
"Forget it, let's leave it at that." Chu Fang thought to himself, "If Ms. Zhong is not used to it, then so be it. It's not like she has to adapt to this environment. At worst, I'll just stay with Ms. Zhong all the time."
He gave up on the idea of changing Zhong Tingyue's mind.
The two walked home, and the water on the ground splashed onto their ankles.
Back home, Zhong Tingyue took a hot shower and changed into a white nightgown, looking like a lily blooming in the quiet night.
Zhong Tingyue sat, stroking the tabby cat, while Chu Fang stood, holding a hairdryer, drying the former's wet hair, a faint fragrance wafting from between the strands.
"Mr. Chu."
"Um."
"You did this on purpose tonight."
Zhong Tingyue is not stupid; on the contrary, she is extremely shrewd.
She realized after a moment's thought that Chu Fang's failure to pick her up tonight was definitely intentional.
She could even sense the regret and guilt in her husband's heart.
Chu Fang nodded honestly: "Mm."
Chu Fang did not hide anything from his wife, Ms. Zhong; as husband and wife, they should be honest with each other.
"Why?"
Haven't you noticed that you've become much more dependent on me lately?
Zhong Tingyue tilted her head and stared at Chu Fang: "Really?"
She hesitated for a second, then answered herself, "It seems so."
In the past, she would have gone home on her own; why would she have waited for Chu Fang to pick her up?
"But I'm just scared."
Zhong Tingyue was both afraid of death and afraid of never seeing Chu Fang again.
"Then what should I do?"
"If there's nothing I can do, then so be it," Chu Fang said casually. "I've got nothing better to do anyway, so I'll just spend every day with you and stay right in front of you."
"I don't want to."
Chu Fang's pupils widened: "You don't want it anymore?"
Not a girl?
“I need to change this habit!” Zhong Tingyue said.
"Whatever."
Wuhu~~~
Zhong Rou returned home, wearing gloves and carrying a mouse. The mouse immediately scurried around the house.
Zhong Rou said with a smile, "Sister, are you scared? If you are, just beg me, and I'll catch the mouse for you."
Recently, Ms. Zhong has also noticed changes in her older sister's mindset, feeling that her sister has become more timid, and in turn, she has become bolder.
The saying "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river"—a phrase Zhong Rou often uttered—has finally come true today.
Zhong Tingyue stepped on the rat, and with a slight exertion, the rat died instantly.
“I’m afraid of people, not animals,” Zhong Tingyue said casually.
Zhong Rou: "... ..."
"Sister, I was wrong, I was truly wrong, please forgive me, this is the last time I will make a mistake."
Chu Fang, who was standing next to him, smiled.
My sister-in-law's classic 'last mistake'.
Then the sounds of fighting came from inside the house; Zhong Rou had been beaten again that night.
But it doesn't matter, Zhong Rou is the type to forget what she's been taught.
The tabby cat stared at the dead mouse, then kicked it next to the little dog, which let out a "woof" and jumped up.
Chu Fang's house is quite lively tonight.
... ...
The next morning.
Chu Fang asked, "You really don't want me to come with you?"
"No." Zhong Tingyue tied her sleeves. "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, let's see who dares to continue kidnapping me."
After saying that, he kissed Chu Fang and said, "I'm leaving."
Then Zhong Tingyue's beautiful figure left the house.
Chu Fang shrugged.
Last night, Zhong Tingyue decided to change her bad habits, and she decided to start today. She will go to the studio alone today, without Chu Fang accompanying her.
Execution is at its peak.
After Zhong Tingyue left, Chu Fang tidied up the house briefly and then left as well.
He was still a little worried about Zhong Tingyue, so he followed behind.
As I walked out of the residential compound, the security guard stood with his hands behind his back and said, "Little Chu."
"Sir, you have no manners."
“Given what happened to Ms. Zhong, I feel it’s necessary to talk to you,” the security guard said.
"What should we talk about?"
"It's a security issue." The security guard snapped his fingers. "You're so rich, you're bound to attract a lot of attention. I've been racking my brains for your safety and finally came up with a solution."
"It's very simple: you give me half of your money, and I will bear half of your suffering."
Chu Fang: "..."
He said, "No need. Money is evil. Let me bear this suffering."
That old man is something else; he'll take half of his assets at the drop of a hat.
How could you be so optimistic?
Watching Chu Fang's retreating figure, the security guard said, "Those who don't heed the advice of their elders will suffer the consequences."
Chu Fang followed behind Zhong Tingyue, slowly making his way to the studio.
As Ms. Zhong walked along, observing her surroundings like a thief, a taxi stopped in front of her, and she was immediately startled, quickly taking several steps back.
She breathed a sigh of relief when she realized the person wasn't a bad guy.
Chu Fang, who was behind, couldn't help but find it amusing.
After a bumpy journey, we finally arrived at the studio building without incident.
Chu Fang strode up: "Ms. Zhong is quite impressive. She actually managed to walk such a long way to the studio by herself. I admire her."
"Are you trying to deceive me?" Zhong Tingyue asked.
"No, I genuinely admire you."
This statement is absolutely true.
Chu Fang consulted his psychologist and learned that it would be very difficult for ordinary people to deal with a situation like Zhong Tingyue's. It would take a lot of energy and time, and some people would not be able to get out of the predicament for several years. However, Zhong Tingyue was able to resolve it in such a short time.
That's really impressive.
“That’s right!” Zhong Tingyue raised her chin, a smug look on her pretty face. “Alright, you can disappear from my sight now. I don’t need you anymore.”
Chu Fang: "..."
This is a classic example of "using someone and then discarding them."
The two arrived at the studio, and Jiang Wenzhen came over and said, "Sister Zhong, someone is looking for you."
"who?"
"I don't know, but they said you were the one who asked her out."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Tingyue was delighted and quickly went inside.
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